Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 234, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 24, 1939 Page: 3 of 6
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Sweetwater
rATER REPOSTER, SWEETWATER, TEXAS
For District Inter scholastic Meeti
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Big Spring Is
Selected For
Cage Tournament
Ross Covey, Director Of
District, Presides At
Meeting Of Officials
At a meeting of the District
Five Interscholastic League Com-
mittee in the Allen hotel last
night, Big Spring was selected
as the site for the district bas-
ketball tournament February 17,
the district meet for all events
of the league was set for Sweet-
water on April 7-8 and the date
of the tennis, playground ball
and senior girls volleyball meet
for county champions was
awarded to Sweetwater for April
15.
Basketball tournament invita-
tions had been presented by Abi-
lene, Snyder, Roscoe and Big
Spring. Big Spring was voted
as the location of the tourney,
which will be held February 17
and which will draw three city
teams and ten county teams.
The district-wide meet for all
events is set by the state com-
mittee and is held in Sweetwat-
er annually. Events include
track and field, declamation, de-
bate, extemporaneous speaking j
and a one act play tournament.
Some 700 contestants and ap-
proximately 2,000 spectators are
expected.
The Sweetwater Board of City
Development will provide gold,
silver and bronze medals for
winners of first, second and
third places in the various ev-
ents of the district meet.
On April 15 the county cham-
pions in junior boys and jun-
ior girls tennis, junior boys and
junior girls playground ball and
senior girls volleyball will vie
for honors at the invitation
meet to be held in Sweetwater.
Present at last night's meet-
ing were Ross S. Covey of
Sweetwater, director general,
George H. Gentry of Big Spring,
director of debate, M. C. For-
ester of Roby, director of ex-
temporaneous speech, J. E. Wat-
son of Colorado, director of rea-
dy writers, Laurance Priddy of
Sweetwater, director of athletics,
and Ethel 1-Jarkins of Sweetwat-
er, director of one act plays.
Other directors of the league,
who were not present at the
meeting, are E. M. Connell of
Anson, director of declamation,
and Moody May Harrison, direc-
tor of typewriting.
Mr. Sweetwater
Holy Family Church
Altar Society Meets
Sixteen members of the Altai-
society of the Holy Family Ca-
tholic church attended the meet-1
ing Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. J. W. Schriever. .
Officers of the National Coun-
cil of Catholic Women for the
Sweetwater district were elect-
ed as follows: President, Mrs.
James F. Houlihan; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Charles Burke; secre-
tary, Mrs. P.. B. Brown; treas-
urer, Mrs. James B. Stubbs; so-
cial service, P.T.A. and vacation,
Mrs. Med Swain.
A letter from Father Drury
and Mrs. Walsh of Amarillo was
read announcing t he National
Council Catholic Women's meet-
ing in Midland, February 13. Sev-
eral members from Sweetwater i
expect to attend. Father Victor
Marin offered the prayer of the
afternoon.
A benefit bridge was planned ;
to be held at the home of Mrs. J
Schriever February 10, with Mrs. |
C. C. Chambers and Mrs. Schri-
ever as hostesses. Confirmation
services will be held at the Holy
Family church February 15,
with the bishop present.
Ice cream and cake was pass-
ed to Miss Marie Kelly, and
Mmes. Stubbs, Mary Kelly, Clay-
ton Williams, Burke, Thomas J.
Donahue, L. A. Eberle, Charles
Dyar, Pat Duffy, M. G. Allison,
Chambers of Roscoe, J. H. Spel-
man, Sommers, Houlihan, and
Father Victor Marin.
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Highland Heights
Missionary Meeting
Twenty members of the High-
land Heights Missionary Soci-
ety were present at the home
of Mrs. W. O. Miller. Business
was directed by Mrs. ,T. C. Har-
ris, vice-president and the stu-
dy of "The Way of the Wit-
ness" was directed by Mrs. W.
C. George. A refreshment plate
was passed. Mrs. L. B. Small-
wood will be hostess next Mon-
day.
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COLDS
first
Hrndnchos
mid Fever
Liquid, Tablets due to Colds,
Salve, Noge-Dropw in 30 minutes
Try "RaMtlyTIsm" — A Won
derfttl Liniment
Presenting "Mr. Sweetwater,"
who is Billy Gene Kirkpati ick,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayland
Kirk patrick.
