Grand Prairie Daily News from Grand Prairie, Texas • Page 1

TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR GRAND PRAIRIE, RURAL ROUTE CARRIER'S THRILLING EXPERIENCE The incessant and continued rains has just brought Out ill the city a little harrowing experience of Jim Witherspoon, who carries rural route two out of this city. A week or ten days ago, 'when the rivulets along his route were on a rampage he was driving his car along the route ns usual dodging the ponds and he had been successful until he came to Bear Creek. Here the water was over the road, but after looking it over, he drove in. The current took'Lizzie for a ride and Jim found himself together with his mail stranded in high water. But he gathered up his mail and waded to the shore.

Wet and muddy he went to a farm house and arranged to have his car pulled from the creek, and after giving her a once over, he continued his route. This is just another instance which shows that Uncle Snm's boys get there when they start. VALENTINE BENEFIT TEA The Valentine Benefit Tea given Thursday of last week and sponsored by the Worth While Class of the Methodist Sunday School was one of the most elaborate social events of the season. The affair was held in the beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs.

J. T. Yeager on North Street, with Mrs. Yeager, Mrs. John Walker, president of the class, and Miss Jennie Vickery, teacher, acting hostesses for the occasion.

Beautiful spring blossoms in the red Japonicas were lavishly arranged throughout the reception rooms. In the dining room the lace covered tea table was decorated with a silver bowl filled' with red Japonica blossoms and tall red tapers in silver holders. Members of the class presided at the silver tea service arranged at either end of the table. Music was furnished throughout the time by Mozell Sikes, Stubbs, Mrs. Mrs.

Wayne Fred-, erick and little Mary Sue Hancock. Were presented' the more than fifty guests who called during the hours Of'3 to 5 o'clotk, vSUNDAY SCHOOL MEMBERS ATTEND TRAINING SCHOOL Some fifteen members of the First Methodist Sunday School of this city arc attending the 'Methodist Training School being held at the First Methodist Church in Dallas. There is an enrollment of some six hundred in the class. NOVEL PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED BY S. Si CLASS Next Sunday the most novel program of the yea'r will be offered by the Baptist Senior Sunday School class.

The class, under the direction of Bull Couch, will sponsor a "Sunday School Revival." E. Pool and Gene Motley will aid him. There will be special music for the occasion. Last Sunday Miss Eva Payne had charge of the entertaining program. She provided a part of the local orchestra.

It consisted of Mr. Mikeska and Mr. Busby, who played the violins, and Mr. Turck from Arlington, who played the saxophone, while Miss Jessie Lou Hight accompanied at the piano. The orchestra played for the opening songs and then rendered "The Name of Jesus" as a special number.

Miss Julia Ainsworth read the devotional scripture. There were thirty-five members present, and five visitors. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the service next Sunday, February 21. A GOOD MAN GONE FROM US After a lingering illness of some months W. C.

Cowan died at his home on. West Abram Sunday morning February 7, a few minutes before 9 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted at Arlington Baptist church Monday morn- inging at 10 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. W. T.

Rouse, assisted by Rev. Culwell, pastor of the Methodist Church. Mr. Cowan was born at Waelder, Texas, April 1, 1863, and grew to manhood there. At the age of 18 he was converted and united with the Baptist Church at Waelder.

He was ordained a deacon in that church about the age of 25 and served in that capacity in all the churches of which ihe has been a member since that time. He was Chairman the of Dea- Church for He was a The 'Granlttfairie Texan TEXAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1932, NUMBER Celebration of George Washington i vSl! This year marks the 200th anht-f versary of George Washington's the beginning of a tion-wiilc celebration In honor of this Greatest American'of all l4o other man ever played so' large a' part in the of a destiny. The scope of Idi has been so vast that the principles and ideals he stood for arc living, functioning factors In present day affairs. Our fundamentals of gov- eminent, economic organization, foreign policy, moral nnd ethical standards are the ones he Ial4v sound today as they were during his presidency. A nalioh-wldc celebration to pny him homage now begins.

It will Home at Mt. Virginia''Y" Seasoned to Your Taste Here you'll find Food that is wholesome, nourishing and delightful. Here, too, you will find food that is seasoned to your taste. Here, too, is food that is reasonable in price, as well. BREAD and other specials on sale on Sunday to supply your Sunday rush dinners.

Come and see us. BANISTER'S Sandwich Shop him. 1 was'married to Miss Annie Smith Marcos, August 30, 1892. To this union was born six children; Mrs. C.

C. Hudspeth, Trinidad, Texas; Misses Pansy, Carol and Doris Cowan, Arlington; and David Cowan, Dallas. The life work of Mr. Cowan was that of a teacher. After attending high school he went to Baylor University from which he was graduated in 1879.

