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WYLIE
WELCOMES
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WYLIE
WELCOMES
YOU
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No City Has Greater Opportunities For Advancement Than Wylie
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Vol. 1
WYLIE, COM,IN COUNTY, TEXAS. THURSDAY, JANUARY (i, 1949
No. l.{
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Coffee Cup
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Everyone in Wylie seemed to
Ktart the new year right . . . mak-
ing many resolutions and break-
ing most of them the first week.
The Cotton Bowl Classic cer-
tainly was the most spectacular
show ever put on in a New Year's
Bowl Game. Most people are of
the opinion that Texas certainly
had the most beautiful half time
show in history. S M U's convinc-
ing victory over Oregon added
greatly /to the prestige of the
Southwest Conference. It was
certainly a "red letter" day for
all Conference teams as we came
nul 100',' victorious.
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The W.vlie Athletic Council and
Coach Jack Murray recently pur-
chased some of the finest basket-
ball equipment available for our
Wylie Pirates. The local boys don
their new uniforms for the first
time in their game with Melissa.
We will certainly have some
colorful uniforms to wear in the
new Birmingham Gymnasium
when it is completed.
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The "cold wave" which hit Wy-
lie Monday afternoon late, had all
the car owners hustling to get
their anti-freeze checked. (It's
had the rest of us hurrying from
one fire to the next ever since.)
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Let's all get behind the
"March of Dimes" and help this
most worthy cause to fight In-
fantile Paralysis. Tructt Smith is
local chairman and will be happy
to take your contribution.
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There will be a regular meet-
ing of the Lions Club in the St.
Pan] Annex, 7 p.m. As usual the
Ladies of the Methodist Church
are planning another of their
fine meals and the program com-
mittee promises an interesting
program.
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Prof. R. F. Hartman an-
nounced Monday morning that
there were IB hew pupils enrolled
in the Wylie School. We arc in-
deed happy to have J. W. Moor-
man & Son, Contractors and all
the construction workers and
families in our city and extend
our fulT cooperation and help in
making their stay in Wylie a
pleasant one. The people of Wy-
lie stand ready to assist you in
any way ... if you don't believe
it, just try us.
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We hear a lot of talk of In-
come Taxes these days. If you
would stay in the 'lower bracket'
like this column, it wouldn't
causc you much worry.
Celebrate Golden Wedding
'y
T. P. & L. Industrial
Head To Address
Lions On Thursday
Louis B. Blaloek of Dallas, who
is in charge of industrial develop-
ment for the Texas Power &
Light Company, will be the prin-
cipal speaker at the regular meet-
ing of the Wylie Lions Club
Thursday night at the Methodist
Church St. Paul Annex. Time of
meeting is 7 o'clock.
Mi'. Bin lock has been with T. P.
& L. for a number of years, serv-
ing in various capacities, and for
the past few years has been the
company's industrial director. He
spends a great deal of his time
contacting the firms in the North
and East, particularly those in-
terested in moving to Texas and
the Southwest. Me has been in-
strumental in assisting a number
of industries to locate in this
part of the state.
The local club is fortunate to
have Mr. Blaloek as the speaker
for this meeting, and a large
number of members and guests
is expected to attend.
Bridal Shower Honors
Bride Of Otis McGuire
Mrs. Otis McGuire. the former
Miss Ina Bel Watkin; was honor-
ed with a showei at the Lavon
School building on Friday after-
noon. Mrs. Bates Davis of Piano,
Mrs. W. A. Gray, Mrs. Dave Stan-
field, Mrs. Sid Parker, and Mrs.
N. O. Kindle were hostesses.
Contests of New Year's reso-
lutions and teaching the bride
the art of putting a pillow case
on. were played. Mrs. Bates Davis
had charge of the guest boolj in
which each person made a New
Year's resolutin as she was regis-
tered.
After the opening of the many
gift refreshments were served to
twenty-seven guests.
Second Phase Of The
Reservoir Gets Underway
Construction officially started
| on the second phase of the Lavon
, Reservoir January 1, according to
I an announcement made this week
; by W. E. Williams, Resident
| Engineer of the project. The
j work order instructing the con-
\ tractor to proceed was issued
December 30 by the U. S. Engin-
eers office Jin Galveston.
