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Sunday, Oct. 17,1965
Grace Temple WMS
Holds Mission Meet
General mission study program yellow. The humn, o for a Thou*
for Woman’s Missionary Society, sand Tongues to Sin was pre*
Grace Temple Baptist Church, sented in the form of reading
was held Wednesday morning, a verse, explaining the meaning
Theme of the program was Pro* of the verse and thep singing
claim His Name. Yellow and white it to the piano accompaniment,
were used for posters, paper played by Mrs. Deane Simpson,
horns and other items added to Mrs. Hanna used a yellow
bring accent. scroll with tassels as she pro*
^Mrs. Wilford Sanders read claimed WMS plans for the new
Wissionary prayer calendar. She year. Standing chairmen also out*
gave each one present a Bible lined plans for each of their di*
marker imprinted with the name visions. Mrs. J. l. Ward, im«
and address of a missionary, mediate WMS past president, was
These names were read by the given a bracelet with a WM'J
individuals. emblem as a charm,
Mrs. G. E. Oglesby led in Mrs. W. L. Etheredge gave
prayer for missionaries. Mrs. closing prayer.
Sanders passed out a prayer list Others present were Mrs.
which the members signed. Henry Jones, Mrs. D. R. Cope-*
A special event was given by land, Mrs. Dean Pittman, Mrs.
Mrs. E. W. King, Mrs. Darrell W. G. House, Mrs. Fritz Me*
Hanna, Mrs. Jackie Barnett and Cartney, Mrs. B. V, Slaughter,
Mrs. Billie Smyers. Each wore Mrs. Fred Woods, Mrs. A. C.
a yellow robe as they stood on an Smith, Mrs. Maggie Palmer and
elevated platform covered in Mrs. L. B. Drake.t
Progressive Dinner
For Lambda Alpha
Members and pledges of in the home of Mrs. Dan Cooke,
Lambda Alpha Chapter, Beta who was assisted by Mrs. Bob
Sigma Phi, were entertained Mon- Leeman and Mrs. Lloyd Lay.
day night with aProgressiveDin* Dinner was served from a table
njp party. Members of the chap* covered in pink linen and cen-
ter s social committee were host- tered with an arrangement of pink
esses* magnolia blossoms. Silver ap*
tTheme for the year, Tree of pointments were used.
Pt was used in all decorations. Kermit State Bank Mesquite
The group met at the home of Room was the setting for the
Mrs. Charles Shadowens. Entry- dessert course. Mrs. Buddy
way into the living room was dec- Hancock and Mrs. Tommy Smith
orated with a large white tree served coffee and cake from a
trimmed with many articles rep- silver service. The table was
resenting the chapter, including laid with white lace and held an
the jeweled pin, achievement arrangement of yellow roses,
bracelet, a yellow rose which is Games were played during the
the sorority’s flower, a Beta following social hour.
Sigma Phi address book, a small Pledges attending were Mrs.
yearbook, and a small calendar Glen Funkey, Mrs. Bill Barsch
and other items. Mrs. Johnny Walton and Mrs!
Name tags in fall colors, Jerry MyCiie.
shaped like a leaf, were presented Other chapter members
to each. present were Mrs. Charles Stodg-
Mrs. Shadowens’ table was laid hill, Mrs. Gordon Tekell, Mrs.
with white linen cloth and napkins. Merle Brockett, Mrs. Arthur
Mrs. Ray Lawlis assisted in serv- Franklin, Mrs. Herman Barrs,
ing tomato juice and hors d'- Mrs. W c. Herricks, Mrs. Ger-
oeuvres from a styrofoam tree, aid Johnson, Mrs. Bobby D. Craw.
Main dinner course was served ford and Mrs. Bill Rea.
Winkler County News, Kermit, Texas
Page Pive
FHA Holds Season’s
Opening Meeting
By Jo Bartley and secretary-treasurer, Thelma
FHA Reporter Skinner.
Future Homemakers of Amer- After the election of officers,
ica held their first meeting we had an explanation of the FHA
Wednesday. Hilda Juarez, presi- yearbook. Debbie Edwards ex-
dent, called the meeting to order.
Then she said that we would first
elect our officers for this year.
