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A Boost for Sinton and San Patricio County
Bm Patrirtfl Cmrntg Nms
Term*: $2.00 Per^Year In Advance
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SINTON, SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS,THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1932
NUMBER3
> IRONSIDES” TO ATTRACT
lOWDS TO CORPUS CHRISTI
DURING WEEK OF FEB. 16 TO 23
_Story of Preservation
hi Historic Old Ship
I* Given .
t&t ~ .
Students of the Sinton High
||BH
.*fOld Ironsides” during her stay
. In the Port of'Corpus Christi,
according to Supt. S.W; Seale.
and Grammar Schools will visit
■'St
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m
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,v
definite day for the visit
has not been decided but will
be set at an early date, Mr.
Seale said, and he invites the
citizens of Sinton to make their
plans to join Sinton students
In their visit to this historic
ship.
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Grebe.
Jfk,
Corpus Christi, Tex., Peb. 2.—The
eyes of Texas will be centered on
the Port of Corpus Christi during
the week of February 16th to 23rd
when the U. S. Fjigate Constitution
commonly known to all school
children as "Old Ironsides" will be
open'for inspection to school child-
ren; and citizens of Texas. . ..
Acting as a tow and escort to the
stitution will be the U. S. S.
mine-sweeper. In addition
local authorities have-been advised
that the U. S. Destroyer Claxton
And the U. S. “Coast Guard Cutter
Saranac will be In the Pprt for sev-
eral days during that week.
Thbr»*iriU.-he.n.o .charge for vis-
itore to Inspect the' "strips, and
Mayor Edwin F. Flato of" this city
has assured every visitor a courte-
ous reception.
The Constitution will be open to
visitors every day during her stay
in'the Port from 10 a*m. to 5,p. m.
Five hundred Boy Scouts in the
Gulf Coast Area have enthusiastic-
ally agreed to assist the ship’s offi-
cials to handling parking arrange-
taents and other details.
Disorder that no visitor to the
Odem State Bank
Pays Dividend
A dividend of 38% was declared
Saturday by the liquidating commit-
tee of the Odem State Bank, accord,
ing to L. L. Nusom, in charge of the
liquidation-of the bank, which clos-
ed for business in October. •
The payment Saturday was re-
ceived enthusiastically? in Odem,
and the Liquidating Committee .was
pleased that they were able to make
this payment at such an opportune
time, Mr. Nusom said. Mr. Nusom
also expressed his appreciation for
the co-operation that the liquidat-
ing committee has received from
both expositors and creditors of the
bank, and pledged his untiring ef-
forts in the continuance of its
liquidation.
DEATH OF DR. A. T. HIGHTOWER
Dr. A. T. Hightower, prominent
physician of Odem, died at his
home two miles north of Odem last'
Saturday afterndin,' January 30,
1932, at the age of 64 years.. >.
The Doctor had been in .ailing
health for a year or two, but was
seriously ill.' only a week before his
death.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Sunday afternoon, Rev, M;
vice. At the grave, Sinton Lodge
No. 1012 A. F. & A. M>, of which
the Doctor was a member, had
charge of fhe last sad rites:
- A large delegation of Sinton
Masons and friends attended the
funeral/.
John tV. Starbuck of the David
T, Peel Mortuary had charge, of the
.funeral arrangements.
iS SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKED
'
'
Kfe,
-find an opportunity to go aboard
because of large crowds on any. one
r, local committees have suggest-
ed to school and municipal author-
SbU la. various : sections of South
_ Texas that certain days
te Those territories be ob-
V- These days are merely
,«ti«$*tton», however, and all visi-
*!itqr|rTrtll be shown the same cour-
tesy at any time they desire to visit
the Port.
The Port.of Corpus,Christi is the
. IlrsLTexas JPort to be visited. And
inasmuch as'the Constitution will be
to the Port of Corpus Christi on
Februhry 22nd, it affords Texans a
splendid Opportunity to properly ob-
serve the Bi-Centennial of George
Washington’s birth.
Advice has been- received from
the Navy department that certain
imposters are soliciting funds from
various communities, claiming 4o
be representatives for the tour. No
one' has been authorized to act as
publicity ageqt for the Constitution
and it is the express desire of Navy
officials that' no ope shall com-
mercialize In any manner this tour.
The local Post of the American
Legion is making arrangements to
taavp the city of Corpus Christi ap-
propriately decorated during the
V week of February 16 to 23.
