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Shirley Kethley To Be Bride of Frank Roberson Formal announcement of ahirky Kethley's engagement to Frank Roberson Jr. of San Diego, California, was made at a tea given by her mother, Ruby Kethley, yesterday afternoon. July 9 the wedding date. Mr. Roberson, former Abileuian, is employed nor with Consolidated Aircraft Corp.

in San Diego. Earlier in the day Miss Kethley had invited Tri-D sorority members to her home to tell them fim of plans for the marriage. Pastel colored flowers were decorations for the tea. Approximately a hundred callers were greeted by Mrs. Kethley, Miss Kethley, Mrs.

Frank Roberson Sr. ind Mrs. P. V. Williams of Munday.

aunt of the bride-elect. Announcement of the engagement was written on slips rolled around tiny United States flags. Opal Louise Maples, small cousin of Miss Kethley, handed a flag fc each guest who entered the red, white and blue decked dining room. Clusters of gladioluses and daisies centered the table where Jean Williams of Munday served punch. Mrs.

Tom Roberts, Mrs. E. DuvaL Mrs. R. B.

Freeman, Mrs. Avis Maples and Sue Duval assisted in the dining room. Kaye Hail was in charge of the register. Entertainment was by I Rosalie Dottie and Jerry Shaw. Miss Kethley wore a two-toned frock of embroidered marquisette.

with a corsage of yellow roses matching roses appliqued on the dress. Mrs. Mat Dillingham was a guest from McCamey, and from Munday, former home of the Kethleys, came Mrs. T. G.

Benge. Mrs. R. Elliot. Mrs.

H. F. Barnes. Mrs. W.

R. Moore. Mrs. J. L.

StodgiU, Dor- Campbell. Jane Stodghill. Beth Haynie. Zell Spnn and Char- lotte Ann Williams. I Girls of the Tri-D sorority who' were present for the pre-partv an- i r- i.

nouncement were Nancy Gr er, Dmver Sis Hambrick, Betty Austin, Merle i Hinshaw, Eouise SSmore, Betty' Boucher, Jerry Wood. Gwendolyn Grisham. Doris Bohnnon, Jackie Stephens. Rebecca Tittle, Blair Morton. Frances Zabloudil.

Kath- SOMBRERO--The version of the sombrero worn by a Francis a white felt, with a turned- down rim--perfect complement 10 her navy and white print with the double skirt. Birthdays The Reporter-News congr following: ex- ryn Kail. Ruth Evelyn Foote. Jerry 'Shaw. Dottie Shaw and Rosalie Grimes.

Dorothy Yattt in Marimba Recital Lucillt Pewtrs presented Dorothy Yates in marimba recital last night in the home of Mias and Mrs. C. H. Yates. She ww accompanied by Hary E.

Webb, daughter of Mr. a4 Mrs. Lucimn Webb. The program included Parade of the Wooden Soldiers fLeen Jewell, Largo from New World Symphony (Antaa Dvorak). Work for the Night (Lowell Mason), No.

fJoh Brahms). Lullaby (Job. Brahrm) Beauiilul Dreamer Foster), Ferryboat Serenade (E. Di LaMaro). I Ax.

An American (Ira Schvaur) and Piggly-Wiffta (Edward C. Lennie Holtsclaw Dickey Mrs. W. L. Mrs.

Austin ritts Lee Henry Jr. Mrs. Leon Johnson Theresa Major Mrs. O. C.

Murphy Jr. David T. Scogin Dilworth Parramore Sellers Patsy Ruth Taylor, Tuscola Thomas H. Willis Maudie Lee Wood Congratulations Saturday, (June to: Billy Alexander Constance Brioft Jack Button Ann Davis Standlee Davidson Colonel Dyer, Jaird Bobby Don Foster C. D.

George LX C. Gibson Mr5. R. C. Grishaaa HsI BurweU Jones, Wichita Falto Wanda Merie Miller The Rev.

W. A. NtcholM John McFall Mrs. Gladys -V Shioley Virginia Teague Audrey Irene Williams Feast-for-the-Least Van (amp's PORK and BEANS Meal-in-a-Minute VITALITY FRIDAY EVENING, 27, 1941 PAGE SIX Country Club Dinner Party Fetes Massachusetts Couple Complimentary to Dr. and Mrs.

H. J. Carney of Wellsley a dinner party of smart appointments was hosted last night by Mr. and Mrs. Jess Winters and Mr.

and Mrs. Joe E. Childers. Mrs. Carney and Mr.

