The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 16, 1964 Page: 5 of 12
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THURSDAY, JANUARV 16, 1061
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THE SHAMROCK TEXAN. SHAMROCK. TEXAS
PAGE FIVE — SECTION ONE
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Tree Seedlings Are Available
OOLI.EOE STATION — Applies- lolly pine seedling.1! from seed pro-
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CHATTING informally at the annual
Chamber of Commerce Banquet held at
the Armory on Tuesday evening of last
week were, left to ri«ht: Carl Williams,
retiring Chamber president; J. Seibert
Worley, who introduced the speaker; J.
j sitdlings are still available from the thousand, plus tux. Prices are f.o.b.
| district offices of the Texas Forest the Indian Mound Nursery near
| Service, County Agricultural Agent*, Alto, Chrrokee County.
ASCS office-, and Soil Conservation These seedlings are sold only
I Bi- trlct offices, nocording to Bon for reforestation, windbreaks and
Young, head of the Forest Manage- erosion control; none are sold for
ment of Texas Forest Service, Col- ornamental purposes.”
lege Station. I pine seedling shipment will con-
Tree seedlings this year Include tlnue through the end of February;
I Ihioe specie,-, suitable for reforest*- however, planters are urged to gel
lion planting primarily In East : their seedling orders In now while
Tixas; however, some of the pine the supply lasts and the weather Is
j seedlings are being used for wind -1 still favorable for tree planting,
l,ri ; ks I A copy of Circular 54, “How tv
Slash, loblolly and shortleaf pine Plant Forest Tree Seedlings," ts
seedlings sell for $5.50 per thousand, , enclosed with each order,
plus state sales tax. Slash and lob- "Additional information on plant-
‘Rider On A Dead
Horse* Written By
Stephen Longstreet
Rites Today For Edwin B. Taylor
Funeral services for Edwin Holes odist Church.
Taylor of Amarillo, brother of Mrs He was preceded In death by a
Stonlwm LnnaatrMt one of Ame, E Byron **•"** of Shamrock, were brot||er. Mark Taylor
Htepnen Longstreet. ^ orjUner- held at 1 30 o'clock this afternoon
(Thursday) In Clarendon. Survivors Include; four sister*.
! lea’s foremost writers, authored the
•creenpUy for Allied Artists’ "Ri-
Mr Tavlor about so vewra old Mr*. Krnest Kelley of Borger, Mrs
Cteroi, a Bead Horse.” showing at dl*7 „ “ I >«vd Bray of Mesa, Arm. Mrs.
the Texas Theatre through Satur- Mond.y^mren^n thehom. v,n)n Elon ot B.ytown, and Mrs
day night It stars John Vlvyt.n Baytown was visiting in'hU f «•«** * Shamrock; and
Bruce Oordon, Kevin Hagen and sister's nome at the time of his * w " **
' Lisa Lu. ; death.
—(’u( Courtesy Amarillo Daily News
(’, MeClesky, master of ceremonies and
winner of the Outstanding Citizen of the
Year Award; and Preston Smith, Lieu-
tenant Governor of Texas, the guest
speaker.
Knit Fabrics Are Important Part Of Women's Wardrobes
Because They Are Fashionable And Are Practical For Travel
By MRS. Cl LA It NOWLIN i with a press cloth. The pic s cloth Placing pins perpendicular about
Home Demonstration Agent ) prevents shine and stretch; It also every four inches. Basting aftei
Knit fabrics are an Important 1 si. ves as a protection for synthetic pmnlng is optional,
part of most women's wardrobe. fabrics and synthetic threads, Piess Directional staystUcliing must be
because they are practical tap travel, la-Htly on lengthwise grain of fab- Use<l on knits. When underlining
and fashionable to wear. j ric, placing strips of paper at least
Although jersey fabrics are fumil- ! I.” long, and 3“ wide between seam
iar to most women, double kmls for i allowance and garment to prevent
home sewing are relatively new. team edges from showing on the
They are knitted from two or more I right side,
threads which interlock in each row, i Threads And Needles
making the fabrics nearly identical j "TASLAN'' — Textured Nylon
on both sides. The “hand” of the thread Is recommended for stitch-
fabric combines flexibility with | in all knitted fabrics because
firmim , which makes it easy to | elasticity is In keeping with
handle and sew. No special skill is
required, but an understanding of
the characteristics of a knit fabric
applied to the selection of a pattern
Is Important
Some suggestions for patterns,
cutting, and sewing are given below.
Selection Of Pattern Ami Fabric
Select a pattern with few seams,
a rather easy fit, and, if possible,! For hand sewing
no buttonholes. Avoid circular skirts, threader. For hand
and bias cuts. Choose a weight of
knit fabric that conforms to the
requirements oi the design. Even
If the pattern does not specify, an
underlining should be considered,
and Interfacing at all faced edges
in a “must.”
the
tlie
stretchabillty of knit fabrics, Dur-
ing wear, the seam and the thread
expand simultaneously and as a
result seam breakage is prevented.
This textured thread has the
strength of nylon, but it feels and
handles like cotton.
