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

GRANBURY NEWS EST. 1886, HOOD COUNTY TABLET EST. 1919, CONSOLIDATED JUNE 15, 1915 VOLUME 62 GRANBURY, TEXASTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1948 NUMBER 11 You." A Yery Merry Chris Wishing tmm MRS. SUE, PIONEER, BURIED WEDNESDAY Mrs. Fred Sue, pioneer resident of Hood County, was buried Wednesday afternoon, December 22, in the Mitchell Bend Cemetery.

Funeral services were held at two-o'clock at the Granbury Church of Christ with the minister. Fhzirerald Program at Methodist Church Last Sunday A Christmas program was presented at the Granbury Methodist Church last Sunday evening with each class in'tho Sunday School taking part. Special numbers were given by Mrs, Jackson Crabtree, who played an organ solo and by Mrs. Charles McCarty, who sang "The Holy City." An offering w'as taken for the Methodist Home in Waco. Mrs.

Riley to Make Home in Boston Mrs. M. E. Riley and son left Monday for Boston to join Mr. Riley and make their home.

He has been there since Thanksgiving and Mrs. Riley has been with her sister, Mrs. Hollis Waldrip. En route they wifl visit in Bell-ville, Illinois with Mrs. S.

A. Burchfield and take little Linda Burchfield home. LioYit. Burchfield is recovering from injuries received in an accident just before Thanksgiving, but still has his leg in a heavy cast. He was able to leave the hospital last week.

He is stationed at Scott Field. GUY NORRIS NIGHT IN GRANBURY It was Guy Norris night in Granbury Saturday when the Legion Hall was filled with friends from all over the country who came to hear Guy Norris Cherry and his Hollywood band in their stage show. It was a good show Johnny Tyler; Mr. Austin, 63-year-old fiddler; the Shiflcs' Skonks they were fine, but it was G. N.

(Tiny) Cherry that the home folks were proud of. With his ready wit and friendly manner, the same he has always had, Guy Noma was right at home on the stage, before th? mike, and as he walked around the hall greeting Two shows given. Friday and Saturday nighta. Tha iiu lenient weather and fog cut the nt tendance on Friday night, but there were no vacancies Saturday night. This and That ny NORMA CRAWFORD One of the nicest notes I've ever received came Sunday with Mrs.

R. Iy. Wigley'a Christmas card. It gave me the wannest feeling inside to read it and I appreciate it more than I can say. It really got Christmas off to a good start for me.

Then Sunday night after I had gotten home from church the telephone rang and the operator said it was California, Missouri, calling. That scared me and I sent the children pell-mell to get A. B. out of bed because that's where his two sisters live. Well, it was good news his young' st and her husband will be here Christmas Bay for a visit.

We're happy as ran be at that news. We will ppi-ud in Fort Worth with Mother and Daddy. My sister and her "husband and two little girls will be then. We'll pile all the gifts under tlv; Ohvist- Duncan Coffee Company Employees Get Bonus Herschel and Charles Duncan, owners of the Duncan Coffee Company, announced at the Employees Annual Christmas Tarty -distribution of a bonus to all plant and clerical workers. This was the 30th consecutive year that employees have participated in the profits of the company.

About 500 employees were present for the ceremonies. Commencing with small beginnings and a staff of only eight people, the company, which is celebrating its anniversary, is today the Impost independent coffee roar-tor in the Southwest, Plants are ma'sa -lined in Houston, Dallas, Sun Antonio, aval Corpus Cluitti. arid selling operations lire conducted in Fix states. "I have always in sharing our earnings!" raid Hersclvd Duncan, pn.Mdent. "Our oinpbcjves, many of whom have bu-n with us for pearly years, are our associates in business.

We are proud of each and rveiy one of them." Wednesday Glub Party At Clive Martin Home The Wednesday Club Christmas party December 17 at the home of Mrs. Clive Martin was one of the loveliest in club history. From the silver Christmas trees flanking the entrance, the huge Christmas card on the door, throughout the house the holiday season was marked in appropriate decorations. Mrs. Joe Enochs presided during a delightful program which included singing of carols, readings by Mrs.

J. W. Laxston, Jac-queie Lu Caskey, and Mel Mize, two clever contests, a solo by Rosemary Walthall, pir.no nolo by Jeanette Martin, and gifts from the tree A cry.t:il tree th' tea table which lichted with red candies. A lace i'iher and crystal' appointments, were used. Mrs.

J. D. McK'hawy, president, poured. Mrs, C. 1'iuli.

I.f 1 V- 1 c'l 1 mi! tee with Mrs. M. Cntts and Mrs. Homer as meiv.b. Youngs Married Fifty Years December 26 and Williams, officiating.

