Stephenville Daily Empire (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 177, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 9, 1950 Page: 3 of 6
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MRS. A. H. NEWMAN. SOCIETY EDITOR
Legion Auxiliary
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The American Legion Auxiliary
met for their regular luncheon
meeting at the Long Hotel Friday,
May 5. A delicious meal was served
,tp the following members: Mrs.
Tommye Biggs Mrs. W, R. Hickey,
Mrs. Merle Holcomb, Mra. Frances
Summers, Mr*. Tomi
Mrs. Mary Frances '
Aryell* Willis and
Willis.
mmye Lockhart,
Goodman, Miss
Mis Margie
Sevan] matters of business were
discussed, it was reported that a
girl has Been 'selected from‘the
Junior clas of Stephenville High
School to go to Girls State in June.
This is gn organisation of the
American Legion Auxiliary in
which each auxiliary post selects a
girl on the basis or scholarship,
honesty, sportsmanship, leadership
and extra activities, to go to Austin
and learn first-hand the intricacies
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nounced later.
The meeting was adjourned by
the president, Mrs. Biggs.
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Tomlinson Honored
On 81st Birthday
Five children, eight grandchil-
dren and one great-granddaughter
were present at a picnic at Garnet-
Park Saturday, May 6, honoring.
J B. Tomlinson, 1011 West Vander-
bilt on his 81st birthday. Also
present were Brenda Farrar and
Sandra Ann Cardwell.
Those present of the family
ware Mrs. Roy Stockard, Lerqy
Stockard and Beverly Stockard of
Santa Anna; J. B. Tomlinson Jr.
and daughter, Barbara of Fort
Worth; Mrs. Vivian Akey and
daughters, Timothea Violet and
Judith Lynn of the home; Mr..and
Mrs. Walter Tomlinson and chil-
dren, Sandra Lee and Billy Joe,
80S Bryan Street.
Mrs. Dick Powell and daughter,
Garilyn, of Kerrville. Garilyn Is
the great-grandchild of Mr. Tom-
linson.
Mrs. L. 0. Halbert of Los An-
geles, Calif., flew in from Chicago
by American Air Lines to be pres-
ent for her father’s birthday rand
will visit here for ten days before
returning to her California home.
Tljf picnic was enjoyed by all
those present, and a very enjoyable
birthday party it was for this
pioneer Erath county citizen.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Downing and
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walsworth
drove to Possum Kingdom Lake
Saturday where they met other
members of Mr. Downings family.
Those present were his brothers,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Downing, Caddo,
Mr. and Mrs. Halk Downing, Crane,
a sister-in-law, Mrs. Jessie Down-
ing, and two sisters, Mrs. Jim
Foy and Mr. and Foy of Electra
and Mrs. Ban Grant and Mr. Grant
of Brsckanridge.
After partaking of a bountiful
picnic lunch,and spending several
hours in reminiscing the group
drove to Breckenridge to the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Grant where they
played games until a late hour.
This was the first get-together
of all the family for eleven years.
Here From El Paso
Bill tirmaiid, -who-hae been em-
ployed with an implement house at
El Paso for several , months, is
here on business and renewing ac-
quaintances. He formerly worked
in the same capacity here.
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Alice Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Rushing
and children ef Alice were recent
visitors in the home of his broth-
er and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Eli Rushing.
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Mary Lee Bridges of Glen Rose was crowned Tarleton State
College Queen April 29 in night ceremonies which were a
part of the school’s annual Parents Day and Ex-Students
Homecoming activities,
Photo by "BAX"
OWLS GIVE TEA
FOR EX MEMBERS
The OWLS social cl\ih gave Ha
annual coffee as a homecoming
feature on Sunday, April 30, for
its former members. Guests were
mat at the door by Miss May Jones,
the alub sponsor, and Mary Lee
Bridges, the president.
Nell Cook and Betty I.uckhart
presided at tbe register table where
favors were pinned on those attend-
ing the coffee. Musical entertain-
ment was provided by Junice Alsup
who played the piano.—■
Roselle Winston end Frances
Holloway served coffee and apple
cider from silver services at either
end of the table. Dougnuta, stacked
on peppermint sticks of randy,
were surrounded by heaps of
frltoa.
In the center of the table was
an arrangement of yellow and
lavender irisel. Roses and honey-
suckle adorned small tables else-
where in the little dining hall.
After the guests were served,
Miss Jones introduced the present
OWLS members to them and in
turn asked them to introduce them-
selves, telling of their activities
since they left Tarleton, Ex-club
members represented a span of
years extending from 1932 to the
present year.
Dean Emeritus and Mrs. J. Thom-
as 'Davis and Mr. C. H. Hale were
also present as guests.
Sunday afternoon a large group
of ex-OWLS members gathered at
Mias Jones’ home, bringing their
husbands and reminiscing of the
good times they had while attend-
ing Tarleton.
Bandera Couple
Visited Here
Mr. and Mrs. C. R Taylor of
Bandera county spent the week-
end here in the homes of Mr. and
Mrs. Bill Sandlin and Mr. and Mrs.
