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The Delta Courier
Established mi h, CW Bros. P«n*.«d Jan. 1, mj, Br.s PubllshM by w, D ^
VOLUME 61. NO. 42.
COOPER, DELTA COUNTY, TEXAS
TUESDAY, OCT. 18, 1949.
FkOUM,I.GH SCHOOL QUEENS gather for mutual wonderment
about their respecUve possibilities in the contest that is a high-
light of the annual Hallowe’en Carnival sponsored by the Cooper
Parent-Teacher Association. They an from left to right: Patsy
Conley, sophomore; Twylia Conley, senior; LaVonne Slough
Junior, and Delene Wakefield, freshman.
Coronation Rehearsal
Planned Wednesday
Full rehearsal for all persons. Members of the flower girl com-
in the carnation at the annual j mittee are Mrs. Hugh Tomlinson,
Banquet Plans Completed
Bulldogs Smash
Wolves, 33-0
The earnest Bulldog attempt to
win another conference game Fri-
day night cascaded into a major
33-0 rout over the Wolfe City
Wolves.
Entrance of second string Bull-
dogs failed to slow the touch-
down marathon. This victory
gives the Bulldogs a perfect con-
ference record in two starts.
Co-Capt. J. O. Shaw opened the
scoring in the first quarter by
Shepperd Plans
To Discuss How
Democracy Helps
Hallowe’en Carnival will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the foot-
ball field.
Other participants, meanwhile,
are completing final work on the
annual event sponsored by the
Cooper Parent-Teacher Associa-
tion.
Eight preliminary activities will
be held beginning tonight to raise
additional money for the P-TA
work.
The senior class will present a
home talent show tonight at 7:30
p.m. tonight in the auditorium.
Paul Castleberry’s band will be
featured along with other local
acts.
The freshman class will hold
a square dance tonight in the high
school gymnasium
Beginning at 7 p.m. tonight, the
junior class will conduct a box
supper in the lunch room.
The second grade at Orphan
Annie will hold a box supper to-
night at the band hall.
A cake and pie sale will be
sponsored by the first grade,
third and sixth grades.
The fourth grade of East Ward
will have a fun party, auction
sale and Negro chorus Wednesday
night at the gymnasium.
A 42 party with an added fea-
tuagef a string band will be held
StHR) p.m. Wednesday night in
the “hand hall by the second grade
of East Ward.
Cakes and pies will be sold
Wednesday night in the lunch
room by the second grade of
West Ward.
Section A of the eighth grade
is planning a rummage sale Wed-
nesday in front of Sparks Thea-
ter. They also will hold a cake
and pie sale.
The second grade of East Ward
will hold a 42 party Thursday in
the band hall. A string band al-
so will be presented.
The carnival committee is head-
ed by Mrs. Clara Slough and
Mrs. E. H. Hickman.
Members of the booth commit-
tee are Mrs. G. L. Miller, Ira
Black and Harvey Riley.
The coronation committee in-
cludes Mrs. Mark Dancer, Miss
Ellene Stanley, Mrs. S. T. Garri-
son, Mrs. Opal Shumake, Mrs.
chairman, Mrs. Quentin Miller
and Mrs. Fred Newman.
Members of the gift bearers
committee are Mrs. J. R. Watkins,
chairman, Mrs. Goebel Temple-
Continued on page 8
Paul Hanna Given
Honors by FHA
Paul Hanna of Cross Roads was
| one of 350 Texas farmers who
were honored Thursday in special
program by the Federal Farmers
Home Administration at Dallas as
a part of the Texas State Fair.
He was given special honor for
paying off his FHA loan 37 years
before it was due. Special radio
broadcasts were given from the
program.
Judge Marvin Jones, who as a
congressman was instrumental in
starting the program of farm
loans, was the main speaker
going over from the 30. Judd
Jones added the extra point.
The Cooper offensive started'
ringing up TD's in wholesale
quantities in the second quarter.
Elmet Hickman pushed over from
the 10. Co-Capt. Jimmie Ramon
converted. Ramon’s passing act
hen rolled on stage for an aerial
touchdown to Jones, who carried
it accioss. Ramon added another
point for the half-time count of
21-0.
Ramon passed again in the third
quarter to Jones, who carried the
pay load over again. Final Coop-
er touchdown was completed in
the fourth quarter by Jones who
carried through at tackle.
Every Bulldog participated in
the game. The second team play-
ed both halves. They went in im-
mediately after Shaw’s initial TD.
They also played in the third
quarter.
The Bulldogs will be on the
bench Friday with an open date.
1 hey will resume the conference
chase Oct. 28 against Leonard in
a game to be played here. They
meet Celeste and Ladonia away
from home to complete the sea-
—__ __L_ uaua, wdb ine main speaker, son.
