Henderson Daily News (Henderson, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 18, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 9, 1939 Page: 3 of 18
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THE HENDEMON DAILY NEWS, SUNDAY, APRIL •, 1988
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public wHt be invited.
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Miss Qould
Is Speaker
For Social
Federation
Day Tea To
Be Qiven
Renaissance
Club Hears
Book Review
Mrs. Salah Craig
Is Featured at
Meeting Saturday
Modern Canada
Is Subject for
Local Organization
Wednesday Study
Group, Joinerville,
Has Business Meet
Music Study Club
To Be Entertained
By Lufkin Artists
Pallas Athene
Club and Guests
Hear Clever Talk
Leading Musicians
Of State to Take
Part in Occasion
* inviicxy 1 VII a,
internationally known horticultU-
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REVIEWS OF FASHION TRENDS;
BEAUTY CULTURE SUGGESTIONS;
ENTERTAINMENT AND REVIEWS
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LAURA TANNAHILL, EDITOR’
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L. Vroman, C. C. Taylor, W. M. . ...
Langton, B. W. Bean, J. W. Me-, the Tyler Garden Club. They
Donald, P. P. Hendrix and Miss1-’--*-----*- -*■ *u '
Marie FusseH.
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Mrs. Teller
Is Hostess
Club Meeting
Wednesday
The Music Study Club will be
entertained at a Federation Day
tea at the home of Mrs. H. L.
Griffin at 2:30 p.m. The Lufkin
Music club will be the gueat art-
let*.
Delightful Party by Prominent Matron
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Hofer, Jack
Rawlinson, L.
Kiker, Esther
Mrs. Hofer
Is' Reelected
Head of Club
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Business Meeting
To Be Held by
B&PW Club Monday
Miss Maxine Forman, upper, popular daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Forman, 605 N. High, a leader
in the college social set of the city,, is entertaining
several house guests.during the Easter holidays. Miss
Forman, a student in Hockaday College in Dallas, has
been hostess at several informal entertainments the
past weelc.
Dr. Rebecca Smith, of Fort Worth, left, director
of the department of English at the Texas Christian
University, will be the guest speaker at the seated tea
to be given by the Woman’s Forum at the Country
Club Thursday afternoon. Dr. Smith will speak on
“Search for Values.”
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ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES;
WOMEN’S CLUB ACTIVITIES;
CHURCH ORGANIZATION NEWS
Tuesday
The Junior-Senior Parent-Teach-
er Association will mee at the
high .school auditorium at 3:30
p.m. for a report of the county
council meeting last week in Gas-
ton and a report of the district
conference in Crockett. .
The Montgomery Elementary
Parent-Teacher Association will
meet with the Junior-Senior High
P. T. A. at the high school audito-
rium at 3:30 p.m. for reports of
the council and conference.
The Young Wo, ien’s Missionary
Society of the First Christian
church will have . its anniversary
luncheon at Weir's at 1 p.m.
Regular meeting of the Band
Parents Association st the high
school auditorium at 3:30 p.m.
The Child Welfare Board will
have an important mee'ing in the
office of County School Superin-
tendent Harvey Hays in the court
house at 9:30 a.m.
. The Central Elementary Par-
ent-Teacher Association will meet
with the Junior-Senior High and
the Montgomery Elementary as-
sociations for reports of the coun-
ty council and district conference
at the high school at 3:30 p.m.
Okiwisa Group
Algie Dean Wade was hostess
to tljc Okiwiska group at a meeting
in her home last week. After the
roll call, the minutes were read
and approved and the group prac-
ticed for the council fire.
Refreshmenth were served to
Helen Carter, Joan Browning, La-
Rue Chandler Sally Ann Klotz.
Betty Lou Pollard, Joan Apple. Jo
Dell Trotter. Mary Lula Plunkett
Shirley Mae Henderson, Algie Dean
Wade, Marjorie Dean Nelson. Peg-
gy Ann Childs, Joy Yates. Martha
Ella Marable and the guardian,
Mrs. Gamble
Kinunka
The Kinunka. group met at the
Central Elementary school house.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, Wanda Trout and
a hike was planned for Saturday.
April 15. The group planned to go
to Cold Springs.
Those present were Varina Beck.
