Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 17, 1956 Page: 1 of 8
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JACKSBORO GAZETTE-NEWS
DIAL 4596 TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS
SEVENTY-SIXTH YEAR
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JACK COUNTY'S SHOPPING GUIDE SINCE 1880
JACKSBORO, TEXAS, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1956
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Juvenile delinquency is some-
times overplayed, much to the
distress of the youngsters and
parents. Monday an instance
pointed up this fact.
Mayor L. E. Grace, who fills
in as city judge, and Chief of
Police Jack Mathis were accom-
panying the student City Com-
mission for a Day to the City
Hall. A woman passerby hap-
pened to see the group and re-
marked, “Wonder what those
kids have done?” Fortunately, a
bystander was able to explain
the accasion.
* * *
Jacksboro has a potential
murderer within its limits. Said
person seems to be embarked
to killing some small child, al-
though they may not realize
that’s what they are doing.
This time we’re not speaking
of the reckless and speeding
drivers. Instead we are appeal-
ing to the person that has at-
tempted to poison some dogs.
This individual with little
common sense recently threw a
piece of poisoned hamburger in-
to a play yard of a youngster,
apparently trying to kill the
youngster’s dog. Fortunately
parents found the meat and dis-
posed of it. But next time the
results may not be so happy.
It is easy to understand why
some people would like to de-
crease Jacksboro’s dog popula-
tion. Nearby Wichita Falls has,
according to reports, a rabies
epidemic. Our city has lots of
dogs roaming the streets, poten-
tial mad dogs.
But this isn’t any reason for
a resident to decide to take the
law in his own hands. Some well
kept and vaccinated pets, could
be destroyed by the wanton
manner of tossing poisoned
meat into a yard. We all shud-
der at the thought that a child
might be a victim of such cow-
ardice.
When a stray dog is noted the
police should be notified. Surely
the City of Jacksboro has an
ordinance for handling strays.
And owners of pets should
have them vaccinated for rabies,
and have the dog wear a name
collar.
We can do without some dogs,
and some cats, but the disposal
should be done lawfully, by the
police,
* * *
Next week is Rural Mailbox
Improvements Week, according
to the Post Office Department.
Owners Of mailboxes are urged
to paint boxes and stands, re-
pair boxes so that they are
handy to carriers and protect
mail.
Information about correctly
erecting boxes is available from
carriers and the post office.
We particularly agree with
one item asked by the Post Of-
fice Department. Box owners
names should be inscribed on
the side visible to the approach-
ing carrier. And we wouldn’t
care if the name is put on both
sides of the box.
Often times we, and other
city dwellers go riding around
and we’d like to know who lives
at various places.
Probably nothing looks so for-
lorn as an unpainted mailbox,
half standing and half leaning,
weeds grown up around the post,
and the door of the box half
tom off.
* * *
Back in the days when we
used to print the Gazette-News
a bit earlier in the evening visi-
tors would wander in about
press time to get a preview of
the news. This evening we had
a visitor, though different from
the v above mentioned variety.
Tonight’s was a half grown pos-
sum. And it seemed mighty re-
luctant to leave. Durn these
critters that can’t wait until the
paper is out in the newstand.
***'*’
Monday night, after the Jacks
boro—Archer City game, we
came upon an interesting item
we’cLlike to pass along.
“Every baseball team could
use a man who plays every
position superbly, never strikes
out, and never makes an error.
Actually, every team has plenty
of men like that -around, but
See BAWLING, Back Page
Jacksboro Still Considered
For New Garment Factory
“Jacksboro is very definitely I is continuing its survey of in-
in the program of expansion for dustrial labor in this area. The
.......... survey was initiated to attract
a large national distribution
company,” was the recent word
received by the Chamber of
Commerce concerning a garment
factory.
Several towns, in addition to
Jacksboro, are being considered
for the plant and there has
been some delay in visiting the
competing areas.
The Company considering
Jacksboro plans to operate a
garment plant to make pants for
small boys. It will employ, at
first, 100 people, in a building
containing 12,000 square feet.
