Mabel Newman Weds Merritt Durfey in Loco Oklahoma
Local note records Mabel Newman daughter of McAlester tying wedding vows with Merritt Durfey in Loco Oklahoma. The ring ceremony led by Rev C D Damron of Wellington. Durfey son of Mr and Mrs W D Durfey of Loco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Newman
Merritt Durfey
Loco
Teal-Newman
McAlester
Okla
Mabel
Merrit Dur
C.D., Damron
Wellington
Durfey
Helen Smith
Vinson
Ohia
South- Western’ State
Teachers College
Weatherford
West Texas State ‘Teachers College
Canyon
Newman Cotton Office
Hollis
Newman Inn
Mrs Charlie Jones Hosts Bridge Party For Dallas Guests
Mrs Charlie Jones entertained a bridge party at her home last Friday afternoon honoring Mrs Sam Shelburne and Mrs Dick Broyles of Dallas. High scores went to Mrs R X K French and Mrs A L Cochran. Sixteen guests attended including Mrs BE W Jones and several named friends. Refreshments followed the games amidst rose and garden flower decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Shelburne
Dick Broyles
Dallas
Charlie Jones
R. X K. French
A. L. Cochran
BE. W. Jones
R. K .French
Dick Bro
Mrs T T Fain Hosts North Wellington Club
The Worth Wellington Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs T T Fain on May 21. J Admire gave a practical lesson on cleaning and storing winter clothes as members made pillow protectors. Future meeting set for June 4 at 2 30 in Mrs J A Jones home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Wellington
T. T. Fain
Admire
Mesdames H. L. Pierce
Ed Estes
K. A. Wood
E. M. Gulley
Shell Gulley
J. &. Admire
J. W. Masten
J. E. Williams
B. W. Brantley
Kelley W. M. S. Holds May Meeting for Quilting
The Kelley W. M. S. met in regular session on Thursday evening May 28 at Mrs. W. S. White’s home. The gathering included a unique covered-dish lunch where each dish began with the first letter of the giver’s name. Present were Mesdames I. Walters Wy F. Vaughan Ewle D C Camp W S Lew G ree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley W. M. S
W. S. White
Mesdames
Walters
Wy. F. Vaughan
Ewle
D.C. Camp
Ws C. Lew- G
Ree
Billie Sigler Hosts Theatre Party With Friends
Billie Sigler entertained many friends at her home on Saturday evening with games and contests. An iced course with rose plate favors followed by a viewing of Will Rogers in Life Begins at 40 at the Pitz theater. Attendees included Mary Elsie Terry Dorthea Gray Dorothy Margaret Forbis Georgene McCauley Virginia Glenn Arel Burt John Roy Noles Webster Longino Boho Castleberry Henry Sullivan Grant Wooldridge R. E. Parker John Holton and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Sigler
Will Rogers
Pitz
Mary Elsie
Terry
Dorthea Gray
Dorothy Margaret Forbis
Georgene McCauley
Virginia Glenn
Arel Burt
John _ Roy Noles
Webster Longino
Boho Castleberry
Henry Sullivan
Grant Wooldridge
R. E. Parker
John Holton
Miss Bess Royal Hosts Round Dozen Club
Members of the Round Dozen Bridge Club met last Wednesday for the last time this season. Miss Bess Royal was hostess for the afternoon. After five games of bridge high score prizes went to Mrs. Charlie Jones and second high to Mrs. Calvin Jones. Attending were Mesdames Wallace, Jones, Morris, Goodson, McDowell, Starr, Jones, Hill, Dudley, Dobbs, Richards, Montgomery and the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Dozen
Bess Royal
Charlie Jones
Calvin Jones
Mesdames J. N.wallace
Vernon Morris
Ray Goodson
Ansel McDowell
Walter Starr
Quail
L. C. Hill
H. M. Dudley
Aubrey Dobbs
Dick Richards
J. L. Montgomery
Billie Ruth Shaw Honored at Aberdeen Birthday Party
Mrs. Bert Shaw hosted a birthday party in Aberdeen on Saturday May 25 for her daughter Billie Ruth Shaw as she celebrated her eighth birthday. Guests arrived at 2 30 p m and played games before the cake was cut and served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Shaw
Aberdeen
Billie Ruth Shaw
Billie Ruth
Jimmie. Lee. Darrow
Geraldine. Shaw
J. W. Bishop
Bettie Low - Wiginton
James. Shaw
Mrs Calvin Jones Honoree On Birthday Tuesday
Friends surprised Mrs Calvin Jones with a birthday party and dinner at her home on Monday evening After bridge games couples contributed covered dishes and attended were Mr and Mrs Bennett Bond Mr and Mrs R K French Mr and Mrs Arthur Bailey Mr and Mrs Jack Deahl Mr and Mrs Morris Wells Dr Calvin Jones and the honoree gathered for the celebration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin
Jones
Bennett ‘Bond
R.k.french
Arthur Bailey
Jack. Deahl
Morris Wells
Calvin Jones
Cross Roads Community Honors Arthur Wells Saturday
Cross Roads School closed on May 24, and that night the community honored Arthur Wells, principal and teacher, with a surprise shower. Gifts were presented and guests enjoyed iced refreshments after several games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
Arthur Wells
Eleene Kelley
Tiny Keller
Cleta Joe Keller
Virgin Langford
Bertha Mae Carter
Leeva Keen
Messia
Floyd Jackson
Harold Keller
Orval Jackson
Alvis Keen
Robert Keller
Roy Jackson
Auburn
Childress Trio to Attend Summer School at Sam Houston
