THE QUITAQUE POST YOUR HOME-OWNED NEWSPAPER

VOLUME XXII QUITAGILTE BRISCOE COUNTY. TEXAS THURSDAY JUNE 17, 1948 5c Per Copy NUMBER 22

This And That About Burns Are Fatal To Sailors Thumb Ride Boyles-Rogers Vows Baby Dies After Baptist Church News One Thing and Another Small Sheila Guest Take Car And Money Exchanged June 11 Drinking Kerosene The Vacation Bible School at the This area was isit,d by scatter- A tragic accident took the life Christie Cox. of Jackson, Ala., a Funeral services were held for First Baptist Church is growing ed showers again Monday after- Cl the tiny daughter of Mr. ani ;Dung man about 30 years old, Rosa Lucero, 14 months old girl daily. Tuesday there were 125 en- noon. and in some sections heavy Mrs. Smith Guest. Tuesday morn- merchant seaman on leave from Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at rolled. The high attendance was rain and damaging hail fell. In the and the entire community was duty. was knocked in the be the home of her parents, Mr. and Monday with 110 registered pre- Gasoline community farmers who saddened and grieved with the re- with a bottle and relieved of his Mrs. Lucas Lucero in the last part sent. The kids are having the time had just completed replanting af- latives over the loss of a lovely automobile and $125.00 in cash of town. Rosa was born April 6, of their lives—softball for the ter last week's hall and wind storm child. while acting the Good Samaritan. 1947, died June 12, 1948, at 1:15 am. Juniors and Intermediates and play games for the Primaries and are trying to save what they can of Little Shelia, who celebrated her Cox was on his way from Alaba- Rose's death was caused by drink- their planting and some are hav- first birthday June 11. died Tues- ma to visit his brother, Leland Cox ing kerosene. There are three bo- Beginners are enjoyed immensely. Commencement! Commence- ing to replant. day morning at 4 o'clock at the who lives at Aiken community, Vers and three sisters; Fay 13, ment! First Baptist Church, 8:30 Is town the lightening was the Clark hospital in Memphis from near Plainview. Enroute to West Gloria 3, Lucas, Jr. 8. Mike 6, El- p.m. Don't forget Friday night, worse feature of the storm, and a burns which she received from a Texas, Tuesday about noon he savia 5. There were many friends June 18, at 8:30 is Commencement tree in front of the grade school percolator of boiling coffee which picked up two sailors at Jackson,' and relatives present to console the night. All are invited to attend. building ass stuck by lightning she accidently pulled over on her-. Miss., who were on their way to re- parents. You will see what your children and splintered. self early Monday morning. The port back to duty at Oakland, Cal., The services were under the dir- have learned. Be sure and be on baby was rushed to, Dr. Achor's of- after a leave. The sailors were ection of Ray Riley pastor First time. The Processional will start at Gene Berry has sold the house fice where she was given first-aid, Strangers to Cox, and he was just Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. 8:55. It will be great. You will en- which he started several weeks ago and then taken immediately to the giving them a "lift", to help them Roscoe Trostle, pastor First Metho- joy every moment of the program. to Mr and Mrs. Elmer Lanham. Memphis hospital, but the injuries on their way. The three men spent I dist Church. The music was led We have appreciated having The house has not been complet- were too serious for the little one the night at a tourist camp in Dal- by George Owens, Chorister of ed, and work is going Miss Johnnie Estell Boyles be- your children. They have been so along slowly to overcome. las. First Baptist Church with Miss at present, as Gene is also busy came the bride of John Truman cooperative in everything. Our Funeral services were conducted On the highway between Mata- Patsy Stark accompanying on the with his crop. However it will be an Rogers, Jr., in simple home rites teachers have had the time of their at the Turkey Church of Christ dor and Turkey, about 4 o'clock accordibn. Several of the Quitaque attractive place, stucco finish when • read Friday afternoon at 1:00 in lives. Also they have been the most Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, one of the' folks came to pay their respects to completed. And we're sure it will be the living room of the Baptist par- faithful group of workers that we o'clock with Alva Johnson offici- sailors climbed in the back seat to the family In their hour of sorrow. well-kept as Lavern already has "take a nap", and next thing Cox sonage, with Rev. Ray Riley, pas- have ever worked with. They have 1 ating, assisted by Dewey Shaw. Mr and Mrs Lucero wish to thank Elmer working in the yard. The knew, he was lying in the weeds tor, directing the exchange of vows. worked diligently and patiently. Burial was in the Dreamland Relatives and a all the friends who came to assist new house Is located just west of some distance off the highway and few close friends