The Aransas Pass Progress (Aransas Pass, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 4, 1940 Page: 3 of 8
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..JEAN
1ET.Y
Telephone 39
Arrives in U.
give dinner sponsored
nan’s Council of .the
lurch, was held Fri-
beginning at 0:30
jay school classes of
and Rev. J. Thomas
d the first course at
Mr. and Mrs. N. D.
tables were set on the
vere centered with
tt flowers.
iain course, the guests
[to the church annex
were served buffet
Truth Seekers Sun-
class had charge of
bts.
_ Little, assisted by
If Mrs. R. G. Speer’s
served the dessert at
* * *
Irs. C. C. Tedford and
and Miss Edna
eturned Friday from a
vacation in which
California and other
ites. While in Califor-
rsited all points of in-
Tat Alhambra they were
[of Mj. Tedford’s bro-
I. M. Tedford and in
ley visited Mrs. R. A.
|erly of Aransas Pass,
etum they visited Mrs.
luncle, J. E. Stowe of
Id her sister in Austin,
uy were accompanied
I Antonio by Mrs. Ted-
nts, Mr. and Mrs. O. A.
! that city who will re-
t-ansas Pass for a week.
Iread
|0 VEN
RESH
(RY DAY
Sliced, loaf....5c
I, loaf 6c
). Loaf........10c
n, sliced ......7c
s
—Cakes
Cookies
insas Pass
ry and Cafe
BIRTHDAY PARTY
"OR REBEKAHS -
Members of the Rebekahs en-
tertained Friday night with a
party for those members who
hfv« birthdays in May and June,
hall. After a
short business meeting the enter-
tainment committee proceeded
with the social hour.
Guests of honor for the evening
were Mesdames Nellie Mae Cape-
hart, Dovie Combs. Jewel Itch-
ner, Annie Commander and Elea-
nor Mercer.
Refreshments of sandwiches,
potato chips, olives and iced tea
were served to 21 guests present
by the hostesses Mesdames Helen
Couch, Billie Mae Mathisen. Ed-
ith Grover, Ethel Kell and Ethel
Stephens.
# * #.
LUNCHEON GIVEN
BY MRS. BARRETT
Mrs. S. M. Barrett entertained
a group of her friends Thursday i
from 10:00 to 1:00 with a bridge
luncheon, at her home which was
lavishly decorated with bouquets
of gladioli, snapdragons, and
roses.
She was assisted in serving the
two-course luncheon by Miss
Lucy Usher and Mrs. Hunter Mc-
Cleary.
Mrs. W. A. Kieberger was
awardecT'high score prize; Mrs.
E. W. Terry, cut prize; Mrs. Hugh
Lee, low score prize; and Mrs R.
R. Rice, traveling prize.
The guests were Mesdames R.
E. Angelloz, C. R. Cary, F. L.
Clendening, W. A. Kieberger,
Hugh Lee, E. W. Terry, R. L.
Mercer, Robert McCampbell, A.
H. Moore, R. R. Rice, Sr., H. C.
Mills and A. M. Jarvis of In-
gleside.
* * *
AUXILIARY IS *
GUEST OF VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars ent-
ertained Friday night for mem-
bers of the Woman’s Auxiliary.
N. D. Sanford was the principal
speaker, talking on the subject of
“Independence.”
Rev. J. Thomas Brown opened
the meeting with prayer. The
Star Spangled Banner was sung
to piano accompaniment played
by Mrs. Brown. Pledge to the
flag was given.
Refreshments were served dur-
ing1 the evening. Special guests
were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Heurmann
of Sinton, Rev. and Mrs. J. Tho-
mas Brown and Mr. and Mrs.
Hobart Janecke of Odem. Mr.
Heurmann is commander of the
bi-county council.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. George Soward
and sop spent the week-end in
Kingsville visiting relatives.
•They were accompanied to Odem
by Mrs. E. A. Dickinson who vis-
ited relatives there.
m
Mrs. Hermit Roosevelt sboor4 the
U. 8. liner President Roosevelt, ns
It docked In New York, with more
than 700 refugees from England
aboard. Her husband Is a major
with the British army.
OFFICERS ELECTED
SUNDAY CONVENTION
At one of the largest fifth Sun-
day conventions of the Christian
Church ever held in this district,
officers for the new year were
elected Sunday. The all-day
meeting was held at the Christian
Church in Goliad of which Rev.
Dick Claybom, son of Mayor M.
W. Claybom of this city, is pas-
tor.
