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Spuds
NO. 1 WHITE
10 lbs 19c
SNOW QUEEN
FLOUR
LARD
48 lbs. $1.70
8 lb. carton 83c
Bread, 2 loaves 15c
K. C. Baking Powder .... 19c
Oxydol medium pkg 23c
Sugar to lbs 53c
Lettuce, head 3V2c! Grapefruit, 6 for 20c
Cream Meal, 20 lb 45c | Bananas, doz. 12c
Cooking Oil, gal 87c
Milk, 3 tall cans 23c
Peanut Butter, qt 25c
WHITE CREST FLOUR
U lh $1.05
Flour guaranteed lbs $1.39
Sliced Bacon, lb 25c
Stew Meat, lb. 9c
Oleo, lb. . . . 15c
Dry Salt Jowls, lb 12c
Beef Roast, Seven, lb. ... 14c
Steak, 2 lbs 25c
Block Chili, lb 19c
Bologna, lb 9c
Bright & Early
COFFEE
to lie
£7 vf^:
Preacher Asks
New Trial for
Murder Women
PITTgFIELD, 111., Dec. 4 <U.fi).
Attorneys for the Rev. Colonel
Ellsworth Newton, Misosuri minis-
ter sentenced to life in prison for
the slaying of Mrs. May belle Kelly,
today filed a motion for a new
trial.
The motion listed 19 separate
grounds for error, attacking chief-
ly competency of the jury. The mo-
tion charged:
Jurors with wrongful conduct
and expressing opinion prior to
jury service that Newton was guil-
ty and should be sent to the elec-
tric crair.
The verdict was the result of
passion and prejudice and contrary
to evidence and law.
The court erred in admitting
prejudical testimony, refusing pro-
pet and giving improper instruc-
tions, and in holding the writen
and verbal confession voluntary.
All evidence showed reasonable
doubt as to guilt.
Judge A. Clay William was ill
and briefs and arguments will be
filed later.
Newton was convicted of mur-
dering Mrs. Kelly, his "most de-
vout" parishoner during an ar-
gument the night of July 12 and
dropping her body into the Miss-
issippi river.
Coolidge Dentist
Moves Office Here
Dr. A. C- Irwin recently opened
his dental office in Mexia in the
Dates building, and has begun his
practice in this city.
Mr. Irwin's home originally was
in Teague. He is a graduate of
Baylor at Dallas, and since his
graduation there has practiced for
some time in Coolidge.
He moved his offices direct from
Coolidge to Mexja.
Power is so characteristically
e*Im, that calmness in itself has
the aspect of power, and for-
btarance implies strength.—Bul-
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Reports State
Lama Is Dead
SHANGHAI, Dec. 4 <U.R> —Chi-
nese dispatches reported today that
Panchen (Tashi) Lama, Tibetan
spiritual leader, died on Nov. 30 at
Jyenkundo, on the Chinese-Tibetan
border.
The Lama started a return jour-
ney to Tibet last year but was held
up for months on the border be-
cause of a conflict with the Tibetan
authorities regarding his Chinese
military escort.
Dispatches some weeks ago re-
ported that he was to be admitted
to Tibet after agreeing to reduce
size of the escort to a small group
of soldiers and to avoid entering
the Tibetan Capital, Llhasa.
BERKLEY, Cal., Dec. 8. (U.R)—
Raymond Hecox, 10, found n
skunk and wanted to keep it as
a pet. He took the skunk home,
put it in a pen, and changed his
clothes. He went out to play with
the animal. Again he changed his
clothes. The family took police in
to the discussion, and between
them Raymond was convinced
that if he kept the skunk he must
continue the regular changes in
clothing. Raymond sighed, gave
up the pet.
Admiration
COFFEE
lb. pkg 26c
Reputed Head
Black Legion
Freed on Bond
LIMA, 0., Dec. 4, (UP)—Virgil
H. (Burt) Effinger, reputed lead-
er of the Black Leigon today was
released on $1,000 bond following
his arrest here by police Chief
Ward Taylor and Sheriff William
V. Daley.
Bond was furnished by J. A.
Effinger, his brother, at a ha-
beas corpus hearing before Judge
E. E. Everett.
The alleged member of the ter-
rorist gang had been missing
since Aug. 4, when he walked out
of an extradition hearing at Col*
umbus O.
When he^ disappeared he was
wanted in Michigan for investiga-
tion i nconnection with activities
with the Black Legion. Gov. Mar-
tin. L. Davey granted extratdition
after his disappearance.
