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how Stark of Hereford la visit- in,. ht-re this week. — o — vir aud Ura C L Tomlinson Jr ,„¡1 family of Lubbock visited his O’DONNELL INDEX PRESS ill other here Saturday. 40th Year, No. 12 O’DONNELL, LYNN COUNTY, , Wed. Nov. 15,1961 $2 And $2.50 Per Year Mr and Mrs. Wayne Vaudlvere SEASON IS Local Man Found Dead honored bis mother with u birth­ day dinner Sunday. UNDERWAY Annual Thanksgiving GBtVKSIDE MKHVIt-K HELD Mercer Hulon (Hoot) Bushing, Following is the team lineup of KI)K JAMKS BABY SON 61, apparently a victln of carbon the 1961-62 Eagle Basketball team: monoxide poisoning, was found Graveside services in Uabyhaven A team — Wendell White, Buster Is Thursday At School in Lamesa last Wednesday were dead at his home south of here at held tor the infant son of Mr and Sneilgrove, Bubby Besslre, Fernan­ 9 a. m. Monday. Mrs Bobby James. Survivors In­ LOW RID TAK E N RY CITY IN clude the parents, two sisters, and do Lopez, Billy Ainaro, Bob Moore, one brother. Grandparents are Mr Jerry Utecht, Bobby M. Furlow, Mr. Bushing, who was found by STREET IMPROVEMENTS snd Mrs H. M Mahurtn of here and Mr and Mrs. Ben James of Sea- Bobby J. Furlow, Gerald Aldridge.a neighbor, was last seen alive at Stores To Close For Holiday Low bid on street improvements sraves. for tlie City of O'Donnell inc.udiug ------0O0------3 p. m. Sunday when the neighbor B team — Jerry Utecht, Bob a number of bio ks to be crulied Charles Williams of Lubbock vis visited him. A gas stove was burn Large Crowd Expected HITES READ FOR HONKER and paved was $102.:is7.Ul and Ited his brother, Mr and Mrs. Jam­ Moore, Buddy Mahurin, Fen Taylor WELLS FARMER was awarded to Kerr Paving Co of es Williams' Sunday. ing in the house when the body was Lubbock. Second low bid »a s $lu4, Ellis Tredway, Gary Beeves, Thom­ The O'Donnell Cemetery Associat­ Preston Ellis Askew, 7 6 year old 654 'js according to Mayor L. J. Mr and Mrs. Charlie York visited discovered Wells farmer, died at 12 :30 P. m Hash Work is expected to begin in as Agnew. Marvin Utecht, James their daughter. Mr and Mrs. Itou Funeral services were Tuesday in ion has made final plans for the Saturday in a Lubbock convalescent 6u day- and will iudude about 15 home. sld Kanes in Lubbock Sunday. Williams. Johnny Andereon. Bonnie or so blocks of new paving The ~ o --- the Lamesa First Baptist Church annual Thanksgiving Ihnner to be greater portion of the above street Mr and Mrs. J A Melton are visit- Mr. Askew was married to Mias Sheppard. held tomorrow. Thursday, No,'. 23 work will be paid by property ow n­ in^ their children at Weatherford and burial was in the Lamesa Mem­ Hettie Holder in 1906 and moved to ers as the City will only for street Lynn County in 1920 from Palo this week. The season opened last Friday orial Park. at the school cafeteria. intersections. When work is com­ Pinto County. He was a member of plete it ig expected that the curbs Airman 1st. Class Jerry Harper aud here with the A aud B boys drop­ A tenant farmer. Mr Rushing had the Wells Baptist Church. will drain the water to the north­ family of Lubbock visited relatives lived on the Dr. Campbell farm The delicious dinner will feature west to the sewer location in the ping the visiting Meadow team. The Funeral services were held at 2 here Sunday. near here for 35 years. He was born past water standing has injured the in Henderson County and was a turkey and dressing and all the p. m Monday in the First Baptist home girls lost. Chun h of Tahoka. The Rev. D. W paving This is a great step forward World War 2 veteran in making a better town. Mrs J P Hale and Jim and Mur- trimmings. Folks count