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the Corrigan |ra
"An Independent, Outspoken, Country Weekly"
Volume XIII.
Corrigan, (Polk County,) Texas Thursday, January 11, 1945
Numbed -19
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BERGMAN FUNERAL
HOME IS SOLD TO
NEW FIRM
Announcement is made this
week of the sale of the Herg-
imin Funeral Home to Messrs
(Jordon Reily of Corrigan and
J, M. Walker and ('. K. Bea-
mons of Moscow. The new firm
name will he Corrigan Funeral
Home.
This trade has been brewing
for several weeks and eould
have been announced last week
but the decision on a fitting
name was not made until this
week. Too, the new owners were
in hopes they might have a
licensed emhalnier and under-
taker here by this time to take
Do you or ennpy of yore na |p(.tive charge of the business.!
hors want to buy some good I Mrs, Daisy Hickman is remain-
wood f ling with the firm until they
If so, jest leeve yore ordersja|,i,. to find someone to
at the printin offise or rite to.take charge.
Ezra Hoskins, president and| The new owners are making
general manager of the Ezra i plans for a modern new build-
Iloskins an Hill Evans Woo I jug to house the firm .just as
Company Limited at the New s()nl| as material is available
By Ezra Hoskins
Deer folks:
THREE OF OUR BOYS RECEIVE
CITATIONS IN ARMED SERVICE
KIRBY D WALKER
RECEIVE8 BRONZE
STAR MEDAL
Mayor J. M. Walker of Mos-
cow has received the following
citation awarding the Bronze
Star to his son, Kirby D.
The citation rends:
In the name of the President
of the United States, the com-
CHARLES SPARKS IS
AWARDED AIR MEDAL
15th AAF in Italy......Second
Lieutenant Charles W, Sparks,
27, Corrigan, Texas, has been
awarded the Air Medal for
meritorious achievement while
participating in ariul flight
against the enemy.
As pilot on a 15th AAF B-24
Liberator, Sparks has flown
over such high priority targets
FRED SAGE JR. GETS
INFANTRYMAN BADGE
With the 80tli Infanthy Divi-
sion in France ...... Major Gen-
eral Horace L, McBribe, Com-
manding General of the 80th
Infantry Division, has announc-
ed that Private Fred E. Sage
Jr., has been awarded the Com-
bat Infantryman’s Badge for
Local Bank Has More Than
A Million Dollar Statement
they promise to secure a
time emhalnier who will
and
full
live in Corrigan and have
charge of the business. Messrs
Walker and Scallions will keep
their set-up at Moscow and
while the equipment of either
place will he available in rmer-
geiu'ies for use of the other.
Hope community—route four
Cirrigen, Texas.
Yes, sir, me an Bill is in the
wood bisnis on a big skale. We
are into it for the good of all
humanity and the little cash
we kin make.
We are in it fifty fifty too v
We are to share an saare alike
in everthing. Work nnd profit the set-up here will he the same
an horsepower anil manpower „s m the past.
We eaven bought our saw Mr. Walker stated Tuesday
and ax and stuff on havers. An that lie and his associates were
Bill is to file my end of the {making the promise that they
saw and me hisn when an if it j would do their best to give as
gits dull. lie’ll use his mule and good service as lias been given
homes and I will use my mule jtl the past by
and homes an one lode we will Funeral Home,
use my wagin an the next lode The Bergman firm lias made
hisn. j wonderful strides in flic years
Now we need a market fer gone by and their service has
our wood an I tide Bill I noed been exceptionally fine for a
we could sell lots of it in Corri city of the size of this. It is the
gan hut when we wus in thare out growth of an ideal fostered
gittin our saw an ax Bill sed he by the late Wallace Bergman
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dident see how we wus gotn to
git over them streats In the
shape thav wus in.
Corse if it keeps on ratnin I
aint goin to drive my mule
thru some of them holes
around the postoffiee cause 1
dont no if he can swim or not.
Fact is, I’m pretty shore he
mint swim and pull his half nr
a cord and a half of green tire-
plase wood.
So if you folks live up in
town you may have to meat up
out about the city limits an git
your wood if it is rainin.
Yourn truley,
Ezra Hoskins, Esq.
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MRS. ODELL THOMPKINS
and has been carried on to its
present state of perfection by
the untiring efforts of his sis-
ter, Mrs. Daisy Hickman, his
brother, Hunter, and mother,
Mrs. Jake Bergman.