The building must be erected,
and rented to the company by
local interests. Eventually the
company will buy the building.
The Chamber of Commerce
has been keeping in touch with
those instrumental in locating
the factory here. It points out
that other cities are. also com-
peting.
In the meantime the C. of C.
ceived replies from 263 women
these age groups, 20-35, 92;
i-45, 92; 45-55, 59; 55-65, 20.
Only 13 men have replied and
Upham Gas Gets
Perrin Franchise
Upham Gas Co. of Mineral
Wells has been given the fran-
chise to serve residences of Per-
rin with natural gas according
to an order passed by the Com-
missioner Court while in session
Monday.
Upham has six months -to be-
gin serving the area but is ex-
pected to have service for some
residences within sixty days.
The Upham Co. already ser-
ves Jacksboro, Bryson, Jermyn,
Mineral Wells and Weatherford.
Monday the Court received
’right of way deeds for Farm to
Market road 2350 which will ex-
tend from Perrin to a point five
miles west of that community.
The Court also took oaths of
office as a board of equaliza-
tion. It will meet as a board July
9.
The Court and City officials
were hosts to high school stu-
dents during their Monday meet-
ings. During the afternoon the
teenage Court was taken on a
tour of count‘d installations.
Later in the afternoon the court,
and student city council, were
taken for airplane rides in the
Charley Grace Drilling Co,
plane.
the garment factory but could
be used in bringing other in-
dustries here.
Results, so far, of the survey
have been very good. But the
Chamber believes totals so far
are incomplete. Others not yet
contacted who could work in a
garment factory are urged to
register with the Chamber.
To date the Chamber has re-
these were in the groups 20-34,
7; 45-55, 4; 55-65, 2.
A recent survey of “What do
Industrial jobs mean to a Com-
munity” conducted by the Econ-
omic Research Department of
the U. S. Chamber of Commerce
indicated that 100 new factory
workers means 296 more people
for the area.
It would bring 112 more
households; 51 more school
children; 107 more passenger
cars registered; 174 more work-
ers employed; 4 more retail
establishments; as well as more
income, bank deposits, and re-
tail sales.
Post Office Announces Examination For
Rural Carrier, Substitute Clerk-Carrier
Examinations for a Rural
Carrier and Substitute Clerk-
Carrier for the Jacksboro Post
Office have been announced by
the U. S. Civil Service Commis-
sion.
Applications for examination
for Rural Carrier for Route 1
Jacksboro will be accepted until
June 12 according to the com-
mission.
Applicants for this examina-
tion must actually reside within
the delivery of Jacksboro post-
office and must have so resided
for one year next preceding
closing date for acceptance of
applications. They must have
reached their 18th birthday on
the closing date and there is
no maximum age limit.
Brief Cool Front,
But No Rain Here
A cool front Monday brought
clouds, promise of rain and
cooler weather but only a trace
of moisture. But the cooler
weather was a welcome break
between the temperatures of to-
day and Monday.
Today the mercury soared up
to 96, not hot but plenty warm.
The highs Sunday and Monday
were 95. Tuesday the high was
a cool 78. Low temperature for
the week was 56 degrees Wed-
nesday morning.
Only precipitation this week
was a mist Monday afternoon
and a sprinkle Monday night.
Some parts of the county re-
ceived- as much as .2 inches of
moisture Monday night. Water
level at Lake Jacksboro dropped
three and a half inches this
week. It is now about nine and a
half feet below the spillway.
Tigers To Play Wildcats at Wichita Falls
Friday In Deciding Game of Series
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Jacksboro Tigers and the
Archer City Wildcats will meet
at 3:15 p.m. Friday at Spudder
Park in Wichita Falls in the
rubber game of their three'
game bi-district baseball playoff.
The Wildcats, District 7A
Champs, took the first game
here Monday 11-1 and Tigers,
District 8A leaders, rebounded
at Archer City to even the series
by a score of 11 to 5. And Fri-
day will tell the tale. The win-
ner will meet Granbury in the
regional playoff at dates and
places yet to be decided.
