Timpson Weekly Times (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, March 12, 1948 Page: 1 of 8
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Timpson Weekly Times
VOLUMNE63
TIMPSON, TEXAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1948
NO. 11
In Impressive Service
Timpson Pays Tribute to Inature of his departed friend.
_ I saying he always gave more
Staff-Sgt. Sil Winfrey, Jr. I than he was willing to take,
[this characteristic being very
__ I pronounced' throughout their
■ years of association—and re-
ifany citizens from other * fleeted during those days he
towns in Shelby county, and
points in various sections of
East Texas joined Timpson
people in an impressive me-
morial service Thursday,
March 4th, in honor of Staff-
Sgt. Sil Winfrey, Jr., son of Mr.
and Mrs. 8. Winfrey, whose
body arrived March 3rd, from
the Far East for reburial in
his home town.
As the train arrived at the
Southern Pacific station March
3rd, two pianes piloted by E.
T. Crawford and Tommy Ruth-
erford, flew over the town,
dipping for salutes as the flag-
covered casket was removed
from the train. The body was
taken to the family home.
S/Sgt. James H. Avery, mili-
tary escort, accompanied the
remains to Timpson, and re-
mained over until close of the
service.
Pallbearers meeting the
train were members of the
Timpson American Legion
Post, as follows: John W. Bus-
sey, Howard P. Crausby, Paul
Francis, Neuville Bogan: Sam
E. MciLeroy, Tayior Ward,
Joel H. Murphy, Weeks Craw-
ford, Jr., Arthur F. Horton,
James A. Blackburn.
The memorial service was
held at the Methodist church
Thursday afternoon, March 4,
at 3 o’clock, and the large au-
ditorium was filled to capacity.
The service was conducted by
-Pastor L. - /tr. Watson, - rtev.
George Harbuck, Rev. W. A.
Dollahite and Rev. P. J. Bums.
The memorial sermon was de-
livered by Rev. George Har-
buck, pastor of the Methodist
church at Alexandria, La. The
Rev. Harbuck is a son of Mrs.
served his country for which
he gave his life.
Concluding the service at
the church, Rex Brinson, paid
a beautiful-tribute to the life
of Sgt. Winfrey, followed by
brief remarks by Dannie Sapp,
commander of the Timpson
post of the American Legion.
Mrs. J. W. Kristensen ren-
dered a vocal solo during the
service and at the conclusion
of the sermon the Rev. George
Harbuck sang "My Buddie,"
piano accompaniment being
played by Mrs. T. J. Molloy.
Pallbearers were eight mem-
bers of the 13th Bomb Squad-
ron, who went overseas to Aus-
tralia with Sgt. Winfrey, and
now in service at Barksdale
Field, as follows: M/Sgt. D. C.
Massey, T/Sgt. William Creel,
M/Sgt. Mitchell D. < Bryant,
Sgt. Garland C. McCroskey,
T/Sgt. Alex S. Strozier, M/Sgt.
Theodore J. Adamek. M/Sgt.
A. H. Deemie, Sgt. James M.
Fox. Other members of the
same organization and station-
ed at Barksdale Field, were
here to attend the services:
S/Sgt. Robert E. Speights,
M/Sgt. Emory W. Conner,
M/Sgt. Mitchell D. Bryant,
M/Sgt. Aden L. Simmons.
Final rites were with full
military honors, th“ body be-
ing interred in Woodlawn
cemetery. As the procession
moved to the cemetery, a
touening'tribute was paid' by
Colonel A. C. Strickland, com-
manding officer of Barksdale
Fields'&s he circled above in a
B-25 bomber. Two other planes
circled above the cemetery and
daring the service showered
the newly-made grave with
flowers.
The sounding of taps with
To the Citizens of
Timpson, By Mrs.
Noble Amos, For
City Secretary
Before asking you to go- to
the polls and vote for me in
the forthcoming city election
as of April 6 th, I feel that it
would only be fair to you that
state my qualifications.
I have had approximately
fifteen years experience in
bookkeeping and secretarial
work, connected with the fol-
lowing firms in Houston: Levy
Bros. Dry Goods Co., -Humble
Oil and Refining, and The
Houston Post.
4 feel capable, willing, and
anxious to serve you.
Will appreciate your vote.
Mrs. Noble Amos.
{Politics! Advertisement)
crash at Charters Tbwer Air
Base, Queensland, Australia. The Reverend Mr. Jester
He was among the first of the White, pastor of the Methodist
American Expeditionary forces Church. Alvin. Texas, will be
to land in Australia. Only a the preacher in the revival at
brief time before he was killed the local Methodist Church,
he was talking with Robert E. April ' 14th through the 25th.
