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THE SAINT JO (Teui) TRIBUNE — FRIDAY, MARCH U. 1M*
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THE SAINT IO TRIBUNE
R. L. JETER. E. L. POWELL. Publishers
E. L. POWELL, Editor
Entered as second class matter, 1898, at the Post Office at Saint Jo,
Montague County, Texas, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1897.
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EDITORIAL
"FORESTBURG"
A thought which seems to be weighing heavy on the minds
of all citizens of Saint Jo at this time is the problem we face
as responsible men and women concerning what we can do
to improve our town.
We are all conscious of the fact that something must be
done, and soon to inspire the growth of Saint Jo.
First, let us say, that in our opinion, no better or friendlier
people can be found in any city of any size than we have here
in Saint Jo. We can speak as comparative newcomers, that
more than a few citizens here have given help, encourage-
ment and support to us in the business which was new to us.
We feel that any newcomer moving into Saint Jo would
receive just as great a welcome as we did.
We would also like to say that the cost of living here is as
low or lower than can be found anywhere.
But, with all its good points, we have to admit that there
is a definite need here for many things, and before anything
can be accomplished toward filling those needs, there must
be a united feeling and working together of every citizen in
our fair community. We cannot sit back, and look to a few
who for one reason or another seem to be able to carry our
load. It takes more than financial assets to make a town
grow.
We realize that there has already been many efforts put
forth to have an industry establish here. But the efforts
made were by those few we seem to rely on to do our work
for us.
One thing which has hurt our town more than any other,
is the fact that the people who live here are forever tearing
the town down, seeking out the faults and harping on them
instead of trying to find some of the good things Saint Jo
has to offer. If someone were to come up to you on the
street and ask you what this town is like — v/hat would you
say? Would you tell them about our fine school system, our
low taxes, the many fine churches, the good utility services,
one of the feinest Camp Fire Girls Camps in the country
right here, the reasonable living costs? Or would you begin
to tell him of all the bad points, tear it down, gripe and moan
and destroy any idea that person might have had of moving
into Saint Jo?
Perhaps there have been many companies or individuals
who had considered the possibility of building and estab-
lishing here, who after hearing some of the comments of
its townspeople — people who above all else should feel
some pride in their town — break down any hopes he rr;ay
have had for a future here.
What we must all realize! is that every person, individu-
ally, is responsible for giving to others a good opinion of
our town. It is time that people here quit destroying Saint
Jo with words, while they sit down and do nothing to im-
prove it. Nothing will prosper when it is verbally smother-
ed with criticism.
To sell anything, you must advertise it. You must sell
your prospect on the good things your product has to offer.
The same applies to a town. We have to advertise it through
our good words, our hopes and our dreams for the future
of Saint Jo.
Another point which seems to come up many times in
discussions, seems to be "Why buy it here, we can go 20
or 60 miles and get it 10c cheaper." Did you ever stop to
think, that when you go somewhere else to shop, say for
instance, for groceries, that you spend more by the tirm
you get home than you would have spent had you bought
them here? Usually, when a Store has a few items at give-
a-way prices, its other goods are maybe a little higher than
usual. You spend your time, your car expense, and possibly
more money than if you had shopped in Saint Jo.
We are all intelligent enough to know that to stay in
business a merchant must make a fair profit. Would you
ask them to give away goods and bearly come out even?
Of course not! We expect to pay for what we receive.
If we do not think enough of our town to trade with our
merchants here, we should not be living here receiving
all the benefits of it. Granted, there are many things which
we cannot buy here. We cannot expect the merchants to
spend a fortune for goods and merchandise without having
some indication that the money he spends will earn him a
fair profit. When we start buying the things we can get
here and show our merchants that they can depend on us
if they stock more and better merchandise, the results will
speak for themselves.
So, first things first—before we can get an industry,
before we can interest more young people, before we can
increase our population, we have to examine our own
attitude toward our town. We have to feel pride for what
we have before we can hope to gain more.