Too Many Errors
Monday the Tigers were hand-
cuffed 11 to 1 by Wildcat pitch-
er Guy Stephens who allowed
only 4 hits while his teammates
were making only one error.
Lonnie Wilson took over in the
6th to let Stephens rest up for
tomorrow’s playoff game. Wayne
Maxwell and Alvin York were
the Wildcat catchers.
Charles Smith was the Tiger
starter but gave way after a
wild 4th inning to Bill Sparks.
Brooks Bowen completed the
seventh inning. Clarkey Simpson
was the Tiger catcher.
Bob Jackson made the lone
Tiger run after receiving a walk,
stealing two bases and coming
in on Henry Hurd’s sacrifice.
Tiger pitchers gave up only 7
hits, but a barrel of walks and
teammates committed five er-
rors.
Tigers Win Wednesday
Wednesday it was a new story
as the two teams met. The
Wildcats committed the errors
and the Tigers led in the scor-
ing. Charles^ Smith was the win-
ning pitcher for the Tigers but
moved out for an inning while
Bob Jackson did some twirling.
Lonnie Wilson was the losing
pitcher and the catchers were
the same as those in the Mon-
day game. The Tigers got 12 hits
and only made 3 errors in the
winning effort.
Score by Innings Monday
Archer City 000 730 1—11
Jacksboro 100 000 0—1
Wednesday:
Archer City 000 203 0—5
Jacksboro 016 022 0—11
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Senior Activities
For Next Week
Schedule for Senior Activities
for the next week are: Sunday
night, Baccalaureate, High
School Auditorium, 8 p.m.; Mon-
day night, Hayride and supper
at Harry Gustin, Coca Cola
Ranch; Tuesday night, Chicken
supper at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Joe B. Martin.
Wednesday night, Dinner at
the Coffee Shop. Sponsors are:
Messers, and Mmes. J. N. Mar-
tin, W. L. Mowrey, George Nix-
on, Jess Hurd, Jack Lewis,
Arthur Cherryhomes, Bill Jack-
son, L. S. Rhoades and ~
Garrison. Thursday, ’ ’
Gradur'1—
School
No closing date was given in
the announcement for Substitute
Clerk-Carrier at $1.82 for em-
ployment here.
Complete information about
the examination requirements
and instructions for filing appli-
cations for either or both of the
examinations may be obtained
at the post office. Application
forms must be filed with the
U. S. Civil Service Commission,
Washington, D. C.
Classroom Teachers
Given $195 Raise
Jacksboro classroom teachers
were given a$195 per year raise
effective with the 1956-57 term
by the local board of trustees
at a special meeting Thirty-four
teachers, not already receiving
a bonus will receive the raise.
Previously Jacksboro District
has been paying minimum scale
of $2,805 for a beginning teach-
er with a bachelor’s degree. The
new scale will start at 3,000.
Other nearby towns including
Graham and Breckenridge are
presently paying teachers at
similar rate.
The salary of Superintendent
Lewis A. Moore was raised $322
per year.
At the regular monthly meet-
ing Monday Carroll Porter was
reelected President of the school
board and J. A. Malone was
elected secretary. A request for
raising classroom teacher sal-
aries was presented by Mrs.
Mary Elda Ward, Mrs. Martha
Green, and Mrs. Fred Shields,
representatives of the teachers.
The board approved a book,
which outlined policies in Jacks-
boro High Schobl, that will be
given to students of the school
next fall. The board also dis-
cussed, but took no action, on
controlling traffic around the
schools, and students driving
during the noon hour.
Commencement
At Antelope
Commencement Exercises will
be held at 8 p.m. Friday, May 18
at the High School Auditorium
in Antelope. Mrs. W. R. Hill will
lead the Processional, C. L.
Scott, Invocation, Louise Kinsey,
Salutatorian, Eighth Grade,
Neva Jo Rhodes, Valedictorian,
Eighth Grade, Lu Ruth Clark,
Salutatorian.
Also Tony Fenoglio, Address;
Mary Lane Connor, Valedictor-
ian; Special Music, Eighth
Grade. C. A. Connor will pre-
sent Eighth Grade Diplomas. C.
