The Denison Press (Denison, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, December 16, 1949 Page: 2 of 4
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THE DENISON PRESS, DEN1SON, TEXAS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1949
THE DENISON PRESS
"Entered as .second class matter May 15, 1947, at
the Poet Office at Denison, Texas, under the act
of March 3, 1879."
LEROY M. ANDERSON Editor and PublUher
Offlc
Telephone No. 300
of Publication 205 W.
Issued Each Friday
Main
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Dedicated to clean and responsive government;
to individual and civic integrity; to individual and
civic commercial progress.
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sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion.
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be published the same day.
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30 days from date of first insertion.
Any erroneous statement reflecting upon the
character or reputation of any persons will be
jladly corrected if brought to the attention of the
publishers. The Denison Press assumes no respon-
sibility for error in advertising insertions beyond
the price of the advertisement.
Our Stand on Low-Cost Housing
The Press has always taken a stand
for what it believes to be the right in mat-
ters which affect the general public. Some-
times we have brought on opposition even
to boycott for a while. But in the life of
a conscientious editor that is taken in
stride and as a matter of a kind which
time will work out justly.
We are conscious of the fact that
there are strong backers of the proposed
low-cost housing units, and are familiar
with the pleadings for "the under-paid
man, the plight of children having no ade-
quate surroundings, the need for better en-
vironment for some of our people, the lack
of some of the rent houses being in proper
UveaDle condition" and other arguments
ihat may be offered.
But we believe the best interest of
all the people; the best interest which may
be served for saving our government from
bankruptcy, may be had by ending this
wild spending and planned economy which
has had such backing that we are now
facing bankruptcy as a nation.
SloV is the thinking of any man, it
would seem, who cannot see this thing can
but end in our country's downfall. If it is
ever to be stopped, it must have opposi-
tion lodged against it.
Opposition must come from the peo-
ple—the people in every nook and corner
of the globg. The newspapers of the coun-
try staffed by those who are conscious of
the situation as being dangerously near
the taxing point where nations have in the
past gone down, are lining up against
such projects as opposing the American
idea of thrift, liberty, and rights.
There is something more sinister than
appears on the surface to the whole thing.
The appeal made by social workers who
may be mislead, must not permit our sound
thinking to give way as it has been doing.
Such appeals clothed in verbiage which
gave the voters the idea that the Door and
needy were to be served, or that security
legislation was needful, has already led us
to where we are now at the 30 per cent
level of taxation. Nations have not been
able to stand after they reach the 35 per
cent level, history shows, and we are not
far from that.
A tax-burdened people will soon be-
come a people who are wards of the gov-
ernment and that is the objective of en-
emies of this country—make no mistake
about that. Once a state-administered and
mothered people come under that yoke,
we have the soil ready for state socialism
and that soon brings on communism.
We know that a physical setting in
the way of homes such as is being prom-
ised in the "low-cost housing unit" makes
appeal to the flesh,and palliates the con-
science of the over-socialized person, but
the poor we will always have with us and
the cure for this is not in housing, physical
treatment or legislation.
The government which made America
will also work for them.
OUR DEMOCRACY
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OUR PEOPLE TOT^r STIMULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUR
ECONOMY,..FOR. 1HE P'JNDS WE SET ASIDE IN LIFE INSURANCE
AND SAVINGS ARC .•:•! TO WORK IN PRODUCTIVt" ENTERPRISE
FOR THE BENEFIT 0« .ML THE PEOPL-P.
Xmas Shopping Leads
,4s Holiday Season Nears
Brighten Santa Claus' Castle
The Low Down
From Hickory Grove
SANTA CLAUS, IND.—Armed with cleaning rags and a.bottle
01 Cream ft ox. two Johnson gnomes scrambled to the roof of the Santa
Claus Castle to brighten the sign for Ch'istmaa. During the holiday
season more than 100,000 visitors will pilgrimage to this historical
place to tour tne faoulous castlc and mail gtfu and«*rd< from the
post office with toe magical name.
