The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 18, 1951 Page: 7 of 18
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idisls of
District
Seel Monday
[ Methodist Bryan n-ctrirt
* zZ ufill convene in Rose-
!&• The Rev. O. W.
{Stendent will pre-
r,. the all day ses*ion to
new $100,000 church.
P, jj pronr-un will begin
r ilief devotional at 9:00
‘‘the Rev. Neal Cannon,
1 . « Paul’s In Houston,
at 11:00 o’clock. Din-
he served in fellowship
K church by the local
as Society of Christian Ser-
J m oastor, the Rev. Donald
Student of Dr. Elbert M
„ Conover, internationally
j.jijner of eccelesiastical
is director of the Inter-
{ Bureau of Architecture.
new church at Rosebud
Cyt under Box’s guidance.
Lficio delegates to the con-
r are; W. F. Saage, Mrs. T. S.
Sm George Bredt, and the
H,1 T Cunningham. Ejected
itesare: Mrs. N. N. Newman,
Ers. C. W. Stephens.
Lutheran
juncements
LSunday school and worship
Uj with Holy Communion
, |gM at Peace Luth-
J;ast Sunday morning. Pas-
If T. Sager's sermon was based
lie passage: "Many are called,
•few are chosen."
(transfer of church member-
pwas granted to Mr. and Mrs.
ert Timmerman, Jr. to unite
j Christ Lutheran church in
i Antonio.
ie Luther Leaguers held their
iur monthly meeting Wednes-
night. An inspiring program
i rendered, and plans were
It for the Youth Service to be
iucted this coming Sunday
nbers of the Junior Mission
will meet in the church base-
i this coming Saturday after-
,at 2 p. m. Mrs. F. R. Doss
her helpers will have charge
.'he meeting.
The men of the Lutheran Bro-
pood will hold their monthly
«.;* -n the church basement
tWednesday night, Oct. 24, at
p. m. All of the men are
jjtd to attend and take a part
this, their organization.
The devotional program was in here intheAubVp^i were*J?r- B F- Cone ot Minerva. Mr. October 18. 1951
charge of Mrs Berniro MarX-n i ? Jn 1 , Aubry Pratt home a Cone was loved and liked by all.: -------------------
cnarge or Mrs. Bernice Marshall, few days last week. They also Our heartfelt sympathy goes out
ROCKDALE (Tex.) REPORTER—7
The Scripture reading and prayer
! was by Mrs. A. J. Rosenberg and
| the Scripture lesson by Rev. F. T
j Sager.
_.. P." meaning “General Purpose,*
img community was saddened which was once printed on
Sunday evening at the passing of sides of such army cars.
NOW
were here to see Mr. Summers’ to all his loved ones. I
mother, who is ill in Scott and | Mr and Mrs Carl Roge of Cam. j
eron, visited in the A. B. O’Bier
home Sunday afternoon.
White Hospital.
The WMF broadcasts a playlet , Mr ^ Mr8< Rudolph Folschin*
in the form of a broadcast depict-! ’ from east of R°ckdale, visited
ing the work that is r»rri»»H nP k„ Mr. and Mrs. A. B. O’Bier Monday
the Thankoffering Department rV- evemng-
vealed some interesting facts.
A short business session follow-
ed. The nominating committee
made their report with the elec-1
tion to be held in the November
meeting.
The social hour followed with
Mrs. M. N. Strieker, Mrs. Alfred
Schroeder, Mrs. Thomas Edwards
and Mrs. F. T. Sager as hostesses.
NEW SALEM HD CLUB HAS
'TAMILY NIGHT" PARTIES
The New Salem HD Club ladies
and their families have been en-
tertained twice on “'Family Night”,
first a 42 party was given by Mr!
and Mrs. H. E. Fisher. Guest
other than club members and their
families were Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Schneebeli, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Greenwood and children, Mrs.'
Oscar Burney, Mrs. Sue Talbott,
Mr. and Mrs. Devere. Bottled
drinks, sandwiches and cakes were
served.
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Duncum also
entertained with a 42 party.
Games,-ted by Mrs. Duncum, were
played by the children. Lollipops,
bubble gum and balloons weret
given as favors. Refreshments
were served to the club members',
and the following guests: Mr. and
Mrs. Rubeil Greenwood and chil-
dren, Mr. and Mrs. Diver and chil-
dren of Forest Grove, Mr. and i
Mrs. J. W. Duncum, Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Blocker of Austin, Mr. and
Mrs. W. C. Duncum and Margo of
Taylor, Mrs. George Willard.
A python may lay as many as A dinosaur's egg is about as The egg of a snapping turtle
100 eggs—and all in one day. * large as a touch football. t bounces.
