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Sun, Jan. 13, 1959 Streetman STRKETMAN, Jan. 13 (Spl.) and Mrs. Joe K. Tyner sons of Freeport spent the Weekend with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. I. L. Corapton and Jlmmie. Mrs.

Willie Allmon of Irvin spent Saturday and Sunday wfth her sisters, Mrs. Bessie Lester and Mrs. H. P. Grizzaid.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tanner visited relatives and friends in Waco Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Slocum Coleman of Houston visited Mr. and Mrs. J.

A. Coleman over the weekend, i Mr. and Mrs. R. E.

Grayson were Corsicana visitors Friday. Kenneth Gilbert of Dallas was a. business visitor here several days this week. Mr. and H.

P. Grizzard visitors iri Fairfield Friday. Mrs. Jim McCarey of Wink- visited in Streetman Friday. Mrs.

Gilbert Milner visited in Corsicana Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Knbw- les have returned home after an extended visit with relatives and friends iri the Rio Grande Valley. Mrs. I.

O. Smith and Mrs. Carl Frazler visited in Wortham Tuesday. W. W.

Hedrick is ill in the hospital at McKinney. Miss Lela Catlin spent several days this week visiting with friends in Corsicana. Mrs. Clint Bell arid children of Corsicana visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Willie Craig Friday. John Miller of Wortham visited friends here Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Frazier of Dumas visited his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. C. Frazier. They were en route to Port Arthur to attend the funeral of Mrs. Tom Frazier's brother-in-law.

Miss Carolyn Howell, with Mrs. Harold Lee, Marilyn' and Peggy Jean Lee of Corsicana Friday and Saturday in Houston visiting Harold Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Steele of Dallas visited Mrs.

Bessie Kelley and Earlene Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. J. P.

Morgan and children 1 of Midland visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Morgan recently. Mrs. Conrad Carter and Mra.

Ray Taylor of Mexia visited their sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robinson and family recently.

Mrs. J. L. Cooper with her mother, Mrs. W.

P. Stone of Pisgah Ridge visited in Waco Friday. Mr. arid Mrs. Paul Hullum and family of Dallas are visiting her parents Mr.

and Mrs. D. Pillans. Mrs. Dona McKissack and Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Dubose of MILK STOOLS Authentic Early American To Size 48 PRINTED PATTERN 4777 SIZES 36-48 Art Carney Is Definitely Out TV Westerns By JOE FINNIGAN HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 13 (UPI) official Carney von't do a TV western series. "Not unless it's a funny one," he former "Ed Norton" declar- "No westerns, nor Shakes- eare either," he waid. just dumb, I don't under- tand the words in Sha.kes- eare," the comedian chuckled.

"And, my school record will ack it up" Carney, on one of his irregu- ar commuting trips from New fork to Hollywood, is currently on a "Playhouse 90" egment for CBS-TV Jan. 22. be playing a straight role a TV writer. But, the former "sewer work- for Jackie Gleason would ke to get a series of his own. "I wouldn't want a weekly se- ies, however," he explained.

Mnybe a once a month thing even less. We're talking Lbout it now. would be different, he "And, I wouldn't necessarily tar in all of them," he said. Discussing his highly regarded portrayal of "Ed Norton" he sewer worker on Gleason's Honeymooners," Carney said le kept part of the wardrobe hat helped make the charac- er so comical. "I've still got the vest, hat and bathrobe" he laughed For YOU who like to as pretty at breakfast as on dinner date! Make several versions of this wrap-tie wonder sew thriftly in checks, polka dot, solid colors.

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Send to Anne Ad care of Corsicana Dail; Sun, Pattern 243 Wes 17th New York 11, N. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS with ZONE, SIZE and STYLE NUMBER. Dallas visited relatives and friends here over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. J.

D. Mille spent the weekend iri Karnack visiting his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Miller and family. Dinner guests of Mr.

and Mrs E-erette Gregory Sunday wer Rev. and Mrs. Speegler am daughters, Chaney and Lawan da of Colorado, Bobby Gregoo of Waco, and Rev. and Mrs Leonard Lee. Sun Want Ads Bring Result Your Want Ads I TP 4-4764.

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"Jack" Bigony CONOCO WAREHOUSE PHONE TR4-55G1 105 South Main Street jaid, "like a drama musical or something. then NOW WHEN I WAS IN animated conversation between Adlal Stevenson and Anastas Mikoyan, deputy premier of the Soviet Union, may have been sparked by Stev- enson's visit to Russia last summer. The two are pictured as they met at a private dinner in Wirephoto.) Commissioners Receive Reports Of Rural Activities On Monday Historians assert that decline of the rural community was one of the main reasons for the ana oatnrone ne iou 0 the mam reasons lor me "We only made 39 'Honey- co apse the Roman Empire, mooner' films," he explained. At the Angus community center think Gleason wishes he made 139 of them. "They didn't go over as well he first time as the re-runs did though.

