Hood County News-Tablet from Granbury, Texas • Page 1

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W. Shaffer -prt. Teachers Banquet At Lipan Friday, March 28 Funeral Services For Thomas Tankersley Sat 1 THE SENATE Funeral-Sunday i i Members of the Hood County A. 3. Teachers Association held their Funeral services were held Sun The much debated -submerged annual banquet at LTpan Friday night, March 28.

The tables were coastal land lease bill was passed by the Senate last Thursday. It was amended four times and now goes back to the House for further consideration. This bill allows the School land Board to extend Funeral services were held Sat-urday afternoon, March" 29, at three o'clock at the Temple Hall Church for Thomas Roland Tankersley, who passed away March 28. Rev. W.

B. Gilliam conducted the last rites for this pioneer citizen of Hood County. Thomas Roland Tankersley, son of and Mrs. A. W.

Tankersley, was born July 3, 1875 in the. com arranged in the gymnasium in the shape of a 'T'. The speaker's table was centered with red, white and blue" carnations and all the tables were lighted by candles in the mineral leases on submerged coas same colors in crystal holders. day afternoon at three o'clock fof G. WV Shaffer of Thorp Sprinjf who died Saturday night, E.

Fitzgerald, pastor of the Gran bury Church of Christ, conducted the services which were held in at Thorp Spring. Mr, Shaffer was horn October 28, 1863 in Dayton, Ohio. He lived in Ohio until he was nineteen when he first came to Texas. He lived in Mt. Selma in.

East Texas where ho had charge, 'of the. commissary for A lumber Later he was interested in establishing nurseries Judge James H. Stewart, presi tal lands fur a period so long as minerals are produced. dent, was master of ceremonies, munity where he had lived during and in his pleasant manner introduced, those on the program. Rev.

Bills to prevent disruntian of the 71 years of his life and where he passed away. He united "with Douglas McCarthy gave the invo utilities service during' labor disputes and to penalize secondary me iUetRootst enured at the age of He. was "married to Miss cation. Supf. P.

Dunning--of Li strikes arid boycotts were approved last week bv the House Labor and planting orchards. Committee. The utility strike Kill applies to electric, gas and water utilities. A bill appropriating. 720,000 for "continuation of, the hot lunch pro gram in Texas schools for the remainder of the school year was passed by the House He was, married-to.

Miss MattbV Clark at. Thorp-Spring with Grandfather 'Clark' performing tho marriage cesemony. were students at Add-Ran College. Mrs, Shaffer died in 1940. He had been in very bad health for the past three years.

He was a member of the Church of Christ since lt05. Survivors are one son, George of Thorp Spring and one daughter, Mrs. Daisy Hall of Austin, one grandchild, Ruth Shaffer of Thorp Spring. The family has many- friends in the county who extend their sympathy. Interment was in the Thorp Spring Cemetery.

pan brought a warm welcome to the visitors. The lovely musical1 program was presented, by Martin Ntal, Mary 'Simmons Alma. Lou A tor and' Ruth Ann Simmons. H. D.

Thomason introduced Dr. L. A. Wood, State Superintendent, who outlined a sixteen-point program' for the schools of Texas. Included in his recommendations were: A sufficient number of well-qualified teachers who are well paid; a first class system; good roads which consolidation will help bring about; a twelve month school program, with nine months of academic instruction and directed camp or playground during the remaining three; good buildings and grounds; adult education; schools for exceptional children; kindergartens; An Attendance Law That Can De Enforced visual aids; FM radio and a unified State Department of Education.

The lovely banquet was prepared under the direction of Miss Nannie Walden on June 2, 1902. To their un'nm was born two children, a daughter, Mrs. Chlorine. Riddle-of Parker County, and son, YV. W.

Tankersley of Temple He is survived by his wife, two ten grandchildren, an aunt, Mjss Amanda Tankersley of. Jacksboro and a number of relatives and friends who are grieved at his passing. The pioneer family of which Mr. Tankersley was a member were devout Christians. His grandparents, Thomas A.