We ace thankful for them. cemetery under direction of Ste- them and those who had any part the Methodist parsonage. Gene has were guests at the service. Ray Riley, Pastor wart Funeral Home. his car was gone. in helping in their hour of be- bought a lot on the same street, Arrangements of cannas, cala- Pallbearers were John Lynn He had a big bump on the back reavement. east of the park, and will build a dium and greenery were used for PINK AND BLUE SHOWER Barnhill, Shine Stevens, Odell Set- of his head, and a rapidly swelling house on it as soon as he finishes decorations. The bride was attract- IS PRETTY AFFAIR liff and Red Williams. eye. He had been "out" for some FESTIVAL OF CHURCH MUSIC this one. ive in a two piece white jersey The Rhoderick Hotel was the Flower bearers were Mmes Jack time as it was about dark when he TO CLOSE SUNDAY NIGHT • — dress fashioned with a lace-trim- scene of a beautifully appointed Case, John L. Barnhill, Odell Set- regained consciousness, and seeing The Sacred Music Conference Another new house was started med peplum. Her accessories were tea Tuesday afternoon, and a ❑ft, Wade Berryman, Gus Eudy a light, he went to the home of which is being directed at the this week—one we've been antici- pink and she wore a shoulder cor- "pink and blue" shower for Mrs. and Miss Peggy Russell. Walter Purdy for help. Mr. Purdy Methodist church by Miss Mattie pating for a long time. Pierce sage of pink gladioli. For some- Jim Shy. The whole affair was a The baby is survived by her par- took the young man to Turkey, Mae Swisher will close Sunday Hewitins is gathering the material thing old she wore her mother's surprise to the honoree who was ents. her paternal grandparents, where he reported his losses, and evening at 8 o'clock with a festival and ready to begin on the new wedding band, for something new invited to come out for a Bible Mr. and Mrs. Jim Guest, and the remained over night. of sacred music. home for Mr and Mrs. Jake Mer- she carried a white Bible, some- school program, and did not dream maternal grandparents, Mr. and About dusk, Wednesday evening, The program will consist of rell which is located in the north- thing borrowed was a gold brace- of the purpose of the occasion un- Mrs. Luke Lane, and a large num- A. L. Morris of Quitaque, formerly hymns, Gospel songs, anthems, east part of town. let belonging to her mother-in- til she was presented with the ber of uncles and aunts here and deputy sheriff, and owner of the duets and solos presented by the law and something blue was a lace lovely array of gifts. elsewhere. Quitaque Motor Co ., stopped tc Senior and Junior choirs. Accom- Another news item we left out handkerchief. Hostesses for the shower were A number of relatives from Paris. give assistance to two sailors panists for the festival will include Mmes. Frank Gillespie, Mort Haw- last month was that Mr. and Mrs. Following the ceremony the cou- Detroit and other places in East whose car was stranded about a Mrs. C. E. Bedwell, Mrs. A. E. Grag- kins, J. C. Rhoderick, Jr., Roy Bur- W. 0. McFall have moved in to ple left for a honeymoon in Colo- Texas were present for the last mile and a half east of Quitaque. son, Mary Helen McGilvary and gess and Orlin Stark and Mrs. J. C. town. rado, after being showered with rites. The boys offered to sell Morris the Miss Swisher. Rhoderick, Sr. rice, and their car decorated with car, and he had It towed in to his Singers who will be presented in Floral arrangements denoting Frank Wise visited his daughter "Just married" signs. ENJOY VISIT WITH RELATIVES garage, where they left it until solos and special parts will include wiches and pink and blue decorat- and husband, Rev. and Mrs. Joe The bride is the daughter of THEY'DE NEVER SEEN BEFORE they could "make arrangements" Mrs. Roscoe Trostle, Margaret sweetpeas and greenery were plac- Taylor at Fort Worth last week, John Boyles of Hat Spring, NM., • Mrs. Cella Slayton, Allen True, for its removal and Morris took the Owens, Mrs. Fank Gillespie, Wan- ed about the reception rooms and and the first thing he did when he short distance out the formerly of Quitaque, and a mem- Ira True and Mrs. Walter Cobb, sailors a da Gilbert, Mrs. F. C. Besson, Mrs. the gift display room. At the lace came home was to renew their sub- of a pioneer Briscoe county sisters anti brothers from Quitaque, highway west of town, v)lierc A. E. Gragson, Charlotte Settles covered chunk table, where Mrs. scription to The Post, and told us family. Mr. Rogers is the son of went to Mountain View, Okla., last left them to thumb their way. and Sandra Jo Settles. Rhoderick, Jr., presided at the to be sure and let them know he Mr. and Mrs. John T. Rogers of the week and visited some kinfolk they Wednesday morning, John T. The general public is cordially crystal punch bowl, rolled sand- had done that for them, so here a grad- , had never seen before. They have Reagan, mechanic for the Quits- Gasoline community. He is invited to be present. iwiches and pin kand blue decorat- 'Us, Joe and