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Fok sALD—Or trade. Cadillac road.
5% Orel claes condition. Phone
Obet. Master Bix Buick sport
gondster. Hoodt shock absorbers #:
lot on Prineeton-at.s to be
paved soon. $600 dollars cash. Call
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Brook-ave. pavement, $2400 cash or
erms.” Phone 4111.______________-
Fon SAL.e—uxtra, choice lot in
waans AND RANCHES FOR SALE
Fon SALE tract of very Excel,
lent irrigated valley land, adapted
to the growing of eltrus and all
kinds of fruits and all kinds of
truck; suitable for colonization in
email tracts; reasonably worth •
hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
Has some unusual and attractive
features that can be utilised to
great advantage The valley offers
no better investment For further
information. _ address box U*.
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mi e from city limits of Weslaco, on
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bu ldings, some citrus trees. All
cultivation. Fine for nub-division.
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mer. Realtor, Mercedes, Texas
--—---— 14. (—Count Hugo
Vox Lerchenfeld, former premier of
Bavaria, now to leading in the race
for the chancellorship of Germany
to succeed Dr. Luther. Count Von
Lerchenfeld is a member of the
Bavarian peoples’ party, but is est
identified with its reactionary wing.
His wite was formerly Ethel Wy-
man of Detroit and New York.
Defense Minister Gossler, who baa
been temporarily named chancellor,
has declined to assume the poet
permanently and his selection
would be opposed by the centrists
and democrats.
A botanist in the Smithsonian In-
stitution has collected 1300 orchid
specimens In Central America.
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CADILLAC for sale, model EI: new
aint, new rubber, I spares, A-1
ondition. Dial2-1464. Can be neon
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FOR SAUE-1925. Maxwell coupe,
lew paint. fully equipped. A-1 cone
litien throughout, will take good
med Ford as first payment. Phone
-1916 for appoinment. LX
FOR SALE—At bargain, almost new
926 Ford Coupe, fiveballoon eas-
ngs and plenty of extras. Take
foul Coupe, privately owned, very
ittle driving here in town. Lots of
xtras, new battery, first class tires,
tew top, eoat co vers, new duco ex:
eptionally good condition. Terms.
all Mr. Higgins, phone 6403
ONE 1923 Ford truck, new dump
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Weaver at 507 Travis-aveo-
TIRES AND TUBE
FOR BALE—One 30x6-77 S ply Gen-
oral cord tire, cheap.802. Tenth.
People’s Electric, Phone. 2201
HOUSES FOR SALE
Ton SALE—By owner, new. five:
5225,$o2‘2lg, c emPE lot So:
ed onek porch, built in features and
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pavement. Street soon to be paved
Sacrifices price with easy terms
Phone tune or call at 1800 Wilson,
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rent out two rooms Price $31.
Near Barwise school. * 504 Waco-
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FOR SALE at once, seven-room
house at 1515 Tenth-st.: has hard:
wood floors, servants house located
on it foot lot. Phone 680%.
Rome lor eale. A ■genuine hollow
tile with stucco and plastered
throughout. Five rooms and tile
batik hardwood floors, servant”
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Now vacant and ready to move into
priced right. Phone Mask Thomas
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Call Mr. Seal 7217.
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FOR SALE — A farm, near Thorn-
berry; also twenty teres, highly im-
proved. near town, under the ditch.
'hone 1-1*11.
FOR BALE EH RENT .
21 curre—one four-room house
and let for eale or rent, furnished
or unfurnished. Small payment
down and $20 per month. Inquire
1408 Third-st..
MEAL usTATE BKUMANOE
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NEW five-room modern house on
east front lot: to be paved soon:
price $6400. will take automobile
or lot as flrat payment, balance
easy. Eli Morgan, owner; phone
7500,
RESIDENCE in Seymour: 160 acres
in New Mexico: one or both to exe
change for more land. Box553,
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REAL ESTATE URALERS
was P. C. LYON, scisining in
homes. Phone 3262-7520,
suncmas rmorst.