The following description .of the
iOid Constitution has been received
from the Navy Department in
Washington and is reprinted by
special permission of that depart-
ment:
The U. S. S. Constitution—Old
. Ironsides — commenced her post-
/ restoration cruise July 2,1931, The
historic frigate, was 'commissioned
- July 1st and left the Boston navy
yard on the following day in tow
of the USS Grebe, mine sweeper
attached to the Base Force, U. S.
Fleet.
"We hope,” Secretary Adams
^MHpfvwtliat the children and pa-
triotic citizens whose contributions
, made possible to a large degree the
restoration of the famous old stop,
will accept this invitation to board
„ her. "Old Ironsides” is more than
an inspiration -she is an American
' tradition. , The successful aecom-
Tdtstopsent of her, mission at sea
.when she whs commanded so ably
' 'till; Bainbridge, Stewart, lfieant
more to our young nation than the
”' iies credited to her in the
«history.” .
*Beel of the Constitution- was
.Hart’s Shipyard near C6n-
wharf, Boston, Mass., Nov-
794. Designed by Joshua
ihreys, she was built, accord-
* orders of Congress, of live
ltd red cedar. The best white
jttqn pine and locust was used
" i parts;, all well-seasoned
hich came from Georgia,
|roUna and Massachusetts,
k that fastened her timbers
. a at the foundry of Paul
She was launched October
d christened by Commo-
s Sever.
institution was classed as
frigate of about 140 tons
led a crew of 400 men;
Ions of water and pro-
1 six months, costing to
,718.84.
flags and signals were
COUNCIL
RfeY. and' Mrs. F. I\ Bishop were
hosts on Monday night to the first
meeting of the.year of the Metho-
1 Gist Sunday School Workers’ Coun-
cil, at their home on George street.
‘ A. Z. Fulllck, Sunday, school su-
perintendent, presided over a well-
planned program, which every one
present thoroughly enjoyed.
During the:social hour, Mrs. Bish-
op, assisted by her daughter, Miss
Mattie Bishop,- served hot. choco-
late and cookies.
Those present, were: Mr. add Mrs,
A. Z. Fulllck, Mrs; Susan Sipes,
Mrs. Dan W. Martin, Mrs. Waiter
Rawlings, 'Mr§. S. J. Hewlett, Mrs.
S. J. Vickers, Mrs. J. J. Alexander,
Mrs. Claude. Reynolds., Miss Bfertha
Merrill, Miss fehristine Ward, Rev.
and Mrs. F. P. Bishop, and Miss
Mattie Bishop.
used as a training ship. In. 1905 it
was recommended to Congress that
she be used as a target for seme
of the ships ^Sf the North Atlantic
Fleet, but this aroused such a storm
of. protest that in '1906 Congress
appropriated $100,000 for her re-
building- as much as possible as she
was originally. The Ladies of the
Association of the War of 1812 were
much interested in securing this
appropriation and greatly aided in
having "Old Ironsides" completed
and in 1925 Congress authorized
her repair, equipment and restora.
Uop to her original'condition.
It was in 1830, When the Consti-
tution was condemned and ordered
broken up, that O.llver Wendell
Holmes wrote "Old Ironsides”-which
was printed on handbills. and dis-
tributed throughout the city of
Washington, and is said to have
been the ;cause of having the ship
preserved, at this time.
In round numbers some of the
material required to restore the fri-
gate appears as follows:
Timber, white oak, pine, cedar
and red wood—1,500 tons.
Cordage—62,000 feet or
miles. ' • ’: ;■
White zinc and lead-700 lbs.
zipc? 4,200 lbs. lead.
Can-vas- 12,511 yards.
KIWANIS LUNCHEON
The Kiwanis luncheon, held last
Thursday was well attended, Wal-
ter Brown, the new president fill-
ing the chair In a pleasing, business
like manner.
Several important matters were
discussed, pertaining to the welfare
of tlx Kiwanis Club, Boy Scouts
and'Athletle Council.
. Huber Burford played several
selections on the Xylophone. Huber
is making for himself a good repu-
tation as a xylophone soloist. Geo.
Beever accompanied him on the
piano.
