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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1961
Page
5
Leigh Gable and Stephen Mathew Ganoe wed in a candlelight ceremony at Weatherford First Methodist Church with Rev. G. H. Surrette officiating. Attendants wore Clifton Wilhite gowns and the couple plan to attend North Texas State University. The couple resides in Weatherford after moving from Brady. reception followed in the church parlor.
An old fashioned chuck wagon supper marked the September 7 gathering of the Twentieth Century Club of Melvin. The event at president Mrs. Ruby Bratton house featured western décor, covered dishes, and club members including Wilma Hall named as assistant reporter.
Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bloomer were honored at a gift shower hosted by relatives and friends. Attendees included several named guests and cousins. The party featured a green and white wedding cake with a fruit centerpiece and cake squares served with punch.
Mr and Mrs Billy Dikeses of Mainz Germany inform the Dikes family in Brady of the birth of a daughter born Friday September 8. Deana Irene weighs seven pounds fourteen ounces and joins brother Braxton aged 17 months. Maternal grandmother is Mrs John Martin of Tyler.
East Sweden Home Demonstration Club meets September 6 with Mrs. Frank V. Hurd presiding. Nine members attend and roll call notes a shut in visited. Nominating committee names 1962 officers and John William Hughes reviews Civil Defense tornado tracking.
The Theta Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at Richards Memorial Library on Monday September 11. Final committee appointments were made by President Mrs Madeleine Davenport and plans for a Newcomers Tea in October were set. Mrs Wynona Weaver was named chairman of the sorority display committee for the County Fair October 13 14. Mrs Elizabeth Corder and Mrs Helen Criswell hosted the evening.
The Damrosch Music Club holds its first meeting of the year Saturday at 9 in the Richards Memorial Library club room. Guest of honor will be District Eleven President Mrs. E E Traweek of Abilene. Hostesses are Mrs. Norman Archer, Mrs. A J Ricks Jr, Mrs. A H Floyd, and Mrs. Harold.
Eddie Sayles son of Mr and Mrs Buster Sayles celebrated his second birthday on Saturday September 9 with a backyard party hosted by his mother. Guests included Angie Willis Holly Willis Tista Ty and Tenny Simpson Roddie Grubbs Joe Rhoton Connie Ellison Tommie Ellison and Candy Black.
The McCulloch County League of Vocational Nurses met Sept. at 7:70 p. m. at the nurses home for their regular monthly meeting. Miss Johnny Thompson, laboratory technician of Brady Hospital, spoke on blood transfusions, blood typing and RH factors. Refreshments were served to members and guests.
Miss Johnnie Brocat of Brady became the bride of Buddy Seaton in a 3 p.m. Sunday service at the First Methodist Church chapel. Rev. Harry Bamberger officiated. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Brocat and Mrs. A. W. Hinchman of Brady. The bride wore a pale blue armand jersey sheath with a carnation corsage. Attendant was Mrs. Jerry Kimbrough. best man was W. L. "Cotton" Reeves of Brady. They reside in the Chandler apartment on the San Angelo Highway.
The Ladies of Trinity Methodist Church Woman's Society announce a rummage sale to be held Saturday September 16 in the old Safeway building on the west side of the square. Everyone invited to visit.
Mrs and Mrs M I Marshal hosted guests over the past weekend including Mr and Mrs W G Shreder of Dallas Mr and Mrs Ben Love of Brognwood and Mr and Mrs eglie Sansom of Rochells. Parents Mr and Mrs J R Beeme had as guests their sons Horace Beeman and family and Charles Beeman and family both of Moab Utah.
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