FOR SALE—Ten-acre tracts, six
miles out the Iowa Park road. Rob-
ert Tberman. Route 1.
FOR BALE—Acreage north of Iowa
Park boulevard; will sell in small
tracts: oll well near about ready to
drill. Small down payment; balance
to suit. John F. Klel, care Band
Beach swimming pool ,
FOR SALE—12 acres, one mile of
town, on gravel road. Can be cut to
suit. Each acre is bordered by main
canal. Write Box *45 Iowa Park.
EG NOTICE
rue srArE o Tons 7 1
sheriff or any constable of Wich-
ita county, greeting: You are here-
by commanded to cause to be pub.
lished once each week for a period
of ten days before the, return day
hereof, in a newspaper of general
circulation, which has been contin-
uously and regularly published for
a period of not less than one year
in said Wichita county, a copy of
the following notice: The State of
Texas. To all persons interested in
hs welters of Fred Bradford; a boy
1632215
years old, minors. Know ye that
P. R. Bradford was by the county
court of Wichita county. Texas on
the ard day of May, A D. 1926, duly
appointed temporary guardian of
the persons and estates of said
minors, which appointment will be
made permanent unless the same
shall be successfully contested at
the next term of sold court, com-
mencing on the First Monday, in
June, A. D. - 1926, the same-being
the 7th day of June, A D. 1926, at
the court house thereof. In Wichita
Falls, Texas, at which time all per-
sons interested in the welfare of
said minors may appear and con-
test such, appointment if they so
desire. Herein fail not, but. have
you before said court, on the said
firat day of the next term thereof,
• thle writ with you return thereon,
* showing how you have executed too
same. Given under my hand and
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Elizabeth Hall, clerk county court,
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ELECT R A Texas, May 16-
Funeral" servicesfor " Mrs. Ellsa
Caroline Hawley, with of Clayton 4.
Hawley, were conducted Sunday
afternoon at the First Presbyterian
Church by the Rev. E. V. Cole, the
Paxton, Luer Lee Young, Carlotta
Miller. Wilma Kilpatrick, and
Messrs. Herman Gibson, Paul Brush,
Bert Wright, Troy Dees, Joe Me-
Cracken, Wayne Gillespie, Ivan De-
Paul Guinn,
Max
“aeacron. tony onto.
9059.______
—The best bargain in
Bibley-Tayier Addition. Five-room
modern house and two, lots, with
very modern convenience. East
Front: in 1100 block on Yale-ave.
13.780: small each payment balance
any, Patton, Morris and Zihlman,
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" five-room house in Fairview Ad-
2 Jr"′. 1152,077 Fit
payable $21.75 per month. Owner
win" take an equity a good team.
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point Phone 20%oeoq
pEauriFOr new house, between
junior college and Country Club
facta tea; five rooms and breakfast
room: oak floors: all built-in fea-
tures. Must sell this week. Phone
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or unfurnished. Has six
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For Dependable'
Used Cars
CHRYSLERS
One 1925 Chrysler 10 Rond,
ster...................$1176
One 1925 Chrysler 70 Tour-
ing.............-.... $1100
One 1926 Chrysler 58
Coupe -................$926
DODGES
One 1926 Dodge Special Coupe,
balloon tires, A-1 condition
mechanically.....-.-. $700
One 1925 Dodge Coupe, good '
rubber, good paint, motor pere
fect, for only........$600
One 1922 Dodge Roadster, mo.
tor tip-top shape, for.... $200
One 1922 Dodge Touring,
worth the money.........$225
BUICKS
One 1925 Buick Master 6
Coupe, A-1 condition...$1,450
. One 1923 Buick 4
Touring................$265
One 1922 Buick 6 Touring,
‘good shape, for..........$800
1925 Buick Standard Six
Roadster ...............$876
FORDS
. One 1924 Ford Four Door
Sedan........C.an.....$300
One 1925 Ford Master Body
Sedan, new India balloon tires,
duco paint, natural wood
wheels ...-..............$475
Three 1925 Ford Coupes, $800,
$325 and...............$426
Five 1924 Ford Coupes, $275
to......................$326
One 1925 Ford Roadster. .$195
One 1925 Ford Roadster. .#171
Three 1924 Ford Tourings,
$150 to............J...$226
One 1923 Ford Coupe for. $95
“ One 1928 Ford Roadster, bat-
tery. starter and generator
good, shock absorbers and
everything for cash.......$46
OTHERS
, via, Ragon Andrews, Paul Guinn,
Malcolm Kelly, Earl Gantt, Max
Boyd, Dick Borders and Ben Meyer
were the guests who attended.
