The Wortham Journal (Wortham, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 26, 1954 Page: 8 of 8
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By R. L. HYBDR1I
1 enjoyed a visa to Wortham
last Tuesday night and heard
some very interesting talks. I
was happy to have the opportun-
ity of meeting the Hon. Jack
Hawkins, member of the State
Board of Education and publish-
er of the Wortham Journal and
Groesbeck Journal After read-
ing his editorials in the Journal
for the past few months, lie was
not a stranger at all, but aa old
friend, and I appreciate him even
more since I heard him speak.
In his talk, as in his writing, he
hews to the line and lets the
chips fall where they may. If
all of our people could have heard
this speech they would have
understood our school system
much better and would appreci-
ate it more Mr Hawkins u ren-
dering a great service to the peo-
ple of Texas, not only on the
Board of Education, but as pub-
lisher of two of our greatest
weekly newspapers, and it is al-
ways a pleasure to meet and talk
to Mr and Mrs F P. Simmons.
Mrs Simmons is rendering a
great service to this section of
our county by giving us the
Wortham Journal, and She de-
serves the support and co-op-
eration of all of our people. Few
people really spppreciate the real
\alue of their local newsaper.
I am also indebted to Mr. Jim*
Brown for a trip to Mexia last
Thursday evening to hear the
Port Arthur story fn st-hand We
would not believe that such
things could happen in America,
but it has happened. Yes, even ...
in Texas Let us hope that these , e^octlon tban I u*ua y
cornea to as end that all bitter-
ness will be forgotten and that
ere will ail gull tugeth -r to
Texas • better place in which to
live. Whoever may win, they
will need the co-operation of all
of our people and they will de-
serve that.
1 have taken more stock in this
do bc-
bullies may take such a beating j cause 1 belleve tbat there is more
at Port Arthur that they will not i at slak<‘ than there has ^een in
a___.... ...-----— many years. But I have said all
dare try their strong-arm tactics
on another Texas city. When any
union falls so low’ as to bring
their strong arm tactics into our
schools and local business insti-
tutions it is time for the people
of Texas to rise up solidly against
them. Those who believe in such
tactics should be sent to Russia
where it is practiced.
This week will bring to a close
one of the bitterest fought cam-
paigns that Texas has had in
many years In such a campaign
there is always bitterness cre-
many years.
I expect to say—I would not
want to say something at the
last moment that those who dif-
fer with me would not have a
chance to answer. But I would
urge every voter to go to the
polls and vote. You do owe that
to your state The way you vote
is your business, but be sure and
vote.
In the passing of Mr. T L.
Sheffield last Sunday night, Kir-
vin has last another pioneer citi-
zen. Mr Sheffield was a good
neighbor, a good citizen and a
ated among people many times • true friend. We shall all greatly
between neighbors, but Saturday
will be the day that the issue
will be decided. I expect to go
to the polls and vote for Allan
Shivers, because I believe with
all my heart that this will be
voting for the best interest of
the people of Texas I have many
good friends that will go to the
polls and vote for Ralph Yar-
borough, and 1 am glad they
have the privilege of doing so,
but rocardless of who wins, they
will still be my friends. L.et us
all hope that when the campaign
GO TO THE POLLS SATURDAY AND
VOTE FOR
A. H. BENBROOK
FOR
COUNTY JUDGE
★ He is Fair, Honest, Efficient and
Conservative
★ He is Active and Has the Neces-
sary Experience
Freestone County Needs Benbrook
Don't Fail to Cast Your Vote for
a Good Man.
(Paid for by Friends)
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00 BACK TO SCHOOL WITH
K. WOLENS VALUES
Savings on Sturdy, Stylish School Clothes
—for All Ages and Sizes. Outfit All of
Them Here at Our "FAMOUS VALUE"
Prices and Save Many Dollars.
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Of Wortham, Texas
For MeriOnly,. {from
From Hot Rods to Happier Dates
-By TONI WCOOWARO — AN* Feature*.
miss him. Our sympathy is ex-
tended to the family.
We received almost an inch of
rain last Sunday afternoon, for
which we are grateful. Of course
we would like to have had more.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown, R L.
Rvburn and Cv Haves attended
the Shivers rally at Wortham last
Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. B I. Smith and
Mr and Mrs. John Nettle were
Mexia visitors last Saturday.
Elder and Mrs. R. L. Rvburn
were Teague visitors last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davis, Jr„
visited humefolks at Burleson
last week end.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. York. Lee
and Ann of Teague were Kirvin
visitors last Saturday.