Winters are cousins. The party was given at the Abilene country club where colorful flowers were hi unusual arrangements, with glads and daisies combined to center the long dinner table in the ballroom. Dancing and of bridge were after dinner diversion for a majority of the The guest list included Mr. and Mrs. W.

P. Wright, Mr. and Mrs Malcom Meek, Mr. and Mrs. Mevis Smith, Dr.

and Mrs. L. Holt Jla'see Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jones Mr.

and Mrs. A. S. Hawes, Mr. and Mrs.

John B. Pair, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Marion D.

Woodworth, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Springer, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R.

St. John, Mr. and Mrs. W. J.

Fulwiler, Mr. and Mrs. Harold D'. Austin, Mr. and Mrs.

B. Biank- enship, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Young, Mr. and Mrs.

Percy Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barker, Mr. and Mrr. Lockett Shelton.

Mr. and Mrs. Price Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mr.

and Mrs. R. B. Leach, Judge and Mrs. W.

R. Ely, Dr. and Mrs. Honoring Mrs. Marvin McClarty, the former Dorothy Rice, a gift WiJ art 5 held in the home of Mrs.

W. V. Ramsey, Lt. Col. and Mrs.

E. cl Kennedy Thursday night C. Adkins, Mr. and Mrs. E.

A. Un- Hostesses with Mrs. Kennedy were pen, Mr. and Sirs. I.

N. Wilkinson, Eleanor Karri, nr r- Dr. and Mrs. Scott W. Hollis, Mr.

nr KI i rne and Mrs. Russell vr. nd lable Harber. and Mrs. Russell S.

Stephens, and Mrs. Thomas E. Brownlee, Mr. and Mrs. Oswin McCarty, Mr.

and Mrs. Omar E. Radford and Mr. and Mn. Thomas McMahon.

Gift Tea Fetes Jo Havins Today In Lambert Home Added today to the list of "in honor" parties for Jo Havins is a gift tea at which'NeU Lambert and Billy Jo Smith are entertaining in the Lambert home. Havins and John Nelson Sheldon are to be July 6. Mrs. R. L.

Havins. grandmother of the bride-elect, will join the hostesses in receiving guests. Louise LaRoe will invite guests into the refreshment room where Virginia is to preside to serve punch. The table will be centered with an arrangement of shasta daisis. Plate favors are miniature bridal bouquets.

The guest list Includes Janie Barnett. OUie Dean Cox. Nita Shahan. Joyce Graves. Dot Weathers Virginia Miles.

Cleo Templeton. Louise Woodey, Alice Alene Morlan. Jef- at Powell. Ada Stanford. Mrs.

A. Walker. Joy Mathis. Mrs. Charles Sewell.

Imogene Hill, Rebecca Havins. Mrs. Sam Cox. Peggy Darden. Billie Ruth Darnell.

Mrs. Elvis Moore. Naomi Busby' Bobbie Lou Landers. Madie Jo Bond. Dana Ruth Conawav, Geneve Conaway.

Mary Sue Having, Mrs. Lloyd Havins. Ann Kay Peggy Rogers. Mrs. C.

D. Fielder. Mrs CordelHa Darnell. Jean Seelye Mary Elen Clay, Anna Marie Knox' Mrs. W.

C. Sikea, Virgie Cox and Helen Monroe. Guests From Illinois Honored at Supper A supper complimented Mr. and Mrs. J.

L. Benson of Tremont, Illinois, who are spending two Teelcs here, Tuesday evening. They are house guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.

B. McCoy and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Starthem, who arranged the supper at Lake Kirby. Present were Mrs.

A. C. Olds Charles OIds Mr. and Trfrs. Gire, MeMn Gire, Mr.

and Mrs! Iick Iron and Pay, Nadine and Jo Ann, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hailey and Jimmie, Mr.

and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. D.

Malone and Myra Dene and Bobby Jean, Homer Dee, Mr. and Mrs Cecil Wilson, A. TJ. Wilson, Mrs. Forest Anderson.

Billie, Barbara and Jena Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. J. R.

Maihey and Julie Monetce. Mr. and Mrs. J. Phillips and Weldon.

Mr. and Mrs A. F. Lockley, Mrs. Doris Hendricks and Thomas, Mr.

and Mrs. Buddie Lawson and daughters. Mr. Mrs. Monear.

