The Wortham Journal (Wortham, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, March 14, 1930 Page: 3 of 7
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SOCIETY AND CLUBS
Mrs. Clovis Bounds, Society Editor Phone 181
BENEFIT “42" PARTY
SUCCESS
The benfit “42" party, sponsored
by the Wortham Study Club, was
held in the Jim Tucker building Fri-
day night March 7. The proceeds
will be used to purchase books for
the Public Library.
Seventeen tables of players entered
into the contest of demonstrating
ther skill at “42." St. Patrick colors
were carried out in artistic sham-
rock tallies. Fun, laughter and
rivalry mounted high. Mr. W. B.
I ee claimed the prize for haring the
highest score. This was a huge dev-
ils food cake. After the games were
finished, sandwiches and punch were
served.
The arrangement committee wishes
to extend its thanks to the personel
of Tucker Hardware Co., The Worth-
am Journal, the City Manager and
all others who helped to make the
party a success.
METHODIST PROTESTANT
CHURCH
Sunday School at ^0:00 a. in.,
Willie Tucker, Supt. *
A class for every age with a com-
petent teacher. If you are not in
Sunday School somewhere try us
next Sunday.
The union services will be held at
the Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday evening at 7:30. You will
always find a hegrty welcome await-
ing you at these services.
Frday and Saturday the Texas
branch meeting of the woman’s work
of the M. P. Church will meet here.
They will begin their work Friday
afternoon at 2:30. Friday evening
at 7:20 a Pagent “The Call” will be
given by the Wortham ladies, the
public is invited.
Lawrence W. Shivers, Pastor.
BRIDGE PARTY
WORTHAM STUDY CLUB
Mrs. Finis Peyton was hostees to
the Wortham Study Club Wednesday
afternoon March It.
An interesting program on the
novel of manners was given, Edith
Wharton’s "Age of Innocense" being
the particular book discussed. “The
customs and fashions of men change
like leaves on the bough, some of
which go and others come,” Dante.
Each member responded to roll
call by giving a novel of history.
A sketch of the life of Edith
Wharton was given by Mrs. Finis
Peyton.
Mrs. Tom Weldon, the dircetor for
the afternoon, gave a brief charac
teristaion of Ellen Olenaka.
A resume Of the “Age of Inno-
cense" was given by Mrs. Elmo Long-
l-otham.
The setting climax and other de-
vices used by Edith Wharton to se-
cure effect were discussed by Mrs.
'Eugene Keeling.
We were reminded of St. Patricks
day when the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. Guy Leverett, served a delicious
piste consisting^! congealed English
»,-ea salad, Saratoga flakes, angel
squares iced arith green mints of
Misses Audrey Posey and Jessie
Mae Calame were hostesses to the
three-table bridge club composed of
some of the teachers in the McKin-
ney Street school of Mexis, on.Fri-
day evening February 28, at the
home of Mrs. Rob Williford of Wor-
tham.
A color scheme of green and yel-
low was carried out in the game ac-
cessories, the tables being decorated
with yellow daffodils.
A delicious salad and ice course
was served to the following members
>nd invited guests: Mesdames Golde
Merrell, Priddy, Richard Hawkins,
Misses Helen Weisner, Edna Dicker-
man, Rebie Williams, Madge- Smith,
Fay Yeldell, Jesse Breeden all of
Mexia, Misses Edna Bounds, Dna
Yay Summers and Mrs. Rob Willi-
ford of Wortham.
WORTHAM PROGRESSIVE
ART CLUB
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The la»t rc*srular meeting Of the
Wortham Progressive Art Club Wa-
held Friday afternoon March 7th at
the home of Mrs. K. W. Sneed.
The Club har decided to have only
two regular meetings during the
comihg year. All other meetingi
will be executive.
Mrs. W. B. Lee was leader on the
program for the afternoon her ‘nib
ject being landscape gardening.
