Stephenville Empire-Tribune (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, June 14, 1946 Page: 3 of 16
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FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1946.
THE STEPHENVILLE EMPIRE TRIBUNE, 8TEPHKNV1LLK, TEXAS
PAGE THREE
We Have Just Received a Shipment of
Electric Alarm
Clocks
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Also Nice Selection of Radios, Portable
Phonographs, Coolerator Ice Refrig-
erators, Mobile leers, Travel Irons,
Electric Cameras and Film.
Heaton Electric
WIRING CONTRACTING —
PHONE 270
FIXTURES
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SOFTBALL PLAY
GETS UNDERWAY
Four teams are tied -for the
league lead in the Ci^u Softball
play after each team played
one game the first part of the
week. M»y» defeated Tackett in
the season opener 10-8, in a game
which was reatured by the seven
hit pitching of Brock for Hays. In
the second game of the night
Monday, the Vets from John Tar-
leton beat Huckabay 14-8.
Opening night saw a crowd of
about 300 attend the games, at
which Mayor Henry Clark pitched
the first ball to Paul Cunvaa, as-
sociate dean at Tarleton, with City
Council member Doyle White as
catcher.
In the second night of play,
Clairette beat High School 18-7.
Lingleville failed to show up for
the second gamp which was to be
played between that team and the
Sinclair Blue Devils. The game was
declared forfeited to Sinclair.
Next Week’s Gaines
In games tonight will be Tack-
ett vs. Sinclair, and High School
vs. Lingleville. Monday night will
see Sinclair tangle with Mays and
Clairette with the Vets. Tuesday
will bring together Lingleville and
Huckabay in the first game and
High School and Tackett in the
second. Sinclair and the Veta tangle
in Thursday night’s first game,
with Lingleville and Clairette play-
ing the second. Friday night will
bring together Mays and High
School and Huckabay and Tackett.
The first games are due to start
at 8 p.m. each evening, with sec-
ond games immediately following.
A charge of 10 cents is made for
the gamea for adults, with children
admitted free up to 12 years of
Legion Auxiliary
Will Sponsor A
Barbecue Tonight
The American Legion Auxiliary
barbecue at 7:30 to-
for Legion and
, their gueata,
and proapr 'five auxiliary members.
There will be a small charge" for
the barbecue supper, which price
will include admittance to the
dance following, according to Mias
Leuella Logan, chairman of the
auxiliary social committee.
The money from the barbecue
ght will be applied to the cost
mprovsments already ordered
for the Legion Hall. Mmea. Paul
Holleman and Clinton Cox are
membeis of the social committee.
tonigh
of imi
METHODIST BIBLE SCHOOL
CONTINUES NEXT WEEK
Under the direction of Mrs. El-
mer C. Carter the Vacation Bible
School of -the First Methodist
Church will continue through next
Friday. Mr*. Carter states that
new pupils are welcome at any
stage of the school. There will be
a picnic today at noon at the city
park fof pupils and teachers.
Next Friday night, from 8 to 9,
an open house at the church is be-
ing planned for display of (the
school handicrafts and a program
by the pupils.
Enrollment Wednesday was 116
pupils and teachers. Department
supervisors are Miss Grace Ogan,
juniors, Mrs. JZ. C. Green, primar-
ies, and Mrs. Ed Emmett, begin-
ners, /Jr* jajM ' * , a'
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Miss Chessie Bibb has returned
to her home in Fort Worth after
spending a week in the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L.
Bibb, and her sister, Mrs. J. Moser.
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MA YS
RECORD SHOP
You’ll find a large selection of Classical,
Hillbilly and Popular records at Maya—
Receiving the latest Hit Tunes weekly—
Large stock of Victor, Columbia and
Capitol Albums—
POPULAR
More Than You Know
Surrender '......■■_
..Perry Como
I’ve Never Forgotten
Laughing on the Outside, Crying on
the Inside _________________Sammy Kaye
The One That I Am ,
The Gypey----—------------------Sammy Kaye
I Didn’t Mean a Word I Said
Atlanta, Ga._______
-Sammy Kaye
I Can’t See It Your Way Baby
I Don’t Know Enough About You
Oh, What It Seemed To Be
Aa Long Aa I Live-:——
■■■P*Bgy Lee
-Frankie Carle
I’m Gonna Make Believe
One More Tomorrow_
..Frankie Carle
HILLBILLY
I Can’t Go On This Way
Little White Cross on the, Hill
Wave To Me My Lady
Blueberry Lane J_____________________
-Roy Rogers
You Should Know
You Cant Breaty My Heart
Break M;
To Be Wi
-Elton Britt
-Roy Rogers
I Wanted To Be Vanted - •
I Must Have Been Wrong
-Bob Atcher
The Glory Bound Train
All the World is Lovely Now
New Spanish Two 8tep
Roly Poly.
