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PAGE 2 — THE PANHANDLE HERALD
Panhandle, Carson County, Tex., Friday, April 12, 1957
The Panhandle Herald
TEXASjTpRESjl
ASSOCIATION
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Established July 22, 1887
ffttoi&d Every Friday at Panhandle, Carson County, Texas
* JHETVTRER: Texas Press Association, Panhandle
Press Association and rational Editorial Ass'n
" PAUL A. LOFT IN, Editor and Publisher
* DAVID M. WARREN, Editor Emeritus
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WILL DEMOCRATS HAVE UNITY?
What are the opportunities for unity in
Texas Democrats since Ralph Yarborough
won his race for United States senator?
After losing four state-wide races, he won
ft campaign, one of the two highest in the
gift of Texas voters. The top post natu-
rally is that "of governor.
It is rot t(w encouraging for Demo-
cratic unity. The Slate Democratic Exe-
cutive Committee is in charge of conser-
vative Democrats. A splinter group self-
styled Democrats of Texas pulled no
punches in leading the fight for Yarbo-
rough. The SDEC stayed out of personali-
ties and endorsed no candidate for the
senate.
The national committeeman, Byron
Skelton of Temple, and the committe-
woman, Mrs. Frankie D. Randolph of
Houston, are at odds. Mrs. Randolph, a
rich woman, took the lead in the Yarbo-
rough fight. Her faction also defeated
friends of Senator Lyndon Johnson in
electing her national committee woman.
Ever since some Democrats bolted the
New Deal in 1936 and supported Alf Lan-
don,, there has been a division in Texas.
It looks like the fight will go on and on.
Eisenhower in winning the presidential
race in Texas in 1952 and 1956 has not
caused the Democratic ranks to close.
Many Democrats are becoming so inde-
pendent that their conscience does not
hurt them to cross party lines in a presi-
dential election. i.
EISENHOWER SPENDING
President Eisenhower has come out for
a big budget and he seems determined
to put it over. Some say that he is talking-
like his predecessor, President Truman,
and the Democrats with their budgets,
considered big during the days the Mule
Skinners were in power.
Eisenhower wants a lot of money to
give away to foreign nations. He feels that
program will whip Communism in a num-
ber of foreign lands.
Last week he came out stronger than
ever for a national fund for education. He
regarded this fund of $500,000,000 a year
more important than atomic research.
The joker in this fund is that the states
have to match it after putting out educa-
tional funds close to the limit in many
districts. No, Washington doesn’t propose
to allot a flat sum to the states without
restrictions. Neither does it propose ^ to
let the money go to the school districts
by pupils. .
School districts like Panhandle, which
have financed their buildinlg programs
by paving through the nose, would have
difficulty in qualifying for its just share
out of the Federal fund.
Eisenhower has been sold a “bill of
goods” on several items in his budget.
Let’s hope congress holds the line.
A half dozen outstanding business men,
if given free rein, could cut that budget
ten billion dolla/rs and not wreck our
nation. It’s time to take a business look
at the budget and quit the old time“pork
barrel.”
PANHANDLE ANNIVERSARIES
Many Panhandle organizations are
growing older. Anniversaries are rolling
along and some groups are getting a num-
ber of years behind them.
The Rotary Club, organized March 30,
1925, observed its 32nd birthday at its
luncheon April 6,
Carson Lodge No. 1167, Masons, was
organized in 1921. A special meeting was
held April 6 to present pins to 23 per-
sons, who had been members of the fra-
ternity 25 years or longer. One number
had been in the order for 49 years.
The First Christian Church, organized
in March, 1927, held its 30th anniversary
program Sunday with a homecoming.
This church is a youngster compared to
the Methodist and Baptist oranizations
here.
As the organizations and the comm-
unity grow older, it is probable that the
anniversaries will mean more in holding
recognition meetings.___
GRIBBLE SAYS
WTO PAY
INCREASE BILL
A bill, to give a few district
judges a boost in pay, introduced
by freshman Representative
Charles L. Ballman, Borger, is
being opposed by Judge Luther
Gribble and Judge Lewis M.
