Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 22, 1955 Page: 2 of 14
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Electra Star-News
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: Dr. L. A. Crawford;
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PLAY IT SAFE!
ELI MORGAN & CO. Inc.
223 W. CLEVELAND
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and let us check Alignment
and Balance
ED HART
Chevrolet Cn-
“I used to get my tires ‘at cost
—’til the guy went broke."
Our prices are as LOW as any
other station .that is still in
business.
UNGER BROS.
GULF SERVICE
New 202-h.p. Thunderbird Y-8 engine is avail-
able in Fordomatic Fairlanes and Station Wagons.
In Fordomatic Customlines and Mainlines you
can have the 176-h.p. Y-8. Arid Ford’s new
137-h.p. Six is available in all 18 models.
Ford’s new Lifeguard features are: a new deep-
center design steering wheel, to act as a cushion
in event of accident... double-grip door locks
to reduce chance of doors opening under shock '
... optional padding for control panel and sun
visors to help lessen injuries .. . optional seat
belts to help keep occupants in seats.
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ELECTRA FEDERAL SAVINGS &
LOAN ASSOCIATION
Phone 2115 Electra, Texas
Retail Phono 3261
Wholesale Phone 2210
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...with, I new
COLORIZER, the pioneer of all
the color "systems'* — over 2000
shades for Interior or exterior in
floor enamels, house paint, Inside
alkyd enamels. NOW HEAR THIS
—Colorizer has perfected a poly-
vinyl finish especially for asbestos
shingles in 322 colors. Brighten up
the weatherbeaten, stained asbes-
tos siding with ONE COAT of tlds
marvelous new finish —
FOXWORTH-GALBRAITH.
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Lifeguard. Design
Issued and given under my hand
and the Seal of said Court; at of-
fice in Wichita Falls, Texas this
the 7th day of September, A. D.
1955.
Attest: FLORA COBB, Clerk,
District Court, Wichita County, .
Texas
By Wayne Wiggins, Deputy (seal)
•with [newlThunderijird styling
The new ’56 Ford looks like the Thunderbird!
You’ll find the same graceful lines ... the same
long, low silhouette... the same dashing appear-
ance ... styling which helped the fabulous Ford
Thunderbird to win America’s heart.
(Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, 1955)
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To: H. W. Morris Jr., .Defen-
dant, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to
appear before the Honorable 78th
District Court of Wichita County
at the Court House thereof, in Wi-
chita Falls, Texas at or before 10
o’clock a. m. of the first Monday
next after the expiration of forty-
two days from the date of the
issuance of this citation, same be-
ing the 24th day of October A. D.
1955, then and there to answer
Plaintiff’s Petition filed in said
Court, on the 31st day of August
A. D. 1955, in this cause, numbered
56,323-B on the docket of said
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show herself justly entitled.
If this citation is not served
within ninety days after the date
of issuance, it shall he returned
unserved.
The Officer executing this pro-
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WHITE ROSE BIBLE CLAM?
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in the
"Reality.”
Scriptural selections to be read
include Paul’s advice to the Phil-
ippians (4:8): "Finally, brethren,
whatsoever things are true, what-
soever things are honest, whatso-
ever things are just, whatsoever
•things are pure, whatsoever things
are lovely, whatsoever things are
of good report; if there be any
(virtue, and if there be any praise,
think on these things.”
Correlative passages to be read
from "Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures” by Mary
Baker Eddy will include the fol-
lowing (261:4): "Hold thought
steadfastly to the enduring, the
good, and the true, and you will
bring these into your experience
proportionately to their occupancy
of your thoughts.”
The Golden Text is from Jere-
miah (51:10): "The Lord hath
brought forth our righteousness:
come, and let us declare in Zion
the work of the Lord our God.”
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Lockett and
Mr. Lockett’s mother, Mrs. Mae
Schleigh, attended the funeral of
Mrs. Kate MdClunny at Siminole,
Oklahmoa, September 15, Mrs.
McClunny was a sister-in-law of
Mrs. Schleigh and an aunt of Mr
Lockett.
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(Sept. 8. 15, 22, 29, 1955)
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To: Robert Thompson, Defen-,
dant, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to
appear before the Honorable 89th
District :Court of Wichita County
at the Court- House thereof, in
Wichita "Falls, Texas, at or before
day next after the expiration -of
forty-two days from the date of
the issuance of this Citation, same
'being the 17th day of October ;A.
D. 1955 then and -there to answer
Plaintiffs Petition filed in said
Court;-on the 11th day of August
A. D. 1955, in this cause, number-,
ed 56201-C on the docket of said
court end styled Ruth Thompson,
Plaintiff, vs. Robert Thompson,
Defendant.
