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Abilene Reporter-News from Abilene, Texas • 9

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Abilene, Texas
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1 Marriage of Emma Jo Holcomb Quein Cogburn Is Announced RULE, Dee. Announcement being made the marriage of Emma Jo Holcomb, daughter vendi BRIDE Mrs. Dewie Chambers was Louise Morris before her marriage to the son of Mr. and Mrs. D.

H. Chambers of Rising Star. The ceremony was read by the Rev. Arthur C. Evans in the Cross Plains Presbyterian Church.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Marion Tate of Cross Plains. (Photo by Watson, Cross PIOns). Norma Hancock Is Pep Squad Prexy ROBY, Dec. 9.

(RNS)- Norma Hancock has been elected president of the Roby Squad the coming school year. MarMartin was elected secretarytreasurer, and Mildred Johnson, repoder. Head yell leader will be Betty Dixon, and her assistants will Anna Merle Schlueter and Tootsie Edwards. Flag bearers will Coese Hogan and Annie Ruth Rowland. In November only ONE HALF of ed conditions in the We are fortunate at extremely low giving! 17 piece luncheon set of napkins.

A year ago the Natural colored linen Portugal. Cloth 72 90, would have been $159.50. Italian made set of natural with 8 napkins size 16 Banquet set of cotton, Cloth 72 108, with 12 Now Guest Towels of pure linen signs. Aproximate size 14 MADEIRA Hot Roll covers $3.00 values, Now Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Holcomb of Rule, to Quein Cogburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cogburn of Throckmorton.

The ceremony was read by the Rev. C. C. Dooley of Crowley in his home. The couple is on a honeymoon through the states.

trip. they return pasternu I've in the Bush Knob Community where Mr. Cogburn is engaged in wheat farming. The bride's wedding costume was gray gabardine dressmaker suit with black and grey accessories and an orchid corsage. Bertha Brown of Throckmorton was the bride's only attendant.

Hartsell Ash, cousin of the bridegroom, bride North Tex'attentied as State Teachers College, Denton, where she was a member of Pi Omega Pi and the Women's Recreational Association. She taught one year in the Rochester school and four years in the Rule High School She is teaching now in the Throckmorton schools. Mr. Cogburn received his high school education in Throckmorton and served three and a half years as staff sergeant in the air force. At present he is post commander of the American Legion.

Nancy Crane Named Orange Bowl Sponsor SWEETWATER. Dec. 9. (RNS) Nancy Crane, daughter Fan famous cartoonist. Royston Crane.

and granddaughter of Judge and Mrs. R. C. Crane of Sweetwater. has been chosen as one of the four sponsors for the Orange Bowl football game in Miami.

to be played New Year's Day. Miss Crane, who lives in lando, is a student of Rollins College and a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Her father the comic strip, "Buzz and was the creator of Tubbs" and "Captain Easy." "Hari-kiri." the Japanese od of official suicide, is translated into "happy dispatch." ENCORE we had a Pre- Thanking Sale of the prices that prevailed a year foreign lands where these exquisite 1 obtaining an additional prices. We urge you to see them Italian cut work. Runner, 8 place mats, price would have been $49.93.

Now $24.98 Banquet set. Hand embroidered in Madeira, 8 napkins size 18 18. A year Now $79.75 linen, hand embroidered. Cloth 63 16. 1947 value $55.00.

Now $27.50 made in China. Has Richelieu embroidery. napkins size 18 18. 1947 value $55.00 $27.50 are hand embroidered in enticing 26. 1947 value $3.95.

Now $1.98 of pure linen, daintly hand embroidered. $1.50 Made of fine quality combed cotton fabric in on assortment of beautiful wash -fast colors. TAILORED BY Available in White, Tas Rose, Blue, Maize and Red. Sizes 4 7 to GLOBE 89c Ming for and about WOMEN Abilene, Texas, Friday Morning, December 10, 1948 Pg. Winters Firemen Are Honored at Yuletide Banquet Members Fire ed with the basement Church.

As ditorium daughters ganization, iel Claudene Cynthia Vaughan They T. G. Mrs. registry orated The peated erous delabra tables, with Places cedar bells The of Jones, ing. Sims ral mas," and as Granger, evening.

Lewis Harris and Tommy, Mrs. Jeff Crowe, Moore, Mr. Dainty ALL Fine hems, tex new -Morning Haven. SALE fine, ago. shipment today ago de- Lewis Hatfields, Newlyweds, to Live In Weatherford 9 WINTERS, Dec.

