The Teague Chronicle (Teague, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 4, 1953 Page: 1 of 8
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Dedicated to the Service of the People and the Progress of Teague and Texas
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Every man according as he
purposeth In his heart. So let
- him give; not gru&ngl) at of
, necessity; for God loveth a
cheerful giver.—£ Cor. 9-7.
TEAGUE. FREESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS. THURSDAY. JUNE 4. 1953
VOL. 46. NO. 47
P Is Activated;
izzaway Leader
WINS TROPHY
litor Says
|ly John Richardson
Pearl
IJ
new to report on the
Teague is still be-
red and due to the
location and abun-
[d water a good poseihili-
I remains that the facto-
| locate here.
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|o awful hot! Ninety in
Lje by noon is bringing
frinto Teague„at a rap-
discussion has been
■*tween individuals on
Possibility of closing
^businesses for one af-
I per week during the
nmer months,
gficial action or discus-
i Retail Merchants Assn,
imber of Commerce on
mer has been taken and
liter would necessarily
o be endorsed by those
itions. But as a news
believe such a discus-
by of consideration,
employers already give
jnployees a half day off
the week and it might
lible to let all off togeth-
time per week,
mid promote a more
attitude among the
s to close one after-
week—go fishing to-
and forget business for
I believe that if you
go fishing with somp-
ly you are less likely
unfriendly feelings to-
;t person the next day.
rural areas are so
with city life now that
sible to extend the af-
a week even to 'them.
has friends living in
itry who like to picnic
It wouldn’t take long
rybody would have, a
ling toward his corn-
just anybody in
Formal activation proceedings
were conducted Saturday for
thi CAP (Civil Air Patrol). The
ceremony, took place , at the
Teague airport with Lt. Col.
Joseph Braun in charge.
Col. Braun commissioned
James Gazzaway a CAP captain
snd swore him in as command-
ing officer of the squadron. Rev.
Loyd Williams was commission-
ed 1st. Lt. and designated the
squadron chaplain. Those re-
ceiving 2nd Lt. commissions
were J. Ernest Ham, communi-
cations officer; Roy Flaharty,
squadron adjutant; Jim Martin,
operations officer and John
Richandson, public information
officers
Col. Braun told the audience
of Teague citizens, gathered to
witness the activation, that he
was pleased as well as honored
to have so much interest
shown by the Teague citizens
in CAP. He urged the citizens
to always lend the squadron
their moral support and back
the squadron in their effort to
serve the area.
Among the citizens present
recognized by the speaker Were:
Fire Chief Earl Long, City Sec-
retary Ed Lambert, W. R. Boyd
Jr., L. R. Boyd Sr., Jerry Stew-
ard. Short talks were made by
W. R. Boyd and Jerry Steward
on invitation of Col. Braun.
The Big News in Teague
JUNE 8-12 PROCLAIMED
TEAGUE CLEANUP WEEK
Out Effort of Citizens Is
Needed For Cleanup Success
TERRY HARRIS
Terry, Harris, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Alvis Harris, of Donie, and
a graduate of Teague High
school, won the Mr. and Mrs
Earl Long Trophy.
A citizen, the coach, and the
principal selects t{je one for the
trophy, based on the point
system of sportsmanship ath
lete, and all-round boy.
This Trophy was given the
school in 1941 for the one who
could fulfill the requirements
by the Judges. This year it goes
to Terry.
for 21
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|iact that Sunday is the
of rest set aside and
day we should go to
| makes it difficult for
enjoy the picnics,
«g and fishing that
' seems to have been
hurch might gain in
^ce if many of us could
fishing done on some
and I’m sure you read-
! heard, so many people
they just don’t have
Rotary, the JaVcees or
Chamber of Com-
ing. Yet we all know
civic organizations
>r the town to an
almost being absolu-
«y-
believe that people
Hart playing more and
outside of business.
' life and helping your
' to enjoy life is a
all should be about
Ifoes everybody think
idea? I’d like to get
or letters to the ed-
above.
John Foster Succumbs
In Waco Hospital;
Burial in Greenwood
Funeral services for John Fos-
ter, 76, were conducted at Ham
Brothers Chapel Wednesday,
June 3rd, at 3:00 p.m., with Rev.