Deva Carroll. Loviedoll Howeth,
Linda Faust, Doris Wagstaff, Re-
becca Burks. Edell Roper, Freddie
Lee Pentecost, Rubylene Griffith.
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Ivcau, R. L.
Templeton and L. M. Shipp heard
seated tea at the Country Club
ety: Texas Poetry Society; Phi
Beta Kam>a; DarigXers of the
American^fberrdwtfon; American
Association of University Wo-
men. and Kappc. Delta. She is al-
so president of the Conference of
College Teachers of English for ■
noon
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Monday
The Met! diet Women’s Mis-
sionary Society will meet at the'
church at 3 p. m. for a World
Outlook program. The Spiritual
Life group will meet at 2:30 p.m.
The Baptist Women’s Mission-
ary Union will have a mission
program at the Baptist Mission in
the Maddox Addition. Mrs. Boat-
man will be leader. All members
are urged to be present.
The First Christian Women’s
Auxiliary wil have circle meet-
ings Jn.the homes of members.
There will be a special meeting
of the Henderson chapter No. 597,
Order of Eastern Stars, at 8 p. m.
to honor the past matrons and pa-
trons. All past matrons and pa-
trons are invited to tie present for
the initiation of candidates.
The Business and Professional
Women’s Club will have a business
meeting a*. Weir's at 7 p.m.
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SOCIAL
CalendaR
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Mrs. C. C. Teller was hostess
I and program leader for the Wom-
ans Club 'Thursday afternoon
when members, enjoyed discuM^bns
on modern Canada.
Mis. Teller conducted the topic
on the United States, neighbor fol-
The Garden Club will aid .in the landscaping and plan*
I.f 4k. L'rt , *« TYn am J A
will also cooperate with the city
in the planting of dogwood and
redbud trees along all residents!
streets. The club has been ten-
tatively assured of a Garden Club
building at the Fair grounds when
the long-term project is complet-
ed.
Mrs. L. W. Turner presided at
the business meeting during which
time the civic activities were plan-
ned.
In keeping with the entertain-
ing paper given by Mrs. J. M. Wil-
lis on ’’Out-Door Fire Places," the
clubwomen were escorted on a
tour of local gardens and outdoor
fireplaces.
The beautiful garden at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ras Red-
wine was the first visited on the
pilgrimage. In this garden more
than 300 hzaleas and 100 camelias
have been planted recently.
The patio and outdoor fireplace
at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs.
Benson Alford was the center of
interest for the women on their
second stop on the tour of inspec-
tion.
. Mrs. Jere Daye graciously con-
ducted the visitors on a tour of
her garden and exhibited the out-
door- fireplace at her home. The
trek extended to the country home
of Judge and Mrs. J. M. Willis
where a new outdoor fireplace
adds to the attractiveness of the
lovely rustic home located amidst
native trees and shrubs.
Preceding the pilgrimage. Mrs.
L. W. Turner gave an interesting
paper on the growing of chrysan-
themums. Mrs; J. E. Watkins was
director of th# program.
The spacious Rayford home was
decorated with tulips, iris and
wild honeysuckle.
Dainty refreshments were serv-
ed to Mesdames H. G. Baldwin,
Grover Boyd, F. P. Cogbum, Mark
Camp, Lynn Hilbun, Monnie Hoov-
er, C. A. Lanier, Pat McClelland,
,'M. L. McMurray, R. V. Rayford,
-J. J. ’’ayford, C. B. Read, C. N.
Rogers, L. N. Shipp, R. H. Tem-
pleton; Jim Wood, J. N. Willis,
Bloxom, J. W. Leigh, Jere Daye,
Those receiving the Trailseek-
ers rank were Yvonne Robertson,
Peggy Ann Childs, Larue Chand-
ler and Marjorie Dean Nelson.
Those who received the Woodgath-
erers rank included Sally Ann
Klotz, Mary Lula Plunkett, Betty
Lou Pollard. Pins were given, the
first group and sings the second.
