Stephenville Empire-Tribune (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, May 25, 1951 Page: 4 of 16
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4—StephenviUe Empire-Tribune
Graduation Gifts
Reflect Family
Unity This Year
Nowadays, few people “shop
around” in order to g«t ideas for
graduation presents, a surrey
made by the Jewelry IaduMrp
Council discloses. Sixty-tlu-ee per
cent of those who buy silverware,
watches or other jewelry-stare
articles make up their minds in
advance.
In fact, most of them have been
accurately “tipped off” as to
what the recipient would like beat,
the survey shows. This is true
whether a boy or a girl graduate
is involved. It is clear that grad-
uation gift selection is the result
of foieplanning and knowledge
rather than impulse.
Even spj___a new wa rmth of
sentiment is reported by jewdera,
according to the Council* It is
attributed partly to the old feeling
that nothing Is so unmistakably
from the ' heart "as the gift that
comes fro mthe jeweler’s, and
partly to the fact that, in times
of world stress generally, all
symbols of family relationships
seem more important.
It adds up to make the gradua-
tion gift this, year one that must
be chosen carefully as an im-
portant symbol of family unity
on the i«*rae front. The new senti-
ment is tfiat graduation is em-
phatically a shared achievement,
-the sjift a reminder that other
members of the family may have
done a lot to see things through.
Manufacturers have responded
in the ! gift selections they offer
this graduation season. The warm
iiearthside note is struck in special
silver place setting graduation
gifts for the girl. She can choose
her own pattern and begin her
“silver hope chest” gs a ipast
memorable reminder of her grad-
uation day. The traditional good
watches and bands, the Dew gold
and silver picture frames, gem-
stones and signet rings, all re-
flect solid values and obvious im-
portance these days.
Fountain pen sets, cigarette
rases, compacts, key chains, brace-
lets, pins, and earrings are all
featured as graduation presents
this year in suitably impressive
and 'adult styles. There is less
emphasis on the merely whimsical,
purely novel, decorative, flippant
or juvenile items for this impor-
tant event.
CANCER PROGRESS MADE
"The cancer death rate among
women now shows a slight decline
when adjusted for an aging popu-
lation, the American Cancer So-
ciety points out. The over-all death
rate continues to rise but you can
help reverse this trend by sup-
porting the 1951 Cancer Crusade of
the American Cancer Society," R.
L. Meek, county chairman, said
today.
SNYDER
SANITARIUM
ON THE HILL
Glen Rose, Texas
Competent
Drugless
Treatments
Henlthful Massage
for Convalescents
Reasonable Rates
Box 127 Phone 84
CLASS BEAUTIES—These Texas State College for Women students have been chosen
most beautiful of each of the four classes. Pictured above are (upper left) Miss Mary
Morton of Dallas, sophomore; (upper right) Miss Helen Beys of El Paso, senior; (lower
left) Miss Wanda Harris of San Antonio, freshman; and (lower right) Miss Sue Mims
of Dallas, junior.
HEALTH ADVICE
Austin (Spl.)—Poison ivy in-
fection- varies, according to Dr.
Geo. W. Cox, state health officer.
Sometimes there is only a slight
redness of the skin, at other_tiraes
there will be aggravated swelling
and blisters covering large areas
of your skin. In mild cases the
skin is covered with numerous
small blisters.
\ Poison ivy flourishes in the
woods or in the open, in dry or
moist locations, and it is particu-
larly abundant along fence rows,
paths and roadways, often climb-
ing posts and (i ces to considerable
heights.
Dr. Cox gives these points to re-
member about it: 1. You can recog-
nize it by its leaves, which are
grouped in threes . . . two of the
dark green leaves are on short
stems and the center one is on a
longer steni; 2, the plant appears
as a low shrub, a vine hanging
over fences or trees, or in a heavy
thicket; 3, when you have come
into contact with poison ivy, be
sure to wash the spots with soap
and water several times, as the
soapy water removes most of the
poisonous material, and 4, if' the
infection causes much discomfort,
see your family doctor.
Grand Jury Panel
Is Selected
ttnttttttiuiunttHttr Sixteen men from Krath County
wvre named to a grand jury panel
i Questions and ♦
Answers i
The ancient Romans built a road
system that stretched from Scot-
land to beyond the Euphrates.
&—May I change schools after
the July 25 GI Bill training cut-
off date, provided 1 do not change
my course ?