Santa Clans, tod., the only tcnii «•..named In the United States,
«s 5 V? 184c,08 Santafee, out was unable t-> obtain a post
offlcc oecause there already was one in Indiana with that name. At a
community party on Christmas Eve in 1855, the residents decided to
ir C0Wmun ty Santa Claus and the following year a post office
I jnIne Tas c*tablishcd. to veeent years mftllons of letters,
cards, and toya have been forward to Santa Claua for mailing, a?id
allth^sidenU of the little town l.irn on* *n h«lo cnitmarV thr t;nal
Perusin' the front page you can
come to just one conclusion—this
country is in a mess. Somebody,
every morning, has a new elixir
which, the man says, will fix
things up jake and pretty. And
if the folks in high Govt, places
claim and admit we are in a mess,
I reckon we ca.n take their word
for it—they got us into it.
A dozen years is long enough
to be in any kind of dilemma. It
is time to do some psycho-analyz-
ing. Time to find out if we been
slickered some place along the
line. And you know, I been de-
ducting pro and con and she loks
as if the nation has been living,
right along, under some sort of
oratorical novocain — just going
along with the leaders and not too
sure or caring too much where we
are coming out.
I come up with this answer
from observing the route chosen
by the British—a big Govt, run-
ning everything—and the paper
today says Mr. Cripps, the boss-
man over there, tells his brethren
they "must produce more and use
less or go hungry and jobless."
And here in this land of ours, as
we see these goings-on in Gt. Bri-
tain — we doze on — and don't
catch-on that we are headed lick-
ety-split into the very same kind
I of across-the-pond Big Govt, she-
f nanigans which, over there, are
now being followed by a petered-
out Utopia.
Yours with the low down,
JO SERRA.
As Old Man Winter makes- his
cold way throughout the state,
thoughts of Christmas loom in the
minds of all. Denison has as-
sumed the festive look of the sea-
son with the Christmas lights that
were strung across the streets.
The individual .merchants have
been able to express their ideas
in highly imaginative displays of
gift items in the windows.
Local merchants have carefully
planned ahead and shopped es-
pecially for this season. Store
shelves have been stocked and gift
items are plentiful. Helpful clerks
are eager to aid shoppers and oft-
en suggest gifts far better than
any planned by the shoppers.
As always,' Christmas means
trying to decide what would please
special people, and Denison mer-
chants have proved more than eag-
er to help befuddled shoppers.
Men and women alike have al-
ways enjoyed giving and receiv-
ing at Christmas. These may
vary from a smartly tailored
watch to a handsomely jewel-
studded one. Rockwell's Jewelers
suggest that you get a fine Elgin
for increased dependability.
Books have made wonderful
Christmas gifts since time im-
memorial. Adults enjoy classics,
latest novels and best-sellers while
children love and appreciate books
designed especially for them.
Globe Stationery and Supply Co.,
varied selection that makes Christ-
515 W. Main, has a wide and
mas shopping more fun that ever
before.
Electrical appliances are becom-
ing more plentiful, and more and
more women arc able to enjoy
electrical workers in the home.
Joe Sullivan Co. suggests that any
housewife or bride would enjoy
a General Electric mixer. This
type of gift is enjoyed by the en-
tire family since Mom has more
free time, yet can do as much or
more cooking.
Madden's suggests that when
you shop for a man, you stop by
to see their wonderful ties. These
are nationally-advertised "Bot-
any" ties available in many beau-
tiful distinctive patterns and col-
or*.
Ronson lighters make welcome
gifts, point out Odeneal Jewelry.
Ronsons have proven dependabil-
ity, and this local store adds the
personal touch with monogram-
ing. Many styles are here avail-
able for both men and women.
The festive season is drawing
near, and old St. Nick is thumb-
ing his lists . T. Christmas is draw-
ing nearer. Stocks are open and
wonderful gift items await shop-
pers who listen to Santa's warn-
ing to shop now!
Carl Akins Says
Under Seal Your
Car For Winter
Carl AWfns, of Texaco Service
Station, 530 W, Main, is advising
car owners to prepare their cars
for the rough winter weather
ahead, by undercoating them with
the new rubberized "Underseal."
"Underseal," Mr. Akins ex-
plains, protects a car from the
brutal punishment of flying rocks
and gravel, and from rust and cor-
rosion. Because it's rubberized,
"Underseal" can be sprayed on
the under part of a car to a full
1/n inch thickness, exactly double
RATES
Contract rates will be given
upon application. Legal rates at
one cent per word per Insertion.
1 time lc p£r wo-d.
3 times 2c per word.