The officers elected were: re-
porter, Jo Bartley; parliament
plained what the yearbook con-
tains and its importance. Linda
McAnally explained the points
system and Jeanette Russell ex-
plained about the absentees and
tarian, Patricia Sanders; game pins which we receive after pass-
leader, Jaynell Brooks; photo- ing a step,
grapher, Debbie Edwards; his* Hilda announced that Monday,
torian, Phyllis Bonham; song Oct. 18, there is to be instal-
leader, Rita Saverance. lation of officers. Parents and
Officers elected last spring friends are encouraged to attend,
were: president, Hilda Juarez;
vice-president, Linda McMillian;
Cubs Read the
Columbus Story
SS Class
Elects
Officers
Partial list of officers was
Cub Scout Den 1, Page 166,
met Tuesday in regular session
in the R. L. Prather home. Songs
were sung and the story of Colum- named when Mrs. Leslie Black
bus was read and questions was hostess Tuesday night for a
were answered. meeting of Priscilla Sunday
A balloon burst was part of the School Class, Grace Temple Bap.
entertainment. Discussions were tist Church,
continued on a skit the Den is Mrs. Klieta Godfrey was named
to present at the Pack meeting, assistant teacher; Mrs. C. O.
The boys were reminded to bring Jones was elected president;
their materials and equipment Mrs. Black, secretary, and Mrs.
to the next meeting. Noisemakers d. R. Copeland, vice-president,
for Halloween were made from Mrs. W. L. Etheredge, class
plastic detergent bottles and in- teacher, brought devotional based
dividually decorated. on the subject Seeking Treasures
Those present were Chris Which Should Not Fail. She used
Bartlett, Keith Davis, Paul Pra- various scriptures to bring the
ther, John Preston, Mark Tis- following points: Christian Grace
dale, Dale Upton, Ray Upton and Will Not Fail, Church of God
WINK — Mrs. Bill Spear pre* bags were described and the scarf corned as a new member. Mrs. Lewis Hadley, Mrs. David a guest, David Haley. Will Not Fail, The Lord’s Return
sented an interesting program on hat was named as the most pop- Others present were Mrs. Sam Rice, Eileen Triplett, Catherine Mrs. Prather is den mother will Not Fail .and The Kingdom
Fashions when members of Tues* ular for coming months. Brown, Mrs. Bill Davis, Doro- Wardlaw, Mrs. James Hoover and and Mrs. Bill Preston is as- of God Shall Not Fail.
HAVE BUSY DAY — It was a long, busy day when mem-
bers of Senior Girl Scout Troop 5 held a car wash at Lipham’s
Service Station. Business was so brisk the girls were unable
to handle all the automobiles which came in. Troop members,
front row (left to right) are Pam Schlaepfer, Susan Phillips,
Suzette Reich and Lynn Chandler. Back row: Gloria Barron,
Judy Mayer, Carol McCann, Melinda Jones, Judy Flattley,
Sherrilyn Odom and Patsy Lisenbee. Station attendants who
supervised the girls’ work are Slim Norton, front right,
and Randy Odom, second row right. Mrs. L. A. Chandler is
troop leader. (Staff Photo)
Mrs. Spear Presents Tuesday Club Program
day Study Club met Monday night “A slim figure,” Mrs. Spear thea Dishart, Mrs. Lydia Earle, Mrs. R. D. Whetsel.
in the home of Mrs. J. V. Ogle, told the group, “is the one best
Mrs. Spear told of the vivid part of any new wardrobe.” She
colors which are perking up fall gave hints on dieting and points
fashions, of new fabrics avail- for figure slimming. She also
able, and remarked the fall style displayed garments of the newest
features the silhouette. She said styles and colors which are avail-
new shoes will have the easy, able in a Wink dress shop,
natural look and be rounded toes. During the business session an-
New shapes and fabrics for hand- nouncement was made of the Dis-
trict C on v ention of Worn en’s Fed-
erated Clubs, to be held in Me-
Camey Oct. 23.
Northside WMS
Officers Installed
sistant den mother.
Council
Outlines
Mrs. Godfrey led opening
prayer.
After close of the program a
fellowship hour was enjoyed with
Mrs. Black serving homemade
ice cream and Mrs. G. E. Ogles-
by serving lemon cake.
C. Smith
Circle
Organized
The Cathryn Smith Circle of
First Baptist Church held an
organizational meeting Wednes-
day morning In the home of Mrs.