Entertains Girist Class
Miss Myrtle Smith entertained the
fifteen-year old girls’ Sunday school
class of the First Baptist Church
Friday evening, the Camp Fire Girls
of the Nualwisti group being special
guests.
Denels Head, Llorene Chesney and
Verde Chesney were prise winners
in the games and contests. Refresh-
ments were served to the guests
who were as follows:
Misses Lorna Porter, Maurine Rob-
ertson, Geneva Robertson, Leona
McDonald. Kathryn Wetcher, Ger-
trude Lewis, Llorene Chesney,
Verde Chesney, Wanda Lou Good-
man, Ethel Loftin, Della Mae
Woods, Christine Evans: and Messrs.
Boyd Breedlove, Johnnie Brown.
Cloyds Smith, Dennie Head, Paul
Head, Rod Lewis, H. C. Simmons,
Graham Manns, Wm. Crass, L D.
Mosely and Bill Crass.
Before disbanding, the party
drove through town and around the
principal streets several times,
which concluded the entertainment.
Marshmallow Roast
' A marshmallow and wiener roast
was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Kownsler, Mr. and Mrs. Alien
Kownsler, Miss Laura Parnell, and
Messrs. Herman and Ed Freeman,
Jim Holder and Thomae Sawyer, all
of whom met at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Ike Parnell, who accom-
panted them to Midway, where a
bonfire waa built and a plcala lunch
served. Games and music helped to
pass the hours pleasantly.
Electra Boy. Wins.
Walter Vernon, senior in the Pnrle
Junior College, and his debating
partner, Alexander Robertson, of
Paris, also a senior in the college,
defeated the Wesley College debat-
"nesuthrul norat offerings were
banked about the altar, filling the
chancel. A double quartet of the
Methodist church choir rendered
several selections, Mrs. C. W. Coffey
being in charge of the muste.
Among the numbers were “Beauti-
ful Isle of Somewhere," and "My
Faith Looks Up to Thee."
The services at the grave were
given by the Electra chapter of the
Order of Eastern Star, of which she
was a member. Mrs Hawley had
also been a member of the Metho-
dist church for many years.
Hundreds were in attendance, the
church being well filled. Almont
the entire central section of the
auditorium was occupied by rela-
tives aad close friends of the fam-
ily, which is one of the oldest plo-
neer families in this community.
Relatives who were present from
out of town included Mr. and Mrs.
U A Roby of Iowa Park and sire.
Joe Psimer of Houston, Mra Roby
and Mra. Palmer being daughters
of Mrs. Hawley: Mr. and Mra Ray-
mond Miller, Mr. Miller being a son,
and also the following notosa aad
nephews: Mr. and Mra. Log Vaughn
and Mra. Ed Whirlow of Harrold;
Mra Walter Little, of Olney, Mr.
and Mrs Claude Miller and family,
and Mr. and Mrs. Lector Miller, all
of Wichita Falls; Mr. and Mra Fred
Fugit of Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs.
John Fugit of Clarksville, Texas.
Mr. and Mra R. W. Reynolds of
Wichita Falls word friends who
also attended."* *
Active pali bearers were Homer
Hill, A T. McDannald, J. H. Har-
ris, E. W. Barr, John Houser, H. M.
Tarlton and H. T. Newsum. Several
nephews of Mra Hawley were ip-
eluded among the honorary ball
bearers. ‘
At one" netncain "suer more- meAmcheere J^E? ^
ing service, on Mother's Day, ths
oldest mother present, Mra. Ella
Jackson, Tt, and ths youngest
mother, Mrs. Walter Goodman, 11
were honored by each being pro-
seated with a year's subscription to
the church magazine or publication
of their selection.
