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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1947

Page

2

McReynolds Brown Wedding at Seminole

Miss Barbara McReynolds daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert McReynolds formerly of Andrews wed Mr Eugene Brown of Seminole on Saturday June 7 at 8 pm in the First Baptist church. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace veil and purple orchid. Virginia McReynolds served as maid of honor with four bridesmaids in pink and blue dotted Swiss. twin sisters Wanda and Juarell wore dotted Swiss dresses. Reception at the bride's home followed the ceremony. The couple left for East Texas. traveling bride wore a vivid green two piece suit with brown accessories. Attendees from Andrews included Mr and Mrs J F Ham and several relatives.

Barbara McReynolds Robert McReynolds Andrews Eugene Brown Seminole First Baptist Church Virginia McReynolds Wanda Juarell Ang T. L. Denton East Texas J. F. Ham Fannie Mathews Loma Smith Rose Mary Stewart Billy Moxley

Former Andrews Girl Married in Lubbock

Miss Mary Edith Greer daughter of Mr and Mrs U O Greer formerly of Andrews Magnolia Canto married Sunday morning June 1 at 8 30 am at First Baptist Church Lubbock Groom Norman H Thompson Jr The couple will live in Lubbock where Norman studies at Texas Tech Mary Edith will return to work as a nurse at West Texas Hospital The bride a 1945 Andrews High School graduate was attended by Miss Billy Moxley of Andrews.

Mary Edith Greer UO. R. Greer Magnolia Andrews High School Billy Moxley Andrews

Supper Honors Husband Birthday at Blair Residence

Mrs. W L Blair hosted a buffet supper Monday evening to celebrate her husband’s birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl Sealy, Mr and Mrs J L Montgomery, Mr and Mrs Guy McGill, Mr and Mrs Roy Cacionougher, Rev and Mrs J L Mayhew, and Miss Fannie Mathews.

W. L. Blair Carl Sealy J. L. Montgomery Guy McGill Roy Cocanougher J. L. Mayhew Fannie Mathews

Wedding Vows Read For Alger Singleton Couple

The marriage of Mrs Faye Alger and C V Singleton occurred Sunday at Mrs J N Gaines home in Lubbock with Rev L L Richardson officiating. Jean Alger served as mother’s attendant. Mrs Singleton wore rustic pink with orchids. The couple will reside in Seminole after a California trip.

Faye Alger C. V. Singleton J. N. Gaines Lubbock L. L. Richardson College Avenue Baptist Church Jean Alger Singleton Texas Tech McWhorter Andrews Morton Seminole Levelland California

Wilma Woody Weds George C. Crabtree

Miss Wilma Woody, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Ryan, married George C. Crabtree son of Mrs. T. E. Orrell of Frost Texas. Rev. Arthur DeLoach officiated Friday evening June 6 1947 at the Odessa parsonage. After a brief honeymoon in Big Spring they will reside in Andrews. The groom works for Skelly Oil Company. Mrs Crabtree has resumed duties at the First State Bank.

A. P. Ryan Wilma Woody George C. Crabtree T. E. Orrell Frost Texas Arthur DeLoach First Baptist Church Odessa Bonnie Causseaux G. D. Underwood Big Spring Andrews Skelly Oil Company

Roberts Family Heads to Ruidoso for Short Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Roberts Sr and Harrold and Wesley Roberts left Monday for Ruidoso New Mexico to spend a few days.

Charles W. Roberts, Sr Messers. Harrold Wesley Roberts Ruidoso, N.M

Regular Meeting of Fullerton HD Club

Members of the Fullerton Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs J F Stephens home on June 6 for the regular session. Minutes were read by Mrs Reeves and officers elected include vice president Mrs Buck Eppler and parliamentarian Mrs C J Serf. Prizes went to Mrs Reeves and Mrs Grant. secret pal gifts exchanged. The next meeting is June 20 at Mrs A D Yeager home and will be visitors day with all members urged to bring a guest.

Fullerton Grant A. D. Yeager Stephenson Percy Morrison J. B. Reeves Buck Eppler Earl Burks BE. B. Martin C. J. Cerf A. L. Grant

Virginia Holderman Weds M. C. Forbes at Midland Church

Virginia Holderman and M. C. Forbes wed May 28 at 7 p.m. in the First Christian Church Midland. Rev. Lindley officiated with Mrs. Lawrence Logsdon as matron of honor and Mr. Logsdon as best man. The couple, after a trip to Monterrey and other Old Mexico points, are home in Andrews. Forbes runs the Andrews Treating Company and will continue his work there.

Monterrey Old Mexico M. C. Forbes Andrews First Christian Church Midland Lindley Lawrence Logsdon Logsdon Forbes Andrews Treating Company

Andrews HD Club Adds New Members

Six new members and one visitor joined the Andrews Proper Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. C. M. Ulmer s home. Visitor Mrs. John Franklin. new members Mesdames J. L. Mayhew J. Lee Smith Ralph D. Merritt A. G. Rollow Jr. A. L. Simons and D. C. Also brook.

