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Send Us The News Thank You Home Town News For Home Town Folks mm St Clair, Missouri, Thursday, September 18, 1952 Volume 13 Number 8 5c Per Copy $2.00 a Year in Advance St. Clair School Notes By Journalism Clara Music For G. O. P. The St.

Clair Band will play at 1:30 in Washington Saturday, September 20, for Dwight D. Eisenhower, Republican presidential candidate. Seven bands are expected to participate. They will march from the Washington Grade School to the depot. Each band will present four musical selections.

All seven bands under the leadership one conductor will play the "Star Spangled Banner'. Music Notes Band officers were selected last week by Joan Chandler, Frar.ld:n Cc.r.ty 4-H'ers Win District Hos Four skilled 4-H judging teams participated in the Southeast Missouri District judging contests last week at Cape Girardeau. Three of these teams won District honors and will represent Franklin County 4-H clubs at the state contest in Columbia. The winning teams will judge home furnishings, foods and dairy. The home furnishings judges are Anna Mae McCurdy and Arlene Hoelscher both of the New Haven Club, and Margaret Armistead of the Gray Summit Club.

The foods judges are Mary Boland and Dorothy Birkman both of the Beaufort Club and LaVerne Vollertsen of the New Haven Club. Lorna Kalthoff, also of Beaufort, is the alternate. The dairy judges are LeOlin Vogt of Gerald, Larry Pehle of Cloverleaf, and Pleys Under-down of Spring Bluff. Vogt and Pehle tied for first place individuals at the Cape Girardeau contest. Noiman Stumpe of Gerald is the alternate on the dairy team.

Scott's Car Not Demolished Although his car was badly bent and rumpled, Andy Scott says it wasn't completely demolished after all as a result of the wreck he had in West Virginia with it following the visit to James Fountain at Ft. Myers, Va. A drunk driving a jeep rammed into Scott's car, knocking the frame from under the front part and ruffling up a fender and ruining a wheel. It was 9:35 at night and rain and cold did not help the situation. For 4 hours the occupants of the battered car had to sit in their wrecked vehicle, crosswise of highway 50, awaiting the arrival of a patrolman whom Mrs.

Fountain thinks must have been clear across the state, judging by the time it took him to comt on a motoi cycle. Scott was- completely exonerated of all blame for the accident. Investigation by state authorities revealed that the drunken driver of the jeep had had his driver's license revoked months ago and that the license plate on his car belonged to another party. He is under arrest on several different charges. He wasn't injured in the wreck but his daughter suffered a head concussion and almost bled to death.

DONALD VEST ENJOYS LEAVE FROM NAVAL BASE Donald Vest, son of Mr. ana Mrs. Will Vest, who is in the Navy is home on leave from San Ditgo, Calif. Donald enlisted in the Navy in June. He leaves Wednesday, September 17th for San Diego.

Sunday the family had a get together at Meramec Caverns. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Will Vest, Alice and Donald; Mr. and Mrs.

James Raines and family; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Vest and dauehter; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Huff and daughter; Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Current and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Art Bliss and Mr. and Mrs.

John Bay and family; Sylvia Wideinan and Joe Rock. Some played horseshoes and some went through the cave. PUBLIC LIBRARY NEEDS The St. Cb Public Library needs more shelves for heat-inEF for winter and many more necessary things. Therefore we're asking for donations.

All the ladies in tne uaraen cluh are making a house to house canvass for this very worthy cause. Please cooperate, and thanks. Chairman nf drive: Mrs. Art Ritter. Co-Chairman: Mrs.

Frank Evans and Mrs. John Hart. OLD TIME SINGING AND ALL DAY SERVICES Thom u-iii ho an all dav meet- Proplr Rnntist Ulfc Ol UIK inula. Church Sunday, September 21, t- 1 1 1A iyoz, witn sunaay oinum oi a Pro-inhincr at 11 a.m. Basket dinner on the grounds.

i nere win various nhnrrhps of the Mera mec Baptist Association. A cordial invitation is exienu-ed to everyone to attend. Rev. Chas. Mcuain.

