The El Reno Daily Tribune (El Reno, Okla.), Vol. 49, No. 194, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 13, 1940 Page: 3 of 6
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CTOBER 13, 1940
3 Is Named
istletoe Agent
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1940
EL RENO (OKLA.) DAILY TRIBUNE
THREE
i, Dillon, formerly of
City, has been trans-
El Reno to assume the
nt of the Mistletoe ex-
ucy. He also wilt serve
i>ent for The Daily Okla-
d Oklahoma City Times.
5 will be maintained at
i Rock Island avenue.
1 Mrs. Dillon are cstab-
heir residence at J209
comb avenue. He has been
by the Mistletoe com-
past two and one-half
s. Dillon is the daughter
ad Mrs. H. L. Fogg, 60f>
iff avenue.
Problem A Day
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i October Hi. 1940,
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purchaser under
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II such purchases
ight to discontinue
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HE AGREES IT WAS A CLOSE CALL
Calendar
MONDAY
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diameter and make (i
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number of inches in 1
multiply by <1 by 3.600
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CO-HOSTESSES ENTERTAIN
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Mrs. Roy Whenry and Mrs.
Charles Bynum of Fort Reno en-
tertained members of the Fidelis
Sunday school class of the First
Presbyterian church Thursday af-
ternoon in the parlors of the
church.
Tiie meeting, presided over by
the president, Mrs. Charles Mc-
Williams, was opened by prayer,
after whicli the group sang the
hymns, “What a Friend We Have I Rae and Mrs. W. R. Mowre
I Members of Study Club
Will Hear Professor
j Dr. M. L. Warden, assistant to
El Reno Study club. Regular I the president and professor of
meeting in junior highschool audi-
torium. Dr. M. L. Warden of the
University of Oklahoma, Norman,
will speak.
Eagles auxiliary. Social meeting
in Eagles hall. Hostesses, Mrs. H.
L. McCullough, Mrs. George Me-
in Jesus” and "In the Garden ”
Devotionals were led by Mrs. R.
E. Blanset, with the 104th Psalm
as the scripture. She read a re-
ligious article, "The Beauty of the
Earth,” and closed the devotional
period with prayer.
Duiing a brief business session
Red Cross work was discussed.
Girl Scout council. Meeting at
7 p. m. in the school administra-
tion building.
Eastern Star. Regular meeting
at the Masonic temple.
TUESDAY
Rcbekahs. Regular business mcct-
i ing in I. O. O. F. hall.
Entre Nous club. Hostess, Mrs.
E. G. Harrison, 714 South Macomb
The business session was closed i
with the repeating of the bene- j
.... Chapter AE of P. E. O. Hostess,
diction. ...
1 Mrs. W. R. Buckner, 414
A social hour was enjoyed and ■ Roberts avenue.
history at the University of Okla-
homa, Norman, who will address
the El Reno Study club Oct. 14
at a meeting at 2:30 p. m. in
the Etta Dale junior highschool
building, is the author of several
books and other publications and
is outstanding as a student and
teacher of history.
Mrs. J. S. Cormack, member of
the program committee, is in
charge.
Dr. Wardell received a bachelor
of arts degree from the university
in 1919, later received a master
of arts degree from Harvard and
in 1936 was granted a doctor of
philosophy degree from the Uni-
versity of Chicago.
From July of 1917 until Novem-
South ' ber of 1918 he served in the air
service of the United States army.
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refreshments were served to Mrs. T M. t. M. club. Hostess, Mrs.! In his varied educational career
Thomas F. Clifford. Mrs. McWil- Ernest Owen, 802 South Mitchell he served as principal at Geary,
liams, Mis. J W. Shannon, Mrs. ; avenue. All-day meeting and cov- J Guymon and Pawhuska, and for
Emil Doeberltz, Mrs E. N. Potts, eref) dish luncheon. three years was a member of the
Mrs, Blanset. Mrs. D. S Armold, j Friendly Sewing circle. Hostess, faculty at Tulsa highschool.
Mrs. L. M. Tucker. Mrs John W. Mrs. Richard Hay, 213 South Wil- , He is the author of "Outline and
Laird, Mrs. Dona Hoffman, Mrs. ijams avenue. References for Medieval and Mod-
Nye Severns, Miss Vida Kreger e] Reno Golf and Country club, i ern History." "A Political History
and Mrs. E. N. Green. , Luncheon-bridge at 1 o’clock for of the Cherokee Nation,” and with
The^ class will meet again Thurs- j members and their guests. Dr. E. E. Dale, head of the de-
partment of history, is co-author of
"Outline and References for Okla-
homa History." His articles have
Altruistic Sunday school class j appeared in numerous magazines,
of tile First Methodist church, j Appointed by R. W. D. Connor.
day, Nov. 14, in the church par-; Ki, Kare Klub. Hostess. Mrs
I
| Carl Whitlock, 624 South Hadden
i avenue.
