Hockley County Herald (Levelland, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, June 28, 1940 Page: 1 of 10
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Home Of
Motor Fuels Corp.
Refinery
Slaughter Oil Field
Varied Industries
Hnrktey (Hmmttr iterate
Diversified
Farming
Stock Raising
And Ranching
— Big. ,
Rodeo
Levelland
July
4,5,6
FIVE CENTS A COPY
LEVELLAND. HOCKLEY COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, JUNE IS, 194*
NUMBER if
evelland. Is Set For Big Rodeo And Celebration
Prizes To Be Given For Best
resented Community Entered
:velland Rodeo Parade
Communities surrounding I^v-
elland have been invited to com-
pete for prizes to be offered for
the best representation in the big
Rodeo and Celebration parade
which will be held each morn-
ing beginning at 10 o’clock.
First prize will be $15.00, sec-
ond $10 and third $5 and the
communities will be graded on a
percentage basis. A float will count
about 40 per cart and the other
60 per cent will be graded on the
number of clubs and community
projects. In other words the more
families and community enter-
prises entered in the parade by a
certain community, the more
points the entry will receive.
A number of Hockley County
communities have already voic-
ed their Intention of entering and
every community is urged to en-
ter the contest which is being
sponsored by the Lions club.
Local Citizens
To Organize
Home Guard
Hockley County men and boys
between the ages of 18' and 65
are urged to attend a meeting to
be held Thursday night, July, 2,
at 8 o’clock on the court house
lawn near the band stand for the
purpose of organizing a “Home
Guard,” it was announced this
week by local patriots.
An organization is to be per-
fected and a schedule set up so
that the men cart, get expert ln-
3, in army,j[drill and tac-
regular army officer or
er will be secured to
the work.
will be made on how to
the man power In the
most efficient manner to meet any
demands which may arise.
Not only will town, county, state
and nation benefit from this pro-
gram from a national defense
standpoint, but the individuals
will profit from it Individually.
The exercise and training will be
very beneficial.
A national defense committee
will probably be appointed to di-
rect the activities of the “Home
Guard,” as well as cooperate with
national officials in the utiliza-
tion of all the United States’ re-
sources to the best advantage in
case this country was ever invad-
ed.
Levelland To
Play Team From
Whitharral
The levelland City Baseball
team will play the strong Whit-
harral team here Sunday after-
noon. The game will begin
promptly at 3 p. m.
The Whitharral team has been
playing In the league at Lubbock
and has been making a good
showing: A lot of the boys on this
team were members of the Whit-
harral High School team which
has'gone far in state competition
the past .two seasons.
Levelland will have its full
strength on the field Sunday af-
ternoon; therefore this game
should be one of the best of the
season to be played here.
Rotary Club
Installs New
Officers
New officers were installed and
committees named to carry out
and plan the program for the Lev-
elland Rotary Club for the 1940-41
Rotary year, at the regular lunch-
eon Tuesday.
Randell Alexander was installed
as president and presented with
the President’s pin by Cliff Brown'.
Mr. Brown was then presented
with the Past-President’s pin by
Mr. Alexander.
The new president, Randell
Alexander, expressed the appre-
ciation of the club for the fine
services rendered by Mr. Brown
during the past year as president.
Mr. K. Young, who has served
as secretary of the Levelland Ro-
tary dub since its organization,
presented a written. resignation
and the new directors elected
Charlie Duvall to fill the vacancy.
New officers installed Tuesday
included Mr. Alexander as presi-
dent; Forrest Weimhold, vice-
president p Charlie Duvall, secre-
tary; directors, Cliff Brown, Ma-
jor Rodgers, Percy Cole, Dave
Sherrill and the three officials.
In outlining the work program
for the coming year, Mr. Alex-
ander named the following com-
mittees, which will have charge
of the various details of the or-
ganization.
The Aims and Objects commit-
tee is composed of Forrest Weim-
hold, Dave Sherrill, Charlie Du-
(Continued on Back Page)
Pope Is Arresed At
Lawrence, Kansas
' j
Sheriff Ed Hofacket was noti-
fied Thursday that E. J. Pope,
who Is charged with swindling
with worthless checks in this
county,'- had been arrested in
Lawrence, Kansas.
Pope refused to sign extradi-
tion papers; so it will be some-
time before the man can be re-
turned here.
Rotary President
Randell Alexander (above)
assumed the duties as presi-
dent of the Levelland Rotary
Club Tuesday, as he was offi-
cially installed by Clif Brown.