Pastor. T.o tjr.o visited awhile Tuesday morning with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pierce. He was enroute to Southwest Missouri on business.

fts's Special Train In Washington On Saturday, Stf.23 BWMHT Huge crowds are expected to greet and welcome General Dwight D. Eisenhower at Washington, Mo. next Saturday, September 20. His train is due in Washington at 2:15 p.m. CST, where he will make his speech from the rear platform of the Eisenhower Special at the Missouri Pacific Station.

Plans of the welcoming committee of the "Citizens for Ike." include bands from all parts of the country, and from reports received over the week-end, parades will be formed from the various cities in the county and surrounding counties, to arrive in Washington between 12 and 1 o'clock. Mr. Eisenhower has included the Washington speech in his 12-State 12-day rail trip which started Monday of this week, making major speeches in St. Louis; DesMoines, Iowa; Omaha, Kansas City, St. Paul, Louisville, Cincin nati.

Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; Wheeling, W. Balti more, and Richmond, Va. Saturday's schedule includes talks at Warrensburg, Scdalia, California, Jefferson City, Washington at 2:15, and St. Louis. The welcoming committee urg es everyone to come to Washington Saturday to see and hear Gen.

Ike, and give him a welcome that he will long remember. Franklin Co. Republican Farmers Organizing A group of prominent Repub lican Farmers will meet September 25, at 8 p.m. in the court house at Union to complete the organizational work of a Farm Council. This council has been organized on a national basis and is now being set up in each county of all 48 states.

The Farm Council was created to educate the American farmers to the fact that they are not getting justice from the present administration in Washington, A plank in the Republican platform places the control of farm prices in the hands of a bi- partisen commission of Farmers reducing the power of the Secretary of Agriculture and requiring him to act on the basis of advice from professional farmers rather than theorists and state department diplomats. This council is being formed in Franklin County on a County and township basis to further this national plan. Howard W. McKeever of Cata-wissa, has been designated to organize this group on a county wide basis. All farmers and their wives interested in helping to perfect this organization are urged to attend this meeting.

FORREST HAHN, OF UNION APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF MARCH OF DIMES DRIVE Forrest P. Hahn of Union. Sales representative of Tri-County Motor and Equipment East 5th Street, Washington, Mo has been appointed director of the Franklin County March of Dimes, State Chairman, Sparky Stalcup of Columbia and countv nolin Chairman. T. W.

Sincox, have announced. The campaign, wmcn win conducted January 2-31, 1953, is the sole source of revenue of the National Fuondation for infan tile Paralysis. RUMMAGE SALE The Rebekahs are sponsoring a rummage sale Saturday, September 20 at the local I.O.O.F. Hall. It will start at 9:00 o'clock in the mornii)g.

mi PJi 1 St. Clair Kaat St. Frois 8 to 2 By JOURNALISM CLASS The St. Clair boys marched to the championship by defeating St. Francis 8 to 2, in the finals of the softball tournament Saturday evening, September 13, on the St.

Clair diamond. The Sullivan girls took first place coming from behind to defeat New Haven 13 to 10. Marshall Jackson, superintendent of schools, announced the winners of the trophies and offered his congratulations. The trophies were presented by the following girls, in this order: First place boys was presented to the captian of St Clair's team by Marie Baskett Second place boys was presented to the pitcher of St. Francis team by Dorothy Brown.

First place was presented to Sullivan girls by Zoe Panhorst. Second place eirls was presented to the New Haven team by Rose uay. Members of the St. Clair High School boys softball team are: David Wall, Floyd Reed, Donald Perhesis, Dale Baker, Charles Northcutt, Lee McKinney, John Rulo, Gayle Reed, Dee Henry, Sharon Carter, Eddie Bruns, Richard Brown, Quetin Dixon, Melvin Wagner, and Jerry Land-wehr. The St.

Clair softball tournament started at 6:00 Wednesday evening, September 11, with a game between Sullivan and St. Francis girls. Sullivan won 13 to 3. In the second game the Sullivan boys marched to victory over New Haven by a score of 12 to 3. In the third ame St.

Clair beat Pacific boys 8 to 6. Thursday night New Haven girls beat Pacific 16 to 15. The Washington boys beat Union 19 to 0. Heidbrink hurled a no-hit ball game. In the 3rd game the girls defeated Washington 5 to 2.

