The Electra News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 17, 1924 Page: 4 of 16
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Eleetra, Wichita County,
At The Liberty
Digest of the week’s attrac-
tions at Eleetra's popular
show house.
Friday and Saturday—
Holbrook Blinn with a splendid
' supporting cast including Jack Mul-
hull, Walter McCrail, Enid Ben-
nett, Harry Myers, Stantoh Heck,
Teddy Sampson, Thomas Delmar,
Frank Banning and others in Edwin
Carewe’s “The Bad Man.” Roaring
across the screen comes the “Bad
Man”, in a gale of shrieks and
laughs. Listen to him, the Robin
Hood of the desert, “you are too
yellow to live. You weel not fight
for your woman, zere is someone
who loves her that weel. I keel
you plenty, I think.” Take your
troubles to the “Bad man.” He’ll fix
things for you. Caramba. He’ll
make you glad. A Melodramatic
Comedy Smash! It’s a First Nation-
al Picture.
Hal Roach Comedy “At First
Sight,” Literary Digest’s Fun from
the Press and Funny Face comedy
“Up to Mischief.”
5 ~ if you could kill and
never rear the blame
you're a
BAD MAN
AT THE CHURCHES
Monday and Tuesday—
The favorite of the multitudes,
William S. Hart in “Wild Bill Hick-
ok.” Bill Hart is back with a bang;
Same old fighting face; same virile
two-gun man, more popular now
than ever. In a sizzling tale of the
fighting riotous days of the early
West. Founded on fact and writ-
ten around the greatest gunlnan
that ever lived. See Calamity Jane,
“Bat” Masterson, Jack McQueen,
Abraham Lincoln, Bob Wright, Joe
McCord, Fancy Kate and others
that lived in the history of the mak-
ing of the West live before your
eyes. It’s Bill Hart’s biggest and
latest and it’s a Paramount Picture.
You haven’t seen the “Gang’1 in
some time but they are on the bill
in Hal Roach’s latest, “No Noise.”
THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
The public is kindly invited to
look over the following list of serv-
ices and to enjoy as many as possi-
ble with us.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. with
A. C. Rippy, superintendent. j
Preaching by the pastor at 11
a. m. i
Junior League at 3 p. m.
Senior League at 6:15 p. m.
The evening services will be a
continuation of last Sunday night’s
service and will begin at 7 o’clock.
Prayer meeting every Wed-
nesday evening at 7:30.
The Woman's Missionary Society
meets every Monday at 3 p. m.
G. A. LEHNHOFF, Pastor.
Wednesday and Thursday—
Marguerite DeLaMotte, William
V. Mong, Mabel VanBuren, Mar-
jorie Daw, Noah Beery, Pat 6*-
Malley, Allen Forrest, and Alice
Howell In James Young’s prcrefcjc-
tlon of “Wandering Daughter#.” V
Extraordinary? Indeed it is! Not ',a
preachment on conduct, but a de-
lightful drama based on the secret
romances of two girls who sturafoled
Into the whirlpool of the jazz age
with unexpected results.“ How long
should a party last?” That’s what
her father asked her when she fol-
lowed the paper boy home and how
could she explain her thoughts to a
man so much older than herself?
Humor, suspense, timeliness, ac-
tion, Romance—it has them all and
is a First National Attraction.
Progress Comedy “Give Him Air”
and Aesop’s Fable.
Coming—Zane Grey's “Call of the
Canyon.” “Penrod and Sam” “The
call of the Wild,” Gloria Swanson
in “Zaza ”
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The ladies aid of the first Christ-
ian church met Monday, Jan. 14, at
the church with a good attendance.
The meeting was opened with an
earnest prayer by Mrs. G. F. LeBus,
the report of the past year’s work
was read by Mrs. E. E. Freear, sec-
retary. The ladies were well pleas-
ed with the good work they accom-
plished the past year but are plan-
ning to do much more this coming
year. They hope by the middle of
the year to begin setting aside a
building* fund. The following of-
ficers were elected for the ensuing
year: Mrs. John Sewell, President;
Mf-s. J. R-; Lawrence, vice president;
Mrs. Clarence Johns, secretary and
treasurer. Next Wednesday, Jan.
23, at the Christian parsonage the
ladies of tjie church will serve an
oyster suppfer beginning at 6 o’-
clock, P. M. A real nice social time
has been planned, ^proceeds will
go to the Ladies Aid. Everybody
■,’Is ^nvitofi.
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jl-'IM VSLEI, LUTHERAN CHURCH
' New Post Office Hall
Thev> Sunday School will begin at
*3:46. In the morning hour the
plafitor will preach on: “The Lamb
of God, Seen and Sought.” In the
evening he will continue the Old
Testament series. Service at 10:30
and 7:30. The public is cordially
invited to worship with us.
FOR RENT—14 room rooming
house, residence and business lo-
cations. Smith & Wilbourn. Phone
289.
Buffet Dinner
For Guests.
A spirit of when “we good fellows
get together^” characterized the
buffet dinner given by E. W. Barr
at his home on 506 South Main
Street, on last Thursday evening,
when special guests of the occasion
were members of a recent hunting
party at the famous Lyons Hunting
Lodge, near Silver City, New Mex-
ico.
Suggestions of the hunt was em-
phasized in the favors and decora-
tions further expressed In the din-
ner served. Levity and gaity reign-
ed as the dinner was served when
the hunters grew reminiscient of
their many interesting adventures.
