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The Fairfield Recorder
ESTABLISHED 1876—THE COUNTT PAPER—PUBLISHED WHERE THE GREAT HIGHWAYS OF TEXAS CROSS
SEVENTY-SIXTH YEAR
FAIRFIELD. FREESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS. THURSDAY, JAN. 24, 1952
NT M HER 19
By V AUD1ENH K10GAN
Some indications the first of the
week that our summer weather
was not to be much longer. As
pleasant as it has been, feel sure
cold weather will core many ills.
Still lots of cases of flu and many
cases of chickenpox.
* * *
Much excitement as final
plans and preparations are
made for the Wesnagum-Dave-
note wedding Friday ngiht. Cer-
tainly it will be as colorful an
affair aa we’ll hope to see in
ages. The girls are planning
such elaborate gowns. And the
bakers state the bride’s cake
will be unique in its beauty,
with texture fine as corn pone.
The florist has made a special
order for the bride’s bouquet,
and other arrangements of gar-
den flowers in flashing colors
and delicate fragrance. This
being one of the outstanding
social events of the season,
you’ll not want to miss a single
word or scene.
* * *
Mrs. Colon Willard tells me
they had a letter from their son,
Dale, at Camp Roberts, Calif.
Said he had received a letter
from one of his friends who is
with the U. S. Armed Services in
Australia. The friend in Australia
said he got Dale’s address out of
The Recorder. The County Paper
does get around. Dele’s address
is U. S. 640 73340, Co. D, 31st Med.
Tk. Btn., Camp Roberts, Calif.
* * *
New arrivals—Mr. and Mrs.
Lester Eubank, of Dallas, are
the proud parent* of a son,
Lester Randall, born January
17. He weighed eight pounds
and 9 ounces. He la the young-
est grandchild at Mrs. Henry
Eubank. Another of the Enbank
grandchildren deserving honor-
able mention ia Miss Barbara
Dell Nicholas, daughter of Mrs.
Maggie Nicholas, who completes
her work at Sam Houston State
at Huntsville this week and
will begin teaching duties at
City Park School in in Dallas
January 28.
* * •
County Attorney Albert Dickie
(son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Dickie)
of Gatesville spoke on the trend
and growth of taxation at a recent
meeting orf the Morris Federation
in Gatesville. In introducing the
speaker, Mr.-. W. C. Guggolz paid
tribute to the Dickie family which,
“for three generations has been
centered in G-atesville’s civic, soc-
ial and religious life. From the
Gatesville paper. We are fortun-
ate to have part of these Dickies
living right here in our own com-
munity.
* * *
Special days . . . Mrs. Jim
Mallard will have a birthday
January 26 . . . Mr. and Mrs.
J. F. Aullman will be married
58 years February 4 . . . Donald
Goolsby will be six years old
January 28, he is son of Mr. and
Mrs. William Goolsby . . . Jack
Lendon Ritter, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Ritter, will be four
years old January 31 . . . Mrs.
Charlie Fred Horton (Pug) will
have a birthday January 29 . . .
Mrs. J. D. Etheridge of Free-
stone celebrated her 77th birth-
day with a dinner January 16.
* * *
The Recorder is indeed grateful
to one of its sons, Ramon R. Kir-
gnn, who so graciously stepped in
to assist in publication this week
when the editor was ill. It’s wond-
erful to know when you send out
an S. O. S. that there are those
so willing to respond. Our thanks
to Mrs. K. (Dell) too for the delic-
ious dinner.
* * *
Sidelines . . . Mr. and Mr*.
Hugh B. Steward joined a party
of friends in Dallas last week to
attend the Jose Iturbi concert
. , . Missed around town this
week Ernest Steward at Red
& White Grocery and Roger
Ivy at Ivy’s Dry Goods, both ill
■with flu and colds . . . Lealie D.