For ease in threading, cut end on
a slant and use a needle threader.
use a needle
sewing use a
short length, not more than 13".
When thread has been chosen to
match the knit fabric as closely as
p.«sibte, the color tends to blend
with the knit fabric. The label on
spools of this thread states "use
I warm iron.”
Knit fabrics occasionally become I If press cloth recommended for
slightly “of/ grain" in processing. I pressing knit Is used consistently,
the entire garment, use stuyslitch-
ing 'y" from the raw edges to atiftc
it lo the garment fabric.
Although double knit has enough
body to be used without underlin-
ing, it is well to underline at least
the back of the skirt where the
great-strain occurs. Interfacing of
proper weight should be used at all
faced edges. If knit is washable,
Interfacing should be, also.
In order to prevent stretching
When double knits are not lined,
place preshrunk binding along seam
line at shoulder and include it in
the stitching at the scam.
Seam Finishes
Scam finishes are necessary on
knits to prevent the fabric in the
seam allowance from rolling. Stitch
:.nd pink, finish with zig zag stitch
or overcast by hand.
Understitching the facing insures
a sharp edge that will not roll.
TQpstitching V to *,4” at edge that
is subject to wear, such as on
pockets and at neck, increase the
strength of the edge.
Avoid buttonholes, but if they are
necessary, make either machine-
sewn with ths textured nylon j very sheer iron on interfacing ]
thread. around enrh buttonhole to stabilize j
For Hub; wei-iilt fabrics use a fabric before stitching,
size 11 machine needle (fine) and If finished garment is unlined,
for heavier fabrics use a 14 (med-|let it hang for 24 hours, to give it
ium). For hand sewing use a size inn opportunity to stretch normally
f needle suitable to weight o; Mark hem from floor, baste and
This can be corrected by pulling • it Is sufficient protection for seams j made or bound. In both cases, use
from each side on the true bias.
When knit fabric is seriously “off
grain” (more than 1"), do not cut.
A)1 knit fabrics should be shrunk
before using.
Cutting Ami 'Marking
Double knits are made In tubular
form and the fiattener tube slit fabric. I press hem carefully, finish with
along one fold when sold. The grain Sewing Machine j either tailored hem or seam tape
on both edges of this slit should bi Shorter stitches used with knits, hem. Pre-shrink seam tape and
straightened before use. j g ve greater elasticity. On side ] apply loosely; if garment Is lined,
A continuous rib in the fabric is I scams use 12 stitches per inch, but stitch hem to lining only,
the guide for straight grain. Cut 1 on scams where strain Is great, as
the full length of each side along [ at shoulder, underarm, use at least
a rib. Then along the center fold . ________... ............__„.
... •»-- visit
make a line of basting which fol-
lows a continuous rib.
Piess out the center fold. In somt
knits of synthetic fibers this fold
cannot he pressed out.
Pin the pattern pieces in place
oi a long flat surface using sharp
pms. If fold can’t be pressed out,
it name : pattern pieces. Fabric
should be kept flat during cutting
to avoid stretching.
Tailor tacks provide the most
accurate markings for knits. When
fabric is firm dressmaker’s carbon
is also satisfactory.
Pressing
Use a medium hot iron with a
damp press cloth, or a steam iron
Mr. and Mrs. Van
Orrick and
here
15 stitches per inch. A fine zig zag |son- Kevin> ot Denver, wete
stitch may also be used for seams. Sunday and Monday for a
Use a loose balance tension and iwith his Parents. Mr- and MrS- Bob
light pressure. Loose tension is | Drrhk and other relatives,
practical because the stitching has
greater “give", and the texture of | Ml Joe madG a business
the knit absorbs the looser stitch I ^rl)) t0 Pt' Lom:'- Mo - lnst wcek-
tea-lily. Li ht pressure is necessary enci and st°PPed ovcr 1,1 Oklahoma
so that the fabric will not be)Clt>; okla“ for a VJSlt
stretched. Test tension and pres- ]r,uni'
sure, using mercerized thread in j _ ~
machine first, since the elasticity I Ernest M’ Tc',keB of A1
of textured nylon resists breaking >N M has been visiting in the home
necessary in tension test.
with an
j of his father, W. L. Teakell and Mrs.
1 Teakell, and also in the M. A. Pil-
Ileipftil Techniques j lers home. He Is a brother of Mrs.
Basting will help to minimize | Eert Betenbough. Mrs. Ruby Rives
stretching. When layers of fabrics laid Mrs. Acie Henderson, and Mis.
are to be stitched together, pin i Pillets, with whom he visited while
them together before stitching by [ here.
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The Ladies Store has its fall and
winter sale on. Don’t miss it! ltc.
DrugIax
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SERVICE TO TAXPAYERS
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GEY EAGLE GIVES A COWBOY WINGS
Plans? for the 1964 Amarillo Stock Show & Eodeo have
been completed and tho first big performance is scheduled
for Saturday afternoon, January 18th. Stock will be fur-
nished this year by the Sandhills Rodeo Company of
Brownfield, Texas. Their stock was featured in 1963 at:
Texas Tech’s N.I.R.A. Rodeo; Possum Kingdom Roundup
at Graham, Texas; and the Post Stampede at Post, Texas;
just to mention a few.