She passed away at 5:00 a. December atitlie home of her daughter, Miss-'' Lena Sue, here. Mrs. Sue was born November 24," 18G0, in Panola County. She moved to Hood County with her father in 18T2, having lived here for the seventy-six years.

She was the former Anmda Tippett and was roanied to Mr-Sue December 27, liTD. They were, the parents of live daughters and one son. Four daughters survive. They are Mrs. Cert McDaniels, Miss Lena Sue and Mrs.

M. A. Armstrong, all of Granbury, and Mrs. W. W.

Love of Chillicothe. One sister, Mrs. Joe Endsley of Clarendon, thirty-two grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services For J. A.

Mullins Monday Funeral services were held at the Granbury Methodist Church Monday afternoon, December 20y at three o'clock for Joseph An1-derson Mullins. Mr. Mullins, 62,. died at his home in Long Beach California, on December 15 The son of a pioneer family in-Hood County, Joseph Andersorr Mullins was born in Granbury March 8, 188(5. He moved fronr Granbury to Colorado as a young; man.

September 13, 1913, he was married to Miss Margaret Yount in Trinidad, Colo. To their union was born two sens, Buddy and Tommy. 1 The family nin' to California in where Mr, Mullins became well known in show business. Be- sides working in a number of pie? lures, he, with his family, became known as "The Mullins Family" in entertainment. They wt re on the road for a year's tour when World War II was declared.

They returned to California and gae up shew business so that Mr. Mui'litis could do war work. He became a military guard for the Western Pipe and Steel Company. It was while employed as a guard that he received injuries that led to his death. Rev.

P. Swindall conducted the last rites for Mullins and interment was in the Granbury Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Mullins of Long Beach; two sons, Tommy of Long Beach and Buddy of Seattle, one sister, Mrs. Dora Hancock of San Antonio; two brothers, Johnny of El Paso and Sam of Granbury.

The son in Washington and brother' in El Paso were unable to attend the funeral. Other members of the' family were present. Pallbearers were J. V. McCoy, L.

Peveler, Billy Yantis, W. D. Gardner," Carl Robertson and' Tommy Robertson. Granbury School Bonds Sold to Dalias Firm: The $80,000 Schoolhouse' Bonds of the Granbury Independent School were sold to Dittmar and Company, 845 Wilson Building, Dallas, Texas. The State of Texas waived their right to purchas the bonds.

Soon after the first of the year the members of the school board will have building and remodeling plans completed and a contract wiltf be lot. THE STORK DELIVERED A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gascon Cogdell of Abilene on December 10. She has been named Susan Jenetta after her paternal grandmother, Mrs.

Susan Dabney Cogdell. She is the great-grandaugh-ter of Dr. T. II. Dabney.

FAMILY REUNION Member of the I. D. Brand family met at the home Mr. and Mrs, Brand last Sunday for a pre-holiday reunion. Those attending were Mr.

and Mrs. I). L. Wilson and daughter, Joan of Arlington; Mr. and Mrs.

John L. Wilson and son, Jimmy of Dublin: Mr. and Mrs. Has I'roffitt and son, James Lee, Mrs. Lucille Snyer, Mr.

and Mrs. Winfred Driver and children, Linda and Ronnie of Hico; Mr. and Mrs. D. Johnson, Mr.

and Mrs. James Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson and Gene Johnson, of Waco. Rotarians Christmas a The Rotarians entertained with their annual Christmas dinner Monday evening in the school lunch room wTith the Rotary Anns as guests.

Greenery extended the length of the tables with white candles at intervals in white yule logs. Place cards decorated with silver Christmas trees extended from the cen- terpiece on red and silver ribbons, President Herman Thomason in- troduced R. P. Mangold, who led the singing of carols. J.

Q. Gal loway made an inspiring talk in which he contrasted the meals of peoples in countries ith the lovely Chi'istmai; dinner serv- ed, asking that members i emembcr those people inthetiue Christmas spiilt. The lights were turned olf, and by candlelight gifts were placed around the tree fr the Uotar-ians' Giiodffllow hexes. Double Wedding Here IW III a double wedding ceremony here Saturday evening, December IS, Miss Joy Lee I'mpbress and Mr. Robby Ross Meyer; Miss Anna Lee Mi.v'er and lb: Bobby Dee Eeils'ey repeated their marrhge vows.

The wedding took ph.ee at the homo of Bro. J. P. Williams. minister of the Granbury Church of Christ.

