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PORTLAND NEWS. Thursday Jan 10, 1*74
Zeta Psi
Jaycee-Ettes
Project To Aid
Nursing Home
The Portland Jaycee-Ette*
mat Jan. 2, to the bom* of
Vicki Flute)
Eight members war* pre-
sent.
Committee reports were
given by Vicki Finley, Hopping
Kan chairman, and Darlene
Dally, Spoke Chairman.
The club voted to have aval*
eatln* Day project for the Car-
riage Square Nursing and Con-
valescent Center in Corpus
Chrlsti.
The club also voted to spon-
sor a St. Patrick's Day costume
party for the Jaycees and their
wives. Pat Counts and Vicki
Finley were appointed co-
chairman.
In other business, Barbara
Nlkel was appointed member-
ship chairman.
The president announced
there would be a Sit-In Hen in
McAUon Jan. 19, and asked for
volunteers to attend with her.
The meeting was closed with
a short prayer led by Fran
Johns.
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Circles Hold Meetings
Mrs Bernice Whitley of 1607
Crosby St. was hostess
Tuesday evening to the Night
Circle of the Women of the
Church of First Presbyterian
Church
The Day Circle meeting was
held Tuesday morning at the
Troop 402
Girls Elect
Leaders,
Assistants
At the list meeting of Troop
402, the girls elected patrol
leaders and assistants.
Captain of the Mushy Mush-
room Patrol Is Connie Massey
and Tammy Finley is the assis-
tant. Other members of the pa-
trol are Kathy Prather, Dianna
Daehnert, Marie Hodge and
Trad Weed.
The Flower Children Pa-
trol chore Susie Sawyer as lead-
er and 1 racy Jackson as the as-
sistant. Members of the Flower
Children Patrol are Susie Saw-
yer, Tracy Jackson, Theresa
Bourassa, Sharoc Edwards,
Terry Glngerich and Patricia
McFarlln.
Susie Torno was elected
leader of the Cute Puppies Pa-
trol and her assistant Is Beth
Van land Ingham. Other mem-
bers of the Cute Puppies Patrol
are Gteslie Jones, Diana Ly-
slnger, Laurie Wilder, Stacey
Forehand and Karen Albers.
Troop 402 made a "Catch
All" Girl Scout can which will
be used to put Girls Scout
articles in.
church Debbie Williams and
Jimmie Lou Horn burg con-
ducted a session in making
church banners Helen Statesir
served as hostess
Mils JOSEPH K McfOTTER
the former Georgia leah Berridge
McCotter - Berridge
Miss Georgia I .rah Berridge
and Joseph Kevin McCotter
were married Saturday af-
ternoon. Jan 5, in St. John
Berchmans Church.
Shreveport. La
Parents of the couple are Mr
and Mrs Edward E Berridge.
formerly of Portland and now
living in Shreveport, and Mr
and Mrs John E McCotter.
also of Shreveport
The bride, given in marriage
by her father, wore a gown of
peau de sole fashioned with a
portrait neckline, long sleeves
and an empire bodice trimmed
with reembroidered alencon
lace Her veil of illusion was
caught with a pearl bandeau
Miss Lisa Berridge of
Shreveport was her sister's
maid of honor Miss Carol
Sherman of Shreveport and
Miss Ouida Rice of Houston
were bridesmaids
Jim Berridge of
Shreveport, brother of the
bride, was the best man
Groomsmen were David
Hosenthall of Alexandria and
Hodnev Boswell of Shreveport
Pam Bernal and Andy
Causey, both of Shreveport,
were flower girl and ring
bearer
Miss Kim Lucey and Miss
Kathleen Lucey. both of
Portland, were scroll girl and
o'tended the bride ’s book
A reception was held at the
Women's Department Club
The couple will live in
Shreveport
The bride attended Incarnate
Word Academy at Corpus
Chnsti and Gregorv-Portland
High School She was
graduated from Captain
Shreve High in Uiuisiana She
attended Northwestern State
University of Uiuisiana and
now attends I uiuisiana State
University at Shreveport The
groom was graduated from
Jesuit High School and at-
tended Northwestern State and
LSU at Shreveport
Among the out-of-town
guests were Mr and Mrs John
Lucey and daughters. Kim and
Kathleen, of 110 Chase Drive
and the bride’s maternal
grandparents. Mr and Mrs
Floyd Salmon of Corpus
Christi
Alpha Delta Mu
Final Plans Are Made
For Spaghetti Supper
VOl 'RE KIDDING
A ptatypes, as defined by
Encyclopedia Americana, is a
strange Australian animal with
the bill of a duck the tail of a
beaver and the fur of a mole
The spaghetti supper to be
held Saturday. Jan 19, in T M
Clark Cafeteria was the main
topic of discussion when Alpha
Delta Mu Chapter of Beta
Sigma Phi met Tuesday, Jan
8. in the home of Mrs Ray
Wolf
Mrs Jim Valandingham
served as co-hostess
The spaghetti supper is the
main ways and means project
for the year Proceeds will go
toward a high school
scholarship and other civic
projects
Mrs Andy Ficken and Mrs
Jim Howe are serving as co-
chairmen for the supper
"Posters made by Ricky Sales,
son of Mrs Jerry Sales, were
distributed Wednesday mor
ning It was reported that live
entertainment would be
provided at the supper
Members were urged to sell
their tickets, which may be
purchased from any member
50th Wedding Anniversary
Reception Is Held For
Mr. And Mrs. W.N. Noble
A reception was held Sunday
afternoon honoring Mr and
Mrs W N Noble, 114 Ann
Drive, on the occasion of their
50th wedding anniversary
They were married Nov 14,
1923. at Sweetwater
The reception was held at the
Fellowship Hall of the First
Baptist Church
Colors of gold and white were
used for the deororations The
centerpiece was of gold and
white chrysanthemums, the
anniversary cake was white
with yellow flowers and gold
trim and "gold" punch
adorned one table The other
table was set with a gold coffee
service. German chocolate
cake and centered with the
Bible Lighted gold bells were
hung above the guest register
The Noble’s daughter and
son-in-law, Mr and Mrs
George Derry Jr of 110 Shore
Drive, were hosts for the
reception Karen Deery
assisted with the decorations
Those serving were Sarah
Baptist Women
A tasting bee will be held at
11.-30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22,
In the fellowship hall of First
Baptist church.
