Social Evening for College Students at First Methodist Church
The young people’s department hosted a Thursday social in June 1946 honoring college students home for the summer. Activities included games 42 and Chinese checkers, a sing song led by Miss Frances Stevenson with Weldon Bright, readings by Mrs. Lester Benge, blues numbers by Miss Betty Lou Blanton, rope tricks by Miss Pollyanna O’Neil, and sleight of hand by W F Decker. Refreshments were arranged by R F Curry’s Sunday school class and served by Mrs Reda Brickey, Mrs Donald Curry, and Mrs Joe Hite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Department
First Methodist Church
W. PF. Deckex
Betty Lou Blanton
Pearl Ball
Pollyanna O’neil
W. F.decker
R.' ‘F. Curry
Reda Brickey
Donald Curry
Joe Hite
Rolla Future Homemakers Meet at James Home
The Rolla Future Homemakers Summer Club gathered at Vern and Fern James residence on June 15 for a business meeting. They planned Achievement Day at Rolla High School on June 22 with a one month review of summer projects and a display of garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Future Homemakers
Vern
Fern James
James Home
Frances Kelly
Jean Kelly
Ina Jane James
Margie O’rear
Mark O'Rear
Lillian Hawkins
Beatrice Hawkins
Kelly
M James
Allard Vandiver
Ema Jo Anthony Weds Roy L Heathcox in Swearingen Ceremony
Miss Ema Jo Anthony daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Anthony married Roy L Heathcox son of Mrs T H Cox at Memphis Church of Christ. The vows were read by W M Davis on Saturday June 10 at 2 30 pm. Attendants were Mr and Mrs T F Anthony Alva Anthony and Nicola Alford. The bride wore a navy blue net dress. Heathcox, a longtime county resident, and Anthony recently moved to the county after living in Hall county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swearingen
Ema Jo Anthony
W. A. Anthony
Roy L. Heathcox
T. H. Cox
W. M. Davis
Memphis Church of Christ
Memphis
T. F. Anthony
Alva Anthony
Nicola Alford
Hall County
Wellington Leader
Jesse Purvis
Heathcox
J. B
Mrs. McCarty Hosts Breakfast and Bridge for Mrs. Benge
Mrs. Hershel McCarty entertained Tuesday at 9 o'clock with a breakfast and bridge party honoring Mrs. Lester Benge who will soon leave for Pampa. Prizes went to Mrs. Tom Campbell and Mrs. John D. Glenn. The honoree received handkerchiefs and a gift. Attendees included Harold Watkins, Kelly Pigg, J. W. Wells, Jones Singley, Frank Eikenburg, Deskins Wells, Darvin Nix, Sandy Parsons Jr., Johnnie French and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel McCarty
Lester Benge
Pampa
Tom Campbell
John D. Glenn
Benge
Mmes
Harold Watkins
Kelly Pigg
J. W. Wells
Jones Singley
Frank E
Frank Eikenburg
T. E. Benge
M. M. Kern
Eikenburg
Pigg
Sandy Parsons, Jr
Mines
Johnnie Wallace
Tershel McCarty
J. W. Harper
Sandy Parsons
Sandy Parsona, Jr
Darvin Nix
Darvin Nix, 3. W. Wells, Clark Anderson, Deskins Wells, John D. Glenn
W. QO. Richards
John Ben Castleberry
Dewey Ellis
Margaret Moser
Elizabeth Giflentine
Mrs. Pigg
Kern
W. H. Lynn
Roy Horn
Pink Sullivan
E. N. Lewis
W. R. Orr
Troy Hill
J. A. Leach
Haydon Ransom
Orval Couch
Fred Watkins
E. W. Jones
Velman Warrick
L. E. Gribble
W. F. Decker
Inez Leach
Effie Lee Richards
Puesta
Mmes. Jones Singley
Kelly Wigg
Deskins Wells
Herschelarty
John I. Glenn
Elizabeth (Illentine
Robbie Wells
Ty E. Benge
Shower Honors Mrs Emory Hunter At Fires Home
