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SW£ETWAf£R REPORTER* SWEETWATER* TEXAS
SUNDAY JAN. 24, 1937.
Women'* Interest*
Club* ■ Churche*
SocMK^HeuJs.
lone D. Perry
Society. Editor
Dial 232S
Variety Of Social Activities In Sweetwater In January
New Residents Are Honored
Distinguished Quests Feted
Friseilla club members assembled
at the home of Mrs. Tom Crutcher
cn Thursday afternoon for the
usual handiwork and social hour.
Mrs. J. D. Dulaney, president, dir-
ected a brief business period, at
which time the members voted
upon the amendment to the con-
stitution of the Library Board
changing the regular meeting from
ARIETY in social affairs is adding the age-old “spice of life" to the ! monthly to quarterly. The Priscilla
social calendar as the gay. mid-winter season is in full swing
Citizens Who Are Moving Away Are Given
Farewell Parties During Month
BY I ONE D. TERRY
Society Editor
Sweetwater during the first month of the new year.
Charming matrons being presented
guished visitors being feted, and farewell parties and informal enter-
tainments for the Millard Copes who are moving from the city, all added
to the regular meetings of clubs, have filled the social calendar to over-
flowing. 1 -——--
Bright red Valentine appoint- note,
ments and crimson flowers have j On Thursday evening
brightened many homes as gracious
host/sses have opened
On Thursday evening Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. Doseher entertained with
uuoccooco nuvc uyci.cu their doors | a Valentine party at their home, 70S
for afternoon and evening parties. Josephine, complimenting the Philip
while outside Old Man Winter has j Yonges. Four tables of contract
been giving his rendition of "Button 1 bridge were in play with Mrs. J. H.
in slut is a unit of the Library board
: and of the City and Nolan County
to Sweetwater society, distin- i federation of women s clubs.
At the tea hour the hostess pas-
. sed plates holding a frozen salad
j course, fruit cake, candies and cof-
fe. Members present were Mmes.
A. S. Mauzey, M. C. Manroe, M. B.
Howard, Josie Wesley, E. C. Brann.
L. D. Terry. C. R. Simmons and
J. D. Dulaney, who is to be the
next hostess.
Up Your Over t,” as he flune
his icy breath against the window
panes.
Matrons Presented
A panorama of social events the
past week reveals delightful affairs
Beall Jr. and C. M. Arbaugh win-
ning the high score prizes. The
honor guests were presented with
attractive gifts.
Vivid red carnations were used
throughout the entertaining suite
for Mrs. Philip Yonge, formerly of j and graced the lace-covered dining
Lamesa. who accompanied her hus-
band, Judge Yonge, to Sweetwater
to make her home, while Mrs.
George Bennitt. formerly of El
Centro, Calif., wife of the new pub-
lisher of the Reporter, has shared
honors in being presented to Sweet-
water matrons, as has Mrs. H. M.
Walker, formerly of Amarillo, whose
husband ret i ntly moved here to
assume the position of credit man-
ager at the International Harvester,
and Mrs. Beverly Herndon, the for-
mer Miss Clara Mae Jones of Stam-
ford, who is a December bride.
Dosehcrs. Bealls Entertain
table where a buffet supper was
served.
The guest list included members
of the Supper Club and two other
couples, Messrs, and Mesdames
Yonge. Dalton Moore, Henry Rogers,
Joe H. Boothe, C. M. Arbaugh, J. H.
Beall Jr.. Leon Williams and Guy
Morris.
Parties For Copes
Among the series of informal
parties for the Millard Copes were a
supper on Sunday evening at the
Preston Ragland cottage at Lake
Sweetwater and a party on Wednes-
day evening at the Dent Beall cot-
peninsula,
FIRST county health nurse
WENT TO WORK 10 YEARS AGO
1 tage on the lake peninsula, with
The Philip Yonges were the in- the W. H. Whaleys as co-hosts,
spiration for two pretty evenin; | On the previous Thursday evening
parties during the past week. On j the Thursday Contract club named
Tuesday evening the J. H. Beall's the Copes as honorees at an evening
Jr. were hosts to 10 tables of con-
tract bridge at their home. 800 Jose-
phine, naming the Yonges as honor
guests and also presenting the Mil-
lard Copes with a farewell gift.
Valentine appointments were chosen
to enhance a red and white color
party for members and husbands
and presented them with a parting
gift. Mr. Cope, former publisher of
the Sweetwater Reporter, is taking
a month's vacation before assuming
his new duties. He and Mrs. Cope
and little son, Lewis, are visiting in
San Angelo in the home of her pa-
rents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Kilgore.
