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2—THE HOPKJLNS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Friday, November 26, 1976.
Society and Clubs
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Mrs. Steven Warren Cooper
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Miss Diana Lynn Randle of
Route 2, Sulphur Springs and
Steven Warren Cooper were
united in marriage Friday,
Nov. 12, at 8 p. m. in the Rich-
land Baptist Church. The Rev.
Thomas Richey officiated at
the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William Ran-
dle of Route 2 and the bride-
groom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Cooper of 115
Lou Street, Sulphur Springs.
The bride was given in mar-
riage by her father. She wore
.a floor length white chiffon
gown with long flowing train
featuring bishop sleeves and
a low Victorian neck. She
wore a single strand of pearls
worn by her maternal grand-
mother at her wedding. Ac-
centing the gown was a finger
tip veil of imported Victorian
lace.
The bridal bouquet consisted
of sterling silver roses, white
mums, carnations, and baby’s
breath.
The bride’s matron of honor
was her sister, Mrs. Pat Skel-
ton of Sulphur Springs. The
bridesmaid was Mrs. Carolyn
Beshears, sister of the bride
from Killeen. Miss Marice
Nordin of Sulphur Springs was
the flower giriL*4
The bride's attendants wore
floor-length lavender chiffon
gowns with bishop sleeves and
high Victorian necklines. Both
carried bouquet sof yellow ana
lavendar mums, accented with
baby’s breath.
Parents Visit
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Play School
On Sunday afternoon, Nov.
14, the Playschool and Kin-
dergarten, Inc. at 200 East
Spence Street was best to 50
parents and iqlgggpSppeopIe
who came to open bouse. The
children led thetyr parents
through their gchpol and to
their room, wherft; they pre-
sented the work vrtiich they
had prepared .for the open
house. The garqRts visited
with their children’s teacher
and talked about $heir prog-
ress in school work.
Teachers for feacb age group
are Susan Rantucfeio, 1 year
elds, Debbie Melton, 2 and 3
year olds, Debbie Bah, 4 year
olds, and Debra Jackson, 5
year olds. Bobbie Bloyd tiie
center’s director, helped serve
refreshments and answered
questions the parents had.
Phyllis Draughn, the execu-
tive director of this, non-profit
child care center, says she
believes this is the first totally
academic child care center
and kindergarten in Sulphur
Springs. Mrs. Draughn open-
ed a branch of the center in
Commerce in Sulphur Springs
because so many parents frorj
this area kept insisting of the
need.
The facility provides a kin-
dergarten and nursery school
program in the mpflaiog, with
field trips, planned curricu-
lum, learning centers, music,
reading, math readiness, and
quality child care in the after-
noon. ’■ 1 If:
Mike Nordin of Sulphur
Springs was best man along
with Rickey Roberts of Sul-
phur Springs who was grooms-
man. Ray Skelton of Sulphur
Springs and Ken Beshears of
Killeen were ushers. David
Nordin of Sulphur Springs was
the ring bearer.
Mrs. Mattie Heame present-
t h e wedding music, play-
ing the following selections
"The Wedding Song,’’ and
“We’ve Only Just Begun,” and
"I Honestly Love You.”
Following the ceremony a
reception was held in the Fel-
lowship Hall of the First Bap-
tist Qiurch. Miss Tammi
Askins, cousin of the bride,
presided at the guest registry.
Members of the houseparty
were Mrs. Dorothy Boyle, Miss
Sherry Boyle, Miss Joni Ran-
dle, Mrs. Gerry Enright, and
Mrs. Joan Prazier.
The couple plan to make
their home at 309 Helm Lane
in Sulphur Springs.
The bride is a graduate of
Nimitz High School in Irving,
and is employed at the Ra-
mada Inn. The bridegroom is
a graduate of Sulphur Springs
High School and is employ-
ed at Rockwell International.
Mrs. Bridges
Receives Club
The home of Mrs. L. F.
Bridges III, Highland Drive
was the setting for ehe Nov.