The new officers are: Presi-
dent, Mrs. C. R. Reagall of Bee-
ville; vice president, Randolph
Carter of Corpus Christ!; record-
ing secretary, Mrs. R. G. Speer of
Aransas Pass; corresponding sec-
retary, Mrs. E. A. Turner of Pet-
tus.
The theme of the day was
“Working Toward a Progressive
Church.” Reverend Kenneth Hay,
field representative of Texas
Christian University, delivered
the morning sermon. “Personal
Living for a Progressive Church.”
Following a basket lunch the
adults rrlet for a business meet-
ing with Mrs. C. S. King of this
city presiding and the officers
were elected. At the same time
about fifty young people met at
the Episcopal Church with Rev-
erend Hav leading the discussion
on “Youth Working Toward a
Progressive Church.” The after-
noon program was devoted to a
round table discussion of the
day’s theme,- “Working Toward a
Progressive Church.” Those tak-
ing part were H. B. Stratton, of
Beeville: Rev. Hay. Rev. Clay-
borne. Rev. J. C. Horton of Pet-
tus. Rev. J. Thomas Brown of Ar-
ansas Pass, and Rev. E. B. Mot-\
lev of Corpus Christi. •
The next meeting will be held
in September in Beeville.
* # *
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Neill and
son and daughter of Taft spent
Monday in Aransas Pass visiting
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Allen. G. A.
Jr. spent the night with his
grandparents. .
______r of Mrs.
waa given by Miss
the home of
her parents. Or. and Mrs. M. W.
Geerge Thursday night at 7:30
o’clock.
The color scheme of the decor-
ations was In pastels and the
house waa beautifully decorated
with rosea, astors and chrysan-
themums. The brtdhs gifts were
presented in a chest of pastel
colors. - > ~ ------
The hoctets was assisted in
serving by Mrs. Ivan Tate and
Mrs. Murel Dunham.
The guests included Mesdames
Philip Rickey. Ivan Tate, Lan-
drum Gay. Murel Dunham. Dick
Hay. Lee Hay, King Felder. J. M.
Felder, J. F. Mullan, George
Bartlett, Lester Miller, Misses
Lorraine Howery, and Eula Bai-
ley, the honoree, Mrs. John Mul-
lan and her mother, Mrs. O. G.
Waller, and the hostess, Miss
Frances George. Many guests
who were unable to attend were
represented by gifts.
« • • ’
Miss Betty Jo Webb left Thurs-
day for Alvin where she .is visit-
ing her sister. She expects to re-
turn Sunday.
« » •
Dusty Rhodes returned to the
Veteran’s hospital at Legion
Wednesday after he had been ill
here about a week. Mrs. Rhodes
and Alex Nelson accompanied
him and returned home Thurs-
day.
« • «
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Crumly had
as their guests Thursday and Fri-
day Mr. and Mrs. Wade Camden,
who flew down from Houston.
* * *
Dr and Mrs. E. F. Jones and
sons left Thursday for a fifteen
day vacation.
Po^LUtl^iJtertain^the Wo-
mans' Council of the Christian
Church Monday at its monthly
social meeting. The Fourth of
July motif was carried out in the
decorations with the colors red, daughter, Mrs. Jeff
white and blue. Small flags ad- taki
orned the rooms and the table i Mr
mer months.
Mrs. H. A. Cade of Nacogdo-
ches. who has visited the pact
two weeks in the home of her
__________ _r». Jeff Sanford, was
taken to Alvin this week end by
Sanford. They
<i)n _ __and Mrs.____
centerpiece waa made up of flow- were met thvre^bj^ Ml*«
After a short business meeting
the council pals exchanged gifts
and refreshments were served.
There was no program.
Those present were Mesdames
J. H EdeidjBL. Nail. Julia Hen-
drix, J. L**f5uddleson, E. B. Ol-
son, R. G. Speer. Mark Nation. E.
R. Green, J. Thomas Brown, Mo-
na Clanton, Byars, A. A. Allen,
C. C. Tedford, G. A. Neill of Taft,
and one visitor, Mrs. O. A. Glae-
sar of San Antonio, and the hos-
tesses Mrs. Little and Mrs. White.
» * «
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kuntz of La-
redo arrived Monday to spend
the Fourth of July with Mr. and
Mrs. O. H. Tonnings.
« « » •
Mrs. Lola Odem of Fort Worth,
visited Mrs. C. Jackson last weak.
She left Saturday for San An-
tonio. .
• » •
has been
_____ i past week. Her di w
ter, Mrs. C. L. Nelson of Corpus
Mrs. Hesta Childress has
111 for the past week. Her daugh-
Christi, is with her.