this annual Copeland of Knapp, and Rev Ray cbeia Wood visited Mr and Mrs. C ------ooo------Survivors include four sisters. Martin, pastor of the Wells Bapti t ------oOo------C. Gallagher at Kermit Sunday Wet Weather Hits Craps Mrs. Howard Eason Amarillo, Mrs. dinner as a tradition. In the past church, officiated. Interment follow SEAT REI.TS SAVE LIVES Ellen Cook, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Om­ plans were made to serve 500 but ed in the Tahoka Cemetery. Mr and Mrs. Sublett of Paduc­ ar Desire of Muleshoe. and- Mrs. W In the early days of barnstorming ah visited their daughter Mr and Continued cold and wet weatherT Parker of Carlsbad, three step the group expects a record attendan­ Survivors include his wife, flying circuses, the daredevil wing- Mrs. Glen Gibson Sunday. sisters. Mrs. Myrtle Kinsy, Beau­ seven sons, Roy. Arlys and Bertice walkers. stunt flyers and especially is slowing the harvest as it has dur­ mont. Mrs. Walter Brownlow, Pad­ ce this year. Plates will be avail­ Askew of here, Clettus and R. B. those who specialized in crashing Mr and Mrs. Morgan Jones and ucah, and Mrs. Ed Pierce o f La Askew of Brownfield, Kenneth ing most of November. The killing old airplanes into abandoned Linda of Ararillo visited in the mesa, three brothers, Orbin Rush able to take out anytime from 10: Askew of Long Beach. Calif., and buildings appeared to be reckless, bid Jones home Sunday. freeze of last week is expected to Dalton Askew of Hereford. ing of Comanche, c. H. Bushing of 30 a. m. on. Serving will begin at death defying idiots to most on­ - o ~ prepare the way for wide-sca'e Phoenix, Ariz . and Preston Rushing stripping as soon as the cotton dries Three daughters, Mrs Vera Etter lookers The fact of the matter is Mr and Mrs. Billy Edwards and of Ft. Worth, a half brother, C R they took careful precautions to and breaks open. Several busses of 11 a. nt. and continue until 1.30 P of here. Mrs. Charles Shankiln of Mrs Hiram Prather and Mary visit­ Rushing of Anion and two step prevent accidents and made lengthy ed relative» at Denver City Sunday Mexican Nationals have left and m. Lubbock. Miss Helen Askew of Long brothers. I, E Brownlow of U n ie -» Beach. Calif advamed preparations for the more more are leaving this week as their and Earl Brownlow of Morton. hazardous stunts. Mr- U. D. Armstrong and daugb- contract expires This meal time is always a Also 19 grandchildren, seven Kuaaa City, Kansas. Mr and Known here down thru many The safeguard generally regarded Mrs K J Collier and boys of Here­ time of reunion, visiting and friend great grandchildren andfour Bisters years, Hoot was liked by all who Mrs Bertie Brown. Palo Pinto, Mrs as a must — and still universally ford Mr and Mrs. Charles Truett of maintained today — wag seatbelts, Speaks At Rotary knew and enjoyed his friendship. ship with former friends living a- Annie Nicholson, Hamlin. Mrs. Post. Mr ■ ml Mr- Curtis Richey of fastened securely to the framework Alice Robertson and Mrs. Emma Colo City. Mr and Mrs. Weldon OKS HAS HOLIDAY PROGRAM way. of the aircraft and buckled thruout Brownlow and Steve, Mr and Mrs. District Governor L. Edwin Pat­ Segars. both of Gordon. Mr. Askew was a well known area the flight. It is reasonable to assume IVayni Mott and Mrs. J I Ifott tril terson. Jr of Midland paid his offic­ TheO'Donnell Order of the Ea-t- that a pilot who survives an intent­ ited in the home of Mr and Mrs. ial visit to the local Hotary Club The Association, under the lead­ pioneer, civic leader of his commun­ ern Star recently met at a stated ity and a man beloved by his neigh­ ional crash into a building with the Bob Gartman over week