A—Yes. You will be permitted
to change schools, so long as
your new school is approved to
offer training to veterans, and
so long as yojj remain in the
same course. In order to change
course, however, you must obtain
prior VA approval, which is grant-
ed only under certain conditions.
Q—I signed up for a three-year,
enlistment in December, 1945, utr-
der the Voluntary Recruitment
Act. Does the July 25 Gl training
cut-off date apply to me?
A—No. You have four years
froth the end of your Voluntary
Recruitment Act enlistment in
which to start GI Bill training.
Q—Is it too late for me to get
additional National Service Life
Insurance? I had only (5,000 when
I came out of sq-vice and I’d
like to apply for (6,000 more.
A—You no longer may apply
for new NSLI. The Servicemen’s
Indemnity and Insurance Acts of
1951, passed April 26, ended the
issuance of new NSLI as well’as
new U. S. Government Life In-
surance for World War I veterans.
Q—I am on active duty in the
Army, and I have the (10,000 in-
Citizens Asked
For Help in
Cancer Drive
As the 1951 Cancer Crusade en-
tered its second week in Eratli
County Wednesday, R. L. Meek,
county chairman, ealled on all
organizations in this area for
contributions.
“The American Cancer Society
enlists no other volunteer workers
other than T. C. Granbury of
Dublin and myself in the county
to solicit contributions, conse-
quently, an ’active’ drive can’t be
made,’’ Meek said. L
“Citizens can help,” he added,
“by contacting me or Mr. Gran-
bury or mailing donations to tbo
Cancer Crusade, Jack TwMUe,
Farmers-First National- Bank,
StephenviUe.”
The quota for the county is
*1.2(10. The drive, endt June 16.
Attend Funeral for
Mrs. W. G. Lancaster
Several out-of-town friends and
friends of Mra. Warren G. Lan-
caster, who died last week, were
in StephenviUe Sunday for the
funeral services.
They were: A daughter
Mrs. Tom Johnson, husband
and daughter of Walnut Creek,
Calif.; two brothers, W. F. Lan-
caster and wife, and Earl, both of
Slaton; three sisters and their
husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Self and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Love-
leas of Fort Worth, and Mr. and
Mrs. Walt Fraley of Ropesville.
Other relatives were Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Lancaster of Seagraves,
Mr. and Mrs. Wtldon Tudor of
KoposviUe, and Bill Martin Hester
of Midland.
Out-of-town friends attending
were: Mr. aad Mrs. J. C. Bike*. Jr.
-Junior Legion
Team Holds -
2nd Workout
Fort Worth; Mr. sod Mrs. W. P.
Mongik, Dallas; Babe fewherfahd.
Dallas; W. A. Self. Fort Worth;
Call MS to place « elaearfiedi J T. Self, Dallas; K. W. Seif, For
The second workout for the
American Legion Junior baseball
team, which was formed Saturday
afternoon, was at 6:16 p m. Tues-
day at the city park.
Last year the local boys played
Legion teams from Breckenridge,
Cleburne, Mineral Wells and Gran-
bUry.
Cecil Ballow, team coach, thinks
the season opener may be played
here Saturday, May 2G. Nothin;;
definite, however.
Ballow Tuesday morning urged
,all boys who had not reached their
Worth, and Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Self, Fort Worth.
Mrs. Lancaster's sister and her
brothers were unable to attend.
Pallbearers were Emmet Moon,
TOTver TToIcdMfr, Ftmo “W hrtc. Arch
Evans, Ernest Smith and II. V.
Collins.
2 Dublin Youths
Join Service
Two young men from Dublin
enlisted in the U. S. Army and
V. 8. Air Force, May 15 accord-
ing to M-Sgt. William E. Laford,
Army and Air Force recruiter in
StephenviUe.
Frankie R. Sparks, son of Mr.
and Mrs. WUey W. Walker, Route
7, Dublin^ enlisted in the U. -S.
Army i«r"the grade of private for
a period of three years. He was
sent tH_Fort Sam Houston for
initiaL processing and asaignment.
Boy I*. Sims, son of Mr. and
Mrs. H. T. Sims, Route 3 Dublin,
enlisted in the U. S. Air Force
in the grade of private for a pe-
riod of four years. He was sent
to Lackland Air Force Base, San
Antonio, for basic Gaining and
{assignment to a duty station.
