Hood County News-Tablet from Granbury, Texas • Page 7

HOOD COUNTY NEWS TABLET GRANBURY, TEXAS THURSDAY FEB. 15 1962 AT CAPITAL MAULEY HEAD CANDIDATE FOR COHGRESMAII-AT-IARGE ft I il m0 Trucking Associations, then returned to Austin in 1947 to become trade association execu-' tive for bus operators. He had been back in private law practice a Head is a director of the new Tourist and Industrial Foundation and been active in the Interna tionar Good Neighbor Council i AUSTIN TEX. Candidates filing deadline arrived. Politicians came to town to pay filing fees for state offices at both the state democratic headquarters and the republican camp.

Thousand dollar fees were paid in many ways: One thousand one-dollar bills, one hundred ten-dollar bills, and varied contributions from friends of the candidates. A former athlete brought handful of ex-football stars alone, to show he had a sDortiiut chance. There were very few surprises at the State Democratic Executive Committee: Gubernatoral candidates John Connally, Marshall Formby, Will Wilson and Maj. Gen. Edwin A.

Walker had paid before the deadline; Don Yarborough was expected, and everyone knew Gov. Prjce Daniel would show up after his rmr BIUIUUIIICIIICUI. Austin Attorney Bob Lobney join Tom James, Tom Reavley, Waggoner Carr, W. T. McDonald and Les Proctor', in the attorney general's race.

responsible position I had! taken it' for granted that the Court house was a type of automatic institution which took very little effort on the part of the County i viitciais ana their assistants td move along and make pro- That was negative thine ing. Each, official in each office requires diligent, thorough ef tor on his part order to carry out his ut-ties a.digni fied manner. cooperative people naturally nourish better government. We have had just that for tha past three years. We are expecting the same type of cooperation for the following few years should you elect me to serve again in this capacity.

The County Judge's Office is open to serve our people. If at any time it is not in our capacity to serve you we shall be more than glad to route you to the proper official. Again may I thank you for the opportunity of serving you the past three years and will appreciate "your vote and influence in the May 5 primaries. LLOYD MUSICK COUNTY JUDGE AND EX-OFFICIO COUNTY SCHOOL SUPT. Congressman league's- Announcement The filing date for candidates seeking re-election closed Teh.

5, 1962, and I am very pleased to fnd I am seeking re-election without an opponent I was first elected to Congress, on August 22, 1946, and have had the honor of serving in the Congress of the United States as representative from the 6th" Congressional "District since that time. When I first announced my candidacy. for Congress several years ago, I made this, promise: "to serve my constituents with honesty, shv cerity, faithfullness and common sense, and to have the courage to fight for my convictions." -I have tried to live up to each of these promises and will continue to do As my seniority in the Con Keith Wheatley, 27-year-old to oppose Railroad Commissioner Both Looney and Wheatley eu uuwij uiejr icca vy uue xi 1 aaa Joe R. Pool Dallas attorney, Charles H. Stevenson Jr.

of Nueces County and rancher made the same sort of financial transaction as candidates for To The Voters of Hood County In announcing a candidal for tounty Treasurer of Hood County, I realize this is a responsible office, but I feel quite capable of filling it. As most -of you know, was born in Hood County and nave lived here my entire life. I am a graduate of Granbury High SchooL I have been employed as a nurse since the death of my husband during World War II, until recent months. I 'anv-a member of The First Baptist Church in Granbury, and I have supported the Democratic farfy all my voting years. I will greatly appreciate your support in the coming election, BLANCHE HAMILTON NEWMAN To The Citizens of Hood County Many of our I may fail to see personally, however, I would like to take this opportunity of expressing my sincere appreciation of having.

had the opportunity of serving as your County Judge- and Ex-Officio County Superintendent. Would like to say "Thank You" for your cooperation and under standing, ana tor tne many kindnesses shown me during my first term in office. I realize there have been some mistakes made but one who is willing to correct a mistake always profits by doing so. Experience 'being a strict and stern teacher I can assure that there will be fewer mistakes made during my second term of. office should you, the voters of Hood County, choose to elect me to serve you again as County Judge and Ex-Officio County School Superintendent It has been a pleasure working with other elected county officials and their assistants.

It has been a pleasure working with our. school people of bur three independent school districts and. also it has been a pleasure working with anyone who has been directed to office. -I Until you, elected me to this I SPECIAL KIND congressman-at-large. Houston businessman Robert District Judge Eldon Mahon congressman-at-large when they payment of filing fees.