Ladies are Invited by the
Baptist Women to bring a fav-
rite dish along with the recipe
and Join the tasting bee.
AU of the recipes will oe In-
cluded In a recipe book to be
printed by the Baptist Women.
The nursery wlU be open for
small children.
On Tuesday, Jan. 15, the Bap-
tist Women will meet at 9;S0
a.m. at 124 Daniel Moor* for
Bible study.
Ellington. Karen Derry. Mary
Williford, Elsie Cahill. Velda
Cahill and Jackie Ellington
Out of town guests included
Mr and Mrs M A Williford.
Mr and Mrs Afton Williford
and Brandye. Mr and Mrs
Ralph Cahill. Miss Velda Cahill
and John Cahill, all of Lub-
bock. Rev and Mrs J M
Sibley, Beeville; Mrs Ethel
Atkins. Ingleside; Mr and
Mrs George Waters, Sinton.
and Karen Derry. San Marcos
Also Mr and Mrs Robert
Ellington and Brian. Mr and
Mrs George Ellington. Mrs
Conrad Blue her, Mr and Mrs
Forest Kirby. Mrs Sherry
Vineyard, Kelly Vineyard, Rex
Vineyard, Mrs Annie
Moellering. Mrs Jasper
Blucher. Mr and Mrs Ed
Harvin, all of Corpus Christi
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1974'
District Meeting Here Sunday
Zeta Psi chapter of Epsilon
Sigma Alpha held its January
business meeting Tuesday
night in the home of Sharon
Schmidt
President Pat Hamblin
called the meeting to order
Following roll call, approval of
minutes and treasurer's
report. Welfare Chairman
Peggy Schlottman reported on
birthday parties at the State
School, delivery of the
Christmas basket donated to a
deserving family by the
sorority, and the Pax Christi
Home project
Mrs Schlottman would like
to lake this opportunity to
express the club's appreciation
to the managers of HEB,
Winns, and Maverick Market
for funds donated fo* the
Christmas basket snd a special
thanks to Jack Lester,
manager of Feudos, for
donating a tuikey for the
Newcomers To
Install Officers
Installation of officers for the
Portland Newcomers Club will
be held at 9:45 a.m., Wednesday,
Jan. 16, at the home of Linda
Snyder of 212 Frio Drive.
This will also be a covered-
dish luncheon and Bunko wtllbe
played.
No reservations are neces-
sary and anyone can play bunko!
A pr lie will be given for the top
player, so members and guests
are encouraged to bring a cov-
ered-dish and plan to have fun.
Portland Newcomers meet
each second Wednesday of the
month for their day socials and
welcome all new members.
Bridge Is played every third
Thursday of the month and many
exciting night socials are plan-
ned to Include the husbands.
Anyone Interested should call
Shirley Landry at 643-3780.
Dues for the year are 34. All
present members are urged to
pay their dues during January
to b* put on the call list.
of Alpha Delta Mu at 31.50 per
plate
President Mrs Johnnie
Muddier announced that the
Beta Sigma Phi calendars had
been completed and asked
each member to take their
copy Ways and Means co-
chairman. Helyn Howe,
reported that all participating
merchants and the other Beta
Sigma Phi chapters in Por-
tland had received their
complimentary copies
Mrs Ray Wolf presented the
program “Our Own Home"
The slides from their recent
trip to Spain and Holland,
showing home* :n their land,
were enjoyed by all present
Mrs Lewis l^ngehenmg gave
a special presentation on the
meaning of the Beta Sigma Phi
opening ritual
One guest. Diane Bauman,
was welcomed by everyone
Happy birthday was sung by
all to Mrs 1 jiwrence Meadows
Members attending were
Mesdames Beulah Ackerman.
