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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1940
EL RENO (OKLA.) DAILY TRIBUNE
THREE
We’ve selected five items that would make grand gifts . . .
priced them so low that you’ll have money left for several
other gifts. Let us warn you to lie here early.
NEWEST BAGS
98c
GOTHAM COLD STRIPE
Two- and three-thread how In new fall shades.
Lengths for the short, medium and tall. Two
pair will make a grand gift.
Styles for
Everyone
VVomleilul valurs in the newest styles, the
smartest eolors. Alligator grain . . . suedines
. . . . patents. Blaek, conga brown, hlue-
iaekel navy, red port. A gift straight to her
heart!
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY
Regularly 79c and $1,011
/A
■fi *i: Exciting Sweater Sale
Modern
RED LA Ml
SOCKS ARE
WELCOME
If she loves the lux-
ury of reading in
bed, here's the gift
for her. It's crystal
glass with good look-
ing brass AO
trimming. vOvg
Men's soeks in smart
patterns. Hlaek and
rolors. Some styles
with popular lastex
stay-up tops. They're
a can't-miss
gift idea! £3C
Women's and misses' sixes in all-wool, soft-finish
knit. Tan, grey, blue, green, white and red.
Hutton and pull-over models.
BOXES OF HANKIES f
$l.98s $1.59, 98c
and 79c Values—
Choose Yours at
So dainty they'll captivate her completely.
Embroidered, lace trimmed. .1 or fi M ft _
wstsigisufKieigisieteigtetcKigtetsisisieisisteigigte
tctooctosMEtetetstctctctsicc:
I.KATMKIt
GLOVES
Fleece lined. Wheth-
er he drives or Just
likes to he warm
these are gift win-
ners. Sllp-on or but-
ton-on styles ac-
cording to AQ _
taste. jOC
Handmade
TIES
One group of J5.00 sellers in the newest styles.
Choice of wide nr narrow lirims. Green, hrown
and blue. Sites fi*, to 7'i.
Whether he's con-
servative or llkrs to
rut a hit of dash, the
ties hr favors are
hrrr. In a gay holiday
gift hox all JA
set for him! 4jlC
$5.0(1 SELLERS
Friday and Saturday
l Roys’ Corduroy jK
5 Koy.' 8
6 JACKETS g
Purr silk, 3-thread. 45 gauge, Gossamer weight efj
hosiery of surprising strength. She never has JZ
enough so give her thesr. Hosiery Is a gift <3
that's always welcome. Available In “fft_
all her favdrlte shades. f jfC fn
Horkmeyer s Corduroy, Nitea
♦ to IK. Saddle pnrkrts,
plraled back, nil around hell.
Hluc, wine and green.
$2.98 Values $1.19
$1.98 Values $1.00
Hoys' Jackets of sanforlicd
whipcord. Sites It to Ifi. Hut-
ton front. Adjustable. These
Jackets regularly sell for tl.M.
mctraMtCNMiMiKm
201 South Rickford
DEPARTMENT STORE
SOCIETY
Mrs. Hodgkinson
To Head Auxiliary
Calendar
10 WED OEC. 29
Mason-Merveldt Nuptials
Are Planned
Election ' or officers was the ] FRIDAY
main Item of business at the meet-: Ladies of the Grand Army of the
lng Tuesday of the Ladies Auxll- ! Republic. Christmas gift exchange
iary to Switchmen's Union of | in the American Legion hall.
North America in the home ol Tulip unit of the Flower Garden
Mrs. E. R Barnhart, 501 South j club. Hostess at gift exchange, Mrs.
Ellison avenue. jQ A gtreitenberger, 735 South El-
Mrs. Ernest Hodgkinson, presi- |,,
dent, presided over the business ’
session, during which the follow- *, Ea,lv American Glass club. Hos-
ing officers were named for the | iess; Mrs- James Wecd' 1121 Soulh
ensuing term:
Mrs. Hodgkinson. president; Mrs.
Rolla lies, vice president; Mrs.
Albert Houle, past president, Mrs.
Barnhart, conductress; Mrs. W. R
Mowre, guard; Mrs. G. F. Hodg-
.kinson, chaplain. Mrs. John Nor-
vell, secretary - treasurer; Mrs,
Houle, Mrs. Mowre and Mrs. Ralph
Turner, board of directors.
Mrs. Ernest Hodgkinson was
selected as delegate to the inter-
national convention of the auxil-
iary to be held in Buffalo, N. Y.,
In June 1941. Mrs. lies will be
alternate delegate.
