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SIXTEEN ONE Bank Organized By Dr. Moore Fifty-Sixth Year Canyon, Texas Thursday, October 25, 1951 Number 28 Young Woman Dies Sunday Hiway Crash One of the most vital emergency needs of the community is a system of obtaining the correct type of blood quickly for a transfusion. Dr. Dudley Moore, has the answer to this problem in communities too small to afford an expensive blood bank. The system is called a walking blood bank and is worked out by typing the blood of a large number of individuals in the community.

A record of their blood types are kept on file and when a transfusion is needed a person of that particular blood type is contacted for an immediate transfusion. Dr Moore explained that the boys of National Guard Company were typed Tuesday night at their regular weekly meeting. He went on to explain that if the system is to function properly, those who have their blood typed will have to come immediately when called for a transfusion. It was also pointed out that a large number of people would be required to have their blood type on file for the desired efficiency of the blood bank. Museum Praised by Wyoming Visitor T.

A. Black Buys Three Buildings On Public Square T. A. Black has bought three buildings on the public square. He states that he hopes to continue doing business in his present location at the northeast corner of the square and bought the three locations as an investment His first purchase was the McBroom building on the south side, now occupied by the Beard Insurance Agency.

During the past week he bought the telephone building at the southeast corner of the square and the Wirt Electric building on the east side. The lower floor of the telephone building is occupied by the Household Appliance owned by Hcr- schel Jennings. This firm will continue to use this location until January 1, 1952. The phone company will continue in the location until the new building is erected by the dial system in 1954. This was the first brick building erected in Canyon, as the first National Bank location.

Trees on the west side of the building have been removed, and the building will be repainted. Lorenzo Wirt has taken a three year lease on the building which he formerly owned and in which his electric business was located. A. A. U.

W. Receives U. N. Cook Books The American Association of University Women has just received three hundred copies of the recently published United Nations Cook Book, which they plan to sell. Proceeds of the sale are to benefit the A.

A. U. scholarship fund, which has been given in two recent years to a Latin American college student. The book, entitled Favorite contains over a hundred recipes from the United Nations, tested by members of the American Home Economics Association. Recipes have been adapted to American cooking methous, and when they call for ingredients which are hard to find, the editors have given substitutes that may be found in American stores.

The book sells for $1.00, and may be obtained from Mrs. Joseph Findley or Mrs. Pies Harper. Mrs. John Williams Wins in State Fair Mrs.

John L. Williams reports that she has taken three prizes in the State Fair. One crocheted bedspread won first prize for her; a patch work quilt placed second; and crocheted lace brought in a third place. She says, State Fair is one of the best I have ever attended and all attendance records are broken to date as nearly 2,000.000 visitors have passed through the WHEN YOU MOVE Please observe the following rules regarding change of the address of your paper or any magazine: Write your name as it now appears on your publication; Write the new address, just as you wish the publication addressed; Tell the date you wish the change made; Give plenty of time for changes of address; that is, magazines, at least two months; newspapers, one week. Thanks a lot for your co-operation.

T. McDaniel of Ruidoso, N. is visiting in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. McDaniel for a few weeks. SPECIAL! Football mums. Stevens Flowers, close to Hospital. Because Boone McClure can go around with his chest thrown out a long way.

other people of this vicinity can go around with a certain amount of pride also. The incident that invoked this proud atmosphere took place down at the Panhandle-Plains Museum. It happened like this. Mary Elizabeth Cody of Cheyenne, Wyoming came into the museum to look the place over. She had been sent by the state museum at Cheyenne to inspect other museums over the Southwest.

She related that every place she went people told her of the museum here in Canyon. Several conferences were held and minute notes were taken upon the way the museum is arranged. She even took notes upon the kinds of material used in preparing backdrops for items exhibited and asked about the origin of ideas for arrangement and display. All this interest in the arrangement of the museum was a great compliment to Mr. McClure This was not the only time when a person traveled a great distance to study the museum.

About a year ago there was a man here from Nebraska. The fellow had visited Governor Allan Shivers and the governor had recommended that he see the museum. The fact that the executive head of the state recommended the museum, especially when there is a larger museum right in Austin, was no small compliment in itself. Although the museum in Austin has a larger building, the museum itself does not have as many displays as the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum here. At present the museum here enjoys a reputation of being the best museum in the west.

Since the first of the year the museum has Meeting To Be Conducted on Motor Vehicles The new laws and safety measures taken by the state of Texas concerning motor traffic was necessitated by the large number of vehicles on highways More than 3,000,000 vehicles are registered annually and the number is expected to increase. New laws and regulations have made some changes in obtaining registration and certificate of title on motor vehicles. In an effort to coordinate the work of such firms as the Local Motor Vehicle Dealers, Finance Companies, Banks, The Motor Vehicle Division is conducting a meeting in the Potter County Courthouse at 8.00 m. Wednesday evening, October 24. When the new rules and regulations are made familiar to the pub lie a more efficient service can be rendered by the County Tax Collector and the Motor Vehicle Division.

had more than 62,000 visitors. Every state has been represented and many foreign countries. About the only two museums that give it competition are located in Los Angeles, California, and Atlanta, Georgia. When the work that is in progress on the upper story is completed the museum will be the largest in the South. Last Sunday there were visitors from 34 states registered at the museum.