Richard Lawrence, circle chair-
man, who presided. Circle mem*
Den 2 Tours
Courthouse
A tour of Winkler County Court-
POLITICKING — Sen. Dorsey Hardeman of San Angelo
emphasizes a point Thursday as he *’politicks” at an an-
nual barbecue and informal get-together of law enforcement
officers from West Texas. (Staff Photo)
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Projects for the coming year ..
were outlined Tuesday night when Calls H CI D DV
Installation ceremonies for of- chairman; Mrs. John Haley Jr., members of Ladies Missionary rr '
HU uci. £o. fleers of Woman’s Missionary community missions chairman; council, First Christian Church, . . _ . . .
The group also voted to spon- Society, followed by a luncheon, Mrs. B. S. Beck, program chair- met in the home of Mrs. Harold B i rt h 0 OV W IS n
sor two booths in the Community were held recently in Northside man; Mrs. Tommy Moore Jr., Baird, 513 North Avenue B. Mrs. 7
Halloween Carnival which is Baptist Church. Girls’Auxiliary counselor; Mrs. Robert R. Brown was co-hostess.
scheduled Oct. 30. Mrs. Paul Sullinger of Belvue L. A. Waddell, stewardship chair- Mrs. Jack Hill, president, was Mrs. Tommie Richardson
Next meeting is to be in Wink Baptist Church conducted the cer- man; and Mrs. Bill Copeland, Sun- in charge of the business ses- Wednesday morning telephoned
Community Center with Mrs. Jay emonies. Her theme was Pass On beam director. sion. New yearbooks were ap- to Fredericksburgh, Va., to talk
Herring as hostess. The Light. Mrs. Amos gave closing pray- proved and are to be printed and with her son and his family, Mr.
Virginia Greenwood was wel- Mrs. M. R. Loper led song er. distributed to Council members, and Mrs. Tommie Lee Richard-
services, Mrs. C. M. Chastain, Luncheon was served following Mrs. Ray Wells brought the son, and their baby daughter,
retiring president, gave opening the ceremonies. Mrs. Cranford devotional on Mary and Martha. Susan Marie,
prayer and Mrs. J. C. Wade presented a gift from the or- Refreshments were served dur-
brought the devotional. ganization to Mrs. Chastain in ing the social hour. Mrs. Richardson called to wish
Officers to head the organiza- appreciation of her services as others present were Mrs. Nan- happy birthday to their son. She
tion through the coming year are: president. cy Walker, Mrs. Marris Bradley, was told that the new grand-
Mrs. J. A. Cranford, president; Others present were Mrs. N. R. Mrs. Rod Hamil, Mrs. Charles daughter, which the Kermit
■■■ _ Mrs. Wade, vice-president; Mrs. Liscomb, Mrs. Wallace Anthony Dick, Mrs. Bob Foster, Mrs. W. grandparents have not yet seen,
bers chose*to^ame^heir circle house Tuesday aft’ernoon"con- Gene Crawford, circle chairman; and Rev. W. L. Amos, pastor, who o. Kimbrough, Mrs. Ray Wells, is fine and is going to have
for a missionary to Brazil Miss ducted by Sheriff L. B. Eddins Mrs* Chastain, Bible chairman; was a luncheon guest. Mrs. J. L. Mrs. Skipper Butts and Mrs.'brown eyes and brown hair,
Smith, who is a personal friend of was of great interest to mem! Mrs* W- L- Amos, Missions Roark kept the nursery. Ralph Wildman. typical of the Richardson family.
Mrs. H. C. Murrie. bers of Cub Scout Den 2, Pack
Circle officers named are: 9*
Mrs. Lida Moore, circle co- The lads were particularly im-
chairman and community mis- pressed with the courtrooms,
sions chairman; Mrs. Glenn Jail* teletype and County Clerk’s
Upton, secretary-treasurer; and office. Chief outside interest was
Mrs. Murrie, mission study matching the pet squirrels,
chairman. Mrs. Moore was un- Those making the tour were Jay
able to attend. Pool, Beanie Brown, Dale Snider,
Mrs. Ben Odorizzi, Woman’s Parker, Chuck Green,
Missionary Union president, led a Willie Mosley, Bill Day, a visitor,
discussion concerning fostering Dynn Parker and den mothers,
for Girls* Auxiliaries and plans Mrs. Hoyle Brown, Mrs. Billy
for remembering circle mother Parker and Mrs. Clifford Green,
with a love gift were made. _ _ _
Mrs. Murrie used posters, pic- CfS TrOOP z
tures, maps and distributedpam- ~
phlets as aids in presentation of n , r i
current study, Which Way Is Bra- /ViGGlS / UeSC/Oy
zil? by Lester Bell. Mrs. Ira
Barrett gave closing prayer and
will be hostess to the circle in
November.