Billy won the honor re-
cently in a contest at the No-
lan theatre in which 4:i tots
were entered.
The three-year old hoy rep-
resented the Kirkpatrick Ser-
vice station in the contest. He
is a nephew of H. H. Kirkpat-
rick, station agent.
Mrs. Boothe Named
Head Of Ruth Class
Officers of the Ruth circle of
First Methodist church were
elected Monday afternoon when
Mrs. Joe Boothe, study leader,
was hostess at her home on East
Broadway.
Mrs. Lea Boothe was re elect-
ed president. Mrs. John W. Sim-
mons. vice-president. Mrs. Char-
les Turner, secretary; Mrs. Ray
Boothe, connectional treasur-
er; Mrs. Paul Cain, local treas-
urer: Mrs. Joe Boothe, re-elect-
ed study leader; Mrs. J. C. Pace,
Jr., social service chairman; and
Mrs. W. P. Sprayberry, spirit-
ual cultivation.
Three new members were en-
rolled, Mmes. Sprayberry, Sim-
mons and J. C. Bullion.
A book review, "Deepening
Spiritual Life" (Gaines S. Dob-
bins i, was given by Kathlyn
Bradfield and was well received
by those present. A refresh-
ment plate was passed at the
tea hour.
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Presbyterian Church
Group Has Meeting
A foreign mission program
was observed by the Women's
Auxiliary of the Presbyterian
church Monday afternoon at
the hime of Mrs. Dent Beall.
Co-hostesses were Mrs. Sam
Glass, Mrs. Berta Pate and Mrs.
Ruth Cortright. Mrs. J. H. Beall,
Jr., president, directed routine
business.
Mrs. Charles Lewis was pro-
gram leader, bringing out the
fact that January is the month
of self denial for foreign mis-
sions by members of the auxil-
iary. Mrs. Jennie Wiggins read
a letter from a missionary in
China, telling of the necessity
for funds. A Bible question con-
test was conducted by Mrs. Lew-
is.
Pecan pie, coffee and mints
were served before adjourning
to meet in February at the home
of Mrs. B. C. McCall.
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Lamar Church Unit
Meets On Monday
Lamar Street Baptist Wo-
man's Missionary society had 35
present Monday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Ellis Roach.
801 Bowie. Plans were made for
studying the Bible under the
direction of the Rev. T.. J.
Sparkman, pastor. Mrs. Clar-
ence Matthews offered the pray-
er.
During the social hour, Mrs.
Rufus Davis was compliment-
ed with a surprise gift shower.
A refreshment plate was pass-
ed. Next Monday will be visiting
day.
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Air is a poor conductor of
electricity.
FDR Birthday
Ball Tickets
Now Being Sold
Ticket sales are underway
with enthusiastic interest being
shown in the president's ball
celebration, said Miss Edith
Bradford* president of the
Business and Professional Wo-
men's club.
In continuation of the fight
against infantile paralysis,
James N. Dulaney, county chair-
man, and members of the Busi-
ness and Professional Women's
club are in charge of the under-
taking locally.
The dreaded disease can be
brought under control only
through the possibility of stamp-
ing it out since medical science
has not as yet found a cure. To
rid the land of the disease that
leaves little bones crooked, or
to fight its spread, money is
badly needed.
Sweetwater and vicinity will
have a chance to aid by attend-
ing the dance, Jan. 30 on the
Blue Bonnet roof. Fifty per cent
of the proceeds are to lie used
in Nolan county, the remainder
going to the national founda-
tion.
Much response is expected this
year as the public dances so that
many little cripples might have
the same chance in life.
Terracing Land
In Lake Area
By Mrs. J. \V. Lynch
LAKE SWEETWATER —
Terracing is underway in the
community prior to plowing
fields. The rains have provided
sufficient moisture for .putting
land in conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph .Minims
and Mrs. Lee Armstrong of
Sweetwater visited in the com-
munity during the week.
Mrs. Ellen Duncan, principal
of the school, and Judd McRey-
nolds have returned from Aus-
tin and other points after view-
ing the inauguration.
