The Kerens Tribune (Kerens, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, January 10, 1958 Page: 3 of 4
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KERENS (TEXAS) TRIBUNE, JANUARY 10, 1958
Vo^a J\fews
By Mrs. R. E. LAYFIELD
Mrs. Lula Winters and son of
Houston spent the day with the
Valen Lonon’s on Wednesday.
Mrs. W. A. McKinney visited the
Lonons Wednesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Alsup
and Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Hollings-
worth visited the Doodle Lay-
fields Thursday night.
Mrs. Sue Ray and daughter
visited the D. T. Rays Thursday.
We Strive
To Please
gity
GLEANERS
PHONE EX 6-2361
Harlen, Letha, Stevie and Vi
McQuary visited Mrs. R. E. Lay-
field Thursday evening.
Mr. Ebb Wright and Mrs.
Lelia Eaton of Athens visited
Mrs. Fred Elliott Thursday.
The Doodle Layfields visited
the Tom Layfields Wednesday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. Harlen McQuary
Steve and Vi went to Waco last
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hanks from
Galveston visited Mrs. Aline
Hanks and Dock Friday.
Visitors in the home of Harlen
McQuary Sunday was Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Berry, Linda, Freddie
and Charlotte of Kilgore, Mr.
and Mrs. j. R. McQuary, Mr. and
Mrs. R. E. Layfield, Mrs. Joey
Ray Layfield, Vickie and Linda.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bunch and
Joe spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Hardy Mayo.
The Martha Sunday School
Class met in the home of Mrs.
Royce Bancroft Monday night.
Mr. W. F. Statham, better
known as Bill, of Roane, was
ransferred from Corsicana Hos-
pital to Dallas.
Mrs. Gene Clifton visited Mrs.
D. T. Ray Monday.
Mrs. Oscar Bancroft and
Martha went to Ennis Monday
on business.
Mrs. T. R. Buffington of Bay
St. Louis, Miss., is visiting her
daughter Mrs. Oscar Bancroft.
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Charter No. 13,656
Reserve Dist. No. 11
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Kerens, In the State of Texas, at the Close of Business on
DECEMBER 31ST, 1957
Published in Response to Call Made by Comptroller of the
Currency, Under Section 5211, U. S. Revised Statutes
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve
balance and cash items in, process of collection............$ 506,374.83
United States Government obligations, direct and
guaranteed .............................................................................. 685,000.00
Obligations of States and political subdivisions................ 257,500.00
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.................................... 300,000.00
Corporate stocks (including $3,000.00 stock of
Federal Reserve bank) ........................................ 3,000.00
Loans and discounts (including no overdrafts)................ 269,474.50
Bank premises owned $1.00, furniture and
fixtures, $1.00 .......................................................................... 2.00
TOTAL ASSETS $2,021,351.33
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and
corporations ............................................................................$1,619,606.56
Deposits of United States Government (including
postal savings) ..........................................................r............. 18,019.42
Deposits of States and political subdivisions................. 85,407.96
Deposits of banks.............. 86,353.42
Other deposits (certified and cashier’s checks, etc.)........ 7,455.89
TOTAL DEPOSITS ..................................$1,816,843.25
TOTAL LIABILITIES ......... $1,816,843.25
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Capital Stock: Common stock, total par........,.....................$ 50,000.00
Surplus ................... 50,000.00
Undivided profits ............ 52,008.08
Reserves ........................................................................ 52,500.00
TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS........................... 204,508.08
TOTAL LIABILITIES & CAPITAL ACCOUNTS....$2,021,351.33
MEMORANDA
Assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities
and for other purposes ........................................................$ 270,000.00
Loans to farmers directly guaranteed and redeemable
on demand by the Commodity Credit Corporation,
and certificates of interest representing ownership
thereof ..................................................................................... 17,020.83
TOTAL AMOUNT OF LOANS, CERTIFICATES
OF INTEREST AND OBLIGATIONS, OF POR-
TIONS THEREOF (listed above), which are fully
backed or insured by agencies of the United
States Government obligations, direct and guar-
anteed”) ................ 17,020.83
Total amount of loans, certificates of interest and ob-
ligations, or portions thereof, which are fully backed
or insured by agencies of the United States Govern-
ment (other than “United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed”) .......................................... 17,020.83
I, R. P. Walker, cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief.
R. P. WALKER, Cashier
CORRECT—Attest:
C. I. COATES
EARL SEALE
LUTHER WESTBROOK
Directors
STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF NAVARRO, ss:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of January,
1958, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director
of this bank.
GLADYS SAUNDERS, Notary Public, in and for Navarro
County, Texas.
My commission expires June, 1959.
MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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By Lauiefle Kiiiley
We stood and watched the
sunset the other evening . . .
a bright, cold day was ended.
