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AMERICAN MOTHER Freaefick 'Q. Murray of Cedar Rapids, holds a scroll awarded her In New York at a reception in honor at' the Waldorf- Astoria, when -she was cited of- ficially-fts "The American Mother of 1947" by the Gojdcn Rule Foundation. (AP Wirepnoto). Fincher Rites Set Here Today Puneral services were-to be held tixJay at 3 p. hi.

at the Schwltz Fimeral' Home for W. Y. Fincher. 88; iplonetv Denton county farin- errwho at 10:10 p. m.

Saturday- at his home two miles east of 'Denton after suffering a heart attack Friday night. toterment was to be in Prairie Mound cemetery. Survivors are a son, W. N. Fincher of Argyle; a daughter, Mrs.

Prank Cope of Argyie; eight grandchildren; two brothers, H. B. Fincher of Denton and A. B. Fincher of Boyce City, and one sister, Mrs.

Will Dillard of Lcwis- ville. Sweatt Granted Delay to Study State Arguments AUSTIN, May 12 case of Heman Marion Sweatt, Houston Hegro who is seeking fo force admission as a law student to the University of Texas, was de- layfi until 2 p. m. today after Sweatt's lawyers requested time to study the state's new arguments. As the retrial began in 126th Dis- Court here.

Attorney General Prlct 1 Daniel filed -new arguments why the writ of mandamus' requested by Sweatt should be denied. He also asked the court to withdraw previous stipulations from the evidence iu the case. Daniel, referring to the allegation, by Sweatt 14th amendment to the United States constitution was Violated he was "denied admission to the university law school, wrote that "such amendment does not require that educational facilities be provided for white and Negro. students in the same school." Daniel maintained that when a Negro student Demands for the first a particular course, the state has the constitutional right to provide within a reasonable time separate courses. courses and facilities have been provldtxi for (Sweatt) and such provision does not constitute any violation of the 14th amendment," Daniel's argument said.

Daniel also took exception to the allegation In Sweatt's petition that it'has bef.i the custom of the university board of regents to require separation of white and Negro students. The attorney general wrote that Ihe refusal to admit Sweatt did not constitute a policy or custom since no other Negro students have applied for admission. KIDNEYS GETTING YOU UP NIGHTS? Ifyou get up have frequent to pass your but onJy passages yea, fcnd havd backache due to excess acidity in the urine, be gUd you're reading this: ago Dr. Kilmer, a doptofi ffwind IiundrcrfB nf patients with this trouble. Painstakingly ht made a nwdkrihe of 16 herbs, roots, Nature's own way to relief- He it "Swamp-Root" and of 'men and women have talced witfc results.

right to work to increases the flow of mine, helptof boreliew txcua acidity so the IrritatW a'good flushing too, report getting a good after the fint tow W. Phillips Taken by Death; Funeral Tuesday James William Phillips, 65, died today at 9:50 a.m. at his home, 922 Wilson, following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the Shepard Funeral Home chapel Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Oscar Ellison, minister of the Church of Christ, Pearl and Bolivar. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Born July S. ioBi. in Hiount coun- ly, Alabama, Phillips had lived I nTexas for 57 years. He was employed here In the furniture- business. Surviving him are In widow and a son, Jessie Phillips of Denton.

Caution tftka directed. JrW trial supply, send to Dept. KHmrr Box 1255, Stamford, Conn. MMUed bottle of Swamp- ftaot 'INTERSTATE THEATBKS tiXAS DAY! FEATURE STARTS 1:15 3:17 5:19 7:21 9:23 March of Time News FEATURE 'STARTS 8:36 CARTQQN NRNVS DREAMLAND LAST BIG DAY 4-CMtTOON NO PORTAL TO PORTAL DECISION DUE TODAY WASHINGTON, May 12 Presidential Prtvss Secretary Charles G. Ross announced that President Tuman will not act today on legislation outlawing most porta lo portal pay claims.

The deadline for Mr. Truman to sign or veto the measure is Wednesday rnidnighl. Ross Imd nothing for reporters Inquiring aboul the President's eventual decision oh the bill. AT LAST YOU CAN SEE IT! Screen's Greatest Epic of Texas! David O. Sclznick's Tttbtii'totor JENNIFER JONES GREGORY PECK JOSEPH GOTTEN olil.

LIONit BARHYMOUt HERBERT MARSHALL UlUAN CtSH VALTId HUSTON 'CHARLES BICKfOUD Virtual VUtr CONTINUOUS SHOWS At PRICES (Including Tax) MATINEE 80c NIGHTS $1.30 HO SEATS RESERVED WW Htt Lnrtt PrfeM Till Wed. Thu. Fri. Sail. May 14 15 16 17 TEXAS FAULTLESS DRIVES TO I'UEAKNESS left, drives to a length victory over On Trust in the $138,140 Preakness at Baltimore.