Parkinson and wife, helped establish the first Methodist Church in Hood County and he followed in their footsteps. Pall bearers were Jarvis, Preston and G. E. Walden, Donald, L. L.

and Warren Tankersley. The flower girls were Robbie, Glenys and Carol Riddle and Wyaundean Tankersley. Music was furnished by Mrs. Doyle at the piano and Mrs. Alton Clanton, Messrs.

W. V. Smith, C. X. Gibson A $20,000,000 tax bill increase on oil, pas and sulphur industries went to a sympathetic sub-committee in the House last week.

The sponsor requested that this bill go to the sub-committee where it First lieutenant Charlie lit Summers Prepares to Take Off at Hensley Field war as a B-17 pilot with the Army might be a back-stop for a gas tax measure, pending outcome of this bill now on third reading in Air Force. He completed 31 combat missions over Germany. the House. He is now serving, voluntarily and FLYS AT HENSLEY Its Lt. Charlie M.

Summers, an employe of the Texas Highway Department at Granbury, is pictured alxive as he pepared to take off on a training flight in an AT-6 at Hensley Field, Dallas, last Sunday Marrh23. Lin-eutent Summers served during the with out pay, as a member of "the Proposal to set up a one-house legislature whs killed last week AAF Reserve getting' nr his flying time at the Hensley Reserve Detaeh- by the Hous? committee on con ment-on week-ends. Mary Sears, Home Economics and T. H. Kellev.

stituttonal amendments, I he cn-ate killed a pro-po--H for- a nti'" in the pay of State legislators. This and That FORT WORTH VISITORS AT EASTERN STAR Formal Opening April 1M2 at Tommie, Vaughns Tomrr.ie Vaughn, our friendly Ford -dealer, will have his formal opening of -his new building Saturday, April 12. Mr. Vaughn has already moved into his now quartejs but the interior has nof been completely finished, has the date-set for his formal opening after that work has en completed. Ti-e building, with its modern design, has one of the most, attrac teaeher at l.ipan, and was served by a group of her students.

The arrangements committee included Mrs. Dorothy Andrews, Mrs. Emma Roberson and V. F. Decker.

Mrs. Johnson Honored With Shower Monday, an eiht-voie minority! iri the Senate blocked a proposed! corisrit amendment- -to force A bus load of visitors ftoni two Fiirt Worth chapters, of the OKS were guests of the Granbury SARGENT, ROBERSON, Hy Norma Crawford R. Durham was showing no favorites. He was passing out cigars to women a well as men upon the arrival of his son. It was quite a novelty receivie.g a cigar, lily first.

I'm sure the Sena-tor wirl enjoy it. Can tell where a person is Mrs. Minor John-o'n, the former Miss Revrrley Cherry, wa- hor.ortil lust Thursday afterroon with a wedding shower when Mis. Frank Harris, Mrs. K.

Dtirhnm rird of the Junior'nr-d Senior THOMAS ELECTED Tarrant Crescent in the "Pritch- ter Tuesday night. The Chapter and the Chapter members were group. 1 1. eluded was Mr legislative redistriettng every ten jcars. The tc--t came on a rt-selu-iinn tn rrpjitf a fajrMa'ivr'- redis-trirtioK I 3rd art wh'-n c-Cii It polled even-teen af.lirir.a! iie -s, which advanced it third a-lirc.

hot that ts rooms a display 7 ard is city election llow- auloitmniie Highway H'oi" In Tuesday ard Sarirert ettv 1H Grand Matron, who- Ciit.M.ti of ihe- Grnib-irv r'i rm. 4 b' mv he wwikv i Clyde Robers and Dub Th 'ii Vauifhn, but mas School entertained at the home held Fort of instruction to be to the citizenship of The repair shop in in were elected itlderiuon. Hood Mrs. Harris. Dut-mi: the hours Archer (Joei can tell, he says.

Tue-day was pienic day April Find's Day and the Granburv stu is spacious and well largest vott largest votes i viie oi me in re from 2 to a large number of connection guests railed and Mrs. Johnson re-1 equipped. ceived a lovely assortment of gift'. Refreshments we're served from Leave Eggs For Orphans At Price Grocery a lace laid table which had an Worth in May. Four candidates were taken into the order in the beautiful initiation ceremony.

