The Fairfield Recorder (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 31, 1929 Page: 1 of 8
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FIFTY-FOURTH YEAR
PROGRESS REPORTED
ON HIGHWAY NO. 75
THROUGH TEXAS
Judge P. O. French of Fair-
field, president of Highway 75
Booster Club, presided at a
luncheon of the club in Ennis
Friday cevning, when the En-
nis Chamber of Commerce was
was ho»t to thirty-three visit-
el's representing all sections of
Highway 76 in Texas. Others
present from this section were:
Representative Jno. F. Wal-
lace of Teague, and E. F.
Glazener of Fairfield.
According to reports pre-
sented at the meeting of
the 375 miles of the high-
way in Texas from the
Red River to the Gulf of Mex-
ico except thirty miles is un-
der contract. With the excep-
tion of thia gup in Ellis County
all of the road is under con-
tract, and work is either com-
pleted or tinder way on moat
of it. Routing of the road thru
Ellis County is holding up the
work in that section. Repre-
sentatives of various sections
declared that every effort is
being put forth to complete the
highway as soon possible.
MISS ALICE PARKER
NAMED MEMBER OF
UNFVERSITY PLAYERS
FREESTONE BOYS
WHO ATTENDED C. M.
T. CAMPS THIS YEAR
THE COUNTY PAPER—-£stabliahed 1876
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1*29.
Good Morning
Waxahachie, Got. 30.—Al-
ice Parker of Fairfield has
been selected as one of the
thirty-five members of the
Trinity University Players,
dramatic organization of the
univuntfty.
Membership in the club is
obtained by trying out. be-
fore, competent judges, one’s
abifify to act and his*8tage
.prtiMBce,
The Players’ Club is a dra-
matic organization of sixty
members organized for the
purpose of promoting appreci-
ation for modern plays, and
to enable individuals to pre-
sent themselves in a pleasing
manner to an audience. The
club presents three full
length plays throughout the
year, and a number of one-act
plays each month.
B 1-STONE EMPIRE
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
TOURNAMENT
The Mexia Daily News is
gpmisoring u prospective golf
tournament between the Me-
x«*£ Fairfield and Teague golf
(dubs to decide the champion-
ship of the Bi-Stone Empire.
The plans for the affair are
well under way.
Th ; merchants of Mexia are
to donate a loving cup, and it
is expected to make the tour-
nament an annual affair.
JL&&GUE TO SPONSOR
* HALLOWE'EN CARNIVAL
A Hallowe’en carnival will
be sponsored by the Senior
Epworth League at the home
of Miss Mary Vernon Hucka-
by Friday night, November 1,
at 7 o’clock. The Hallowe’en
spirit will be carried out and
ghosts will be seen here and
there. The fortune teller will
be there to tell anyone's fate
Popcorn balls, taffy, apples,
sandwiches and hot chocolate
will be sold and the proceeds
will go to the Seuior League.
Everyone, big, little and old,
is invited to come. Come out
and M yourself on this
mght 4 .V fun.—League Re-
Porter|[. m
The Rev. J. P. Reynolds, pas-
tor of the First Baptist Church,
announces services for Sunday,
Nov. 3, and expresses the hope
for a good attendance.
Miss Ora Katherine Young
of Young spent the past week-
end with friends in the city.
Miss Lurline Middleton of
Teague spent Tuesday with
Miss Bessie Jones.
Miss Winifred Harris of
Teague visited in Faarfield
Tuesday afternoon.
P. D. Browne, county chair-
man of tlie Military Training
Camps Association, has re-
ceived from Lieut. Col. E. M.
Offley, a list of names of the
Freestone County boys to en-
list for summer training this
year. Freestone’s quota was
twelve, eighteen applications
were received from the county,
and sixteen were finally enroll-
ed at camp.
Col. Offley says, “This is an
outstanding record and the
Corps Area Commander, Ma-
jor General Wiliam Lassiter,
U. S. A., wishes to extend to
you and to those who may
have assisted you in this work,
his sincere congratulations, to
which I desire to add my own.’*
The boys from Freestone
who attended the training
camp the past summer are:
Fairfield: Jesse G. Ander-
son, Millard S. Mcllveen.
Wortham: Jess A. Bell, Geo.
A. Burleson, Maxwell A. Chad-
well, Walter H. Hall, Fanchor
Hammontree, Woodrow W.
Lee, Pink Plunkett, Jr.. Clin-
ton E. Reed, Everett J. Terry.
Frederick B. Wallis, Haibryd
Wallis. Tom Wallis, John E.