Wednesday visitors in the C.
C. Boyd home were Mr. and
Mrs. Alvin Trowbridge and lit-
tle daughter.
Mrs. R. L. McReynokls is visit-
ing in Mineral Wells with her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Wyatt and
Mr. Wyatt. Mrs. Bill Scott of
^Sweetwater and J. T. Reynolds
accompanied her.
Will Scott of Sweetwater was
a visitor Thursday with his
mother, Mrs. H. G. Scott.
Claud Rogers has recovered
from an attack of appendicitis.
John Rogers has been ill of flu.
Mrs. W. H. Boyd has returned
from a visit with her sons,
George and Bill Boyd in Bitter-
creek. She has been ill this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. T. T Thomas and
son, Toby, visited her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Claud Rogers this
week.
J. VV. Lynch and S. A. Drig-
gers are recovering from light
attacks of influenza.
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Christian Church
Circles Have Meet
Circle No.,1 of First Christian
church met at the home of Mrs.
Hoe Bradford with 7 present. A
fellowship dinner for Wednes-
day evening, February 1, was
planned during the business
session with Mrs. J. T. Whor-
ton presiding. Mrs. Dan Shields
read the III Psalm as a dev-
otional, and Mrs. M. K. Steven-
son taught the study "Evidences
of Christ's Deity". Refreshments
wore passed before adjourning
to meet with Mrs. Pat Elder in
February.
Circle No. 3 was entertained
by Mrs. Ernest Swann. Mrs.
Charles Paxt'on, president, direct-
ed routine business, and Mrs.
I.. C. Vinson led the study of
"Evidences of Christ's Deity." A
dainty refreshment plate was
served at the tea hour.
Elliott Roosevelt Says Transaction
Tax Will Drive Industry From Texas
TEXARKANA, Tex. —(UP)
—Elliott Roosevelt, son of the
.president, Monday night criti-
cized the old age pension and
taxation program of Gov. W. Lee
O'Daniel and predicted that the
transactions tax would "mean
the exodus of many" business-
men from Texas.
The president's son, who two
weeks ago suggested it was
time for a Texan to he elected
president, referred to O'Dan-
iel's campaign pledge to attract
new industries to Texas, and
said:
"How does he expect to at-
tract new industries to Texas
with his transactions tax stand-
ing in the way? I think the net
result of this tax program will
mean an exodus of many."
O'Daniel proposed to increase
tax returns with a l.G per cent
transactions tax. He promised a
pension of $30 monthly to every
person over 05 in Texas.
Roosevelt discussed the uni-
que inauguration ceremonies at
the University of Texas foot-
ball stadium at Austin last week
and added:
"At conclusion of the cere-
monies, the Hill Billy boys, dres-
sed in their flour company uni-
forms, mounted the inaugural
platform and led the throng in
singing 'The Old Rugged Cross'
and Beautiful Texas'—the form-
er in keeping with the Ten Com-
mandments and the promise to
the aged; the latter apparently
in tribute to the new industries
that would come to our beautiful
state.' It may be noted here that
"the Hill Billies Are Politicians
Now' was not played, perhaps in
deference to the expected purge
of the professional politicians,
which did not come about."
Roosevelt discussed the trans-
actions tax further, then sum-
marized:
"Mr. O'Daniel was elccted
governor of Texas by an over-
whelming popular vote. We
agree with him that the needy
aged people of Texas should be
paid pensions. But does anyone
feel that these needy aged would
want to be paid these pensions
at the cost of the burden the
governor's program would im-
pose on the people as a whole?
After all, the value of money
can only be gauged in respect to
the amount of goods it will buy—
and $30 is no more than $15 if
the cost of living is twice as
great when you have $30 as it
was when you were getting the
$15."
Roosevelt was here to address
the annual banquet of the Tex-
arkansas chamber of commerce.
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Divide Announces
School Honor Roll
The honor roll for the Divide
school for the second six weeks
has been announced by H. D.
Norris, superintendent.
Eleventh grade: Billie Stew-
art. Marion Byler, Alfred Pool,
Wayne Hutchins, Norvelle Hut-
chins, Mildred Blythe, Lynon
Owens, Erlene Spinks, Evelyn
Ensminger, Margaret Jo Boyd
and Vivian Lewis.