J. W. Moorman & Son of Mus-
kogee, Oklahoma, an the con-
tractors on the present phase of
construction, and have begun
stripping grading the access road
to the job. Included in the initial
work has been the grading for
the public observation area and
parking lot. The present, con-
tract calls for the expenditure
MR. AND MRS. W- M. GROVES
Mr. end Mrs. W. M. Groves celebrated their golden wedding j
anniversary by holding open house on December 19 at their home \
south of Wylie.
Mrs, Groves, the former Bertha Stult/., was born in South !
Carolina and was married to Mr. Groves, a native of Garland, on
December 21, 1898 at her home in Rowlett. The Rev. E. Spencer, [
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Garland, officiated at the
ceremony, They moved to Wylie in 1913. v
A profusion of flowers decorated the house in the Christmas ;
theme. Mrs. M. K. Housewrlght, Dallas, registered guests at the
door. Mrs, Dal Fcagin and Mrs. Ogle Maynard presided at the J
Coffee and tea service. Assisting in the dining room were Miss Rita 1
I Gallagher and Mrs. Glenn E. Pitts.
The couple have three children deceased. Gladys, Roy, and
j Jimmy Catherine. Their six living children are Mrs. J. D. Munday,
|of Covina, California; Mrs. Ray Pitts of Big Spring; Mrs. Fred A.
Gallagher and Roddy V. Groves of Wylie, and Mrs. J. M. Watt and
Miss Joy Groves of Dallas. They also have seven grand children,
Glenn and Max Pitts, Big Spring, Ronnie and Mary Ann Groves, \
Wylie, and Margaret, Angela, and Michael Gallagher, of Wylie.
and one groat grandchild, Jimmy Pitts of Big Spring.
About 300 guests called during the afternoon.
Herman Dempseys
Entertains At Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dernpsey
had as their guests Sunday Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Ward and chil-
dren. Don and Doris, of Wylie;
Tom Burns, and Mrs. Naomi Hol-
ly from Murphy.
Funeral Services Held
f-or Mrs. Riley
Funeral Services were held at
the Lavon church Thursday for
Mrs. Martha Riley, 84, who passed
away December 28 at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Perry
Harrison in Garland.
Her survivors are Mrs. Vera
Hogue, Mrs. Harrison of Garland,
Mrs. Mary Ann Gray, Lavon: Mrs.
Ida Standfield of Dallas, and one
son, Earl Riley of Nevada. Thirty-
six grandchildren, thirty great
grandchildren and four great,
gi:eat grandchildren also survive.
Rep. Sam Rayburn
Speaker Of House
For 81st Congress
WYLIE NEWSPAPER SIXTY YEARS OLD
IN POSSESSION OF WADE MARTIN
Albert M. Smith At | Watch-Party Dinner
Home After Operation Given By R. V- Groves
Albert M. (Blackie) Smith is
resting at his home following an
operation in Dallas recently. Mr.
Smith's many friends are very
happy to know that he is doing
very well and expect to see him
in town before long.
Mrs. Belle Storey
Undergoes Operation
Mrs. Belle Storey underwent
an operation at the Baylor Hos-
pital Tuesday morning in Dallas.
Word has been received here that
the operation was very success-
ful, and that Mrs. Sotrey expects
to be at home in a few days. Many
friends of Mrs. Storey and her
. family rejoice with them that
she will soon take her place
among us again.
Spinks Brooks Family
Return From Fishing
Mr. and Mrs. Spinks Brooks
and son, Spinks, Jr., have re-
turned from an extended fishing
trip to Corpus Christi. They re-
turned to their home in Murphy
Saturday, after being gone two
weeks.
The fish were biting very well
—evidence, the two barrels of
fish sent back to the Wylie locker
plant.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. House-
wright, Miss Rita Gallagher, and
Truett Smith were present at the
SMU-Oregon game in Dallas Sat-
urday.
Mrs. L. R. Futrell
Buried in Forney Sun.
Mrs. L. R. Futrell, the mother
of Mrs. R. F. Hartman, Wylie,
passed away on last Friday, De-
cember 31, 1948. Many friends
from Wylie attended her funer-
al Sunday afternoon, January 2,
1949, at Forney, Texas.