E. Fry will present the High
School Diplomas.
W. T. Barrow, Presentation
of Awards, W. R. Hill, Benedic-
tion and Mrs. W. R. Hill, Reces-
sional.
Graduating seniors at Ante-
lope this year are Claude Fry,
Bobby Lee Chastain, Charles
Moody, Carl Kinsey, George
Hurley, Mary Lane Conner, Lu
Ruth Clark and Carla Owen.
Antelope High School had
their Baccalaureate Service Sun-
day at the Baptist Church in"
Antelope. Mrs. W. R. Hill led
the Processional, Elmer Fry
gave the Invocation, Rev. R. H.
Jr., Special Music, W. T.
SWIMMING POOL SCENES from the original opening will be
repeated Friday when Manager Jtckic Kale cpc-ns the gates to
the bathhouse. Upper picture shows the lire at the gate and
the lower shows the pool and bathhouse. Gazette-News Photos
City Park Swimming Pool Opens Season
At 4 p.m. Friday, City Repaints Pool
Friday will be splash day at Kfl"
Jacksboro swimming pool in the
City Park. Swimmers will prob-
ably be standing in line when
the gates open at 4 p.m., accord-
ing to Jackie Kale, manager.
The pool will be open from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1:30
to 7 p.m. Sunday; and 2 p.m.
to 8 p.m. next week. Hours for
swimming after school closes
will be announced later, Kale
said today.
Admission charges will be the
Highway 281-199 Y
15% Complete
Work on rebuilding the inter-
section of highways 199 and
281 is fifteen percent complete,
the resident' engineer’s office
here announced today. Buckner
& sons, Cleburne contractors are
completing the dirt work and
pouring structures.
Ernest Loyd Co., Fort Worth,
workmen have been working two
weeks on construction of FM
1191 and have completed some
of the dirt work near Bryson
and are pouring structures.
The 11 mile project calls for
construction of 7 miles of FM
roadway from Jermyn north to
highway 281. A four mile sec-
tion is being built south from
Highway 24 at Bryson. The Bry-
son-Jermyn eight mile connec-
tion was constructed several
years ago.
same as last year, 50c for adults,
40c for ages 12 to 18, and 20c
for youngsters under 12. Mr.
and Mrs. Kale will operate the
concession stand, rent suits, etc.
Kale and Linda Craft will be
lifeguards.
The kiddy pool at the east
end of the swimming pool will
observe the hours of the big
pool. There is no admission
charge for the tots, Kale said.
But parents or an adult should
accompany and stay at the pool
while tots are in the water.
City workmen completed re-
painting of the bottom and
sides of the pool last week and
Monday filling of the pool start-
ed. City Superintendent Claude
Humphries has been checking
and regulating the filters, chlo-
rinator and pumps today.
Since last summer the city has
completed site improvements
around the pool including sod-
ding the grounds.
CROSSROADS TO WEST TEXAS
NUMBER 51
Beauty Contest
Set For June 11
A County-wide Bathing
Beauty Contest will be held June
11 at the High School Football
field under the sponsorship of
the B&PW club.
Actually three contests will be
held. One class will be for
youngsters 4 to 7, older sisters
will enter the 7 to 14 class, and
the eyeball pullers will enter
the Miss Mermaid of 1956 con-
test for young ladies 14 and
older.
Business firms, or anyone
may sponsor entries by paying
the two dollar fee. And a firm
may have more than one entry.
JHS Baccalaureate
Sunday Evening
Baccalaureate services for
graduating seniors of Jacksboro
High school will be held in the
school auditorium at 8 p. m.
Sunday evening.
Dr. Bob Boshem, pastor of
the Hemphill Presbyterian
Church, Fort Worth, will be the
evening speaker. He will be in-
troduced by Judge H. C. Mc-
Clure. Judge McClure will give
the invocation.