Judge Everett set a formal
hearing on extradition for Dec.
10.
Munition Body
Grants Helium
for Use of Nazis
WASHINGTON, Dcc. 6, (U.R)—
The munitions control board to-
day granted an allotment of 17,-
900,000 cubic feet of helium to
agents of the German i'eplin com-
pany presumably for operation of
a sister ship of the ill fated Hin-
denberg on a trans Atlantic route
Johnnie Neece, student of Rice
Institute, spent the week end here
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Neece.
Our Holiday
Line
IS NOW ON DISPLAY
We invite your inspection
Ladies Sets... Men's Sets
Single items suitable for Gifts, reason-
ably priced. You can find something
worth giving at a very small price. See
yourselves.
Schsilz Drug Co.
Mexia, Texas
Exclusive Mexia Agents
Yard ley & Co., Ltd., London, England |
McCraw States Will
Push Oil Litigation
AUSTIN, Dec. 7, (U.R)—Attor-
ney General William McCraw to-
day announced a suit for confis-
cation of 78,000 barrels of alleg-
ed excess oil would be pushed
| acrainst Trinity Refining company
' of Gladewater as a result of the
j U. S. Supreme Court decision
; Monday tnat receivership pro-
cedings would not interfere with
state conservation procedings.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, <U.R)—
The senate today defeated a pro-
posal of majority leader Charles
L. McNary to place a 1940 limit
on operation ' of the new farm
bill. Administration leaders drove
both houses toward passage of the
farm measure before Christmas.
Spurred by majority leader AI-
ben W. Barkley, D., Kan., and
Sen. James T. Pope, D., Idaho,
senate Democrats voted down
McNary's proposal to convert the
farm measure into a temporary
relief bill by prohibiting adjust-
ment contracts with formers af-
ter 1940.
Administration speakers em-
phasized that success of the ever
normal Granary theory depended
on pcrmanency.
LINDBERGHS
IN A SECRET
VISIT TO U. S.
ENGLEWOOD, Dec. «, (U.R)—
Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lind-
hergh were back in their native
land today after an absence of
nearly two years.
The purposes of their visit
were not revealed.
Even their whereabouts had
been left n matter for speculat-
ion, but there was a great deal
of evidence to indicate they were
voluntary prisoners at the closely
guarded estate of Mrs. Lind-
bcrgh't mother, Mrs. Dwight W
Morrow. This was denied howev-
er by Mrs. Morrow's secretary
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, (U.R)—
Congressional leaders of the
house merchant marine 'committee
planned today to ask Col Charles
A. Lindbergh for "expert advice"
on a proposal to grant federal
subsidies to trans-oceanic air-
lines.
Rep. illiam Sirovich, D., N. Y.
ranking member of the commit-
tee, announced he would ask
chairman Schuyler Otis Bland tc
write the noted aviator an invi
tation to attfnd hearings on the
proposal.
The committee is studying the
report of chairman Joseph P.
Kennedy of the federal maritime
commission which urged congress
to enact legislation subsidizing
trans-oceanic flying boat lines so
that American shipping compan-
ies could compete with foreign
super liners such as the Norman-
die and Queen Mary. ,
SANTACim
LETTERS
Mexia, Texas " •
Dec. 5, 1937
Dear Santa:
I am here again asking you to
remember me this year.
I want you to bring me a doll
bed, a doll and a set of dishes.
Fruits nuts and candy.
I am 7 years old and in the third
grade.
Your little girl,
Jo Nell Cain.
DALLAS, Dec. 4 <U.R) —"Squad-
rons of Liberty", an organization
ledicated to fighting the spread of
Communism and other foreign-
bom "isms" in the United States,
made its debut here today.
Mexia, Texas
Dec. S, 1937
Dear Santa Claus: .
>Here I am again this year writ-
ing not to forget me.
I go to school and am in the first
grade. Please bring me a big red
Wagon. A cap pistol and some
caps.
Some fruit candy and nuts. Don't
forget my teacher. Miss Nina
Thiggpen..
Your little friend,
Garland Ray Cain.
Trio, Accordion
Duet at Rotary
A vsry entertaining musical
program was brought to the Ro-
tary club Thursday noon by Dr
O. T. C'hristoffer program chair-
man.
Introduced first was fhe Cook
trio of Tehuacana. cmoosed "f
Irene, Fern and Grady Cook who
entertained with several vocal se-
lections.
Miss Jeanette Simpson and
Frank Herring, local high school
students next entertained with
accordion duct numbers, after
which Ilerrinp rendered two ac-
cordion solos.
