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THE GRAHAM LKADBR, THUKSDAT, JANUARY 11. 1»4«
ISOCI ETYiialMBl^ONAISF^I
Anniversaries
Observed By
Choate-Grantham
Marriage Is
Three Couples Solemnized Sunday
I Members of New Delphian Chapter Corbett-Mageson
Sign Charter at Seated Tea Given Wedding On Dec.
By Mrs. G. P. Stewart Friday 28t^ Announced
'•Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Norma Gran-
tham, daughter of Mrs. Alta Gran-
tham and grand-daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Driver, to C. B. Choate,
son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Choate.
The marriage service was read by
Rev Leroy C. Nelson at nine o’clock
Sunday evening at the hoi4e of the
La d n t n - - - . , * L, .. M 1 1 ikU ’
mother at 1108 ’ Blewett
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Bailey ob-
served their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary Sunday by entertaining
several of their friends and rela-
tives. Among their guests were
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Bailey of Olney
who observed their fiftieth wedding
annlyersarv Sunday and Mr. and
Mrs. W. F. Herd of Wichita Falls,
Sunday being their seventeenth bride’s
wedding anniversary. •’ J Street.
The guest list also included the The bride was lovely in a teal
following: Dennie G. Bailey, New- | blue dress with black accessories,
castle;' Mr. and Mrs. iM. E. Patton; , Her corsage was of pink carnations.
Mrs. Mollie Herd, Olney; Mr. and j Mrs. Choate has resided here all
Mrs. Orval Bailey and son, Ronald; of her life, fiaving attended Gra-
Miss Macon Bailey, Olney; Miss ham High School.
Kathleen Graves; B. L. Herd, Irene; Mr, Choate, a resident of the
Miss Lucille Barleg’, Olney; Miss Tonk Valley community, attended
Sarah E- Patton, Wichita Falls; Mis. Graham High School and North
W. F. Thompson; Mrs. Albright and Texas State Teachers College,
daughter. Aleen; and Misses Billie The following relatives and
Margaret. Betty Ruth, Jeanette, and friends attended the ceremony: Mr
Peggy Patton., and Mrs. C. S. Choate, Mr. and Mrs.
__ Medlin Clyoate of Sumner, Leo and
j Mary Choate, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn
Shahan, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ball,
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Grimes, iMrs.
Ruby Brooke, Mr. and Mrs. Ray
“As we go into the new year, let Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Azey Simp-
us carry with us true friendship, son. Misses Addie Mae, Bert, Myrtle
faith in ourselves and each other, and Marie Simpson, and Miss Ina
and a loyal fellowship, to do our yjae Bower.
bit to increase the livability of our j After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
club life,” said the president to Choate left on a short trip to Wich-
members of the Red Top Home De- j(a Falls.
asonstration Club when they met ___
t il) TOP CLUB
MEETS TUESDAY
WITH MRS. BILLS
Twenty members c-f the recently ♦centered with a floral arrangement
organized chapter of the Delphian
Society signed the club charter Fri-
day afternoon, when a lovely seated
tea was given at the home of the
chapter president, Mrs. Graham P.
Stewart, at her home on Kentucky
street.
A brief program of music . was
presented, opening with a piano
psilo, Rachmininoffs Prelude in G
sharp minor, played by, Mias Jean
Remington. Mrs. John Luton sang
"Heidenrooslein,” Schubert, and “Let
My Song Fill Your Heart,” by Ern-
est Charles, accompanied by Mrs
William Coates.
Mrs. Furman Christopher gave an
interesting discussion of "The Sig-
nificance of the Charter Signing.”
While Delphian songs were being
sung, the dining room doors slowly
opened, revealing the exquisitely
in yellow and white, the Delphian
colors. Tall white tapers in-silver
candelabra burned on both table and
sideboard. Mrs. Warden Varble pre-
sided at the silver tea service placed
at one end of the table. Each mem
"History Of Church
Music Studied
By The C.LS.C.
Th*
and so
gangat.
br«ath-<
Announcement has been made of
the marriage of A. W. Corbett, son | A program of unusual interest,
of Mrs. . Betty Corbett of Graham, dealing with the history of church
WALT
and Misa Florence Mageson of Mil-
sap.