A box bf cigars was given Cecil
Moody as the* attendance prize,
which he -passed out to the mem-
bers of the club apd guests—then
a contest was started to see. who
could make the most- smoke. ,
Following is a little poem pub-
lished in Edgar Bonorden’s Kiwanis
Bulletin: *
The Town of Town Delay
A stranger stopped in Town Delay
To look around; perhaps, to stay;
He didn’t car to longer roam,
And sought a spot to build his home.
He heard frhile purchasing a file;
“I wouldn’t build—I’d wait a while’';
And on the street, he heard;—“You
bet
We haven’t hit the bottom yet.”
A clerk remarked, while selling ink:
“I’ll say this town is ori the blink”;
Another said, while selling stocks;
“.This burg is headed for the rocks.”
A stranger stopped to Town.Delay—
Hq looked around and went away.
—Ex. .
L: -mrb?;«paiiuji- of.the (idem Meth. „__
odist church conducung^tBfP'bef; TurBg* j p DODSON. ENTERTAINS
vice At the- crave • Sinton Lndtre MHb. J.'E. OUUtoUN tm tK
Oils, etc.—1,50(1- gallons..
Copper—12,000 §q. «• sheets.
V •
Iron and steel fittings 7 tons.
When the Navy Department' was
authorized by the Congress in T925
to restore the. Constitution, it was
decided that the money should come
from voluntary'subscriptions. Hun-
dreds of thousands of school child-
ren from every part of the United
States; men and women; organi-
zations and clubs contributed ap-
proximately $650,00Q to the restor-
ation fund......
Because her records wrere. scat-
tered and her guns missing, it was
extremely difficult to restore the
ship, as she was originally,- hut
through the efforts of Lt. John A.
Lord, naval constructor, and to his
able assistants, she was rebuilt fas
near as possible as she was first
launched.
The department has directed that
the. Constitution be towed by the
USS Grebe in order to safeguard
the ’ ship on her trips at sea and
Betsy Ross, or at her qs- also that her -visits to ports may
nt in Philadelphia. ‘In he .carried out on a definite seted-
ts victory over the “Guer- ,ule. j '; ■
•19. 1812) she withstood Two Texans are officers, attaeh-
Jfhe British; so well that ed to the Constitution.. In command
namer irer “OM Iron- 9
the Navy and Marine Corps ^
WITH BRIDGE
Mrs. J. E. Dodson was the charm-
ing hostess Wednesday and Satur-
days afternoons at her home on east
Market 'street, wjth two delightful
hospitalities extended . by her last'
week. ..........
The living and dining suite was
most attractive in decorations of
spring flowers, where -tables were
placed for games of bridge, for both
occasions.
At the conclusion of the games,
Wednesday afternoon, trophies were
awarded to Mbs. P. L. Johnson for
high score and to Mrs. Fred John-
son-for high cut, and for Thursday
afternoon’s games. Miss Edna Ar-
cherd was presented with a-gift-for
high score and Mrs, J.' D. Hoilan
a gift fpr high cut.
Mrs. Dodson was assisted by her
sister, Mrs. Kirby Sharp of Odem
in hostess duties and served a most
attractive salad course with sweets
and coffee arranged on large trays,
which held for a center piece pots
of spring flowers.
Guests for Wednesday afternoon
were Mrs. W. Scott Vawter, Mrs.
Manton Williams, Mss. Kirby Sharp
(Odem), Mj;s. P. L. Johnson* Mrs,
B. C. Carder* Mrs, I. N, Roberts,
Mrs. C. T. Vgn Way, Mrs. Fred
Johnson, Mrs. J. Plaster Hall. Mrs.
Sam Preston, Mrs. L. H. Cocker-
ham, Mrs. J.'A; Hill, Mrs, John W.
Starbuck. For Saturday afternoon
guests were Mrs. R. Kunitz, Mrs.
J. D. Hoilan, Mrs. T. O. Dyer, Mrs.
J. D. Cochran, Mrs, J. T. Dawson,
Mi-s J. V. Swinny, Mrs. Heywood
Smith (Taft), Mrs. J. F. Odem, Mrs.
