Timpson Daily Times (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 2, 1935 Page: 1 of 4
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Timpson
imes
VOLUME 34
CUT PL/UffilllG BOARD
msicTm
DISTRICT CDUHT BEGINS
TIMPSON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1935
cm oaraoPMENT
The first meeting of the
newly-appointed City Plan-
ning Board was held Friday
.afternoon with all members in
attendance, and organization
was perefected to carry on the
work entrusted to the body.
W. H. Ingram, manager of
the city utilities, was elected
chairman, and other members
of the organization are: J. B.
Hopkins, Mrs. K. H. Francis,
Mrs. T. P. Rutherford and
Mrs. J. M. Burns.
Mr. Ingram states that the
first improvement project to
receive attention of the group
will be beautification of So-So
park. The city has recently ac-
quired this beautiful tract of
land, located only a short dis-
tance south of the business
section of town, and accord-
ing to a preliminary survey
made by engineers several
months ago, the park can' be
made one of the most attrac-
tive in East Texas.
Mr. Ingram and other
members of the board will
welcome suggestions in connec-
tion with their city beautifica-
tion plans.
The city of Timpson has
MM TERM MM
filed a list of proposed proj-
ects with the PWA, and ‘
the event these should be ap-
proved. the Planning Board
will have supervision of the
work pertaining to community
beautification and recreation-
al facilities.
OWELLIMC OESTIOTED
81 FIRE FflIMY
Fire, believed to have been
caused by a gas heater, de-
stroyed the home of J. 0. Bry-
an,'located on South Fourth
street Friday afternoon about
1:30 o’clock. Fanned by a
high wind the blaze spread
' quickly, making the work of
the fire department useless,
with the exception of protect-
ing surrounding property.
The building and contents
were a total loss.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Compton
occupied a part of the build-
ing and they also lost all their
household furniture.
The losses are partially
covered with insurance.
With Judge T. O. Davis pre-
siding, the March term of Dis-
trict court for this county will
convene at Center Monday
morning for an eight weeks
term.
Immediately upon convening
of the court Monday morning
the grand jury will assemble
to begin its duties, the list
being composed of the follow-
ing:
Brown Chandler, Sheiby-
ville.
C. A. Manning, Center.
H. A. Crausby, Timpson.
R. O. Lovelady, Patroon.
J. B. McKenzie, Aiken.
Sam Crawford, Joaquin.
J. L. Bogue, Timpson.
T. Wood Smith, Center.
Iverson Matthews, Neuville.
Ben Childs, Timpson.
Joe Baldwin, Tenaha.
J. W. Payton, Paxton.
Dan Ramsey, Stockman.
Jim Howard, Shelbyvlle.
Sam Henry, Timpson.
Will Spurlock, Paxton.
Following is the petit jurors
summoned for the first week
of court:
Robert Barr, Ernest Gray,
Bill Watson, C. H. Horton,
Harold Gray, Howard Parrish,
J- F. Hooper, W. A. Pate, John
A. Brown, Otis Pate, J. D. Hol-
loway. N. C. Cariey, E. W.
Muckleroy, O. *M. Glenn,
Henry Weir, Joe Crump, W.
G. Lawbright, J. O. Doster, B.
B. Parker, J. D. Cook, H. G.
Magness, W. M. Magness,
Frank Campbell, Webster
Harris, C. C. Vaughn, Obie
Henry, C. E. Barron, J. F.
Graves.
The Royal Road To Romance
■ by A. B. Chapin
SM SEWICES
IT HE CHURCHES
m
TOST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Bible school 10 a. m. Clashes
for all the family.
Communion and sermon at
11 a. m.
€p. m. Christian*Endeavor.
Evening service 7:30 p. m.
J. C. Welch,
Pastor-Evangelist.
nr SHULL AMOUNT
OF GIMIEE TDPUNTS
BY RECENT COLO IK
Tomato plants in this section
were damaged to a small ex-
tent by the recent cold wave
wc learn from several growers
today. Numerous growers
had already transferred their
plants to the cold frame, and it
is believed that all the plants
killed ‘by the freeze will be
replaced, thereby causing no
reduction in the contemplated
acreage.
R- T. (Francis of Jackson-
ville is spending a few days in
the city.
Looking for
Something
Are you in need of reliable banking service?
Are you looking for a bank strong and reliable,
one fully able to take care of your banking
needs?
UNDER
AT
THE DOME
AUSTIN
By Gordon K, Shearer, United
Press Staff Correspondent
Austin, Tex., March 1. (UP)
-The beginning of a Coke
Stevenson-for-governor boom
wag seen here when the popu-
lar, Lincolnesque speaker of
the House of Representatives
turned orator at a Yoakum
business men’s dinner.
He preached a homely doc-
ifiiiiiniiii
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T. H. S. HAS GOOD
DEBATING TEAM
The Timpson high school
debate team.gives promising
showing in recent tryouts in
the high school auditorium.
The team is composed of two
boy3 and two girls, Dan Bus-
sey^ Boyce Anderson and
Marie Hawthorn and Ada Mae
Compton. This year's subject
STITE SERVICE OFFICE
OFFERS mo u raws
trine that phrase coiners ] for debate is: “Resolved, that
could easily work into a tell-!Government should own and
ing campaign slogan: Govern-1 operate all electric light and
merits rnnnfit mn JaU tuuiriar nKlifian
ments cannot run into debt
with impunity any more than
citizens can do so.
Stevenson has been viewed
as a likely candidate since he
was re-elected Speaker over
the vigorous protest of Gover-
nor Allred.
power utilities. Timpson high
expects a very good showing
from these debaters in the
County Interscholastic: meet.