In the games ot pitch Mrs. lies
received the high score award and
Mrs. Houle held low score.
A Christmas gift exchange was
featured.
Delicious refreshments were ser-
ved to Mrs. Frank Scott, Mrs.
Norvell. Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Houle,
Mrs. Mowre, Mrs. Ernest Hodg-
kinson and Mrs. G. F. Hodgkin-
son.
On Jan. 14 Mrs. lies, 915 South
Bickford avenue, will be hostess, at
which time the new officers will
be Installed
■Je * *
MRS. CLARENCE COOPER
IS HOSTESS TO CLUB
Mrs. Clarence Cooper, 906 South
Hoff avenue, was hostess to mem-
bers of Wednesday Players club
when the group met in her home
Wednesday evening.
Guests present were Mrs. L. R.
Conrad, Mrs Albert Lee Morrison
and Mrs. Baker H Melone, while
members attending were Mrs. Wil-
liam J. Schulte. Mrs. Wetzel S
Welden, Mrs. William L. Funk,
Mrs. Jim E Smith of Union City,
Mrs. Thompson Gilbert, Miss Flor-
ence Collier, Mrs. Marion Higby.
Mrs. Earl Barnes and Mrs. Budge
Harle.
In the bridge games, high score
favor for guests was presented to
Mrs Melone. while the club prize
was claimed by Mrs. Welden.
A delightful refreshment plat*
was served by Mrs. Cooper at the
dose of the evening.
Mrs Gilbert will entertain the
club In her home. 205 South Hoff
avenue. Dec 18 when the annual
Christmas party and gift exchange
will be enjoyed.
* * *
BRIDGE GAMES ARE
ENJOYED BY CLUB
A brightly lighted Christmas tree
was the center of attraction at the
Wednesday meeting of members of
the R. I. S club In the home of
Mrs. Pete Gerber, 600 North Rock
Island avenue.
All decorat ions suggested the
Christmas season
At the, close of the session de-
licious refreshments, furthering the
decorative motif, were served.
Miniature favors were given each
person present.
In the games of bridge Mrs.
Ray Maine received the high score
award for members, Mrs. Lester
Ledbetter held low score and Mrs,
Glen Richardson was awarded the
traveling prize.
Mrs Lena Allbaugh of Oklahoma
City was presented the guest favor
for high score In the games.
Ouests were Mrs. Allbaugh and
Mrs John Loyal).
During the business session plans
were made for a 6 o'clock dinner
to be served Dec. 19 In honor of
husbands of club members. Mrs
R M Donald. 211 North Donald
avenue, will be hostess.
Members present were Mrs.
Blown. Mrs Ledbetter, Mrs O. C
Leach. Mrs. Cecil Kinder, Mrs
James Gorman. Mrs. Maine, Mrs
J Y Morris, Mrs Richardson and
Mrs Fred Tholcn.
Rock Island avenue.
Friendly Stitchers club. Hostess,
Mrs. Harry Hanson, 911 South Rock
Island avenue.
Mu Gamma Chi. Hostess, Mrs.
Walter Evans, east of El Reno.
Ladies Auxiliary to Order of
vice of the Central Methodist
Railway Conductors, Installation of
officers in Eagles hall.
MONDAY
West Way club. Hostess at 1 o'-
clock luncheon and gilt exchange,
Mrs. W. R. Mowre, 612 West Watts |
street.
Athenaeum Study club. Hostess,
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Merveldt,
618 South Williams avenue, have
announced the engagement and
approaching marriage of their
daughter, Miss Dorothy Mae, to
Charles Paul Mason, son of Mr.
and Mrs. C. A. Mason, 918 South
Macomb avenue.
Nuptials will be read on Dec.
29 In the First Christian church
with Rev. M. B. Pringle, pastor,
officiating.
Miss Norma Helen Cole will be
maid of honor and Miss Georgia
Kathryn Smith will serve as
bridesmaid.
Otto Hess has been chosen for
best man.
Ushers will be Thomas Ashin-
I hurst, Robert Allen Mallonee. Cor-
1 der Paulsen and LeRoy Merveldt.
Miss Charlotte Irving will light
the candles.
Miss Merveldt was graduated
from El Reno highschool in 1938.
BRIDE-ELECT
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Selects Officers
Election of officers was the
j main business Wednesday at a
| meeting of the Ladies Society
| to the Brotherhood of Locomotive
| Firemen and Enginemen in the
i Eagles hall.