G. U. Withers, Mrs. A. D. . Aikin
Mrs. George W. Beever, Mrs. Gay-
lord,Gerdes, Mrs. C. T. Van Way,
Mrs. J. A. Hill, Mrs. Kirby Sharp
(Odem), Miss Edna Archerd and
hostess, Mrs. Dodson. -
Who Killed Earl
Wright
BASKETBALL NEWS
The Sinton High School Pifttes
last a hotly contested game to the
Beeville High Trojans last Friday
night-on the local court in the Gram-
mar school. The teams played on
even terms the first half—the half
ending with an 8 to 7 scure in favor
of Beeville. In the third quarter,
Beeville Increased their, lead and
held a safe margin throughout the
remainder of the game, the game
ending with a 22 to 14 victory for
the Trojart*.
The game between the Sinton In-
dependents and-the"Beeville town
team was a wal-k-away for the Bee-
ville team, the score being 60 to 20.
Jack O’Barr of Beeville was the
Widely Hearalded MurcTfcr Trial
To Re Held at Methodist Church
Sunday, February 7tKJ 3 p. m.
Sinton residents won’t have to
leave their own streets to see and
hear a murder trial, for one-is to
take plate at the Methodist church
next -Sunday afternoon, February
7th, at 3:00 o'clock.
A young man. Prof. Raymond
Manning, will be “tried’ for mur-
der, and the whole setting will deal
with the “killing” of a man by his
friend, whom, it is shown, was un-
der the influence, of liquor at the
time he struck the blow which
snuffed out a life, left a widow and
a family of fatherless children.
The “Trial” is being put'on'in co-
operation of the churches and is a
means of pointing out a lesson in
prohibition law enforcement: Twen-
ty-five prominene local leaders of
this city will take part in this trial.
The cast follows:
JUDGE.___2_____ A-.J. G. Cook.
SHERIFF.—.:_____John Starbuck
JACK STILES (bootlegger)
_. Harold Br'antley
DEPUTY SHERIFF—----Tom Ivey' scored an easy victory from the
FRANK LLOYD (defendant) j Sinton Independents with a 79 to
______..Prof. Raymond Manning 118 score.
COURT REPORTER...Arch Fulllck; Friday night tlfe Sinton teams'
MRS. FRENCH (-star witness | will meet the Mathis High School
----:-------Mrs. -J. M. Winfrey'and Town teams on the local coifrt.
MR. COOK (ccrroner)__C. S. Hilton , Tuesday night Alice team will be
MRS, LLOYD (defendant’s mother) ( here for games with the Sinton
—___________-Mrs. Susan Sipes j teams.
MRS. WRIGHT (wife of deceased) j ■' .
___________...‘Miss Lena Neal j
COUNSEL FOR.DEFENSE
' vwa/'d H. Johnson j
PROSECUTING
'_________—•.....J. E, Holbrook! Th',V tlolVOf
Summoned for the Jury: IWeek’s Period in the
I. L. Shinn, Claud ' Reynolds, B. 1 School, which ended Jan. 15th, has.
O. Burford, W.’-W. Jones. H. M.Jbeen announced by Prin. Harold
Jackson. Supt. • S. W. Seale, John ! Brantley. Twenty-three students
Giles, S. J! . Vickers,. Sloan Touch-! mad» an average-of A'- or better as
stone, E, H.- Lewis. Dan Martin.' follows: . “
F. M. Berry;'' ' :. ;j Florine. Baird ;. ' -
You are urged to'he Ipresent' and ■ Gladys. Barnett
hear this impressive Dramatie | W'innie, Birkner .
SAN PATRICIO COUNTY WILL
OBSERVE GEORGE WASHINGTON
BI CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Poll Tax Payments
Show Decrease
There was a slight decrease in
the number of Poll Taxes issued in
San Patricio County for 1932, ac-
cording 1q A. D. Aikin, Tax. Col-'..... ....... .........
lector. An accurate total has not tennial Commisrion CounTy Jud“go
heen determined but figures avail- j q Houts is acting county chair-
Chairrnen For CelAratioS
Are Appointed Through-
out County
A proper observance of the Wash-
ington Bieeht-ennial Celebration will
be had throughout San Patricio
'county.-At the, request of the Bicen-
able shy wed a total of 2659' with a
number of Tetters containing pay-
man: He ha§ appointed a chair-
_____ ______ __________ ______ man in each' -community of th«
outstanding player of the game scor.! ?nen,s by1p0^fr attorney yet to;county t0 arrange. suitable pro-
ine 33 noints'for thp nppvillf» tpain , opened. The total foF last , grams, ami
was approximately 3300 and this
ing 33 points'for the Beeville team. (
Tuesday nigjit the Sinton High
team defeated the ^Aransas Pass All-
Stars, composed df All-Star players
of the Aransas Pass High .Schoo'l
and “Has;Beens”, . in a game at
Aransas* Pass. The final score
was 3lf to 33- in favor of the Pirates.