131 Attend Annual Pecan Party
Some of Uncle Bennie’s friends l of the lUetheHict rm____u < ..... "
XlLSrSlSrS;H^|“,hodis,Chureh--s“idtte;~r *°°k his sh-
Blankenship, Bennie Joe Clark, Uncle Bennie, now past 93,
rfn"y C aT^ D,ck Spees, Sonny closed the party as the children
Tioate, and Gerry McGuire shook marched back to school by giving
he pecans from the tree. Each each youngster a piece of candy.
I* i iday, just as other youngsters
had done for nearly 20 years.
The occasion was Uncle Ben-
nie Clark s annual pecan party
for children of East Ward School.
With these youngsters, came many
mothers, some other friends from
the court house and State Senator
A. M. Aikin, Jr. of Paris.
The yearly rittial, including
short messages cn patriotism and
citizenship, was climaxed when
the giant Halburt pecan tree in
Uncle Bennie’s front yard was
thrashed.
The youngsters from East Werd
School, a block from his home,
set the tempo of the party by
singing “The Eyes of Texas” as
they marched two abreast to his
home. Texas and United States
flags were posted over the front
porch.
Each of the four classes sang
with help from their teachers,
Mrs. E. R. McClanahan, Mrs.
Clara Slough, Mrs. C. E. Whitlock
and Mrs. R. C. Elrod.
Miss Irene Iglehart of Pacio
sang with guitar accompaniment
Miss Luna Henson played the
violin for the singing of “Amaz
ing Grace.”
Goebel Templeton, county
school superintendent, spoke
briefly. He credited Uncle Ben-
nie as a vital spiritual force in
his neighborhood. He named him
as Patron Saint” of the county.
Sen. Aikin, who had attended
the pecan party two years ago,
said in a brief talk that Uncle
Bennie’s work was invaluable in
citizenship training and character
building for the youngsters.
Other
speakers were County
fraviVTnnXPR .tnu™*e’ LMrs- Jud*c O. L. Bridges and R. D.
Ira fl Jk L ? y ^,erSham' Blankenship, county assessor-col-
Ira Black and Harvey Riley. lector. Rev. Fred Adams, pastor
l NCLE BENNIE CLARK leads the applausfe for the short talk
given by Sen. A. M. Aikin, Jr. (center) at his annual pecan party
for children Friday afternoon at his home on East Waco Avenue.
At right is Rev. Fred Adams, pastor of the Methodist Church,
who said the prayer. Gathered around them are a few of the
East Ward youngsters for whom the annual party was given.
Final plans for the first annual
banquet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday
m the high school gym of the
Delta County Chamber of Com-
merce have been completed.
John Ben Shepperd, Glade-
water attorney and former U.S
chamber president, will speak on
democracy as reflected from first-
hand observations during recent
trips to Europe, Central and
South America. He plans to fly
from Gladewater.
All persons who have reserved
tickets for the banquet but who
have not picked them up must
take them by noon Wednesday,
Nick P. Craig, chamber manager
said.
This is necessary that adequate
arrangements may be made for
those who will definitely attend.
New officers and directors,
chosen last month in secret mail
voting, will be announced.
Mrs. Garland Black of Fort
Worth will play the musical
selections of the banquet pro-
gram. These numbers are:
Swamp Rhythm,” “Stardust,”
and St. Louis Blues.” She was
formerly staff pianist for Station
KVWC, Vernon.
The program will be opened
with the group singing of “Ameri-
ca.” County Judge O. L. Bridges
will lead.
Rev. Fred Adams, pastor, Meth-
odist Church, will give the in-
vocation. Vice-president C. D.
Thomas will make the introduc-
tion of guests.
Pres. J. C. Melton will give the
president’s report. Goebel Tem-
pleton, county superintendent of
schools, will make the introduc-
tion of officers and directors.
Shepperd’s address in part will
deal with the noted “Gladewater
Plan,” a campaign to stop com-
muism. This project, sponsored
by the Gladewater chamber, set
about to promote a concentrated
campaign to show in as many
ways as possible how communism
could be stopped and to renew
interest in democracy.
Shepperd’s background i s
strong in civic service. He is
president of the Gregg County
Bar Association, president of the
Sabine River Watershed Asso-
ciation, a member of the three
of the President’s Advisory Com-
mittees and twelve other national
commissions. He is a member of
the governor’s election laws com-
mittee, vice-president of the Tex-
as Safety Council, a director of
the East Texas Area of Boy Scouts
and the Texas Crippled Children
Society. He was recently selected
by the Young Democratic Club
as the “Outstanding Young Tex-
an of 1948.”
In his home town, he is presi-
dent of the Chamber of Com-
merce, active in the Lions Club,
the American Legion, the Chris-
tian Church and numerous other
groups. He is married, the fath-
er of two boys and twin girls.
Shepperd returned from a trip
to 14 countries in Western Europe
an May 1.
With a sky-rocket ascent in
state and national chamber af-
fairs, Shepperd has been rumor-
ed by many observers to be a
candidate for one of several state
positions next year.
Mr. and Mrs. J, Elmer Nelson
of Navasota were visiting here
over the weekend.
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