Roth couples are residents Granbury. of Almost Had Venison For Christmas Leon Gauntt of the Brushy com munity, almost had venison for his Chritmas dinner. He came upon a 10-pointbuck on his farmWednes-j day afternoon but was unable to get close enough to kill him. First deer, ever seen in that neighborhood, he said. CHRISTMAS POEM Oh, blessed night the heavens illuminated By the light of Bethlehem's Star Huddled in a stable Shepherds kneeling beside Wise men from afar.

They, all camo to see A new born Babe Cuddled snugly in the bay. On earth and in heaven Is heard whispers Of the angels' musical lay. Oh, Dear Little King, long looked for For man's sins a pkm was laid Satisfactory in God's holy way To the babe of Mary, virgin maid A mediator who ever stands Pleading to God for sinful man. Yes, interceding and fulfilling Our precious God's eternal plan. Ben Clifton I I To Spend Holidays With Parents Misses Sue and Sara Rriggs of Los Angeles, California arrived Saturday by plane to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr.

and Mrs. L. Briggs. Mr. and Mrs.

Walters Entertained Clubs Mr. and Mrs. Will Walters entertained the Mambrino H. D. Club and the 4-H Club members and their families with a Christmas party at their home Tuesday night, December 14.

Games were planned for both groups, with a new type spelling bee and dominoes taking first place. Members of both groups exchanged gifts. Mrs. 0. C.

Baker, H. D. Club president, presented each 4-H member with a handmade gift. Refreshments "were served. Mrs.

George Gotten, Reporter Junior Dept. Baptist S.S. Had Party Forty-one members of the Junior D' partmcnt of the First Baptist Sunday School were entettained I'V thei" loaclvrs with a Christinas party Monday- nt the church. Gamers and a Christmas tree were enjoyed and refreshments wen1 served. Students Home From School For Holidays The homecoming students began arriving last week with Denton, Fort Worth, and Stephenville colleges dismissing first.

Students coming home for the holidays included Mary Pearl Thomason, Dora Calhoun, and Joan Handle of T.C.U.; Joe Dabney, Champ Coulston, Carolyn Myers, Nadine Gee, Billy Clark from North Texas; Christine Putteot, Mary Jo Crawford, Bobby Berry, Archie Heathington, from Tarle-ton; Derrell Wohlford, Kenneth Hendricks, Douglas Wythe from Mr, and Mrs. John Dyer from John Brown University in Siloan Springs, Arkansas; Mary Beth Gillen from T.S.C.W.; Rickey Archer and Dodie Stokes from Tech arrived Wednesday; Elaine Wythe from Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas arrived Wednesday; and Marion Gaston from Baylor. Christmas Parties Among Students Each class in the Granbury school has had a Christmas party this week with room mothers assisting sponsors in arranging them Gifts, a Christmas tree and refreshments were, on each program. Tuesday afternoon the faculty entertained the students with a theater party and that marked the end of school for 1948, Classes will be resumed Monday morning, January 3, 1549. fMinney Drug Employees Entertained Mr.

and Mrs. L. M. McKinney entertained the employees of the two drug stores with a paity Sunday evening in the band room over the drug store. A Christmas tree with gifts and a bori.s for each employee was enjoyed.

Table tennis and other games were played and refreshments served. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Koma Cherry, Mr. and Mrs.

J. D. Rockwell, Beach Cherry, Mr. and Mrs. Lindon Carr, Robby Bandy, Kobert Tippett, Curtis Deaver, Betty Bickle, Beverly Cherry, Dora Tomlinson, Mr.

and Mrs. McKinney and children. OES Christmas Dinner And Program Dec. 21 One bandied members and g-iuvts of the Granbury Chapter of the Oid.r of the Eastern Star were in the dining loom at. the Masonic Hall for the annual Christ i mi dintiei Tuesday Dec- tr.hei- 21.

The tables were festive with greenery which extended their length. At hitcivajs Email' Christmas trees, Santa C'laus in his sleigh, reindeer and other symbols of the were attractively arranged. Rid and white candles lighted the tables. At each place a program and menu carried out the theme in red and green. After the dinner the regular meeting of the chapter was conducted and Mi.

and Mrs. C. M. Autrey and Rev, J' D. Odom were initiated into the order.

The chapter room was beautifully decorated too, with poinsettas flanking the station of the presiding officers. Each station of the other officers bore a tiny tree. At the conclusion of the initiation an impressive playlet was presented under the direction of Mrs. rhche Estes; Titled "Follow Our its cast included Mrs. Elva Curl, Marshall Crawford, James and Jimmy Stewart, Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Caskey, Mrs. Mary Stewart. Diane Crawford, Sam Curt, and Myrna Fay Wallace, Mrs. June Martin, Mrs.

