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The Winkler County News, Kermit, Texas
Monday, October 29,1973
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FUTURE BRIDE — Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Mills are
announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their
daughter, Mary Opal Mills, to Ken Willis, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Russell Willis of Weslaco. Wedding vows will be read Dec. 29 at
Grace Temple Baptist Church with Rev. L. D. Green, pastor,
reading the ceremony. Miss Mills and her fiance are both junior
students at Angelo State University where she is majoring in
Elementary English and he is a Business major.
Birthday Calendar
(Beginning Oct. 29)
MONDAY
Stephanie Speer
Kathy Hinds
Joe Burnett
Stephanie Holmans*
Joy Lea Lipham
Melissa Hanna
Lonnie Dyer
55
McClary Elected
VIC A Treasurer
Mark McClary was elected
treasurer of Vocational
Industrial Club of America
when the group met Monday.
The club is composed of 20
members, 13 seniors and seven
juniors.
They are Donald Van
Houten, John Taylor, McClary,
Virginia Cooley, Doug Sims,
Bobby Clark, Ree Duna
Cooley, Dale Fugate, Harlon
Grantham, Charla Hildebrand,
Debbie Hockersmith, James
Parish, Diana Peddicord,
Debbie Hawthorne, Mary
Wilson, Bill Day, Marty
Logsdon, Darrell Page, John
Preston and Kim Simmons.
Chapter Group
To Andrews Meet
Four members of Theta
Gamma chapter of Epsilon
Sigma Alpha traveled to
Andrews Sunday, Oct. 21, to a
District VIII meeting.
Registartion began at 10
a.m. and workshops at 11
o’clock. A luncheon was served
at noon and was followed by
the business meeting.
Many door prizes were given
and 56 members were present
from 17 visiting chapters.
Those from Kermit were
Mrs. Dennie Hayes, Mrs. Jack
Akin, Mrs. Jim Kapka and
Janice Akin. Mrs. Mike Bandel
of Ft. Stockton and members
of a Ft. Stockton chapter went
with the Kermit group.
Everyone we meet is our
superior in something.
The Winkler
County News
Published each Monday
and Thursday by the
Golden West Free Press,
Inc. at 109 South Poplar,
Drawer A, Kermit, Texas
79745.
Second class postage
paid at Kermit, Texas.
Subscription rates, 10
cents per copy; carrier
rates, 20 cents per week;
mail rates in the county,
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published rates is not
authorized.
TUESDAY
Christie Mills
WEDNESDAY
Deena Cates
Kenneth Arnold
THURSDAY
Bobby Cloud
William G. Rochelle
FRIDAY
Nina Lea Mitchell
Juanita Leard
Bob Logan
Teresa Jackson
SATURDAY
Jaymelen Brown
Connie Lamb
Margaret Preston
Gerald Green
Marilyn Cox
SUNDAY
John Chapman
Bernice Bobo
Tom Shoemake
Connie Williams
ANNIVERSARIES
MONDAY
Mr. and Mrs. Orval
Youngblood
TUESDAY
Mr. and Mrs. Don K. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Hunter
WEDNESDAY
Mr. and Mrs. Don Harrell
THURSDAY
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall
Trekell
FRIDAY
Mr. and Mrs. John Fogle Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Edwards
SUNDAY
Mr. and Mrs. De La Cerde
Mr. and Mrs. William Lamb
BRIDE OF ISRAEL, MY
LOVE by Richard Llewellyn
This is a novel of modern
Israel and is the story of a
restless, seeking man and a
seemingly unattainable woman
who come to symbolize the
very spirit of a proud and
blossoming land. Once again,
Richard Llewellyn tells a
powerful story of love, hate
and passion, set against a
background of intrigue and
conflict as the state of Israel
struggles to maintain itself
among the hostile and arid
desert sands,
THE TREASURE OF RIO
VERDE by Ralph Hayes
The story the three bravos
in the Yellow Rose were telling
was a provocative one: that
there was a half-million in gold
ore, in sacks, buried where no
one could find it except the
person who had a map of the
location, near the town of Rio
Verde by the Mexican border.