Indicative of the expected' Senate is the democratic line-up of the House James A. Turman, Secrest and Robert Baker, all seek the state's second highest Worth is the only non-legislative candidate for lieiitenant KUVCI IIUI REPUBLICANS RALLY "Rebirth of the Republican Texas" has been widely discussed. It quite evident twhea filing time, was over that considerable progress had been made. If the party wasn't reborn; it certainly was revitalized. Breckenridge oilman Jack.

Cox for governor who announced for the GOP months ago got twe opponents at the-countdown. One was Amarillo rancher-publijther Roy Whittenburg, who polled 185,928 votes when he opposed Ralph -Yarborough for the U. S. Senate, in 195iL ne other iwas Harry Diehl Houston factory representative," who asbtieoE the- 71 who ran for Lyndon Johnson( senate seat, last year. Repubucan for house and senate'seats is imps gress has increased, so have the responsibilities.

I have been Chair man of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the past 7 I am one of two Texas is. serving as chair man or a major committee; The Veterans' Affairs Committee is responsible for supervising the expenditure of an annual bud get of approximately $5 bil lion. It is my responsibility to see that this money is spent with a maximum advantage to veterans and taxpayers. nave followed the philosoDhv of treating generously the veteran with a service-connected disability, and his widow and orph ans. I have supported medical programs for veterans in peed of medical care who are unable to pay their own expenses.

I have not been svmnathetic to bonuses and pensions where need cannot be shown. I am chairman of the' Sub committee on Manned Space I i uBm aim secona ranicing Mem ber- of the committee on Science and This assignment is becoming more im portant every day, particularly in view of the fact that the Manned Space Flight Center has recently been located in Texas. My assignment on the Science and Astronautics Committee is providing me with a basis for an intimate working knowledge of the defense industries of Texas. It is providing me with an opportunity of working toward building industrial opportunities in Texas. This is of great importance to the men and.

women of the 6th District who commute and "work in one of the defense industries." I am pleased that I do not have an opponent in this election since I certainly can be more attentive to my duties without the distraction of a political campaign. The earnest desire and hope that I can dis: charge my trust in a way that will be satisfactory to the great majority, of voters In the 6th District and in a. way that is best for oun country. OLEN E. TE AGUE Warwick Jenkins Announces.

For State Senate Warwick Jenkias Warwick Jenkins, 40 year old Waxahachie lawyer, today formally announced his candidacy for 'the. off ice of State Senator for the 12th' Senatorial District to succeed' Crawford Martin. Mr. Jenkins was born and reared in Waco, the desendant oi a pioneer Texas family pro minent in the affairs of the State, Baylor University and the Baptist denomination since he days of the Republic. He was educated in Waco public schools, and completed three" years of college, working his way through Baylor, prior to Interruption by World War II He returned, to Baylor "42 months of service, including combat service in the European Theater of Operations "with the 743rd Tank Battallion, the assuU unit of the 30th' Infantry Division, and completed both the academic and law schocl sourse in 27 graduating with honor in June of 1948.

Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, the former Barbara Graham Clack of Sumter, South Carolina art ot Jame8 Jenkins IL 12 years old, and John Jenkir.r, 10 years old. Thej established their home in Waxa-hatch'o in 1948, since whicl time Jenkins, has in the practice of law. He serve for 9 years as City Attorne; of Waxahachie, was Vice-Presi dent and Director of the State Junior Bar Association for this Senatorial district in 1950 and 1951,.

President of the Ellis County Bar Association in 1951? 1954, and is presently active in AUSTIN, Feb. 2 Former State jgenator Manley Head filed Friday as a candidate for Democratic nomination as Congressman -at large. He is a former resident of Thorp Spring. The former senator from the 21st District who also served in the House of Representatives from Hood and Erath Counties from 1933 to 1937 paid his filing fee at Democratic headquarters. One of his first appearances as.

a candidate will be Wednesday when he will speak to the Ft Worth Advertising Club. Head formerly practiced law at Stephenville, then after re tirement from the Senate in 1941 an inspector "for the Immigration and Naturalization Service. He handled industrial relations Washington for the American the work of the. State Bar of Texas. He is a member of the American Judicature Society, Texas Association of Plaintiffs' Attorneys, and Delta Theta Phi, national legal fraternity.

Active in civic affairs, Jenkins has served as President of the Waxahachie Lions Club, and as Cabinet Secretary of District 2-X, Lions International; was for three years Director of the Ellis County Purebred Livestock Association; and is past Vice-President and Director of the Waxahachie "Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Waxahachie and is a Scottish Rite Mason. In announcing his candidacy for the State Senate, Mr. Jenkins" made the following statement; "I believe that the people of Texas and our Senatorial District are in a sober mood, wanting to see state business transacted efficiently by mature, responsible and reprefjfentatives who are uncommitted to any pressure group and unpledged to "any position except the welfare -of our state and all its people. I believe that the voters of our Distrjct will only approve of a candidate who repudiates the obligations of lobby support, who is independent enough to mean what he says and say what he means, and who can get the job done.