Ida Belle Raburn Futrell was
born the daughter ol Joseph and
Toxa Ann Raburn at Knox
County in 188G, moving to Forney
in 1922.
She was married to L. R. Fu-
trell on November 9, 1893, to
which union eight children were
born, one of whom, a daughter,
preceded her in death. Surviving
are her husband; four sons: J. S,
Futrell of Athens, Texas; Ray-
mond Futrell of Alice, Texas; J.
W. and Robert Futrell, both of
Forney; three daughters: Mrs.
Irene Hartman of Wylie, Mrs.
Inez White of Waco. Mrs. Mildred
Blackburn of Forney; thirteen
grandchildren, one of whom.
Mrs. Allegro Chapman, was
reared m their home; three great-
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs.
Lloyd Wilkie of Rockwall..
Mrs. Futrell united with the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
at Valley View, Rockwall Coun-
ty, when she was fifteen years
old, her membership being with
the Forney church at the time of
her passing.
Truly a pioneer, she had seen
many changes throughout the
Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Groves en- j
tertained on New Year's Eve with !
a dinner and watch party at their j
home. Buffet supper was served i
to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gallagher,
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Housewright,
Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Addington, j
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Hampton,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Collins, Mr.
and Mrs. Buck Boyd. Tructt
Smith, TVliss Rita Gallagher, Mr.
and Mrs. Burton Fielder, and the
host and hostess.
Dinner Guests Of
The J. C. Gallaghers
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stone en-
joyed a lovely dinner of barbe-
cued rabbit at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. J. C. Gallagher during
the Christmas holidays.
'42' Party Given By
Glaude Housewrights
Mr. and Mrs. Claude House-
wright entertained friends on
Wednesday night with a 42 party.
The house was beautifully deco-
rated in the Christmas theme.
Guests present were Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Hillis, Mr. and Mrs.
Bill Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jick
Housewright, Mr. and Mrs. Buck
Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Knight,
Royse City, the host and hostess.
Mr. Jick Housewright won the
high score, and his penalty for
being such a good pla.yer is to
give another party.
Wade Martin own? a Wylie
Newspaper published in this city
In 1889. The paper is almost
black with age and is almost
destroyed by the drying and dt"
paying of the last sixty years.
Stores advertised in the paper
are "Housewright Co., Dr. Butlers
Drug Store, Miller arfd Neilson's
Restaurant, W. A. MeCullough's,
and J. W. Neilon.
Among the local items we wore
able to decipher are:
James Machen was here from
Clear Lake Tuesday.
J. H. Moore of Lucas was in the
city Sunday.
Tom Garrison of Forney was in
the city Sunday.
Attorney T. S. Jackson was
here Sunday from McKinney.
The Collin County Mill at Mc-
Kinney is being rapidly rebuilt.
Tom Towsend was in the city
from Culleoka Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lee and
daughter, Miss Hattie, are guests
of the family of R. H. Harper at
Caddo Mills this week.
Miss Edith McCallum of Pleas-
ant Valley was in the city Tues-
day and left over the Cotton
Belt for Charlotte, N. C., to visit
relatives and friends.
Dr. T. O. Staples and J W.
Neilon returned Wednesday from
their hunt in Liberty County,
Texas. They report a good time
and plenty of game.
The new residence building re-
cently erected by Uncle Billy
Merriatt is now complete and
ready for occupation. J. W. Neilon
and family will dwell therein in
just a few days.
Among the advertisements in
the local column were these:
Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medi-
cine quickens the appetite, aids
digestion, gives lone and vigor to
all the functions, and fortif ies the
system, against epidemic in-
fluences.
The Health Resorter and Health
Maintainor, Dr. M. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine, strengthens the
nerves, makes you plump and
comely and enriches the com-
plexion with Nature's choicest
colors.
Do you have pains, loss of ap-
petite, hot dry spells, indigestion,,
loss of energy, puffiness about the
eyes, swelling of the feet, any
irregular action of the bowels?
These troubles are caused by
faulty liver and kidneys. Dr.
McLeans Liver and Kidney Tonic
will cure them.
The "Plow-boy Preacher," Rev,
J. Kirkman, Belle Rive, 111., says,
"After suffering from bronchial
or lung trouble for ten years, I
was cured by One Minute Cough
Cure. It is all that is claimed for
it and More." It cures coughs,
colds, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. J. W. Neilon.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures all' skin diseases.