O’Brien, a buffalo hunter by
trade, wasn’t certain the tale
was true. But since the hunting
was poor, he figured he might
as well join up with the trio.
THE HISTORY PRIMER by J.
H. Hexter
In this book Professor
Hexter provides an unequalled
understanding of history as a
form of Knowledge. For
layman and professional alike
this book will be not only
instructive but also delightful
to read. The author’s
clear-headedness, wit and
entertaining style are manifest
on every page.
THE STAKE IN THE GAME
by Evelyn Berckman
There are some exciting
elements in this book and it is
a psychological novel of
deception and suspense. The
author explores the world of a
woman who is both almost
destroyed and finally saved by
the multiple facets of love.
Auxiliary
Elects
Officers
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Members of the executive
board of Women’s Auxiliary to
Memorial Hospital, in regular
session, elected officers for the
coming year.
They include; Mrs. David
Sumpter, president; Mrs. Lewis
Sweazy, president-elect; Mrs.
Eddie Hight, vice-president;
Mrs. Sonny Rose, treasurer;
Mrs. Kenneth Edwards,
recording secretary; Mrs.
Harley Petree, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Edna Hubbard,
reporter; and Mrs. Dean
Pittman, chairman of the
nominating committee.
Mrs. Wayne Hill, retiring
president, was in charge of the
session. Reports were heard
that 209 hours had been
worked on the floor and 225 in
the Snack Bar.
Others present were Mrs.
Nancy Champion, Mrs. C. C.
Gallagher, Mrs. John Rusche
and Mrs. Tony Wilburn
WINGS FOR THE CHARIOTS
by Arch Whitehouse
A novel of World War I in
which the top brass discovers
that material and tactics used
in earlier wars are obsolete
because of new mechanized
weapons. Captain Clement, a
cavalry man, reluctantly joins
the Royal Flying Corps where
he learns the value of a plane
for reconnaissance and attack.
Lieutenant Brower, at first
interested in the Flying Corps
but whose experience with
farm machines put him in
command of a tank, finds his
job satisfying. The two men
combine their talents to make
a daring rescue of an
American-Swedish scientist
held captive by the Germans.
This is a story that World War I
buffs will enjoy.
GS Troop 341
Meets Tuesday
By Debbie Frankfather
Troop Reporter
Girl Scout Troop 341 met
Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Girl Scout
Little Hut. Kaper charts and
their use were discussed. Songs
were led by Tonya Maness as
we had refreshments of ice
cream cones. We worked in
patrols on ideas for skits to
take to Mitre Peak.
We closed with Taps. Those
present were Jodie Mills,
Sherry Robbins, Karen
Henderson, Karri Burnett,
Judy Edwards, Neena
Langston, Debbie Hedtke,
Maria Rodriquez, Tammy
Rogus, Tonya Maness, Leslie
Exline, Dreama Barker, Teresa
Beal, Mary Wright, program
aide Cathy Morris and leaders
Mrs. Hedtke and Mrs.
Frankfather.
Girl Scout Troop
Plans Carnival
By Troop Reporter
Girl Scout Troop 302 met
Oct. 23.
At first they said Pledge of
Allegiance and the Girl Scout
Promise. Kelly Stanford read
the treasurer report and the
secretary report.
Then they talked about
Halloween Carnival. They are
going to have the bean bag
throw, marriage license and
fortune telling. They also
decided on the prices.
Those present were Rosa
Rodriquez, Rene’ Franklin,
Paula Hollinshcad, Charlotte
Thomas, Evans Cooke, Thalia
and Jackie Pace, Vicki
Burkhalter, Kelly Stanford and
Diane Forest. Leaders present
were Mrs. Pat Stanford and
Mrs. Marcie Morgan.
BITS OF WISDOM
Beware of becoming so
broadminded that thinking gets
shallow.
Hang a small mirror in the
bathroom low enough for your
youngest child. All children are
more interested in keeping
their faces and teeth clean
when they can see what they
are doing.
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Halloween Lore Tied
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To Religion» Superstition
Historically, Halloween has been an extremely
superstitious time when the devil’s disciples run
rampant over the land mischievously making life
miserable.
