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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

7

New HD Council Officers Installed In Pre Tea Rites

Andrews County Home Demonstration Council officers were installed by county agent Mrs. Juanice Boyd with the theme Our Club Spirit. The event preceded the council Christmas Tea and featured a rose centerpiece, decorations, and a Parade of Christmas trees with donations from members. Special guests attended from numerous local clubs.

HD Council Andrews County Home Demonstration Council Our Club Juanice Boyd Johnny Guelker John Marlow J. L. Hadaway Ralph Ross T.H.D.A Martha Washington Darrell Johnson Andrews Garden Club Roy Bennett Gene Irwin Joe Albright Gerald McCaskill Brian Gordon Herb Sit Byron Lee Allen K. W. Lacke Fred Hobbs J.N. Scott Harold Codianne Oliver Nichols Sue Ann Duncan Home Demonstration Council L. Hadaway John

Ruth Class Christmas Party at Calvary Baptist Church

The Ruth Class of Calvary Baptist Church held a Christmas party in the church Fellowship Hall at 6 30 p m on Monday December 13 The event featured a Christmas gift presentation to class teacher Mrs Sam Dyess Guests at the buffet style supper included Rev and Mrs D L Craddock and children Mr and Mrs Harold DonCarlos and children Mr and Mrs E H Gosnell Mr and Mrs W A Thomas and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Gooden and children Mrs Ethel Brown Mrs Helen Helms and son Mrs Jack Murphy and Mr and Mrs Dyess

Ruth Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Sam Dyess D. L. Craddock Harold DonCarlos E. H. Gosnell W. A. Thomas Jack Gooden Ethel Brown Helen Helms Jack Murphy Dyess

Johnson quarters lighter in weight and cheaper to buy

The new Johnson quarters are 7 percent lighter in weight and will cost about 23 percent less to purchase. This suggests a lighter design and reduced price for buyers.

Johnson

Slate Tabled By Archeologists In Monday Meeting

The Llano Estacado Archaeological Society tabled a nominating slate at a Monday session held at Flory Recreation Hall. The slate listed Louis Robertson as president, John Wells as vice president, and several Andrews and Seminole residents as officers and study group members. Dues of two dollars per year were noted as payable.

Llano Estacado Andrews Doyle Hutson John King Odessa Dee Coker Seminole Charles George Charles Love

YMP Enjoy Yale Events Christmas Banquet

Members of the Young Married Peoples department from the First Baptist Church held a Christmas banquet Saturday evening in the Green Room at First National Bank. Gil Cockreham acted as master of ceremonies, Ira Lee Brannan spoke on Christmas thoughts, and decorations were organized by Mrs. Hunter Hawkins and Mrs. Mark Kennedy. Twenty five attended including Sunday School coordinators Mr. and Mrs. Bob Speegle and Training Union coordinator R. N. Grubbs.

Young Married Peoples Department First Baptist Church First National Bank Gil Cockreham Ira Lee Brannan Hunter Hawkins Mark Kennedy Bob Speegle Training Union R. N. Grubbs

Armstrong Circle Meets at Pylant's Home

The Armstrong circle met at 9 30 a m Tuesday in the home of Mrs Agnes Pylant 907 NE 3rd Street. The quarterly study on the Mission Message of the Bible was narrated from First and Second Samuel and Chronicles. Coffee was served to several attendees including Mrs Harry Blackwell Mrs Stanley Reid and Mrs Austin Jackson.

Armstrong Circle Agnes Pylant 3Rd Street Pylant Harry Blackwell Stanley Reid Austin Jackson

Choirs Prepare Carols and Candles Service at Christmas Eve

The Presbyterian Church Youth and Adult Choirs rehearse for a 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Candles to be performed by church members. The public is invited to join in this worship service.