Haney, your subscript_ que Motor Co., was in Turkey on uate of the Quitaque schools and an uncle. George Allen, their Attendance at the Methodist ed individual cakes, were served. ion is paid for another year. business and happened to meet has attended Texas Tech and Way- I mother's brother, whom Mrs. Slay- vacation Bible school has been very The centerpiece was a pretty Mrs. Victor Hall also subscribed land College, Plainview, and also ton says she last saw when she Cox and upon hearing his story, good, averaging from 35 to 38 dur- cradle covered with ribbon, and for a new subscription for her served in the Merchant Marines was two years old, and they have the 1946 fordor Chevrolet was ing the past two weeks. The school trimmed with flocked plumosa in daughter Mrs. Gid B. Adkisson, Jr. during the war. He is owner of the corresponded with him and his identified as his automobile. Cox will close Friday with a picnic Fri- which a small doll was lying on a of Abernathy. Rogers variety store at Quitaque family these many years, always came to Quitaque with Reagan and day morning. All the children are blanket of sweetpeas. claimed his car. The highway pat- and they have fitted up an apart- planning for a visit but never quite to bring their sandwiches. Cookies, The promised program was pre- Cotton stalks that looked like rol was notified of the hijacking ment in the rear of the store where •,etting around to it. But last week ice cream and drinks will be furn- sented and ir,kluded music by Miss they were grown in a nursery were after lots of letter-writing and and descriptions of the two sailors they will make their home. ished. Patsy Stark at the piano, and also brought in Monday morning by changing of plans, arrangements were broadcast. Guests for the wedding were Instructors and helpers in the some accordion selections by Miss Orb Payne, who says he has 120 were made for the reunion and the Misses Sue Barrett, Rinky Hol- various departments are: begin- Stark, a prayer and reading by Mrs acres of the same. The stalks are Quitaque family went to Mountain DONORS NEEDED FOR comb, Roberta Duck, Colleen In- ners, Mrs. Geo. Owens„ Mrs. John- Roscoe Trostle, an appropriately about a foot high and have squar- I View where they were joined by RARE BLOOD TYPE gram, Reba Gowin, Earl and Tra- ny Cagle and Mrs. Joe Bailey, Pri- humorous reading by Miss Jo Dean ed out. Healthiest looking money- !another sister Mrs. Lettie Braly Do you want to save a life? You vis Morrison„ Mr. and Mrs. Chas. mary, Mrs. Bill Helms, Mrs. Trost- Bedwell, a song "Mighty Lak A making weeds we ever saw. The and family of Sterling, Okla., and can do just that if you have that Gowin, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor le, Mrs. Frank Gillespie and Mrs. Rose", by Miss Margaret Owens and cotton is from his father Cecil their cousins from Dodd City, rare type blood known as AB RH and Walter Wayne, Mr and Mrs. Gerald Smith; Juniors, Mrs. Gard- a quartet arrangement of Brahm's Payne's place, south of town. iThe I Kans., and others from Cordell, negative and are willing to give Eldon Maples and Bobby Jean, iner and Mrs. Benson; Intermedi- Lullaby by Mmes. Frank Hawkins, above mentioned cotton stalk has Okla. There were twenty-five in all part of your blood to a boy that Don Loyd Cogdill, Mr. and Mrs. ates, Mrs. Scheid and Bro. Trostle. Frank Gillespie, A. E. Gragson and been the source of more conver- present and a delightful visit was needs it badly. John T. Rogers, Sr., and Rev. and Studies have included stories Roy Burgess. sation than you could shake a enjoyed. Little Kenneth Don Hill, 4 year Mrs. Riley and Gordon. and maps of the Holy Land, the stick at. "It will make—it won't old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hill, A recording of the ceremony was development of churches, and an stand dry weather—etc." Time will QUEEN THEATRE TO SHOW who live four miles north of Lock- made by Travis Morrison with his interesting study of feeding people tell. THE JOLSON STORY ney has that dread disease known recording machine. of the world, in which the children For those who have not seen ana as lukemia. He is steadily grow::,; learned about wheat from planting Mr. a nd Mrs. Jim Partin of Pas- those who would like to see the pic- weaker and needs blood. Two men DR. SHY TO TAKE seed to baking the bread. QUEEN THEATRE QUITAQUE, TEXAS cagoula, Miss., arrived Monday ture again, we bring "The Jolson in this area have been found who POST GRADUATE WORK • ten-days visit with Admission 12e & 30c—"Pas Inc evening for a Story". It is a pure entertainment had this rare type blood. They are Dr. J. M. Shy will leave next week Miss Christine Chandler has relatives and friends here, while picture. You'll watch with a warm Fred Shipman of Lockney and for Comanche, Texas where he will been visiting the past two weeks vacation from his ship Thursday-Friday June 17-18 Jim is on heart and a big smile. The picture Charley Carpenter of Quitaque. enter the Blackwood hospital for a with friends in Atlanta, Ga. building. Jim