I am offering my candidacy in the belief that public service is sacred trust and that the business, of politics Lartd service to the state is not a dirty business, but the duty and "privilege of all citizens. Ii it is allowedP to go by default, the inevitable result is confusion borruption-and-wast "I have no axe to grind in making this race. I have no special legislation to introduce, and neither do those friends and supporters who have helped me and will iq. the future help me. I need help in this race, but I only want" it from those whose motive is to elct to this high office a man who will give it his honest best uninfluenced by any consideration of personal gain or private benefit, either for himself or for others, and who will make every effort to" preserve to our state its traditions of integrity and There are problems that Texas must-face, some of them of particular interest and concern to our' District We need to face up to the problems of bringing industry to our small cities nd natural resources," particularly those of water and soil; improving our educational system; strenght-ening 0'ir defenses against the enemies of our society, including the re-examination of our penal parole and juvenile laws; exulting inequities in our tax Jaws; and eVminating the.

evils of water pollution, usury, organized crime, and corruption in of fice. These are Texas' problems, not those of the Federal government and they can no longer be evaded or shrugged They require not a negative approach, but an aggressive, intellegent, responsible positive approach. This Texas demands and deserves, "As- time and travel permit 1 1 hope to visit with you person-1 ollw Vniip hpln nnA siicrtrpst- ions are always appreciated, to whatever extent you can give them. Please let me know how you feel and if you approve WARWICK JENKINS Vern Sanford flooded this capital city as the arrived at the last minute to Stamford oil operator, decided BenHamsey in the May primary. filed without paying, but plunk- vnu a ecu.

Phil Willis of Kaufman County, 1 W. Harvey and Mitchell County forfeited their right to run' for failed to follow filing with turnover in House and for lieutenant governor) Speaker Senators Preston Smith, Jarrard are abandoning present posts. to position. Gene Smith ot Fort lPaVtyia former democratic candidate the recent freeze in the Valley COttnties; There, thewed amend the sales tax structure the commission from drawings, paintings, lettering and fantastic volume of this type of Col. Homer Garrison Direct- Safety, stated that.rajor crime 1961 over 1960 With an estimated cent increase in maior crimps nmimi a total of $187,071 from the of the insurance department was sworn in as a new member former representative and House isak TELEPflOXJQ Fourteen Republicans are, campaigning for 10 of the 31 senate seats.

And 74 Republicans -ha ve filed for 70- of the 150 represent-' ative offices. Two already are members off the. House! are George Korkmas of TexsXity and Kenneth Kohlep of Amarillot. They seek re-election offices they won fc'recent special elections. i VALLEY FREEZE CREATES FOOD SHORTAGE Agriculture nn He is 52, a MasOn, Shriner and member of the Church of Christ He has five children.

Head is the third Democrat and fifth candidate to announce for the post County Judge Woodrow Bean of El Paso and Tyler Lawyer Warren G. Moore have filed in the Democratic primary. Desmond Barry, Houston trucking operator, and Giles Miller, Dallas business man, are in the Republican contest. 70 YEARS AGO IN GRANBURY Dr. and Mrs.

G. N. Lancaster drove to Denton on Monday to take their daughter, Miss De-lyght back to school E. W. Godwin and daughter, Margaret of Hot Springs, Ark.

were guests of his brother, M. L. Godwin and Mrs. Godwin this week. The picture of the year, the picture that outshines all others is "Honky Tonk" starring Clark Gable and Lana Turner.

It is showing at the Palace Theater on Sunday and Frank Morgan, Claire Trevor, Albert Dekker, Marjorie Main and Chill Wills head a trully all star cast E. B. Price, Jr. celebrated his fifth birthday Friday a week ago with a party. Eighteen guests enjoyed games and refreshments.

Howard Sargent Leroy Kell-ev. Herbert Dunning and Ira Hatcher left this week for an army training camp. Phillip Carter and family at tended church at Antioch on SuMdavnight JaTte Kinnard and derson. left Monday, for their final examination for the army. Your old toothpaste tubes, They are needed for National Defense.

Bring them in and they will be collected each week. CHERRY DRUG CO. Mrs. J. E.