11 Junior Waverly Club fall
social gala event.
Members and special guests,
Mrs. Ben Wood and Mrs.
Bruce Cherry of Waverly Club
were greeted at the entry with
balloons, streamers and pin-
atas marked, “Welcome, Mar-
di Gras.” These hanging dec-
orations were used throughout
the part suite with colorful
fringed party hats resplendent
with flowers, balls and glitter.
Noise makers and other fes-
tive objects centered the four-
some tables arranged for din-
ner.
Guests were welcomed by
Mrs. Kenneth Brem.
The invocation was given by
Mrs. Coy Johnson.
The delectable dinner con-
sisting of shrimp gumbo,
french bread and dessert of
chocolate cream filled crepes,
was served by “Prissy” and
her southern helpers. Each
wore long sack dresses with
red bandana trim and head-
gear.
Charades of Southern songs,
personalities and movies were
presented by Mmes. Bruce
Cherry, Bob Skidmore, Bill
Farler, Warren Oiancellor ana
Mike Barton.
Door prizes were presented
to Mmes. Billy W. Harry,
Kearney Brim, Wm. H. John-
son, Bill Farler and Eugene
Preuss.
Decorations were made by
Mmes. M. Z. Bailey and Ran-
dy Hall. The dinner commit-
tee consisted of Mmes. Clarke
Keys, W. T. Allison II, Jerry'
Bennett, Ronnie Russeli and
Bridges.
Others attending were Mmes.
E. L. Ashcroft HI, (Kenneth
Hyde, David Jackson. Joseph
Longino, Ronald LummUs and
Olen Petty.
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Telephone 885-3141
Mrs. Smith
Receives Club
The Dial Study Club met in
the home of Mrs. Hank Smith,
107 Charles Street Thursday
night Mrs. Mickey McKenzie
called the meeting to order
and Mrs. James Arnold intro-
duced Miss Janie Washington,
county home demonstration
agent for Hopkins County who
gave a talk on Christmas dec-
orations. Janie then introduc-
ed Miss Betty Miller, a nu-
trition consultant wit h the
Dairy Council, Inc. headquar-
tered in Arlington. She gives
demonstrations on recipe’s as
well as giving dairy nutritions
information. Miss Miller had
prepared several holiday cakes,
breads and cookies and dis-
cussed how to decorate them
and dress them up for holiday
gifts. Each member was giv-
en copies of the recipes and
served delicious refreshments.
During the business meeting
which followed Mrs. McKen-
zie thanked the forum com-
mittee composed of Mrs. Jim
Chapman, chairman, Mrs. Ray
Johnson and Mrs. Richard En-
low for the beautiful fall deco-
rations and a very entertain-
ing program presented by
Mary Allen at the October for-
um. Barbara also thanked the
fall social committee for a
lovely evening at the home of
Mrs. Bill Hager.
The project committee con-
sisting of Mmes. Jerry Spen-
cer, Larry Willman and
Charles Cromer suggested sev-
eral worthwhile civic projects
for the club to consider. The
club voted to start the chil-
dren’s room at the Library for
its main project and to have an
international coffee during the
Spring.
Members attending were
Mmes. James Arnold, John
Talley Bell, David Brewer,
Jim Chapman, Charles Crom-
er, Mickey Eddins, Joe Mack
Gober, Bill Hager, Bill Hurley,
Ray Johnson, Tim Kelty, Bill
McCool, Mickey McKenzie,
Sunny Moore, James Morgan,
Joe Rudzik, Johnny Motes,
Hank Smith, Jerry Spencer,
Lee Teetes, Gene Watson, Pat
West, Larry Willmann.
Dial Bazaar
Tops $1,000
The Dial Study Club held its
annual fall bazaar at the City
National Bank Tuesday night,
Nov. 9 with approximately 105
present.
