Nicklas 100th birthday
Bernice P. Nicklas of Dallas, formerly of Butler, will celebrate her 100th birthday at JJ’s Banquet Hall in Dallas. She also will celebrate with a card shower. The address for cards is P.O. Box 38261, Dallas, TX 75238.
The former Bernice Hooks was born Dec. 23, 1917, in Adrian. She married the late Cassius Brown “Brownie” Nicklas Oct. 4, 1942, at a church in Russell, Ky.
She has a daughter, Carolyn J. Johnson of Dallas.
She also has one granddaughter and one great-grandson.
She is a homemaker and, as a graduate of Butler Beauty School, worked as a beautician.
She is a charter member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Butler. She also is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 45, the Federated Women’s Club and the Lions Auxiliary. She continues to participate in church and neighborhood events in Dallas.
Mrs. Nicklas loves to cook and is known for her Blue Ribbon Angel Food Cakes which won Best of Show and First Prize at the Butler Farm Show. Her lifetime hobby is gardening. She also enjoys communicating with her family and friends.
