Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 5, 1944 Page: 3 of 12
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IICCATS TIE STEPHENVILLE
.OW JACKETS SCORE 13-13
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Coleman County Chronicle, Coleman, Texas, Thursday, October 5, 1944
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Steubenville AA Yellow
13-13 deadlock Friday
8lg>t. 29 at Hufford Field.
I 'he Bluecats took the lead In the
H tyondj tSsrtei and maintained, It
K. until th^pourth when the visitors
■ '"ired agpln to tie the score. Mar-
I to Smith, Mayo Mam. Chas. Wll-
I toms and Jack Dtbrell were out-
§ Mancunian the backfieid while
| Buddy Hinds. James Smtth, Jerry
Parker aBd Pat Johnson were out-
’■andiajjpn the line.
8tephe*vllla, klrked-off to the
*' tnrrs brought
The Blue-
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Bluecats hnd M»
the ball back t
®ts got bn to|A gaining ...........................
wiy 6 yards iUrVu* downs with a extra point on a line plpnge to
« yard penalty setting the ball j thc 5COre
turned the bail twenty yards. A
ten yard gaih by Mayo Marrs put
the ball twenty yards from pay-dirt
and Marlin Smith broke loose and
ran the remaining distance for the
touchdown. Pratt failed to kick the
point, which could have meant vic-
tory for the Bluecats.
The Bluecats were In possession
of the ball when the third quarter
ended but were unable to gain a
first down, Pratt kicked out to the
30 yard line.
The Yellow Jackets took over on
the 30, and with several first dozens
put the ball on the 3 yard line
from where Willingham drove over
for the score. Harrison made the
tie
tock again. The Bluecats fumbled
'ud recovered for a 1st down.
hh 'he Yellow Jackets held again
Pratt punted out to the 30.
Stephenville took over from here
»nd Willingham, fullback for the
Vellow Jackets gained a first down
to two tries. From here Dunn,
right half-back, went through the
Blui'cat line for 30 yards and a first
down on Coleman's 30. However,
this play was called back and
Stephenville penalized 15 yards for
clipping.
The Yellow Jackets were held on
the next down and punted to the
20 The Bluecats lost the ball on
a fumble and the visitors again took
over the ball on
from where White, thie Yellow Jack-
al quarter-back, scored on a line
Ptoy. A pass failed for the extra
point.
The Bluecats were unable to score
In the first quarter although a pass
from Charles Williams to Pat John-
son was completed for 20 yards and
a first down on the 25 yard line.
Several- line plays put the ball on
the 2 yard lltie but the Bluecats
were set back to the five where
Stephenville took over on a fumble
and immediately punted out to the
Bluecat 45
with the ball in Coleman s posses-
sion.
The Bluecats opened the second
quarter, with another drive. Mayo
Marrs carried around right end for
twenty yartels, and-a first down on
tpe 25. Marrs and Marlin Smith
put the bal\ on the one yard line
and a first \town. Marlin Smith
plunged for tmt touchdown. Pratt
converted from placement.
The Bluecats Acicked-cff and the
Yellow Jackets ^returned the ball
fifty-five yards toSoleman's 45 yard
line, A completed pass put the visi-
tors. only 20 yds. from pay-dirt but
this drive was checked by the half
with the Bluecats leading 7-6.
The Bluecats’ 'hopes were raised
more than ever In the third quar-
ter when Buddy Hinds, playing line-
&
Neither the Bluecats nor the Yel-
low Jackets really threatened to
score In the last minutes of the
game. The Bluecats took the kick-
off and several line plays carried
the ball to the 30. Line plays fail-
ed to gain a first down and Pratt
kicked out of bounds on the 10 yard
line.’
The Yellow Jackets came back
strong with a 30 yard run around
left end and another first down
through the line. This drive was
stopped however by a 5 yard pen-
alty and an 8 yard set back The
game ended with Stephenville plug-
ging at the line.
