Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 24, 1947 Page: 3 of 16
sixteen pages : ill. ; page 24 x 16 in. Digitized from 35 mm. microfilm.View a full description of this newspaper.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
\ •/
Chronicle, Coleman. Texas, April 24, 1947
Page 3
Legionnaires To
Meet Tonight
Members of Ray Post No. 213 are
notified of the regular monthly
meeting, to be held tonight, start-
ing at "7.30 p.m. All members: are
urged to attend, says Clyde D Al-
len, adjutant.
NEW HELICOPTER
A tiny helicopter' which can be
strapped to the-back of a paratroop-
er In place of a parachute and a
small, lightweight, one-place heli-
copter which eventually may be to
flying what the motorcycle is to
highway traffic have' been disclos-
ed.
SERVICE
for
SAFETY
SUPER
SERVICE
Have your automobile checked carefully for
worn part, damaged tires, other malad-
justments that threaten your driving se-
curity. See us for the best service in town
—today.
WE SERVICE ALL MAKES
CARS-TRUCKS
MORRIS - BRAY
CHEVROLET CO.
114 E. COLLEGE AVE. — DIAL 3161
BURKETT
MRS. ROBY STRICKLAND
Quite a bit of excitement has
been created around these parte,
with the bringing in of the How-
aer well, northeast of Cross Plains
since the well being drilled here
on the Wm Burkett lease Is being
cemented at the same level, It
might prove xp have oil too Of
course, we are glad to hear of Cross
Plains' good luck, and hope it
creates a boom We are hoplm; for
a Well here, too.
With the killing freeze of fact
week, farmers and gardeivrs here
are busy replanting their gardens
To date little report" nas been giv-
en about the fruit, but we are
hoping the freeze did not harm the
fruit too much The weather this
year has been something to talk ! ner were In San Antonio. Satur-
ftru U results The ladies of the
community responded wholehearted-
ly with cakes and pies, which were
sold for a good profit The PTA
plans to keep the lunch room going
at the school, and the community
at large are backing them to a
finish The proceeds netted about
$58.
W R Chambers and sons, Gor-
don and Glenn spent the weekend
In Bryan visiting his daughter and
husband, Mr. and Mrs. Y B. John-
son, Jr.
Mrs. E G. Adams. Mrs Paul
Thate and V. C. Adams are In
Wichita Falls, Wednesday attending
to business.
Harry Porter returned from Baird,
where he visited several days In the
home of Mr and Mrs D 8 Tab-
ors, former residents of Burkett.
Mrs. Hugh Burns of Burkett, Mrs.
Raymond D. Bush of Cross Plains
and their mother, Mrs Oral) Wag-
_____ ■
about, since old timers seem to
be unable to recall such uncertain
weather. Our faithful weather pro-
phets have even given up trying to
predict the weather from day to
day. However the mosquitoes are out
new, a good sign that spring Is
here and summer very near
Mrs Calep Neff and Mrs John
Rankin and sons of Coleman were
Sunday guests of Mrs. Claud Burns
Mrs, E W Martin is still at the
bedside of her mother In Vivian.
La., where she plans to stay for
a while longer, since her mother
has not Unproved and Is In bad
health.
Mr and Mrs. J C. Bowden were
In Ft Worth the first of the week,
where Mrs. Bowden Is receiving eye
treatment.
Mr and Mrs Seth Burkett and
Mrs. Marvin Rich were in Brown-
wood, Monday! to see Mr. Charlie
Gilliam, who Ls in a Brown wood
hospital receiving medical treat-
ment.
The grammar school softball
games with Cross Roads on Fri-
day of last week. The Burkett girls
were defeated by a score of 27-31. j
The Burkett boys won by a score
of 11-10. The local teams will play i
for the county champlonxhlp of
day to visit at the bedside of Ed
Henderson, Mrs Wagner's brother
Mr. Henderson Is reported to be no
better and Is In a critical condi-
tion.
Tlie cniv one In the territory to
have relatives In the Texas City-
disaster, as far as I can learn was
Mr A. I Edwards, whose brothef.
Kirkland Edwards Is a teacher In
the city schools However he was
reported safe after the terrible ex-
plosion.
Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Audits have
moved from Henderson, Texas, to I
Burkett, where Lloyd plans to help
his father W K Audit, with the
store here. ” '■ • ' -> -
Mr and Mrs Sam Porter and Mr
and Mrs Clint Porter and children
both families cf Big Spring, spcn»
the weekend here with relatives
Mr and Mrs Walter Gilliam of
Coleman ate Sunday dinnet with
their daughter and her husband
Mr and Mrs. Marvin Rich and
Marclle.