switched from cot- is a technicolor triumph in enter- Both men have given of their special post graduate course in Driftwood ton gins to ship yards for his ro tainment, classed as one of the blood freely but additional sources Aray and Surgery. During the doc- Ruth Warrick, Walter Brennan. bread-and-butter, but he still likes better offerings. The tunes that all of this blood must be found if the tor's absence, Dr. M. F. Achor of Dean Jagger, Natalie Wood side dish, he fried chicken for a America loves are to be found boy is to continue to live. The boy Turkey will be in Dr. Shy's office Short: TAINT SO says. )Quitaque relatives, please along with a story that is interest should have a transfusion from t Quitaque on Tuesdays and Sat- note.) GEM THEATRE Saturday Mat. & Night June 19 150 to 300 ccs of blood, slightly less urdays to take care of his patients. holding from start to finish. Don't FURKEY. TEXAS than a pint, every two weeks. Dr. Shy will return August 1. miss "The Jolson Story", at the Admission 12c & 30e—Tas Inc Hall Motor Co. delivered a snaz- Western Heritage Queen Theatre Sunday and Mon- Kenneth Don is being treated by Tim Holt, Nan Leslie. zy new Oldsmobile to Pete Rice Dr. Jerrell Wagoner of Plainview. Mrs. Jim Baird and small son day, June 20-21. Thursday-Friday June 17-18 Richard Martin Saturday, which. sure takes a load Mike returned home Sunday from Short: BROTHER KNOWS BEST Pete's feet. He sild his jet-pro- off WEDDING ANNOUNCED Pfc. Roy Grundy was here last the Lubock hospital where the baby Always Together First Chapter of New Serial: willed Ford several weeks ago, and Joyce Reynolds, Robert Hutton A wedding which we are late re- week visiting his parents Mr. and had been under treatment the past "THE SEA HOUND" since has been thumbing his way. porting took place May 19 at Plain- Mrs. Jess Grundy and other rela- three weeks. He is showing some Short: TWO GOPHERS 8 will The new streamlined Olds view when Mrs. Lois Horton of Am- tives. He left Wednesday to his improvement, his dad reported Sun. Mat. & Mon. night June 20-21 Saturday Mat. & Night June 19 soon get broken in to Pete's speed. arillo, became the bride of Lewis post at Salina, Kans. this week. In fact, it will start now as soon as Kimbell of Quitaque. Judge Tib- Smokev River Serenade the ignition is turned on and with- betts officiated at the service. Short: SECRETARY TROUBLE THE JOLSON STORY out stepping on the gas. The couple are living in Quita- No. 11 of Serial Technicolor qde, with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes A son who was named Mark ANNOUNCEMENT Sun. Mat. & Mon. night June 20-21 Bryan Kimbell. William Demarest Wayne was born Saturday after- Short: So You Think Your Allergic noon at Abilene to Capt. and Mrs. Word was received Saturday by North Side 777 I will not be in my office after this week, Jamet Stewart, Richard Conte Wayne Hall. Mrs. F. 31. Sachse that her daugh- Lee J. Cobb Tuesday & Wednesday June 22-23 A new daughter was born June 5 ter Mrs. Kit Williams had under- until August 1, while I am away taking Short: SKY IS FALLING to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Thornton of gone a major operation at a Wich- White Pongo Clifton, Ariz. The little girl was ita Falls hospital. She left immed- post graduate work in Xray and Surgery. Richard Fraser, Maris Wrixon Tuesday & Wednesday June 22-23 named Shirley, and she is a grand- iately for her daughter's side, an- Gordon Richards daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Gra- other daughter Mrs. Montgomery During my absence arrangements have Stanley And Livingston Short: There's Good Boos Tonight ham of Quitaque and Mr. and Mrs. coming from Lubbock to take her, Spencer Tracy, Nancy Kelly --- Alvin Thornton of Plainview. and Mrs. E. P. Lewis. Mrs. Sachse been made with Dr. M. F. Achor of Tur- Short: MIXED BOMBSHELL Thursday & Friday June 24-25 returned home Tuesday leaving Miss Bernice Puckett arrived key to be in the office on Tuesdays and Mrs. Williams improving. Thursday & Friday June 24-25 Thursday from Waco for a visit Saturdays to care for your needs. Alias A Gentleman with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Joe Graham was here this week Blondy's Holiday Wallace Berry, Tom Drake Puckett. Mrs. Puckett was return- from Amarillo to see about his Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake Dorthy Patrick ed home last week from the Plain- wheat, which he said would be Dr. J. M Shy ihort: CRAZY WITH THE HEAT PATHE NEWS :101-1: WHAT PRICE FLEADOM view sanitarium and is getting ready to cut in about one more along nicely. week. THE OUITAQUE POST Published at Quitaque, Texas

