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JNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1939 THE PARIS NEWS, PARIS, TEXAS vwisii SOCIETY, CHURCHES AND CLUBS i-. Style Show Date Changed By Junior League Tuesday, February 21, instead of February 23 will be the date of the Junior Welfare League's Spring style show and evening coffee, the president, Mrs. W. C. Walker, announced Saturday.

The date was changed to avoid with another affair planned for the same evening at Iho Gibraltar hotel, where the show will be given. Mrs, Walker announced also appointment of committees to assist Miss Helen Blylh, the general For Bride Elect Given By Two Hostesses Miss Lois Chism and Mi's. Bess Moomaw entertained with a miscellaneous shower Thursday afternoon, honoring Miss Lorene Evans, bride-elect of Raymond Sale of Houston, whose wedding takes place Sunday morning. The affair was held at Mits Chism's home, 58 North Twenty-sixth street. Over the lace-spread table, a shower of hearts hung from the chandelier, a silver bowl of pink carnations and rose tapers in silver holders forming the centerpiece.

Little Peggy Ribble, in a pink and silver costume, distributed clues for finding the bride's treasure, hidden in a rose-colored parasol. Piano nuisic by Miss Velrna Green, and various games were the diversion. Misses Mamie C'apell, Vivian Dempsey, Annie Bell Duncan and Janet Chism, Mrs. Alice Williams and Mrs. Frank Nowell assisted Ln serving refreshments.

The guest list included Misses Sarah Goree, Dessie and Wilma Evans, Louise Baker, Lou C'ary, iviildretl and Louise Edith Johnson, Ruth Everett, Edith Humphrey, Lucile Stephenson, Irma and Mary Simmons, Sarah Stephenson, Kdith Wells, Nell Roy Dodson. Edith Anderson, Ollie Lee Thompson, Lois Nelson, Minnie Bell Hood. Ruth Chism, Thelma Walker, Jo Clem, Jane Barnell, Thetis Williams, Bobby Keyes, Nellie C'alhoun, Elizabeth Uodgers, Katherine Johnson and Frances West; Mmes. Rodgers and Charles Evans, Manson Hutchison. Frank Barnett, J.

W. Goree, H. E. Gil Us, Sam Pafford, Maybell Williams, E. Sale, Melvin Slell, Hubert Purseli, Caleb Evans, V.

J. Evans, J. J. Evans, Howard Evans, A. J.

Taylor, Tommie Risingcr, Fred West, Waller Albright, Earl Nelson, R. H. Conder, T. D. Chism and Bob Pratt.

Visitors Entertained At Honey Grove Visit, here of the Rt. Rev. Harry T. Moore, D.D., bishop of the Diocese of Dallas has been postponed from Sunday, February 12 until Sunday, 19, the Rev. Norman R.

Alter, rector of the Church of the Holy Cross, Episcopal, announces. Thus is the annual visit of the bishop end a class will be presented for confirmation. CALLS CHURCHMEN AUSTIN, Highway Commissioner Harry Mines Saturday issued a call to male members of Christian churches throughout Texas to assemble at Fort Worth next Wednesday. Hinc-s, president of the Laymen's League of Christian churches in Texas, said meeting would be held al Christian university. Hatley B.

Crow Announces for City Secretary Asking for the office of City- Secretary of Paris, Hatley B. Crow requests The- News to say- that he feels qualified to do the work of the office and will appreciate the votes of the people in the April election. His experience in various clerical positions he believes fits him. for this office, and his long residence in Paris has acquainted him with the people as well as the problems of the city administration, so that he would be able to carry on the work acceptably. He asks that tho5-e who do not know him personally will inquire of those who do know him before casting a ballot and will be Content with their verdict.

(Political Adv.) chairman, In arrangements for" the affair. Other committees, she said, may be appointed later if needed. The league will select the models to show men's, women's and children's wear from a dozen or more Paris stores, some of the models to be from out of town points. Spring models in sports, afternoon, street and evening wear will be shown. The following firms have al- rendy signified that they will participate; others are considering doing and any which have not been contacted may make arrangements with Mrs.

Walker or Mrs. L. L. McDougal, chairman of the committee on merchants' cooperation and models. The stores already cooperating are: Perkins Caddel's, Hunter's Style Shop, the Parisian Hat shop, the Hollywood shop, Weingarten's Millinery shop, Hunt's store, Famous Shoe store, Tinnin's Shoe store, Bcali Mode O' Day dress shop, and the Rhealee Hat shop.

