The Electra News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 14, 1946 Page: 2 of 6
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BOY SCOUT NWS
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LIBRARY REPORT
MONTH JANUARY
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The T. K Williams Clothing store
sustained $20,000 loss by fire Mon-
day morning. The blaze was dis-
covered at 2:30 a. m. by night offic-
er Macy.
By "HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D.
Of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.
Released by ..Western Newspaper Union.
The Eoy Scouts of America, Troop
44 of Electra, Texas, met in regular
session at the Armdry at 7:30 p. m.
Monday with scoutmaster Jim Ren-
fro in Charge.
Kenneth Reams, Leland Shirley,
i and Jimmie Bowden presented the
♦Flag.
gave a talk on '‘In-
DDT”. Mrs. Fred
God’s law brings
the eternal and
and the confident
Flans for the coming year
discussed at the January *25 meet-.
ing of the Barwisc home demonstra-
tion club at the home of Mrs C. P
Nichols. Mrs Ross Allen, president
presided over the business session
Each member answered roll call by
giving goals she hopes to accomplish
in 1916. Mrs. T. H. Barwise Jr., fi-
Several good talks were made by
committeemen. The following com-
mittee was present: Tom Stracener,
R. W. Barnett and A. R. Toby.
After closmg in regular form
entire group was escorted to
down-town ice cream parlor and
tertained with ice cream by Mr.
Fred Music, after which the Scouts
were reminded to go immediately
homo.
to act on his promises.
Israel, having failed God and
plunged A themselves into years r
City Commissioner M. D. Gold-
smith reports that the city is now
getting
River,
er this
curbing
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heritage is the gift of
people. By faith they
into it and possess it.
Entei-ed as Second class mail matter August
2, 1907, at the postoffice at Electra, Wichita
County, Texas, under Act of Congress of March
8, i878. , • I
Miss
and Robert A. McGann were mar- honors.
ried at the Catholic church at 8 a.'
m., Thursday.
pie who believe
ward expecting
pen.
Obedience to
fellowship with
omnipotent One,
assurance that he will bring victory
and the full accomplishment of his
will for the obedient behwer.
That is as true now as ever. Yes
let’s be accurate and say that it is
more true than ever, for believers
now are indwelt by the Holy Spirit
of God who makes real in and
through them all the grace and
beauty and power of God.
Electra citizens have been too busy making history during
the past 35 years to take time to make permanent records of
their doings. . . in preparing for the anniversary- fete here we
find memories of old-timers varying as to facts, dates and fig-
ures . . . even the names of some of the most important actors
in the drama of April 1, 1911 have been forgotten and their
present whereabouts or last addresses are unknown. ... No more
colorful story has been written than that found in the 7th An-
niversary Edition of the Electra News, published on April 1, 1918
After weeks of work and careful planning . . . with the nation in
the thtoes of preparation for World War No. 1 . . . We hope to
reprodj’‘e some of the data gleaned from the time-yellowed cop-
ies rot in our files . . . W. J. Sheldon had a prominent part in
the efi’v development the oil fields here . . . the N. D. Coop-
ers owned the land on which the Clayco gusher blew in but had
sold it to Messrs Woodruff and Putnam of Port Henry, New
York’, in October 1908 . . . and were operating a cafe and confec-
tionery when the well put on its spectacular performance . . . S.
C. (Pul) Massengill was a firemen on the Clayco crew, the A.
L. Robb.-*, F. L. Powells, W. J. Flippens, Crosses and others were
comparative newcomers . . Mrs. L. P. Douglas and family,
Mrs. Gr.tci* Jennings and family, Mrs. J. B. Moore, Mrs. Lillie
Koore, the Bantas, Bradleys, Hamiltons and Rippys were already
clai med as pioneers in 1911. . . .
