Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 30, 1944 Page: 5 of 12
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r ARK WELL KECKFTT
BEV. AND MRS. A.
On the eve
from Coleman for Rtj
Texas, where Rev. Fee!
cepted pastorate of the
tist church, friends of
and members of the
man Baptist church gal
day night at the Feci
A liberal shower of
gifts from the guests
means of expressing f
' good wishes to the family
The evening was spent with games
and music and closed with the
guests serving coffee, hot chocolate
and cookies.
The following guests registered:
Rev. W M. Whatley, pastor at
Novice and Loss Creek Baptist
churches, Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Breedlove and Charles, Mrs. C. M.
Copeland. Mfs. Geo. Htpsher, Mrs.
Henry Ward and Jerry, Mrs. K. P.
Herd and Patty Jo, Mrs. Berlie
and Mrs. A. E.
hlp4|nd
Dunn and JwUjMttr
Watson, Mrs. Woodrow Nlel and Jo
Ann and Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. Win-
ifred Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Mike
Malloff, Janelt and Karen, Mr. and
Mrs. E. L. McFadden, Mrs. Kenneth
Ray and Kenneth Don, Mr. Horace
Fry,. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Reese and
Carol Sue, Mr. Sam Huskisson. Mr.
and Mrs. Ed McCorkle. Mrs. Claude
White, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jackson,
Billie Jean, Betty Raye and Gwen-
dolyn.
LKTHA SAUNDERS CIRCLE
PRESENTS MISSION PROGRAM
A meeting of the Letha Saunders
Circle was held at the educational
building Monday evening, with Miss
Thelma Howard, presiding.
Taking parts on the mission pro-
gram that was presented, were
Misses Mgbel Scott. Kate Atkinson,
Nettle Johnsoh and Mrs. Jimmie
Cox, Mrs. Jack Roe was a visitor.
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Coimty Chronicle, Coleman, Texas, Thursday, Noy. 3Q, 1944-
Page Flyd
THREE ARE
NICHOLS
(iTESfiM TO THE
CLASS.
L
Some people never save money for
a rainy day because they d on't plan
to go shopping when it rains.
Battery
Sale
Get your car ready for Winter startr
ing. Guaranteed Batteries as low as
4.98
Guaranteed Vulcanizing
F. B. Rudolph
Mrs. W. D. r"lAtkins, Mrs. Fred
Sackett and M s. Rex Garritt were
hostesses MorUtay afternoon, when
the Nichols class met at the Meth-
odist church
A shower 01 gifts to be presented
to the Purple Heart service men and
patients at Camp Bowie Hospital at
Christmas was brought by members.
Rev. Floyd Johnson, pastor, os his
part on the program, gave "Inspir-
ing Thouhts On Thanksgiving." Mrs.
D. 8. Leverett and Mrs. Fred Sack-
ett, were elected president and ylce-
prealdeiit, respectively, succeeding
Mrs. W D. Adkins and Mrs. T. A.
Clark, resigned. After plans were
made for the Christmas social, re-
freshments of chicken sandwiches,
olives, hot tea and orange cake were
BURKETT NEWS
(Mrs. V. C. Adams).
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Mrs. Merrel Burkett left Wednes-
day for Camp Shelby, Miss., to visit
a week or so with her husband, Sgt.
Burkett, so I am here substituting
for her with the B urkett news. As
I know she would report on the fine
response of our community, in the
sixth war loan drive, I am glad to
tell them that Burkett not only
went over the top of (11,000, but
doubled that amount, the exact fig-
ures are not available at this time.
When our boys read this report they
are going to have a warm feeling
for the “old home town" knowing
that we are pulling in every way
possible to bring the war to an end
and see them home as soon as pos-
served to Mmes. J. M. Nichols, Floyd slb*e
A. Jeanes. Gerald Mrs T L. u here ^laiUng in
Leverett, Joe K, Tay-
Johnson, E.
Swann, D. S.
lor, R. B. Saunders, Sr., Little Miss
Ann Jeanes, Jerry King Taylor, and
the hostesses.
| the home of her sister, Mrs. F. B !
Porter, while their brother, Edward '
Johnson, CMlc Is here. C/M John-
son will leave soon for a new assign-
ment with the Navy Scabees, as he'
came home on rotation, after being
in the South Pacific some twenty-
seven months,
Lt. and Mrs Billie Cow»n and
baby son, of Florida, were here the
past Monday visiting his grand-
mother. Mrs. Orah Wagner, and
I aunts, Mrs. E. L. Harris, and Mrs!
Hugh Burns.
Mr and Mrs. J. M. Fox were
MRS. J. F. GAINES IS ENTRE
NOUS CLUB HOSTESS.
Mrs. J. F. Gaines, was hostess to
the Entre Nous Club Tuesday after-
noon when she entertained with two
tables of contract at her home.
