Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 50, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 12, 1957 Page: 3 of 6
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pring Dance At Woman's Forum On
March 8th, Hosted By Julie Everett
tallas fashion center
A spring Dance at the Woman's
Forum on Friday, March 8th was
hosted by Julie Sloan Everett. The
Forum was festive with balloons
assembled in the shape of grape
clusters. Programs also in the gra-
pe cluster shape, were given to
guests upon their arrival.
, One highlight of the program
Was the "Potato Dance" in which
each couple must balance a potato
between their foreheads while danc-
ing. The last remaining couple on
the dance floor, Suzan Pitzer and
Leonard Tolbert, were declared win-
ners and awarded the prize. Also
Included on the program was a
"Boy's "Blindfold Dance" and a
"Girl's Blindfold Dance."
Refreshments of ham salad and
pimento cheese sandwiches, lemon
custard cake, chocolate fudge cake
nnd fruit punch were served to the
following present: Jayne Cook, Jan-
ice Elliott, Sandra Hudlow, Sandra
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Conner, Ann Mehaffey, Lajuana
Knight, Nadine Pitts, Susan Pitzer,
Nancy Holder, Judy Greiner, Eliza-
beth Smith, Sue Mehaffey, Mary
Browning, Donna Swygert, Julie
Sullivan, Dana Kay Mackenzie,
Donna Knight, Karen Culwell, Ka-
rma Lee Lane, Linda Satterwhite,
Sva Boyd, Betty Keith, Terry Mc-
Clung, Larry Pat Boyles, Gerald
Mack Machen, Tommy Seely, Neal
Cloud, Joe Dan Knox, Ross Merrill,
Robert Chapman, Guinn Crousen,
Tommy Pennington, Eddie Hyatt,
Joe Provenza, Corky Livingston,
Randy Black, Hank Black, BUI Ro-
gers, Eddie Clark, Mike Field, Cav-
in Sullivan, Macky McArron, Leon-
ard Tolbert, Billy Bob Corbett,
John Cook, Larry Kennedy, Troy
Kennedy. U-vid Clark and the hos-
tess, Julie Everett.
Chaparones were Dr. and Mrs.
Provenza, Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Cook, Jr., Mrs. Virginia Dockery,
Mrs. Sam Sloan and the hostess
mother, Mrs. Jenny Lea Everett.
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ght, Tuesday
The East Ward Mothers Club
held its annual Parents Night,
Tuesday evening, March 5th in the
East Ward Auditorium. Mrs. L. W.
Brooks presided during the short
business session and then turned
the meeting over to the program
chairman, Mrs. Garth Bills.
Mrs. Bills introduced David Ku
porman who spoke on "Amer.can-
ism." The second part of the pro-
gram was given 6y the Brecken-
ridge Hoys Choir under the dircc-
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in the half-belted skirt
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tion of Mrs. Ben J. Dean, Jr. ,
The principal choir sang the fol-
lowing numbers, "Worship One
God," Lindy Lou," and Crown of
Roses" with Harry Ledbetter as
soloist on the latter. An ensemble
composed by Trey Pitzer, Jim per-
rick. Hurry Ledbetter, Hank Black,
David Clark and Jim Bob Coody
sang "The Alphabet," "A Musical
Joke" by Mozart a*n d oh, N o
John." Randy Black, David Satter-
white and Tom Ball acted out the
skit. The Glee Men sang, "God Be
In My Head," Bibbity, Bobbity
Boo" from Cinderella and conclud-
ed with ' Blow The Man Down. |
Parents and guests were invited
to the cafeteria where refresh-
ments of doughnuts and coffee
were served by the social commit-
tee; Mmes. Tom Fambro, T. W.
Cockrell and Allen Thornton, Jr.
In keeping with National Educa-
tion Week, each classroom had ex-
hibits and displays showing sam-
ples of the students's work for the
year.
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Methodist Class
Meets March 8th
*ffie*Mackey Wesley Bible Class
of the First Methodist Church met
Friday, March 8th in the under-
croft of the church, for the pot luck
luncheon and business meeting.
Mrs. Roy Helm, president of the
class, presided during the meeting.
Invocation was by Rev. Hankla.
Lunch was served at noon by the
three hostesses: Mmes. Roy Helm,
Sloan Raker and J. W. Moore.
As a devotional, the group re-
cited the 23rd psalm in unison,
followed with prayer by Mrs. W., H.
Palmer. Program chairman, Mrs.
W. H. Clegg, gave the program.
She discussed the meaning of the
names of the Books of the Bible.
