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The Fairfield Recorder
ESTABLISHED 187«—THE COUNTY PAPER-PUBLISHED WHERE THE GREAT HIGHWAYS OK TEXAS (ROSS
EIGHTY-NINTH YEAR
FAIRFIELD, FREESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1965
NUMBER 51
By VAUDIEXE K. BOYD
With the beginning of school, foot-
ball and dove season one’s thoughts
just naturally turn to fall, putting
away summer apparel and activities;
freshening up and adding to winter
wardrobes; and settling down to a
rigid schedule for the entire family—
partially satisfying and some “druth-
er nots” — but all part of the sea-
son.
And a wonderful season too.
There has been, at least to us, a
definite feel of fall in the air and
approaching Indian Summer. We
can never decide for certain just
which season we prefer. In winter
we like winter — in spring we like
spring — in summer, even when
temperatures soar, we enjoy it —
and now feel that autumn — fall
are the most delightful of all. In
a way it is sad because many of
the trees, plants and blossoms we
have appreciated lose their leafy
and flowering beauty, are bare and
lonely looking.
But soon will come the brilliant
hues which we have always been told
are the handiwork of “Jack Frost"
and his unlimited supply of colors.
Chief Says Fire Truck
To Be Delivered In Feb.
Fire Chief Brent Bergstrom re
ports that the chassis for Fairfield's
new pumper has been delivered by
the Ford Motor Co. to the Central
Fire Truck Corporation of Manches-
ter, Mo., for installation of the 750
gallon per minute pump and other
equipment. About six months, or 120
working days, will be required for
installation. Barring unforeseen cir-
cumstances, it should be delivered
in February, 1966.
The pumper will be built to State
Board of Insurance specifications
and must pass state performance
tests before acceptance by the fire
department. It will have a power-
ful 534 cubic inch displacement motor
on a heavy chassis. Together with
the quality pump, etc., the pumper
should be in service from 30 to 50
years.
The fire department’s original goal
of $18,000 has been donated as well as
the $18,728.85 amount that had been
ordered. The total amount collected
to date is $18,852.00.
The Central Fire truck salesman
has advised the department that the
Then we remember that “Only God!™*1 S°al of S18'000 00 would have
can make a tree," and there will
always be beauty and color in na-
ture. As long as we look for it, we
will find it. This brings us to con-i
sider all of the blessings we enjoy
because of The Creator’s goodness
and mercy — in spite of man.
At times it seems we are dead
bent on being destructive instead
of constructive. History has taught
us that, if left to man alone, there
can only be corruption, distrust,
failure. It is only when we rely on
God as individuals and nations for
guidance and strength that peace
and goodwill come to His people.
This may be an old fashioned, out-
moded idea, but it is still the only
assurance for a nation seeking last-
ing peace and prosperity. Our gov-
ernment may “give" us and other
countries many things with its $mil-
lion and $billion programs, but it is
the things that money cannot buy
that are so desperately needed such
as love, respect, understanding, hon-
esty, honor. And this is what I feel
and believe at each season’s begin-
ning and am thankful that I can
still see the wonders of this world
and appreciate the beautiful — no
matter what season.
* * *
Read in Sunday's Dallas Morn-
ing News that Loften Dunlap of
Dallas was one of eight grand
prize winners in the New's Ama-
teur Snapshot contest. These eight
winners received $25 and their
photos will be entered in the Na-
tional contest competing against
representatives of newspapers
throughout the United States and
Canada for cash and trips valued
at $50,000. Lofton's picture was
one he made, developed and en-
larged, of a bird pertly perched on
a hydrant with head cunningly
lowered to drink from the dripping
faucet.
In view of the wonderful response
of donators and the number of other
donators who have not been finally
contacted, Chief Bergstrom has an-
nounced that the department will at-
tempt to raise an additional $1,000.00
for the other equipment needed but
not bought in June when the orders
were placed.
