The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1944 Page: 3 of 12
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THE SHAMROCK TEXAN, Shamrock, Texas
Society
G. L. STANLEY, Society Editor
IMILITARY WEDDING
EVENT OF APRIL
Miss Elizabeth Bailey, daughter
f Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Bailey of
'ontanelle, Iowa, became the bride
if Sergeant Fred Burcham, son of
and Mrs. M. W. Burcham of
rock, April 29.
The wedding took place at Santa
na, Calif., at the First Methodist
ihurch. Chaplain Milton M.
ihaper of the Marine Station of-
£*ted at the doube-ring ceremony.
Spring blossoms decorated the
anccl and made an effective
ckground for the forest green
ilforms of the bridal couple and
elr attendants.
^jlvate Dorothy Cooper served as
aid of honor, and Master Technl-
.1 Sergeant Max Humphrey, U. S.
. C., as best man.
Miss Golda Marshall, at the or-
played pre-nuptial music and
MISS MARITA CLAY IS
HONORED WITH SHOWER
stjhe bride entered, “The Bridal
horus" from the opera “Lohen-
kln" by Wagner, was played.
[During the ceremony strains of
: Love You Truly," and “Ah, Sweet
Systery of Life,” provided a musl-
al$etting.
The bride Is a sergeant In the
larine Corps Women's Reserve,
he bridegroom Is a graduate of
he Shamrock High School and
duate of a business college in
Bock. He enlisted for military
ervlce In 1941 and saw active serv-
ice in Guadalcanal, and was trans-
erred to Goleta, Calif., in October
1943.
The couple will make their home
s #01
bleta, where, they resumed their
duties at the Marine Corps Air
Miss Marita Clay, bride-elect of
Lieut. Baxter Purcell was honored
with a pre-nuptial shower Sunday
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Fred Holmes.
Hostesses included Mmes. Holmes,
Temple Atkins, Earl Kromer, and
R. M. Barkley.
A beautiful decoration theme in
pastel shades was carried ouf
throughout the home with floral
arrangements.
Greeting the callers informally
upon their arrival were Mrs.
Holmes, the honoree and her moth-
er, Mrs. Tom Clay.
Mrs. R. M. Barkley directed the
guests to the gift room where
lovely array of gifts were displayed.
Mrs. Bill Cantrell, cousin of the
groom, presided at the guest regis-
ter.
In the dining room, the table was
laid with a lace cloth, centered with
an artistic arrangement of sweet
peas In a crystal bowl, flanked with
candles in crystal holders.
Mrs. S. W. Norwood, grandmother
of the bride, presided at the silver
coffee service, and was assisted in
the dining room by Mmes. Atkins,
Kromer, Frank DuBose and Elmer
Knox Jones of Wellington.
During the receiving hours Miss
Station following a short honey-
moon trip.
The wedding was attended by the
bride’s parents and her brother and
more than 50 officers and enlisted
personnel.
Mary Elizabeth Pendleton and Miss
Ruthie DuBose played piano selec-
tions, and Mrs. Lyle Holmes and
Mrs. Shirley Draper sang, accom-
panied by Miss Pendleton.
About 75 guests called during the
afternoon. ,
MRS. A. N. HOLMES IS
HOSTESS TO GROUP
Page Three
MRS. B. F. HOLMES IS
FORUM GUEST SPEAKER
The Thursday Literary Club held
their final meeting for the year at
the home of Mrs. A. N. Holmes
Thursday.
Spring flowers decorated the
rooms.
Mrs. Ben Skidmore was leader of
the program and introduced Mrs.
J. B. Chrlstner, who reviewed "The
Life and Works of Stephen C. Fos-
ter."
During the review, as Mrs. Chrlst-
ner discussed the compositions of
Foster, they were played on the ac-
cordion by Mrs. Howard Weather-
by. Among the many numbers
played, his beloved songs, "Old
Black Joe" and “My Old Kentucky
Home” were included.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the program to six guests:
Mmes. H. T. Fields, W. S. Pendle-
ton, Hester Holmes, H. C. Gordon,
Henry Holmes and Hubert Tindall,
and to these members: Mmes. J. R.
Benson, R D. Boatright, W. Y. Bur-
den, Chrlstner, L. E. Davis, Charles
Green, T C. Davis, L. S. Griffin,
H. B. Hill, Joe Ganner, A. N.
Holmes, E. H. Kromer, R. C. Lewis,
Charles Perry, Skidmore, Weather-
by, John B Harvey and B. A. Zeig-
ler.
The Forum Club held the final
meeting for the current club year
at the home of Mrs. R. M. Barkley
Thursday of last week.
Spring flowers were used in
decorative motif for the covered
dish luncheon held at 1:00 o’clock.
Mrs. A1 Ryan was leader of the
afternoon program and introduced
the guest speaker, Mrs. B. F.
Holmes, who reviewed a recent play.
Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. J. H. Cap-
erton were guests and the follow,
ing club members were present:
Mmes. Sol Blonstein, Rufus Dodgen,
Shirley Draper, Lyle Holmes, Gus
Leftwich, B. F. Risinger, Ryan, S.
Q. Scott, Jack Shull, W. R. Wooten,
M. A. Whitehurst, Winfred Lewis
and Seibert Worley.
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PRESBYTERIAN LADIES
HAVE BIBLE LESSON
20TH CENTURY CLUB
CLOSES YEAR’S WORK
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met
in the home of Mrs. Tracy Tapp
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Rufus Dodgen presided. The
opening prayer was led by Mrs. Bill
Doty. Mrs. Dodgen gave the de-
votional from the subject, “To-
gether.”