The remainder of the field trails the leaders. Jockey Dqug. Doclson brought Faultless home in 1:59 over the mile and three-sixteenths. (AP Wivephoto), (Tex.1 Monday, May 1947 Billy Pat Grhrsby. 19, 1004 East May .21 in the Woman's Club McKinney Injured Saturday in i motorcycle crash, was reported highly improved today by attendants at the Denton Hospital and liinic.

Grlgsby sustained a fractured leg, lacerations and bruises, possible internal Injuries and shock. Also injured in the accident was Orton V. Ostrem, 20, 1003 Egan who received a broken finger and cuts and bruises. He was dismissed from the hospital today. Parents of all children entering first grade at Sam Houston Elementary School in September are requested to I attend a special meeting of Parent- Teacher Association held in their lonor Wednesday at 2:45 p.

in. at school, according to Mrs. Doyle Thompson, president. A musical program will be presented. The Wright Gospel Singers of Oklahoma City.

will be presented tonight at 8 o'clock in a special program at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, according to the Xev. 'William A. Terry, pastor. An offering In the Interest of the church's building fund drive will be taken. The public is invited.

Mrs. J. B. Skitlmore. president of the Woman's Shakespeare Club, and Mines.

Nettie Edwards, B.B. Harris and Lyle Montgomery of the Ariel Club, will leave Tuesday to attend sessions of the golden jubilee celebration of the Texas Federation of' Women's Clubs in Houston this week. Mrs. Edwards, member of the Ariel Club for 50 years, will be among those honored at the convention. Bids on steel for a new power plant building will be taken at a meeting of the city commission at 7:30 o'clock tonight In the city hall council room.

Election of officers will be held by members of the Order of Rainbow for o'clock in Girls tonight at 7:30 the Masonic Hall. Mrs. C. G. Boozman has called an executive council meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association of the North Texas State college Demonstration School at 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday in the office of Dr' J. C. Matthews, director of the school. 'Mrs. Boozman announced that the city-wide P-TA meeting KDNT PROGRAMS 14BO ON YOUB DIAL MOXDAY club 6 and Aimer Dance Dance Screnaders Gutdft by Blng Hnrpool's Sports Parade Time Cty.

Natl. Bank Jo'flnson Opera the Wave TucKer Time or Manhattan Gray OH A.M. TUESDAI River Valley Playboys clock Drug Vess Sldetaottom Sparks Insulating Co. We Live Church In the Wlldwood- Shepard Funeral Home Makers Party-Tobln Drug News-Charlie 1 Mkt. Dunce NEWS Hoxtr Bryant-Q.

I. OU Time News-Seed Hoiue Novntlme Drug Ivey Melodle.i-Curtll T. Bcheumack Morgan Orch. Frolics Harmony Lnne Slaters Bells-NTOO NBW8 Cugat Dorsey Orch, Oene Krupa Orcb. Varietlei NEWS James Hey Tuniblera building at 3 p.m.

would take the place of the school's regularly sche- dulfj meeting Wednesday. PERSONALS Clnrk Darnall of Houston was the week end guests, of his pari'nU, Mr. and Mrs. J. S.

Darnall, 1415 N. Elm. Mrs. C. J.

Wilkirson. 1101 Panhandle, returned to her home Friday niter undergoing major surgery at the Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. John A. Rose 1 purchasing agent for the National Hotel was a week end guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

J. A. Hose, and Tom Rose, 1516 W. Hickory. Mr.

and Mrs. Leo Bradshaw and children of Waco were guests Sunday of his mother, Mrs. J. C. Bradshaw, 222 W.

College. Mrs. Ralph Goodwin. 813 Oakland, has as guests this week her sisters, Mrs. L.

L. L. Chittufn of Wichita Falls and Mrs. O. Ohittum of Hobbs, N.

M. Mrs W. C. Cox and small son of Houston are visiting her patents, Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Strong, 1104 W. Sycamore, for about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. John Binett of Cedar Hill, Mr.

and Mrs H. W. Ortwr of Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. W.

R. Huffhines of Terrell were guests of Dr. Lena Skiles and Dr. Jack Skiles Sunday. Mrs.

Harrielto.L. Ralley and son James Railey, 516 N. Locust, have as guests her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burns and children of Oklahoma City.

and her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Legate Ralley and daughter of Wetumka, HOSPITAL NOTES Miss, Irene Ybeder, stoddard Hall, was dismissed today fi the Denton Hospital and Clinic undergoing major surgery. Miss Lola Adcock of Krum was dismissed today from the Dentoi Hospital nnd Clinic after receiving medical treatment. Mrs.