Committees named include: Reception arrangements: Mrs. Moss Wilson, Misses Eleanor Moore and Dorcas Scarborough. Decorations: Mmes. William J. Humphreys, Courtney Townsend and Wayne Anderson.

Food and serving: Mmes. George Robinson and Ted McClain. Music: Mrs. Lelund Hainman and Miss Virginia Crawford. Merchants and models: Mmes.

L. L. McDougal and Alfred Bassano and Miss Early Fleming. DEATHS C. F.

LONG Death of C. F. Long of homa, died al o'clock Saturday night at the Sanitarium of Paris, where he had been brought Friday for treatment. The body was sent to Tuskahoma Saturday night, Woodruff- Jones funeral home of Antlers, having charge of arrangements for the funeral which will be held probably Sunday. To Name Models For League Style Show Mrs.

L. McDougal, is cbairinun of the Junior Welfare League's Tor merchants' cooperation and models for the Spring Style February 21 JOE ED CLINTON Joe Ed Clinton, 15-year-old son of J. W. Clinton ot Hoefiatown. died at 10 o'clock Friday night ct the Sanitariium of Palis where he brought for surg cnl treatment Thursday.

The body was taken to Mocha- town near Idabel, for burial, funeral aiTangemenis not b'i- ing announced here. C. C. CAMPBELL C. C.

Campbell of Hot Springs. 76 years old, died about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Camp Paris, where he was staying while under medical treatment, fie formerly lived here, and had arrived a few days ago from Hot Springs where he moved about three years ago. While a resident of Paris, he had operated a cafe on Bonham street, arri lived on Pint Bluff street. The funeral will be held at 2 p. m.

Sunday at Manton-Fry funeral home, r-onducted by the Rev. P. Hern-Ion of First Congregational church, and intcrmenr. will be at Evergreen cemetery. are three sons, Fred and Alford Campbell of Hot; Springs and Walter Campbell of Louisiana.

KINDRIX FUNERAL ANTLERS, Okly. (Special). Services for Mrs. Hariette Kindrix, 64, were conducted Saturday at the family nome, nine miles southwest of Antlers. fr.termont was at the Sugar Creek cemetery', directed by Wood ruff -Jones funeral home.

Mrs. Kindrix succumbed at II a. m. Friday at the family home. She is survived by her husband, J.

W. Kindrix. FORELAND FUNERAL HUGO. Okla. (Special).

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Clayton Avenue Baptist church for Mrs. Pansy Lucille NToreland, 33, with the Rev. J. B. Ward officiating and interment in Spring Chapel cemetery under the direction of the Coffey-Baker-Campbeil funeral home.

Mrs. Moreland died Friday afternoon at her home, 411 North street. Survivors are her husband, L. P. Moreland; two children, Bobbie and James; mother, Mrs.

Ora Sample, Ervin route, Hugo; two sisters, Mrs. Carl McDonel and Mrs. W. D. Reed, Hugo: one brother.

Clarence Sample, North Bend, Wash. UDOIT OUR PLAN IS A P1AN DESIGNED TO HELP YOU 0 It takes joit a few to arrange a plan of low weekly Vo-j can buy what JOQT oeedi ind pay for it ax you use it. LANGFORD'S BUDGET DEPT. 64 Oariuvillc Psychology Book Studied By Eothen Club The tentative program for next season's course of study was presented at Friday's meeting of the Eothen club by the yeai book committee, Mmes. R.

L. Lewis. A. Cawthon and Ed Lindsay. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs.

C. P. Floyd on South Twenty-second rtreet. Mrs. H.

F. Hancock conducted the questions on the first half of the book, ''Streamline You'- Mind" by Mursell, by (he quotation: "One thins that impresses the psychologist is your toleration in yourself of any needless personal inefficiency in an age which demands efficiency." Mr.s. Cawthon read a paper prepared by J. H. Newton.

of Paris Junior college, on "Tho Scope and Method of ogy," and conducted true-or- false quiz oreparcd by him. A salad course was served clur- ine the social hour. Mrs. Ed Lindsay will be hosl- c.st for the next meeting on February 17. wiion Mrs.

Clyde Lindsay will conduct the lesson on Inc. remainder of tho book. BRIEFS About Town A Xcgro city police fray. man was arrested by Friday night for at- Bill Pride is now with the sales force. Chevrolet company.

connected of Lamar Judge Newman Phillips will open an eight week's term of 62nd District court, here Monday morning. Non-jury cases are to be heard the first week. Paris Commantiery No. Knights Templar, meets at the Masonic Temple in Stated Conclave Monday at 7:30 p. m.