Tenth grade: Marilyn Mc-
Donald. Bobby Boyd, Dorothy
Brown. Elizabeth Elliott; ninth
grade: Clara Mae Brown and
Nelma Jo Maynard; eighth grade:
Winona Elliott and Clarince Ma-
son.
Seventh grade: Betty Ruth
Richie, Bertha Nell Daniel, Billie
Elliott, Cleo Dunlap, Harold
Wayne Ensminger; sixth grade,
Mary Jo Brown. Ruth Dunlap,
Billie Holland, Jackie Lewis,
Lometa Lewis, Dorothy Ann
Lucas, Minnie Jay Park and Joy
Seward.
Fifth grade: Virginia Alexan-
der, Claudine Arrick, Doris Gies-
ler. Dorcas Hanks, Bcnnie Ruth
Moore. Sadie Jewell Perry, Sara
Mac Richie, Verna Lee Womack
and Avis Drury; fourth grade:
Esta Mae Drury, Martha Mae
Hanks, Bettye Jane Norris, Jo
Ann Roberts, Leta Joy Webb
and Dilla Merle Mason.
Third grade: Wayne Hardy
Tyrone, Jane Barton, Kenneth
Daniel, Bobbie Joe Phillips, Iris
Faye Storey, LaNell Ensminger,
Dick Ham, Billy Farell Buchan-
an, Billy Cox, Royce Egger,
Mouzon Brown, Charles Lister,
Wanda Shirley.
Second grade: Danny Elkins,
Gene Hanks, Jack Hallowell. Ray
Kinerd. Bobby Lewis, Janice
Perry, Jewell Dean Storey; First
grade: J. P. Brown, Raymon
Dennis, Lowell Finch, Bonnie
Jean Arrick, Audrea Lynne Cox,
Mary Sue Lambert, Dorothy Neil
Perkins, Patsy Ann Rape. Birdie
Monroe, R. W. Porter.
Verda Scott Top
Reagan Graduate
Miss Verda Scott, older daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Seott,
holds the title of being '.he hon-
or graduate in mid-term ' class
of John H. Reagan junior high
school.
There are 18 members of the
class, who are enrolling this
Meek in Newman high school
When the semester opened
Verda was chosen the first
branded colt, an outstanding
honor, she has attained until
graduation.
At the graduation exercises,
.Jimmy Armstrong, who address-
ed the student body, announced
that Miss Scott had won the
honor.
The Press club, believed to be
the only one of its kind in West
Texas, has been represented by
Miss Scott vice-president, to
broadcast news over the public
address system. She held innum-
erable interviews.
Verda has held a class office
for five years and was president
of the senior class. She has
never been tardy and has miss-
ed only one flay in two years.
Serving as toastmaster at the
class banquet held on the Blue
Bonnet roof, she greeted teach-
ers, friends and classmates.
Speaks Here
The Zlin XII
vakia is reported
a 45-horsepower
of Czechoslo-
to use, with
engine,
gallons an hour, or obtain
most 3(1 miles a gallon.
al-
Open House Bv
Health Group
Open house is to be held at
the Nolan County Health unit
Feb 0
Mrs. R. K. Smith, acting presi-
dent of the health unit advisory
committee, is inviting the gen-
eral public to visit the unit in
the southeast wing of the court-
house basement to view the re-
modeling and redecorating of
the clerical offices and the new
examining rooms, furnished and
repainted for compulsory food
handler examinations.
Dr. George A. Gray, director,
Miss Ella Patton, county nurse,
Walter Breedlove, sanitarian,
and Miss Chlorine Farris, clerk,
are to be in the office to meet
the public as well as members
of the advisory board.
City and county commission-
ers and all civic clubs are to
visit the unit in the morning,
the Rotary club at noon, after
their regular meeting, and from
2 to 5 p. m., the public.
Refreshments are to be served.
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It is estimated that the an-
nual rust bill of the United
States averages $1,000,000,000,
an amount equal to the inter-
est on the national debt.
