The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 17, 1953 Page: 3 of 24
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FHA ECONOMIC DISASTER LOANS j Christmas Eve
AUTHORIZED TEXAS FARMERS Midnight Service
Authority to make Economic
Disaster loans in all counties of
Texas has been received by L. J
Cappleman, State Director of the
Farmers Home Administration.
The effect of the designation, Mr.
Cappleman explained, it to con-
tinue the making of Production
Disaster loans throughout the state
during 1954 and to authorize the
making, for the first time, of
Economic Disaster loans
drought, insect infestation, and
adverse weather conditions.
In announcing the new loan,
Cappleman said that the $11,850,00
fund allotted Texas for crop pro-
duction loans is now practically
exhausted, although $3,000,000 was
added in flu* closing days of Nov-
ember.
Applicants certify in writing the
extent of damage they have suf-
unH thg* f:ig»| tb:it thev call'
There is a difference in Economic not obtain the needed credit lroc
Disaster loans and aid in the case
of a production loss. The farmer
who has suffered crop losses be-
cause of drouth, floods, insects or
other natural causes is eligible for
a Production Disaster loan it he
is unable to obtain operating funds
elsewhere.
If the farmer is a sufferer from
the effects of insufficient income
and excessive operating costs he
is eligible for an Economic Disaster
loan if unable to get needed credit
from local sources.
Production Disaster loans were
first made in Texas in 1949, bil-
lowing the disastrous freeze in the
Rio Grande Valley and the tropi-
cal hurricane which swept the rice
area in October of that year. Later,
the loan authority was extended
to the entire state because of
Their eligibility islin;'^‘ ant*
bv the p
will be e
SHARP
By Mrs. Florence Spiegel
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Green andj
son. Brad of Temple spent the
vvoek end with Mr. and Mrs. Lenin j
Caffey.
Mrs. Wayne Lawrence gave a
birthday party honoring Harry Lee
Gulliote on his fifth birthday, a
number of guests attended.
Mrs. Ben Kraatz accompanied
by her son, Franklin, and Mrs. Bill
Horsier visited in Dallas with re-
altives and to see Mrs. Kruatz’s
daughter, Mrs. Robert Taylor and
daughter off to Now York on the
train to meet Mrs. Taylor’s hus-
band who is in the Armed Forces.
Mr. and Mrs. Lenza Caffey, Jr.,
and Mrs. Lucy Caffey of Rockdale
visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lenza
Caffey over the week end.
Mrs. Floyd Mullinax is visiting
relatives in Houston.
Carol Brown, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Brown is siek with
the measles.
Mr. Jim Bartlett, who was deer
hunting in Borne, Texas bagged
an 8-point deer.
other sources
determined in all cases by a
County Committee familiar with
local farming and livestock oi*era-
tions.
Economic Disaster loans arc
scheduled for repayment over the
minimum period consistent with
the borrower's ability to repay.
They are secured for the full
amount. Those secured b> liens on
cattle or othei 1 i\-t .-.lock oi'C|
scheduled to be repaid as deter- i
mined by the borrower's ability to
pay, in no event longer than 3
years. Credit extended for crop]
production purposes or for feed
ordinarily is scheduled for repay-
ment when the income is to be
received from salt* of tin* crops and
livestock products produced with
the aid of the loan.
Funds are available and applica-
tions may be submitted at the of-
fice of Roy M. Wright, County
Supervisor, located in the Hender-
son building in Cameron.
Charges Pending In
Accidental Shooting
Here Saturday Night
Charges against Willie Riggins,
Rockdale negro, are pending fur-
ther investigation of the “accident-
al” shooting <>f his wife here Sat-
urday evening, the Police Depart-
ment reported this morning.
The local police were called to
Richards Hospital Saturday around
ti:4,r> p. m. to investigate a party
that had been shot and on arrival
found Riggins and his wife, Chief
Fred Trammel said.
Riggins’ statement was that he
was cleaning his 38 automatic
while sitting on a bed and that
the gun went off the bullet bit-
ting his wile above the right ankle.