An excellent program wee pre-
sented Mother’s Dey at the First
Christian Church, a feature of the
ceremony being a bouquet of white
carnations presented to Mrs. P. G
Sheldon of Gentry, Ark, as the old-
est mother present, and a bouquet
of sweet peas to tiny Geneva Hick-
man. aged six • months, as ths
youngest baby.
Mrs. Sheldon, who is visiting her
son, W. J. Sheldon, is also the
mother Of A. H. Sheldon, Leslie E.
Sheldon, Sr., and C. P. Sheldon, all
of Electra, and of Mra. Roy U Car-
penter, who with her husband, is
here from Gentry, the guest of
relatives.
” Camp Fire Girls
The new quarters of the Camp Fire
. Girls of Electra was the scene of the
rirat ceremonial of the Nnalwisti
Group held last Friday afternoon,
when the members present per-
termed the dedication ceremony, the
club room now being decorated and
ready for occupancy.
Misses Della Mae Woods, Thais
Newburn and Leona McDonald took
an active part in the ceremony,
while the guardian, Miss Eloise Gat-
ford spoke about future Camp Fire
work and read the requirements for
of Greenville, in the final debate,
Thursday evening. The subject of
the debate was, “Resolved, That the
United States Should Enter the
World Court.”
Mr. Vernon, who is the son of the
Row and Mrs. Vernon, of the Meth-
odist churches of this community,
debated on ths negative aids of tho
question, and the judges decision
was two to one in favor of the neg-
stive. This is his second year at
the Paris college.
Insurance Transfer. I
The Electra Home Mutual Insur-
ance Company, Mr. and Mrs. II. C.
Lindley, managers, has been traps-
ferred to the management of The
Wichita Home Insurance Company,
of Wichita Falls, is announced by
Edgar P. Haney, general manager
of, the latter company, which has
offices in Denton, Dallas, Wichita
Falls and now in Electra, and is a
large and thriving company.
The offices of the company will be
In the Grund theater building, with
Miss VI Weaver, of Wichita Falls, in
charge of the Electra branch. Mr.
and Mrs. Lindley will continue their
real estate, rental and Insurance
agencies and also that of the Win-
ter Gardeas Irrigated Land Com-
pany,
One 61 Cadillac Touring, duco
paint, good rubber, tip-top con- :
dition mechanically......$1175
ON 1925 Packard 6 Touring,
good rubber, duco paint, motor
perfect, for.............$1250
One 1924 Packard a 5-passen-
ger Sedan, A-1 condition in
every respect, driven only in
the city; this car is a steal
for....................$2500
CASE TRADE TERMS
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LLOYD WEAVER
r COMPANY
,-Harvey-Snlder Bldg., -
We Stay Open Until 9:00 1
o'Clock Evenings
FOB RENT
BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED
To permanent parties 4-room, extra
large apartment, private bath, ante- ,
matio heater, large sarase, south
Me. 2225.7553 son vavement
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The world mo
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moving i done
along with
trouble, but
e when the
Elkin Transfer &
Storage Co.
Phone 9597
tauros won BALE
charmingly. The dancers were ap-
propriately costumed, representing
the peasantry of Ireland, England,
Belgium, Scotland, Spain and Japan.
Popular melodies were given as
the closing numbers by the Choral
Club. The proceeds of the enter-
tainment will be devoted to the
purchase of music material and
gymnasium equipment.
Gence Funeral
Funeral services for Noel A.
Gobos took place Bunday afternoon
at the First Methodist Church,
with the Rsv. E. V. Cols officiating.
Miss Sallee Huffaker was in charge
of the music, which was beautifully
sung by the Methodist choir. Miss
Huffaker land Miss Pearl Tartar
sang “Beautiful Isle of Some-
where," and “It Is Well With My
Soul." There was a large at-
tendance at ths church.
