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i i Attend THDA Anniversary Celebration Three Coryell County homemakers attended the 50th anniversary celebration of the Texas Home Demonstration Association during its annual statewide meeting Sept. 21-23 on the Texas University campus in College Station. Thetfords Hold Family Reunion The Thetford reunion was held Sept. 12 at the Gatesville Community Center, 14th and Waco Streets. will hold our reunion on Sept.

4 of 1977 at the same place and invite you to be with us," stated one of the reunionists. Attending were Fay Thetford of Stephenville; Mr. and Mrs. Dee Thetford and Mr. and Mrs.

B. B. Comer of Fort Worth; Mrs. Leona Meyer, Mr. and Mrs.

John Burch, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Meyer, Robert, Carla, Pattie, Mike, Sondra, Shealy, Wilman and Todd Meyer, Mrs. Opal Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs.

B. W. Jones, Glenda, Gena and Steve, of Waco. Mr. and Mrs.

Royce Chambers and Shealy and Jeffera Chambers of Corsicana; Mr. and Mrs. Conway and Warren and Ann Thetford of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Thetford of Oklahoma; Mrs.

Maud Edwards and Bonnie Marie of McGregor; Mrs. Reba Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Wallace, Misses Carrie and Willie Bland, E. E.

Wallace, Mrs. T. L. Lack, Arch Bates, Marven Bates, Micky, Teddy and Becky Moore, Mr. and Mrs.

J. T. Moore, Michelle, Melissa and Jakie, Mrs. May Harvison, Mrs. Verda Maxwell and Mrs.

Wood Myers of Gatesville. Mrs. Bessie Christopher of Hillsboro; L. Z. Edwards of Edna; Mrs.

Lyda McMeekin of Pearl; Coyne Robinson and Mrs. Josie Lee of Purmela; Mrs. Tom Mayberry and Hazel of Killeen; Mrs. Minnie Baskin of Olton; Mr. and Mrs.

S. C. Thetford of Carlton; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rattan and Wanda Paul Rattan of Arlington; and Mrs.

Mary Lee May of Lorena. THE KID BILLY Denim Brushed JEANS PRICE MEN'S SPORT COATS Reg. $59.95 Sale $4500 PLAYTEX FALL SALE UP TO $400 OFF SEDGEFIELD STUDENT JEANS Reg. $15.50 $1050 COWBOY Reg. $2350 Xi lota Unit Gets 3-Star Rating Xi Iota Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority has been notified by the BSP international office that the unit has been awarded a three-star rating for the past sorority year.

The rating is based on excellence in cultural, service and social areas. Members met last Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. Charles Derrick and elected Mrs. Bob Coward as Valentine queen. Her picture will be entered in the international Beta Sigma Phi contest.

Mrs. Larry McCraw, transferring from a Ballinger chapter, was welcomed into Xi Iota Epsilon. Mrs. Bob Scott, president, conducted the business session. Mrs.

Bob Arnold presented a program on communications and after discussing several kinds of communications, she "communicated" her pride in her Irish heritage and culture by telling an Irish folk tale, Meg complete with Irish brogue and expressions. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Bob Scott, Clay Reeves, Bob Arnold, Bob Vidler, Phil Haralambou, Wendell Byrom, Charles Herring, Jackie Dixon, John Huntley, Bruce Necessary, Bill Roberts, Kenneth Schaub, Gaylon Simmons, Jim Traylor, Gary Wendeborn, George Eubanks, Larry McCraw and Jay Cantwell. Buster Family Reunion Slated The family of J. C. and Gladys Buster will gather Sunday, Oct.

10, at Mother Neff State Park for their annual reunion. Those in charge of the event are urging all family members to attend and bring a basket lunch. Our store room for discounts WEAR etc. Items BOYS' PLAID SCHOOL PANTS Polyester and Rayon $6.50 SPECIAL $198 SLEEVED $10.00 $875 $6.98 $498 GREEN STAMPS RHODES 605 MAIN ST. Evant Couple's Granddaughter Weds in Lampasas Miss Brenda Elaine Holloman became the bride of John Barry Moon at 6 p.m.

Friday in St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Lampasas with Minister Reid Schaub officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.

A. Holloman Jr. of Lampasas and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcom Kinsey of Evant and Mrs.

Josephine Holloman of Lampasas. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Laura Moon of Lampasas. Miss Sandra McNiel was maid of honor and Toni Canalas was best man. Mrs.

Jack Noble of Lampasas presented wedding music and Donna Christian presided at the bride's book. The couple will live in Austin, where the bridegroom is employed. Mrs. McLarty Is Feted On 85th Birthday Mrs. E.

S. McLarty of Gatesville was honored Sunday on her 85th birthday with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Easley in Austin. Her great-grandson, Tom Easley of Bryan, was also honored.

Those honoring Mrs. McLarty were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- -grandchildren. A buffet barbecue dinner with all the trimmings and a birthday cake decorated with a pastel floral arrangement of daffodils was served. The celebration was concluded with the presentation of birthday gifts. Those present were Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Easley of Austin; Mr. and Mrs. D. H.

Newton, Phil and Paula, of Belton; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Easley, Susannah and Jeb, of Bryan; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Humes and Holly of College Station; Mr.

and Mrs. Mike Tatum, Chris and Tricia, of Menard; Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Easley of Gatesville; and Mr. and Mrs.

Tom Hurt, Tracey and Steve, of Temple. now fully stocked and more these goods. Our huge inventory is and get Green Stamps too! WRANGLER DENIM WORK SHIRTS $11.50. SALE $950 Many Items On Sale That Are Not Listed. Come In and Compare MEN'S LONG SLEEVED DRESS SHIRTS Reg.