"The Queen City of the Valley" . 0-7-z2 de7il On Thursday of Each Week %-au,a,e, Merrell Food & Produce W. R. SCOTT /laic- aale!'" Owner and Pubhaher PHONE 5-M Quitaque, Texas Entered at the postoffice at Quits,- - - - que Texas, as second class told Hub -Al Simmons and I ainily, en- Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hall ano matter under the act of Con- route from Burnett, Texas to Ore- Mrs. B. L. Manire and child'', • grew, March 8, 1879. gon to make their home. Also Mr. who are visiting her parents, wf, ■ .• and Mrs 011ie Simmons and fam- to Abernathy and spent Sund. SUBSCRIPTION RAT= ily of Borger who came Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Gid B. Aditiss, Friday & Saturday Specials One Year 81.50 and remained until Sunday, and Jr., and family. Mrs. Manire Outside Briscoe and Adjoining COA Mrs. Harry Barnhill and children children remained for a longer vis- One year 82.00 of Turkey and Orlen Simmons and it with her sister and family and Payable In Advance family of Silverton. will go on to Lubbock to visit rela- White Swan LETTUCE Pictsweet Corn Advertising Rates on Application Miss Mildred Wilson was here tives before returning to Quitaque. Salad Dressing lb — 12c 1-lb can Wednesday from Amarillo where Mrs. H. J. Rhoades of Dallas ar- LOCALS she is now living and is employed rived Wednesday morning for a Pt. — 35c 2 for — 38c Ronald Smith of An- it:ill° is 3S secretary at Northwe , t Texas visit with her sister Mrs. H. B. Set- OKRA spending this week here with hi , 1)0 tle and family. friend Freddy Davidson. Mr and Mrs. Bert Hawkins spent Mr. and Mrs.. Alton Johnson and DREFT lb — 29c PRUNE PLUMS Elbert Vaughn, son of Mrs. Carl the wtek end visiting in Tahoka, boys droi.e to Amarillo last Thurs- Lrg. size Vaughn of Hollis, Okla., returned Lubbock and Crobyston. Mrs. Haw- day • and Friday morning little PORK SAUSAGE No. 10 bucket home Tuesday after an extended kin's parents Mr and Mrs Potter, Jack had his tonsils out. They re- 33c 75c visit with his uncle J. E Vaughn long - time residents of Silverton turned home Saturday and Jack Homemade and family of Haylake community recently sold their home there and is getting along fine, but he is sull Ed True of Ih'ilitesboru, is here mov. el to Crubyston. sorta bewildered by it all. WHITE SAIL fib — 49c PEACH HALVES visiting his brothers and sisters Mr and ylrs P M Haverty of Ray Persons was here Sunday Toilet Tissue Heavy Syrup and their famine, Stherton were here Wednesday for and Monday for a brief visit. He TOMATOES Brigham Young and family and medical treatment at the Shy clin- had come down to return his Bundle of four Hunt's — No 1 tall Mrs. Claude Hickey of Mempru , 1,. M Haverty received a broken daughter, Mrs. Billy B. Hutcheson 35c Vine Ripened visited relatives hen. Sand ,.v t .,id two baaly cut fingers in an and family to their home in Am- 18c Layne Cushenberry who has been arld,unient with a steer. arillo after a visit with him and lb 19c visiting his aunts in Memphis ac- Miss Mayme Littlefield pf Law- Mrs Persons at Durango. Admiration Crustene companied them home for a short ton. Okla., was a guest last week of FOR SALE—Wooden storage tank I visit with his parents and went Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lanham. and wind mill. See J. T. Brad- COFFEE Salad Wafer SHORTENING back to Meinpill, with them to fin- Clark Payne left Monday by bus ley.. 22-1 CRACKERS Ha c=h out his visit there. for Sulphur, Okla.. where he will Olin Patrick who was home from 3-lb jar 8 - tb bucket FOR SALE-8 Ft. Servel Electrolux visit his mother Mrs. W. C. Payne NTS fur a between semesters visit. 1.59 2-lb — 43c 2.99 in good condition. See E. P. and work for the present. returned last week to Denton to re- YEN'S FI Lewis. 22-1 Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Carpenter sume his studies. A note Visitors of Mrs J. H. SimMons and children visited Sunday in Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Shackelford , former Friday and Saturday were her son Lockney with the Edd Chandlers. and children of Amarillo were here — - Sunday visiting her sister Mrs. J. 0 Bring Us Your Cream & Eggs Davidson and family. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shackelford and son. — Steve Mayfield who has been CUP TOWELS FOR Mrs. Charlie Gamble and son I Lives, and also taking her mother Combine Repairs working at Levelland came in over TILE ORPHANS HOME Jerry Dean of Amarillo have been I Mrs. Doc Thomas to Plainview for B the week end for a visit with the The women of the Methodist here the past week visiting rela- I medical treatment. We have in stock most anything a person home folks. 