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the
Observer
no accidents
scouts sttlatiotn
nbat horse sale
SEEN OKHARD
A CALL to the HOS-
iwtal Saturday morning reveal
ed not aa accident case ad-
nutted over the holiday period
om« have driven away to re-
turn later, so we knock on
wood as we write. But so far,
fine.
The highways were crowded
yesterday and Breckenridge
appeared a mecca tor stopping
to eat. Cafes were Ailed with
strangers as well as home
folk.
ANNOUNCEMENT
is made that all Boy Scouts*
regardless of troop organiza-
tion can attend tamp JtJiliy
Gibbons July 8 through July
15.
Arrangements have been
.made tor transportation to
leave Tuesday Juiy 8. Call R.
G. King for further details.
Camp Billy is now at a new
site and it is said that in many
wayr it is better than the pre-
vious one.
*
Pres. Awaits Speed) Reaction
the granges news
says the world is in au upheav
ai- "Greece"is in an upheaval:
Spain is in an upheaval; La-
bor is in an upheaval; The Mis
MRS. X: This is Mrs. X. She
is in the Ellis Hospital in
Schenectady, New York. When
he was picked u p b y police
she could neither hear nor
talk, but since has responded
to medical treatment and au-
thorities now believe she is
from Utieia, Texas, and may
have lost her memory in the
Texas City blast.
Breck Youth Is
After Wings At
Randolph Field
Taking full advantage of the
Army Air Forces postwar aviation
cr.det program. Aviation Cadet
William C. Lockett, Jr.. 19, has
proven his ability to absorb the
intensive, highly specialized pilot
training given at Randolph Field,
Texas, and instal'ation of the Air
Training Command.
Arriving in March of this yearf
sissippi is in an upheaval; Cadet Lockett entered the pri-
Sen. Taft is in an upheaval;
China is in an upheaval; Boll
weev'ils are in upheaval; Dip-
lomacy is in an upheaval;
Prices are in an upheaval"; and
my wifes in an upheaval/'
Now folk, the world has be-
en in upheaval since Adam and
Eve got heaved out of the
Garden of Eden and as we
read the above we were think-
ing that with all those upheav
als times are only normal un-
til we read the editor's last
statement. He had better do
Something about that.
mary phase of his training as the
firsi. step toward winning his
wings. This course lasted 15 weeks
during which time 'Mister' Lock-
et t has been kept busy receiving
flight instruction, aid attending
ground school and military train-
ing schedules. He was also one
of the twenty mc-i selected to
b'gin flight training in the fast
North American AT-6, a former
wartime adv ance trainer, as an ex-
periment to prepare future AAF
pilots for duty in jet prope'led air-
craft.
Recently, Cadet Lockett gradu-
ated to Basic Flight Training, also
givan at Randolph Field to leant
homer tudor IS at}advar':e<1 techniques and
Camp Billy Gibbons and'has maneuvers Included in the basic
been there some time, a di-
rector at the Water front.
Several telephone calls were
made Saturday morning with
reference to the camp there,
and Scouting here and the re-
ports were not too encourag-
ing on Scouting here. One said
that eight boys attended a sec-
tion of the camp and another
nine or ten.
In view of the fact that 75
or 100 used to attend In for-
mer years and bring many
honors it appears that Scout-
ing here is being permitted to
slide considerably.
Three or four asked why
said in general "the troops
are not active."
The Sea Scouts have been
active and the Air Scouts had
good representation at Ran-
dolph Field in view of their
numbers* and the Girls Scouts
curriculum are formation, night,
navigation, and instrument flying.
In addition to his f'ytr.g schedule
wheh occupys half a day. he will
continue his military training and
ground school subjects, all of
which are coordinat«*d*with flying
to insure maximum efficiency and
safety at all times.
Fol'owing a successful comple-
tion of Basic Training. Cadet
Lockett will transfer either to Ad-
vanced Single Engine or Twin En-
gine Schools held at Williams
Field. Arizona, or Bajrksdale Field.