Radford among those with
chiekpox . . . you should heir
Randall Pritchard reading to his
younger brother, Wayne, of
course there are time* when
Wayne wanta to reed too (sous
(See AROUND TOWN, Pag* 8)
W. R. Boyd Jr. Heads ^yer8 Sponsor
w Citizenship Week;
Observed Here
Boy Scout Fund Drive
William iR. (Bill Boyd, Jr., of
Teague has been named campaign I
chairman of the annual Bi-Stone I
Finance Campaign of the Heart 0’
Texas Council. Boy Scouts of
America. The campaign will be
held in February. Announcement
of Mr. Boyd's acceptance was
made today by Harvey L. Price,
council executive.
In accepting this assignment Mr.
Boyd said: “The Boy Scouts of
America program of activity is a
distinct asset to Freestone and
Limestone Counties. If more of
our boys would participate and get
the benefit of Scout training we
would have better communities in
the years ahead. There has never
been a greater need for young peo-
ple to appreciate fully the Ameri-
can way cxf life and Boy Scouting
teaches them just that. I am con-
fident the people of Freestone and
Limestone Counties will give liber-
ally and generously to the fund
being raised to promote the Boy
Scout movement.
Monday evening, January 28,
community leaders from Fairfield,
Teague, Mexia, Gvoeaibeck, Thorn-
ton, Kosse, Ben Ilur, Coolidge,
Prairie Hill, and Shiloh will meet
with Chairman Boyd at the Mexia
Country Club to make final plans
for the coming Fund Raising
Campaign.
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Financial Report
Fairfield Cemetery
Association 1951
F. B. Peyton, treasurer of the
Fairfield Cemetery Association,
gives the following financial re-
port otk the association for the
year 1961: - - -
Jan. 1, 1951, cash on hand $ 2.06
Received during year — 1,334.80
Spent during year------ 1,806,75
Highway 75
Improvement Ass’n
Meets Here Friday
An important meeting of the
Highway 75 Improvement Associa-
tion will be held at the Tower Cafe
Friday morning at 10:30, with a
t noon. All advocates
of a better Highway 75, are urged
to attend.
All state highway engineers
from the district in which High
way 75 is located, will be present
to find out the needs of each com-
munity on this thoroughfare.
Engineers Jim Douglas, of Hous-
ton; John Blair, of Bryan; Frank
Cawthon, Dallas, will he here and
L. W. Cabiness, of Paris, is ex-
pected.
After hearing the district engi-
neer’s reports, the representatives
from each highway district will
meet and agree upon those items
which should be given preference.
These then will be catalogued and
presented later at a special meet-
ing with the State Highway Com-
mission.
It is imperative that each com-
munity have good representation
so that needed improvements in
their locality will be included in the
above mentioned report. Those in
this vicinity planning to attend
should make reservations with
W. F. Tate or Alton Parker.
Bal on hand 12-31-61 ______$30.11
Of the above amount we had
three donations of $100.00 each in
cash, 1 in labor, and $125.00 power i Malone, of Fairfield,
mower, and eight donations of Burial followed in the
$25.00 each, making a total of
$726.00, also we sold some land
to colored cemetery for $200.00, a
part of which we had bought from
the Andersons for the amount of
$500.00. That left $800.00 which
was spent for up-keep, fence build-
ing, etc. This year we would like
to have at least $100.00 per month
to spend beginning February 1,
and at that time we will begin to
publish the list of donations as they
come in. Won’ you try to be liberal
in donating to this worthy cause,
—-Committee.
C. M. Wood
Guest Speaker
At Teague BPWC
C. M. Wood, principal of Fair-
field high school, was guest speak-
er at the monthly meeting of the
Business and Professional Wo-
men’s Club in Teague Monday
night. He chose for his subject,
“Getting Ahead On the Job.”
Mr. Wood ’was accompanied by
his wife. Mrs Grace Grayson of
Fairfield schools wa3 also present.
Death Claims
Mrs. Mary Lane
At Home Sunday
• Mr*. Mary Lane, 90, died at the
home of her son, H. E. Lane, Sun-
day evening following an illness
of several weeks. Funeral services
were held from the Dew Methodist
Church Monday afternoon at 2
o’clock with the Rev. G. W. El-
mort, of Tyler, and the Rev. J. H.
officiating.