MT. ZION
By Mrs. Joy Angell
Mt. Zion, Oct. 16.—Mr. and Mrs.
Gus Lorenz, Sr. and family visited
in the Otto Whiteley home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob McGuire, of j
Hearne, visited in the Andrew
Jenkins home Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Summers
... to repair, remodel and improve
your home. No need to wait . . .
Barnes-Jones low monthly payment
plan is easy on your budget. Decide
what n^ds to be done to your home
then come in and talk with our repre-
sentatives. We will gladly give you
free estimates without obligation.
Baines-Jones Lumber Co.
PHONE 120
WEEKEND-FOOD
SPECIALS
RATH'S CELLO FRANKS
WEINERS
Pound — 53C
i FRESH DRESSED SLIi
FRYERS, lb. 48c B1
CED BREAKFAST
ICON, Ik. 43c
% IMPERIAL
SUGAR
St- 45c
AUNT JEMIMA
PANCAKE FLOUR. 2Q-oz.t>kg. 15c
NESCAFE. 4-oi. 55c
BAKER'S Southern Style
COCONUT. 4-oz. con 17c
HUNT'S
CATSUP, 14-oz. bottle 17c
SUN GOLD TUN
0LE0, pound 23c Tl
:edo
fNA, can 23c
!5I
SALAD DRESSING, pint 29c
OCEAN SPRAY
CRANBERRY SAUCE, can 17<
DEL DIXI White or Yellow
HOMINY. 2 No. 300 cans 15t
SCOTT'S TISSUE. 2 rolls 21<
, - ADMIRATION
COFFEE
Pound Q4 .
pkg. — OlC
ALKASELTZER S..39c| TREND, 85*- 39c
CRISCO
3-lb.
Can — OaC
BACKHAUS
IGA FOOD STORE
theran WMS
eets Wednesday
It Local Church
The Women's Missionary Socie-'
of Peace Lutheran church met
«day, Oct. 10 at 2:00 p. m.
UNI DORA
VW'T Lose: you^
Temper yot? w ove~
kcohd you s/wr
CM t?F LOS77
YOU Gfjjour mwtf
10.95
33.75 to 48.25
30c
4 Radiant Clay Back Gas Heater 11.95
5 Radiant Clay Back Gas Heater 13.95
Asbestos Back Gas Heaters 4.95 to 7.50
Oil Heaters ....................
Circulating Gas Heaters
6” Stove Pipe, per joint
5” Stove Pipe, per joint
6x7 Stove Pipe, per joint
5x6 Stove Pipe, per joint
Stove Pipe Elbows
Adjustable Elbows
Rainproof
Stove Pipe Caps
Dampers
12°"* wait another minute . . .
nav r clothes* to the LAUN-
°'’Y SERVICE COMPANY. Wo
reas»nablc rates; friendly,
e Pick up and delivery ser-
«ee aS weU M the completei de.
™able service which you de-
NEW SHIPMENT OF
9x12 CONGOLEUM
RUGS
Each
Only —
6.25
Sheet Iron Wood Heaters 1.95 to 5.50
Cast Iron Wood Heaters—
22 inch ............................................14.95
25 inch ............................................16.95
26 inch ...........................................21.95
28 inch ...........................................22.95
Metal, Asbestos Back Stove
Boards .................................... 95c to 1.20
Rayon Covered Gas Hose 60c to 1.50
Red Rubber Gas Hose, per foot 10c
Copper Gas Heater
Connections .......................... 65c to 1.00
Stove Polish ..............................25c and 35c
Asbestos Stove Cement 20c and 55c
Just Received Shipment of
NEW GUNS
.22 Automatic Rifles
Automatic Shotguns
Single Shot Rifles
Single Barrel Shotguns
30-30 Deer Rifles
.410 Shotguns
When You Shop at
PERRY’S
A Cash Register
F»r Only $177.50
a Modern Bedroom
1 Suites 89.50 to 179.50
2-pc. Living Room Suites,
good covers 0
Upholstered Rockers i3.50 and 14.50
Just received shipment °f Chrome
Dinette Suites 59.50 to 149.50
Limed Oak Bedroom Suite, twin
beds, large vanity dresser 177.5U
Plastic Upholstered Platform
Rockers 20 65 ' 55 75
Unfinished Tables, Chairs, Chest of
Drawers, Night Stands, and Beds
9-pc. Dining Room Suite 189.50
Tank Type Hoover Sweeper with
all attachments 69.95 to »4.»o
Upright Hoover Sweeper, with
all attachments ................
Small^Radkrmetal case .9.33 tax inch
RCA Table Radios 23.41 tax incl.
tax me..
