The Nocona News (Nocona, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 9, 1959 Page: 5 of 10
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+ + SOCIETY
THE NOCONA NEWS, NOCONA, TEXAS, JULY 9, 1959
and CLUB NEWS + +
Mrs. W. H. Bond, who has been
Sat-
Ann and
Lisa
Lay-Away
Several HELEN HARPER SWEATERS
By the time cold weather comes
Mrs. David McLain Gardner
Your
ond COATS.
Fall
Will find you prepared if you select one of our new
ALL-LEATHER COATS, long or short styles. Your
Wardrobe
ccn be complete with SHOES — dress and casual
styles
Delia Nell Burchfiel
At
BIRTHS
GILBERT'S ... so hurry in and choose while
party
niece
stock is fresh at
GILBERT'S
A SMALL DOWN PAYMENT WILL HOLD
YOUR PURCHASE.
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We Give Frontier Stamps’
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Oakland
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see how many ways
business cards
We Are Doing It Again!
posters
°tatementa
Clearing Our Store To Make R)om For New Fall Merchandise
professional
;; SALE STARTS FRIDAY, 9 a. m. ENDS SATURDAY 6 p. m
PURPOSES
stationery
sales books
check
off a fist-full of
ONE RACK
$1.00
Number 1
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THE NOCONA NEWS
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a
a
and Mrs.
Thursday
length skirt of net
was emphasized with
the hipline, and trail-
graduate
and Col-
included
Odessa,
Mrs.
Miss
Cali-
satin
blue
Maxey.
July 7
Bay
Hut-
July 6
O’Neal
Falls was matron of honor,
attending the bride were
Vivian Chandler of Dallas,
of honor, and Mrs. Truett
the
of
Col-
last
sang "True
many splen
were lighted seven-branch car.del-
gladioli.
Shower At Staley
Home In Courtesy
To Jo Ann Witt
of
at-
late
the
an-
held
letterheads
handbills
Martin and his bride
of Xocona High
in 1957 and
Mrs. Martin
at Midwest-
, Friendship Class
Meets At Church
Mrs. J. W. Bowdry and Mrs.
Lon Priddy were hostesses when
Friendship class of First Metho-
dist church met last week in Fel-
lowship hall of the church.
Devotions were offered by Mrs.
Bowdry and Mrs. Hal Quinn gave
a reading, entitled “The Orphan
Boy.”
Plans for the year were dis-
cussed.
Closing prayer was offered by
Mrs. W. D. Craig.
Twelve members were present.
Punch and cookies were served.
served in World War
144th Infantry, Comp-
the old thirty sixth
MAXEY—Rhonda Lynne
8 pounds, 2 ounces, born
to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Maxey of
Wichita Falls.
Morgan’s
Lawrence
until
and ■
mitts .
O’NEAL—Ricky Gale O'Neal, 7
pounds, 10 ounces, bom
to Mr. and Mrs. Weldon
of Nocona.
kins of Denton, Mrs. C. E. Col-
lins of Kilgore. Rev. and Mrs.
Glenn Ferguson and son Allan
of Ballinger, Mr. and Mrs. Truett
Chumney of Houston, Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Jones and Mrs. H. N.
Painter of Nocona, Mr, and
Jack Smith of Alvord and
Vivian Chandler of Eureka,
fornia, formerly of Dallas.
Forestburg Couple
To Mark 40th
Anniversary
cummer-
band
with
Hamlin visited
Mr.
from
Jane
Wichita Falls were
and Leroy Kindsfather, Mr. 1
Mrs. Noel Lemons and Mr
Mrs. Jake Lemons and baby '
at the wed
those afore-
mentioned. were Mr. and Mrs.
Loren Buck and Bobby of Wichita.
Kansas, Mrs. P. A. Taylor.
Minette. Ala., and Mrs. Viola
chinson. Gainesville.
Gilberts Return
From Lions Confab
Mr. and Mrs. Atlas Gilbert re-
turned home Monday from New
York, where Gilbert was Nocona’s
delegate to the annual
Jernational convention
Madison Square Garden.
After spending five
New York, the Gilberts
Washington en route home.
Mrs. Kenneth Montfort of Wi-
chita
Also
Miss
maid
Chumney of Houston, bridesmaid.