The visiting members complimented the local chapter on the work of its officers. After the close of the initiation the officers, in a clever manner, spelled out "Worthy Matron" and presented Mrs. I' Estes, Worthy Matron, with a birthday as -or -'r the necessary two third-? majority to approve it, I'i'dixtt ii'li' -x of Representatives' districts fared a little In-tter in the A bill has been engrossed and is pending on final reading and passage. Thv Senate Monday aked the House to join it in a legislative Investigation of the flare up between student groups and the administration of Texas A College. cent years was polled.

Complete are as follows: For Mayor: H. H. Sargent, 212; Dr. L. G.

Hallard, Bill Edwards, 7. For Alderman: Clyde Roberson, Dub Thomas, 220; C. E. Browning, 191, and R. L- Gibson, 13o.

Easter arrangement for its centerpiece. Crystal appointments were used. dents were given a holiday a good idea because they would probably have taken one anyway. It really gives me a "buz." (that's TSCW slang) to receive mail marked "City Desk." Mrs. J.

E. Manning of Waples would like to have her community represented in the weekly columns of the News-Tablet, but since Mrs. Frank Myers gave up reporting from there no one has taken over. gift. This part of the program came as a complete surprise to VVJ The members of the WMU of the Baptist Churches are again collecting eggs to' stnd to Ruckner Orphan's Home in Dallas and everyone who will donate eggs f8r this worthy home is asked to leave them at the Price Grocery Saturday; April Eachr year nfEajaiflr-a large number of dozens of eggfl are sent to the home and used throughout the year for the Mrs.

Estes, It is our wish to have as muehi An Easter 5 i theme wa9 carried Judpe Penn Jackson of Cleburne trnnctd btismea-tw- Austin i Mrs. McElhaney Hostess To Wednesday Club Mrs. J. D. McElhaney was hostess to members of the Wednesday Club March 20.

The annual Federa oul in--tn de-orations or tne oi ine county as Refreshments were served from It still gives me a funny feeling lace-laid table appointed with to hear someone quote something -4 Si crystal and lighted with white can- that I have written in the pajx'r dies. A green and white color' and to have someone tell me "I tion Day program was presented As Tuesday, 77 of the regular session of the 5Hh were gone, leaving 41 days. it Mis Emma Morris as leader. scheme was used Inith in the dero- never know a thing unless I read rations and refreshments, with the it in the paper" (meaning local he was assisted bv Mrs. F.

D. Eater theme being furthered by news, of course). Makes me feel Stout and Mrs. Joe Archer Attended Funeral Of John Head Sunday The a cappella choir of the S't very responsible. the napkins and plate favors which phen F.

Austin High School of were tiny baskets of candy Easter Ilryan, Texas, entertained the eggs. Thorp Spring Cemetery Working Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Abb Head, Mr. and Guy rurselleys Honored With Shower Saturday senate luesttay morning with a thirty minute program, after which Mrs.

John Tucker and Mrs. Ben 14 the Governor complimented them on their well trained voices. Kesidents and former residents of Thorp Sprinjr will rather at Rotarians Attend Revival Meetings' 4 A hower was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Pureley Saturday night honoring Mr.

and Mr. Guy Purelly tim were married The highly controversial Senate Clifton attended the funeral of Mr. Head's brother, John, which wai held in Bluff Dale la.t Sunday afternoon. They had been called to Stephenville Thursday beeausa of the illness of Mr. Head.

He passed au ay Friday in the Stephen-villo Hospital. bill No. 10, better known as the the cemetery there next Saturday to clean the cemetery. Plans are made for a thorough clean-up and uorkers are asked to bring their George A. Gott Jr.

Member of the Rotary Club' March 15 at the home of the bride's "Fair Trade Rill," passed the Sen ate Tuesday evening. lunches anl spend the dav assist- Appointed Mgr. The Senate passed Houho bill mt ing ilh the work. have met on the past two Tues- "ister in Fort Worth. Mrs.

