The Electra News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 7, 1946 Page: 3 of 8
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1TJE/ELECI^A--NEWS^THURSDAY^'-MAR:CH^1946
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CAMP FIRE GIRLS
BARWISE HD CLUB
TRUtJILLO-ROESSLER
Hixon,
be
her
in the
This is a Spring for
2.70-2.90-3.98-4.98-5.95-8.95
SIZES—
CHOOSE
FROM
HUNDREDS!
PARUS
NANCY JAY
JANE HOLLY
Frances Denney
PLASTIC
PATENT BAGS
the full story! Frances Denney creates every
type
in
5.00
7:50 10.95
MltK I f
—Plus Tax—
s
to 15s — 32s to 38s
TOWN CLUB
MARDE.N CLASSIC
Edgar,
of her
having
to
an
the
her
WE
AND
FILL
YOU
Gleam-
in mod-
will not
Plastic
with
She
Her
and
will be held at
Charles Borton,
Cathryn Sands,
agent, in charge
ELECTRA HD/ GROUP
PLANS ACTIVITIES
PERKINS-
TIMBERLAKE
O. W. Ballard will be host-
the group on March 6 when
will be the
Mrs. R. W. Culpepper will
Ray Strawn presented the
on “Cleaning Upholstered
In addition to regular pay, fam-
ily allotments and extra money for
longevity, decorations and special
duty status, Regular Army men
save substantially through purchases
at commissiaries and post exchanges.
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News classified ads get results.
to the district meeting to be
at Seymour. Three delegates
selected from Wichita coun-
as the Stearns ranch on
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Mrs. J. A. Sparkman of Shreveport
‘La., Mesdames Frank Hamilton and
Nick Williams of Dallas and Mr. W.
(A. Cooper of Anna, Ill., have been
visitors at the bedside of Mrs. M. T.
Cooper of 822 North Main street
during the past week. Mesdames
'Sparkman and Hamilton are daugh-
ters and Mr. Cooper, a son of the
plectra woman. Mrs Williams is
'her niece.
correct a disability
injury to ‘her hip in
'Yates,
;jr.
Mrs.
ess to
“Interior Decorations’
lesson,
speak on “Window Curtains”, Mrs.
J. C. Yates will bring a lesson an
“Arrangement of Furniture” and
Mrs. James Renfroe will sp^ak on
“Color Schemes”.
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Cheaper and better than canvas—
heavy deadening felt costs less than
half as much. Used for SO years
under wallpaper and until recently
cost more than canvas. Stops cold
air in winter and has insulation val-
ue in summer. We have it, and lots
of new wallpaper patterns . . . FOX-
WORTH-GALBRAITH.
THERE’S CAROUSAL, a gay little merry-go-’round of
Spring designs . . . There are checks, navy on white . .
if you go for chin-chucking ruffles, you can have ’em
in white or yummy shades . . . Sheers that recall the
peek-a-boo blouses of other days . . . Eyelet piques, ex-
cellent crepes in bow necklines, perennial tailored clas-
sics,, long, three-quarter, and short sleeves . . . Your
blouse is here.
Flora
J. C.
Mrs. W. M. Guthrie z
- Celebrates 84th
Birthday Feb. 28
Mrs. Mollie* "Guthrie* who came to
Wichita county in 1906 Jind has re-
sided here since then celebrated her
84th birthday, Thiirsday, Feb. 28,
With a birthday dinner at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Towery,
followed by an informal reception
from 2 to 4 that afternoon. A beau-
tiful birthday cake which was the
gift of long-time friends, Mesdames
W. C. Richardson Sr., and L. P. Sad-
ler, was served.
Only two of Mrs. Guthrie’s ten
children were able to be with- her on
her natal day, Mrs. Towery and Ed-
gar Guthrie of Borger. Her hus-
band, the late W. M. Guthrie, died
in 1933, some time after the couple
had celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary. A son, Marion Guthrie,
also died some years ago. The child-
ren are Earl Guthrie, Berclair;'
Claude Guthrie, Westbrook; Bill
Guthrie of Kadane and Wilbur
Guthrie of Amarillo; Mesdames Mat-
tie Vlador of Salina, Kansas; Kate
'Simmons of Archer City; Mamie
Dixon of Houston and Pearl Holmes
of St. Jo.