Louisiana respective'}-. Upon grad-
uation from these schools, he will
te commissiined an officer and
pilot of the Army Air Forces
Son of William C Lockctt. 1206
E. Elm St . Breekenridge. Texas,
and a reserve Coast Artillery
n:ajor. young Lockett enlisted 20
June 1946 and was sent to the
Indoctrination Division of the Air
Training Command for basic
Holiday Deaths
Toll Roachcs*
285 Parsons
(By UNITED PRESS)
The long independence holi-
day took a tragic toll of hun-
dreds of celebrants today as
clear weather jammed high-
ways, Beaches and amusement
areas.
At least 285 fun-seeking per
sons met death since Thurs-
day noon, 114 of them in thei
bumper to bumper traftic, 93
in drowinings and 75 due to
miscellaneous causes.
Only three died as result of
fireworks.
The national safety council
had predicted that 'lib person
would die in auto accidents
The soaring traftic toll indi-
cated today that the predic-
tion would be surpassed.
Texas accounted for 21 of
the overall total. Five were
traftic fatalities, five were
drowned, and three were from
miscellaneous causes. Eight
persons were shot to death in
Texas.
Nearly all travel facilities
were jammed throughout the
nation. The National Safety
Council had predated thirty
million automobiles carrying
many more persons would hit
the road. Air. rail and bus ter
minals were jammed, and per-
sons with no place to go pac-
ked Aty buses and streetcars
just for the ride.
An estimated 5<)tXOOO pers-
ons flocked the beaches along
Chicago's 31 mile lake front
and additional thousands pic-
nicked in shady parks, flock-
ed to golf courses and tennis
courts and jammed the na-
tion's baseball parks and race
tracks.
Breckenridge
American
VOL. 27 NO. 150 breckenridge, texas —SUNDAY, JULY 6,-1947— price 5 cents PER COPY
Two Russian
Neighbors To
Parlay
CALUMET INDIANS TO BE AT LOCAL RODEO: Telegram was received Saturday saying
that Shep Wooley and his Indians will be at the local rodeo. They will give a thirty minute
*pf «Jgarm on the opening night prior to the sh nw.
River Crest Sets
Another Reeord
(By UNITED PRESS)
Residents of the Mississippi
and Missouri river flood areas
raised grateful eyes to the
clear blue sky today and hopes
that the disastrous flood crest
moving down river would be
the last of 1947.
Weather forecasters predic-
ted the good weather would
hold—at least long enough for
the nation's mightiest rivers
to disgorge their burdens and
excess water.
The final Mississippi river
crest broke all known records
when it hit 40.1 feet at Grand
Tower. 111., early today.
WEATHER
Rev. McClain,
Dr. I.Q. Opens
Work Sunday
Clear and continued warm.
Maximum ~ 101.4
training. He was 'ater assigned to Minimum 77.9
Kelly Field as a radio mechanic. gUD gejs 7:48
5:43
accepted as an Aviation Cadet.
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have been unusually active in rt,nia|ning in that positicn until g„n jKgea
the pafrt few months* "
It is believed that no space
need be given here to expound
on the importance o f Boy
Scout work. This is written in
the hope it will assist in brin-
ging to the people realization
that Breckenridge, once a lead
er in work as well as in name
in Scouting is slipping in this
work and that a revival is
needed. And we are using the
words of several leaders. . .
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Calendar of City Affairs
: :
AT STAMFORD BYRBL
Hitson milked a Wild cow iu
17 seconds in one performance
but his average did not place
him as a wiener.
Snooks shown here by Jim-
my Maddox of Maryneal won
the cutting horse contest.
Housekeeper, owned by Rob-
ert Corbett of Breckenridge,
was not entered because she
hurt her foot.
M. J. Taylor Gail, cowboy,
sold his five year old mare,
Blondi*, mid way of the cut-
ting horse contest to A. B. Ed-
of Belle Fottche, S. D. for
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Here is Calendar of Breckenridge events which will be kept
standing at the request of the Breckenridge Chamber ol
Commerce to avoid conflicts in setting other affairs:
monday
Junior Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Men's Chorus Rehearsal l>8W
tuesday
City Commission Meets • „
Pythian Lodge Meets Each Tuesday at 8 p. m.
