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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1950

Page

4

Shaffer and Shoffit Honored at Eastern Star Banquet

Mrs Stella Shaffer of Crane and Mrs Gladys Shoffit of Goldthwaite were honored guests at a Monday night Andrews Eastern Star banquet in the high school cafeteria. The visit marked Mrs Shaffer’s first as Deputy Grand Matron for District Two Mile. The event featured prayers, a welcome by M O Woolam, a Shaffer reply, and performances by the Montilla School of Danc ing Odessa, plus solo and song acts.

Stella Shaffer Crane Gladys Shoffit Gold Aith Andrews Order of the Eastern Star Shaffer Two Mile Shaffit C. E. Robertson James Roberts M. O. Woolam Montilla School of Dancing Odessa Montillas Joyce Jones Bryan Baker Masonic Hall

Graves Teaches At Fullerton W M A All Day Meeting

Mrs H B Graves led an all day Fullerton W M A meeting at the Phillips Gasoline Camp home. The group studied A Century in Nigeria by Dr George W Sadler and enjoyed a covered dish luncheon with members including Mrs R V Bufkin and Mrs George Mossman.

Nigeria George W. Sadler H. B. Graves Fullerton Baptist MLOU Morrison Ivy Phillips R. V. Bufkin George Mossman Merle Parker L. D. Greenfield Fronis Jones C. L. Summerwell Lewis Scarbrough C & Ppool Aud Jones P. L. Lowder Claude Wright

Mrs C C Pipes Hosts Son Glenns Fifth Birthday

Mrs. C. C. Pipes entertained with a birthday party for her son Glenn on his fifth birthday from 2 30 to 4 at home. Games were played gifts were presented and refreshments served to Gay Nix Ferne Smith Rodney Nobles Billy Medler Vickie Sue and Billie Lou Farmer and the honoree.

C. C. Pipes Glenn Gay Nix Ferne Smith Rodney Nobles Billy Medler Vickie Sue Bil-le Lou Farmer Gienn Pipes

Family Night Hosted by Wesleyan Service Guild

The Wesleyan Service Guild sponsored a church Family Night at the Methodist church on Monday. Mrs. Raymond Van Zandt led carol singing with Miss Martha June Morehart as organist. Miss Bernice Boge introduced numbers while Mrs. Bud Frazier sang O Holy Night and White Christmas with the audience joining in. The Man who Owned the Stable was told as a Christmas story by Mrs. M. J. Smothers. Reverend Van Zandt led a prayer before the group moved to the Fellowship Room for pie and coffee aided by several refreshments volunteers.

Wesleyan Service Guild Raymond van Zandt Martha June Morehart Bernice Boge Bud Frazier

Morgan To Review Bell on Their Toes at Forum Meeting

The Woman's Forum monthly meeting on Thursday December 14 at Lloyd will feature a review of Bells On Their Toes by Gilbreath, a sequel to Cheaper By The Dozen. Public invited. hostesses are Forum clubs. Planning for Christmas week carol singing on the courthouse lawn will be discussed.

Morgan Woman's Forum Lloyd Morgan Gilbreath

Weaver Hostess To Phillips H D Club

The Phillips 66 Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. W. H. Weaver's home with County Agent Hattie G. Owens leading a talk on Family Health Improvement. Plans for a Christmas party were set for Wednesday afternoon December 13. Visitors included Mrs. P. Ellis and Mrs. A. B. Hungerford. members listed include Mesdames A. A. Rhodes and Max Hensley.

Phillips 66 Home Demonstration Club W. H. Weaver Hattie G. Owens P. Ellis A. B. Hungerford Mesdames A. A. Rhodes Max Hensley

Approaching Marriage Announced for Doris Hadwin and L L Rhodes

Mr and Mrs D H Hadwin of Abilene Texas announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Elaine to Lawrence L Rhodes son of Mr and Mrs A L Rhodes of Andrews The wedding is set for Sunday December 17 at 8 oclock in McKinzie Hall Abilene Christian College Abilene Texas Evangelist D H Hadwin will read the double ring ceremony Attendants include Katherine Rhodes and David M Hadwin The bride elect is a Flagstaff Arizona native who lived in Ohio and West Virginia before moving to Winter Haven Florida in 1934 She is a Winter Haven High School valedictorian and a current Abilene Christian College student Rhodes is an Andrews High School graduate Class of 1946 and Draughon's Business College 1947 He served in the U S Army 1948-1950 and is now an Abilene Christian College student studying to be a dentist Post ceremony the couple will honeymoon in Winter Haven Florida.

Mr. Rhodes the Andrews High School Draughon’'s Business College U. S. Army Guam Abilene Christian College Church of Christ

Entertain With Come Western Party Saturday

Joyce Dunn Sue Stephenson and Donna Houston hosted a Come Western party Saturday at Fuller ton Camp recreation center. Guests enjoyed cake candy and soda served by Mesdames Stephenson Dunn and Houston. The group attended a midnight preview in Andrews and local youngsters attended with names listed.

