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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1949

Page

3

Andrews County Home Demonstration Party and Buffet

The Andrews County Home Demonstration Council held its annual Christmas party and buffet Monday evening at the elementary school cafeteria. About 100 members and guests attended as five county clubs presented numbers including a comedy sketch and a Christmas tableau. Santa distributed gifts as carols were sung and the event featured remarks by council leaders and local officials.

Andrews County Home Demonstration Council C. L. Dean D. C. Nix T. D. Hamilton Hattie C. Owens Jimmie Nelson Roy Bennett Andrews Ed Rigsby Sunshine Club C. L. Summerwell Fullerton David Choate

Beginners Dept Holds Xmas Party at First Baptist Church

The Beginners Department of the First Baptist Church hosted a Christmas party in the church basement. A tree with gifts stood central while Santa handed out candy fruit and nuts to about 50 children. Superintendent Mrs C B Jackson led the event with the teaching staff.

First Baptist Church Santa C. B. Jackson

Home for Christmas For Tulsa University Student

June Whitcomb who attends Tulsa University will be home this weekend for the Christmas holiday.

June Whitcomb Tulsa University

Irwin Lively Hostesses To Tuesday Club

The Tuesday Study Club met on November 22 1949 at Mrs Knox Irwins home for its annual religious program with speakers Rev Raymond Van Zandt and Rev Eugene Brand. Refreshments were served to members and guests. A December 6 gathering at Mrs A C Lively featured a Christmas party with members in native costumes and country Christmas customs.

Knox Irwin C. E. Carruth Woody Walker E. P. Wright Raymond van Zandt Means Memorial Church Methodist C. A Dean J. G. Flukinger Gene Irwin A. C. Lively A. C. Mize R. C. McNett R. L. McPherson Max Goldsmith Vernon Payne Lively

Nix Gavitt Exchange Home Ceremony Vows in Andrews

Cora Ree Nix and Jimmy Lee Gavitt exchange wedding vows at the bride's parents home with a Mexican themed celebration. The couple, both connected to local families and Hardin-Simmons alumni, plan to reside in Andrews after a reception for friends and out-of-town guests. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Gerald Johnson.

Cora Ree Nix Jimmy Gavitt D. C. Nix Jimmy Lee Gavitt Gerald Johnson First Baptist Church O. M Nix Odessa A. D. Wilson Oil Center New Mexico Ferris Hamilton Monahans Lois Allen Seminole Bill Pipman Sue Miller Kermit Texas Hardin-Simmons Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Radio Association P. E Gavitt Troy High School Albany Breckenridge High School Pure Oil Company Andrews

Baptist Children Have Xmas Party

The Nursery Department of the First Baptist Church held a Christmas party in the church nursery on a Wednesday afternoon. A decorated tree, colored divinity and cookies were served. Santa gave gifts to about 20 children and their mothers attended. Mrs. J. F. Mc Gee supervises the department. Don’t miss Our Town High School on December 19 and 20.

Denly Mr. Vandell Ole Santa Claus North Pole Santa First Baptist Church J. F. McGee

Study Club Holds Annual Xmas Fete

The Andrews Study club hosted its annual Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. B. F. Seay in Humble Camp. Members and guests enjoyed a buffet with turkey and dressing, yams, cranberry sauce, salad, and rolls. toys were donated to needy families, and Christmas carols closed the evening.

The Andrews Study Club B. F. Seay Seay Santa Claus Carl Ham J. W Pinnell Carl Sealy Joe Allbright R. R. Ramsey Sam M. Gantt D. M. Pinnell Max Ramsey Percy Morrison J. A. Ulmer Bernice Boze Joyce Rasco Rosemary Stewart Lydia Kelly Adella Howard

Mrs Julia Douglas Visits Daughter In Town

Mrs Julia Douglas of Bristow Okla visits her daughter Mrs J E Whitcomb here this month for a stay with relatives and friends in the city.

Julia Douglas Bristow Oklo J. E. Whitcomb

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Home Demonstration Council Allen Brown 66 Club Magnolia Club Irwin Patrick McNair Florence Boatwright C. A. Dean Bill Pinnell R. L. MacPherson Roy Stillwell Charles Alcorn Jack Kunkel Eunice N. M P. Gavitt Breckenridge Miss Nix Andrews High School Mrs Onan Vandell Midland Midland Hardware and Furniture Company KCRS Vandell Midland Hardware Seys Fashion Shoppe Andrews, Texas Bertha
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