Noel A. Gonso, aged 22, was the
eldest son of Mr. and Mra J. R.
Gonce. His sudden death, due to
accident, came as a dreadful blow
to his parents and relatives aad a
severe shock to his many friends
in Electra.
“ Mrs. Ann Husking Dead
• Mra Ann Haskins, aged ••, who
died at her home, 706 East Garri-
son avsnus, was buried Tuesday
afternoon. Rev. Lonnie Whitworth
conduoting the services in ths local
en by Mrs. Opry Wednesday morn-
ins. with Miss Campbell M guest
of honor. There were three tables
of bridge, the players being Mes-
dames J. H. Harris, L K. Williams,
A. T. McDannald, C E. MeDannaid,
Frank LeBus, Bennett Nance, M. R.
Stipes, Mitt Williams, Fred Cum-
mings, Danny Dale, Guy McNeeley
and Miss Lucille Campbell.
■ High score favor was awarded
Mrs. Frank LeBus, who received an
embroidered buffet set. Mro. Mitt
Williams scored second high and
was given a bottle of toilet water.
A Cupid pincushion went to Mrs.
J. H Harris, for low, ths guest
prise being a pair of ally none. A.
salad course wee served, with far
vers of sweet peas; pink and white.
being the colors used Hi decorations. s
Personals,
Lavert Danner, of 405 West Har-t
rison avenue, fell against the drink
lag fountain at the Waggoner ward #
school Monday, cutting his forehead:
eo badly that a stitch was necer-g
sary.
A. H. Sheldon is attending the”
M. T. O. A convention at Dallas
this week. He will return Thur.
Mire, c. E. Sehlemeyer to visiting :
friends in Nocona,
Personals.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dishroon, of
Eastland, are the guests of Mrs.
Dishroon’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Moeller of the Enterprise
____„_______community. Mrs. Dishroon was
the Wood Gatherers rank. These formerly Miss Edna Moeller, and
taking part in the ceremonial were was a nurse at. the Eastland City
Misses Mrytle Smith, Della Mas and County Hospital 7 S
Woods, Leona McDonald, Oleta Miss Emma Gunter, Wilbarger
Crawford, Wilora Redden, Lucy county home demonstration agent,
Whitesides, Thais Newburn, Bobble will leave New York City May 18
- *4 *---1 .... ---on a trip |o Europe, where she will
study home economic conditions.
Miss Gunter has often visited in
Electro and has a large number of
friends here. I
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen, Mrs.
M. L. Idou and Mr. Kirkwood, all
of Wichita Falls, Mrs. A Baker of
Electra, Mr. and Mro A W. Wit-
tenbach and family, and Mr. and
ankle which he suffered while at
work last Friday morning. He is
being treated for his injury by Dr.
Shepard of ths Electra hospital.
Mrs. C. B. Taylor, of the Barwise
community went to Wichita Falls
covering from a dislocated right
last Saturday, where she will re-
main under treatment at the clinic
hospital for an indefinite period
A B. Myers, who la employed at
the Magnolia gasoline plant, is re-
Mrs. V. A Estman of Enterprise
community, were the guests of Mrs.
O. A Wittenbach of County Line
community last sunday.
Butler, Doria Laughlin and Norma
Hart; Miss Eloise Gafford, guard-
Ian, and Mrs. C. Newburn, assistant
guardian.
At the business session the pre-
vious Friday the matter of furnish-
ing the club room was taken up and
it was voted that each girl weave a
mat and make a sofa pillow for the
clubroom within the next few
weeks. The guardian reported on
bills paid, and suggested that books
for a library be supplied as soon as
practicable. This suggestion wasap-
proved. The girls then gave the
Wohelo cheer and the meeting ad-
journed. r
Given Bridge Party 4
Miss Earline McDannald enter-
tained with seven tables of bridge
at her home on West Harrison ave-
nue Friday evening. The decorations
were sweet peas and roses. Cat
flowers were given for favors, and
the refreshments' served after the
games consisted of sherbet and in-
dividual cakes
Miss Ellen Paxton was winner of
high ecore for ladies, and Karl
Gantt for men. They were presented
with novelty favors.