KKV. Ll'THKK < . I'KAK
The Rev. Mr. Peak, pastor of
| the Corinth Baptist church of
j Abilene and chairman of the
t Texas Fundamental Baptist Mis-
I sionary Fellowship is speaking
j twice daily, in revival services,
I at the East Side- Baptist church
i at Third and McCaulley Sts. ae-
I cording to an announcement by
j the pastor, Rev. Joe Hull.
The Rev. Mr. Peak is also edi-
j tor and publisher of The Bap-
tist Beacon, official missionary
publication of the World Funda-
mental Baptist Missionary Fel-
lowship of Chicago, 111.
Each morning at 10 o'clock the
Rev. Mr. Peak will bring a mes-
j sage on the theme: "The Book
of Romans", and service- at 7:30
| p. m., will be strictly evangelis-
; tic.
Roby 4-H Stock
Show Is Feb. 25
By Donna Dyta Minor
ROBY — The annual Future
Farmers of America and HI
club boys livestock show has
| been set for Feb. 25.
Robert L. Parker, Roby youth,
| is to be general superintendent
' of the show. Other superintend-
I onts and their divisions are:
Forest Perkins, Sylvester, milk-
! fed calves: James Simpson.
I Roby. fat hogs; John Akers,
I Hobbs. dry lot. calve*: Dalton
J Jameson, Dowell. mutton sheep;
! Howard Swann, Rotan. breeding
i hogs; George Stewart, Roby,
i fine wool sheep.
Lenox Reelected
To Presidency Of
Ministers' Group
The Rev. Thomas F. Lenox
was unanimously re-elected to
the presidency of the Sweet-
water Ministerial Alliance at a
meeting held Monday at the
First Methodist church. He is
pastor of the First Christian
church.
The Rev. Harold A. Wolff,
supply pastor of the Calvary
Lutheran church, was named
secretary and treasurer.
Date for the regular monthly
meeting was set for Monday af-
ter the first Sunday of each
month.
Program committee appoint-
ed included th" Rev. Mr. Wolff,
the Rev J. M. Sibley and the
Rev. L. B. Smallwood. Plans
for a citv-wide canvass were left
in the hands of a committee
composed of the Rev. Sam H.
Voung. the Rev. Mr. Sibley and
the Rev. Mr. Wolff.
The group is to draft and de-
vise plans for an extensive and
detailed religious canvass of
the City of Sweetwater. An of-
fering was given for postage
and expenses.
The Rev. M. L. Moody, pio-
neer minister, opened the meet-
ing with ; rayer; ministers were
reminded of Bible eh sses Wed-
: nesday morning at Newman
high school.
R; v. Mr. Sibley gave the
closing prayer.
One-Year-Old 111
With Pneumonia
Re;" Lawrence Us-ery, 1. son
>f Air and Mr-. Lawrence Us-
-■yy. ill of pneumonia in
.he Sv "ouvater hospital.
.limmie Frank Ellis, five
m< .! id son of Mr. and Mrs.
.!. 1). Eiii-. i- showing slight im-
provement from pneumonia.
Th'-' condition of Mrs. Ann
Strasburg- r. surgical patient, is
improving steadily.
Ill of pneumonia, John Pow-
. ell is recovering gradually.
Congratulations
Mr and Mr- Bud McLaurin
of Ju<ticeburg are parents of a
daughter. Sidn-Lee. born this
week.
Motorists convicu-'d of driving
offenses in Santa Ana, Calif.,
have red stripes. four inches
wide, painted on their cars.
Mr. and Mr
near Roscoe
son born at 3
morning. He
pounds.
C I- Patton of
p: rents of a
o'clock this
v. 'ighed eight
MR. MERCHANT:
You are inviteJ to see our new models. A complete
line of 19.19 NATIONAL CASH REGISTERS, at Blue
lionnet Hotel, Room 2. ALL THIS WEEK, No obligation.
Service Man Available
CHAS C. BUGHER and FRANK PLATT
We Cordially Invite You to a Special Display of
SPODE CHINA
(G. E. Ilassall, Factory Representative from England)
We Will. Also Show the Talkie "Clay, Hands and Fire"
Made at the Factory
Wednesday and Thursday, January 25th and 2f>th, 103!) at
The Wedgwood & Spode Shop
718 North Main Street
.San Angelo, Texas
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