Mrs. R B. Dunn was named j spent in doing needlework
president; Mrs. J. W. Myers, past
j president; Mrs. R. W. Wickware,
CLUB PLANS TO GIVE
CHRISTMAS BASKETS
Plans were discussed in regard
to the Christmas baskets which
will be given to needy persons by
members of the Idle Awhile club
Program Presented
By Damrosch Club
Mrs. C. A. Richards. 1106 South
when they met Wednesday in the i Hoff avenue, was hostess Wed-
home of Mrs. Joseph F. Brandies, uesday to members of the Dam-
910 South Williams avenue. rosch Music club.
After the business session the Mrs. M. B. Pringle, lesson leader,
remainder of the meeting was, opened the meeting with a story HANOI El I LANS Mvl.
---- ' | DISCUSSED BY CLUB
Pringle. Mrs. James Riley Mri
Schoonover. Mrs. Norman Sclirde-
der, Mrs. Wilfred Ward, Mrs. A.
W. Haun and Mrs,’.Hauser „
Mrs. Don Allison, 806 South Hoff
avenue, will be hostess to the club
on Jan. 8 when Mrs. Cavanaugh
will lead the lesson on "Men-
delssohn.”
* * *
of Christmas carols.
At the close of the Interesting! The hostess entertained at the! Mrs. Harry Garrett preadent,
afternoon, delicious refreshments organ with "To Martin Luther’s presided over the mecLn; of I he
j vice president; Mrs. J. T. Morgan, j werg served to Mrs Morris whit-! Christmas Carol,” by Harvey Gaul. Football Mothers dub when mciii-
secretary; Mrs. Frank Funderburg, j ]lam Hardwicg Mrs. E. L. Norris, | Shepherds,” by M B. Foster, was
treasurer; Mrs. Sally M Yowell. M[,s
collector; Mrs. Garnet Tarrell, |
warden; Mrs. W. I. Wyrick. con-
i ductress; Mrs. A. R. Little, inner, ■ lQ„tcnr.
guard; Mrs. W. P. Porter, outer I °n ^ 18 Mrs. Bernie Brem-1JacKson
I guard; Mrs. Dunn, delegate; Mrs
! Myers, alternate delegate; Mrs i he hostess at a Christmas party, j gan .
musician; jAd members are being reminded Flock.’ from the 'Messiah by
C. W. Brush, Mrs. C. C.! sung by Mrs. F L. Schoonover
i Yant, Mrs. Charles Varnell and' and Mrs. Henry Q. Hicks, accom-
' Mrs. Walter H. Rowe. ' panied at the piano by Mrs. F„ A.
solo. “He Shall Feed His
Miss Dorothy Mae
I Clarence Macumber.
■ Mrs. E. C. Porter, assistant mu-1 10
Merveldt, \ sician; Mrs. W. E. Roberson, flag
MRS. CLARK
bring gifts for the exchange
* * *
PRESIDES
Handel.
Miss Helen Flanigan presided at
daughter of Mr" and Mrs. Herman 1 bearer- j MRS. CLARK PRESIDES | U'e °rfan "!'e" the .Sa"g,:
Merveldt, 618 South Williams ave- i Installation of officers will be j OVER BUSINESS MEETING i O Litue town oi Bcmiencm,
nue. will become the bride cf Charles ! conducted Jan. 8 in the Eagles] As hostess Mrs. Ralph L. Gam- ^he program was concluded with
Paul Mason, son of Mr. and Mrs. : hall. . ble, 717 South Hadden avenue. 'an organ sola -Holy Night," by
C. A. Mason. 918 South Macomb ave- Those present were 'Mrs. Myers. | served refreshments at the open-( Dudley Buck, played by Miss Flan-
nue. on Dec. 29.
| T. N. Beard, Mrs. Tarrell. Mrs. i
Macumber, Mrs. Tom B. Kelly. (
Mrs H. L. Fogg, 605 South Hoff I She was a member of the pepett
avenue. j pep club and Bonita Marica Cat-
Monday Contract Players. Host- ta literary society. She was grad-
ess at gift exchange, Mrs. Bert! uated from William Woods junior
McDermott, 310 North Rock Island | college In Fulton, Mo., last spring,
avenue. ! She is a member of the Trianon
Child Craft Study ciub. Host- i social club,
ess, Mrs. T. W Raaer, 1040 South Mr. Mason was a 1936 graduate
Ellison avenue.