11a was accompanied WSCS are planning to send a box PHO: would want in repairs for Allis-Chalmers by a friend who has returned to of cup towels to the MethodiSt or- Levelland. phans hot-to at Waco, and all Who combines. Mrs. Virgil Morgan and Rayburn wish to contribute are requested WE NOW HAVE returned home last week with her to bring their towel, (or more) to Fl Bring your combines in for a free sisters. Mrs. Eunice Dowell and Sunday School, this week, or leave Graham-Hoene check-up and let us advise you what Miss Frances Linn who were here them at the office of The Post. work needs to be done. Or we will do from Forman, Ark. to be with their sister when Mr. Morgan passed RED CROSS MEETING TO - Plow Agency it in our shop if you say so. away. ELECT NEW OFFICERS YID A meeting of the Briscoe County for this area and we have plows 8 - ft. to We have a few Rotary Hoes to fit most DEWEY SHAW TO WED Chapter of the Red Cross will be VIN tractors. Also sweeps from 4 inches to 40 Invitations have been received by held at Silverton in the court 17-ft. in stock, as well as Sweeps, Chisels, friends here from Dewey Shaw, house on Tuesday afternoon. June Spikes, Knife Shoes and Knives, T5 inches. Church of Christ minister, to his SAI 22, at 5:00 p.m. All members are Clamps all special Bolts and about any- COTTON CHOPPING HOES wedding Sunday, June 27, to Miss urged to be present for the election VIE Grace Elizabeth Gober. daughter of 4.new officers. All who have con- thing you need to keep your plow going. GO-DEVIL KNIVES Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gober of tributed as much as $1.00 to the Hopeville, Georgia. The wedding If you need a new plow or accessories for COR Our Service Hours are ANYTIME— Red Cross are members of the will take place at 7:45 pin. at the chapter. the one you now have, we either have it day or night. Chuch of Chirst in Hopeville. Don in stock or can get it on short notice. ATHLETES F001 GERM TIE KILL IT IN ONE HOUR. GIVES YOUR 35c BACK. 666 Quitaque Plow Co. Three Brothers It oo l pleaaed. The perm grows DEFT when cold FL() IN. To kill it. you must REACH It. YOUR ALLIS CHALMERS DEALER TE•OL at any diva store. A STRONG miseries strike 0. E. Setliff at Quitaque Elevator IpuEn■re. made. witt: h..90141.cohol. It LIQUID OR Phone 77-J iDas.i Turkey Phone 46-J !Site) BR( Ted., TABLETS PIONEER DRUG STORE FAST MUFF COT ! POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The following political an. SHO nouncernents are subject to action of the Democratic Primary, July 24, EGG 1948: Sunday, Fur County Judge and ex Officio County Superintendent: J W LYON, JR June 20 (Re-Election For Sheriff. Assessor & Collector BRYAN STRANGE Is Re-Election I M For County Clerk: DEE McWILLIAMS Father's tRe_Election For County Treasurer: 4 0 STEVENSON Day (Re-Electron) I or Commissioner Precinct E A. PUCKETT It K (Kerr) HAMILTON MAR Make Dad Feel Important ••■10... He'll Really Appreciate Something Useful Dr. J. M. Shy piiisiciAN A. SURGEON Here Are a Few Suggestions- R., Phone 53-M Off. Phone Quitaque, 'Texas • BILLFOLDS TIES DR. W. 0. ERVIN Father's Day - June 20th BELTS SOCKS OPTOMETRIST UNDERWEAR DRESS PANTS Office Each Friday At Let's Make It A Real Day! — How About SMITH DRUG STORE GLOVES DRESS STRAWS T urkey AN ELECTRIC RAZOR NOFADE DRESS SHIRTS I )r. Datil Noble, 0. 1). RADIO Grey Chambray and White ..rtomviitIsT SHAVE KITS ■ .1asses Fitted PARIS SUSPENDERS & GARTERS • 1 0, %A. l- NI. TOBACCO, CIGARS PEN AND PENCIL SETS Justin and John ('. Roberts SHOES AND BooTs 1)r. NI. F..tchor KING'S CHOCOLATES — STATIONERY 0.,,Tor %TIM PII1Sti i(N !)ICKIE'S NN'ORKCLOTHES %ND SURGEON NEW Sli I I 'MENT OF BILLFOLDS Tin:le,. Texas 4' 1)r 1. 1:. Garner Pioneer Drug Store Roberson Dry Goods .. • Texas Garth and Hazel KEADI III t'. EAR F01: 511 ill! ('Si)HU N PHYSICL'iN AND 811R0110% deep wooy° City Grocery otiket,, . Bert Grundy Quitaque, Texas to Many a husband pretends t' be asleep an' hopes 'is wife will quit talkin'. Specials for Friday II Saturday FITCH'S HAIR OIL, 4-oz. 15c Palmolive Soap '23aftohrs_i7 29' PICKLES, sour or dill, qt. 29c PEACHES & PEARS mixed, No. 21/2 can 23c That engine will h a song of power and eeounin ■ after an Oldsmobile tune-up. Factory methods. trained No. 2 can mechanics, genuine Oldsmobile parts . . these are the reasons our service is really "in harmony" with your Brimfull Peas 2 for __ Oldsmobile. Make a note now ... to bring your car in soon! TOMATOES, No. 2 can, 2 for 25c BLACKEYED PEAS, lb _ 25c

Hall Motor Company . Quitaque Armours Pure Lard 3-lb carton 92' NEWS FROM THE THOMPSONS church here) said that he and his their daughter Miss Wanda receive A note from Bro. Thompson 'family had been to Lubbock for the her B. S. Degree. Wanda Is still ORANGE JUICE, 46-oz. can ■ former pastor of the Methodist graduation exercises at Tech to see listed from Quitaque, never having 25c — changed the address on her record GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, No. 2 can, 3 for 23c to Follett where the Thompsons are now located. A news item that 10.113California White is of interest to friends of the Thompsons here: Spuds 50g Bedwell Food Store "Rev. Bill Thompson, who once held a revival at Quitaque, and who is the twin brother of Rev. E. B. SLAB BACON, Sugar Cured, sliced, lb 59c PHONE 33-J Quitaque, Texas LEWIS J. BEDWELL Thompson, former pastor of the LETTUCE, nice heads 10c Quitaque Methodist Church, who Church at Albany, Texas, for the M111111111■111■1 has been pastor of the Methodist FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS past six years, has been recently AWARDED CERTIFICATES FOR completed a soil conservation pro- H. B. Finney, N. R. Honea, Guy Orr, transferred to Tulia, Texas where GOOD FARM PRACTICES gram on their land and are main- Orlin