-Roy Acuff
Bob Wills
4CXIHY
Miss A tha June Vandergriff It
Pride of Marvin G. Haley
Mr. and Mrs. J. G> Vendergriff
are announcing the marriage of
their daughter, Miaa A tha June
Vender griff to Mr. Marvin G.
Haley. The wedding occurred at
8 p.m., June 7, in a candlelight
ceremony performed at the home
of the bnde'k parents by Judge
W. J. Graves.
The bride woIe a blue satin aril
net evening gown with white ao-
cessoriea and a white giadiola cor-
sage.
Present for the ceremony were
the bride’s parents, and brother,
Paul; Mrs. A. A. Haley, mother
of the groom; Mrs. G. L. Edgin;
Mrs. J. A. Vandergriff; Mrs. Iris
Johnson: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Le-
wis; and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Willis.
Mrs. Haley is a graduate of the
uckabay High School and was
employed for a while at the Blue
Bonnett Cafe here. The groom is
an ex-aervice man, having served
8 years in the Army, 82 months of
which were spent in the Southwest
Pacific.
The couple are making their
home at 912 Oak Street
Now Ready for Business. *.
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Telephone 766
Writing...
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Church Ceremony Unite* Billie
Verne Emmett and P. J. Grave*
Miss Billie Verna Emmett,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs- W. B.
Emmett of Bluff Dale, became the
bride of Mr. Philip J. Graves,, son
of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Graves of
Stockton, 111., at 9 a.m. Saturday
at the First Baptist Church in
Bluff Dale.
The double ring ceremony was
raad by Rev. Erwin Holt before
an altar banked with fern and
white yhcca. Tall white tapers in
bas-
graduating holders lighted
background of fern, ivy and
keta of white shasta daisies. The
bridal aisle was marked with clus-
ters of shasta daisies and fern
eaught with bows of white satin
ribbon.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a gown of White
brocade satin with basque
effect, sweetheart neckline, and
full- skirt. Her fingertip veil
of tulle fell from a halo ar-
rangement of gardenias. She car-
ried a white Bible topped with gar-
denias and atephanotis in a cascade
of ribbon, and also carried a lace
handkerchief carried by her moth-
er at her wedding. She wore a pen-
ny in her shoe for luck. Her long
white kid gloves were those of the
late Mrs. John Frey, Stephenville.
Mrs. Alaska^ Deaver, pianist,
played ‘‘Ah, Sweet Mystery of
Life-, "Believe Me If AH Thoae
Endearing Young Charms”,
“Love’s Old Sweet Sony”, the wed-
ding marches, and during the cer-
emony, “Traumeri.” Hershell Da-
vis, Ft .Worth, sang “I Love You
Truly" and "Because”.
Miss Dorothy Warnock, Vernon,
was maid of honor and Mrs. Ro-
land Nichols, Baird, matron of
honor. Other bridal attendants were
Mrs. Marion Glenn Pruitt, and Miss
Joyce Fry, Putnam, bridesmaids,
and Mias Norma Sue Moring, of
Huckabay, junior 'bridesmaid. All
wore gowns of pastel shades with
tight bodices and full skirts. Their
short veils fell from halo arrange-
ments of pink rosebuds and sweet-
peas. They carried old fashioned
nosegays tied with ribbons to
match their gowns, and wore mat-
ching mits. Misses Shirley and Sha-
ron Deaver were flower girls, car-
rying baskets of roses. Little Cathy
Yarborough and Roy Franklin Pet-
ty, Cisco, were ringbearers.
Mr. Lee Barnes, Ft. Worth, was
best man, and Lb E. L. Rhoades,
San Antonio, was head usher. Oth-
er usher* were Messrs. Jack Holt,
Henry Fry of Putnam, and Glenn
Moring of Stephenville, cousin of
the bride.
A reception in the home of the
bride’s parents followed the cere-
mony. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Em-
mett, the wedding pair, and brid-
al attendants formed the receiv-
ing line.
The bride and groom cut the
white three-tierad wedding cake.
Tall white tapers in crystal hold-
ers and white satin streamers de-
corated the table which was cover-
ed with an Irish linen cut-work
cloth. Fern and sweetpeas encircled
the cake and punch bowl. Mrs. John
Petty, Cisco, served the cake and
Mrs. Hunter Watson poured. Mrs.
Harry Deaver, Bluff Dale, and
Mrs, Henry Fry, Putnam, assisted
In the dining room.
Miss Aura Francis Waddell, ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs. E.
■C. Waddell, Putnam, gave violin
solos throughout the evening.
About 100 guests registered,
aided over by Mrs. Canty
borough, and Mrs. Reid Warnock
presided in the gift room-
Mr. and Mrs. Graves left for a
wedding trip to Ft Worth, Carls-
bad, and points in west Texas. She
Wore a two-piece slate blue raw
silk suit with black accessories,
and a corsage of gardenias.
The bride is a graduate of John
Tarleton College and' Daniel Ba-
ker College in Brownwood. She
has taught school for six years
teaching history and public school
music. The past year, she, with
her mother, taught in the Putnam
public school.
