Timpson Weekly Times (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, July 15, 1955 Page: 7 of 12
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Vacation Trip to California and
Other Points Enjoyable 6000-Mile
Journey far D. P. BOHngdey and Family
Mr. Ud Mrs. J. B. Boyd and
Eli* Stephens, Jr., id MiRen,
Ga., are spending several days
with Mr. and Mrs, J. B. Wai-
ters in Tim peon.
Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bil-
lingsley and Linda Sue spent
the third week of Jane in Cali-
fornia, the guests of Mr. Bil-
lingsley's brother and family,
Mr. aad Mrs. C. H. Baiingdey
and Dana, in Pasadena.
With the brother, a resident
of California for thirty-one
years, and his wife, a teacher
in the Los Angeles school sys-
tem, as enthusiastic guides,
the eight-day visit was packed
with educational and enter-
taining activities.
The famous sunset com-
mencement exercises for grad-
uates, four thousand in num-
ber, of all the Pasadena city
scnools, held in the Bose Bowl
in a spectacular Hollywood
manner, was the first big at-
traction for the vnritora. Com-
bined ban da and choirs produc-
ed music in keeping with the
vast setting, a huge amphi-
theater with mountains and
the setting son in the back-
ground.
Two days were spent in
Yoscmite and Sequoia national
parks, seeing the rugged gran-
deur and the famous falla of
the first and the great redwood
trees in the latter.
Visits to the public libraries,
colleges, and museums of the
Loe Angeles area indicated the
cultural and educational op-
portunities available. The
Huntington Library and Art
Gallery, the Los Angeles Coun-
ty Museum, and Ftorast Lawn
Museum contain original paint-
ings and statuary, such as “The
Blue Boy,” "Pinkie,” and some
of Michael Angelo'a works lh
Forest Lawn b the famous re-
production of "The Last Sup-
per"' window, covering an
tirq wall and unveiled with
special lighting effect* as a lec-
ture explains details and mann-
ings. In this same museum,
hot In a building constructed
especially to accommodate it,
is “The Crucifixion,” the
world’s largest religious paint
ing, 45 feet In height and 196
feet i» length.
The San Fernando, the San
Joaquin, and other valleys,
with their lush growth of
oranges, lemons, grapes,
peaches, and plums were im-
pressive sights. Fresno, Hunt,
Dei Monte, and such were
minisoenl of familiar names in
any grocery.
The Los Angeles harbor and
beaches at Ban Clemente, San
Pedro, and Long Beach wen
visited. San Juan Capistrano
(famed for its swallows),
Chinatown, Olvera Street
(street of Mexican bazaars),
Grau man's Chinese Theater
(where the movie great have
preserved their footprints in
the concrete), and modern
centers of shopping for seme
of the greatest residential
areas in the world—all these
were high points of interest.
A trip to Ban Diego was cli-
maxed by a visit to the zoo
and the return trip by the
beach road reached Ha height
with a spectacular I unset, a
study in color and effect as the
sunset in the dear Pacific.
A quick survey of astronomy
began with a visit to the plane-
tarium in Hollywood where a
vast overhead dome simulating
the heavens became a screen
for the portrayal of the solar
system and the stars, stage Bet-
ting for a space ship on a “Trip
to the Moon.” Narrators here
are noted astronomers and lec-
turers. Mount Wilson and Palo-
mar Observatories, jointly op-
erated by the Carnegie Insti-
tution of Washington and the
California Instate of Techno-
logy, afforded views ’of the
largest telescopes in the world
and a glimpse of the work-
shops from which are coming
advanced studies of the stars.
Palomar Observatory has the
largest telescope in the world,
with a 200-inch reflector.
Enroute to California June
12, the Billingsleys went the
northern way, spending the
first night in Lubbock, guests
of Mr. Billingsley's sister and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Slonaker and Ptaul, and at-
tending Sunday evening serv-
ices in the Lubbock Christian
church. Two extreme points of
interest in that city are the
Prairie Dog Town and the
beautiful grounds and build-
ings of the fast-growing Texas
Tech.
Through Clovis, Albuquer-
que, to Gallup, New Mexico,
the increasing desert and
mountainous terrain interest
East Texans. Indian reserva-
tions with abode dwellings and
evidences of native Indian arts
and craafts seem to take one
back in history..
The Painted Desert, the Pet-
rified Forest, and Grand Can-
yon were seen on the third day
from home. Each was visited
and enjoyed leisurely.
