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THE BOGATA NEWS, BOGATA, TEXAS, THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 1M1
son
pril 8
rt Sanders
e the en-
hing mar-
ter, Mitzi
el Wilkin-
Mrs. Bill
The cere-
Glenwood
ler, at 8 p.
a graduate
ol, Temple
a graduate
Memorial
fursing at
t of U. T.
ilveston.
own
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d and Gcr-
tgiita. were
W*dn.*day
>f the off;.
A. I Bond,
le oil Mrs.
and Mrs
■>f Bogata.
nony w < re
d. Mr. and
Joyce, Mr.
- and Del),
n.-oit. Mr>.
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raduate of
a I'd is em-
it. <1 Him r
■ogata Tl..
A:r Force
• nd.ng Bo-
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t> turning
4 trip t
N'KS
to fi a nd>
i'\ i r food,
and gifts
■ it.11 Your
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Vaughan
day, Tues-
Saturday.
sday and
TEXAS
Bogata Activities
10-20 Yrs. Ago
Week of February 23, 1951
Pali Craddock, son of Mrs.
Aniv Craddock of Bo-ata. was
0n the honor roll at State Uni-
versity for first- semester.
S,al Hurt of Sulphur Springs,
contractor for construction of
Bogata'- new grammar school,
had workmen back on the job
afU.r work was suspended be-
cause of inclement weather.
Officers named for Bogata
Chamber of Commerce at a meet-
ing attended by business men,
stockmen, farmers and others in-
terested in the community, were
S T Smith, president: Paul Hill,
1st vice pres.: V. Thcdford, 2nd
t'icc-pres : W. S. Cody, secretary;
Lenox Hudson, treasurer; Newt
Bryson, reporter.
Lt and Mrs. Jack Troutt and
son. Jackie, were sailing for
Bremhaven, Germany, where he
would he a dentist in the Army.
Week of February 21, 1941
p M Watkins. 68, had died at
his Imme m the Rosalie com-
niunity.
Tor Franks. 54. once a guard
at tic Texas State Prison and a I
, n l.i r of the Corsicana police I
ro iiad died at a hospital.
,.iv lh was a brother of Jas. [
F: ■ k- of Rosalie,
p: at a tacky party at the
■ it.i ; t' Church had gone to
c.'vu Whitten. C. C. no-
il nd Dorothy Devlin, with
m . Ctias. Wilkinson and Ted
the ladies sock ty,
j Notice of Election
| Notice is hereby given that
there will be an election held on
Saturday, April 1, 1961 by the
qualified voters of the Bogata
Independent School District in
the City Hall in the tow n of Bo-
gata. Texas, for the purpose of
electing three school trustees for
said district/ The terms of Carl
Williams, W. A Jones and Wood
Armstrong expiring. The polls
of said election shall be opened
at 8 o’clock on said day and
closed at 7 p. m.
A printed ballot will be used
this year and those v. ho wish to
file with the secretary of the
school board. Carl Williams, do
so before March 18, which is the
deadline. Henry Hudson is elec-
tion judge. b22-c
DR JACK TROUTT. President
CARL WILLIAMS, Secretary
Covered Dish Meal
For WHO Club
7. W. Shiver Will
i Be 90 On Feb. 26
Bogata WHD Club met at the J. W. Shiver of Deport will j
Community House for a covered celebrate his 90th birthday on |
dish meal Thursday, Feb. 16. Sunday, Feb. 26. A retired farm-j
! Mrs. J. L. Walker was hostess.! er, he has spent his entire life in!
I The morning was spent inf quilt-' Lamar and Red River Counties, I
ing and visiting. A dclictcfyfe meal, and lived in Deport for a num-l
‘ her of years. Son of James Bur-*
rell and Mary Francis Shiver, he j
was born at Detroit on Feb. 26,
ing were in Au-tin
ibe Youth Cavalcade:
Williams, Virginia
•hrvn Fuller. W inda
i.i Jn Bradb.y, Mane
! >"i I’thv Bt'an-on. R> >.