Mr. Graves, a flight officer, was
an Instructor for two years at
Coleman Army air field. He served
in the CBI theater IX months wtlh
the ATC, and has four battle stars
and two air medals. He roceived
his discharge May 20.
The couple will make their home
In Rtockton, HI. *
Out of town guests attending
the wedding and reception were Lt.
E. L Rhoades, San Antonio; Mr.
Mr*. Mac Taylor, all of Ft Worth;
Miss Dorothy Warnock, Vernon;
.Mrs. Roland Nichols, Baird; Mrs.
John Petty and son, Roy Franklin,
Cisco; Johnny Rhoades, Florida;
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fry, Misses
Joyce and Patsy Fry, Mr. and
Mrs. E. C. Waddell, and Miss Aura
Frances Waddell, all of Putnam;
Mrs. Roes Brown, Miss Norma Sue
Moring, Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Mor-
ing (grandparents of the bride),
Mr. and Mrs. Granville Moring and
sons, Joe Donald and Wiley, all of
Huckabay; Mr. and Mrs. Lee E.
Van Tate, Mr. and Mrs. Mark
Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mor-
ing, Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Emmett,
Miss Martha Emmett, Mr. and Mrs.
Glen Williams, Mrs| John Wright,
Mrs. Joe Bell Frey, and Mrs. Jack
Reynolds, all of Stephenville.
Engagement of Ft. Worth Girt
And LoofU Rerider t Revealed
The engagement and approach-
ing marriage of Miss Betty Meggs,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. J.
Meggs of Fort Worth was re-
vealed at a tea June 1. Mias Meggs
and Charles David Pipes, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Brann Pipes of Ste-
phenville, will be married June 20
at the Samuels Avenue Church of
Christ in Fort Worth.
Mrs. B. J. Meggs was hostess
for the tea in her home at 1016
Barclay in Fort Worth. Arrange-
ment of a miniature wedding cen-
tered the lace covered table slid
a placard which read “Betty and
Charles, June 20”, was placed un-
der the arch.
In the receiving line were the
honoigp, her mother and sister,
Marion, and mother of the groom-
elect. Mrs. Brann Pipea, Rt 4,
Stephenville.
Girl Scout Troop Honor*
Mother* With Luncheon
Red Rose Troop No. 6 of the
Girl Scouts entertained Friday,
Jhne 7, in tha home of the lead-
er, Mra. Howard BulUngton', with
a luncheon honoring their mother*.
Mr*. Thurman Hicks, assistant
leader, was also present.
The girls prepared the luncheon
a* a part of their activities for
held presided over by Mr*. C. O.
McMillan, most of the girls receiv-
ing award*.
Attractive place cards marked
places for Mmes. Bullington, Hicks,
McMillan, Lee, Stafford, Adams,
Bobbins, and Loutherback. *
Mm**. Bryant and Thoma* Are
Ho*te**e* for Vo ta Vita Social
Mra. David Bryant and Mra. Day
Thomas were co-hosteeses for the
business and social of the Vote
Vita Sunday School Class of First
Baptist Church Tuesday night in
the home of Mra. Bryant’s mother-
in-law, Mrs. Claud* Bryant
Mr*. Thomas, class president
presided over the business session,
and Mr*. R. E. Martin, Jr., directed
the entertainment for the social
hour which followed.
Refreshments W*r* served by
the hostesses to Mmec. H. B. Wood,
class teacher, Fredna Thueaen,
Pete Purvis, Bill Grisham, L. W.
Terry, Hollis Holamon, Wynona
Cook, Hardy Lockhart Garland
Loudcrmilk, Latham Hawaii, R. B.
French, Jr. and Martin.
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Vanity Benches Sewing Cabinets
Mahogany and Walnut finishes — Nice assortment of
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Lovely walnut and maple finished — Large and saull
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Gift Department Hardware Items
Cory Coffee Makers, Make coffee the easy way. Use Cory
glam rod filter —'no cloth — no paper — no metal — 6 to
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Electric Hedge Shears -------------------------------------------
Long Handle Pruners _____________________—.......—-------
Wheal Harrow, rubber tired, arhaala 16-in.
829.50
1.50
12.95
White metal bread boxes — with floral design, each $2.45
T«ik Sprayer, 3% gal. capacity -----------------------
7.75
Medicine Cabinets—lovely mirror door all white, each $4.25
Hanging Flower Bowie—made of heavy copper, each 99.75
Auto Tiro Pump __________________________________________
2.45
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Scissor Jacks ............................................................
7.25
4.45
1.25
Hanging Flower Vases, each -----------------------------------$245
Jardiners—Nice assortment of lovely pastel colors and
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Trouble Lamps, 25-foot cord
Heavy Galvanized Funnels, each from
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Burpee Can Sealers, each
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Stephenville Empire-Tribune (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, June 14, 1946, newspaper, June 14, 1946; Stephenville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1134826/m1/3/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Dublin Public Library.