W eaver.
Teague: Grover C. Gregory.
NEW BIOGRAPHY IS
FAVORITE OF BOYS
A large number of books
were checked out of the public
library the past week, and
school children especially
showed a> deep interest in the
books. The favorite among
boys is the biography of Col-
onel Lawrence, the brilliant
young hero of the World War.
Young Lawrence, an Oxford
student rejected for service
as physically unfit by the Brit-
ish government, lead the Arabs
in a revolt, the strategy and
power of which has not been
surpassed in military history.
Another popular book is
“Trader Horn,’’ the story of an
old explorer’s adventures in
Africa.
Children now begin to look
eagerly for Wednesday after-
noon, and usually have defin-
itely in their minds just what
books they want.
The library is open
from 3:30 until 4:30 Wednes-
day afternoons, and the public
is invited to check out books.
‘TEXAS IS COLONIZED”
IS CLUB SUBJECT
“The men who made Texas
Rode west with dazzled eyes,
On the hot trail of the future
To take her by surprise;
The women wrho bore Texas
Could see beyond the sun:
They sat on cabin doorsteps
When the long day was done.”
“Texas is Colonized” was the
subject of the History Club at
its meeting Thursday after-
noon. The roll was called,
members present responding
with “Where I first saw Tex-
as.” Mrs. F. H. WTalsoti discuss-
ed “The First Texas Colonies,”
and Mrs. W. -F. Williamson
gave a character sketch of
Stephen F. Austin. Mrs. H. L.
Wooldridge briefly told about
“Manners and Customs in the
Early Days.”
A very interesting reading
“Song of the Fore-Runners,
by Karle Wilson Baker, was
read by Mrs. Rex Watson. Mrs.
C. N. Williford gave “Follow
the Drinkin’ Courd.”
FAIRFIELD
WINS
SECOND
GAME
CRIMINAL CASES
DISPOSED OF IN 87th
DISTRICT COURT
Criminal cases have been
disposed of in the October
term of the 87th District Court
as follows:
Carrie Wiliams, forgery,
verdict guilty, five years sus-
pended sentence.
Mayola Cox. murder, verdict
guilty, two yeors suspended
sentence.
Clarence Alott, forgery, ver-
dict guilty in two cases, two
years in each case.
C. E. Summers, swindling,
two years.
CHURCH PIE
SUPPER AT DON IE
Dome, Oct. 28.—A pie sup-
per was given at the Conven-
tion Baptist Church on Fri-
day night, October 25. The
Ephesus singing class was pres-
ent and entertained the crowd
with some good singing. An in-
teresting reading was given by
Miss Bonnie Dell Radford.
The proceeds, which was $100,
will go to the church to fuming
the building with new seats.
17,176 BALES GINNED
IN FREESTONE COUNTY
There were 17,176 bales of
cotton ginned in Freestone
County from the crop of 1929
prior to October 18, 1929, as
compared with 18,716 bales
ginned to October 18, 1928.
This report is issued by the
Department of Commerce at
Washington.
Last Thursday Fairfield re-
turned Streetman’s basketball
visit and defeated the Street-
msn five 24 to 12. A little im-
provement could be noted in
the play of both teams. There
Was less ragged play and the
game was faster. Streetman
experienced much difficulty in
scoring easy shots, and she had
many of them. At the tnd of
the third quarter the score was
24 to 6 and Fairfield removed
a majority of her first string
players from the game.
Against the substitutes Street-
Fairfield
Pos.
Pts.
Pf.
Harding
F
0
0
W ooton
F
6
0
Willard
F
10
2
Baldree
C
8
0
Elliott
C
0
0
Kirgan
G
0
0
Childs
G
0
1
Await
G
0
0
Streetman
Pos.
Pts.
Pf.
Cole
F
2
0
Horton
F
0
0
Stubbs
F
6
0
Smotherman
C
4
1
Sims
1 G
6
0
McKissack
G
0
0
MISS MILL1KEN WEDS
OKLAHOMA BOY
Miss Girlie Lee Milliken, the
daughter of Mr. and Mra. R. H.
Miliken of Mt Zion, and Rob-
ert Epps of Seminole, Ok!a.,
w'ere married in Fairfield Sun-
day afternoon at the home ot
the Rev. I. O. Dent. The young
couple left immediately for
Seminole •vHM’e they will make
their home.
The bride is wrell known in
this section, *rul. has many
friends here who give her their
host wishes.
We want pecans in large or
small lots. H. C. McMicaei &
Co., Teague. 81o4
MrR. Birdie McKinney of
Dallas spent the past week-end
in Fairfield.