February 22 is Arbor Day . . . which reminds us of tree-
pia tiling which should be done right away . . . better plant Eng-
lish peas and onions in that vegetable garden and get it ready
for further food production for 1946 . . . plant sweetpeas, phlox
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The United States is in grave danger of losing its place as
a leader among nations. If in years to come there is any doubt
as to where to place the blame, it will be because of failure to
heed the warnings so clearly given in news events of the past
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THE NEW ARMY
C«est editorial, reprinted with permission of the Dallas Morning News.
Business Womens Circle of
of the First Baptist church1
the home of Miss Claire
on Tuesday night, February
for their Mission program of t
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and'o.her hardy annuals now . . the March blizzards may'get
them but chances; are that they will richly reward you with
blossoms if* Jack Frost misses them . . . Let’s have the biggest
and Lest Cleanup Week in March s’o as .to have the town spick-’n-
span for the Celebration. . . . Remember this time last year
. . . the heart-breaking anxiety . .a* the bloody wars and the death
messages -that made us wonder what it would be like to be at
Peace with all nations. . . . Today’s news still makes us wonder
liov. »-e can Win and Make Secure Peace after Victory so dearly
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out in the place *
you live, chances are your house-?
hold furnishings will be the first to<”
suffer. Let us tell you in dollars and t
cents how little it will cost to;
have North America’s *
dependable protection
against such a discourag-
ing loss. No obligation CtfplSSa
whatsoever—call us.
month. j
After having paid a tremendous price for victory, our re-I
turning heroes are faced with unemployment while our fact-!
are idle. War veterans are homeless, rehabilitation stym- I
ied and the post-war reconversion program wrecked. Production
of essential commodities, even food, has been slowed down or
stopped altogethei’ while the nation’s steel mills are idle and its
transportation system hindered by strikes. On the other hand
Russia is going forward full blast with its rehabilitation and
reconversion program. General Stalin’s Five-Year plan calls
for not only wiping out the scars and shortages of war but to
guarantee that nation a higher standard of living and surpluses
to meet any eventuality.
We have the natural resources. We have the manpower and
the ideas through which we, too, could erase the scars of war
.wd build a better and stronger nation. Why can’t we begin
mow?
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The old-time Regular Army used to be what we had left after
we sent our fighting armies home. It was a skeleton framework
an which we aimed to build our next fighting outfit. A division
shrank to a regiment in size and a regiment looked like a battal-
ion. A company was no bigger than a platoon and the platoon
would barely make a real squad. A unit commander had to T*
simulate men, weapons and equipment. We thought that was 1---
the way to keep the peace.
Things are all different now. If we have any peace in this
world, we shall have to police it. It so happens that the only
two countries with what it takes to supply a world police force
are Russia and the United States. And when it gets down to the
<COflnHr.1 eTT^0* m.GecJ ro^ sirh a force, it may turn
out that .he United States is the world policeman, if the world
has r,*tiy at all.
This is how it happens that we know we must have an Armv
oig* enough, strong enough, skilled enough, mobile enough-
ana sufficiently available on short notice to go anywhere and do
whatever needs doing. Now there is a vast difference between
fighting a war and policing a trouble spot. Our men will have I
to be trained for this new job. Being Texas Rangers, so to speak
to all creation is a brand new job. It is a big job.
*1 he fact that our forces, very probably, sometimes will be
ander the command of an Icelander or a Peruvian named by the
United Nations will make the job more difficult. The new Reg-'
alar Army will be made up of technicians in maintaining peace
in a raw and thin-skinned world. Men who can do that should'
Itave top* pay, top training, top skill—and top advantages of ad-
vancement from the buck privates to five-star brass.
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The Question . . . and a warning
Club Pals provided diversion and
the refreshment plate carried the
Valentine motif. Present 1
above mentioned and Mesdames
Fritz Bgcman, S. G. Gardner, Wil-
liam Moeller, Paul Haynes, George
Reich, Edd Langford, J. W. Ford
and Zack Cooper, members and
Mmes. Charles Borton and Math
Weiscnfels and Miss Eula Rogers,
visitors.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. S. G. Gardner,
February 18, with Miss Cathryn
Sands, Wichita county home demon-
.stration agent, in charge of a lesson
ton “Arrangement of Kitchen Equip-
I ment’.
