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Newspaper

Brady Standard

Location

Brady, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1960

Page

5

Bratton Siler Nuptials Unite At Melvin Rites

Miss Shir ly Ellen Bratton and Guy Duaine Siler were married Tuesday at 6 p m in Melvin at the Methodist Church. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Bratton, wore white peau de soie with lace and carried white carnations. Best man was David Siler. maid of honor Miss Mary Helen Bratton. Reception for about 150 followed. They will reside in San Marcos, both students at Southwest Texas State College.

Methodist Melah Shirly Ellen Bratton Guy Duaine Siler John A. Bratton Melvin Siler C. A. Siler Morris Moseley Melvin Baptist Church O. O. Moore Methodist Church Mary Helen Bratton Dennis D. Clark San Marcos David Siler Dennis PD Clark Charles A Bedford Corpus Christi Jerry A. Marshall Charles A. Bedford Bratton Fellowship Hall Mickey Weaver Edwin Ince K. K. Steffens Austin Southwest Texas State College Delta Sigma Delta Sorority

Dorcas Class Christmas Party At Melvin Baptist

The Dorcas Sunday School class at Melvin Baptist Church held its annual Christmas party on December 20 at teacher Mrs. Mattie Cobb’s home. Co hostesses were Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. J H McMillan. The event featured carols, a devotional, games, secret pal gift exchange, and refreshments for members listed.

Dorcas Melvin Baptist Church Mattie Cobb Cobb J. H. McMillan Walter Russell Clara Haywood Virgil Middleton Mines T. T. Turner Bil Turner J. R Nichols Arch Jacobson Saral Chasteen Miles Eckert Cleoe Haynes W. ©. Murray Evelyn Dail John Rodgers George Jenkins Walter Crocker Bertie Ferris

Miss Wilkerson Honored At Bridge Party

Bride elect Miss Nancy Wilkerson was honored at a bridge party Tuesday December 27 at 2 p m at the home of Mrs. Leslie Quain. Hostesses Misses Nell Quain and Clo Ann Ethridge presided. Gifts were given and silver presented. Refreshments served to a group of guests.

Nancy Wilkerson Max Pierce Leslie Quain Nell Quain Clo Ann Ethridge Patricia Wood Lloyd Smith Minea Ron Brodbeck Johnny Caylor Jerome Wilkerson C. A. Ethridge Sue Ethridge Karen Hartley Janet Rudder Susan Sorell

County 4 H Club Makes Yule Gifts

McCulloch County 4 H Club met at the County Home Demonstration Agent office on Saturday December 10. Mrs J Mt Dennis demonstrated making pin cushions from eye beaters. Girls Jerrilyn Sohn Mary Dennis Marilyn Fike Nancy Templeton and Carolyn Huffman brought materials and sewed fancy cushions for Christmas gifts.

McCulloch County 4-H Club County Home Demonstration J. Mt. Dennis Jerrilyn Sohn Mary Dennis Marilyn Fike Nancy Templeton Carolyn Huffman

Open House Held At Clyde Hall Home

Open house hosted by Clyde Hall and the Harkriders on Friday evening December 23 from 6 20 to 8 30 featured holiday decorations a white net cloth table silver bells and red carnations centerpiece. Guests enjoyed coffee and punch as many friends visited. Mrs N G Lyle moved from Brady Hospital to Shady Acres Hospital in Austin for residency.

Clyde Hall Herbert Harkrider Harry Bamberger A. W. Hinchman Patsy Shuffield Austin Hospital N. G. Lyle Brady Hospital Shady Acres Hospital Austin

Damrosch Club Hosts Yule Program of Songs From Many Lands

The Damrosch Music Club held a Christmas afternoon on December 20 at Mrs. D. W. Jordan’s home. About 25 guests enjoyed a program titled The Nations Gather for Christmas performed by Jordan’s students, in country costumes, with vocal solos by Cheryl Huffman Diane King Beth Rawlings Rose Ann Reynolds Janet and Joan Breckenridge and duets by Mrs. Warren Martin and Mrs. Irvin Watson. The event featured hymns, a colonial costume procession, and refreshments after a display of a blue velvet backdrop, creche figures, and a green wreath with a star.

Damrosch Music Club D. W. Jordan Susan Casenbary B. Simpson Otto Frederick Jordan Cheryl Huffman Diane King Beth Rawlings Rose Ann Reynolds Janet Joan Breckenridge Warren Martin Vin Watson Maria Trapp Albert McCullo Amanda McDonough

Ricks Family Hosts Open House Dance for Children

Dr and Mrs G H Ricks entertained with an open house and dance at Brady Country Club on Monday evening Dec 24 honoring Elizabeth Ricks James and Robert. Punch cookies and candies were served from a poinsettia centered refreshment table. About 125 young people attended with assistance from Mrs Ed Young and Luc y Ann Shelton.

G. H. Ricks Elizabeth Ricks James Robert Brady Country Club

Miss Arlene Turley Visiting Voca Friends

Lubbock resident Miss Arlene Turley visiting Mr and Mrs Sandy Brown in Voca.

Arlene Turley Lubbock Mrs Sandy Brown Voca

Christmas Visit With Families In Sonora And Lampasas

In Sonora Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Floyd and Robert spent Christmas with Mrs. and Mr. "Buzzy" Stokes and family. They left Wednesday for Lampasas to visit Mrs. Floyd's sisters and their families including Mr. and Mrs. B K May, Mrs. Everett Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. "Dusty" Hales and Miss Alles Caabeer.

Arthur Floyd Robert Buzzy” Stokes Sonora Lampasas

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MR. and Mrs Guy Siler Miss Wilkerson Mrs. Ricks Rickses Ricks Ed Young Lucy Ann Shelton Brownwood Ford Garage Ifi Pepperidge Farm Maxwell House Gandy's Kimbell Oleo Black Hawk Chuck Philadelphia Nabisco Mrs. Baird Brady Viswt
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