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SHOWER FOR BRIDE
Mrs. Floyd 1). Maury the
former Miss Francis Collins,
wijj the honoree at a lovely
bridal shower given at the
home of Mrs. Lynn Atmar in
(Iroveton last Monday after-
noon.
Decorative arrangements of
red nandiuu berries in antique
white milk glass holders grac-
ed the spaciioua rooms, and a
display of gift pieces in the
bride’s chosen pattern of china
We regret to learn of the
death of Mrs. Odell Thompkins j was arranged on the lace-cov-
which occurred at her home in cred refreetory board in the
Tacoma, Washington, last dining-room
Thursday. Little .Misses Betty Veal and
Funeral service was conduct-
ed at Union Springs cemetery
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with
Daisy Lister assisted in greet-
ing guests at the door; Mrs.
Glenn Chandler registered
Rev. C. E. Sword officiating. f'!es,s tlle bride’s l,ook: an<1
The Corrigan Funeral Home
was in charge.
Pallbearers were Verdell
Morris, Roy Singletary, Buel D.
Penrod, Tom Jr. Thompkins, J.
T. Donaldson and Clarence
Roy Thompkins.
Mrs. Thompkins was 33
years old and had lived in Ta-
coma about a year. She is sur-
vived by her husband,, Pfc. O.
B. Thompkins and little daugh-
ter, Jessie Fay, of Tacoma;
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. II.
Watson and sister, Mrs. Ivey
Mae Wilson of Corrigan; and a
brother, T. C. Watson of Col-
mestieil.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all our
friends and loved ones for
their deep sympathy and floral
offerings in the death of our
husband and father.
Mrs. W. S. Rowe and Children
and
the
Misses Martha Jo Davis
Jean Taylor presided at
punch bowl.
Many lovely gifts were pre-
sented thi‘ honoree.
Approximately 75 guests, in-
cluding n number from out of
town, called during the receiv-
ing hours. Attending from Cor-
rigan were; M-s. John Carter,
Mrs. (J. S. Brooks, Mrs. W. II.
Caton, Mrs.H, B. Maury, Mrs.
R. L. Rothe, Mrs. I). L. Veal,
and Mrs. E. A. Maury.
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REV. MILLER SMITH IS
ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER
At a meeting of the Lions
club last Tuesday Scoutmaster
Wood announced the appoint-
ment of Rev. T. Miller Smith
as assistant scoutmaster here.
Rev. Smith lias had consider-
able experience in Scout work
and stated that he would be
glad to do all in liis power
along that line.
■nauding General, Fleet Marine
Force, Pacific, takes pleasure
in awarding the Bronze Star
Medal to
First Lieutenant Kirby D.
Walker, United States Marine
Corps Reserve
‘‘For heroic achievement as
the Bergman J executive officer of a rifle com-
pany during action against
enemy forces on Saipan, Mari
anas Islands, from June 15th
to June 18th, 1944. On one
occasion while under intense
fire from ail enemy three
inch dual purpose gun which
had temporarily disorganized
part of a rifle company, First
Lieutenant Walker, by his
splendid personal example of
coolness and by his quick ac-
tion, was instrumental in caus-
ing an orderly withdrawal to
a covered position and
prompt continuation of the at-
tack around the fire-swept
area. On another occasion,
when liis company had been
pinned down under intense
machine gun und 37 nun gun
fire from two enemy tanks, he
bravely exposed himself to
these fires in order to reach a
platoon of half tracks which
were located two hundred
yards to the rear. While carry-
ing out tliis mission, he was
knocked unconscious for a
short period by the explosion
of an enemy shell but, after
regaining consciousness, car-
ried on until he had contacted
the half track commander and
directed him to the target. Ilia
coolness and gallant conduct
under fire were in keeping with
the highest traditions of the
United States Naval Service.”
II. M. Smith,
Lieutenant General,
U. S. Marine Corps.
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as the vital industrial centers
of Blechhammer and Vienna.
“Those two run one-two in this
league,” said Sparks, “with
CORRIGAN BOY IS
PROMOTED TO SERGEANT
Army Air Forces, Pacific
Headquarters; Jasper L Hen-
dry, 36, Corrigan, Texas, has
been promoted from Sergeant
to Staff Sergeant, according to
a 71 h AAF Fighter Command
announcement,
Currently serving with a
night fighter squadron of the
7th Fighter Command, Ser-
geant llemlry lias been station-
i d in the Central Pacific since
October 1941.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. J.