Mr. and Mrs. Buster Shields, Norma Gene and Raymond Shields, Edith Akens and Dorothy Wilson. freiry the refresh yourWf wrH, 9 ce ADMIRATION COFFtl 10 ntctmry io you on ar days ADMIRATION TEA prep, i only tender top leaves, ng you l.cioui bevtragt unexcelled for restoring I Admiration cW A Richard Lush Home Is Scene of Party" Mrs. William Briscoe and Mrs.

Floyd Raupe. wires of officers in the 120th quartermaster regiment at Camp Berkeley, were present for the first time at a meeting of 120th officers' wives Tuesday after their return from Pennsylvania, where they had accompanied iheir husbands to an officers' school. Mrs. Richard Lush, Mrs. AMn Malone snd Mrs.

Bruce E. Rev entertained the group in Mrs. Lush's home with a dessert-bridge. Roses in low bowls decorated the rooms. Awards in bridge went to Mrs.

Odell Shaw and Mrs. Briscoe. and Mrs. Whitmyre received orize in Chinese checkers. Other guests were Mrs.

Roy Flippen. Mrs. Carl McGee. Mrs. Wayne Starker.

Mrs. Joe Stamper, Mrs. J. D. Jorden, Mrs.

Harold Moore, Mrs. William Oliver. Mrs. Peter Spehr and Mrs. Charles Pervier.

Next hostesses will be Mrs. Moore. Wrs. Stamper Mrs. Raupe, on July 7.

Bridal Gift Party Is Compliment to Mrs. M. McClarly Rooms were bedecked with gladi- oluses, roses, daisies and other flowers. The bride, who was m-earing pink chiffon and corsage of sweet peas, was joined in greeting guests by her mother. Mrs.

Harry L. Rice." and her sisters, Mrs. Leland Taylor Betty and Harriann Rice. Eleanor Harris presided at the registry Guests were ushered into the gift room by Mrs. Kennedy.

The ning room table was laid in a white cut linen cloth. Tall white candles and a basket of nasturtiums made an attractive centerpiece. Miss Harber noured punch from a crystal bowl, and Miss Cornett assisted in serving. Gifts were received from Mrs. S.

W. Brewer, Mrs. Delma Oldham. Mrs Frank Ana Glass' Edith Singletary. 'Irs.

Alvin Rasey. Mrs. Denver Thornton. Mrs Bob Salyer, Mrs. Alice Garner, Mrs.

Sheila Thornton, Mrs. Earl Harris, Mrs. B. T. Johnson.

Mrs. Gene Thornton, Mrs. Guy Brans, Mrs. Raymond Dickson. Mrs.

B. Welch Mrs. Oscar Pace. Mrs. Travis Plowman, Mrs.

E. W. Burditt, Mrs. A. J.

Powell, Ora Snodgrass, Flora Jones, Dorothy Voone and Alfrefla Seaszrand. H. H. Pritchord Jr. Feted on Birthday Harley Hamilton Pritchard Jr.

was complimented on his second birthday with a party given by his Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Pritchard.

The children were entertained on the lawn of the Pritchard where movies were made of the honoree and his guests during an hour of games. Mrs. W. E. Lane and Mrs.

Adeila Ellison, Harleys grandmother, assisted. white and blue colors were featured in the party with balloons and lollipops given as favors. The decorated cake, embossed with "happy birthday" and topped with two doll candles, was served with punch. Present were Leland Preston Cook James Edward Lane, Glen David Talent. John Allen Hanna, David Eugew O'Neal Johnny Taylor, Sherill Gene Claxton, Shirley Anne Hanna.

Verna Anne ONeal, Loma Faye Stirman. Lea Brown, Darline Tucker, Meredel Taylor, Rejena Mae Cook, Martha Anne Lane, Patricia Anne Talent, Mary Jane Hanna, Mrs. W. E. Lane, Mrs.

Harvey ONeal, Mrs. Claude Claxton. Mrs. John Hanna. MrsJMor- ris M.

Pierce. Mrs. Whitaker, Mrs. T. V.

Kennedy, Mrs. Bynum, Eva Bynum. Mrs. Adeila Ellison, Mrs. G.

M. Keith, Harleys great-grandmother, Mrs. Allie J. Smith. Los Angeles, Francis George Couch.

Mind Your Manners Test your knowledge of correct social usage by answering the following questions, then checking against the authoritative answers below: 1. May a man be excused for removing his coat while eating in a public place if the room is uncomfortably warm? 2. If a salad or dessert fork is the only silver on the table, on which side is It placed? 3. May one eat the garnish served with meat? 4. Should one stay away from public gathering if at ail pas- sible when you have a cold? 5.