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By Rebecca Cowling
Troop Reporter
Troop 9 met Tuesday, Oct. 12,
at 3:45. As an opening we sang
a song.
We had refreshments served
by Mrs. McDougal. Next we drew
kapers to see what girl would
do the different jobs. Then we
worked on our law charts.
Members present were Rebec-
ca Cowling, Brenda Gillock,
Karen Lofton, Mary Beth Reid,
Karen Smith, Regina Robinson,
Donna Scott, Belinda Williams
and Cindy Teasley. Our visitor
was Lisa Elliott.
Leaders are Mrs. Ben Cowl-
ing and Mrs. Harry Reid and
Senior Aide is Suzette Reich.
Name Dermers
DEMOLAYS — Pictured are members of Kermit De-
Molays who recently participated in officer installation.
Front row (left to right) they are: Gerald Hubbard, marshal;
Tommy Shillingburg, preceptor; Bruce Callich, senior coun-
cilor; Jim Reynolds, master councilor; Rex Mann, junior
councilor; Ernest Tate, chaplain and Mike Cloud, junior
deacon. Back row (left to right) are Tim Arrant, installing
chaplain; Mike Lovelace, senior deacon; Mike McMillan,
standard bearer; Jon Reynolds, preceptor; Rob Varley, pre-
ceptor; Darwin Nunley, preceptor; Mike Ford, scribe; Walter
Durfey, senior steward; and Johnny Hubbard, junior steward.
(Staff Photo)
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GS Neighborhood In Regular Meet
DISCUSS LAW ENFORCEMENT — Lt. Col. Wilson E. Spears, assistant director of the
Texas Department of Public Safety, talks ’’shop” with Kermit Highway Patrolman E. C. Lock-
lear and L. B. (Bill) Eddins, Winkler County Sheriff. Locklear and Eddins were among a large
Kermit delegation which attended an informal gathering of law enforcement officials Thursday
on the J. Lane Ranch near Rankin. (Staff Photo)
Iota Delta Conducts Model Meet
Quick Step 4-H
Model meeting for members program on Ideals of Epsilon Mrs. Dean Pittman was host-
of Iota Delta Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Alpha and What ESA Means ess.
Sigma Alpha, and chapter rushees to Me. Others present were Mrs. Jack
was held Thursday night in Ker- c c , Purcell, Mrs. H. Estes, Mrs.
mit State Bank Blue Room. OeniOT OCOUTS James Sedberry, Mrs. A, N, ij -r I
Mrs. B. J. Renfrow,president, ; Maples, Mrs. W. H. Jamison, Meets lUeSuOy
Say Thanks J?rs. Robert Wright, Mrs. Dean Members of Quick Step 4-H
ties tfnrb^hlne s.ession-Activi* 7 Gregory, Mrs. Leland Allen and club met Tuesday in Extension
ues ror the coming year were Members of Girl Scout Troop Mrs. Duane Atwood. Center
helDUOn^r^dH?L|r0,;P V°ted t0 5’ wlth Mrs* L' A' chandleras V/;«I* f Inc frnroc Karen Stallings was elected
leader, report a most success- V ISIt LOS LTUCeS reporter< piSTswere made for
Co^y Council tor ful car wash, staged Saturday the next meeting,
at Lipham’s Service station. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brum-
Randy Taylor was chosen den*
ner, Russell Stout, assistant den*
ner and Steve Beshers reporter
when Cub Scout Den 1, Pack 999,
met Tuesday afternoon. „ ,
Following the roll call, which v, Kf mitiGfrl Scout Neighbor- Mitre Peak spring troop camping son discussed proposed changes others present were Mrs. W.
was answered by giving a home rr°° A me^ regular session to the Council office as soon as in the financial policy of the g. Archer, Mrs. Harvey Jarvis,
safety rule, each boy told a story f , Jf.* ’J*39 p.m. in Girl Possible. Council and explained how they Mrs. Troy Atkins, Mrs. P. L.