Joyce Dunn Sue Stephenson Donna Houston Fullerton Camp Andrews J. F. Stephenson Curtis Dunn Phil Houston Pat Pikes Goldsmith John Thames Don Huestis Richard Souther Peggy Ellis Rita Dunn Carolyn Morrison Alma Smith Larry Bradfield Max Ragsdale Janna Lou Way Sarah Jackson Ronny Huckabee Frank Bradfield Carl Hollowell Charlene McNeil Gene Ellis Buddy Ham James Heinrich Donnell Ragsdale Janie Dyer George Carruth Pat Allen Geneane Montgomery Barbara Strickland Wade Graham Thames Scott Wilber Floyd Phillip Houston Carol Ann Farris Choc Carruth Jimmie Doreland Orville Burks Benny Bradfield

Poools Farewell Party Hosted Before Odessa Move

The C. L. Poools who moved Sunday to Odessa were honored at a farewell party Thursday night in Phillips Recreation Hall. Guests played 42 and Canasta and the couple received a going away gift. Camp families included George Mossman W B Woodward E L Martin Reuben Stillwell George Sheldon Ada Sheldon C L Summerwell Hugh Sawyer Jack Forrest Laure of Odessa.

C. L. Poools Odessa Phillips Recreation Hall George Mossman W. B. Woodward E. L. Martin Reuben Stillwell George Sheldon Ada Sheldon

Senior Parents Plan Christmas Party for Seniors

The Senior Parent Organization schedules a Christmas party for all senior students and parents in the elementary cafeteria on Monday evening December 18 at 7 30 p m. Mrs. Jackson’s committees will contact parents for help with refreshments games and activities aimed at full attendance and mingling with the Class of '51.

Jackson

Magnolia Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report

The Magnolia Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Noble Mosley’s home on November 29 with all members urged to attend the annual Christmas party on December 11. The group prepared chicken and dressing, and spouses were invited. County agent Mrs. Hattye G. Owen spoke on family health, as coffee and donuts were served buffet style to several members and two guests.

Magnolia Home Demonstration Club Noble Mosley Home Demonstration Club Magnolia Group Hattye G. Owen O. C. Sybesma E. O. Price Joe Cook Archie Roach J. D. Nelson Hattie Owen Gus Morgan Dallas Ives

Phillips Organizes Basketball Team Names Benny Maher Manager

The Phillips 66 basketball team met recently and organized naming Benny Maher as manager. They work out twice weekly at the Andrews community center and plan to be active soon. The roster includes Max Hensley, T. C. Young, Carol Yates, A. B. Hungerford, Andy Andrews, Bob Skinner, Robert Bacon, W. O. Wylie, Troy Langford, Benny Hogard, J. Williams, Bert Thomas, James Willett, Johnnie Hog.

Phillips 66 Benny Maher Andrews Max Hensley T. C. Young Carol Yates A. B. Hungerford

Fifth Wedding Anniversary Attended by Notables in San Diego

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Morton celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on November 26 in San Diego, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Underwood and Mr. John Underwood. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Ingram of Odessa visited Weldon In Tam’s home with family on Sunday.

W. J. Underwood John Underwood Cole Alsebrook L. C. Morton San Diego Calif

Tuesday Study Club Game Night Draws Sixty Attendees

Sixty people attended Tuesday night at the County Auditorium for the Study Club game night featuring canasta forty two and bridge. Refreshments included pie and coffee and proceeds support the club's dramatic scholastic fund. Attendees included L. Z. Brown Pinkie Peoples Bill Dingle Roger Heinrichs Darrell Woolam J. B. Youngblood A. C. Mize L. B. Williams Billy Cox Bill Watkins Charles Carruth W. E. Burden Frank Floyd Gus Rogers Knox Irwin G. L. Carter Woodrow Walker Max Goldsmith Charles Albcorn D. C. Nix Claude Neely Vernon Payne Wallace Morris Charles Dean Jack Graham M. Fisher F. F. Kennedy Mesdames Chris Quante Florence Boatwright D. M. Pinnell W. M. Meroney Adelle Harrell Bernice Boze and Don Floyd.

County Auditorium Dramatic Scholastic Fund L. Z. Brown

Local figures relocate to Odessa this Sunday

Joe Willard, Ardyard, and Blackie Smyers moved Sunday to Odessa, joining others in a regional relocation during the weekend.

Ard Joe Willard Blackie” Smyers Odessa

Roach Family Hosts Visit From Fort Davis and El Paso

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Roach Jr and their children of Fort Davis and Mrs Patsy Glover of El Paso visited in the home of Mr and Mrs J A Roach Sr Mrs Glover is the sister of Mrs Roach Sr

J. A. Roach Fort Davis Patsy Glover el Paso

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