He taught in the public schools of Hondo, Pecos, San Marcos, Florence Hill and other places. His health has not been good for some years, and he was taken sick early last summer, from which sickness he never recovered. A kind father, devoted husband, a good citizen und a consistent Christian, he will be long remembered as one who lived for the higher and nobler things in life, and for the betterment of the world. Journal. ENTERTAINS WITH VALENTINE PARTY On Friday evening of last week Mr.

and Mrs. C. L. Rachels entertained with a Valentine party at their home in North Grand Prairie. A delicious refreshment course was served to the following guests: Mr.

and Mrs. Tom Eason, Mr. and Mrs. A. Eason, Mr.

and Mrs. R. A. Eason, Mr. and Mrs.

Tommy Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rachels, Mr.

and Mrs. E. S. Mitchell, Mr. Mrs.

Henry Nunnencamp, Mr. and Mrs. Les Tinsley, Mr. and Mrs. II.

L. Bouffard, Miss Irene Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander of Dallas. Mr.

and Mrs, George W. Spikes are visiting with relatives and friends in Oklahoma City this week. Methodist Church Rev. K. R.

IsbeH, Pastor lust until next I'lmnksKivlng. It is not a fair or nn exposition; no formal program will be followed. But throughout the notion special oinplmsis will bo placed upon matters perlalninjf to (he life and works of George soldier, the the scholar nml Hitman of men. Every American man, womnn and child should tnlte part in this celebration by learning more about Washington, and realizing what ho meant to this country. May they appreciate (ho fine heritage he gave us and let the memory of him he an inspiration to make America worthy of its position as the tending nation of the world.

Today we cherish hl.v memory. Washington as a Surveyor AIRMAID HOSIERY For the Well Groomed Woman Ou Sale Eighteen Hours Every Day KODAK FILMS DEVELOPED One Day Service and we give yjou three prints for the price of two. Give us your Kodak business. Hancock Store W. A.

HANCOCK, Proprietor Sunday School at 9:45. Young People's Meeting at 6:30, Prayer Service Wednesday Preaching Services at 11 a. m. and p. m.

We have two important subjects for worship services. The theme for Sunday morning is: "Every Man in His Place." The pastor will offer a New Testament to the person who will find the exact passage for this subject. The exact Words i Sound in tho Bible. There never. 1'will be a lime in the history of: Christianity In which there is more, need of loyalty to Christ than at the present time, be sure and bo present with us at, both of these serv- fccs.

The public is cordially invited. Miss Martha, Ann Spikes, a student "in the Southwestern Junior College, spent the week-end with home folks. Presbyterian Church Rov. Joo II. IlonnoU, Fast Or Sunday School, 10 a.

m. Morning Worship, 11 n. m. "A Small but Important Instrument." There will bo no evening service, Junior Endeavor, 5:15 p. in.

Young People's C. m. Women's Missionary Society, Monday, 3:30 p. m. Mr.

and Mrs. J. W. Blbrell of Austin wero tho gueals of Mr. and Mrs.

S. A. Mcllhenny this week. A Good Prescription By Mantooth YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM THE ONE CROP INCUBUS 1 AND I RECOMMEND THIS IT HAS DONE ME A WORLD OF GOOD. EIGHTEEN BILLIONS BEING POURED OUT TO FltillT THE PRESENT DEPRESSION The National Government hus marshaled nearly $18,000,000,000 in actual nud potential resources to the depression.

This vnsl sum far greater than nny man hns over seen, will (lie hands of six agencies. From the standpoint of sheer magnitude and tho prize at stake It Is the greatest peace lime buttle in history. With lavish ami virtually unstinted hand Government facing an unprecedented deficit is pouring money nnd credit into fields it never before entered. An nstoundlnuly plinnt Congress Is, with tew cxcoptlunH tmm-tintf every proposal evolved by (ho President nnd his Illtlu uroup of resourceful men. Each proposal requires only tho word of Mr.

Hoover mid Socrotnry of the Treasury Mills. This Congress, more nearly ncm)mrlisan than any since tho war, In laboring valiantly to economize arid create new resources of revenue in order to put the Government buck cm iui expense-paying basis. The agencies already at work or proposed to beat buck the wolf from the national door include; 1. Reconstruction Finance $2,000,000,000. This KiKnntli: peace-time enterprise, dwarfing oven tho credit machinery of the World War, Is preparing to throw great blocks of credit into thu breach defended by tho shock troops of finance, railroads and bunks, It also will assist farmors and business men.

2. Homo loan mortgage banks $500,000,000. This project, not own yot enacted, Is designed to rein- foreo depression-weary credit in the field of residential real estate. 3. Federal land These bonks, nn Integral port of tho Government structui'tt, nro proving ft boon in assisting tho Inrig suffrelng farmer.