Illustrating a good deed. Work T ? **ouse’ wRb Mrs. Mrs. Ivy Smith, chairman of will affect each Neighborhood in Ehlers, Mrs. Leslie Mills, Mrs.
was begun on Halloween projects. L,\< Chandler> ^airman, pre- the Halloween Carnival, reported the Council. C. L. Fields, Mrs. Hubert Pay-
Alien Chandler served refresh- *25®; „ , , date for the party has been set After his discussion, a lengthy ton, Mrs. Doyle Smith Geora*
ments to Kurt Stenberg, Russell nrfvrpsJ MUton Ruhl §ave °PenlnS .for °cf- 30> beginning at 6 p.m. question-and-answer session was Flruey Mrs. £ L Cooped Mr?
Stout Randy Taylor Wayne prayer' in Girl Scout Little House. Ad- held. T_u_ „,op®r’Mr?*
Sikes, Curtis Wlllmon, Steve Be- Mrs* Ghandler reported to the mission of 25 cents per person
shers and the den mothers, Mrs F^up that the Council office will be charged to pay for prizes
Chariec Sikes and Mrs Earl “ad expressed appreciation to the and refreshments. 1 t^ ___\ i / •
Beshers. ' Kermit Neighborhood for the ex- Mrs. Chandler introduced Ed JOyCeeS Wives
cellent attendance which has been Judson of Midland, finance chair-
recorded at all training sessions, man of Permian Basin Girl Scout ^ 6 6 f T U © S Gf O V
Leaders were reminded to get Council and a member of the 7
their reservations for Hat^A and Council board of directors. Jud- A tacos supper and social hour
John Beaty, Mrs. W. H. Lamb,
Mrs. M. E. Simmons, Mrs. Eu-
gene Culvahouse, Mr. and Mrs.
Cecil Odom, Mrs. Richard Payne,
Dr. and Mrs. W. H. McClure,
Mrs. R. R. Davis, Mrs. George
Crabtree, Mrs. Jack Roe, Mrs.
John LaCaze, Mrs. C. A. Hoi-
Mentally Retarded Children.
Mrs. Renfrow announced the
district ESA meeting is to be
held in Crane Oct. 17.
Mrs< -Leon Nutt presented a
By Alma Marie Deboskie
Club Reporter
Bluebonnet 4-H Club met. The
The announcement was made
that 4-H will have a Barbie doll
booth at the Halloween Carnival.
Debbie Mills will be 4-H candi-
, , . , * Those present were Karen - .. 4 PUPili—
Mrs. Chandler and troop mem- low drove to Las Cruces, N.M. , stallings Mary Payne, Robbie president, Diana Moore, called date for Halloween Queen,
bers have expressed thanks to over the weekend to visit their Dingier ’Kathy Hammond, Leta the meeting to order. The group. Each girl was told who her
oil ttfU/v 4 n lu a /4a.. An4 UIa 4a ma 41*. akii « ® 4 * ___ • ___ *1 i « _ « _• • I .. A 1
were enjoyed when members of 1 ins worth, Mrs. LaVone Bentley,
Kermit Jaycees Wives met Tues- Mrs* J- L- Conner, Mrs. W. A.
day at 8 p.m. in Kermit Cham- Pence» Mrs- Rex Pigmon and
ber of Commerce building. Joe Arledge.
White elephant prize games » #. ., . . .
were played. Mrs. Jim Biggs ^ I St* IP /VlCL.Om©y
served as hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Rich-
Others present were Mrs. El- ardson and children Randy and
vin Brownlee, Mrs. Paul Wil- Theresa, were in McCamey Sun-
helm, Mrs. Charles Wright, Mrs. day visiting Richardson’s brother
all who had part in the day-long son and his family, Mr. and Sharp, Becky Smith and Mrs. Bill said the Pledge to the American group leader is and the meeting Joe Max Fletcher and Mrs. Bar- and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mor-
event.
Mrs, £r?ant, Brumlow.
Sharp,leader.
Flag. Roll call was answered, dates. Meeting was adjourned, ry Tisdale.
gan Richardson.
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Parsons, J. Arthur. The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 24, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 17, 1965, newspaper, October 17, 1965; Kermit, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth910358/m1/5/: accessed August 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Winkler County Library.