Roy Cranes Honored
The Royston Cranes of Cleveland,
Ohio, who are spending the winter
in San Antonio, have been wined
and dined each day during their
week’s visit here with his parents,
Judge and Mrs. R. C. Crane. Their
visit was climaxed with a banquet
on the Blue Bonnet roof Thursday
evening with more than a hundred
boyhood friends of the famed car-
toonist, creater of Wash Tubbs, at-
tending and paying tribute to
Sweetwater’s illustrious son.
Mr. and Mrs. Crane and two
charming daughters, Nancy, 6, and
ivlarcia. a, left Saturday for their
winter home in San Antonio, stop-
ping in San Angelo en route for a
luncheon with a group of friends.
Mrs. Corbett Entertains
Entertaining with a formal din-
ner party on Tuesday evening, Mrs.
W. A. Corbett was hostess to eight
guests at her home, 401 Hickory.
Wimberlys Hosts At Lake
Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Wimberly in-
vited eight guests to their lake
cottage on Monday evening and
steaks were fried over the open
fireplace. Following the supper corn
was popped and informal entertain-
ment was enjoyed.
Goya, Spanish Artist,
Topic At Club Meet
Goya, the famous Spanish artist
and court painter of the 19th., en-
tury, was the topic of Sorosis club
members on Friday afternoon with
Mrs. Amos Fortner reviewing the
took "’Goya” by Manfred Schneid-
er. The meeting was held at the
home of Mrs. George W. Kiker,
1805 Woodruf Lane.
Mrs. Fortner gave the biography
of Goya as a man and his colorful
life in Spain, while Mrs. Kenneth
M. camp described his art and ex-
hibited a number of his paintings.
A criticism of the book was read
by Mrs. E. L. Frost,
During the cosiness session, with
Mrs. Ben Roberts presiding, officers
were elected for the next two years.
They will assume their duties in
May.
Mrs. Kenneth M. Camp, vice-
president, was elevated to the pres-
idency to succeed Mrs. Roberts. Mrs.
Royal Headrick was elected vice-
president; Mrs. Lane McCall, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Ben W.
McCorkle, corresponding secretary,
Mrs. R. C. Crane, treasurer; Mrs.
John Perry, parlimentarian; Mrs.
Amos Fortner, critic.
The hostess passed an attractive
refreshment plate reflecting the
Valentine motif in the molded
salad, heart-shapped sandwiches,
sweets and hot tea.
Mrs. H. M. Walker who recently
moved to Sweetwater from Amaril-
lo, was a uest, members present
were Mmes. Ed J. Darley, A. S.
Kendrick, w. E. Greene, E. L. Frost,
Tom J. Donahue. Royal Headrick,
Amos Fortner, Ben Roberts, Ken-
neth Camp, Ben W. McCorkle, Lane
McCall, John Perry and the hos-
tess.
» * *
Wedding Day Disputed
OAKLAND, Cal. (U.fi)—Among
other disagreements which Domin-
go and Adelaide Garcia allege as a
basis for divorce is their inability
to agree on the dates when they
were married and separated. Gar-
cia thinks he was married on July
15, 1933, and separated Sept. 21,
1936, but Mrs. Garcia insists the
Six Have Served Nolan toun-
tv; Health Unit Formed
In 1929
Irresistible “Spring 1937”
Frompted by the vital importance
of an alltime nurse for Nolan coun-
ty, two Sweetwater women, Mrs. W.
G. Davis and Mrs. Roy Thompson,
both of whom were presidents of
Farent-Teacher organizations, ap-
peared before County Judge A. S.
Mauzey and commissioner’s court
ten years ago to ask cooperation in
the matter.
Ten years ago today, Miss Celia
Moore, arrived in Sweetwater to
assume duties as the first nurse of
public health work in Nolan County.
$1,500 For Salary
The county subscribed $1,500 year-
ly for salary which was matched by
the state, to make the project per-
manent.
In cooperation with the health
movement, Sweetwater men and
women met in mass to form a body
known as the Nolan County Health
Committee, of which Mrs. Thomp-
son was named president.
Cther officers chosen were Mrs.
R. C. Ledford, vice-president; Mrs.
J. O. Aiken, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. W. G. Davis, recording
secretary; Gus Farrar, treasurer;
Mrs. John Perry chairman of pre-
school work; Mrs. L. C. Vinson,
office equipment; Mrs. Dan Srields,
demonstration equipment; Herschel
Cclbert, publicity; Luther Watson,
county publicity; Dr. L. O. Dud-
geon. medical advisor; Dr. A. J.