Speights, then a member of the Services will be conducted
13th Bomb Squadron of which twice daily 10:00 a. m. and
S/Sgt. Winfrey was a member. 7:30 p. m.
Sgt. Speights, who has since Brother White has been pas-
married, and is now living in tor of many of the leading
Shreveport, was here to at- churches in the Texas confer-
tend funeral rites of his ence since joining the confer-
buddie. once in 1929. He is married
_ -j. 77-—— and has one daughter. His
Kobm Hooper ror daughter graduates from high
Re-election as Alderman school this Spring and plans to
Robin Hooper authorizes the enter Southwestern University
Times to announce him as a jn the fall:
candidate for re-election as Brother White is a .success-
ilderman in the city election fui pastor and preeminently a
o be held April 6th. Mr. good preacher. He knows the
itooper -has served efficiently Lord and loves people. 'He has
as a member of the city eoun- a passion for the lost, even to
cil and will appreciate your the last and least Not only is
J. S. Harbuck of this city and
W's a boyhood chum of S/Sgt. j
Winfrey. They went to school 'the echo silently paying tribute
together, learned to swim in [closed the touching ceremony,
the same' swimming hole,jStaff-Sgt Winfrey is back
known in days gone by as “So-! home to rest in the land which
So.” The.r boyhood days were!he loved, and for which he
tenderly refereed to by the1 gave his life.
Rev. Harbuck during his tnes-| Staff-Sgt. Winfrey was kill-
sage. He spoke of the unselfish ed May 9, 1942 in an airplane
■
HER-I'S HOW!
With our easy budget plan why delay
needed repairs to your car or truck?
Whether you need a new motor, brake
repairs, clutch overhaul, steering job,
seat covers, tires and trbes, radios, we
have a plan of small monthly pay-
ments to offer you.
See us for estimates,
anteed.
All work guar-
Will Conduct Revival
Meeting at
Methodist Church
|V. V, (Verbon) Pate
For District Clerk
REV. JESTER WHITE
V. V. (Verbon) Pate of the
Arcadia community, and well
known Shelby county citizen,
was in Timpson Monday and
authorized the Times to an-
nounce him for the office of
District Clerk of Shelby coun-
ty, subject to action of the
Democratic voters in the com-
ing primary election.
‘Mr. Pate was oom and! rear-
ed in Shelby county, and is a
son of J. R. Pate and the late
Mrs. J. R. Pate. His grandfa-
ther was the late W. R. Pate,
pioneer citizen of Shelby coun-
ty.
Mr. Pate feels that he is
well qualified for the office he
seeks, and will appreciate
your vote and support.
At a later date, Mr. Fate
states that he wilt issue a state-
ment to the voters.
(Polt-Wil AdnrtlMiMet)
vote in the coming election.
(Political AOrertlaeiaeat)
Arthur Thornton
Announces For
School Trustee
The Times is authorized" to
announce Arthur Thornton for School
he interested in people but he
is a very capable administra-
tor and builder; having built
two beautiful churches during
his ministry.
The Reverend Mr. Bob Stepp
now attending the Perkins
of Theology, S.M.U.,
the position of school trustee of Dallas, will lead the singing
Timpson Independent School an(j do youth work. Brother
District. Mr. Thornton states Stepp was associated with
that he will appreciate the Brother White last year at
vote and support of the people"Mineola as assistant pastor.
of the district.
(Political AdT«rtiaemen.)
Tom W. Langhome
Announces For
School Trustee
The Times is authorized to
announce Tom W. Langhome
for the position of trustee for
We are indeed fortunate in
securing these two ministers to
lead us in our revival meeting.
We need a genuine revival in
our church; a need which is
apparent to ali. God is ready.
The pastor along with the min-
isters who are coming to assist
us are ready. Are you ready?
W. M. Ramsey
Announces for Re-elec-
tion for City Secretary
.The Times is authorized to
announce W. M. Ramsey for
re-election for the office of sec-
retary of the City of Timpson.
Hr. Ramsey, now serving in
this capacity, expresses ap-
preciation for past courtesies,
and states that he solicits and
will appreciate your vote and
support in the municipal elec-
tion to be held in Timpson,
Tuesday, May 6.
(Political AdTSrtlMmral!
