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THE TEXAS MESQUITER
JULY 30, 1954
Circling Around.....
(Continued from page one)
votes (Cyclone Davis netted five
votes and Holmes six.)
If the Conservatives hope to
win the election in the second
primary August 28—every man
and woman must vote.
The slogan today is not "Re-
member the ^lamo.”
The slogan today is “Remember
The Tidelands.”
We have one candidate, Allan
Shivers, to champion our cause—
he is our only hope.
No leader today, and certainly
no amateur is in such a position
of influence as Allan Shivers. He
has the ability, the experience,
the wholesome straightforward
manner that have placed him in
state and national leadership.
Governor Shivers, a small-town
boy grown into a state and na-
tional leader, is first, and fore-
most, a friend, and champion of
Texas.
His friendships, and personal
contacts with national leaders in
Washington and throughout the
United States, place him in a posi-
tion to “talk turkey” and “make
bargains” for Texas.
What other man can do more
for the people of Texas and this
great state?
When the people vote for Allan
Shivers, they vote not for the
man, but for the principles upon
which this country is founded.
HODGES REUNION
The family and friends of Mr.
and Mrs. Roland Hodges celebrat-
ed a wonderful reunion last Sun-
day with a picnic lunch at White
Rock Lake.
All eleven children were pres-
ent except one boy, who was ill.
Forty-one people Vere /resent,
counting ?he ten children and
families.
The oiit-of-state visitors were:
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbourn Hodges
and son, Johnny, Gonnerville, In-
diana; Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Hodges, Mt. Vernon, Kentucky,
and Mrs. Minnie Hodges and
daughter, Patricia, of London
Kentucky.
The Hodges will all return to j
their homes this week accom-
panied by Mrs. Roland Hodges,
who hopes to have a nice vaca-
tion for the next few weeks.
A Jlrapr Jfar ®ur (Kmtnfcg
ANNOUNCE WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Mitchell
of the Meadow Lake Addition an-
nounce the approaching marriage
of their daughter, Sylvia, to Billy
Frank Mix, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Mix of Garland.
The nuptial service will be Sat-
urday, August 28th, at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, parents
of the bride-to-be.
MRS. EDITH PRICE
GUEST SPEAKER
Mrs. Edith Price was guest
speaker at the Orchard Hill Bap-
tist Church W.M.A. Class Tues-
day morning, July 27. Mrs. Price,
a member of the Macedonia Bap-
tist Church brought the devotion-
al and a lesson from the 24th
chapter of St. Matthew.
Nine were present for Class. A
brief business session was held,
plans were discussed for sales to
be made of quilts made by the
class in order for funds for the
needs of the class and church.
Mrs. Emma Slaughter is the class
teacher.
READ THE WANT ADS
PUBLISHING FOUR
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS, PAGE 4
On page 4 of this issue of The
Mesquiter will be found four of
the eleven State 'Constitutional
amendments to be voted on in
the November election.
There will be eleven amend-
ments in all to be voted on and
every voter should realize the im-
portance of voting on each of the
amendments.
One of the amendments affects
the voting privileges of men and
women in various branches of the
military service.
It may be well to carefully read
all before voting time.
ORCHARD HILL BAPTIST
G. M. A. CLASS
H. P. Nelson’s bird farm on
Hickory Tree Road was the scene
for the G. M. A. Class and its
three adult sponsors from the
Orchard Hill Baptist Church for
a picnic.
A total of twenty-three were
present for the picnic luncheon
and a tour of the bird farm.
Everyone surely appreciated
this opportunity to see and learn
more about a bird’s life. They are
beautiful, and the class wishes to
thank the H. P. Nelson’s for their
love and fellowship for and with
others.
Ladies in charge were Mrs.
Emma Slaughter, Mrs. Elmer
Yates, and Mrs. Ennie Keeter.
, C. F. Sentell, a former High
School principal of Mesquite, a
member of the Legislature from
Snyder, lost his race for re-elec-
tion in Saturday’s primary.
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LINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT
v/ years ago, the signers of the Declara-
tion of Independence were beset by
doubts, fears and troubles . . . just as we
are today.
They could not foresee the future
course of events any more than we can
tell today what tomorrow holds for us.
But they were strengthened by a firm
faith in God and in the justice of their
cause. This faith was exemplified by a
prayer uttered by George Washington.
It is so profound, and so appropriate to
our time, that anyone who reads it
thoughtfully and earnestly can find
strength and inspiration in the wisdom
of its words.
The prayer reads: \
“Almighty God, who has given tis this
good land for our heritage, we humbly
beseech Thee that we may always prove
ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor
and glad to do Thy will.
“Bless our land with honorable in-
dustry, sound learning and pure manners.
“Save us from violence, discord and
confusion; from pride and arrogancy,
and from every evil way.
“Defend our liberties, and fashion into
one united people the multitudes brought
out of many kindred and tongues.
“Endure with the spirit of wisdom
those whom in Thy name we entrust the
authority of government, that there may
be peace and justice at home, and that
through obedience to Thy law, we may
show forth Thy praise among the nations
of the earth.