New Shipment of Bedroom Suites
completely modern.
■Smilh-CormiA
CASHIER
* detects your cash,
it.
biisin* recore^ °f y°u»
^oy alto be used as a
r°ighi adding machine.
lET US SHOW YOU
tHE ROCKDALE
REPORTER
0ff,ce machines
phon» 1$S
MAYTAG
automatic washer
309.95
See It
Today —
9 cu. ft. Frigidaire Freezer.......... 394.75
12 cu. ft. Maytag f reezer 4i9.95
10.7 cu. ft. Frigidaire, 49-lbs. frozen
food capacity 369.75
9 cu. ft. Frigidaire, 40-lbs. frozen food
capacity 329.75
7.4 cu. ft. Frigidaire, 30-lbs. frozen
food capacity .............................. 259.75
7.6 cu. ft. Frigidaire ......................... 239.75
7.6 cu. ft. Frigidaire ................. 229.75
10 cu. ft. Frigidaire, 2 doors, 75-lb.
frozen food capacity, automatic
defroster 495.75
Frigidaire Electric
Ranges....................... 214.75 to 364.75
SEE US FOR
• ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
• CARPENTER'S TOOLS
• PIPE FITTINGS
Our Prices Are Right!
Frigidaire One-Ton Room Air
Conditioner, twin compressors 4fiQ 7s
8.2 cu. ft. Frigidaire .................. 244.75
9.2 cu. ft. Frigidaire 279.75
6 cu. ft. Frigidaire 199.75
Frigidaire Automatic Washer 304.75
Maytag Washer, round tub 139.95
Maytag Washer, square tub 162.45
Maytag Washer, heavy double
aluminum square tub 199.95
Domestic Electric Sewing
Machines 144.50 to 259.50
Table Top Gas Ranges, natural
or butane ...................126.50 - 132.50
MAYTAG
DUTCH OVEN
GAS RANGE
Automatic
289.75
BARGAINS IN GOOD USED MERCHANDISE
Good Table Top Florence
Gas Range .................................... 49.50
Good used Crosley Refrigerator, like
new, 2 year guarantee 149.50
Several good used Genuine Frigidaire
Refrigerators.
Several good used full size
Bedsprings 3.00 to 5.00
Several good used Wool Rugs.
Apartment Size Gas Range 19.50
Good used Table Top Oil Ranges 39.50 up
Several good use Gas
Heaters 4.95 to 13.95
Good used Norge Gas Range, looks
like new, 298.50 value for 98.50
Frigidaire Automatic Washer, looks
like new, only 139.50
Several good used Living Room Suites,
good condition 89.50
Wooden Ironing Board 4.95
Mrtal Ironing Board 8.45 to 9.95
Mattress Protectors, Vs size 3.10
Mattress Protectors, full size 3.95
Cocoa Door Mats, 14x24 1.45
Rubber Door Mats, 14x22 1.65
Rubber Door Mats, 16x27 2.50
Linoleum Throw Rugs, 18x27 20c
Lunch Kits with Thermic
Bottle 1.95-2.95
Full size Bed Springs 8.25 to 18.95
head 249.95
New Vanity Lamps 2.95
Large brass base Table Lamps 5.95
Entirely new modern design
Floor Lamps 14.65 to 22.95
Good Card Tables 6.50
All Metal Lawn Chairs 4.5C
Beautiful Cocktail Chairs, plastic
and frieze covers 17.95
One-Minute Washers 98.50 to 119.50
16-inch Lawn Mowers 14.95
Double Tubs on Stand 15.95
Claw Hammer Handles, each 15c up
Axe Handles, each 45c up
Pick Handles, each ................ 45c
deep freeze supplies
15-inch Freezer Paper, 70 ft. • • '
18-inch Freezer Paper, 100 ft........ P55
9x12 Plastic Bails, 6 lot 55c
Pint Plastic Bags, 25 for ^
10 1-Quart Cartons ROc
15 Pint Cartons , 80c
Quart Containers, doz................... 70c
Pint Containers, doz. ....................
fW-y?"'* -oB T/Ocker Tape
PITTSBURGH PAINTS AND ENAMELS
Perry Hardware
& Furniture
35 NEW PATTERNS
INLAID
LINOLEUM
Come In Before You Buyl
Phone 108
ROCKDALE
AT YOUR
SERVICE
• PAINT SHAKER
• DUPLICATE KEYS MADE
• RADIO REPAIRS
• RENTAL FLOOR SANDERS
• LAWN MOWER
SHARPENING SERVICE
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Cooke, W. H. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 39, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 18, 1951, newspaper, October 18, 1951; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth693718/m1/7/?rotate=270: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.