Wilson-Thaxton wedding planned in Blevins
Mr and Mrs Dele Wilson announce the engagement of their daughter Teri Ann to Edward Charles Thaxton son of Sgt Major Ret and Mrs B E Thaxton Jr of Blevins. The couple plan to wed December 21 at Maribrook Baptist Church with a reception at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dele Wilson
Blevins
Teri Ann
Edward Charles Thaxton
Major
B. E. Thaxton, Jr
Teri
Jack Bonds
Murfreesboro
Ben Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Gordon
Dewey Haugland
E. Thanton
Thaxton
Michigan
Blevins High School
United States Air Force
Maribrook Baptist Church
Hospital Notes and Birth At Memorial and Branch General
Memorial Hospital reports admissions for Mrs Joe William Jefferson Mineral Springs Mrs Gary Martindale Nash ville Mrs Maude Bright Fulton Mrs Joyce Bailey Texarkana Roy Thornton Arkadelphia Buford Reed and Tommy Parris Hope. Dismissals include George Hartsfield Mrs Leslie Hooper plus others all of Hope. New arrival a boy for Mr and Mrs Joe William Jefferson Mineral Springs born December 3. Branch General Hospital admits L A Lingard Rosie Vickers Clarence Knighton all of Hope. Dismissals include Lillie Reed Trudie Dickerson Shirley Pettit Brooks Fulton Blevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Ruben Griffin
Blevins
Joe William Jefferson
Mineral Springs
Branch General Hospital
L.A. Lingard
Rosie Vickers
Clarence Knighton
All of Hope
Lillie Reed
Trudie Dickerson
Shirley Pettit
Brooks Fulton
Dear Abby column excerpts on family tensions and self-image
A reader worries about her daughter probing for her father’s former girlfriend at the factory. Abby advises not to escalate, and to let the past stay in the past. A teen begs for a nose job and funds, with Abby offering to investigate. A nonsmoking worker asks for office air standards, and Abby laments no easy fix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
R. I
Environmental Protection Agency
N.mex
Holiday plaques from simple plates and cards
A family can craft affordable festive decorations using spare tree ornaments old Christmas cards and greens. Techniques include decoupage on gold plated plates, staining, and spray painting for an antiqued look. Create centerpieces by mounting plates on bowls and anchoring greens around a candle.
Arts and Crafts Club to sponsor Explorer Post in Hope
Bill McAlpin of Texarkana visited the Third District Arts and Crafts Club on November 27 in the Douglas Building. He announced that Gordon Gibson's Explorer Jam survey found 48 Hope students eager for Arts and Crafts careers and the group agreed to sponsor an Arts and Crafts Post in Hope with Jack Spates as leader and Byron Cunningham Hershel Cannon assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McAlpin
Texarkana
Douglas
McAlpin
Gordon Gibson
Explorer Jam
Gibson
Hope
Jack Spates
Byron Cunningham
Hershel Cannon
Institute
Lura Impson
Talbot Feild Jr
Card Night at Hope Country Club Brings 40 Attendees
A Saturday gathering at Hope Country Club featured a fried chicken dinner for 40 attendees before Card Night. Bridge across seven tables crowned Mrs. Don Williams high and Mrs. C P Tolleson second. Pitch games at three tables saw Mrs. Ted Maryman top among women and H C Whitworth top among men. Host couples were Mr and Mrs Albert Graves and Mr and Mrs James H Jones. Deviled eggs and buttered casserole with white sauce served, baked briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hope Country Club
Don Williams
C.P. Tolleson
Ted Maryman
H.C. Whitworth
Albert Graves
James H. Jones
Methodist Women Form United Methodist Women at Luncheon
About 60 women gathered at First United Methodist Church for a Christmas luncheon on Monday December 3 marking the merger of WSCS Wesleyan Service Guilds and the Task Group into the United Methodist Women. Officers named include President Mrs George Wright Vice President Mrs David Waddle Secretary Mrs M E Alin Treasurer Mrs B W Edwards and Publications Chair Mrs Bob Parham. They will take duties in January. Special guests were Dr and Mrs Mann and Rev and Mrs Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Wesleyan Service Guilds
Task Group
United Methodist Women
George Wright
David Waddle
M. E. Alin
B.W
December gatherings and Christmas events listed for Hempstead County
Several clubs and organizations schedule December meetings and festivities in Hempstead County. Delta Kappa Gamma, Masonic Lodge No. 2, and Republican Women plan gatherings December 4. RN District 16 hosts a Christmas dinner December 5, with guest. Eastern Star, UDC luncheons, and junior auxiliary bazaar set for December 6 to 8. Collectors Club potluck December 11, Lilac Garden Club party December 12, Gardenia Garden Club Christmas luncheon moved to December 13. Weather permitting, rummage sale at Christian Church December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
Republican Women’s Club
Ernest Latcham
Hempstead County Collectors Club
Douglas
Hope Lilac Garden Club
Perry’s
Fashion and Beauty Tips for Summer and More
A compact guide highlights seashell jewelry on gold thread for summer and versatile styles for winter. Suggestions include a single shell on a 30 inch chain, tom tom cap headpieces, braided ribbon updos, and sequin accents. Glossy rhinestone accessories elevate simple outfits and sparkly fakes rival real gems.
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Deon Axbby
Schnoz
L.A
Backse
Masoad
Abigail van Buren
Lasky Ds
Beverly Mills
Arts and Crafts
Explorer Post
Country Club
Dorothy Weisenberger
Steeles
Royce Weisenberger
Weisenberger
Wylie
T.S. Mee- Davitt
Lura Maclapson
VO Bussell
Annette Rogers
Mary Anita Laseter
M Ang 4
Delta Kappa Gamma
Hope High School
Masonic Lodge No
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Pat Cleburne
UDC
el Matador
James W. Branch
First National Bank
Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Elm and
Ave. B
Gardenia Garden Club
Princess
Gardner
Princess Gardner
Worldwide Pictures Presents
Inene
Ed Nelson
Randall Carver
Barbara Sigel
Foam Chamill
Gorden Rigsby
Billy Gidiom
Hope Area
Saenger Theatre
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