9. (RNS)of Winters Volunteer Department were honorChristmas banquet by Firemen's Auxiliary in the of the First Baptist guests gathered in the augroup, composed of of members of the orJolene Baker, MarthMiddlebrook, Reta Wetzel, Coward, Glenda Trott. Moore, and Nelavene sang Christmas carols. were accompanied by Mrs. Granger.

Jack Harrison was at the table, which was with cedar red candles. Christmas theme was rein decorations with numlogs, serving as triple canfor red tapers, on the long which were also decorated pine cones and cedar. were marked by tiny branches to which sleigh were tied with red ribbons. Rev. L.

D. Braun, master presented Mike ceremoniesve a musical readaccompanied by Mrs. Floyd at the piano; the girl's zroup who sang "White Night," and "Buttons Bows." with Mrs. Sims serving accompanist: and the Rev. T.

B. guest speaker for the of town guests were Max of Eunice, Mr. and Mrs. Mullin of Dalhart, Mr. Mrs.

L. E. Hamilton and son, of Brownfield. Others present were Mr. and J.

S. Bourn, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Mr. and Mrs.

K. R. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Zane Mr.

and Mrs. Allen and Mrs. W. D. Waggoner and Bruce.

Mr. and Mrs. John gifts HANDKERCHIEFS Hand made designs hand rolled SILK SQUARES those screened prints on 4 momme, full 36 inches square. "'Candlelight" container. SACHET--Mary Kent creme Mist, Beautime, Eve OF Imported, hand embroidered These bargains were made linens are made.

of these beautiful linens -and to buy all your needs BANQUET SET of unbleached China. In three sizes: 72 126 cloth price would have 72 108 cloth price would have 72 90 cloth price would have Shipman, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Middlebrook, Mr. and Mrs.

E. E. Thormeyer, Mr. Mrs. Bailey McCauguan, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner, Mr. and Mrs.

K. B. Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey De.

Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baker, Dr. and Mrs. T.

Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Afton Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Loyd.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wetzel, Mr. and Mrs. J.

M. Steel, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Busbee, Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Hodge, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. J.

B. Whitlow, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Young. Mr.

and Mrs. E. E. Vaughan, Mr. and Mrs.

Alvin Benson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Little, Walter Green, "Rankin Foyd Sims, Jack Harrison, Pace, Laura Kittrell, Mrs.

L. D. Braun, Mrs. Roxie Floyd, Eunice Polk. Mrs.

L. L. Trott and Mrs. Marvin Bedford. Reese-Curry Marriage Told BALLINGER, Dec.

9. (RNS) Helen Reese, daughter of Mr. and Mr. John Reese, of Ballinger, became the bride of Bobby Curry, son of Mr. and Mrs.

A. B. Curry Norton, in ceremony performed the parsonage of the First Baptist Church. The pastor, the Rev. G.

K. Corley, read the ceremony, The bride chose for her wedding A grey wool gabardine suit with black accessories, and a shoulder corsage of white carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Curry, brother and sister-in-law bridegroom, attended the couple.

Mrs. Curry wore brown suit with brown accessories, and a corsage of pink carnations. The bride is a 1948 graduate Ballinger High School, and is employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in Abilene. The bridegroom graduated from Norton High School and is also employed in Abilene, where they will live.

Mr. Curry is a veteran of United States Navy. of in China of all white linen. hems. colorful "musts" for every girl.

all silk fabric. Hand rolled Attractively packaged in Glen- Sachet in five tantalizing odors Tide, Star Dust and Dream $1.00 plus tax LINENS linens at prices that averaged possible because of the unsettl- and are again offering them for your own use and for linen. Hand embroidered In with 12 napkins size 18 18. The been $150.00, Now with 12 napkins size 18 18. The been $129.50, Now with 8 napkins size 18 18.

The been $100.00, Now $2.95 Skirts by Latte as illustrated $8.95 A black crepe skirt--exactly as illustrated shaved slim at the -with six rows of fringe. Black only, 9-15. GABARDINE Rayon Gabardine skirts bottoms. In Black, Green, Brown. Size 24 to 28.