Friday night the New Haven girls beat St. Clair, 8 to 6. In the second game St. Clair boys beat Pacific 6 to 3. Is the 3rd game St.

Francis upset Washington 4 to 2 in 8 innings Umpires for fte tournament were: Slick Osfcrn, Ralph Lef-ler, Sarge Reirfiard, Earl Dixon, and Jimmy Kowan. Charles Smith, junior of St. Clair High, was announcer for the tournament. BLUE CROSS DI ES FOR SEPT. II, 1952, NOW DIE Members of the Blue Cross Hospitalization Plan who pay their dues in the St.

Clair Community Group No. 9527, at the Office of the Ozark News may make their Quarterly Payment from September 19, 1952 to October 19, 1952 at the Office. This will pay from 9-19-52 to 12-19-52. GUY R. PIERCE, Group Leader.

Luther tthitworth Home On Furlough Pvt. Luther Leroy Whitworth left Monday night after being home on an emergency furlough occasioned by the illness of his brother, Arthur Whitworth who has been ill for some time and under a doctor's care. It is thought his trouble is ulcers of the stomach but scheduled X- Rays will determine this diag nosis. Luther, too, has been hospit alized following some injury re ceived in camp. But he looked fine, weighed 216 and measuring 6 feet 2 in his uniform.

He is based at Ft. Huachuch, Arizona, where thet desert doesn't appeal to him and he was loath to return to camp. He does carpenter work for the Corps of Engineers to whom he was assigned. Since entering the Army, he completed his 8th grade school- it" receiving his diploma, and now has one in carpentry. He plans to finish high school un der the Engineers.

He would like to hear from his friends and cives his address as Pvt. Luther Lerov Whitworth, USS U5555. 203197, D. 844th. A.

Ft. Huachuch, Arizona. CORRECTION The name of Paul Stahlman and family was inadvertently omitted from the story in last week's issue of The Ozark News regarding the birthday celebra tion of Mr. Monroe Stahlman. Paul was right there and enjoyed the pie and cake as much ps anyboUy if not Tiore so.

RUMMAGE SALE The children's Sunday school class of the Community Baptist Church is sponsoring a rummage sale to be held September 20 at the Assembly Room of that church starting at 9 am Advisory Bszrd To Ksst IMay, Sept. 22 By JOURNALISM CLASS In order to improve and ex-c id the school Droeram of St. Clair and to aid the School Board in fulfilling their obligations to the people of this community, the Board of Education has ap pointed an Advisory Committee on Education of 27 members. The members of this commit tee are: Leo Quattlebaum, Harold Dell, Don Dixon, James Prichard, John Evans, Woodrow Sul livan, R. D.

Belew, W. A. Bruns, Arthur Lewis, Dr. John F. Pearl, Mrs.

B. B. Hibbard, Mrs. Arthur Smith, Mrs. Chas.

Murry, Paul Parks, Edward Berkel, Luther Hopkins, Clyde Manion, Herb Stahlman, Virgil Lewis, Paul Lack, Virgil Northcutt, Jim Ward, Harold Hoff, Walter Viehland, E. A. Stoll, Guy Pierce and Hamilton Hibbard. The work of this committee will be as follows: 1. Meet and set in motion a survey of the educational needs of the community.

2. Compile information from survey and set up action to get public response to the methods of meeting our needs. (Question- naire.ete.) 3. Compile this information and recommend to the School Board the action desired. 4.

Discuss and endorse other educational movements that are worth while to our community. The first meeting has been set for Monday evening, September 22, at the high school at 7:30 p.m. Return From Western Trip Mr. and Mrs. Chancey Johnson and family have j.tst returned from an 8 day tnp in the southwest.

They visited friends in Dallas, then to Ft. Worth where they spent a night with their niece and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jensen. From there they motor ed to San Antonio and to Lack land Air Force Bace to visit their nephew, Airman Basic, Ronald Gullett.