Stark, E A. Puckett, and E. D he has taken up his duties as Pas- Certificate of Awards are being taining the practices represented McMurtry. These awards are being tor." mailed to the cooperators listed be_ in that program. Those who will given by the Fort Worth Press in low for recognition in soil con- receive the aw ards are: L, M. Read- the "Save the Soil and Save Tex- VINEGAR, Distilled Sugar, 1/2 gal jug_ 10c Mrs. Elmer Terry and son Jock servation work. These farmers himer, W. 0. Payne, Earl Cantwell, as" program. of Lubbock visited Monday and VINEGAR, Apple Cider, 1/2 gal. jug _ _ 15c Tuesday with her father F. T. Lee, who has been ill, and other rela- SALMON, red, No. 2 can 65c tives. She was accompanied by J. W. Mayfield who is with Mrs. May- VIENNA SAUSAGE per can 15c field in Lubbock, in the home of their son Buddy and family. They CORN, Cream Style, No. 2 can 15c I returned Tuesday afternoon _to, Lubbock. Good Lumber Donald Duck Orange Juice, 46-oz. _ _ 25c There once was a gal so used to having things done for her she SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT — BUILDERS HARDWARE TIDE, Washing Powder, per box 33c married a man with five children. FLOUR Everlite, 25-lb 1.69 BROOMS, good ones 75c EfillES1 O. flORTFICUTT Higginbotham-Bartlett Co. COFFEE, White Swan, per lb 52c H. Allen Bingham, Mgr. Quitaque SHORTS, per sack 4.25 EGG MASH, 20% 4.75

Mr. Farmer: Candidate For Spot Bid Sale Associate Justice We are ready to handle your wheat Gov't Surplus Merchandise when your are ready. of the Court of Civil Appeals It is our duty to have the BEST CASH Ernest Northcutt become inter- AT QUITAQUE ested in law at an early age, MARKET POSSIBLE at all times. worked his way through law school, received his law degree and entered private practice in Friday, June 18 .. Saturday, June 19 Bring us your wheat and give us a try. Amarillo in 1919. Judge Northcutt practiced law m Amarillo until he was elected Sale Starts Friday 1:00 p. m. — Saturday, 10:30 a. m. Service Is Our Aim. County Judge of Potter County in 1940. He is now serving his fourth elective term. Ernest Northcutt has tried Since the announcement last week of our Big Spot Bid Quitaque Elevator cases in all Courts over the Pan- — Phone — handle. His trio! work carried Sale we have added more new merchandise bought this 50 Office 80-R Residence him into the State and Federal week at El Paso, Clovis and San Antonio. In addition to Courts and into all Appellate Courts, State and Federal.• He already huge stock, we now have— is familiar with the duties df ihe Office of Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals. He has TRUCK TIRES AND TUBES 1 tried hundreds of Civil roses. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FdR BATH ROOM FIXTURES Free Removal EXPERIENCE. Bath Tubs, Lavatories, Commodes Judge Northcutt is 56 years INSTANTLY old, married and has three chil- dren. He is active in civic work, UNDERWEAR — SHOES OF CATTLE, HOG, SHEEP AND a member of the Baptist Church and was President of the West TOOLS AND TOOL BOXES HORSE CARCASSES Texas Judge's and Commission- To Be Offered In Small Lots Call Purcell Motor Co., Phone 34 er's Association in 1947. Your Vote and FLOUR SACKS Quitaque — or call Influence Plainview 1444 Collect for Will Be Appreciated Prompt Service Subject to the Democratic Primary July 24th H. B. Settle jr., Owner W. H. Seale, Auctioneer (Politico! Adv. Paid for by friends of PLAINVIEW RENDERING CO. Ernest 0 Northcutt) ,■■=11 MEM,

San Antonio last week to attend itheir daughter's wedding. The LI. D. Club met with Mrs. James Reed June 8. Seven mem- Wilson Kimble Optometric Clinic bers and two guests were present. Phone 254 FLOYDADA Write Box 515 Refreshments of California salad, SPECIALIZING IN EYE CARE AND VISUAL EFFICIENCY Good Pine Lumber sandwiches and tea were served. We maintain a modern Optical Laboratory for the Prompt and Accurate Filling of Opthalmic Prescriptions. The next meeting will be with Mrs. DR. JOHN W. KIMBLE, OPTOMETRIST SHIPLAP FINISHED DIMENSIONAL Ike Reed June 22. CARD OF THANKS O'Brien, Sexton J. H. George or 10:30 a.m., at Matador, in the BUILDERS HARDWARE FENCE POSTS & WIRE We wish to express our thanks Bernice Gates. high school auditorium. All sing- to all those who helped so kindly ers are urged to attend. during the illness and passing of SINGING AT MATADOR If you figure on building figure with us. our loved husband and father. Announcement is made by the Mrs. 0. C. Love spent last week Thank you for the assistance you president, F. M. Casey of the meet- visiting her sister Mrs. Glen Coo9- gave so unstintingly during his ill- ing of the Motley County Singing er and family in Lockney, 0. C. ness, for the covered dishes that Convention which will be held driving over Sunday and bringing were sent in, and for the lovely Sunday, June 20, beginning at her home. Meacham Brothers flowers, and all the other expres- sions of sympathy. Phone 81 Raldo & Ralph Turkey Mrs. Virgil Morgan and Rayburn Lumber & Building Materials TO ALL WHO