All Sir Knights arc requested to tend. at- Rosooc Jones, manager of the Sherwin-Williams Paint store on Lamar avenue, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, was reported resting better Saturday at his home, 109 avenue. Mr. and J. I).

Try of West Paris are leaving Monday for Houston to reside, Houston being Mrs. Fry's former home. Her husband is a retired employe of the Frisco railroad here. A flue fire caused slight damage to 3 bouse at the corner of Graham and North Eleventh street Saturday morning. The Paris fire department extinguished the fire with one chemical after answering a still alarm there.

Residents Ward Three are arked by the city sanitary department to have trash which they wart hauled away put in sacks r-r boxes and near t.he curbs before noon Monday, when collec- 'ion by the trucks will begin. A charge a defendant for driving through funeral procession was dismissed Saturday morning in city court. Also dismissed were charges against three men for selling magazine subscriptions here without a permit. A white man arrested and placed in the city jail Saturday morning for buying and selling produce 0,1 the. market This is a violation of a city ordinance which prohibits sale of produce on the market square unless it is grown by the seller.

J. R. president of Parir; Junior college, was in Long- vkw Saturday to meet with the executive committee of the Texas State Teachers association, Di.s- tricl of which he is secrelary. They will plan the spring program for District 8. McLcmore was also to meet with the constitution and by-laws committee of the district before returning to Paris.

Miss li Eiirly is of I lie committee head- Mrs. yd huiL'til Tor the siyle show which resenieil nt I lie Uibral- Women's Church Societies to Meet This Week Mrs, Alfred Bassnno is A member of Mrs. McDougal 's commir.eo a rrn tiding for the style show ami evening coffee- to be L'iven in cooperation with Paris firms. PERSONALS Mrs. B.

L. Miller of Paris, Rt. 5, is seriously ill at her home, Thomas Leake of 100 Clarksvillc street has returned after a trip to South Carolina. Miss Annette La timer of 171 West Sherman street went to Cooper Saturday to attend the Bailey-Janes wedding. Mr.

and Mrs. Lawrence Christopher of Lamar road left Friday afternoon lo spend the week end in Dallas and Ft. Worth. Tell ft, It, with a rent buy Gaines Boyle. Texas A and student, arrived to spend the week end with his mother, Mrs.

Lee Boylo on South Twcnly- tliird street. Dr. Gabriel F. Thornhill Gabe Coleman of Austin spending the week end with ThornhiU's mother. Mrs.

G. Thornhill, 209 Graham street. and are Dr. F. Miss Lillie Ausmus of 237 Graham street has returned from Texarkana where she visited her sister, Mrs.

Mogan Clark, while under medical treatment. Mrs. C. E. Morgan of 15G South Main steet, left Saturday morning Tor an extended visit, with her son.

C. W. Morgan of San Antonio, and daughter. Mrs. Bill Simpson, of Harlingcn.

Mary Julia Armstrong returned Friday to Ati.slin after spend- sevoral days here visiting her paronls. Dr. and Mrs, J. Armstrong. She is a student at the University of Texas.

Miss Vivian Bennett of Hugo. is here for the week end the home of Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Evans on North Fortieth street, to attend Ihc Sale-Evans wedding Sunday morning. Mr.

and Mr.s. of Shelby. and Mrs. T. G.

Crook, north of kinson and Mr.s. tcr.s. J. W. Wilkinson nre visiting Mr.

Martin al Lake Paris. Mrs. Wil- Marlin arc Mr, and Mrs. ton spent Saturday in Dallas, Mayo Neyland of Dallas, here for an extended visit with his sister, Mrs. Mfiiiry Robinson, making the trip with them.

Mrs. W. H. Sallee of tho Brl- forri apartments is expected home Sunday after six weeks visit in. Rogers.

Ark. O. L. Gregory of Rogers, who has been quite ill, is reported better. Bobby Gene, two year old son of Mr.

and Mrs. R. W. Pratt of North Fortieth street, has bcfn seriously ill at home the last. weeks but was reported slightly improved Saturday.

Mrs. John White of 452 Booth street is spending the week end in Dallas with her son, Douglas While, and her sister Mrs J. Leatherrnan, formerly of Paris, who is o.uite ill. Mr. and Mrs.

R. H. Nclmr of 4'i2 Cleveland street, Mr. and Mr.s. W.

M. Art.erburn of Caviness an'l Mrs. Tom Owens of Ford's demy have returned after attending i'nr- funeral of a relative, Ray Wood, st Yale. Okla. Miss Dorothy Webb of 104 South Thirty-fifth street, is horn'; for the week end from Denton, and has as guests Misses Betty Tackett of Dallas and Betty of Tulsa, Okla.