The Christmas motif was featured
in decorations of wreaths, autumn
leaves, and candles* small Christmas
wreathes encircled squares of fruit I ^ ^Vbedside of hts motheV.
0UJh,C refrC!hn’enlJ?late*' Whl.Ch Mrs. J M Fox. Sr.. Mertzon. where
Burkett, Mr. and Mrs. C C Bur-
kett and baby. Mrs. L. L. Burkett,
Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Burkett, Mr.
and Mrs. Delbert Boyle, all of Bur-
kett, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Thames
and family of Santa Anna, and
Miss Texas Claijk of 8an Angelo.
Burkett Red Cross Surgical Wor-
kers completed the folding of surgi-
cal dressings assignment issued by
the Coleman Red Cross Center.
Mrs. C. D. Gray, local room super-
visor, reports that a total of thirty-
four ladles Working, have put in
three hundred and eighty-four
hours, and folded a total of ‘ 5400
dressings.
Mr Arthur Burkett of Lubbock
spent the weekend here.
Mrs Orah Wagner spent the
weekend in Coleman visiting her son
and family. Mr. and Mrs Ernest
Keller.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin George of
Ballinger brought his mother, Mrs
D. P George, to spend the winter
here with her daughter, Mrs. C. D.
Baker.
Mr W, T. Burns has gone to Tem-
ple for a check up at the Scott and
White clinic.
Tor Late To Classify
ABOUT THE OLD AND NEW
TESTAMENTS.
The Old Testament tells the story
of God’s dealings with the Hebrew
people to whom ,He made His prom-
ise, and their gradual preparation
fpr its fulfillment. The New Tes-
tament is the story of the fulfill-
ment of the promise.
After two years as regional prtw
economist for the Office of Prtew
Administration, Dr. W. H. Irons baa
returned to the University of Texaa
to resume his teaching duties. Hs
is assistant professor of business ad.
ministration.
A contented man is he who enjoy*
the scenery along a detour.
FOR RENT—Bed-room with private
"bath, located over garage. Four
blocks from town Phone 3471 or
7261.
We Want
Your
TURKEYS!
The Chrislmas Market Is Now Open
We pay top prices, or will pool your
turkeys lor you.
We also pay top prices for your pecans.
FARMERS’ PRODUCE
ROY FREEMAN. Mgr.
contained othef than the cake,
molded chicken, nuts, cranberry
souce, wafers and coffee,
Mrs. May Perlmutter won the high
score award. Present were club
members apd two guests, Mrs. Pcrl-
muttcr and Mrs. Toni Sealy.
REV. FLOYD JOHNSON
SPEAKS AT P.-1VA. MEETING.
The High School Parent-Teacher'
Association met Monday at 4:30 p.
m. in the school auditorium, with
Mrs. Theo Griffis as presiding offi-
cer.
The meeting opened with Salute
and Pledge to the National Flag,
directed by Mrs. Floyd Price, the
program chairman. The group
sang. "Service for Others" and
j "White Cliffs of Dover.” directed by
j Miss Lucile Rucker and Mrs. Sidney
j Hughes, with Miss Mary Lee Hen-
| derson as accompanist. ' America'"
was sung, with the fourth verse as
the prayer.
J' The guest speaker, Rev Johnson,
spoke on "Child Delinquency," cen-
tering the responsibility on the
heme. He stated "a true home Is
founded upon love, with four walls,
truth, obedience, courage and ser-
vice"
During the meeting of the Execu-
tive Committee the Membership
chairman, Mrs. C. D Hudson re-
ported eighty-seven parents had
paid membership fees. The winning
rooms in the membership drive
were. Mrs Sidney Hughes. 1st. and
| Mrs Fay Byrd, second.
Freddie Collins, president of Stu-
I dent Council, spoke most earnestly
Ion- plans for the Recreation Center.
His report was heartily endorsed
and the association agreed to spon-
sor a “Reading Center.1: The pres-
ident appointed a committee to have
charge of the reading center, Mrs.
B. K. Malian, chairman, Mrs. S. D
Hudson, Mrs. Carl Petersen. Mrs. J.
T. Saunders, Freddie Collins and
Johnny Davis. Full details will be
given In next week's paper.
Hostesses, Mrs. R. L. DcRusha
and Mrs. Grady Harrison served
punch and cookies to the group.
The next meeting will be Dec
18th, a night meeting with a commu-
nity “Sing Song," directed by Mrs,
Sidney Hughes, Mrs. G G Gram-
mer and others.
MISS DORIS MILLER ENTER-
TAINS THE LKS AMIS <CU B.
Entertaining with three tables of
I contract Tuesday afternoon Miss
Doris Miller named members of the
Les Anils Club honor guests
Guests other than club members
were Mrs. Charles Shepherd, Mrs.
Charles Taylor and Mrs J P Miller,
who won the high score award, with
second high anci bingo going to Mrs
she is critically ill In the home of
Mr and Mrs. Perry Fox. No news
has come at this time regarding any
improvement.