The lesson, “Genesis,” was given
by Mrs. T. H. Sonnefiburg.
Mrs. Frank Mitcham was pre-
sented with a lovely blanket by the
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m
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The Twentieth Century Club
closed their year’s work with a
luncheon at the home of Mrs.
Charlie Bock Thursday.
Heine-grown peonies, irises and
snowballs made beautiful decora-
tions throughout the entertaining
rooms.
For the afternoon program, Mrs.
L. E. DePew conducted the review
quiz of the year’s work, as is the
custom of the club at the final
meeting.
Members attending the meeting
included Mmes. T. O. Williams, R.
Stuart Tisdal, G. B. Miller, Glen
LeDue, Herschel Glass, R. F. Fry,
W. R. Doty, DePew, Glyn Bell,
Robert Baxter and J. M. Adams.
a lace covered table centered with
flowers.
Mrs. Arthur Wells played accor-
dion numbers accompanied by Miss
Rose Marie Oldham.
Following the breakfast the class
sponsored the opening exercises of
the Sunday school and a chalk talk
was given by Mrs. Robert B. Mathis.
Flowers were presented to Mrs.
Henry Holmes and Mrs. George
Stanley as teachers of the Dorcas
and T.E.L. classes, by Mrs. Helen
Hlse Blake.
Mrs. Fred Holmes is teacher of
the class.
Auxiliary. Mrs. Mitcham Is leaving i Mrs. Bobby Purcell of Amarillo,
in the near future to make her I visited In Shamrock over the week-
home at Coalgate, Okla.
Refreshments were served to the
following members: Mmes. Tom
Brown, Dodgen, Doty, Earl Koger,
Mitcham and Sonnenburg.
Mr. and Mrs. J. lit. Benson spent
Sunday In Wellington visiting In
the home of Mrs. Benson’s mother.
REV, EDW. C. DERR IS
SPEAKER FOR W.M.S.
VICTORY CLASS IS
HOSTESS TO MOTHERS
The Victory Sunday School Class
of the First Baptist Church enter-
tained with a breakfast at the
church Sunday morning preceding
the Sunday school hour, for the
mothers.
Cut flowers were used In decorat-
ing for the occasion, carrying out
a pink and orchid color scheme.
Guests were greeted by Miss
Audra Henderson and presented
with Mother’s Day favors.
Miss Re Lummus, president of
the class, spoke the words of wel-
come to the mothers and Mrs.
Henry Holmes responded.
Mrs. T. A. Nichols poured from
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%
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organs of the digestive tract. Ad-
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movement so that bowels return
to normal size and the discomforts
of pressure stop. Before you know
it, you are asleep. Morning finds
you feeling clean—refreshed and
ready for a good day’s work or fun.
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BEST
WISHES
TO
SENIORS
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF SHAMROCK
SHAMROCK, TEXAS
Rev. Edw. C. Derr taught the
Bible lesson from “A Missionary
Tour of the Bible” by Mrs, Theron
J. Fouts, at the First Baptist
Church Monday afternoon, when
the W.M.S. met.
The meeting opened with group
singing led by Mrs. Dean McMurtry
with Mrs. B. F. Risinger at the
piano. Mrs. Fred Holmes presided.
The meeting was dismissed with
prayer.
The following members attended
the meeting: Mmes. Henry Holmes,
McMurtry, Risinger, E. K. Bechtol,
W. H. Buice, J. R. Brown, Bill Wil-
son, Seibert Worley, Charles Green,
Norman Patrick, R. A. Nichols, Sr„
Fred Holmes, Frank Exum, Duard
Price, J. F. shortt and George
Stanley.
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pay day buy war bonds
ANNOUNCING...
NEW STORE
In Shamrock
We have purchased the fixtures and stock of the BEN FRANKLIN STORE and
are now operating the store as RUSS 5c and 10c. We made a trip to leading
markets immediately and much of the large stock of new merchandise we bought
has already arrived. Other shipments will be coming in almost daily.
WE ARE NOT NEW
TO THIS COMMUNITY
We have been in the variety store and department store
business in Wheeler for many years. We know you must
an<* seasonable goods priced right, to sell it.
We believe in a small margin of
profit and a big turn over. You will
fihd new merchandise every week.
We invite you to come in and make
our acquaintance. Look at our
values. Let us know your needs;
our business is to serve you.
MEN’S
ASSORTMENT OF
SHAVING SETS
59c
LADIES’ HOSE
Good everyday wear, mesh.
79c Ceiling
MEN’S TIES
Values to 50c
IOC Each
39c
PAIR
LADIES’ PANTIES
Elastic back, sizes 5 to xxx
Wide assortment
49c to 89c
MEN’S PLASTIC DOUBLE-EDGE
RAZORS
f
Brass set threads
20C Each
KIDDIES
VISIT OUR TOY COUNTER
Articles
5c „
MEN’S SOX
15c—19c—29c
39c—49c
FEW PAIRS LADIES’
FELT HOUSE SHOES
Regular 69c
49 c pair
m
and
10c
RUSS
$1.00
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215 NORTH MAIN
(Formerly BEN FRANKLIN STORE)
SHAMROCK
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Montgomery, Arval. The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1944, newspaper, May 18, 1944; Shamrock, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth528949/m1/3/: accessed May 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Shamrock Public Library.