L. Audrey Thomas officiating.
He died Monday, June 1st, in
a Waco hospital.
Burial was in Greenwood
Cemetery, with» Ham Brothers
in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Foster was born on
March 12, 1877, is survived by
his widow, one step-daughter,
Mrs. J. W. Whitley, of Teague,
and three step sons, as follows:
J. D. Gibbs, of Teague; Ray
Gibbs, Sam. Houston State Col
lege, Huntsville; and Irby Gibbs,
San Diego, California.
Post Office Box
Rent Rates Advance
The Post Office Department
h&s announced an advance in
post office box rent rates ef-
fective July 1, 1953, according
to Postmaster Wm. J. Stringer.
New rates will be as follows,
with comparison of the old and
new rates:
Old rate, 60c, new rate 90c.
Old rate, 75c, new rate, $1.10.
Old rate, $1.00, new rate,
$1.50.
Old rate, $1.50, new rate.
$2-25.
Greenwood Memorial
Services Will Be
Held Sunday
Memorial services will be
held Sunday, June 7th in Green-
wooa cemetery. The public is
urged to attend.
Persons having relatives or
friends buried in Greenwood are
urged to have the graves deco-
rated for these services.
The services will begin at
2:30 p.m. with Johnny Stover
leading the combined choirs of
the churches of Teague. Rev.
Loyd Williams, pastor of the
First Methodist churqji will
preach the Memorial address.
W. R. Boyd Jr. cemetery asso-
ciation president* will speak on
the progress of the Teague
Cemetery Association.
The invocation will be de-
livered by Rev. H. L. McKis-
sack, pastor of the 8th Ave.
Baptist church. The benediction
will be given by Rev. W, A.
Casseday, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church.
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Cooking School At
E. B. Ham Furniture
Set For Saturday
Under the supervision of Mrs.
Jeanette Burk of the Lone Star
Gas company a cooking school
will be held at the E. B. Ham
Furniture Co. Saturday. Demon-
strations., will be'held at 10 a.m.
2:00 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Free gifts will be given the
ladies at the store and all are
urged to be present during the
day.
PROCLAMATION
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF TEAGUE
WHEREAS the,City of Teague has not had
a cleanup (^mpaign for the year 1953 and
needs such a campaign at least once each year
and
\\ HEREAS the health of the city is concern -
ed and the neatness of the city involved and
WHEREAS all city operated trucks and
necessary manpower are available for hauling
trash an clearing of streets and alleys.
THEREFORE, I, Fenton R. Smith, Jr. Mayor
of the City of Teague, do designate June 8th
through June 12th as “Teague Clean-Up Week”
and urge all citizens of this community to co-
operate in making Teague a healthful and neat
appearing city.
(Signed)
FENTON R. SMITH, JR.
Mayor
City of Teague
(Seal)
Firemen and CAP
Plan Joint MeeC
Thursday Night
A Joint meeting of the Fire
Department men and the CAP
for tonight was announced by
Chief Earl Long of the depart-
ment.
All members of both groups
are asked to be present for this
meeting. Plans for a closer or-
ganization of the two groups
will be discussed.
It is hoped, that if a disaster
hits close to home that these
two groups will be well organiz
ed and work closely together.
Teague Scouts At
Camp Tahuaya For
Week’s Outing
Twenty-three scouts from
Teague’s Troop and Post 91
left Sunday for a week at Camp
Tahuaya near Belton. Scout-
master J. D. Martin accompani-
ed the Scouts.
The Scouts will enjoy a week
of activity and outdoor living
and swimming following the
Scouting program.
The meeting will close Fri-
day night with a campfire cere-
mony and the group will return
home Saturday.
Those attending the meet
are:
Douglas Aycock, Andy, Pat,
and Mike Lackey, Don Senter,
Lewis Webb, LeRoy Hullum,
David Standrldge, Kerry Webb,
Robert Henson, Richard Earl May,
Pat Fiaharty, Craig McSpetdden,
Billie Phillips, George Hendon,
Freddy Carl Beale, Tommy
Neale, James Humphries, Lewis
Thomas, Lewis Shone, Robert
Williams, Bob Seale and Scout-
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Allstars Defeat
Mexia; Will Play
Centerville Friday
The Teague Allstars ran the
sacks for live trips across home
plate to 3 for the Mexia team
m a game Monday night at
Mexia. — w,
Thursday night a game is
planned with Southland Ice pf
Waco. If this game can be ar- ” “ ‘ ‘
ranged lt will be one of th^master Jlm Mart,n-
best of the season as. the Waco
boys play a goad brand of ball
Center villa Friday
Teague, will be visited by the
Centerville team again Friday
night. The. Allstars defeated
Centerville last week in a fast
game. It looks like a return
match under the lights at city
park. The Centerville team is
out to win this game. Promises
to be a really good game.