Dew Ceme-
tery.
Pallbearers were F. B. Peyton,
and Lillard Clark, Fairfield; Comp-
ton White, Finis Peyton, and Sid
Ham, Teague; and L. T. Lancaster,
Mexia. Honorary pallbearers were
J. H. Lancaster, M. C. Lancaster,
W. W. Moore, and Huey Lancaster.
These were selected by Mrs. Lane,
before her death, as they played in
her yard with her sons when chil-
d ren.
Mrs. Lane was born Mary
Strait, daughter of John and Clara
Strait, March 17, 1861, in Mississ-
ippi. She was married to Ben
I>ane in June, 1885, in Freestone
j County and lived most of her life
at Dew. She was a member of the
Methodist Church.
Mrs. Lane suffered a broken leg
in a fall at her home five weeks
ago, and had grown weaker since
Mayor H. L. Williford has issued
a proclamation designating the
week of January 20 through Janu-
ary 31 as “American Citizenship
Week.” His action is in line with
a recent “Official Memorandum”
signed by Governor Shivers setting
up the entire month of January,
1952, as “American Citizenship
Month.” Stressing the responsi-
bilities and duties of the individual
citizen in preserving the demo-
cratic way of life, the event is part
of an annual citizenship program
sponsored by the lawyers of Texas.
Spearheaded by the State Bar
of Texas, which is furnishing
speakers for • local programs
throughout the state, the 1952 cam-
paign has as its theme, “What
Can I Do For Democracy? Ap-
proximately 7,500 local civic mind-
ed organizations are expected to
cooperate in the drive, bar presi-
dent, Cecil E. Burney, has an-
nounced.
Among groups taking part over
the state will be local organiza-
tions of Lions Intetnational, Texas
Federated Women’s Clubs, Rotary
International, Texas League of
Women Voters, Optimist Interna-
tional, the American Legion and
Legion Auxiliary, and Veterans of
Foreign Wars.
Also participating will be C. I.
0. and A. F. of L. Reals, the var-
ious railroad brotherhoods, local
G. I. Forums, Chambers of Com-
merce and Junior Chambers of
(See LAWYERS, Page 8)
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Mrs. Roy Whatley
Guest Speaker At
Rotary Meeting
Womanless Wedding Fri.
Night For Benefit M. O. D.
DORIS BLACK AND SHIRLEY
DANIEL, members of the Fu-
ture Homemakers, supervised by
Mrs. Alliene Allen. The FHA
arc efficient in planning, decor-
ating and serving at many of
the school banquets and other
activities. The arrangement in
the foreground of the above pic-
ture was the centerpiece at the
speakers table at the football
awards banquet January 8. Gold!
magnolia leaves, and blossoms!
centered with miniature foot-1
halls in the school colors,*
maroon and gold, were arranged*
with a football nested in the*
center The appropriate ar-
rangement was very attrac-
tive.
“March of Dim**” r 'as the sub-
ject of a talk by- Mrs Roy Whatley
at Wednesday’s Rotary luncheon.
Mrs. Whatley explained the work
of the National Foundation for In-
fantile Paraiysris, and urged every
citizen of Freestone County to do
hi3 part in the fund drive
Barbara Stroud and Carolyn
White played a piano duet preced-
ing the talk.
E. R. Parks was program direr
tor, and introduced the
and musicians.
Mervin Smith was introduced as
a new member of the club.
Mr. West was introduced as a
visitor.
Alton Parker wi1! have charge
of next week’s program. All Rotar-
ians are urged to be present.
County Directors NFII
Hold Annual Meetim
Mr . Kiw ( Parker, director
of the “Womanli" W.-dding,” to
be presented Friday night, states
final prepaiaions an complete,
and tht lig show will begin
promptly at 7:30. The History
Club and the Rotary Club are co-
-potisor . 1 >r benefit of March of
Dimes.
A large cast rehearsed for the
unusual soeiul event, and added
attractions before and after the
wedding ceremony, promises en-
tertainment for the entire family.
