Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1939 Page: 4 of 10
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Coleman Comity Chronicle, Coleman, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 17, 1939
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Mrs. f.W Ouinn, Jr.
Is Honored With
Shower Last Week
(Written by Mrs. John D. Manni
Last week's social interest cen-
tered in the courtesy of Thursday way when little Miss Mary Prances i Burkett W M S
When Mrs. T. L. Stevens and her Stevens, as a winsome little colo
niece, Miss Ruth Beaumont, com- nial dame, advanced bearing a tray ; Meeting
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County Social Euents:
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Othrene Autry-Society Editor, Phone» 690-803
plimented Mrs. J. W Quinn, Jr„ a
bride of one week, with a miscel-
laneous shower at the Country
Club from the hours of five to
seven.
At the1 Entrance Mrs Stevens
was on pleasant duty when she
'■tood to receive arrivals and extend
to them a word of welcome and a
warm handclasp, which was fol-
lowed by the heartiest greetings of j treasured parcel, then
the Junior hostess Miss Beaumont. on from guest to guest
who stood in formal line with the The bride's words of apprecia-
bride and Mrs David Snodgrass.1 tion were sweet and genuine, eom-
mother of the bride Mrs J W ln« directly from a heart over-
Quinn. 3r„ mother of the groom. [ flowing with gratitude
filled with bridal gifts, presenting j The Burkett W M S met in
them to the bride who was seated j tegular second Monday session
at a table with lace ornamentation | Monday afternoon. Mrs c D Bak-
and center of a gorgeous duster er conducted a program from The '
of pink gladioli. The gifts were in ] World Outlook She also gave the;
such profusion that basket after devotional.
basket was fUled. With the assist-
ance of her lifelong friend, the
junior hostess, the bride examined
most tenderly and carefully each
passing it
Scripture reading by Mrs. W R ,
Roberts. "Advising Ourselves" was
the topic discussed by Mrs. D.1
Stewart Patterson Talks on liquor!
advertising were given by Mrs
Oliver and Mrs. DeBusk
The president caiied a brief bus-
iness session.
Fourteen members were present,
and a special program was plan-
and Miss Vita Pearle Quinn, sister A very pretty feature, indeed, ned for the next meeting which
of the groom. was the setting of a daintily gown-: takes place during the revival Mrs.
Mrs. Vernon Rose and Miss house party composed of a bevy
Dthrene Autry were the ones to of Coleman's prettiest maids and
pilot the way to the dining room young matrons
*here Misses Nana Lee Gay and. Little Miss Mary, Frances Stevens
Jennie Lee Dibrell presided at the wore white satin with hoop-skirt
cut glass punch bowl which yielded Miss Beaumont was becomingly
its refreshing contents from a gowned in white chiffon over white
lovely bower of pink rose buds and taffeta, which was a beautiful
ferns Misses Bernice Hough Edna blend with Mrs Quinn's pink net
Clark, and Joe Morris handed the over pink satin with ribbon bows
cake square with sly little bundles A turquojse blue net with, trim'-
of rice for souvenirs, mings perfectly matched, was worn
Miss Norma Gray Warren was by Miss Clark which was in pret-
the one to assign the next pleas- ty contrast with Mrs Rose's pink
ure. that of finding the guest reg- net over satin with burgundy vel-
ister, where the courtesy of- at- . vet
tention was bestowed by Mesdames Miss Gay was in dark blue ehif-
Douglas Evans and Lonnie Hinds fon with jacket, while Miss Warren
The pretty folder, upon the cover wore white chiffon with all acces-
of which a bride and groom appear-, scries in white,
ed, was the artistic work of Mrs Mis* Autry was in black and j
Ben Taylor. white taffeta with fuschia girdle |
Miss Adell Elkins gave a beauti- Miss Hough wore a black taffeta
ful rendition of “The Little Brown ! with trimmings of red
J D Farmer chairman of Spirit-
ual Life ' will hsrve charge of the
program.
West Ward P. T. A.