Past President
Pictured above is Cliff Brown,
immediate past president of the
Levelland Rotary Club, who of-
ficially installed the new offi-
cers ot the Rotary Club at the
meeting Tuesday. Mr. Brown
was presented with a past
president’s pin by the club in
appreciation for the fine ser-
vice he has rendered the club 1
during the past year.
State Legion Commander To
Speak In Levelland Tonight
Commissioners Court To Meet
With State Highway Commission
Interesting Program And
Banquet Is Planned; Public
Is Invited To Attend
State Commander of the Ameri-
can Legion Lou J. Roberts of Bor-
ger will make the main address
tonight (Friday) at the High
School stadium when an estimated
crowd of 500 to 600 people gather
to enjoy a prorgam and ban-
quet being sponsored by the Wm.
E. Evans Post of the American
Legion and local auxiliary.
Mrs. George S. Berry of Lub-
bock, President of the American
Legion Auxiliary of Texas, will
also speak on the program.
J. A. Ellis, Hockley County
Judge, will act as toastmaster and
will introduce the local comman-
ders of the Legion and Auxiliary
—E. D. Bartlett and Mrs. Guy
Lowery, Z. O. Lincoln of Sundown
will give a short talk reviewing the
activities of the local Legion Post.
Besides making it possible for
the citizens of Levelland and
Hockley County to hear these two
outstanding speakers discuss some
of the most vital questions of the
day, the local Legion Post is" spon-
soring this program and banquet
to raise funds to help in the com-
pletion of the new American Le-
gion hall which is now under con-
struction.
All of the food is being donated
for the occasion and the ladies of
the Auxiliary are preparing it for
the banquet. The meal will ue
served in army style. A smAJl
charge of 50c a plate is being |
made and all of the money will
go toward the completion of the
new building.
The meeting will begin promptly
at 7:30 o’clock and will be held
regardless cf weather conditions.
If the weather is unfavorable for
the open air meeting, the ban-
quet will be held in the high school
gymnasium.
Both Commander Roberts and
Legion Auxiliary President Mrs.
Berry are interesting speakers and
their addresses will be thoroughly
enjoyed by everyone present.
Major Rodgers Is- chairman of
the committee in charge of the
arrangements and is ably assisted
by J. H. Johnson and Z. O. Lin-
coln.
Tickets to the banquet are being
sold by members of the Legion
and Auxiliary.
A large number of out of town
guests have been invited and plan
to attend.
Rotarians Return
From Meeting In
Havana, Cuba
Bringing home a beautiful at-
tendance trophy as an award for
third place in attendance at the
annual Rotary International meet-
ing, three Levelland Rotarians
and their families returned home
this week.
The attendance prize was fig-
ured on a per centage basis, with
the per cent of the club present
at the international meeting mul-
tiplied by the number of miles
travelled. An Australian dub won
first place with a club in Missouri
winning second place.
Those making the enjoyable trip
from Levelland to Miami, Flor-
ida, and then by boat to Havana
Cuba, were Mr. and Mrs. Clif
Brown and daughter, Quenelle;
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Burson, and
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Watson and
daughter, Patsy Ray.
The Bursons and Browns re-
turned last Thursday, while the
Watsons returned home by way
of Oklahoma where thAy attend-
ed a pioneer family reunion. They
arrived home Tuesday night.
Lion President
County Judge J. A. Ellis and
Commissioners Joe Mears, L. D.
Gann, C. G. Brooks, and Robert
Roach will meet with the State
Highway Commission in Austin
Saturday to discuss the need and
possibilities of completing the base
and hard surfacing of Highway
51 south of Levelland to the Ter-
ry County line.
The Hockley County men will
stress the importance cf this high-
way which is to be a direct con-
nection between Canada and Mex-
ico as a military road. When com-
pleted this road will be of a great
military importance.
Importance of the strip south
of Levelland being com p 1 e t e d
promptly is being emphasized by
the local officials as the grade and
drainage work has been completed
and due to wind and water ero-
sion this work will depreciate rap-
idly if not completed soon.
The Commissioners and Judge
will leave Levelland after the
American Legion program Friday
id Boosters Visit Neighboring
Iwns Thursday To Advertise Rodeo
Over 200 Levelland citizens In
S3 automobiles accompanied by
Hop Halsey’s Cowboy Bond and
Bailey and His Go-Devil band
left early Thursday morning on a
booster trip which took, them to
Anton, Littlefield,
Sudan, MUleshoe, Far-
well, Clovis, Porta les, Morton and
Whiteface.
Hie delegation was headed by
Mayor Ray Ross and left Level-
land about nine o'clock after put-
id Street show for the
in the pro-
ved at each
_ dancing and
of music furnished by the
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two bands which accompanied the
boosters.
