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of the Wolfe home was enhanced
with arrangements of fall flowers
for the occasion.
Those present to offer good wishes
to this popular young bride-to-be' and
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NEW SWEDEN Y. W. M. S.
JANUARY MEETING AT
THE PARSONAGE
The YWMS met at the parsonage
Wednesday evening, with hostesses,
Miss Edith Olson' and Mrs. Rudolph
Magnuson. The home was attrac-
tively decorated in St. Valentine’s
symbols and colors. The dining
table held a unique centerpiece: a
long basket of white heather with
cupids and hearts entwined, flanked
by tall red tapers, with red hearts
of assorted sizes sprinkled over the
top of lace covered table.
This being the first meeting, there
was much business brought to the
president for discussion. Appoint-
ments of various committees were
ARLENE PREWITT FETED
WITH MISCELLANEOUS
SHOWER JAN. 30
Arlene Prewitt was feted with a
Lovely surprise miscellaneous show-
ar on Thursday afternoon, January
30th, at the home of Mrs. Ralph
Wolfe. The women of the Christian
Church were hosts for the affair
and Mrs. Wolfe, cooperating to
Tn-ake the surprise complete, invited
the honoree for a motor trip to
Taylor that afternoon and after
starting “remembered” she had for-
gotten something at home and must
.drive back for a moment and upon
arriving there, they found the guests
all assembled to greet Mrs. Prewitt,
bride-elect of Hartman Smith, of
Evant.
Four interesting and appropriate
contests 'afforded diversions and
ladies receiving prizes in turn pre-
. seated them to the bride-to-be.
Presently Mrs. Prewitt was called
to the door by an expressman, im-
personated by Marjorie Ruth Reeves,
and presented a large box of gifts.
The packages were opened and the
beautiful things passed about for
all to see, following which the
honoree expressed her thanks in a
few gracious and well chosen words.
Refreshments of assorted sand-
-wviches, cake and hot tea were served.
The beauty of the reception suite
a large friendship throughout this
section.
The groom is from Evant, Texas
where he is a member of a promi-
nent family and is widely known.
He and Mrs. Smith left immediately
after the ceremony for Palacios,
where he now has employment. He
is1 no stranger in Elgin, having spent
several months here last year and
through his straightforward, gentle-
many bearing and friendly disposi-
tion, made many warm friends here
who congratulate him upon his
choice of one of Elgin’s fairest young
women as his bride and wish them
every happiness and prosperity.
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FORTNIGHTLY CLUB
Last Monday evening Mrs. Vernon
Carter was hostess to the Fortnightly
Club at the home of Mrs. Bill Frost.
Dainty tallies were passed and four
enjoyable games were played at the
conclusion of which Mrs'. Bert Speed
received high score and was present-
ed with a lovely vase in ivory. Mrs.
Lawson Rivers received the galloper
Much of women’s periodic dis-
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Many who suffer from headaches,
mervousness, cramp-like pain, other
aymptoms of functional dysmenor-
ghea due to malnutrition are helped
by CARDUI.
Main way it helps relieve periodic
distress is by increasing appetite
and flow of gastric juice. Thus.it
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periodic disturbances.
Others find help for periodic dis-
comfort this way: Start a few days
before and take CARDUI until “the
dime" has passed. Women have
zse CARDUI more than 50 years.
Keep Well With Chiropractic
Many people suffer through an entire lifetime never know-
ing that curvature of the spine is the basic cause of their
pain or illness. Everyone should have a postural exami-
nation and correction as needed. Consult your chiroprac-
tor. There is no better way to regain and keep health.
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Meat cured in a modern curing plant keeps better and
tastes better. Begin this year to have better meat—
meat that your family will enjoy.
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MR. — MRS. MEIER ENTERTAIN
SUNDAY COMPLIMENTING
W. P. CULP, III
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Meier enter-
tained Sunday at their home, naming
as honor guest W. P. Culp, III, who.
will leave Sunday for Ontario, Cali-
fornia, to enter the U. S. Army Air
Corps Elementary Training School.