Halloween is almost as old as civilization itself.
Romans first celebrated it and did so with some
elaborate knee-bending to Pamona, the goddess of
fruits and gardens.
Centuries later, conquering Roman legions took
the custom to the British Isles. The enthusiasm of
the medieval Britons for harvest celebrations sent
Halloween’s popularity soaring. Singing, dancing
and thanksgiving to the local sun god began; and
haystacks became popular symbols.
After a few days of gaiety, however, the peasants
began to shudder in fear. They believed that the
spirits of the dead used ghoulish bodies for one
night in order to inflict reprisals on all who had
offended Samhim, the local god of the dead.....
In Wales people lighted Halloween bonfires for
fortune telling. It was the custom for each mem-
ber of a family to throw a marked stone into a
dying fire. If a person’s stone was missing in the
morning, it meant he’d die before the year ended.
Superstitious folks believed that all the dead who
were released in spirit from their graves on Hal-
loween also light fires.
As for jack-o-lanterns, the Irish tell an interesting
tale about a poor soul named Jack who couldn’t
get into Heaven because he hoarded his worldly
wealth. Jack was even barred from Hell for playing
practical jokes on the devil. So he had to walk the
earth with a lantern until Judgement Day.
Scottish people were also qu’te superstitious about
Halloween. In their curiosity to discover whom
they would marry, Scots tried to foretell the future
with special Halloween ceremonies.
In one such event, a group of people went hand
in hand with eyes closed into a field to pull the
first stalk of kale (cabbage) they found. A crooked
or straight, small or large, tender or tough stalk
told a lot about their future mates. After putting
the stalk over the door, anyone whom fate then
sent knocking became a good prospect.
In medieval England, people baked cakes as ran-
som for dead souls; and women begged from door
to door for "soul cakes,” promising in return to
pray for the departed in the donor’s family. Going
"asouling” is the origin of today’s trick-or-treat!
The Druids, art order of priests in ancient Gaul
and Britain, firmly believed that imps practiced
harmful deeds on humans. They also believed that
cats were super-sacred since these furry creatures
were really humans transformed into cats as punish-
ment for their evil deeds.
Italians were the first to regard them as the
favorite form assumed by witches.
Gradually, as Christianity took a firmer hold in
Britain, the belief in ghosts faded out and people
began holding religious services in preparation for
"All Saints Day.” The English introduced Hallo-
ween to the New World, and the day took en-
thusiastic root here in America.
These superstitions and many like them have
helped make Halloween what it is today. To say
the least, the modern Halloween has changed dras-
tically from its mystical superstitious beginnings.
Have a happy (and safe) Halloween!
Tijuana Broads
To Be Guests
Tijuana Broads, special
entertainment group from
Kermit Business and
Professional Women’s Club,
will present a skit Saturday
night at the monthly meeting
of Shooting Stars Square
Dance Club.
The dance, which will be a
Sadie Hawkins event, will be
staged in Kermit Community
Center, beginning at $ p.m.
Club dances are held the
first Saturday in each month.
Local Group To
Feaster Reunion
Area residents attended a
Feaster family reunion in Dunn
Community Center, in Dunn,
Saturday, Oct. 20.
About 50 people were
present, playing cards, 42 and
dominoes and doing lots of
visiting.
Attending from Kermit
were Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Lipham, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil R.
Odom, Mr. and Mrs. D. L.
Cooper, Jay Cooper, Mary
Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. James
Lipham, Eddie Lipham, and
from Odessa, were Mrs. Ronny
Spears, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Plummer, Doyle Plummer and
David Plummer.
Clemens Have
First Grandchild
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Clemens
of Kermit are telling friends of
the arrival of their first
grandchild.
The baby, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank James of
Odessa, was born there Oct.
13. She weighed 10 pounds 214
ounces and has been named
Angelia Michelle James. Her
mother is the former Mae
Louise Clemens.
Paternal grandparents are
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd James of
Cisco.
POSY PRINT—Soft com-
fortable cotton in a petit-
flour print interprets fall’s
easy-going smock dress.