Jimmie O’Barr was high point scor.
er for the Pirates .with 18 points ahd
Slayton was second with ten points.
Mostelia dead, the scoring for the
Aransas Pass team with 15 points.
The Aransas Pass town team
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
ANNOUNCED
Trial" ^
^Committee.
SINTON MUSIC C'LUB
MRS. LOUIS H. CQCKERHAM
COMPLIMENTS HOUSE GUESTS
Mrs. Louis H. Cocicerham very de-
lightfully entertained the Two Table
Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon, at
hep home on East. Sinton street,
complimenting her house guests,
Mrs. C. H. -Hess and Mrs. W. G.
Blair of Sail Antdnio.
Beautiful red roses- were used
wjth the valentine theme in attrac-
tive decorations for the living, suite,
and bridge accessories.
.At the conclusion of the games
twelve Sifts were, presented to Mrs. Sam
• ’ •» Preston for high score and to Mrs,
Blair for high cut. ,
Mrs'. Coekerham was assisted by-
Mrs, ,W. Scott Vawter in . serving
a lovely salad, course^ Mrs.
C. -H.-Hess and Mrs. W. G. Blair
(San Antonio), Mrs: A. D, Aikin,
Mrs. Sam -Preston, Mrs. J. D, , Hoi-
lan, Mrs. George W. Cook, Mrs. T.
O. Dyer, Mi*. G. U. Withers, Mrs.
W. Scott Vawter and hostess, Mrs.
Coekerham.
Mrs; Homer T,. Elkins and Mrs,
Carl Van' .Way were joint hostesses
for the‘Sinton Music Club on Thurs-
day evening, Jan. 28th when the
club met at the home of Mrs. Elkins.
"Beautiful roses were used very
effectively about tile spacious liv-
ing room. . •
Following the business meeting of
the Club a Very interesting and
timely program was-given on “Am-
erican Women*Composers.”
Mrs. Carl Van Way, who was
leader for the evening, gave a
splendid paper on “The Biography'
Of Mrs. H. H. A. Beach and other
Women Composers,” Miss Ava
Russell sang, “The Years at the
Spring,'’ by Carrie Jacobs Bond.
A piano solo, “Pas Dee Amphore?”,
(by Chaminade) was played by Mrs,
J. V. Swinny. . “the Life of Qarrie
Jaeobs Bond” was .ably given by
Mrs. Homer T, Elkins. Miss Edna
Archerd sang, "Just a Wearying for
You”:by Carrie Jacobs Bond. “The
End of a Perfect Day” was sung
by the club.
At the concltision of the program
a delicious salad course was served
to the following club members:
Mr.s. A, D. Aikin, Miss. .Edna Arch-
erd, Miss Una Craft, Mrs. J. E! Dod-
son. Mrs: J. P. Hall, Mrs. R. Kunitz,
Mrs, Dan W. Martin, Mrs. Walter
G. Martin, Mrs. Travi,s Martin, Mrs.
I, N. Roberts, Miss Ava Russell,
Mis. J. V. Swinpy, Mrs. W. Scott
Vawter, Mrs. Jimmie Jones and the
hostesses, Mrs. Homer T. .Elkins,
and Mrs.: Carl T Van Way. Guests
present, were: Mrs. Walter F.-
Dean, Mrs. L. P. Wilson, Mrs. O. F.
Tally, Mrs.-Ward Crow, Miss Gene
Hamilton aftid Miss Louise Ward.
The next club meeting will be oi^
Thursday, February ,11th, at 7:30
o’clock, at the home of Mrs. G. E-.
Archerd', with Miss Edna Archerd,
Miss Una Craft ahd Mrs. J. V.
Swinny as joint hostesses.
Irene Crutcher .
Idaiyne Gauss ,
Lois-Hart
Ben Hill
Dorothy Mae Houser
Jane Martin Kirkpatrick
Richard Kunitz
Lillie Martinka
piarmuid Nicholson
Patrick Nicholson
Vincent Nicholson
Annie Odem
Dula Raxnsel
Hazel Jo Sipes
Carey La Verne Swinny
Barbara Thompson ,
Leila Thurmond
John Vermillion
Mary Vermillion
year’s total is certain to show a-
slight decrease,,Mr. Aikin said.