W. H. McNabb and infant daughter of Lewlsvllle were dismissed today from the Denlon Hospital and Clinic. Miss Bonnie Armstrong. Decatur drive, was dismissed Sunday after receiving medical treatment the Denton Hospital and Clinic.

Mrs. J. w. Ferryman, 015 Oak, was dismissed today after undergoing medical treatment at the Denlon Hospital and Clinic. E.

W. Morrison, 1926 Chestnut, was dismissed Sunday afler receiving medical treatment at the Denton Hospital and Clinic Barbara Sue and Mary Frances Arrington, 2419 Louise, underwent medical treatment today at the Denton Hospital and Clinic. Mrs. W. R.

McCarroll, Frisco route 1, was admitted Sunday for medical treatment at the Denton Hospital nnd Clinic. Bobby Jo Judkins. 341 E. Mckinney, underwent an appendectomy last night at the Denton Hospital and Clinic. T.

L. Jaggcrs of Dallas was admitted Saturday for medical treatment at the Denton Hospital and Clinic. M. Jones of Frisco, roule 1, underwent major surgery today at the Denton Hospital nnd Clinic John C. Liddell of Marietta, Okla receives) emergency treatment at the Denton Hospital and Clinic today.

Johine Kinny, 414 E. Mill, was admitted Sunday lor medical treatment at the Elm Street Hospital and Clinic. Norma Lee Phillips of Denton underwent major surgery today al Hie Elm Slreel Hospital and Clinic Marvin Canfletd of Ccllna underwent major surgery today al the Eim Street Hospital and Clinic. Mrs. Esther Caraway of Melissa underwent major surgery today at I the Elm Slret Hospital nnd Clinic Mrs.

Ruby Pearl Green, 1121 Norman, was admitted Saturday for medical treatment and was dls- missed today frof the Elm Street I-Hospital and Clinic. Mrs W. w. Cross, 602 Railway, was admitted Saturday mcrlleal treatment and was disrnissed today from the Efm Street Hospital Elm Street Hospital and Clinic. Mrs.

O. M. Chittum ol Hobbs N. was dismissed Sunday atlet undergoing minor surgery nt the the Denton Hospital and Cllnlr BIRTHS A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs.

ree 72S Texas, today at at the Demon Hospital and Clinic A girl was boni to Mr. and Mrs ge Ward H( Morse, today at the Denton Hospital and Clinic Eight More Join Dairy Breeding Group in County Eight new members have enrolled in the Denton County Artificial Insemination Association in rhf past month and 989 dairy cows, i 199'of which have already been DEATH TAKES FORMER bred artificially, are now.Included PARVIN RESIDENT Let House Run Says Board Chairman HOUSTON, May 12 Rjley Wyalt, chairman of the Texas Prison Board, said today he would the board that the managers of three prison farms be discharged provided members of the House Investigating Committee' lake over and "show us how to run these Places." He said he may call a special meeting of the board after he receives a copy of the committee's report. Wyatt, of San contacted by telephone in Waco where he Is conducting personal business. "The prison has been a sacrificial block for as long as I can remember," he said. "If they think they can run the system, let's see them do it." He recalled that several months ago much was said about the prison system managers 1 showing too much leniency prisoners and more was said ab'out the large number of escapes.

"Now they don't like that. Maybe they know what they want, but it hard to figure out." Thf House Investigating Committee recommended that Capt. John Easton at Darrlngton farm be dismissed for alleged bases of brutality. They also 1 rapped the management of Retrieve farm where Capt. Joe Hinds is manager, and Wynn farm where Capl.

Swing Stanley in charge. MARKETS FOHT W'OHTII LIVESTOCK FORT WORTH, May 12. Cattle calves BOO: active antf fully steady; some sales In meet 1 classes, stronger timn last week's closing levels; about 60-Q5 per of rim stockers which found ready sale; medium to good slaughter steers and yearlings I8.00-22.5i>; fat cows 13.50-17.00; most sales above 9.00; bulls 10.CO-16.00: good iind choice fed calves I8.50-22.50; few higher; common to medium calves 14.00-18.50; stocker nntl feeder calves and Itngs stocker steers 19.75 down; stocker cows 10.00-13.50. Sheep 15.500; very slow, bulk of receipts unsold at 10:30 o'clock; Hi early trailp, medium, to good spring lambs ia.00-23.00; good shorn lumbs 18.oO-20.00; some strictly choice shorn Inmbs held at 22.00; common to medium shorn lambs 12.00-17.00; medium to good frxt ewes 8.00-9.50. I'OUT WOHT1I CHAINS FORT WORTH.

May Wheat No. 1 hard. 2.70-81. Barley No. 2.