Miss Margaret Ann Fires and Miss Helen Garrison hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Emory Hunter at the Chester Fires home on Saturday June 10. The rooms featured white garden flowers and a minature umbrella gifts display. Cookies shaped as a bride and punch were served to guests including Mines Earl Hunter Harold Watkins and others while gifts arrived from several friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Fires
Helen Garrison
Emory Hunter
Chester Fires
Earl Hunter
Harold Watkins
Jones Singley
Joe Thompson
John Lee
Frances Stawell
Billie Vera Brickey
Nell Marie Watkins
Tean
Louise Andersen
Leta Fern Wells
Dorothy Margaret Vorbis
Oleta Kesler
Ares Burt
Mildred Slough
Dorothy LD. McDowell
Virginia Glenn
Loraine Gray
Dora Elizabeth McClaskey
Mmes
Joe Hit
Mrs Billingsley Hosts Dozier Sewing Club Meeting
Mrs Roy Billingsley entertained the Dozier Sewing Club for an all day quilting session on Thursday June 15. The lone star quilt pattern was finished and a covered dish luncheon was served to members and guests including Ed Sublett J H Clark Tom Wilkerson Leon Massey Haskell Sewell W R Coleman A J Shields W W Tankin C H Caperton Jim Clark James Murray H M Glass J A Coleman Odus Offutt and others. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs J A Coleman on Thursday June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Billingsley
Dozier Sewing Club
Lone Star
Mmes
Ed Sublett
J. H. Clark
Tom Wilkerson
Leon Massey
Haskell Sewell
W. R. Coleman
A. J. Shields
W. W. Tankin
C. H. Caperton
Jim Clark
James Murray
H. M. Glass
J. A. Coleman
Odus Offutt
Willlie
N. W. Jeff
Lockhart Girls Hold Singing Party At Home
Miss Maudine Lockhart played piano for a group of friends at a singing party hosted by Misses Fern and Maudine Lockhart last Monday evening. Lawn games accompanied the entertainment with a long list of attendees including Wall, Edna Harper, Mary Peters, Winifred Brown, Te rene Young, Velda, Emma Lee Lockhart, and several Peters, Brown, and Lockhart family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern
Maudine Lockhart
Freda
Glennie
Wall
Edna
Harper
Mary Peters
Winifred Brown
Terene Young
Velda
Emma
Lee Lockhart
Waymond Mondy
Grady
Whitfield
Jesse
Richard Peters
Shower Honoree Mrs M C Jackson On Monday
Mrs J B Willingham Mrs J M Homer and Mrs P E Starr hosted a Monday afternoon shower for Mrs M C Jackson nee Lois Readnour of Alva Oklahoma at Mrs Starrs home. Pink and white decor roses in arrangements. Attendees include S B Jackson Hugh Longino Fred Capps L A Gilmore Annie Wood J S Dorn Earl Hunter W S Jackson N S Montague Fisher C A Brown J C Hampton L A Dickey Ed Riley B L Ackers Frylane Hawkins Charlie Glenn Buck Hawkins Inez Miller A C Munce G E Mask Mollie Armstrong Lucy Clevenger Bill Tarter Annie Bird and the three hostesses. Gift givers included Charles Little Robert Posey Paul Brewer J A Gilmore A L Jackson C E Nunnelley and Jimmie Kelao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Willingham
J. M. Homer
P. E. Starr
M. C. Jackson
Lois Readnour
Alva
Okla
Starr
Mmes
S. B. Jackson
Hugh Longino
Fred Capps
L. A
Dodson Civic Club Hosts Flag Day Meeting
The Dodson Civic Club met at Mrs. Fletcher White’s home on June 14 with a flag themed afternoon. Plans for fundraising were adopted and a committee formed to buy a gift for ill member Mrs. A Walker. Two new members joined, bringing total to about 30. next meeting set for July 12 at Mrs. Fred Boyd’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson Civic Club
Fletcher White
Lee White
United States
A. Walker
M. P. Seat
Bill Tyler
Dick Scott
J. ©. Howell
John Scott
Fred Boyt
R. F. Wilson
E. J. Smith
Ulric Davis
Hugh Painter
A. J. Jarrell
B. T. Webb