The ceremony took place in Breck-
enridge on December 28, 1939, at
7:15 o'clock at the Baptist parson
age. Rev. Phillip C. McGehee read
ber signed the charter and lighted i,‘ ' . ’ F 1 ‘ ... ,
a small candle on a cake . the rlnK ceremony for the nuptial
Members present to sign the char-
ter were: Mesdames B. G. Collier,
Furman Christopher, A. F. Knap-
penjberger, W. iF. Krau9e, J. \S
Burlingame, Korn M. Miller, J. N.
Graham, W. B. Fultz, C. D. Leon,
R. C. Reese, B. C. Orr, Frank Pri-
deaux, Robert Albrittain, II. D.
Wehrley, C. B. Greene, F. F. Clay,
Jerome McLester, John Luton, War
den Varble, and Graham P. Stew-
art. Members unable to be present
were Mrs. Paul Boaz, 'Mrs. E. H.
Morrison, and Mrs. Francis Miller.
Guests for the occasion were Mrs.
Harry Schlittier of Giaham attend-
ed the couple.
The bride wore a gold dress and
hat, with biack accessories. She is
the daughter of Mr. and
GeorgB Mageson of Milsap.
Mr. and Mrs. Corbett are
at home at 600 Grove street.
Mrs.
appointed tea table. Laid with an Willaim Coates, Miss Jean Reming-
Italian cutwork cloth, the table was j ton, and Miss Taaca Stewart.
<
•Irs. I. F. Roebuck
D.A.R. Chapter
Is Hostess For
Meets Tuesday
Coflee Saturday Witb Mrs. Hinson
with Mrs. L. G. Bills Tuesday, Jan- CIRCLE MEETS
uary 9. | AT HOME OF
Mrs. J. G Elliott led the group MRS. W. S. WILLIAMSON
ia prayer. Committees were appoint- Circle Two of the Woman’s Mis-
ed for the year, Mrs. B. W. King sionary Society of the Flr^t Metho-
was appointed parliamentarian, Mrs. djs. Church met Monday afternoon
Ray Thetford club photographer, at the home of Mrs. W. S. William-
and Mrs. G. E. Caskey choral lead- *on with Mrs. W. G. Mobley as co
er. hostess. The meeting was opened
Mrs. Jack Hull directed a game, by singing the Doxology and a
“Milady's new year ensemble" in
Complimenting her sister, Miss
Mary Jo Gilliland of Dallas, and
Mrs. Clarence E. Taylor, who is
leaving to make her home in Fort
Worth, Mrs. I. F. Roebuck enter-
tained with a beautifully appointed
coffee Saturday at her home on
Virginia street.
Gold and yellow polyanthas ar-
ranged in a silver bowl on a reflec
tor centered the lace laid dining
C. f), Leon, i J. J. Akin, and the
prayer led by Mrs. S. B. Street,
which Miss Leila Petty received the ^ beautiful devotional was giver, j table. Salad supreme, wafers, eh<x>
prize tor getting the most complete by Mrs. Furman Christopher on the olate kisses, and coffee were served
outfit Mrs. C. M. Gibson gave a Magnanimity of Jesus from Luke 6.1 to fourteen.
very interesting talk on “An At- Officers for the circle were elect- ’ Gifts of costume jewelry were
tractive View From the Kitchen e<i as follows; Mrs. W. S. William-j presented by the hostess to the two
Window ” “Green Feed for the st>n, leader; Mrs. S. B. Street, as- , honorees.