1.55-57. nts No .2 white Corn No 2 ybltow 1.91-02; No. 2 white 1.97-98. Sorghums No. 2 yolow mUo.

poi 100 ibs. d.12-10. Ft. Worth Rites Set for Soldier Killed in Japan Funeral services (or Cpl. Robert T.

Pockrus of Denlon, wlio was killed in vehicle accident Japan July 28, 1940. while serving in the Army of Occupation, will be held at Ui" Cause-Ware Funeral Home In Fort Worth at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The body will arrive in Fort Worth Tuesday. Cpl.

Pockrus was fatally Injured when the truck in which ne was riding overturned. He was stationed in Sendai. Japan, and had been overseas 15 months. Survivors are Ills wlte and son, Jlmmin Lee, of Denton; his mother, Mrs. Eva Pockrus of Denton; two brothers, Howard and Nelson Pockus of Argyle; three sisters, Mrs.

Roberta Wood of Grapevine. Mrs. Golda Fox of Argyle. Mrs. Dell Reeves of Denton; two half- brothers.

Pat Facki'us of Odessa and Woodrow Pockrus of Okahoma City. a half-sister, Mrs. Aline Grt'en of Wichita Foils; and a grandmother, Mrs. Susie Thomas of Grants Pass, Oregon. in the group, directors of the newly formed organization were told in a meeting here Saturday.

Dairy cows are nosv oeing bred to Jersry, Holstein or Guernsey bu'ls, which have highest production records the Southwest, according to Howard Lowe technician for the association. Attending the Saturday meeling were: A. H. Yeutts of Hanger, presi- L. F.

Knox or Justin, vice- president; Grover Sebastian of Sanger, secretary-treasurer; Roy Yeatls of Ponder, Roy Brooks of Ponder, F. F. Christie of Lewis- vllle, W. C. Potter of Denton, Knox Cole of Fonder, directors; G.

R. Warren, county agent; C. O. Spencc, assistant county agent. Legislature (Continued from Pnge 1) two years.

The 50th Legislature today started what might have been its In.st wepic. with many of Us chief problems still unsolved. Calendars in both houses were loaded with controversial which have been dormant for many weeks. Any effort to revive ineni ut this stage of the session apparently hinged on whether the authors felt they could find enough votes to give them a good run. Otherwise, they faced death by dry rot.

Scores of important measures perish on the calendar each session. HOW ABOUT TOMORROW? An old Spanish.proverb tells us that "tomorrow is often the busiest day of the year." So busy it will be, there won't be time then for accumulating a lifetime of savings for old age. Slarf Twjay! Buy Retirement Income. RAYMOND D. KING Phone 21(i 104 Raley Bhlj.

Denton, Texas Fidelity Union Life Insurance Co. Mrs. J. H. Sutherland of Dallas, formerly of Parvln.

died at the horrie of a daughter, Mrs. Jess Bothwell, in Dallas. May 4. after a long illncoS, word has been received here. Funeral services were held in the Melissa Baptist Church Man-1 day afternoon.

May 5, under the direction of Crouch Funeral Home In McKInnty. Mrs. Sutherland is survived by daughters. Mrs. Mabel Smith of Wylie, Mrs.

Essie Shields of Dallas, Mrs. Jess Bothwell of Dallas; four sons, Owen Sutherland uf Red Oak, Virgil Sutherland of Argyle, Ellis Sutherland of Aumrlllo anu Orviile Sutluvland of Dallas; 19 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Arabs (Continued from 1) day If it had to stay in session until mdinighl. Delivery of yhertok's statement was delayed by El Khoury's speech. Shertok told the political com-1 mlttee that the Jews wanted to cooperate with the Arabs in the Holy Land, but contended that the head of the Arab Higher Committee of Mufti now in "was directly Involved during the war in the Nazi policy of extermination of European Jews." 311W.

Oak Phone 440 VbiiVe Invited To Our Open House Featuring Today's Finer FORD The welcome mat is always out at our this week especially, we're having an "Open House" party for all our friends. reason is a good one. Today's Ford has some new features we're certain you'll want to see! For one, a choice of ten bright new colors. For another, if, newly styled instrument panel. And new front-end beauty inside and longer, lower look! Of course, you know already that Ford gives you the only power-choice in the low-priced Ford V-8 or brilliant Ford Six.

And you've heard about Ford's "Lifeguard" body and "King-Size" and all the other reasons why Out Front." We will be open 'til! nine o'clock each night this week. So accept this invitation as soon as you can. Come to our "Open House." Bring your family. You'll enjoy it, we're sure. And we'll enjoy seeing you and showing you why "Ford's Out Front." P.S.

Till the Ford in your future arrives, remember to bring the Ford in your present "back home" to us for Genuine Ford Service! 311 W. Oak Your Friendly Ford Dealer Phone 440.

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