Arkansas State press., 1946-01-11
tary; Mrs, Lille Walker, sponsor.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, reporter.
TEX.
Floyd Hamp Keel

A practical example of the
Christmas spirit was exemplified
at the home of the Dudley sisters.
1920 Elm Street when a few of
their friends enjoyed their hos
pitality at an early morning
Christmas breakfast. The living
room and dining room were beau-
tifully decorated for the occasion.
The dining room was a replica
of the Bethlehem scene of the
Star in the East, the Babe and
the Wise Men Christmas carols
were sung and a program ap-
propriate for the season was rem
dered. Among the speakers fea-
tured were Prof. B. H. Rosboro
and Rev. d. Edwin johnson. A
nice repast of chicken, cake and
coffee was served. Mrs. Far
well of Bakers Field, California,
who is an old resident of Texar-
kama, spent two weeks in the city
with the Kirbys and Edisons on
9th Street and Oak Street, re-
| speetively. She returned to her
home after being delightfully."- en-
tertained. Deacon Rockingham
of Oak Street Church, left last
week for Kansas City where he
is employed and has been for
the past two years. Rev. Spen-
Ger Of Tyler filled the pulpit
Sunday. He preached a wonder
full sermon on Faith in God, the
Church, and Yourself" All pres
ent seemed to be filled with the
Holy Spirit.
Mrs. o. p. Ferguson
A very impressive Christmas
service was held Christmas at
the Sunset Baptist Church. Pastor
Johnson preached the Christmas
message after which the pastor
and Jubilee chorus motored over
to the Dudley's home on W. Elm
Street, for the Christmas break
fast. An interesting Christmas
service was held and short
program was rendered by local
talent of the city. A delicious
breakfast was served to all pres
ent. Many gifts were present.
ed to the pastor and family on
Christmas morning. During the
holidays Pastor Johnson and fam
lily motored to Dallas to visit with
his family. They report a lovely
trip. Watch meeting was held
Monday night by members of
the Sunset Baptist Church after
short business meeting and
election of officers for the new
year. Pastor Johnson preached
a short New Years message.
SMART SET CLUB: December
was a very busy and profitable
month for the Smart Set. The
bazaar sponsored by the Smart
Set on December 18th proved to
be a crown success. Mrs. Atkins
home was beautifully decorated
for the occasion. Many bcauti-
iul pieces of art work made by
the members were displayed and
sold, On December goth at S
p. m. the Smart Set held its
Christmas tree social at the home
Mrs. Verena Roy, 8O3 Oak ST.
Beautiful gifts were exchanged
among the club members. A joy
Gus evening was spent by the
club members The social af-
fair which was the last social for
the season was held at the home
Of Mrs M. 3. Mccoy 100 West
9TH Street, December 9th from
3 TO 7 p. m. Mrs Mccoy and
Mrs Mildred Mitchell were the
charming hostesscs. The after
noon was spent in playing whist
and bingo after which a delicious
menu was served. O.. The Scmpcr
Fidcllis Club social held in the
home of Mrs. Alice Garner on
December goth was a very nice
affair Games were the feature
of the morning. A delicious menu
was served. Gifts were cxchang-
ed by the members. Mrs. Alice
Garner, president; Mrs. M, l..
Thompson, corresponding sccrc-
tary; Mrs. o. p. Ferguson, record
ing secretary.