end. Monday and Tuesday of thisweek. meeting with 24 members in attend­ use of seat belts would protect him­ At the noon meeting he spoke to the ership of Mrs. H. L. Wood, has had bors and friends down thru forty ance. A report on the Grand Chapt r years. self from the possible serious in­ The District Conference of The local duh at their weekly meeting meeting held recently in Ft. Worth a very progressive year, building a juries or death from an accident in­ Methodist Church will be held here The nite before he was honored with was given by the Worthy Matron, A BIT OF HISTORY — ...... volving an automobile. next Thursday week. Nov. 30th a dinner given by Rotary officials. Wanda McLaurin. portion of a fence around the cem­ etery. To a large extent this is true. Over a hundred area church lead­ A -hurt Thanksgiving program On display at the local post office ers will be here. The noon meal — oOo— Automobile seatbelts first began was given by seven of the officers is a bit o f historical material of this will be served at the church. Next Mrs c. V. CoM? is in Lubbock Mr and Mrs. L G Schuessler of appearing in large numbers of hospital after surgery for a broken after which everyone anjourned to Immediate area, the property of passenger vehicles several years ago *eek the program will appear. the dining room for -andwi hes. Ft. Worth were here Saturday. ---- 0O0------hip. Mrs. Gus Owens o f west of town. It as a direct result o f pilots. race chip pumpkin pie and cof:'ee serv­ is a certificate of appointment as drivers and others acquainted with Rev Johnny Johns, former Bap­ ed by the following hostesses; Em­ Wage findings effective Nov. 16 postmaster of Central. Dawson Co., their value Today it is a recogniz­ tist minister here, visited here Tues ma Jean Webb. Frankie Barton th for this area cotton, second and Nations, like people, must be o f late Mrs. R. F. (Jane) Heater ed fact, based on hundreds of accid­ i»y. ready to assert and maintain their lies-ie i'rabb and Ada Webb. third pulling dryland and irrigated, dated May 12. 1904. Two years lat­ $1.55 per hundred. ent reports, elaborate. controlled rights If they expect them to be res­ All O. E. S. officers are request­ er the postofftce was moved to the tests and reports from various pected. ed to be present on Nov. 28 for a Dee Harris home and Mrs Harris Card Of Thank* Robert Cantwell, son of Mr and state highway departments across practice meeting. was acting postmaster for four the country that seatbelts are de­ Peace will come to the world Mrs. Gene Cantwell had his appen­ years. When O’Donnell wrs e •ab- I wish to thank all of you who dix out last week. finite lifesavers in automobile a.s- remembered me with cards, letters. when the people of the world are For sale: chrome dinette suite, lished in 1910 Mr Doak was named willing to do as much for the cause gissi rendit ion. Mrs. 1 averne Gard- — O— cidents. One comprehensive study Cower* and visits during my postmaster. which evaluated reports of parallel recent stay in the hospital. of peace as they do for the sake of e n liire . ----- o O * ------accidents of cars with anr without war. NINE ACCIDENTS IN LYN N CD. MRS H. I) VAUGHN LAST MONTH Miss Crawford To Wed seatbelts — indicated that the chanc­ CARD OF THANKS —o— es of escaping death in a traffic ac­ CITY OF O’DONNELL I want to thank all of you who The Highway Patrol investigated cident were improved by the use of remembered me with gifts, flowers 9 accidents on rural highways in seat belts. