The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 184, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 24, 1961 Page: 27 of 52
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4-B
5-B . THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene Texas, today Morning, December 24, 1961
Roper-Wetsel Vows Pledged
REV., MRS. B. C. BEARD
...celebrate today
Rev., Mrs. B. C. Beard
Mark Anniversary Today
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CANTON — The Rev. and Mrs. Mrs. Paul Stockemer of Jones-
B. C. Beard will observe their boro. Ark., are graduates of Har-
golden wedding anniversary Sun-din sirmons University Other
day with open house in their din Simmons University. Other
home from 2:30 to 5 p.m. daughters are Mmes Irvin Burli-
The couple, former Abilenians, son of. Frand Island, Neb.; Mrs.
married shortly after midnight n Jerome Peak of Odessa and Mrs.
New Year’s Day, 1912. Mrs .James R. Taylor of Wichita Falls
Beard is the former Hettie Barb- The Rev. Beard has served
In Winters Church Rites
WINTERS (RNS) — Diann Ro-
berta Roper and Charles Arlee
Wetsel of Wingate were married
at 6 o’clock Saturday evening in
double ring rites read in First
Baptist Church by the Rev. B.
T Shoemake.
The bride is the daughter of
Mrs. M. G. Roper and the late
Mr. Roper. Mr. and Mrs Albert
Wetsel of Wingate are parents of
the bridegroom.
Given in marriage by her
brother, Marion David Roper of
Irving, the bride wore a gown of
white slipper satin designed with
basque bodice with pearl - etched
sabrina neckline and long fitted
sleeves The bouffant skirt was
accented at the back waistline
with cabbage roses.
A headdress of pearl - trimmed
flowers held her fingertip veil of
silk illusion. She carried white
roses atop a white Bible.
Mrs. Marion David Roper was
maid of honor and Nancy Spill
was bridesmaid. Both wore dress-
es of peacock blue slipper satin
fashioned with bell skirts with
cabbage roses at the back waist-
lines. White satin bows held their
brief veils. They carried co-
Jonial bouquets of white carna-
tions.
Darrel Wetsel of Fort Worth
served as his brother’s best man.
er.. . Groomsman was Cliff Watkins
pastor of Baptist churches in of Ballinger and ushers were
Texas for over forty years. He has Samuel Folsom and Monty Eng
retired, but continues to serve land, both of Wingate.
Their six daughters will host
the event. Three daughters, Mrs
Jesse Sutton of Freeport, Mrs.
Harold Hitt of Fort Worth and
Hampton Home
Scene of Party
as interim pastor of local rural
churches. He has held pastorates
in Levelland, McAdoo and Abi-
lene and in a number of rural
churches in both East and West
Texas.
At the age of 63, the Rev and
Mrs Beard received their bach-
GOREE (RNS) — Goree Study
Club members held their annual elor of science degrees from Sam
Christmas party Thursday in the Houston State Teachers College
home of the president. Mrs. Sam the same year their youngest
The program was opened with University and their oldest grand- where the couple will reside, the
the group singing of Christmas daughter graduated from ‘
year their youngest
daughter graduated from Baylor
Baird Couple
Marks 25th
Anniversary
BAIRD — Mr and Mrs. John
Ervin Dennis will quietly observe
their 25th wedding anniversary
with their children in their home
on Dec 25.
Mrs Dennis, the former Iris
Ovella Meador and daughter of
Mr. John (Jack) Meador of Cal-
lahan County and the late Mrs.
Meador, was born May 29, 1912.
near Cross Plains
Mr. Dennis, son of Mrs Mary
REV., MRS. JOHN E. ELDRIDGE
,. . to be feted this afternoon
Dennis and the late Mr H E 60th ANNIVERSARY
Dennis, was born Aug 24 1910, SO ANNERAKT
in Energy.
Mr. and Mrs Dennis met six
months before their marriage at
Rev., Mrs. Eldridge
a party in the home of Mrs. Den-
nis’ sister and brother-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. O. G. Ballard, now of A / /
^ WI....adeddedtythe Open House Honorees
bride's sister, Wilda Meador, and
The Rev. and Mrs. John E. El-Miami, Tulia. Perryton, Lamesa,
Mrs. Ray Hollingshead, organ-
ist, presented wedding music.
Candles were lighted by Betty Sue portrait 6, Eddie Little
Wessels and Virginia Broyles of MRS. CHARLES ARLEE WETSEL
Following the ceremony, a re- ...formerly Diann Roberta Roper
ception was held in the church and was a member of the girls’nological College for the spring
Fellowship Hall with Mmes. Dar basketball team. Student Council semester.
rel Wetsel, Bobby Patton, I. F-and National Honor Society, and
Priddy, Paul Pruett, R. W. Balke, Wetsel was a member of the Bliz-
Hudon White and Riley Maiks zard Band,
serving in the houseparty.
For a wedding trip to Lubbock
the bridegroom’s brother, Wayne The Rev. and Mrs. John E. El-Miami, Tulia, Perryton, Lamesa,
Dennis. The honor attendants were dridge of Valdosta, Ga., will be Vernon. Floydada. Borger. Dal»
joined in marriage in Feb. 1938 honored on their 60th wedding hart. Levelland and Spearman.
