The Leonard Graphic (Leonard, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, July 23, 1954 Page: 5 of 8
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In letters received here this;
past week by friends it is learn- 1
-ed that Mrs. W. C. Gibson, who'
;s vacationing in California is
having a wonderful time. Mrs.
Gibson will remain on the West
Coast for an extended vacation, i
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jackson
and Mrs. Ann Howard have re- ;
turned home after spending sev- •
eral days visiting with 2nd Lt. j
and Mrs. Bill McGee, Mr. and
Mrs. Ellis Turner and son, of
Lubbock, Mr. and Mrs. Claude
Howard and family, Sundown;
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Jackson and
family of Morton, Mr. and Mrs.
E E. Spradlin and daughter of
Lockney and Mr. and Mrs. Her-
shall Cox and family of Ama-
rillo.
Mrs. Ethel Pratt spent the
weekend, visiting with relatives
in Cooper.
Mrs. Fanne Weathers has re-
turned home after a weeks visit
in the home of her daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith in
Dallas.
LEONARD C. OF C.
DIRECTORS MEET
The Board of Directors, Leon-
ard Chamber of Commerce, met
Tuesday, July 13 at 8:00 p.m.
at the Crawford Pontiac Co. of
a total of fifteen directors,
twelve were present.
The meeting was called to or-
der by the president, Dr. James
W. Davis. Minutes of the pre-
vious meeting read by the man-
ager and approved by vote. A
financial report was then given
which showed the organization
to be rather well off in the mat-
IT PAYS TO INSURE WITH STATE FARM
♦ FIKE *
DISCOUNT OFF OF PUBLISHED RATES on fire and ex-
tended coverage on homes, commercial properties and house-
hold goods. Convenient terms gladly arranged. LEGAL RE-
SERVE STOCK COMPANY.
.Cmm £>. STATE FARM INSURANCE
AUTO G LIFE ® FIRE © LIABILITY
BRYAN BAKER, Agent
306 East 4th St. — Bonham — Phone 680
'ter of payment of dues by the
membership and in the disburse-
ment the funds of th organiza-
tion.
Two items of special impor-
tance were brought before the
board and acted upon. It was
formally ruled that at the end
of each calendar quarter, the
manager will tender to . each ac-
tive member a financial state-
ment and newsletter. Purpose
of this decision is to keep the
membership in close touch with
the efforts of the Board toward
the financial and civic advance-
ment of the city.
Second item was the decision
MILLER
JOHN H
as
YOUR
STATE
SENATOR
Earnestly invites your
investigation of his rec-
ord, hie ability . • .
and his fitness to serve
Your Vote and Influence Appreciated
(Pol. Ad paid by Friends)
to incorporate the organization,
and the manager was directed to
contact Mr. Edward Souther-
land, Bonham Attorney to this
end.
After the reports of commit-
tees, Mr. Wilson moved for ad-
journment and the motion was
carried. Adjournment' came at
9:15 p.m. i
—Listen To—
Bobby Stewman
each Saturday from
12:00 To 12:30
—and—
Major League
I BASEBALL
every day except Sunday at
12:30
P. M. .
Over KFYN
1420 Kes—Bonham, Texas
ELECT
dnmES n. (Jimmy) turimui
FOR
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
HE STANDS FOR:
INSURANCE REFORM to eliminate il-
legal practices, provide sound financial com-
panies, eliminate technical policy loopholes,
and guarantee'just claims on all policies for
health, accident, casualty, tornado, hail, and
other personal or property coverage.
PRESERVATION OF PRESENT SEPA-
RATE-SEGREGATED School System and the
state-local control policy recently outlined by
our elective State Board of Education.
CHANGING PENSION LAW AND RES-
TRICTION to allow aged to earn-some money
without income charged against pension.
REVISING PENSION LAW whereby an
extra lot, small plot of land, or non-profitable
real property will not permanently deny a
pension application, and for a pension payment
to provide the aged a decent living standard.
