The Talco Times (Talco, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, November 29, 1940 Page: 6 of 6
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Book Lovers Meet
with Mrs, Osborn,
Elect Officers
WANT ADS
School News
Humana Metnodut Church on Sun-
day afternoon by the Rev. Hughes
with interment in the Cuthand cem-
etery.
Surviving ate her husband and
one daughter, Mrs. B. Q. Smith.
Rates: 2 cents per word first insert-
ton; 1 cent per word each additional
insertion. No ad accepted for leas
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Ward and
children, Lorfane and Charles of
Dallas, visited Mr. and Mrs. R F.
Parker and children on Sunday.
The Dramatic Club hw been fully
organized. Offfficers are: Presid-
ent, Sun Bernard; viee-pree. and
L. O. Wright is at home for
lew days.
WANTED
•social chairman, Julia Earl Francis;
sec.-treas, Rufene Prestidge'; report-
Pecan gatherers. We
are paying $2.00 per hundred pounds
for ghthering. I will be at the gate
to look after the needs of the work-
ers. W. A. Ford Estate. 43-c
J. J. Smith was a Bogata visitor
i Thursday. \
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lawing and
children, Arthur Jr., Betty Oene
and Barbara A bee of Arlington,
spent the week end with Mrs. Law-
ing’* brother, Philip Fentress.
Anna Lou Hearn; stage manag-
John Ray; sergeant-at-arms, J.
president, Mrs Edith Cato.
New officers elected were: Pres-
ident, Mrs. Edith Cato; first vice-
pres., Mrs. Myra Nugent; second
vice-pres., Mrs. Maud Cloar; sec.-
treas., Mrs. Dick Rodgers; assistant
sec., Mrs. Ernest Smith; reporter,
Mrs. Leo Wilson; assistant reporter,
Cecil Curry spent the week end
with his family. •
T. Reeves.
We had much discussion over the
nam« for our dub. There were
many suggested names, but we fin-
ally decided on Spotlight Miss
Frances Cornette is out sponsor.
“AUNT MARY”
LATIMER DIES
AT CUTHAND
Arthur Dyson is driving a new
Plymouth this week.
Thursday Bridge Club met with
Mrs. Bill Gartman. Refreshments
of chicken salad, smacks, olives,
GENERAL
INSURANCE
cookies and iced drinks were served
to the following members: Mmes.
A. R. Slaughter, V. A. Dean, Chaa.
Russell, Joe Rhodes, Monroe Rob-
erta, John Chapman, W. W. Ken-
drick and the hostess, Mrs. Gart-
man. Mrs. Kendrick won high and
Mrs. Rhodes won low.
,E. B. Hamilton visited in Pales-
tine over the week end
Mrs. Albert Bailey.
We are glad to have Mrs. J. C.
Stephens and Mrs. Eugene Man-
kins as new members. Interesting
games were played and beautiful
prizes were won by Mrs. O. B. Hop-
PNEUMONIA IS
COMMUNICABLE
SAYS OFFICIAL
Mrs. Gus Latimer, 88, died Friday
at her home southeast of Cuthand
after a few days’ illness. Familiar-
ly known as “Aunt Mary,” she was
IT’S BETTER TO BE
SAFE THAN SORRY
A. B. Crabb was among the foot-
ball fans in Paris Thursday.
s Doris Westbrook apent the
end with friends in Paris.
AUSTIN.t—From now on until af-
ter March, Dr. Geo. W. C6x, State
Health Officer, states that every one
must be on guard against pneumon-
ia. Last year 3,551 Texans'died of
this disease, and it is believed that
many of these deaths could have
been prevented had the patient call-
ed a physician early.
The onset of lobar pneumonia is
usually sudden and is characteriz-
ed by chills, fever, severe pains in enson, and two visitors, Mrs. Tom
chpkt anri rrmohmtf n*\ r\4- ' Hat/ic Qrrrl Miop ___
Felix Jones
At the Bonk TALCO
Mrs. Chas. Russell honored Mrs.
Bill Smith, nee Edna Bishop, with
a bridal shower Saturday afternoon.
Those present were: Mmes. W. W.
Kendrick, A. R. Slaughter, Bill
Gartman, John Chapman, Joe
Rhodes, Paul Newman, Douglas
|Mp> J- L. Shaw and Mrs. Bar-
nard visited in Bogata Thursday.
k ^ Mines. W. P. Atkins and C. H.
Ftamns were Paris visitors Monday.
and Mrs. J. W. Johnson spent
today in the Bob McClung home.
Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Sockwell and
Mbs Murial were Paris visitors
Northeast Texas Meter Lines
Serving NORTHEAST TEXAS and
Southeastern Oklahoma
Depot on Railroad and Highway 49
chest, and coughing up of rust-col-
ored sputum.
A person who has suffered an at-
tack of pneumonia does not need to
be told how swiftly it attacks. One
can be feeling simply chilly and
languid. During the next day or
two these disagreeable sensations
continue, and the average person
pays little attention to them. If one
^ ( has been coughing for several days,
message j he attributes everything to the cold,
ere as ^ Then comes a chill, and with it
lery or comes pajn_not a stitch, but a stab,
3 report a continuccj rhythmic stabbing with
every catching ‘breath.
*jg eight
iis state ^ew treatments for pneumonia
number have been Perfected> but to give
Calvary Baptist Church
Capt. L. F. Benson
Leaves for Post in
Army at El Paso
. and Mrs. S. W. Frugia and
ias Clark visited in Bogata
PHONE 60
REV. S. D. LINDSEY, Pastor
Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Preach-
ing, 11 a. m. BTU, 6 p. m. Preaching,
7:15 p. m.
