Fathers Day Reflections and a World War Letter
Father’s Day piece honors fathers with family stories and jokes while noting wartime roles and prayer for sons in service. It includes a 1941 letter from Kelly Field praising a Pecos Texas dad, and a book note about Bettee Knight Scripps on fashion and society through Avon Books.
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Viet Nam
Kelly Field
Texas
Altho
National Fathers Day Committee
General MacArthur
H. C. Glover
Pecos
Avon Books
Bettee Knight Scripps
E. W. Scripps
E.W. Scripps
San Fransisco
Chateau d’Amelics
Belgium
Officers Installed By F O E Auxiliary In Fort Stockton
Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary installed new officers at the clubrooms on South Cedar Street. Mari Lynn Lauderback of Fort Stockton led the ceremony as Installing Officer. Mrs. Bechtel was installed as local president with Carolyn Williams as junior past president and Fran Sunday as vice president. Other officers include Lorrie Templeton treasurer Nancy Hogue conductor Lee Coats inside guard Boots Griffin outside guard and trustees Thelma Savage Nook Daniel Liz Thomas. Business session approved ending Saturday night suppers in favor of snacks due to hot summer weather.
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Order of Eagles
South Cedar Street
Marilynn Lauderback
Fort Stockton
District IV
Eagle Auxiliaries
Dana Strong
Stockton
Margaret Bechtel
Carline Williams
Fran Sunday
Cearley Installs Fabens Officers at Masonic Lodge
Mrs. John Cearley served as installing officer for Fabens Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in a ceremony at the Masonic Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Moore were seated as Worthy Patron and Matron. Cearley is a past matron of the chapter.
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John Cearley
Fabens
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Leo Moore
Cearleys
Cearley
Family Ties to Royal Bloodline and Historic Wars
Noble lineage traces from a future king to American Revolution and Civil War ancestors. The family holds enduring business interests in the South and has long pooled influence through generations.
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Prince Albert
King
South
Tender Steaks: Browning and Broiling Guide
Instructions for preparing tender 1 inch thick steaks with fat edge scoring, high heat grilling, and careful turning. Includes seasonings using salt pepper butter and optional crust sear, plus tenderizer and Kitchen Bouquet usage for brown color and reduced shrinkage. Makes 6 to 8 servings from a 3 lb to 2 inch thick steak roast.
Presbyterians Host Special Bible Study at First Church
A special Bible study runs Monday to Saturday June 17 to 22 at First Presbyterian Church. Workshops cover nursery, kindergarten, primary and junior departments with leaders including Mrs. Tommy Mayfield, Mrs. Jimmy Stewart, Mrs. Earl Ligon, Cathy Smith, and more. Theme portions include I Will Rejoice and What Do These Things Mean.
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First Presbyterian Church
Tommy Mayfield
Bobby Bell
Betty Sue Kirklin
Kathleen Teague
Merrie McCormick
Jimmy Stewart
Earl Ligon
Bill Cowart
Cathy Smith
Carl Eddins
Gordon Garlington
Buddy Ross
Bill Cooksey
Bob Burkholder
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Fran
Papa
Darrell
Irs
F.O
Kirk
John
Wayne Douglas
Technicolor
Panavision
Ameren
Picore
James Garner
Sidney Poitier
BLO United Artists
Paramount Picture
Fonda
Tyeson
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Msesenss
Carlo Pont
David Lean
Metrocolor
Warner Bros
Better
Dad
Roberts
R. Anthony Coo
Presbyterians State Special Bible Study
LEVIS
Sta-Press
Levi’s
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