Fire Department Secretary Burton
Newman reports that the following
amounts have been ordered to date:
Ford C850 Chassis $5,381.69
Freight on chassis______ 92.75
Pump, hose and eqpt. 12,750.00
2 air-paks, extra tanks 597.85
Total . ..... $18,822 29
The $12,750,00 listed above is all
in one contract with Central Fire
Truck Corp. of Manchester, Mo.
-o-
Richard Kirgan
Enters Seminary
In New Orleans
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Civil War Marker
Dedicated At
Butler Sunday
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ip
f
/
Wortham Lad Shows Grand
Champion At County Fair
Jerry Rogers of Wortham, showed I nie Reynolds, 9th. Jerry Hagen and
the Grand Champion steer of the j 10th, John Robinson,
show. Others in the 800 pound and | In the under 800 lbs. class: 1st,
over class were 2nd Wayne Pritch-j Bobby Whittington; 2nd, Jimmy
ard, 3rd, Lynn Lane; 4th, Randall Pritchard: 3rd. Ronnie Hoeinghaus;
Pritchard 5th. Donnie Lee; 6th, Roy j 4th, Stanley Richardson; 5th. Jimmy
Hagen. 7th. Llo>d Lane; 8th, Ron-j Bonner; 6th. Kay Allen Smith; 7th,
RICHARD KIRGAN
bought the truck and equipment
needed at the prices of one year ago.
However, due to price increases of
j metal, especially copper, the pump
and equipment alone have advanced
$1,000.00 since last year.
Other equipment the department
had intended to buy in June along
with the pumper, but not bought be-
cause of price increases and uncer-
tainly of amounts that would be
donated, include a short wave radio
for the pumper, several smoke
masks, and miscellaneous equipment.
R. Richard Kirgan Jr., son of Mr.
and Mrs. Ramon R. Kirgan of Fair-
field, has entered Baptist Theologi-
cal Seminary in New Orleans to stu-
dy for the ministry. He has also ac-
A Texas Civil War memorial in-1 ^ 3 £I?iUf,n at .J°,hn C“rti,s
rm-iiinti c.iji | Christian School, a private school,
where he will teach one class and be
Woodrow Ivy
To Conduct Tent
Revival Here
formation marker for Butler Soldi-
er's Homes was dedicated Sunday
afternoon at Butler by the Freestone
County Historical Survey Committee
The marker, erected by the Texas
State Historical Survey Committee,
is on U. S. Highway 84 in Butler,
fifteen miles east of Fairfield.
At the ceremony, State Represen-
tative Jack Hawkins of Groesbeck
gave the invocation. H. D. Whitaker
of Fairfield, a member of the Coun-
ty Survey Committee, discussed the
aims of historical marking program
for Texas. Mrs. Ed Link. Jr., of Pal-
estine, whose husband is a grandson
of Hillary Manning, owner of a large
plantation who operated one of the
two Butler soldier's homes, gave an
interesting account of early Butler
history and of Hillary Manning.
Ed Link, III great-grandson of Hil-
lary Manning, unveiled the marker,
and George W. Fryer, County Attor-
ney of Freestone County, gave some
interesting side lights of Butler be-
fore pronouncing benediction.
--o--
Birdslon Cemetery
Memorial Saturday
A box supper will be held at the
Streetman ball park Saturday. Sept-
ember 11 at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from
assistant coach. He will be in charge
of the Junior Varsity team whose
games are scheduled each Saturday
morning with other comparable
teams within the city.
Mr. Kirgan is a graduate of Fair-
field High School and Stephen F. Aus-
tin in Nacogdoches. He also attend-
ed Navarro Junior College in Corsi-
cana. The past two years he taught
mathematics, science and physical
education and was assistant coach in
Hempstead In April he decided to
enter the field of religious education
and in June surrendered for the mini-
stry. Shortly thereafter he resigned
his position in Hempstead.
He preached his first sermon in
Hempstead at the First Baptist
Church in June and July 4, he filled
the pulpit at the First Baptist Church
in Fairfield in the absence of the
pastor who was away on vacation.
