Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 8, 1953 Page: 2 of 12
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STAR-NEWS
Thursday,^October'8^ 1953 '
.ELECTRA
the family
including
Sunday Evening, October 11, 1953 at the First
Baptist Church
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Trash Barrels
2-Door, 6-Passenger Sedan
DRIVE IN TODAY
WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT BUICK WILL BUILD THEM
PLAY IT SAFE!
State Fair of Texas
FOR SALE
$2.25 and $3 25 each
Discount Greater Quantity
and let us check Alignment
and Balance
Electrons Win
Awards T-0 Fair
Davlins Move
to Albany Texas
ED HART
Chevrolet Co.
LAYMANS DAY
Sunday Morning, October 11, 1953 at the First
Baptist Church.
9:45 A M.
All Sunday School Department Superin-
THE GREATEST
BUICK
IN 50 GREATYEARS
They get you a long list of standard equip-
ment at no extra cost that most other cars at
or near its price charge you for, as extras—
which makes our quoted price even lower
than it looks.
We have the facts anu figures to prove our
points. All we need is you, at the wheel.
Drop in on us this week and see for your-
self that your new-car money really buys
big —in Buick.
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ELECTRA MOTOR COMPANY
* 301 North Main Dial 2224
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Come in and ask us
about the low delivered
price of this
New 1953 Buick SPECIAL
"VY THY should you do yourself out of the
W big things in motoring life?
Why pass up the room and power and com-
fort and niceties of big-car travel — when
you can buy a big, new Buick SPECIAL for
just little more than the price of smaller cars?
We’ll show you our price to prove that—to
prove that you can buy this Buick SPECIAL
for just a few dollars more than you have
to pay for one of’the so-called “low-price '
three.”
Figure what that means—
Just a few dollars more for a lot bigger hood-
ful of power—Fireball 8 power—the highest
horsepower ever placed in a Buick SPECIAL.
Just a few dollars more for big and spacious
6’Passenger roominess—and the solid, steady
comfort of Buick’s famed Million Dollar Ride.
Just a few dollars more for Buick styling, Buick
handling, Buick luxury, Buick fun.
But do you know what el^e those few extra
dollars get you in this big, broad, beautiful
Buick?
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Fine Arts Winners
Named at Fair
Mrs. Bill Moeller of Harrold,
member of the County Line Home
Demonstration Club, won awards
in the Fine Arts department at the
Texas-Oklahoma Fair last week
on metal tray, metal picture and
metal planter box. Hermon, Dean,
also took a second place award in
metal work in the children’s divis-
ion. Mrs. Dee Showers of Harrold
was another winner in the metal
work division.
Dwaine Houtchens, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Houtchens a-xd a
student at Tarleton State College
won a lion’s -share of awards in art
entries. He placed first in pastel,
ATTENTION!
For All Men, Women And Children In The City of Electra
And Surrounding Communities
Brooks-Kinney
Wedding at Snyder
Mrs. Minnie Sparks has return-
ed home from Snyder where she
attended the wedding of her grand-
daughter, Miss Gay Kinney, to Joe
Nail Brooks. The marriage vows
were read on Sept. 25 in the home
of a Baptist minister who officiat-
ed in the ceremony in the presence
of members of the familes and
close friends of the young people.
The bride was reared in Electra.
She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Kinney of Snyder, former
residents of Electra. The groom
was reared in Snyder and is em-
ployed in the oil fields there.
Don Sparks of Hobbs, N. M.,
uncle of the bride, was among t.ie
out of town guests at the wedding.
be held in the home of Mrs. Var-
ner, Apartment 28, Eastview
Homes. Miss Cathryn Sands, Wich-
ita County Home Demonstration
Agent will be in charge of the
lesson on “Sweet Breads."
Refreshments were served to
the above named and Mesdames
Dave Eakin, Bertha Davis, Monty
Givens, Edgar Eakin, Ray Kin-
der, C. R. Rodawalt, Euzella Hayes,
W. B. McClure, W. L. Stanley and
Willard Parsons.
Farm Products
Get Awards
Bert Stevens of Electra won
first prize on the best stalk of cot-
ton in the Agriculture Department
in the Texas-Oklahoma Fair. A. M.
Lewis, Electra, placed second on
cotton line, 7-8 to 1 inch; W. F.