Elmer Wynn
Beulah Hunsaker
Fred Boyd
Picnic Supper at Wilson Home Near Salt Fork
After a Sunday Salt Fork singing, guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. O B Wilson’s home for a picnic supper. Attendees included Borger residents Buck Green and family, Glen Ayling, Monroe Boteler and daughter Eunice, Hugh Bledsoe and son Clarence Dan, H C Stewart and family, B A Bledsie and family, Bert Miller and daughter, Viola Morris, J P Cummings and Willa Jean, Verd ie Wilson and children, W B Wilson, R C Hasty, Hollis Johnson and son Estelline, Woodrow Wilson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Fork
O. B. Wilson
Buck Green
Glen Ayling
Monroe Boteler
Eunice Boteler
Hugh Bledsoe
Clarence Dan
H. C. Stewart
Borger
R. E. Johnson
Bruce Hite Jr Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Bruce Hite Jr marked his ninth birthday with a Friday evening party hosted by his mother. Attendees included Ardis Kern Johnny Marie Wallace Adelle Kern E M Strickland T E Graham Jr Kenneth Strickland Clifton E Hunter Jerry Strickland Billie Joe Hite Earl J Bartlett Guthrie Hite Jimmy Kern and Bruce as guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Hite, Jr
Bruce
Ardis Kern
Johnny Marie Wallace
Adelle Kern
E. M. Strickland
T. E. Graham, Jr
Kenneth Strickland
Clifton E. Hunter
Jerry Strickland
Billie Joe Hite
Earl J. Bartlett
Gutherie Hite
Jimmy Kern
Mrs Guy Beasley Speaks To Abra Club On Recreation
The Abra Home Demonstration Club held a June 14 session led by Mrs. Gus Gooch and Mrs. Guy Beasley on recreation. Weather halted outdoor games, and speakers urged parents to spend time in play with children while noting overwork harms youth. Refreshments were served to several members and visitors including Bobbie Lee Pharis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abra Home Demonstration Club
Gus Gooch
Guy Beasley
Wayne Layce
L. C. Pharis
J. Breeding
E. H. Brown
John Groves
Ernest Brown
W. R. Breeding
Bobbie Lee Pharis
Mrs D M Dowdy Hosts Friday Party For Friends
Mrs D M Dowdy entertained a large group of young folks at her home Friday evening June 16. Games were enjoyed by attendees including several Sullivan Langley Stephenson Harwell Kesler Dowdy and Watts followed by social time with Mr and Mrs Lee Skidmore and children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Dowdy
Misses Sullivan
Louise Langley
Lucille Stephenson
Marie Harwell
Lucy Kesler
Geneva Watts
Joyce Skidmore
Clara Dowdy
Merle Talley
Hazel Adams
Jean Fisher
Hubert Preston
Elzie Kennedy
Pete Stephenson
Guy Clement
Johnnie Dowdy
Leon Watts
Bill Harwell
Mrs. E B V Carter Hosts Birthday Party for Mr Carter
E V Carter of Arlie was honored with a musical birthday party on Friday June 9 hosted by Mrs Carter. W E Patterson's string orchestra provided music. About 75 guests attended including Mr Carter's parents from Arnett Oklahoma with ice cream served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Carter
Arlie
Mrs. Kelly Pigg Honored At Friday Morning Shower
Mrs. Kelly Pigg received a morning shower hosted at the home of Mrs. T. E. Benge with a receiving line by Mmes. Kern Benge Eikenburg and Pigg. Guests toured a display of gifts as coffee tables featured pink rosebuds and white pottery decor.
Farewell Party Honors Mrs. Lester Benge Before Move
Friends gathered for a farewell party in Mrs. Lester Benge’s honor as she prepares to move to Pampa with her husband. Bridge games determined prize winners with high score going to Mrs. Harold Watkins and traveling prize to Mrs. John D. Glenn.