Mr Dennis who is now retired anniversary with an open house The Rev Eldridge served as su-
farmed near Cross Plains the first from 2:30 p.m. until 4 30 p.m. perintendent in the Perryton and
two years of their married life. In Sunday at the home of , their Vernon districts.
1943 the couple was residing in daughter, Mrs. H. E. Strickland Holiday decorations were em-
Fort Worth where Mr. Dennis was 3585 Hunters Glen, phasized in open house o e c o r.
employed by Convair and Mrs Hosting the anniversary event Stephanotis and votive candles in
Dennis was employed by Convair will be Mr. and Mrs. Strickland gold and white are to be used in
Corporation of America and granddaughters Widmer El the centerpiece.
They moved to Cross Plains Tuscola and Mr DeM Prewit of a Hlouseparty will include Mrs.
from Fort Worth. Mr. Dennis own- Abilene Hubert Thomson. Mrs. H. P. Wid-
--X?: nes: == * m3 WAL * RAMAHENKA.
both Cross Plains and Baird He Mrs. D. C. Brady, was born in
retired approximately six years Gainesville. The Rev. Eldridge
ago. also was born in Gainesville.
Mrs. Dennis is a former em- The couple, who have known
ploye of Thornton s Department each other since childhood, mar-
Store. Abilene She is presently ried in Gainesville Dec. 24, 1901.
employed by Lowell Boyd Gro- They have three children. W.
cery. E. Eldridge of Liberty. Mo., Dr.
The bridegroom’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Dennis are af-F. G. Eldridge of Valdosta, Ga ,
_______hosts for the rehearsal luncheon filiated with the First Bapt st and Mrs Strickland. They have
Both will enter Texas Tech- Saturday noon at Buck’s Cafe.
register guests.
0
the group singing of Christmas daughter graduated from HSU bride chose a blue woo sin with
carols Mrs. Orb Cof man led the They taught and pastored until black feather hat and black ac
singing and Mrs Barton Com their retirement in 1960. cessories.
Barton Carl------------------------------| ^ couple graduated in 1961
was accompaniest.- ... . from Winters High School and she
The Christmas Story was Wise to Buy Two attended Hardin - Simmons Uni-
by Mrs Lynnward Harrison. 7
She showed slides that the Rev. Because teen girls outgrow foun A&MIn high school, she was val-
Harrison made on his trip to the dation garments as rapidly
Holy Land, they used to outgrow shoes every
The refreshment table was dec- new purchase must be re-fitted by
orated in a Christmas motif. Mrs. a competent sales person There-
W. M Taylor and Mrs. Hamptor fore, it’s wise to buy just two each
served. of bras, girdles, and garter belts
Annual gifts to the State Hos-at a time — one to wear and one
Church.. seven grandchildren and three
The couple’s children are Mrs great - grandchildren.
Marvin E. Mosley, 1412 Hickory, The Rev Eldridge, a retired
Abilene and Mrs Eldridge A. Methodist minister, ser v ed as
Bounds, 2326 Simmons, Abilene, treasurer of the Northwest Texas
(Continued from Pg. 4-B)/their daughter and son-in-law, the---------------------------------Conference for 32 years He is a
Rev. and Mrs. Billy J. White of Make Kissing Ball
DLL The couple has resided in Tex-
With Ribbon, Holly line, Stratford, Wellington, Al-
■ . bany, Anson, Matador, Tahoka,
It s simple to make a kissing
ball” for Christmas. Wire two
Abilene, City of Hospitality
their daughter, Mrs. Mondell Bar-
versity and he attended Texas nes. her husband and children,
Azm in high school she was val. Cindy and Paula, of Carlsbad.
as edictorian of her graduating class N.M. . .
—1 --------------------------Other guests are Mrs. McFad- two-day visit with Mrs. Gorman s
den’s brother and his wife. Mr. mother, Mrs. J. F. Brooks, 542
and Mrs. E. V. Nichols of Dallas Highland,
and children, Kemp and Nancy.1 -------
Church Group
Benavides.
charter member of the Confer-
ence.
pital in Wichita Falls were given, to wash.
Has Coffee
SWEETWATER (RNS) - An-
nual Christmas coffee of the Wom-
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gorman
of Lubbock arrived Sunday for a
The McFadden's son. Vance, ar Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kutik, Carol
rived Saturday from Fort Jack-and Mike of Tampa, Fla., and
son, S. C. where he is receiving Martha Pender of Rome, Italy,
his six-months’ military training are visiting in the home of Mrs.
with the U. S. Army. Kutik’s and Miss Pender's par-
___ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Pender
hoops together, so that one is For Stuffed Eggs
slipped through the other.
Attach a ribbon hanger to the Ever add mashed liverwurst to
top, bits of holly all over the the yolk filling when you are pre-
hoops. They can be stapled if the paring stuffed eggs? .Along with
hoops are wooden. Hang mistletoe a hot soup, these make an excel-
inside the kissing ball. | lent luncheon salad.