Mrs. Guthrie, nee Mollie
who is quite active for one
years, is a native of Texas,
been born at Concrete. She and her
family came to Electra from Goliad
county and bought what was then
known
Beaver Creek, south of Electra. The
spacious ranch home was the center
of many social activities which per-
sonified gracious Southern hospitali-
ty.
MATERIALS
ARE AVAILABLE.
THE BLANK FORMS
ASSIST YOU TO
OUT. SEE US IF
INTERESTED. CICERO
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roessler of
the County Line community an-
nounce the^ marriage of their daugh-
ter, Lucy, to Jake Trujillo of Den-
ver, Colorado, at the Mount Carmel
church, Tuesday morning, Feb. 19.
Rev. Father William Bender read
the single ring ceremony. Mrs. Jack
Carter was organist and she played
the Wedding March and recessional
well as the accompaniment for
beautiful hymns sung by a select
choir during the nuptial maSs.
The bride wore an aqua blue suit
white and brown accessories,
carried a white prayer book,
corsage was of pink carnations
her only jewelry was a gold
.cross worn by her mother on
wedding day.
Miss Meta Roessler, sister of
bride was bridesmaid while
brother, T. J. Roessler was best man.
The groom was recently discharg-
ed from army service. The newly-
weds will reside in Electra.
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Mrs. Celia Wilmoth, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jacobs of Rock
Crossing (formerly of Electra), has
joined her husband, B. G. Wilmoth in
Fort Benning, Ga.„ where he is at-
tending an army motor school. He
entered military service in July,
1944 and recently returned from
Germany, after 14 months
European Theater of Operations.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs still have two
sons in military service, Wayne O.
Jacobs, Bkr 2c, on LST 220 is now
in Pearl Harbor. He has been in
service since December 1943. The
youngest of the Jacobs brothers, Pfc.
,Wade A. Jacobs is now stationed in
Kentucky and is_in an engineering
school. He entered the army in June
1944.
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USE YOUR CREDIT. Up le »
years, no down payment, all labor
costs included, low interest, no inert
gage..... FOXWORTH-GAKr*
BRAITH.
Miss Corinne Moller
Falls and Miss France*
of Vernon.
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EX - SERVICE MEN — YOU CAN
NOW GET A PRIORITY WITH
WHICH TO. PURCHASE SCARCE
BUILDING MATERIALS WHICH
YOU CAN GIVE TO YOUR BUILD-
ING MATERIAL DEALER AND HE
CAN IN TURN PURCHASE THESE
SCARCE MATERIALS WHEN
THEY
HAVE
WILL
THEM
ARE
SMITH LUMBER COMPANY.
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Regular Army men stationed over-
seas take tourist excursions into the
scenic, historical and civic centers
such as Switzerland, Norway,
France and other countries.
Mrs. R. W. Barnett was hostess
on February 28 to members of the
recently organized Electra Home
Demonstration Committee No. 1, at
her home on East Bryan Avenue.
The lesson for the day was on mak-
ing wooly dogs and other articles
from wool yarn. Patterns for other
toys ,and household items were ex-
changed. Mesdames Rex Adams and
Maggie Swindall were welcomed as
new members. Mrs.' H. A. Hilley
was a visitor for the occasion. A de-
licious refreshment plate was served
'jto the above mentioned and Mes-
dames O. W. Ballard, R. W. Cul-
pepper, E. R. Graham, Roy
J. A. Holt, Robert Mitchell, W. D.
Robertson, L, W. Simmons,
Stockton, Clifton Waggoner,
Jim Renfroe and Joe Youree
Society
Mrs. N. D. Cooper, Society Edltoi
—Telephone 220— .
Society Events, Club .Meetings, Wedding*, Achievement*^
Lh Civic Affaire and Fine Aria
Perkins
Timberlake
THE SMARTEST BAGS
we’ve yet seen!
ing shiny Black
ern Plastic that
crack or check,
and metal frames and
trims. Top handles,
pouches, and envelope
styles.
The singing of “America” and re-
peating the club .prayer opened the
meeting of the® Barwise Home Dem-
onstration club on February 22, at
the home of Mrs. H. H. Begeman.
Mrs. Ross Allen, president, presid-
ed over the business , session.
The “Collect for Women” was
read by Mrs. E. B. Robinson. -Roll
call was answered with “Cleaning
Suggestions”. Mrs T. H. Barwise
gave a report of the County Council
meeting. Mrs. Ross Allen was nom-
inated as delegate from the Barwise
club
held
will
ty.