Bordered skirt and sleeves
distinguish the Tiny Town
design.
STATEMENT of CONDITION
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Call No. 487
Charter No. 1.48.7.Q............................... National Bank Region No. 11.
REPORT OF CONDITION, CONSOLIDATING
DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARIES, OF THE
First National Bank
Kermit
IN THE STATE OF........................... AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON ........, 1973,
PUBLISHED IN RESPONSE TO CALL MADE BY COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, UNDER TITLE
12, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 161.
ASSETS
Gash and due from hanks (including $ l6.558.46 unposted dehits)......
Dollars
Cts.
..712
.,..569
.,..393
....nan
..9.8.8
..000
.,.24.
,,.75.
!.......
,,6.7.
...00
U.S. Treasury securities..................................................
....95
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations......................
Obligations of States and political subdivisions..................................
Z.Z.Z.i
"o92
Other securities (including $ _ corporate stock)..... .......
........6
Trading account securities................................................
?.......
,,00.
,,84.
,,28.
?.......
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell...................
............1
..20.0
...000
..11.4
,.23.4
............3
,...652
Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises ..........
Real estate owned other than bank premises....................................
,..155
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and "associated companies”....................
..aoa
). .
Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.........................
..ma
j.......
Other assets (including S, direct lease financing)..................
_1
078
77
TOTAL ASSETS...................................~...................
Q?n
■V7Q
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations.......................
1
913
744
"133
::i?
48?
88
"77
.3 3
03
Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations..................
Deposits of United States Government........................................
Deposits of States and political subdivisions...................................
zzz?
"T90
.....44
J ?8
Deposits of foreign governments and official institutions............................
Deposits of commercial banks...........................................
"l69
916
s......
,61
...ll
e
e’
e......
Certified and officers’ checks, etc..........................................
85
,...6l6
non
nor
""non
TOTAL DEPOSITS J 6,08?,585^83
(a) Total demand deposits..............S 2,441,506.45
(b) Total time and savings deposits.........S 3,641,079.38
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase...............
Liabilities for borrowed money ............................................
Mortgage indebtedness.........................................
...............
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding...................
Other liabilities ...........................................
...............
..........
non
non
e
e
TOTAL LIABILITIES............................................
6
08?
58E
ft"3
MINORITY INTEREST IN CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES.......................
nor
■
e
RESERVES ON LOANS AND SECURITIES
Reserve for bad debt losses on loans (set up pursuant to IRS rulings)....................
Other reserves on loans..................................
......4 7
...633
.1C,
Reserves on securities....................................
nor
e
TOTAL RESERVES ON LOANS AND SECURITIES.....................
47
631
1C
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Capital notes and debentures.....................
non
e
-......% Due S
' % Due $
Equity capital-total.......................
790
162
*•
Preferred stock-total par value...................
.non.e
000
£
No. shares outstanding none
Common Stock-total par value............
100
00 \
No. shares authorized 10,000
No. shares outstanding 10,000
Surplus..........................
100
000
00 )
Undivided profits...................
590
l6?
62 >
Reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves..........
none
.......1
TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS..........
790
162
Tz-l
TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES, AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS...............
g
9PQ
779
MEMORANDA
Average of total deposits for the 15 calendar days ending with call date..................
Average of total loans for the 15 calendar days ending with call date..................
Interest collected not earned on installment loans included in total capital accounts
6
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Ml.
.593
210
839
"095
"i69
W' \
!?- 6
00 J
''68'J
00 5,
......'............................ ............. -...........
I,.... Glenda Haines,..Cashier.....................of the above.named bank do
(Name and title of officer authorized to sign report)
hereby declare that this report of condition is true and correct to the I
e brat-of acknowledge anOelief.
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We, the undersigned directors attest the correctness of thi/fcport of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and!
to the best of our knowledge and belief is true and correct. A
I/]
Director*.
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Maikell, Elgin L. The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 64, Ed. 1 Monday, October 29, 1973, newspaper, October 29, 1973; Kermit, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1009292/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Winkler County Library.