The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 98, Ed. 1 Sunday, September 24, 1944 Page: 26 of 34
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larilee Faver Bride of
]n
SWEETWATER, Sept. 23-
The marriage of Marilee Fav-
er, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Irl Faver of Lake Sweetwater,
to Ensign John H. Jordan III,
son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jor-
dan of Fort Worth, took place
at 7:30 tonight at the Church
of Christ here. .
Ensign Jordan, who has just been
commissioned after completing mid-
shipman’s school at Cordell univer-
sity, arrived in Sweetwater Satur-
day morning. He has been in the
navy for the past 14 months, and
prior to that was a student in Abi-
.___lene Christian college for two years.
Mrs. George Stephens st Abi-
lene was matron of honor. Jua-
nita Mathews was bridesmaid.
Loyce Weathers was junior
bridesmaid, and Charlene Callo-
way was flower girl.
Mac LeFan of Abilene was Ensign
Jordan’s best man. Morris Scott and
Lewis Faver were ushers Don Faver
and James Edward Jordan, the lat-
ter of Fort Worth, lighted the can-
dles.
The ceremony was said by F. B.
Shepherd, minister to the Sweet-
water Church of Christ. Betty Jo
Rice of Abilene played the pre-
nuptial solo. The wedding theme
was all-white.
Miss Paver wore a white chiffon
over satin, with a fingertip veil. She
carried white gladioluses
A reception at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Bennett followed the
ceremony. The young couple then
left for Port Werth, and from there
will go to San Francisco, Calif,
where Ensign Jordan will report
for sea duty.
Mrs. Jordan was graduated
from Sweetwater high school,
where she belonged to the Mus-
tang band and was an out-
standing tennis player. She re-
ceived a degree in 1943 from
Abilene Christian college, and
where there was active in stu-
dent organizations and athletics.
She taught physical education
in Sweetwater high school last
year.
Miss Faver was honored at a gift
tea arranged by Juanita and Imo-
gene Mathews at their home. Co-
hostesses were Elizabeth Comolll.
Mrs. E. J. Woodward, Mrs. T. T.
Thomas, and Mrs. Walter Lehde.
The receiving line also included Mrs.
Irl Faver and Mrs. Roy Mathews.
White gladioluses and white
daisies centered s lace-covered table
where blue candles burned in white
candelabra Dorothy Young, Myrtle
Duncan, Addle Belle Carr, Mrs. Iris
Reese, and Mrs Lehde were in
charge of serving.
Registrations were in charge of
Mrs. Woodward, Lilas Stewart, Vir-
ginia Long, and Earline Bennett
were also in the houseparty. Mrs.
R L. Dalby played piano numbers.
Imogene Mathews and Dorothy
Hudgins gave vocal numbers.
Parent-Teacher Programs Claim Wide Attention in West Texas
crowd. Mrs. C. E. Leon, vice presi
dent, presided and welcomed the
guests. Mrs. Parker Kennedy, chair-
man of the high school room moth-
ers, Mrs. H F. Grindstaff, chair-
man of Elementary school room
mothers, and Mrs. James B. Day
principal of the primary school, In-
troduced the room mothers from
COLORADO CITY, Sept. 23-
(Spl)—Parents in Carr commun-
nity, Mitchell county take their Par-
ent-Teacher assoctation seriously,
attendance of both fathers and
mothers st the evening meetings
there proves.
Not only do the men in that com-
munity attend the programs, they
also take part in the study and
programs and hold offices. Out-
standing work was done by the Carr
PTA during the past two years un-
der leadership of a father-president,
Taft Morris.
At the first 1944 fall meeting, new
officers in the active organization
were introduced. Mrs Bobbie Rees
is president, Mrs. Hollie Jackson,
vice president, Mrs Taft Morris,
secretary-treasurer. Plans of the or-
ganization this year include a PTA
sponsored lunch room with hot
lunches for the school students.
Following the introduction of of-
ficers and teachers, a program was
presented with a duet by Mrs. Rees
and Mrs. Lynn Holbert, and music
by Alvin Byrd. Ben Greenfield, and
Mrs. Holbert. The executive commit-
tee, hosts for the evening, served
refreshments and directed games
for the 40 mothers and fathers pres-
ent.
BRONTE, Sept. 23—(HW)—After
a round-table discussion of the
school year ahead, executive mem-
bers of the Bronte Parent-Teacher
association recently elected officers
ss follows:
President, Mrs. Alfred Taylor,
vice president, Mrs. C. E. Arrott, sec-
retary. Mrs. Clifford Clark; treas-
urer, Mrs. Marion Mitchell.
Program chairman. Mrs. W. Mil-
lican; membership chairman, Mrs
Otis Smith; parliamentarian, Mrs.
Robert Forman; publicity, Mrs.
Gladys Dean; hospitality, Mrs. B.