4. Farm Loan Also a permanent- Institution, the board IB lending mohey 'to farmers from its, revolving fund oo-fnut-aa loans. 5, Glass-Stegttll bill to Wooden Federal Reserve credit and enable now This bill the biggest piece of financial legislation in eighteen yenra, is designed to ease bank credit, with consequent relief to tho small bar- rowor, Carrying also a provision for $1,000,000,000 In'new currency if needed, it Is expected to be enacted in a week or ten days, It is expected. to free $10,000,000,000 In credit, plus the poUillnl billion in currency to offset hoarding if needed. 0.

Postal savings Resources of the syntern are being constantly poured into commercial channels with consequent benefieiont effects on trade. Other agencies at work include- tho anti-hoarding campaign, which President Hoover hopes, through publicity, will ollcil $1,300,000,000 hoarded cash from biding. Tho $500,000,000 National Credit Corporation, private pool organized at Government instigation to liquidate assets, will go out of business, being replaced by the Reconstruction E'inance Corporation. REHANITA UKIDGK Cl-UB TJiu Rubanita Bridge Club wan delightfully entertained at the- honu; of Mrs. B.

A. Turner last with a Valentine party. liridgf prizes were awarded to Mrs. Al Wilson und Miss Xelrna Peed. Guest prixe went to Mrs, J.

S. Swadley, Heart shaped sandwiches, potato lips, olivuK, date pudding and tuu wwro served to tho twuJvi- rnetribers and the HUt-st, Mrs. J. Swudley, STOP! Look! Litflen! WE ARE GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER GRAND SPECIAL STARTING JANUARV 13 2 VIM Permanent $2.00 fS.OO Permanent $4.00 $7,50 Permanent Waves lfi.50 i Graham's Beauty Barber Shop Phone 63 1931 WAS A WARM JANUAHV KXCKKniNOtY WEI 1 By Metertologlst Honsley FlcW In tho cllmatologltal data for the past year (1931) We can say we had a mild your. The temperatures for the past yeftf Wfta about normal ns compared with the monthly mean temperatures, and the nnnuat means.

The mean temperature for the year 1931 66,7 degrees, having a doparturo normal ot a plus 1.2 degreea, Tho total amount ot precipitation for the past year was 25,54 inches, having a departure from normal of 8.48 inches minus. Tho relative humidity was about normal (77.8'/<.-) having departure of 1.2',i. The temperature for the past month 1032) was about normal an compared with the monthly moans (45.2 degrees), Tho departure from normal was 0.8 dC" grows plus, Tho moan temperature for the month was 40 0 degrees, aa with that of January, 1931, (48.2 degrees) Uw departure was 1.8 degrees minus, The amount ot precipitation for tho past month was excessive, the total amount being 8,54 inches, haV- intt a departure from normal (2.13 Inuhrs) ot a plus 0.41 inches, The greatest amount full on January 22, IUM inclws, when tho prcciptation lasted for 9 hours and 35 minutes. Tho humidity was above normal as compared with the monthly means The departure being a plus Compared with the mean humidity of January, 1031, the doparlu.ru waa plus 1.2%, Thu highest temperature for tho month was 75.1 degrees on January 14, lowest wna 24,2 de- jjreoM on January 30, having an absolute range of 50.7 degrees, I'OHMKK CITIZEN HUIIIED DALLAS TUESDAY Wall Wolf, age 38 years, at ihla co'mtnunl aran tho Ing enlisted Prairie, lie wife and novernl sisters. IHKTIIOAY PUATO Mrs.

,7. 0, Black tmtortulnod hor little daughter Zulma, Monday afternoon from three to five, eom- momorating her sixth birthday wltii delightful parly, During tho afternoon a number of gtunos enjoyed by tho guests. Delicious refrcshmcnta were served the following little guests: Paul McGroth, Nancy Ruth Swadley, Dan PrunuiiS Hawua, Dorothy Jenn WUlt- ley, Billlo Muck Tanner, Patsy Ji'iin Duvlc, Lois Jane Dayie, Loll Ann Venlla Fulton, George Little, Surah Lou Crtiham, Jumoa Ted Francis, Margaret Ann Jdbell, Paula Pago and BUlte Bay Redden, Mothers present MI-M. Frnriuig, Mrs, McGrnth im4 I'rifjc, Sot; our line of Cords The Texan. IK YOU FEEL TIIK NEED OF i I New Clothes lul us show you what we can offer In Cut'to-Measure Custom Clothes AT 122.50 and up to $40.00 1 1 SANDERS I Tailor Shop I Since 1917 I Phone 99.