W. R. Sewell and Mayor Ross
were the announcers on the trip
and told- the people in those towns
about Levelland’s big Rodeo and
15th Anniversary .Celebration to
be held July 4, 5, and 6th.
Another booster trip Is planned,
for Tuesday at which time towns
to the south of Levelland will
be visited in the interest of the
coming celebration.
All of the cars were deoorated
with colorful signs, flags and
night in order that they will be
able to make the Saturday ap-
pointment in Austin.
POLITICAL RALLY
HELD AT PEP
Candidates for offices in Hock-
ley county carried their campaign
to Pep Tuesday night, and were
royally entertained by the people
in that community.
Approximately 200 people heard
the fifty odd candidates, repre-
senting county and district of-
fices speak.
The Pep band under the direc-
tion of Lewis Owens furnished
music which was thoroughly en-
joyed by those present. Ladies of
the community served refresh-
ments. :
Candidates Reminded
Of July 1 Reports
Reminder that candidates must
make sworn statements of cam-
paign expenses before July 1 was
given by officials today.
Rain and Hail Fall
Sunday in Anton Area
From 3-25 to 2 inches of rain
with some hail fell in the Anton
territory Sunday afternoon and
night. Slight damage was report-
ed in some localities from the
hail. - *
Appeal Is Made
For Rooms For
Rodeo Visitors
With hundreds of rodeo con-
testants and visitors coming
to Levelland for the Rodeo and
15th Anniversary Celebration
July 4, 5 arid 6, officials are is-
suing a call for rooms in order
to have places for everyone to
stay while here.
Anyone having rooms to fent
are urged to contact one of the
following men as soon as possi-
ble; Victor Williams, Jug War-
ren, Newt Gentry, J. D. Saun-
ders or Harold Clingan.
With such a crowded condi-
tion prevailing in Levelland, it
is imperative that the citizens
cooperate by furnishing a 11
available rooms; so that the
visitors will have a place to
stay. _ ___,
Youths May Make
Application Now
For N Y A Work
Boys and girls in Hockley Coun-
ty who wish to secure employ-
ment through the National Youth
Administration may obtain ap-
plication blanks from Mrs. H a 1
Joplin, county welfare worker, or
Miss Myrle A. Peden, Farm Se-
curity home management super-
visor. i - -
After the Applications are filled
out, thifey are to be sent to the
district office of NYA in Lub-
, (Continued on Back Page)
Fletcher Benbow (above) was
installed as president of the
Levelland Lions Club last
Thursday, although he will not
assume his new duties until af-
ter the Rodeo July 4, 5, and
6th. At the request of Mr.
Benbow, Jim Peeler will con-
tinue to serve in this capacity
until the 15th Annive rsary
Celebration which is being
sponsored by the Lions Club
is over.
Lion Leader
‘Uncle Al’ Bryant
Dies Monday
James Albert (Uncle Al) Bry-
ant, 61, died Monday morning at
nine o’clock in a Lubbock sani-
tarium following a three weeks’
illness. Funeral services were con-
ducted Tuesday afternoon at
Whitharral for the pioneer Hock-
ley County farmer.
Mr. Bryant was bom in Cass
county on February 16, 1870, and
was 61 years, 5 months and 7 days
old when he died. He was a son
of Mr.- and Mrs. Bud Bryant, and
had been in fine health until
about a month ago.
Deceased has been a 'member
of the Baptist Church for 21
years and was actively affiliated
wfth the Whitharral Baptist
Church. He was loved and re-
spected by-all who knew him, as
he was a fine Christian gentle-
man.
One of the largest crowds ever
to attend a funeral In the Whit-
harral community were present
to hear Rev. Guy Self, assisted by
Rev. A. A. Brian, conduct the
services.
Paul bearers were Rex Gray,
Celia Harrell, Paul Gilmer, Wood-
row Howard, Howard Harrell anil
Roy Thurman.
Mr. Bryant is survived by his
wife, one son E. L. Bryant of
Littlefield; three daughters Mrs.
Vivian Courtney, of Brownfield,
Allie D. and Mary Sue of Level-
land; two brothers, J. D. Bryant,
Densworth, L. M. Bryant, Iraan;
one sister, Mrs. G. W. Fulbriglit,
Therber.
Neighbors Help Friend Cultivate Crop
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.
Pictured above are a put •t rying for bis crops. There were
the tnetors and men* who as- $8 tractors with drivers and
slated their neighbor, Uncle hoe hand worUng in the
Al’ Bryant, last week in ear-
nude. Motor Forts Corporation
furnished the fuel for the trac-
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No stones have been left un-
turned to make Levelland’a 15th
Anniversary Celebration and Ro-
deo one of the greatest events In
the history of West Texas.