• Mrs. Garland Morgan and baby
daughter, spent Friday and Satur-
day visiting In the home of Mr. and
Mrs J. W. Morgan
Miss Kathryn Hull, of Cross
Plains, is here for a weekend visit
in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W.
Harris.
Miss Jean Burns Is spending the
weekend here at home with her
parents, Mr and Mrs C. C. Burns
Mr and Mrs Finis Byrd are back
from a bflef visit in California
Supt. W. R. Chambers has been
named Burkett chairman, to gather
I funds for the American Legion Me-
i mortal, to be built in Coleman hon-
oring World War II veterans. Need-
less to say that this is a beautiful
way tp keep In our hearts the mem-
ory of sacrifices for freedom, that
heir fathers, veterans of War I.
thought they had rid the world of,
but since the job is having to be |
finished by theft1 sons, what a better j
fitting monument than this planned ;
| memorial.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Clark and j
j children of Tucson, Arizona, are j
I here this week, visiting relatives
Mr and Mm Ellis Boyle of Cole- .
man, were hosts to a Thanksgiving
tinner Sunday, In their home there
Among guests were: Mr. and Mrs.
A G Boyle, Mr and Mrs H C,
Personal
* News «
Mrs. J. R. Eudy returned Sunday
from a visit with her sister, Mrs.
Pat Close, and Mr Close of Jack-
son. Miss Mrs Close and daugh-
ter Carolyn, returned with her for
a visit with her parents and Mr
and Mrs. Eudy.
Mrs Ima James attended the
football game in San Angelo. Thurs-
day. , (
For Christmas
Give
Lu - Ray
THE GIFT THAT LASTS
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
LU-RAY PASTELS—20-PIECE STARTER SET
consists of four ..pieces of each of the items
illustrated above in any of these colors,
Windsor Blue, Persian Cream, Surf Green
and Sharon Pink, Rainbow assorted color
combination is most popular.
Jesse Penney, leweler
DIAL 43X1
COLEMAN, TEXAS.
(baud Miller
Arrangements of chrysanthemums
were seer, about the home. At tea j
time the hostess served chicken sul- .
ad. potato chips, wafers, spiced ap- j
pies, tea and coffee.
MRS. JOE K. TAYLOR HONORS
SHAKESPEARE CLUB W ITH
MEXICAN SUPPER.
As a courtesy to the Shakespeare
Club, whose course of study this
month Is "Mexico," Mrs. Joe K
Taylor was hostess to the Club
Tuesday afternoon, when she enter-
tained with a Mexican dinner fol-
lowing the program.
The Mexican theme was featured
in decorations for' the home and
was also emphasized in the service
for the menu.
Roll call was answered with
“Thoughts on Thanksgiving Miss
Bell Patton was in charge of the
program Mrs. Jessie Martin dis-
cussed "Missions As a Frontier In-
stitution." Mrs. Ruth Williams spoke
on ‘Political and Economic Power
of the Churches tn Mexico." Miss
Patton gave a discussion oil “Mexi-
can Music.” There were ten mem-
bers and one guest, Mrs Nan Avres,
present,
Now Open
J. B. BEAUCHAMP & SONS
Furniture & Cabinet Shop
2093 South Concho
(Across from John Deere Implement to.) *
Trained and Experienced Makers of All Types of
Furniture, Cabinets and Mill Work, also Furniture
Repairs.
Finished Products for Christmas Gifts on
Display at Shop ,
We also operate toy shop in connec-
tion and make hardwood toys
Visitors Always Welcome
WANTED
MEN FOR WORK IN ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY
SYNTHETIC RUBBER PLANT
ELECTRICIANS OPERATOR HELPERS
MACHINISTS NAREHMSE LABORERS
CARPENTERS YARD LABORERS
INSIDE WORK FOR THE WINTER MONTHS
Housing Available at Plantsite-Transporlalion
furnished to point ol employment, excellent starting
wages, good opportunities lor advancement.
THE B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY
BURGER, TEXAS
Hiring Representative Will Interview Applicants.
in
COMANCHE DEC. 4,1944 COUNTY COURT ROOM
BRADY-Dec. 5, 1944 COUNTY COURT ROOM
COLEMAN Dec. 6, 1944 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BROWN WOOD- Dec. 7-8-9, 1944 U. S. E. S. OFFICE
ABILENE—Dec. 11-12, 1944 U. S. E. S. OFFICE
BALUNGER-Dec. 13, 1944 COUNTY COURT ROOM
SAN ANGELO Dec. 14,15, 16,1944 UVS. E. S. OFFICE
APPROVED BY: WAR MANPOWER COMMISSION.
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Autry, R. A. Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 30, 1944, newspaper, November 30, 1944; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth732297/m1/5/?rotate=270: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Coleman Public Library.