Misses Effie Zeffie and niece Helen Childress plan to attend summer school at Sam Houston State Teachers College after Helen completed work at Mary Hardin Baylor Academy in Belton and earned a diploma during midterm graduation exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Childress
Mary Hardin-Baylor Academy
Belton
Miss Childress
Effie
Zeffie Childress
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Mrs Harrison Honored At Benge Home Gathering
Friday afternoon Mrs T E Benge entertained guests honoring Mrs Bedford Harrison of Shamrock. Harrison is sister of Mrs I W Moss who spent several days in the Moss home. In bridge Mrs Richard Cocke won high score. refreshments were served to a group including Lester Benge Bedford Harrison Shamrock E W Moss Clifton High Aubrey Dobbs H M Dudley and the hostess T E Benge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Benge
Bedford Harrison
Shamrock
Storage Of Clothes Discussed At Meet Of Aberdeen Club
Aberdeen Home Demonstration Club met May 28 in the club room to discuss care and storage of woolen clothes. Mrs. Ike Rogers spoke on woolen garments and Mrs. Tracy Tountree discussed the Rebellion of Texas. A council delegate was elected and wardrobe work reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Home
Ike Rogers
Tracy Rotintrée
Texas
Jim Light
W. C. Ketner
John Bishop
Bob Glenn
M. A. Nelson
J. Smith
Dud Shaw
Burt Shaw
D. G. Mahaffy
Jim Self
Bramon Waller
Charley Eagle
Eldin Smith
Tracy Tountree
Hette Dodd
Edward and
Hettie Dodd
Jahoma
Robinson
Sumnerwood
Midway Social News From Shinnery and Nearby
A list of attendees at the Shinnery home of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Langford includes H L Peters and family Edith Cook Woodrow Cook Obie Stephens and others. Other notes mention relatives visiting Hedley Wellington shopping trips Childress Oklahoma City and various family visits and moves among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Langford
Shinnery
H. L. Peters
H. L
O. C. Massy
TH. &. Tolleson
Tom Caldwell
G. H. Brever
Edith
Woodrow Cook
Obie Stephens
O. T. Lester
Marie
Bill Long
Lillie
O. C. Massey
Geneva
Della Caldwell
Gelen
Harold
Loyd Burny
L. E. Reeves
Ramond ‘Vaughn
John Ingram
Jessie Mae
Lorene Langford
F. F. Popwell
Grandma Powell
John Downa
Vinson
Oklahoma
Miss Winifred Small Graduates at Senior High School
Miss Winifred Small daughter of Senator and Mrs Clot Smell graduates from Senior High School at Ails. She traveled from Snatin to attend the commencement ceremonies after attending school during the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Small
Clot Smell
Ails
Asurrille
Snatin
Midway 4-H Club Discusses Bed Care Plans
The Midway 4-H Club met at Midway School on May 27. Members discussed daily and weekly care of beds as suggested by Miss Annie Mae Ponaghey. Present were Lovella Driskill Olene Fuson Mary Poff Georgie Marie Jones Dormathy Gibbs Iva Belle Brewer Zelphia Lee Reeves Willie Mae Harrison Laudine Robertson Letha Mae Gibbs Ella Colson. Next meeting set for June 11 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Midway School
Annie Mae Ponaghey
Lovella Driskill
Olene Fuson
Mary Poff
Georgie Marie Jones
Dormathy Gibbs
Iva Belle Brewer
Zelphia Lee Reeves
Mary Elsie Terry Birthday Honored In May Luncheon
Mrs G M Terry celebrated her daughter Mary Elsie on her fifteenth birthday with a luncheon on May 25. Pink and white decorations framed the cake as guests included Virginia Glenn Dorothy Gray Amel Burt Billie Sig Jer Georgine McCauley Dorothy Margaret Forbis and the hostess. Mr and Mrs Bedford Harrison and their Shamrock visitor called at Dr and Mrs E W Moss home last week.
Dinner Bridge Club Meets at Pinkston Home
Mr. and Mrs Pinkston hosted the Dinner Bridge Club on Thursday evening. Roses framed a spring atmosphere while Mrs Charlie Jones claimed the high score prize for Ladies and Roy Horn led the men. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pinkston and several couples listed in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Home
Morris Ledger
Clyde Brown
John Coleman
Dee Coleman
Claud Caperton
Robert Caperton
Ben Baldwin
Powell
Pinkston
Charlie Jones
Nadies
Roy Horn
Pink Sullivan
Roy .Horn
Be.n. Lewis
J. B. Stevenson
T. F. Benge
Mrs. V. A. Porter Hosts Jolly Twelve Sewing Club
Mrs. V. A. Porter hosted the Jolly Twelve Sewing Club at her daughter Mrs. Eugene Wrights home on May 28. Members worked on sewing and needlework while refreshments were served to a list of attendees. The club will meet with Mrs. Joss Cook on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Potter
Jolly Twelve
Eugene Wright
Earl Hunter
Mire
Joss Cook
J. M. Stowell
Li J. Campbell
Harry Gilbert
Eugene [Wright
Des. Porters
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam. Shelbourne
E. W. Jones
Sam Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Nell
Louise Broyles
Joan
BB. W. Jones
North Wellington Club
Miss Bess
Mr. Wells
Dozier Bridge Club
Powell and Coleman Homes
Raymond Powell
Miss Phillips
Nell Muse
Elmer Strong
Leon Coleman
Misses Effie
Mrs. Harrison
Benge
Jeff
Greer
Lowe
Franks Furniture
Aberdeen Club
Jessie Lee Brewer
Midway 4-H Club
Mary Elsie Terry
iDinner
Bridge Club
V. A. Porter
iMrs. B. M. Hunter
Abtjlene
Abilene High School
Pauline Starr
Chet
Samnorwood
Samr
Samnorwoc
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