The Texas Mohair Weekly (Rocksprings, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, January 9, 1953 Page: 1 of 4
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Se
air Weekly
Rocksprings, Texas, Friday, January 9th, 1952
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Tax Reduction Seen
Economy in Washington can mean tax reductions
for all of us—direct or indirect.
The new Administration is expected to let the un-
sound excess profits tax lapse when it expires next
June 30. That tax applies only to corporations, but
since corporations get their funds from their custo-
mers, the tax must come, eventually, from the cus-
tomer’s pockets.
Balancing the budget is more important than other
tax reductions. However, an intelligent solution of
our foreign relations, a just peace in Korea, and eli-
mination of Federal waste and inefficiency certainly
will make it possible to reduce taxes within a com-
paratively short time.
If the Federal government decides to let states and
local governments take back the responsibilities that
are rightly theirs under the Constitution, we’ll be well
on the way toward a level of Federal taxation that
a healthful economy can support.
More Deer Killed
During 1952
Hunting Season
M. E. Stone stated that 464 deer
had been placed on storage during
the past hunting season, with the
weight averaging about 90 pounds.
ISO turkeys were put in the lock-
er plant. The heaviest deer placed on
storage this year was 137 pounds,
and had 13 points and was killed by
O. J. Kubich.
This compares with 341 deer
placed on storage in 1951 with the
deer avearing 75 to 80 pounds. 37
turkeys were put in the locker plant
last year.
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W. C. Anderson
Funeral Rites
Held Last Friday
Funeral services for Wayne C.
(Ted) Anderson, 41, Mountain
Home rancher were held last Fri-
day afternoon, January 2nd, at four
o'clock at the chapel of the Smith
Funeral Home in Kerrville with
the Rev. H. Marshall Smith, pas-
tor of the Trinity Baptist Church,
officiating. Interment was in the
Glen Rest Cemetery at Kerrville
under the direction of Smith Fun-
eral Home. Pallbearers were Tal-
bot Garven, Clayton Crider, Ran-
kin Linn, Warren Klein, all of
Mountain Home, Tot Love of Rio
Frio, and Jack Peterson of Kerr-
ville.
, Ted Anderson died at his ranch
' ' home, 35 miles northeast of Rock-
* springs, at 9:00 o’clock Thursday
■I morning. New Year’s Day. He had
been in ill health the past few
•years. He ate breakfast with his
.^mother, Mrs. Ara Merritt Anderson,
who lived with him at the ranch,
and told her that he did not feel
Weil, but that he would go and
out feed for his stock. She
him unload one bale of
‘hen he did not caqp
hen she went
she found
Justice Court Fines
Total $3,337.00
Justice of the Peace J. M. Smart
reports that a total of $3,337.00 has
been collected in Justice Court fines
during the past year. This includes
game violation fines, which amount-
ed to $1,092.00. Ejght-five per cent
of the game fines is sent to the
State Game Department, 10% goes
to the county atorney and 5% to
the general county fund.
98 justice cases, other than the
game violations, were tried, with
fines amounting to $1,169, plus an
average of $12 each for court
costs, which amounted to $1,176.
This amount goes to the genera!
county fund.
Mr. Smart became justice of the
peace in April, 1952, after the
death of John A. Henry, former
justice of the peace.
1953 Chevrolet Now On Display
At Ray Motor Company Show Room
MAN NO-BILLED IN
DAUGHTER’S SHOOTING
BELTON.—B. C. Martin, 74,
charged with murder without ma-
lice in the Dec. 27 shooting death
of his daughter, was no-billed by a
Bell County grand jury Tuesday.
Mrs. Paul Lucas, 27, mother of
four small children, died when
she was struck by a single .22 cali-
ber bullet at her home. Officers
quoted Martin as saying he did not
intend to shoot his daughter. Mar-
tin had been called into the home
to settle an argument between liis
daughter and son-in-law.
dead, apparently of a heart attack.
He was born October 17, 1911 in
Ingram, and attended the Kerrville
public schools later enrolling in
Lukin Military Institute at San An-
tonio. He received his high school
education at Peacock Military In-
stitute in San Antonio, graduating
in 1929 after attaining the rank of
captain in the Cadet Corps. He al-
so attended Southern,.-Jtfethodist
University. He was a veteran of
World War II and had lived most
of his life on the ranch with his
mother on the Divide. He la sur-
vived by his mother and several
I aunts jtnd uncles, and cousins,
among them, Mrs. P aft ^Carson, of
b£gJgFort Stock ton.
Expanded to include a third series
of cars, and boasting more signifi-
cant advances than ever incorporat-
ed in a model in the low-price
field, the widely discussed new Chev-
rolets make their first public ap-
pearance at dealer showroom today.