Poultry Flocks" was the subject *of sistant leader; Mrs. L. C. Kimmell, Guests for the event were: Mes-
an interesting and instructive talk secretary; Mrs. Furman Christopher,' dames Robert T. Walker, Marvin
by Mrs. G. E .11* --------- u” 1 1 Johnston, ,as.i Prim. ChanCty. Paiux. B. BvGriffw*,
iPblty ” Cttlgflt' ‘ffiV-’lxfTe r speecnles- sistant treasurer; Mrs. Zearl Wil j Vaughn Young, V. O. Rosser, Eldon
son No. 10. | ' liamscn, study superintendent; Mrs., Willie,. O. B. Rose, A.< C. Whittle,
The hostess, assisted by Mrs. W. Mobley, assistant study SU|> _______
------Louis McGee, served refreshments erintendent; Mrs. E. S. Graham, pro honorees.
consisting .of hot choculate. and gram chairman; and Mrs. E. Len- *.....-1---—
cookies to .the following members: nington, assistant program chair-• GRAHAM GIRL
Mesdames Frank Slater, C. M. Gib- man. | MARRIED IN DALLAS ,
son, Ray Thetford, Elliott, Tom Delicious refreshments were serv-1 TUESDAY EVENING
Rutherford, Thomas Smith, G. B.. ed to seventeen including three new J The following account of a show) r
Undenyood, G. B. Johnson, Guy members. The February meeting will honoring Miss LaVern Taylor,
Smoot. A. H. N’lwman, Louis Me- be held at the home of Mrs. J. L. whose marriage took place Tuesday
Gee, Carr Rutherford, G. E. Caskey, Sullihger, 820 Tennessee, with Mrs. j evening in Dallas, was taken from
W. C. McGee, Jack Hull, and Miss E. L.Petlus as co-hostese. (the Dallas Morning Newsy
Leila Petty. __( ’’Miss Hilda Fleitman entertained
__:_ WOMAN'S COUNCIL (Wednesday with a shower at the
RECENT BRIDE MEETS AT HOME OF 'home °f Mis* Mattye Taylor, 5123
MRS. T. L. MAPLES I Parkland, in honor of Miss LaVern
The Woman's Council of the dJrat I T“y|or- bride-elect of Martin C.
The Silas Morton Chapter, Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution,
met Tuesday afternoon in the home
of Mrs. F. V. Hinson, with Mrs. I.
P. Roebuck as co-hostess.
A pledge to the flag opened the
program, followed by scripture read-
ing and prayer by the chapter chap-
lain, Mrs. E. H. Morrison. An in-
teresting paper on “American Leg-
ends" was given by Mrs. Jack Bettis, j
The yearly historical program |
was presented under the direction I
of the chapter historian, Mrs. Z. j
A. Hudson, the subject for study (
being “Young County History.” |
Mrs. E. H. Morrison sketched the in
POULTRY IS TOPIC
FOR STUDY BY
MURRAY H. D. CLUB
“Hens with bright, well developed
combs, bright eyes, deep bodies, anJ
broad barks are likely to be good
layers,” Miss Velma Anderson,
home demonstration agent, told the
members of the iMurray home dem-
onstration club when they met at
the home of Mrs. I. J. Briscoe,
Wedneseday, Jan. 3.
Miss Anderson gave a demonstVa-
tion on culling the flock and showed
how to test hens for pullorum di-
sease. She also showed us pictures
of breeds of poultry. Indian chick-
music, was presented at the meet-
ing of the C-L.S.C. Wednesday aft-
ernoon in the home of Mrs. A. W.
Johnrton. m
Mrs Jack Spangler, a guest for
the afternoon, presented the pro-
gram following a short business ses-
sion conducted by the president,
Mrs. Fred T. Arnold. Seventeen
members answered roll call with the
name of their favorite hymne and
any interesting facta they knew
about them.
Mrs. Spangler sketched the his-
now lory of music in the church from
the Egyptian period through the
Mosaic period, the old and new Tes-
tament. down to the Greek period,
i Clota Damron, accompanied by '
Mary Jane Johnston, sang one of
the oldest songs from the Greek
period, ’“The Day of Resurrection.”
Music of the Latin, German, and
French periods was discussed, with
especial mention of the influence
of Martin Luther during the German ,'vv
period and of Moreau during the
French period. Watts, Wesley and
others were named in connection
with the modern period. From Eng-
land came two of the most popular
of the modern hymns, “From Green-
land’s Icy Mountains” and “Holy,
Holy, Holy,” both by Heber. These
two songs were sung by Mrs. Mar-
that si
en curry was prepared and served
to the members. This is the recipe rin Prim, accompanied by Mrs. Wil-
for me India chicken curry: ham Coates. Mrs. Prim also sang
\ cup finely chopped onions “Dear Lord and Rather of Mankind,”
'M cup finely chopped celery by Whittier, also from the modem
1* cup* chicken or other fat period. Gospel hymns often used
2 2-3 tablespoons flour in Sunday School work were dis-
1 cup chicken stock (fat removed) cussed in conclusion, and one of
i
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup strained tomato juice
\ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 top. curry powder
2 cups diced chicken er turkey.