I of El Reno highschool. He was
Girls' Division of Christian Ser- a member of the Forum debating
vice of the First Methodist church, society and Lettermen’s club. He
Hostess. Miss Betty Jean Hard- j attended the New Mexico Military
wick. El Reno reformatory. ' institute at Roswell, N. M. In
Eagles auxiliary. Business meet- 1940 he was graduated from the
ing in Eagles hall University of Oklahoma. Norman,
Delta Alpha Iota fraternity of where he was a member of Pi
El Reno junior college. Host, Bur- ! Kappa Alpha fraternity,
rel Gambel. 1119 West Wade street j ^ couplc wlll reside in E1
Reno, where Mr Mason is employ-
ed by the Goodrich Rubber com-
pany.
* * *
W. B. A. MEMBERS
ATTEND CONVENTION
Margaret Bourne
Hostess At Party
! Mrs. Wickware, Mrs. Funderburg,. , .___
..assisted in serving by Mrs were Mrs. Thomas M. Aderhold,
. , 1 C'irl Oierhart Mrs. Earl P. Botts, Ml's. Hadlev C
Mrs. E. C. Porter, Mrs Little. [ t'an Giernart.
Mrs. Wyrick, Mrs. Yowell, Mrs. j Mrs. Gertrude Clark, vice pres-1
Jessie Ream, Mrs. Edward Her- i ident, presided over the business
bert, Mrs. James W. Gilbert, Mrs J meeting.
J. P. West. Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. W Sewing was the diversion 01 the
E. Porter and Mrs. Roberson. afternoon.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
WILL BE OBSERVED
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Ma-
cumber, 401 North Barker avenue,
will be hosts Sunday at a family
dinner and open house In honor
Wf Mrs. Macumber’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. M. H. Tweed of Keiths- 1 BUDDIES SURPRISED
burg. 111., on their 60th wedding SPRINGFIELD. Mass. (U.R>
anniversary. j world war buddies William
The dinner will be served at
noon for members of the imme-
diate family.
Open house will be from 2 until
6 o’clock. All friends are being 1 than 200 yards apart in two firms
Brown, Mrs. R. S. Bywater, Mrs
V P. Cavanaugh, Mrs. John C.
DeLana, Miss Flanigan, Mrs. L. A
Garner. Mrs. Henry T. Bakewell,
! Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Jackson. Mrs.
Melvin Johnson, Mrs. E. Garrett ]
Those present were Mrs. W. J. I Miles, Mrs. Ted Ownby, Mrs.
I Stoehr, Mrs. John Hackett, Mrs !
! C. E. Welden, Mrs. Lon Huff, Mrs
bers met Wednesday In her home.
721 Sunset drive.
Plans were made for the ban-
quet In honor of the football
players to be held on Jan. 3.
The president appointed the fol-
lowing committees to plan the
banquet;
Special arrangements Mrs. Ray
Jerman and Mrs. E ft. Liltle.
Decorations -Mrs Joe qiiimby,
Mrs. S. R. Fonts and Mrs. Lewis
E. Thompson.
Attendance—Mrs. C. W Meredith.
Finance—Mrs. R. F. Mayhue.
The next regular meeting will
be in the home of Mrs. Garrett
at 2 o'clock on Dec. 18.
I At the close of the meeting de-
licious refreshments were served
to Mrs. Jerman, Mrs. Fuats, Mrs.
Curtis Myers, Mrs. Quimby, Mrs.
Little, Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Mere-
dith and Mrs. Mayhue.
w j M. B. Cope, Mrs. H. T. French.
Sample and Andrew Majewski met ] Mrs. Gierhart, Mrs George Hune-
after 21 years when they registered ! Mrs. O. O. Tollefson, Mrs.
as veterans of the 2nd division. For A. Dever, Mrs. Claik and Mrs.
seven years they had worked less Clyde Matthews.
invited to attend.
without knowing it.
Mrs. Hackett, 1007 West Wade
street, will be hostess on Dec. 25.
Miss Margaret -Bourne was a
gracious hpstess at an informal
party Wednesday evening in the
J. P Neal cabin, west of El Reno.
Wreaths, silver bells, mistletoe
and poinsettias provided a holiday
atmosphere for the evening.
Refreshments suggestive of the
Christmas season were served buf-
fet style.
During the evening Marshall
Dyche and Miss Frances Gossett
entertained with an amusing per-
formance.
Guests were Miss Dorothy Keith. [
Miss Bea Mantooth, Miss May
Shankhn. Miss Lois McConnell,
Miss Gossett, Miss Olive Ander-
son, Miss Edith Reed, Miss Mary
LaVonne Bourne. Miss Lucille
Hicks. Miss Eloi.sc Cosby, Miss \
Twenty members of the Women's
Benefit association attended the
state convention Tuesday in Okla-
homa City.