Hale is now the supervisor of the Hood County school lunchrooms. Preston Duraiit, Rex Beech Cherry, E. E. Durham and Joe Enochs left Wednesday for a trip to Chicago. Mr.

and Mrs. L. J. Peveler left this week to visit their son, Thurman, and his wife in California. Granbury Cagers Champs Of District Eleven The Gf anbury, basketball team is the champion team of Disthct having won ten' out of twelve games this The team will go to Gatesville today to meet the Gatesville team, champions "of District 12, for the bi-district play-off.

Mrs. Ben Estes entertained with a Valentine party for her Sunday school class last Thursday evening at her The gams and refreshments were ar ranged to carry out the Valentine theme. Those were LeNell Enochs, Rose Mary Walthall, Jane Pharis, Margaret Ann Profitt Jeanette Martin, Don Kennon, JaNell Britt Willa "ean naweu ana Diane craw lOru. Mrs. Virginia Mitchell had as her weekend guests her sons, Robert Mitchell and family of and family of Ft Worth." 1 workers "frozen" from iobs bv Wused a stir of activity in the commodity distribution division tfctae state Department of Public Welfare.

Division Director W. M. Herndon has just returned from two ItaiDS to tneTfilley Zavala, Willacy and Hildago emergency distribution of government surplus foods despeiate. DPW is distributing food for 5,000 in' Cameron- County, 4,000 in Willacy County and 2,500 in Zavala County. Also it is adding 20,000 people to the program at Hidalgo County, which provides food for 600 needy people on.

a regular basis." Most commissioners look for the emergency to end Within 30 days, when business in that area is expected to recover. SALES TAX RULINGS KEEP COMING Governor Daniel's announcement that he hopes to probably caused groans in the Comptroller of Public. Accounts' off where they're constantly busy interpreting the two per cent sales, tax as it now stands. Most recent interpretation involves advertising agencies which finance their operation on a 15 per cent commission basis, rather than by charges. V- Comptroller ruled that the tax does not apply to intangible OF LANGUAGE and obtain; adequate help.

We I twle tatt. services and therefore, excludes But clients must pay tax on printed matter, and with the Ever occur to you how often on the telephone you say "Thanks for Calling" and, "I'll Call You Back" or "Give Me a Probably not for these like many other expressions we use almost every day have become as commonplace to us as "Good Morning" or "How Are You?" When we say "Thanks for Calling," for we seldom stop and consider the wonderful convenience of just being able to talk to a friend "or relative by phone at any time of the day or night And when we ask someone to "give us a ring," we rarely think of the vast amount of telephone equipment needed to bring the voices we want to hear into our homes from almost uf'the world. TelephontagJws become such a habit' in our everyday living that we take it for granted. So it's only natural that telephone elkpressions nave become part of, our everyday language. EMERGENCY CALLS A flew days ago.

several of us here in Granbury were discussing the most effective ways to handle emergency calls to report firesf accidents, obtain police help "and other emergencies. Time and complete understanding of th eemergencey. is of utmost importance. Precious minutes could very, well mean the difference between Jife or undue loss. When an emergency arrives, if at all possible, call direct to the source of help and state" your emergency.

These people are well traind analyze your need and -will dispatch necessary personnel, equipment and supplies. In extreme emergencies, additional help may be needed from other nearby towns and Vyouratittoritifis are in a position to make this declsioa In some, cases you 'may' be" unable to' call direct for help. If so, dial "Operator" explain your emergency, stay on the line, nrf ch will ponnect vou.1H you are unable to stay on. the line, production involved, in a campaign year, the state ought to a fair-sized income from advertising agencies. TEXAS CRIME ON UPSWING or of the Department of Public in Texas increased 2.2 percent in 203,285 'offenses for the year.

Murder and homicide cases. increased from to 1.088; theft from 108,869 to rape from 1,196 to land aggravated assult from 12,128 to 12,166. Garrison said -this means that in Texas during 1961, 'Ithere was a murder every eight hoursi, a rape every seven hours an aggravated assult every 43jjrunutes, a robbery every 10, minutes, a theft every four and one-half minutes." be sure the operator has a complete, understanding in order that He said it also indicates a 60 in the "state since 1955. CUrtBT. Governor Daniel has received per she may explain the people of West Berlin for the relief of Hurricane Carta victims.

have many people moving into" and out. of town, which makes it impossible for emergency personnel to know each one personally. All of us at the telephone company stand ready twlnty-four hours each day to assist each of you in any emergency that may arise. Dr, Joseph Trosper, chairman ofi8uthern Methodist University, o--the State Board of Insurance. Austin attorney Robert "Flowers is new Assistant Attorney General with the highway division.

Co by nvmbf. SCUTHWSmX BELL teliphgze company appointed director of parole super The Clinton Kersey, Chaplain for two sessions, was vision by Dr. James A. Turman, Council 1. director of the Texas Yuulh.