Attending the bridegroom were
Charles Gardner of Tucson, his
brother, as best man, and Howard
M. Wilson and Fredrick M. Wil-
son, both of Arlington, brothers
oh the bride, as groomsmen.
Ushers were Kenneth Montfort
of Wichita Falls. Serving as can-
dle lighters were Miss Beverly
Payne and Miss Deanna Payne of
Arlington.
^tathy Gardner of Tucson, niece
of the bridegroom, was flower
girl.
Given in marriage by her fath-
er, the bride wore a formal-length
gown of imported lace over white
satin, accented with a fitted bod-
ice forming a shirred scoop neck-
line which tapered into long lace
sleeves.
The full
over satin
shirring at
ed gracefully into a chapel-length
train.
She wore a single strand of
pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.
Her “something blue” was a satin
and lace garter fashioned with
tiny forget-me-nots caught to min-
iature ribbon streamers, made by
her aunt, Mrs. C. E. Collins of
Kilgore, who has made similar
farters for family weddings.
The bride’s fingertip veil of
bridal illusion was caught to a
Juliet cap encrusted with seed
pearls. She carried a bouquet of
tiny white orchids and stepha-
notis on a white Bible encrusted
with pearls.
Attendants
Feminine attendants and the
flower girl wore identical waltz-
length dresses of pastel yellow
Mrs. Jimmy G. Martin
-PHOTO BY KENT BEULAH. SAINT JO
6
to
of Whitesboro. Mrs. Ramsey is
the former Gwendolyn Russell.
♦ ♦ *
BOURLAND— Ronnie Bourland.
8 pounds. 11 ounces, born June
28 at Dubuque. Iowa, to Mr. and
Mrs. W. S. Bourland Jr. The ma-
ternal grandmother is Mrs. W. S.
Bourland Sr. of Nocona.
RAMSEY—Vicki Jane Ramsey, J
pounds. 4 ounces, born June 16 < •
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ramsey J J
Our Printing
Helps You To
Build Sales
Betty Fenner was at the piano
for the prelude and accompanied
Donald Sewell who
Love" and “Love is a
dored thing.”
The bride, escorted
by her father, wore
length wedding gown
net, styled with tapered sleeves
and fitted bodice. Her shoulder
length veil was designed and
handmade by the bride. She car-
ried a white Bihle. tonped with
a white orchid. The Bible was a
gift from her brother, 1st Lt
Leonard D. Fenner, stationed at
Yakota Air Base in Japan.
Mrs. Bennie Dennis. Lawton,
Okla., attended her sister as mat
ron of honor. She wore a street
length frock of baby blue
and carried a bouquet of
carnations.
Le Ann Fenner of Chico,
of the bride was the flower girl.
Candle lighter was Linda Nell
Fenner. Wichita Falls, another
niece of the bride. Both wore
wristlets of split carnations.
Best man was Billy B. Dennis.
Lawton. brother-in-law of the
bride. Seating the guests were
Walter Lee Fenner. Wichita Falls
and Don Fenner, Chico, brothers
of the bride.
Reception
Guests were received in Fel-
lowship hall of the church after
the exchange of vows. Members
of the house party were Mrs.
Dorothy Craig, Dallas, Mrs. Doug-
las Taylor, Selma. Ark., Miss
Brenda Hill, Mrs. Bill Richardson,
Mrs. Weldon Allison and Mrs.
Clyde Russell. Mrs. Taylor served
the punch and Mrs. Craig cut the
cake. Miss Hill was in charge of
the bride’s book.
When the couple left for a
wedding trip of undisclosed desti-
nation the bride was wearing a
white suit. They have established
BROWN—Victoria Sue Brown.
7 pounds. 1 ounce, born July 2
to Mr. and Mrs. James Biffle
Brown, route 3, Nocona.
ONE RACK
DRESSES
$5.00
became postmaster at
July 20th. 1945. Beth
< • she and Mr. Dunn are now em-
I ; ployed in the office.
• i They have one daughter (Eve-
! ; lyn) Mrs. H. Arthur Littell. and
< > two granddaughters. Carol Kay
to lhe altar
a ballarina
of lave and
Every businessman can
printing needs he can use. And in every single
instance we are prepared to fill this need,
quickly, economically and professionally. For
samples, call
residence at 1616 10th S'.. Wich-
ita Falls. whcre Mr. Martin is
associated with Amsco Steel Co.