Misses Dixie Tuttle, Clelia Mal
low, Nola Fears, Amanda Wilbanks,
Rochelle Holcomb, Carrie Cross,
” Minnie Nell Yeldell, Ann Skinner,
Kathryn Barr, Louise Gaston, Ellen
cemetery. TA.
Mrs. Haskins Ip survived by her
aged husband. T. H. Haskins, a son,
Roy Haskins who was absent at
the time of the death and burial; a
sister, Mrs. Florence Curtis, of
Henrietta, and two brothers, James
Parrish and Greens Parrish of
Shiner, Texas.
Corbell Funeral Here
Mrs. A A Corbell, 55, died Fri-
day and was buried in Electra, the
Rev. C. A Bickley, pastor of tho
Methodist church of Vernon, con-
duct tag the funeral services, assist-
ed by the Rev. E. V. Cole.
Mrs. Corbell had been a resident 1
of this community for many years,
and waa active in church and so- 1
cial circles.
She is survived by her husband;
six daughters: Mrs. Oscar Jarrell.
Holliday; Mrs. C. C. Edwarda, Elec-
Ira: Misses Maggie and Clara Core
bell. Wichita Falta, and Misses
Jewel and Bernice Corbell, Electra,
and six sens. Bad Corbell. Laredo;
Glynn, Garland, Nolen. Gordon and
Earl, of Electra.
Osborne is Valedietorian
Norman Osborne, valedictorian of
the Electra High School this year,
graduates with an average per-
centage of 95.66—next to the high-
est graduating average ever made
by an E. H. B. student. Vernon
Dinsmore, was valedictorian in
1917, with an average of 96. Mr.
Dinsmore and Mr. Osborne are the
only two men winning this distine-
tion in the past nine years, all the
intervening classes having had girl
valedictorians.
Miss Carlotta Miller Is salutatort-
an this year, with an average of
93.35, followed closely by Miss Lone
Awtrey, whose average is 93.33.
Senior examinations started today.
• Mrs. Opry Twice Hostess.
Honoring her sister and house
guest, Miss Lucille Campbell, of
Walters, Okla., Mra. J. A Opry en-
tertained at bridge Tuesday night,
at her home on West Ida avenue
Roses in pink and white, with ferns,
adorned the rooms. Pink and white
mints were served during the
games. Mra Frank Fisher was
winner of the high score prise for
ladies—a handsome amber and
ivory perfume bottle, the high score
favor for men going to Paul Brush,
who received a box of cigars. A
bottle of toilet water was the gift
of the hostess to the honor guest.
The hostess, was assisted by Mra
Guy McNeeley is serving en loe
course carrying out the chosen col-
ors to ths following guests: Misses
Luelle Campbell, Louise Gaston,
Dixie Tuttls. Earline McDannald.
Minnie Neil Yeldell, Ruth Prince,
Wilma Kilpatrick, Nina Jones, Jen-
Pla Coonrod. Mra J. H. Harris and
Mrs. Frank Fisher. Messrs, Paul
Brush, Wayne Gillespie, Ragon An-
drews, Ray Wofford, Herman Gib-
son, Charles MeGann, John Me-
Cracken, Tray Dees, and Frank
Fisher.
Another charming party wad giv-
Here’s Dropping You
Fish Fans a Line of
Tackle Tips!
We know your palms are just itching for the pull
of that big finny baby on your line—the whirl
of the reel—and then the battle to land him. That
calls for Tackle fit to “stand the gaff.”
We have it. Plenty of everything! %.
Steel Casting Rods ... .$1.00 to $15.00
- Casting Reels ...--.$25.00 Down
Lines
......,-------50c to $4.00
And a lot of small items reasonably priced. I
Special
One Gallon
Water Jug
Keeps water cold for 24
I hours, only
$-1 78
We Have a Complete Stock of
Fishing and Camping Needs
Maxwell & Son Hardware Co.