She was reported to have been
standing in the kitchen.
Reporter Ads Get the Grapes
At St. John's
St. John's Methodisi Church will
honor the anniversary of the birth
of Jesus of Nazareth in a Christ-
mas Eve Midnight worship service
This inspiring traditional service
will be held in S'. John's Sanctu-
ary December 24 at 11:00 p. m.
For this most sacred of ajl the
hours in the Christian year the
music and scripture will Do mti-
ippculing. The sermon
stor, S. Burton Smith,
titled “Christmas Judg-
i the text in
John 3:19. “This is the judgment, I uiusii
that light has come.”
All friends of St. John's are in-
vited to the Christmas Eve mid-
night worship service.
Christmas Sunday
Service Outlined
By Rev. Smith
St. John’s Methodist Church is
! inviting worshippers to participate
J m the annual Christmas Sunday
worship service at 11:00 a. ni. next
Sunday, December 20.
In St. John's Christmas Sunday
morning worship, the Chancel
C hon directed by Mrs. T. S B.uk
ley will sing the Christmas anthem,
"The Birth of Our Saviour” by
Freeman. The Junior Choir, un-
der the direction of Mrs. J. H.
U inaii will sing a croon of Christ-
mas carols.
Congregational hymns, sei ipture,
and sermon will also be in the
Nativity theme, as will the organ
played by Mrs. George Gil-
Police Pick Up
Street Peddler
Wanted for Murder
An investigation of a street ped-
dler here Wednesday turned into
the apprehension of a "smooth
talker” wanted at Houston, Rich-
mond, Groesbeck for various of-
fenses. He is James C. Starnes, 40,
of Houston wanted in that city for
assault and murder, lVUee Chief
Fred Trammel reported.
j-;....... i .... vc.-l.
dav afternoon for pedling wrist
watches on the street ol Rockdale
by Chief Trammel He was driving
a new 19.S3 Bel-Air Chevrolet with
dealer's tags and had in his pos-
more, organist. session a lady's overnite kit, halt
All people will be welcome in I lull of men’s wrist watches.
St. John's services A nursery is Thinking that the auto might be
provided during church school and L stolen v ehicle. Trammel contact-
morning worship.
FOREST GROVE
By Mrs. H. C. Spence
has really arrived here.
Aycock School News
Th
>r Chi
tfit* New
V. ______ ...
We have had heavv frost and ice. Homemakers gave the Faculty and
These freezing winds are definite! their guest a pre-Christmas Dm
proof.
The general health of the Com-
munity is fair, outside of voids.
Church attendance was about nor-
iv.T Party on the 14th of Dec-
ember at 8 o’clock p. m,
The menu was a turkey dinner
with all the trimmings.
mul Sunday. Pern F Baldwin of) The Homemaking Department.
San Antonio, filled his regular np- j u'as beautifully decorated with
Christmas colors. After dinner, a
social hour was held and the guest
I were entertained with appropriate
j games and music.
An appreciation was given by
Principal O. K. Wilhite and res
joint men t here
Mrs. R. 1 Stenee is spending.
Christmas with Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Stenee, Mrs. Stenee is going I
to Miami by plane, leav ing Houston i
Sunday morning. She will return | by the Chapter Frosldenti
Joyce M. Alexander (Miss A.veock)
, , ,... | The names of those present
and hup|,y tup' 'were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Renfro,
Ha* 11 D Club had then Ban-( M,. (md Mrs 0. K. Wilhite, Mr.
quet on Friday night at the Hee- ,md Mrs< jz j Sansom, Mrs. D. T.
rent ion tenter. Ibis was a vei.v Qgolsbye, Mrs. F. A. Houston, Mrs,
enjoyable affair, with the table j B Battle, Mrs. P. P. Wesley,
decorations varying out fhe t in ist-(j^r -p B Howard and Coach R.
i ,
'1 JUI
and dressing, cream peas, candied Thc junior class held their
potatoes, slut fed cclciy, i-uinhci i v, | jn ,,-Christmas party on the 11th of
December at 2:30 p. m. The 18
by the same route, Jan. 2. Her
many friends are wishing her u safe! „„ - ,,
1 1 he names of those
Mr. and Mrs. W
t*d Houston authorities for infor-
mation and it began coining in
'soon after.