Goodrich.
Goodrich, in a letter to House
members, said: “This morning, I
learned for the first time that
H. R. 697 had been introduced.
This is the bill which provides
that Commissioners Courts may
supplement the salaries of the
District Judges of the 31st, 69th,
84th, and 100th Judical Districts
up to $2,000. As I read the paper
this bill has passed the house.
“I did not know that such a
bill existed, and have talked to
Judge Lewis Goodrich of the 31st
District, and Judge Harry
Schults of the 69th District over
the phone. Neither of them, like
myself, had ever heard of such,
a bill until date, x x x”
Judge Gribble continued, “In
my humble opinion there is not
a Commissioners Court in the
10th judicial district foolish en-
ough to supplement the salary
of the District Judge of this
District out of county funds. If
there were such, I would not
accept it.
“Salaries of the District Judge
shall be paid by the state. If I
become dissatisfied with what
the State pays, I still have the
right to resign, he added”.
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Track Team 9th
In Amarillo Meet;
Groom EArns 10th
Fanhandle’s track team finished
seventh, in the annual Amarillo
Relays Saturday behind Canyon
Eagles, who got a total of 31
points. Happy was second with
13, Olton had 11, Dalhart 10,
Stinnett, Childress, Matador and
Bovina had 9 points and the
local team 8 points, and Groom
came in with 7.
Larry Hirons won 2nd in the
120-yeard high hurdles; Jones
Hedrick was 4th in the 440-year
dash; Hirons came in 3rd in the
180-yard low hurdles and Alton
Axe was 4th in the mile run.
Leon Anglin, Groom, placed
3rd in the shot put; Kenneth
Friemel, Groom, was 3rd in the
high jump and Johnny Eschle,
Groom, took first place in the
mile run.
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
Farmers National Bank
OF WHITE DEER
In the Stale of Texas, al Ihe close of business on March 14, 1957.
Published in response io call made by Comptroller of Ihe Cur-
rency, under section 5211, U. S. Revised Statutes
ASSETS
1. Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balance, and
cash items- in process of collection ____________ ____$487,431.05
2. United States Government obligations, direct and
guaranteed --------------------------------------------- 325,248.50
Obligations of States and political subdivisions________ 71,752.77
5. Corporate stocks (including $3,000.00 stock of Federal
Reserve bank) ___________________________________ 3,000.00
6. Loans and discounts (including $385.70 over-
drafts) ________________________________ 524,161.95
7. Bank premises owned $1.00, furniture and fixtures
$4,500.00 _________________„_____________________________ 4,501.00
11. Other Assets __________________________________ 1,909.03
Total Assets ________________________________________ 1,418,004.40
LIABILITIES
13. Demand deposits of individuals, partnership,
_ and corporations _____________________________________ 855,022.61
14. Time deposits of individuals, partnerships,
and corporations _______________________________________ 51,329.18
15. Deposits of United States Government
(including postal savings) ________ 7,367.16
16. Deposits of States and political subdivisions-----— 325,635.82
18. Other deposits (certified and cashier’s
checks, etc) _ ___________^______________________"----i 1,221.83
Total Deposits ____________________________________ $1,249,826.30
Total Liabilities __________________ 1,240,623.30
CAPIITAL ACCOUNTS
25. Capital Stock: (b) Class B preferred, retirable value 50,000.00
(c) Common stock, total par $50,000.00 ------------ 50,000.00
26. Surplus _______________________________________:— 50,000.00
27. Undivided profits _________________________________ 42,377.70
28. Reserves (and retirement account for preferred
stock) ____ 35,000.00
Total Capital Accounts_____________________ 177,377.70
Total Liabilities and Capital Accounts_______________1,413,004*30
---•' MEMORANDA
31. Assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities
and for other purposes----.------------- 170,000.00
33. (a) (8) Total Amount of Loans, Certificates of Interest
and Obligations, or portions thereof (listed above), which
are fully backed or insured by agencies of the United States
Government (other than “United States Government
obligations, direct and guaranteed”) -------------------- 91,545.60
33, (b) Total amount of loans, certificates of interest
and obligations, or portions thereof, which are fully
backed or insured by agencies of the United States
Government (other than “United States Government obli-
gations, direct and guaranteed”) ------------------------- 91,545.60
I, E, L, Norman, Jr., Cashier, of the above-named bank, do sol-
emnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
E. L. NORMAN, Cashier
CORRECT ATTEST:—J. C. FREEMAN
W. J. STUBBLEFIELD
R. E. DAUER
Directors
State of Texas, County of Carson, ss:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of Apiil, 1957.