The Art Club has decided to offer
cash prize for the best flower gar
den, window box or pot plant in |
MOTHER MINE" PRESENTED
BY WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
The Westminster class of ’31 pre-
sented “Mother Mine,” a three act
play, at the Wortham High School
auditorium Tuesday night.
Half of the proceeds of the play
went to the Junior class of Wortham
Higgh School.
The plav, under the direction of
Mrs. W. F. Eckhardt, was excently
enacted and thoroughly enjoyed by
all who saw it.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
On last Friday, March 7, the ladies
Wortham arid vicinity to be judged in
the early summer. The following
paper on landscape gardening Mib-,
mitted by Mrs. W. B. Lee might be begmning at 11 o’clock >n the morn-
world-wide prayer day. The services
ol some help to all those interested.
ed.
Things to plant in your poarch
and window boxes: Sprengeri and
Boston fern, red geranium, wander-
ing jew, dew plant, weeping lantana,
petunias and ornamental pepper.
Hanging baskets: Ice plant, ivy
geranium, money plant, oxalis and
lobelia.
ing and continuing until 3 o’clock in
the afternoon. One hour was spent
for lunch in the basement of the
church.
The program for the day was as
follows;
Subject, “That Jesus May be
Lifted Up.” Silent meditation and
prayer (hymn plyaed softly) “Open
My Eyes that I May See.” Call to
prayer. Hymn, “All Hail the Power
Dr. and Mrs. Fred W. Horn and
little daughter, Winifred, spent last
week end in Fort Worth.
Just received a line of women’s
hats in all the new spring styles, at
popular price*.—A. A H. Bounds.
The Berean Class of the M. E.
Church is having a class party at the
home of Miss Edna Bounds tonjgfit
at 7:30. »
Those wishing flowers for beds <<n|0f Jesus Name,” “Jesus the Desire
lawns can use: Cannae, yellow show | ,,f an Nations,” Bro. Shivers. “Jesus
hlies, gladioli, tuberoses, amaryllis [Answers all Man’s Needs,” talk Mrs.
Japanese iris, pink shower. Lilies and q \y. Bounds. Prayer, Mrs. G. C.
violets could be used to border thi- j i{OM. Solo, “Gracious, O Lord Am I,”
bed. Miss Adlene Bounds.
Plants for rock gardens: Sand j Song, "Sweet Hour of Prayer.”
verbenia, Indian blanket, cerastium Lunch.
(anow in summer,) arabia (rock | |<frBOnei Testimony, thanksgiving,
cress,) ageratum and wild violets. entence prayers. “Let Us Confess,”
The lily pond can be made very Mrg j p Lindly. Song, “My Faith
pretty out of clay. There is a dozen j 1^,,^ Up to Thee.” “He Must Be
or more kinds of water lilies now. th. j ijfted Higher,” paper, Mrs. Cole.
N 0 N S E N C
If I should say business is rotten,
would that be Nonsense? Lion Gold-
berg.
Lion Cole says that Chevrolet does
not need a salesman, it sells itself.
Nothing personal in this is there?
Lion Peurifoy eats peas with honey,
He’s done it all his life; ~
It makes the peas taste funny,
But it holds them on his knife.
Customer: Mr. Strange have you
’any money to loan?
Lion Strange: It will not be Long-
john.
Lion Richter says: Many ministers
preach their listeners into Heaven
and then out again. Ask his about
this tnethod. *
Census Taker: Mrs. Mitchell what
is your husbands average income?
Mrs. Mitchell: Oh, about one a. m.
Daughter: No daddy, I wont need
any clothes this spring.
Father: Ye gods! I was afraid it
would come to that.
L’il pickaninny *
Looks just like his poppy;
Don’t know what to call him, .
’Less its carbon copy.
Mrs. J. P. Hammett, Mrs. Dick
Lindly and Dick Jr. and Miss Martha
Richardson visited in Austin and
Luting last week end.
Jim Harding of Fairfield, candi-
date for re-election to the office of
District Clerk of Freestone County,
was in Wortham Wednesday.