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES cards and visits during my recent Lynn County during the month of stay in the hospital. October, according to Captain E L Some 30 million Americans last BOBBY CANTWELL Posey. Highway Patrol Supervisor JULY I. I960 TO JUNE .10, 1061 year spent $4 billion on the out­ of this area. These wrecks account­ door sports of fishing and hunting. 7929Study Club Meets ed for four persons injured and Also the recent U. S. Fish and Wild­ RIA KAUE property damage o f $5,110.00 life Service survey showed that The 1939 Study Club met for \v it lx the indication» that fall has fishermen outnumbered hunters changed into winter, it is time for 680,007.41 their annual Thanksgiving luncheon about 2 to 1 and that women hun­ There were 15 members present our driving habits to change with ters doubled from 1955 to 1960. 680.164.33 It. Here are some tips to help the 3,863.38 and t" o visitors. Miss Mable Harris and Miss ltutb Van Meter. The star driver winterize his driving. After a killing freeze it means Refunds and Retatimi at esente____ — ------— 893.33 1. Frost or ice on bridges means ____ 319.33 attraction was an attractive i enter- trouble for livestock producers. Dr. piece — a watermelon basket dec­ to slow down before you reach the C M. Patterson, extension veterin­ ...... 843.13 bridge. It is too late to do anything 30.00 orated with roses and filled with arian. cautions livestock growers frozen fruit salad. once you are on the slick surface, against grazing frosted Johnson _ _ 1,340.34 2. Uheok your exhaust system 013.00 Mrs. Ben Moore. Sr. was hoste s grass and sorghum for they some­ ------oOo - - thoroughly. Do not risk carbon times develop a high prussic acid ..... 178.03 monoxide poisoning 897.07 RUTH CLASS HAS DINNER content after frost. Prussic acid is 3. Be extra careful at railroad a fast killer. 667.070.10 The Ruth Sunday School Class crossings with windows up. In TOTAL REVENUE -...... — ...... had a Thanksgiving Luncheon at sealed car you cannot hear the train 4. Check the windshield wipers DISIU Rs EMKNTS the Baptist Fellowship Hall on An Iowa girl has been in two flS,008.11ft Thursday at noon, Mrs. Pose Man- now. They will be carrying an in plane wrecks, three auto smash Salaries nnd Wages ...... creasing load from now on. <>|ierating Expenses ------— _ 1.1,298.47 soil gave an inspiring devotional on ups and a train crash. It would be 5. Clear all fog or any form of just her luck now to get a run In Maintenance and Upkeep ------__ 8.864.70 prayer. There were ten members precipitation off windows. Do not Mr and Mrs. H W Crawford an­ her hose. — Syracuse Herald. H\ivl Charges ______—...... 1,031.11 present and one visitor. Mrs. Verna ... 7,471.19 Street and Mrs. Pose Mansell were just rub a small hole to peep thru. nounce the engagement and appro­ Debt Service ...... —„....—— Use defrosters to help keep the aching marriage of their daughter. Other Expense ______—— 8,969.03 hostessM. t t ■ ■ Basketball Season Opens —O— windshield clear. Charlotte, to Paul Todd, son of _ 34»,230.77 TOTAL msilUltSEMENTS It might be well to remember 6 Make a definite, conscious at­ Zelma Todd of Lamesa. The date is that what you don't know will not tempt to adapt your driving habits set for December 15th Following Is the Eagle Basket­ to the changing season. Your life Miss Crawford is a 1961 graduate ball schedule — SET PROFIT FOR PERIOD .....— ------• 10,849.88 hurt anybody as much as it hurts may depend on if. of O'Donnell High School and is Nov. 28, There, A, B, boys, A you. girls, 5:30 Due to the additional bonds voted, delinquencies must be kept to tbo — —oO*4- — — presently employed by Woolam Gin Mr. Todd is a 19g8 graduate of Dec. 1. 