During the day there were more than 700 visitors looking over the museum displays. It is nice to know that a good job has been done. Boone McClure and all the others who have taken a part in the building and arranging the displays in the mu- seum have every right to feel proud. Dollar Day on Friday, Nov. 2 The regular monthly Dollar Day will be observed by Canyon business firms on the first Friday in November, which is the second day of the month.

Business firms are advised to get their advertising in early for the next issue of The Canyon News. Local Lady Enjoys Having The Read to Her Weekly Miss Hanna Robinson, 1906 Third Avenue, counts as one of her A-l delights hearing The Canyon News read to her every Thursday. Miss Robinson says that in her opinion there is not a better newspaper in the world than The Canyon News. She especially enjoys the Wayside items and church news. While totally blind.

Miss Robinson enjoys receiv ing cards and telephone messages together with visits from her friends. The Wesley Bible Class ol the Methodist church often remembers her in her home. Photographers Burn Midnight Oil For Local Students Recently Pat Britain and T. Harp finished the major portion of shooting pictures of West Texas State College students for the annual. J.

T. reports that a few stragglers are still coming in to have their shots made while Pat merely reloaded his camera and started on high school students. Student activity prevented Pat from starting to work last week. He got started Monday by firing his opening volley of film at the faculty and special activity groups. Tuesday was devoted to Freshmen, Sophomore and Juniors Wednesday was set aside for the Seniors who received the special privilege of visiting the studio to have their pictures made.

Most people have the idea fhat when the shooting is over, work is finished for the photographer, bat this is not the case When the shooting is over, work is just beginning. when the photographer goes back to his darkroom, rolls up his sleeves and really goes to work Don't Shoot Along Highways of Texas Another fine registered Hereford bull was killed at the Arch Ifunsley place north of Canyon on highway 87 Sunday. The person who shot the animal is unknown, and perhaps was shooting at a rabbit in the field It is against the law to shoot from the highways of Texas, and' prompt prosecution will follow when cases are reported WELCOME EXES Wear a mum from H. for Homecoming. Buff Grill Broken Into and Robbed Thursday a.

m. The Buff Grill was broken into and $30.00 or $40.00 was taken last Thursday morning. The chief of police was called as soon as it was discovered that the place had been robbed. The break-in is alleged to have occurred between 2:30 a and 5:30 a Thursday. Chief of Police John King was parked in front of the building when Carl Middleton locked up at 2:30 and left for home.

King did not patrol the area again until 5:30 a King and Sheriff Cantrell are both working on the case. The money is all that was taken. None of the fixtures were broken or disturbed. Entrance was made through a small rear window. Prominent clues were found to immediately point a finger of suspicion to several suspects who are being watched, but to date no ar rests have been made Holsteins of Hales Grand Champs at Dallas State Fair The grand championship Holstein of the Dallas State Fair again comes to Randall county.

H. E. Hales exhibited several of his Holstein cattle at the Fair and came back home with the grand championship Winning such prizes is not uncommon for the Hales herd, and when Mr Hales shows his cattle tough competition is expected from other exhibitors. Mr. and Mrs.

Hales and Ruby Lee, also Mr and Mrs. Robert Hales and Judy returned Friday from Dallas after a stay attending the Fair. Light Showers Fall In Canyon, With Low Temperature Three showers fell in Canyon during the week, all of the moisture measuring only .08 of an inch. The first trace of rain was received Sunday afternoon when the shower fell during a dust storm. Light showers fell Monday, with the heaviest shower falling after sundown Monday night.

The temperature sagged to 37 degrees above zero Grasshoppers are reported to be very bad around the edge of wheat fields, and have done a considera ble amount of damage to the growing crop Football, Home Coming Provide Busy Week-end Coach thundering herd of Buffaloes had last weekend off. The open frame which occurred between the game with the North Texas Eagles and the Hardin Simmons Cowboy game, the latter to be played here this week end, provided a breather for two important occasions. First of all, the time was needed to tighten up the technique of the Buffalo Herd. Second, the Homecoming preparation needed some attention. The Buffaloes will meet the Cowboys here and the perennial enemies are sure to provide a rare treat for football fans.

The game is scheduled for 2:30 p. Saturday afternoon, October 27. This is also the date for Homecoming activities. There'll be barbecue, dances, loads and loads of band music and a colorful parade. Most of the merchants already have definite plans worked out for their floats.

