The Olney Enterprise (Olney, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, December 25, 1942 Page: 1 of 10
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VOLUME XXXII.
'he Olney Enterprise
THIS IS YOUR TOWN—THIS IS MY TOWN—IF WE ALL SUP fORT IT ONE HUNDRED PER CENT, IT WILL BE A ONE HUNDRED PER CENT TOWN.
ONE HUNDRED PER CENT FOR OLNEY
OLNEY ENTERPRISE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1942
BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN YOUNG CO.
NUMBER AS
War Bonds Rate High As Bonuses
For Employes In Olney Businesses
L CLERKS/RECEIVE
W BONDS /WITH
.much Enthusiasm
ds rated high among
its to employes of va-
ses here, including
[erlake and the Carter
pany.
ployees who have
■^Vear were given one full
^salary, a $25 War Bond and
basket of fruit and nuts.
BKyes who had worked for six
Brnhs but less than a year re-
vived one-half week’s salary.
10 in Defense Stamps and a bas-
ket of fruit and nuts.
Regular employes in the local
Perkins-Timberlake store enter-
tained Tuesday night with a party
at the home of Ralph Holter, man-
ager, and Mrs. Holter. Guests in-
cluded Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stockings,
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Harrison,
Miss Margaret Courtney, Mrs. Gar-
land Garrett, Mr...and Mrs. Blondy
Standridge, Mr. and Mrs. Bob
Pharries and Mrs. Ida Cole.
Carter Chevrolet employes re-
ceived $25 War Bonds on the;
Christmas tree Sunday when Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Hart were hosts for
the annual Christmas dinner. Toys
were also given the children of the
employes.
Guests for the dinner were Mr.
and Mrs. J. F. Carter of DeLeon,
formerly of Olney, Mr. Thomas of
DeLeon, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Russell land daughter, Billie Jo Pat-
rick, Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Camp-
bell and son, Phillip, and Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Hart and son.
The True Story Of Christmas
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the
field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel
of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round
about them; and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you
is born this djay, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the
Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heav-
enly host, praising God and Crying, Glory to God in the highest, and
on earth peace, good will toward men.
—Reprinted from Christmas ‘edition Enterprise, 1941.
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H of any Employes
Get Xmas Bonuses
Employes of Horiany’s Stores
here were entertained Monday eve-
ning at the store with’ the annual
~hristmas party at which time
Christmas bonuses and gifts were
distributed.
Refreshments were served to
Mmes. Guy Baggett J. C. Robertson,
L. N. Hays, Johnny Neal, J. A.
Nichols, J. O. Mixon, Lillian Tay-
lor, Kate Reed, Robert Earl Good-
loe, L. L. Smith and Roy Cope-
land, Misses Hazel Cole, Iris Doyle,
Laverne Hodges and Lillian Hor-
any, Steve Ray, Raymond Horany
and Ray Horany, owner.
Eleven Youths Are
Registered Here
Eleven 18-year-olds, all born
during October, 1942, registered
week, according to W. W.
ce, chairman of the local reg.is-
ition committee.
All 18-year-olds, who have not
already registered, are required, to
do so between now and January 1.
After that time, those becoming 18
must register on their birthdays;
or, if their birthdays come on
Sunday or lgeal holidays, they may
register on the day following.
Blanks for registering may be ob-
tained from W. W. Price at the
% Shamburger Lumber Company.
Names of other members of the
committee who will assist in fill-
ing out blanks were printed in last
eek’s paper.
Former Olney Man
Is Seriously Injured
E. R. Carr, 30, brother-in-law of
S. H. Lowder and former resident
of Olney. sustained a broken back
and O. V. Wright, 20, a fellow work-
er, painful injuries last Sunday aft-
ernoon when a truck on which they
were working fell on them. Carr,
an employe of the Gibson-Jennings
Oil Company, now resides in Wil-
son, Oklahoma.
A hoist slipped permitting the
heavy truck to settle on the two
men who were under it, bending
Carr forward until his back
snapped. He was described as
paralyzed from the break down-
ward and is in a serious condition.
It was deemed doubtful by doctors
if the paralysis would pass away.
No effort to place him in a qast
had been made Monday., pending
time when the inflamation would
lessen.
Loving Child
Drinks Coal Oil
Little Bobby Owensby was
brought to the Hamilton Hospital
last Friday for treatment after he
drank some coal oil. Emergency
treatment was given him, and he
was dismissed the following day.
Bobby is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
A. C. Owensby of Loving.
BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
Mrs. W. F. Paulley
In Charge Of WAAC
Heicruiting Here
Mrs. W. F. Paulley has been au-
thorized to accept applications for
the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
for this area, making it unneces-
sary for those' interested in the
WAAC to go to Gdaham.
