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The Daily News-Texan from Grand Prairie, Texas • Page 3

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BY CAROL HODGES DALLAS P1NKERTON wants to know what's wrong with his wife? Why nothing at all. In fact, she's a prize. Well then, says Dallas, she should be included in the Scope's list of people with place names, since her name is Alice. Andthat'spretty good going for two transplanted Easterners, now naturalized Texans. Also to be included should be the (Ernest) Columbus family, we suppose, and Commissioner Denver Seale.

GOOD TIMES E.B. Reynolds, proprietor of Reynolds Parking Lot across the highway from the plants, astutely observes that business conditions are surely improving are those wide-open spaces on his lot, which is filled a little fuller each week. SPOTLIGHT ON G.P. Remember all the local names in the recent vocational nurse's graduating class at the Dallas Vocational School? Well, that's only thebeginning. Among your local friends on the program were Mrs.

Walter Grizzle, who played the processional; the Rev. Ernest Duncan, who gave the invocation; Mrs. WX. Buckley who sang "I Believe," accompanied by Mrs. Grizzle; and Mrs.

Irene Hilton, who repeated the vocational nurse pledge inher capacity as class president. BIG NEW SOUND jam what in order Thursday night over on Valley View, with a 'way out' jam session involving the hosts, Verna and Joe Edwards, plus her brother-in-law, Jack Miller of Flushing, on horns; Mrs. Miller and Bobbie Taylor on the piano; J.A. Johnson alternating with clarinet, ptc- 1 colo and guitar, while Ellen, his charming wife, played ma- racas. Young Lee LaRoche played sax, with his d.ad, Elimer, on the accordion and (Mrs.

Mildred Minto vocalizing. Perhaps best of all was Jackie (Mrs. Charles Sawicki, who lined up a lot of partly-filled water tumblers and produced real tunesonher home-made zylophone. All of which calls to mind the Community Band, now rehearsing Tuesday nights at 7:30 in the band room at GPHS, under maestro Charles Vick. The group is not only OPEN to all adult amateur musicians in BEGGING for them.

The regulars say it's more fun than anything, and how will you know 'til you try? TEXAN BRAG A double- barrelled point of pride: the Jaycees of G.P. and the young lovelies who were candidates for the "Miss Grand Prairie" crown Friday night. Of course this 'Scoper might be said to have had a vested interest in this year's contest. But any year's contest means an extra-special group of young women with talent, charm and beauty worthy to advertise our town or any town. And it's all due to the Jaycees that we have such a contest.

Grand Prairto Drunk Cases Outnumber Local Front Violations COLLEGE PREVIEW Thirty-one high school students who have displayed outstanding aptitude in science are getting a special preview of college physics this summer at Texas Tech. Among them are (left to right) Donald Otis Pederson, 1522 W. Park Row, Arlington, Craig Anderson Button, 701 Turner Boulevard, Grand Prairie, and Albert Charles Petrasek 1825 Puritan, Irving. The National Science Foundation is sponsoring the short course to help increase U.S. scientific potential.

(Texas Tech Photo) ARCADIA PARK Drunks, disturbances, auto accidents and various other infractions kept police on their toes over the week end, with drunks outnumbering all other offenses. Police investigated one case of simple assault, two cases involving traffic warrant violations, one drunk and disturbance, one abusive language and disturbance, and five cases of plain drunkenness. There was also one case of abusive language, disturbance and carrying concealed weapon investigation, and two drunk In cars, one resulting in negligent collision. A 27-year olc 1 Negro man was arrested on investigation of illegal possession of alco- holics for sale in dry area. Police took from his car eight half pints of whiskey and two bottles (fifths) of wine.

The man admitted that the stuff was acquired for the purpose of sale, according to reports filed by Det. C. R. Roberts and Sgt. A.

O. Lynch. i MORE VEGETARIANS? WASHINGTON (UPI) Americans are spending less money for meat. The average consumer spent only 4.6 per cent of his income for meat last year, down from 4.8 per cent in 1959 and a postwar high.of 6.3 per cent in 1947. iWages climbed slightly and prices edged lower.