For the 1953 market bodies have
been completely re-designed. All
cars have increased power, with
special emphasis on a new power
train that includes a new engine
and improved automatic transmis-
sion. In performance, in economy,
in driving and riding qualities, ex-
terior and interior appointments, the
latest Chevrolet models contribute
importantly to automotive progress.
Features of the new cars range
throughout the bodies and chassis.
Of major interest:
1— The entirely new series, to
be known as the Bel Air and cre-
dited with being the most luxurious
models in Chevrolet history. To be
produced as two and four-door se-
dans, a convertible and sport coupe,
the Bel Airs are included in the
choice of 16 Fisher body types.
Other passenger car series are de-
signed as the “Two-Ten and "One-
Fifty.'’
2— A new 115-horsepower “Blue
Flame" engine and a refined Pow-
erglide automatic transmission re-
engineered for greater operating
economy and faster pickup. The so-
called "standard" engine also moves
up to 108 horsepower, a gain of
17.4 per cent over 1952.
3— Two Chevrolet "first” in the
low-price automotive bracket are
registered in optional equipment
available on all cars. Power steer-
ing, which reduces manual effort
yet maintains traditional steering
safety, makes its debut. The second
innovation is the Autronic Eye, an
electronic mechanism that automa-
tically lowers headlamp beams for
passing.
4— Roomier and stronger bodies
with greatly expanded visibility.
All have curved, one-piece wind-
shields from which the center di
vider has been eliminated. Other
body construction highspots in
elude front swingout door hinges
to provide easier entrance: fold-
away front seat backs in two-doors;
and wrap-around rear windows.
5— Operating advances cover the
automatic choke on all cars, softer,
smoother brake action, easier steer-
ing, even more reliable starting in
damp weather, static-free ignition,
softer front and rear springs for
improved ride, and higher capacity
generator.
6— Unusual developments in the
station wagon field. Three station
wagons, one known as the Towns-
man (eight passenger in the "Two-
Ten” series) and two as the Handy-
man (six passenger in the "Two-
Ten" and "One-Fifty" series). The
latter contain three-passenger rear
seats that can be folded into the
floor.
7— An array of convenience items
including key-turn starting, crank-
type front door ventipane controls
and almost one-fourth more lug-
gage space. Trunk lid openings have
been enlarged and deepened. The
sill is now at virtually trunk floor
level as an aid to luggage loading.
8— A lavish choice of colors
marked by brilliant new greens and
blues are offered in 13 solids and
10 two-tone combinations. Two-
tone interiors harmonize with the
selection of exterior colors in many
of the cars.
In appearance the latest Chevro-
lets combine the smooth flow of
the streamline with utilitarian de-
sign. Over-all, the cars are lower,
but with an increase in headroom
and legroom. The top of the bodies
has been broadened to provide ad-
ditional width while hood and trunk
lines are more pronounced. Fender
shapes, both front and rear, make
the cars appear longer although
over-all they are actually two inches
shorter than last year largely due
to a repositioning of the bumper.
The new length is a concession to
parking ease with the more com-
pact bumper design reducing the
"overhang” from axles. Wheelbase
remains the same.
A fresh grille treatment enhances
the effect of ruggedness in the new
models. Three vertical "prop bars"
decorate the center element while
the outer rim of the grille encircles
smart parking lamps. Headlamps
are embedded in the front fenders
with the crown being extended into
a speedline along the side of the
body. Rear fenders are longer,
higher and narrower at the rear. Al-
ong the trailing edge are mounted
lenses for turning, braking, back-
up and tail lights.
For 1953 Chevrolet will offer 16
passenger ear bodies in its three
distinct series. The Bel Air series
includes two- and four-door se-
dans sport coupes and convertibles.
The "Two-Ten" comes in two- and
four-door sedans, club and sport
coupes, convertible and Townsman
and Handyman station wagons. Av-
ailable in the “One-Fifty” series
are two- and four-door sedans,
(See 1953 Chevrolet, On Page 2)
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First District
Basketball Games
Here Tonight
The first district basketball games
will be played at Rocksprings at
the high school gymnasium, Friday
night, January 9, with the Leakey
boys and girls teams as visiting
opponents. The games will begin at
7:00 o’clock.
The Leakey girls won the Goat
Country basketball tournament last
month at Rocksprings, when they
defeated the local girls by a score
of 45 to 20.
Other district games scheduled
include: Tuesday, January 13, Lon-
don here: January 16, Rocksprings
vs. Camp Wood, at Camp Wood;
January 23, Rocksprings vs. Barks-
dale, here; January 30, Rocksprings
vs. Leakey at Leakey: February 6.
Rocksprings vs. Camp Wood, here;
February 13. Rocksprings vs. Barks-
dale, at Barksdale; February 20,
Rocksprings vs. London, here.
