The Detroit News-Herald (Detroit, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 29, 1941 Page: 1 of 4
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0LD3ERIES VOL. 4
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
DETROIT, TEXAS. THURSDAY. MAY 29, 1941.
NEW SERIE8 VOL 14-NO 9
A-V-A-L-O-N
Cliirlc Mvillc, Texnx
S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y, MAY 31
Tex Ritter in
“The
PREVIEW SAT. NITE 10 30
SUN. & MON. JUNE 1 ■ 2
Priscilla Lane • Ronald Reagan
Jeffrey Lynn in
“Million Dollar Baby’
TUES. & WED. JUNE 3-4
Maureen O’Hara - James Ellison in
They Met in Argentina
THURS. & FRI. JUNE 5 - 6
Joan Crawford - Melvyn Douglas in
“A Woman’s Face”
Extra Special Short Subject
THIRD DIMENSIONAL MURDER’
A one-reel Metroscopix short subject
to be viewed through colored glasses
(furnished each patron by this the-
atre) that has a startling effect.
Distant object* have a real appear-
ance of coming right ont of the
screen and striking one in the face.
IT’S NEW! IT’S THRILLING! IT’S
DIFFERENT! DON’T MISS IT
Bridal Shower Seniors Hear Sermon Miss Marie Phillips
for Mrs. Whitsell Of the Dreamer I Dies in Tennessee
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Honoring Mrs. Damon Whitsell, i Rev. Carroll B. Ray, pastor of j Miss Marie Phillips, who had
the former Virginia Rose Bourne, the First Baptist church at Clarks- Iiyed in Detroit neorly forty years,
iorie Melton jmd Earl-j ville, delivered a very inspirational ^ died Monday afternoon at 4:15
ine Wilson, Mrs. Gilbert Isbell' message ToThe graduates of thej o'clock at the home cf her sister,
and Mrs Bill Reed entertained | Detroit High School Sunday last | Mrs. J. C. Herrin, in Camden,
with a miscellaneous shower at t at 11a.m., when he preached the Tenn„ where she had been visiting
the Melton "home Saturday after- baccalaureate sermon at the audi- some time, following a long illness,
noon, i 7 ~ jtoiium of the High School build- The body was returned to Detroit
Many delightful games were' ing, choosing for his theme the life} and reached here late Tuesday
played and prizes were won by! of loseph. The tgxt was “Behold! afternoon. Funeral services were
Mrs. Lennon'Hill, Mrs. G. T. El- this dreamer cometh.” conducted, by Rev. W. J. Wilson,
lison and Miss Susie Kate Uullion, j He compared Joseph with the ; pastor, at the DetroitMethodist
who presented them to the hon- modern dreamer. Joseph had the: church Wednesday afternoon at
oree. Mrs. Whitsell was showered eyes of a seer to see the invisible; j 2 o’clock and burial was at the
with many lovely and useful gifts.1 the heart of a brother; the patience Bluff cemetery, east of Detroit.
Refreshment were served to; of a saint: he rose to pteminence. ^ Pallbearers were Joe Burkleo, C.V.
Mrs. Whitsell, Mrs. W. B. I Among other points he said thatj Carter, Bond Nelson, E. B. Strib-
Wh it sell and Mrs Cornett of behind every great movement and |ing> q e Bentley and Chas.
29 in Senate Race J Called for Service
The Sectary of State certified j The following named 9 white
twenty-nine names Wednesday as' men have been ordered to report
candidates for U. S. Senate to sue-1 to the Local Board, Clarksville, on
ceed the late Morris Sheppard.'June 12, 1941, at 8:15 a. m. to be
They are:
rVmorratic Party
Return Costnmes
In checking my costumes, I find
there are several of the acrobatic
costumes out. Please send them
to the studio or store as it will
save me from calling for them.
Miss Edythe DeWitt.
Clarksville: Mmes. Bon Nelson, 1.1 achievement there was a dreamer.