Other girls of the group were
given beads for honors. The fifth
grade Camp Fire Girls were re-
ceived as new Camp Fire mem-
bers. At the conclusion of the
fire, the girls placed fagots on the
fire as they sang "The Law of
the Fire"
Birthday honors and member-
ship pins were also awarded the
■group.
guest speaker before the Woman’s Forum and guests in a Keys Union of the First Baptist
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Thursday afternoon from 3 until
5 p.m. ’ ,
Dr. Smith will speak to the Hen-
derson audience on "Search for
Values’’ in which she will stress
the new idealism In contempor-
Hostess clubs fOr the
Qarden Club Plans
To Aid in Project
At Fair Qrounds
of wood <
of the world, Miss ..... ------------- — — — ------ — ,
.SDoke to members and guests of Club, of which Miss Donna Bu- 1939 which will meet aoon at Reuben Gibson,
the Pallas Athene Club on the out- ford is president, and the Pallas Huntsville. t ------
standing wood carvers of the ages Athene Literary Society, headed , All members of the Woman’s
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day afternoon. ” ' | music during the afternoon will |'Thursday afternoon. rw,i.,
Miss Myrtis Watkins was 1
ess to the club and several of her
The high school auditortant wffl
ba the acene of tha choral tea*.
val which will be staged by om»>
standing musicians from this geo*
tion of the state in Henderson the
first part of May, Mrs. Gw
Spharler, district choir festtvflt
Chairman, announced.
The definite date of the **»
val will be announced at the same
time as the Identity of the dtreo*
tor who will lead the singers,. Mrs,
Spharler said. The director will
probably be named next weak, the
chairmen reported.
Choir rehearsal for all local mw>
slcians who are being urged to
join in the festival will be held
Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’doek
at the home of Mrs. Luther Sta-
cey. Membership In the local Mu-
sic Study club is not required for
participation in the festival. Much
enthusiasm was manifested at the
first rehearsal held last week.
Musical numbers which will he
sung at the festival may he se-
cured at a local music store, Mrs.
Spharler has announced. All lo-
cal1 vocalists have been urged to -
secure the anthems, folk hymns
and sacred hymns and join in the I
musical entertainment which will |
bn the first of its kind held in
Henderson.
The festival Is sponsored by the
district Federation of Music Clubs
ahd annually attracts hundreds of
music lovers from throughout the
state. Marshall was the scene of
the festival last year .and the rec-
ord-breaktpg crowd which heard
the singing in that city testified
to its popularity as a musical en-
tertainment of rare talent.
A feature of the event will be a
solo by George Perfect, prominent
Dallas organist, who will play the
Hammond organ. Noted soloists
and Choir leaders from al! over
Texas have indicated their inten-
tion to take part in the occasion.
The anthems which will be sung'
by the choir include "Jubilate Deo
Ethebert" (Nevin) and "Heart
Divine” (Dvqrak Lorenz). Folk
hymns, arranged hy Dean Henry
E. Meyer, director of the musio
department of Southwestern Uni-
versity, wi.ll he "Wayfaring Pil-
grim," "How Happy Every Child
of Grace” and "When All Thy
Mercies.’’
Hymns to be sung by the choir
will be taken from the Methodist
Hymnal and include "Jesus Shall
Reign”; “God Moves in a Myste-
rious Way"; "Come My Soul Thou .
Must he Waking”; "Glorious
Things of 'rhee Are Spoken";
“Awake My Soul—Stretch Every
Nerve”; "Rejoice Ye Pure In
Heart"; "Beneath the Cross of Je-
sus"; and “Be Strong—We Are
Not Here To .Play,” ...
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Kentucky.
Smith holds the bachelor of arts
degree from the University of
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Fire cabin Friday from 6 until
7 p.m.
a meeting of that / ’
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hostess.
,, i.tisticnlly wrapped In .blue
White. '
Guests incilided Mesdames R. T.
Jones. M. Kangcrga, Preston Alli-
son. E. H. Lasseter, B. E. Skiles,
J. G. Sadler, Ben Condray, J. J.
Rayford. H. G. Baldwin, Norman
West, W. C. Strong, Arch Wylie,
J. H. Clendenen, J. E. Ross, G. R.
Farmer, W. E. Norvell, Oscar
Rogers, L. H. . Reed and Misses
Bessie Lou Alford and Donna Bu-
ford.
Mesdames H. L. Griffin, George
Rogers, D, B. Read and S. D. Ix>-
gan were luncheon guests.
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i- Junior Music Club
Practices Propram
Tour of Outdoor Fireplaces and Gardens
Conducted by Mrs. Rayford Friday
Cooperation in the development of the beautification of
the Fair Park was assured the local Chamber of Commerce
at the outstanding meeting of the Henderson Garden Club at
the home of Mrs. J. J. Rayford Friday morning.