F. Kirk; room representative. Mrs.
W H. Maxwell, Jr.; historian, Mrs
Will Thomason; record book, Mrs.
C. E. Arrott.
ROTAN, Sept. 23-<Spl)—The an-
nual Parent-Teacher association as-
sembly held this year on the foot-
ball field was attended by a large
each school.
The teachers at each school were
introduced. Short talks were made
by H. F. Railsback, superintendent.
Josie Baird, high school principal.
Delilah Baird, elementary school
principal and M. D. Ivey, sing song
chairman. Mrs. Roger Smith and
Mrs. Kennedy were refreshment
committee chairman.
VERSARY Year
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS .
or and abou
SUNDAY MORNING, SEPT. 24, 1944
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PAGE TWELVE
We are celebrating the last week of our Twenty-First Birthday Event.
On this occasion, we wish to thank our many friends and customers in
• Abilene and West Texas for the best year of our entire twenty-one years in Abilene.
We again dedicate ourselves to render you the very best service that is humanly possible
under present conditions, and resolve to secure for your homes the best merchandise that is now available as well as in
the post war period.
GIFTS
FOR SERVICE
FFOIK
Help cheer the boys overseas with
a gift of lasting beauty.
FOR THE
MAN
IN
SERVICE
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MRS. FORREST SNYDER
Betty Joy Dennis
And Forrest Snyder
Wed in Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Sept. 23— iSpll-
The marriage of Betty Joy Dennis
and Forrest Snyder was solemnized
Wednesday morning st the home cf
the bride's parents. The double ring
service was read by the Rev.t J. E.
. Shewbert of Highland Heights
Methodist church before an im-
provised altar.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore white starched
chiffon over satin with insertions
lace at the round yoke, at the waist,
and edging the skirt. A pearl cap
held her fingertip veil in place She
carried gardenias and tuberoses on a
white Bible.
Gwen Dell Dennis was maid of
honor. Mrs. James Tucker of Hills-
boro was mstron of honor, and
bridesmaids were Sue Pee and Mary
Jane Haggard. Mr. Snyder was st-
tended by L. D. Nunn Jr..
At the wedding breakfast, only
members of the family and intimate
friends were entertained. Jean
Langley and Dorothy Hudgins pre-
sided at the buffet table
After a trip to Fort Worth. Mr
and Mrs. Snyder will reside in
Sweetwater at 202 1-2 Bowie.
Both young people are graduates
of Sweetwater high school. He is the
son of Mrs. Rena Snyder of Sweet-
water, and she is the daughter of
Mr and Mrs. Dell Dennis of Sweet-
water He is business manager of
Welle Funeral association She is
employed as receptionist for Drs. C.
A. Rosebrough and A. H Fortner
Albany Church
Honors Pastor
ALBANY, Sept. 23—iSpll—Hon-
oring their pastor and wife, Lt. and
Mrs. W. H. Shropshire of Temple,
and Mr. and Mrs. Baker Matthews
and daughters, Bette Sue and Ann,
who were leaving for Canyon to live
the members of the First Christian
church entertained with a dinner in
the basement of the church. Lieu-
tenant Shropshire, entered the
Chaplains Corps of the U. 8. Army
recently. He received his degree
from Texas Christian University in
August and his commission as lieu-
tenant last week. He will leave for
Massachusetts to enter the chap-
lains' school Sept. 25. He has been
pastor of the local church for two
and a half years.
Two former pastors of the local
Christian church are also in the
chaplaincy. Captain W. M. Mix, who
served five months in England and
was returned to O’Reilly General
Hospital in Missouri en account of
illness. He is now in Ban Antonio
waiting to be re-assigned.
Chaplain Bedford W. Smith is
chaplain of the 36th Evacuatioon
hospital somewhere in New Guinea.
One of his assistants now, Pvt Lew
Ayres, the Dr. Kildare of movie
fame.
Delphian Club
Begins Season
With Breakfast
MORAN, Sept. 23— (Spl)—1 Mem-
bers of the Delphian club opened
their fall activities with a breakfast
at the home of Mrs. Floyd Pool re-
cently. Mrs. Pool gave the formal
welcome and presented the guests
with corsages of red verbenias, the
club flower.
Mrs Cole Black was leader of a
program on Adult Education: an
Essential of Democracy." Others on
the program were Mr. Wiley Wil-
liams. Mrs. L. Martin, Mrs. Ida
Leftwich, Mrs. F. R Raymond, and |
Mrs. J. M. Townsend. Committee re-
ports were given and an outline of
the year's program presented.
Others present were: Mmes Ches-
ter Allen, R. A. Elliot. F. N. Hassen,
J. D Meredith, E. W. Morris, O. L.
Shelton.