4 cups hot cooked rcie.
them, “I Have a Savior," was sung
by Mary Jane Johnston, accompanied
by Mary Beth Smith.
MRS. O.
IS HOST
CIRCLE
Circle
sionary
dist Chui
Mrs. G.
noon,
sented
the folios
Mrs. O.
Gallaher,
Johnson,
Henry
chairman
/Study ch
eaux, as
man; Mr
ing seer
assistant
Street,
J. Bddlei
After thi
ed for
dismissed
Delicioi
seived
Mesdame
T J.
J. G. Stfl
Sharp
E. M. R<
B’adclock
McHugh
i
jardie Dixon and daughter and
1 A. C. Golden of Murray visited here
Monday.
Lightly brown onions and celery " ""13v
fat, add flour and blend. Add chole their subjects on which they
origin and organization of Young stock and cook until thick, stirring wilj gjye luformatKm caeh
county and the city ^ constantly;--add -AeiMtO" jull*;Wor-" roll" i* called.
•MWC.:"WY*'JdWuldn gave rerainis- cert* rshirc sauce, seasoning and i The hostess served
cences of early church and social chicken. Heat thoroughly, add but- 0f tea « gi-g-rhmed
IS HONOREE FOR
BREAKFAST SATURDAY
Christian Church met Monday after-1 Glenn, Dallas. The wedding will
Honoring Mrs. T. V. Crounse, who ! noon at the h(,m<, of Mrg T ^ ' toke place at 8 p. m. Tuesday at
before her recent mairiage was Maples with Mrs. Tom Butler, the home of the officiating minis-
Miss Virgie Saling. a breakfast was president, presiding. The meeting ter- tho Rev- W- H- wy»n- Miss
given by Misses Ruby Range, Onsi, opened with a hymn, “My Faith T*y|or is the daughter of Mrs. Sam
Waites, Evelyn Savage, and Chris- Looks Up to Thee,” followed by a P Taylor, Graham,
tine Tucker Saturday morning at|dcVotional on the need for “Guests for the shower were Miss
l« o'clock at Gladies’ Cafe. mnre faith led by Mrs. Wickens. Tay*or- Mrs. N»n Hall, Miss Monica
Sweet peas attractively decorat- The scripture reading was from He- RneuP*r. Misses Agnes and Frances
ed the table, at which the delicious |, ewg The program opened with Spaeth, Miss Margaret Schoech,
breckfast menu consisting of ham, a song, “Faith of Our Fathers,” the Miss Lou Blakeley, Mrs. Agnes Me
eggs, toast, and coffee was served, program subject for the afternoon Gey, Mrs. Rilda La*dbetter, Mrs*.
life in the county, and Mrs. J, P.
McKinley gave a vivid description
of early day trsvel on tha old But
terfield Trail" from New York t-
San Francisco. A piano solo was
played by Janet Hinson, and th
program was closed with a report
given by Mrs. C. E Hinson on Ellir
Island activities and needs.
Nine members' were present, and
three guests, Mrs. Charles A. Har-
ris of Marion, N. C- ,Mrs. William
Fonash of Brownwood, and Miss
Mary Jo Gilliland pf Dallas, were
welcomed by the regent, Mrs. S. A.
Penix.