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The week June 8th through June 12th has been set as
Teague “Clean-Up Week” by Mayor Fenton R. Smith, Jr.
For this period of time everyone is urged to cooperate in
getting their property in first class condition for the sum-
mer months.
City vehicles will pick up your trash, cans and any tree
--- ■ " ---^trimmings you have piled out
City Park Road
Graded, Graveled;
West Side Finished
The road recently approved by
the city council to be cut
through the city park is nearly
completed now. The road is
graded and gravel is expected
to be down this week. The care-
takers house has not been
moved yet.
West Side Streets
Thirteen and a half blocks ot
gravel streets were finished
last week on the west side in
the Negro section. In a ride over
the area Monday this writer
noted that almost all homes
now have access to an all-
weather road.
This brings the west side
gravel streets to 36 blocks.
Some blocks still graveled but
to be paved in the city’s pav-
ing program will boost the pav-
ing to 25 blocks of pavement
for the West side. This makes a
total of 61 blocks of all-
weather streets in the city area
west of the railroad.
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ns
ars
fori
fatre (Had
Hit Revue
lay Nig-ht
ateur Revue Wednes-
starring local talent
success. The talent
ague Is plentiful. Lo-
patron* were amaz-
abllities of the
^aubion says he plans
local talent shows
[stage show attractions
summer.
was well attended
[appreciative audience
the beautiful girls
[Performed their dlf-
1 of tap dancing, hula
abble dances, etc.
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John R. Adkins Has
75th Anniversary
At Home Sunday
John R. Adkins celebrated his
75th birthday anniversary last
Sunday at his home on the Dew
highway.
Those enjoying the occasion
with hiqi were: Mr* and Mrs.
O. B. Adams Jr. and. Mr. Castle
berry of Dallas. His son* Car
ter Adkins, and family of
Teague were also present.
Mrs. Dan Holliday
children, Mr. and
m,.
I
Those who accompanied the
boys were Mr. and Mrs. A. D.
Seale, Mrs. J1m Martin, Mrs.
James Neale, Mrs. Mary Etta
Williams.
Bobbie Maggard has quali-
fied as Camp Councilor and will
remain at the camp as counci-
lor for five or six weeks.
Congratulations go to Bobby
for qualifying for this impor-
tant post.
Rotariaife Enjoy
String Barijd At
Tuesday Lunch
The music of Wlliie McNutt
Sr. and Willie McNutt Jr. en-
tertained Rotari&ns at Tuesday’s
luncheon. McNutt, Sr. played
the fiddle and McNutt Jr. the
guitar. Several selections, Mock-
ing Bird, Wagner and. some
waltzes were played.
Getting into the act later
was Bill Boyd who played the
guitar, surprising many of his
friends who did not know he
could play. Bill saLd later he
had played since a boy. Walter
Bonner also played one tune on
the guitar with* Mr. McNutt
playing the fiddle.
Herbert Hudson was In
charge of the program. Jim
Stringer will be in charge of
next weeks program.
Visiting the Teague club was
Clyde McFall of Mexia.
lor removal. The trucks will
start operating in the residen-
tial section Tuesday morning.
One week of clean-up
might save a life or someone
being crippled for lifo. It is
■i a matter that needs the co-
operation of every citizen in
Teague as every citizen In
Teague is involved.
The city will haul the trash
away—you pile it out for
them to pick up and get lt
out early.
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FLAHARTYS AND STEWARDS
LEAVE SUNDAY FOR
MINNESOTA VACATION
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Flaharty
and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Jer-
ry Steward plan to leave Sun-
day for a vacation trip to
Park Rapids, Minnesota.