Boih Mr.
are graduates
school, the former
the latter this year,
is currently enrolled
ern university.
Out of town guests
dins, in addition to
were
ONE TABLE
SHORTS - BLOUSES
BRASSIERS - JEWELRY
Values to $10.00
$1.00
Helen May Wilson Weds
Tucson Man July 4 In
Arlington Church Ceremony
Miss Helen May Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson
ot Arlington, formerly of Nocona, became the bride of David Me-
; ghter, Delia Nell, to John Burton
Parnell, son of Rev. and Mrs.
Lannie Parnell, former residents
i of Nocona, now living in Shreve-
port, Louisiana.
I Mrs. Burchfiel accomplished
pianist and member of David Or-
j rell’s '' Blenders” of Nocona, is a
I 1959 graduate of Saint Jo high
i school and plans to enter NTSC
' at Denton this fall to continue
her study in music.
Parnell was graduated from No-
i cona high school in 1956 and is
I now a senior at NTSC in Denton,
I majoring in music.
I The wedding is planned for
August 24 in First Methodist
church in Saint Jo. The ceremony
will be read by the bridegroom’s
father. Rev. Parnell.
tors of yellow and white
"Ti-ried out in the theme of
rations and refreshments.
Serving in the house
were Mrs. Howard Wilson" and
Mrs. Fredrick Wilson of Arling-
ton. Mrs. R. D. Beasley of Dallas. ,
Mrs. Charles Gardner and Mrs. ;
Ter-v Johnson.
Miss Mary Faith Gardner
Tucson, sister of the groom,
‘ended the bride’s book.
Wedding Trip
When the couple left for
’■•'vtding trio, the bride wore
sheath dress of brown lace over
beige satin, accented with beige
accessories. They will live in Oak-
land. California, where he is with
Bank of America.
The bride is a graduate of
V'rth Texas State College, where
she received a bachelor of science
degree in elementary education.
She plans to teach in
next year.
The bridegroom is a
of Arizona State College
orado State in Greeley.
Out of town guests
Mrs. Jerry Johnson of
Preston Cox and Miss Jeanne Jud-
PRINTING
ron
To Wed August 24
Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Burchfiel
i announce the engagement and ap-
Lain Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Gardner of Tucson, Arizona, proaching marriage of their dau-
Saturday, July 4, at 7:00 p.m. in First BaptisJ church of Arlington.
Rev. William Coble. Bible teacher at North Texas State college,
Denton, officiated. Traditional wedding music was played by Miss |
Barbara Kilpatrick, organist. Ray Dunaway of Fort Worth sang
“At Dawning” and “The Lord’s Prayer.”
organza with fitted bodices that
formed scooped necklines. The
bouffa 4 skirts of embroidered
organza over taffeta were empha- i
sized at the waist by
bunds accented with a tiny
of v'-llow velvet, fashioned
a miniature bow in front.
They wore yellow velvet
net half-hats and organdy
’hat taoered to a point over the
wrists. Their shoes were of match- '
ins vellow satin, and they car-
"tod n?mi<casqade bouquets pf
veH/'w bom-pom mums.
The candle lighters wore pastel
vellow dresses.
A reception was held at the
church immediately following the
ceremony. The bride’s chosen col-
were
deco-
Miss Noma Fenner Weds
Jimmy Martin July 5 In
First Methodist Ceremony
Pledging their vows before the altar of First Methodist church
Sunday afternoon. Miss Noma B. Fenner and Jimmy G. Martin were
united in marriage. The Rev. W. D. Craig officiated at the double
ring ceremony read at 5 o’clock The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. L. Fenner and the bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs.
Will Martin.
Enhancing the nuptial setting
abra and beauty baskets of white
DRESSES - BLOUSES
SKIRTS
% Off
Selections will be paid for.
Wc hove a good selection of BETTY ROSE SUITS
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wayland
Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Way-
land Jr. and children, Larry and
Sue from Bowie spent the week-
end at Lake Texoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Woody Morgan
________ and children Randy and Georgia
and Mrs. Preston Lemons^ Jean of
and Mrs. Jerry Hudson. Mr. parents,
Mrs. Roy Lemons and child- , Morgan,
Janie and Doris Partridge, urday.