"I don't think I'd make another I'd be tied down and wouldn't be able do plays or another series." Discussing his varied roles since leaving Gleason, Carney said that's one of the reasons ie didn't go hack with Jackie. "Gleason wanted me back, but I wouldn't have had the freedom to do other roles," he said. "There was nothing personal, we never had a fight." As yet, the directing bug hasn't hit Carney like it has some performers. "I have no desire to write or direct, I just want to act on TV or the stage," he qxplained. "I don't think I'd make a good director." Nor are there any plans for movies.

Carney said he's had several offers but nothing is set At the Angus community center Monday, members of the com- jmlssioners' court were given hope that such a fate won't be- tall Navarro county. In the annual extension report to the commissioners' court, it was emphasized that rural communities in Navarro county are more than holding got nothing against to roll. "I've movies," he said. "We've had a good number of offers for motion pictures but we haven't seen a script we like. "I don't want to make a.

movie just to be making one." With the increased migration their own. Fine Records County Agent John Burleson and Frank Dickson, chairman of the county program building committee, revealed in their separate reports that eight organized communities had planning and improvement programs in 1958 and that four of them placed high in improvement contests. For instance, the Mildred- Eureka community placed first in the community pasture contest for the district and, possibly more noteworthy, ran second in the world neighborhood progress contest. Chatfield community placed second and third, respectively, iri these two contests and Pickett community received honorable mention. New Organizations The year 1958 saw two new community organizations formed, and additional ones may be knitted together in 1959.

Gillen, vice chairman; Charlie Watkins, representing adult 4- club leaders; Mrs. Gertrude Dryman, county HD agent and her assistant, Joan Westbrook; Chill Smith, assistant county agent; Burleson and Dickson. Top County In a report on the county's 4-H club activities, it was noted that Navarro county had more in the state 4-H club Round-Up" last June than any ther county in the state. Four-H club activities in the ounty are running stronger han ever, it was reported. Mrs.

Dryman reported that here were 14 HD clubs in the ounty with 260 members re- resenting 18 communities. Mrs. Jorman said that state-wide lere are 36,000 club women. A variety of Home Demon- tratlon programs on the coun- level which were successful uring the past year, were nam- by HD speakers. Other Some of the other reports rought out that: Sub-committees of the county uilding program committee, ID, foods, nutrition, 4-H, beef attle, field crops, dairy, community improvement and others, ad a successful and busy year.

Wlin l-ne lllcrea-iKU of TV productions from New; Success of community pro- i.tnn ofti'thntocl Tn TTin York to Hollywood, Carney's been travelling west for shows. "But. I wouldn't want to move, here unless I had to." he con-' eluded. "My roots are in New York." Camera Angles: Movie producers have registered titles for pictures about the Cuban revolution and its leader 'i'idcl Castro Coleon Gray has been signed by Universal International for lend In "The Leech" Robert Alda and Linda. Christian will co-star in Jerrv Colons vill record a new album of 'songs for Mercury.

Hindy Spire Battery Compartment! Flnger-tlp Contrail Fill Miny lytgln Comfortable Selt-Adjuitlng Sound Plate! 4-Trantlt(or Powti Circuitry I Here's a brilliant new instrument for those who can use a bone conduction hearing aid. Lenses, frame front and related Professional services are extra and available only through your ophthalmologist, optometrist or optician. Kra.ms was attributed to many things at the meeting, but some Important and i ance of company centers, youth programs and recreational gatherings, and church programs. As County Agent Burleson put it, "Most of them stress youth activities, and some of them liave several meetings a Burleson said he believed such programs are vital to the pre sen-Vance of rural life. Luncheon Guests Commissioners, following heir regular meeting, wer rested to a luncheon by Horn Demonstration clubs of th ounty.

Special hostesses wer he Angus, Purdon and Curri lubs. Reports were made by Mrs R. V. Gonten, chairman of th Your assurance of quality and performance FREE DEMONSTRATION Living Sound HIARINO COMI IN OR CALl FOR HOMI APPOINTMINT TODAT 101 South Beaton St. DialTR4-5691 investigation )i Fatal Crash Is Continued City and county authorities 'uesday continued investiga- ions Into the fatal Injuries suf- ered Saturday night by Cleo lunter, 33, negro woman, when truck by an automobile.