All three arc students a I. for Women. Texas Slate College Mr. and Mrs. C.

Bernard ot 173 South Twenty-third have reUirncd after three months absence, visiting (heir daughter, Mrs. A. Ford, in Wiehiui Falls, and beini; in Greenville and Ml. Vcrnon during court sessions, Bernard being court reporter. E.

Tudor and two daughters, Ann and Arkiic Lou and Mrs. fi. N. Sandcfur, all of Paris, and Mrs. Joe Hills and small son of HowUmd.

left Friday for Temple to visit David L. Sandcfur and family. Mr.s. Tudor who has been visiting there two weeks, will return with them Sunday. Bible Club Has Lesson On Kings "Miracles of Healing" wcro named in ani-wcr lo roll cull when the Lydia P.iblo club met Friday afternoon at the homo of Mrs.

Sayers Boyd on South Main street. Mr 1 Hob Mallory, in the absence of Mrs. John S. Stone, Ihe qucstioiis ised on 5. Grirnland ol during the social conducted II Kings i Mrs.

Chir.i was Kucsl, hour. the hosl.es.; merits. hlrs. Mull, when the 1 February 17 be I Bob in Kimhall serving assisle.l refresh- r.v Huh Mrs. leader.

ill mcH: next L. MliNISTMK ATTKND JiNSTrrirrr: The Rrv. A. White and family will leave for the annual rneclinc for the Texas Christian Ministers' institute held each year a I. Texas university in Foil, Worth.

They will return here Friday. As sl.atp chairman 'if the Young Peoples' work, the minister will preside nl e.xeeulive of the Youth Fellowship, and as ebairmim of the co'mmittee for tiie of the anniversary ol lirite college nf the Bible university during graduation has eh'H'fir of completing arr.tiig'.'- ments. Parking Yirltl Siuiko njjfl Scorpion HOUSTON' thf surprise Wood: parking proceed' "tend raked Also, think felt Iho tH'Xl. meter And, the ho finds mi has not her: oline sale 000,000 ga 1037. abo re I ban December, To the Citizens of Paris: you my can- of City I am lo didacy for the office retary.

have ijiven you of my The city's records books, nre in gfXjd condition, and are oper. for your inspection. If you sp- prove of the way in I hsvr kept the truit you placed in my hands, I shall appreciate much your rcijiatcnng that approval by voting for me at t. city election on April 4, and I promise you the same strict attention to the business of the office of City Secreary in the future as in the past. Sincerely yours MRS.

T. D. WELLS (Political Adv.) Menu PCTT it us NOVELTY NEWS IkJ NOW PLAYING Charles Bickford Nan Grey IN "The Storm" PLUS BAND ACT CARTOON Sale-Evans Wedding Will Take Place SundayMorning First Monday afternoon al o'clock. Circle 1 of the Woman's Auxiliary of Firs I Pro.shylorian church meets al Mm home of Mr.s, O. G.

McKce, 1(50 Lamar avenue, and Circle 2, with Mr.s. R. O. Murphy, 2(jR South Main street, Central E'rcsliyterlau Circles of Iho Woman's Auxil- inry of Central Presbyterian church meet at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at these places: 1. Mr? 13.

Temple. 3(51 Lamar avenue; 2 Mrs. M. Saufloy, 105 Sou II Twenty-third street; 3. Mrs.

H. Thompson, 85 South Sixteenth street; 4. Mrs. Tom Lain. 470 Lamar avenue.

The Missionary Guild of Central church meets Wednesday afternoon a I 4:15 o'clock nt tho home of Mrs. G. A. Hagood, 177 East Washington street. First McUuxlisl The Business Women's circle of First Methodist church meet at 7:30 p.

m. Monday at Iho home of Mrs. Palmoro Lehnhoff, 82 North Thirty- firs! street. On Wednesday afternoon nl 2:30 o'clock, the Wesley Guild of this church meets al (lie home nf Mrs. O.

AUvcll. I) Hi CulberU son street, instead of with Mrs. Gene Roden. Mr.s. C.

K. Gilmore will be the leader. A lecture on Bible history by the Rev. Norman R. (he rector, followed by open discussion, will be Eivon al o'clock Wednesday evoriin.tr at tho Episcopal parish houso.

sponsored by the Holy Cross Guild. Galveston Preps For Annual Mardi Gras Festival GALVKSTON -The dnmls. line nymphs, the goblins, am the characters of fantasy that brighten up the pro-Lenlcii season for a lotharju'ic populace, headed for Galveston Saturday. The old world custom, which ha.s prevailed in thf coastal town since IH(i7. will bo revived with a bane on February as a five day feslival.

