The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, October 10, 1947 Page: 9 of 12
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THE GOLDTHWAITE EAGLE -—FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1947
OCRACY
Austin, cave an Interesting mes-
sage to all C1ud members.
At the afternoon session at
1:50 music was rendered by Mrs.
John O. Berry of Ooldthwalte
and Mrs. Chester McDowell -of
A'istln gave a iession In flower
tnangement.
The largest Club In the Dis-
trict is Austin with 54C members
subdivided Into groufM of 60
The State of
Mki.v-A/VD THE SEA
THe MEM WHO built America's /
maritime supremacy in throws/r
Of the CUPPER anowhaun* ships ^
FACED A LOW# HARD APPRENTICESHIP M
IN LEARN IN# TO MEET THE . j/Mk
ChAllENOE Of THE SEA. U, 'Mm
Dallas, Oct. 8— Fleet Admiral
Chester W. Nlmltz, often called
the greatest Texan since Sam
Houston, will come to Dallas
October 14 to lead Texas vet-
erans of all wars In a reded-
lcatlon to the principles of
American Freedom.
The occasion will be "All Vet-
erans’ Day” at the State Fair
when for the first time In the
history of the state tribute will
be paid to veterans of all wars
In all branches of the service.
More than 200,000 veterans
and their families are expected
to take part In the day’s activ-
ities, R. L. Thornton, president
of the Fair, annouhced. Among
the many groups participating
will be the American Legion,
Spanish-American War Vet-
erans, Reserved Officers As-
sociation, Air Force Association,
Air Reserved Association, Vet-
erans of Foreign Wars and
numerous others:
Admiral Nlmltz, whose bril-
liant naval career took him
from the Hill Country of Texas
to become commander of the
Pacific Fleet and conqueror of
the Japanese havles, is now
Chief of Naval Operations, one
of the highest military titles
which his country can bestow.
He will fly from Washington to
Dallas In his own plane to par-
ticipate In the day’s activities
and to address a crowd of more
than 50,000 the night of Oct-
ober 14, In the Cotton Bowl.
Admiral Nlmltz has been cal-
led the foremost living Symbol
of America’s naval’ -power, and
In tribute to his valor Texans
already have enshrined him
among their heroes. A bronze
bust of the Five-8tar Texas Ad- spring."
mlral now sets In the Hall of Johnson
State at the State Fair of Texas invocation
alongside such other great Tex-
ans as Sam Houston, William
Barrett Travis, Stephan F. Aus-
tin and Mlrabeau B. Lamar.
In addition to featured speak-
ers and entertainers, special ex-
i hlbltlons are being set up, bands
from all over the state are be-
1 ing invited to take part In the
| show which will be climaxed
members each.
Texas has over seventeen thous-
and Garden Club members, Mrs.
Oreene stated.
The combined flower show
was greatly enjoyed. First place
was given to Lampasas Garden
Club. Second place to Coleman
Garden Club. Third place Oold-
thwalte Garden Club, arranged
by Mrs. Jim Weathetdy, Club
president.
Ladies from Goldthwalte at-
tending this meeting were,
Mmes. Jim Weathcrby, W." M.
Johnson, Jiih Brim, p. T. Fair-
man, Mary Wlnsor, Tom Collier,
John Patterson, John G. Berry,
DuBolse, Henry Morris, Malcolm
Jernigan, M. F. Horton and D.
rrr- Tmtimi- ■
District publicity Chairman ~
youNS MEN answering the Call TO ti t • today
have a much eaoaoen caneen opnok. ww. ry
IN THE MARITIME SERVICE. u\\l*
Ie* ^M^Wfi/i/// , CZ
Fall Meeting Garner, Clubs,
District No. Five.
Methodist Church. Sen Saba,
Texas, Oct. 3, 19<7. Texas Gar-
den Clubs Inc. met in San Saba,
gusest of San Saba
When your car seems to rattle and you
find parts worn or gone, remember our
auto repair shop is equipped and staffed
as well as a factory. There isn’t a job
we can’t do: but we won’t do a job if we
think it won’t prove worth while to-you.
Have confidence in us-and get the
most out of your car.
Garden t
Club. Out of town ladies gather-
ed at 9: 45 oclock. Then at 10
o’clock gathered In the Church
for music by Mrs T. K Ander-
son of San Saba Miss Lucille
Bondy of San 3aba sang the
opening song. The invocation
was given by Mrs. Brents Witty
of Hamilton.
-’-Mrs. Arbelger gave the wel-
come, response by Mrs. Frank
Taylor of Brown wood
The business meeting was
presided over bv the District
Councellor, Mrs. R. C. Felts of
San Saba.
A delightful luncheon was
served to l45 -ladiej ut Jhe noo::
hour. Presiding wns Mrs W. It.
Payne of San Saba, program
chairman. The son; "Have You
Ever Been to Texas in the
was led by Mrs. Marsh
of Goldthwalte The
was given by Mrs.
Pence, the speaker. The State
president, Mrs. John Greene of
ARRIVAL
Little Gary William made his
arrival at the Memorial Hospital)
at Brownwood September 22. He
weighed 7 and one half pounds.
His proud parents are Mr and
Mrs. Paul Nelman of Prlddy.
The U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY AT KIN** POINT, N.V
FOR EXAMPLE, OFFERS FACILITIES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING OF MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS. GRADUATED
WITH COMMISSIONS IN THE U.S NAVAL RESERVE,
THCSC YOUNG MEN HELP TO tNSUHE AMENYCA'S
STNENOTH ON THE SEAS -/NPEACE AS IN WAN.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Relger
and little son from Roswell, N.
Mexico spent a few days here
with his uncles, Joe and Phil-
emon Davis. Mr. Relger , has
been attending school In Roswell
and working. The company he
worked for in Roswell trans-
ferred him to Corpus Christi and
he was fortunate enough to find
a house there.
MaJ. Joseph Bowles of Camp
Hood spent Saturday and Sun-
day with his grand mother, Mrs.
A. J. Gatlin and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Woody were
tty and teams did not partici-
pate In the awards. *
Over the entire Santa Fe Sys-
tem 70 winners selected by
PLYMOUTH
DODGE
SALES AND SERVICE
GOLDTHWAITE, TEXAS
I Fifteen young men, outstand-
ing in Future Farmers of Amer-
fa activity in Texas, were cer-
Bfled as winners of'the 8anta
iv Railroad educational awards
ky R La no Barron, State ad-
kisor of the Texas Association
[>! FFA
Included among the winners
this year was the Richland
Springs team and coach In
heat Judging, the first Texas
earn since 1942 when war-time
exigencies curtailed FFA actlv-
tlclpate In the National FRA.
Convention at Kansas City,
Octoder 19 and 22, with expen-
ses of this education activity
provided.
Coach and members of the
Richland team are: R. J. Powell,
coach; Eugene Ware, Merele
Ware, B. F. Underwood and
Sidney Holland.
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The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, October 10, 1947, newspaper, October 10, 1947; Goldthwaite, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1060347/m1/9/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Jennie Trent Dew Library.