When a woman stops to speak to someone at a restaurant table, do only the men who know her rise or every man at the table? What would you do if-You call on a friend and when shewn into the living room you see there are several persons there-(R) Pause on the threshold until you see your hostess and then go toward her? (b) Turn on your heel and leave immediatelv? ANSWERS 1. No. 2. On the right. 3.

Yes. Most garnishes can be eaten. 4. Yes. 5.

Every man at the table. Bwt "What would you do" solution-- ia) Congratulations Wedding Anniversary The Reporter-News extends anniversary conftatulations today to: Mr. and Mrs. Wiley L. Caffey who were married in 1938 by Mrs.

Caffey's father, the Rev. D. Marlin in Odessa Methodist church. Mrs. Caffey is the former Pauline Marlin.

The couple visited in San Antonio, Houston and Galveston on their oneymoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. L.

Brown who were married in the home of Dr J. C. Burkett in Mn. Brown is the former Linda Gauerke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

A. E. Gauerke. The couple went to Fort Worth on their honeymoon. Congratulations, on Saturday, June 23, are due: Mr.

and Mrs. J. C. Hunter Jr. who repeated their vows in The ceermony was read by Dr.

Millard A. Jenkens of the First Baptist church. Mrs. Hunter is the former Mary Balch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

E. A. Balch. The couple went to the west coast on their honeymoon. Midwest Delegates Win CE Banner on Tyler Attendance Nine midwest district delegates to the state Christian Endeavor vention in Tyler have returned bringing with them the banner awarded for fourth place in the registration contest.

The convention met June 19 to the 22. Jack Clarke won a first place oratorical high school contest. Delegates from the Central Presbyterian church of Abilene were Ben Hallock, Jack Clarke, Geraldine Davis, Tiny Ruth Aldridge and Patsy Lester. Other delegates were Mr. and Mrs.

W. A. Stepp, Billie Maurine Stepp and David Jennings the Christian church of Return From Trip Mr. and Mrs. M.

H. Brasher have returned from a trip to Missouri. They visited their son, Dr. Charles A. Brasher, and Mrs.

Brasher in Mount Vernon. and also spent some time with Mrs. Brasher's mother. Mrs. A.

F. Snow, in California, Mo. SHE'LL TAKE VANILLA--Tan sharkskin with vanilla dots is used to make shorts, skirt and thirl sleeves of this smart play suit for summer weekends. The shirt is vanilla-white. Lawrence Smiths Honored At Gift Parly by Faculty Faculty of Christian college were hosts to honor Mr.

and Mrs'. L. Smith, recently married, in the parlors of ACC hall Thurjday evemrsg. Mr. Smith, bursar at the college, and Cox of Austin were married in her home May 31.

Gladioluaes, and iweetpeas a setting for the informal program. David Punch, a speech pupil of Mrs. A. B. Morris, read Hart and Kaufman's play, The- American Way.

R. C. Bell introduced new members of the faculty. China and crystal arranged in a compete table setting were presented to Mr. and Mrs.

Smicn, a gift from the faculty. Paul Southern made the presentation. were served to Mr. and Mrs. Don Morris, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Adams, Mr. and Mrs. R. C.

Bell, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Cox, Mr. and Mrs.

G. C. MorUu Mr and Mrs. M. E.

Muliings, Mr. and M-s C. H. Roberson, Mr. and Mrs.

L. Schug, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Will. Mr.

and Mrs. Hosea Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coleman, Mr. and Mrs.

D. W. Grain, Mr. and Mrs. A.

B. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. J. W.

Treat, Mr. and Mrs. Southern, Mr. and Mrs. W.

M. Dowell, Mr. and Mrs. J. P.

Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

Freeman, Mr and Mrs. W. Earl Brown. Mr. and'Mrs.

W. R. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Scott, Mr.

and Mrs. G. L. Belcher, Mr. and Mrs.

W. M. Yowell, Mr. and Mrs. W.

C. Sites, Mr. and Mrs. G. A.

Scruggs. Mr. and Mrs. C. E.

Baley. Leonard Burford, Fred Barton, Mrs. Retta Scott Garrett. Norene Watson, Jewel Watson, Mrs. Clara Bisnop, Mrs.

Zelmr Lawyer, Elisha D. Walker, Mrs. Ora McFarland, Mrs. Grace Templeton, Lylian Arledge. Elizabeth son, Elizabeth Baxter, Essie Rambo, Burnya Mae Moore, Ethlyn Mc- Vieker and Ruth Ellen Boyd.

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