Rotary Club Luncheon lz:lo
wednesday
Elks Lodge Meets ® I*®*
thursday
Knights of Pythias Meet 8 p.m.
Legion Post First and Third Thursdays
friday
Lions Club Luncheon 12:15
Rebekah Lodge Meeta Evening
special dates
Baptist Vacation Bible School . July 7—18
Stephens County Rodeo f .".... July 9-12
meets 2nd and 4th Thursday
(Continued On Page Four) Legion Auxiliary meets First Thursday
The Rev. J. W. McClain, who
for six years was known to
his millions of radio listeners
as Dr. I. Q. The Mental Bank-
er, has been appointed Priest-
in-eharge of the Episcopal
Church Mission here at Breck
enridge. He will take up his
duties beginning with earty
communion, 8 a. m. Sunday
service July 6.
Father McClain was ordain-
ed a priest of the Church on
May 19 and completes his
three year course at Seabury-
Western Theological Seminary
in Chicago June 12. He re-
signed from the radio program
last June. Prior to his resigna-
tion, he estimates that he trav
eled, all told, a distance of
some half million miles by air
in his commuting 'between
broadcasts and school.
The former radio star, who
gave up his career to study
for th§ Episcopal Priesthood
is being sent to Stephens cou-
nty in response to the requests
of Father Fox and the Breck-
enridge Episcopalians. The
new clergyman is 34 years ot
age, and is the father of three
girls, aged 8. 5 and seven
months. His wife is a Dallas
girl, with whom he atttended
college at Southern Methodist
University, Dallas. He started
in radio as staff announcer of
station WBAP - WFAA and
has worked as radio actor and
producer in Houston, San An-
tonio and Fort Worth. The
McClains will make their ho-
me in Eastland, where he is
to be in charge of the mission
there, as welt as the Brecken-
ridge work.
Father McClain is anxious
to contact atl Eepiscopalians
and former Episcopalians who
mav have lapsed from thef dis-
cipline and worship of the
Church due to the lack of the
permanent resident minister
in this area.
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Legion Card To
Present Fighters
Of Good Going
Jerry Fisher, the all-district
tadkle of last year's Bucka-
roo team will be on hand to
display his wares in the squ-
are circle of the Legion box-
ing bouts. Jerry has developed
into one of the hardest punch-
ers on the card. He has a
Powerful left jab that is sure
to keep any opponent in trou-
ble throughout the fight.
In the middleweight division
Ray Townsley will meat Har-
old (Termite) Blevins in what
will be one of the fastest and
best matched bouts of the
night Ray, a boy with plenty
ot muscle and winged feet is
proving to be a fast and cap-
able boxer. Blevins, another
Rodeo Theme
Sons Sounded
Long, Loud
LONDON, July 5 (UP> —
Two of Russia's largest east-
em European neighbors, Czec-
hoslovakia and Poland, indica-
ted today they may join the
Marshall plan Conference in
Paris-July 12 despite Soviet
Foreigu Minister V. M. Molo-
tov's angry denunciation of it.
A top ranking government
spokesman said the Czechoslo-
vak cabinet 'generally accep-
ted' participation iu tjig Paris
conference but would defer for
mal action until Monday or
Tuesday.
Connally
Says Talk
Admirable
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va,
July 5 iLfir">— Pesidtnt Tru-
man kept close watch touaj
lor world reaction to his iour
'-li of July denunciation of Kus
sia ior refusing to cooperate
with the Marshall piau to
speed Europes eccnomie recov-
ery.
The president was especial
ly eager to find out how ljis
spetch would be received in
foreign capitals. He directed
white house aides to send all
importanc comment on the ad-
dress to Colle. the 210 acre
estate of Stanley Woodward,
State Department Chief of
Protocol, where the President
is spending the week end. Mr.
Truman rturns to the capital
tomorrow.