L. Grogan, J. A. Ladyman, J. T. i Abraham, Isaac Jocob, Moses,
Bourne, Arwood Bourne, C. D.1 David and Daniel were dreamers
Bourne, Lennon Hill, G. O. Staf-|of the
ford, Clay Stafford, C. C. Ven-' new; Martin Euther, John Wesley,
able. G. C. Cherry, O. T. Ellison \ and others of the early Christian
and M. C. Melton; Misses Hassel-ert; Washington, Lincoln, Wilson
tine Leavelle, Susie Kate Gullion,! and others of our own America.
Voyzie Thompson and Ophelia j He paid a tribute to the Class
Nelson, the honor guest and host-1 and expressed his appreciation for
esses. the privilege of addressing them.
The other portion of the service
followed the program as given in
last week’s paper.
Christian Church Services
There will be regular services at
the Christian Church Sunday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock by the pas-
tor, Rev. P. F. Herndon. The
public is invited.
Send in your news items.
Card of Thanks
The family of Roy DeWitt want
to thank the many friends who
called at the home and for the
every kindness shown during our
recent sorrow.
Martin.
Miss Phillips was a native of
Kentucky, but came to Texas with
old testament; Paul of the her parents in 1901 and settled
east of town and has make this
her home since. She was a mem-
ber of the Methodist church and a
splendid Christian woman.
1 Survivors are five brothers: H.
L. Phillips, Detroit; Ed Phillips,
Weatherford; J.T. Phillips, Texar-
kana; G C. Phillips, Bonham; S.
C. Phillips, Oklahoma City; and
four sisters: Mrs. Herrin; Mrs.
James Hassen, San Diego, Cali.;
Mrs. Wade Hicks, Oklahoma City
and Mrs. A.A. Bivins, Detroit, be-
sides a number of niece* and
nephews.
Bank Takes Holiday
The Detroit Federal Credit
Union will not’ be open Friday,
May 30, on account of Memorial
Day and the -rural carriers wii,
have a holiday*
Bobby Edwards and John Lewis
left this morning for Clarksville to
be inducted into the CCC.
Gets Degree from ET
Joseph C. Bean, Bay City.
Dr | ohn R. Brinkley, Del Rio.
E. A. Calvin, Houston.
Arlon Barton Cyclone Davis,
Dallas.
Martin Dies, Orange. i
Guy B. Fisher, San Augustine.
W. E. Gilliland. Dallas.
A. E. Harding, Fort Worth.
Commodore Bhiil Muse Hat-
field, Fort Worth.
Robert Grammarhead, FtWorth
O. F. Heath Sr., Dallas.
Bubba Hicks, Houston.
Lyndon B. Johnson, Johnson
City.
W. W^King, Bronson
Gerald G. Mann, Austin.
Sam Morris, Del Rio.
Starl G. Newsome Jr., Dallas.
W. Lee O’Daniel, Austin.
Floyd E. Ryan, Houston.
Walton A. Schulz, Burton;
C. L. Somerville, Dallas.
Joseph (Joe) Thompson, Waco.
Edwin Waller III, San Marcos.
W. C. Welch, Port Arthur.
John C. Williams, Rockport.
Republican Party
Politte Elvins, Pharr.
Enoch Fletcher, Grand Saline.
Independent
W. R. Jones, San Antonio.
Communist Party
Homer Brooks, Houston.
sent to the Army
Station fa Pftllaa:
Induction
William J. Carr, Avery, Rt. 1.
Ferman Nelson Wardell, Avery,
Rt. U
Joe Merle Light, Bogata.
Guy Thomas Brown, Detroit.
Olen Homer Stewart, DeKalb,
Rt. 2.
__J^B. Bowie, Jr, Bogata.
R. B. Davis, Bogata.
Ernest Eugene Tucker, Cut-
hand.
John Wesley Blair, Avery, Rt. 1.
The following named colored
registrant has been ordered to re-
port to the Local Board on June
11,at 8:15 a. m.:
George Andrew Jones.
C. B. Flippo, principal of the
school at Midway, was at Com-
merce Monday, where he received
his
Detroit School Closes
Dies in Dallas
Paul G. Carter, 37, passed awajf
at local hospital Tuesday. Sur-
vived by wife, three sons, Paul G,
Jr., Perry and Philip Taft Carter?
one daughter, Linnie Marie Carter;
one brother, William M. Carter;
all of Dallas; four sisters, Mrs. J.