Met Tuesday With
Miss Florence Dibrell
The executive council of West
Ward Parent-Teacher Association
met Tuesday afternoon at 330 in
the home,of Miss Florence Dibrell.
Certificates for perfect attendance
during in the year will be given
the members by the president.
The West Ward association will
sponsor a Hallowe'en entertainment
(not a carnival) as a financial pro-
ject. Committees for complete
plans will be appointed at the
September meeting.
I A Christmas play to be given
by the school during the week be-
Owl" with piano accompaniment i Mrs Hinds was attired in ITeen j j^0^hristmas wU1 ** gUen b> the
by Mrs. Jack Rambo whose mu- net, oevr satin, with lace jacket. ‘"
steal numbers were a constant A blue embroidered chiffon worn
BAD NfeWS FOR BEETLES—At
long last, that scourge of the farm-
er and suburban gardener the Jap-
anese beetle, has met his match.
Eric Eichwald. chemist of New
York, shows what happens after
his new spray is applied.
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at night, open free to the Wanda LOU WatSOU
. Another financial project en-1 CWoLwiitOC Birthday
source of delight throughout, the ■ by Miss Dibre was m pre ty con- j dorsed will be a Mexican supper to! Wanda Lou Watson celebrated
afternoon. trast with Miss Morris' chiffon
A wealth of floral richness gold
which appeared in mid-summer Mrs. Evens wore gray organdy
blossoms and ferns, provkled amply with ribbon bows in pastek^hades.
and moat beautifully for the club Miss Elkins' black lace contrtoMd
room's party setting beautifully with the fusia taffeta
The shower feature was carried with deep shirred girdle, worn by
out in a novel and most attractive Mrs Rambo
be given soon after the beginning i her seventh birthday Monday af-
of the second semester ternoon when her mother, Mrs. W
Mrs. A O Newman, chairman of, H. Watson, entertained with a par-
HOWELL
NOW SHOWING
FRIDAY SATURDAY
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ALL-NEW!
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FINDS A SON
JOHNNY
WEISSMULLER
Maureen O'SULLIVAN
Joe Brooks was in Coleman Fri-
day afternoon from his farm at
Camp Colorado wrth a load of fine j replace Mrs
Few years pftss
the program committee, explained
ihe program for the year, the sub-
•c: chosen being Making a House
'Hun 1 wltli : It m tin Earn*- t
Enthusiastic Endeavor"
The following committee chair-
men were endorsed Mrs. Guy Hlp-
shere publication chairman to
ty at their home on West Ninth
street. Games were played through-
oui the afternoon. Balloons were
given as plate favors The MlIts
were opened and passed for inspec-
tion.
Then the guests gathered around
tables out on the lawn, where the
watermelons.
Walter Weaver, who! beautiful birthday cake was cut
has moved from the city; Mrs
which Joe falls to produce a good pRU] Ransberger room representa-
crops of good
which there is
market.
watermelons, for
always a ready
DIXIE
FRIDAY SATURDAY
tire Mrs Will Hambrigh was elect-
id member at large
Representatives to city council
Mesdames J E. Burleson. Johnnie
B Howell and J H Beall
County council; Mesdames Dick
V. Inman, Paul Ransberger and
George Smith.
The first meeting of the year will
be September 11. at 3:45 in the
school auditorium Executive com-
| miuee meeting at 2 :45 on that date
j In room 1.
The following members answered
roll call. Mesdames Ransberger,
R F Price E C Ray Allen Wood-
ward Clarence Cooper., O. A New-
man C A Seal. Miss Florence
Dibrell and D E Loveless
A refreshment plate was served
to members and Misses Anna Loyce
and Peggy June Ray. Helen Price
and Gypsey Cooper
—
Mrs Tommie McCracken left
Sunday to join her husband at
Midland where he has accepted a
motion with the Barn Hill bakery
is sales manager
HOWELL
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SUN MON TUBS
DOUBLE FEATURE
Twelve Crowded Hours
AND
Charlie Chan
In Honolulu
NEXT WEDTHURS.