A most attractive tea plate was
served by the hostesses, including
sandwiches, cake, mints, and tea. >-
Covers wcr. laid for twenty-eight being “Faith and Evangelism.” Mrs.
guisU. including all of the teachers j„hn W. Reaves talked on evangel-
who live in the dormitory and a few I i„m, and Mrs; George W. Miller
other friends of the Honorse. • gave a discussion of faith, “How
Following the breakfast the group ; the Church Works at Her Task.”
assembled at the Teccheri.’ Dormi-| The Council discussed plans for
tory. where a miscellaneous shower . a basket supper to be held at the
Erma Chandler, Mrs. Irene Young,
Mrs. Winnie Taylor, Mrs. Delilah
MRS. F. E. DOUGLAS *--
IS HOSTESS TO
CIRCLE MONDAY
Circle Three of the Methodist
Missionary Society met Monday aft-
ernoon at the home of .Mrs, F. E
Douglas with Mrs. George Robinson
as co-hostess. The . meeting opened
with a song which was followed by
a prayer led by Mrs. G. A. Eriksen.
was held for Mrs. Crounse.
Mrs. Crounse, who is head of the
Ing]i«h department in the Graham
High School will leave at the close
of this term to make her home in
Graftrd, where her husband is sup-
erintendent of schools.
church this evening. Plans were
also made for a birthday dinner to
lie held on January 17.
Delicious refreshments of dough-
nuts topped with whipped cream and
a cherry, spiced pears, and coffee
were served by the hostess.
Pearson, Mrs. Lillian Connell, Mrs. iCircle Three was very happy to have
Louise Marshall, Mrs. Lena Kinser.'the president, Mrs. Swallow, who'
Miss Gertrude Taylor, Mrs. Flossie gave the devotional, present.
Glenn, Miss Jo Bailey and Mra. A.' During the business meeting which
H. Lee.” followed, the following officer |
zTzz- 4k
rise, *lld pkek firmly m apricots with whipped cream
greased ring mold; let stand in following members: Mesdames 3.
wlfflh place or in hot water 20 to B. Smith, S. P. Wootten, C. E.
3«l miriutes, unmold and fill center Brockman, J. T. Brockman, L. H.
with hot, curried chicken. Serves Kemp, Bill Shiffleett, H F Kramer,*
5 t0 ®- I Welsh and the hostess, Mrs. Briscoe.
Year Books were filled out for| ________
the coming year. Club membeers 1 TRY A CLASSIFIED FOR RESULTS
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Registered Pharmacists Day and Night
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PRESBYTERIAN
CIRCLE TWO
MEETS MONDAY
Thirteen members and one visitor
attended the meeting of Circle Two
of the First Presbyterian Church
Monday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. W. F. Ferguson with Mn( O.
I B. Pope as co hostess. Mr*.
Wells, chairman, conducted
business meeting after which Mrs.
C. B. Hockaday presented a very
interesting program on foreign mis-
sions. She was assisted by Mes-
1 (sines R. R. Chauffe, O. V. Koen,
Charles Harris, W. F. 'F'erguson,
and O. B. Pope. Mrs. A, A. Morri-
son gave the devotional.
l»vely refreshments were served
to the following: Mesdames W. A.
Acre*, R_ R. Chauffe, Palmar Don-
nell, W. A. Ford, C. B. Hockaday,
Z. A. Hudson, O. V. Koen, W. F.
Krause, A. A. Morrison, George H.
Newton, C._ D. Wells, O. B. Pops,
W. F. Ferguson, and Charles Har
.* ria rf Marion, North Carolina.
were elected: Mrs. F. FL Douglas,I
chairman; Mrs. R. S. Cox, assistant
chairman, Mr* Robert T. Walker,
study leader; Mrs. E. W. Bridge*,
assistant study leader; Firs. O. B.
Rose, piogram chairman; Mrt. G, R
Lay, assistant program chairman.
Mrs. George Robinson, treasurer,
Mrs. R. C. Turner, assistant treas-
urer; Mrs. J. G. Smith, Jr., sec re-j
tary-reporter; Mrs. J. W. Loving,
Mr*. G. A. Eriksen, and Mrg. C. F.
Hinson, telephone committee; and
Mrs. R. S. Cox, Mra. R. C. Turner,
and Mrs. W. L. Scott, transporta-
tion committee.
Delicious refreshments Were serv-
ed to fourteen members.
Mrs. W. B. Austin has been visit
ing her parent* in Caddo.
Miaa Mildred Braselton has been
111 at her home for the past Wsek
John Lewis of Proffitt was a busi-
aas visitor in Graham Monday.
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