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Mrs Bill Borton was hostess and
Mrs. Carl Moeller, president, presid-
ed over the meeting of the County
Lino hemo demonstration club on
February 4
Mrs. H. JI. Haynes won the con-
test prize during
iod directed by
herd.
Mrs. Judd Irby
secticides and
Huffstutler, exhibit chairman, show-
ed a sweater and other articles made
by Mrs. Bill Borton.
Mrs. C. W. Moeller, marketing
chairman, reported that the com-
fort material should arrive within' nance chairman, presented the 1946
three months. (budget and plans were made to raise
A Valentine gift exchange between (funds to support the program as
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‘ ’ “ » A benefit party was planned for
were the j February 1, at the home of Mrs.
“ ' Barwise. It was also voted to make
and sell a satin comfort for the club
treasury.
Announcement was made bi' the
chairman that the Maggie Berry
fund is to be collected in February
and it was explained that this schol-
arship fund helps some deserving
girl to obtain a college education.
Mrs. Ray Strawn had charge of
the’ recreation program and she con-
ducted a color guessing game.
Refreshments were served to Mes-
dames Barwise, Allen, Strawn, H.
C. Obenhaus, C. E Taylor, Suda Aw-
trey. S. S. Marshall, H. H. Begeman,
A. A. Brockreidc, H. C. Pinkston,
Homer G. Whisnand, US Navy Charles Boiton, Jack Marshal), the
Seabee veteran of the Pacific oper-1 hostess and Ann Peck, members and
ations, reports that ho has received j Mesdames A. W. Brockreidc, H. C.
a letter from his brother, Sgt. G. Pinkston and Beatrice Morgan, vis-
W. Whisnand, who is a patient in a itors.
f’ovcrnment hospital at Memphis, I The next meeting will be held at
Tenn., saying he is now able, with|^ie home of Mrs. O. A. Brockreide.
• the aid of bjaces and crutches, to ( °
a few steps. The young man!
I . -i >fr the former Juanita Gil-
' bort and their little son, reside in
the County Line community^ suffer-
ed a broken back in a truck accident
in Germany in July, 1945. He was
a patient in McCloskey Hospital at
Temple, Texas, before being trans-
ferred to Memphis.
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Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Sanderson of(
Amarillo were recent visitors in thej
homes of their respective parents,]
Mrs. M. L. Sanderson and Mr. and1
Mrs. G. A. Stoneking. The trip was!]
made in Mr. Sanderson’s private i
plane which he landed at the Elec-*
tra airport. His sister, Mrs. B. A.!
Fultz and son of Wichita Falls was
also a visitor in their mother’? home
during the week. Mr. Sanderson, an
aviation enthusiast since childhood,
is employed with the Santa Fe Rail-
way Company at Amarillo.
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Will Litton of Sunset, a former
resident of Electra and the Enter-
prise community, is a patient in the
Electra Hospital. His wife accomp-
anied him to Electra and is stay-
ing with their son1, John H. Litton 1 up'
and family of 712 North Main street. ’ treatment there last year.
f. Work was begun last week on the
$65,000 race track and grandstand
being built by W. T. Waggoner near
the Whiteface ranch house. The ,pjag After our regular Flag Sa-
grands iand will have a seating ca-.jU£e Charles Hamill led the Troop
parity of 3,000 people according tojn giving the Scout oath. Roll Call
R. Whaley, trainer of the Waggon,iQf Scouts by Scoutmaster Renfro, re-
ar race horses. Klans are being made]vea]cd 16 Scouts present, 6 Scouts
for anzannual racing meet to be es- came in late which made 24 Scouts
tabiished here. Mr. Waggoner re- present and 2 visitors, #
cently bought five colts at a cost of^ After roll call Johnnie Bates, Bil-
Three of them were im- lie Stracener, and Pinkie Tippie
The express were excused from regular session
arrived in ’ to attend school for Den Chief.