D. C., Dr. Wardell served from
March 1936 until July 1937 as re-
gional director of the survey of
federal archives jn Oklahoma.
km,
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MR. AND MRS. RENFRO
HONORED AT SHOWER
A social happening of interest | Hostess, Mrs. Ernest Hodgkinson, | national archivist of Washington,
was the miscellaneous shower 1005 sunset drive, with Mr. and
given for Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mrs. Harry L. Bowling as assist-
Renfro by Mr. and Mrs. J. K. big hosts.
Archer, 815 West London street,! Friendly Sewing circle. Hostess,
Wednesday evening. ! Mrs. A. W. Huckabee, 1204 West
The dining table was centered : Wade street,
with a white wedding cake upon | b E C. club. Hostess. Mrs.
which stood a miniature bride and R oaughom, 620 South El-
bridegroom. Punch was served with aVenue.
the cake WEDNESDAY
Miss Elsie House won high prize 1 sterling Thimble club. Hostess,
in the games and Mi's. W. R. Mrs. Gertrude Clark, 709 South
Mathews won low prize. Both pre- 1 Hadden avenue
senteri their favors to the hon- | Mle Awhue club Hostess. Mrs.
orees- 1 Walter H. Rowe, 1111 South Had-
Tho.se In attendance were Mrs. j den avenue.
Henry Streintenberger. Mrs. Vern- ; Football Mothers club. Regular
nie A. Niles, Mrs. Mathews. Mr. meeting in principal's office at
highschool.
Catholic Daughters of America.
Social meeting at the Knights of
ALMOST GOT HIM — Peter Miller, 4 months old, was lying in
crib in London bomb shelter, when explosive struck nearby,
causing shelter to buckle and smashing crib. Peter was restored
to cot to demonstrate. Passed by British censor.
University’s semi-centennial cele-
bration to be held in 1942.
For 15 years he has served as
national historian for Phi Beta
Sigma, national scholarship fra-
ternity for freshmen, and now is
faculty sponsor for the Norman
chapter.
He is preparing material for a
and Mrs Raymond Vaughn, Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Renfro, Miss
House and Mrs. Renfro’s mother.
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FOUR HOSTESSES
ENTERTAIN CLUB
Mrs. Arthur Sweet, Mrs. Frank
Booker. Mrs. Ed Fuchs and Mrs.
B R. Minton were hostesses to the
Columbus hall.
Order of Rainbow for Girls.
Regular meeting in the Masonic
temple at 7:30 o’clock.
R. I. S. club. Hostess. Mrs. J
Y. Morris. 606 North Rock Island
Since the summer of 1935 he has bool{ ••Historic Sites of Okla-
been director of the WPA his- homa." which will be published
torical marker survey in Oklahoma. by the university of Oklahoma
He also is a member of the ad- press
vlsory committee surveying state, Dr Wardell u concern.
ed with the university’s civilian
Program Is Given
By Baptist Group
Approximately 100 persons were
present when the Central Associa-
tional Women’s Missionary union
met Friday at the First Baptist
church. Towns represented were
Ckeene. Kingfisher, Geary, Yu-
kon, Hennessey, Watonga and El
Reno.
The theme of the program was
Always Abounding In the Work
of the Lord." Mrs. Alvin W. Hedin
of Yukon, vice president of the
organization, led the devotional
period, after which annual reports
were given by the committee chair-
men.
Mrs. Sarah Liston of Kingfisher
discussed "The Indian Mission-
ary and How to Help Him.” At
noon a luncheon was served by
the local group.
During the afternoon program
Rev. J. W. Hodges, pastor at El
Reno, sang a solo, “Calvary."
Ejection of officers was a main
feature of the afternoon sessions.
Mrs. E. A. Jackson of El Reno was
named president; Mrs. Alvin W
LADIES GOLF CLUB
ENJOYS BRIDGE GAMES
Mrs. William J. Schulte.
Earl Barnes and Mrs. Haydn G
Davis were hostesses to the Ladies
Golf club Thursday.
Bridge was the diversion be-1
cause the weather prevented golf
play.
In the championship flight Mrs.
Sim Richard Reville scored high
and Mrs. Robert Greenleaf won
the class A competition.