HAVE RELATIVES BURIED IN FLOMOT CEMETERY East Main Street Plans are to locate and mark immediately, all unmarked graves in the cemetery. Your cooperation FOR YOUR HEAVY HAULING CASOLLSE NEWs ‘Isit saki Marvin and Mrs. Furr. Vernon spent the week end with will be appreciated in the location By Mrs. Sid McFall I Come on more of you people who Mr and Mrs. James Reed. and identification of these graves. Mr and Mrs Glynn Morrison and don't go to church and Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Nall went to Information may be left with F. M. children spent Sunday at Turkey school. We need you. We had one with her sister and family. new family out Sunday and hope Joyce King spent the week end for more next Sunday. in the home of her aunt Mrs. Gene Grundy at Quitaque. FOLLY NEWS Mrs. H. B. Finney has been on -By Alma Reed the sick list, the past week. She is The 4-H Club girls left Monday able to be up now. morning for Camp Leuders where Bonnie Lee Freeman of Odessa they will stay until Thursday. spent last week with his brother Those who went were Mary Folly, Marvin and family. His parents Caroline McOan, Alma Reed and and grandmother drove down after Mrs. McOan. • him and remained for a few days Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Scott of anoR popgun GMC heavy duty trucks are your best bet for heavy hauling. They're designed, engineered and produced by truck specialists . . . built by the world's largest exclusive manufacturer of commercial vehicles. They have tough and rugged heavy duty axles, frames, trans- missions, clutches, brakes ... war-proved, truck-built gasoline and Diesel engines. And they're available in Remember an a wheelbases, chassis and equipment options that per- mit a truck type specifically engineered for your particular type of heavy hauling work. Substantial Your Dad A production allows fast deli cryon most models. Get a R husky, heavy duty GMC . .. and get it right away, On For one penny THE TRUCK GASOLINE OF VALUE • DIESEL FATHER'S diCP, A. Reddy Kilowatt THIS IS AN ANAGRAM. The four will .. . scrambled words tell a well-known DAY truth these days of scrambled budgets. Sunday, June 20 Hall Motor Co. You may have to do a little figur- QUITAQUE, TEXAS Men's Fancy ing to discover that it says: Khaki Shirts - Pants Vacuum clean II "ELECTRICITY IS A BAR- handkerchiefs - 25c Different Prices 6 large rugs. or GAIIji."-..,but it doesn't take much Sox _ _ _ 25c to 50c Overalls 2.98 figuring to realize what a great bargain your electric service Ties 1.00 Genuine Levis really is! Planting Seed Dress Pants 3.95 Your pocketbook tells you that 6.50 to 9.95 Protect your food Certified and one year from Certified. Dress Shoes for 5 hours. or living costs have sky-rocketed- Belts 1.00 7.50 to 10.95 that nearly everything costs more LET US SUPPLY YOUR NEEDS. Hickok Belts Work Shoes nowadays. But not your electric service! The average family served 1.50 to 2.50 5.95 to 8.95 We have the following seed on hand: by the West Texas Utilities Com- Texas Milo or "Crook Neck" Cotton Undershirts Nocona Boots Iron 20 tab!. pany still gets twice as much elec- n•pkIns, or Martin Combine Milo 60c 22.95 tric service for its money as it did Rayon U ndershirts 20 years ago! Plainsman Combine Milo 85c Stetson Hats Edwards White Combine Milo 12.50 to 18.00 Check your budget and ask your- African Millet Shorts _ __ 75c to 85c self what other item does so much Dress Straws Ton you th• corr., to make life easy and comfortable Sweet Sudan Regular Sudan Gray Chambray 1.98 to 4.95 rim. for • Irma. -at such little cost! Dwarf Milo (large soft grain) Shirts 1.89 Hickok Billfold Northern Star Cottonseed 6.00 (tax incl.) Sport Shirts We s tTer-as Utilities Certified - De-linted 2.98 to 3.50 Ball Caps 59c to 1.00 ComAany While You're Shopping For Dad M-System Produce SPECIALS FOR LADIES Phone 59 Turkey, Texas SATURDAY - ONLY Cotton One Lot Prints Plainview - Reg. see Fancy Patterns Special - 89c Yd. 29c ELECT Cotton Another Lot Prints %turning Glory - Reg. 119 Pretty Patterns Special - 98c Yd. 39c James P. Hart ONE (Ayr One Lot Prints & Ginghams of Travis County Ladies Nylon Hose While They Last Value. from 1.65 to 2.23 Yd. 49c Your Choice - 1.00 Associate "Yes" Tissue Ladies Hats Hoof Two Coc• House Painting - 'VOW Choice Reg 25c - Special 20c • turd., lh,h t!-.• 1. • •- :r.,-..7e of three Justice 1.00 ccC. 0.. ly;_c• . ! saving Huarache Sandals you the extra n.ater,a1 and labor cost • Thread Saturday Only - 1.25 of a third coat. Sun Proof is extra dur- able because it is made with -V1tollasd Supreme 6-5c Spools 25c Barefoot Sandals Oil which stays in the paint film keep 3- 10c Spools 25c Saturday Only - 1.98 int; it live. tough, and elastic. Court BITTER LONGER!

Coma so 6.416y ler 5511 66.1■ of Texas Rice Dry Goods 16. C.6« D •••• " "1111 ..10121 01 Ir. 1.1(.41 ,011 "I I I , Judge Hart ..• appointed to the Court Mere Phone 6341 Phone iwiJ Willson & Son "VI twra• 'lost People Trade N J. RICE qUITU1V1 .' 1laltaqur Oct. I. 1947 ... n now seek:ng hit rust elective tone.