A brief statement of the nature
of this suit is as follows, to-wit:
After alleging jurisdiction, plain-
tiff further alleges that she and
defendant were married on or
about June 26, 1947, and continued
to live together as husband and
wife until on or about'Feb. 12,
1952, when without any provoca-
tion whatsoever on the part of the
plaintiff and without any cause,
the defendant voluntarily left and
abandoned the plaintiff with the
intention of final separation and
living apart froh her, and that by
Rr ’56, Ford brings you the greatest safety news
in a generation... Lifeguard Design. In coopera-
tion with universities, medical associations and
safety experts, Ford learned the cause of most
serious injuries in accidents. To provide extra
protection against these hazards Ford developed
the new Lifeguard features described at right.
But there is still more wonderful news! Ford
brings you Thunderbird power"in a modem deep-
block Y-8 . . . Thunderbird beauty, too . . .
rich new interiors... quality throughout.
See it... try it... you’ll agree the ’56 Ford
is the fint car at half the fine car price.
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McClure and Everett
Families Reunion
Lake Texoma
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Everett and
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Evans and
Children attended a reunion of the
McClure and Everett families at
Texhoma Lake Saturday and Sun-
day, September 16 and 17.
Approximately 150 attended, and
all camped out. Five states were
represented at the reunion, Miss-
ouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas
and California.
court arid styled Maxine 'Morris,
Plaintiff, vs. H. W. Morris..’Jr.
Defendant.
A brief statement of the nature
of this suit is as follows, to-wit:
after alleging jurisdiction, plain-
tiff further alleges that she and
defendant were married on or
about July 31, 1953 and continued
to live together as husband and
wife until on or about the month
of September, 1953, when by rea-
son of cruel, harsh and tyrannical
treatment on the part of the defen-
dant toward this plaintiff without
cause or provocation, was of such
a nature as to render their further
living together insupportable; that
there was one child bom as an is-
sue of said marriage and plaintiff
is a proper person to have care,
custody and control of said minor
child; that there is no community
property;
Wherefore, .plaintiff prays that
defendant be cited to appear and
Issued and given under my hand answer herein, and that upon trial
- - - - - --- - * hereof, she have judgment for di-
vorce and for care, custody and
control of said minor child and for
such other and further relief, in
Here Friday! NEW'56 FORD!
and the Seal of said Court, at of-
fice in Wichita Falls, Texas this
the 3rd day of September A. D.
1955
Attest: FLORA COBB, Clerk 89th or in equity, to which she may
District Court, Wichita County, — " ~
Texas. (seal)
reason of said .yoluntary^-abandon-
ment by the'defendant for more
than three.years,.'their further,liv-
ing together as husband and wife
has been rendered insupportable.
That no children have been born to
plaintiff and defendant by virtue
of their marriage and they have
no community property.
Wherefore, plaintiff prays that
citation issue to the defendant by
publication, citing him to appear
and answer this petition, and on
final trial hereof she have judg-
ment against the defendant grant-
ing her a divorce and dissolving the
bonds of- matrimony existing be-
tween them, and restoring her for-
mer name of Ruth Robinson.
If this citation is not served
withi.:j ninety days after the date
of issuance, it shall be returned
unserved.
The Officer executing this pro-
cess shall promptly execute the
same according, to law and make
due return as the law directs. ’’
Two Electra Families
Attendb-Reunion in
Comanche, Okla.
Christian Science
Sunday Lesson
How righteous thoughts
actions lead to lasting health and
happiness will be brought out at
’Christian Science services Sunday
Lesson-Sermon entitled
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. LeBouf and
Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Gillispie of
Electra attended the annual re-
union of the late Mr. and Mrs.
F. M. Boydston held at Comanche
Lake at Comanche, Oklahoma,
September 11.
All seven of their children were
present. They were Mrs. C. G.
Gillispie of Davis, Oklahoma; Mrs.
B. L. Lindersmith of Healdton,
Oklahoma; Mrs. Mary Powell of
Wichita Falls; Mr. W. H. Boyd-
ston of Wichita Falls.
Approximately 75 other mem-
bers of the family were present.
A (bountiful picnic lunch was en-
joyed by all. The afternoon was
spent in visiting and taking pic-
tures.
Band Parents meeting, second
Monday of each month, 7:30 p. m.
at Junior High Band hall.
Civic, fraternal and social activi-
ties of the community are schedul-
ed as follows:
Mondays:
Boy Scout Troop 44, 7 p. m. at
Presbyterian Church.
Boy Scout Troop 40, 7 p. m. at
Methodist 'Church.
Knights of Pythias; 7:30 p. m.
301 West Bryan.
Jaycee-ettes, alternate Mondays
Masonic Blue Lodge, 7:30 p. m.
second Monday each month.