Love of Electra won second on
bundle of grain sorghum; River-
view Dairy, Mike Hartmangruber
and sons placed first on bundle of
wheat and grains and sorghum.
Terry Brcgdon placed first with
one gallon of alfalfa seed.
MILTON EERIE ifari for BUICK
-in the BUtCK-BERLE SHOW on TV
Tuesday eveningi. Alio, every Saturday, tune in The
TV Football Game of the Week—a "GM" Key Event
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test Jo Ann Dongcs and Jackie
Mote were voted the most love-sick
coup!'*
A refreshment booth was oper-
ated b\ the chth mothers, Mmes.
Richie. Huff and Kelly and drinks
were axailab’o m -otvc with the
drheious contents of the boxes
The class members and sponsors
expressed approbation tor the
splendid co-operation which made
lhe project a success
of the Kamay which she may show herself justly
entitled.
If this citation is not served
within ninety days after the date
of issuance it shall be returned
unserved.
The Officer executing this pro-
cess shall promptly execute the
same according to law and make
due return as the law directs.
Issued and given under my hand
and the Seal of said Court, at of-
fice in Wichita Falls, Texas this
the 25th day of September A. D.
1953.
Attest: FLORA COBB, Clerk, 89th
District Court, Wichita County,
Texas.
By Carl Hightower, Deputy (seal)
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(Star-News. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 53)
THE STATE OF TEXAS
To* Y. W. Lee, Defendant,
Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to
appear before the Honorable 89th
District Court of Wichita County
at the Court Hous ? thereof, in Wi-
chita Falls, Texas at or before 10
o’clock A. M. of the first Monday
next after the expiration of
forty-two days from the date of
the issuance of this citation, same
being the 9th day of November A.
D. 1953 then and there to answer
Plaintiff’s Petition filed in said
Court, on the 25th day of Septem-
THIS IS THE WORD
OF GOD TO THE LOST
Isaiah 55: 6 “Seek Ye The LORD, While He May
Be Found, Call Ye Upon Him While He
Is Near." -
Acts 16: 31 “And They Said, Believe On The
Lord Jesus Christ, and Thou Shalt Be
Saved, and Thy House."
Midway HD Club
Annual Reports
Mrs. J. G. Chesney was hostess,
Friday, to members of the Mid-
way Home Demonstration Club
when annual reports on achieve-
ments and activities were given.
Plans were made for a Hallowe’en
party in honor of the County Line
Club on October 20.
Mrs. W, A. McClure, program
chairman, gave a talk on “Heart
Diseases” and a round table dis-
cussion was held on the subject.
Mrs. W. E. Varner directed the
recreation period. The hostess was
presented a cup-towel shower.
October 15 was named as the date ^eniries xw FlttUCU luat m paBLClf
for the next meeting which will' fIowerS) architectural (in oil) oil
design, bird painting and water
color design.
Cliff Brogdon won honorable
mention on a pastel still life. Mrs.
Elsie Fisher of Wichita Falls, sis-
ter-in-law of Mrs. Grace Jennings
and Frank Fisher won several aw-
ards in the art department.
In art competition for children
under 16 years old, Bobby Holman
won awards on character sketched
portrait, oil seascape and animal
picture. Donna Elliott placed sec-
end on animal picture in oil.
In the Children's Hobby Show,
Dan Ray Grier won a rock collec-
tion, Charles Darr on stamps and
Lee Dowell on unusual hobby ex-
hibit.
Mfteef
Your presence is needed at the following First
Baptist Church Brotherhood Laymen’s Revival
Activities.
10:45 A. M.
Morning Worship Service. Fourth Layman
Church Service Sermon delivered by Lay-
man J. C. Stevens, Bankers Life Insurance
Representative, Electra, Texas.
Announcements and comments made by
Layman J, T. Kee of Electra, Texas.
The Choir to be filled only by the men.
7:30 P. M.
Evening Worship Service. Fifth Layman
Church Service.
Sermon delivered by Layman H. C. Sivells,
Texas, Baptist Brotherhood Associate Sec-
retary, Dallas, Texas.
Announcements and comments made by
Layman James E. Totten of Electra, Texas.
The Choir to be filled only by the men.
Contact
D. E. ALBRO
Douglas Lumber and
supply Cv.