The Presbyterian Church

Kempes Entertain Cantata Choir at Kempe Home

Mr and Mrs Gerald Kempe hosted the Means Memorial Methodist Church choir and guests after the Christmas cantata on Sunday. About sixty attended the informal reception at the Kempe residence with decorated rooms and refreshments. Special guests included Dr and Mrs C A Holcomb Mrs Bob Montgomery choir director and Mrs Leo Lambert organist. Dr Montgomery replayed a recording he made of the cantata for participants.

Gerald Kempe Means Memorial Methodist Church Kempe C.A. Holcomb Bob Montgomery Leo Lambert Montgomery

Girdle Underneath Stretch Pants Sparks Claim

A provocative remark about undergarments accompanies a broader discussion of fashion norms. The line suggests a tension between modesty and self expression in women.

Annual Yale Luncheon Held At Morgan Home

The Presbyterian Women of the Church held their annual Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Lloyd Morgans home with a morning business session and Bible study led by Mrs. Dewey Crawford. A long distance call from Mrs. Janet Wright in Fayetteville Arkansas connected members, as a floor to ceiling Christmas tree and festive decor framed the event. Attendees included Mrs. Jerry Rundell Mrs. Henry Mohr Mrs. Sam Singer Mrs. Crawford and others.

Presbyterian Women of the Church Lloyd Morgan Dewey Crawford Janet Wright Fayetteville Arkansas Jerry Rundell Henry Mohr Sam Singer Crawford Melvin Webb W. L. Lowe Virgil Danielson Bill Ogden Albert Sybesma Gene Demmler Harold Larsen Mary Carpenter Morgan Tom Fee

Lajuan Seal Honored With Church Gift Shower

The Calvary Baptist Church Intermediate Girls class hosted a One a Day gift shower for Lajuan Seal at 7 p.m. Thursday in Mrs. W. L. Rowlett’s home at 900 NE 6th Street. Seal had surgery Tuesday after hospital admission on Monday at Hotel Dieu in El Paso. Attendees included Roxana Clark Annette Windham Joy North Linda Bray Marybeth Murphy Linda Rowlett Dianne Dyess Mrs. Sam Dyess Mrs. Jack Driver and Mrs. Rowlett.

Calvary Baptist Church Lajuan Seal W. L. Rowlett 6Th Street Miss Seal Hotel Dieu Hospital el Paso Roxana Clark Annette Windham Joy North Linda Bray Marybeth Murphy Linda Rowlett Dianne Dyess Sam Dyess Jack Driver Rowlett

Andrews Hospital Staff Fete at Green Room

Andrews Hospital staff celebrated a Christmas party at the Green Room in the First National Bank. Santa Claus presented gifts as the group exchanged presents. The affair featured music by an orchestra directed by Jess Barrera and was hosted by hospital administrator Albert Sybesma.

Andrews Hospital, Inc First National Bank Santa Claus Jess Barrera Albert Sybesma

Tuesday Club Holds Christmas Dinner at Andrews Country Club

The Tuesday Club met at Andrews Country Club for a Christmas luncheon attended by 13 members. Afterward the group played cards. attendees included Mesdames Ora McCarley Rugh Me Whorter Grace Le Monds Lola Blair Dixie Ogden Maggie Burkett Jessie Pinnell Bernice Farmer Flora Mae Ogden Ona Betenbough Lena Roberts Nola Fisher and Grace Smith.

Andrews Country Club Mesdames Ora McCarley Rugh MeWhorter Grace le Monds Lola Blair Dixie Ogden Maggie Burkett Jessie Pinnell Bernice Farmer Flora Mae Ogden Ona Betenbough Lena Roberts Nola Fisher Grace Smith

Hobo Party Highlights Attire and Party Fun

Miss Vicki Schooley hosted a Friday evening party at her parents home with co hosts Miss Patsy McGill and Leslie Reed. Guests wore hobo clothing and played floor games while listening to records. The event featured sandwiches punch and a Santa cake served to Cecil Martin Kenneth McGee Ronnie McWilliams LeRoy Denny Roger Oxford Bobby Hulen Sandi Hulen Carole McLaughlin Cathy Balkum and Vicki Criswell.