Mrs. Paulley, whose address is
316 South Avenue C, has WAAC
application blanks and is qualified
to give any information about the
Auxiliary corps. She has already
passed all her exams for the organ-
ization, except the weight require-
ments, and will be called February
1 for a recheck.
Impressive Christmas
Scene On Lawn Of
McCracken' Home
Many residents of Olney and the
surrounding area have driven by
McCracken Funeral Home this
week to view the unusual Christ-
mas scene erected on the lawn.
A bamboo shed covers the fig-
ures representing Mary and the
Christ child, and the wise men may
be seen as they arrived bringing
gifts. Over the shed shines
the large star which guided the
wise men to the manger.
The lights were turned on, and
appropriate music for the scene was
played for the first time Tuesday
night. The lights and music will
be on throughout the Christmas
holidays.
Hit-And-Run Man |Xmas Dinners Needed
'rish‘ For Visiting Service Men
r’ET ♦HELP BREAK
MONOTONY FOR
GET CAR NtfM^ER
J. Luthe? Wright, received a frac-
tured skull when,, he was struck by
a hit-and-run cjriver on the Thock-
morton highway between here and
Elbert, December 15.
He was taken to the Hamilton
Hospital where he was treated for
severe head lacerations and is still
a patient. Although his condition
is still considered serious, he is re-
ported somewhat improved.
The accident occurred when
Wright stopped his car to see about
a trailor which he was pulling.
While inspecting the trailor, he was
struck by the vehicle. Wright’s son,
who was in the Wright automobile
at the time, said the vehicle
which struck his father was a pick-
up but could not give further de-
tails. The identity of the hit-and-
run driver was not discovered.
Dyerfs To Reopen
In New Suburban
Location Jan. 1
Dyer’s Department Store closed
for the last time at its present loca-
tion on East Main Christmas Eve
night after 27 years of serving Ol-
ney and its trade area.
When the store reopens Janu-
ary 1, according to Sam Dyer,
owner, the business will be locat-
ed one block north of the postoffice
at the intersection of Oak and
Grand Avenue. Mr. Dyer purchas-
ed the building recently and has
made extensive improvements, in-
cluding a new front.
From the time following Christ-
mas until the first, the stock will
be moved from the old location
and placed on the shelves of the
new building. Mr. Dyer expressed
appreciation for past patronage and
extended an invitation to the pub-
lic to come see the new sub-
urban store.
R. W. GROVES IS
FLIGHT OFFICER
Aviation Cadet Robert W. Groves
has completed his training at
George Field, Illinois, and was
made a Flight Officer December 13.
Flight Officer Groves is visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lem
Groves of Jean and. will report to
Selman Field at Monroe, La., where
he hias been assigned, on Decem-
ber 30.
BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
Rotarians Entertain Anns Monday Night;
Rev. Dallas Lee Of Graham Speaker
Rev. Dallas Lee, pastor of the^
First Baptist Church of Graham, was
principal speaker for the Olney
Rotary Club’s annual Christmas
dinner party Monday night in the
Rotary Building. He was introduced
by Rev. W. H. Towsend, pastor of
the local First Baptist Church.
Rev. Mr. Lee’s topic was “Out-
look for the 1942 Christmas”, an
excellent message carrying out the
holiday theme. Spencer Mayes, also
of Graham, was a guest speaker,
giving a humorous skit on his in-
duction and discharge from World
War I.
Emmett Hallman served as mas-
ter of ceremonies for the occasion.
Rotary Anns and guests were in-
troduced in a clever manner by Si
C. Jeffery after which Miss Johnie
Sue Davis, student at TSCW, gave
two vocal selections. C. V. Mor-
gan presented Coach Leo Jackson
who in turn introduced members
of the 1942 football squad and their
managers, giving some of the sea-
son’s highlights and naming the
lettermen and reserve lettermen.
Presentation of the team’s gift to
Coach Jackson was made by Wayne
Holder.
The singing of Christmas carols
(See “Rotary” last page, col. 4)
Newcastle Boy
Struck By Car
Little Bobby"\Larimore, 5, of
NFewcastle rejpeiv^d lacerations and
bruises when he/ was struck by an
automobile December 16 in New-
castle. The child was brought to
the Hamilton Hospital for treat-
ment and was dismissed December
19.
Lions Have Christmas
Program Tuesday
Bill Hlallman presided as pro-
gram chairman for the annual
Christmas program of the Olney
Lions Club at the regular Tuesday
luncheon.
Hallman presented gifts to the
Lion president, Dr. W. J. Gear-
heart, and to Miss Gwyneth Bort,
and Dr. Geferheart made the pre-
sentation of the Club’s Christmas
gift to Mrs. Robert Earl Goodloe.
Dr. Gearheart presided during
the short business session, and E.
