The Sun-News (Levelland, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 45, Ed. 1 Monday, April 1, 1946 Page: 2 of 12
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7 . .*
Monday, April 1, 1946
THE SUN - NEWS, Levelland, Teak*
Face-Lifting Timers Here!
r This beautkul-Saturday afteroon seems much more
suitable fo • “ya-d cleaning, spading and puttering around
on the outside,” than sitting hire in the office writing ed-
itorials, but if we are going to make our towns beautiful
it will take more than just a few. So we are dedicating
this in the hopes tha* it will be such an inspiration to
everyone that there will be the biggest and most thorough
clean-up campaign ever carried out in this area.
Levelland ha/made a start, but because of the weather,
et cetra, the job has not been completed. For instance we
went home early one day recently with a bad case of
“clean-up” fever, but before we got into action “unfavor-
able weather” stopped us cold. After looking around, we
tltke it that many others have the same “questionable ex-
cuse” we have used. Anyway, now since we have re-
ceived that good moisture and it is warming up enough,
so we can sweat as we work and get two fold benefit,
we believe everyone should get underway with a thorough
clean-up campaign throughout the city. And, start that
beautification program.
Sundown has proclaimed a “cleanup week” from April
9 to 13 which will be sponsored by the Sundown Lions
Club. Arrangements have been made to have trucks pick
up the rubbish and trash. That entire community will make
an effort to carry out a thorough campaign.
Plans are being made fnAvhiteface for a clean-up cam-
paign also, according to Mayor A. M. Walker. Dates have
not been set as yet, but citizens are urged to go ahead and
begin work on this project.
The Sun-News would like to see another clean-up cam-
paign begun in Levelland with every civic and service or-
ganization in th# town along with the Boy Scouts cooperat-
ing. We believe such a campaign would be of great benefit
to the entire community.
Clean towns and ctrmmunities are healthful and become
beautiful places in-which to live. Let’s all do our part to
make our own particular community the cleanest and most
beautiful.
ittE SUN-NEWS
SERVING SUNDOWN,
WHITEFACE AND LEVELLAND
£
Published Every Monday
Levelland, Texas
Stalin's Ambition: Top Billing
Subscription Price: $1.00
year In Hockley and Cochran
Counties; $2.00 elsewhere.
LOIS H. VESTAL ............ Editor
JIM ST. CLAIR Advertising Mgr.
It is not the intention to cast
reflection upon the character of
anyone knowingly and if through
error we should, the management
will appreciate having our at-
tention called to same and will
gladly correct any erroneous
statement made.
Red Cross Drive Nears Completion
-•Perhaps there is a reason for the slow manner in
which theJted Cro s Drive !i;i- gone in Hockley and other
counties. All of us reu'i-ze the adverse crop conditions las*
year, and that during th*e war. quota • wore over subscribed
and the money sent "in If the rtn pin? had been hclu back,
there would have been money available for the present
drive.
However, all of the people of the county have re ;■ ad-
2/^ ^ed mighty well, for jduy know the Red Cross is not alon? a
war agency and that the organization faces some of its
biggest tasks in assisting tljrt.se in distress over the wo rich
in peace time. We all knbw that the war is not over for
millions of young Americans who must cptinue to serve in.
foreigttf lands, and that some of the greatest work of the
Red Cross will be among thejhospitalized men who are
back from the-battlefields, #5id who will be crippled the
remainder of their lives. f
The above reasons are why so many individuals and
organizations have worked so faithfully to raise Hockiey
County’s quota in* the present drive. - All are to be com-
mended for* their splendid effort. Everyone who has
contributed to this worthwhile cause is to be thanked also,
/or their donation will make it possible for the Red Cross
Hockley Countians
To Attend Hi way
Parley In Lubbock
County officials and representa-
tives from the Hockley county board
of development are making plans
to attend the Texas highway com-
mission hearing in Lubbock on Ap-
ril IF and 17.
Highway and farm-to-market de-
signations will share the discussion
spotlight at the second highway
commission heaaring ever conducted
west of Fort Worth. Wide attend-
ance of city and county officials
in West Texas is being sought.
Instrumental in securing assur-
ance of the state highway commis-
sion for the hearing in Lubbock were
State Sen. Sterling J. Parri h and
State Rep. Preston E. Smith, both
of Lubbock. The two represent
Horkley county in the state legis-
lature.
