The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 20, 1961 Page: 6 of 32
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Stage All Set for Annual
Taylor Old Settlers Meet ___
ment under which H. L. Glass of AUSTiN NAFF Pcaq o
falo Gap will welcome visitors and L B Sandell of Tuscola Cisco will build a number of ren-
Maurice V. Brooks. Abilene at will keep traffic from the restrict- tal cabins in the Schlaepfer’s
BUFFALO GAP—The stage is torney, will be reunion speaker st ed parking area Draw area of Lake Cisco, accord- Em"
set for the Taylor County Old 11 a m. A brief memorial service W H. Free of Abilene, a vice ing to Mayor John H. Webb.
Cisco Approves
Lease Agreement
Cisco (RNS)-The City of Cis-
THE ABILENE REPORTER NEWS KA AI CL. A.s
Abilene, Texas, Thursday Morning. July 2.1951 Old Glory Area
HIGHER COURTS
Has Wettest June
OLD GLORY (RNS) - Oldtim
By HAMILTON WRIGHT
Reporter-News Staff Writer
the Su
----- ers say the month of June was
r In Co. the wettest in many years for
*the Old Glory area. Some 10 to
12 inches fell in the area during
: the month
flowing, terraces were broken,
and young cotton was covered
with washed-in dirt Some of the
road damage is still being re-
paired
IT’S LOVE
AT FIRST BITE
Ki
Settlers Reunion here Friday Rex will follow, the under direction of president of the association, ar- Plans call for Glass to begin ment
Reddell, president of the assoc- Hamilton Wright of Abilene ranged for the free coffee, and construction work immediately on R.25
iation, announced Wednesday Names of pioneers who have died Floyd Tate, of Buffalo Gap cabins Next plans .
The oak-shaded square where since the last reunion will be another reunion vice president a 2X60 foot arbor type shelter for E
innumerable barbecues. cam P posted on a large blackboard on supervised clearing the grounds use of family reunion groups. #3
meetings and reunions have been the rostrum of weeds and trash Webb said
held for more than 70 years hasA quartet arranged by County Size of crowds during the day The city has approved cabin
been cleared for an anticipated Commissioner Jake Meamon - will depend on the weather. Red- leases for a number of people
2 500 to 400 visitors sing. dell said “If it is cool and in the last two months, Webb of T.
. Family groups will spread their cloudy, a much larger attendance said These include Richard E MT
By reunion time, ‘5. lunches under trees at noon. At of elderly people is anticipated" Brown of Dyess AF Base, Abi- TN%
Tuscola mortician, will have tents 1:30 p.m. election of reunion of-he said "We are providing tent lene: Lt. Col. George R. Gravis,
pitched and chairs provided for ficers for the coming year will shade and chairs close-up to Dyess AFB W. A Nobles, Abi
aged and infirm near the speak be held. speaker’s stand for them." lene Maj Harry D. Meehan,
er’s platform Underwood’s of At 2 p.m. the usual feature Other officers of the Taylor Dyess AFB Paul Wright, Cisco:
Abilene will move in a barbecue of fiddlers contest will be staged. Reunion Assn are Treasurer El- Bart W Maxwell, Cisco: H. N.
stand. Reunion marshal L. B. It will be for in categories for mo Jones. and Secretary Mrs. Thompson, Cisco: Neal Caudell,
Sandell of Tuscola will have big fiddlers residing outside Taylor Rex Reddell. both of Tuscola; Troy Harvey and W. D. Banks T.A
kettles of coffee brewing and County, and for those living in and Wright, of Abilene, publicity all of Abilene: and Bill Conner of Vanghe
tanks of ice water available free. the county. Entrants must be at director Fort Worth creer"
Reunion officials will operate the least 50 years old. —-------------------—------
cold drink stand this year in Loudspeaker for the meeting
stead of leasing the concession, will be furnished by Luther Marr,
Abilene oil supply dealer. 1
Reddell said.