By dipping into Nevada on
the fourth day the gigantic
Hoover Dam, with its Lake
Mead and the beautiful govern-
ment-owned Boulder City, was
seen. . Visitors to the dam are
taken down in Nevada 529 feet
by elevator and, after a tour
through tunnels and generator
rooms to see the giant turbines
aad hear the lectures, brought
up in Arizona by another ele-
vator. A lecture illustrated by
a room-size relief map of the
Colorado River basin points
out the service of the dan in
flood control aad water supply.
Las Vegas H at least unique,
being the only city in the Unit-
ed States with wide-open
gambling casinos. In addition
to the three-block gambling
center, even the variety stores
have their “one-armed bandits"
conveniently placed. “The
Strip,” a street of luxury re-
sort hotels, has its nightly at-
tractions of big-name Holly
wood entertainers.
On the return trip the Bfl
1 ingaleys stopped briefly In
Palm Springs and in El Paso.
From the latter city they walk-
ed over the bridge into Juarez,
Mexico, for one of the most
colorful experiences of all to
Spanish students. Sidewalk
booths, the open marketplace,
smiling, courteous salesmen,
and even a bullfight In progress
alive.
A tour of the famous Carls-
bad Caverns the next day re-
vealed the wonders of the un-
derground fairyland that has
attracted 7 million visitors. A
walking tour from 7 to 19:34
o’clock continued to present
the marvels of intricate and
varied rock formations, mil-
lions of years in the making.
They returned June 24, sev-
enteen days and almost 9,000
miles since the beginning of
the trip; loaded with things to
remember and booklets and
pictures to remind them.
Dr. Eugene E. Whiteside and
two daughters, Cathy and Deb-
bie, of Giddings were here last
weekend for a visit with Dr.
Whiteside’s parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Bedford Whiteside.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Calvert
and daughters, Patty and Jane,
of Eugene, Oregon, have ar-
rived for a visit with Mrs. Cal-
vert’s mother, Mrs. Sam Snel-
Mrs. Mary Allen Banco left
Saturday for Miami, Florida,
where she will visit with her
brother, C. G. Smith, who is ill.
Miss Annls Marie Bryce has
gone to Port Arthur for a visit
with Miss Glenda O’Grady.
Visitors in the home of Hr.
and Mrs. C. H. Bryan last week
were: her brother, Lamar Me-
WiMiams and wife and daugh-
ter, June of Memphis, Teun.,
Mrs. Bentley Green of Dumas,
Tex, and her children, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry DeLamar and
John and Sharon were guests
also. Mm. Green is the moth-
er of Mrs. McWilliams and
Mrs. De Lamar..
Horace Bryce plans to leave
soon for San Antonio for a visit
with his uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs. Horace Bogard and
Mr. and Mrs. Polite Crumpton.
Mother of Thg mu. Lady
Mrs. Frances SuHiraa and
family of her daughter, Mr.
and Mr*. Puckett aad daugh-
ter, of Corpus Christi and Mrs.
Barnett Moore of the Tennes-
see community were the guests
of Mrs. Leola Moore In Timp-
son, the latter part of last
week. These famiUee had just
returned from Ansiey, La.,
where they attended a reunion
of Davis families held at ti$
home of Elisha Davis. Several
hundred attended the reunion,
observed July 4. Mrs. Mary
Davis, at Ansiey, celebrated
her 95th birthday July 6, we
were informed by Mrs. Leola
Moore. She stated that her
mother was a native of Jack-
sonville, Miss., though has
made her home in Louisiana
for about <8 year*.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Bussey
left Sunday for a visit in Wash-
ington, D. C., with their son,
Major William Bussey and
family and In New York City
with Dr. Frank Bussey, Jr. aad
his family.
Tfeapeon Ladies Attend
School of Missfeas
At Lakeview
Mrs. Z. B. Crump tad Mrs.
J. W. Kristensen of Timpaon
are spending the week atLake-
view, where they are attend-
ing School of Missions aid
Lakeview Assembly.. They
are there to study books to be
used by the Womans Society of
Christian Service of Mehod-
ist church during the ensuing
year. This course includes
Bible study aad instruction in
missionary education.
Mrs. Ned Boise and children
of San Benita came in last
week for a visit with her par-
ents. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Bus-
sey. She was joined on the
visit by her brother, Dr. Joe
Bussey and his family of At-
lanta, Ga.
Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil Rhodes
announce the birth of then-
eon, Roger Dean, on last Fri-
day at a Center hospital. The
youngster weighed at birth 8
pounds aad S ounces. Mr. and
Mm Otis Rhode* m the pater-
nal grandparents.
On Sunday, July 3rd, Mr.
sad Mrs. Otis Rhodes had
these visitors: Mr. and Mm W.