The spirit of carnival will prevail on the island and tho thousands of visilors expected hero for tho festival Ijcon assured chance to join tho revelry which will include street parados, balls and beach parties. Molly O'lJanifl, daughter Governor W. O'lJaniol, will be the Ki'iincl duchess of Texas. SAIIAII I.OKKNK KVANS PWA Head Says New Employment High Reached KOU'l' WORTH. Bull, regional director of Ihr public works administration, said here Saturday a new mark in employment in the seven states (lie PWA region was readied during past week.

A loliil men wei'o employed, directly or indirectly, ot job.s generated by the PWA, he announced. Of this number, 24, 901) were a I work on the project sites in Texas, Oklahoma Arkansas, New Mexico, Louisinn; and Colorado. Estimates based upon method used by the bureau of labor slalis- ticn. that. 4M.765 men in private industry received employment because of orders for materials for the projects, he said.

Marriage of Raymond E. Sale ot Houston, and Miss Sarah Lorene Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Evans of North Tor- ieth street, takes place at 9 I'clock Sunday morning at First iJaptist churcn, the pastor, Rev.

A. B. White, officiating. For the ceremony, the altar will banked with ferns and cyclamen. Miss Thetis Williams, organist, will play Schubert's "Ave Maria," and accompany Shelby Collier's vocal solo, "I Love You Truly," preceding a wedding The bride's costume is of alpaca with japonica accessories and she will carry an arm bouquet of pink carnations and sweet- peas.

Guests from Sherman, Dallas and Houston, and Hugo, arc expected. After the ceremony, the couple will leave for Houston to make their home, the bridegroom being connected there with the Texas Slate Employment service. The bride has been second assistant to the county school superintendent here. BIRTHS COOI'KR. CSpecial)---A daughter, Margaret F.llen, was born Dr.

and Mrs. Olin G. Janes here Friday nt noon. Peggy Crawford Wins Kiddies Roundup "Ferdinand The Bull" sung by Peggy Crawford at Ihc KPLT- Kiddies roundup on the ol' the Plazc theatre Saturday nv.irning. brought Miss Crawford first prize in the kiddie competition, broadcast over Station K.PLT.

Lloyd Simmons played his guitar and sang "It Makes No Difference Mow" to win second, Howard Moye and Jimmy Hollis, a duet, sang "Softly and Tenderly" for third prize. Miss Crawford is the daughter of Bryan Crawford, corner of Fifteenth and Grand avenue; second place winner is the son of Henry Simmons, 124 Love avenue; Jimmy Hollis is the son of H. L. Hollis, .140 North Main street, and Howard Moye is the son of Dan Moyc, 1X5 North Main street. A daughter was born Saturday morning at St.

Joseph's hospital Mr. and Mrs. R. Baker of Tiilco. wo One Killed, Hurl In imOWNWOOIX Trx.

O'Pl -John II. MrGarrit.v, was burned fatally and two fellow workers wore injured laic Satin-day in an explosion which set fire to a paint room of the Kdueational Laboratories, Inc. MeOarnly died in hospital foui' hours after the blast. David Norman. 22.

and Waller Blair, 23, burned arms and leys. MAKES (rONOlI ROIJ, Okla. (Signal) Lionel Walker, of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Walker and al.e of Bosvvell srliool in 1D3S, has made t.he dean'? roll nt Son si rim Slate Teachers' college at Durant.

A son born January 14 to Mr. and Mr.s. Tom Caldwell of Sny- dcr, formerly of r'auyhl community near Paris, has been namcri Horace Wendell. Mrs. C'aldwc'l Hie former Miss Bcnilic Landers of Fuught.

INnvrr (lompnny oses Klrrtrorj (ionlc.sl (liisc Dislricl CUKKO. Tex, J. P. Pool Saturday ruled against the Con Ira I Power and Light company in a decision the electoral' 1 had v.ilerl for a $150,1100 municipal electric power dis- tribul ion systor.i. The irtilily wfiK con test ing the recent city election, alleging morn Mian lifin illegal votes had been east.

Judge Pool suslained RI bul. ruled Ihe election hrid can-led by a mragin of 24 classified Xo.ws. arJvorlisinK in The usinc Paris Attend Little Theatre Performance Monday Night TOPPERS! TOPPERS! Pictured Above Is "FAIRWAY" A Feature Number at .95 16 $4.95 to $29.50 In such a variety of colors, stvlc.s and prices that you can't MISS HOLLYWOOD SHOP "Where Smart Clothes Not Be Expensive".

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