“In the time of prosperity, fill our
hearts with thankfulness, 'and in the day
of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee
to fail.
“All of which we ask through Jesus
Christ, our Lord. AMEN.”
If this prayer were uttered today, it
could not be more fitting to the condi-
tions of our time ... or to our lives.
It .is a prayer which will give us
strength and the courage we need to face
with calm confidence the problems of our
day, if we make it a part of our lives.
It is a prayer we can live by . . . and
work by . . . with full assurance that it
will replenish our spirit with faith . . .
with strength . . . and with the kind of
understanding that makes us better
neighbors and better citizens.
Church Ncuib
ST. PATRICK’S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
10709 Lake June Rd. EX-5220
The Rev. Don R. Winfield, Priest
Holy Eucharist and
Sermon .................. 9:30 a.m
Church School ..............10:30 a.m
Visitors Welcome
Reprinted from July, 1954, issue of the Texas and Pacific TOPICS
Non-Fiction Books
For Adults at Library
Mrs. Bess Ann Motley, Dallas
County Librarian, visited the
local library last Friday and left
the following list of non-fiction
books that should be of interest
to the adult reading public.
1. Hoyt’s New Cyclopedia of Prac-
tical Quotations.
2. Information Please Almanac,
1954.
3. Life in America, by Davidson.
4. Peace With God, by Billy
Graham.
5. Greatest Faith Ever Known, by
Fulton Owsler.
6. The Great Salt Lake.
7. In The Balance, by Winston
ChurchllL
8. The Growth of American Law.
9. The Spirit of St. Louis, by
Lindbergh.
10. Poems For Red Letter Days,
by Sechrist.
11. The Best Plays of the Modern
American Theatre, edited by
John Gassner.
12. Creative Home Decorating, by
Rockow.
13. Famous First Facts, by Kane.
14. American Book of Days, by
Douglas.
15. Story—Lives of American
Composers, by Bakeless.
16. The Texas Rangers, by Webb.
17. Watercolor Painting is Fun.
18. A Hymn is Born, by Bonner.
Mrs. Ray McCauley, Mrs.A. C'.
Neel, Mrs. Myrtle White and Mrs.
Walter Knearem spent the day in
Dallas Monday visiting friends.
Mmes. Sam Jacobs, Angus La-
tham, and Frances Futrelle visit-
ed friends at tne OES Chapter
meeting in Rockwall Tuesday
night.
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FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
Rev. M. E. Crone, Pastor
Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service ..........11: 00 a.m
Youth Service .............. 6:15 p.m
Evening Worship ........ 7:30 p.m
Study Classes .............. 6:30 p.m.
MESQUITE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
L. M. HUFF, Pastor
Your Year Around
Ajr Conditioned Church
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
6:15 p.m. Training Union
7:30 p.m. Evening Worship
W.M.U. Tuesday ................10a.m.
Wednesday—8:15 Prayer Servica
9:00 choir rehearsal.
Officers and teachers meeting
Wednesday evening, 7:30.
Friday—7:00 p.m., Visitation.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
You are Invited to Attend Services
SUNDAY:
Bible Study ..............10:00 a.m
Morning Worship ...,10:55 a.m.
Evening Classes ...... 6:30 p.m
Evening Worship .... 7:30 p.m
WEDNESDAY:
Prayer Meeting ...... 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY:
Ladies and Children's
Bible Study ..............10:00 a.m
Kennetii B. Boyd, Preacher
Dallas, July 15, 1954
The Chamber of Commerce
City of Mesquite
Mesquite, Texas
Gentlemen:
It is an inspiration to me, as
County Librarian to know that we
have in Mesquite an important
group like the Chamber of Com-
merce, which appreciates the
worth of a good library.
You have every reason to be
proud of the Mesquite Public and
School Library because it is one
of the very best in our County
Library system. Mrs. Alma Cruce
is doing a spelendid job which
will pay rich dividends in the
lives of the people of Mesquite. In
this work she has the support of
an enthusiastic Library Commit-
tee composed of Mrs. Rex Range,
T. H. McDonald, N. E. Shands,
Mrs. Emet Florence, Mrs. Frank
Schulz, Jr., and Mrs. Paul Har-
vey.
Please accept my congratula-
tions upon the success of the va-
cation reading program which
Mrs. Cruce conducts for the
young, people of Mesquite each
summer. Reading recreation is af-
forded to children, teen-agers and
parents; and so far your library
has the largest number engaged
in the County system during the
current summer.
Thank you for the Chamber’s
commendation of my work. The
County Librariansliip is an office
of devotion to which I strive to
bring the best that is in me. Be-
ing a country woman myself, I
have a great interest and pride in
anything which contributes to
better living in the rural area?
and towns of Dallas County.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Bess Ann Motley,
Dallas County Librarian
FRIENDSHIP SINGERS
TO MEET SUNDAY
Friendship Singing Convention
will meet Sunday afternoon, 2:30
to 4:30 p.m., August 1st, at the
First Assembly of God Church of
Mesquite.