Mr. and Mrs. Bueford Knight,of 1629N. 2nd St.
2847 S. 7th, are entertaining her Vistiting in the Pender home
Church was held in the home of brother and family, Mr. and Mrs on Christmas Day will be Mrs
Mrs. Charles R. Griggs Richard Ayers and children from Pender s sister and family Mrs
As members arrived, they Grand Junction, Colo., where he Dan Moody and son, Dan Moody
placed gifts in a Box Tor children is assistant superintendent of Jr., of Austin.
of the Jones Memorial Day Nurs- schools. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin 2459
cry. The Colorado family will also Garfield, are entertaining their
Mrs. H. W. Broughton direct- visit Ayers brother and his fam- so" and his wife and baby daugh-
ed accordion pupils in seleetions-ily, Mr.-and Mrs. John D. Ayees, ter, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Martin
of carols preceding the meeting. 1902 Portland, and his parents, and Sheryl, of Seminole, Okla
Mrs. L. T. Nelson, president Mr and Mrs. George Ayers, 1018 their daughter, Mrs. Kermit Geb-
ert. her husband and their chil-
en of St.
Steuben’s Episcopal
was in charge and the vicar, the S. 14th St.
Rev. W. H. Holby Jr. addressed
dren. Karl, Karen and Kathy, of
the group. Mrs. Nelson poured Mr. and Mrs. L. R Mayfield Premont.
coffee from a silver service. iof 2601 S. 20th St. are entertaining! , ,
=========:Dr. Lavada Ratliff, 1533 Bar-
MISS HUNTER TO WED
JOHN H. MILLERMAN
HOUSTON — Mr. and Mrs. Felix Albert Hunter,
are announcing the engagement and approaching
marriage of their daughter, Martha Sharon, to John
Harper Millerman. son of Mr. and Mrs James
Morey Millerman Sr., of 4089 Clairmont, Abilene.
Miss Hunter, a 1960 graduate of Abilene High
School, attends Baylor University The prospective
bridegroom, a 1959 graduate of Abilene High
School, is a junior at Baylor.
@
Gouldin
% JEWELER
row, has as her guests Mr. and
Mrs. A. G. Ratliff, Mr. and Mrs.
J. D. Ratliff and family, Mr. and
Mrs. John Anderton and family,
Mr. and Mrs Robert Heaslet and
family, all of Fort Worth: Mr. and
Mrs. James D. Ratliff of Glen-
rose. Tracy Ratliff and Johnny
Ernst of Midland.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mann and
family and Mrs. Charlene Crab-
tree of Odessa, the Rev. and Mrs.
D 0. Deaver of Medford, Okla.,
will visit Mr. and Mrs. James'
Colwell, 1133 Merchant, H. L.
Antilley of Wylie and Mr. and
Mrs. 0. R. Coleman of Dudley. |
Mrs. Deaver is the former
Blanche Crabtree. Mrs. Mann the
former Dorothy Crabtree.
Joy fills the air
with a light
not of this world.
It is beamed by
the Christmas Star,
bringing happiness
and peace to all
who have faith
in the good life.
MERRY '
CHRISTMAS:
udy
- GREETINGS TO EVERYONE
It's that warm and friendly season again—
and time to extend very best wishes for a
• Merry Christmas to all of our customers.
MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEES
1 CAMERA SHOP
233 CYPRESS RIVER OAKS VILLAGE
EVIN
358 PINE ST.
ABILENE. TEXAS
Warren Cullar, son of Mr. and
Mrs. L. T. Cullar, 1618 Belmont
Blvd., is home for the holidays
from Texas Technological College
where he is a sophomore
He is majoring in architecture.
His fraternity is Alpha Tau Ome-
ga.
Also home from Texas Techno,
logical College is Jimmy Partin
III. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy
Partin. Old Anson Rd.
The Partins are also entertain-
ing a niece, Loretta Mulheron of
Lubbeck.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Van Du-
| sen and son, Anthony, of Great
Falls, Mont, are guests of Mr.
] and Mrs. John A. Ross, 2117 Hick
ory St.
Mr and Mrs. Sam Poteet of
901 Burger are entertaining their
sons and family. Sp. 1.C. Donald
Poteet of Fort Ord, Calif., and
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Poteet and chil-
dren.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E Bertram,
1117 Buccanneer Dr., have
as their guests their daughter and
her family, Capt add Mrs. Rob-
ert W. Shield and children. Billy
and Mike of Little Rock. Ark ,
where Capt Shield is stationed at
Jackson Air Force Base.
Bill Lapham is visiting his
parents, Mr and Mrs. L. R.
Lapham, 1333 Highland St He Is
here for Christmas holidays from
Ohio University.
pt til
the
00000
1 S
highest
THE
joys of
Christmas come to us from the
blessing of giving, we gather
our humble share by giving our 3
service to this community and
our cordial and heartfelt wishes
for your happiness. May the
Spirit of the Nativity go with
you throughout the coming,
year, and may your share of joy
be brightened by the acknowl- -
edgment of our appreciation of
your past favors.
The Popular Store Personnel
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