Senator Parftsh explained that
money accumulated in the state's
highway fund during the war, when
materials and manpower were at
critical levels. With the relief af-
forded by the end of the warjeame
proposal from the fe^l era ^.gov-
ernment to. match funds with the , t
states in a huge program of roa<&A
map
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Vast Amount Of
Food Is Shipped
Overseas by US
About 3.813,000 tons of U. S. food
supplies have been designated for
shipment to fight starvation in li-
berated and occupied countries for
l the current quarter.
This amount is out of a total
' of 5.347,000 tons estimated available
for all exports, including the United
! Kingdom, U. S. territories and
others, according to E. A. McBryd^
of Amarillo, district director of
PM A.
Wheat, flour and other grains
, generally considered most vital in
war devastated areas,, comprise
about 71 per cent of the maximum
estimates for these countries.
During the current three-month
period, about 33 1-2 million tons
of U. S. food supplies are esti-
mated t° be available for all pur^
poses. Of this amount U. S. civilians
will receive 26,675,008 tons, he said.
to further its wonderful work.
The job has been done well, and we can all be proud
of our showing', despite the fact we are still a little short
of our quota.
Good Community Spirit
Roy Keller Says It
Raiiut Too Much In
Rather Live Here
Roy Keller, who has farmed in
these parts for about twenty years,
and his son, Ferris, who have re-
cently returned ‘ from Texarkana
and a sixty-mile radius of that
city, says that it rains too much
in Arkansas.
Mr. Keller .'aid that ‘'he was a
lot premier that he lived here than
in the state of Arkansas.”
He sold "it rained seven out of
ten days that they were there and
that was seven days too mtteji.”
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Next we hear that the congress-
men who are supporting the unions
have elaimecj that exemption in
their income tax.
Bulletins Ready
For Distribution
toew spring gardening bulletins
have been issued by the Texas
Extension service. Colorful covers—
actual color photographs—enhance
interest ol the illustrated booklets
that are now being distributed out
of the office of Miss Fannie B'owr>
Eaton. Hockley county home demon-
stration agent.
Written and edited by J F. Rus-
borough and C. R. Heaton, exten-
sion horticulturists, the bulletins,
cover gerdening in its entirety. Use-
ful information beginning with
planning of the garden and goby;
through table use of the vegetables.*
BAND-BOX
FRESHNESS FOR YOUR HOME
Brighten up your home by having your
drapes, slip covers, and tapestries
cleaned before Easter. Our work is de-
pendable and prompt.
“One-day Service on Request,
Two-day Regular Service”
MODERN CLEANERS
“On the East Side of the Square”
Levelland, Texas
building. . . •- —’—-v
State and federal governments. * be securing right-of-ways.
’he said, would, finance costs, of outline of Hockley county needs
construction where designations
were made, and the state would take
over maintenance. Sole contribu-
tions of the various counties would
to be presented will be made at an
early date, said Secretary J. S.
Mansfield of the HCBD.
' Seeing is Relieving
There is nothing that instills more pep and enthusiasm
in a community than pride. Sundown is c*ie Hockley Cteun-
ty community-which is overflowing with this spirit, and to
be convinced of this fact one has to talk only a few minutes
with any Sundown citizeriv/
Further evidence of this feeling is portrayed by all
of the business concerns and by each organization in tljis
progressive community. They all have a great knack of
“getting the job done." All of them place “community wel-
fare” above personal gain.
JusMart week several organizations and business con-
cerns decided that letterheads should be printed in such a
manneAthat special advertising would be given the com-
munit/^ LPtm result is that many no\V have a beautifully
designed letterhead with a sun on the horizon in gold with
oil derricks and cotton printed in blue in the foregroud.
“They want to advertin'* Sundown, because they are proud
of their community."
The Sundowri^Lions flub is one of the oldest organiza-
tions in Sundown and has made an outstanding record of
achievement, and has contributed much to the community.
There are many other organizations which have done a lot
—qi good for the communiv . Tin r*. a son" they have done <.«
weft is that when a projee-f i- rtartod in Sundown everyone
gkts behind it.
_ Only reeejit’y a Sundown Recreation Association was
organized and ent rtninment and recreational plans for
the community are being formed of which any community*
could be justly proud.
Another new organization which is getting off to a
good start is the f'harles LeGrant Post of the American
Legion, which was organized two weeks ago.