T’ki/i Covdnn CMiiIy avsI 4-1*^ 1 Jaa__
ning of the Fair Park grounds anddb ~
High School
To Be Scene
Of Festival
r ■’ s Univqj-sity
Kentucky, the master of arts de-
gree f.„... ---—'--- ” '
The April meetings of the Hen-
derson Business and • Professional
Women's <’ b will be based on-
health and recreation,'“with Ger-
trude Marlin and Mrs. Gattys
Fowler as the program chairmen,
and a business session featuring
the election of the nominating
committee.
Monday night's meeting will he
I held in the dining rorun at Weir's
and will be both business anti so-
cial. After the nominating com-
mittee has been named, Miss Ag-
nes Downing and Miss Knutson,
county nurses, will give a demon-
stration of first aid in common
every-day accidents.
The April 24 meeting will be a
social gathering, with Mips Mary .,r>> i.m.iwcu, <»< i
Louise Giraud to present a book j Vivian Ross, Lucille
review following the dinner. The A. T. Boren, Aileen Crenshaw,
a.uu- —a V- .---I , L1|.
Petrofsky,
L. E. Audas, W. C,
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J. W. Matlock and ’the hostess^
Taking the spotlight in .
charming spring parties being giv-
en by Henderson hostesses this
season was the informal bridge
luncheon given by Mrs. S. P. Ross
Tuesday ns n compliment to
friends, and especially honoring
her sist r, Mrs. W. C. Strong who
will lenve soon with her husband
to make her home in Austin.
The spacious Ross home was
gay with a multitude of vari-col-
ored spring flowers, with iris nnd
other delicate blooms creating a
festive atmosphere for the bridge
players.
At. the conclusion of the games,
Mrs. W. E. NorV, II was presented
ident ofin (]aintv ojn
as 1 igh score award
( , _,°f and Mrs,.R. T Jones received sec-
ond high award. Mrs. Strong was
a lovely gift, from the
The packages were nr-
and
Club in May was held by the Alle-
gro Music club, junior organiza-
tion. at the meeting in the home
of Frances Hensley Wednesday
afternoon.
The meeting was called to order
hy the president. Margaret Jim
Bolton, following which practice
was begun.
Refreshments were served to
Patsy Ruth Crabb, Margaret Jim
Bolton, Virginia. Rowden, Ethel
Jean Denman. Mary Nell Welch,
Mary Margaret Clark, Frances
Hensley, . Mrs. Frank Gray and
Mrs. G. H. Hbnsley.
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I Euzelian Class of
j Baptist Church to
Entertain April 1 8
to* Rehearsal for the program to be
R. 'given for the Senior Music Study
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Marriage of Popular Couple
Solemnized in Quiet Home
Ceremony Saturday Evening
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Pauline Smith Becomes Bride of
Harry D# Florey, Overton, in Tyler Rites
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TYLER. — Of interest to East 1
Texas society was the marriage I
of Miss Pauline Smith, daughter ;
of Mr. and Mrs F. J. Smith of I
Tyler and Harry D- Florey, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ftatry of
Overton, which was solemnized in
an impressive home ceremony Sat-
urday afternoon fit 2 o'clock.
The ring ceremony was read in
the home of.jthe bride’s parents,
1218 West First street, by the Rev.
Herman T. Morgan of Overton.
The improvised altar was banked
with Easter lilies and fern against 1
a background of palms. Tall '
branch candelabra containing
burning tapers flanked the altar.
Pre-nuptial music was furnish-
er] by a violin trio, composed of
Miss Janet Anderson, tMiss T^ou
Olive Pierce and Dennis Harmon.
The traditional Bridal Chorus
Camp Fire Council
Four girls received the Trail-
seekers’ ranks and three the
Woodgatherer’s at the Camp Fire
Council held by the Okiwiska
Camp Fire group at the Camp
from Lohengrin was played as the
f lowing which Mrs. Frank. Soape
gave the map talk. Mrs.' C. H.
Kollman gave an interesting dis-
1 mission on "Beautiful Canada," dis-
playing a number of scenic pictures
of the country.
Mrs. Kollman. president, and
Mrs. C. A. Lanier, incoming presl- ,
. dent. weYe elected delegates to the
l district convent-kin of Federated
| Women’s Clubs’to. be held in Tyler.