ELIMINATING UNNECESSARY STATE
SPENDING.
LOWERING TAXES on farms homes and
automobiles.
BLACK-TOP ROAD convenient to every
home.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT and. JOB
OPPORTUNITY for WORKING PEOPLE.
VETERANS LAND BUYING PROGRAM.
HE IS AGAINST:
ANY LEGISLATIVE RE-DISTRICTING
designed to discriminate against Fannin*
County, or any public official representing
Fannin County.
ANY LIEN LAW to force old people to
deed homes to the state to qualify for pension.
JIMMY TURMAN will vigorously fight against
this proposed law since it is an invasion of
property rights and an imposition against
deserving senior, citizens who have labored,
paid taxes and accumulated a homestead for
retirement years.
THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION provides
that no member of the Legislature is eligible
to vote on any measure in which he may have
a private interest—Jimmy Turman is not en-
gaged in any private business to divert his
attention from legislative duties and has no
private financial interests where his vote
could be restricted.
(Pol. Adv.)
Sincerely yours,
JAMES A. TURMAN
TO THE VOTERS: It has been a pleasure to meet and talk with you during
this campaign. I am 27 years old, married, a native born resident, tax-payer
and citizen et Fannin County. I worked my own way to earn college degrees in
Business and Educational Administration, had five years professional xp
ience before entering the military service and served on active duty for
years during the Korean War. During this military service I saved my money to
pay for this campaign. I will be most grateful and appreciative for your vote and
I sincerely pledge myself to make you a full-time State Representative devot-
ed to serving the interest of all the people.
Listen to JIMMY TURMAN, KFYN — Five minute talks. Thursday, 12:15; Friday 6:00 a. m.;
Friday, 12:15; Friday, 7:00 p. m.
THE LEON ARD GRAPHIC-Friday, July 23,1954
The Empty Pew
W. Jene Miller
Way back when I was a little
boy growing up on the streets
of a small town we were t61d
that the courageous thing to do
if we went wrong was to stand
up and take our medicine. We
always admired the boy who,
having thrown a ball through a
window, would march right up
and confess. It was a badge of
honor in our high school to get
a whipping after confessing with-
out wincing that we had done
whatever the superintendent
was upset about. (And we kept
him rather upset at times, I
imagine.) /
Well, if there is anything to
that standard of courage, then it
seems like we’re raising a bunch
of cowards today and turning
into a bunch ourselves. Nearly
every prayer I have heard con-
cernnig the problems of person-
al difficulty or international ten-
sion has something to do with
God getting us out of this mess.
We have violated his moral code
a thousand ways and one; we
have voted in whiskey; we have
built a dual system of rights and
privileges. Americans as well
as Russians have taught Hitler’s
idea of the “super race”; we
have broken more cjomiaand-
ments than Mose when he threw
them down. And then we have
whimpered for release instead
of sought courage and fortitude
to bear up under the weights
which fall upon us. Jesus never
prayed for release from suffering
He asked for it once, but said,
“Nevertheless...” That is the real
key tc< faith. “Our God is able
to deliver us...but if not...” Any-
one can smile at victory. Can
we accept the cross as the price
for our sins? Are we willing
to take God’s answer to our
prayer if that answer is no?
Instead of seeking a way out
let us seek a way up.
Albert Wiggam told of an old
Negro who was eble to always
smile even in difficult times the
old man replied, “Wai, I’ll tell
yo’, I’se jus’ learned to cooperate
wid de invitable.
Birthday Supper
Mr. Clarence Weaver and Mas-
ter Ronnie Ross each of whom
celebrated birthdays Sunday
were named honorees at a lawn
supper Monday night at the home
of Mr: and Mrs. Clarence Wea-
ver. A picnic supper was served
to 9 guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Auda Vee Cor-
ley of Maud were weekend
guest in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. M. Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Oliver
of Lexington, Oklahoma were in
for a visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. A. L. McMurry and Mrs.
