Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 168, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 16, 1952 Page: 2 of 8
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2 Sweetwater Reporter, Texas, Wednesday, July 16, 1952
Martha Jane Adams Of
Maryneal Weds Mr. Turner
MARYNEAL—Miss Martha Jane
Adams, daughter; of Mr. and Mrs.
John Aciams Sr. of Maryneal, be-
came the bride of Willie James
Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil-
lie Turner of Melvin, in a home
ceremony at Maryneal at six
o'clock on Sunday afternoon, July
13.
Vows were exchanged before the
fireplace which was decked in
greenery and flanked by tall bas-
kets oi pink and white gladiouses.
Fleasant Crenshaw, Church of
Christ minister of Melvin, officiated
for the double ring ceremony.
Music
Wedding music was given by
Miss Clara Walker, painst, who
played "Always", and accompan-
ied Mrs. Irene Histand and Miss
Helen Benson as they sang "The
Sweetest Story Ever Told". Mrs.
Histand also sang "The Lord's
Prayer".
The bride's only attendant was
Mrs. John Adams Jr., her sister-
in-law, of Amarillo. Best man was
Edward Turner of Melvin, brother
of the bridegroom.
Street Length
Mrs. Turner wore a street-length
dress of navy blue chantilly lace
over taffeta, fashioned with a ber-
tha collar. Her accessories were
white. She carried a white Bible
adorned with a white orchid sur-
rounded with white carnations. She
wore a single stand of pearls, a gift
from the bridegroom. For some-
thing old and borrowed, she wore
a watch belonging to her mother.
The bride's attendant wore a
pink nylon dress, pink hat, and
white linen pumps. Her corsage
was white carnations tied with a
blue ribbon.
Mothers
Mrs. Adams, mother of (he bride,
wore a gray crepe dress with a
corsage of gardenias.
Mrs. Turner, the bridegroom's
mother, wore rose crepe and gar-
denias.
A reception followed immediate-
ly after the ceremony. Mrs. Buster
Adams, aunt of the bride, served
cake. Miss Charlene Boyd served
the punch. Miss Mary Hartgraves,
cousin of the bride, presided at the
guest register.
Graduates
Mrs. Turner is a gradaute of
Highland High School. She will fin-
ish her training at Hendrick's
Nurses School, Abilene, in Sep-
tember.
Mr. Turner is a graduate of Mel-
vin High School. He will continue
his studies at Texas Tech in Lub-
bock in September. The couple
plan to make their home in Lub-
bock.
Guest attended from Abilene
Amarillo, Melvin, Maryneal, and
Montana.
Gift Tea Honors
Bride-Elect
A gift tea honoring Miss Martha
Jane Adams, brido-elect of Willie
James Turner, was held Saturday
at the Bascom Hartgraves home at
Maryneal. Hostesses were Mmes.
Hartgraves, Sam Millhollen, Oma
Thomas, Marvin Melton, P. L
Wilks, Dwight Newsom,
The lace-laid table was centered
with gladioluses. Vari-colored sweet
peas surrounded the punch bowl
and also were used as favors. The
cake was decorated with wedding
bells, roses and carnations.
Guests were greeted by Mrs. Mil-
hollen; Mrs. Melton showed the
gifts. Miss Mary Hartgraves was
at the registry.
Miss Ellen Thomas and Mrs.
Rankin Russell served punch, Mrs.
John Wilks and Miss Jackie Thom-
as the cake.
Miss Sandra Alexander and Mrs.
Billy Muncy gave accordion mu-
sic.
Guests registered from Roscoe,
Abilene and Maryneal.
Sorosis Club
Has Meeting
Mrs. Davis Clark entertained the
Sorosis Club at a called mi
and coffee in her home, 703 '
Tuesday morning. Mrs. Clark
club president.
Mrs. J. M. Tippett's resignation
was received and accepted. She is
moving soon to Midland. Member-
ship vacancies were discussed,
as were projects for the coming
year and also year-book assign-
ments.
Members served themselves with
coffee, cookies, dessert, sand-
wiches, and coffee from the dining
table, which was centered with
yellow flowers.
Present were Mmes. Clark, Ben
McCorkle, Charles Paxton, Ken-
neth Richardson, Nettie Sullivan,
John Perry, Tippett, James Bir-
mingham, Tom Marsh, A. S. Ken-
drick, George Kiker, Jack Harris,
and K. M. Camp.
Fundamental Baptist
Women Have Study
The Fundamental Baptist Wom-
ens' Bible Study met Tuesday morn-
ing at the church.
The lesson was given by Mrs.
Alfred Smith, president. It was
taken from the book of Isaiah. Mrs.
Smith also presided over the busi-
ness meeting.
Twelve members and several
guests attended the meeting.