: Inter this month. Mrs. C. W. Ret-
tig was named yearbook chairman
to replace Mrs. G. R. Farmer who
resigned. Mrs. R. H. Templeton
was also named as a member of
the yearbook committee.
The Teller home was lovely with
spring flowers, witii a profusion
of roses about the reception suite.
Individual favors in keeping with
the Faster motif were given. "
Refreshments were served to
Mesdames W F. Hubbard, C. H,
Kollman. C. A. Lanier. S. D. Lo- ]
gan, Vernon McDavid, D. B. Read,
L. H. Reed, S. . Ross. L. M. Ship,
Frank Soape, P. H Templeton, J.
M. Wood, J, E. Watkins. J. P. Mc-
Clelland. J. M. Willis, Clarence
Bonds and a guest, Mrs. Lucy Mil-
centered I Mrs. Teller was assisted in serv-
ing by her daughter, Mrs. Clifford
1 Word.
Local Garden Club
Members Attend
Lecture in Tyler
Three Henderson Garden Club
[ members attended the lecture by! also-
I Dr. Hugh Findlav of New York Gene Gillum was best man to
the bridegroom and Charles Ray
Smith was groomsmen. The men
wore white carnation bouten-
nieres., . .
At the conclusion of the
mony, a
wd, J. N. Willis,
Leigh. Jere Daye,
Ras Redwine, S. P. Rosa, L. W.
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Whited Earnest Wallace’, W. c'
Franklin, B. C. Walker and
guest, Mrs. W. Chamberlin of Ar-
lington.
Anticipated hy all membera of
the Music Study Club Is the
Federation Day teg which will be
an event of Wednesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. H. L. Griffin,
with the Lufkin Music Club mem-
bers as guest artists.
The t6a will al.fo serve as an
anniversary party for the promi-
nent Ipcal organization, since the
Lufkin club presided at the open-
ing meeting of the musicians’
club at the home of Mrs. Griffin
in 1!»37.
Mrs. E. W. Leach of Lufkin,
immediate past president of third
district, Texas Federation of Mu-
sic Clubs, will be the guest speak-
er for the afternoon. Other prom-
inent guests for the occasion will
be Mrs. R. T. Craig of Athens,
State president of the Federation;
Mrs. Tom P. Faulk of Athens.
State corresponding secretary, and
Mrs. Claude White of Corsicana,
third district president.
Mrs. C. L. Henderson will ba
chairman of the hostesses, assist-
ed by Mesdames J. L. Downing,
W. A. Barnwell and Sim Bara-
wed.
JOINERVILLE. Mrs. . C. W.
Hofer was re-elected president of
the Wednesday Study C"
Joinerville at t
organization at the borne of Mrs.
J. E. Hamil Wednesday.
Other officers named included
Mesdames Esther lwn;„, vice-1
president; J. }V. Matlock, record-
ing secretary; R. I. Berry, cor-
responding secretary and treas-
urer; H. D. Rawlinson, historian
and reporter, and Mrs. A. M.
Riley, parliamentarian.
. The group voted to postpone
the next meeting in order to at-
tend. in h body, the district con-
vention of Toxas Federation of
Women’s Clubs to be held in Ty-
ler, April 18-20. Mc&_ J. W.
Hodges was eleeted official dele-
gate, with Mrs. Esther Berry as
alternate. :
At the conrlusion of the busi-
ness session, Mrs. Joe Dyer con
ducted an interesting and infor-
mative parliamentary drill in the
form of a quiz, with each mem-
ber answering question selected
at random.
Refreshments were served to
Mesdames R. J. Jlerry, 7.
Chambers, J. W. Hodges, C.
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cabin, Yuhu, southeast of
itf: .u A-.u
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pin carvings of Gibbons, noted
artist, explaining that his best
works were of foliage and leaves.
She told the listeners that the cen-
ter of the wood is best fov carv-
ing.
Anton Long is noted for his
carving of the head of Joseph, the
speaker said, adding that the
daughter of Long - dressed the
nativity figures which he carved.
Miss Gould exhibited one figure
which was more than 200 years
old and was carved during the
Ching Leng dynasty.
The speaker was presented, to
the club by Miss Watkins. A
brief business meeting preceded
the enjoyable, talk.