Wei must take this community problem as a personal
one. We must individually do our best to promote our
town. We must quit critizing and get up and act to see
Saint Jo grow and prosper as we all hope. If we want
Saint Jo to become the kind of town that our children will
be anxious to be a part of when they become adults, we
must start now, uniting our efforts toward a bright and
prosperous future for OUR TOWN, SAINT JO.
Youth Voice* Its Opinions
The members of the class of I960
held a panel discussion answering
many of the questions prumulagated
by the "White House Conference on
Children and Youth" committee at
the Forestburg PTA meeting March
14. Aspeech on "The Voice of Op-
timism" was then read. The climax
of evening was the sophomore,
freshman version of the T. V. pro-
gram "Keep Talking." The Seniors
won the attendance prize.
Participants in the evening's pro-
gram under the direction of Miss
Johanna Hannigan were: Seniors Ila,
Eddie, and Ina Barnett, Homer Bell
Robert Byrom, Sammy Miller, Jan-
et Sills, L. D. Sirman; Sophomores;
Eugene Foster, Shirley Fraizer, Ver-
non Huckabay, Wanda Johnson,
Peggy Links, Pat Muller. Ennis Rey-
nolds, Mary Sirman, Gary Porter-
field; Freshman; Jim Duncan, Shar
on Eldridge, Kay Johnson, Judy
Johnson, and Dale Schults
Students who helped to prepare
the program were; Albert Mullins,
Glen Romine, Elbert Parks, Tom
Bonner, and Sammy Harmon.
They all deserve a "Well Done"
and thanks for their efforts and a
splendid program.
* * *
Sophomores News
The sophomore class have ordered
the play books for their Ministral
which will be May 6, 1960.
Ennis Reynolds
* * *
Girls Field Trip
March 14, the Sophomores .F H. A.
girls; Pat Muller, Shirley Frazier,
Mary Stirman, Oleta Hunt, Jody
Johnson, Elaine White, and Peggy
Links went on a field trip to Nocona
to buy decorations for the F.H A.
Mother Daughter Banquet, March
16 that was held at the Forestburg
High Study Hall. Shirley Frazier
Easter Dresses
The Sophomore girls have been
cooking this semester. We decided
to make our Easter dresses. We will
stop cooking long enough to sew
them. Sewing will began March 21.
Wanda Johnson
* * *
Quill and Scroll
Quill and Scroll is one of the fin-
est organizations that a high school
can have. I believe that it can help
us in all of our classes and also in
our social relations.
If we learn to work and help each
other in these organizations, we will
find help in each other. We will
make new friends and make our
friends better. We learn to co-oper-
ate with everyone.
We learn how to conduct meetings
and how to meet new people, and
find new and interesting things.
Jan McGee
* * *
"Living"
Living is a wonderfnl thing. Be-
ing alive should mean everything
to everyone. I am thankful for liv-
ing because ol the wonderful things
in life. 1 enjoy summer most of all
as we can swim, noatride, water ski
and have parties out of doors, which
activities we can't do outside in win-
ter. Dancing is one of my favorite
pastimes.
Life is usually the same thing
everyday, so most people think.
Adults go to work, come home, eat
and sleep. However there are act-
ivities for all. but some attend and
some don't. The teenagers have far
less work and far more activities to
enjoy. They should he very happy
and thank God for having such
Chevy Awarded
"Best Performance lropliy
Forestburg High School
H. E. room was the scene of the
annual F.H.A Mother - Daughter
Banquet, at 7:30 P.M. March 16th,
according to the clubs sponsor Mrs.
Fonzeal Cole.
Mrs. Reba Stanfield delivered a
timely, imformative address to an
appreciative audience of guests,
mothers and members.
All present enjoyed the banquet
very much and are looking forward
to the same next year.
Saundra Echoles
* * *
Beta News
Mike Berry, Diana Jones, and
Elaine White, members of the For-
estburg Beta Chapter, accompanied
by their sponsor Mr. Charlie Cole
Jr., went to Byers, March 14,to in-
stall a chapter of the National Beta
Club in Byers. Mr. C. W. Crosslin
the state supervisor also attended
the installation. The superintendent
from Aledo, Texas, explained the
Beta emblem and coat of arms. Mr.