Plenty of entertainment is on
the menu for visitors in Levelland
on July 4, 5 and 6th with rodeo
performances each day, a Lion'S
carnival, dancing each night, col-
orful parade each morning.
Then to stimulate interest there
will be awarded $15.00 in cash
arid prizes. Included in this be-
sides the rodeo prizes and prizes
for the best float, as a brand
new 1940 Chevrolet to be given
away on Saturday afternoon—the
final day of the celebration.
Booster trips to about two doz-
en surrounding towns were be-
gun Thursday and will be com-
pleted next Tuesday, as Levelland
folks spread the news of the bi*
celebration. *
Although local business and
professional men, clerks, sales la-
dies, stenographers and bookkeep-
ers have been wearing cowboy rig-
gin for several weeks, special in-
terest will be placed on dress un-
til after the rodeo to give the
event the proper setting.
Cow ponies are more numerous
on the street and even buggies
have made their appearance, as
the local citizens are doing ev-
erything possible to add gaiety
to the occasion.
The members of the Lions club
which is sponsoring the celebra-
tion are working day and night
in working out every detail to
make the event one of the biggest
in the history^ of this section. »
— Beautiful sponsors, represent-
ing surrounding towns, and floats
will add additional color to the
parade as well as the rodeo.
^ The rodeo performances will
be held in the high school sta-
dium with the stock v being fur-
nished by Curly Dougherty of Ol-
ton, who has won wide recognition
for his good rodeo stock.
Jim Peeler (above) is the out-
going president of the Lions
Club and will complete his du-
ties in this office next week.
The Lions Club under the di-
rection of Mr. Peeler has done
much outstanding work this
year.
Jim Peeler Named
District Deputy
Of Lions Club
Jim Peeler, out-going president
of the Levelland Lions Club, was
honored this week as being ap-
pointed deputy district govemcr
of Lions International from region
3, district 2-T.
F. V. Wallace of Dumas is Dis-
trict Governor of Lions Inter-
national.
Cubs And Dads
Enjoy Week-End
At Camp Post
A number of Levelland Scout
cubs and their dads attended tho
week-end camp held at Camp Post
last Saturday and Sunday.
The program consisted of camp
fires with Indian ceremonies,
hikes, and various games. The hike
to Box Canyon was one of the
highlights of the outing.
Walter Phillips, when asked the
distance to Box Canyon, said,
“Two miles going and seven re-
turning.
The following dads and cube
attended the camp: Walter Phil-
lips and Walter jr.; J. W. Brown
and Bobby; L. C. Holt and Jack;
Biff Warren, John Leslie Robin-
son and Everett Keller. Den Chiefs
O. M. Rhea and Jimmy Robert-
son; Pack Committeeman Clinton
Williams and Cubmaster Sanford
Jinkins.
Sheriff Goes After
Man In California
T. T. Lindsey who was indict-
ed by a Hockley County grand
jury recently, .was arrested this
week in San Bernardino, Califor-
nia. He waived extradition and
Sheriff Ed Hofacket will leave
early Friday morning to return
him here.
Mr. and Mrs. James Mathis
spent Sunday with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Mathis.
Eight Year Old Cowboy Wonder
To Be Here With Pony For Rodeo
Rodeo officials received a wire
Thursday at noon from Holly-
wood, California, that Wayne Mc-
Gill, eight year old cowboy pon-
der. and his trained 350 pound,
horse will be In Levelland July 4,
5, and 6th to entertain the visit-
ors at the Rodeo.
Wayne ropes and rides like a
veteran and has trained his horse
to do many tricks which will en-
tertain the old and young a lot.
Every place this combination has
appeared the fans have been u-
nanimous in their applause.
Local officials say that this will
be one of the outstanding fea-
tures of the rodeo and one that
ho one will want to miss.
California, with one motor ve-
hicle to each 2.4 persons, leads aij
the other states in ration of cars
to population.
j.
Many Bargains
Featured For
First Monday
The kind of merchandise
which is ccol and tempting,
whether its wearing apparel or
foods for the table, is being
featured by the merchants of
Levelland for Dollar Day. Mon-
day, July 1.
A check through the adver-
tisements In this issue of The
Herald will convince the
shrewdest buyer, that a visit to
Levelland Monday will be prof-
itable.
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Weimhold, Forrest. Hockley County Herald (Levelland, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, June 28, 1940, newspaper, June 28, 1940; Levelland, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1153349/m1/1/?q=Limestone+County: accessed June 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting South Plains College.