Mrs. Kirgan is the former Anne
Atwill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Atwill of Houston. The Kir-
gans have a daughter, Melissa, who
will he two in December. Mr. Kirgan
is the grandson of Mrs. L. C. Kirgan
Fairfield - T eague T
Teams Here Tonight
The Fairfield High School B Team 84
and Teague High B Team meet in157
the first game for both elevens at;
Eagle Field today at 7.30 p. m. j
Coach Danny Robertson says he |
will start a team consisting of the '
following (in white jerseys):
Mike Robinson
David Lawler
i If gold jerseys are used, the num-1
(See B TEAM—Page 8)
Wayne Pritchard
Bill Robertson
Mike Parker
David Jones
Stephen Wilson
Russ Loper
Danny Daniel
David McAdams
James Willard
Mike Ferguson
Mike Capps
___End
End
Center
Guard
Guard
Tackle
Tackle
Back
Conservation Is
Everyone's Affair
Says ASC Official
Why should those living away from
| the nation's farms be concerned
Back | with conservation measures to be
Back j carried out by the farmers and act-
Quarterback ually share the costs of these prac-
Buck Bonner and 8th, Gary Whitting-
ton
Billy Posey, of Teague, showed the
Champion beef heifer.
Wayne Pritchard, of Fairfield,
showed the Champion dairy heifer
Second was Danny Willard.
Gene Chavers had the Champion
I boar
Vicki Posey showed the Champion
breeding gilt. Others were Judy Pos-
jey, Gene Chavers, Victor Turner and
I Kelly Robinson
Lin Utsey showed the Champion
barrow. Others were: Dale Cocke-
rel! Roy Hagen, Jerry Hagen, Don-
. . ! nie Cockerell, Jackie Robinson and
David Bonner.
RESULTS OF LIVESTOCK
l SALE AT COUNTY FAIR
I Eighteen steers and seven hogs
i were sold at the Fair Saturday. Aug-
just 28.
j Groesbeck Livestock Commission
i Co. bought the Champion steer. This
firm also purchased 12 other steers
and 1 hog.
The F. E. Hill Co. bought 4 steers
and 1 hog. C. L. Carroll bought 1
steer.
Other hogs were purchased by :
Buffalo Livestock Comm. Co.. Fair-
field Abstract Co. 1. Liquigas 1. Fair-
field Clinic 1 and Thomas Allen 1.
Those w'ho contributed to the sale
Line j.
the
following 'in white jerseys);
4
Terry Walthall
Back
■19
Larry Bonner
— Back
43
David Wilson
End
45
David Childs
End
•
Chris McConnieo
End
25
Donald Carruthers
Line
frequently asked.
Consider these facts:
jas compared to one-fourth of our
population 30 years ago. The num-
ber of farms has shrunk in half—
jer, Dr. L L. Bonner, Fairfield State
Only one of;Bank, First National Bank of Tea-
gue. Wayne Blount Grocery, Baker
Texaco Station, Parker Chevrolet Co.,
Awalt’s Wholesale Dist., Capps Fu-
neral Home, Lyle Oil Co., Post Off-
Acreage Survey Set
years ago, one farm worker produc-1 Williford Co.. Bass Steak House, F.
ed enough food and fiber for 10 E. Hill Co , Mrs. Jim Ivy, Durbin
people, as compared to 32 today.! Ward, L. L. Lane, Conrad Hagen, E.
Donaldson i Our population has grown by 50 jG. Coleman, John L. Bonner Co.,
Now' Parker Motor Co
Postmaster Wayne C.
announced today that Rural Mail | per cent during this period
Carriers will begin distributing 1965
Acreage Survey Cards to patrons on
their routes about September 14.
consider the remarkable job that thej Also Judge R. W. Williford, Await
farm people are doing to feed a j Drug, Wilson’s Station. Cole Clean-
constantly growing population better ers, W. W. Steward Jr.. Newman Va-
The Post Office Department as-!than ever before, for a smaller take riety, Anderson Bro. Gro.. Manahan
sists U.S.D.A. in making this survey.of its Pa>' Americans are spending | station, Phillips 66 Station. Fairfield
each year. These reports, directly!about 18 P01' cent of their take-home Motor Co., Southwestern Elec. Ser.
from farmers, are the basis for offi-|Pa>' f°r f°°d, as compared to 50 per \ Qj jVy Dry Goods, Sam Carroll.