F. A. Ray. They also drove to Fort
Worth to visit Mrs. Taylors sister,
Mrs. Clint Lindley and Mr. Lindlsy.
They^ too, attended a cemetery
working at Krum, where they
worked the graves of departed
loved ones and met many former
acquaintances.
SELDEN *. <
(Mra. Jayae Curlier)
A nice rain fell here Saturday
which was a great help t« the
farmers.
Rev. and Mia. MsGun-e
have recently purchased
Stone place and moved
Gustine, attended church services
8unday. W# were happy to have
them unite with our church.
Mr. and Mra. Marshall Kay apent
the week-end in Bryan visiting
their children, Mr. and Mra. Mor-
gan Kay and Mr. and Mia. Charles
Yantis.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerl Stone of Fort
Worth were wek-end guests of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Stone.
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Grahaip of
Stephenville were also guests in
the Stone home.
Mrs. Linnie Barham of Stephen-
ville was a recent visitor with her
Tuesdity, May 9. 1950
Stephenville Daily Empire—3
MEETTNGPLACE SHS Seniors Heme
After Annual Trip
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WESLEY HUT
mother, Mrs. W. A. Bally and son,
Prentice;~*nd her sister, Mrs. H. W.
Wood and son.
Fifty-six high school seniors
from Stephenville returned late
Sunday from a three-day senior
trip to Bandera and San Antonio.
The group spent Friday night at
the Mayan Ranch in Bandera, and
Saturday night at the Plata Hotel
in San Antonio.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Golightly
are the parent^ of a lathy boy,
born in the Stephenville Hospital
Tuesday.
We are glad to report Mrs. F. W.
Hatchett is home from Gorman
Hospital and is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kay attended
the Workers Conference at Morgan
Mill last Monday.
Miss Juanita Eads of Denton
and Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Eads of
Wichita Falls were guests Satur-
day night and Sunday of Mrs. Eva
Eads. Tarlon went from here to
Austin on a business trip while his
wife reniained'for a more extended
visit. .
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis of Ste-
phenville and Mrs. J. M. Andrews
of Fort Worth, visited Mrs. Ed i
Fleming and brother, J. O. Ogan, I
awhile Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Oden White of •
Cisco and Mr. and Mrs Travis Cook j
were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Omer Cook.
Mr. and Mrs. Clem Evans of
Fort Worth visited here recently Tr-
over the week-end. Mrs. Evans re- Southern Baptists
mained to help in the care of her r\ ,.
mother, Mrs. A. M. Hatchett, who i * *PCI1 V OHV6ntlOn
recently suffered a broken hip. I Tn f Hirr/*
Mr. and Mi s. Coke Witt aceom- i '-'"ICagU
panied by Mrs. C. E. Darnell of j CHICAGO, May 9 (UP)—Chi-
Oktahoma City were recent visitors | cago’s Coliseum echoed today with
it unt* Mrs."A. A. Schrimsher. j hymns, music, sermons and prayers
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Tlje Wesley Hut, with Rev.
Frank L. Turner and his wife as
hosts, was the meeting place of
the Board of Trustees of the
Wesley Foundation at TSC. The
Hut was recently completed,
adding recreation and worship
facilities to Tarleton.
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| Washday Drudgery
Gone!
Msadijr, traditional washday, can
ho an oxtra day of leisure for you
with our handy laundering serv-
ice.
We five 8&H Green Stamps
PICKUP AND DELIVERY «ERVI(
Hobson And Hardin
Win- With Speeches
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• Roderique Hobsou, Mineral
Wells, and Eugene Hardin, Long-
view, both new students in the
Tarleton Speech Department this
year, recently won honors in the
finals of the State Speech Meet of
the Texas Junior College Speech
Association held at Temple Junior
College, Temple.
Hardin and Hobson both were
successful in the preliminaries and
in turn won medals in the finals.
Hardin won second place in the
finals for men’s oratory and Hob-
son third place in the finals for
linen’s poetry interpretation. Hard-
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in’s original oration was entitled:
“Democracy and Education,” he j
was judged both on the. value and
arrangement of his material as
well as on his delivery.
Hobson read two poems by the
late T. A. Daly and he was judged
on four points. Both contests were
| exceptionally strong, Miss Lillard
stated, and the two Tarleton stu-
dents had recently attended their
district meet and were represent-
ing their district *at the state meet
at Temple. u__ j
Temple Junior College honored j
the several hundred visitors, con-
| sisting of students, coaches, and
judges with a reception ftnd a
luncheon.
Join III Father
Mrs, R. A. Halbert of Sonora
arrived Monday to be at the bed-
side of her father, B. E. Huggins,
who was seriously ill. She was to
be joined here by her two daugh-
ters, Mrs. C. W. McBride of Dallas
and Mrs. Lee Fauce^ of Sonora.
Visit III Uncle
Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Carpen-
ter of Waco visited Sunday with
their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Homer
Robinson, and with their uncle,
B. E. Huggins, who was seriously
ill.