FREESTONE COUNTY
W. M. UNION TO MEET
NOVEMBER 20
Tl\e W. M. U. of Freestone
County will hold the following
urogram with he Old Line Bap-
tist Church of Dew, Wednes-
day, Nov. 20;
Subject, The Bible.
‘‘Nb study is more important
than the study of the Bible and
the truths which it contains.”
—-Woodrow Wilson.
10 a. m., Song service—Old
line W, M. U.
Devotion’s!—Mrs. Webb.
The Bible in the Home—Mrs.
Dewey Martin.
Poem, “The Builders,” by
Longfellow—-Mrs. James Rad-
ford. ‘
The Bible in Character Build-
ing—Mrs. E. Parker.
Character building stories:
Obedience—Mrs. Brauner.
Unselfishness—Mrs. L. D.
Hartley.
Reverence—Mrs. W. C. Mil-
liken.
Love and Friendship—Mrs.
H. L. McKissack.
Forgiveness—Mrs. Lelia Cos-
son.
Faith—Mrs. T. M. White.
Special music—Antioch W
M. U.
12 m., Dismissed for lunch.
1 p. m., Song service—
Teague W. M. U.
Devotional — Mrs. Hood
Orand.
The Diary of a Bible—Mrs.
Mrs. F. E. Hill, Sr.
Round table—What the Bi-
ble means in my life.
Offering for State Missions.
Business session.
BI-STONE FEDERATION
TO HAVE FALL MEETING
IN COOLEDGE
The local clubs of Fairfield
are in receipt of information
from Mrs. Lex Smith of
Teague, president of the Bi-
Stone Federation of Women’s
Clubs, stating that November
23 has been set for the fall
meeting of the Federation to
be held in Cooledge at the
First Methodist Church.
The change in the date was
made so the Federation might
have the honor of entertaining
as guests and speakers for the
occasion, Mrs. R. F. Lindsay of
Mt. Pleasant, candidate for
State President, and Mrs. Mag-
gie W. Barry of College Sta-
'i^n. Director of General Fed-
eration.
It is a distinct honor to have
these women in this meeting,
and all clubs are urged to have
a full attendance.
The program in full will be
published at a later date.
TWO PIONEERS ARE
GIVEN SURPRISE PARTIES
MT. ZION ORGANIZATION
IS ENTERTAINED
Mrs. Joe Fred Emmons and
Miss Elizabeth Watson were
hostesses to the Mt. Zion P. T.
A., at a party at the home of
Mr. Emmons Thursday after-
noon, October 24. A number of
games were played, and re-
freshments consisting of chick-
en salad and hot chocolate,
were served.
Three new members of the
P.-T, A. present were Mrs.
Johnnie Ivy, Mrs. Jack Em-
mons, and Mrs. Titus Em-
mons.
Notice
The chamge made in our
grocery business in no wise af-
fects our furniture, undertak-
ing and ambulance business.
We are still ready to serve you
in these lines day or night, and
your patronage will be appre-
ciated.
Mcllveen &■ Steward.
W. W. Burnett, of Jones
County, an old friend of the
editor, and who moved from
the Beene settlement in this
county to Jones County twenty-
five years ago, was in the city
Saturday.
(Delayed)
On Sunday morning, October
6, Mrs. H. L. Bloxam’s children
and relatives and a few friends
gathered at her home in the
Burleson community for the
purpose of celebrating her
seventieth birthday. The cele-
bration was a surprise to Mrs.
Bloxam. She had the pleasure
of having all her children with
her again in tjje old home
weer she was raised. Her aunts
and all but one uncle was pres-
ent, and all but four grand-
children were present. There
were fifty-four present, and all
had a jolly time, and left
wishes for many more happj'
birthdays for Mrs. Bloxam.
Mrs. Bloxam received many
gifts.
Another delightful birthday
s urprise dinner was given when
Mrs. M. A. Baker’s children
gathered at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Baker, where
Mrs. Baker lives, in honor of
her seventy-fifth birthday.
There was a large crowd pres-
ent, a fine dinner was spread,
and everyone reported a joyful
time. Mrs. Baker received
many presents.
Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Bloxam
are two pioneers of the Burle-
son community, and are loved
and honored by all. May the
Lord’s blessings be upon them,
and may He spare them to be
with us many years yet.—Con-
tributed.