• « »
W. S. Jackson and small son,
Billie of Texas City are visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.
Jackson this week.
« * *
Mrs. J. B. Arnold and son of
Rockport
nold’s sister, _
and family this week.
cogdoches. who accompanied
them to Aransas Pass to visit.
----*—^ * _
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brauer and
children are spending this week
on their boat. Mr. Brauer flew
down from Oklahoma City Fri-
day.
N • « «
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Tedford
have as their guests this week,
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stowe of El
Paso, Texas.
The talent of fuecess is nothing
more than doing what you can
do well, and doing well whatever
you do, without a thought of
fame.—Longfellow.
What a sweet delight a quiet
life affords.—Drummond.
are visiting Mrs. Af-
Mrs W R
Kelly
COMPLETE!
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Phone 102
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ARANSAS PASS
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regularly where e^
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flavor.
Telephone 11-W
it Weather Food Bargains
Stock Up on These Items
at Greater Savings
Specials for Friday-Saturday, July 5-6
Fruits - Vegetables
Ik, 3 large or 6 small—-
zuc
[GAR, 10 pounds for.........
44c
CE, Fancy................................
3 lbs. 9c
IACHES, Vel-Veta, No. 2| can 14c
UR KRAUT, No. lean......
4c
MATOES, No. 2 can
3 for 22c
fEET CORN, No. 2 can
3 for 24c
ixican Styta Beans. 11-oz. can .2 tor 9c
irnxrxr XT qi___ 8c
Spuds, Calif, U.S.
No. 1......10 lbs. .19c
j_ _
■Apples. Winesaps.
Nice size, doz,....20c
Oranges, Calif.,
Dozen 27c
’KIN, Stoklev’s No. 2J can 11c
; Fruit Jelly, 7-oz. jar fe
FEE, Nueces or B. & E..lb. 1-jC
FEE, Admiration or NuPort, lb 23c
RTENING,Pound. 10c - 4lbs. 39c
-O, two packages for
Fresh Tomatoes,
3 pounds..........10c
Bananas, 3 lbs. ..14c
MEATS
Liver, pig, lb.....,12c
r TOASTIES. large box, 2 for
■ C. Shredded Wheat, pkg...............
r BRAN, large «ze.................... 13?
ie Nut Flakes, large size 13c
UR—Printed Bag, 48 lbs. $u5
24-pounds. 60c - 12 pounds 33c
& G Grocery and Market
Sliced Bacon, lb. 18c
Salt Bacon, lb.....11c
Wegners, skin-
less, lb.............16c
Bologna Sausage,
Pound..............13c
Pork Roast,
shoulder, lb.....15c
Full Cream
Cheese, lb.......20c
me 295
We Deliver
Aransas Pass
Now that You Have Celebrated the 4th, It’s Time to Celebral
. July 5th and 6th With These
OUTSTANDING FOOD SPECIAL
SEE OUR PAGE CIRCULAR FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIALS!
Specials for Friday-Saturday, July 5-6
Tomatoes Su”<ulNo. 2 can 6^
Milk
Pei or
IGA
3 tall cans 20*
Lettuce
^California
Iceberg
Head 4*
Shortening IE14 lbs. 37*
CHERRIES Weeh. Biogt tlk. 25*
SOAP -FMfiiaat Jkars 10«
l'nS<
RINSOTGiant .... 59c
Large..............18c
Small ..................8c
Lifebuoy, 3 for 1. 17c
LUX
Toilet Soap... 3 for 17c
Lux Flakes,
Reg 2 for 19c - Lg. 23c
Spry, 3 lb. pail .7. .45c
Sugar
Calumet Baking I
Fine
Granulated
___________( “cj szzr) 10 pounds 39
Calumet Baking Powder, full lb can 20c T Pears, IGA Fancy, large, No.2j can ... 29c
Potted Meat, IGA Pure...:........3 cans 10c | COFFEE, Yarboroughs, lb Vac can 24c
Tomato Catsup 2 for ag<
DOG FOOD, Hill’s......Two 1-lb. cans 15c
—Approved by A. A. H. Association J
Steam Treated
Toilet Tissue-Dawn J for 19c
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In Our Meat Department
Full Cream
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nettle Hams
Half or
Whole
Sliced Baggett
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Fancy
Meaty
Roa<t Veal Shoulder
Dry Salt Bacon
Telephone 94
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GROCERY & MARKET
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The Aransas Pass Progress (Aransas Pass, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 4, 1940, newspaper, July 4, 1940; Aransas Pass, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth803227/m1/3/: accessed July 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Ed & Hazel Richmond Public Library.