The Giddings News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 72, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 13, 1961 Page: 6 of 19
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Page 6 —THE GIDDINGS, TEXAS, NEWS—Thursday, July 13, 1961
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of
last week and became a
new:
Richter Iron & Steel Co.
Giddings, Texas
WE SELL:
NI W S < i. vanlrTEDS PAY
17th
wedding.
Giddings. The intended groom
Mrs. Fred M.Keown as Hostess.
Electric Wiring -- New or Old
GIDDINGS, TEXAS
PHONE 135
Giddings Welding Service
TEXAS LAWMEN
MONUMENTS and MARKERS
Phone 57
Giddings, Texas
2
Coleman said the only wa-
termelons left are at Bellville,
During the brief business ses-
sion Rubie Rousseau, the vice
engagement of Miss La Vern
; Symank of Houston to Mr Bob-
| by Stickley of Bryan is being
News. He was visiting his b o-
ther in Giddings and also his
two brothers in Lexington and
two sisters in Dime Box His
wife went to San Antonio to
spend the week with their son.
Major Grover O. Reat. Mr a I
Mrs. Beat left Dime Box 31
years ago to make their home
in Marlin.
Stickley of Bryan, Texas
Immanuel Lutheran Church
in Giddings will be the scene of
* ATTEND WALTHER
LEAGUE CONVENTION
NEW AND USED TRAILERS — TRAILER REPAIR
STEEL GATES— Any Size Made of Light Weight Tubing
CATTLE FEED RACKS — PICKUP FRAMES
WELDING OF ANY KIND — HORSE SHOEING •
FREE — FREE — FREE
APPRECIATION
DANCE
Old Time and Modern
FAIR PAVILION
LA GRANGE. TEXAS
Saturday, July 15
Where Friends Meet
From Far and Near
— Music by —
TOMMY VANEK
And His 7-Piece Orchestra
Table Service .. .
For Information See John Hart or Alfred Zoch
at Phillips-Luckey Funeral Home
What... Are you having Shoe Trouble?
Then call by Moore's Shoe Shop
_ (Just Across from the Depot)
Quality merchandise used only — ■ trial will convince you
He has the experience and know-how
— WORK GUARANTEED-
H. T. MOORE
DUNN’S DOZING
For All Kinds of Dirt Work,
Land Clearing and Tank Building
— See —
G. K. Dunn
FASKE ELECTRIC CO.
DEALER FOR PEERLESS PUMPS
Repair All Makes & Models
REPAIR STOVES & APPLIANC ES
Phone 607 — Giddings, Texas — Res. CE 3-2526
- By -
Rockdale Memorials
No Reservations president, presided.
_ Mrs. Louis Knox was Mod-
evening in Fellow hip Hall with members, made up of Mrs.
Mrs. Fred M.Keown as Hostess MY. Tate, Mr. Louis Knox and
Mrs. McKeown Hosts Presbyterian Ladies
The Women of the Presby- lerator of the panel entitled “To-
terian Church met Wednesday morrow’s World". The panel
announced by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Symank of the couples September
• TEXAS DIVISION
• UNITED STATES BREWERS ASSOCIATION, Inc
AUSTIN
Pipe, all sizes — Channel Iron flat, angle, plate,
bar, pulleys, belting, chains, shafting, reinforce-
ment bars, cable, etc., used or new
WE BUY:
Junk machinery, steel, brass, copper, radiators,
batteries. —
YOU MAKE MONEY BY TRADING WITH US
subseribe r to
adverse weather and heavy de-
maud has cleaned out the pat-
ches in Florida and Georgia
Harvey Arldt, president
the Willing Workers Zone at-
tended the Lone Star District Luling, Smithville, Hempstead
Walther League Convention and Sealy
Just as we have always needed the fearless courage and integrity a our
lawmen, to do we need industry and commerce Whrn ,„ indusr, Ms
a whole community with payrolls and revenue, relaxation and
of moderation.. it ‘belongs." In Texas, “Beer Belon”
States Brewers Association is constantly working with best, •
retailers and local authorities to asure the
pleasant, orderly conditions under
the Giddings
MARVIN WACHSMANNS
SPEND VAC ATION HERE
Mr and Mrs Marvin Wachs-
mann and daughter Debbie of
Houston spent their 2-weeks
vacation here visiting his fat! -
er, Herbert Wachsmann of
Manheim, her parents, Mr and
Mrs. Ben Koslan of Lincoln 1
and other friends and relatives.
The Wachsmanns bought a
home in Houston, and their ad-
dress is Rt. 6. Box 651-A, Hous-
ton, Texas Mr. Wachsmann
work for the Westfield Feed &
Supply They enjoy reading 1
the Giddings News.
VISITOR IN GIDDINGS
Mr. T N Reat of Marlin
was a visitor in the News office
Captain Jesse ee Hall
Special Force ancte
"Strong, just., and fearless..”
Texans in the late 170 were not surprised when Captain Jene Lee Hall, of the Ranger
Special Force, handed over the notorious bandit, King Father Nor when he broke u the
destructive Sutton-Taylor Feud, and seirled the hash of a lot of Tence cutters Most Texans
already knew about Ranger Hall and a certain one man clean up operation Oni, 27 ,
old, shortly after he joined the Force, Hall was placed on detached service .meaning ..
usual, one job, one Ranger The job was Goliad, then a lawless stronghold of lcaped ton
vices, outlaws and murderers The situation called for strong treatment which the
Ranger evidenegy knew how to apply. The undesirable population got the word. Soon
Goliad wa, once again quiet * . sleeping mouse .. Later, after his Ranger days, Captain
Hall distinguished himself a, the leader of the famous Mac abebe Scouts in the Philippine
campaigns.
I can expect if the present trends
continue The thing- we shall
be confronted with through this
program are important to the
operation of the Church of to-
morrow if she is to meet the
needs of the people in the world
of to-morrow.
During the social hour the
hostess served refreshments to
thirteen members and two
visitors.
Mr. and Mrs Quintus McIntosh,
brought out startling facts
about the world in which we
live and the development we
-----**---
Mr and Mrs. M Keng of
Houston spent the weekend
here on their retreat farm
I which was held at Tarleton ••
2 State College, Stephenville, Tex Mr and M E. H Putnam
[las. June 23-25 and family, Gerhard and Alma
Delegates • attending from Noack spent Friday, evening
Giddings included Maxine Hent with Mrs Putnam": patents.
I schel, Carol Jane Jenke a id- the Hubert Stiewert at ( ar- .
I Audrey Grundman mine
WATERMELONS SELL FOR NEAR
RECORD PRICE AT BELLVILLE
Watermelons in the Bellville are left
area are selling for a near- That is the report of Harold
I record 2 cents per pound, and Coleman, water melon buye for
that price is likely to hold good Bernard & Lowry of Oklahoma,
for the second crop three weeks who has been in Bellville re-
from now, because the Bellville cently bidding on crops
area of Texas is the only one Lack of rain destroyed the
in the nation that any melons South Texas melon crop, and
ENGAGEMENT TOLD Tie is the son of Mr. and Mrs W E
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