j The Bob Whites, Cobras and Pio-
hcre direct, ncers held their regular Pow wow,
'lasting 15 minutes. After reassem-
I bling each patrol put on stunts. The
Cobras gave a demonstration of
First Aid, using Don Ray Conley as
water from a well on Red a subJect’ this discussion was taken
The “off” taste of the wal-,^ ia by a" pres?nt-
week, is due to the wood Fr£“* Parker and B1“‘° Slra“-
... ner took examination, and were pro-
of the well, he says. ■ . , . , . ... . . .
, moted to second class with high
(grades. Also. Donald Tippie was
Mary Margaret McNamara promoted to Scout First Class with
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WANDERING and WONDERING
. * By A. W. C.
* Lesson for February 17,
ie^ed^°andUbcopyrinhted^Cby>t^ and the average, 86. Seventeen adult!
Council of Religious Education, used oy _ . _
permission.
TRUE TO A GREAT HERITAGE
LESSON TEXT: Dueteronomy 4:1, 32-40.
MEMORY SELECTION: He hath maae
his wonderful works to be remembered.—
Psalm 111:4.
I Book circulation at the Electra c
Public Library during January tot- 'i
aled 2,258. Adult books included '
962 fiction and 736 non fiction for :
1 a total of 1,698 as compared to 499
fiction and 61 non fiction for a total
of 560 juvenile books. The library
( was open 26 days. The largest daily ‘
circulation was 205; the sinallest, 44,1
j anc) 12 juvenile borrowers were reg-
j isttered for a total of 29 new cards,
j Non fiction was as follows: gener-
al works, 623; philosophy, four; re-
ligion, 13; social sciences, 22; lan-
guage, one; science, nine; useful arts, I
3f; fine arts, 14; literature, 27; His-' 1
tory, 18; travel, six; biography, 29
i Attendance in the library num-
bered 1,304 persons. Magazines
were donated by Mesdames T B
• i An 18-volume set of the 1945
tion of the “World Book Encycloped-
I ia” was donated by the Electra
! Salvage committee. The Salvage
! committee, which is composed by
I Gordon M. Douglas, chairman, Allen(
■•Krohn and Mayor T. Leo Moore,F
I have donated several hundred dollars
during the past three years for the
J purchase of new books. Congress-
itman Ed Gossett presented the li-
brary with a ,39-volume set of “The
[Writings of George Washington” as
a memorial to the boys from this
[ community who Jos* their lives in
World War II. The Electra Rotary
Club presented a year's subscription
to the club magazine, “The Rotar-
I iian”, and the Lone Star Gas Co.,
(Dallas, presented a magazine sub-
scription to “Public Utilities”.
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A goodly
God to his
must enter ----- .. . .
Thus they honor him who has prom-
ised, and they witness to all the
earth that he is a great God and a Gilbert, Tom IMcCarty, J. Ray Cord-
loving heavenly Father. It magnifies er> j( Strader, C. T. Murphy, J
his name to believe on his word and O'Prv, R. D 'Cunningham, S. E
j Moore, F.’ Hogle, Miss Olive Carter
Books were donated by Buddy Col-
unbeneZwhen in Montgomery, Oren Waters and
they just came up to the Promised Mrs. Glenn Minton.
Land, were now ready to go over j A.
Jordan and take the land.
A new generation had grown up,
and for their instruction tyl°ses re“
hearsed the history of the peo-
ple, repeated the promises of God»
and renewed their
his law. The book
gives that “second
a review of what
before.
As they entered
heritage for them they were admon-
ished to
I. Hearken to God’s Law (v. 1).
To hearken means more than to
hear and forget. It carries with it
the giving of attention to what is
heard with the purpose of doing
something about it.