The cabin, an attractive build-
ing in a picturesque setting, sur-
rounded by woods and greenery,
was lovely with dogwood and oth-
er native blossoms. Dainty salad
plates in keeping with the Easter
motif were served by the hostess
who was assisted by heir sister,
Miss Martha Paxton Watkins, and
her mother, Mrs. J. E. Watkins.
Members present included Mes-
, dames Randolph Harris, Frank
Markey, Preston Allison, Mark
Campbell, Cliff Matthews, Cole-
man Burns, Jere Daye and Misses
Janice Rogers, Donna Buford and
Myrtis Watkins.
Guests were Mesdames Frank
Hubbard, A. H.’ Gardner, Oneal
Morris, Kenneth Wickham of
Kilgore. Carl Cheatham of Dal-
las; Misses Rosalyn Langston,
Helen Griffin, Melba Hammack,
and Belle Gould.
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leader of an inspira-
tional Bible lesson at the meet-
ing of the New London Women’s
Missionary Society at the church
last week.
The meeting was opened with
praver bv Mrs. G. L. Humphries
and a song, "Count Your Bless-
ings ” after which Mrs. Bratton
taught the lesson on “The Church
Coxenant.”
The Easter eggs for Buckner
Orphans’ Home's Easter shower i
were brought to the church and I
packed by the committee com-
posed of Mesdames E. T. Rich-1
ardson, J. L. Vroman and A. M. I
Reece. The program was con-
cluded with prayer by Mrs. Rich-j----------- ---------- ....
ardson. i Dr. Hugh Findlay of New York, |
Attending the meeting were intoynatinn-ny kr.owr. horticu!*"
Mesdames W. H. Tat^, H. T. Fus- rist at the Woknan’s Building
j A sell, D. F. Pevehouse, D. E, Fer- Tyler yesterday Inorning.
’ ris W. T. Bratton, E. B. Woodell, Mesdames D. B. Read, R.
' -I T. Richardson, A. M. Reece, Templeton and L. M. Shipp hex...
(J, 1. Humphrise, H. Pittman, J. i the famous lecturer, author and
L. Vroman, C. C. Taylor, W. M.: professor who was presented bv
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, -jwiuvii iutv were
also guests at the luncheon which
| foBoxi>«d the leetuM. ‘ |
wedding party entered the room.
The bride, who entered alone, I
was stifYining in s powder blue
sheer dress, pink straw wide-brim-
med hat. navy blue bag and shoes
and pink gloves. She wore a [
shoulder corsage of gardenias, Ill-
lies of the valley and baby’s
breath.
Mrs. W. R. Barrinaeu of Hous- [
ton was the matron of honor. Her
chic spring print frock' was worn
with navy blue accessories and
she wore a corsage of gardenias.
Miss Dorothy Florey of Overton
was the maid of honor. Miss Florey
was clad in a navy blue tailored
frock trimmed in chartreuse. Her
accessories were of navy blue and
she wore a corsage similar to that
of the matron of honor.
The junior bridesmaid was Miss
Peggy Ann Gillum of Overton, who
wore an attractive spring frock
An enlightening resume of the
beauty of poetry through the ages
was given by Mrs. Salah Craig as
th«( feature < ' the meeting of the
Renaissance club at the home of
Mrs. Henning Spivey Saturday
morning. ’
Mrs. Craig reviewed "Winged
Horse,” a book made popular be-
cause of its excellent history of
poetry for the club members who
acclaimed it an outstanding in-
A terpretation.
” The reviewer explained that
poetry originally came from the
Greeks, among whom Homer and
Virgil ■ re the outstanding. The
greatest poets from 30,000 years
ago until the present time were
mentioned and their contributions
delightfully described by the
speaker.
During the business session, a
nominating committee composed
of Mesdames Emory Allen, A. T.
Boren and Al Smith was named by
Mrs. Russell Allen, president.
Dainty refreshments were serv-
ed to Mesdames Emory Allen.
Russell Allen. A. T. Boren, Luke
Camp, Salah Craig, J. E. Ross and
George Strong.
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Mrs. Bratton Is
Leader of London
0 Missionary Society
NEW LONDON.—Mrs. W.
Bratton was 1------ - •
ing of the New London Women’s
CAniotv nt the church
week. .