Red Japonica and red roses were
used in the decorations to carry out
a Valentine theme. Also on display
and of much interest to the guests
was a model aeroplane made by
Jack Hays Culp.
The lace-laid dining table had a
central arrangement of red roses in
a crystal container, with burning
red tapers at each end. Refresh-
ments of assorted sandwiches, cake,
valentine candies in red cups and
cofee were served. Miss Maude Hall
of Austin, sister of Mrs. Meier as-
sisted in serving the cake and Mrs.
W. P. Culp, Jr., poured coffee.
The guests were asked to read
their comic Valentines which were
passed out, and proved to be quite
amusing. They then played bridge
Irene Horton, Norman Owens, Albert
Scales, W. L. Stifflemeir, Joe
Taylor, T. O. Purcell, C. F. Norman,
Allie Leath, William McVay, Paul
Williams, Raymond Dunbar, Leslie
Jarmon, J. W. McLeod, R. B. Harri-
son, R. H. Stewart, Jeff Harris,
Alice Morris, Oliver Hill, Homer
Reeves, Clarence Dodgen, Sneed
Hicks and Ralph Wolfe; Miss Esther
Ingram and Linda Jones.
A number of others unable to
attend sent lovely gifts for the
shower and still later to the bride’s
home.
and plate favors were Valentine
balloons.
Children present to share the
pleasure of the afternoon with Don-
ald and wish him many happy re-
turns of the day were: Dorothy Jean
and Alice Lynn Jarmon, Bill and
Jim Condron, Jean McVay, Donald
Swayze, Wilbur Meier, Jr., Lynnette
Underwood, Mary Paige Benbow,
Linda Jones and Bitsy Huey and
Carolyn Sue Bradshaw.
Grown-ups enjoying the courtesy
were Mesdames Will Condron, Ollie
Williams, W. H. Carter, Leslie Jar-
mon, Franklin Condron, Chas. Under-
wood, Pauline Brymer, Ralph Wolfe
and the hostess Mrs. Bradshaw.
Unable to be present for the fes-
tivities but sending gifts for the
popular young honoree were Icia
Belle Wolfe, Tommye Nell Hill and
L. D. Cloud.
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DONALD BRADSHAW HAS
LOVELY PARTY CELEBRATING
FOURTH BIRTHDAY .
Mrs. Leslie T. Bradshaw entertain-
ed with a delightful children’s party
at her home on January 31st, com-
plimenting her little son Donald,
who was celebrating his fourth
birthday.
The house was decorated in Valen-
tine motif with red hearts, arrows
and cupids attached to the curtains
and placed at other points of vant-
age. Bright red japonica was chos-
en as the floraling and lovely ar-
rangements were used here and
there about the attractively appoint-
ed rooms.
Interesting indoor games were
played and when all the guests had
larrived Donald opened the many
birthday packages showered upon
him and passed the interesting gifts
around for all to see and admire.
The birthday cake, a large butter
cake iced white and decorated with
clusters of pink flowers and green
leaves in pastel shades and surmount-
ed by 4 lighted pink tapers graced
the refreshment table. Fruit punch,
individual iced and decorated muf-
fins, slices of birthday cake, and
candy hearts were served. Each
cover was marked with a Valentine
made. The president, asked for a
“bigger and better” YWMS, urging
all members to attend meetings
regularly, also extending - a cordial
invitation to new members. The
program was brief, consisting of
singing the theme song “Take My
Life and let it be”, adopted for. 1941.
Mrs. Paul Lundgren read the poem.
“The Master’s Question,” after
which Rev. Olson led in prayer.
Members and guests numbered
about forty. The hostesses served a
lovely plate of open faced ham
sandwiches, fruit salad topped with
cherries, heart shaped cookies, iced
in red, hot coffee. The plate favors
were chocolate hearts in silver wrap-
pers. The hostesses were assisted by
Mesdames Fred Olson and Martin
Anderson. The officers of New
Sweden YWMS for 1941 are: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Paul Lundgren; Vice-
President, Mrs. Leonard ' Scott;
Secretary, Mrs. Rudolph Magnuson
and Treasurer, Mrs. Martin Lund-
gren.
salad in lettuce cups, toasted cheese
sandwiches, olives, nut-fruit cookies
and hot tea were served.