Two Parties Mark
Birthday Of Becky
Wetsel At Roby Home
Two parties given Monday in
Roby by Mrs. Parser Wetsel mark-
ed the fourth birthady of Becky
Wetsel.
Children were entertained at the
morning party, adults at the eve-
ning party. A total of 44 guests at-
tended.
Here for the two occasions were
Becky's two aunts, Mrs. Ken Bar-
nes and Mrs. Robert Dulaney of
Midland, and their daughters
Kenda Beth Barnes and Jenny
Lynn Dulaney.
After the evening party, the
three mothers, Mmes. Wetsel, Du-
laney, and Barnes, and their daugh-
ters visited here with their par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Haggard
Social Hour At
Paul Cain Home
For Eastern Star
A social hour at the Paul Cain
home, 1004 Woodruff Lane, follow-
ed the regular meeting of the East-
ern Star Chapter Tuesday evening.
Two officers who were out of
town when the recent public instal-
lation was held were installed.
They were Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Neb-
lett. Mrs. Cain, worthy matron, pre-
sided.
Twenty-one were present.
Mrs. Forfcerson
Circle Hostess
.Mrs. C. J. Forgerson. 712 Eaat
Arkansas, was hostess Tuesday to
ijottie Moon Circle of First Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Kermit Wilson presided and
led the mission program, assisted
by Mmes. J. C. Reynolds, A. E.
Brown, R. H. Rogge, and C. E.
Lambert.
Others present were Mmes. J. M.
Mitgham, A. A. Callaway, W. M.
Mullins, S. W. Taylor, L. M. Rice,
E. D. Lager, Albert Hendrix, and
Forgerson.
Mrs. E. D. Hager will be hostess
at her home, 1309 Neff, Tuesday
morning.
Social Calendar
THURSDAY
Katherine Howell Circle of First
Baptist Church to meet at 7:30 p.
ra. with Mrs. Gerald Costen, 609
Oklahoma.
Congratulations
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Roberts of 100
Hickory are parents of a daughter
born at 6:40 a. m. Tuesday in
Sweetwater Hospital. The father
works for Brooks Packing Co.
J. H. Timmons',
Others Leave For
Houston Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Timmons,
Kenneth Timmons, and Oran Tay-
lor, accompanied by Mrs. Tim-
mons' sister, Mrs. R. E. Daily of
Olney, will leave Thursday for
Houston, where they will attend
the rehearsal dinner and wedding
of the Timmons' son, James H.
Timmons, and Miss Wanda Fae
Polk, who will be married Satur-
day evening. Kenneth Timmons is
to be best man, and Oran Taylor
will be a groomsman.
This group will be joined late Sat-
urday by the bridegroom's aunt,
Mrs. E. J. Yates, and Miss Dela-
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jane Yates, who will from Aus-
tin, wheVe Mrs. Yati will be at-
tending an education conference
until lat& Saturday.
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Ed J. Hamner III
Promoted By Humble
In California
Ed J. Hamner III, grandson of
the late Judge Ed J. Hamner,
whose father was reared in Sweet-
water, has been made superintend-
ent of the California Area office of
Humble Oil & Refining Co., Presi-
dent Hines H. Baker has announc-
ed. Headquarters will be in Los
Angeles.
He is the nephew of Mrs. Mose
Newman and of Mrs. Paul Soren-
son of Sweetwater.
b,T OF THE OLD
OCEAN SPRINGS
MISSISSIPPI;
, Get set, podner, for Km vacation of
your eetest dreams, Western style with a Southern dash I
Every moment sparked with fun and activity! Fishing, swimming,
riding, teams, golf, hoyrides, square dances, and planned en-
tertoirmert. Food you'd never forget, served
randi style for hungry "cowhands" . . . a
heavenly vacation paradise for you and
the whole familyl All inclusive .
weekly rata* feat ore surprising- 'CQ
Send now for free colored folder.
Two Families From
Here At Heron Reunion
Held In Abilene Park
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Self and fam-
ily of 922 Roscoe Street and Mr.
and Mrs. R. C. Blackwell, Roland
and Joyce of 709 Lubbock attended,
the Heron family reunion at Abi-
lene State Park July 12-13.
Descendents of the late Mr. and
Mrs. R. F. Heron, native of Run-
nells County, gathered for a picnic
and visit during the two days.
There were 118 relatives present.
Those who attended the "get-to-
gether" represented El Paso, Lub-
bock. Amarillo, Shallowwater, Lit-
tlefield, Dallas, Ft. Worth. Aquilla,
Abilene, Divide, Merkel, Noodle,
Shep and Sweetwater.
A committee was chosen to plan
another reunion next year.
feUbE feANCH
OUST ACROSS THE BAY FROM BILOXI)
WSCS Of 6th Street
Church Has Study
The WSCS of Sixth Street Meth-
odist Church met Monday after-
noon with Mrs. Bland Hope at her
home north of Sweetwater for a les-
son on "Missions to America."