Mrs. Mickey McKenzie,
president, welcomed each one
and told of the many civic
projeets the club has partici-
pated in during the past few
years. This year the clubs
main project will be to start
a children’s room at the Pub-
lic Library. Barbara introduc-
ed the committee Mmes.
Mickey Eddins, chairman; Pat
West, Sunny Moore, David
Brewer, Hank Smith, and
thanked them for the excellent
job they had done on the
bazaar and for the delicious
refreshments served during
the intermission.
The auctioneers, Mmes. Jer-
ry Spencer, Larry Willmann
and Bill Hager auctioned off
a variety of 75 hand made
items for Christmas decora-
tions, such as needlepoint,
original paintings, plants, and
baked goods.
The club appreciates the ac-
tive part of each member and
guests for helping it over the
11,000 mark this year. The
$1,075 will give a great start
on the children’s room at the
Library.
Junior Girl
Scouts Meet
Junior Girl Scout Troop 86,
met Thursday, Nov. 18 at 4 in
the home of troop leader, Mrs.
Mae Dell Greenwood.
After plans were made for
the Christmas party, the girls
enjoyed a wiener roast in the
back yard of Mrs. Green-
wood’s home. Those attending
were, Leslie McCord, Hiundra
Turner, Angela Phillips, Sonya
Wesley^ Paula Anderson, She-
lia DouW Luegenia Peoples,
and new members, Colette
Dial and /Yolanda Wesley.
There Ml not be a meeting,
next Thursday, Nov. 25, be-
cause of Thanksgiving.
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Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Howard Griggs
Miss Martin Weds
In Church Ceremony
Miss Teresa Ruth Martin
and Kenneth Howara Griggs
were united in marriage Fri-
day, Nov. 5 in the First Chris-
tian Church at 8 p. m. The
Rev. Jimmy Albright offici-
ated at the double-ring cere-
mony.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin of
301 Park Circle Drive, and
the bridegroom is the son of
Mr. and, Mrs. Howard E.
Griggs of 630 North Davis
Street.
The bride was given in mar-
riage by her father. She wore
a traditional wedding gown of
Peau-de-soie. The floor-length
gown featured empire waist,
with a lace dickey inserted in
the low round neck. The long
sleeves were etrimmed with
lace.
Accenting the gown was a
hooded cape of Chiffon, which
formed its own train. It was
trimmed with white and blue
re-embroidered lace. The gown
was designed and made by the
bride’s mother.
She earned a nosegay of
white and blue carnations,
with streamers of seed beads
and white and blue ribbons
tied in baby knots. Attached
to the bride’s bouquet was the
bridegroom’s Bible which was
given to him at birth. She also
had a six pence in her shoe,
given to her by her father.
The matron of honor was
Mrs. David Brady of Sulphur
Springs. She wore a floor-
length gown of blue crepe sim-
ilar to the bride’s, and carried
a long stemmed blue and white
carnation, with blue stream-
ers.
Kurt King of Sulphur Springs
was best man and Jeff Griggs,
brother of the bridegroom, and
David Darrow of Sulphur
Springs were ushers.
Miss Virginia Knox present-
ed traditional wedding music
for the ceremony.
A reception was held in the
church fellowship hall, with
the bride’s parents as hosts.
Houseparty members were
Brownie Troop
Keeps Busy
Brownie Troop No. 5 held its
investure program Monday
night, Nov. 8, at the Brownie
Hut. Mrs. Judy Wyly and Mrs.
Patti Brumley, sponsors,
welcomed the parents and
friends who had come to the
event.
Those girls reciting the
Brownie Promise and receiving
their pins were Melissa Wyly,
Joy Seely, Christy Anderson,
Donita Flanagan, Amy War-
drup, Sharon Ballard, Sandra
Nelson, and Stacie Yarbrough.
Refreshments were served
by Sharon Ballard and her
mother Mrs. Pat Ballard, to
Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson,
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Seely and
Jennifer, Marjorie Hoefer,
Mrs. Judy Yarbrough, Mrs. Ina
Nelson, Mrs. Sandra Wardrup,
Mrs. Judy Wyly, Mrs. Patti
Brumley, and Shannon.