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BRACELETS
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Canning Fruit Cakes
For Overseas Gifts
Is Demonstrated
Janice Baird
Back-to-School
Party Hostess
STAMFORD, Sept 23—(pl)-
Janice Baird, who is a senior in
Morth Texas State Teachers Col-
lege School of Music, Denton, en-
tertained at the home of her par-
ents, Mr and Mrs R R Baird, be-
fore leaving for school.
Bridge was played during the aft-
ernoon and refreshments were serv-
ed. Present were Mrs. Ted Myers.
Mrs. Bob Bryant, Mrs Jack Shan-
non. Nell Stagner, Annette Caro-
thers. Ann Bunkley and Betty Jo
Summers.
GOLAN. Sept 23.—(Spl.)—Mrs
W C Hill and Mrs. W E Byrum
were hostesses to the Home Demon-
stration club in the Hill home rec-
ently when Mrs. Clara B Long, the
HD agent gave a demonstration of
canning fruit cake to be sent to
service men overseas
Others present were Mrs. Cecil
Stevens, Mrs. T. B. Stevens, Mrs.
J. C. Jeffrey, Mrs V P. Byrom,
Mrs. Willard Rodera, Mrs. A C.
Rogers, Mrs. Harold Farmer, Mrs
B R Vancil and Mrs H C. Van-
cil.
A demonstration of chicken cull-
ing by Bill Coalson, county agent,
and Mrs Long will be given at the
home of Mr and Mrs A. L Cade.
at 9 a. m Oct. 18
Honor Henry Steen
On 84th Birthday
BRADSHAW, Sept. 23—<8pl> —
Neighbors of Henry Steen, pioneer
resident of Bradshaw community ]
gathered at his home recently to
celebrate with him his 04th birth-
day anniversary. They arrived sur-
prise fashion bringing the dinner
and gifts
Those present were Mr and Mrs
Dee Jones and daughter, Janice,
Mrs. F. A. Ledbetter and Mr and
Mrs. Clarence Ledbetter and daugh-
ter, Judy.
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Fascinating
Fall
Hats
Heavy sterling
silver.
19.90
THRIVES IN BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS
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for needle point . , this
is one of the most
’ popular patterns mode
1 for this purpose.
The arm choir
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j The straight
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Ballinger Girl
Is Runner-up in
War Bond Contest
BALLINGER, Sept. 23.-(SpD)_
Jimmye Harris, a Ballinger girl,
who is now working in Washing-
ton, D. C. was one of the run-
ners-up in the War Band Com-
mando Queen contest conducted In
Washington during the Fifth War
Loan Drive.
■ Over 300 federal employee, and
Washington school atria took part
in the contest which was won by
a girl who sold more than $500,000
worth of bonds Two other girls be-
sides Miss Harris were runners
up and presented citations.
Panhellenic Meets
For Monday Lunch
Temporary residents of Abilene-
eligible for membership in the Pan-
hellenic are invited to a luncheon
in Hotel Wooten Monday at 12 30.
Reservations may be made by call-
ing 3766,
Everything that adds to your
femininity is used to dramatize this
season’s hats. Festooned with bows
or roses; garlanded with feathers;
clever in their brim manipulations,
our toll collection is designed to
flatter every feminine mood.
We are showing several
other good designs, '
priced at ...... $8.95
and $9.95.
Elgi®
Bulova, Gruen,
Hamilton
Savings from 30% t 60%
on original price!
Reconditioned watches that hays
been thoroughly overhauled arc
sold with • years guarantee.
10. TO 30.
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BAGS
They're wonderful ... we nuve just unpuunsu
them and know! Pouches, envelopes, duffles and
"collor-button". boxes In newest materials and
colors.
we have just unpacked
SWEETBRIAR
204 Cypress,
$998
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READY MADE DRAPERIES
Exquisite English imported silk Damask fabrics In
choice colors, lined and ready for hanging.
Complete for.......................$27.50
Beautiful Floral Sandspun fobrics . ... these are
some of the most attractive ready-made curtains
we have ever shown, choice of blue and natural
grounds, fully lined, ready to hang,
priced at only................
Showing of New Fall
DRAPERIES
We have just received the most beautiful selection
of fine fabrics that we have ever shown. Chevy Chase,
an exquisite floral design in choice of all popular
colors. 50 inch width, priced per yard
$2.25
LEATHER WALLETS®
Fine grain leather, pig skm, colf
and saddle leather.
2.90 to 9.90
$16.95
* Other smart patterns, lined, ready to hang,
priced per pair.......... $14.95
SEE THE NEW
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Other cotton fabrics in plains and stripes," 50 inch
widths, priced per yard
.$1.45
Silk and Damask, the choice fabrics for swag draper-
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.... $1.95 and $2.65
WALDROP Furniture Co.
2nd and Walnut Streets Decorative Home Furnishers
Phone 5577
OVERSEAS MAILING
SEPT. 15th to OCT. 15th
All packages gift wrapped and
mailed if desired.
Fed. TAR Excluded ,
126 PINE
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