Earle,
lins of
week guests of their grandfath-
er W. F. Leonard Sr. and aunts,
Misses Anita and Luciel Leonard.
Saturday, their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. E. Collins, came for them.
Mrs. Grady Anderson and grand
daughter, Martha Ann Coleman of
! Fort Worth were guests of Mrs.
Noble Lemons Anderson’s sisters, Mrs. J. H.
and daughters of Liberal, Kansas Quinn. Mrs. Ernest Curlin and
spent the weekend with his par- Mrs O. D. Carmichael over the
ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Z. Lemons, weekend.
Jo Ann Witt, whose marriage
to Joe Combs took place in Deni-
son July 4. was honored at a
I shower June 27 at the home of
1 Mrs. Jo Staley. Co-hostesses were
Mrs. Robert Witt and Miss Ruth
Hamilton.
The bride’s chosen colors of
yellow and white were carried
out on the refreshment table,
where Miss Jan Combs of Prairie
! Valley and Miss Jean Trammel of
. Fort Worth assisted in serving.
Miss Marjorie Blevins registered
the guests.
In the receiving line with the
honoree were the bride’s mother.
Mrs. Ralph Witt, her grandmoth-
er, Mrs. Bill Witt, the bride-
groom's mother, Mrs. Lesley
Combs, and grandmother, Mrs,
A- Lewis of Sherman.
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hopkins Mrs. W. H. Bond, who has been
and son Bill returned Sunday from visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
, Amarillo where they visited his J. P. Janeway, returned to her
sisters and their families, Mr. and home in Oceanside. California
Mrs. Otho Hawkins and Mr. and , Thursday.
Mrs. Jimmy Kirkendoll. They held
a family reunion and also visited
his mother. Mrs. A. M. Goode in
Borger.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. I
E. Z. Lemons were Mr. and Mrs. 1
Noble Lemons of Liberal, Kansas,
Mr ■ -
Mr
and
ren.
Sue
and
and auu uauy ;
of Lawton; Mr. and Mrs. Glen '
Lemons, Linda Ann and Mike, Vir- I
gil Lemons. Jimmie Cunningham,.
Melvin Weedin. Mr. and Mrs. Al-I
fred Hewitt. Mrs. Raymond Reev-'
es and son. Loyd Lynn, Mrs. Do-
vie Weedin and Wilson Wood.
Mr. and Mrs.
| Other sons and daughters at-
tending with their families were
I Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Morris of Quit-
' man; Mr. and Mrs. (Alice) Boyd
of Fort Smith. Ark.: Mr. and Mrs
Lucian Morris of Mount Pleasant:
' Mr. and Mrs. Ernest O Neal of
1 Capps Corner, and Claude Mor-
ris of O'Donnell, Texas.
I Other family members attended
i from Garland. Fort Worth and
Big Spring.
The group attended Sunday ser-
_ _______ vices at Bethel Baptist church
The couple then moved to a£ler which they had dinner at
J Brownie's cafe and spent the re-
! Hated a general merchandise store mainder of the day visiting.
; ;. for twenty one years.
« . j Mr. Dunn
; [ One in the
I .janv K, in
J ; division.
< i Mrs. Dunn
J ’ Forestburg
G. W. Morris Family
Holds Reunion At
Graham Home
All of the children of
i G. W. Morris, and most ui
grandchildren, attended the
I nual Morris family reunion
| last weekend at the home of Mr.
• • Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dunn of and Mrs- George Graham (Mrs.
;; I Forestburg, will observe their ! Graham is one of the daughters).
<« fortieth anniversary July 13.
! I J. M. (Meh) and Roxie Steagall
• j were both born and reared in the
,,'Dye Mound community of Mon-
;; I fague county. They were married
• • | in Montague July 13. 1919, and
;; I were in the grocery business in
. 15 Dye Mound about one year, then
;; moved to Bowie, where Mr. Dunn
■ • was employed in a grocery store
J; for B. R. Giles in 1921 and 1922.
■« From there they moved to Ryan.
J ; i Oklahoma where Meb worked in
; ; a dry goods store for A. L. Main-
( , i es. ..... wupic- mm inuvea to
; ’; Forestburg and owned and oper-
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The Nocona News (Nocona, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 9, 1959, newspaper, July 9, 1959; Nocona, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1205939/m1/5/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Friends of the Nocona Public Library.