Leading the nation in obser-
vance of independence day,
the chief executive appealed to
all countries to cooperate for
a lasting peace founded on
freedom and truth. He assail-
ed as "fallacious" the Soviet
argument that the Marshall
plan would encourage ineddl-
At the same time it was dis-
closed the prime minister Kle-; by some nations m the at-
meut Gottwald. a Communist
Theme song of the Brecken-
ridge annual rodeo sounded
long and loud on the streets
Saturday as preparation enter
ed full swing for the perform-
ances which will open here
next Wednesday.
"Chew your tobacco and spit
it on the wall" and how to
swing your pardner was sound
ed as loud speakers announc
ed the show.
The rodeo here follows that
at Stamford. The stock from
there and a number of the cbn
testants will be coming hete
The Calumet Ind-
Saturday „
„ . ..... v, ians were assured as a special
Buckaroo, who is just as good entertainment feature on the
in the ring as heis on the opening day. They Will stage
gridiron will be with Ray all, a thfrt minUte performance
VrCKSBURG. July 5 (U.R) —Gen.
Dwigh D. Eisenhower who recent-
ly accepted the presidency of Co-
lumbia University put it this way
today when asked his poltical as-
pirations—
1 wouldn't have the effrontery
to say 1 wouldn't be president of
the United States, butt no one has
asked me/
the time. Concerning Ray's
speed, Termite popped up with
one of J.oe Louis's old phras-
es, "He can run, but he can't
hide."
Phil Cox, another 165 poun-
der is one of the most agile
and experienced fighters, fnil
packs a fine wallop in fcotn
gloves. Pttil and his. opponent
as yet undecided, will undoubt
edly be a crowd pleaser. An-
other ring wise veteran of the
tistic circle is "Button" Me-
haffey. Buttou has done con-
siderable boxing in the Gold-
en Glove. He has had only two
defeats, which is pretty good
considering the opposition he
has run up agalinst. Bob Gal-
lagher, the t'irey football play-
er who emerged victorious in
last years bouts, is back again
this year and he's determined
to retain the welterweight titl
Last but not least, Dan Stew
ard, "The fighting iceman"
will be right up there in the
fray. Dan is unusually fast for
his size and he also packs an
explosive left which h a s an
uncanny habit of exploding
right in his opponents face.
lee cold pop' will be on sale
at the fights.
Italians Insulted
Over Penalty Shift -
ROME. July 5 <n.E> — Italian
newspapers today criticized the
British decision to spare the lives
of former Field Marshal .Albert
Kesselrlng and two other German
commanders in Italy as *an insult
to the Italian
following the big street para-
de Wednesday afternoon and
evening.
The parade will start at 5:30
o'clock moving east on Walker
street, all to enter to be in
place at 4:30 o'clock. Grady
Slaughter, chairman, said it
will start at 5:30 if there are
onlv four in it. But the oUtlooK
now is that there will be hun-
dreds in it.
A top prize list is being of-
fered. the prizes for events,
generally speaking being four
ranging from $60 to $15. Priz-
es for the parade features run
as high as $100 for top prizes.
Tickets are on sale in the
First State Bank bdilding. The
rodeo is being sponsored by
the Stephens county Fair 'As-
sociation, Monroe Veal®, chair
Man. Harris V~le. vict presi-
dent, C. K. West, vice chair-
man. J. G. Harrell, secretary
and O. A. Gillmore, treasurer.
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Dewey At Work On .
GOP Nomination
EN ROUTE WITH GOVERNOR
Dewey. July g <Uf — Gov. Thomas
E. Dewey of New York sped west
today on a 4,500 mi'e unofficial
campaign trip to head off a re-
ported move aimed at blocking
his nomination for president by
the Republican National Conven-
tion at Philadelphia next year-
Dewey described the fohr-weeks
trip as a 'sight seeing tour for his
sons' but he left no doubt that his
hotel room would be open to Re-
publican leaders. His ftrsrt sche-
duled stop was Sapulpa, Ofcla.
and Foreign Minister Jan Mas
aryk, tong a friend of the
western powers, will make an
unexpected trip to Moscow
Sunday or Monday. Undoubt-
edly they will discuss with Sov
iet leader Czchslovakias role
in the east-west economic split
Prime Minister Joseph Cyr-
ankiewicz of Poland said Ms
country w#3 maintaining "pos
itive interest" in the Marshal
plan.