The session was conducted at
the Young Women’s Christian as-
sociation building with representa-
tives present from Chickasha,
Shawnee. Sapulpa. Guthrie, Hugo,
Tulsa, Oklahoma City and El
Reno.
Plans were made for the Middle-
State convention to be held on
June 27 at Kansas City, Mo.
Thp El Reno group entertain-
ed with a drill.
Members of the El Reno group
who attended the sessions were
Mrs. H. V. Yowell. Mrs. A R
Little. Mrs. O R. Ferguson, Mrs
W. I. Wyrick, Mrs. E. W. Lauer,
Elizabeth Bonebrakr, Miss Mildred j Mrs Roy Mowre. Mrs. Mattie
Mehew, Miss Della Rose Utter-
back. Miss Opal Flitch, Miss Ruby
Huchtemann. Miss Emma Siler.
Miss DenH Mae Cox.
Harry Andrews, Edward Dyer.
Don Wilson. A D. Cox. Aaron
Younghelm. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert
H. Proctor. Dr and Mrs. E Dor-
rough. Mr Dyche, M H Black.
John Reynolds. Arthur Reynolds,
Dr Joseph Goldbeiger. Ernest Nik-
kei. William B Blanton. Richard
Borne. John McCreary. Harold
Warthoe, Avail! Taylor, Warner
Jones, Jack DcAtley, Robert Sheets.
Mr and Mrs. R H. Bourne and
Fred Hix.
Leach. Mrs. John E. Smith. Mrs
Emil Doeberltz. Mrs. Don Ahern.
Mrs E O Hamilton, Mrs. Frank
Myers, Mrs. W M. Chilton, Mrs
Ernest Hodgkinson, Mrs. Dona
Hoffman. Mrs. L. A. McCullough,
Mrs. Edward Hamburger, Mrs. Ma-
bel Miller of Oklahoma City, Mrs.
Glen Brown and Mrs. Ray Mc-
Cormack.
The next regular meeting Is
scheduled Jan 15 In the home of
Mrs Gorman, 506 North Rock
Island avenue.
00*
CHURCH COUNCIL HOLDS
EXECUTIVE MEETING
An executive meeting of general
council of the First Christian j
church was conducted Wednesday I
In the home of Mrs R. W. Thom.
2ml South Williams avenue
Mrs. Roy Noblltt presided over
the meeting, at the close of which |
delicious refreshments were served ]
Those present wrrr Mrs. Noblltt. |
Mrs E. L. Williamson, Mrs Clark ]
Bradv. Mrs, V. A. Mount. Mrs. M
M Golden. Mts, Vestal Steams,
Mrs Fred R Oaughorn. Mrs. A O
Outh and Mrs. W C. Whttacrc.
Q How can I stiffen a rug that
persists in wrinkling?
A. Try the following treatment:
Dissolve 1 part of common glue
In 10 parts of warm water Hang
the rug over a pole and paint
the wrong side of It with a paint
brush dipped In the solution. Use
the solution sparingly or It may
soak through nnd show on the
surface. Tills treatment should he
done In the yard, where the rug
will dry quickly
Q. How can I keep scratches
from being noticeable on patent,
leather shoes?
A. Paint the shoes with a mix-
ture of olive nil and Jet black
Ink, applied with a very fine
brush.
LET US SOLVE YOUR MEAT
HANDLING WORRIES
With A Key To Our
COLD 8TORAGE
LOCKERS
El Reno’s Only
Downtown System
EAGLE MARKET
Helps
Prevent
COLDS
from developing at atari
Pul a few drop* of Vicks Va-tro-nol ;
up each nostril at the very first snidln
or mieear IU stimulating action aids
Nature's defenses against colds.
VICKS VATRONOL
A COAT
“Close - Out”
Thrrr are only 15 cools In this
sennp. Some are fur trim-
med. They're nnl exactly new,
hut they're real values. , , ,
everyone!
Sizes U In 44
BOWERS
WALLPAPER
TODAY AND FRIDAY'
AND SATURDAY
CANADIAN
LUMBER COMPANY
Phone 304
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SUN. - MON. - TUES.
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LAST DAY
TODAY IS PENNY DAY
2 Adults 21c
2 Kiddies lie
Eddy Albert
Rosemary I^ane
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A gift nf quallly
Rent leather hags In
all Hie styles she
likes. Black, hrown,
red port, navy.
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