Crocclin presented the members of
the Byers Club with their credent-
ials and their charter. Mr. Cole
congratulated the school and club,
and told them the highlights of
Beta. After the installation every-
one was served refreshments by the
Byers P.T.A. Elaine White,C. J. C.
★ * *
Forestburg F.F.A. News
Plans for the Forestburg FFA
Chapter Junior Rodeo, April 22 and
23 are now in full swing. Commit-
tees for different phases of the rodeo
have been set up and are working
hard. Mike Berry is chairman of the
committee for locating judges and
other working personnel for the
rodeo; Jimmy Tompkins is chairman
of the committee for selecting the
Rodeo sweetheart; Troy Edwards
is chairman of the committee for
the parade which is to be held 3:30
P.M. April 22. 1960; David Brewer
is chairmen of the committee for
preparing an inductory letter and
entry blanks for the rodeo. The com-
mittees plan to have all information
and entry blanks mailed out to all
schools in this general area by
Friday.
The rules for the rodeo are similar
to those held at Forestburg previous-
ly. Any active member of a FFA
Chapter or 4-H club less than 20
years of age are eligible to enter
any of the events. The events plan-
ned for the rodeo are: Bareback
Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf
Roping, Double Mugging, Girls
Barrel Racing, and Foot Roping
The entry fee is $3.00 for each event
and application and entry fee must
be in the hands of the Forestburg
FFA Chapter not later than April
20, 1960.
A parade has been added to add
interest to the rodeo. There are five
classes of entries in the parade: de-
corated cars, riding clubs, floats,
individual mounted riders and west-
ern rigs such as buggies and wagons.
Money prizes are being offered for
three platings in each class. Those
competing for these prizes must pay
an entry fee on the following basis:
decorated cars - $1.00, Riding clubs
$3.00, Floats - $2.00 and Mounted
riders - $.50. An entry fee is not
necessary to enter the parade; how- j
ever in order to win prize money an j
entry fee must be paid. The For-1
estburg FFA Chapter is adding $5.00
to each class's entry money for add-
ed prize money. We hope to have
a good rodeo and parade and invite
all clubs and businesses in this area
to enter something in the parnde.
All persons participating in the
parade will receive one free pass
A troohy for top honors in economy, safety and performance in
the annual Daytona Beach automotive trial, is presented to Chev-
i * /«onprai Manaeer Edward N# Col©, ri^at, by L. W. Sweet,
v?ce-president of the Pure Oil Company. The award was based on
the "best all-around passenger car performance of botn standard
and compact models of leading American cars.
wonderful parents to make them to one of the rodeo performances.
a living and for the parents, teachers
and clergymen who bring them up
in the right manner. Rose Galmore
* * *
Red Cross Prop ram
The Red Cross Program was a
huge success, thanks to everyone
who helped. Our thanks go to the
merchants of Montague, Muensler.
Bowie, Nocona and Forestburg for
articles donated for auction sale. A
quilt was given by Mrs. John Hol-
land and quilted by Mrs. Rosa
Bryant. It netted $24.75. Thanks also
go to menib' rs of 4-H and Beta Club
Home Demonstration Club, and lad-
ies working at Muenster factory,
for collecting articles for sale, and
pies and sandwiches. Appreciation
goes to those taking part in the
opening program, and to Charles
Edwards for setting up and taking
care of the P A system.
A vote of thanks also to our visit-
ing candidates, and all local citizens
who came and helped in any way.
A big sincere Thank You to our
auctioneer, Mr Raymon Mannsch-
reek of Gainesville.
Total proceeds were $237.90,
Mrs. Cleo Lanier
* * *
Boys Oratorical Contest
The sophomore class is looking
forward to sending Gary Porter-
field to Saint Jo as a representive
of their class in the Optimist Inter-
national Contest for boys. The con-
test, sponsored by the Saint Jo
Optimist Club, will be held in Saint
Jo, on March 30. 1960.