■ ■ 'll. .1 A Braillev,
Harvey. Frank Bran-
.1 Sair.mii Whitten
Junior ( lass Play
At ( unnintfham
Y.
1 Sell').| J’,- e,
1 d a p'nv. ' A F> id-
i. i" at tli • Clit ;-. .’
■i •! . iditoi . T ■ -ila\
! 111ild T B< !l v. a dir-
t M-s l: s w. ,-t.
Rehearsal Dinner
Held Saturday
Rehearsal dinner Saturday
evening honored Mrs. Nell Mc-
Allister Dickerson and her fiance,
A W Handle, who will wed
Friday, Feb. 24, at Bogata Meth-
odist Church. Her mother, Mrs.
Raymond Fennell and Mr. Fen-
n“ll. wt re hosts at their home’ in
Bogata
Pre sent were the honorees, the
gioom-to-be's parents. Mr. and
M's. Albert Handle of Cuthand.
Mr and Mrs Konnith Jefft rv,
Mr and Mrs Tommie Smelser,
Mr and Mr I. R (Hoopioi Ran-
dolph. Paula Wilson, Bill Hall.
Nelda Il'id.lloton, Mieki v Wil-
Itatns. Ib v. and Mrs Bob Phi lps.
Mi s Mary La.-sib r. Mrs. Iva I
I looker.
The deluior food was served
buffi t -st> le f i (in; a table laid
with a lute .l.i-h An arrange-
n 1 tit of j in!-: It-. < 1: angi a cent* ri d I
•la tai le.
i
Departing Castor, \
Family Honored
Fan • t.; •!■» ■ om r I dt-h >up-
I i- la: a .0 .a .,; Budding of
tl'1 Bat • * fb ,i. Ii Ft ula’. i v n ■
n a I ’...... e. • ' at e nisti r.
lb M.11 . .'; S' Mi So)um
and "tt
i . a T .1 ta ■ , r- t. ;• of
• • * 'lie . t. til -I’Mt -
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s,
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was served at the noon hour.
At 2 p. m. business meeting
was called to order by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Floyd Bell. After a
song, led by Mrs. Essie Chesshir.
the club prayef was repeated
Roll call was answered with good
health hints.
The tern minute demonstration
was given by Mrs. Berlin Sis-
trunk. who showed a quilt she
had pieced, using a Trail of the
Wilderness pattern. Mrs. F. P.
Brumlcy gave a council report.
Mrs. Les Holder was elected
nominee to/ the council meeting
March 1 as a delegate for the
district meeting to be held in Mt.
Pleasant April 6.
Mrs. Stella Davidson was lead-
er of the program on Cancer and
Diebctcs. Mrs. Bertha Murphy
was welcomed as a new member.
Fifteen members were in attend-
ance and three visitors, Mrs. Ver-
sie Wilson, Miss Ethel Smith and
Leon Ball.
Mrs W. J. Corbell will be hos-
tess for next meeting of the club
on March 2 at the Community
House.
WSCS MEETS MONDAY
FOR SOCIAL MEETING
Mines. E. E. Brooks. W C. Jef-
fi rv. Tom Lemons were hostesses
when the WSCS met Monday at
111'' ehureh for ;i monthly soeial.
Thi m*‘ting opined with the
group singing a song, followed
by pruyi r. led by Mrs. C. C. De-
Berry. Theme of the program.
pr< s' nted by Mrs. Jessie. Sim-
mons and Mrs R F Hale, was
"Wii-hington's Perfect Memorial."
Aft* r tin l ent diction by Mi s
Iva Hooker, s* vi ral games were
d:r> ted by Mrs. Brooks and Mrs.
J* H' rv Di lieious refreshments,
'.iirving out Wa-hington birth-
da\ motif, were served by the
ho-teses.