Mr. “Bob” Cook adding special
mirth by his usual repartee and im-
personations.
In the game of Lotto following
the dinner favors were won by Mr.
and Mrs. L. J. Prince, Mr. Burton
Prince.
Guests for the evening were: Dr.
and Mrs. W. R. 'Moore and Mr. and
Mrs. George Veteto of Vernon, Mr.
and Mrs. Burton Prince of Waxa-
hacliie, Mrs. Lloyd C. Hanson of
Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Prince,
Mr. and Mrs. John Brownlee, Mr.
and Mrs. L. J. Prince, Mr. H. H.
McFall, Mr. R. H. Cook, Mrs. I. J.
Barr, Miss Katherine M. Barr and
the host.
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Tuesday Evening Bridge
Club With Mrs. Malloy.
Mrs. Alex Malloy entertained the
Tuesday Evening Bridge,. Club at
her home on West Ida Avenue Jan-
, uary 15. Mrs. Alfred Burleson re-
ceived high score for the members
and Mrs. W. H. Chaffee deceived
guest prize. Mrs. Earl Heraby has
resigned from the club because of
her removal from the city. Pink
carnations and ferns were given
each guest as favors from the hos-
tess. A Salad course was served to
the following: Mesdames Earl Stew-
art. B. B. Williams, W. H. Chaffee,
Alan T. Bryce, Alfred Burleson,
John Byers, Herman Barnett and
McDonnald.
Political
Announcements
Subject to action of the Demo-
cratic July Primary:
Judge of 89th District Court—
P. A. MARTIN.
Patronize the Advertisers
Eleetra News $2 per
gt
Fa.
District Clerk—
M F, KERR.
Judge of 78th District Court-
GUY ROGERS.
County Commissioner, Pet.
H. H. HAYNES.
County Attorney—
WAYNE SOMMERVILLE.
Judge of 78th District Court—
GUY ROGERS.
Tax Assessor—
ARTHUR C. HOWARD.
South Circle.
Six of the ladies of the South Cir-
cle met with Mrs. W. L. Gason.
Mrs. L. D. Embry l^d the devotional
The ladies were honored by the
presence of the president fo the W.
M. W„ Mrs. E. M. Francis. Plans
were made for • the next all-day j
meeting at the church, at which
time the South Circle is to serve as
hostess.
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Mr. and Mrs. E. Burton Prince,
of Waxahachie, are visiting frineds
and relatives here.
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“Better Cooking” with gas is
assured with the ‘Lorain’ Oven
Heat Regulator.
The Quick Meal Gas Range equipped
with Lorain Oven Heat Regulator makes
the excellence of your baking a certainty..
May we demonstrate this beautiful range
to you?
ED. MORELAND’S
Opposite Postoffice
Sargeant Clyde McKinney of
Plattesburg, New York, is visiting
at the home of his cousin, Mr. Sam
J. Dotson.
Want ads are result getters.
FOR SALE—Five rooms and a
bath, fifty foot lot. Southland Ad-
difion Will take a good Ford gr
Dodge or a small amount of cash
as first payment, balance in small
monthly payments. Smith & Wil-
bourn. (19)
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Mr and Mrs E. G Latimore are
visiting friends and relatives in Dal-
las.
Bargains
In Used Cars
1-1921 Dodge Bros. Touring.
$525.00
1-1922 Dodge Bros. Touring.
$550.00
1-1918 Dodge Bros. Roadster
$125.00
1-19 22 Ford Touring Car.
$250.00
Attention!
Hoover Owners
Thursday Friday & Saturday
of this week Mr. Whetley, representing the Hoover Co.,
Service Department, and Perkins-Timberlake Co., will
be at our Eleetra Store, prepared to give service to all
Hoover owners. Usual free service for one year, after
which a mimimum charge is made. Give your sweeper
a new lease on life by having it serviced.
Our representative will also have some new Hoovers,
and those interested may, without obligation, have a free
home demonstration.
Call Phone 6 for Appoint-
ment or any information de-
sired.
ASSOCIATED
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STORES
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PerkinsTimberlake Company
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ELECTRA, TEXAS
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FUEL OIL TANKS
EDWIN CAREWE Presents
“ The Bad Man
You can get your 100 barrel galvan-
ized tanks here. All Rig Builder’s Tools.
Water Cams—Electric Lanterns.
I 1 922 Ford Light Del. Car
$225.00
With HOLBROOK BLINN
1-1921 Ford. 1 ton, truck
with body.
$350.00
“I rob ze jewellery store for you—get plenty
dronk—ave ’ell of a good time.....What?____ Be-
cause you are marry you do not wish to spik of love!
. ...Ees first time I want woman all day and not
take her!”
Everything in Hardware
Oil men—make this store your head-
quarters for all of yuor hardware needs.
Cash or Terms
McFall
Brothers
Listen to himl The perfect lover with a broken
accent to mend broken hearts—Li’l old Cupid with a
six shooter—the Robin Hood of the deserts! He’s the
Bad Man—figure of laughs, thrills, stunning surprises
in Porter Emerson Browne's melodramatic comedy up-
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roar.
Phone 686.
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Eleetra, Texas
Friday LiibeitU Saturday
Texas Hardware & Supply Co.
“The Store With the Goods/*
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Baker, Verne A. The Electra News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 17, 1924, newspaper, January 17, 1924; Electra, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth892948/m1/4/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Electra Public Library.