Call 198 to place a classified!
17th birthday by Jan. 1 of this
year to tryout for the team.
Wednesday morning by Jury Com-
missioners A. H. Larner, Homer
Stephen and L. R. Keller. They are:
A. H. Demke, Raymond Ander-
son, W. R. Hickey, George Shiela,
A. B. Yearwood and O. T. Young
of StephenviUe.
H. II. Montgomery, Harry Deav-
er of Bluff Dale, O. L. Miller of
Morgan Mill, Frank White ol
Huckabay, R. L. Vaughan, Joe
Henderson, Arch Lee, and J. F.
Walker of Dublin, John Frou of
Gordon and Ernest Hickey of
^Lingleville. •
A jury will bo selected from
these mhn tpr the May term of
district court.
Alarm an High
Denver, Colo. OB—This city has
the distinction of the world's high-
est modern fire alarm headquar-
ters, says field engineers of the
Gamewell Co., who installed it.
The new central station sits on the
highest point of the Milo High
City—at 5,402 above sea level.
demnity protection under the new permitted class.
law signed by the President late
in April. Who gets the money if
1 die in service?
A—The money is payable only
to surviving spouse, child or chil-
dren, brother or sister or parent;
and the insured may name one
or more beneficiaries within this
L'iSS__
SHANNON SUPPLY COMPANY
is now installing
the famous A. O. Smith & Co.
VAPOR-DOME
BUTANE AND PROPANE TANKS
When every minute counts.
Long Distance
Is the shortest,
fastest way
Ask s serviceman what •
long distance call means to
him. Ask a businessman how
he appreciates this speedy
service. Yet it actually costs
very little. And rates are
even lower Sfter 6 PM, aad
on Sunday. So whenever yon
want your message to get
there fastest, think of long
To Citizens of
Erath County:
THIS
ELECTION
: IS
IMPORTANT
V
TO ALL
CITIZENS
OF OUR
COUNTY
In 1948 the citizens of the State of Texas voted in
favor of a Constitutional Amendment that would per-
mit the counties after a local election to levy a 30c ad
valorem tax instead of the State levying this tax. In
other words if this change is authorized, Erath County
will get the money which has heretofore gone to the
State of Texas. Under the law, the State can not levy
this tax after January. L 1951, therefore, the counties
may utilize this tax, or drop it, according to the wishes
of the people. - t
The Commissioners’ Court of Erath County has called
a special election for Saturday, June 2 for this purpose.
If approved by the voters, the tax will provide a 30c
levy on each $100 valuation over $3,000. Regular home-
stead exemptions of $3,000 will continue as it has been,
under the present stkte law.
This will NOT increase your taxes over what they have
been for the past two years. If you vote for this change
it will simply mean you will pay the tax to Erath County
instead of the State of Texas, as you have been doing
heretofore. !
• All the money thus received will be spent in Erath
County for the construction and maintenance of lateral
farm roads.
This will help get the farmer out of the mud, provide
better roads for the school buses and mail carriers, and
improve business generally throughout our entire
county.
Respectfully yours,
County Judge and Commissioners’ Court.
Questions which have been asked the Commissioners’
Court concerning the election June 2:
Q. Will my taxes be increased?
A. No The tax-Will be paid to Erath Countv instead of
the State of Texas.
Q. Will my homestead be exempt?
A. Yes, up to a value of $3,000.00.
BE SURE
A.
The State at present allows $3,000.00 homestead ex-
emption.
TO VOTE
. Q.
What will the money be used for?
SATURDAY,
A.
Erath^ounty ma*n^n ^a^era^ farm roads in
JUNE 2
ZZ Q.
A.
Can the tax be used for any other purpose?
No. It can hp nspH nnlv __ i
.
; ir*’ uBou-oniy Ior construction and nr
tenance of lateral farm roads in Erath County.
9* w11™? v?lu?.tion ?* Property be raised?
A. No. I his election will not change the values.
Q. Who can vote in this election?
A. Any person who has a poll tax or is exempt, and who
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,Q. If the county does not vote to levy this tax can the
State keep levying it?
A. No. The State can no longer levy the tax, and if the
County does not vote to utilize it, it will be dropped.
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Higgs, Rufus F. Stephenville Empire-Tribune (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, May 25, 1951, newspaper, May 25, 1951; Stephenville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1133122/m1/4/: accessed June 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Dublin Public Library.