Marella Quilting Club Hosts All Day Meeting
The Marella Quilting Club met Thursday June 15 with hostess Mrs. Lewis Morris for an all day session. Two quilts were completed and attendees included H H Sanders W W Johnson H G Ferguson Ramon Graham C B Wilson E G Pierce Preston Gilbreth J P Cummings B B Morris Eva Pearson and others with additional guests in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marella Quilting Club
Lewis Morris
Tancheon
Mmes
H. H. Sanders
W. W. Johnson
H. G. Ferguson
Ramon Graham
C. B. Wilson
E. G. Pierce
Preston Gilbreth
J. P. Cummings
B. B. Morris
Eva Pearson
Mosses
Ruby Johnson
Willa Jean Cummings
Hazel Pearson
Viola Morris
Messrs
Burton Wilson
Mrs. Morris
Mmes. J. F. Coleman
R. E. Farmer
Dennis O'Briant
John Russell
Della Fay Coleman
Effie Nell Farmer
Evelyn Joe Farmer
Masseys Host Ice Cream Supper Guests Include Massey Family
Frank Massey and daughter Miss Willie Massey entertained guests Wednesday June 14 at their home with an ice cream supper. The gathering featured singing and radio entertainment from V C Stamps and his singers broadcast from a Dallas normal school. Attendees included Gus Gooch Worth Shielda Roy Billingsley I W Johnson Leo Massey Mrs T C Pharis plus Clara Sallie Josephine Neece and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sndore
Frank Massey
Willie Massey
V.‘ C. Stamps
Dallas
Messrs
Mines
Birthday dinner honors A H Reneau at 71st celebration
Friends and family gathered at the Reneau home on Sunday June 18 to surprise A H Reneau on his 71st birthday. Music and singing accompanied a delightful dinner while neighbors from Dodson Wellington Rolla and Buck Creek area joined in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. HK. Reneage
Mesars
Mmes
R. F. Wilson
Ellis Carter
June
Bill Patterson
Jim Lewis
Gene
Dodson
Joe Ory
Glen Lewis
Regie
Adrien Reneau
Ronny
Willard Reneau
Wester Harrison
Garland Hall
Louis Patterson
Clo Harrison
A. H. Reneau
Reneau
Rolla
Sunday School Picnic Held Near Salt Fork River
Mrs. W. W. McClaskey led her Sunday School class in a picnic on Wednesday June 14 north of town near Salt Fork river. Attendees included Mozelle Graham Nel Peeks Aline Farrell Mildred Gardner Tommarne Burton Louise Whisenant Amazelle Clement Naomi Slay Pauline Elliott Oleta Knowles Edith Hammock Anna Helm and Juanita Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. McClaskey
Salt Fork River
Mozelle Graham
Nel Peeks
Aline Farrell
Mildred Gardner
Tommarne Burton
Louise Whisenant
Amazelle Clement
Naomi Slay
Pauline Elliott
Oleta Knowles
Edith Hammock
Anna Helm
Juanita Clark
Mrs Jesse Cook Hosts S Wellington Club Meeting
Mrs Jesse Cook acted as hostess for the South Wellington Demonstration Club meeting on Friday June 16 with outdoor games and group entertainment the main topics. Refreshments followed the business session for attendees including Mrs Norman Lindley Howden Glasgow J W McCracken Christean Lindley Marjorie Branham and the hostess.
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South
Shower Attended by Mrs Ted Poling Guests
Misses Ophelia Trimble and Louella Trimble hosted a shower for Mrs. Ted Poling. The list of attendees includes Margaret Higdon Wanda Handley Elise Childress Mozelle Stamum Eva Bishop Dana Bishop Johndalene McClure Marcia Radford Hetta Lowe Lola Lee Longino and Mary Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ophelia
Louella Trimble
Ted Poling
Margaret Higdon
Wanda Handley
Elise Childress
Mozelle Stamum
Eva Bishop
Dana Bishop
Johndalene McClure
Mari¢ Radford
Hughetta Lowe
Lola Lee Longino
Mary Trimble
Picnic Friday Hosted by Mr and Mrs Starkey at River Crest
Mr and Mrs Oran Starkey entertained friends and employees Friday evening with a picnic and swimming party at River Crest Country Club. A picnic supper of fried chicken and cream was served with attendees including Mr and Mrs Al Horton, Orval Couch, Kenneth Rabb and daughter, Wayne Gulley, Claire Roberts, Dan Smith, Joe Thompson, Bob Williams, Mrs J W Culp, the Starkeys, Ma and Mia Starkey and their son Doolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran Starkey
River Creat Country Club
Megare
Alvin Horton
Som
Orval Couch
Kenneth Rabb
Wayne Gulley
Claire Roberts
Dan Smith
Joe Thompson
Bob Williams
J. W. Culp
Ma and
Mia
Starkey
Doolen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rolla Future Homemakers Summer Club
Mrs. McCarty
Mrs. Benge
Fires Home
Mrs. Billingsley
Lockhart Girls
Mrs. M. C. Jackson
Wilson
Abra Club
EB. V. Carter
Mr. Carter
Mrs. Lewis Morris
Frank Masseys
Patterson
Lillian Patterson
G. K. Patterson
Buck Creek
R. J. Branch
Hollis
Luther Crawford
S. B. Branch
Wellington
Jesse Cook
S. Wellington Club
Mrs
Mrs. Starkey
Pakats
LAM Ace Furniture
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