Rebekah Lodge 7 p. m IOOF
Halt
Anna Rowe Circle of the Firs
Presbyterian Church, 2:30 p. m
every Monday, except 5th.
Baptist Bortherhood of Men,
first Monday after third Sunday
each, 7:30 p. m. at church dining
room.
Tuesdays:
National Guard: 7 p. m. at 215
North Main Street
Firemen at 8:00 p. m. at fire
station.
Pythian Sisters, 7 p. m. 201 W.
Bryan.
Royal Arch and SM Masons 7:30
p. m. 3rd Tuesday each month.
Nita Hemby Circle 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays 7:30 p. m., Presbyterian
Church.
Wednesdays:
Explorer Scouts Post 43, 7 p. m.
Alternate weeks, March 30, Jaycee
Lodge,
Retail Merchants Association 12
noon, White Rose Club Room. Al-
ternate Wednesdays,
Twentieth Century Club, alter-
nate Wednesdays, 2:30 p. m.
Texas Centennial Club 1st
3rd Wednesdays 2:30 p. m.
Thursdays:
Lions Club, 12 noon, White Rose
Club Room.
Jaycees, 7 p. m. Jaycee Lodge.
Thompson Ward PTA 3 p. m.
third Thursday each month.
Odd Fellows Lodge, 7:30 p. m.
IOOF Hall, North Main.
Order Eastern Star 7;30 p. m.,
second and fourth Thursdays, Ma-
sonic Temple.
Northside PTA, 3 p. m.
Thursdays each month.
VFW Auxiliary
How to make sure your youngsters will .
go to college:
Want your children to have the .benefit of a college education? •
Most parents do, nowadays — but not all can afford it!
More and more, college training has come to mean greater op-
portunities. That applies to (boys and girls, both. Figures show
there are now 2% million students in our country’s universities
-‘’and colleges, not counting veterans.
Here’s the way to provide for your children’s college education:
Open a savings account here with a convenient amount. Let
this be your special "college fund0 for your youngsters. Decide ■
how much you can save toward your goal each pay day, then '
save regularly. As your youngsters grow, you will have the ’
satisfaction of knowing their “college -fund” is growing fight
along with them. ' -
Save $5 a month for 163 months!
Total savings and earnings: $1003.37
Save $10 a month for 90 months:
Total savings and earnings: $1009.69 ‘
Save $15 a month for 62 months:
Total savings and earnings: $1004.25
Save $20 a month for 48 months:
Total savings -and earnings: $1020.80
Save $25 a month for 89 months:
Total savings and earnings: $1022.75
At current rate of 3 per cent per annum
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Mrs. Arch Evans
Honoree at Coffee
A coffee was held Friday morn-
ing between 10 and 11:30, Sept-
ember 16, honoring Mrs. Arch
Evans of Stephenville, Texas, wife
of the Governor of the 186th dis-
trict of Rotary International, in
the home of ’Mrs. Ed Hart.,All
the wives of Electra Rotarians
were invited.
The table was laid in a green
linen cloth centered with an, ar-
rangement of chartreuse' rand lav-
endar spider chrysanthemums.
Mrs. Jesse Iwig assisted Mrs.
Hart in serving the coffee.
Those present were Mesdames
Frank DeLuce, Ray B. Dickey, J. __
W. Gookin, Grover C. Harrison,- 10
Jesse Iwig, Allan Kemple, Joe L.
'Matthews, lOharles McGann, C. F.
MdSpadden and C. P. Nichols.
Thursday, September 22,. 1^55 Gayle JeHllingS
Secretary to
Dr. Congdon
Miss Gayle Jennings, who is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spur-
geon Jennings of this city, has
been selected to 'be secretary to
Dr. Congdon at Multnoimah
College at Portland, Oregon.
Gayle is a graduate of Draug-
hon’s Business (College, with a
secretarial Business Certificate.
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yled Maxine Morris, same according,.to. law. and make « -,-3 «r
H. W. Moms. . Jr., due return as the law directs, Jr- , k
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1st and 3rd
Thursdays. 8:00 p. m., 903 East
Cleveland.
Garden Clubs 2nd Thursday, 2:30
p. m.
B&PW Club 1st and, Ord Thurs-
days . :30 p. m.
Book of-Books Club 1st and 3rd
Thursdays, 8 p. m.
1951 Book of Books Club 2nd
and 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p. m.
Fridays:
Rotary Club, 12 noon White
Rose Club Room.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 8:00
p. m. 2nd and 4th Fridays, 903 East
Cleveland Ave.
American Legion, 8:00 p. m.
1st and 3rd Fridays, Masonic Bldg
The Artcele Club,
Fridays; 2:30 P. M.
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Stewart, W. C. Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 22, 1955, newspaper, September 22, 1955; Electra, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1219893/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Electra Public Library.