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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1968
Page
4
The Sorosis Club in Brownwood held a dinner meeting at the Riverside Motel on Tuesday night at 7 30 with 5 members recognized for perfect attendance. Officers were installed by Mrs Pan Huntington with gifts symbolizing leadership roles and duties.
The club installed officers led by President Mrs R L Akins and welcomed active members. A yellow orchid corsage was presented to Mrs Akins, with guests Mrs Huffman and Mrs Garey attending and a list of members including Akins, Davee, Ivy, Todd and Willhelm.
Mrs Ella Thornton returned last week from Big Spring after visiting her son Dilworth Thornton and his wife. Also with her were Mrs Ella May Jeter and weekend guest Mrs Grace Gillitt of Rockport.
The Brady Twentieth Century Club met in Richards Memorial Library for the final 1967 88 year program meeting. New member Mrs Spencer Engdahl joined. Officers installed included President Mrs Lee Hodges and Vice President Mrs Neu Self.
Mrs. Ray mond Blackwell announces Nadene Blackwell will wed Carl Carroll son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Carroll of Denton. The couple plans a summer wedding. Miss Blackwell is a Brady High School senior. Her fiancé works in California.
The Fife Friendship Club met May 16 at Mrs. W. L. Isaacs home with eight members and four visitors. Mrs. O. C. Utsey presided. Mrs. G. D. Phillips presented a program on Flower Arrangements including dried blooms, rocks, wood, and Japanese art with its religious note. Refreshments were served by the hostess and members and guests attended. next meeting is June 13 at Mrs. Ira Hester’s home.
A brief plea urges readers to submit news tips by phone to the Standard Herald office. The notice emphasizes quick communication for timely local coverage and assigns responsibility to readers for community happenings.
The Rochelle 4-H Club held its monthly meeting led by president Larry Ringer with Mark Parker guiding the pledge. Home demonstration agent Mrs. Vévien Duncan presented “The Automobile” program as eleven members and four leaders attended, with refreshments provided by adult leaders.
Hrady High School Homemaking Department will run June classes in furniture refinishing. The first session is Tuesday June 4 at 1 30 p m with information on antiquing finishes. Weekly Tuesdays at 1 20 p m include demonstrations and individual instruction on improving home furnishings. Contact Mrs Wayne Rawlings, homemaking instructor, for details.
The Mercury Ladies Club met in the community building with Mrs Ethel Adams presiding over a session about cushion making. Members discussed techniques and shared tips for practical home crafts.
The May business meeting featured Mrs Wayne Powell presenting the revolving gift. Mrs Bart Long led a program on making pin cushions. Hosts Mrs Chester Penn and Mrs J U Thompson served sandwiches cake cookies and tea. Members present included Mrs Ethel Adams Mrs Alpha Eckert Mr Bart Long Mr Sim Gamb lin Mrs Chester Penn Mr J H Thompson Mr Cliff Turner Mrs Jym er Eli Eckert Mrs Wayne Powell and Becky Powell with a visitor.
Mrs H Arnspiger and her son Carl Arnspiger joined by Mr and Mrs Charles Arnspiger traveled to Buchanan Lake for a Mother's Day outing. They had a fish dinner and lake tour. Carl Arnspiger announced he was named Brownwood Teacher of the Year.
A provocative claim contends the United States controls nearly half of global wealth, sparking debate over measurement, distribution, and economic influence amid rising inequality.
The Advisory Board of the Order of Rainbow for Girls Chapter 144 hosted a Sunday tea honoring Grand Worthy Advisor Janice Wagner of El Paso and four Brady chapter seniors. Set at Mrs. M. M. Bradham’s home from 4 to 6 pm, the event featured a white rose centerpiece, crystal service, punch and cookies. Forty seven young ladies and two adults attended. Mrs. R. W. Cavin chaired the hosting committee.
Mary P Williams and Mary R Brookover listed among customers affected as a bank notes money order issue is reported. Names include Mays, Mrs L M McDonald, Joyce Glen Ruple Therron White and David Ruple in the notice tied to Felix Metzcer.
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