"-issstl LUCKY WINNER--Virgie Lou McMillen is pictured above as she was handed a cash award by Frank Thomson as part of the give-away at the recent Grand Prairie Days event. Meanwhile, the merchants committee of the chamber of commerce, sponsoring organization, met at the Lennox Hotel Tuesday to start plans for the next give-away, set for Jane 24 when $200 in cash will be TEXAN PHOTO. BY ROBERT HOLLOW AY With a part of the money left over from their 1960-1961 budget the P-TA will purchase a stop watch for the school field events that may be held during the school term. The Vacation Church and Bible Schools of the Methodist and two of the Baptist Churches (Arcadia Park and Southside) are either just finished or in progress. There seemed to be a rather large attendance in spite of the rain we have been having.

Pair Hurt In Local Accidents Two passengers were hurt in separate auto accidents over the wet week end, according to information taken from police records. Treated by a family physician for injuries suffered in a crash at Main and NE 26th was Delia Shoemaker, who was a passenger in a car driven by W.C. Shoemaker, Fort Worth. The Shoemaker car was in collision with a vehicle driven by H. C.

Wilson, Dallas, who was ticketed by police investigator C. G. Owens for negligent collision by failure to yield right of way. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon. Taken to Parkland for treatment Sunday afternoon was Troy Raby, He was a passenger in a car driven by L.

R. Casados, also of Carswell, which was involved in an accident with a car driven by L. J. Palmer, Dallas. The accident occurred at the 'Y' in east Grand-Prairie.

Casados was ticketed by police investigator A. H.Mobley for failure to maintain proper lookout, and also for drunk in car. THE NEWS TEXAN Published by News-Texan Saturday ai 113 E. 2nd Si. Grand Prairie.

Texas. Subscription rate SI per month carrier. Mall rate depending on mailing distance. Entered as second class mall matter at (he post office at Grand Prairie. Texas under acts of Congress of Marchs.

ISBT. Second Class postage paid. Rain Totals 5.62 Inches When the rain ceased at 6 p.m. Saturday at the central fire station another Inch had been measured for the 12-hour period to bring the total for the five-day period, 14-18, up to 4.13. Added to the 1.49 registered earlier in the month, the total for June now stands at 5.62.

The same month last year produced only 2.37 against a norm of 3.39. The park is sponsoring several boys' ball teams for various ages. There are hard ball and softballteams. Allin- terested should go to the park to try buti Bros, and Mrs.GeneMed- aris of the Arcadia Park Bap- tist Church will leave Thursday for Cody Wyoming to engage in Bible School work with Bro. E.

W. Campbell, pastor of the Highland Baptist Churph in that city. The Arcadia Park Youth Rje-j vival will begin June 7 and continue through the 9th at the Arcadia Park Baptist Church. Lanny Curry will be the evangelist. He recently served as speaker for the sweetheart banquet.

Lesson'Sermori Is Announced The need to follow Christ Jesus' example by, healing the sick compassionately prayer will be stressed at. Christian Science churches Sunday. readings in the Lesson-Sermon on "Christian' Science" will include (Matthew 9): "And Jesus went about all the cities and teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of die kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the miltitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." A cor relative selection to be read from "Science and Health with Key to the by Mary Baker Eddy states 37): "It is possible, ifisPf the duty and privilegeof every child, man, and follow in some degree the example of the Master by the demonstration of Truth and Life, of health and holiness." The Golden Text is from Revelation (12): 'Now is co me salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ." A GENERAL SALES TAX WILL DESTROY IOBS IN TEXAS tox foiling on the overage citizen who now spends nil of his income will cit buying power ond cut jobs. Taxing out-of-stote componies ond corporate help Buying power.

BACK GOV. DANIEL AND SPEAKER TURMAN HELP DEFEAT A GENERAL SALES TAX This public interest announcement piid for by UAW Local 813-Tbe Chonce-Vought Local. NEED VACATION MONEY all your btllt into payment with low COM -ioan tram Allied, arranged your budget. ieaes HOWAIXIKD CAN HELP 12 Mos. 24Mo.