Pink sheep marched across a
steel grey sky and merged into
the winter sun.
Someone standing near said
musingly, “Wonder why we
never have time to watch a sun-
set anymore?” We thought about
it and came up with no real
answer. Someone else said,
“State of mind keeps us from
stopping to enjoy a sunset.”
People used to sit on their
porches to watch the fireflies in
summer, or to watch the leaves
(fall in autumn.:
We have a very dear neighbor
who, in clement weather, sits in
her swing as though it were a
pleasure. We see her as we zoom
in and out of our drive, but rale-
ly have time to share her joys.
State of mind is one answer or
fault of the age. Let us suppose
this is our paramount trouble.
But what state of mind would
this writer attain by staying
at home on, say, a Tuesday af-
ternoon . . . chaotic state to
say the least, for
(1) The dentist would be
stood up at 3:00.
(2) In 32 degree weather at
least one loved one would have
to face the cold for a quart of
frnilk.
(3) The editor would stalk
home with icicles clinking on his
nose, not to mention deteriora-
tion of a sunny disposition.
(4) At least two friends would
dress for a church meeting to-
night and fail to have a ride.
It’s a far cry from introspec-
tion, even on sunsets, for the
Imost of us. Ours is a jet-pro-
pelled, high-pressure existence.
We accept it or go under. But
we hope, as the seasons change,
we can remember to notice the
sunset once more as we zip along
on our worldly tasks!
* * *
The editor takes note of busi-
ness improvements in, a story on
the front page. This column
■calls attention to the new house
going up next to the Sawyers
down Morris Crawford’s way;
also the West’s remodeling job
•which is coming right along. The
Fred Hulans have refurbished
their garage and the E. H. Grays
and E. B,. Speeds have gotten
paint jobs on their homes.
There are probably other
efforts being made toward beau-
tification since our citizens are
far above average in efforts to
beautify private home property.
Many persons who keep home
property beautiful, will neglect
their downtown buildings, how-
lever, which, in, itself is rather
puzzling. A little effort on down-
town buildings goes a long way.
Thompson’s building is owned
by V. D. Bruner by the way,
<£/m Jht
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By MBS. M. J. CRAWFORD
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Rudd vis-
ited Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Ward
Sunday afternoon.
, Friday visitors in the Loyd
Quinn home were Mr. and Mrs.
E. E. Thomason and son of
Houston.
The Clint Floyds and R. A.
Bains of Kerens visited the
Winston Johnstons Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Mosley
of Corsicana visited the C. A.
Andrews Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Crawford
visited Mrs. Miller Norwood and
Mrs. Dan May at the Memorial
hospital Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Raymond Conger and
daughter of Kerens spent Mon-
day visiting Mrs. Clyde Andrews
Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Johnston
iof Kerens spent Sunday with the
Winston Johnstons.
The Mary Sunday School Class
of the First Baptist Church met
in the home of Mrs. Winston
Johnston Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bradley of
Trinidad visited Mrs. Bradley’s
brother and family, the Loyd
Quinns Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Walker of
Corpus Christi visited Mr. and
Mrs. Don Morton last week. Sat-
urday and Sunday visitors in the
Morton home were Mr. and Mrs'.
Gus Adams of Fort Worth and
Mr. and Mrs. Buddie Scarbrough
of Kerens.
hence to him goes the credit
of this beautification.
Visitors last week in the L.
W. Rudd home were Mrs. Rudd’s
sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs.,
;R. C. Tubbs of Shreveport, La.
Mr. and Mrs Murray Alsup
'of Powell visited the Homer Ren-
dons Sunday.
Leslie Cotton of Corspicana
spent the week-end with Don
Johnston.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Johnston
visited their daughter and fam-
ily the Clayton Cartledges of
Corsicana Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Fore of
Orlando, Florida, visited rela-
tives in Kerens Friday and Sat-
urday. They were entertained
with a dinner in the home of the
Bob Fords Friday night and were
guests at a luncheon given by
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bain on
Saturday.
There’s a
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Keepsake
D I A M O N D R I N G
for Every Budget at
PeaA&i Watch &
jjeweVuf, Pefuun.
Authorized BULOVA Dealer
Expert Watch Repairs By A
Graduate Watchmaker
1958-L00K-1958
WE HAVE OUR 1958 BULK GARDEN SEED IN. BUY
YOUR SEED WHERE YOU GET MORE SEED AND
BETTER SEED FOR YOUR MONEY.
PLANT YOUR ENGLISH PEAS NOW!