Joe Bogue Announces
For School Trustee
. We are authorized to an-
nounce Joe Bogue for re-elec-
tion for the position of trustee
of the Timpson Independent
'School District. Mr. Bogue ex-
presses thanks to the people of
the district for past courtesies,
and solicits your vote and sup-
port in the election to be held
Saturday, April S.
(Political AdvutlMiMal)
Twentieth Century Meets
The Twentieth Century club
will meet at the home of Mrs.
Billy Burrows on Tuesday,
March 16, at 7:30.
Timpson Independent School jwe are confident that you will
District. Mr. Langhome states I pFay and work for a successful
that he solicits and will appre-1 revival meeting.
ciate your vote and support in j —■--1--
the school election to be held ; WANTED — PINE, GUM and
Saturday. April 3. ! OAK TIES, 8 and 9 foot
(Poiidetl AdvarUaiBiat) leo|ths. See roe W. S. ESPY*
Juniors Will Present “The Daffy Dill.” ,
Friday Night, March 12
The Junior class of Timpson High School will present a
three-act comedy, “The Daffy Dills,” Friday night, March 12,
in the high school auditorium. The cast has been working
hard for three nights each week, and this promises to be one of
the best plays to be presented for the public’s entertainment
this year.
The cast consist of the following characters:
Richard Dill “Papa”—A handsome widower Harold Rhodes
Carol Dili—His seventeen-year-old daughter.....Jane Smith
Doris, Dudley Dill—The thirteen-year-old Dill twins
............., Betty Lee Wallis and Jimmy Neel
Grandmother Dili—Richard’s neurotic mother Patsy Lilly
Cousin Maude Maddox—Who comes for a visit
__________________,___________________________ Maxie Rae McGowan
Elaine Escott—Pape’s bride Billy Joy Fitts
Amiee Lovewell—Sweet sixteen and “thimply
ewazy” over Rod......... ..... Elaine Billingsley
Pete Norton—A high school athlete and Carol’s
heart-throb.......................-.......-................................ Jerry Evans
The Widow Woggles—A nosey neighbor..... Alice Ann Bishop
Arnica Jukes—The negro cook, afraid of daffy
. folks___________________________________________________- Gertie Loyce Webb
Directors—Mrs. D. P. Billingsley, Herbert Bakin.
Arrangement and stage scenery—Rushing Manning.
TH (IKS SEQflCE
nriomiGiE
Hospitality of Thriving
Little City Pleasing to
Several Thousand Visi-
tors.
Although weather conditions
were not at ail favorable, mak-
ing last-minute changes in ar-
rangements necessary, Tenaha
proved equal to the occasion
last Saturday, and gave George
E. B. Peddy a heart-warming
reception as he came back to
his old home town for his open-
ing address for the U. S. Sen-
ate.
Initial plans were to hold the
speaking and the barbecue up-
on the public square, but the
rain and cold weather came.
Instead the program was held
in the school gymnasium. It
was filled to overflowing. Va-
rious committees working un-
der direction of Dana Wil-
liams, carried out their duties
with precision, and the crowd
estimated at five thousand,
was royally entertained and
weil fed. Hon. T. O. Davis of
Center, was master of cere-
monies. and gave due recogni-
tion to numerous close friends
of Mr. Peddy during the speak-
ing program.
Music during the day was
furnished by the high school
bands of Tenaha and Center.
The day was somewhat In
the nature of a home-coming.
■Former Shelby county citizens
were from various parts of
Texas. Boyhood friends, , and
former class 'mates of George
Peddy were there.
And, George Peddy did not
disappoint the great crowd. He
touched their hearts with elo-
quent words, bringing back
memories of his childhood and
boyhood days in and around
Tenaha. In asking for the high
office which he stands for—
all of which cime from a man
that is capable of making one
of the greatest senators in the
history of onr nation.
Plenty of Nitrate of
of Soda at McWilliams.
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With What Slips Through
Your Fingers
When you need funds for some emergency or
particular purpose, do you wonder where your
money has gone? Maybe it is because you
have spent a nickel here—a dime there—a
quarter yonder—without good reason.
Plan now to save what slips through your fin-
gers—yon will be surprised how quickly it will
result in rather substantial amount. And you
will enjoy saving too—regularly every pay day
—at this strong friendly bank.
We Appreciate Your Business
' Tit COTTli BEIT HITE I til
TIMPSON, TEXAS
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Molloy, T. J. Timpson Weekly Times (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, March 12, 1948, newspaper, March 12, 1948; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth812851/m1/1/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Timpson Public Library.