and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank.
Truda Edwards, Notary Public.
(SEAL) My commission expires June 1, 1957.
Dove Attends
Service School
Frank Dove was in Lubbock
last week, where he attended a
2 day school for veteran service
officers;
At this school he learned the
new ways of assisting widows
and children of veterans in fill -
ir.g out papers and getting pen-
Card qf Thanks
I wish to thank my friends
and neighbors for their many
kindnesses, cards, and flowers
during my recent illness.
Mrs. Maria J. Metcalf
sions, with special emphasis on
dependents of World War II and
Korean veterans.
BRING IT TO
METCALF MOTOR
FOR CONSULATION
WITH CAR DOCTORS
EMERY GREEN
INTERNAL
W. C. ALLEN
NERVES
JIM PHENIX
BODY
METCALF
Motor Company
Ford Sales — Service
Ralph Metcalf * Evelyn Metcalf
Wayne Cox M. R. Butler
THANKS
. . . for your kind words and congratulations to
us on our business venture. We will do every-
thing possible to merit your good wishes.
Ail the Gang at METCALF MOTOR CO.
“The Ford People”
Employers Hot
Check Bounced
By New Laws
An amendment to the Texas
“hot check” law that makes em-
ployers liable for paying their
employers with checks that
“bounce” has been signed into
law by Gov. Price Daniel.
Charles T. Lux, executive
vice-president of the Retail Mer-
chants Association of Texas,
said the new amendment closes
a loophole in the “hot check”
law. “Until this amendment was
signed0, a retail business or any
other place of business that ac-
cepted worthless checks present-
ed in good faith by workers had
practically no legal recourse to
recover its loss,” Lux said.
“Now under the new amend-
ment employers who give checks
that prove to be ‘hot’ are sub-
ject to criminal prosecution and
may be fined up to $2,000 and
sent to jail for 30 days if the
amount involved is less than $50.
If the amount of the worthless
check is more than $50, then the
penalty is from two to ten years
in prison and a fine up to $10,-
000.”
Court Orders Sale
\
of Minor’s Rights
Sale of an undivided one-ninth
interest belonging to James O.
Watson ar.d Pennington R. Wat-
son IV, minors, in the west one-
half of section 25, block 7, I&GN-
Ry survey except 15 acres in
the northwest quarter has been
approved in probate court by
Judge Clarence C. Williams.
Chester Nunn was the cash
purchaser for $3,366.67. Water
rights went with the sale, but
minerals were reserved.
Division Asked
For Groom Lot
Division in the ownership oi
lot 9, block 11, J. W- Knorp sub-
I division, Groom has been re-
quested by Mrs. Lucille Step-
' henson Merrick, community sur-
vivor of the estate of Orville
Gore Stephenson, deceased.
Because of her remarriage, Mrs.
I Merrick has asked for the divi-
sion in order to protect the in-
terest of her minor children,
Maxine, Carolyn and Stephen
Lynn Stephenson.
Drive safely—Respect and obej
all traffic signs.
Edward Henry Koetting and
Ruby Lee Voorhes were issued
a marriage license March 29 and
were married March 30 by Max
Wade of Groom, justice of the
peace.