SENIOR CLASS
The Senior class held a class
meeting recently at which time
the following program was
If so, we offer yoi our service. We have a
Bank with ample fnnds, courteous officials,
fire proof vaults, burglar insured. We are
careful with our loans and conduct a sound,
conservative bank, one it will pay you to be
identified with. Let ns know your needs.
0KQ
COTTON BET STATE BANK
The Oldest Bank in Shelby County
to find markets for the sale of
electric energy. The judge's
order against government com-
petition with private industry
will prevent hasty action on
the bill.
Because of the order there
will be a close scam.ing of the
Colorado, Brazos and Nechcs
river authorities in Texas. The
Ickes-Allred plan for govern-
ment pipe line from the Pan-
handle gas field may be halted
because of it.
• •
Chemist John B. Patterson,
Austin member of the House
of Representatives, is a for-
mer _ army man who still
cherishes a cavalryman's
moustache. It waved as Rep-
resentative Patterson asked
questions of Rep. Joe Great-
house of Fort Worth. Three
times Patterson repeated a
question.
"I can’t understand you for
your moustache,” said Great-
house.
* •
One industry' in Texas is
paying a tax that the state
could not collect legally. It
is the tax on intangible assets
of railroads.
The railroads know that the
tax counot be collected legal-
ly; the State Tax Board admits
the same thing.
But by common content, the
tax is said.
• * *
Article on “Introduction,”
by Ada Mae Compton.
Jokes by Dan Bussey.
Piano solo by El vie Wooten.
George C. Betts; State Serv-
ice Officer for Texas, with
headquarters in the Land Of-
fice Building, Austin, H. S.
Palmer, Assistant State Serv-
ice Officer, headquarters in
the Veterans’ Administration,
Dallas and Bert Davis, Assist-
ant State Service Officer, head-
quarters in the Veterans Ad-
ministration, San Antonio, are
employed by the State of Tex-
as. Service Officer Betts and
his two assistants offers to ad-
vise and assist any veteran, his
widow and orphan, who has a:
claim against the United Stares
Government Mr. Betts says,
“This office was created in
1927 for the benefit of all per-
sons who wore Uncle Sam’s
uniform and who received an
honorable discharge from such
service, including World War
and peace-time veterans, vet-
NORTH SIDE BAPTIST
CHURCH
9:45 ft. m. Sunday school.
11 a. m. Morning worship.
Sermon ^ subject: “Christian
6:46 p. m. Baptist Training
Union.
7:80 p. m. Evening worship,
sermon subject: "Life Cen-
ters.”
C<»ne thou with us, and we
will do thee good.
C. G. Carter, Pastor.
SOUTH SIDE BAPTIST
CHURCH
Sunday school 9:45 a. m..
erans having service in the
Spanish-American war, Philip-
pine Insurrection, Boxer Re-
bellion or,, any foreign war,
and those having service in
the nurses Corps. This office is
now rendering a valuable serv-
ice to the veterans of Texas
*vv ous Ui X CXatO
and we invite you to communi-
cate or call upon us for assist-
ance in any problems you may
have with your claim against
the Government, and we shall
endeavor to serve you.”
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The anomaly results from
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Discussion of Senior play by
Maxine Shelton.
The officers of the Senior
class are as follows: Sherrill
Bailey, president; “Bud1
Bryan, vice-president; Edna
Merle Crump, secretary-treas-
urer; program committee:
Marguerite Henry, Clara Den-
nix, Elvie Wooten; social com-
mittee : Marie Hawthorn,
Jack Snelson, Agnes Woodfln.
The seniors are beginning to
work on their play, “The Black
Derby,” and are looking for a
large attendance on April 19.
The seniros are expecting a
big "feed” from the Juniors on
March 15 th.
•
EIGHTH GRADE
Class officers: Jack Swanzy,
president; Mary Catherine
Bussey, secretary; social com-
mittee: Doris Brown, Christine
Clay, Vera Mae Molloy, Doria
Hawthorn.
Eight grade room mother
for P.-T. A.—Mrs. W. M.
Ramsey.
The class has enjoyed two
social events during the term.
We had a lawn party at the
home of our room mother, Mrs.
Ramsey. Our second party
was at the home of our teach-
er, Mrs. J. R. Nichols.
Advertising helps the peo-
ple to economize.
BANKING SERVICE
SAFETY BANKING
Service and Safety are major items in the operation of
a bank, and the aim of this bank is just that- 'Since the <
days of organization this institution has endeavored to ‘
J: render a service to this entire section. The small depositor
; finds the same courteous service here as the largest de-
; positor. You benefit directly and indirectly because
; ; there are banks in your community___and we invite you
to make use of the sound, banking facilities of this insti-
tution.
Deposit your money in the bank and pay by
check—the safe way of doing business.
OTAKAHTT TOH©
STATE BAKE
TIMPSON, TEXAS
DEPOSITS^ INSURED ^
j T&e Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
WASHINGTON, D. C.
$5000 $5000’
METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship 11 o’clock.
®\„Goen*> Presiding
elder, will be with us and
preach at the morning hour.
We will have the second quar-
terly conference either imme-
diately after the preaching
service or in the afternoon.
Leagues meet at 6:30 p. m.
Evening service 7:30 p. m.
At the business session we
will elect delegates to district
conference. Who will go for
us, and whom shall we send?
** takes & month or more to get
ready for the church, so I hope
we will get- ready this year.
We meet at Diboll and fhe
date will be announced to-
morrow.
Come and let us worship to-
gether,
M. R. Turner, Pastor.
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Molloy, T. J. Timpson Daily Times (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 2, 1935, newspaper, March 2, 1935; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth768329/m1/1/?q=patterson: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Timpson Public Library.