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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1956

Page

6

Presbyterian Women Install New Officers In Year End Meeting

New officers of the Presbyterian Church women were installed at the Community building on Wednesday night led by installation officer Mrs. Frank Crown. Officers include President Mrs. Frank Hood and chairs for spiritual growth world missions Christian education church extension annuities and relief general fund agencies morning circle and evening circle. A study on To Lead Christian Days of Christmas was presented by Mrs. John Thrasher accompanying refreshments for several members. The Nixon family welcomed a baby girl Susan born December 7 in Ulysses Kansas, joining sisters Rebecca Lynn and Billy Ruth living with grandparents in Snyder.

The Presbyterian Church Frank Crown Frank Hood John Thrasher World Missions Gordon Gardner Christian Education Albert Sybesma J. A. Roach Ray Johnson General Fund Carl Ham Morning Circle Ted Mauck Evening Circle Joe Hawes Roy Allen Gene Demmiler C. H. McKelvey J. A Roach

Engagement of Jerry Sue Scott to Leeman Smith

Mr and Mrs Earl S Scott Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Jerry Sue to Leeman Smith son of Mr and Mrs B E Smith The vows will be exchanged January 25 at 7 15 p m in the home of Rev and Mrs Carl Grissom Grissom pastor of First Baptist Church will officiate The bride elect a 1956 Andrews High School graduate active in Mustang Band Spanish Club Allied Youth Quill and Scroll and editor of the Round Up She is employed by Carruth Trucking Company Smith attended school here served as class president and played on the A basketball team He is employed by D W Dub Hathcock

Earl S. Scott Sr Jerry Sue Leeman Smith B. E. Smith 7Th St Carl ‘Grissom Grissom First Baptist Church Andrews High School Mustang Band Allied Youth Quill and Scroll Mustang Round Up Carruth Trucking Company Smith D. W

Mrs Johnny Ranson Recovering After Surgery at Hogan Ma Lone

Mrs Johnny Ranson underwent surgery at Hogan Ma Lone Hospital in Big Spring on Thursday morning and is reported to be doing nicely.

Johnny Ranson Hogan Malone Hospital Big Spring

Baptist Classes Meet for Business and Luncheon

The Path College and Homemakers Class of the First Baptist Church gathered for their monthly meeting and luncheon at Mrs. Leon Jackson's home. Mrs R N Grubbs read Luke’s Christmas story before a chicken and dressing meal. Members present included R N Grubbs H L Williford Edward Ashley J C Eades Leon Jackson A G Lewis James Mathis James Mosely W R Schooley John Woorhies and Oliver Worthy.

Path Clqge First Baptist Church Leon Jackson R.N. Grubbs Luke Mmes R. N. Grubbs H. L. Williford Edward Ashley J.C Eades A. G. Lewis James Mathis James Mosely W. R Schooley John Woorhies Oliver Worthy

Miss Ashcraft Presents Winter Wonderland Piano Recital

Miss Flo Ashcraft will present a Winter Wonderland piano recital Sunday December 16 at 3 p.m. in the Primary Cafeteria featuring Christmas hymns and favorite melodies. Participants include Bruce Johnson Marilyn Frazier Bill Austin David Hendrick Doug Crawley Sharon Williams Zanna Echols Deanna Lasater Sandy Tidwell and many others. The scenery, a Winter Wonderland, was created by Mrs. Lars Wallace. The public is invited.

Flo Ashcraft Bruce Johnson Marilyn Frazier Bill Austin David Hendrick Doug Crawley Sharon Willliams Zanna Echols Deanna Lasater Sandy Tidwell Diola Shaw Joyce Reynolds Jann Crain Joe Williams Jimmy Rose Valerie Foster Paula Nalley Jann Nixon Vicky Thonas Linda Coon Sharyn Williams Betty Thomas Barbara Parker Sandy Hayes Kathy Boon Dianne Thompson Larry Cypert June Burns Ronnie Danley Jimmy Boon Nancy Lyons Cindy Ford Peggy Danley Sheri Ruth Cable Marilin Nickell George Cotten Vicky Stinebuck Kathy Woullard Nola Any Springer Janie Belcher Barbara Cotten Bobby Carver Gary Sparger Jan Johnson Lars Wallace

Birthday Party for Stephen S Smith in Springfield

Stephen Roland Smith celebrated his 4th birthday at a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Larry Smith. Guests included Richard Sybesma Dana Sue Hays Wayne Harrison Lee Mc Laurine Marilyn Lipham Ricky Lipham David Gambill Kathe Millican Mira Millican Leslie Reed and E W Forbes with angel food cake and ice cream served.