The club voted to have the
Mexia Black Cat football squad
as its guests at the meeting next
Thursday.
Dr. C. C. Edgar was a guest.
Four Die When
Car, Truck Hit
- SWEETWATER, Dec. 6, (UP)
—The death toll from a collision
of a truck and an automobile
near here last night stood at
four today after Bill Ward, 30,
of Inadale, succumbed to injuries.
The other victims were Kenneth
Charles, 17, Nolan Jan, 28, and
Roy Smith, 22, all of Inadale.
All of them were riding in the
automobile. The driver of the
truck O. J. Albin of Fort Worth
escaped unhurt.
Witnesses said that the crash
occurred when the automobile
swung out around another car
and directly into the path of the
truck.
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Mr. and Mrs. Rex Black of
Thornton were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. W. B. Kendrick Sunday.
Mrs. M. Urquhart is visiting in
Dallas the guest in the home of
her daughter, Mrs Charles Cates.
Wiss A. Adams
Becomes Bride of
Carlton Hammer
Senate and House Passage of
Farm Bill This Week Indicated
The marriage of Miss Audrey
Adams, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Lynn Adams, to Carlton
Hammer, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.
H. Hammer, was quietly solemn-
ized Saturday evening at the
home of the bride's parents. The
Rev. Grady Metcalf, pastor of the
First Baptist church, read the
impressive ring ceremony with
only members of the immediate
families and a few close friends
attending.
The bridal couple pledged their
vows before an improvised altar
that was defined on cither side
by tali altar baskets overflowing
with clusters of yellow chrysan-
themums. Yellow candles, gleam-
ing in an antique candelabra,
shed a soft glow on ^he pretty
scene. Jimmie Adams, brother
of the bride, ligthed the candles
Yellow chrysanthemums were
used to decorate the entire length
of the reception suite.
The bride wore a most becom-
ing tailored suit of brown wool
and she wore corresponding i
cessories. Her shoulder corsage
was fashioned of gardinias.
The bride was attended by her
mother who served as matron of
honor. Harold Kendrick of Sev-
en Sisters, attended the bride-
groom as best man.
A reception followed the cere-
mony. Assisting in the dining
room were the cousins of the
bride and Miss Eoline Watson
and Miss Fredieka Watson.
After spending several days in
Dallas Mr. and Mrs. Hammer will
be at home to their friends at
402 North Ross.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, (U.R)—
Senate and house passage of
farm bills this week appeared
cartain today although a powerful
senate coalition was maneuvering
for sufficient votes to recommit
that chamber's controversial mea-
sure to the agriculture committee.
As the speciul session . entered
its fourth week, a militant bloc
of senate Republicans and Dem-
ocrats who either are dissatisfied
with provisions ;>f the crop con-
trol bill or are demanding that
legislation to aid business be put
ahead, planned to drive for a
showdown vote tomorrow on the
recommittal issue.
enators William E. Borah, R.
Idaho, and William H. King, D.,
Utah, touched off the drive with
declarations that the bill in its
present form is unconstitutional.
King in addition described it as
"a new mile-stone in the march
to bureaucracy." Despite the
growing opposition, however, ma-
jority leader Alben W, Barkley
said that the effort to send the
measure back to committee is
"definitely blockcd."
Barkley predicted a final vote
about Wednesday. The administra-
tion's strength was emphasized
Saturday when Barkley kept the
senate in session and obtained
rules limiting debate on the bill
and amendments, Genera) debate
<jn the house bill has been com-
pleted and a vote is expected
Wednesday or Thursday after re-
maining amendments are dispos-
ed of.
The coalition tonight appeared
lacking in leadership. Borah, King
Sen. Pat McCarran, D., Nev., and
others have expounded on the
"bad features" of the measure
Ennis Is Ruled
Out Negro Race
put
Di-
The Dunbar Dragons were
back on top in the Northern
vision standing, due to a decision
of the - conference in ruling the
Ennis team out, because of inel-
igible players. The result of this
decision makes Dunbar the win-
ner in her- division and entitles
the Dragons to meet the Hearne
team for the conference cham-
pionship. . • • •-- M
This game will be played-here
Friday, Dec. 10 on Hawkins field
at 7:80 p. m. v. .
Hearne boasts of .one of the
finest teams in the school's his-
tory—so do the Dragons. ■, ..
The Dragons should fan- in fine
shape-for this game as most- of
the injuries are healing nicely
There are several seniors on the
team who-will be playing -their:
last conference game for Dunbar
How they .perform, in this, game
means much in determining whe-
ther Dunbar shall repeat, as the
Conference - champions.