Casey Fid-ler, Mrs. Juanita Caskey, Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Mary Dunnam. At each of the star points spoke their symbolc color wns lighted in a huge star in the east, which at the conclussion cast a beautiful light over the room, Mr.

and Mrs. L. B. Raker of marillo were guest. Mrs.

Baker, vho is Grand Examiner for Dis-rict 2, was presented in the East ind given grand honors. Emma Roberson, Worthy Mat on, introduced Mrs. Bcrnice Lan-lers, general chairman for the voninrr and the appreci-ition of the chapter for their splendid work, that she and her committees had done. Congratulations were extended to the Matron and Worthy Patron, and Emma Clyde Roberson when it was announced that the date of the party was also their nineteenth wedding anniversary. mu irets men rvei jt 4iHiitrr will be a small but which turns out to reach the ceil-l The children like it that way.

I AfUr ve finally get to bed on Christmas Kve. it won't be long until Daddy will be the first one up. He beats the small fry out of bed on Christmas morning. Ev-erybody rushes downstairs in pajamas arid house coats except A. R.

He always dresses before he conies down. Sometimes we get impatient but he always gets down hi time tor distribution oi tne pirt8. That's a job for Daddy which he enjoys so much. When we are buying toys for Doris' children, we often ask, "Do you suppose Suzy or Nancy will like this?" and the answer is, "If they don't, Doris will." We all have a good time with their toys and for a time it's hard to walk through the living loom. We fin Ret tj.

carried out, piftj, btic-k under the tiv and the house tak'S en a semblance of order again. Our readers will be hav'nig similar experiences which we junaut-ly hope they'll njy as much as we will la some of our readers' lumies I 111 1 is will not liappy th: year because of the sadneps that ha com." to them during the year, We are not. forgetting them or those who are not here for Christ Our hearts r. out to th-m and sincerely hope that a I measure of comfort may be theirs came out trom fort worm lor his show Friday night. They've been friends for a long time and when Miss Rose Whitehead learned that he was to be here, she culled Dot to come out and spend the night with her so that they could go.

That's thoughtfulness all the way round and I appreciate it. Dot looked so pretty that I don't blame C. N. for being glad to sew her, I was glad to see her too. An now may I wish each of you, my friends who are always so nice to me and so generous with your kind words that it makes me feel very humble, the most wonderful Christmas you've ever had.

And may I thank you for the lovely Christmas cards which the whole family loves and enjoys. It's grand to have greetings from friends living far away from Gran-bury, but thinking of the old home town like the E. H. Eisners in Washington and Mrs. Bryd Gordon WeJr Kearney Nebraska; I Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Benjamin the significance of the Young of Baker community will Christmas season, celebrate their fiftieth wedding an- Ewryonc at the Wednesday K.b Jiiversnry Sundav, December 2fi, at 1 lt their home. Their daughters. Mrs. pood to get dressed Nona Gibson of Granbury, ani1 to a Idell Murrell.

Jewell Kc-llv she sald and son, T. B. Young, all of Fort fln1 Williams really en- Worth, have issued invitations to joywl decorating it and it showed friends to attend an open house in that a lot of thought had been their honor from two until five put into it as well ns work, o'clock Sunday afternoon. Bill, Mabel Wallace is aglow over her Wilson of Wichita Falls, who nt- Christmas present an electric tended their wedding, is expected mixer. Nice, to attend.

I nt! decoration at the en- Mr. Young is still living on the tnce to the Methodist Church farm where ho was born seventy- lovely? I understand that Rev. and four years ago. With the excop- Butler are responsible, tion of three years, he has never Guy Norris was pleased as lived elsewhere. He has devoted could be that Dot Fitr.hugh Riley his time to farming throughout his life.

He served four years as commissioner of Barker County. Mrs. Young, who is sixty-nine years old, is the former Miss Elizabeth Buntin. Rev. 11.

A. Thompson performed the marriage ceremony for the couple and the marriage took place in Baker ahw, J.LLarytoWeatherford First National Bank J. L. Lary lias accepted a position an executive vice-president of the First National Bank at Weath-crford and will assume his duties the first of the year. Mr.

Lary has pent many years in the banking business nnd has wide experience. Home For Christmas Sgt. Raymond Kinson from Kesler Field, U.S.A. arrived here Thursday morning with bis wife and nmall daughter, to spend Christmas with hw grandmother, Mrs, Jim Kinson..