The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 17, 1949 Page: 5 of 16
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al Services for ! Plunkets Variety
0 E. Stevens, 67
re Tuesday
g,ld H©
hndv 01 Elmo E. Stevens,
(Yo'sby, who died Sunduy
. Baytown hospital, was
t0 Rockdale for burial
in the family plot at Oak
K cemetery.
urief service was held at 2
A b the chapel of Phillips and
funeral hime with Rev.
•B Quarles of Houston offic-
ii xhe assisting minister was
^ Linvvood Peterson, local Bap-
... Funeral services were
^Monday evening at 7 o’clock
® Park funeral chapel,
Show Here ior Three
Days. Nov. 21,22.23
Plunkett’s Variety show, w.mu .
ten members of the family to give fufh
the show company its name, will
set up in Rockdale Nov. 21 for a
3-day run.
A new flameproof tent will
house the show on the lot at Fair
Park.
The show is sponsored here by
the American Legion.
If the weather is cold the tent
will be adequately heated
DECORATIONS—
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representing the colors of all na
tions. Wide cellophane ribbons of j candles"
with red.’ green and yellow hung down
” III* PunU L'ifln «L Ml____ « »
green, using small artificial fruits tened and expressed the Christ-1
and tea leaves painted brown mas sentiment very well. Under- j
These were wired in u pyramid neuth were beautiful metallic J
shape and flanked by tall green packages harmonizing with the
November 17. 1S49
ROCKDALE ITex.) REPORTER—5
tree.
A Yule-log was interesting, hoi-1 An arrangement for a New Year j and Frank Join t, of Temple
The unnual meeting committee the Texas Aiphu Chuplci of Tau
is euinposed of Hal V. Hays, chair- Beta Pi, the highest honorary fra-
man, Hugh Thompson of Waco, ternity (National) for all brunches
the mantle^andC empifasked^the'lowed out and fiUed with purpto | celebration
colors in flowers.
asters to be used on a low table. ; This was
was
made
most elaborate
Mr. Coffield stated this would
of tiered cake an outstanding affair for Heart
An arrangement for a grand
piano was immense gilded candles
of different lengths, made by
painting banana leaves gold and
rolling them into conical shapes.
These were entwined with char-
truese satin ribbons, at the base
of which were bronze magnolia
Hyde
Uston
officiated
.flmo
when Rev. Quarles also
Stevens was reared in
the eldest son
nhedate Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ste-
who lived here for many
rs His father was at one time
■* tax assessor and collector. The
fljlv following the death of Mr.
elevens moved to Houston some
Lty-five or thirty years ago.
Elmo Stevens is survived by a
_ e E. Stevens, Jr., of Crosby;
daughters, Mrs. Fanny Dugat
af Dayton, Mrs. Eula Neal of Cros-
t three sisters, Miss Fanny Ste-
;ls Miss Esther Stevens of Hous-
* Mrs. Ora Bunn of Mission;
Le brothers, Leonard and Au-
Ly D. Stevens of Houston, J. B.
Stevens of California, and four
Ldchildren, all of the above
mentioned except the brother from
California being here for the final
services.
1950 FORD—
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lie latest developments in engine
lesign to give 1950 Ford cars the
quietest and smoothest running
j.js and 6-cylinder engines ever
Produced by the Company.
Some of the engine features are
j new timing gear, autothermic
Le pistons, new design camshaft
jibes, new fan and reduction of fan
jjpeed on the V-8s and many im-
provements adding to the life and
[quietness of the engine.
Enhanced oil economy results
lirom an addition of an oil squirt
ijole in the connecting rods, new
blinder wall finish and a rubber
seal ring on the intake valve stem
jpide of the V-8 engine.
Comfort features offer a new
|non-sag front seat spring, new
‘sponge rubber front seat cushion,
[improved front-end suspension, ad
iditional headroom and
[areas of sound conditioning for
[quieter operation.
Safety factors include the
[strengthening of Ford’s famed
[■Lifeguard” body,
'guards, a ribbed rear bumper and
jumper supports for
Strength, easier operating
brake, wider sun visors and im-
proved steering linkage for easier
control.
Colors are offered in a brilliant
new array of 11 choices. There
are new colors of broadcloth and
mohair for interior finishings.
Doors will be equipped
The Plunkett family has sDentlleaves and chartruese ball orna-
twenty years in the tent show bus-1
And then there was the Christ-Istand®. beautifully decorated with|Q’ Texas Council leaders in 1949.
mas tree. This was made of broom j Ca”U*wunS,,of deep. bur«undy. hav-1 All Scouters, wives and parents
(Hg whJte doves of peace wired to ! 0f Cubs, Scouts and Explorers are
[ top of either side. At the base invited
iness, in the west. Thirty people
are in the company of entertainers,
presenting a three-act comedy play
and ten acts of vaudeville with a
complete change of program each
night.