Airman Gullet got a week-end pass to spend with them they visited points of interest in and around San An-tonia. They saw the Chinese sunken flower gardens in Bracken-ridge Park, also visited the zoo there. They visited the Alamo and the Buckhorn Curio Store in the heart of downtown San Antonio and Sunday evening they took Airman Gullet back to the base and then started on the return trip to St. Clair. They came through the East Texas oil fields near Sexton City and Kilgore.

then entered Arkansas at Texar- kana and followed highway 67 through Little Rock and on through Missouri to highway 110 where they cut across country and came on to St. Clair. The trip covered 1996 miles and although they enjoyed it very much they were glad to be back home again. Former Residents Visit Here Ivfr. and Mrs.

Ben Pierce were delightfully surprised Wednesday morning of last week when Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bennett and daughter, Patricia, of Kansas City drove in for a visit and a renewal acquaintanceship which had its beginnings back in the early twenties when Ben worked for Ted's father, John Bennett, who was at that time a forman for Eagle Picher Mining Comoanv then operating on the Fisher tract near Anaconda The elder Bennett has since died but his son had vivid recollections of Anaconda friends. He looked some of them up, visiting awhile with Mrs. Mina Pickles who directed him, by request, to the Ben Pierces where a day was spent recalling old times.

The Bennetts lived in the Fisher house part of the time when connected with the Eagle Ficher operations under the direction of Corbett, mining superintendent to whom the St. Clair school board of that time is in debted for the architectural ad vice needed in the building of what is now the 'old" high school building. The Vsmuga Pinochle Club en joyed a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. Arthur Smith on Wednesday Mrs. Arno Muller was awarded first prize, Mrs.

George Ott traveling prize and consolation prize to Mrs. O. E. Mitchell. snA Mrs WViifurnrth spent Wednesday in PotosL Ibicn Electric to Sponsor Progress Prcircni" A "Planned Progress Program that enlists the enthusiasm of high school students in town improvement projects was laid before school authorities here last Wednesday night.

Designed for use in towns of up to 7,500 population, the plan is a step-by-step procedure fo-directing a town's attention to the town's needs and then filling those needs. Results will be judged and substantial prizes awarded. Executives of Union Electric Company, which drew up the "Planned Progress Program" explained to the school people at the Wednesday night supper meeting, held at Union. First step is to be a thorough study of the community, its assets, liabilities and potentialities. This study is to be made by a team of high school stu dents, with the aid of many oth ers in the student body, begin ning October 1, By December 15, the students are to have ready a set of recommendations on how to make their home town a better place to live, work and play.

These reports from various towns will be studied by a panel of judges and awards furnished by Union Electric will be an nounced early next year. For the best report, there will be an award of $750 worth of school equipment to be selected bv the superintendent. Second and third place schools will get $500 and $250 worth of equip ment respectively. There will be two honorable mention awards of $50 wtrth of equipment each. If the town can then carry out the students? recommendations, graduates will be less likely to leave town after finishing school Harry R.

Scott, Union Electric regional manager, emphasized. RescMons of lespict In memory of sister Matilda Pickles who died, August 27, 1952. Again that unwelcome yet relentless visitor, death, hath entered the portals of our room and summoned a dear sis ter to the beautiful Home beyond. Her zealous work in the interests of our beloved Order, and her life, laden with gentleness and kind deeds, has won for her the plaudit of the good Mas ter, and will cause her name to be cherished in the affectionate memory of our Lodge. AND WHEREAS, the all-wise Father hath called our beloved sister to the New Jerusalem and "happily she hath heard the signal of her release on the bells of the Holy City, the chimes of eternal peace." And she havinp been a faithful and ardent worker in the teaching of Friendship, Love, and Truth, therefore be it RESOLVED, That St.

Clair Rebekah Lodge No. 763 of St Clair, Mo. in testimony of her loss, and to express its Rebekah love, drape its Charter in mourning for thirty days and that we tender to the family of our deceased sister our sincere con dolence and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family. (SEAL) Minnie Tate, Ruth Peterson, Lulu Duemler, Committee. TO MEET AT RHINELAND The next quarterly meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary will be at Hhineland.

September 21, 1952. Morning sessions will be held separately by each organization beginning at 9:30 a.m. A joint session will be held in the afternoon at 2:00 p.m., at which distinguished Lecionnaires and Auxiliary speakers will present their program for the ensuing year. and the total of the grades sixth through eighth is 163. Ant'nna I k.