Two precincts, Aransas Pass, No.
6. and Ingleside, No. 9, showed in-
creases in the number of Poll Taxes
issued, while in the majority of
other precincts; a slight decrease
was recorded. . . . - -
The total number issued by pre-
cincts. with others to he added as
soon as all of the mails can he open-
ed and checked, is as. follows:'
Sinton, No. ~
Odem, No. 2
San Patricio, No. 3
Gregory,- No. 4
Mathis, No. .5
Aransas Pass, No. 6
Sodville.-No. 7.
Portland,' No. x ---
Ingleside. No. 9
Taft, No. .10
St. Paul.'No. ,li
Adams. No. 12 ____
tOTAL.-l...
---
57-0
307
27
153
.... 2H4
507
..I 82
.^. 231
... 561
.... 64
... ,6.6
to assist in decorating
a float to represgpt San Patricio
counts’ in the parade'- in Corpus
Christi, February 22.
The following leaders have been
appointed by Judge Houts in tho
several communities of the County:
Mrs. R. R. Rice, Aransas Pass; Mrs.
H. T. Elkins, Sinwn;. Mrs. Edward
Tntt. Taft; M.rs. George Bradley,
Portland: Mrs. Drier, Ingleside;
Mrs,, E. C. 'Caldwell, Edroy; Miss
Jos-ie' Lumpkin; St. Paul ; Miss Lida
Dougherty. San Patricio: Superin-
feAdent E. W. McDonald, Gregory;
Superintendent R. G. McDaniel.
G.dem; Superintendent U. E. Ray,
Sodville; Superintendent E. L.
Peevy, Adams; Superintendent J.
C. : Deviney. Mathis. -
The schools eff San PatHfio coun-.
ty are also preparing to take part
in the fldebration. which is to be
held'-Tnroughout the United States
from . Fjebruary ,22'nd to Thanksgiv-
ing, this year. Each school is j®-
quested to appoint a BifenteUnial.
committee to arrange programs, pa-
Aii^ third six-i —— - geants. etc,, “during“the. period of
Sjnton^TlIgTr"""TgrR.|ihe celehratioji. The, character
fan. 15th. has. V . '■ ■ , * accomplishtftetf
and
PROGRESS IN ROAD WORK
IN VICTORIA COUNTY
It may tie some weeks before, the
Arcole Construction Company be-
gins the paving of Highway No.
128 ill this county.. The company
was awarded the contract early last
month and received its work order
,-on January 5. The contract time
begins on- January 20, and covers
160 working days. The paving will
start on the Refugio county end of
the highway, owing to the,.landing
and jettingtoaving been completed
on that end. This work, which-is
being done by Briggs Construction
Company, will be completed oh the
entire highway within a few days.
Russ Mitchell, Inc., delayed by
high water, has resumed work on
the construction of the new bridge
across the Guadalupe rivet* along
Highway No. 12, , at Victoria: The
same company also is constructing
an overpass above the Southern Pa
cific railroad in the western su
burhs of the city. The overpass
wiil connect Highways 12 and 12s'.
The’dirt work js .nearing'comple-
tion and the concrete piling for the
overpass is now being driven.-—
Victoria Advocate. _
X
, Mrs.* Thomas. B. Franklin, who
was Miss Kate A, Sparks before
her marriage to. -Mw .Franklin on
December -In. In-87; was born Dec-
ember 13. .1869 -and departed this
life Thursday January 28“..1932.: age
-6J~^»ars.-,l month and 15 days.
FunferlH services were held Friday
afternoon at three' o'clock at the
Sinton' Baptist Church, which, was
over flowing with friends present1
to pay respect to this good woman
who'was held in so high an esteem
by the community.
The alter of the church was a
beautiful bank of the choicest and
loveliest flowers, which spoke, sil-
ently . of thq- love yi her many
friends. ____*
Rev. W. C. Wood,-pastor of the
j Baptist Church assisted by Rev. F.
’ P. Bishop, pastor of the~7Uethodist
church, conducted the services,
whijh were openeQ with the reading
of the ninety-first psalm and .prayer-
by Rev. Bishop. This psalm was
also read at -the funeral, o-f Mrs.
Franklin's mother, who preceded
'her in death several year-ago.