Final score: Coleman 15—Steph-
fhe 20 yard line, i envllle 13
The Yellow Jackets made 8 first
downs to 6 for the Bluecats
The Bluecats meet Lake View to-
morrow night who beat Eden last
weekend 19-6. Although Eden is
only a B team it is very strong for
a small school. The Lake View
Chiefs were defeated by the Ballin-
ger Bearcats Sept. 22 by a score of
105 to 9.
EUREKA NEWS
■% ' Mrs. J, t. Ferguson
We had a large crowd out at
Sunday School Sunday, We hope ev-
ery one will be back next Sunday
and bring someone with you.
Mrs. George Green arid George,
JtC, were visiting in Brownwood
and Santa Anna Sunday..„
Harrell Banks and Joe Green vis-
ited the school Monday morning
and both made very interesting
talks. Hafiell has been in the
Navy for several months and Joe
wljl finish at A. * M. in 1045. We
are proud of these young men, they
are botli graduates of Buffalo High
School and we think it an honor to
have them,‘Visit our school and in-
vite thera'back.
This community got a good rain
last week, which was needed.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Simmons and
children and Vena Marie Ferguson
i were In Santa Anna Saturday aft-
| ernoon.
Miss Ola Roberts was a Santa
Anna visitor Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Modle Langley of
Coleman visited the J. C. Fergusons.
Sunday.
Mr and Mrs. Connie Lowe and
Mrs. J. C. Ferguson visited in the
Bud Simmons home Friday and
helped them can a beef.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brinson and
children were In Coleman for the
circus Thursday. ’
Mr. and Mrs J. C. Ferguson and
daughters were Coleman visitors
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Vinson were
business visitors in Coleman Thurs-
day.
George Green is home for. the
week visiting with his wife and son.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Gilllon and
children and Maxine Ferguson
visited friends In Coleman Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Traylor were busi-
ness visitors to Santa Anna Satur-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Curry were
In Coleman. Saturday evening
Page Three
A tense, dramatic scene from Universal's “Phantom of the Opera,’
of the ten greatest pictures of ad time. Howell, Friday and Saturday.
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New Central H. 1). Local Men Attend
Club Studies Aviation Conference
Flower Arrangement In Ballinger Wed.
Coleman Kittens
The first quarter ended LjOSe to Ballinger
By One Score
The Blue Kittens went to Ballin-
“Flower Arrangement" was stud-
ied by the New Central home dem- ;
onstration Club Thursday. Septem-
ber as 23 at the home of Mrs. R, D.
Strickland.
Mrs R. D. Strickland demon-
strated flower arrangement for the
Itving room and dining room. She
stated that Morning Glories and
Four O'Clocks If cut late In the eve-
ning and put in with another green
flower would make a lovely bouquet
Mrs. Dexter Smith gave an inter-
esting report on the canning of
Infant Son of Mr. and
Mrs. A E Jackson Dies
Gerald Leohard, the 4 month old
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs A. E.
Jackson, died Saturday, Sept. 30th.
Funeral services were held at the
family residence Sunday afternoon,
With Rev. Pearl Keeton officiating
assisted by Rev. Ralph Bentley. In-
terment was made In the Coleman
Cemetery. ‘
Survivors are his parents, two
brothers; Kenneth and Arlle, two
sisters, Shirley and, Mrs. Hazel Wat-
kins.
Pallbearers were P. R Price, Al-
len Woodard. Leonard Webb and C.
B. Keeton. Flower bearers were
Mrs. Jim Ragsdale. Mrs Lydia
Green, ^rs Ralph Bentley and Mrs.
Jack Brewer
Mead Funeral Home was In
charge of arrangements *'
SINGING AT GOULDBUSK
According to Gene Bell, secretary,
the South County Singing Classes
will meet with Gouldbusk Sunday,
Oct. 8tff at 3 30.
Four From Coleman
County Enroll at
Hardin-Simmons U.
. Abilene,—Twenty-two states, Cuba,
and 100 of 'Texas' 254 counties ara
represented by students enrolled tn
Hardin-Simmons University in Abi-
lene for the fall semester, a cheek
of registrations discloses.