Vicki Schooley F. A. Schooley 6Th Patsy McGill Leslie Reed Cecil Martin Kenneth McGee Ronnie McWilliams LeRoy Denny Roger Oxford Bobby Hulen Sandi Hulen Carole McLaughlin Cathy Balkum Vicki Criswell

Suleckis Host Christmas Party

The Donald J. Sulecki home on the South Odessa highway hosted a Christmas party for the Bible Learners of Calvary Baptist Church. The event supported the Lottie Moon Christmas mission with a buffet luncheon and festive decor. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Craddock, Mr and Mrs Driver, Mr and Mrs Barfield, Mr and Mrs Harvey, Mrs Villines, Mrs Pylant, Dafford Corley, and the Suleckis.

Donald J. Sulecki South Odessa Highway Calvary Baptist Church Baptist Mission Lottie Moon D. L. Craddock Clyde Driver Jim Barfield John Harvey Ford Villines Agnes Pylant Dafford Corley Sulecki

Lasses Host Party At Van Duist Home

Little Misses Geri Van Duist and Paula Carruth hosted a Christmas party at 908 N Lith in the Van Duist home. Santa appeared, gifting each guest a miniature Santa mug filled with candy and bubble gum.

Lasses van Duist Geri van Duist Paula Carruth Santa Claus Kelly Beth Brown David Armstrong Melayne Montgomery Mary Lynn Wheeler Barry Blackmon

BSP Entertains At Dinner Dance

Poinsettas and gold tinsel set a Christmas theme for the Beta Sigma Phi Dinner Dance at Andrews Country Club. Mrs. Morris Shaw and Mrs. Bonnie Beard supervised arrangements for the annual event with husbands as guests. Couples danced to recorded music after the dinner and socializing.

Class Party Held Saturday at Presbyterian Church Parlor

The junior class of the Presbyterian Church held a Christmas party Saturday night in the church parlor with Mrs. Charles McCurdy in charge. Guests played Christmas games and strung popcorn for the church tree. Refreshments were served. Attending were Ellen and Linda Hickmott, Carolyn Hibbs, Becky Baker, Valerie Cravens, Mark Mohr, Walt Shipman, Jim Bob Carpenter, Bryan Wheeler, and Mike Larsen.

Presbyterian Church Churchurch Charles McCurdy Ellen and Linda Hickmott Carolyn Hibbs Becky Baker Valerie Cravens Mark Mohr Walt Shipman Jim Bob Carpenter Bryan Wheeler Mike Larsen

Calvary Circle Bible Study At Gooden Home

Calvary Baptist Church women held their monthly Bible study at Mrs. Jack Gooden 705 NW 12th Place at 9 30 a m Tuesday. They finished their quarterly study titled The Mission Message of the Bible and discussed Ruth and Judges with Mrs Sam Dyess leading. Coffee was served to attendees including Mrs E H Gosnell Mrs Harold Don Carlos Mrs Ethel Brown Mrs May Nelson Mrs Sam Dyess and hostess Mrs Jack Gooden.

Hines Calvary Baptist Church Jack Gooden Sam Dyess Ruth E. H. Gosnell Harold Don Carlos Ethel Brown May Nelson

Caroling List Being Prepared for Christmas Season

A community effort gathers names of citizens and shut ins who would enjoy Christmas caroling this season. To add names or obtain the list call Mary Carpenter at the News office.

Mary Carpenter

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Manhattan YMP Yale Lawrence Welk Marlowe Johnny Guether THDA Lajuan Suleckis Geri W. L. Earls Denver City Helen Groom al Bannister R. D. Sewell Albert Brown Richard Armstrong Bill Wheeler Eston Blackmon Peter van Duist Chock Carruth BSP Calvary Circle Gooden State Bank Andrews, Texas
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