Closing prayer was given by Mrs.
W. L. Hankla.
Members present were Mmes. H.
A. Pruess, J. U. Gibbs, C. E. Ad-
ams, Sloan Baker, D. ,T. Bowles,
Mat Caton, W. H. Clegg, Ben
Grant, W. L. Hankla, R. V. Meador,
W. H. Palmer, J. W. Moore. Roy
Helm, J. M. Holloway, W. L. Robe-
son, and E. C. Kinchen. Also three
visitors; Miss Judy Baker, Paula
Warden and Rev. Hankla.
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Motorists paid $7.3 billion in
Bpecial vehicular taxes in 1955.
py MRS. PAUL ROBERTS
r. and Mrs. Francis Ford and
Iron, of Dallas, spent the week-
SJtaith his mother, Mrs. Joe
"^oe.
. jce crowd attended the sing-
1?% Harpersville Community
I\ Sunday afternoon.
And Mrs. Charlie Clark and
moU\Mrs. Clark of Odessa,
pPetVrie weekend with Mrs.
D grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
side fjp*4'0 ""d 'he Buel White-
®?.rj\Mrs. Leon Stroud have
"n Th4een Eastland and Cis-
Carl Slaye been 'ivin£ °n the
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i, Vi-s. Munn and Mrs.
preckenridge, visited
^,r- Jnnf* X Willie Rogers, Sun-
iLnI\ and attended the
sinking. \
Mr-andV j R.-Ro&ers and
w . wlckenridge, visited
Z S8dh?V'« sun-
r .T^U/« jjJ-'is gone to Chi-
mv "inH Convention.
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met with Mrs.
Wednesday, foe
luncheon and
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Gold Star Mothers Honor Visiting
Officers At Luncheon And Meeting
The American Gold Star Moth-
ers, Inc, Stephens County, honored
Mrs. Francis High, State Depart-
ment President of Houston, and
Mrs. Jenny June Jackson, Past
State Department President of
P^st National Second Vice-Presi-
dent and organizer of the local
chapter from Grand Prairie, recent-
ly.
Guests were met by a committee
of the local chapter. Robert Hous-
el, Executive Secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, welcomed
the two visiting officers
The State Department President
Mrs. High, is visiting chapters over
the state prior to the Convention
to be held in Amarillo, April 30 to
May 3. The National Convention
wil be held June 30 to July 6 this
year in Cleveland, Ohio.
Visiting officers were guests for
a luncheon and then the group ad-
journed to the V. F. W. Home for
a regular business meeting held at
2 o'clock. Local president, Kather-
Social
TUESDAY
The Woman's Forum will have
a musical review by Frank Self of
Fort Worth, March 12th. Tea hour
is set for 3:30 with the program
to follow at 4:00. Mrs. Clara Cor-
bett is social chairman and Mrs.
L. R. Bell is program chairman.
THURSDAY
The Fine Ayts Club will meet
Thursday, March 14th at the Wo-
man's Forum. Tea Hour at 3:30
Program at 4:00.
The Red Gap Home Demonstra-
tion Club wil meet Thursday, March
14 at 9 o'clock.
FRIDAY
The Red Gap Home Demonstra-
tion Club will have a Bake Sale
in A & P Grocery, beginning at
9:00 a. m. on March 15.
scaping." Members present an-
swered roll call by giving "tips
on raising flowers."
Members present were Mmes.
Mable Moore, S. A. Sullivan, West-
ly Hill, Ellis iHopc, Tom Smith,
Charlie Dunn, W. C. Condron,
Fambrough, Miss Maxine Griggs
and one visitor, Mrs. H. R. Sulli-
van.
It was announced that the next
meeting would be in the home of
Mrs. Condron.
ine Blain, presided.
Bible was onened
by the chaplain, Vivian Reed, for
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Bible was opened at John It: 13
lain, Vf
iomas Norman, Virgil Charles,
Flowers were placed for Jay Den-
man and Benjamin Williams.
Fae Cruse was acting second
vice-president of the day. Thirty
general visits were reported ana
27 hospital viBits. The chaplain
reported on 'get well cards' sent to
the sick and hospitalized.
Both Mrs. High and Mrs. Jack-
son were presented with awhite and
gold corsage. Mrs. High was also
presented a ruby red gl«ss vase
from the chapter.