George Beck, Stewart Vashion.
Ed Dickson. Andy Ficken. Dick
Frenzel, Jim Howe, Johnnie
Muddler, I.ewis lamgehenmg.
Lawrence Meadows, Jim
Vanlandingham. Marvin West
and Ray Wolf
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs Frank Hodriguei of Gregory have announced
the engagement and approaching marriage of their
daughter. Grace, to Joe Solti, son of Mr and Mr*. Alfonso
Solla Sr. of Gregors The wedding will be Saturday, Jan IZ,
at Immaculate Conception Church of Gregory. The bride
elect hi a 1973 graduate of Gregory-Portland High School and
her fianrr hi currently attending G-P High School
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your week ahead n mj* mmis
Forecast Parted: Jaaoary II u January If
*8IKS According to atellar patterns, most members of
tear. 21 Apr. It your sign will face problems with the opposite
sex because of. or during, travel The solu
tion? Stick cloee to home base
TAUKU8 A rather strange, hard to explain, portent shows
Apr. 24 May 24 In your chart The color, red, In one form or
another, will play an important rota in this
week's events
GEMINI Too much self analysis, lying to yourself In
May 21 Jane 2* order to Justify your mot'ves, shows in this
week's chert Let the opposite sea make the
ft rat move
MOONCHILD Given a fair set of circumstances, moat mem
Jooe 21 Joly 22 bars of your sign should tear off huge chunks
of good lurk A calculated financial risk is
recommended
1.20 Someone who believes that a lie functions as
JulT ** Aug. 22 well as Ule truth will attempt to deceive you
Remember, there's no protection or rules
•gainst treacherous "friends "
VIKOO Meet all appointments, scheduled Any delay of
Aog. 22 ■ Sept. 22 your obligations might provoke stinging re-
prisals Stay on top of the ball this week
could be rewarding or disasterout
LUKA A member of the opposite sex, whose actions
Sept 22 Oct. 22 seem singularly pointless, should be studied
Why’ Apparently, there ere questionable mo
tlvet beneath the veneer
SCORPIO Checking into the Incompetence that now exists
Oft 22 ■ Nev. 21 among your associates most assuredly, will
bring no popularity, this week It's time to
rheck your own shortcomings
SAGITTARIUS There's excellent advlee coming, by way of a
Nev. ** • Dee. 21 letter, • phone call or through a casual con
vernation It's a good time to listen Intently,
even, to gossip
CAPRICORN A subtle cheln of events, during this cosmic
Dee. 22 - Jen ft cycle, will stir new end daring ambitions In
whet department of life? Probably, romance or
career!
AQUARIUS This week, associates see you aa being about as
Jan- 34 • Peb. IS tameable •• a fly Try to be communicative with
those who surround you. especially, your co-
worker*
PISCES According to your chart, this week could be a
Peb. IS • Wsr 2* replay of last week It'a highly probable, con
dltlona beyond your control will change your
plans, radically
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District meeting chairman.
Bonnie Harsh reported on
final plans for the district
meeting to be hosted by Zeta
Psi Chapter this Sunday After
l he meeting was adjourned, the
group worked on centerpieces,
name lag*, and place cards for
this meeting Sorority mem
ben from all over South Texa*
will be on hand (or this
meeting Members in at-
lendance were Mesdames
Nancy Bittner Emily Dore.
Karen Gates. Pat Hamblin,
Bonnie Harsh Mary Kays.
Marietta Koester Sue Malek,
Barbara Moore. Pat Reeves.
Peggy Schlottman, Sharon
Schmidt. Sandra Sturtz and
Dolores Timmerman
"Also for all who have lived
In Portland for some time and
haven’t Joined Newcomers,
please do so, it is enjoyable
and your support Is welcomed
and needed," a spokesman said.
Pilot Club
Calls Meeting
Pilot Club of Corpus Christi
will hold its monthly meeting
at 6;30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15,
at the Petroleum Club.
The community service com-
mittee will present a review of
the club's service projects for
the first six months of the year.
Mrs. Robert E. Six and Mrs.
Frank Young are chairman and
co-chairman of the community
service committee.
Encyclopedia Americana
lists tooth enamel as the
hardest substance in the
human body
Preparing for the Sunday district meeting err Sheron Sehm
idt Heft) and Ronnie Harsh
Baptist Women
Visit Home
The Baptist Women met
Tuesday. Jan 8. and went to a
nursing home to visit the
residents
The next Baptist Women's
meeting will be a "tasting bee"
Jan 22 Location will be an-
nounced
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Leveen, Paul D. Portland News (Portland, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 10, 1974, newspaper, January 10, 1974; Taft, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth864503/m1/4/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bell/Whittington Public Library.