Wimberly, dental advisor; W. H.
Scott, county junior health clubs;
Dr. Oscar Stephenson, sanitary ad-
visor.
Six Have Served
Since perfection of the county
nurse's division of health work, six
nurses have served to make Sweet-
water and Nolan County one of
the state’s healthiest spots and to
reduce contagion to a small figure.
Following Miss Moore as nurse
was Miss Martha Bredemeirer, Miss
Emily Lammons, Miss Grace Buz-
zell and Miss Marie Franke, pre-
sent nurse.
On Dec. 11 with the assistance
of County Judge Charles W. Lewis,
the health committee and various
dated only from Dec. 15, individuals, the office was expand
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1933, and the
Sept. 11, 1936.
Phone 613 for Distillate.
separation from
ed to form a Nolan County Health
Unit, to which a full time phys-
cian was named director. Dr. M. H.
Jensen was first head of the unit.
Again Levy’s
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Patterns and Patterns!
All
yd. Silk
39 inches wide
Pure silk prints, in the newest and most
colorful patterns for a new spring! It’s like
walking into a flower garden in midsummer!
These are lovely patterns, never seen before
in Sweetwater! The outstanding feature of
these prints is their skillful blending of many
colors to produce a pleasing, harmonious
picture. Surely you'll want to see them , . .
especially when they're priced with such re-
straint!
Here are a few
descriptions:
YOU!
Man Tailored
Suits Preferred!
19.75
and
12.75
Many Types!
Many Colors!
Mr*. Smith Entertains
ISeedlecraft Club
Mrs. Ray Smith entertained mem-
bers of the Needlecraft Club Wed-
nesday at her home on East Louis-
iana for the first meeting of the
year.
Plans were heard for work to be
carried on this year.
A refreshment plate of cake and
coffee was passed to Mmes. L. G-.
Headrick, L. W. Thompson, S. H.
Hampton, E. D. Hager, Myron
Hubbard, C. E. Barry, L. M. Hub-
bard, M. E. Mitchell, Minnie Lee
Hubbard, J. J. Hampton, J. C. De-
busk and the hostess.
Mrs. Thompson is to be next
hostess, Feb. 3.
* * *
District Directors
To Meet Jan. 29
First meeting of ‘he directors of
the Sixth district, Texas Federation
of Women’s Clubs for the 1937-38
administration, has been called by
the district president, Miss Ethel
Foster of Sterling City, to meet
in £an Angelo on Friday, January
29, at the Catus hotel. There will
be a luncheon at 12:30 o’clock.
Sweetwater club women who are
serving on the sixth district board
and who will attend the one-day
meeting include, Mrs. R. C. Crane,
chairman of credentials; Mrs. Royal
Headrick, chairman of department
of American Home; Mrs. L. D. Ter-
ry, chairman of “The Clubwoman,”
national federation magazine; and
Mrs. L. C. Curry, chairman of
rural cooperation. Mrs. John Per-
ry, who is a member of the state
board of directors, will also attend
the district board meeting.
Texas Day Observed
By Atheneaum Club
Atheneaum club members observ-
ed a “Texas Day’’ program on Fri-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
A. E. Radcliffe, 408 West Arkansas.
Thirteen members responded to roll
call with "What Enjoyed Most at
the Texas Centennial.”
In the absence of the president,
Mrs. John W. Pepper, vice-presi-
dent, directed the business. Mrs. J.
R. Eidson, Mrs. R. B. Tate and Mrs.
B. D. Harrison were appointed as
hostesses to represent the club at
the Nolan County Federation next
Saturday.
Mrs. L. D. Terry was program
leader for the afternoon. Mrs. R. S.
Cjovey's subject was "Music by
Texas Composers;” Mrs. Terry dis-
cussed Texas musicians and their
works and also read a paper pre-
pared by Mrs. H. M. Miller on "Tex-
as Cowboys and their influence up-
on music”, and Texas cowboy bands.
Mrs. E. E. Dooley discussed Texas
scientists and Mrs. Pepper “Wo-
wen’s place through the ages, and
do women vote intelligently?”
A salad course with hot rolls, cake
and coffee was passed. Members
present were Mmes. George Barber,
J. R. Eidson, J. G. Harris, B D.
Harrison, Surry Henry, John W.
Fcpper, Ed Ponder, E. E. Dooley, Z.