Mrs.
lesson
Furniture”. She demonstrated clean-
ing an overstuffed chair with dry
suds.
A “George Washington” game pro-
vided diversion during the recrea-
tion period. Refreshments were
served to Mesdames H. C. Obenhaus,
E. B. Robinson, T. H. Barwise, S. S.
Marshall, C. E. Taylor, Ross Allen,
'Suda Awtrey, A. A. Brockenreide,
^George Dugan, Charles Borton, G.
|F. Smith, Ray Strawn, Arthur Pay-
ton, Bill Pay ton, Jack Marshall and
the hostess, members, and Mrs. Leu-
na Patterson, a guest.
The next meeting
the home of Mrs.
March 8, with Miss
home demonstration
of the lesson.
Now . .
of Make-Up Foundation. The Opaque Cover-Up gives you a
dramatic coloring—conceals blemishes. Transparent brings out
the beauty of your own skin tone.
Now both these types come
Luminous finish for that
dewy, young look, or Mat
finish for a smart,
sophisticated air.
At our cosmetic counter.
mucous membranes. Tell your druggtafc
to sell you a bottle of CreomuMon with,
the understanding you must like th*
way it quickly allays the cough oryow
are to have your money back.
CREOMULS1ON
For Coughs, Chest Colds. BiondM
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Many high schools throughout the
nation give actual credit toward
Jjgraduation for training received in
the Regular Army.
Luminous Film* Cream.
Opaque cover-up. Luminous
Finish. Four shades. $1.50
Over-Tone* Cake. Opaque. Mat
finish. Eight shades. $1.50
1 Luminous Cover-Up* Liquid.
Opaque. Luminous finish. Four shades.
$1.50 and $2.50
Under-Tone, Liquid. Transparent.
Luminous. Four shades. $1.50 and $2.50
Neek Blender — amazing new make-up for the
neck, blends beautifully with face make-up. Does not tub off
on clothes. Use it too, for shoulders and arms. $1,50
All prices plus tax.
*“ * -.. r
The Electra District Committee
the North Central Texas Area Grbqp
of Camp Fire Girls held a meetinc
in the office- of Superintendent Bob
Lindsey Jr., at the Electra bq£h
school, Thursday evening. Mrs. B.
F. Butler, vice chairman, presided
in1 the absence of Chairman Lindsay.
Reports were made by various of-
ficers and a proposal to establish x
permanent, summer camp here was .
discussed. *
Present were Mesdames Butler, X
W. Tinnin and Barbara Drennen, Mr.
and Mrs. C. Weiler, Mrs. C C. Haral-
son and Miss Ada Lee Singleton of
Electra,
Wichita
Mosman
Relief At Last.
For Your Cou^i
Creomulsion relieves promptly Be-
cause it goes right to the seat of ths
trouble to help loosen and expel gem
KELLY-MOORE
Miss Mary Sue Kelly, daughter
of Mrs. Kathelene and the late Sam
Kelly of Harrold became the bride
of Lt. Joe C. Moore, son of Mr. and
Mrs. R. L Moore .of Oklaunion in
a candlelight ceremony at the Enid
Army Air Field iat^ 8 p. m. on Feb-
ruary 21. Chaplain Hom read the
double-ring ceremony in the Post
chapel.
The bride was attired in ,a black
and white checked suit with a white
blouse and black patent accessories.
She wore an orchid corsage. ’Miss
Frances Kelly, sister of the bride,
was maid of honor. She
wore a navy blue crepe costume
with black accessories and. a red cor-
sage. Jack Kelly, brother ’of the
bride, was best man. Other attend-
.ants were T-5 and Mrs. Lamar
Smith of Enid.
Following the ceremony the new-
lyweds were honored with a dinner
party at a Coffee Shop in Enid. Lt.
and Mrs. Moore are at home to
their friends at 516 South Hayes St.,
Enid, Oklahoma, where Lt. Moore
is stationed.
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Peggy, five year old" daughter of
"Mr. jand’ Mrs. E. C. Richardson of
East Wabash Avenue, is a patient in
the Crippled Children’s Hospital at
'Dallas, where she will undergo an
operation
caused by
infancy.
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The Electra News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 7, 1946, newspaper, March 7, 1946; Electra, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1215423/m1/3/: accessed June 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Electra Public Library.