Andrews Proper C. M. Ulmer John Franklin Merritt Rollow H. G. Lindsey Roy Bennett Ulmer Hattye G. Owen Allen Jackson D. C

Homestretch opens July 22 at the Wallace Theatre

Maureen O Hara and Cornel Wilde star in Twentieth Century Foxs Technicolor romance drama The Homestretch. Wilde plays a carefree spendthrift with a dream of owning top racing horses while O Hara portrays a quiet woman drawn into the racing world by love.

Maureen O’hara Cornel Wilde Twentieth Century-Fox Wallace Theatre Wilde Miss O’hara

I Think My Dad a Man Among Men

Poem from Big Spring Texas by Anna Haney praising a father’s steady support. It recalls chores and problem solving, contrasting youth with a father who offers calm guidance and a warm grin. The speaker honors a dad who outshines others in character.

College Return For Helen Nichols In Abilene

Mrs. Helen Nichols returned to college at Abilene after a short visit with family and friends in Andrews. Mrs. L H St Clair Mrs. J C Reynolds Jack Barbara Brumley and Martha Jo Guthrie visited in Odessa Tuesday.

Helen Nichols Abilene Andrews L. H. St. Clair J. C. Reynolds Jack Barbara Brumley Martha Jo Gutherie Odessa

Fruit Scone Treats Make Party Scones at Luncheons

A family favorite returns as Fruit Scene Treats use a doughnut cutter to form scones shaped for dressing with prunes apricots or seasonal fruit. Brushed with milk and cinnamon sugar they bake 12 to 15 minutes at 425 F yield about 12 pieces.

Local Visitors Share Time Across Abilene and Area

Barbara and Drew Holderman visited grandmother Mrs. Alice Logsdon in Abilene last week. Miss Verda Belle Jeffreys of Graham left after several days visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Tom Jeffreys. Miss Jerry Ann Portwood of Ft Worth sponsored in the Midland Rodeo by her home city left Andrews Wednesday morning after a few days with Miss Earlene Jeffreys and will rodeo in Post before returning home. Dave Crump of McPherson Kansas and his sons Tommy and Dick visited Mrs Tom Jeffreys and family. Mrs Mary Thompson of Wichita Falls visited the R A Moxleys the Walter Mathewa family and the Ed Moxleys this week.

Barbara Drew Holderman Abilene Alice Logsdon Verda Belle Jeffreys Graham Texas Tom Jeffreys Jerry Ann Portwood Ft. Worth Andrews Earlene Jeffreys Miss Portwood i_s Dave Crump McPherson, Kansas Tommy and Mary Thompson Wichita Falls R. A. Moxleys Walter Mathewa Ed Moxleys

Midland visitor Miss Rosewell Tom visits Andrews family

Miss Rosewell Tom of Midland was visiting her family in Andrews Tuesday.

Rosewell Tom Midland Andrews

Widespread Local Visits During Summer Week

Miss Connie Jo Wood of Lubbock visits Milton Ramseys this week. Harry Robertson returns to Abilene for Hardin-Simmons summer session. Miss Wanda Alexander from Waco stays with sister Mrs. J W Pinnell. Miss Lahoma Page and Miss Joy Dell Stewart head to Oklahoma for summer. Multiple residents visit relatives in Seminole Andrews Hobbs Lamesa Penwell Sundown Mt Vernon and Amarillo as they travel for family and social visits.

Connie Jo Wood Lubbock Milton Ramseys Harry Robertson Abilene Hardin Simmons University Lahoma Page Joy Dell Stewart Oklahoma

True Family Heads to Austin for Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. O. E. True depart Thursday for Austin for a vacation. They travel with their daughter Margaret. Mr. Douglas Terral returns home from a month in Temple hospital in improved condition.

Mrs. O. E. True Austin Margaret Douglas Terral Temple

Crane hosts Morrison family visit from Buckeye NM

Mr and Mrs Percy Morrison and their children visited Sunday in the D H Waterstreet home in Crane, joined by Mr and Mrs H K Keaton of Buckeye New Mexico.

Percy Morrison H. K. Keaton Buckeye, N.M D. H. Waterstreet Crane

Abilene Family Vacationing at Morrison Home

Mr and Mrs Bob Pickle and their children of Abilene are spending part of their vacation in the Percy Morrison home, enjoying a quiet stay with the Morrison family at their residence.

Mrs Bob, Pickle Abilene Percy Morrison

Weekend Visit and Odessa Meeting Reported

Mr. and Mrs. James Ham and Elizabeth visited relatives in Tatum New Mexico last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. A A Harrel and Mrs Chester Etter and Donna conducted business in Odessa Monday morning.

James Ham Elizabeth Tatum, New Mexico A. A. Harrel Chester Etter Donna Odessa

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