States represented include Ala-
bama. Arizona, Arkansas. California.
.Colorado. Illinois. Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas. Louisiana, Minnesota, Mis-
sissippi Missouri, New Mexico, Ok-
lahoma.' Oregon. Pennsylvania.
South Carolina. Texas,' Virginia.
West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Students enrolled from Coleman
county include:
Knoxine Campbell, freshman,
daughter of Mr and Mrs. T. K.
Campbell, Talpa
Mrs A B. Lightfoot, junior,
daughter of Mr and Mrs. Q. L.
Evans, 725 l.orth 21st. Santa Anna.
Marie Jameson, freshman, daugh-
ter of Mrs Grady Miller, Coleman.
'Mary Evans, freshman, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Evans, Tai-
pa
Ray Gilliam. HuljCrt Shore and
Mike Wright attended the West
Texas Aviation Conference In Bal-
linger Wednesday, the first of its
kind to be held- in this area Plans
were completed for entertaining
some 200 persons who participated
in the program.
Several aviation experts, and
Brig. Gen K P. McNaughton, chief
of staff of the army air forces
training command, were present,
and Oen. McNaughton addressed
the conierence. The session opened
at 10 a. m. at the courthouse. Roy
fruit-cakes that Miss Hlpp demon- shrader Branlf{ 1(fent ulked
.it rated in Coleman i „ .
trunk line transportation for
strated in Coleman
Refreshments were served nine
members and one visitor, Mrs. J. L.
Van Dyke.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. D, L, May Thursday,
October 12
on
West Texas
ent airline
present.
A number of promin-
representatlves were
Buy War Bonds ana Stamps
Closing Notice
♦
We the undersigned banks will be closed Thur»
day. October 12th, in oWfcrvance of Columbus Day.
♦ .
Coleman Connty State Bank
First Coleman National Bank
GOULDBUSK NEWS
By Carl Chaney.
Mrs Ross Young from Dallas,'
ger Friday and took on the Jun- j w here visiting her parents, Mr.
ior High team theqg. but iost 0 to
; 7. J. W, Webb and Dcnald Cole-
1 man starred for the Kittens, who
were inside the Ballinger 20 yard
line when the final whistle blew.
35 boys made the trip with coach-
I es H. G. Adams and Charles King.
Many of the Kittens were in their i
first game, but they showed up well j
against a more experienced team.
FRANK ORR
For First Class
AUTO REPAIRING
Specialize* on Plymouth,
Chevrolet*
Model A Fordo
ffeot of Coart
M. & W. Store Has
Second Anniversary
The M. Sc W. Furniture Store
celebrates their second anniversary
this week. M. L. Marrs and W. C.
Wilson, owners, recently purchased
the building in which they operate,
and they have enlarged their busi-
ness considerably in the past two
years, they state.
and Mrs. Claud Slone, and other
relatives.
Sgt James Myers, who has been
in service in India and China the
past two years, came heme Sunday
on a month's furlough with his
home folks, Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Myers.
Mrs Mattie Bedell of Coleman,
spent several days here last week
with her nephew, Bill Idol.
Mrs Odls Priddy from Portland/'
Oregan, arrived here Saturay for
an extended visit with her home
tolks, Mr and Mrs. Byron Haw-
thorne.
Gene Wagner of Dallas, was a |
guest in the C. B. Chaney home a
couple of day* last \(rk *
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Taylor and j
family, Mrs, J. D. Row and child- I
ren left Saturday for O'Dcnnel,
where they plan to make their home
Mrs. Lily Huckaby is saleslady
| and bookkeeper; J. L. Lyktns, Char- : for some time.
'lie McMillian and EL. Jennings, | Mrs. O. E. Burleson of Brady
• are employed In the shop and de- visited frelnds here during tire
1 livery departments. The store's an- week-end.
j nlversary ad appears in this issue. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Chaney and
family spent Sunday In Coleman
When a man has been away a
long time many will not remember
him when he returns, and some
will not know he has been away.