Stephen Vaughn will sing the
“Lord’s Prayer” accompanied by
Mrs. Ruth Hendricks. Mrs. Hen-
dricks will play the processional
and recessional. The High School
chorus under the direction of
Mrs. A. D. Shawver will sing
a choral number. Rev. Bill Mer-
ritt, pastor of the First Baptist
Church, will give the benedic-
tion.
Hospital Floor
And Beams Poured
Pouring of concrete for the
floor and grade beams of Jack
County hospital was completed
Monday by Haws & Garrett Con-
struction Co. workmen. Half of
the floor was completed a month
ago and the remainder was pour-
ed Friday and Monday.
Workmen are now erecting
forms for the east half of the
roof. Pouring of the first por-
tion of the roof is expected to
be completed by the end of May,
according to A1 Neaves, Lake
Worth, construction superintend-
ent. The entire roof will be com-
pleted by July 1.
The contractor estimates work
is about a week behind schedule,
but there is no scheduled date
for completion of the hospital.
With the completion of the floor,
bad weather shouldn’t cause
much work delay, Neaves said.
Siren Blows Once For Rural Fire, Twice
For Tornado, Three Times For City Fire
Fire alarms will take on a
new meaning in the future, ac-
cording to Fire Chief Estell
Turner. A citizen will be able
to have some idea of the alarm
intended.
Beginning immediately one
long blast by the alarm will
signal a rural fire.
Two long blasts will mean
danger of a tornado. This parti-
cular alarm may be rung several
times, depending, upon danger,
time of day or night. But there
will be a break between series.
Three blasts or more blasts
will indicate a city fire. No
system is used in Jacksboro to
designate, with the siren, the
location of the fire within the
city.
Receipts of 57 Service Establishments _
Amounted To $467,000 In ’54 Census Says Keechi Landowners
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To Hear SCS Chief
Receipts of 57 service estab-
lishments enumerated in Jack
County in the 1954 Census of
Business amounted to about
467,000, according to a prelim-
inary report covering service
trades, published by the Bureau
of the Census, U.S. Department
Ed Wells Resigns
From Church Post
John Ed Wells, educational
director of First Baptist Church,
here, tendered his resignation to
the church Wednesday evening.
The resignation, which was ac-
cepted is effective May 31.
He will move to Fort Worth
where he will attend Southwest-
ern Baptist Theological Semin-
ary full time. He has been at-
tending the Seminary part time
while serving at the local
church.
“ 'til "
of Commerce. Combined yearly
payroll of the county’s service
establishments was $57,000.
They reported 45 employees of
whom 36 worked fultime in the
pay period ending nearest No-
vember 15. Proprietors actively
employed in the operation of
unincorporated businesses num-
bered 58.
Establishments providing per-
sonal services numbered 25 and
reported receipts of $216,000.
Establishments primarily en-
gaged in automotive repair,
parking and other automotive
services numbered 10 and had
Receipts of $81,000. Establish-
ments listed as ‘all other ser-
vices” in the preliminary report
numbered 22 and had receipts
of $170,000.
“Personal services” group in-
cludes such businesses as bar-
ber and beauty shops, cleaning
and dyeing plants, laundries and
laundry services, garment alt-
eration and repair services,, fu-
ser vices, photographic
repair shops and
as well
res.
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The East Keechi Watershed
Association has been informed
that H. N. Smith, State Conser-
vationist of the Soil Conserva-
tion Service or a representative,
is planning to meet with them
at 7:30 p.m., Friday at Perrin
High School.
The purpose of this meeting
is to discuss cost share and the
Association’s responsibilities in
an upstream flood prevention
project of this nature. A tour
of the watershed will be made
Friday afternoon. Landowners,
both men and women, who own
or operate land in this water-
shed are urged by" the Associa-
tion, the Palo Pinto SCD Super-
visors, the Upper West Fork
SCD Supervisors and the Hood-
Parker SCD Supervisors to be
present at the night meeting.
The watershed lies in' three
Soil Conservation Districts in
about the following acres: Hood-
Parker SCD-3,000 acres, Upper
West Fork SCD - 13,000 acres,
Palo Pinto SCD-50,000 acres.
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