Meditation (played softly) “When I
Survey the Wondering Cross.”
Dedication. Hymn, “O Love that
Will Not Let Me Go.” A call to
prayer and witness, paper, Mrs. Oli-
ver Bounds. Prayer, Mrs. E. A.
Peurifoy. Hymn, “Jesus Calls U*.”
Our world family prayer (Lord’s
| Prayer.)
The Missionary Branch meeting
Wortham March 14 and
,,nes that bloom in the day time, aim
paste! ahades that bloom at nigh:
also the water hyacinth and the Um
l.rella plant are fine plant* foe tb<
lily pond.
Lawns an he made attractive b\
planting red and white clover. CfOCU-
bulbs are nice to plant on the lawn
they live year after year and
ridTom early each year.
I New is the time to transplant y n [^illineetiliB
chrysanthemum and to repot that ^
lyou failed to repot in the Fall, Al»< —
it is time to get pansy pLaa^^^^Hoj Silk crepe, in plain and prints, a
Ipansy bed. Don’t forget to pis r „jCe assortment to selec^from^^-
vines on the back feuses and make [& H. Bounds.
Special
Saturday March 15
Assortment of Gray Enamelware
ALL LARGE PIECES, ONLY
We have a complete line of adults and childrens Tennis Shoes.
Priced Right
We also have our new straw hats, sun hats, semi dress hats for
men and Bport hats for ladies, and of course hundreds
of household necessities at popular prices with
“instant service courteously rendered.”
Garrett’s Variety Store
WORTHAM, TEXAS
beautiful with tip
y^iur back yard
old time flowers and thi* year mak
that gladiola bed you promised your
self so long.
The Art Club has Gludiola Bajlbe
lor sale.
Submitted ir— Mrs. W. B.
{'■’—Mr
It’s W. A. Jackson’s
Great Reorganization Sale
All Goods at Actual Cost
Except Some Stock that is being Sold at One-Half-Price
of court this part of the stock is being sold way
Under Wholesale Cost.
This Sale Opened Thursday I
March 6th at 9 a. m. and will continue |
rest of this week and all of coming week, |
Closing Saturday Night March 22nd |
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Great crowds storm the big busy store from day to day buying 1
their new spring and summer goods at actual cost. People from H
all parts and sections of the country are attending this sale. W. A. ft
Jackson never put on a cost sale before and will probably never I
do so again. The big store is teaming with great values; a sale S
you cannot afford to miss. We invite the people of Wortham and “
that trade territory to come to this the greatest sale ever opened in
this section of the country. Fair warning; we are done talking
now, we leave it with you. Remember the sale Lasts Till Saturday
Night March 22nd.......
■atwaU Tomato or
Mustard
SARDINES
2 — 25c
*
Iona or Thrift Brand
Blackeye Peas
IONA
CORN
2 2L* 23c
Sunnyfield Flour
0 • 9c
Penick's Syrup
Penick’s Syrup
32c
i* 59c
Bulk Rice • 4 r.~.. 25c
Brooms . . . M 49c
Prepard Mustard “ST 15c
PRIED BEAN PRICES
Navy Beans .
Pinto Beans . 3 1
Blackeys Peas 2 »
Pink Beans . .
Large Navy Beans 1
W. A. Jackson
MEXIA, T EX A S
.4 1:1^
Lettuce, firm heads, each 7c
Carrots, per bunch ......7C
Yams lb. ............
Grape Fruit, Each........7C
Celery, Jumbo Size Stalk . . . . 19c
ir 10c
camp * Hominy
Pickles • 23c
**nnes . . . ih-«.29c
PffC Soap . 12 50c
Chum Salmon
Tall « |* A
# Can 15C
Iona Peaches
o.Aham Crackers
Cigarettes .
Dried Apples -------
Post Toasties 2 ^ 21c
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Satterwhite, Ed. The Wortham Journal (Wortham, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, March 14, 1930, newspaper, March 14, 1930; Wortham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1056151/m1/3/: accessed July 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fairfield Library.