101.39 $10.00 306.07 30.00 509.79 50.00 IOJ5.32 458,00 2027.27 .107.00. These rates Inclyde insurance which.pay monthly payments In sickness or accl lent, and balancf in case of death. ALLIED FINANCE COMPANY Jake Massey 110 Main SfciiE ciurmg mileage tests. It 0 a decimal point. Shell ref eals how to increase your mileage up'to 30 extra miles per tankful Here are some tips from Shell's experts on how to get maximum mileage from your car.

If you practice these good driving habits-and if you use today's Super Shell, with 9 ingredients for top performance-you may well save a pretty penny on gasoline bills. fuel, oil whenever manufacturer recommends, 1 lave automatic transmission or dutch checked regularly. 9. Gel regular oil changes and -includin is Alkylate, noted for knock control in hot engines at high speeds. is anti-knock mix for knock resistance.

is an "anti-icer" to check the lubrication-including transmis sion and differential. Your Shclt cold-weather stalling that can oc- dcaler knows what to do. I le has cur even at F. the finest equipment and lubricants to do it with. There's a 1.

Don't race a cold engine. When your engine is cold, it with the automatic transmission engaged, have your engine idle out to bring the pressure down wakes the tires run even hot- When your engine is cuiu, u. mm- ft up more fuel.Today's Super speed adjusted. You may save ter. heck cool ttres only.

j. Shell contains Pentane fast warm-up. (A properly operating thermostat helps.) 2. Use a light touch with the ac- plenty. 5.

Don't indulge in jack rabbit starts. Racing starts arc fine on race tracks the drivers are 7. Check for dragging brakes. I lave your Shell dealer check for wheel drag next time you're in for a lubrication. If brakes drag, 2.

Use a llgnt toucn wnn me at- ra ce tracks-but tne an vers are lc celerator. Tromping down on lucky to ge 6 miles per gallon, you pay for every mile you the nedal is an expensive habit. drive. StarC up, it holds your auto- ow can 8. Get these fuelling adjust- in a lh about IS Bather.

fof performancc If 111 7 Yet it interesting to know that (r air resistance at high car speed is the biggest single power. It increases approximately as gcxxl chance your car and your gasoline will last longer. 10. Show this advertisement to everyone who drives your car especially if pay their gasoline bills. Insist that they stop lor service at the sign of the is Pentane mix for fast warm-ups.

is gum preventive to help keep carburetors clean inside. is Pl.itlorinate to add the extra energy that shows up as extra mileage. Try Super Shell. You'll soon feel and hear the difference in the way your engine runs. 1 hat "gear" longer.

This makes the engine turn faster, wasting fuel. pressure is costly, too. Instead, feed just enough fuel to maintain even speed. 3. Drive, "ahead of your car." you gasoline.

top perfc spark timing is o(F, for example, you pay for it in wasted gasoline and possible engine damage, Have the compression checked valve and ring conditions. Use Super Shell with to give spark plugs extra life. Re- While we can't guarantee 30 diflcrcncc is performance. extra miles per tankful, the closer these suggestions are followed A Bulletin from Shell make your car go better ami better. the better your mileage is likely to get.

To start oil right, fill up with today's Super Shell. Its nine ingredients meun top performance. Super Shell's 9 ingredients is TCP for restored power, added mileage and extended see. You'll be able to coast up to Under-inflated tires increase Adjust carburetor for correct plug-life, the stopping cars, instead of drag and friction and cut mile- air fue i xture an proper idle 2 cat crackec gasoline for braking' Lavily when you get to mention extra tread power with a purr. Watch for slowing traffic and red 6.

Check tire pressure-regular lu lights as far ahead as you can ty- Keep tires properly inflated. i acc worn plugs. fr. Under-inflated tires increase mrKnrr. there.

wear. speed. Have automatic choke Tire pwa buiU op checked for correct operation. Butane for quick ftarta at "creeps" ikg IW, O- CREECH S.S. 1608 E.

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