C. Steakley,* R. S. Covey, L. D.
Terry, R. B. Tate, A. E. Radcliffe.
Mrs. Steakley Is to be the next
hostess.
Ai a rich navy blue, with an all-over daisy
design; the large flowers are in hyacinth and
smoky blue. Bi a coronation red (you'll see
more of this) with apple blossoms, in a colorful combination of white and blue, with a
touch of green. C) a handsome woodland green, with a wlde-apart pansy design ... in
white, with a small accent of brown. Di a gay brick clay, with oblong discs of yellow,
turquoise and white. E> a field flower printed with beige and brown, accented with brick
clay, Indian orange and white. F) a navy with "firework" splashes of cerise, green, gold
and white. G> a gendarme blue, with an Intricate geometric figure In fiesta red, green,
white, black and gold.
Select a Pictorial Simplicity or Vojfue Pattern—
and start your spring sewing: now!
Let your suit be man
tailored because that’s
the smart preference
for Spring! Of fine
men's wear fabrics,
they are tailored to a
"T” to give you a
grand figure.
r~Depai
tent Store,
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St. Valentine Motifs Used
Effectively At Events Here
I71LAMING red hearts and cuplds that seemingly flit across the bridge
F tables reflect a spirit of friendliness and gaiety as the approach of
the Saint Valentine season is heralded by hostesses entertaining bridge
clubs in their homes.
Wednesday and Thursday might easily be called "Bridge days” In
Sweetwater as the majority of the bridge clubs convene on those days.
Mfs. George Willis Hostess
Among the Wednesday hostesses was Mrs. George W. Willis enter-
taining the Little Bridge club at her heme, 511 Crane. Red blossoms on
begonias centering the two foursome tables enhanced the red and white
color note employed in tjie game appointments anfj refreshment courses.
--- At the conclusion of the con-
Today’s Pattern
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m Thursday afternoon,
a e’s motif
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After his resignation Dr. E. W.
Frotho was named director, to be
succeeded by Dr. George A. Gray,
who is present director.
Contagion Cut Down
Since organization of health act-
ivities in Nolan County contagion
has almost been wiped out through
immunizations and summer round-
up programs.
The death rate has decreased to
establish one of the lowest rates
in the United States, statistics
show.
Working with the unit are var-
ious organizations who promote
tuberculosis examinations, dental
program.;, vision check-ups and
hospitalization for crippled children.
'T'HE jacket ensemble (No. 8532)
I is especially flattering to the
more mature figure. The waist
and jacket are dart fitted at the
shoulders. The attractive jabot
held in place by a small tab. The
skirt il slenderizing, with a front
and back panel ending in an ac-
tion pleat. The coat sleeves may
be either 3-4 or fuil length. For
material use silk, crepe or light
weight wool. Patterns are sized
36 to 50. Size 38 requires 6 1-2
yards of 39 inch material with 7-8
yard contrasting.
* To secure a PATTERN and
STEP-BY-STEP SEWING IN-
STRUCTIONS, fill out the coupon
below, being sure to MENTION
THE NAME OF THIS NEWS-
PAPER.
The WINTER PATTERN
BOOK, with a complete selection
of late dress designs, now is
ready. It’s 15 cents when pur-
chased separately. Or, if you
want to order it with the pattern
above, send in just an additional
10 cents with the coupon.
SWEETWATER REPORTER,
11-13 STERLING PLACE.
TODAY'S PATTERN BUREAU
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Enclosed is 15 cents In coin for
Pattern No.................
Size ..........................
Name ........................
Address .......................
City ...........................
Blouses
To wear with that
new spring suit! Or
to brighten up your
winter ward-
robe. New tailored
versions —a n d
frilly ones to wear
now and on through
the summer. An
outstanding collec-
tion at—
'USSyBBSSj
Greetings To He
.Sent President
Western Union has placed its na-
tionwide system of telegraph facil-
ities at the disposal of President’s
Elrthday Ball committees for send-
ing multiple signa.ure birthday
greetings to President Roosevelt,
which are to read as follows:
"Happy birthday, Mr. president.
I am proud to participate In the
sending or this personal greeting
to you and thereby help in the fight
against Infantile paralysis to which
you have given such notable lead-
ership."
Anyone unable to nttend the
President’s ball may go to any
Western Union office, add his name
to the greeting and thus aid In the
fight against infantile paralysis,
according to R. b. Thompson, local
manager.
tract games Mrs. Roy W. Thomp-
son held the high score for club
members and two guests, Mrs.