FINDING TABLEWARE
LIKE THIS!
with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Livingstcn.
Sgt. and Mrs. Harry Jenkins and
baby left Monday for their tome
in Ft. Bennlng, Ga., alter a two
week’s furlough here with home
folks.
Mrs. S. H. Spruiell spent Sun-
day tn Ballinger with relatives.
F/O Ben Chaney left Monday
for Tampa, Fla., where he will be
stationed for some time
Mr. and Mrs Wm L. Livingston
and children, and Mrs. Coffee re-
turned Monay from Ft. Worth
where they ’ spent - the weekend
with Mr and Mrs. James Coffee
Mrs Bynam of Brownwocd is
visiting her daughter. Mrs Leman
Kenedy, and Mr. Kenedy
GOLDSBORO
(Mrs. W. J. Smithi.
He Srst lo get t set of thii lovely
ublcwafe the easy, thrifty w»y!
I( hu * delicate pattern that all
women will toy*! Get your Sral
piece today—jolt aak your gro-
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delicious, nourishing Mother's
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•ill enfoy its rich whole-grain tatror—ask for second
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1 THIS FAST WA¥t
Oft
MOTHERS OATS
Felton Severance stuck a thorn in
his knee and is confined to his bed
We wish for him a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Arch Shamblm from Rotar,
is visiting here, while Mr. $harnbltn
Is employed at Breckenrtdge
Little Ropil Stanford Is on the
sick list. We hope »he soon will be
better.
Mrs Van Busklrk and little
daughter Mary Lou of Lawn, Is vis-
utlng her mother here
| Visitors in the home of Mrs. Mc-
Caffety Sunday, were her sons, B.
J, Ernest and wife and chtldren.-
Mrs Arch Shgmbltn and daughter.
Miss Leota Bullard of Coleman
visited tn the home of her par-
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Garden Bullard.
Sunday
Mr and Mrs. Base De Prang of
Ft Worth are visiting relatives and
friends here for a few weeks
Mr and Mrs. Monroe Bain visit-
ed with relatives at OpUn Sunday
Bobble Bush of Lubbock vtsited- In
the home of his parents, Mr and
Mrs. Hugh Bush. Sunday.
Our meeting will start Sunday.
Oct 8!h Everyone Is Invited to
come
Goldsboto had a good rain Tuea-
ay. which was welcomed by alt the
era and ranchers.
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Pinto Beans
1944 Cron.
They are Bright.
No. Is. 5 lbs.
45c
COMPOUND
Bird Brand
4 lb.
Carton
69c
SYRUP
Blue Brer Rabbit
‘a gal jar
45c
Gblden Bee, new
crop extracted, 32 ox.
HONEY^H
PEANUT BUTTER
62c
Supreme Brand
16 oz. jar
25e
GRIPE NUTS
The Original
Reg. box
1*
TOMATO SOVP
Campbell's
Regular can
10c
ASPIRIN TABLETS
Bayers, 15c
size. 2 pkgs.
25c
OATS
Red & White
Quick or Regular Flakes
l-arge
3 lb. box
Mrs, Winston's
HU OF MAGNESIA 51X5 43cm>h.e BUTTER
Made from Fresh
Apples. 28 oz. jar
27e
Flour
Red & White.
None Better.
25 lb. sack
$1.25
Food Rationing Fads
MEATS, FATS. Eta—Book four red stamps A8 through Z8 and
A5 through K5 now valid and good Indefinitely
PROCESSED FOODS - Book four blue stamps AS through ZB and
A5 through R5 now valid and good Indefinitely. Use of
blue tokens will be discontinued Oct I.
Sugar Stamps Nos. 30. 31. 32 and 40 are valid for five
pounds until spent.
GRAPES
LETTUCE
California
Rod Tokays, lb.
_ 15c
Red Delicious
Ok. ... .........’............
14c
| Colorado
J 2 bunches
_ 15c
Large
Size
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Autry, R. A. Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 5, 1944, newspaper, October 5, 1944; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth731723/m1/3/: accessed July 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Coleman Public Library.