This year's subject is "The Voice
of Optimism". After the contest the
contestants and their advisers will
be guests or the Saint Jo Optimist
Club for luncheon.
The boys who will represent the
Forestburg freshman are George
Barnett ,Glen Romine, Dale Schults,
and Tommy Smith.
Good Luck, boys. We're rooting
for you. Mary Sirmans, J. G. H.
Eugene Foster
Adrian Parker of Saint Jo is the
rodeo producer again this year. He
is the producer of some of the best
rodeos in Texas and Southern Okla-
homa; and with the caliber of stock
he has combined with the fine young
cowboys in this area, there is no
doubt of a good rodeo to come.
Some of the members are now
making last minute preparations
and hoping for pretty weather for
the 1960 Montague County FFA and
4-H project Show to be held at
Nocona, Saturday, April 19„ 1960.
Local members who nlan to exhibit
projects at the show are: Jan McGer>
Jimmy Tompkins, Ennis Reynolds,
Vernon Huckabay, Eugene Foster,
Jimmy Duncan, Glen Romine and
Elbert Parks. Everyone is invited
to attend the show and see the fine
livestock and shop work by the 4-H
and FFA students in Montague
County. Charles T. Edwards
* * *
The Campseyltes
"My Weekly Reader" is the high
spot of our week. We find the
science topics very helpful in con-
nection with our science work.
The jokes and riddles spie up the
period too. One of the jokes that
had been sent by Shelia Ellzey
appeared in issue 23. We are look-
ing forward to contributing to "My
Weekly Reader" in the future.
We Campseyites are studying
acids and alkalines in our science
class. Simple experiments have been
set up in our room to test for both
acids and alkalines in many of the
foods we eat each day.
Our sale of garden seed will
terminate March 31. We have eight-
een Star Salesmen now. We hope
to make it one hundred percent by
the end of the month.
Individual awards are being worn
by eighteen Campseyites, Mickey
Landers, Donald Boyd, Butch Eld-
ridge, Doyle Johnson, Wayne Bell,
Paul Moore, Harold Freeman, Larry
Johnson, Wade Perryman, Elaine
Bewley, Virginia Leee. Floye Allen,
Billie Foster, Connie Moore, Mary
Johnson, Shelia Ellzey, Linda Ead-
ridge. and Marjorie Brogdon. These
awards were won in the Montague
tournament.
* * *
Mrs. Hall's Eager Beavers
Weldon Roberts had a birthday
party Friday. Feb. 11. He served
soda pops and cake to the third and
fourth grade. He is ten years old.
The third grade had perfect at-
tendance for two weeks.
The fourth grade had one absent
in the last two weeks.
Billie Dale McCandless, Stephanie
Ellzey, Susan Anderson and Freddie
Williams have received their rhy-
thm band uniforms.
* * *
Mrs. Merrett's Chicks
The first and second grade had
a lovely birthday party last Thurs-
day, March 10, in honor of Dawna
Gayle Boyd, a first grade student
who was seven years old on that
day. Dawna Gayle's aunt, Mrs. Jim
Barnett, served refreshments to the
group.
We have finally gotten our 4'x8'
bulletin board on legs built and will
be ready to use it as soon as we
can get the frame painted. Thanks
to Mr. Olin P. Merrett for building
it for us.
The second grade is beginning its
third week of perfect attendance.
We received our rhythm band
uniforms and extra instruments to-
day. We hope that every one will
come to see Us perform March 31.
in the talent show at Forestburg
gym. —Gary Hershel Brewer
* * *
Seventh and Eighth Grade
The eighth graders h.v o b .ep
working hard on compound i'-'enwt
in math, taught by \Tr. Sills.
The seventh and eighth grades
will play Goldburg on the!r court
the 15th of this month.
Basketball season is nearly i;ver
cor us. so we have been taking up
a new sport, volleyball. We have
not had much practice in this
sport so far, but we plan to improve
our skill daily.
We have been reciting peorty
daily, directed by Lester W. Boyd.