Those enjoying this delightful
party were Miss Velma Moore, Mes-
dames Guy Carter, Bert Speed, J. A.
Marshall, J. A. Freeman, Ray H.
Dixon, Clink iSwart, Edwin Davis,
Lawson Rivers, Cecil Miller, Harold
Carter of Austin, Bill Frost and
Vernon Carter.
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AUSTIN GIRL BRIDE OF
W. E. CAMPBELL, JR., IN NEW
YEAR’S EVE CEREMONY
Announcement has been made by
Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Johnson, of
Austin, of the marriage of their
daughter, Pauline, to W. E. Camp-
bell, Jr., of Elgin. The ceremony
having been solemnized on New
Year’s eve.
The couple were attended by Miss
Myrtle Johnson, cousin of the bride,
and Wayland Carlson.
Mrs. Campbell is a graduate of
Austin High School. She is charm-
ing and friendly, enjoys wide popu-
larity and is a general favorite of a
large friendship.
The groom is the son of Dr. and
Mrs. W. E. Campbell of this city.
He attended the local schools and is
at present a student in the school of
engineering of the University of
Texas. He is young man of sterling
character and held in high regard by
friends wish for him and his bride
prosperity and much happiness.
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will make
their home at 1104 West Tenth
street, Austin.
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NEW CENTURY PROGRAM
THURSDAY DEDICATED TO
MRS. A. H. CARTER, AUSTIN
The program for the New Century
Club on last Thursday afternoon
was dedicated to Mrs. A. H. Carter,
of Austin, ‘active member for ten,
years and associate for twenty-two
years. A member who through her
magnetic personality won for her-
self the esteem and admiration of
the entire membership. “Philosophy
of Personality” the subject of the
program was quite timely since the
honor guest is a philanthropist at
heart, possesses the traits of kind-
ness, a broad and unbaised under-
standing of the faults of others and
has even been versed in and devoted
to philosophy. She is a reader of
wide scope and a student of the more
worthwhile teachings and incorporat-
ed in her daily life, in the home and
outside, the practices which inspired
harmony and happiness.
Mrs. Carter was unable to be
present but the membership sent her
an exquisite Rochester handkerchief
as a remembrance.
In the absence of Mrs. McNeilly,
president, Mrs. Edgar Ballard pre-
sided over the business meeting.
Hostesses were Mesdames W. H.
Carter and Paul Lundgren and Mrs.
Fly, program leader.
The following program was ren-
dered :
IStyle, Your Personality — Mrs.
Niebuhr.
Piano Trio — Bessie Bell Davis,
Mary Lynn Webb and Frankie Jo
Branton, pupils of Mrs. L. P.
Cherry.
Exercises of Kindness to Others—
Mrs. T. L. Watson.
Horn Solo — Paul Granville Lund-
gren, accompanied by Mrs. Paul
Lundgren.
Radical Renewal In The Lives of
Every Individual—Mrs. Paul Farris.
Quiz:
1. Who won the prize for best
motto for T. F. W. C?
2. How many districts in Texas?
The club rooms were decorated
with red Japonica.
Refreshments of red open face
heart-shaped cream cheese filled
sandwiches, pink angel-food squares
frosted white, and hot tea were serv-
ed. ♦
Ladies present were: Mrs. A. G. E.
Nordlander, associate member; Mes-
dames Edgar Ballard, W. H. Carter,
Wayne Davenport, Harry Davis, Dale
Davis, Paul Farris, Frank Fly, J. A.
Freeman, W. R. Gillum, W. M.
or dominoes or engaged in informal
conversation.
Those present were Messrs, and
Mesdames W. P. Culp, Sr., W. P.
Culp, Jr., W. H. Rivers, Jr., F. M.
Fly, J. A. Marshall; Misses Mary
Louise Oliver and Maude Hall; Mes-
dames H. F. Meier and John A.