DOUBLE FEATURE
anil served with ice cream to the
honoree and Gwendolyn Watson.
Marian and Carolyn Clark Patsy
Weaver. Elena and Kristine Peter-
son. Carolyn Isham Sue and Rob-
ert Smitjt, Robert Harris, Junior
! Ehrler Marline McGill.
Gains Fred Cross. Anna Grace and
Jimmie Ruth Watson. Nina Fay
and Joe Wallace Mary Jane Scoit.
Saicjra June Starnes. Buddy and
Wanda Fay Thompson, Joe and
June Autry Patsy Marshall Ju Don
and Ju Ron Rickies. Martha Lym
and Gail Hodges Mary Sue Lusk
Sherra Winstead, Billy June Brigs
Sonny and Patsy Collins. Mrs
Garland Marshall Mrs. Scottie
Smith Mis Leonard Ehrler Miss
Thelma Sharp helped the hostess
In serving.
METHODIST LEAGUE
MEET HELD MONDAY
AT COLEMAN
Members of the Coleman County
League Union of the Methodist
church were guests of the local
leaguers at the Methodist church
here Monday evening.
There were 25 persons at the
meeting from Coleman, Santa An-
na and Burkett.
Jennie Lee Dibrell
Entertains, Honoring
Recent Bride
Another courtesy to Mrs J W
Quinn, Jr:, the former Miss Athel-
lne Snodgrass, was a bridge party
given by Jennie Lee Dibrell Mon-
day afternon at her home.
Crepe myrtle, roses and zinnias
decorated rooms where three ta-
bles were arranged for games.
High score award went to the
honoree with that for low going
to Norma Oray Warren.
At the conclusion of a series of
games the hostess, assisted by Pat-
sy Dibrell, served frosted coca-cola,
cheese crackers, cookies and mints
to the guests.
Those present for the occasion
were Mesdames Douglas Taylor,
Vernon Rose. Lonnie Hinds. Misses
Ruth Beaumont. Nan Lee Gay.. Joe
Morris, Veda Pearl Quinn, Patsy
Dibrell, Norma Gray Warren, Ber-
nice Hough, Ntta Lee Gilliam. Lu-
Cile Ayres and the guest of honor.
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Mrs. Ray Gilliam
Is Hostess To
Just A Club
Mrs. Ray Gilliam was hostess
Tuesday afternoon when she enter-
tained members of the Just A Club
Following a luncheon at the Man-
hattan cafe, the group assembled
at the home of the hostess for a
series of contract games
Fall flowers decorated the home,
and bottled drinks were served dur-
ing the afternoon.
Mrs. Rex Holder and Mrs. R O
Caldwell were Included as guests.
Score awards went to Mrs F M
McKinney, high; Mrs. Tom Jami-
son, second high; with low going to
Mrs. J E Burdick Other guests
were Mesdames Hugh Lewis. Rush-
ing Wells, M^E Weaver. Ben Cox,
Sam Cobb, C. V. Robertson and R
A. Gardner.
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Mrs. Joe Hedleston
Is Les Amis Club *
Hostess * *
Entertaining with two tables of
contract. Mrs. Joe Hedleston was
hostess to the Les Amis Club Tues-
day afternoon.
Kail flowers decorated the home
Score awards went to Mrs. E. W.
Bridwell and Mrs Arthur Flippen.
At tea time the hostess served
Iiori | sandwiches, lime sherbet and cake.
W. H. Ransburger Family
Holds Re union At
Family Home Here
A happy occasion for W. H. Rans-
burger took place Sunday when all
of his children gathered at the
spacious family home just out from
Coleman on the Burkett highway,
for a family reunion.
At the noon hour the table was
laden with a delicious menu con-
sisting of baked chicken, roast
beef, salads relishes; vegetables,
cakes and pies Centering the table
was a large chocolate cake with
“Familj’ Reunion" embossed across
the top In colors.