Sherry Eppars, Lisa Grubbs
and Karie Lyle, all of Sulphur
Springs. Donna Haven and
Julie Tolson presided at the
guest registry.
Following a wedding trip to
Dallas, the couple plan to re-
side at Paradise Inn Apart-
ments.
The bride is a senior at Sul-
phur Springs High School and
is employed at Flippin’s Office
Equipment. The bridegroom
is a graduate of Sulphur
Springs High School and is
an employe of Moore Construc-
tion Company.
Mrs. Fletcher
Talks to Club
Mrs. Lloyd Fletcher gave a
most interesting talk and dem-
onstration of how ceramics
are made at the Nov. 18 meet-
ing of the Tanti Club at the
Woman’s Club Building. She
showed s e v er a 1 beautiful
pieces, glazed and finished in
the kiln at the Ceramics Shop
on Main Street. Mrs. Fletcher
and Linda Gammill are the
owners of the shop.
She pointed out that not only
decorative ceramics can be
made as gifts, but that ce-
ramic dishes are very practi-
cal as they are waterproof
and oven proof. Free instruc-
tion in this interesting and in-
expensive hobby is available
weekdays and on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings at
their shop. She was present-
ed by the program chairman,
Mrs. Bill Coffey.
Mrs. C. A. McKee, club pres-
ident, presided at the busi-
ness meeting, during which
Mrs. Carl Randolph was wel-
comed as a guest and Mrs. Pat
Phillips was accepted as an
associate member. Members
anwered roll call with briew
commentaries on such timely
subjects as, The New Genera-
tion, What’s Happening Here,
Changing Times, and, That’s
Entertainment!
Club members voted to bring
gilts of toys or money for the
Empty Stockings Project to
their Christmas party, on Dec.
16 in lifu of a gift exchange
between members.
Hostesses serving the tasty
refreshments from the tea
table attractively decorated in
the Thanksgiving theme were
Mmes. Ardell Irvin, Dan Edge,
Aldon Horn, Jack Porter, and
Miss Ruth Minter.
Other members attending
were Mmes. Walter Alexan-
der, C. A. Blount, Huel
Bridges, Jeff Campbell, John
Dilts, Jimmy Dobson, Bob
Gray, Joe Ham, Clovis Har-.
bor, W. P. Hare, Bill Hendrix,
David Lemon, Bert Martin,
Durwood McKinney, O. L. Put-
man, George Thompson, J. O.
Walker, Covie Wesson, A. R.
Westbrook, J.' W. Williams,
Penny Black, Billy T. Burney,
Ronnie Cook, Gladys Craver,
Anothony Hughes, Lizzie Lou
Garrison, Howard Graham, A1
Herren, Isham Jones, and Joe
Whitworth.
FHA Members
Hold Meeting
“Christmas Cookery and Gift
Ideas”, was the program for the
regular monthly meeting of the
Sulphur Springs Future
Homemakers, Chapter I and II,
Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the high
school cafeteria.
Maletta Fox introduced, Mrs.
Mary Osborne, consumer in-
formation specialist with the
Lone Star Gas Company. Mrs.
Osborne put everyone in the
spirit of Christmas with her
display and explanation of ideas
for candies, breads, cakes, and
cookies appropriate for the
holiday season. Clever ideas for
packaging food gifts were
presented with recipe sheets
and diagrams available for
those attending.
Bonnie Booker, president of
Chapter I presided. Minutes of
the previous meeting were read
by secretary, Jan McDonald.
Officer and committee
reports were given. The group
enjoyed participating in\a
relaxer "Peanut Butter and
Jelly”, led by vice-president in
charge of recreation, Katie
Dobson.
The Future Homemakers are
participating in a state wide
project of collecting Christmas
cards to present to Terrell State
Hospital for use by patients.
Members attending this
meeting deposited cards in a
decorated mail box to kick off
this project.