With few exceptions, the entire
membership of the Rotary Club
and many other men of the town,
are included in the ta-d.
The bride's mother is beside her-
self with mixed emotions of relief
and grief, but stated, a=> she filled,
her pipe in the drug store Thurs-
day' morning, that she thought she
would be able to hold up until
after the ceremony. The rejected
suitor is one to be watched for be-
sides nursing a broken heart he is
not too agreeable to the turn of
events that, makes him runner-up
to the bridegroom.
The unimported gowns of the
bridesmaids, maid of honor and
matron of honor are surprisingly
attractive.
Tickets are on 3ale at Wood’s
Drug and Gilpin Drug. Individuals
selling tickets are Milton Mcllveea,
Neal Shumate, Jerry Parker,
Buddy Kitchens, Warren Await,
Buddy Wood and Warren Stroud.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see
a great show, and to give to the
March of Dimes.
A
Schools Open,
Attendance Grows
The Fairfield schools opened
Monday after being closed last
week due to the large number of
cases of flu, colds, and chickenpox.
Edward Mercer, superintendent,
said there were a number of
absentees Monday, but by Tues-
day a greater number of students
that time. She enjoyed good health j were Rble to attend classes,
and was very active to the time
of the fall.
Survivors include two sons, H.
E., with whom she made her home
in Fairfield, and Joel of Dew;
eight grandchildren, 17 great-
grandchildren, two great-grand-
grandchildren; and a host of
friends.
Burleson Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
The enrroai meeting of directors
of the Freestone County Chapter
(of the National Foundation of In-
fantile Paralysis was held at the
Tower dining room Friday at
noon. County Chairman C. N.
Williford was in charge of the
meeting.
C. S. Wilson of Houston, south-
west representative of the NFIP,
and Dr. Chus. Boyd, staff member
speaker ’ °* University cf Houston, at-
tended the meeting. Mr. Wilson
spoke on the March of Dimes and
its many uses for patient care and
research.
Dr. Boyd spoke on the disease,
its symptoms and dreadful results,
and commented on experiences in
research. Head of the research
department, Dr. Boyd stated they
are now doing research on the fly
and the tiny mites which it carries.
Mr. Williford presided for the
business meeting at which time of-
ficers were elected. Mr. Williford
was re-elected chairman; C. M.
Wood was elected vice-chairman;
(See NFIP, Page 8)
New Oldsmobiles
At Parker Motor
Parker Motor Company invites
you to come in and see the 1952
Oldsmobile. The 1952 model has
many new features and is styled
in attractive colors.
Final Rites Held
In Corsicana For
iMrs. Irene Kirven
Funeral services were hold fron
McCammon Chapel in Corsican!
Saturday afternoon for Mrs
Irene Bradley Kirven. Rites weri
j conducted by Dr. Matthew H. Ar
' nold, pastor of the Westminster
i Presbyterian Church. Burial tool!
place in Oakwood cemetery.
Pallbearers were Murphey Wil
liams, Dallas; Roger Steward]
Fairfield; Robert Stell, Ben h
Blackmon, Allyn Lang, Dr. T. O
Wills, and Randolph Jackson, o!
Corsicana.
Mrs. Kirven was horn in Free
stone County, the daughter o
George T. Bradley, pioneer <>■
this county, anil was married t<l
the late Carter Kirven, Jr. They!
lived in Fairfield a number ofx
Fairfield Five
Lose To Teague
Lions Tuesday
The Fairfield Eagles took thfeir
first conference defeat in a gam*
with Teague Tuesday night, with
a score of 36-39. At the end oif
the first quarter the Eagles were
leading 14-3, hut failed to hold the
lead to win. The B team lost 23
to 88.
The Engles will play Kerens at
Kerens Friday night. The B team
garnt will begin at 6:30, and will
be followed by the A team game.
Groesbeck comes to Fairfield
Tuesday night. January 29, for a
district games. These games will
begin at 6:30.
Fairfield won their first con-
ference game with Mart Friday
night, 46-34. The B team lost
IS to 19.