1 Untnnn i uij vitv ilucmLCU ill UdVU'j, foreign pen-pal see Morris Allen, principal of the grade school, or write directly to: Miss D. Levin, London County Counr'i Wal- Boys and Girls, Mina Road, S. E. ii, L.onaon, England. TVlo "7K Oil.

have a Softball game scheduled nt 4 Cnni 1- 10 ald, with Gerald Grade -1. 1 OCMOOl. A return game for Octiber 1, with Gerald at St. Clair, is also scheduled. Am vr.il inU.

.1 1 jv tniL-lolCU 111 ing stamps? If so, see Morris C. Allen, elementarv Kchnnl nrinci- IpaL Annual Hccecoog State Sanatoricm In tit. Vcrcsa, Sept. 20 Dr. Charles Brashers, Superin tendent of The State Sanatorium for the treatment of TB in Mt.

Vernon is making elaborate plans to entertain the ex-patients, as well as Notables from all ove" the state at their seventh annu al Homecoming September 20th. The homecoming idea started some years ago as a method of Setting ex-patients that were ap parently cured, to return for a periodical check, to be sure there were no relapse. It is still the main feature of the homecoming but every year it assumed a more gala aire, as old friends meet, and the Editors of the State as well as the State officers, have a chance to see the efficient man agement of the institution, and get a chance to see first hand, how the hospital operates. An ex-patient that has really made good, since his discharge from the Sanatorium will be Master of Ceremonies this year. He is Dean Turner, a TV produc er of Tulsa, Oklahoma Bands from several places will play a concert and take part in the Parade, as well as Saddle Clubs and other organizations.

The main talk will be by Dr. James Amos, Director of the Division of health. Prominent guests will be in troduced following the introduc tion and crowning of the Home coming Queen. Barbershop chor uses, quartet and other entertain ment will be on the program. At 10 to 11 o'clock in the morning ex-patients will be x-rayed, free of charge, and all during the day, if additional time is needed.

A refreshment stand will be on the grounds for the convenience of the visitors. The identity of the Homecom-ine Queen will be kept secret until the time arrives for her coronation. She will be attended by two who will conduct her to the rostum where she will receive her crown and royal robe. After the coronation the Queen and her pages will be taken to the main building. 'The Homecoming committee is composed of Cecil Hendricks, (business manager of the Sanatorium), Chairman, R.

F. Man-love, Roy Waynne and James Simmons. Entertains Club The "Jolly Workers Extension met with Mrs. Leo Mc- Dermott, Wednesday, September 10th. A delicious noonday meal was served by the hostess.

Eleven members were pres ent. Mrs. James Bardot gave a talk on "Fall work on your lawn and flower Mrs. Chas. Evans, Mrs.

Philip McDermott and Mrs. Raymond Bardot were selected to represent the club at the "Sewing meeting" to be hold in Union, September 11th, The next meeting will be held at the home of Vrs. Fred Wieda, October 8th. This will be the clubs Achievement Day. On August 24, a warm Sunday evening the club held a picnic supper for all the members and their families on the spacious lawn of Mr.

and Mrs. George Kerr. The ladies brought well filled baskets of tasty food which was enjoyed by all. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond Bardot, Rita and Robert Bardot; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Evans; Mr. and Mrs.

James Bardot and sons Edward and Richard; Mr. and Mrs. Lec McDermott and children Jerry and Suanne; Mrs. Amelia Noon-an; Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Woodland; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walsh and Judy; Mr. George Stratmajin, Miss Laura McDermott; Miss Alice E.

McDermott; and Mr. and Mrs. George Kerr. FAMILY REUNION HELD IN ADOLPH ROCK HOME August 31st a family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Adolph Rock in honor of Mrs. Mary Vest, all ten of her children were there. They were: Mr. Ed Vest of De Soto; Mrs. Phoeba Rock; Mrs.