II. Ilendry of Corrigan. Ser-
geant Ilendry, before entering
the Army Air Forces ih 1941,
was employed by Warner Bro-
thers Studios, Burbank, Calif.
exemplary conduct in action in
France on 29th November,
every aek-aok battery lntting j 1944.
better than three hundred.” j Pvt. Sage is the son of Mr.
A graduate of Corrigan j and Mrs. Fred E Sage Sr., who
Sparks was employed by the resides at Corrigan, Texas.
Shell Oil Company at Houston, j jje graduated in 1941, and
until he enlisted in the army entered the service on 27th
in September 1942. Commission- April, 1944.
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ed in March 1944. he arrived
overscans last October.
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OUR BOYS IN THE SERVICE
Pvt. James W. (“Jim Bo”)
Potts graduated here ill 1939.
He was a member of the F. F.
A. chapter for three years and
played football for one year,
lie was also a member of the
dramatic Club and “Bulldog
Bulletin” staff. He worked in
Orange before entering the
army. He took his basic train-
ing in Florida. He is now over-
seas.
Pvt. Jakie Sherman finish-
ed school in 1939. He was a
member of the “Bulldog Bulle-
tin” staff. He lettered two
years in football. Jle was pres-
ident of the F. F. A. chapter
for four years. He was also a
member of the Dramatic Club.
Jakie entered the service Nov-
ember 29. He is now stationed
at Camp Walters, Texas.
J. C. Branch A. 0. M. 3-c
graduated here in 1942. lie was
a member of the F. F. A. Club,
ployed football and basketball,
and was a member of the ’42
“Blue Quill” staff, lie is now
stationed in Sun Diego, Calif.
Pvt. Elbert Burns finished
high school here in ’43. He was
letterman on the Bulldog
squad. After liis graduation
from high school he was em-
ployed in Lufkin and in Or-
ange. He is now stationed in
Camp Roberts, Calif.
Harold Dean Dotson went to
school here in 1941-42. lie was
in the National Honor Society,
on the “Blue Quill” staff, be-
longed to the Spanish Club,
Quill and Scroll Society and
the Public Speaking Club. Be-
fore joining the service, he was
employed in Beaumont. In the
service approximately two
years, he is now overseas.
Pvt, Clayton (“Buck”) P.
Saxon always lived in Corri-
gan. After his school days he
worked for Edens-Birch Lum-
ber Co. He entered tbe service
in February, 1942. He is now
in France and has been in
Paris several times. He is in the
medical corps.
l’fe. Archie Chandler spent
his school days in Corrigan.
After leaving school, he work-
ed at Liberty. He entered the
service April, 1942, and took
his first training at Camp Hu-
len. He is now serving over-
seas.
Donnis Brett, C. M. I. C,
finished school here in 1927.
After finishing school, he went
to Livingston to complete the
eleventh grade. He worked in
and around Corrigan most of
the time. Before entering the
service, he was doing construc-
tion work in Houston. He en-
tered the Naval Construction
work in Houston. He entered
the Naval Conscruction Bat-
talion on October 15, 1942, and
took his training at Norfolk,
Va. lie is now serving some-
where in the Pacific.
FIREMEN ELECT OFFICERS
Chief Fred Anderson called
Ihlie Fire Department members
together Monday night for the
purpose of electing officers for
the coming year, lie stated
that lie hoped to have a bigger
and better fire department
than in the past.
Following officers were r
leeted for the ensuing year: W.
E. Thomas, president; J. W.
Largent Jr, Secretary and
treasurer; and Leland Largent
reporter. The vice-president
will be elected at the next meet-
ing.
A social committee of three
members was selected and a
talk on safety was made by the
president and the chief.
After the meeting
meats were served at
cafe.
refresh-
local
LADIES NIGHT IS
POSTPONED AGAIN
The annual Ladies Night for
the Lions Club has been post-
poned from January 16 to Jan-
uary 23.
Originally scheduled for De-
cember another date was set
but the date conflicted with
quarterly conference. The 16th
was set but now it develops
that thiis conflicts with a safe-
ty meeting of the Edens-Birch
Lumber Company.
If nothing happens, there-
fore, the Annual Ladies Night
will be held on January 23,
which is Tuesday night. Hon
Ernest E. Cochran of Llving-
iton has been invited to make
an address.
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--Bonds-
Over America
Sgt, William (Bill) Saxon
finished school here in 1933.
After finishing school lie work-
ed in his father’s market. lie
has received all his military
training in San Antonio, where
he is still stationed.