On the vaudeville bill this year
Miss Jerrie Plunkett, songstress;
Kenedy (Chubby) Swain and Billy
(Toby) Crunch, described as two
of the funniest men in stage show
business, Cleo and Flo Delgarde
dance team; the eight Plunkett
peaches, a line of beautiful girls
in gorgeous costumes; Capt. Plunk-
ett trained animal acts, featuring
the seals and Congo, the trained
Chimpanzee, Miss Billie Plunkett,
flying trapeze; Kalo, master Magic-
ian; Sky Ballot, Miss Billie, Miss
Gloria and Miss Charlene; The
Famous Plunkett troupe on the
bounding Trampoline; One of the
outstanding acts is Mr. Jim Plunk-
ett reenacting the famous ministrel
show days; Bob Wager in his Im-
person actions.
This year the Plunketts proudly
present the Dick Darling Produc-
tions of vaudeville acts in con-
junction with beautiful wardrobe
and lighting effects, using Stro-
blite.
School children are invited to
the show grounds during the day
to see the seals. Free.
latch and an automatic releasing
support arm for easy operation
together with attractive compart-!
ment lining.
Magic air heaters will have a j
higher speed motor to increase the,
air flow 25 per cent and the heater
control positions will be clustered
and clearly marked and illuminat-
ed for easy reading and simple
adjustment.
Other features include an at-
tractive new three-quarter horn
ring, new gas filler tube and cover,
increased | ncvv rigid reSulators for windows,
| new double-walled glove compart-
i ment door, new automatic courtesy
lights which go. on when front
j doors are opened, new durable
bumper ^oor coverings and increased op-
Overdrive, which improves gaso-
added [ enings for defrosters,
hand-; will continue to be sold as factory-
line economy up to 15 per cent,
installed optional equipment on all
models.
cane tassels painted rose-tan and
ti«i together symetr.ic.lly to aim-,
ulate a tree. Rose colored asbestos ;
bells were interspersed and the | -
tree entwined with a pale pink
satin ribbon on which were gold
stars. Clusters of ornaments rep-
resenting green grep®? ^ro niacin
• u -i .close to the center and a bright
t r, «n«E!vi.n^ -^fn*erp*ece was metalic garland was spiraled a-
autumnal I round the tree. Lights could be
shown emphasizing
shades of yellow, gold, brown and added if desired, but the tree glis-
SCOUTERS—
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Training Award* will also he nre-
W. H. Nicholson
Elected to Tau Beta
Pi at University
William H. Nicholson,
sented to leaders who have com-
pleted a three-year training pro-[Mr. and Mrs. A
gram and accomplished high stand- Rockdale, has
ards of performance in their units, the University of Texas, elected to | Civil Engineeri
son of
R. Nicholson of
been honored at
of engineering students.
Nichoison was elected in recog-
nition of his outstanding character,
personality, and scholarship. He
is in the upper one-eighth of his
class and has a "B” average at
the University. He is also active
in Chi Eprilon, national honorary
fraternity for civil engineers; and
the student chapter of the Amer-
ican Society of Gjvil Engineers.
At present he is employed part
time with the Bureau of Engineer-
ing Research. Nicholson plans to
graduate at the end of this semes-
ter with a Bachelor of Science in
GRANGER GAME—
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with j 53-0; Thorndale 28-7, Round Rock
tew rotary locks as in the costliest j 51-13.
will j Taking the same teams for com-
and parison: Rockdale 13, Thrall 19;
cars. The exterior handle
hve a touch-button latch
toe will be arm rest door closers.
Luggage compartments, which
ire the roomiest in the Ford-
priced field, offer a new deck-lid
quick.relief from
tymptom* of Distress Arising from
STOMACH ULCERS
"‘'•EXCESS ACID
nNBMkTellsofHomoTroatmontthat
w*t Htlp or It Will Coot You Nothing
Owthroe million bottle* of the Willard
been told for relief of
tfnptomaof distress arising from Stomach
Ule.r. due to Esc*** Acid -
oi|**tlon, Sour or Upset Stomach,
wiiiHi, Heartburn, Sleeplessness, etc.,
C. C. Prewitt Drug Store
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Kay Theatre
Phone 401
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Thursday, Nov. 17—
—LAST DAY—
George O’Brien in
"Legion of
the Lawless"
—CARTOON—
Fri-Sat., Nov. is-19-
Pirates of
Monterey"
R ,TIn Technicolor—
Cameron - Maria Montez
bartoon and Chap. XI
OREGON TRAIL”
Sun.-Mon., Nov. 20-21—
You Gotta
Stay Happy"
Joan Fontaine
James Stewart
Eddie Albert
Percy Kilbride
CARTOON—
Tues.-Wed., Nov. 22-23 —
Oklahoma
Frontier"
Buh°nn?y Mack Brown
b Baker - Fuzzy Knight
■-CARTOON—
Rockdale 0, Salado 0; Rockdale 13,
Gonzales 20; Rockdale 26, Holland
0; Rockdale 19, Thorndale 13;
Rockdale 12, Round Rock 0.