Freeman; Messrs. W. P. Culp, III
and Jack Hays Culp, and the hosts,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Meier.
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JONES—BARRIER
Miss Ruthelle Jones and Dalton
Barrier of Hobson, Texas, were
united in marriage Tuesday, January
28, in Bastrop.
Mrs. Barrier is the oldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Jones of this
place. She is a young lady of un-
usual charm and personal appeal and
enjoyed unlimited popularity among
her friends.
The groom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Ennis Barrier and has lived
near Hobson all his life. He was
employed here in Elgin on the LCRA.
He is a young man of exemplary
character and made scores of friends
while in Elgin, all of whom hold him
in high regard.
Mr. and Mrs. Barrier left im-
mediately for Hobson.
The many friends of this young
couple wish for them every happi-
ness, and much prosperity in' their
journey through life together.
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MRS. PAUL JACOBSEN LEADER
AT W. M. S. MEETING
The WM'S met at the church for
a bible study with Mrs. Paul Jacob-
sen as leader.
Twenty-seven ladies were present:
Mesdames A. C. Brown, Glenn
Jackson, R. B. Harrison, Turner
Wilson, L. B. Carter, Chas. Carter,
Theo Moon, Geo. Loftus, W. E.
Arbuckle, Louie Pfeiffer, C. R.
Miller, Bob McClendon, G. M. Mc-
Neilly, Paul Jacobsen, Vernon Car-
ter, Joe Fleming, W. C. Brown,
Mary Wood, Clay Davis, Gene
Whitten, Luther Lundgren, Walter
Carlson, J. P. Ridings, J. I. Parnell,
J. H. Allen, W. P. Culp, Jr. and Guy
Carter.
Griffin, George Loftus, Louis Lund-
gren, Paul Lundgren, J. C. Miller,
Jr., C. P. Morrison, Wesley Niebuhr,
Louie Pfeiffer, J. B. Posey, Lawson
Rivers, T. L. Watson, active mem-
bers; and Bessie Belle Davis, Mary I
Lynn Webb, Frankie Jo Branton,
and Paul Granville Lundgren, guests.
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WSCS BIBLE STUDY
HELD TUESDAY WITH MRS.
POSEY AS LEADER
The Woman’s Society of Christian
Service met in the annex of the
Methodist Church Tuesday for a
Bible Study with _Mrs. Posey as
leader.
Those present were Mesdames W.
H. Rivers, J. B. Posey, Will Gage,
J. D. Jordan, Gus Norman, J. C.
Miller, Sr., B. M. Lewis, A. G. E.
- Nordlander, M. A. Cook, R. Green,
E. N. SoWell, J. A. Marshall, Leon
Rivers, Ed. Fromme, L. E. Voelker,
Bill Griffin, E. H. Danklefs, Van
Harris, D/ B. Gidden, J. H. Kunkel,
T. J. Puckett, L. P. Cherry, Dale
Willson, Wm. Conway and Leon
. Keeble; Misses Lucy Osborn and
Otnie Robison.
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ARLENE PREWITT BRIDE Op
HEARTWIN SMITH IN QUIET
CEREMONY JANUARY 31 ST
A wedding of interest to a large
circle of Central Texas friends is
that, of Arlene Prewitt, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Rabb, and Mr.
Hartman Smith of Evant and Pala-
cios, which was solemnized on Fri-
day, January 31st, 1941, at 2:00 p.
m. at the home of the Rev. Ralph
Wolfe, the officiating minister. Mr.
and Mrs. Rabb and Mrs. Wolfe were
the only guests present to witness
the beautiful and impressive cere-
mony.
The bride was lovely in a frock of
soldier blue, fashioned along the
latest early spring lines. Her hat
and all other accessories were in
black.
Mrs. Smith was reared in Elgin
and attended the local schools. She
later took a business course in
Nixon-Clay Business College, Austin.
| She is a charming young woman and
.enjoys the esteem and, admiration of
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Smith, J. O. The Elgin Courier and Four County News (Elgin, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 45, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 6, 1941, newspaper, February 6, 1941; Elgin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1537750/m1/7/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Elgin Public Library.