Mr and Mrs. Henry Emmons
of Teague visited in the Rvburn
home last Thursday.
Mrs. D F Allen and Linda Ho-
gan returned home last Thurs-
| day after a few weeks visit to
Houston.
J. C. Adams made a business
trip to Mexia last Wednesday.
Mrs Bobbie Fulcher < f Teague
visited homofolks at Shanks last
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Ravmond Rice
and Miss Peggy of Wortham vis-
ited m the Burleson community
last Saturday
Well, the editor of The Groes-
I beck Journal came through this
| time He predicted rain and sure
i enough it rained
Mi. and Mrs Ravmond Milligan
and children visited in Houston
last week.
Mrs. Sid Shoemate is visiting
her daughter ,n Irvin this week.
Mrs. Willie LeFevre of Hous-
DOiNT LOOK NOW, but yout wckl pattern Is underway, and. like
It or not. It's hero to stay because it's Just a part of your life. 8pace
prorouts »t«»g all the rights and wrongs, but burn art s few Ideas
that should aaako Ufa run over so mwah store smoothly. Hero are tbs
your big “CV! Bo Courtooos, OoauMaroto, Casual and CouriortaMo
to be with, |f you want peopta to “C“ yon In the host tight
THE WELL GBOOMED MAN IS CLEAN Hi* shoes are shined, his
heels straight, his tie neatly tied and his clothes comfortable and
pressed. In
Grendpa'a day,
it took nightly
pressing. Today
It’s eaturr with
the many mira-
cle fibers and
new treatments
for fabrics such
as Dow Com-
ing’s durable
silicone finishes,
which eliminate, the necessity of
continuous pressing and make It
easy to wipe off spots and occi-
dental stains with a whisk of tho
napkin or handkerchief. A now
class of chemicals sfiaptod for ap-
parel and other textiles, Dow
Corning silicones make your boat
bib and tucker wear and look
newer longer as well as make it
shed water (dirty or clean) oven
after a number of dry cleanings
or washings. We don’t suggest,
however, that you tempt fate too
far by tossing your clothes on a
chair for the night. They natur-
ally hang better on you after a
good night's sleep on a hanger.
OF THE DATE BUSINESS, which
may have already begun, first rule
is: “Don’t give a girl the Impres-
sion that you’re a millionaire If
you’re not. She’ll like It.mooh bet-
ter if you face the fasts. One of
your editor’s fondest recollections
Is of standing In front of a movie
counting pennies to see If they’d
cover a movie, soda aU a ride
home. They didn’t—so we did the
movie, had the soda and laughed
over it walking borne.
IF A GIRL INVITES YOU to a
dance at her school, don’t mind
when she pays for the tickets. It’s
proper. You take care of any re-
freshments afterward and the
transportation. If you invite her to
a party, you pa/ the expenses. If
she’s from out of town, she pays
for het own transportation.
ON EATING IN RESTAURANTS
—You. lead the way to the table—
if there is no head waiter to do so
— and see that she is seated com-
fortably. Find out what she would
like and you give the order to the
waiter. If you want attention, al-
ways quietly call, “Waitress” or
“Waiter.1* For a buffet service, amt
the girl and go to the table to se-
lect food for both of you. She may,
however, prefer to serve herself
rather than alt alone. That’s fine,
but you carry liquid refreshments.
A careless elbow could tip a drink
and cause her embarrassment
Males are the bolder lot and can
quickly brush away the liquid
from their suits without creeling
confusion. And if their party tai-
loring has the new Dow Corning
silicone finish on it, there won't
even be a spot left to indicate that
a mishap occurred.
TIPPING TODAY at IS per cent ia
adequate while yeu*re still en an
allowance. Ten cents is megh for
a doorman who calls a cab by
merely blowing a whistle. Any-
thing more, however, especially
when It’s raining, rates up to t5c.
IN LEAVING A RESTAURANT—
You lead the way through the
crowd (unless there is a head
waiter to do so) and open the door
for her. If it’s raining, step out
first and hold the door and the
umbrella.
WHEN YOU REACH HER DOOR.
by all means thank her for her
company. You can’t use “thank
you” too much — to the hostess
who entertains you, or to anyone
else, no matter how small the
courtesy has been.