Virgil McBroom were in Dallas
Tuesday to attend market and
purchase new merchandise for
the Sally-Dot Shop.
Mr. and Mrs. Burl Sprinkle of
Virginia are visiting here with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ear-
nest Sprinkle.
Chief Warrent Officer C. N.
Allen and family have returned
to their home in Long Beach,
California after spending a 10
day vacation here with his mot-
her, Mrs. A. C. Simmons and Mr.
Simons.
Pvt. John M. Deel who re-
cently entered the Aarmy is sta-
tioned at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.
AMBULANCE
SERVICE
Local Calls within City
Limits ....................... $2.00
Emergency Ambulance
, Calls ................................$5.00
Out of town trips ........ $2.00
(Plus 20c Per Mile)
To any Dallas hospital $15.00
’ To Greenville, Bonham, .
Sherman or McKinney.$5.00
Charity Patients .... No Charge
! J. R. WILSON CO.
LEONARD
“Dependable Since 1888”
Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Reynolds
were in Sulphur Springs Sunday
to visit in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. John Jackson and their
new baby daughter, 1 week old
Jean.
NOTICE
I will be out of my office
from July 19 - 31.
Dr. Joe Hillhouse of Paris
will be here during my absence.
J. W. Davis, M. D.
You (an Hear The Major League
Game Of The Day
Over
1420KCS
Bonham, Texas
VOTE FOR TIBET WRIGHT
Most everybody in Fannin County knows Tibby Wright. You
know that he is honest and sincere, young and energetic, quali-
fied and experienced, and will make Fannin County the kind
of County Attorney you want. Tibby will be on the job, at all
times, doing his duty in seeing that justice is given in every
case. Let’s help this young man succeed by making him our
County Attorney on July 24th.
Vote for Tibby Wright
for
County Attorney.
When you buy
u used cur-
look for
this tug!
6 ways better
• Thoroughly Inspected
• Reconditioned for
Safety
• Reconditioned for
Performance
• Reconditioned for
Value
• Honestly Described
1950 F-8 Ford Truck
Short Wheel Base. Header, De-
froster, Oil Filter. This truck has
practically new 14-ply 12:00 tires
on the rear. Ready to go at a
market price.
1947 Oldsmobile
Radio and Heater . . . Hydra-
matic, 2 tone gray. A clean car
priced right.
Broken in...but not broken down
Have this car...and money too!
1946 Ford
1-2 Ton Pickup
Heater, wraparound trailer
hitch, grill, overhead springs,
side mounted tire. Recently re-
conditioned to sell at a good
price.
1948 Plymouth
Radio and Heater, Seatcovers,
dark gray finish, ruils good.
2 Door
1950 Ford Custom
....This car is loaded with ac-
cessories, including Radio, Heat-
er, Sea j: covers, Fenderskirts,'
Overdrive, Mexico Duals, New
whitewall tires, Jet Black Finish.
A-l Condition.
1950 Chev.
4-Door Deluxe
An extra clean car with Radio
Heater, Seat Covers, Sun Visor,
New Tires, In Perfect Mechani-
cal condition. Rodeo Beige, one
owner. Very low milage.
AUTHORIZED
DEALER
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All accessories for
1949 50 51 52 53
Now offered at our
cost!
1950 Chevrolet
The family’s sure to like this black, Fleetline, DeLuxe
4 door. Mileage is extra low. With all equipment includ-
ing radio, heater and seat covers, and backed by our OK
VVarrenty m writing. Come see this outstanding value.
We keep the Best.....Wholesale the rest
MURPHY CHEVROLET CO.
Salesmen: Bill Murphy and Jack Ross
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The Leonard Graphic (Leonard, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, July 23, 1954, newspaper, July 23, 1954; Leonard, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1213203/m1/5/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Leonard Public Library.