6 times 3c per word,
(for consecutive insertions
Minimum charge is for 12 words
Quick SERVICE
Good GULF PRODUCTS
RICE GULF
Service Station
501 N. Houston Phone 3820
Prescription*
Designated
Pharmacy for
Denison'* Five
Railroads
Kingston's
Phone 20
HARRY K. KAIN
attornht-at-law
Security Bjlldlng
Phono 1703
denison, texai,
FAST SERVICE
SINCLAIR PRODUCTS
Charles Ingram
Service S'ation
301 N. Houston Phone 60S
BRATCHER-MOORE
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
401 W. WOODARD
Phone 118
Fertilizer left in the spreader
draws moisture and causes corro-
sion.
USE OUR
LAY-AWAY
PLAN
220 main
HOME OF
CARDINAL
INSURED
DIAMONDS
Shopping by impulse is a good
way to get poor returns for the
money, time and effort spent at
the grocery store. It is better to
plan your shopping duties—based
on needs and finances.
J. R. HANDY
AGENCY
GENERAL
INSURANCE
Phone 104
303Va Woodard
the protection a car would get
from a thin non-rubberized coat-
ing.
Factory trained applicators are
on hand at the Texaco station,
Mr. Akins advises, to apply the
rubberized coating to your car. A
high pressure spray gun is used to
apply the "Underseal," and one
application protects your car for
life. Mr. Akins offers a guaran-
tee to car owners that the "Un-
derseal" rubberized coating which
his men apply to their cars is pro-
perly applied to underbody sheet
metal, frames, flooring, rocker
panels, body and frame bolts,
fenders and fender joints, and in-
side the hood. He invites his cus-
tomers and friends to come in and
get their cars "Undersealed" for
lifetime protection.
The wise housewife will choose
work clothing that has been des-
ignated for safety, comfort and
convenience regardless of style.
Prevention is the best and by
far the cheapest method for con-
trolling mastitis in the dairy herd.
Join Our Bowling
Parties
• It's Fun
• It's Healthful
• It's Where You'll
Meet Your Friend*
DENISON
BOWLING LANES
131 W. Main St.—Phone 2590
Soil organic matter is the re-
mains of plants, animals and mi-
Clean artificial wax flowers by
dipping them up or down in any
crobes in all stages of decomposi- 1 k'ood dry cleaning fluid, such as
tjon_ | naptlia or gasoline.
Cows should be milked at the "Fifty-four forty or fight" wa
same time each day if they are to
give the maximum amount of milk.
the slogan advocating the U. S.-
Canadian boundary in the West.
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J. V. CONATSER AGENCY
"INSURANCE THAT INSURES"
J. C. Conatser W. E. Conatser J. V. Conatser
108 NO. RUSK AVENUE
Phone 2727 Denison, Tcxus
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PLUMBING. ELECTRICAL «nd SHEET METAL WOKii
303-5 W. Woodard St. Phone J2
SNOUU-UUHIT6
Launderers, Cleaners, and Dyers
PHONES 716-717
Q Suit l i Ml* «nd floyl /
325 W, Main Phone 420
Paid for Dead Of*
Crippled
Stock
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CENTRAL HIDE &
RENDERING CO.
for Immediate Service
PHONE 979 COLLECT
DENISON. TEXAS
CARL AKINS
YOUR
530 W. MAIN
DEALER
PHONE 71
WHAT DOES PERPETUAL CARE
MEAN IN A CEMETERY?
According td ths State Cemetery Law it means to keep
the sod and shrubbery in repair at all times. To accomplish
this a cemetery must have tools, equipment, manpower and
above all—a good watering system. Every square foot
of land at Cedarlawn is subject to this kind of care. YouV
purchase price is your last cost.
QedaA.lcuu-*i
MEMORIAL PARK
... is the only cemetery in Grayson County chartered
under the State Cemetery Law.
Offices: Barrett Bldg., Denison, Texas Phono 3488
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Yes, Santa, it's true... and not so amazing. If you'll
check with Mrs. Santa she'll tell you that electric cook-
ing is the modern way to cook ... besides being cooler,
cleaner, safer and more convenient. And, any Texas
homcmakcr will tell you that an electric range is the
final touch in a perfect kitchen... the gift supreme
that's enjoyed by the whole family every day in the year.
Stop by your Electrical Dealer and arrange for a Surprise
Electric Range Gift... the prices are right and the terms are easy!
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Anderson, LeRoy M. The Denison Press (Denison, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, December 16, 1949, newspaper, December 16, 1949; Denison, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth328951/m1/2/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Grayson County Frontier Village.