Furniture Ads in Housewright
and Co. were:
A good hardwood bedstead, full
size, light or dark finish, $1.50.
A solid Oak or Mahogany finish
Bed Lounge covered with best
figured velour $10.
A Handsome Couch $8.
Window Shades 10c to
$1.00.
Sam Rayburn
Succeeding to the position he
held before the Republicans took
House control two years ago, Rep.
l Sam Rayburn was elected Speak-
; er of the House of Representatives
for the 81st Congress at the open-
ing session of that bod. Monday,
i Elected by a vote of 255 to 160,
Rayburn succeeds Joseph W.
Martin of Massachusetts. At the
] end of another two year term,
Mr. Rayburn will have been
Spaker longer than any other
: man.
Mr. Rayburn represents the
Fourth Congressional District of
Texas, comprised of the counties
; of Fannin, Grayson. Hunt. Col-
lin, Rockwall, Rains and Kauf-
i man. He was re-elected last year
| over two opponents without a
run-off.
Kin of J. R. Storey
Passes In Dallas
Harvey Eugene Storey, uncle
of J. R. Storey, passed away in
Dallas Saturday. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Frances Storey;
a daughter, Mrs. Stance! McAnuI-
ty, Shreveport, La.; and one bro-
ther, W. R. Storey, Mexia, Texas.
Truett Smith Heads
March of Dimes Here
Plans are being made for an
extensive campaign for funds dur-
ing the coming March of Dimes
drive from January 14. to Jan-
uary 31, 1949. Truett Smith is
Director of the Campaign for
Wylie and Community.
Due to the high number of
Polio cases in the nation this past
year, funds for the care of pa-
tients and research for the study
of poliomyelitis are depleted. An
urgent appeal is being made to
the people of this nation for help
to carry on this work. Mr. Smith
is now ready to take advance
gifts for this cause.
Mr., Mrs. Bill Green
Return Frim Trip
On Monday after Christmas,
Nina Mae and Bill Green left
Wylie on a trip to Alabama and I ''nn period.
Tennessee to see Mrs. Grt
of approximately $2,100,000.00,
and 1275 calendar days are al-
lowed for completion of this
work.
Alreday on the site are several
pieces of heavy machinery, in-
cluding two drag lines, four
Tournapulls, scrapers, dozers,
and other machines to be used in
the excavation work. Extra ma-
chinery is arriving daily, along
with operators and workmen to
man the equipment, and it is ex-
pected that construction will be
in ! .11 ;wing wit! n the next
few da> s, barring bad weather.
Workmen have been busy the
past few days grading and
graveling the access road from
State Highway No. 78 north to
the government property line,
and also nearing completion is
a 40 by 100 foot building near
the work area, to be used as a
maintenance shop and store place
for tools and equipment of the
construction crew. Attractive
signs have been placed off High-
way No. 78, pointing the direc-
tion to the site of the present
activity.
It is estimated that work on
the project will g;..n momentum
daily, with the arrival of more
machinery and personnel. Many
of the construction workers arc
already living in Wylie. and more
are expected soon. Also expected
within the next few weeks are
several engineers to assist in the
local office during the construc-
kin. Th
r.t via
k I'.sourg.
stopping at Marks, Mississippi to
visit Emily and Mr. Latta. The
visit was short but very pleasant
Mr. Latta is ninety years old. He
still tci ses and keeps his fine
sense of humor. They send their
love to all the ir friends in Wylie,
In Athens, Alabama, the
Greens visited, the Norman Todds
and other of the kin. At Elk-
mont and Huntsville, Alabama
and at Arclmore and Fayettville,
Tennessee, they visited the Roper
relatives. They returned \ ia Wil-
son Dam stopping in Forrest
City. Arkansas to see more Todds.
The trip covered 16G0 miles
in six days. The weather was
ideal. It was a perfect vacation ex-
cept there was not enough time
Mrs. Green returned to teach-
ing in Dallas (Reinhardt) on Jan-
uary 3. and Mr. Green to his
Humble Service Station in Wvlic
on January 2.