An announcement was made
concerning change in date for
FHA—FFA annual Christmas
dance. It will be Dec. 10.
Approximately 115 members
and guests attended this
meeting, along with advisors
Colleen Hines, and Allarea
Black.
Home and Family living
Chapter IIP met at the same
time in the clothing lab with
their advisor, Mrs. Rosalyn
Bratcher. President Letha
Miller presided at the meeting.
Nan Bell introduced Mrs. Susan
McCary, a Public Welfare
worker, who presented a
program on “Child Abuse”.
A film was shown stressing
the citizen’s responsibility in
reporting suspected child abuse
cases. Mrs. McCary conducted
a question and answer session
following die film.
Kim Landers presented a
devotional on Thanksgiving.
Officer and committee reports
were given and a relaxer was
led by Paula Wright.
Memorials Given
City Cemtery
Recent memorials given to
the Sulphur Springs Cemetery
Society include:
In memory of Mrs. Ida
Tanton, by Jennie Bergin, Mr.
and Mrs. E. L. Ashcroft.
In memory of Mrs. Truett
Crump, by Mr. and Mrs. Henry
McCorkle, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Reynolds.
In memory of Elvis Blount,
by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mead,
Mrs. LeRoy Pogue, Mr. and
Mrs. B. F. Ashcroft, Mr. and
Mrs. Grady Prim.
In memory of Mrs. John
Hatchett, by Mrs. Walter King,
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mead.
In memory of Mrs. Brody
McClendon, by Mr. and Mrs. B.
F. Ashcroft, Mrs. Ruth Stirling.
In memory of Mrs. H. H.
Thomas, by Dr. and Mrs. Ben
D. Wood.
In memory of Ed Matheson,
by Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ashcroft,
Mrs. Ruth Stirling.
In memory of Lou Ada
Caldwell, by Mrs. Ray Murray,
Mrs. Vivian Bledsoe.
PTA Officers
Make Decision
Officers of the Austin School
PTA met Wednesday, Nov. 17,
in the home of Mrs. Travis
Wyly. The purpose of this
meeting was to determine what
playground equipment would
be purchased with money made
from the carnival and candy
sales.
It was decided to purchase a
swing set, merry go round, and
a bike rack. They also decided
that the old equipment will be
repaired and painted.
Refreshments were served to
Mmes. Katina McCord, Judy
Daugherty, Rosemary Morris,
^ Ann Seely, Jean Nelson, and
Carolyn Ethridge, and Shannon
Daugherty, and Mike Wyly.
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JUDGE AND MRS. Grover Sellers Invite friends and relatives
to join them in celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary
at a reception to be given by their family. It will be held
at the Woman’s Club Building Sunday, Dec. 5, from 3 until
5 p.m.
Abercrombie Talks
To Chapter Members
First Sgt. Morris Abercrom-
bie, Company B, Third Bat-
talion Fourth Armored Di-
vision, Texas National Guard,
was the guest speaker at the
Nov. 13 meeting of the Cap-
tain David Philips chapter-,
NSDAR. The meeting was
held in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. L. F. Bridges, Jr.,
Greenville Highway. ''
Sgt. Abercrombie, a 27-year
veteran of the Texas National
Gdard, spoke with authority
and conviction on the chosen
topic “Fire Line of Defense”
(National Defense*-. Abercrom-
bie was a 16 year-old high
school student when he enlist-
ed in the local guard unit in
1949. He completed high
school here and attended
ETSU. He has a 23-year ac-
tive duty record. While he
has won many awards and
commendations, the one that
is coveted by all guardsmen
the Minuteman Award, was
bestowed on him this year in
Waco.
Breaking his talk into three
areas, (1) A background of
the guard as an organization;
(2) The most pressing prob-
lems facing President-elect
Carter; (3) and what the U‘. S.
can expect from its three
allies, Great Britain, Japan
and West Germany.
The first organization of
prime defense was begun in
1636 in Massachusetts, known
as the Militiamen. On Aug.