Mr and Mrs Ner! Nicholson and
children and Mrs Annie Wesley of
Novice were here Sunday, spend-
ing the day In the A K Wesley
home, mb
„ , Mr and Mrs, Paul Lucko of Fort
softball teams at Coleman, Satur- Worut*1 w,‘r,‘ here spending the
i day. April 26. ; we*' ln the home of her par-
Virglnia White of a medical ??“• , Hnd Mrs L I) Evans
school of New • Orleans, La has £*rs Lucko Is the former Robbie
i been visiting her parents, Mr and kvans.
Mrs Ralph White for the past two Rl'hard Lawrence and chll-
w celts
The domino party sponsored by
i the Burkett PTA proved a big suc-
; cess A large crowd attended and
| most of the tables were filled with
players. <From the laughter and up-
: roar arising from some of the
j tables during the games, these .par-
ties could be given often, with good
BttfSf\
COM TO OOK
c iW
►Y
/
PARADE!
!\ I
m
m
u
m
Peaches
MISSION—
Sliced or Halves
No, Can
26c
BUTTER
SOAP
Wilsons, Old Fashion Roll
Per Lb.
HY LO
24 Ox. Box ... .
66c
19c
jy|££ TOMATO Hearts Delile
TOMATO Campbells
SOUP
Per Can
28c
10c
Kraut
KO-PA-CO
No. 2‘x Can
25c
PEAS
WAUBEKAS Early June
No. 2 Can, 3 Cans for
BIACKEYED PEAS
JUKE
TEA
GRAPEFRUIT Wsrldovee,
No. 2 Can, 3 for
MAXWELL IIOI SE
1/4 Lb. Pkg
Green Beans - 25
2 Boxes
40 Ox. Box
25c SARDINES
45c FLOUR
FLATS
LIGHT CRUST
25 Lb. Bag
25c
1.99
Spinach
BOHANNON—
No. 2 Can
3 f°r 25
dren formerly of Brownwood. and
on, their way to make their home
ln New Mexico, s|>ent a day or so
here with her father. L L Morgan |
Mr and Mrs W E Connelly have
moved from their farm near here to
Coleman, where they have bought
a home We are going to miss them i
but they plan to visit their friends !
here often Son Tommy, and wife
are taking over the modern up to
date farm,
Johnny Oliver of Fisk was around
visiting friends Sunday and Mon-
day, He stayed in the home of
his niece and family. Mr and Mrs
Roger Watson.
W Q Hurkev of Big Lake Is
visiting his sister, Mrs Paul PfieL
fer Tuesday"of this week
Mr. and Mrs H M Patton were
In Bangs Monday attending to busi-
ness.
A group of boys, under the spon-
sorshtp of F B Porter and Rev
Paul Pfteffer. went on a 4 mile hike
Monday night The following boys
were present: Cleborne QoUon. Joe
Carlos Golson, Jimmie Beau Bur-
kett, W C Strtrkland, Edward
Wright. Donald Newton and GUr
der Adams They carried their sup-
pers with them
The 4-H club girl* will have their
exhibit at the Home Economics
building Monday. April 28 at 10
am All mothers and friends of
girls are Invited to come to see
the work these girls have comple-
ted this ycat The girls work will be
Judged and ribbons awarded The
sponsors of the 4-H- club girls In-
sist that the mothers encourage
their girls In their club work.
The Burkett H D club met Tu-
esday at the home of Mr- Paul
Pfteffer with Mrs J J Johnson ,
serving as co-hostess There were.
17 members present The president, J
Mrs H M Patton was In charge
of the meeting After the business
session The program on club eti-
quette was given. Interesting talks I
were given by Mrs Paul Pfieffer,
Mrs C D Baker and Mis A -1
Goodwin Some Interesting recrea-j
tlon was' enloved by all Refresh-
ments were served, and the meeting
adjourned to meet at the home of ,
Mrs. Hattie Adams with Mrs 11 L ;
Struwn as co-hostess This meeting j
will be May 6 and a Mother's Day j
pregram will be given
CLUB IMPROVEMENTS
. The following wotm-n have each
Improved her home, yard or or-
chard as follows Mrs A L Good-
win has repapered her kitchen She
has repainted all kltehen wood-
work She ha* refinished cabinet
Coming April 30th
: '■ S'C" . T~ V"'J '
Slip Covers - Drapes
CUSTOM MADE
Beautiful Line of Samples
For Contact — Register at STURGES & GIBBS
Buy Material from Local Merchant if you prefer—
we don’t move furniture from home.