Jimmy Morris, county attor- iey, said Tuesday morning that might take the case directly the grand jury for considera- Adult leaders took an even interest in 4-H club vork. Additional schools, such gg grading and tax, were made available to county farmers. Several organizations banned ogelher to tackle the program of soil conservation, and made noteable progress. Demonstrations comparing different types of crops aided field crops in the county. Cotton is still the number one cash crop in the county and is he source for livelihood for many persons.

Insect identification and con Irdl was improved through de monstrations throughout the county. Beef cattle production showed a hopeful increase in the coun More meeting of persons with similar interests, aimed at pro moling better general cond' tions, grouped individuals in common cause. Agriculture No. 1 Dickson summed up the im portance of such program when he said: "agriculture s'avarro county HD council still the number-one industrj Mrs. B.

G. Gorman, county THDA chairman; Whelyn Rob- in Navarro county." Ladies preparing the luncheo ion. Reuben Johnson, 20-year- Id Corsicana. negro, surrender- to city police Sunday and was oooked for negligent homicide at. the county jail and Tuesday morning was released on $1,000 lail.

The bond was returned to Jus- ice of the Peace G. C. Bowden who is waiting for a formal omplaint to be filed in the mater later in the day. This was the first traffic fa- ality in Navarro county for 959. The woman was dead on ar- ival at Memorial hospital Saturday night in a Griffin ambu- ance.

The body later was taken the Calhoun Funeral Home or funeral arrangements. Farmer Faces $140,000 Levy DALLAS Billy McClaran, 30, Lubbock and Crosby Counties, farmer, was sentenced to two years in pris on, suspended and probated foi one year, and fined $15,000 for income tax evasion Monday. The government charged Me Claran owed $125,000 in taxes and penalties on income over the ast 10 years. McClaran pleaded guilty. His attorney said he would pay the taxes, penalty and fine, totaling about $140, 000.

DALLAS NEGRO SHOT DALLAS Bobby Lan don King, 24-year-old negro, wa shot to death Monday after noon. Police quoted wltnesse as saying the shooting occurre after King threatened to kill stranger with his shotgun un less the latter loaned him mon ey. ett, Wortham, of the Curri club; Mrs. C. E.

Thomas, Pui don, and Mrs. Dona Phillip Purdon, the Purdon club; an Mrs. M. Wyatt, 1416 W. 7t Mrs.

M. M. White, Rout 3, Mrs. Ray Smith, Route 3, an mitiiililiiii, vvutiyn j. vuu- nson, chairman of the county Included Mrs.

Louise Brook Mrs. W. A. Collier, Wortharr -H cluh council, and Jnynie Wortham, and Mrs. C.

A. Tack-'Angus club. Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Jan. Vernon D. Carpenter, 'ho is stationed in Verdun, France, with the U.S.

Army, is isiting Mrs. Carpenter and erna Beth and Mr. and Mrs. ra Carpenter in Jewett. Mrs.

H. C. Waddell left Tues- ay for her home in Cuerner- aca, Mexico, after visiting in ae home of her sister, Mrs. C. Williford and Mr.

Williford. Mrs. Floris Shick spent Wed- esday in Palestine visiting Dr. nd Mrs. B.

W. Bently and fami- Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Folk and ons, of Jasper; Larry Folk of ort Gordon, Ernest Folk, r. of Mississippi and Miss Skip- Goudy of Houston were holi- ay guests in the home of Mr.

nd Mrs. Ernest Folk. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Bell of alena Park visited relatives ere last weekend.

Kirven Stewart of Van Nuys, visited his aunts, the urry sisters, here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nash and uliana of Houston visited Mr. nd Mrs.

E. F. Glazener last 'eekend. Mrs. Leonard Denton and Mrs.

ois Hunter accompanied Vayne Daniel and Larry Folk far as Longview, on their rip to Fort Gordon, after pending the holidays at home. Mr. and Mrs. Travis Peyton nd children of Midland visited i the home of his brother, Mr. nd Mrs.

F. B. Peyton, recently. Mrs. Joe Edd Eubank 'and on, Terry Wayne, of Dallas, isited her mother, Mrs.

H. E. last weekend. Mrs. Hope Akers of Hatch, is visiting her sister, Mrs.

pinnie Owens. Beth and Barbara Robertson ave returned to Mary Hardin- 3aylor at Belton and Lamar lobertson to Texas University fter spending th" holidays with ilr. and Mrs. Homer Robertson. Gloria Willard and Don Fadel Waco visited her parents, Jr.

and Mrs. Bert Willard, New ears Day. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Loper nd Lindy of Arlington spent aturday in the home of Mr.

nd Mrs. Lige Mitchell. Dr. Donald A. Souterland of Dallas visited Kathleen Childs unday in the home of Mr.

and C. E. Childs, Jr. Mrs. Frank West of Shreveport, is visiting her parents, Dr.

nd Mrs. W. R. McLeod. Mrs.