Brown's Fairway Gro., J. R. Ses-
sions Jr., Willis Young, Looney’s Flo-
rist, James Gregory, Harris Barber
cial estimates for Texas acreage of cent *n Russia, 45 per cent in Japan
all crops harvested in 1965. and 29 Per cent in the United King-
To lie sure this community is well ______ ___________
represented in the survey, Postmas- are of much higher quality than inj shop, England Jewelry, Motor Sales,
ter Donaldson urges each patron re- other countries. In addition to sup- Albert Bonner Station. Grounds Lum
of Fairfield; Mrs. Ethel Cannon of j ceiving a card to fill it out and re- PWng the needs of °"'n nation, i*.,- Co., Jones Grocery Jims Ins
Corsicana and T. P. Cannon of Hen- turn it t0 his mailbox. | lar?e quantities of food are shipped j Co„ Gene’s Beauty Shop, K Way, Jon-
the supper goes for the upkeep of j derson. J Rural mail carriers working on out t0 supplement the available, es Conoco Station, Thornton Barber
the Birdston cemetery. | The Kirgans address in New Or-j this project are Ramon R. Kirgan.! quantities in 125 other countries. shop. Barber Cleaners, Western
Everyone is cordially invited to I leans Ls 4451 D., Seminary Place, Route One and E. D. Terry, Route Technological changes, such as I Auto, Clay Burkhart, Bonner Gro
attend. ! Baptist Theological Seminary. ‘Two. | hybrid seeds, better equipment, re-1Garage.
search, etc., have contributed to this i ,, ™ ,, _
expanded production. However, con-1 y J
WOODROW IVY
Happy birthday wishes to Johnnie
Hill, Alton Parker Sr., Zack New-
man. Sept. 13 . . . Jim Orand, Sept.
15 . . , Mrs. Alton 'Lou Rhea) Par-
ker Jr., Mrs Harold Small Jr. in
Irving, Sept. 16 . . . Billy David
Robertson, Sept. 18 . . . Rebecca
Donaldson, Sept 19 . . . Mrs. A. D.
(Gladys) Williams in Hurst, Sept,
10. Wedding anniversary congratula-
tions to Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Johnson
in Teague 'their 51st) Sept. 13 . . .
Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Bonner, Sept. 14.
» * *
Surely everyone has noticed Hie
attractive, eye-catching landscap-
ing lawn and flowers (petunias and
periwinkles) flanking the sidewalks
at Hit courthouse. I don't think it
has ever been as pretty. Wo can
thank the Fairfield Garden Club
for tho planning and planting. Com-
missioner Hugh Harris for some
planting and Jab# Emmons for
maintenance.
* • *
Appreciated cards for my collec-
tion this week from Mrs. I. W.
'Myrnice1 Thornton who with form-
er Mayor Thornton had been visiting
their son. Don, who is in school at
the Naval base in Virginia Beach,
Va. Said they also saw Fredia Folk
Pipes and one from Emily Day who
was visiting the Huckoby girls and
their families.
• • a
Wo ers Indstd grateful tp a
(doe AROUND TOWN-Page I)
Evangelist Woodrow Ivy will con-
duct a Tent Revival two blocks
from the courthouse on Reunion St.
beginning Tuesday, Sept. 14, and con-
tinuing through Sept. 23.
The tent will be set up and ready
Monday and a Community Prayer
Service is scheduled for Monday
night, Sept. 13. Mr. Ivy says, “This
is a special appeal to the persons
and Christians of this area who are
interested in lost souls and a revi-
val in our city.”
He stressed the services will be
non-denominational. The tent will be
open from 7 until 10 p.m. Monday
for the special service and revival
services will begin at 7:30 each even-
ing.
Two County Studants
Get Degrees From BU
WACO — Baylor University con-
cluded its 76th summer sessions Fri-
day with President Abner V McCall
charging the graduates “to live nob-
ly and to strive earnestly to achieve
significantly.”