The program gets under way at At intervals during the day
10 a m. Friday Registration starts merchandise donated by, mer
at 9. All persons who lived in chants in Abilene, Merkel, Tus
Taylor County 25 years ago or cola and other towns of Taylor
more are eligible for membership. County will be distributed among
although the event is open to reunion members
eveyone. I The Reunion will run into the
Opening prayer will be by the night with annual dances to music
Rev H. B. Terry, Tuscola Bap- provided by Dick Cantor of Abi-
tist pastor. lene.
Mayor Harry Rackow of Buf-I Reunion marshals John Atkins
PENNEYS
Shop Thursday
9 A.M to 8:30 P.M.
OUR GREATEST CLEARANCE
EVENT OF THE YEAR:
ENTIRE STOCK OF GIRLS
SPORTSWEAR
Regardless of Former Price • •.
All One Price Now. 99 E
Shorts, Blouses, Sport Tops, Sets 5
Sizes 1-3, 3-6x, 7-14..............
Girls’Entire Stock of ST Sep.
• SWIMWEAR.........*=.....J & &
Girls’ Stock of
• SUMMER DRESSES...
Girls Knit
• SPORT TOPS......
Girls’ Summer
• COTTON SKIRTS.....
Women’s Summer A
• BEACH HATS......--
Entire Stock Reduced
• WOMEN’S SWIMWEAR
Women’s 2 Piece
• FASHION TWINS.....
. 166
66*
1 66
188
$5
$5
FINAL REDUCTION:
OVER 3,000 YARDS OF BETTER
COTTON
PIECE GOODS
• Needle ‘N Thread
Cottons
• Rondo Cottons
• Summer Sheers
• Values to 79c
2
C
Yard
9
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July has been equally as wet
One farmer reports he has meas
ured over 20 inches of rain in his
gauge over the past two months
The area five miles south of
Old Glory received five inches of
rain July 9 and 74 inches fell on
the Rayner rance southwest of
Old Glory.
Stock tanks were filled to over-
FULL-FLAVORED,
UM-M-M-M TASTY
auto nae FI = "%
• Harris Brewster, district sal !
for writ of error refused vs j
Drive * Sun OnCo., Cam 5
gupare E
FREE San GREEN STAMPS WITH EVERY PURCHASE
KEEP YOUR AUTO AIR CONDITIONER
Let us transfer your Aute Air Condhioner from your
old car to the New car
OUR 3RD YEAR SERVING ABILENE & MIDLAND
- 12 Months . 12.000 Miles Warranty on New ARAS - PLUS:
w. will be here in 62 to guarantee whet we sell in 611
• ADA THOMPSON-HARRISON CO.
A. R. A. Buy & Sell New % Used Units
3403 s. 1* . Automobile Air Conditioning Mdqra - Or 3-3719
FOR THE BIGGEST SAVING’S EVERY DAY YOU
lust
Jane Pakoen Bakorq Special
JANE PARKER
3661 N. 6th St.
Westwood Plaze Shopping Center
Beat That A&P
STORE HOURS CLOSED
Mon., Thru Fri., 8:00 to 7:00
Saturday 8:00 • 8:00 SUNDAY
Peach Pie
_ Each 49c
A fe II • W.ANN PAGE CORN OIL
Sunnyfield Flour s.,37’Margarine
29c
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JANE PARKER
Blueberry Pie
JANE PARKER CHERRY •
White Layer Cake
JANE PARKER BREAKFAST
Cinnamon Rolls
JANE PARKER SEEDED
Rye Bread 2
.. 49c
Chinece Noodlec t 2160 20. AN PAGE
UlIIHlvoU NUUUlTS Choy L Cons L0 Peanut
CHOCOLATE ICED An A
49c Chop Suey
JANE PARKER BROWN N SERVE
Twin Rolls -
Butter
: 59c
La Choy
Vegetable
With Mushrooms
34-ez.
Con
Women’s Better
• SUMMER BLOUSES...