Phone 2649
ber A. D. 1953, in this cause, num-
bered 52,755-C on the docket of
said court and styled Jewell Lee,
Plaintiff, vs. Y. W. Lee, Defendant.
A brief statement of the nature
of this suit is as follows, to-wit:
After alleging jurisdiction, plain-
tiff further alleges that she and
defendant were married on or
about September 9, 1947 and con-
tinued to live together as husband
and wife until on or about June 1,
1950, when without any provocation
or cause whatever, voluntarily left
and abandoned this Plaintiff,
with the intention of finally separ-
ating and living apart from her,
and has continued so to do up to
the filing of this petition; that
such abandonment has endured
over three years; such abandon-
ment has rendered their further
living together insupportable; that
there were no children born of this
marriage; that there is no com-
munity property.
Wherefore, plaintiff prays that
defendant be cited to appear and
answer herein, and that upon trial
hereof, she have judgment for di-
vorce and for such other and fur-
ther relief, in law or in equity to
Mrs. Flora Stockton won first
place on canned corn and canned
berries and on spice cake in the
Texas-Oklahoma Fair in Iowa
Park last week. She also won sec-
ond awards on canned greens and
okra, third on canned plums and
canned meat and on gold cake, and
honoratjjjjmention on canned hom-
iny anu canned bacon on which
there was no competition.
Ann Stockton won third on can-
ned black-eyed peas and
pears.
Mrs. Macie Bryant won first on
canned squash and second on cher-
ries and jam.
Mrs. Sam Kelly of Harrold won
first on angel food cake.
Mrs. L. L. C. Hayes won first
on the most interesting historical
exhibit and Mrs. George Chesher
won first on the oldest newspaper.
Mrs. N. J. Jacobi won second
on cold soap and second on cro-
cheted bedspread,
Leighrcne Thomason won first
on a white layer cake, in the under
sixteen year division. Second went
to a former schoolmate, Bernice
Taliaferro of Wichita Falls, for-
merly of Electra. Bemice and her
mother, Mrs. F. M. Taliaferro won
numerous awards in the various
lines of competition.
Mrs. Stanley Williamson of Iowa
Park, daughter of Mrs. R. Y. Smith
of this city, won first award on
plum jelly. She also won an award
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hixon
and little daughter, Sherri, of Dal-
las, are guests of her mother, Mrs.
Mollie Martin and his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Hixon.
Judy Smith, attending TCU,
Fort Worth, attended the Jacks-
boro-Electra game and returned
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Smith, to spend the week
end in Electra.
first on a
m the over 6<»
Mrs F II Ad-
crochcti'd babx
Marchand of Wichita
Falls, formerly of Electra, won
first on embroidered guest towel
and second on enibriodcred picture
If you are a member of the First Baptist Church
of Electra, your labor is desperately needed
for the Glory of The LORD and the success,
of this revival depends on your efforts. If you
fail to take part in this, there may be a soul
that will never come to know The Lord be-
cause you did not do his work for him*
Cafeteria Menus
in Electra Schools
Monday. Oct 12: Hot dogs, chili,
French fried potatoes, milk, cake.
Tuesday. Oct. 13: Spinach, hard
cooked eggs, carrot salad, corn-
bread, butter, ice cream.
Wednesday, Oct. 14: Beef roast,
mashed potatoes, cabbage, apple
salad, biscuits, butter, fruit cup.
Thursday, Oct. 15: Spaghetti and
meat balls, green beans, lettuce
salad, enriched bread, milk, choco-
late pudding or pie.
Friday, Oct. 16* Tuna and nood-
les, buttered carrots, cabbage sal-
ad, enriched bread, milk, cinna-
mon rolls.
tendents, Department Secretaries, and
Sunday School Class Teachers are filled
by the men. Even the Nursery.
Thursday, October 1, 1953 at 7:30 p. m. at the
First Baptist Church Brotherhood Soul winning
instruction clinic led by Rev. Loyd Lester,
Pastor.
Friday, October 2, 0.953 at 7:30 p. m. at the First
Baptist Church Brotherhood Soul Winning in-
struction clinic led by Rev. Lloyd Lester,
Pastor.
Monday, October 5, 1953 at 7:00 p. m. at the First
Baptist Church Prayer Meeting led by Layman
Woodrow T. Holder, painter and paper hanger.
Visitation to follow.