C. Pruitt spoke briefly. It was an-
nounced that no luncheon will be
held next week.
f Travel Is Not Essential, Stay At
me and Let Soldiers Travel Says ODT
ough mileage rationing has
en in effect for more than two
weeks, use of the other ration book
—for gasoline—still is confusing to
motorists. One recent report con-
cerned a station attendant
who thoughtlessly was removing
one A-book coupon for each gallon
sold. After several motorists had
failed to watch their business, one
motorist caught the error and re-
ceived the apologies and thanks of
e filling station operator,
he coupons must be taken from
books by the filling station man,
motorists should check each
transaction carefully. Only one
coupon is required with the pur-
chase of each four gallons of gaso-
line.
Other forms of transportation
are now in the news more than
ever. Street car and bus systems
in the cities are being taxed to ca-
pacity tp take care of the loads in-
creased : by mileage rationing, and
even before the holiday travel peak
is apprpached, train and inter-city
bus service is groaning under
heavy jarvel.
Stanping-room-only is common
(See j Travel” last page, col. 4)
Mott's Employes
Entertained With
Annual Xmas Party
Howard Smith wick, manager of
Mott’s Store, and Mrs. Smithwick
entertained last Wednesday eve-
ning at their home with the annual
party for the store employes.
A variety of games formed the
evening’s entertainment, and gifts
from a gaily decorated tree were
distributed.
Refreshments were served to Bel-
vin Dollins, Mmes. Anna Faye
Sharp and Boyd Jackson and Misses
Marjorie Stephens, G‘Nell Miller,
Ottie Mae Gray, Ada Mae Gensel,
Willie Logan and Ophie Faye Tuck-
er and Mr. and Mrs. Smithwick and
children.
Presbyterian Women
Give((Gifts To The
King” Program
The annual “Gift to the King”
program for the benefit of foreign
missions was held last Wednesday
night at the Cumberland Presbyte-
rian Church with Mrs. \Clester
Evans as leader. Theme of tfte^ pro-
gram was ’’Light in the Darkness”.
Miss Martha Jean Allen gave
the devotionals and spoke on “The
Test of Love”. “The Significance
of Bells and Candles at Christmas
Time” was given by Miss Dixie
Campbell. A demonstrated talk on
“The Hope of the World” was giv-
en by Mrs. W. W. Price during
which members of the congrega-
tion filed down the aisle and light-
ed individual candles from a large
burning taper. A Christmas hymn
formed the background for the talk.
Miss Margaret Campbell offered
the consecrating prayer.
Cotton Marketing
Quota To Continue
Results of the Cotton Marketing
Quotas Referendum held through-
out Young county December 12
show an overwhelming majority of
the votes in favor of continuing
the quota, J. H. Crawford, secre-
tary Young County AC A has an-
nounced.
A canvass of the votes gave a
total of 242 for the marketing
quota and 49 against it. Voting
by boxes, for and against was as
follows: Padgett, 20, 2; Proffitt,
9, 3; Olney, 51, 16; Newcastle, 41,
4; Loving 23, 10; Jean 18, 3; Gra-
ham 66, 11; and South Bend, 14, 0.
Dear Santa Claus:
I am a little girl nine years old.
I have' tried to be a good girl so
please bring me a Bible and a che-
nille robe and a bride doll. And
that is all, Santa. Don’t forget all
the other little boys and girls.
Love,
Malta Lee Evans, 306 W. Elm.
Bill McDavid of Clovis, New
Mexico, is spending the holidays
here.
TAX PAYMENTS
EXTRA GOOD
Payment of poll taxes and city,
county and state taxes is much
better than at this time last year,
according to City Secretary Harold
Myers, who says that an unusually
large number of residents of this
area have already paid taxes for
the year.
Deadline for paying taxes is
January 31.
Hosiery Cut For
Rugs Needed In
Drive For Silk
Mrs. Ollyne Jeffries, county
Home Demonstration agent and
chairman of the Young County
Hosiery Drive, this week received
additional information on the drive
from Lewis C. Huff, Associate Exe-
cutive Secretary Texas Salvage
Committee.
In response to inquiries regard-
ing the possible use of silk and ny-
lon hose that have been cut info
strips for weaving into rugs, Mr.
Huff said that the material is sal-
vageable and will be gratefully re-
ceived at any hosiery collection de-
pot. The whole process of sal-
vaging silk is to break it up into
ibers, remake into thread, throw
into yarn and weave into silk ma-
terial for the manufacture of pow-
der bags. The fact that stockings
have been cut in no way detracts
from the utility in the reclamation
process.
A thin dime, placed a year ago,
Would have garnered plenty gelt
For a guy who bet that our next
phase
would be back to “horse-and-bug-
gy days”
With Franklin Roosevelt!
—Jim Niles.
* * *
Holiday Air
Frantic shopping at the last min-
upte . . . Sprigs of holly and mis-
tletoe in lieu of hair bows .
cheery “Merry Christmas” on every
hand . . . girls all decked out in
pretty winter white frocks with a
touch of red to give them a festive
look . . . wreaths on the doors
lights of gaily bedecked trees shin-
ing through the windows.