KOMI.ING PARTY FOR
MFTIIODIST YOUTHS
M'min is and gui-t of MYF
'in in Pan- Tm dav afternoon
lor bowling parts. Attending
-t. I- • Wal r Bill Bn* k-
e .i" S.ie m v \\ 11 :' i -on. Rub -
.a d Si*: '.nk. <’ ■ "I Whitten.
Pr.itieh. I ito Barn.itd.
K.i\ Ab M lb Boa- It I’.itsy
('.it r. Pat \ l'a\ rar. Jan* 11-
Codv A: Ca-tb i .ill. Charles
B.i
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11.,:
■■ t ■ I" t ■ •' -t . t
'i' r. i if. Wi !d"tl Sn 'll
Ni it w tie I. Bub All'll
.'••m -. (■* to \"t wood
lb II and Jovi i S■ t.1111
AFRK \\ MISSIONARY AT
II I ItHlGIIT < lll’RCH
A' ;: w Cotinally. a Cliunh •!
Chi • :i i-sionary to Afraa the
fa-' : ,r years, will In gue-t
f-s .i : at the Fulbnght Chilli Ii
' f Cl.i t on Sutidav. Feb. 26 lb
will tting the morning n:*--age
at 11 a nt. and show a film of
his work at the evening hour at
* p : Me will give a lecture
pril-d.ng the evening worship.
Th' public is cordially united
Mi Connally is not a stranger
to foil;- in this area as he has
combated numerous gospel meet-
inS-' . t Churches of Christ in this
ar* a
J' hn Adams was th*1 first U. S.
amba^ador to England.
I Irey-Mitrhell
1 Rites Saturday
! V. .b • t. r 1 . d., . I.t i .1*
i Vr ;11 u Mi \i :;! •■ . ■! Mid
i ..,*.,| .i'.d . : • 111lit . .. * t of Mi
i M: I T J' It' : . "I Ro al:* .
t In i at: i It.' I : .'b "I 11 II'. M t
,, i;; ot ci.it . \ :1b'. Sot unlay,
* Th' i ■ 11 t>.otn w a held at the
' bon i o; h gr.ittdn nth* i iti
• Clot l.-\ ill*'
j Ib re t ' ait-ltd tIn wedding
land \i-ilmg iti tie Ji'flcrv bom*'
witi' Mr. and Mrs A J Ivey.
| Linda. Donnie and Ronnie of
' Midland. Mr and Mrs. Wallace
j Ray Jeffery. David and Ali’sia of
! Rotan. Mr and Mrs. Melvin
(Joins and children of Arlington.
Mr anil Mrs. Alvia Smith of
1 Clarksville. Mr and Mrs Lyn-
i dell Jeffery and sons of Bogata.
on.pai.' ing the group
San. B n u,ud, Mr and { tram i very da;.
till only tlllflg
tli town that
"ii Ii "
1871. No formal celebration is,
planned for the anniversary.
He is the father of 18 children,
11 of whom are living. There are
five generations residing in De-
port and all live within four
blocks of Mr. Shiver. They arc,
besides himself, a daughter. Mrs.
Will Gifford; a grandson. Walter
Gifford; a great-grandson, Ken-
neth Gifford, and great great
grandchildren, Kathy and Ken-
neth Gifford Jr.
Mr. Shiver was married ti/ the
former Mary Jane Patterson on
Jan. 11, 1891, who died on Aug.
10, 1910. To this union ten chil-
dren were born, six of whom are
still living. They are: Jim Shi-
ver and Mrs. Will Gifford of De-
port, Joe Shiver and John Shiver
of Paris, Tom Shiver, U. S. Navy
retired of San Diego, Calif , and
Mrs. Ira Mitchell of Midland.
