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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
11
Guests including Misses Roberts Burress and Boyd visited Nell Beee’s home, seen in green and gold decor. Mrs L T Smith served coffee as a centerpiece table was formed with leaves and ribbons. Attendees included Vera Boone Mittie Lou Car Miss Jean Barlow Doris Reid La Verne Spill Ouida Pentecost and others from Mineral Wells and Houston.
The History Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs Mawy er with several members present including Mrs Riley Marks Mrs tf and Mrs H E White. Visitor Mrs Stoecker joined the gathering despite bad weather.
Mrs. C. R. Kendrick entertained Wednesday afternoon with an autumn theme. Guests enjoyed bridge and forty two with high scores by Mrs. E. D. Stringer and Mrs. Wm Stevens. Prizes included a travelling prize won by Mrs. W. Bradford of Goldthwaite. a salad plate was served to a long list of attendees.
University co-eds and guests were honored at a dinner party Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Low with Mrs. Low and Mrs. Roy C. Maddox as hostesses. Honored guests included Gere Dean Gideon of Houston and Anita Maddox, with La Verne Deer of Baylor as additional guest. The event featured autumn decor, a three course turkey dinner, and place settings for twelve.
Mrs Foy Davis entertained at her home last Saturday morning with a 9 o clock breakfast. Floral arrangements featured chrysanthemum and a Thanksgiving theme with miniature turkeys on the tables. Contract bridge followed with Miss Marie Hill and Juanita Dickie of Ovale winning high table prizes and a gift prize awarded to the honoree. Attendees included Miss Craig and several friends.
Christine Brown hosted the Goal Diggers Club Monday evening at her parents home. The program titled Accent on Youth featured Jo Davidson, Elbertine Robinson, Mary Evelyn Perkins and others presenting short pieces. Members present included Jimmie Earl Rogers Nevie Moreland Carl Lesta Davis June Marshall Ruby Nell Mosley and sponsors Miss Layle Kornegay and Mildred Spill.
Mr and Mrs George Howell of Ballinger have moved to Winters where they will reside. Mr Howell has accepted a position as a service man with West Texas Utilities Co.
Mr and Mrs Cortez Robinson hosted a Thanksgiving buffet for a large circle of friends. Afternoon games included forty two and dominoes. Guests listed include Aldridge Wel Collins Bert McGuire Carlos McGuire Nichole Hodge Elton Parker and others.
A miscellaneous shower was hosted Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Pumphrey for Mrs Bernice Gardner, the bride elect. Hostesses included Mrs Frank Pumphrey Mrs Myron Pumphrey Miss Hortel Goward and Miss Mattie Cooke. Readings were given by Miss Mayme Gregory and Peggy Jean Lindley. Gifts were presented after a speech by Miss Mattie Cooke with Peggy Jean Lindley presenting blue and white crystal. Refreshments were served. Invited guests listed from many Bal linger families and friends.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Aldridge and their little daughter visited relatives and friends here Thursday.
A chili supper fundraiser was held with S2 Class teams hosting and serving. The event supported school activities and brought families together for the community meal.
Miss Winona Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs D S Moore of Abilene married Bonney J Winyard of Del Rio on Thanksgiving morning at Central Presbyterian church Abilene The couple planned a wedding breakfast hosted by Mr and Mrs John A Waldrop at 1534 Chestnut Street Del Rio and Monterrey Mexico was their wedding trip destination.
A surprise two course dinner was given to Mrs. B. F. Haynes on her birthday by her daughter Mrs. T. S. Jordan. Guests enjoyed gifts and an evening of dominoes and forty two games with family and friends including Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Jordan and several Sanders and Holloway relatives.
Mrs. M. B. Jones received a surprise luncheon and shower from the T E L Class of the Baptist Sunday School at her home to celebrate her 81st birthday. Guests brought dishes and a white cake trimmed with roses and the number 81. The event featured gifts, seating by age, and decorated rooms for the afternoon gathering.
Ellen Ann Saylors daughter of Mr and Mrs Sims Saylors of San Angelo and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W P Lloyd of Winters won the state story telling contest at Abilene in the six year division. She also won at the district meeting in Coleman after her San Angelo victory.
The Runnels County Missionary Baptist Association will hold its monthly workers session at Rowena Baptist Church on December 8. The program includes a devotional, talks by J H McClain of Buckner Orphans Home, Rev de Sailors on Bible Eviction of Regeneration, Julian P King, Brownwood, lunch at noon, Rowena Choir, and afternoon sessions led by Truett and Billups.
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