D. Hughes and son, also Mr.
aad Mrs. Johnny Norwood and
children, as weH as Mr. and
Mm G. C. Wilson, all of Or-
ange; Frank Stovall of Tnlla-
homa. Term.; Mr. and Mm
Melvin Cramp of Gladewater;
Lewis Crump of Dallas and
Delbert Wheeler of San An-
tonio.
Mr. and Mm Houston Fini-
gan and son, Clyde Martin, of
San Antonio, were here for a
Fourth of July visit with the
family of Mr. Finigan’s sister,
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Crenshaw.
While here the families also
visited Mr. and Mrs. Mack Bus-
sey and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Ptycer of Center, Mr. and Mm
Pat Bussey of Tenaha, and Mr.
aad Mrs. R. H: Bussey end Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Bussey of Timp-
Mrs. Mae Bogard has re-
tained home after a five wieks
visit with Mr. and Mrs, Horace
Bryce and daughter, Shirley
Stark, of San Antonio.
For a very liadted time only,
we are offering the Gameral
Electric one tea r
ditiuusi with two
cr, automatic thermostat, high
power factor, flush window
mount, five peer warranty for
only $259.50 completely te-
staBod. Call ns for a free sur-
requirements today. Remember
this offer good smtS July 12th
only for Iks best 1995 G. E.
Model. Old regular price was
McLEROY HARDWARE CO.
Furniture and Appliance*
Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Good-
win and daughters, Nelwyii
and Glenda of Port Arthur,
and Mm W. N. Hairgrove of
Buena Vista have returned
from an enjoyable visit with
Mm Hair-grove’s daughter and
her husband, Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Cuip of Jonesboro, Ark.
They also visited in Memphis,
Tennessee and Arbyrd, Mis-
souri. En route home they vis-
ited points of interest in Little
Bock and Hot Springs, Arkan-
sas. In Marshall they visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Mike
Young. Mm Young is a daugh-
ter of Mrs. Hairgrove.
Friday Evening
Fifty children have attend-
ed the Vacation School at the
Methodist church during the
past two week*. The school
will eloee Friday with a pro-
gram at 7:80 p. m. All par-
ents and friend* are invited to
attend. Thq program will fol-
low the plan of day’s work ia
the school. Exhibits of the
hand-craft dene fay the various
group* will he arranged in the*
class rooms.
The school has been direct-
ed by the pastor, Rev. L. C.
Upton. He has been assisted
by a very fine corps of work-
ers including in tike kindergar-
ten: Mrs. L. D. McWilliams.
Jr., Mery Alice ffoor *r. Mm
T. P. Rutherford aad Mm Sii
Winfrey. Mr*. J. N.’t raig has
directed the prlmar. work,
with Mrs. Arnold Shaw and
Misses Martha Bond »r and
Marine Adams. Mr^ XTW.
Burrows, Miss Ada Mac Craw-
ford and Mrs. R. D. Griffin
have worked with the juniors,
and Mrs. Roy Dent wftn the in-
termediates. Mis. J. B. Gasway
has had charge of refresh-
ments, with Mm J. O. Mc-
Dowell in charge of serving
each day.
LT TnOB-aYfapura, Texas, July If, l|
Petit Jury List F«w
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hund
To Celebratte 25th
Wedding Anuwniy
Port Arthur. July 12.—Vic-
toria Louise (Vicky) Hund
will hold open house Sunday,
July 17, at their home, 2301
14th St, Port Arthur, honoring
her mother and father, Mr.
and Mrs. H. E. Hund, upon the
occasion of their 25th wedding
anniversary. Friends and rela-
tives are extended and invita-
tion to attend; calling hours
from 2 to 8 p. m.
FOR SALE—Furniture, bed-
ding and good sewing machine.
Bargain. Mm J. W. Adams,
Timpson.
Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson
and two sons of Waco, visited
Mr. and Mrs. Bedford White-
side of this city, last Sunday.
Mr. and Mm Frank Morris
have returned to their home in
Houston, after spending sever-
al days with Mr. Morris' par-
ents, Mr. and Mm O. J. Brin-
son. Mrs. Morris left Houston
Thursday for New Orleans
where she will join her sister
for a two weeks’- tour of New
England states,
Methodist Church
“You Are of More Value”
will be the sermon subject
Sunday morning when Rev. L.
C. Upton, pastor of the Meth-
odist church will preach. “A
Gentleman id the Strictest
Honor’’ will be tire subject Sun-
day evening.