Attendance was off Sunday, due
to bad weather and members out
of town spending Thanksgiving
holidays.
Rev. Lindsey delivered an inspir-
ing message on John 3-16 Sunday
night.
BTU had 103 present in spite of
bad weather. Special singing was
I rendered by Betty Fae Gee, Harry
I and Marjorie Howard.
A number of visitors were pres-
ent, consisting of new families who
have moved to Talco.
You are cordially invited to at-
tend the Calvary Baptist Church.—
Mrs. B. E. Dunagan, Reporter.
J. W. Johnson and daughter at-
b»ded the football game in Paris
Ito Mural Sockwell and Miss
era Henderson were Paris visitors
, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Sloan visit-
|ii relatives in Jacksonville over
Ole week end.
MuS*' Hnd Mrs' She™an and son,
Bille, attended church in Maud Sat-
urday and Sunday.
/J*1' and Mrs. Cecil Griggs and
«Odren visited relatives in Neches
•ear the week end.
llr. and Mrs. Fred Fentress of
Mkw London, visited Mr. and Mrs.
FfcHip Fentress Thursday.
and Mrs. Leon Sanders, who
have been deer hunting in South
Tfexas, have returned home.
Mrs. Frank Thomas visited her
P«»nts, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Atter in
Overton over the week end.
'. -.Iff' an<* ®®rs- W. M. Loggins and
children, Ray and Carline, visited
in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday.
Mrs. Floyd Barnard and
MODERN IN EQUIPMENT
PACKARD
Ambulance Service—Phone 27
Trips Anywhere at Reasonable Rates
the Pacific Fleet for the duration
of the World War and this is his*
second order to report for Uncle
Sam. He passed all military require-
ments for commission to the army
or navy and due to the fact that he
was inland here he asked for a com- i
mission in the army. Due to aca-1
demic work in ETSTC and the Uni-
versity of Texas and a College of i
Law in Chicago, where he received
high degrees, Captain Benson was I
GRANT-DIXON
BOGATA, TEXAS
Times Classified Advs. Pay.
CARD OF THANKS 10&b 01 me'
We wish to thank the Voluntary LOW Bid Announced
re Department and the citizens Lamar Hlirhumv
ho helped during the fire at L,dmar HlgtlWay WOTK
I-----son, Jer-
ry Wynn of Palestine, are house
•Bests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sweeden
and small son and ' Miss Louise
IBIemton visited in Hugo, Okla.,
Friday.
Low bid for construction work on
11.9 miles flexible base, asphalt sur-
face and seal coat on State Highway
24 from Paris south to one-half mile
from the Delta county line, was
submitted by Cage Brothers and L.
| A. Turner of Bishop, Texas High-
way Commission announces. Their
T* wUAtii*
LOGIC
EVERYTHING
bid was $204,326.
and Mrs. Virgel Jones of
rater, visited Mr. and Mrs.
Fentress and little daughter
for CHRISTMAS
at Perkins!
Mr. and Mrs. George Ford and
children visited Mrs. Ford’s sister,
and Mrs. G. L. Humphries of
l*w London,
fr. and Mrs. J. Y. Foster and
II son, Gerald, and Murry and
t Mary Joe Goodman visited in
id Sunday.
fyn MAmm ARB UtSTHNLY
USEFIL f&eZiioZ&t IFTS
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gartman and
s*n* Johnnie and Mr. and Mrs. A.
1L Slaughter visited in Bogata
Tuesday night.
IN OUR STAR SPANGLED
GIFT AISLES!
Sure to be appreciated are these elt
last. Day in and day out, they will
reminders of yonr thoughtfulness
1. Sunbeam Mixmaater
whips, beats, juices
2. Turn-over Tourer — makes tout in a
|t»y right at the table____________$t.95 up
3. Pin-it-up lamp — hangs up on well
wherever light is needed ......$1.95 up
9. Electric Clock —brings correct time by
wire—no winding ........ .......$3.50 up
5 Beker—for crisp end crunchy
golden brown waffles ........... $4.95 up
4 Coffee Maker —makes delicious
coffee the savory drip way.____$4.95 up
*• Electric Percolator—a gift to please the
•smut hostess ...........................$4.9$up
$. Sunbeam Automatic Ironmaster—for
quicker, euier ironing ...............$1.95
*• Biectrk Roaster-cooks whole meals
without attention ...........$59.99 up
Many othet attractive electrical gifts .welt yen
inspection at our showroom. Convenient tern
mixes, mashes.
At the beginning of this happy holiday season we take
this opportunity to extend to our many friends of the
Talco community a hearty invitation to visit our com-
plete gift store.
■ - Mb’, and Mrs. L. R. Lemay and
son, J. L. of Grapeland, were visit-
ors of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shaw
Saturday and Sunday.
A. R. Slaughter, S. W. Frugia, R.
O. Henslin and Henry Sweeden at-
tooded a Masonic lodge meeting in
Inigo, Okla., Friday night.
_ Mr. and Mrs. Dee Lightsey and
AlfcSiren of Alexandria, La , visited
Mr. Lightsey’s parents, Mr. and
MM J. W. Lightsey, over file week
CSMMINITY
SUStIC StlVKI COMPANY
P ■ N ■ ISHHI
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Hardin, Paul. The Talco Times (Talco, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, November 29, 1940, newspaper, November 29, 1940; Talco, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth911479/m1/6/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 14, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Red River County Public Library.