He was married to the former
Girtie Mae Richardson on March
27, 1911, and with her. have made
their home in Deport since ' his
retirement. To this unjon eight
children were born, five of whom
are living. They arc: Vernon
Shiver of Ft. Worth, Charles Shi-
ver of Wichita Falls, Amos Shi-
ver of Bartlesville, Okla.. Mrs,
Pearson of Euless, and Mrs. Bob
Sullivan of Biardstown. There
are 24 grandchildren, 20 'great-
grandchildren and two gnat-
great-grandchildren.
His eyesight has failed some
the. last few years., but he is still
able to be up and about and is
active for his age. He walks the
few blocks from his home to the
postoffb'e for the mad daily and
most times twice. He seldom uses!
a cane in making the trips.
PASTOR’S PASTIME
Tin small town preacher ru-h-l
I down to the railroad station j
• ay dav to watch th* tram go
I \ . Mi mhor of .his eon n ga-
ai thought his pastim* jira nil"
Oil a-4;> d him to give if up.
"N'o, gentlemen." he saul firm-1
ty. I plain h your si i molts,
!■ a; h your Sunday school da--',
n\ Man dead, marry yru. run
o: i i ha: it a - and eha ::: an
V'T lima it plean - you t" coll-
dint I won't give ii|t seeing the
Tips on Touring
By Carol
Woman’i Trovtl Authority
Winter Driving Tip*
Week-orid tours in winter can be
womlorful — for hunting, skiing,
or sightseeing for fun and educa-
tion. And driving in winter is a
snap if you remember these com-
mon-sense tips.
t lit vson. lh v. and Mrs.
1 love it It's
that | assi s thru
I don't have to
( t Til AMI CEMETERY t l.l B
t|t II TS TWO WILTS
Cuthand C'an bay Chib met
Fi 16 and 11•..!• >1 t o (putts
fin Mis (»'i Gi eti <.f Tyler.
I tin 1 * i.ainv wi atht i only 14
metl.I.N I's el'e pros' nt.
Ni xt mi * ting will In March 2
P i the fsr.-t business meiting
v. Mil new officers. The group
will al.-o quilt two more quilts.
The lady of tin- house said to
her cook: "Now. Liza, 1 saw th*' •
milkman kiss you as he deliver-;
i d the milk In the future I will (
take the milk in
"It won't do no good-" replied
the cook. "Me and him’s en-
gaged.'
One of the mysti ra of lib
hv people 'with hram are
usv to use them.
Kill Ihtm fonri,11,
•ill) Arab
U-OO-IT IIRMIK CONTROL
SAVI 1100 or mor* fc»y to wit. No
l»orm to plonli. Pro(«M«r'nril|y provoit
S irton protection. Cot FStt folder at
yew lumber Yard. 1 bouModf use H
BOGATA LUMBER CO.
When the truth hurts an enter-
prise, there is something wrong
with the enterprise.
BARGAINS AT TURNER'S
COMAL GINGHAM. 45 in. Wide
Boys Long Sleeve SHIRTS, all sites
Ladies WASH DRESSES
DOMESTIC
NEW SPRING BLOUSES
Boys BLUE JEANS, all sizes
89c yd.
$1.79
$2.98
5 yds. $1.00
$1.98 to $3.98
$1.98
ON OUR 15th BIRTHDAY
Dear Friends and Customers:
With deep appreciation for your patronage for
the past 15 years, we say, “Thank You,” and hope that
we may continue to serve you in the years to come.
Once again we pledge our best in everything we do.
Sincerely,
PLEAS AND EUNICE TURNER
MABTHA WOOD ANN CODY
Auction Sale
Friday, March 3 -12:00 Noon
ON PREMISES
LUTHER HULEN FARM
DETROIT, TEXAS
Machinery, Equipment and Tools
Everything Sells
Mr. Hulen is one of the older farmers and ranch-
ers of this community. At the age of 72 he is quitting.
Several lots of miscellaneous tools and equipment.
Mr. Hulen has taken excellent care of this equipment
and it is ready for use.