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NOTICE
Number 52
It has been called to our atten-
tion that we omitted part of the
program rendered on January 1st,
when the county officials took the
oath of office. Rev. Don Dulany
delivered the invocation, and W. P.
Hendrix, mayor of Junction, ad-
dressed the gathering—our apoli-
gies.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones and
sons of Harper were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Guthrie and
children during the holidays.
Rainfall During
’52 Totals 11.71
Albert Becker, volunteer wea-
ther observer for Rocksprings,
reports that during 1952, 11.71 in-
ches of rain was recorded at the
official station at his home west of
town. December rains amounted to
1.91 inches this year, as compared
to only .42 last year. Total rain-
fall for 1951 was only 10.26. The
average rainfall for Edwards Coun-
ty is 23 inches. Not since 1949, has
the average been recorded, and that
year 38.16 inches fell.
August of 1952 was completely
dry, with September practically the
same, having only. .04 recorded. Ot-
her months had the following am-
ount of rain: January, .12; Febru-
ary. 1.00; March, .20; April. 1.93;
May, 2.13; June, 1.35; July, .55;
October. .29; November, 1.89,
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Mrs. R. A. Winn
To Celebrate
100th Birthday
Mrs. R. A. Winn will be honored
with a tea at the Federated Wo-
man's Club building in Austin, Sat-
urday, January 10 by her daughter,
Mrs. L. B. Randerson, in com-
memoration of Mrs. Winn’s 100th
birthday. This is the first of several
events scheduled in honor of Mrs.
Winn’s birthday.
Mrs. Winn’s daughter, Mrs. J. N.
Whitworth, Sr. and her two sons.
Jack Whitworth and family and
Clarence Whitworth and wife plan
to attend the party in Austin to-
morrow.
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First School Term
To Be Completed
Here Next Week
The week of January 12-16 will
complete the first term of school
for the Rocksprings High School.
Final examinations have been sch-
eduled for Thursday and Friday.
January 15 and 16, with the follow-
ing hours for class exams:
Thursday morning, 1st period
classes: second period classes;
Thursday afternoon, third and
fourth period classes; Friday morn-
ing. fifth and sixth period classes;
and Friday afternoon, se\cnth and
eighth period classes.
The second term will begin on
Monday. January 19.
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BIRTHDAY CALENDAR
Wool & Mohair Bring
Good Prices In 1952
Let's get the ball to rolling on
the Band Birthday Calendar. Send
in your names of birthdays, anni-
versaries, in memory, or a date of
an occasion. Accompauy each with
25 cents and an extra 50 cents if
you want a calendar. Send this in-
formation and money to a home-
room teacher. Let’s work this cal-
endar up quickly and get it on
the press.
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John R. Banister, III and Jim B.
Cloudt have opened a law office in
the building which has been recent-
ly constructed by Jim B. Cloudt
across from the Balentine Hotel.
Wool and niohair brought good
prices during the past few months
The following sales of mohair
were made: In the fall of 1951:
In October, 35,000 pounds were
sold to Forte. Dupec and Sawyer,
and 50,000 pounds to Conant Co.
for 84 cents and $1.09 net; 100.000
pounds sold for $1.00 and $1.25
to Forte. Dupee. Sawyer, and in
November, 35,000 pounds were sold
to the same firm for $1.05 and $1.30.
Among sales reported in 1952
were 150,000 to Collins and Robath
for $1.00 and $1.25; a carload to
F.. R . Greenwood at $1.01} and
1.26 1-2; and in August 40.000
pounds sold to R. I’. Collin.-, for
91 1-2 and $1.15 1-2.
Wool sales included 35,000 pounds
to Ernest Woodward for Conant
and Co. at 65 cents; 60,000 pounds
of 1951 wool to Emery, Russel!
and Goodrich with prices up to
65 cents and 85,000 pounds twelve
months wool sold for 60-65 cents
a pound.
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Pioneer Uvalde
County Resident
Buried Monday
Roy Luce, 67, lifelong Uvalde
County resident and Montell ranch-
man, died at 12:30 p. m. Sunday.
January 4th, at Uvalde Memorial
Hospital, where he had been admit-
ted Saturday. Mr. Luce had been
ill for several months, and had
only recently left the hospital to
go to his home at Montell.
Funeral services were held Mon-
day morning at 10:00 a. m. at the
Conner Funeral Home at Uval-
de, with the Rev. H. Ellis Thomas,
pastor of the Uvalde Methodist
Church in charge. Burial was at
the Montell Cemetery.
Mr. Luce was married February
5, 1911, to the former Ada Mc-
Mains. He was the son of the late
Lon and Lena Holme Luce.