M M BLR 6
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
ATTENDS MEETING OF
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
A large number attended
the I-reestone-Leon Baptist
Association at Ephesus in Leon
County October 24. The meet-
ing was declared by tliose
present to have been the. best
one in the history of the or-
ganization. All obligations of
the association were met, and
money left in the treasury to
begin the new year. Nearly
twice as much was given for
general denomination.-1 causes
as the past year.
The Rtv. E. Homer Tirey of
Teague wa> re-el <.et-'d moder-
ator of the body, and the Rev.
J. P. Reynolds was re-elected
missionary at an increased sal-
ary.
Among the distinguished
visitors at the meeting were:
The Rev. C. L. Culpepper of
North China, Dr. D. P. Haw-
kins of Baylor University, Dr.
L. E. Finney and Mrs. Finney
of Baylor University, the Rev.
Frank Walden of Jacksonville,
the Rev. C. E. Bullock of
Hearne, the Rev. J. L. Wallace
of Franklin, Mrs. W. W. Wood
of Waco, representing the W.
M. U. of the Fourteenth Dis-
trict. Mrs. Charles Watson of
Stewards Mill was elected
president of the Association
W. M. U.
The Baptist Church at Fair-
field was represented by Mrs.
John Hill, Jr., and the Rev. J.
P. Reynolds.
FREESTONE COUNTY
P. T. A. COUNCIL TO
MEET NOV. 9
MT. ZION GIRL IS
HONORED WITH PARTY
A shower was given by Mt.
Zion friends Saturday after-
noon at the home of Mrs. Joe
Fred Emmons, honoring Miss
Girlie Lee Milliken, whose
marriage to Robert Epps of
Seminole, Okla., took place
Sunday. The house was beau-
tifully decorated, and a pro-
gram of readings and musical
numbers was given by Mrs. T.
P. Lindley and Misses Eliza-
beth Watson and Juliette
Beauchamp.
Little Misses Eurline Vaugh-
an and lone Emmons next ap-
peared on the scene pulling a
little wagon decorated in blue
and white, the color scheme of
the party. The wagon con-
tained a large number of beau-
tiful gifts for the honoree.
Refreshments of punch and
cake were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Sellman and
Miss Needham of Palestine,
and Mr. and Mrs John Harding
of San Antonio wore the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harding
this week.
Mrs. P. D. Browne returned
to Fairfield Friday from Cor-
sicana with her baby daughter,
Miriam.
Hallowe’en party at court-
house tonight. Everybody,
young and Old, invited.
William Lee Keaton of Buf-
Mrs. Lillard Clark has re- fnlo spent the past week-end
turned from a two weeks’ stay) with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
at Brenham.
Dick Keaton.
The Freestone County Pa-
rent-Teacher Ascociation will
meet at Cotton Gin, November
9. The meeting will open at 10
o’clock, and Mrs. Oscar John-
son, president of the organiza-
tion, will preside. Mrs. Rob-
bins, the district P.-T. A. pres-
ident, and the state health
nurse, will be present for the
occasion. Mrs. Wood, the first
vice-president of the state or-
ganization, is also expected to
be present.
It is hoped that every P.-
T A. in the County will, be
well represented. Those in
charge announce that, no
lunches are to be brought
A. E. STROUD TO WED
FORT WORTH GIRL
The Fort Worth Star-Tele-
gr m carried in its Sunday so-
ciety section, the picture of
Miss Estelle Day, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Day of
Fort Worth, whose marriage
to Algy E. Stroud of Fort
Worth, formerly of Fairfield,
will take place in November.
The paper also carried an ac-
count of a shower given Miss
Day by the Congenial Club of
‘he city.
Bridesmaids, best man,
flower girls and ring-bearer
for the wedding have been an-
nounced. A list of other par-
ties have been planned for the
bride-to-be.
Mr. Stroud is the son of A.
A. Stroud of Fairfield, .and is
now manager of a Pigly-Wig-
ley store in Fort Worth.
W. V. GEPPERT DEFENDS
HIS CHAMPIONSHIP
W. V. Geppert, holder of
the golf championship of the
Teague Country Club, defeat-
ed L. R. Boyd 8 up and 2 to
go in a contest for the cham-
pionship the past week.
Mr. Geppert won the loving
cup for the championship the
past yeai
Frank Dent of S. M. U., Dal-
las, spent the past week-end
with his father, the Rev. 1. O.
Dent.
Mrs. Mamie Winborn is vis-
iting friends and relatives in
Teague.
Hallowe’en party at court-
house tonight. Everybody,
young and old, invited.
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Kirgan, Lee. The Fairfield Recorder (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 31, 1929, newspaper, October 31, 1929; Fairfield, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1106317/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.