H. H. SMITH
LAWYER
Surratt Building
—Phones—
Panhandle, Texas
Office 4181 Residence 3911
GAS-TOONS
by
FLOYD HUBBARD
“Floyd insists we wash
every windshield.”
We never fail to do the
LITTLE extras that make
a big difference.
Hubbards
Service Station
Texaco Products
Phone 4481
We Give S & H Green
Stamps
Highway 80 15
Bring Us Your Drouth Certificates
Top Market Every Day
Wheat
$2.05
Mik
$1.90
PANHANDLE WHEAT
Growers Inc.
JACK BABCOCK, Manager
“The Business The Farmers Own”
It’s The Record
TOTAL ABSTINENCE ADVOCATED BY A
NATIONAL CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION
A BASIS OF COOPERATION
It is always a joy to discover more things in which all churches in our community
can cooperate. There is a strong organization in the Catholic Church for the pur-
pose of promoting TOTAL ABSTINENCE from All alcoholic beverages. It is called
THE CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION OF AMERICA and Father John
W. Keogh of Philadelphia is its president. There are already over FIFTY THOU-
SAND members in the union. This would indicate that we can all work together
toward this worthy goal.
A RELIABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION
Through direct communication with this organization and from publications print-
ed by it, this information was obtained. The following statements which are enclosed
in quotation marks are direct quotations from ihese reliable sources:
ALCOHOLISM A SERIOUS PROBLEM
“A new name is being added to the growing list of organizations in the United
States which concern themselves with the problems of beverage alcohol. Until THE
CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION OF AMERICA was, since the advent of
repeal, all but dormant, but the current national awareness of the INROADS OF
ALCOHOLISM has gradually stirred it into renewed life.”
A PLEDGE IS REQUIRED
Tha following pledge is iaken by all members of ihis organization: "I promise with,
fhe Divine assistance and in honor of 'the Sacred Thirst and agony of our Savior, to
ABSTAIN from ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS, io prevent as much as possible by
advice and example the sins of intemperance in others and to discounteance the
drinking customs of society."
BEVERAGES ARE CLASSIFIED
The Union classifies the following beverages in the category of intoxicants: “Beer
Ale, Port, ine, Champagn<k Gin, Brandy, Whiskey, Hard Cider and Cordials.”
POPES APPROVE AND GRANT INDULGENCES
"Popes beginning with Pius IX have endowed 'the Union with PLENARY and PAR-
TIAL INDULGENCES." As is Catholic custom, John the Baptist was designatedi
by Pope Leo XII is the Union's Patron Saint. The Baptisi^had taken a vow not to
take any strong drink."
The present Pope Pius XII says: "With heavy heart we contemplate the extensive
area and blighted hopes and with grateful affection we BLESS THOSE who by word
and especially by example, set themselves TO REMOVE THE CAUSE OF THIS
EVIL."
CHURCH URGES ABSTINENCE
This strong statement is made concerning all alcoholic beverages: “IT IS HABIT
FORMING, therefore the Church counsels everyone to abstain.”
GREAT GROWTH EXPECTED
“Furthermore the Union officers are looking forward to a wide, RAPID EXPAN-
SION of their membership, both clergy and laity, and are laying plans for a broad-
ened educational effort in their schools that will make the coming generation more
aware of the possible dangers of alcoholism for all who drink any intoxicating
beverage.”
DESERVES LOYAL SUPPORT
Surely, an organization with such worthy aims will have the FULL SUPPORT and
cooperation of many people. No doubt, ihis movement will soon be thriving and
growing in our community. Those who are interested in setting up such an organiza-
tion can obtain the information needed from the headquariers in Philadelphia. Lei
all of us work iogeiher in every way we possibly can, both by education and legis-
lation, to eradicate the evil caused by alcoholic beverages.
The Carson County Civic Loyalty League
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Loftin, Paul A. The Panhandle Herald (Panhandle, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, April 12, 1957, newspaper, April 12, 1957; Panhandle, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth882017/m1/2/: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Carson County Library.