Mrs. High praised the local chap-
ter highly for the services and work
they have done. She proclaimed
the Stephens County Chapter sec-
ond in the state, especially for work
they have done for the Veteran
Hospitals so far away for them
to serve. Mrs. High stated, "Your
community is very fortunate to
have such an active chapter, even
though your membership is lower
than so many state chapters.
"Blest Be The Tie That Binds"
was sung in unison by the group at
the close of the meeting. A social
hour was held immediately follow-
ing. Early spring flowers and pot-
ted plants decorated the room, gold
and white being the predominating
colors.
Serving table was laid with a
white lace cloth. Coffee was pour-
ed from the silver service by Cath-
erine Blain. Chicken salad and
cheese sandwiches were served with
cherrywink cookies and yellow and
white mints.
Present were Mmes. Francis
High, Jenny June Jackson, Ozell
Pace, Fae Cruse, Ada Hedgepeth,
Julia Brandy, Grace Eubanks, Mar-
garet Martin, Vivian Reed, Irene
Robinson, Katherine Blain and Lu-
cille Smith.
Ambassadors
Have Study
Calvary Baptist Church, Royal
Ambassadors met at Mi's. Carl
Kisers Friday afternoon for a stu-
dy of steps in their ranks.
Jerry Brown opened the meeting
with a prayer. Charles Zapata call-
ed the roll and read the minutes
from last week.
Bobby Dawson assisted the Am-
bassador-in-chicf in leading the
Commission and Declaration which
is one of the steps that all the boys
take part in. Richard Zapata is 2nd.
assistant.
After the closing prayer, refresh-
ments were served by Sue Kiser.
Outdoor games were played.
Dickie West (reporter)
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TUESDAY, MARCH IS, 1957— BRECKENRIDGE AMERICAN—I
Mrs, Wulfjen 1$
HD Club Hostess
Mrs, C. W. Wulfjen was hostess
to the Harpersville Home Demon-
stration Club Thursday at 2 o'clock.
Meeting was called to order by
the president, Mrs. Paul Roberts.
The new club song, "Ever Onward"
was sung by the group in unison.
In keeping with the program for
the day, roll call was answered
with each member telling "How
many hats I buy a year." Mrs. C.
W. Wulfjen then gave the council
report.
A demonstration on making hats
was given by Mrs. Wulfjen. She
discussed suitable hats for differ-
ent shapes of faces and showed the
group several hats she had made.
Cake and Cokes were served to
the following present: Mmes. O.
Tomlin, Cecil Brown, Ray Yar-
borough, A. W. Mueller, Jesse Gar-
rett, Garland Heatley, Lorene and
Irene McClenny, C. C. Keith, Paul
Roberts, Carolyn Whiteside, Char-
lotte Garrett and the hostess, Mrs.
Wulfjen.
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Mrs. Eula Brock man attended
the funeral services for her cousin,
James B. Parr in Fort Worth. She
returned to her home last night,
accompanied by a cousin and his
wife, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Parr
of Ft. Worth.
, Recent visitors in the home of
Mrs. Allen Jones, were her son
and fam.ily, Dr. and Mrs. Wood row
Jones and two sons, Garland and
Paxton, of Waco. Another of Mrs.
Jones' sons and his family visited
her this past weekend. They are
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Jones and two
daughters, Sandy and Lonna Lou,
of Garland.
Mrs. Leroy Meador and daughter
Nancy of Snyder, spent the week-
end with Mrs. Meador's mother,
Mrs. F. D. Reed and Mr. Meadors'
parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Mea-
dor They were accompained home
by little Valli Ann Meador, who
had spent the past week with her
grandparents.
Bethany Baptist
Girls Have Meet
Intermediate Girls of the Beth-
any Baptist Church met at the
home or their teacher, Mrs. Ira
Wingo, for a business meeting and
social on March 6th.
A name was chosen for the class
by the members. They will be
known as the "Joyful Servants."
Class pins were also selected. They
are small harps of blue and gold.
Watchword is Matthew 25:21; song
is "Give Of Your Best to the Mas-
ter."
Officers were elected as follows:
President, Linda Patterson; Sec-
retary, Barbara Ball; Group Cap-
tains, Bettyse Dubose and Zonia
Blaylock. Refreshments were serv-
ed to those mentioned by Mrs.
Wingo.
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inside with a well-lathered wash-
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Rinse with a clean damp cloth,
and stuff with old towels to blot.
Set the boots in an airy spot, and
brush up the fur when dry.
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Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 50, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 12, 1957, newspaper, March 12, 1957; Breckenridge, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth135519/m1/3/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Breckenridge Public Library.