Jr. Each of us have a favorite well
known poet, which we discuss.
—Edelvis Massie
Optimist Club
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prices. I'd love to see businesses
grow and expand. I'd love to see
zoning regulations to protect homes
and church properties. I'd love to
see the school grow and opportun-
ities and advantages Saint Jo has
never known before, for our young.
I'd love to see one, two or three
industries or as many as are need-
ed to provide necessities of life for
our citizenry. I'd love to see the
noose of selfishness cut from the
town's neck and allow it to live
and expand. I'd love to see land
owners on the outskirts of the town
allow this expansion. I'd love to
know and see their own financial
gain because of these initial sacri-
fices to get this rolling.
"What do we need? We need men.
Men determined, willing to work
and sacrifice. Men awake to the
city's needs. Men who will become
leaders. Men with ambition and
influence and willing to use their
influence. Men that are big enough
to think big. Men that will rejoice
at the success and prosperity of ail
The town is crying for leaders. Will
you awake? How long do we have
to wait?
"You men stand to loose every-
thing, How much are you willing
to sacrifice, a real effort.
"The time is past for splashing
headlines of hopes and promises.
Now is the time. Is there not one
1 leader among you? Is the cause
j lost? Is the town doomed to
1 oblivion?
There is a tiie in the affai s of
men.
Which tak°r at the flood, leads
on It fortune
Omitted, r>l! the vovage of their
lift?
Is bound in shallows ar.d in
miseries
On such a full sea we are now
j aloat
And we must take the current
when it serves
Or lose our fortunes.
—Shakeipere
"I am reminded of the parable
oi* the talents. The master gave 10
_ talents to one servant, 5 to another
and one to the third servant. We
may have had at one time 19
opportunities; we may have had
5 . . ., and I hope we have at least
one opportunity. Are we goir.4 ta
bury it?"
SAINT JO METHODIST CHURCH
Lewis N. Stuckey, Jr., Pastor
SUNDAY: Sunday School 10:00
Morning Service 11:00
(Communion, every 1st. Sunday
of each month)
Junior MYF (at Church) 6:00
Senior MYF (at Parsonage) 6:00
Evening Song Ser-
vice and Sermon 7:00
ORGANIZATIONS:
Wesleyan Service Guild - 2nd.
and 4th. Wednesday 7;30
Family Night Supper, Official
Board following - 3rd. Wed 6:45
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Paul Stevens, Student Pastor
SUNDAY: Sunday School 10:00
Morning Worship .. 11:00
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Elmer F. Little, Jr., Minister
SUNDAY: Bible Class 10:00
(for all ages)
Morning Worship _ 10:55
Evening Singing _ 6:00
Evening Worship _ 7:00
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Bible Study 7;qo
ASSEMBLY OF GOI>
J. H. Taylor, Pastor
SUNDAY: Sunday School 9.45
Morning Worship _ 11:00
Evening Worship _ 7:30
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Bible Study 7 30
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
W.M.C. i.oo
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
9:45
11 M
6:30
7«30
4 00
7.00
7:30
8:15
Norris Onstead, Pastor
SUNDAY: Sunday School
Morning Worship
Training Union
Evening Worship
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Girls Auxiliary
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Teachers-Officers
Meeting —
Prayer Service ._ .
Choir Practice
Nursery Open For All Services —
Nursery I—Ages birth to 2 yrs
Nursery II—Ages 2 tc 4 yrs
WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Baylor and Walnut Streets
Nocona, Texas ,
SUNDAY: Morning Worship lgjj®
Evening Service - ':UU
(Communion both services)
This congregation is forty year
old and meets in one assembly- A
cordial welcome is extended to a'
who will come and worship with us.
SAINT JO MISSIONARY BAPTIST
Roy L. Cook, Pastor
SUNDAY: Sunday School —
Morning Worship - UjjJJ,
Training Service -
Evening Worship - ""3U
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
W.M.A. Meeting - ^
THURSDAY NIGHTS (2nd & 4th)
Singing
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