Susie Hall and Mrs. Lucy Bay of Sullivan; Mrs. Jessie Ennis of Moselle: Will of St. Clair; James, Austin, and Thomas of St. Louis and John of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Her only brother Mr. Henry Stroup and his dauehter of Potosi were present. There were 96 in all being relatives of grandma. There was a basket dinner and in the afternoon some pitched horseshoes and the rest visited. All left We the afternoon hoping to be with "randma again next year.

music director of St. Clair Schools. Thev are- as follows: Music Librarians, Glenda Schlag and Janet Flora; Secretary, Betty Johnson; Manager of the Per cussion section, Lee Mt Kinney; Student Directors, Mary Louise Lewis and Jocelyn Pinnell. T. E.

Wells Speaks T. E. Wells, chief of police of St. Clair, spoke to the Driver's Education class on the subject "City Ordnances" on Monday September 15. In his speech he stated that the city ordnances do not conflict with the state laws Some of the ordnances discussed concerned the subjects: parking, speed limit, turning and fines.

Librarians Mr. Murray, library supervi ser, reports that student libra rians have been selected for each period by the study hall teach ers. The following students have been chosen for librarians: 2nd period, Mary Jobe and Joan Hoffman; 3rd period, Richard Brown and Phyllis VanLeer; 4th period, Siney Stahlman and Betty Sohn; 5th period, Ililma Boyster; 6th period, Marilyn Lewis and Jean Mothershead; 7th period, Joyce Caiter and Carolee Manion; 8th period, Faye Whitworth. Class Officers Joint meetings of the home rooms were held September 10 to elect class officers for this year. The elected are as follows FRESHMEN: President: Mar vin Penock; Vice-President; Gor don Hoffman; Secretary: Shirley Bell; and Treasurer: Sue Carol Lewis.

SOPHOMORES President Gayle Reed; Vice-President: Lloyd Baker; and Secretary-Treasurer: Sherry Brown. JUNIORS: President: Johnnie Ellison; Vice-President: Sharon Carter; Secretary: Janice Coin; Treasurer: Joan Hoffman. SENIOR: President: David Wall; Vice-President: Norman Jacobs; Secretary: Maxine Gay; Treasurer: Glenda Schlag. Officers Committees St. Clair Parent-Teachers As sociation chairmen and committee members, which have been appointed by Mrs.

James Prich-ard, president of the organization, for the ensuing year, are as follows: Program: Mrs. Oliver Dierk ing, chairman; Mrs. Robert Sin- cox. Mrs. Gene Hamilton, Mrs.

Horace Baker, Miss Joann Chan dler, Walter Viehland, Donald Dixon, Mrs. Ray Weller, Mrs. Joe Williams, and Mrs. John Staples. Budget and Finance: Virgil Northcutt, chairman; Mrs.

B. B. Hibbard, Mrs. Chas. Murry, and Walter Viehland.

Refreshment: Mrs. E. C. Schlag, chairman; Mrs. Charlie Smith.

Mrs. Oliver Dierking, Mrs. Virginia Henderson. Mrs. Walter Hiatt, Mrs.

Herbert Stahlman, Ralph Lewis, James Prichard, Mrs. Frank Carpenter, and Mrs. Roy McKinney. Founders Day: Mrs. Ray Wel-ler, Chairman.

Publicity: Mrs. Ralph Lewis, chairman. Cheer: Mrs. Paul Lack, chair man. Historian: Mrs.

Cornell Pierce, hairman. Parliamentarian: Mr. Marshall Jackson, chairman. Hnsnitalitv: Mrs. Arthur Smith.

chairman; Mrs. Robert Sincox, Mrs. Arno Mueller. Social Hvgiene: Mrs. Earl Dixon, chairman.

Mpmhprshin: Mrs. Joe Johnson. chairman; Mrs. Virpil Northcutt, Mrs. Ollie Brown, Mrs.

Wallace Phillips, Mrs. Grover Henry. Parent Education: Mrs. Horace Baker, chairman; Mrs. Albert Redhage, Mrs.

Ray Weller. Concress Publications: Mrs. Ray Weller, chairman. ia- Mrs. Chas.

Murrv. chairman; Mrs. Ed Young, Mrs. Estle Gullet. Grade School News Thn nrpscnt enrollment of the firnHn srhnnl is 481.

Total of grades first through fifth is 318,.