Tuesday, October 6, 1953 at 7:00 p. m. at the First
Baptist Church Prayer Meeting led by Layman
A. B. Slack, owner of Electra Conoco Service
Station and Electra City Councilman. Visitation
to follow.
Wednesday, October 7, 1953 at 7:30 p. m. at the
First .Baptist Church First Layman Church
Service.
Sermon delivered by Layman Lester Brooks,
Associational Brotherhood President, Em-
ployee of Texas Experimental Station in
Iowa Park, Texas.
Announcements and comments made by Lay-
Thomas, Texas Co. employee
and ownci’ of Fairmont Malt Shop, Elec-
tra, Texas.
The Choir to be filled only by the men.
Thursday, October 8, 1953 at 7;30 p. m. at the
First Baptist Church Second Layman Church
Service.
Sermon delivered by Layman Curtis Holcomb,
First Ward School Principal, Electra, Texas.
Announcements and comments made by Lay-
man Olvis Ballard, employee of Frank
Woods, Electra, Texas.
The Choir to be filled only by the men.
Friday, October 9, .1953 at 7:30 p. m. at the First
Baptist Church Third Layman Church Service.
Sermon delivered by Layman J. R. Carter of
Electra, Texas; Justice of Peace Precinct
No. 4, Wichita County, Texas.
Announcements and comments made by Lay-
man L. L. C. Hayes of Electra, Texas.
The Choir to be filled only by the men.
Saturday, October 10, 1953 at 7:00 p. m. at the
First Baptist Church Prayer Meeting led by
Layman Leo Butler, Manager of the Electra
Chamber of Commerce, Electra, Texas. Visit-
ation to follow.
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6:15 P. M.
All Training Union Department Superin-
tendents, Department Secretaries, and
Union Leaders are to be filled by the
men. Even the Nursery.
Harrold FHA Club
Holds Box Supper
Members of the Harrold High
School Future Homemakers of
America Club of the Home Econ-
omics Department held a benefit
box supper on the evening of Sept-
ember 29. Proceeds from the affair
will be used in paying expenses
of members of the class and their
sponsor to attend the Dallas Fair.
Music was provided by Kenneth
Urban, Carlton Story, Carl Hudson
and Mary Helen Urban. Messrs.
Ralph Norman and Ray Crues
served as auctioneers.
Betty Joyce Lemon and Charles
Roman were chosen as the cutest
ta“ho"tower'divWon.''Mm. Smith girl and k, ta.
won on marigolds.
Mrs. E. W Hindman won
ond on a hooked rug
Mrs. Ida D-nms won
hand-pieced quilt
year old division
kins won fust on
shoes.
Mrs Bill Pi ee won second and
third aw ar is on ' xti o painiin-.
and Mrs G (’ Duren placed sec-
ond in an unlisted entry in handi-
work, and ’<’tid on riorheted
bedspread
M rs S E
THIS IS THE WORD OF GOD
TO THE CHRISTIANS
Matthew 20: 6 “. . . Why Stand Ye Here All The
Day Idle?”
John 9: 4 “I Must Work The Works Of Him That
Sent Me, While It Is Day: The Night
Cometh, When No Man Can Work.”
If you are a member of any other Church of Electra,
we need your Christian Fellowship with us-
to encourage us in the work of the LORD.
If you have not accepted The LORD JESUS CHRIST
as your personal Saviour, we need your pres-
ence and you need The LQRD JESUS CHRIST.
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Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Davlin
moved to Albany where Mr. Dav-
lin was transferred some months
ago by the Service Pipe Line
Company. Mr. Davlin announced
that he had sold his business to
A. C. Collins but will retain his
property
home on East Cleveland Avenue.
Davlin who has been employ-
ed-with the Stanolind Pipe Line
Company and its successar, Ser-
vice Pipe Line Company 27 years,
13 of which he has resided in
Electra. As district gauger he
says he has averaged driving 30,
000 miles per year the past 16
years, amassing a total of around
480,000 miles. The company dis-
posed of its facilities in tjiis area
several months ago and Mr. Dav-
lin is the last to leave of a large
force of men moved to Electra
about the time
boom. At Albany he will be In
charge of a new all-electric pump
station and will handle all truck
receipts.
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Stewart, W. C. Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 8, 1953, newspaper, October 8, 1953; Electra, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1220331/m1/2/?rotate=90: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Electra Public Library.