* * *
On And On It Goes
Rivalry for who raised the larg-
est turnip is still going strong. W.
C. Phillip of Elbert Saturday
brought us a turnip which weighed
8 and three-fourths pounds and
measured 28 inches in circumfer-
ence. With the turnip came a
three-pound carrot.
* * *
They're Fighting With Texas
The editor has received the clev-
erest Christmas greeting from J. B.
Lasater, Jr., who was associated
with his father in the Lasater
Studio here before entering the
service. The card, designed by Las-
ater, shows Pvt. Lasater in a sun
helmet looking down on a kan-
garoo jumping the rope. In his
personal greeting on the back, Pvt.
Lasater tells of enjoying the En-
terprise, but, due to a fault of the
mails, he gets about “one per
month”.
Pvt. Lasater also says, “How
(See “Personal” page4, col. 3)
SOLDIERS HERE
Plans are being made by SOS
Canteen members to arrange for
residents of Olney to take as their
guests for Christmas dinner service
men who are visiting in Olney on
Christmas and who visit the Can-
teen.
Mrs. Coe Ellis, chairman of the
board, says that a large number
of soldiers from Sheppard Field
are expected in Olney for the day
and has [asked that any one who
will take one or more guests con-
tact her immediately so that sol-
diers may be assigned.
The project, sponsored by the
Canteen, is a worthy one, as many
servcie men will not be allowed
enough time off to reach their
homes for Christmas and will need
entertainment on that day.
Residents of Olney are expected!
to cooperate wholeheartedly With
Canteen officials, as they have done
in the past.
The Canteen will be open all day
Christmas for the benefit of visit-
ing servcie men, Mrs. Ellis said.
Soldiers Present
For SOS Canteen
Opening Sunday
Soldiers from Kansas, California,
Wisconsin and Texas attended the
opening of the SQS Canteen here
Sunday afternoons in the Rotary
Building. <; .
Members of the house party were
Canteen Board members which in-
cluded Mmes. Coe Ellis, chairman,
W. L. McHugh, Frank Sprinkle,
Claude Benson, Mark Campbell,
Clester Evans, F. H Harwell, C.
H. Warren, Gene Evans, Chas. T.
Wolverton, Doyle Evans and O.
E. Lewis.
Hot punch and cookies were
served from 3 to 6 o’clock from an
attractively appointed refreshment
table which was covered with a
lace cloth. Nandina berries and
holly formed the centerpiece which
was flanked by burning red tapers.
About 30 guests called during the
afternoon to see the new Canteen
room.
THE JIM BURSONS
PARENTS OF DAUGHTER
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burson are the
parents of a little daughter, Betsy
Lee, born at 11:45 p. m. December
16 at the Hamilton Hospital. Betsy
<ohe Season's Greetings
At this joyous season our thoughts revert gratefully to those whose
courtesy good will and loyalty have made possible our progress.
Among our assets we like to count the only one that money can-
not buy—your good will. One of the real joys of the season is the/
opportunity to put aside routine and custom of everyday business
i; anc* sincerity extend to you—not as a customer alone but as a friend
■the best wishes for the coming year.
THE ENTERPRISE STAFF.
Hundred Pounds
Hosiery Collected
A total of 101 p-ounds of silk and
nylon hosiery have been Collected
in Olney and the surrounding trade
district, according to R/lpk Holter,
chairman.
Before shipment to headquarters
after Christmas, the total is ex-
pected to reach about 125 pounds.
The drive was conducted here
through the schools and under the
direction of Women’s Victory Sal-
vage Group headed by Mrs. Cle's-
ter Evans.
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Outdoor Christmas
Portrayal Will Not
Be Held This Year
The annual outdoor portrayal of
“The Bethlehem Christmas” pre-
sented by the Golden Rule Sunday
School Class of the First Christian
Church will not be held this year
due to the fact that it is no longer-
possible to obtain the film.
In making the announcement^-
class officials expressed regret that
the annual affair must be cancel-
ed, although preparations, includ-
ing the erection of the platform at
the church, had already been made. -
Billie Harrell Class
Adds To Methodist
Building Fund t i
; ■ 1 '
The Billie Harrell Men's Bible
Class presented five bonds to the
First Methodist Church Sunday.
The War Bonds will be used as
a part of the building fund after
the war.
Red Cross Ships
War Relief Clothing
The Olney Red Cross Production
Room this week mailed to head-
quarters two boxes of clothing mrde
by local women for War Relief
according to Mrs. Morriss Hanms’
chairman.
h JhKo Bry.an. Sunday School Class
has been cuvided into four sections
and each Thursday member-' of one
secaon will sew in the work room.
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