Cpl. James M. (“Buddy”)
Saxon, a former C. II. S. stu-
dent, worked in his father’s
market after finishing school
here. lie also worked in Hous-
ton. While in service lie train-
ed at San Antonio, Texas, in
Colorado, Utah and is now in
California.
Cpl. Russel E. Chandler
spent his school days in Corri-
gan. After finishing school ho
worked on a pipe line. He en-
tered the service in November
of 1942. He received his first
training at Camp Chaffee, Ark.
He is now overseas.
Gerald M. Barclay S 1-c fin-
CHARLESTON’S CHARM
Charleston, S. C, retains Its 18th
Century architecture, so full of
warmth, charm and beauty. It
might not have been so well pre-
served except for funds raised by
War Bonds that enabled our fighting
forces to erect and hold an Impene-
trable barrier against attack from
overseas. War Bonds bought now
will keep It unmarred. The quaint
house that Col. Charles Brewton
gave his daughter in 1733 embodies
that charm. The delicate iron bal-
cony nnd carriage entrance leading
directly to the Btreet are character-
istic touches—prevalent in Southern
homes in the formative years pre-
ceding the Revolutionary War.
V. S. Treasury Department
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ished school here in 1935. He
ms been in service for four
years. lie was in overseas ser-
vice for three years. He is now
Rationed at McAllister. Okla.
II. A. Barclay is now sta-
tioned in Hawaii. He finished
school here in 1928. lie is a
chief petty officer in the Sea-
liees. He lias been in service
eighteen months.
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“Wissy and highbrow stuff
are taboo.” OW1 statement of
kind of books wanted by the
wounded GI/s in hospitals.
The total of $1,098, 386,61 in
resources was reached by the
Citizens State Bank of Corri-
gan in their statement of con-
dition as of December 30, 1944.
Bank statements are rather
dry reading to the average lay-
man but this week we publish
an advertisement by tbe local
bank showing their statement
in condensed form and in
which they thank the people of
Corrigan and surrounding ter-
ritory for helping them build
this strong institution.
. Mayor Gordon Reily, presi-
dent of the bank, in comment-
ing on the statement said. “I
believe the old saying that the
first million is the hardest, is
about right.”
A summary of the assets and
liabilities of the bank indicate
that Unelq Sam is the best cus-
tomer of the local institution.
They list more than twice as
much money in bonds as in
loans and discounts. Less than
$200,000 in loans and more
than $400,000,00 in bonds.
The capital and surplus
funds have been doubled in the
past few years and now the un-
divided profits bring these
three items up near the
$100,000.00 mark.
Deposits of more than
$800,000.00 show the healthy
financial condition of the cus-
tomers of this bank .
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THIS BUSINESS of LIVING
BY Susan Thayer
Traveling between towns on
buses, as I quite often do these
days, I’m continually being im-
pressed by the numbers of
young women starting cheer-
fully to work in faetories when
most folks are climbing into
lied.
It’s pretty tough going. Not
much fun, starting out on a
bitter night just at bedtime.
Leaving the kids warm and
snug, with grandma to hear if
they call. Oh yes, these gals
have slep during the day. But
chances are they’ve cleaned
house too, or done the washing
or got in the week’s groceries.
They’re doing a double job. In
fact they’re doing all it’s hu-
manly possible for anyone to
do to help win the war.
Pretty stupidly, I asked a
friend why she didn’t give up
for a while. She. was tired, she
said. No holidays for two years
except Christmas.
Well, because,” she replied
“when I took on this job 1 said
I’d stay for the duration. I do
not like quitters. It seems sort
of important to me to keep
turning out the stuff.
“And,” she added, “it keeps
me from thinking of Jim."
For most of these girls there
is a Jim. Or a Joe or a John.
Fighting it out grimly far
from home, never quitting or
thinking of quitting.
We all admire and respect4
these women, I know, more
than we ever can say. But, it
seems to me, those of us still
living our fairly comfortable
lives should feel the prick ofi
envy, too. Envy at their cour-
age, moral strength and en-
durance. Envy that they are
living this war instead of
watching from the sidelines.
For victory will belong to them
as it does to the boys out there.
They’ll go down in histoi^,--
this valiant, turbaned, slack-
clad, lunch-carrying, midnight-
traveling battalion!
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For Sale—7-year old, 1050
pound light sorrel horse. Not
blemish on him and he will
work anywhere. S. S. Durham,
Corrigan, Texas. 51p
fc
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The Corrigan Press (Corrigan, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 11, 1945, newspaper, January 11, 1945; Corrigan, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth645255/m1/1/?q=+date%3A1941-1945: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.