Gladys Ray spent the ast two weeks visiting rela- Ives in Austin. Out-of-town visitors In the ome of Mr. and Mrs. Tom ionner during the holidays vere Mr. and Mrs.

Sneed Boner and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Sob Joe Bonner of Franklin; and Mrs. Gene Wilson and tlark, Mr. and Mrs.

Leslie Reid Bonner, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lwalt and David, Austin; Mr. nd Mrs. Forrest Wood and 'Orrest.

Jr. and Troy Cochran Teague. Mr. and Mrs. C.

D. Towery and children of Rusk; Mr. and Christmas and New Years noli- in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Richards.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tisdale dchildren of Rusk; Mr. alK Mrs. Ben Willard and Louise, Waxahachie; Mrs.

Jethro Tisdale and children of Tennessee; Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Garrett, Mr.

and Mrs. Bobby Aldrich and hildren, Nome; Mr. and Mrs. E. J.

Smith, Troup; Mr. and Mrs. Billie L. Willard and family of Norfolk, were holiday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Sine Chavers, Sr. RESULT OF ICY NORTHER The norther which struck across Texas left this broken pipe and icy house in Dallas. When expanding ice broke the pipe it sprayed water, which quickly froze, over the unoccupied house. The children are, front to hack: Kathy Shuhart, Pamela Remaley, and Gary Wirephoto.) Screams Save Woman's Cash WACO armed man sought to take a sack of money from Mrs. S.

A. Wade today but she screamed and ran and thus thwarted the robber. Mrs. Wade, an employe of the Waco Savings and Loan was taking the money from the downtown office to the Westview branch. She said that as she started to enter her car, a man with a pistol rose from the back seat.

She screamed and ran back into the office. Company officials did not disclose the amount involved. Rat Control Dates Are Set February 5-6 have been set as the dates for several rat control meetings in Navarro county. The meetings are being planned by the Rodent Control committee. Schedule and other details will be announced at a later date.

OIL PRICES CUT BIG SPRING, Tex. Petroleum Co. has met a crude oil price cut announced by Shell, affective at 7 a.m. last Saturday. Cosden said it is offering $2.95 a barrel for West Texas sour crude of 40 gravity, SICK AND CONVALESCENT Memorial Hospital Admissions Mrs.

Darlene Berry, Mrs. Benja Ragsdale, Mrs Mary Blake, Mrs. Alice Gibson, Mrs. Willie Green, Frost; Mrs. Amous Early, Angus; E.

E. Hall, Jerry Shelton, Joe Duncan, Mrs. Creola Miller of Purdon, Mrs. Jeanette Rasco, Mrs. Tessie Percival, Mrs.

Mary Henderson, Mrs. Carolyn Humphries of Dawson, Mrs. Ethel Tipton, J. A. Gillen of Barry.

Dismissals Jimmy Capehart, Cindy Simmons, Sharon Kay Simmons, James Lonnie Womack, Mrs. Helen Adams, Mrs. Barbara Wright and infant daughter of Navarro, Mrs. Mary Ann Sills, Mrs. Shirley Williams, Tommy Childress, Mrs Margaret Green, Mrs.

Alice Gibson, Mrs. Marjie Bohuslov of Ennis, and Claire Braselton. with a 3-cent drop for each degree of gravity, in Howard, Glasscock, Mitchell and Scurry counties. Shell's reduction covered a larger area in West Texas and New Mexico. Sun Want Ads Bring Results.

GREEN'S SHOE SHOP 181 North Beaton St. BUSINESS FORMS REPRODUCED BI MODERN OFFSET METHOD Dial TR4-5101 BLACKFORD PRINTING 116 West 6th Corsli T.V. SERVICE CO. Formerly Located at 209 N. Mainis Now at a New Location 731 West 2nd Avenue We Offer the Same Quality Service As in the Past.

FREE PARKING! Will Make Calls Day or Night. We Welcome Old and New Customers! New Location 731 West 2nd Avenue DIAL TR4-8308 Fred Bradford, Owner. WEATHER FOR DRYING CLOTHES ELECTRICALLY "COSTS ONLY PENNIES II The beautiful part about an electric dryer is that you can dry clothes in any kind of for less than five pennies per load. See your dealer soon for an economically operated electric for the sweetest smelling, whitest-white, fluffiest, softest clothes ever. BETTERS VR.C^ LIGHT CO POWER.

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