DIRECTIONS: Highway 82, 2 miles East of Detroit
to Auction signs, turn South and follow oil road to the
farm.
No Minimum or Reservation
Sale Will Be held Under Tent, Rain or Shine
TERMS: Cash or Cashier’s Check or Bank letter of
credit.
Lunch available on grounds—Your inspection invited.
SALE ARRANGED AND CONDUCTED BY:
COL HENRY BART0R
1. Keep your car in top mechan-
ical^ condition. Make sure you have
anti-freeze, the right grade of oil,
ovatiun win ciicviy mem an.
2. If you drive on snow, get the
“feel” of the road when you first
start out. See how your brakes and
steering react, then drive accord-
ingly.
3. Keep the car well ventilated.
This keeps your windshield clear,
and helps you avoid drowsiness
that might come from a heated car.
4. If you drive much in snow,
use snow tires. Carry reinforced
tire chains for snow-packed or icy
roads.
5. It’s ii/teiij/s dangerous to tail-
gate. But in winter, keep an extra
margin of safety between you and
the car ahead.
6. If you have to make a sudden
stop, pump your brakes several
tin:''.; quickly. Jamming your foot
oil the brake pedal is ar bivitation
to a rk!d.
7. Fnicrgcncy items for trunk
' r.iDavtmc:.!: a shovel, a couple
"1 buckets of sand, some old car-
1 -ting or wire maji, a good fia^ii-
liglit.
KII.I.FD 'EM ALL
“Manys the tiger I’ve shot in |
the jungles of darkest Africa,"!
boasted the big-game hunter of |
the cocktail circuit.
"But there aren’t any tigers in
Africa." snot red one of his lis-'
tenet's.
"Of course not." said the un-
ruffled hunter, "I shot 'em all.”
It Pays to Advertise.
TALC0NEWS
10-20 Yrs. Ago
Week of February 23, 1951
A 110-mile-an-hour chase be-
tween Cass County officers and
whiskey runner suspects ended in
a demolish* d ear and destruction
of eighty cases of whiskey south-
east of Mt. Pleasant.
Talco Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment numbered 44 men, eighteen
having joined at the organiza-
tion’s second meeting.
Fo >t M. Hall of Talco, par-
ticipated in amphibious redeploy-
ment of United Nations’ land
forces from Korean east coast
port of Hungnam, while serving
aboard the USS Borie.
Pewitt Ranch field had been
given a long awaited pipeline
outlet. Humble Pipeline (Com-
pany had placed in operation an
8-inch line to its Talco station:
A daughter was born to the
Jewel T. Smiths of Tacoma, Wash
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smith, Mr. and
Mrs. J. P. Parrish of Talco, were
grandparents
Trawe«k and Joylan Cramer.
Oscar Little had returned home
after being a patient at a Paria
hosrital following injuries re-
ceived while working with the
Denver Drilling Co.
O B. Hopwood, R. R. Kelley
and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fogarty
| had made a business trip to Wil-
son, Ok.
Iws
God is our refuge and
strength, a very present help
In trouble.—(Psalm 46:1)
There are times when even
the most aggressive, forceful,
self-assured among us must
know, in their secret hearts,
that their human strength ia
not enough—that God alone
can help them in their trou-
ble. Those who humbly, truly,
live within Him “will not
fear, though the earth be
moved.”
Week of February 21, 1941
A man who gave his address
as Gladewater, had been placed
in the Talco jail in connection
with the theft of a Ford car be-
longing to Walter Lewis of Talco,
Miss Nadine McClung had en-
tertained the volleyball team
with a party. Members attend- '
ing were pearl Autry, Marie
Moore. Estelle Sweeney. Johnnie
Mae Vaughan. Lora Pearl Reed,
Peggy Lou Sly. Betty Mar Camp.
Guyicne Pinkston. Billy Ji an
Jones, Pauline Roach. Catherine
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