Stephen Roland Smith Larry Smith Angel Richard Sybesma Dana Sue Hays Wayne Harrison Lee McLaurine Marilyn Ricky Lipham David Gambill Kathe Mira Millican Leslie Reed E. W. Forbes

Barbara Durham Celebrates 11th Birthday Party

Barbara Jean Durham was honored on her 11th birthday with a party in the Community Building on December 13. Her mother hosted with help from Mrs. J. E. Ferguson and others. door prizes went to Patricia Snow, Jimmy Moore, Jackie Taylor, Billy Minyard, Sue Hawkins, Linda Kay Allen, and Donald Minyard. The event featured a Christmas themed cake, cocoa, candy, and poinsettias, with guests including Patricia Snow, James Snow, Tommy Snow, Paula Jordan, and other friends and family.

Barbara Jean Durham J. E. Ferguson W. E. Snow R. D. Maxwell J.C. Minyard Jack Taylor Patricia Snow Jimmy Moore Jackie Taylor Billy Minyard Sue Hawkins Linda Kay Allen Donald Minyard

Mrs Turner Chosen Leader of local Kiwanians

Mrs Turner was elected president of the Kiwanians at a Community building meeting. Officers include Mrs Frank Hood as vice president Mrs B M Mayfield secretary and treasurer and Mrs Roy D Bennett reporter. Plans discussed cover a family night Christmas party gifts to needy families and Hood named year book chairman. Other attendees listed include several local ladies.

Ken Turner Kiwanians Turner Frank Hood B. M. Mayfield Roy D. Bennett Johnny Allen Charles Wheat Jack Horner Lloyd Bivens John Beers Norman Bumpers Joe Tidrow Otis Arnett Ray Johnson

Winter Wonderland Recital and Holiday Events in Local Churches

Sunday events include a Winter Wonderland Recital in the Primary Cafeteria at 3 p m under Miss Flo Ashcraft. Monday brings Calvary Baptist Brotherhood at 7 30 p m and Eastern Star at 8 p m in Masonic Hall. Baptist Sunday School lunch 11 a m to 2 p m in the Community Building. Church of the Nagirene hosts 7 to 11 p m in the Community Building with OES Christmas initiation and party. 8 Club Christmas Banquet at Cafeteria No 2 8 p m. Basketball vs Wink first game 6 p m. Underwood Faculty Christmas Party Cafeteria No 3 7 39 p m. Tuesday Calvary Baptist W M Study Club, Community Club Lions Club, Missionary Co meets 3 p m and 1 45 p m respectively. Jr High Christmas Party Cafeteria No 34 10 p m. Catholic Altar Society with Mrs Frances Hudson on Northeast 6th Street and other club meetings at the Community Club. Wednesday Catholics meet 7 30 p m at the Community Building.

Flo Ashcraft Calvary Baptist Brotherhood Eastern Star Masonic Hall Baptist Church of the Nagirene Underwood Calvary Baptist W.M Lions Club Assembly of 8 Missionary Co Ehurer Gira Catholic Altar Socier Frances Hudso 6Th Street Andrews Gary Evonguy Sel Ly Y Club

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Presbyterian Hoover Herzberger West Broadway Jerry Sue Scott West Texas West Texans Donald H. Honn American Institute OF Architects Tion Tric Stove Andrews FH. A. and G.I. Financing Andrews Insurance Agency W. Ave A Miss Ashcraft Stephen Smith Barbara Durham Mrs. Turner Midland Lubbock Blackstock LANEY S. M. Laney N. W Andrews, Texas ARROW Betty Rose Connie Claussner Artemis, Henson Rogers
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