History Of Rochelle Reviewed For Club Members
Members of the Brady Tuesday Club met at Richards Memorial Library on December 12 for a Christmas program. Mrs. W N White spoke on A Pioneer Christmas and told the story of early Rochelle, from FE E Willoughby’s 1882 ranch to the first schoolhouse in 1887. Uncle Bill played Santa, gifts were given to children, carols sung, and fruit cake served. a $21 gift was made to West Texas Boys Ranch.
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Brady Tuesday
Richards Memorial Library
Cecil Nelin
W. N. White
Ol Rochelle
FE. E. Willoughby
McCulloch County
Soldier's Water Hole
Middle Brady Creek
Brady
Christmas Dinner Highlights Annual HD Club Meeting
The South Brady Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas dinner Friday night at the Community Housing Center. Turkey and trimmings were served by candlelight beneath a white Christmas tree and red candle centerpieces. Gifts were exchanged and Secret Pals revealed. a gift was given to retiring club president Mrs. L. Terry. Attendees included G. F. Stroope Neal Self Spencer Enedahl John O. Willman Terry Tom McAnally Dr. and Mrs. W. V. Olin and others.
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South Brady
Tts
Turkey
L. Terry
Messrs
Mmes
G. F. Stroope
Neal Self
Spencer Enedahl
John O. Willman
Terry
Tom McAnally
Melvin FHA Sets New Officers At First Fall Meeting
The Melvin FHA, at its first fall meeting, elected officers for the year including Elida Constancia as president and Barbara Murray as vice president. The group hosted the Projects Committee and discussed area meeting plans, town beautification, and fundraising through sale of enokbooks.
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Melvin Pua
Elida Constancia
Barbara Murray
Lonleen Schwertner
Dora Constancia
Linda Rodriguez
Fifth View
Lisa Weaver
Dottie
Pronesurers - Trobbie Jeann Copeland
Jana Taliaferro
Ninfa Canstanela
Dottie Weaver
FHA
FILA
PTA
Lina Weaver Tellermete
Mre. White
White
Loretta Sowers to Wed Kenneth Anderson of Robstown
Miss Loretta Ann Sowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Sowers of Texas City, will wed Kenneth C. C. Anderson of Robstown. Loretta is a University of Texas graduate and Baylor Hospital physical therapist in Dallas. Kenneth will receive an aerospace engineering degree from Texas A&M in January. The couple plans to marry January 25.
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Miss Sowers
Kenneth Anderson
Robstown
Sam L. Sowers
Texas City
Dauhter
Loretta Ann
Kenneth CC. Anderson
Leroy Anderson
W. H. Anderson
Brady
University of Texas
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Anderson
Texas A&m University
Christmas Carols Damrosch Program Recalls World Around
International Day observed by the Damrosch Music Club featured a program "Christmas Carols the World Around" with narrators Mrs. James Mallow and Mrs. Harold Burk guiding a display of carols from England to the United States. Grade school children performed pieces, and the group discussed origins of carols including St Francis of Assisi, ending with "Joy to the World" as members donated to a needy basket.
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Damrosch Music Club
D. W. Jordan
Harold Burk
James Mallow
Maude Pikurtty
Bill Boswell
DB. Simpson
Morning Star
Merc
J. P. Jacks
Jorden
Jordan
James Mailew
England
Noree
Italy
Germany
France
Canada
South America
Mexico
United States
Christies
Judy Thompson
Little Lamb
Lisa Dodds
Lizabeth Ann Harkrider
Little Ones
Prade
Elizabeth Ann Horkrider
Karen Ellison
Lydia Rickman
Lori Gann
Karla Dodds
Karen
Wirelli Hermensen
Jimmie Klevans
Christ
Debbie Hufman
Nick” Cooealy
St. Francis of Assissi
Grecchio
Exchange Gifts From Yule Tree Sorosis Feature
Brady Sorosis Club met in Mrs. Er. H. Ivy’s home for a Christmas program on December Tuesday evening. Mrs. W. N. Ellis led the program with the Rev. readings and a reading of Minnie Pearl’s Christmas at Grinder's Switch. Members exchanged gifts from a Christmas tree and a three course turkey dinner was served by the social committee.
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W. N. Ellis
Brady Sorosis Club
Er. H. Ivy
Ellis
R. L. Akins
Grinder’s Switch
Minnie Pearl
Sue Guice
Mimes
Earl Todd
J. ©. Alborn
M. J. Bean
Ivy
World War I Vets Celebrate Christmas Party in Texas
Heart of Texas Barracks 1466 hosting Veterans of World War I with Ladies Auxiliary held their annual Christmas meeting December 16. A 6:50 p.m. turkey dinner followed, 70 attended, then a brief business session and officer installation for 1969 led by A. B. Strickland. Gifts were collected for Kerrville Veterans Hospital patients.
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Heart of Texas
San Angelo
George Bo Bnedahl
Dee Hampton
Walter J. Larremore
Willie D. Wicks
George Campbell
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Barracks 1466
Veterans Hospital
Kerrville
Christmas Holiday Hours at Richards Memorial Library
Richards Memorial Library announces holiday hours. The library will be closed December 24 through 27 and reopen Saturday December 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, then 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays thereafter.
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Richards Memorial Library
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Rochelle
Mmes. Deaton
Loretta Julin
Ray Young
Nelin Moseley
Maud Pikovitz
Richard Moseley
John Jones
Spears
Grady Burns
Walter Morrow
Willie Dennis
B. A. Hallam
Houston Braly
Attal
Harkrider
N. Dridwe
S&h
Johnny Rudder
John Rudder
Melvin Fha
Frida Constancia
Robbin Copeland
Mra. Lockett Bryson
Austin
FFA
Tolbie Copeland
Lintz's
Dad
Robel
Betty Rose
Chitsinas
Akins
Oscar Behrens
MM. Bradham
Bessie Belle Cawlor
Boyd Commander
Aubrey Thivee
Ellis, Guice
T. A. Walker, Sr
A. L. Renfroe
G. C. Stanley
Eric Swenson
Ernst Tetens
Audie Turner
H C. Urban
M. R. Withhelm
J. K. Williams
Mozelle Glenn
Richards
Fallmank
Carde
Amnagh
Bet Standard-Herald
Modern Beauty Shop
Lou Underwood
Garnet Hagler
Sue Baldwin
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