Typed as spelled and written - Lena Stone Criswell
THE DAILY DEMOCRAT
Sixty-Second Year - Number 212
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, December 20, 1962
REBEKAH LODGE ENTERTAINS
WITH CHRISTMAS PARTY
Marlin Rebekah Lodge 385 held its annual Christmas party and
turkey dinner Monday evening at the Kanine Kave.
The decorating committee, Mmes. Mittie Davlin and Cleo Meyer, decorated the
Christmas tree. The hall was decorated with holly and ivy.
The Rebekahs were hostesses to their families and friends and the Oddfellows and
their families. Fifty-eight attended.
Rev. Gerald A. Griffin gave the invocation.
A program commemorating the birth of Christ was presented by Mrs. Grace
Norquist, program leader. Vocal solos by Louis Hicks were, "Bless This
House," "White Christmas" and "Silent Night," with Mrs. Eligin Hays as
piano accompanist.
Readings given were: Mrs. Ora Jones, "Song From Heaven"; Mrs. Elizabeth
Taylor, "In As Much As Ye Have Done Unto the Least of These" and Mrs. Grace
Norquist, Christmas is Always."
Mrs. Gerald Griffin gave a piano solo, "Winter Wonderland." Louis Hicks
led the group singing of carols, "Jingle Bells" and "Oh, Little Town of
Bethlehem." The program closed with Louis Hicks giving the benediction.
Gifts were exchanged around the Christmas tree.
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