British Aver
Play for Time
in China Area
Baptists Meet r
December 10th
KOSSE, Dcc. 6 (Sp) — Churches
of the Limestone County Baptist
Association will hold their next
monthly workers conference wth
the first Baptist church, • Groes-
beck, Friday, December 10. The
general theme of the conference
will deal with doctrinal subjects, as
follows: The Incarnation of Christ,
Rev' J. C. Newman, Mexia. The
Atonement of Christ, Rev. J. M.
Gardner, Wortham. Inspiration of
the Bible, Rev. Louis Wunueburger,
Coolidge. The final judgment, Rev.
Grady W. Metcalf, Mexia. Rev. V.
A. Geeo, Mexia and Mrs. W. R.
Hammond, Kosse will cuondct the
inspirational service; and special
music will be provided by Mrs. R.
Q. Garrett, Kosse. Executive ses-
sions the Woman's Missionary
Union and the Executive Board
will be held at 1 p. m.
ANGELS SING BASS
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 6 <U.R) -
Memphis is attired in holiday garb.
Along the main street are huge
figures of angels. At intervals dur-
ing the day Chrittmas carols arc
heard from loud speakers in the
figures. Today, however, the re-
cordings in the central control bo*
got crossed up— and the angels
started singing bass.
Ey# Examined
and
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SPECIAL PRICES
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—CORSICANA
In Mexl* Offlfi Every Saturday-
Flowers
For AH Occasions
)parks B Jenkins
NURSERY
Mexia, Texas
LONDON, Dec. 6 (U.R) —Despite
bombing a British warship and
four more British merchantmen in
the Yangtse Valley area of China
today, leaders of the British gov-
ernment were agreed that the em-
pire cannot consider armed retalia-
tion against Japan until April or
later when the rearmament pro-
gram program has reached a point
where the British navy is superior
to any combination that might be
formed against it.
Present British policy is to at-
tempt to conciliate Japan and "play
for time," meantime attempting to
prevent any other act by the Jap-
anese against the rich British
South China colony of Hongkong.
The government's attitude- is
based on recommendations of army
ind navy leaders wno have inform-
ed the cabinet flatly that the armed
farces are not sufficiently strong
to undertake any sort of action-in
the far east and at the same time
remain able to defend British in-
terest in Europe and Africa.
Officials assert there is not one
chance in a million that Britain will
becoine involved militarily in the
Orient and that, if the millionth
chance should occur, British action
would be limited to cooperation
with Soviet Russia in attacking Ja-
pan.
Under this scheme the British
would furnish munitions, designs
for guns and airplanes, and finan-
cial assistance of the Soviets while
tlje .British air force would cooper-
ate with the Russian air force bas-
ed. j>n Vladivostok —within easy
flying rank orf Tokyo and Osaka in
aerial attacks in Japan proper.
( —
Rumored Duke Plans
Visit to His Home < .
" LONDON, Dec. 6, (U.R)—It was
rumored in London society cir-
cles today that the Duke of Wind,
sor Is planning a brief visit home
for Christmas when the whole
royal: family will be gathered at
Sandringham.
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Hardware Dept.
Find Body Man
in Condenser
SHERMAN, Dec. 6, (UP)—
James William Bloxom, who had
been missing for more than 12
hours, was found dead today, his
body lying at the bottom of a
7-foot condenser at the ic plant
where he had been employed for
18 years. The coroner rendered
a verdict of death by drowning.
Air Crash in
Italy Takes
Lives of Two
BRINDISI, Italy, Dec. 6, (UP;
-r-Two persons were killed and a
dozen other, including Sir John
Salmond, British air force mar-
shal, were injured Sunday when
an Imeprial Aairways plane tak-
ing off from the harbor here
nosed into the water and sank.
Sir John suffered a gashed
shoulder, but physicians said the
injury was not serious.
The dead were:
Capt. C. A. McDonald, British
army officei.
M. Stoppani, a steward aboard
the plane.
Four of tke injured were hurt
seriously, p.nd a member of the
crew was missing. All the injured
were taken lo the naval aernoau-'
tical dressing station for first aid
The plane, which arrived last
night from Karachi, India, en
route to London, had just left
the water when it suddenly flop-
ped nose down. There were 15
aboard, including four members
of the crew.
A motor launch sped to the
scene immediately after the fall
and was able to pull out all but
one of those aboard the plane be-
fore it sank.
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