The Rodeo is to be held in the heated Tri-State Fair Coli-
seum. There will be performances Saturday afternoon at
2 P.M. - Saturday evening 8 P.M. - Sunday evening 8 P.M.
(no performance Monday), Tuesday evening 8 P.M. and
Wednesday evening 8 P.M. Riding groups front surround-
ing towns are invited to attend and ride in tire Grand
Entry. Kids under 12 will be admitted free.
AVAILABLE HERE FREE!
icr us keep a tax
RECORD FOR YOU!
DEDUCTEBLE
(ALONG WITH
3,000 OTHER
DRUG ITEMS)
VrQ! Aspirin, cold remedies
I XoO. rough syrups—more
than 5000 other items (an be de-
ductible on your income tax. But
most people don't know what ran
be deductible! Or they lose their
sales slips!
But we do know what’s deducti-
ble—and wc’il be plait to keep a
free tax record for you. Every drug
purchase you make here of a de-
ductible nature uill he recorded—
and at year’s end we’ll send you a
total!
Convenient! Accurate! And—most
important—It can save you tax
money that may have been going
down the drain!
Conn in today and register for
1* ■ *P*cial service. We call it
Drug! ax. Start saving tax money!
Mahnken Drug
four brothers, Ennis Taylor of
Washington, D C , Robert and
Allred Taylor, both of Amarillo.
—---------- Mr. Taylor, who had been a aeml-
r Invalid most of hi* life. wa» the ,,
lng sites and selection of the best ran of the late Mr. and Mrs. June Ml “,Ml Mla Wmlred Bucking-
V" n of plia -•vdliiit! can be ob- W. Tayloi of CLrrndoii. His home “ " tll"i ,u"*'la:
tallied' from your nearest district in Amarilo was at 1915 South Kooge- ^ Wed^JU1^'Lfweek!
forester of the Texas Forest 8er- velt-
vice," Young said.
Mi FlumUe is a s ster-in-law of
He was a member of the MctU-Mrs. Addle Buckingham.
JANUARY
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Shop Southards And Save., .Pius Gunn Bros. Thrift Stamps
FolgersCoffee. Lb. Can^c SfiurfineFlour, 10Lbs., ,69c
SHURFINE TALL C ANS
Shortening 3 Lb. Can 5Yc Shurfine Milk, 3 Cans. ,39c
Shurfresh Biscuits, 5 For 39c
Meadoiake Olea, 4 Lbs. $1.03
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Plus Tax
ACJUA NET
Kair Spray,......79c
Folgers Coffee, 2 Lb. Can 1.35
SrlWIm
UFT
Carrots, Cello Pkg., 2 For. .19c
Celery, Green Pascal, 2 Stalks.. 29c
Red Potatoes, US No. 1.10 Lbs. 39c
i Turnips, Pound..... 7c
Cherry Red Rhubarb, ... .15c
FOLGERS 3 LB. CAN
Coffee ... 1.95
Mortons Frozen
Meat Pot Pies, 5 For
• • # * • «
Frito Chili, No.
2 Can
...........59c
Shurfine Luncheon Meat, 12 Oz. Can...... 39c
Wolf Tamales, 300 Size Can, 4 For
...... 1.00
Pinto Beans, 4 Pound Bag
........ , . 49c
Shurfine Catsu
p. 5 i
"or
......TOO
Shurfine Corn.
Cream Style or Whole Kernel, 7 For 1.00
Rosedale English Peas, 393 Size,6For......1.00
1.00 Froze!
C
Mortons All
ream Pies, 3
Flavors
For.....1.00
SHURFINE
Cut Green Beans, 5 For 1.00
RANCH STYLE
Beans, 303 Size, 2 For 29c
SOFLIN
Towels, 2 Roil Pack. . 39c
SUPREME
Crackers, Lb. Box. . 27c
SHURFINE
Pork & Beans, 3 For 35c
BETTY CROCKER Except Angel Food
Cake Mix,3 For... . 1.00
SHURFINE
Peaches, 21/2 Size. 4 For $1
NORTHERN
Napkins, 80 Count, 2 For 29c
COMSTOCK No. 2 CAN
Pie Apples, 4For. . .1.00
SOFLIN
Tissue, 4 Roll Pack. . .33c
SHURFRESH
Cheese, 2 Lbs.....73c
ROXEY TALL CAN
Poa Food, 12 For..1.00
BEST BUYS ON
119
USD A GRADE A
Fryers, Whole, Lb......29c
WRIGHTS
Hams, Half or Whole Lb. 45c
QUALITY
Bacon, ? Lb. Pkg......85c
Chuck or Arm Roast, Lb.. . . 49c
GUNN BROTHERS THRIFT STAMPS WITH EACH PURCHASE
Double Gunn Brothers Thrift Stamps Every Wednesday On Purchase of $2.50 Of More.
811 North Main BL 6-3292
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Montgomery, Arval. The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 16, 1964, newspaper, January 16, 1964; Shamrock, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth529462/m1/5/?q=%22%22~1: accessed June 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Shamrock Public Library.