808-12 Ohio Ave.
Phone 4104
CLASSIFIED DISPLAY
AUTO! *oa •Alli
FORD COUPES
4. We have a number of 1924 and 1925 Ford Coupes.
- With new paint, good rubber and plenty of extras.
97 Priced from %
$275 TO $450
DIXON MOTOR CO.
USED CAR DEPARTMENT
618 Scott Ave.
Phone 4111
GUARANTEED FORD USED CARS
Open Sundays.
5 1925 Coupes
It's time to have
them repaired.
SUPREME
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In-- at
"AN am “
7 1924 and 1925 Touring
, 12 1922 to 1925 Roadster
3 1928 Coupes 0.1
1 1924 Sedan ,........
3 Sport Roadsters -....
8 1924 and 1926 Trucks
Cask—Twee-Tarns
Open Until 9 o'Clock Evenings.
.............$300.00 to $425.00
•oeaeosee.*..$225.00 to $265.00
..............$60.00 to $265.00
.............$125.00 to $250.00
w.........----,885.00
i.............$225.00 to $265.00
...........1.$225.00 to $205.00.
LANGFORD MOTOR CO. •
USED CAR DEPT.
60s Indiana Ave.
ELECTRA Texas, May 11—W B.
Guthrie, Sr., entertained with a
barbecue and birthday celebration
at his ranch home on Beaver crook
1 last Sunday, that being his 70th
birthday. N
Mr. Guthrie, who to in rugged
health, prepared the barbecued
meals himself, with the aid of an
assistant. There was an abundant
supply of beef and baked turkey
for the 53 guests who attended, the
greater number of whom were
friends from Electra. —
Everything that goes with a
barbecue was served In abundance.
George B. Ancel, Sr., who is a good
judge of barbecues, was present
and remarked. ‘‘I never saw such a
feast in my life." The guests were
served at tables built under the
trees. Even the weather man con-
spired in making It a pleasant day
for everyone.
Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie welcomed
five of their children and seven
grandchildren home en this happy
occasion. They were, Mra Chester
Holmes and sou and Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Simmons and children, all of
Wichita Falls: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Guthrie and children and Mr. and
Mrs. Wilbur Guthrie and children,
all of Beaver Crook, and Mr. and
Mrs. C. E. Twoery and son of Elec-
tra.
H. S. Entertainment
The choral-orchestral entertain-
ment and gymnasium exhibition
given at the high school auditorium
Saturday night, under the direction
Of Miss Bailee Huffaker and Miss
Annie Laurie Smith, was attended
by more than MS.
Pyramid building and gym-jams
were skillfully accomplished and
won hearty rounds of applause. One
hundred and twenty-five students
took part in the gymnasium num-
bers; 45 appearing in those given
by the Choral club.
The 12-plece high school orcher-
tra was particularly pleasing in all
its offerings. In the second num-
ber. "I Love a Little Cottage," Miss
Fannie Christolph was featured.
This is the orchestra's frist pub-
lie appearance and Ita performance
was especially enjoyed. Violins
were Misses Estelle Moore, Evelyn
Smith, Miriam Mitchell and Mar-
garet Alien: cornet. Max Friend:
clarinets, Paul Jones and Venry
Porter: trombones, Bern MeSpad-
den, Dewey Byrd and Vincent
Tramill: drums, Roy Mankins.
In the club drill, which was re-
markably effective and exeat. Miss
Smith was assisted by Miss Maris
Steen, who led, ‘
The "Dance of tho Nations” ap-
, pealed to the eye and ear most
G alve sto
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our price only
$1.95
Khaki Work
Shirts’
Two pockets, a real shirt,
only
95c
Scott's Level Best
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Fast color, guaranteed to
satisfy, only
$1.95 1
Boys’ Coveralls, Cowden brand, all ages 6 to 16,.........,
special ........... $1.25 and Up
Unions, full cut, well made, the kind that usually sells for
85c, our price only ....................... 50c
Munson Last Army Shoes, all leather, guaranteed to wear,
only .............. $3.95
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