D. Judd, Mrs. T. N. Williams;
both of Van Alstyne; Mrs. C. V,
Olmsted, Beebe, Ark.; Mrs. W. M.
Hendrex, Dallas. Services con-
ducted Thursday at 5 p.m. Chapel
of Lamar & Smith, Dr. Jasper
Manton, Trinity Presbyterian
church, officiating. Interment
Laurel Land Memorial Park. —
Dallas News.
He was a son of Dr. and Mrs.
W. C. Carter, former residents of
"Now You're Cooking With Gas"
has been publicized often on a nation-wide basis
by comic strips and many top-flight radio come-
dians But few who have heard the slogan know
where it originated.
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The expression is an old one used by vaude-
ville and theatrical people to indicate when they
had "arrived" or when they had become estab-
lished as leaders in their profession. In other
words. "Now You're Cooking With Gas" meant
the performer was appearing in communities
where gas. instead of coal or wood, was used for
cooking
The Detroit schools will end the
Bachelor of Science degree current term Friday with the Ele- Detroit.
from East Texas State Teachers J mentary exercises being held at--
College, majoring in industrial' 9:45 a. m. and the High School Card of Thanks
arti\,Mr/"PPm° iS thC SOn °f Pr<?gram at 8* p’ m * as Program! We wish to express ourdetp ap-
,o Aum An‘“-‘“ny
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way through college and has had
several years teaching experience.
He is to commended for having Deputy State Superinthendent, to
deliver the address the Elementary
graduates and S. B. Culpepper Jr.,
accomplished so much.
the High school class.
7th Grade on Picnic
The Seventh Grade of Detroit
Grammar School with their home
room teacher, Miss Walter Merle
Cone, and Mmes. R. C. Venable
and Jess Newsome, enjoyed a pic-
nic and holiday at Lake Crook
last Friday. They won the holiday
and trip for being the highest of
grammar school rooms in the sale
of tickets for “Stunt” night pro-
gram.
Woman's Culture Club
Mrs. Hamil Womack was hostess
to the Woman’s Culture Club Fri-
day afternoon for their last meet-
ing of the club year.
Lillies and pink Hollyhocks were
used throughout the reception
rooms.
Officers elected for the coming
year were:
President —Mrs. R.C. Morgan.
1st Vice President — Mrs. P. E.
Wade.
2nd Vice President—Mrs. H. C.
Bailey.
Secretary—Mrs. Edd Jones.
Treasurer—Miss Nerva Joplin.
Critic-Parlementarian—Mrs’ J.
L. Lawson.
Five tables were arranged for
the club game, forty-two, and a
delightful social hour was enjoyed.
A lovely refreshment plate was
served the members and six guests:
Mmes. T. P. Guests and Maude
Blair, Misses Avis Conine, Valera
Fly, Walter Merle Cone and
Emma Lynn Gill.
Pay cash at Melton’s and save
on your next groceries. adv.
friends and neighbors for thdr
kindness shown her during her ill-
ness, and the sympathy expressed
by the lovely flowers and sweet
songs and Rev. Crutchfield for his
comforting words. We shall for-
ever be grateful to all.
The Peterson family.
Use the cash system & save money
CONGRATULATIONS
TV
LONE STAR GAS SYSTEM
Cross Roads School Closed Friday
Cross Roads school, taught by
Misses Alma Flippo and Vera
Rogers, dosed a successful term
last Friday.
HIRES
ROOT BEER
6 bottle carton
25c
only 15c deposit on
bottles
WON UP
Grape Fruit Juice
46-oz can :
6 small cans
10c
20c
Sunshine Potato Chips
THEY ARE FRESH AND CRISP, Large Box ..
MONARCH TEA
JUST CANT BE BEAT, tf-lb. box............
TOMATOES, 2 No. 2 cans..............15c
CORN, TENDER SWEET, 3 cans......25c
WHEATIES, 2 large boxes..............25c
OVALTINE, Chocolate Flavor, 8-oz. box35c
COCOA MALT, 1-lb. box .......49c
RAMSEY’S STORE
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The Detroit News-Herald (Detroit, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 29, 1941, newspaper, May 29, 1941; Detroit, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth902401/m1/1/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Red River County Public Library.