2. Tahoka tournament Being careful is less painful than THANKFUL FOR ERA OF smallest amount for the City to meet its obligations. BETTER PUBLIC HEALTH Lamesa High School and is employ­ Dec. 5, Post there. A, B, boys, A being injured -- and less expensive. ed by Vaughn Chevrolet of Lamesa girls Our forefathers proclaimed Dec. 14-16, Denver City tourna­ Thanksgiving Day for the purpose Mr and Mrs. Jim Christopher ob­ ment. of expressing thanks, not only for served thetr 63rd wedding anniver­ Dec. 19, Tahoka. there. A, B, the bountifu harvest hut for the sary last week. They were married boys. A girls IT’S AMAZING! sturdy health and endurance that Nov. 13, 1998 in Jack Co. A social Jan. 2 Sands, here, A. B boys, A had permitted them to survive the gathering at the local Church of girls Christ last Monday nite honored hardships and exposure, that first -oO o rigorous year in America. the couple. Cake, coffee and choco­ i m ]v ± late was served. SCHOOL EVENTS TO COME Texans, this Thanksgiving Day, i >— have much to be thankful for in the 21 — Area FFA Leadship contest way of personal health and health Card O f Thanks at Big Spring of our communities. Increased 22 - Thanksgiving Assembly standards of living and improved 23-24 — Thanksgiving holidays hospital facilities have given our During a time like thia we realize how much our friends really mean Dec. 4 — Teachers In-service infants a better chance of survival meeting our children and adolescents a heal­to us. Thank you so much for all that each of you did to help us at 6 — Assembly thier. happy life and our grownups this time. Your expressions o f sym­ 11 — FHA, FFA meetings V&FNN0U ARE ^EASlCK’. longer life and usefulness. n o u A R E NOT sick i n i w r pathy will always be remembered 18th — Christmas parties Figures revealed by State by our family. 20 — FHA Caroling Party s t o m a c ò y p o A R e Health Deparment show what strid­ sick in -nnrHBAOÌI The N. S. Parker Family. Dec. 21-Jan. 1st Christmas holi­ es have been made toward keeping days. Classes open Jan. 2nd our population alive and healthy. *1i. . . i . f scm.es A few developments for which we LET US DEFOLIATE YOUR COTTON •frit u--- , , , „ ^ should be partilularly thankful are •rt* eeu Nearly one half million normal With The Famous Hahn Hi Boy — The Advantages of healthy babies were born to Texas Defoliating Outweigh The Cost of the Process parents during the two year period between Sept. 1, 1958 and August ~ Earlier Harvest - get it out before bad weather 31, 1960. This adds up to an aver­ age of 6 82 babies born each day. Setter Grade of Cotton Only 151,000 Texans dud during the same period, a ratio of more Save High Cost O f Hand Pulling Sf>« ‘ than three births to every death. i Get a Better Price -- early cotton gets best price COglbM o r 9UCV1NS The excess of births over deaths For a complete turn-key job See — a G ofirrS 8v * iq cm a during the two year period added some 3 4 7,000 to the State’s popul­ vT?< COM PASTVSK40 cnabl T ation. That increase combined with O’DONNELL,FARM t RANCH is* cows -to svr MOW newcomers now making their home fijujf <« aom v cast«*» in Texas swelled the population to I n ndCw t h n inO\A, MOGS IN SViiTzERLAMO !l STORE ñ ---- 1 f l t x «B s«eo ro f K aa ess? 9.5 million. During the last 25 years /7SacB«Mf«<0,C»l WOMAMl AMO Ä R tW «0 8 * AeO deaths during the first year of life flu fm a O ñ FORMULA FEEDS , wBs eecpm* awwTFP » GasKfy reo ®v THT vvMrre...... have dropped from 71 per thousand v'oe cBueuv, f*T*usf «er to less tnan 29 per thousand. And .MUSSOWO PlWfV LfOVf MfS / » i.iternnl deaths have dropped from L.G. CLARK.OWNER PHONE s s « x * r r m o w n / V 6.9 per thousand to • ratio of 0.2 PHONE 429-2442In O'Donnell per thousand. i t t i I • 4

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