The Archer County News (Archer City, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 27, 1955 Page: 2 of 8
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1955
THE ARCHER COUNTY NEWS
Megargel News
By AUCE FAYE BARNETT
The Megargel area has received
quite a lot of moisture judging
from this news item.
It has been rumored through the
grapevine that Wallace Estill, Lee
Richardson, Cop Darnell, Harold
Copeland and J. W\ Gay of Olney
were visitors at the J. Richardson
bunk house. Rather muddy, eh
Harold?
Tony and Sue Shawver came
home Saturday for the mid-se-
mester holidays from Texas Tech.
They are son and daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Marshel Shawver.
Lewis McCuistan left Friday for
Lubbock to enroll for the spring
semester at Texas Tech.
A pink and blue shower honor-
ing Mrs. Charles Glazener on Jan-
uary 19 was in the home of Mrs. E.
R. Richards. Co-hostesses were
Mmes. R. E. Davis. J. M. Shawver,
J. I. Branch, Howard Colgan, T.
E. Hobbs, Kenneth Davis. Refresh-
ments of coffee and coffee cake
were served to 30 guests. Several
gifts were sent by those who were
unable to attend.
Cloyce Talbott is home for the
mid-semester holidays from Texas
Tech. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. H. A. Talbott.
The Megargel Cemetery Asso-
ciation is conducting its annual
drive for funds. Any donation will
be greatly appreciated. The annual
dues are five dollars and money
should be sent or taken to Mrs.
J. T. Duke who is secretary and
treasurer of the association.
Mr. and Mrs. James Kunkel and
children visited the latter’s par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Avery, of
Seymour Sunday.
1955. The officers installed were:
President, Mrs. A. W. Hons; vice-
president, Mrs. Jim Kelly; secre-
tary, Mrs. Frank Brezina, treasur-
er, Mrs. R. F. Sumbera; reporter,
Mrs. Edwin Pechacek; general
chairman, Mrs. Jim Brum.
After the meeting, refreshments
were served to the members and
Fr. Frances by Mrs. Almie Bohac,
Mrs. John Cuba, Mrs. James Gen-
try and Mrs. Jerry R. Miller.
MEGARGEL FUND DRIVE
Two basketball games will be
played Saturday night, January 29,
at the Megargel gymnasium spon-
sored by the 1933 Study Club and
the Junior Women’s Club of Me-
gargel. The proceeds from these
two games are to go entirely to
charity—mainly to the March of
Dimes and the Heart Fund.
The girls game will be at 7:00 p.
m. and the boys game will be at
8:00 p. m.
Everyone is invited to enjoy the
fun and at the same time help our
community to help others across
the nation.
Jimmie Durham of Burkburnett
visited friends in Megargel Thurs-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Seth Jenkins spent
Sunday with their daughter and
family. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Jones, of
Fort Worth.
MEGARGEL 1933 STUDY CLUB
The Megargel 1933 Study Club
met in the home of Mrs. W. O.
Alexander on January 20 in a
business meeting with the presi-
dent, Mrs. J. F. Powell, presiding.
Mrs. W. J. Richardson was pro-
gram leader. The club was honored
with a piano solo by Miss Judy
Branch, "Nocturne in C Minor" by
Chopin, after which Mrs. W. J.
Richardson talked on parliamen-
tary' procedure followed with a talk
by Mrs. E. R. Richards, titled “Pity
the Poor Chairman.”
The club accepted the new slate
of officers as recommended by the
nominating committee as follows:
President, Mrs. J. M. Shawver;
vice-president, Mrs. R. L. Cockrell;
recording secretary, J. I. Branch;
correspondence secretary, O. H.
Gardner; treasurer, R. H. Kunkel;
historian, J. E. Bussey, parliamen-
tarian, R. Q. Jones; librarian, L. F.
Elam.
A lovely salad plate, pie and
coffee were served to 14 members.
bounds as follows: Beginning at
the SW corner of the Wm Spavin
Survey in Archer County, Texas;
Thence East along the North Line
of the J. W. and J. B. Gholson
Surveys, 2640 feet to corner;
Thence North 660 feet for NE
Corner; Thence West 2640 feet
to a point in the East line of the
Frarley Survey; Thence South 660
feet to place of beginning, and
containing 40 acres of land more
or less;
Said Governing Body will re-
ceive and consider bids for such
oil and gas lease aforesaid on
Monday the 14th day of February,
1955, in the Courthouse in Archer
City, Texas.
The Commissioners Court here-
by reserves the right to reject any
and all bids which, in the opinion
of said court, do not represent the
fair value of such lease.
D. M. HARRIS
County Judge,
Archer County, Texas.
WSCS MEETS
Mrs. Virgil Seay lead the lesson
Monday at the Methodist WSCS on
“J e s u s' Teachings Concerning
Women,” a series now being
studied by that group.
Prior to the lesson, Mrs. G. B.
Purcell, president, conducted a
business session.