Survivor* include his wife, two
daughters, Mrs. Ruby Scott of San
Antonio and Mrs. Alta Lee Champ
of Devine; three sons. Ray and
Wayne of Montell, and Joe of Rock-
springs. Another son. Jeff, died a
few years ago at Del Rio, following
an operation. Also surviving him
arc four sisters, Mrs. Joe Per-
kins of Uvalde, Mrs. G. H. Brown
of San Antonio, Mrs. I. J. Mc-
Fatter of Camp Wood, and Mrs.
J. A. Hope of Uvalde: and 20
grandchildren.
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MUSIC CLUB CHAIRS
MISPLACED
Football Jackets
Awarded 1952
Football Squad
Football jackets were awarded to
members of the Rocksprings An-
gora football team after the Christ-
mas program held Friday Decem-
ber 19, at the high school auditor-
ium. Those receiving the coveted
awards were: Earl Cole Lynn,
two year stripes and star for co-
captain; Bill Baker, one year stripe:
and star for co-captain; Jimmy
Lomax, Jackie Dawson, Dean All-
en Moody, three year stripes; But-
ch Wardlaw, Donnie Merritt, Jack-
ie Harris, two years; and Jessie
Mitiica, Buddy Ellis, Charles Tem-
pleton. Jim Roe, Jess Whitley,
Douglas Dixon, reserve letters, and
Alton Bostic, manager.
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Flu Epidemic
Eases Off Some
The Music Club folding chairs
have been misplaced and anyone
knowing their whereabouts is asked
to please call Mrs. Everett Ep-
person.
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MUSIC CLUB NOTICE
The Rocksprings Music Club
will meet next Wednesday, Janu-
ary 14. at the Woman’s Club at
2 o’clock. Mrs. John R. Banister
and Mrs. Walker Epperson will be
hostesses for the meeting.
Rocksprings slowly but steadily
is recovering from an epidemic of
influenza. Most of the victims be-
came ill at Christmas time, and the
sickness seemed to affect entire
families. The Edwards County Me-
morial Hospital was kept filled to
capacity during the past two weeks,
with patients occupying all available
rooms including the delivery room,
and extra beds placed in the private
rooms.
Over 210 cases had been reported,
with an untold number occurring
that did not have medical attention.
Ivan Smart was seriously ill the
first part of the week, but is able
to be about now. Also Jackie Ed-
wards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Edwards, and Mrs. Bernice Duke
were quite ill for several days.
The Rocksprings school opened as
scheduled on New Year’s day, Janu-
ary 1. but only 47% of the students
were present, so classes were dis-
missed Thursday until Monday,
January 5th. Even then there were
a number of pupils absent and
three teachers unable to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coleman were
victims of the flu, and Mrs. Joe
Luce was absent because of the
death of her husband's father, Roy
Luce, at Uvalde. L. F. Anderson
band instructor was a vicitim of
flu Wednesday.
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E. M. DOWDY BURIED
AT SALADA WEDNESDAY
Four-Door Sedan in New Chevrolet Bel Air Series
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’ The M Air I— r-deor to — mt four body type* with which | a
Chevrolet pioneers a completely new series of passenger cars far
Increased performance, esnfort
the Bel Airs and the “One-Fifty"
achieved in the Chevrolet market,
and convenience are ceauaasi to
and Two-Tea’' series.
E. M. Dowdy, former Rock-
springs resident and brother-in-law
of Mrs. J. Y. Miller and Mrs.
Bud Bartley, died Sunday even-
ing about 9 o"clock in a Temple
Hospital. Funeral services were
held at the Eads Funeral Home
in Salada Wednesday afternoon.
The deceased was 78 years old
the day he died. He was part ow-
ner of several telephone exchanges
in the Belton area and was a for-
mer ranchman. He is survived by
one son. J. Y. Dowdy, and four
grandchildren of Salada.
Relatives attending the funeral
were Mrs. J. Y. Miller, Mrs. Alice
Finney, Elvic Moore of Rock-
springs and Mrs. John Constantino
of Reno, Nevada.
J. J. GILL, OLD-TIME
RESIDENT, DIES
IN MISSISSIPPI
J. J. Gill, age 83 years, passed
away at his home in Starkville, Mis-
sissippi December 7. Mr. Gill at
one time was postmaster of Rock-
springs and owned the local drug
store, which he sold in 1899 to
Street Gilmer. Mr. Gill taught in
the Rocksprings School and among
the many community interests he
had was his work with the Metho-
dist Church. He gave the land to
the church, where the present build-
ing is located. He was a well edu-
cated man with a spirit of pro-
gressiveness for the west.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
There will be a dinner at the
church following the morning ser-
vice next Sunday. Everyone come
and bring a covered dish.
Av.
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