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Mrs. Annie White
Enjoys Christmas
a piano number
Miss Mary Evan:
the program. Foi
Economics studet
panel discussion
"The Home—A
great Southwest. The County and
the little City of Forney never
had a better citizen than Mrs.
Futrell. While rearing a large
family of her own, she found time
to administer to the needy in the
several communities in which
she had lived.
WELCOME
To the workers and families of the
Lavon Reservoir
Wylie is happy to have you and
we hope you enjoy your stav in
Wylie
Halhouty Family To
Make Home In Alaska
Mrs. M. R. Halhouty and son.
Michel, arc leaving Friday to
join Dr. Halhouty in Adak, one
J of the Aleutian Islands. The Hal-
houtys will leave Dallas by train
for Seattle, Washington, where
they will be for three days be-
ing processed for «their boat trip
to Adak, which will take about a
week. They plan to hi1 gone about
sixteen months, returning about
May, 1950.
Holiday Guests Of
Mr.,-Mrs, Buck Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Boyd had as
their guests during the Christmas
holidays Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Deal
and family. McKinney: Mr. and
j Mr*. Otis Morrow and family.
McKinney; Miss Buna Boyd. Dal-
las; G. W Boyd. Wylie; Mr. and
j Mrs. E. L. George. Fort Worth;
| Mr. and Mi s, W. A. George eif
Odes a; ..lid Pen Roberts r>t
j Laredo.
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Mis. Joe D. Newsome of Com-
i merce was in Wylie Monday,
Mrs. Annie' White had a won-
derful Christmas because she had
.is her guest her brother. Aurhgis
Brandon of Ttiilahoma, Tennessee. I
i whom she had never seen before.'
Others present for this happy i
: reunion and to enjoy talking over
I old times were Mr. and Mrs. I. V.
j Moss of Palestine; Mr. and Mrs. i
j P. M. White, Mrs. Tom Long,1
j Mrs, Giiliton Long, and Patsy
| Ann; Mrs. J. T. Long and Lee
j Ann, anel Betty Sue.
Dinner was served by the hos-1
j tess and she. was presented with I
many lovely gifts.
Mr., Mrs. W. D- Greer
Have Holiday Guests
Mi. and Mrs. Herbert K Linden ,
and children of Cheyenne, Wyom-,
ing we-re holiday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Will D. Green. The Lin-
dens enjoyed bridge parties, din-'
' ne-r parties, shows, etc., but most I
: of all they enjoyed sight-sei ing in ■
1 Texas' mild temperature, since I
the v lived in 10 below zero
weather and 11 inches of snow
back in Cheyenne. The Greers,
| however, found Cheyenne sum -
mer tei be quite pleasant when
they visited them last August.
Parent-Teachers Held
Meeting On Tuesday
The PTA held its .'egular meet-
ing Tuesday afternoon in the
high school auditorium. In the
business meeting, it was decided
to provide for more playground
equipment for the grammar
School.
The president of the PTA, Mrs.
Joe York, presented a. gold pin
to tlv past president, Mrs W IT.
Hooper. commending her on her
line work in leading the organiza-
tion for two years.
Donna Click skillfully rendered
for the patrons.
had charge ot
ir of her Home
its e'onducted a
on the subect
Practical Labo-
ratory to Train Homemaking and
Economic Independence." Stu-
dents taking part in the discus-
sion were Linda Boyd, Janet
Clark. Linda York, and Johnny
Sue Durst.
Rrefreshments were served by
the social committee.
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Jeanne McCreary Wed
in Dallas Ceremony
On December 31. 1948, Miss
Jeanne McCreary of Dallas, form-
es h of Wylie. the daughter ol W.
W. McCreary. and Durward Blun-
dell. son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
Blundell of Gilmer, Texas, were
united in marriage at the heime
of the Rev. Hubert Moore e>f Dal-
las, Kenneth Harris and Mrs.
Evelyn Elmer attended t h u
couple John Elmer, photographer,
was also present.
Mrs. Blundell attended Wylie
High School, ; nd Mi Blundell is
a graduate of Union Hill High
School. Beth are employed by
Proctor and Gamble Co They
will make their home at 529 Grif-
fith Street, Dallas.
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Baby Boy Arrives
Mr. and Mrs Dan Hickman of
Wylie announce- the arrival of a
baby son, Robert Gene, born on
Christmas Day
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