YOU ARE DOING A public rela-
tions Job for yourself by doing tts
right thing. If
there’s any
question on
what to do, re-
member: The
reason you pnt
your knife on
your plate la to
keep from soil-
ing the table cloth. It’s consider-
ate! The reason yon take the tea-
spoon out of your cup before
drinking la to keep from getting
poked in the eye. It’s more com-
fortable. The four “C’s” are easy
to remember... and In being Con-
siderate and Courteous, you’ll And
you’re Comfortably nnselfcon-
sclous and quite Casually Correct.
J. m. Bead ms, this
li(a. Lois Goodlit and, chil-
dren of IrVfhkrt visiting fabmfi-
folks in Kirvin.
Mrs. Willie Kyles and children
of Teague visited in Kirvin last
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs John Nettle have
bought a home in Fairfield and
will move there soon.
Mrs. Rufus H-gan and children
and Mr. Cy Hay^i* spent last
Thursday visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Irby Compton and children at
Streetman.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harper of
Teague and Mr and Mr*. Ruby
Calame of Wortham visited Mrs.
D F. Allen last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. H J. Deshayer
of Houston visited Mrs. D. F.
Allen and other relatives over
the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lambert
of Mexia visited Mr. and Mrs.
Rufus Hogan and children last
Sunday.
Prof. Franklin Calame and
children of Teague visited his
grandmother, Mrs. D. F. Allen,
last Thursday.
Sonny Sessions and Rufus Ho-
gan made a business trip to East
Texas last week.
Mr. D. M. Shank and family of
Wellington visited in the B. I.
Smith home last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Moore of
Shr.nks visited in the B I. Smith
horn? last Thursday evening.
ton is visiting Mrs. T. L. Shef- I Jimmie Kirgan of Mexia is
field at Kirvin. visiting his grandmother, Mrs.
State Shorthorn Show
And Sale To Be Held
In Tyler Sept. 13-18
TYLER. — The annual State
Shorthorn Show and Sale, spon-
sored by the Texas Shorthorn
Breeders’ Association, will be one
of the major events at the East
Texas Fair in Tyler, September
13- 1U
A. H. Caraway, president of
the Shorthorn Association, ex-
plained that the board of direc-
tors of the group selected Tyler
as the site of their annual State
Show and Sale in 1954 because
of the rapid growth of the pop-
ularity of Shorthorns in East
Texas.
“A select group of animals will
be on exhibit at the East Texas
Fair,” Caraway said Shorthorn
breeders from various sections of
the state will have their very
best on hand to compete for lib
eral prizes.”
More than $7,000 in cash prem-
iums is being offered in the va-
rious livestock divisions at the
fair, including the Shorthorn De-
partment. The official Shorthorn
Show will be on Thursday, Sept.
11. Judging of cattla will bn
dope at IM am. tbt q**t dint
Irifh*1tfce Kiln roUow'iiig at lSd
p.m.
Laat year 56 head of Shorthorn
were offered in the State Sale.
The total for 1954 it expected to
be near the same, with stress on
quality. In addition to the show
and sale, the annual Shorthorn
Breeders meeting and banquet
will be held at 7.00 p.m. Thurs-
day, Sept. 16, in Tyler’* Black-
stone Hotel.
Bernard Friedlander of Tyler
is Shorthorn superintendent and
Deward C. Jones is his assistant.
Pvt. Herchel Conn has returned
to Camp Gordon, Ga., after a
two-week leave in Wortham with
his mother, Mrs. irene Conn.
Regular 29c Value Girls'
NYLONIZED PANTIES
Regular *1.49 Value
BOYS SPORT SHIRTS
Back-lo-School «**•
COTTON MATERIALS, per yard ^
Washable, New Shadee an
CORDUROY, per yard WC
School Loafers and en AA en AA
OXFORDS, all sizes and
TENNIS SHOES
DRESSES for P “
New Season Ail aa
SUITS FOR LADIES >14.**
8 Ounce (f 7Q
BOYS' JEANS
Misses' or Ladies' Nylon Trias
Colton Plisse and French Crepe A J aa
SLIPS, Size 32 to 40
NYLON HOSE 2 PAIR FOR $1-0®
RAYON LINED JACKETS $3.98
CORDUROY 20 O JO
SHIRTS For Boys >*'**For Men W-4z
coats
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FIRST SHOW STARTS AT 7:30
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Simmons, Mildred. The Wortham Journal (Wortham, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 26, 1954, newspaper, August 26, 1954; Wortham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1111313/m1/8/?rotate=270: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.