Mrs. Darnell remained for an ex-
tended visit.
Mrs. Horace Brooks and daugh-
ter of Dimmitt were recent visi-
tors with her’ sister, Mrs. L. E.
Sampson and family and Mrs.
Brooks’ father, E. S. Tunni
Salem.
- £u pday -visitors - wrtb Mr.
Mrs^'F. W. Hatchett were as fol-
lows: Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Cornett
of Stephenville, Mr. and Mrs. Alf
Burden, Mr. and Mrs. Coyt Cor-
nett and Loman, Dee Hammit, all
of Fort Worth, Mrs. Zellu Hammit
and daughter, Miss Lida Rose, and
Mrs. Albert Trawick.
Week-end in Waco
Frank Shiels and Bobby Hanover,
spent the week-end with relatives
in Waco. Bobby's parents, Mr. anil-
Mrs. Sam Hanover, drove down
Sunday and brought the boys home.
Week-end Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill and
baby of Waco spent the week-end
with relatives here.
as 25,000 delegates representing I
6,751,265 Southern Baptists opened
their first northern convention.
The delegates, called “messen-
gers,” arrived yesterday and the |
day was devoted tiv-executive ses- j
sions.
But this morning, open forum's !
scheduled on problems of
church administration before the
ministers’ conference.
The convention is housed in Chi-
cago because officials found it im^
possible to find adequate accom-
modations in any southern city.
Between 6,000 and 8,000 minis-j
ters are expected to attend ,this
morning’s conference, with discus- j
Sions led hy the Rev. W. R. Petti- I
grew, LouisvjjJe, Ky., the Rev. W.
Herschell Fopd, Longview, Tex.,
and the Revj John Wright, Port
Arthur, Tax.
\wGue£t$ in Hickey Home
Mr. TThd Mrs. E. C. Puryear of
Wellington were Sunday guests
in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R.
Hickey.
"The Tennessee PlowboyG Hit Guitar'
Guy Willis and His
Oklahoma Wranglers
Professor Gabe Tucker
A His Trumpet
Annie Lou and Danny
Roy Wiggins A Johnny Sullivan
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Special Added Attraction
America'H Favorite Radio Comedians
JAM-UP
AND HONEY
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Admission price on all neat*
$1.00 including taxes.
No renerved »eat<*
Sit where you like.
Stephenville, Texas
Recreation Building
MAY 18
Doors open 7 p.m.
Show opens 8:15 p.m.
SpanurH hr Stephen,Ilk DAV
Tickets on sale at Slaughter Drug
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"drive” position moat of the time. But when you switch
on the ignition, the engine wilt start only if you have
first set the selector lever at “park” or “neutral.”
Anderson-Clements Motor Co.
MO East Washington
SHIVERS NAMES
MISS JONES
TO COMMISSION
Miss May Jones, associate pro-
fessor of mathematics, has been
asked by Gov. Allan Shivers to
serve as a member of the Texas
Economy Commission.
The new group is a citizens’
committee to study the operation
of the executive branch of the
state government of Texas, in the
interest of increased efficiency and
economy.
NINETY CLUB
HOLDS MEETING
The “90” Club held its regular
meeting last Tuesday night in the
home of Mrs. James Harris
Featured on the program was
MJss Aillee Wilford of the Tarle-
ton English department who pre-
sented a review of the book, Mary,
by Sholem Aach. It was enjoyed
fee were served by Mrs. Jack Da-
by all present.
To top the meeting pie and cof-
vis and Mrs. R. E. Curbello.
Saw Boat Races
Mr. and Mra. Albert Jackson and
sons, Joe and Ben, spent the week-
end with relatives in Brownwood
and attended the boat races at the
lake in the afternoon.
Attended Funeral
Mr. and Mr*. George Shiels at-
tended funeral rites in Kaufman
Tuesday for her cousin, Rush Fox,
who passed away Sunday night.
HAVE YOU BEEN COUNTED?
IF THE CENSUS ENUMERATOR MISSED YOU OR ANY MEMBER
OF YOUR FAMILY, OR YOUR NEIGHBOR, CALL THE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE NOW SO THAT NONE WILL BE LEFT OFF THE OF-
FICIAL COUNT THAT WIL BE RELEASED SOON
Population Is All Important To Stephenville
LET'S SEE TO IT THAT EVERYBODY
IS COUNTED
The 1950 Census is nearing completion. All re-
ports will be placed in the hands of the district
supervisor within the next two days. These
figures will stand as the population of Stephen-
ville for the next 10 years. They will be official
and there will be no way to make corrections
later. * * Iff"
Every citizen interested in the growth and de-
velopment of Stephenville wants to see every
person counted. If you live here and have not
given your name to the enumerator please call
the Chamber Office—Telephone 155—at once.
TIME IS LIMITED-PLEASE ACT NOW
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The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce
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Stephenville Daily Empire (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 177, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 9, 1950, newspaper, May 9, 1950; Stephenville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1133253/m1/3/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dublin Public Library.