The Church of-Christ quartet com-
posed of C. G, Moody: J. E.'Hol-
brook, J. I. Giles, and E. H. Lewis
sang, the., favorite, hymns of Mrs.
Franklin, which ■ were,. “Rock of
Ages” and “Jesus Savior Pilot Me.”
Rev. Wood, pastor of the deceas-
ed; read the fifth chapter of Second
Corinthians, which was followed be-
speaking ..very . feelingly -of. Mrs.
ary 4th, and 18th programs will be
combined at this meeting.
. .. - -Reporter.
DR. H. A. THOMAS APPOINTED
Fbbru- REGIONAL .DENTIST THIS AREA
BAND TO BE ORGANIZED *-
IN ARANSAS PASS
SERVICES FOR BOY SCOUTS
We are making an effort to se-
curer members for an organization
in Aransas Pgks. Quite a number
have expressed a de'sire to become
members. A teacher has been secur-
• Dr. H. A: Thomas received npatifl-
cation from the war-tlepartmqpj this
l week of his appointment as regional
dentist of the .U. S. Veterans bur-
eau for this secWon. 4
While this was--pleasing news to
Dr, Thomas it was especially pleas-
ing to American Legion members
as they can now have their dental
work'done without having to. go to
either CorQjiai Christi or San An-
tonio.—Aran'sls Pass Progress.
On next Sunday evening, the Boy
Scouts' are invited to attend ser-ted and the work will begin im-
viCes. to a body, at the^Sinton-Meth-
odist church. Rev. Bishop invites
the public to attend this service. ’
Devotion
Even when the fighting was hot-
test the colonel of an (Irish regi-
ment noticed that one of the priv-
ates was following him everywhere,
with, apparently much devotion. At
length he called the man to him
and said: ‘
“You’ve stuck to me wqll this
day, Private Rooney?”
“Yls, sor,” replied Rooney, salut-
ing smartly. “Me ould mother sez
to me, ‘Patrick, me boy, .stick to
m^wtSaaL tigd yeto he «U right;
mediately. - - ,
A few of the members will be ex-
perienced musicians but the band
will be a beginner’s band and will
he open to anyone interested in
music and wishes to work at it.
Instruments may be purchased on
easy terms and the fees!, if. there
are any, will certainly be small.
We are not looking for talent; we
are looking for people who have
the time and interest.
- Those interested please see me
at the Red & White Store, and do
so Immediately." An early meeting
Of the prospective members will be
arranged!-. Signed, C--SL-Bolton,
- *
tfetag qotoaels Diver ' ’ Aransas Pass Progress.
"BLONDE CRAZY” IS
FAMILY NIGHT ATTRACTION
“Blonde Crazy” is the attraction
offered ait the Rialto theatre Thurs-
day and Friday nights, Feb. 4 and
5, Friday night being Family Night,
jkmes' Cagney, Joan Blondell are
co-starred in “Blonde Crazy”. He’s
biortde crazy and the picture offers
plenty of laughs and plenty , of
blondes, according to Mrs. Claude
Reynolds, manager.
’ Howizzie?
Bill Jones started home in his lizzie,
All liquored and feeling dizzy.
On the highway, somehow, he ran
into a cojv;
Now his friends are all: asking
howizzie?
Franklin as a devoted wife and moth-
er and faithful friend and her un-,
falterihg.faith in Christ, whom she
accepted as her Savior at (he early
age- pf thirteen years and was bap-
tized into the fellowship of the Big
Spring- Baptist ’ Church in, Dallas
county, which was her home at that
time. In speaking. Rev. Wood said
;that which impressed him' most as
the outstanding characteristic of
Mrs. Franklin's Christian character
was that she was so charitable and
-free froni criticism of her- fellow-
man and-so very uncomplaining of
hNk. mvn sufferings. In pointing.
.herThristian life as an example he
named the benefits of religion to
be enjpyed. which were noble char-
aqter, abiding comforts, abundant
confidence, joyful -contemplation
and serious ambition, these were,
all adherents of 4ver faith. • •
She leaves to mourn her loss be-
sides a host of friends, her hus-
bahd. T. B. Franklin, two sons, Ray
■jjf. Franklin (Sinton,), Joe R. Frank-
I'inV (SiUtOn); three.' gi-andetoldr.en.