God’s law, his statutes and judg-
ments are for the good of his peo-
ple. They are not designed to limit
their freedom, but to -provide the
channels through which they shall
be most free to live and to accom-
plish that which is good and noble
and useful. •
Two things were assured to Israel
if they hearkened to the law of God.
They would first of all “live.” This
does not mean only that they should
escape death, but that they might
enter into the full, css of life.
“The Bible tcacaes that we are
free to choose between a high
grade of life or a low grade, be- [ work'
tween a life which involves fellow- *
ship with God or a daily existence
which means nothing more than the
enjoyment of animal comforts and
following our own willful ways”
(Earl L. Douglass).
The second result of obeying
God’s law would be their going into
and possessing the land which God
gave them. There is victory and
attainment, as wall as blessed fel-
lowship for the one who obeys God.
That is true today as it was in the
time of Moses.
II. Remember God’s Love (vv.
32-36).
The loving mercies of God toward
his people had revealed his infinite
greatness and glory.
He revealed himself in the fire—
and they might well have been con-
sumed by it—yet he graciously
spoke to them instead of destroy-
ing them. They were to recall, too,
that he had done a mighty and won-
derful thing in taking them out of
the powerful
making them
name.
Sad is the
the man who
the miraculous. To live in the midst
of the constant demonstration of
God’s power and his mercy, and to
see and feel nothing but the com-
monplace touch of humdfum daily
life, is to be blind and deaf—-yes,
to be dead spiritually..
Is he any less powerful today?
Certainly not! He is still the God
of the miraculous and nowhere is
that divine energy more evident
than in the spiritual life of man.
The wonders of God in creation
were rehearsed for Israel. They
learned of his care for his people.
“But far more wonderful are the
works of God in the new creation
and his infinite care for his peo-
ple redeemed from a ruined race,
and made inheritors of eternal resi-
dence in the heavenly Canaan”
(Hight C. Moore).
HI. Depend on God’s Promise
(vv. 37-40).
The Promised Land was before
them, but it was for them to go in
and possess it. There were warfare
and struggle ahead, mighty warlike
peoples to overcome. Were they
able for it? No, not in their own
strength!
How were they to accomplish this
formidable task? By counting on
God. He had promised to drive out
the nations now holding the land.
He is a God not only in heaven,
but also on earth (v. 39). The peo-
him may go for-
miracles to hap-
Valentino making provided “busy
for members of the lyopta
| Group of Camp Fire Girls last week
in their meeting* at the club room at
the home of Dr. and Mrs. P. E. Fish.
Embroidering cup-towels was also
undertaken under direction of Mrs.
Henry Herwcck, guardian. Francine
Fish, president, presided and Char-
lotte Trainer gave the secretary re-
port.
Present other than the above nam^
cd were Mavis Ruth Clemons, Betty
Ligon, Betty Pope, Gayle Jennings,
Virginia Baily, Ann Stockton, Er-
nestine Strawn, Shirley Cowan, Mary
June Ellis, Joy Roman, Deloris Hal-
liard and Betty Ann Collier.
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J. A. Davis of Vernon, formerly
a flight officer in the Army Air
Corps, was in Electra Monday look*:;
jing for living quarters for himsell
’ and wife.
W.M.U.
met at
Turner
5. 1946
the month.
After a short business session Miss
Juanita Yates, program chairman
■presented members who gave talks
1 on the following subjects:
i “What the Chaplains Think About
!! Missions”.
“The Return to the Orient”.
“Secretary for the Orient”.
"From Confucius to Christ”.
“China Sings”.
Those present were Misses Sarah
Tipton, Lula Bailey, Jean Matthews,
Betty Jo Rose, Francis Bailey and
Juanita Yates, Mrs. Curtis Holcomb,
Mrs. Reba Aired, and the hostess,
Miss Claire Turner.
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Mr .and Mrs. A. C. Jacks and
daughter, Joy, returned Sunday from
Rochestrer, Minn., where they visit-
ed the Mayo Clinic for a “check-
on Miss Joy who underwent
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