During the afternoon games, an
egg race land fat woman's race
were enjoyed with only a few mi-
nor injuries, which really provided
more fun for the happy group.
Children and "in-laws" present
were Mr and Mrs. Walter Rans-
burger. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Rans-
burger. Miss- Bessie Ransburger,
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ransburger, all
of Coleman; Mrs. Oscar Rae of
Hubbard, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rans-
burger of Abilene. Grandchildren
present were Mrs. Clifford Thomp-
son and Mrs. Pauline Polly of Bal-
linger, Janie Elizabeth Ransburger
of Abilene, Frankie, Billie and
Barnie Ransburger of Coleman.
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Mr, and Mrs. R. B. Renfroe
Entertain Friends
Mr. and Mrs. R B. Renfroe en-
tertained a group of their friends
with a progressive rummy party in
the rock garden at their home
Tuesday evening.
High score awards went to Mrs.
'social Calendar
Mrs. Joe Pouns is entertaining
this afternoon, honoring the Round
Robin Club and again tomorrow
afternoon, complimenting another
group.
The First Baptist Alathlan class
will meet In a social
afternoon at the edm
ing.
The Winsome class
Baptist church will
at the home of Miss
don for a class party.
ting this
' ‘btjlld-
First
tonight
yn Gor-
Mrs Harold Stovall will present
her art pupils in studio exhibition
Friday afternoon from five till
eight o'clock at the W. A. Powell
home.
Mrs. R. E. L, Zimmerman is
hostess to the Friday Forty-two
Club this week, entertaining with
a breakfast at the Hotel Coleman
Friday.
Mrs. B B. Nunley, Mrs Frank
Stevens and Mrs. Marcus Durham
will be hostesses to the Methodist
V W. V. class Monday afternoon.
The Vita Vota class of the First
Baptist church will go to Brown-
wood tonight for a swimming par-
ty. e
Miss Reba Caskey is to be host-
ess to .the So and So Club Tues-
day.
The Tri-Gottas Club is enter-
taining with a scavenger hunt to-
night.
Patsy Warren is entertaining a
group of her friends from 7:30 till
10 o'clock tonight at her home.
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Coe Cross and Mr. Frank Brewer MaJy Sue Lusk
with low score awards going to Mrs Complimented On
Birthday With Picnic
W. T Jones and Mr. C. W. Simp-
son.
At tire conclusion of the games
the hostess served iced water-
melon. Guests wfre Messrs, apd
Mesdames Coe Cross, Frank Brew-
er, W. T. Jones. C. W Simpson.
Henry Varner, Garland Marshall.
Mrs. W T. Gipson and Mrs. Geo
Koenig.
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Guests were Mesdames Bridwell
Flippn, Barbee Elliott, A. M. Fisch-
er. M T. White, Monte Gideon and
Andy Isham
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Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Simpson
Hosts to Roundup
Club
Mr. and Mrs C. W Simpson
were hosts Friday evening when
they entertained with games of
rummy, honoring the Roundup
Club.
Mr. R. B Renfro won the high
score award, with that for low go-
ing to, Mrs Renfro
The hostess served iced water-
melon at the close of the evening
to Mr and Mrs. Frank Brewer. Mr.
and Mrs, W T Jones. Mr and Mrs.
Renfro and Mr. Simpson.
Kitchen Shower
Given for Recent
Bride
Mrs J W. Quinn, Jr., a recent
bride, was a kitchen shower given 1 juron
by Mrs Frankie Sedwick and Mrs. OUs Flemming. Elina and Kristin
Petterson, Mary Ann and Carolyn
Complimenting her daughter,
Mary Sue, Mrs George Lusk enter-
tained with a birthday party last
Thursday afternoon.
Miss Sarah Ann Strickland con-
ducted a series of games. At re-
freshment time the birthday cake,
which was a beautiful white con-
fection .topped with eight pink
candles, was served with orange
punch, candy and wafters. with
balls as plate favors-.-
Mrs, Carl McNutt assisted Mrs
Lusk with serving.