25, 1824 in New York it be-
came the National Guard. The
local unit was organized June
6, 1949. Abercrombie is duly
proud of the local unit which
presently has 85 active mem-
bers. The only time this unit
has been mobilized, he said,
was during the Berlin Crisis
in 1961 when the men spent
ten months at Ft. Polk, expect-
ing to be shipped out at any
time.
During its 340 year history
the guard has participated in
the Revolutionary War; the
War of 1812; the Mexican
War; The Civil War; Spanish-
American War; Mexican'JBor-
defr Crisis; World War I;
World War II; Korean Con-
flict; Berlin Crisis; and Viet-
nam.
Following his talk Aber-
crombie participated in a
question and answer forum
with chapter members. He
was given a rousing ovation
at the conclusion cf the pro-
gram, and presented a gift
from the chapter.
Mrs. Bridges, chapter re-
gent, presided at the meet-
ing. She welcomed Mrs. Dur-
wood McKinney as a new
member and special guests
Mmes. W.‘ A. McDowell, Ly-
man Brice, Charles Sellers,
and Lawrence Bergin. Mem-
bers attending included Mmes.
Elvis Adams, S. E. Aiguier,
Kenneth Brice, Bert Campbell,
Mabel Chapman, Jack Grant,
W. S. Long, Fred Moeik and
Miss Virginia Clifton.
Mrs. Campbell led in the
pledge to the flag and Mrs.
Brice gave the invocation. A
national defense report was
also given by Mrs. Campbell.
Mrs. Grant read a letter from
National headquarters per-
taining to the schools that
DAR supports. The chapter
voted, to send a cash dona-
tion to the three schools.
Mrs. William Tramel and
Mrs. Fred Moeik were ap-
pointed to a nominating com-
mittee by Mrs. Bridges.
Guests were invited to a
beautifully appointed brunch
table where dainty finger
sandwiches, cookies, nuts and
mints were offered from sil
ver trays and coffee from a
silver service. Assisting Mrs.
Bridges in hostess duties were
Mmes. Moeik, Brice, Grant,
Larry Harmon and Carolyn
Hammond.
The next meeting of the
chapter will be Jan. 8, 1977.
City Cemetery
Society Meets
The Sulphur Springs
Cemetery Society met Tuesday,
Nov, 16, in the community room
of Peoples National Bank with
Mrs. Margaret Thomas
presiding.
Discussions were held as to
the problems at the cemetery,
such as hydrants being knocked
over by cars. It was decided to
put concrete blocks around
those in the troubled areas.
It was reported that the gates
were being locked and unlocked
regularly. It was decided to
write to families from out of
town and urge that they repair
their monuments’ recently
damaged by vandals. The
repair work is needed to restore
the cemetery and beautify it.
Money has been donated to
help repair those whose
families are unknown or can not
be reached. A fund for this
purpose has been started, with
additional contributions,
needed. * ,-4
The society will meet dgain
on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Brownie Troop
In vesture Held
Brownie Troop Number
Four has been busy the last
couple of Tuesdays. On Nov.
9 the girls went to City Park
on a nature hunt. They look-
ed for such things as pine
cones, colored leaves, spider
webs, mole holes, and berries.
It was a beautiful fall day and
the girls enjoyed being out-
side.
On Tuesday, Nov. 16, the
girls met at the First Chris-
tian Church. Activities for the
day included songs, games,
and crayon rubbings from
leaves they found outside the
church. j
The girls, are also bringing
canned goods for a needy fam-
ily on Thanksgiving Day-
Members of the troop are
Amy Dickey, Lisa Dickey,
Meredith Jennings, Diane
Schaffan, Debbie Jtinson, Nam
cy Deaton, Stephanie Rogers,
Kim Blount, Becky Fields,
and Karla Fite.
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Keys, Clarke & Woosley, Joe. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, November 26, 1976, newspaper, November 26, 1976; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth780062/m1/2/: accessed June 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.