The university conferred 323 aca-
demic degrees and an honorary doc-
tor of divinity degree at morning
commencement services in Seventh
and James Baptist Church adjacent
to the campus.
Those from Freestone County re-
ceiving degrees included Henry Hor-
ton, BA degree, son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. C Horton of Fairfield, and Erin
Eagles Lose Opener, 14-13;
Centerville Here Friday
The Westwood Panthers came back i Eagle 40 and Anderson returned to | fall on the ball at his own one yard
strong from a 13-0 halftime deficit j the Panther 38 to set up the Eagles j line. Vineyard rolled around left end
Friday night to hand the Fairfieldiat first and 10. land went in for the TD untouched.
Eagles their first defeat of the young The Eagles could not gain the ne-1 The extra point run failed to leave
cessary yardage for a first after it 13-6 with 8:45 left in the third
Daniel ran for 3, Anderson hit for j period.
2 and Daniel picked up 1 then 3, | The Eagles took the kick off but
and the ball went back to the Pan-1 were able to pick up only one first
thers. (down before being held to a third
Trouble again hit the Panthers on i and 31 situation after Nash was drop-
the next series and set up the next j ped on the Eagle 16 wben he at-
Eagle score when, on fourth down at [tempted a pass Anderson quick-
servation of the nation’s soil
1965 season. The Eagles had domin-
ated the first half of play to lead
13-0 but saw that lead dwindle and
finally expire in the second half to
end up on the short end of a 14-13
score.
Fairfield won the toss and the Pan-
thers kicked off to start the game
and the season and quarterback
Stanley Nash scooped the ball up
on his 24. He was caught from be-
hind some 50 yards later on the Pan-
ther 25. Halfback Tom Anderson hit
the line for 7 to the 18, then Fullback
Mike Daniel got 2 to the 16 before
William Carroll, the other halfback,
carried to the Westwood 9 for 7 yards
and a first down. Carroll added a
yard and Anderson carried for 2
and 1 yards on two carries before
Daniel headed around end and then
cut back to go over. Paul Smith tri-
ed to kick the extra point but his
effort was wide and with 8 25 re-
maining in the first period the Eag-
les owned a 6 point advantage
The Panthers took the kick-off to
their 39 for their first scrimmage
and t0n ®roSl- Courthouse Cafe. Henry
water resources has contributed to | McCormick, Nora Await, George
the increased supplies of better food > 1>Lr'c ,rr'V„ °nes' atM;n
for our people. Liming in the humid tUre’ ^ S Cafe and Ga*
areas has aided the establishment
of good vegetative cover to hold
both soil and mater in place and,
also, supplied needed minerals — . . _ . _
principally calcium and magnesium j J15.' ‘ Seac*' .°^furtSOn - Sawver
-to the soil and the food or fiber ?^int_and ^ody Sh<^>' A 4 “ Lum'
produced. This has enriched every-! *>r. , cle® eauty Shop an<*
one’s diet. In other areas, the water | ^ d®e Gr°cery.
o-—
rage, Hugh Reed Jr., Mrs. Pat Wood,
H. A. Burleson, Gilpin Drug, Aztec
Court, Lone Star Gas Co.. R. H.
Harris, Schoppe Welding Shop, Lott
the Panther 34, Defensive End Mark j kicked to the Eagle 48 where the
Chavers broke through and blocked I Panthers took over.
Toole's punt try and recovered it on j The Panthers were contained and
the Westwood 10. Anderson picked; Toole got off his second punt of the; operators get less than 5 percent
up 8 yards on carries of 1 and 7 be- j night with Anderson returning to the j return on their investment, plus the
fore the quarter ended Owning the I Eagle 22 Daniel hit the line for no
conservation practices are most
needed to promote vegetative cover
and make maximum use of the
available water supply.
Despite these achievements, the
fanner's rewards have been that
only 11 per cent of the farm opera-
tors make a 5 per cent return on
their investment, plus a wage com-
parable to a skilled industrial work-
er, that 60 to 85 per cent of the farm
minimum wage of $1.25 per hour.