At the meeting next Thursday
hostesses will be Mrs. F E Ar-
nold, Mrs. Hadley C. Brown and
Mrs. Robert Dulmage.
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INTERESTING PROGRAM IS
PLANNED FOR P. T. A.
Members of the Etta Dale Par-
ent-Teacher association will attend I
a regular meeting Tuesday after-
noon at 3 o'clock.
Miss Vaughncille Joseph will
| have charge of the devotionals
(Additional Society on Page 6)
; was held in Oklahoma City Oct.
8, 9. 10 and 11, will be given
Mrs' j by the delegates.
THIS WEEK'S
SERVICE SPECIAL
COMPLETE
WASH JOB
Iik hiding vacuum cleaning of all |
upholstery and
22 POINT LUBRICATION
$1.45
after which John Oliver ffttll, city
manager, will speak on the sub-
Hedin, Yukon, vice president; and I Jec^ °f Tim Child in^ Hi.s Coin-
Mrs. Ted Ownby, El Reno secre- | munity on Hallowe'en.
Reports of the convention, which
historical records.
Dr. Wardell is a member of the | ~ p"r™'r^7and"ls en-
Norman Lions club, the board of gaged ln Uns for lhe erectlon of
trustees of the First Presbyterian M admmistratlon buildln(! and
church at Norman, the Y. M. C. A.,, at the new westheimer
board of directors at the university , field a gift to the university.,
and of many historical societies. ; „ ., ... ... City
He is particularly Interested in with aU hLs manv dutles' which ! “
the children's clinic of Cleveland jincludes teachln* several co"ses
county 'n history each semester, Dr. War-
He Joined the staff of the his- (ie" finds tlme t0 flU ,en‘
tory department of the university 6a«emente as a speaker before
ln February 1925. organizations of the state and
Since being named assistant to citles of the southwest,
the president, Dr. Wardell has ’
on Oct. 29 to be held in the home
of Mrs. Morgan Stafford. 1108
South Hadden avenue. Members
and their families are to be in-
vited.
Present at the meeting were Mrs.
O L. Bruce. Mrs. J C. Ezell, Mrs.
Stafford, Mrs. D. D. Davison and
Mrs. C. L. Everett.
At the close of the evening,
enjoyable refreshments were serv-
ed.
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166 PERSONS SERVED
DINNER BY GROUP
Members of the Security Benefit
association served a chicken dinner
In the Eagles hall Thursday eve-
ning for 100 local members and
160 members from the Oklahoma
lodge.
After the dinner, officers and
teams of the Oklahoma City lodge
installed the new local officers.
They are Mrs. John Roblyer,
president; E. H. Little, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Elizabeth Lyman, sec-
ond vice president; Mrs. A. C.
I McCollum, prelate; Mrs. W. C.
| Whitacre, secretary; Mrs. Mary
Fort Reno Service club Wednes-1 avenue
day evening. Two-Hour Bridge club. Hostess.
Contests were the diversion of ^ Mrs L A McCullough. 523 South
the evening with prizes being Hadden avenue.
awarded to Mrs. D. D. Smith. Mrs |___
M. J. Gallagher, Mrs Henry Dawes. |^\UliCS OF G. A. R.
Mrs. W. R. Colburn and Mrs. ] IN LEGION HALL
John Hyer, Mrs. Henry Hernon, president.
At the close of the contests a presided over the routine business
delicious Iced course was served to 0f tbe Ladles of the Grand Army
Mrs. H. B. Wilson, Mrs. W. S. 0f the Republic when they met
Gilmore, Mrs. A L Cady and pridfty in the American Legion
Mrs H. O Archer of El Reno, hall
Mrs. Arlic Hatcher, and Mrs. G Members present were Mr. and
M Clark of Minco. Mrs.|Mrs. Henry Hernon, Mrs. V. A.
Ada Miller of Chtckasha, Mrs. Mount, Mrs Elizabeth Stearns.
Marvin Jordan. Mrs. Gallagher, mis, L. E Day. Mrs. Ernest Hodg-
Mrs. James Mullen, Mrs. Smith, gjnson, Mrs. Ben Anderson and
Mrs. Tommy Finkle. Mrs. Charles Mrs. Laura Gatliff.
Bynum. Mrs. Arthur Wines, Mrs. >n„. next meeting on Oct. 25
L. O Hill, Mrs. Jess Hembree. Mrs. wm be ln the Legion hall. At
Roy Whenry, Mrs. Victor Kemp, that time reports on the national
Mrs. B. L Hill. Mrs. R. W. Wil- convention, which was held In
Hams. Mrs J. R. Crank, Mrs R. Springfield. 111., in September, will
A. Billigmeir, Mrs. Boyd Eason. be given by the delegates, Mrs.
Mrs. Albert McOllbra, Mrs. Har- Hodgkinson and Mrs. Anderson.