Mrs- Ross Hostess
I
At Pretty Spring
Bridge - Luncheon
gree from Columbia. University I
and is a Ph. D. from the Univers-
it.y of Chicago.
Dr. Smith is affiliated with
number of leading literary, social
and professional organizations
through the country. Among these
are the Modern Language Asso-
ciation; Texas Association of Col?
lege Teachers of English (coun-
cil); Texas Institute of Letters
(council): Texas Folk-Lore Soci-
cere-
reception was held in
the home Of the bride’s parents. J ner.
The dining table was
Plans for a picnic to be
Tuesday,. April 18, were made at
the meeting of the Euzelian class
of the First Baptist church at the
home of the teacher, Mrs. A. T.
Boren, Friday afternoon.
The meeting was opened with
prayer by Mrs. Boren. Those pres-
ent for the session included Josie
Bell Barnwell, Oeie Hamilton,
• Bacon, Mrs.
and Lilly Stewart.
carvings from all parts ! ary fiction.
.A..U1 iYa.11 — I over
of which Miss Donna Bu-
Dr. Rebecca Smith of Fort Worth To Be
Presented in Lecture by Woman's Forum
__________________________________________<4- ‘ —-------------------------------------
Authority on Literature to Speak for p|ay £njoyec]
Prominent Local Organization Thttrsday By Baptist Young
A woman who is recognized as one of the outstanding People Thursday
authorities on literature in the Southwest, Dr. Rehecca ---—
Smith, director of the English department of the Texas An enjoyable event of the past
Christian-University in Fort Worth, will be presented as the Xm 'stage? by ‘X^KiSm
k’nvu TTnirvn “ **
church Thursday evening.
Enjoying the occasion
Misses Louisa Moss, T'.
Franklin, Betty Egenes. Pauline
Brightwell, Joyce Welker, Ruby
Boren, Earnestine Brown, Violet
Mullins, Billy Louise Broome;
Margardt Wise. June Richardson,
Jane Pauley. Messrs Bill Taylor,
, Buddy Farley,
Lansing Strong. V. P. Ferguson,
Tom Boyd, Clyde Pi »pcs. Orville
Todd, John Hart Hillin. L. J. Tur-
Arch Hughes, Nowell Mat-
.... _„„.i Free-
man. Melvin Hensley, Bobby Wint,
And Hfr nnd IVTi’s Vrnd T-Ttiln, spoil-
I sors.
college instructor has gain- ,
izi thi’Ancrhnnt thn stnto fnr '
her intelligent and <
> various >
She is especially popular as al
convention speaker.
Dr. Smith is known to many lo-
cal residents as editor of the |
Book Page of the Texas Outlook I
and as a contributor to such mag- i
azines as "Modern Philosophy,
Publications of Texas Folklore
Society. Southwestern Historical
Quarterly, Southwest Review and
others.
She Is also do-editor of various
anthologies and books, including
"The Southwest in Literature”
(1927), “Duval's Adventures of
Big-Foot Wallace" and "Early
Times in Texas” (1936); "My
Foot’s in the Stirruf" (1937) and
"Texas Poets” (1936). She is al-
so co-author of “Southwest Her-
itage" (1938).
A native of
tiled for this week will be held
entertaining I ident, announced,
ma O’rmina ' “ ———— ——, ,
JP
Displaying a valuable collection
wnnd PAvvincra frnm nil narts
Belle Gould Forum event will be the Arno Art
MioKf ui memoers and guests o£ Club, of wn>vi,
the Pallas Athene Club on the out- ford is president, and the Pallas Huntsville.
•«— 41. — I A4Kav«a F hociiioil All IY1P1T)
at the meeting of that group Fri-1 by Mrs. E. H. Lasseter.
| music during the afternoon will, mursciay ariernoon. Only one ner. Arch Hughes, Newell
host- be given by Mrs. M. T. Hightower. . more meeting besides that sched- thews. Burnell Spiers, Hugh
* h;? The college instructor has gain-:’ded for this week will be held r..y. jb l’hr
friends at the attractive Watkins ed fame throughout the state for this yepr, Mrs. S. D. Logan, pres- and Mr. and Mrs Fred Hale
.. .... -J town J J ------------j
Miss Gould told of the noted lectures before
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Henderson Daily News (Henderson, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 18, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 9, 1939, newspaper, April 9, 1939; Henderson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1331590/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rusk County Library.