Guests were Don and Dan Rhone,
and Judon Rickies, Carl
Sam Dibrell at the Sedwick home
Friday evening. Guests registered,
each writing a recipe for the bride.
Gifts were displayed on a lace
covered table centered with a bowl
of pink rose buds.
Miss Jennie Lee Dibrell assisted
the honoree in opening her gifts
Lovely refreshments were passed to
Misses Bernice Hough, Jennie Lee
Dibrell. Nan
Clark, Patsy Marshall. Carolyn
Isham. Gwendolyn and Wanda
Lou Watson and Patsy Weaver.
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W. L. Futch. accompanied by his
grandson, Niel D. Futch, left,today
,for Bakersfield, Calif., for a visit,
intending to take in some of the
Golden Jubilee before returning to
Gay. Mary Frances j Coleman.
Gardner, Norma Gray Warren. 1
Ruth Beaumont. Lucile Close. Joe Mr and Mrs. J. W. Croft spent
Morris, Fannie Boulding, Mesdamesj the day Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
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TheJLady & The Mob
AND
Undercover Doctor
HOWELL
MONEY NIGHT
WED., AUG. 23
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Shirley Temple
Sasanaab of tbe bounties
Mrs. Arthur Horne
Compliments Thursday
Forty-two Club
Complimenting the Thursday
Forty-two Club. Mrs. Arthur Horne
entertained last Thursday evening.
Four tables were arranged for
games in rooms decorated with zin-
nias petunias and tube roses At
the conclusion of a series of games,
the hostess assisted by Mrs. Jack
Horne, served a lovely refreshment
plate to the following guests: Mes-
dames J. T. Blair R R Browning,
E M Brooks. Grundy Gaines. S. R
Hale, R G Hollingsworth. Roland
Kemp, Jean Love Anna Spath
Jim Weathered Ruth Williams
and H B Wilson. ,elub members,
Other guests were Mesdames Annie
L Everts W L Futch W. R. Hick-
man, C B Hardin and C A Gor-
don.
Vernon Rose and Douglas Taylor.
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Mrs. Andy Isham
Is Circle Hostess
Mrs. Andy Isham was hostess to
the Martha circle qf the Christian
church Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Coe Cross reviewed three,
chapters of "Splendors” of God.
The hostess served light refresh-
ments during the social hour.
Present were Mesdames w’ T
Jones, Everett Clifford, Billie Allen,
Carlos Koenig, Bruce Snodgrass,
Coe Cross, Clyde McClellan and
Gilford Scott.
Bill Loflin in Abilene.
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Has
Anybody
Seen
Maisie?
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Birthday Dinner
Given In Rockwood
Home Sunday
i A birthday dinner was given at
j the home' of Mr and Mrs Oeo
j Rutherford Sunday, Aug 13, hon-
oring Mrs. Rutherford. Mr. Tom
Cooper. Mr. Joe Richardson and
Mr Pete Cooper
Guests for the day were Mr and
Mrs Joe Richardson and children,
Joe Francis and Pete Mr and
Mrs Tom Cooper Mr and Mr*
Jack Cooper and baby Joe Beth.
Mr and Mrs Tom Rutherford and
children Thomas Rae Patsy June
and Hilary Allyn Mr and Mre
Dick Deal and children Jodie Rag-
land Jene and Johnny Richard
Mr and Mr* Monroe Blackwell
and children, Charles and Char-
lene. Mr anil Mr*. Arthur Daven-
port. Shorty Richardson Pete
Cooper Donald Williams. Dean
Ward. Troy Lee Avant, Gus Fea4h-
rrston Mr and Mrs Oeo. Ruth-
erfitrd and cfiifdr'-n 1'om Wngle
Matt. BUI Dumpy and Alpha.
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Autry, Milton. Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1939, newspaper, August 17, 1939; Coleman, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth732177/m1/4/: accessed July 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Coleman Public Library.