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Six New Patients. .
To Local Hospital .
Report from the local hospital
revealed several new patients over
the .holiday.
D. T. Bowles and Fred Young
are surgical patients- Ralph Coon.
Bil' Black H. D. McLaughlin and
Mrs. Mack Sandoval arc medical
patients.
Mr. and Mrs. A- L- Knight are
the parents of a baby boy born
Friday. The baby weighed 6 lb
and 10 oz.
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French Communists
Hit Marshall Plan
PARIS, July 5 (UPP)—The
French communist party, fail as
ing to oust socialist Premier
Paul R&mandier in an assem-
bly test vote unleashed a ver-
bal barrage today against the
Marshall plan sponsored by Ra
madiers government.
Communist leader Maurice
Thorei led the attaek by pledg
ing the partys 1,000.000 mem-
bers to fight what he called th
forces trying to isolate Rus-
sia from the world.
fairs of others.
With most Senators and rep-
resentatives oiit of Washing-
ton tor tile holiday week end.
Congressional reaction to the
President's speeeh_ was slow
on taking form. However, tho-
se who would comment were
heartily in favor of Mr. Tru-
man's strongly worded reject-
ions of Russia's 'fallacious'
argument against the Marsh-
all plan.
Sen. Tom Connally. Texas,
said the speech waf aust ad-
mirable.' He said lie was in
fcomplete agreement with the
President's view that 'the
Russian objection to the Mar-
shall plan are unfounded.'
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Eastland Woman
Is Crash Victim
At Eastland. Mrs. Mary Hooper
Turner. 68. died early Friday
morning of injuries suffered Thur-;
day night when struck by an auto-
mobile as she and her grandson.
Jimmy McWilliarris, 7, ware cross-
ing an Easilar.d street.
Police Sgt. Bi'l Harris said th •
car was driven by John Halkiar
son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ha'.-
kias of Eastland, a student at T.:::
A. and M. college home for
the holiday.
The child, grandron of Mr. anl
Mrs. George McWillains, For'
Worth, was hit but was not ser-
iously injured.
Mrs. Turner was the widow of
the late John W. Turner.
Funeral wi'l be held at the First
Methodist church. Eastland, at 3
pm. Sunday. The Rev. Roy A-
Langstcn of Brownwood will of-
ficate. Burial will be at Eastland.
Rules For Call Roping
Maybe you have seen dozens of
calf roping contests but do not
know al' the rules of the game.
Here are the rules that will ap-
ply in the rodeo opening here
July 9 :
Calves are given a, deadline start
in £-:cordanca w.'th arena condi-
tions, and when calf crosses dead-
line he is roper's calf, regard'ess
of what happens. Ten seconds fine
for roper's mount being over foul
line when starter's flag drop.
This is a catch-as.-catch can con-
test but a catch must be made
with a rope that will hold calf
until the roper gets to him. Roper
must adjust rope and and reins in
a manner to prevent his horse
busting calf. If roper ropes ca'f
and stops his horse and calf runs
on and busts himself, then roper
shall not be fined, but if roper
willfully busfts calf, then he shal'
be fined not less than 20 seconds.
Roper must dismount and go
down rope and throw calf by hand.
Should calf be down when roper
gets to him. he must be lev up
an his feet and thrown by hand-
Mast cross any throe fee; and tie
;o as to he'd cnlf until passed
upon by the tie judge. Tie to be
Dassed upon by the judge, and
roper will not be allowed to touch
calf in any mruiner after signaling
for time, until judgment of the tie
has been pronounced by tie judge.
Calf will be !eft tied down as long
as deemed necessary by judge to
ascertain if the tie is complete.
The .'a!f will also be rolled over
and if he Vhen gets up, roper wi'l
receive no time.
Each roper must have neck rein
or strap around horse's neck, ad-
justed to positively prevent drag-
ging of calf. If roper's horse drags
calf he will be penalized 20 sec-
onds.
Each roper will be required to
use 'two loops and should he miss
with both 'oops ho shall retire
from the arena.
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