Fhilip Yonge and Mrs. Dalton
Moore, were presented with flow-
ering notted plants.
An attractive luncheon of spag-
hetti with parmesian cheese, Ita-
lian bread sticks, and candies was
served to Mmes. Mose Newman, C.
A. Rcsebrough, Will Hubbard, Tom
L. Hughes, Roy W. Thompson, S.
H. Bothwell, Philip Yonge and Dal-
ton Moore. The next meeting is to
be at the home of Mrs. Bothwell.
Joie de Vie Club
Mrs. Ben W. McCorkle was hos-
tess to the Joie de Vlo bridge club at
her home on East Twelfth street
with the usual two tables of con-
tract in play. The Valentine motif
was featured in tallies, table covers,
and prize wrappings. High score
went to Mrs. Lane McCall. Choco-
late cream puffs filled with ice
cream were served with coffee.
Members present were Mmes. W.
E. Greene, Bolton Head, Edgar
Hennig, M. H. Jensen, L. C. Rust,
W. E. Blewett, Lane McCall, and
Mrs. Clayton Williams was a guest.
The next hostess is to be Mrs. Le-
roy McDonald.
Justamere Club
Mrs. Sam Loeb owned her
home to Justamere bridge club
members on Thursday., afternoon
employing
in decoratio
^ings and . ... _
All members were present and at
the conclusion of five games of
contract Mrs. Bill Sheridan won
the high score award. A salad plate
with sweets and coffee was passed.
Members playing included Mmes.
Willis Davis, Clayton Williams,
Frank Davis, Iryjng Loeb, Marvin
Alston, John Bledsoe, Ben W. Mc-
Corkle and Bill Sheridan.
Triple Four Club
Mrs. Howard Yates entertained
the Triple Four bridge club on
Wednesday afternoon in the pri-
vate dining room of the Blue Bon-
net hotel. Mrs. George Bennitt was
a guest, playing a .substitute hand
for an absent member.
Potted winter plants with vivid
red blossoms were presented to Mrs.
B. M. Neblett and Mrs. J. F. Wills
for high and second high scores of
the afternoon. A salad course with
parfait and coffee was passed.
Members playing were Mmes. S.
V. Mudge, S. Reich, Vivian Neb-
lett, George Gray, O. O. Harris, J.
F. Wills, C. A. McCorkle, E. B. Lov-
vern, B. M. Neblett, Lang Aycock,
who 1's to be the next hostess.
Featuring a red and white color
note in appointments for the two
tables of contract, Mrs. Jack Ship-
ley was hostess to the New Deal
bridge club on Wednesday after-
noon at her home, 637 Josephine.
Mrs. Herman Burge played a sub-
stitute hand. A colorful blooming
begonia in a bright red pot was
presented to Mrs. Royal Headrick
for high score aw’ard.
At the tea hour the hostess pass-
ed a salad plute, hot rolls, sweets
and coffee. Members playing were
Mines, Chas. Paxton, 9. F. Kollar,
B D. Harrison, J. H. Setinsky,
Thomas J. Donahue, H. M. Miller,
Royal Headrick. Mrs. Harrison is
to be the next hostess.
Mrs. Frank Murchinson was hos-
tess to the Mariposa bridge club
members with the usual three ta-
ble:; of contract In play. Mrs. Al-
bert Brann captured the high
score award for club members and
Mrs. Jack Armstrong for guests. A
salad course was served.
Mrs. Raymond Bishop was a tea
guest, other guests playing were
Mmes. FJ. 3. Johnston, Bill Sheri-
dan, Bill Powell, Russell H, As-
blll and Jack Armstrong. Members
present were Mmes. George Beak-
ley, L. R. Cramer, John Bledsoe,
Amos Fortner, Leland Glass, Irv-
ing Loeb and Albert Brann.
Mrs. Scott Entertained
With Party Saturday
Mrs. r. c. Scott entertained with
a party In her home, oil Sam Hous-
ton Street, Saturday afternoon In
honor of the thirteenth birthday
of her son, True.
After games were played, refresh-
ments of cake, hot chocolate, pea-
nuts. nopcorn, and candy were ser-
ved to CriI nnd Leland Bnrdwoll,
Billy Snrndlln, Randall Brown, Lynn
Irott. Buck Williams, T. Kyle
Poke, Cecil Ray, Wilson Bills Ira
Lee Wlngo, r. c. Scott, and Iva D.
Wilson, nnd the honored guest.
Following the refreshments, mus-
ic by Carl Bardwell and the hon-
ored son was enjoyed.
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