To $11 NOW $799 Friends Fete Mrs. Giddens With Retirement Celebration Giddens were honored with a supper and party at the home of Miss Pamela Wheeldon recently, the fete celebrating Mrs. Giddens' Aug. 31 retirement from the administrative office staff at the Gatesville public schools. Miss Mary Wicker was co-hostess with Miss Wheeldon.

Joining in the tribute to Mrs. Giddens were Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Wicker, Mark Wicker, Mr. and Mrs.

L. C. McKamie, Mrs. Martha Gilbreath, Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Grubb and Mr. and Mrs. John Schloeman. Mrs. Giddens began her 25 years of service in the Texas public school system in 1937 at Evant soon after graduating from high school.

After working for the Evant schools for five years, she accepted a position in the county tax office in Gatesville. In 1950, the year the present Gatesville elementary school building was completed, she joined the Gatesville public schools force as a bookkeeper and a secretary to Supt. McKamie, with offices in the old high school building on College Hill. She was secretary to Supt. McKamie until his retirement 22 years later.

The bookkeeping office was moved to the present high school building when it was completed in 1959. Then the administrative offices were moved to the primary building when it was constructed in 1970. Supt. McKamie retired in 1972, and Mrs. Giddens remained in her bookkeepersecretarial role for the new superintendent, Charles Zeigler.

A suite of administrative offices was placed in the elementary school building during a 1973 remodeling project, and she worked there until her retirement. During her years on the school staff, she has seen four new buildings constructed and has handled much of the book work connected with their financing. A faculty member at the Reduction merchandise is arriving every day. We must priced to move fast. Take advantage of Use our convenient layaway.

ASSORTED DENIMS Reg. to $4.98 $169 YD. DOMESTIC SPECIAL YD. Many of These Fabrics Just Arrived This Week Store GATESVILLE, TEXAS THE GATESVILLE Giddens has seen times of hard work and has watched the Gatesville Independent School Destrict, She grow sold in us our students football and tickets. brought in the daily mail, helped keep the bills straight and answered all our questions Now at her MESSENGER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER retirement we owe her a great deal of thanks.

We hate to see her leave but we wish her all the Sigma Rho Unit Holds Breakfast Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority recently held a breakfast at the La Comida Fiesta Restaurant. Members attending were Mesdames Debbie Montgomery, Betty Brown, Pat Jones, Karen Lee, Connie Jones. 30, 1976 PAGE 11-A They were Mrs. W. T.

Shoemaker, 1976 Coryell County THDA chairman; Mrs. Ruth Campbell, a 50-year member of home demonstration clubs; and Mrs. Leland Coulter, 1977 Coryell County THDA chairman. All three of these women live in the Gatesville area. Highlights of the 50th anniversary included a proclamation by Texas Gov.

Dolph Briscoe designating the week of Sept. 20 as Home Demonstration Association Week," the casting of a souvenir medal in bronze, and the statewide meeting during which home demonstration club members presented a two-hour historical review. Workshops, general sessions, installation of new officers and an annual banquet concluded the three-day conference. Acteens Formed At Trinity Church The Acteens unit of the newly organized Trinity Baptist seen its growth in membership increase each week during the month of September. Participating in mission projects and programs have been Kari Donaldson, Kathy Wise, Susan Smith, Lisa Smith, Lisa Godfrey, Laura Mora, Amparo Mora, Mrs.

Conley Brown and Mrs. Charles Wise. group has as its aim to be of service to others--following the example of Christ, both by His teachings and example," explained a church spokesman. Membership in Acteens is open to all girls in grades seven through twelve. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD, 2600 E.

Main St. Rev. Paul Kirkland, pastor Sunday--Sunday School at a.m., worship service at a.m., young people's service 6 p.m., evening service at p.m. Wednesday--Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Stock LADIES' READY TO Everything is 20 Dresses, Pants, Huge Selection New BOY'S BILLY THE KID SPORT SHIRTS MEN'S LONG SLEEVED SPORT SHIRTS BOOTS $27.50 To $42.50 NOW DURANGO TO $3750 Karen Morgan, Debbie Beasley and Diane Davis, and Miss Laura Jane Pair.

Guests were Mesdames Mary Fleming, Jackie Walton, Carolyn Matejowsky, Gena West, Suzanne Patterson, Karen Goins and Katy Mitchell. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Coryell City Rt. 2, Gatesville Larry Henrichs, pastor Sunday--Worship services at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday School and Bible class. Everyone is invited to attend.

LIVING COLOR PORTRAIT PACKAGE SPECIAL 2-8x10 10 Wallets ALL TWO AGES POSES NO LIMIT NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR GROUPS A A DEPOSIT WHEN PHOTOGRAPHED $900 DELIVERY PACKAGE ORDERS ONLY WED. THUR. perry's 10 a.m. OCT. to 6-7 5 p.m.

Sale make these big GINGHAM CHECKS Reg. $1.69. Special LARGE GROUP KNITS YD. Reg. $2.29 sale OFF NOW $169 YD.

Reg. QUILTED PRINTS AND BROADCLOTH CHECKS Reg. $1.29 Reg. $2.98 SPECIAL $169 YD. YD.

SPEC. BOTTOM WT. Crinkle Cloth Reg. $3.29 to $169 YD. HUGE ASSORTMENT POLY COTTON PRINTS Reg.

$1.29 Now YD. SUBLISTATIC PRINTED KNITS Reg. $4.98 yd. $229 YD. Reg.

$3.29 Dept. SPECIAL GROUP KNITS Plaids, Stripes, Prints, Solids Reg. To $8.98. NOW $149 YD..