Women’s Better
• JAMAICA SHORTS......
Entire Stock Women’s
• SUMMER HAND BAGS
Entire Stock Women’s
• SLEEPWEAR
Entire Stock Women’s
• SUMMER JEWELRY...
Men’s or Women’s
• CANV AS SHOES......
Boys’ Better
• SPORT COATS ......
One Big Group Better
• CAFE CURTAINS ....
Terrific Selection
• LINED DRAW DRAPES
150
150
177
188
25*
6)66
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199
49
TERRIFIC CLEARANCE!
MEN’S SUMMER SHORT SLEEVE
DRESS SHIRTS
• Wash ‘N Wear Cottons
• Button Down Oxfords
• Sizes 14-17
Each
WHITE HOUSE
4J€ Instant Milk
ANN PAGE ITALIAN
65€ Dressing
59c
Pkg 29c Chon Clou la Choy
LOD JUBY Vegetable
UIVL VHV y With Chicker
33c • ‘
Chon Suey t. ez.
43c UNIP OUPy With Beef
I v e
2 Akq
Produce Speciala
TOMATOES VINE RIPENED ...........
CANTALOUPES PECOS ................
BARTLETT PEARS CAUFORNIA ...
OKRA FRESH HOME GROWN..............
WATERMELONS ..................
NECTARINES ..
25 lbs. GROUND BEEF
25 lbs. CHUCK ROAST
The Cu and Wrapped for Four
WW Us Freezer at no extra cost
U.S.D.A.
GRADE A
Lb
.Each
19*
25‘
1b
lb.
Each
Lb.
"Super-Right"
Freshly Ground
"Super-Right"
Heavy Beef
Blade Cut
FRYER PARTS
34-oz.
.... Con
8 z 25c
BH. LJU
34.0%. 4- (
Can JUT i
SPECIAL SALE
EIGHT O'CLOCK
COFFEE
81
HEALTH & BEAUTY AID
Dollar Sale
19' ADORN HAIR SPRAY —
19€ BRECK CREME RINSE _
69<
25€
18
Legs or Thighs -45€ Breast or Pullybones .
Breast Quarters .33* Leg Quarters
Wings .19 Backs
RIB ROASTEEL
CHUCK POT ROAST ==_____
BONELESS STEW MEAT ==
PLATE STEW MEAT ==
SHORT RIBS ==___
GROUND BEEF=
U.S.D.A. GRADE "A" WHOLE
FRYERS
ALL MEAT FRANKS
SLICED BACON
CAPT JOHN’S ROZEN
SCALLOP DINNERS
BLUE LABEL SYRUP
KARO
65c
FX-o
Allgood Brand
Lb.
1-lb.
Bag
51
3 fb.
Bag
149
B Tor
. 33€
-.15
* 49-
39°
-. 59
-.19
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2 a 89
49€
CAPT xomS FROZEN
%; 49€ FRIED SHRIMP 7:594
STARCH
NIAGARA
244 20,2
Plg.-------------.... OJC Jr
CHOCOLATE SYRUF
BOSCO
TIP TONI PERMANENT -
SUPER BLUE BLADES -
PRO TOOTHBRUSHES=
TRIG DEODORANT
SHAVE LOTION.
SILVIKRIN SHAMPOO
HAIR SPRAY ==__
DRY SKIN CREAM -
HAIR TONIC=—
LISTERINE ANTISEPTIC
MENNEN SKIN BRACER
"Ife
SECRET DEODORANT—
COLGATE DENTAL CREME
ST. JOSEPH ASPIRIN
ALKA-SELTZER-
SHAMPOO PLUS EGG=
CREME RINSE - _
TEX TOOTHBRUSHES
BOBBY PINS
BABY BOTTLES=
CHOCOLATE CANDIES
59c #"
M & MS
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TOILET TISSUE
VANITY FAIR
43c
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The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 20, 1961, newspaper, July 20, 1961; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1672013/m1/6/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Public Library.