I saw my good friend Danny McDougal this past week and had a great visit. He is one of the most brilliant people I know. The reason I know this is because Danny and I agree on almost every political issue. Our friendship began over half a century ago when he became my banker…. even loaned me some money. I am not sure I ever paid it back but he has either forgotten about it or given up on me.

As some of you know, I recently found a few old Allen newspapers from 1948. Today I want to share a couple more stories from that year…..

1948 ALLEN ADVOCATE

Birthday Party For T.E.L. Class Members

The TEL class of the First Baptist Church held a birthday party in the home of Mrs. E.N. Dooley Wednesday afternoon, honoring two of their members, Mrs. Joe Kidwell and Mrs. Jessie Jones.

The afternoon was spent informally, and games were played.

The honorees were the recipients of many lovely gifts.

Delicious refreshments of punch, cake, Ritz crackers with cheese spread and Jello topped with whipped cream were served to the following members and visitors: Mrs. W.D. Barnes, Sr., teacher; Mrs. Tom Kidwell, Mrs. J.T. Pitts, Mrs. J.D. Kimbrough, Mrs. Charles Meyer, Mrs. B.A. Prichard, Mrs. D.L. Richardson, Mrs. J.F. Luke, Mrs. Maudy Cannon, Mrs. Ben Mathis, Mrs. A.A. Caldwell, Mrs. S.J. Minton, Mrs. E.L. Miller, Mrs. Watt Jones, Mrs. J.W. Pegg, the guests of honor, Mrs. Joe Kidwell and Mrs. Jessie Jones and the hostess Mrs. Dooley.

Those sending gifts but unable to attend were Mrs. Rose Pegg, Mrs. Edna Lierbee and Mrs. Lee Broomfield.

Harold Jennings Finishes Guard Course

Harold Jennings, son of Mrs. Crawford Johnson, has completed an army extension sub course with a grade of excellent. The course is conducted in connection with the national guard and is similar to an officer’s correspondence course. It includes studies in leadership, discipline, courtesy, and customs of the service. The course eventually entitles the student to a second lieutenant’s rating.

Harold, who is a senior in high school, is now a sergeant in the national guard. He enlisted in September, 1946, and went to camp last summer at Fort Sill He plans to take other courses leading to the commission, but since he does not plan to make the army his career he said he would not take enough to receive the commission.

Seniors Begin Work on Class Play

The senior play, “Aunt Tillie Goes to Town,” will go into production this week. No definite date has been set for the performance yet.

The cast includes Louise Stout as Aunt Tillie Trask; Donna Jo Call as Lucinda Talbot; Helen Rowe as Pamela Marsh; Billy Kay Jordan as Lizzie Parsons; Carol Jean Jones as Ellen Neeland; Pat Miller as Ronald Rowland; Harold Jennings as Luther Lorrimer; John Gilmore as Melvin Tucker; Carmelita Smith as Mrs. Tillie Tucker; and Jo Ann Luke as Dr. Hattie Bing.

One character, that of the Chinese Cook, Charlie One Lung, has not been selected due in the reluctance of the boys to take part. Since the last young man who took the part of a Chinaman was red-haired, he was compelled to wear a wig. Donna Jo Call stated Tuesday that this same boy might be persuaded to take the part of a Chinese again this year but the school has misplaced the wig.

Plan Drive for Boy Scout Funds

Scoutmaster Hoyt Thatcher and members of the scout executive committee met Wednesday night to make plans for the finance drive for the Arbuckle area. J.L. Jones is chairman. He will be assisted by A.K. Kimbrough, Guy Pegg and A.E. Hatcher. A group of scouts will go to Bromide next Sunday afternoon.

Seventh Grade Enjoys Party

The seventh graders celebrated the close of school with a picnic at Wintersmith Park in Ada Saturday afternoon. Most of the children went boating in the lake. Basket suppers were spread on the tables and heartily enjoyed by the picnickers. Then the crowd drove to the skating rink to spend an enjoyable three hours, much of it on the floor, as many wee amateurs.

The seventh graders wish to thank Mrs. Tom Mays and Mrs. Milne, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Ferguson for chaperoning the affair. Also C. Ross who helped to furnish transportation. Plans were made to have other class outings during the summer.

Shower Honors Mrs. Don Olivo

As a past nuptial courtesy to Mrs. Don Olivo, Friday night, Mrs. W.H. Daugherty, Mrs. Crable Chiles, Mrs. Jack Chiles, Miss Virginia Morris and Mrs. Elmo Morris gave a miscellaneous shower. The house was decorated with spring flowers and a magnolia blossom, centered the lace spread table. The many gifts were placed around it. After Mrs. Olivo had opened her gifts, refreshments were served. Those attending or sending gifts were Mesdames Arthur Murphy, Guy Jones, R.E. Holliday, Walter Smith, Alice Phillips, Adele Tate, Cleve Beach, Lowell Morgan, Gladys Farrell, Mrs. Doyle Sanders, Marie Clark, D.D. Yoakum, T.K. Kidwell, C.C. Call, Elmer Moore, Opal Doyle, John Locke, Hubert Pegg, Tom Bell, Joe Kidwell, Hal Merchant, O.L. Pence, W.A. brown, fred Page, Tom Mays, A.A. Milne, E.N. Dooley, A.E. Hatcher, G.R. Miller, Mart Oller, Clen Lively, H.D. Harleson, Lela Evett, Odis Mitchell, Thurman Triplett, Aaron Walker, Mabel Tate, Lee Brumfield, Luther Jones, Wallace Jones, Tom Turner, Miss Clara Kidwell and Miss Josie Chiles and the honored guest and the hostesses.

Needlecraft Club Has Meeting Friday

The Needlecraft club convened Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Tom Mays for a regular meeting. The group enjoyed crocheting for a while then a social hour was held. Following the social hour a short business session was conducted. It was decided to change the meeting date from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon and that new members would be welcomed.

Next meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Harrell Pegg. Those attending included Mesdames Arnold Bingham, Virgil Ramsey, A.A. Milne, Harrell Pegg, Edgar Dyson, Hoyt thatcher and the hostess, Mrs. Mayes.