Rev. and Mm L. C. Upton
will be Counselors in the Nac-
ogdocheo-Palesttee Districts
Camp at Lakeview next week.
He will teach a course on
“How to Use Your Bible.” Reg-
istered to attend the camp are
Mary Alice Hooper, Laurel Up-
ton, Dow McWQUanw and
Johnnie Bari Robinson.
HAY—HAY—HAY CUTTERS
Hey on 25 to 49 acme to you
SAM ESPY
of District Court
List No. 2 of persons draw
by the Jury
the District Court of
County, Texas, at the March
term, 1956, to serve as Petit
Jurors during the second jury-
week of the July term, 1966 of
said court, at 9 a. m.:
W. L Pus* wood, Mm Joe
Lafette. C. L. Hamilton, Joa-
quin; Morris Bounds, M. L.
Bussey, Center; Price Bright,
E. F. Cox, Campti; L. N. Rus-
sell, Aiken; H. F. Chambers,
Hoibert; L. D. Dfllard, Aiken;
L, L. Dfllinger, Center; Ivey
Eubank, B. O. POtts, J. CL
Morse, Neuvifle; Chariea Bar-
bee, Aiken; J. F .Beksley, Sfael-
oyviUe; Boyce - Crawford,
Stockman; J. H. Gunter, Pafc-
roon; Geo. Granger, Sam Tay-
lor, Timpson.
Otto Baker. E. A- Dean, EL
L. Shall, New Harmony; Wal-
lis Holt, Richard Meaefee, A.
J. Payne, Center; Oma Allen.
Timpson; Dsn Scarbrough,
Dreka; W. d. Boles, Canter;
James Rivers, Joaquin; Robert
Crawford, Oris Clark, Ben
Brown, Timpson; Boy Wocdey,
Center; B. W. Croea, A. B; Cov-
ington, James Kyle, E. H.
Wall,Tenaha; A. M. Hat*way.
R. £: Watkins, Paxton.
Roy Woodfin, Patroon; Al-
ton Williams, San Augustine;
J. N. Passmore, J. L. Lumen,
Ben Jacobs, Patroon; C. N.
Dean, Haslam; R. A. Ballard,
Joaquin; Mrs. Marvin Hartley,
Timpson; Mm L P Bridges.
Mm W. R. Brsden, Joe Brad-
berry, Zack Brittain, Center;
Mm Inez Poole, Tenaha; Price-
Ramsey, Jr., J. G. Crerehaw,
Center; Marion Hairgrooe,
Timpson; J. S Bailey, Logans-
port. La-; H. F. Henry, FredT
Graves;, J. M. ghfHings, Center.
W. L. Barrow of Longview,
Who has been here fer a two-
weeks’ visit with the family of
his daughter, Mr. and Mm O.
J. Brinson, has gone to Newton
and Jasper for visit, before re-
Crackett Is Given
Ticket By Friday
West Los Angeles, Calif.,
July 11.—Davey Crockett ran
into a police officer named Fri-
day early today and the facts
of the case were that the name-
sake of the king of the frontier
got a traffic ticket.
David W. Crockett, 20, was
halted by Traffic Officer Les-
ter Friday for running a traffic
signal. -The officer with the
same last name as the radio-
TV detective palled out his
book.
“My name’s Crockett,” said
the motorist. “David Crock-
ett"
“Mine’s Friday,” grinned
the officer as he wrote out the
citation.
ARE YOU LONGING FOR
EXTRA THINGS FOR YOUR
FAMILY AND HOME?
Perhaps e new refrigerator,
television set, fuiuhore, more
clothes or education for the
children ?
Let ns show you how scores
of women like yourself are ac-
quiring these “extras.”
Asm* !•■• the ideal earning
out, dignified. Write, District
Mgr., Box 1234, Lufkin, Texas.
SAVING SPECIALS
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
JULY 1S-M
QiadioSa Flour,
pillow slip big, 25 Lbs.
$1.98
Lou* Ana Shortening, 3 Lbs. 65c
ftary Creckeft Fred Caged Eggs, Do. . 29c
Jack Mackeral, 5 cans 95c
i Gafin Can Snaked Sausage 95s
Pure Meat Bologna, Lb. 25c
All Meat Weiners, Lb. 23c
Hoop Cheese, Lb. . 43c
Imperial Sugar, 10 Lbs. 89c
Sunshine Crackers, lb. 19c
~ Sinclair! adams
GROCERY AND MARKET
Phone 128 Timpson, Texas
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Molloy, T. J. Timpson Weekly Times (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, July 15, 1955, newspaper, July 15, 1955; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth814785/m1/7/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Timpson Public Library.