PURE LARD, 3 lb. ctn. -......................69c
BISCUITS, Gladiola, can -.......................10c
KLEENEX, Large Box .............................-...........25c
SUPER SUDS, Large Box .....-...........25c
DOG FOOD, Red Heart, 2 cans..................29c
VEL Washing Powder, Giant Size..........69c
CATSUP, Heinz, 14 oz. bottle........................24c
FRESH HOME KILLED MEAT
FROZEN FOOD — FRESH DRESSED FRYERS
W. P. RED INGRAM GROCERY
We Appreciate Your Business Ph. EX 6-2961 For Delivery
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
fyii&t National jSanh
of
Kerens, Texas
at the close of business on
December 31, 1957
— RESOURCES —
Loans and Discounts............................................................................$ 247,362.73
Banking House ............ i.oo
Furniture and Fixtures.................................................................... 1.00
Stock in Federal Reserve Bank............................... 3,000.00
QUICK ASSETS:
U. S. Obligations........................................ $685,000.00
Other Bonds and Warrants............................ 257,500.00
Commodity Credit Loans on Cotton............ 17,020.83
Federal Home Loan Bank Notes.................... 100,000.00
Federal National Mortgage
Association—Debentures ............................ 200,000.00
Bills of Exchange—Cotton.............................. 5,090.94
Cash, and due from other banks................... 506,374.83 $1,770,986.60
TOTAL......................................................................................$2,021,351.33
— LIABILITIES —
Capital Stock.................................................. $50,000.00
Surplus Account.................................................. 50,000.00
Undivided Profits.................................................. 52,008.08
Reserves ................................................................ 40,000.00 $ 192,008.08
Reserve for Dividend payable Jan. 2, 1958................................ 12,500.00
Deposits ........ 1,816,843.25
TOTAL................................................................... $2,021,351.33
The above statement is correct.
R.‘ P. Walker, Cashier
MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
How NOT To Have
A Long and Happy 58
Warned about making and
keeping New Year’s Resolutions?
Don’t be!
Here is a set of Resolutions,
ffrom the Texas Safety Associa-
tion, that will be easy to make,
and if you follow them you won’t
live long esough to break a
isingle one.
Don’t stop at “Stop Signs’—
they are for the other cars.
Always ride bumper to bum-
per—you’re insured.
Have one for the road before
you start—you can’t drive any
worse.
Think about something else
while driving—you drive by in-
stiset anyway.
Drive faster in bad weather—
you will skid better, an,d the
fast skid will probably head you
back in the right direction.
Drive with your b right-lights
on—the other drivers are half
asleep anyway.
Never yield the right of way
to a pedestrian—they can jumpi
sideways and your car can’t.
Stay on your side of the road
if there is danger of getting
hit—otherwise let the other fel-
low look out for you.
Be courteous, blow your liora
so everyone can get out of your
•way—and always insist on the
right of way, and, someday you'll
get it with soft music, slow
marching and flowers you won’t
be able to smell.
Attend the Church of Your
Choice This Sunday!
The Jacksonville
Bldg. & Lean Ass’n
OF JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS
Announces Payment of Their 65th
Consecutive Semi-Annual Dividend
On Dec. 31, 1957, at the Rate of
4%
PER ANNUM
Savings and Investment Accounts Now Available. Dividends
will be paid from January 1, on all accounts issued through
January 10th.
Accounts Insured Up To $10,000 by F.S.L.I.C.
Clifton Perry
Now Operating Jack Bigony’s
BUTANE TRUCK
Invites His Friends and Others To
CALL HIM COLLECT AT TR-4-5561
For All Kinds of
Butane-Propane
Service
Appliances and Tractor Conversions
CONOCO WAREHOUSE
405 S. MAIN
CORSICANA
P.O. BOX 1200
Paul Mitchell Wants Your Hardware
Business
6’ Corrugated Sheet Iron
J9 99 99
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8’
9’
10’
11’
12’
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$1.35 Sheet
1.60
1.80
2.05
2.25
2.50
2.75
Fence Charger (Battery Type)............$9.95
Insulators (Box of 100)...................................$2.95
Hot Shot Battery (For Fence).................$3.65
Sheffield 12 %ga. Barb. Wire $9.45 spool
Sheffield 13% ga. Barb. Wire $7.45 spool
100 Lbs. Keg Staples..............................$11.95 Keg
100 Lbs. Keg No. 8 Nails............$11.95 Keg
100 Lbs. Keg No. 16 Nails...........$11.95 Keg
BUSTER POINTS TO FIT
JOHN DEERE . . . FORD . . . OLIVER
No. 14-2 Elect. Romax, 250’ Box $8.65
No. 12-2 Elect. Romax, 250’ Box......$10.65
GOOD STOCK BOLTS
Paul Mitchell
218 N. Commerce
TR 4-5551
JOE SHEPPARD - -‘THE INSURANCE MAN
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Kittley, Wayne W. The Kerens Tribune (Kerens, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, January 10, 1958, newspaper, January 10, 1958; Kerens, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth810368/m1/3/?q=%22Places+-+United+States+-+Texas+-+Navarro+County%22: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Kerens Public Library.