t '■
Thelma Eads
DECORATOR OF
Beautiful West Texas Homes
Found Only
at
Justin McCarty plays a plaid game with this bright little shirt-bosom
Peter-Pan * collared dress Tricky skirt with twin pleats on each side,
and a self-belt-and all made of Dan River fine cotton plain ginghams
SALE °ne *rou^
SALE
of DRESSES regularly up to $X.9X
Now
SLITS reduced from
10%
$3.98
™ 25%
<TU RGL5& GIBBS
NAAAAWVVVVV»AAW>A»yWWlAA<V^A)\^M»AAAAAA*««... . -,-
•loan Jones, Blllye Dan Oodwin,.
Kaye White. Carline Burns, la Ho-
m» White. Modlens Howard, Joan
and Installed linoleum wall board, | new sink unit
added a new refrigerator Other i Mrs C D Baker ha* done the
drapes,in tier living room
Mrs H M Palon has repapered
her living room _____________,___
Mrs F B Porter has adiied a . Underwood, Margaret Wright! Mary , Rk li.' BaruVra^Ootejn"
Xelma Strickland. La Faye Burns, Keefer.
Wanda Jean Copeland, Lorene Day.
lavnda Grey. Boiuile Porter. Betty
Porter Jeanette Crocker, Maroeil
LU Lou
(UT RITE
125 It. Kali
16c
household Items added lately is * following set out 25 strawberry
new living room .. suite and piano j plants, set out 1 pear and 2- apri-
She has re-upholstered a platform i cot trees Set but 5 row bushes
rocker with artificial leather „ j Set out 2 yellow Ml* in front yard j
Mrs. Lou Burkett has set out 24 I fixed cellar, put In new cement 1
strawberry plants and has set out walk sc! out 3 peach Lee* re-up-
6 peach ttees .. - holstered platform rocker, added i
Mrs Hattie Adams has had some i new refrigerator
pecan trees huddrd and set out 3 , Mrs T. C Strickland has added (
rose bushes
Mrs Paul Pfieffer has re-uphol-
stered a rocker and hung new
CARROTS
CABBAGE
LEMONS
LEnUCE
POTATOES
ORANGES
Good for Your Eye*
3 Hunches
Nice Firm Heads
Pot Pound
RALLS OF JUICE
Per Lb.
Sire Big Heads
Per Head
So Goad Uim Spring l>»Ts
Per IA
CALIFORNIA
Iter UK -M-.....-.....
Meats
10c GROUND MEAT -28c
3c BACON
10c PICNIC HAMS
10c PICNIC HAMS
61c LUNCH MEAT*
4c CHUCK ROAST
MUGAK CURED
SQUARES. I.b
Ready to
eat Ik
West Central Premiere
SHOWING STARTS
WEDNESDAY, May 11th
DAVtli ft SCI /NIC* S
bulk
8 pecans and 4 peach trees, ha* had
cellar remodeled built a wash house
and Improved the sink cabinet by
remodeling table top and by ad-
ding shelves in bottom of cabinet
4-H NEWS
The Buikett 4-H girls had a call
meeting. Tuesday at the Burkett
school houne The girls planned on
having an exhibit Monday at
the school house All 4-H girls mo-
thers are invited and the Home
I lemonstre lion club women The
girls present were Bonnie Boyle
SELECTIVE SERVICE RECORDS
Selective service record* of the
: men who served in the armed
( forces during World War It will
be consolidated tri state depots for
use of claimants for federal bene-
fits and state pension* and bonuses
Ib T6rt»»ict»|tx
■ ■ WHIlf THI MIST g g
I 1 PKTlim PUT II
Howell
; GEN WAIN'WRIGHT
j MADE “NATIVE TEXAS'
General Jonallian M Walnwrlght,
Fhurth Army Ormmsnder. has re-
; ceived a copy of A resolution by
the Texas Senate making him a
"native Texan" and bestowing up-
on him all the right* and privileges
| of a Texas born citlaen
The resolution was signed by the
Lieutenant Governor and all mem-
in!- ,1
Watch
For Opening Announcement
of the New
a
mehcan
Which Will Open Soon at
113 Commercial
J. C. (Blackie) Conger
OWNER
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Autry, Milton. Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 24, 1947, newspaper, April 24, 1947; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth731922/m1/3/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Coleman Public Library.