Roy C.. Franklin (Temple), .Kather-
ine Beth Franklin . and. Ray N,
Frattklih; Jr., (Sinton). two sisters,-
Mrs. ,G; \V. Grossman- (Garland)',
Mrs. E. G. Qole (Dallas), two broth-
ers, J. J. Sparks and W. C: Sparks,
(Sinlon), She, was .preceded- in
death a few years ago by one son,
Harry Franklin! of Temple.
The body was laid to rest in the
Sinton .cemetery amidst a profusion
of beautiful flowers.
, Pall bearers were L. G. Hughes.
J. E. Holbrook, A, Loy Sims, J. A.
Matthews, A. L. McWhorter and C.
S. Hilton,
Funeral arrangements were in
charge of the David Peel Mortuary.
accomplishments- ot “fhe.. Fath
of Our Country'" will be studied.
Authentic bnpks on . George Wash-
ington will he. added to, the. school
libraries: - ’.
Through tht* courtesy.of Congress-
man Richard M Kleberg. .County
Superintendent Reck.wor.th has ob-
tained enough copies of the famous
-Athenaeum portrait of • G'horg&jg..
Washington by Gilbert Stuart to
present one tb each school room in
the county. It is requested that
these portraits 22 in. X- 28 in., bo .
framed and hung in the school*
room. . • : - ^
ODEM P. T. A. TO: HAVE^
SPECIAL PROGRAM FEB. 9th
. The Odem P ' T. A. will meet
February 9th at 3:00 p. m. to the
auditorium of the. High School,
The entire community: is invited to
attend- the special program “Wash-
ington- Bl-CentenniaJ Tree Plant-
ing'-’ with M. L. Porter, leader. The .
program follows:
tovocation—Rev. M. ,L. Darby.
,Song—“Tree Planting” (.Tune,
“America"')— Assembly. V
“Martha and George Return1'—
Sixth Grade.
Music—“Trees" and' “Woodman,
Spare That Tree"—Girls Glee Club.
Playlet—'Flags of the Thirteen ‘
Colonies"— Grammar' School.
Rhythm Baqd—Class of Mrs. Tim
HenUesy.
Address—R. G. McDaniel. Supt.
Dedication—Mrs. E. C. Caldwell.
. —Contributed.
•x ,
RAINFALL FOR JANUARY
' 1932 ' . . •;
Rainfall fof, January, 1932,
afliounted torSJM fmhes falling on,
dates shown below: .
January ‘2 --1-*——— .35
January 3____---- .84 .
. January 4 ----------- .05
.January 11 —--u.— .52
' January .12 -----
January 22 —'-----1— .24
January 22 —---------- .04: |
■ January 25 _!------------ .14
January ,28 f20
/ni.
TOTAL.
3.34..
Difference ,
js
Punctuation Makes a
The wife of a1 man who had en-
listed in the navy handed the pas-
tor of a church the following note:
“‘Peter Bowers, having gone to
sea, his wife desires the prayers of
the congregation for his safety.”
The minister glanced over it hur-
riedly and announced: “Peter
Bowers, having gone to see his
wife, desires the prayers of the con-
gregatloh for "Eto saTety.’f '
TAXPAYING H^AVY HERE
SATURDAY" AND MONDAY
*9 • “ ~
Taxpaying was heavy here Satur-
day and Monday. For the..conven-
ience of those who were late in pay-,
ing-j tax' Collector, A.ikin received.^!...;
payments Monday and dated the
receipts Jan. 31.. Owing to so many _’:'
late payments coming in by mail, it '
will be several days before it Wilt
be known how . many poll ■ taxes .
have been paid, ;
GIRL SCOUT NEWS
The Uirl Scouts, held their week-
ly meeting at the home of Mrs, Vaw-
ter Monday night-, February tot.
The Red Bird Patrol was in charg#
of' the program which consisted of ■
Roll Call, answered with the name
of a tribe of Indians; two musical
reading by Grace Tally;' reading
Lucille Aikin. and “The History of
the Aztec Indians,”, given by Doris
Marie Linney. The program prov-
ed to be educational as well as
entertaining. After the program,
the business meeting followed. Tbs’
planting of a tree was discussed god
the Girl Scouts have agreed to
operate with the other cjUbs of
town in the community prog!
that is to be given in the hear futv
ure, commemorating the birth
Washington. The Scouts ard*
give* an assembly program- at
High School next week and pr
atlons are being m$de.
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