Sundown citizens are justly' proud of its churches and
'schools. All of them assist, every program sponsored by
these organizations. The Sundown Schools will be host to
a band festival this month and every citizen in the com-
munity has already lined up behind the project to make
it a huge success and give all the visitors a big welcome.
The citizens will sponsor a “tag day” to help pay the ex-
pense of the affair, and you qan bet your bottom dollar
every one in Sundown will be wearing a Band Festival Tag
on that day.
Yes, Sundown citizens have a lr»tTvf pride in their com-
munity, and we think they are*rightly .justified. The
Sun-New/tips its hat to Sundown for theii*"Good Commun-
ity Spirit.”
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WILLEBRORP SNELL
OF LEYDEN IN 1621
DISCOVERED THE
LAWS OF REFRAC-
TION, WHICH LAID
THE SCIENTIFIC
FOUNDATION FOR
UNDERSTANDING
THE EYE AND
THE MAKING OF
SPECTACLES TO
CORRECT VISUAL
------------------------ . SHORTCOMINGS,
RAYS TCi TANGLE UP, / ACCORDING TO THE
OR INTERFERE /BETTER VISION INSTITUTE.
WITH EACH
OTHER.
Soap bubbles are vividly
COLORED BECAUSE THE FILM
IS SO THIN THAT ITS THICKNESS
APPROACHES THE WAVELENGTH
OF LIGHT, CAUSING THE LIGHT
EYES HELP YOU
TO WALK..
If YOU CLOSE
YOUR EYES, YOU
WALK IN CIRCLES.
THROUGH OUR
EYES WE CONTROL |
AND DIRECT
MOST OF OUR
MOVEMENT OF
HANDS AND
LEGS.
Yes, you will have something to sing about when you
check your savings after trading with us. We offer the
following prices for the next two weeks.
OPTICAL ILLUSION....
Although this
FIGURE IS PER-
FECTLY FLAT,
THE EYE TENDS
TO GIVE IT A
THIRD DIMEN-
SION, OR SOLIDITY.
STAPLE AND
CANNED FOODS
FLOUR, 50 Lbs... $2.29
Maxwell House or Magnolia
CLASS JAR Pound
COFFEE__________29c
NATIONAL BISCUIT
2 Lb. Box
- A half doim
terraces at all.
i'>b Ln terracing a field is wonts ttfan no
v Opponoi
leader. He shook .th
Saturday night, and
bit. Mhylm he is no*
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•m Truman says that he is a' w< ak
big stick over the heads of T'ongresX.
hi* august bod}* didn't, like it a, little
<t passive type, al'jter all.
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Did Churchill smoke Stalin oin and cause him to declare
in favor of CXO? (Jr did Churchill talk too soon? Who
knows? \ { • .
»r- •_\ ■. Q-,-
Let’s clean up and then keep our community healthful
and beautiful.
G. I. Home Loans
NOW AVAILABLE ON NEW
CONSTRUCTION OR FOR
THE PURCHASE OF EXIST-
ING HOUSES.
McDonald insurance &
INVESTMENT COMPANY
OFFICE OVER FIRST NATIONAL BANK
LEVELLAND, . TEXAS
CRACKERS .......29c
No. 2/z Can
PEACHES .......... 26c.
CRYSTAL WEDDING
3-Lb. Box
OATS ........ 28c
E-Z SWEEP Each
BROOMS_________89c
NO. 2 CAN 2 For
TOMATOES ....... 25c
NO. 2 CAN 2 For
STRING BEANS... 25c
COCOA, Hershey’s
1-2 Pound Box_____9c
Our Fruits and Vegetables are
Fresh and Wholesome
ORANGES
Texas Lb.
POTATOES
10 POUNDS
37c
0 POUNC
$3.39
ioo POUNDS
Visit us for your Dry Goods,
Hardware, Novelty, and Pack-
aged Drug Needs.
BEEF Pound
ROAST_____________26c
ARMOUR'S PORK Pound
SAUSAGE___________29c
ROUND or T-BONE Pound
STEAK_______________34c
SALT JOWL, Lb. ....16c
ASSORTED V~ Pound
LUNCH MEAT______29c
CUT RATE STORE
— Groceries, Hardware, Dry Goods, Novelties, Drugs—
WH1TEFACE, TEXAS
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Vestal, Lois H. The Sun-News (Levelland, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 45, Ed. 1 Monday, April 1, 1946, newspaper, April 1, 1946; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1117411/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting South Plains College.