Mrs. Fannie McGaw, of Oak-
wood, is guest bf Mrs. Linda
mney. She plans to be here
Fr-
it,-
Story Telling Hour
Begins At Library
Wednesday Morning
The Story Telling Hour will
begin next Wednesday, at 9:00
a.m. and will continue all suija-
mer. Children under 12 years of
age .are invited.
the Story Telling Hour is
sponsored! by the Tuesday Study
Club, The Delphian Club, The
Woman’s Club and the P.T.A.
Mrs. J. F. Baker will be the
first story teller.
We are proud of our new
Library and want the children
af^the town to enjoy the ad-
vantages of a fine Library.
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METHODISTS OF TEAGUE
ATTEND CONFERENCE
Bro. and Mrs. Loyd Wiliams
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Boyd and
Mr. and: Mrs. W. A. Davidson are
in Houston this week attending
the Texas Conference of the
Methodist church.
More Drilling Soon
In Teague Area
For Oil and Gas
Reliable sources today In-
formed the Chronicle that sev-
eral new wells would probably
be drilled In the league fields
soon. Several oil companies
have leases that will expire un-
less wells are drilled in the
near future these sources said.
Reports of several leases be-
ing dropped at Klrvin, Farrar
and Dew is narrowing the field.
Meanwhile leasing continues
around Teague. Lots in the
town and farms and ranches
around Teague not already
leased are being snappejl up.
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MRS. YORE TO ATTEND
EUBANKS-YORE WEDDING
IN HOUSTON SATURDAY
Mrs. E. E. York will leave
Saturday for Houston to attend
the wedding of Miss Cindy Ma-
rie York.
She is the daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. B. P. York, of Houston.
Miss York and Herbert E. Eu-
banks, of Houston, will be mar-
ried June 6th at 8:30 p.m. at
the St. Paul’s Methodist church.
The reception will be held at
the Houston Club.
The downtown section ’ of
Teague is urged to have their
tiash ready to be moved Mon-
day morning as the trucks will
make their rounds there first.
Fire Chief Earl Long will
make examinations for fire
hazards and offer helpful rec-
(omendations to owners. Any
one wanting a check-up on
their residents or businesses for
fire hazards can secure a fire
inspection by the fire depart-
ment by contacting Chief Long.
Trees along the streets will
be trimmed for clear passage of
vehicles down Jhe streets said
Ed Lambert, city secretary.
Mr. Lambert said that the city
had aleady mowed all alleys
and that the city had sprayed
the town twice for insects. The
last spraying was Monday af-
ternoon. Flys and insects are to
a minimum said Mr. Lambert,
but .only by the help of indivi-
dual citizens in cleaning up the
habitat of the mosquitos and
flys, would the spraying bene-
fits reach it’s actual maximum.
Persons with water holes are
urged to drqin them and if not
possible to drain, to disinfect
them.
Many trees and shrubbery
died over the recent drouth and
many are still standing. Every-
one is urged to remove them at
this time and let the city haul
them away.
Health Measure
Primarily the clean-up pro-
gram, beginning Monday, is for
sanitary reasons. But a much
neater city can be gained at
the same time we have a clean-
er city. |
Teague was Indeed fortunate
in 1952 by not having any polio
or serious diseases caused by
unsanitary conditions. "This
record is certainly worth repeat-
ing” said Mayor Smith in set-
ting the dates for Teague’s
clean-up campaign as June 8th
through June 12th.
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Mr. and Mrs. W. Wroe Owens
of Austin are the parents of a
daughter, Mellissa Clair, born
May 28th. Mr. and Mrs. Owens
have another daughter, Karen
Kay, age 10 years.
Paternal grandmother is Mrs.
H. W. Owens, of Teague.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Fore, of
Houson, are parents of a
daughter, bom May 18th. The
baby weighed 7 pounds and 13
ounces, and has been named
Anna Lane.
Mr. and Mrs. Fore have one
other chi|d, Linda Joyce. The
maternal grandparents are Mr.
and Mrs. W. S. Davis, Tesgue,
and the ‘paternal grandparents
are Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Fore, also
of Teague. ^. j
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Mrs. J. Johnson visited her
mother, Mrs. T. J Sullivan, In
Monday.
Mrs. T. H. Chumney
Marcus Academy, San
visited her mother. Mrs
of San
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