The convention officers extend
a hearty welcome to everyone to
attend this regular first Sunday
of the month’s singing session.
A. L. Morran of Mesquite is the
Convention president.
MESQUITE NOW HAS
A NEW PLUMBING and HEATING
business firm — established at Highway
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THIS IS THE ...
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Drive in today and fill up with
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WESTMINSTER YOUTH
MEET AT JACKSONVILLE
Sunday, July 25th, a meeting
of the Westminister Fellowship
of the Dallas Presbytery was held
in Jacksonville.
Members of the group from the
First Presbyterian Church,' who
attended the meeting were Kay
Range, Suzanne Hall, Glenna Jo
Hynds, Norma Sue Hynds. Mac
Range, Don and Kendall Steffa,
Sam White, Billy Thompson,
Charles and Eugene Calvert.
Their guests included Joyce
Carter, Rachael Smith, Delores
Crist, and John Richardson.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Range. Mrs.
Nat Hynds, Mrs. Clifford Hall and
Donald Steffa provided transpor-
tation for the group.
They attended church services
at Athens and also had dinner
there enroute to,Jacksonville.
Mr. and Mrs. David Joseph,
Larry, Mrs. I. Berg and Mrs.
Charles Wexall were guests Sun-
day of Mr. Joseph’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. Joseph, in Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Ger-
dom and family of Burlington.
Iowa, were recent guests in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Up-
ton.
Mrs. Julia Stewart of Knox-
ville, Tennessee, arrived last
week for a several weeks visit
with her aunt, Miss Mary Lee
Ricketts!
Mrs. B. B. Gilbert, Mesquite
! High School English teacher, has
returned home from Sam Houston
[ State Teachers College at Hunts-
i ville, where she attended summer
school.
The Texas Mesquiter
CORINNE NEAL COOK
Editor and Publisher
Mrs. Sid C. White
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One year in State ................$2.00
Six Months in State ............$1.25
One year out of State ..........$2.50
FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. Maurice Barnett, Pastor
9:45 a.m.—Sunday School
11:00 a.m.—Worship Service
6:30 p.m.—Jr. High Westmin-
ster Fellowship.
7:30 p.m. Evening Worship
MACEDONIA
BAPTIST CHURCH
J. F. LTVAUDAIS, Pastor
Ernest. Peretta, Supt.
Sunday School ............1-0:00 a.m
Morning Worship ........11:00 a.m
BTU ................... 6:30 p.m.
Evening Worship.......... 7:30 p.m.
Bible Study,'Tuesday.... 8:00 p.m.
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
Prayer-Service. Wed. .. 7:30 p n
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF LAWSON
BILLY SMITH, Pastor
Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m!
Morning Worship ........11:00a.m.
Training Union ............ 7:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ........ 8:00 p.m.
Prayer Meeting, Wed..... 8:00 p.m.
GOSPEL TABERNACLE
T. W. Beck,\ Pastor
Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m
Morning Worship ........11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........ 7:30 p.m.
Week-night Service,
Thursday................ 7:30 p.m
NORTH SIDE
BAPTIST CHURCH
A. J. SHEPHERD, Pastor
Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m.
Worship .........................11:00 a;m.
Evening Service .......... 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer
Meeting ................ S: 00 p.m.
1st MISSIONARY BAPTIST
CHURCH of ZIPP CITY
W. P. Stuart,. Pastor
Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ........11:00 a.m.
Training Union ........!... 7:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ........ 8:00p.m.
Wednesday Prayer
Service .................. 8:00 p.m.
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
REV. HULON W. HOOD, Pastor
524 So. Ebrite, Phone OS-4-5693:
Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m.
Preaching ............../.....11:00 a.m.
C. A’s ............................ 6: 3M p.m.
Sunday Evening Service 7.30 p.m.
W. M. C. Tuesday ........10:00 a.m.
Mid-week Service Wed. 7:30 p.m.
“Every on® welcome.”
WILDWOOD
BAPTIST CHURCH
J. E. Hopkins, Pastor
Sunday School .............. 9:45 a.m..
Morning Worship ........PI:00 a.m.
Training Union ............ 7100 p.m.
Evening Worship.......... 8.00 p.m.
Teachers and Officers
Meeting, Wed. ...... 7:00 p.m,.
Hour of Power,
Wednesday .......... 8:90 p.m..
Choir Practice, Wed .... 8:46 p.m.
MARKET ROAD BAPTIST
niBV BARBER, Pastor
Sunday School ............. 9:46 a.m.
Morning Worship ........11:00 a.m.
Prayer Service ...........! 7:30 p.m.
Evening Worship ........ 8:00 p.m.
Ladies Meeting, Monday 7 :30 p.m.
Mid-Week Service,
Wednesday............... 7:30 p.m.
Young People's Visitation
Friday........................ 8:00 p.m.
Every other Saturday night, 7:30,
Singing. Everyone Welcome.
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