Coaches Owens, White and Cur-
tis have been priming the Tigers
all week and have some special
effects ready for the Lions. “We
are due to lose this one, but we
think the Lions will know they
have been in a ball game,” they
will tell you. As probable starters,
Jacobs is due to go in as ball
handler in the T, with Cummings
shifted to a halfback berth along
with Skinner. Lynch will be at
fullback as usual. Whiteley and
Kornegay are due to see much ser-
vice in the backficld.
The starting line for the Tigers
will remain unchanged: Boyd at
center; Haley and McDonald,
guards; Maxwell and Dixon, tack-
les; and Gest and Garza, ends.
Granger has 6 1-year letter men
and one 2-year letterman on its
starting lineup: Backs are Chas.
Carlson, Lawrence Ilornak, Frank-
lin Peachel and Henry Naizer; cen-
ter, Delphia Hardin- guards. Law-
rence Rozacky and Ragsdale Gil-
strap; tackles, Jimmy Thomas and
Daniel Wentrcek; ends, Jerry Ra-
bel and Kenneth Smith.
Hornak is a big 205-lb. fullback,
a two-year letterman. Carlson
and Peschel are both 1-year letter-
men, with Carlson doing a lot of
long-touchdown running this year.
Naizer is a fast back playing his
first year.
THRALL GAME—
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extra point came on another line
smash by Lynch.
Thrall scored in the second
quarter to knot the count at 6-6
and the first half ended in a dead-
lock. The visitors went out in
front 13-6 in the third period,
scored again early in the fourth.
Thrall had three penetrations to
2 for Rockdale, but lagged in first
downs 8 to 11. Rockdale had 169
net yards rushing to 116 for Thrall
and gained 48 yards in the air with
Thrall getting 58 via this route.
Rockdale tried 15 Pass^’ C0™P G
ed4, had 1 intercepted, Thrall tried
6, completed 2 and had 2 inter-
cepted. Thrall had a punting av-
erage of 27 yards on 4 kicks, Rock-
dale 23.7 yards on 7 kicks Both
teams fumbled twice, Roekdale re-
covering both of Thrall s fumbles,
Thrall getting one of Rockda ^
Penalties were heavy, Rockdale
getting 75 yards, Thrall 55.
Reporter Ad* Get the Grape*l
LAST DAYS
OF OUR GREAT
FESTIVAL
AND
GRAND PRIZE CONTEST
OUR GREAT FALL ECONOMY FESTIVAL AND GRAND PRIZE CONTEST WILL
CLOSE ON SATURDAY NIGHT. SALE PRICES WILL BE IN EFFECT RIGHT UP
UNTIL CLOSING TIME BUT VOTING IN THE CONTEST WILL END AT SIX P. M. TO
ALLOW TIME FOR THE VOTES TO BE COUNTED SO THE WINNERS MAY BE
ANNOUNCED AT EIGHT O'CLOCK.
Drastically Reduced “Prices
To add Extra Inducements during the last days of this big sale,
we've gone over the stock and we've re-marked a lot of fine things
at Lower Prices than have been offered.throughout the sale. Don't
fail to shop all over the store for these Extra-Special Values. You'll
find some Wonderful Bargains here between now and Saturday
night.
Contestants Are Working Hard
The ladies in our Grand Prize Contest have been v/orking every spare minute
they've had and they have been wonderful sports all the way through. No doubt,
you have a good friend or neighbor among these contestants. Every Dollar you
spend before this Contest ends and Every Dollar you Pay on Account means votes
for the Contestant you would like to help. So, BUY and SAVE and VOTE before
C lrri /*-*••» t v% i /'T-f I
UU L LAI y
Don’t Miss This Big Savings Event!
THIS SALE HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL SUCCESS ONLY BE-
CAUSE YOU FOLKS HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL CUSTOMERS.
YOU'VE SHOWN YOUR APPRECIATION FOR THE VALUES
WE'VE BEEN OFFERING BY THE VOLUME OF FINE MER-
CHANDISE YOU'VE PURCHASED. WE'RE PROUD TO HAVE
SO MANY OF YOU AS CUSTOMERS AND WE OFFER QUAL-
ITY MERCHANDISE WITH LOWER PRICES AND M O RE
FRIENDLY, MORE LIBERAL CREDIT TO ALL OF YOU!
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Cooke, W. H. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 17, 1949, newspaper, November 17, 1949; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth694248/m1/5/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.