This is bad. not only for the
farmer but for the entire economy,
because farmers are the prime con-
led to salvage a 2 yard gain on that sumers of the products of industry,
penalty which left it second and 8 J They spend $29 billion a year for pro- drainage structure replacement,
rather than second and 15 as induction items about $13 billion on and resurfacing. The project i:
ball at the Westwood 2, Nash sent j gain, then got 6 only to have it rub-
Anderson up the middle for the score, bed out by a penalty. The referees
Smith’s kick was good and the Eagles [ got mixed up and the Eagles manag-
led 13-0.
Westwood could get no further than
its 46 on two series of downs in the
second quarter and the Eagles saw
another possible scoring drive fizzle
as Nash fumbled and the Panthers
Highway Department
Announces Start Of
Road Construction
The Texas Highway Department
has announced that construction has
begun on the following sections of
highway: FM 489 to 3.2 miles east
of Dew, FM 27 to .8 miles west of
Wortham, FM 1449 to 1.6 miles north
of Kirvin, FM 833 to 2 miles south of
Steward’s Mill, FM 489 to 1 mile
west of Freestone, FM 1451 to .8 mile
north of FM 489, FM 39 to 5.1 miles
and 6.3 miles north of Jewett.
The construction will consist of
base
Haupt Moody, MS in education, Rt.jfrom the Panther 29 End Harry
Wortham. j Toole punted to Anderson on the
wood's as the Panthers capitalized
play. On first down back Jerry Wald- J on two Eagle errors and made good
on a two point extra point try to
puli out a win.
Fairfield kicked off to start the
second half but the Panthers failed
to move the ball and had to punt.
The first of the two TD’s for the
Westwood lads came following the
Eagles' series of downs when a bad
snap from center dribbled back to
Daniel and he had to try to simply
ing got 2 and on second down quar-
terback Leonard Vineyard added l
From this point the Panthers faced
a third and seven situation, but the
third play saw their visions of a first
down fade as Vineyard fumbled and
was dropped for a twelve yard loss
to set up fourth down and 20 needed
, duction items; about $13 billion onjan<J resurfacing. The project is un-
should have been. Nash picked up 2, j family living Farmers use more I der contract to Wallace and Riddle
then 1 to make it fourth and 5 at1 petroleum than any other industry, 1*^ Dallas, Texas, and will be com-
the Eagle 33 Another bad snap from | about 6 per cent of all the rubber I pleted approximately February 1,
recovered on the Panther 35 As thej center dribbled back to Daniel whoj consumed, and one-third as much j
Eagles had again;was chased out on the Eagle 24 steel as the automotive industry. | A meeting was held at the Resident
Agriculture provides jobs not only i Engineer s Office, Buffalo, Texas on
on the farms, where six million | August 25. 1965. to discuss proced-
workers are housed, but for another ures for accommodating traffic and
10 million workers in storage, trans ■ overall traffic safety during con-
portation, processing and merchan-! struction with representatives of the.
dising the products produced or.j Texas Highway Department. Depart-
half ended the
moved to the Panther 17. | where Westwood took over.
The second half was mostly West- j On the first carry back Larry Starr
lost a yard then back Danny Sellers
picked up 8 to the Eagle 17 Wald
ing got 5 to the 12 for a first down
Vineyard was dropped for a 3 yard
loss then Sellers got 5 to the 10 be-
fore Starr took a hand-off and start-
ed around left end, then stopped and
threw complete to Walding at the
Eagle 10 as the quarter ended, this
play gaining no yardage. Then on
the first play of the final period.
(Sm GAGLfiS—-Page 8)
farms.
Because of inadequate income and
these other factors, farmers cannot
carry the burden of conservation of
our greatest natural resource—the
soil—alone. It is the direct respon-
sibility of everyone. Decause all
benefit from these programs
ment of Public Safety and Contractor
attending Co-operation of the public
is requested in obeying all traffic
signs and warnings. All motorists
passing through the construction
areas should exercise caution, and
be alert for detours and construction
equipment
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