All wool Gabardine shirts cil slim, with front pleat. Black and Beige. 24 to 28 FFA SWEETHEART -Billie Joyce Atwood, sophomore student and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Atwood Cross Plains, was re-elected Sweetheart of the Future Farmers of America chapter of the Cross Plains High School.

(Photo by Watson, Cross Plains). Stanley Carmichaels Are Party Hosts HAMLIN, Dec. 9. (RNS) Mr. and Mrs.

Stanley Carmichael were hosts for a Christmas dinner party in their home. The dining room was festive and joybells were emphasized in the table decoration. Dinner was' served to Mr. and Mrs. W.

H. Eyseen, Mr. and Mrs. Harrs C'armichael, Mr. and Mrs.

0. D. Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. Art Carmichael.

Mr. and Mrs. 1 H. Albritton, Mr. and Mrs.

Holly Toler, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Howard King, and Mr. and Mrs. John D.

Ferguson. Read Reporter-News Want Ads. The STORK Shop Maternity Wear' 1918 N. 3rd. St.

Phone 6536 BAGS of discriminating. we are NYLONS? plete without beauty of Lobronze, CORO screws, pins, 1947 $64.75 1947 $50.00 far-away 1947 $75.00 sides black sizes SKIRTS with cuff Grey and $5.95 are penIn Brown, $10.95 STAMFORD, Dec. 9. (RNS)- -Mr. and Mrs.

Lewis Hatfield, who were married in Weatherford on Dec. 1, are making their home in Weatherford following a short wedding trip. Both have been attending Southwestern Junior College at Weatherford and the bridegroom will continue his education The bride is the former Bonnie Wright, daughter of Mrs. J. F.

Wright of Weatherford. The couple was married in the home of the bride's mother. The double ring ceremony was read by Rev. George H. Freed before an archway greenery decorated with white candles and satin bows.

The bride wore a pink wool suit with brown accessories and an orchid corsage. She was attended by Nora Bell Richards of Ft. Worth. Bill Lowe of Stamford, who also attends Southwestern Junior Col. lege, served AR best man.

The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Audrey Nowlin. and his brother. Herman Hatfield, went from Stamford for the wedding. A reception followed the wedding.

A lace covered table was decorated carnations and bridal wreath, carrying out the theme of the wedding. THE GIFT SHE WANTS -A NEW SEWING MACHINE Electric Treadle Standard Portables Buy early for immediate delivery. Attachments for all makes. Bargains in used and rebuilt machines. Second Floor FABRIC MART Dial 4178 new shapes and colors to please the most We especially urge you to see the large group at $4.95 plus tax course Of Christmas them and she will 15 denier, 51 gauge hose Knight, Tango and would not be comespecially love the sheer in alluring shades of Shamba.

$1.95 ready gift boxed in plastic boxesnecklaces, bracelets in profusion $1.00 plus tax in Bright Blone, SHIP SHORE Yours for a holiday of color ea yours for a spree of style! Action- back $395 gussets and long, long tails add extra comfort to this wonderfully washable rayon plaid shirt. Wrinkle- resistant and fade- proof in suds or sun. Sizes 32 to 40. a advertised LIFE NATIONAL BRANDS PHONE Cypress "HIM Gue SUPPERS FOR HE WILL APPRECIATE THESE WARM AND COMFORTABLE ONES ALSO A NICE SELECTION OF EVANS HOUSE SLIPPERS IN LEATHERS TO SELECT FROM. PRICED FROM 3.95 to 4.95 $495 NATIONAL No.

3rd. and Cypress Phone 5207 Lou for lene Jo be be A Gift of LINGERIE is sure to Please NEW SLIPS that are definItely longer and with skirts that ore generously cut for comfort and freedom to under1. greson's fashions. In tailored and lace trimmed styles. Blush, White, Black and Navy.

Sizes 32 to 44. $3.95 GOWNS by Luxite She'll go to bed regal as a queen in this beautiful, entrancing gown She'll love the flattering way it softly outlines her curves accents a slim waistline. In fine multi-filament crepe In Blush, White and Blue. 32 to 38 $7.95 8 $25 Illustrated is but one of three styles available. CREATION.

Your favorite lounge ensemble utterly feminine and soft- as down. Quilted lounge coat proudly revealing matching print pajamas. Of very fine quality rayon crepe by NESS GOLDSMITH. Flower print on white, pink, aqua, royal or black backgrounds. Sizes 10 to 20 Quilted lounge coat 2 piece matching pajamas Full three piece set.

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