David Lott w i- high point man
in the Mart game with 15 points.
Wayne Daniel and Glendale Black
F. E. Wood Family
Returns To City
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wood, Sue
and F. E., Jr., have returned to
Fairfield to make their home, after
living in Ada, Okla., several
months. Mr. Wood plans to open
a business in the new T. R. Bonner
building on the west side of the
square, in the near future. Con-
struction was begun this week on
a warehouse, an extension to the
new building.
were credited with 11 points each.
,\eais before moving to Corsicana! Lott was high point man in the
| many years ago. I Teague game with 11 points, and
Suivhurs are a daughter, Mrs.l Don Emmons was credited with 10
C. R. Rider of Dallas; one sonL
George B. Kirven, of Corsicana; a|
point -
grandson, Charles R. Rider, Dal-
las; and other relatives.
Mrs. Roger Steward and Mrs
W. W. Steward, Sr., attended thi
services with Mr. Steward.
Freestone County
Council PTA To'
Meet in Wortham
The Humble Company is report- J
ed coring below 10,400 feet in the
Cotton Valley, in Ihe well on the
S. P. Flint Survey, northeast of
Kirvin. /
The Humblc-»Shell companies are
reported setting casing preparing
to complete as a gas producer the
well in the Red Lake area or the
Bull Unit No. 3.
The Carter-Oragg Oil Company
is drilling below 7,300 feet in the
Stewards Mill gag field.
The Pure Oil Company is re-
ported setting casing preparing to
complete aa a gas producer the
well on th« Albert Wright Unit
Year Teague.
I The Freestone County Coun
i of Parents and Teachers w
meet in Wortham Friday night
Jan. 25. The meeting will t*- h*'c
in the school building beginrun
at 7 o’clock. Mrs. Lee C. Edward
president, urges every unit in th
county to send its president am
several voting delegates to this
meeting, as there will be several]
issues presented to he voted c
FAIRFIELD EAGLES 1951-
First row. left to right; Leslie
Reed Bonner, lairry Folk, R. O.
MoFarling, Jr., Coach Leland
Willis, Ca.pt. Bobby Joe Iamg,
Capt. Dennis Day, holding
trophy, Assistant Coach David
Little, Charles Bonner, Bill
Willard, Don Emmmu, Glendale
Bl:-ek, Ralph I*rrbort, David
Lott; Wayne Daniel (behind
Folk), Alton Chappell (behind
Coach Little). Bank row: Rob-
ert Crane, Leighton Steward,
Roy Casey, Ji.,
Harold Small, J.
Joe Harris and
Harry York,
W. Ivy, Bobby
Ronald Casey.
Rep. Jerry Steward
To Austin Meet
Camera Club
Organized Here
Camera fans met at the home
1 of Joe Let Kirgan Monday night
1 and organized the Fairfield Camera
I Club, wiih Edward Parker elected
II president.
•' Other officers named were Les-
Ij lie Radford, vice-president; and
| Herbert Parker, secretary-treaj-
I urtr.
Edwad Parker gave a talk on
exposing the negative which was
very interesting to thus present.
Meeting dates will he every oth-
er Monday night, and will be held
in the home of one of the mem-
bers. Next meeting will he Febru-
ary 4 in the home of Leslie Rad-
ford.
Charter members of the club are
Edward Parker, Herbert Parker,
Leslie Radford, Jerry Parker. Max
Wood. Mrs. Alliene Allen, Joe Lee
Kirgan. and George Stubbs, of
Wortham.
Rep. Jerry A. Steward went to
Au- :in the first of the week to at
tend a legislative council meeting
with Homer Garrison, State L»e-
partment of Public Safety, to
Picture made at football awards j modify the requirements on inspec-
banquet. The Fairfield Eagle* ! tion of motor vehicles, according
are district champs of District to the original intention of the law
glA makers.
1952 Buick
On Display
The 1952 Buicka are on display
at the Baldree Buick Company on
North Highway 75. Jim Baldree
invites you to visit them and s»a
the new features and colors of th*
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