Trammel said that ho was want-
led in Houston fvir assault and mur-
der, m Richmond for investiga-
tion of a number of burglaries
which included two post office Jobs
and a store, and by Groesbeck
police for swindling $8,000 in small
hills from residents of that town.
It was also thought that Starnes
was sought ni Freestone County.
In Rockdale, Starin'- was trying
to peddle Gruen, Waltham and
Elgin time pieces for .>18 each. A
M P. Renfro, Music will he furn-
ished h.v the hand and the choral
group.
local jeweler inspected one of the
v* atches at the police station Wed
nesday evening und suid that they
had a wholesale value of approxi-
mately $5; were rebuilt movements
m cheap shining cases that would
probably tarnish uttei a few days
use. He thought they were probab-
ly purchased for peddling purposes.
Chief Trammel said that Starnes
was an e\-oonviot and that hej
was released to Groesbeck on
swindling charges. Police from that
city were here this morning at
10 a. in. to pick him up.
It was not known how many, if
any, of the watches were sold lo-
cally. Trammel
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DKtmbtr 17. 1953
ROCKDALE (Tex.) REPORTER—3
Christmas Service
Schedule Listed
At St. Joseph
Christmas services will he held
at 11 45 p m. Christmas eve at St
Joseph's Catholic Church.
Christmas hymns will be
vung
traditional mid-night Mass will be-
gin at 12 ou with the choir chant-
ing the Gregorian “Missa Do An-
gelis.”
On Christmas morning two more
Masses will be celebrated, one at
8 00 and the last at 10 00 a ni.
Holy Communion will be distri-
buted at all Masses.
The offerings and collection on
Christmas will be for the Orphans.
An official residence is not pro-
vided for the U. S vice-president.
said that Starnes reported peddling
the watches and I The U
having “ lic*.*r.* t* * •*..........
Treasurer is bonded in
.?t ci so non
sauce, pickles, hot rolls, coffee and
pecan | ie. The ladies in charge
were Mrs W. E. Alexander, Mrs.
Fritz Doss. Mrs. T. T. Cook, Mrs.
Buck Currey, The exchanging ol
gifts and playing of games fol-
lowed the banquet.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Owens of||^,,% j,
Houston visited in the G. L. Owen:
home Saturday night.
members of thc Junior Class came
as partners. The faculty was also
invited. There were many Christ-
mas games with prizes to he giv-
en away. The guest were served
• andvviehes and punch. l.ecrcsia
the President of tin
The famous cherry trees In
Washington, D. C, bloom in April
and May.
Wonderful Help
/^Child's Cough
For coughs und acute bronchitis due to
colds you can now »rt i 'rromuUion
specially pi epured for Children in u new
pink und blue package nnd be sure:
(1) Your child will like it.
(.’) It contains only sate, proven
ingredients.
(3) It contains no narcotics to dis-
turb nature's processes.
(4) It will aid nature to soothe and
heal raw, tender, inflamed throat and
bronchial membranes, thus relieving
the cough and promoting rest und
sleep. Ask for Creomulsion for Chil-
dren in thc piiik and blue package.
Junior
N il A. Chapter. Mrs. M P. Ren-
fro is the sponsor of both groups. _ __ _ _ _ _ .
The annual Christmas Program LSI ON
FOR CHILDREN
reltcvci Couchv, Chest Csldi, Aiutt BronchilU
will ho held Thursday Night., Dec-
ember 17th, nnd will 1m* sponsored
hv the N. 11 A. directed by Mrs.
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Cooke, W. H. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 17, 1953, newspaper, December 17, 1953; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth694012/m1/3/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.