Mrs. Zibba Matthews gave the
devotional on “The Cannanitish
Women.” Mrs. Don Ikard, secre-
tary of missionary education, pre-
sented a play. “The WeU at Sycar,”
with Mrs. R. L. Hancock portray-
ing the role of Ahma, the Samar
itan, and Mrs James Wilhoit that
of Elar, a young woman of Sama-
ria. A musical background was
provided by Miss Tissa Roberts,
pianist, and Mrs. Coe Ellis, voca-
list
The leader then gave a sketch
on the life of Martha, one of the
Bible characters with whom Jesus
spoke.
Group singing of the theme
song, “Where He Leads Me, I Win
Follow,” was followed with the
closing prayer offered by the
leader.
Twenty two members were
present.
Mmes. Carl Childs and Elwayne
Parsley were guests of Mrs. Harold
Smitson at a benefit bridge party
last Saturday at the beautiful new
home of Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Lov-
ett in Olney.
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Mrs. J. W. Franklin of Holliday
was a pleasant News office visitoi
last Friday p. m.
NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO EXECUTE OIL AND
GAS LEASE
Mrs. Jim Kelley returned from
the Hamilton Hospital at Olney
Monday and is doing nicely. Sev-
eral Megargel people are in the
hospital and we wish for them a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Elton Whorton of Fort
Worth and Mrs. Clyde Hayden of
T>ler are visiting their mother,
Mrs. J. C. King.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hobbs and
sen, Kenneth and Mrs. J. F. Craw-
lord visited Sunday with the lat-
ter’s niece, Mrs. Wendell Gibson,
and husband in Holliday. They re-
turned by way of Archer City
where they visited the Jim Tay-
lors.
Sunday School Attendance
Church of Christ____i
Assembly of God________26
Baptist---------------56
Methodist----------34
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Harmel, Sr.
were among the crowd that at-
tended the inauguration at Austin
Tuesday. They also visited their
non, Don, who is a student at the
university there.
The Megargel Basket ball girls
and boys were undefeated in their
three games last week.
Megargel at Knox City:
Girls 48 to 39.
Boys—54 to 35.
Megargel, here vs. Archer City:
Girls—39 to 19.
Boys—57 to 35.
Benjamin at Megargel:
Girls—42 to 51.
Boys—34 to 54.
The boys have been undefeated
in the first round of conference
games and the girls have been de-
feated once by Goree. They play
their second game with Vera Tues-
day night. Look for scores next
week.
The fifth and sixth grades, spon-
sored by Mr. J. E. Watson, pre-
sented assembly in the High School
auditorium on January 21.
The program was announced by
Carolyn Lamar.
First, the Lord’s Prayer was said
by four girls, Clara Walker, Patsy
Williams, Ann Long and Gail Me
Anally. Then seven boys carrying
dolls did Doll Drill accompanied by
Kay Moss at the piano. They were
Jessie BirdweU, Marvin Cepeeia.
Doyle McEwen, Joe Rosswell, Trav-
is McWhorter, James Draper, Loyd
Campbell.
Then Kay Moss played a piano
solo. They then presented a piny
"Broad Stripes and Bright Stars,”
showing the things they had learn-
ed about the forming of the U. S.
The “Grand March” played by Mrs.
J. E. Watson, was done by 16 boys
and girls, all students at the class
who wore colors of the flag, red,
white and blue.
Notice is hereby given of the
intention of Archer County, Texas,
acting by and through its Commis-
sioners Court, to execute an oil and
gas lease covering its undivided
one-third interest in and, to the
minerals in and under the follow-
ing described tract of land, to-
wit:
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WE HAVE RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY OF
Claussner Hosiery
Newest Spring Shades
15-51................................................$1.15
15-60..................._..............................$1.35
Also Outlined Heel* at.........._............$1.35
Anniversary
Sale
Monday, Jan. 31st thru Saturday, Feb. 5th
DIAMONDS
20% Discount
WATCHES WATCH HANDS
One Group of
WATERPROOF WATCHES
One Group of
WATCH BANDS
ON ALL DIAMONDS, MOUNT-
INGS AND MENS’ WEDDING
BANDS
Vi Price
Vi Price
IWill give full value for your
old rings)
l-l EAR D C
Regular prices 537.50 to 565.00
We will give large trade-in on
your old watch on Eights, But-
ovas and Hamiltons.
One Box Leather Bands
51.00 to 5X50
SO# Each
All other bands 20% off
Vi PRICE
20% OFF
PEARL SETS $5.00 to $25.00 reg. prices
RHINESTONE SETS $0 to $12 reg. prices
EARSCREWS $1.10 to $9.9$ reg. prices
BIRTHSTONE RINGS $3.50 to $36.00
BABY JEWELRY
ROPE BEAD8
DELTA PEARLS
CIGARETTE LIGHTERS
Ronton and Zippo
We have been in Archer City 7 years and we wish to thank each
one who has helped us to make our business a success, and hope
to continue to serve you in the years to come.
—BILL HOLDER
Holder’s Jewelry
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The Archer County News (Archer City, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 27, 1955, newspaper, January 27, 1955; Archer City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth709235/m1/2/: accessed August 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Archer Public Library.