Mrs. J. B. Hefner was lesson lead-
er. Mrs. Ed Killen presided for
business.
Refreshments were served to
Mmes. F.cl Killen. Bill Byrd, J. B.
Hefner. J. C. Browning. O. B. Free-
man. Boy Havens, L. Hefner, Hope,
and Lew Pickett, the last-named
being a visitor.
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Dolores
"NATURE-LIFT"
BE GLAMOROUS
'DOLORES has the secret—
the only brassiere with
patented "Nature Lift"
support. Lifts not only
from below, but also from
the sides."
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f r« broadcloth. VAfta, site 32-40i
ABC cups 12.00
Due to a special arrange-
ment with the manufacturer
f the new and different
DOLORES brassiere, the
first six ladies making a
purchase in our store on
Thursday, July 17, will be
fitted and presented with a
$2 00 DOLORES cotton bras-
siere absolutely free.
Doors Open
9 a. m. Thursday
3 Days Only
S. & H.
%
Green Stamps
On All Sales!
All Spring and Summer Merchandise Must Go!
Dressse
Every Day a Valuable Prize
Will Be Given Away Absolutely
FREE!
Just Come In and Register. Prizes
Awarded at 4 P. M. Each Day
Special Dollar Tables
Women's and Misses
Shorts, Tee Shirts,
Sport Hats, Scarfs,
Belts, Summer Purses.
Values to 4.00
$
1
Large Table Summer Gloves \ price
First Quality Vision Nylons, 60 Gauge—
Dark Seams and Heels. Formerly $1.95
Now $1.49
Suits
Separates
20% lo
50% Off
Get set for the bigtjest and
best savings spree you've
been on in years! It's our
summer sale of spartswear
and dresses. And every one
is a prize in fashion as well
as in $SS savecf. Better not
wait—better come early for
best selection.
See Our Special
Racks of
Dresses
Batiste Gowns—
Rayon Jersey Pajamas—
Jantzen Shorts and Swim Suits
Skirts, Blouses, Denims
Reduced 207°
$4.95
$6.95
$8.95
Large Table Of
Sportswear
l
2
Price
750 Yards Summer Fabrics
1
Values to $1.29 Yd.
Per Inch
Sheer Cottons
80 Sguares
Broadcloths
Rayon Gabardines
Bedspreads Reduced 20%
Woven Seersucker—Ruffled or Fringed
Jacquards, Plaids, Stripes, Values to $11.95.
Wearwell 81x99 Snow White Sheets 2.99
Regular 2.39 Fieldcrest Pastel Percale
Pillow Cases 1.69 pair
Genuine "Chix" Gauze Diapers
Package of 12—3.95 value $2.99
Boy's Sport Shirts—Sizes 8 to 16
Krinkle Cottons— to $1.98
$1.29
Fresh New Shipment! Regular 7.95 Rayon Slacks
fKooseTwooflHree
at these Special Prices
Men's Rayon
Tropical Suits
to 38.50
29.85
50.00 All Wool
Tropicals $37.85
29.50 Sport Coats
$22.95
25.00 Sport Coats
$14.95
Men's Straws
25V Off
Our Final
Most Drastic
Shoe
Clearance
Women's
Shoes
Every pair of summer shoes
must go. Choose from 253 pair I
af this season's shoes. Many
patterns can be worn now and j
right into fall. Not all sizes in
the group but your size may be
here. WEDGIES, FLATS,
DRESS SHOES.
£
Reg. 2.99 to 10.95
Now
1.48
To
5.48
SPECIAL SELLING . . . V. S.
KEDS Champion oxford. With
special built in arch. Red and
Brown in child's sizes 5 through' I
women's size 9. L
Regular 3.50 to 3.95 Value NOW 1 *
Men's
Shoes
NUNN BUSII . just 8 pair to
go. Summer ventilateds in
leather. Regular to 18.95.
11.90
Mso special group of Nunn
Bush shoes These are shoes
for year around wear. You
can't buy shoes like 'hese this
next fall at this price. Reg. to
19.95.
14.99
CROSBY SQUARE only 22
pair to be sold. Your size may
be here. Choose ventilated lea-
Ihers. Also nylon mesh and lea-
ther. Regular to 15.95.
8.90
Special group of year around
shoes in Crosby Square. Thesrj
are discontinued patterns that
we are closing out of our stock.
A wonderful selection1 to
choose from. Regular to 15.95
NOW
10.99
Large group of shoes in both
summer ventilateds and solids.
Regular to 10.95 NOW
6.99
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Baker, Allen. Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 168, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 16, 1952, newspaper, July 16, 1952; Sweetwater, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth283876/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Sweetwater/Nolan County City-County Library.