VIA Cox. Mrs. Walter Anibal. Mrs. I --------
Dawes. Mrs Harold Olive, Mrs. TARKINGTON AIDS
John Hyer, Mrs. Bari Ary. Mrs. KENNEBUNKPORT. Me.-(U.t»)—
Morrison Hyer, Mrs Paul Keys, Booth Tar king ton. author, raised
Miss Eleanor Relniger, Mrs. B. $600 for the Red Cross by opening
F Johnson. Mrs. Arvel Moore and ] his schooner to the public each
Mrs. Colburn, all of Fort Reno. I morning.
supervised the university tutorial LI NCHEON-BRIDGE
program which enables students SCHEDULED TUESDAY j Love. financier; Jack Hodgkinson,
who are having difficulty with ' Reservations for the El Reno j conductor; Mrs. V. F. Duggan,
their classwork to receive tutoring Golf and Country club luncheon- j guard; Mrs. Mildred Stevenson,
without cost. bridge to be held at 1 o'clock sentinel; R. E. Pyle and Mrs. Ar-
Dr. Wardell has assisted in or- Tuesday should be made by noon thur. Foster; trustees,
ganlzlng the Junior scholarship ! Monday, the committee in charge; Several numbers by a group of
tary.
Alter the election Mrs. Bertha
K. Spooner, of Oklahoma City,
state executive secretary of the
W. M. U., gave a talk on W. M. U.
achievements.
A short business session was
held after which Mrs. Ownby en-
tertained with a whistling solo.
"Shall We Gather at the River?"
Okeene was presented with the
attendance banner.
The meeting was adjourned with
a prayer by Mrs. Spooner.
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JOAN HALBERT BRIDE-ELECT
OF HERMIT SCOTT
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Halbert,
Richland, have announced the ap-
proaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Miss Joan, to Kermit Scott,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Scott
of Mt. Zion.
Nuptials will be read on Friday.
Oct. 25, at 7:30 o'clock in the Mt.
Zion church with Rev. G. L. Tra-
bant officiating.
After the ceremony a reception
will be held at the church.
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MRS. GEORGE WALCH
GUEST OF J. C. L CLUB
Mrs. George Walch was a special
guest of the J. C. L. club when
members met In the home of Mrs,
H. G. Walch, east of El Reno.
Wednesday. In the games of con-
tract bridge, Mrs. Don Ahern re-
ceived the award for high score.
Tile next meeting in a fortnight
will be in the home of Mrs. E.
J. Wolf, north of El Reno.
A dessert course was served to
Mrs. M. H. Reding, Mrs. Milton
Blomberg. Mrs. Wolf, Mrs. J. W.
Dulin, Mrs. E. O Hamilton, Mrs.
Josephine Marshall, Mrs. Clara
Fuhrman. Mrs. Ahern. Mrs. J. H
Norvell and Mrs. Perris Norvell.
Complete
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group which honors high-ranking
members of the Junior class, repre-
sents the president's office in con-
tacting the alumni association, as-
sists In gathering data for educa-
tional agencies, directs the work
of the public lectures committee,
serves as a member of the summer 1 Duard Barnes,
school and remedial program com- 1 # * *
mlttoes, and coordinates the work MRS. CECIL II. SMITH
of all standing committees. | IS HOSTESS TO CLUB
announced Saturday. Miss Coletta Finn's danejng pu-
The event will be at the club J pits were enjoyed,
for members and their guests. | Mrs. J. R. Emrick of Oklahoma
For reservations members should City gave a dramatic reading,
contact Mrs. Roy Harrison. Mrv after which the drill team per-
Robert Greenleaf, Mrs. Guy Hob- formed.
good. Mrs. Earl Barnes or Mrs.
Next Thursday evening the group
will meet at 8 o'clock ln the
Eagles hall.
During the first semester of
1939-40. Dr. Wardell traveled under
the auspices of the Carnegie cor-
Needlework was the diversion
of the afternoon when the Cro-
Tat-Em club met Wednesday ln
porntlon. studying the programs the home of Mrs. Cecil H. Smith,
of 16 colleges and universities ln 1116 South Macomb avenue,
the United States. For two years During the business session plans
he has worked on plans for the | were made for a Hallowe'en party
NOTICE MASONS
Meet at temple 2:30 p. in. Sun-
day, Oct. 13. to attend funeral of
Brother Butts.
E. N. Potts, W.M.
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