Purselley day evening and after transact- the former Miss Ruby Dear of ing business and having their din- Stepheiiville and is familar with quite tier hpve attended the revival. few name in thi vicinity a she Ijst week they heard Rev. Bernard telephone operator In Step-Guv at the Firt Baptist Church henvitl for aeveral year. Mr. tin Hie per rapita apportionment at $55 and a minimum 12.000 fay bill for teachers holding bachelor degree.

Senior Invited to Tarlton Appointment of George A. Gott, as manager for Iuio Star Gas i Purselley the son of Mr. and Mr. Company's Clehorne dis'iict nf and this week they heard Rev Senior from Granbury high school re expected to be guest of John Charle G. Cole at the Methodist Church.

There will be a revival at the of God church beginning Sunday night, April 6. C.E. McN'eely of Oklahoma, will presrh the old time gope. M.G. Purselley 0f Tolar.

-SUty-two guest attended the shower and enjoyed tne music Here Communities Hake Red Cross Quota furnished by Mis Ruth Stockstill of distribution, hieh ir.cl.i.h-i; Granbury, has been nnnour.red by I'. V. William- of Corsica-, divi-i- Mr. (eit to this territory frem where he has dirit lm-nager for the can coiniianv aetl tio in Mrs. Moore Celebrated Additional communities In the Tarleton Agricultural College on Senior Day.

April IS. Over 800 senior from nearby srhooW are expected to attend. The program for the dy i a follow: All student will register at 10 a.m.. Aeollege frolic will lie held in the auditorium under the direction oj ln Morton, head of the Music Divimon. Dean E.

J. Howell and WmIi Diney's lnte production In Technicolor, onij of the South is shnwlnil nt the PnUco Ihurt-day and Friday, April 10-U. Fort Worth, Wallace Vaughn, Hubert Myers, Buster Moore, George Pandey and Mia Christna Black, all of Granbury. The couple will make their home-in Fort Worth. churih and civic alfair.

lie take over his twvv di.tle could have made their Red Cro quota and reported It to Judge Stewart, county chairman. They are, Rough Creek with lister L. Davia as chairman; Fall Creek with Bill Cash as chairman; Thorp Spptig. Dorothy Andrews; Fair-view, Gordon Reed; Panter Branch, It. M.

Swiim; Prairie Creek, Mr: Chde Shook, and Paluy, Underwood. Baker C'ongre, president of the Buet upon the famou TJnoie Kemus' trtle. thi picture employ unique technique in which bumnn nMor nre ued well a cartoon chrracti to Biinil you oneof th most delightful itorie of the oe-non. School Trustees To Be Elected April 5 Student Council ill greet the visitor. Sixty-Ninth Birthday Mr.

W. C. Mmire of Thorp Spring celebrated her aixty-nlnth birthday March 2th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roland Roger In Granbury. A lovely meal was served with Jbe table centered with a beautiful take topped with C9 candle.

Tho present were Mr. and Mrs. George Well and Lowel Dale of Tolar; Mr. W. M.

Corglll of Vernon; Mr. Moore and Fa ye, and Mr. and Mr. Roger and Diltic. The visitor will be gueM.s of the student council at lunrh, Immediately lately, succeeding the late Homer V.

Smith. With headquarters in Cb-burne, Mr. Gott will svpervie gas service fos the following owns com-prising the 'el)irn itri-ton, Burleson, CU I hftcii, DutTau, Fairy, Codb-y. Granbury, Hieo, If '-'t, --h Keene, Morgan, rm! WmI-nut Spring. after lunch, the band will give a School district throughout the county will elect trustee next concert.

CIII KCII OF CHRIST Saturday, April 5.,. Mr. and Mr. Pat Rligar and Mr. and Mr.

John Bennett of rhildnh of San Antonio ipent the pnsl weekend with her parent, Corsicana were Granbury visitors Send our new happening 1, other Norpiau of Hamilton will E.iiter Sunday at eleven o'clock. All arc uigej to attend. 1 4 forth Nw.TableL the first of the week. Mr. an Mr.

A. F. Larnel.