During the celebration the exes will be getting together to reminisce about college days and colorful celebrations of the past. Start planning now for a great day Saturday when colorful memories will parade through the minds of people at the same time colorful floats pass through town Special Program In Palo Duro Canyon Sunday Mesa Mecca in the Palo Duro Canyon will be the scene of an interesting program by the Sunday. October 28. The program will consist of a mounted square dance and a quad rille group, and is to begin promptly at 3:00 p. m.

More than 102,000 visitors have entered the park already this year. For four successive weeks, during the last of September and first of October, the weekly attendance ran over 2,000. Sunday is expected to be a big day at the canyon. The and Mai Stewart, president of the organization, will be there to give visitors a special brand of entertainment. Junior Livestock Association Plans New Activities New interest and new activities are making their appearance in the Junior Livestock Association Recently when new officers were elected within the club it was decided that new activity was needed to stimulate interest on the part of members and non members ol the Association.

The details of these new activities are still to be worked out by the Association The newly elected officers who are making every effort to create new interest in the Association are President Harley Burrus and Secretary Treasurer M. Myers. The new directors are: Glenn Dowlen, Buff Morris, Charlie Con atser, Dudley Moore, Tom Black, Joe Baber and Joe Markham The Junior Livestock Association has been doing excellent work since it started several years ago. Officers and members plan an even greater progress during the coming year. All Texas Methodist Revival Services Start Sunday First Methodist Church will conduct evangelistic services each evening beginning at 7:30, October 28, Rev.

Herschcl L. Thurston said Tuesday. The services are being conducted as part of the Texas Methodist Revival now in progress in the Methodist churches in Texas Rev Troy Hickman is the preacher in the services to which the public is invited. He will ar rive in Canyon Friday evening and will preach his first sermon Sun day morning. Rev.

Hickman is a graduate of the University Law School of Theology at M. Dallas His pastorates include Me Camey, Mercedes, Uvalde, San i Marcos, and his present pastorate; at the First Methodist Church a1 Ozona, Texas. He come. Highly; recommended as a preacher. Rev.

Hickman is the father of four children, two daughters in college, and two sons in Ozona schools One daughter is a senior at the State College at San Marco while the other is a freshman at T. S. C. W. Beginning next Sunday and during the following week, members ol the First Methodist Church will visit many who are not church! members and encourage- them to; commit themselves to Christ and unite with His Church Holmes Ambrose, who is the new choir director at the First Metho dist Church, will direct the singing and render special music at each service Members ol morning and evening choirs will support the services with evangelical rendi tions.

rs. Alice Modie Prichard Hollabaugh was killed Sunday morning about 4:45 o'clock in a highway accident on the hill north of Canyon. It is a gruesome story as told by those near the scene of the accident. Mrs. Hollabaugh, wife of Frank llollabaugh, was riding in a car which was driven by Mrs.

R. B. Lalferty of Amarillo. In the car 'with the two women were the! young son of Mrs. Hollabaugh and the 13 year old daughter of Mrs i Lafferty.

Driving in another car ahead of the women were Mr Lafferty, his I two sons, Roy and Robert, md Mr. Hollabaugh The party had started to Lubbock with the intention of leaving one of the cars. They were driv- I mg slowly, and were about half way down the hill when a truck driven by W. A. Berry, 40.

of Tulia, came down the hill, crashed into the rear of the car occupied by the women, and this car jammed into the car driven by the men. All three vehicles were demolished So hard was the impact that both the truck and second car were in flames in a matter of seconds he first car rolled to the west off the pavement, while the two burning vehicles were thrown across the highway to the east side. Mrs. Lafferty and daughter escaped by a miracle. The daughter is in an Amarillo hospital suffering from skull fracture and facial lacerations.

The baby was badly burned Whether or not Mrs Hollabaugh was instantly killed will never he known. The flames were so terrific that those at the scone could not extract her body. Nearly two hours after the accident the Can yon Fire Department was able to extract the body of the young woman, who seemed to be crumpled in the bottom of the car and burned almost beyond recognition Berry was arrested and charged with negligent homicide. He plead not guilty when his lawyer arrived; at the scene and he was released I on bond of $1,000. The time of his trial has not been set in Coun-! ty Court.

lie was not taker to jail as peace officers in Tulia vouched for his reliability. The body was brought to Canyon and the funeral service held Mon day afternoon at 2:30 at the First Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. 11 L. Thurston, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Internment followed in Dreamland Cemetery in charge of the Griggs-Warren Funeral Home.

Mr. and Mrs. Hollabaugh have lived in Amarillo for four She was 24 years of age, and had been an operator for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company until recently. Survivors are the husband, Frank Hollabaugh; one son, a year old; parents of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs Emmett Prichard; two brothers, I).

A. and Clifford Prichard, both of Canyon; four sisters. Mrs. Emil Olson, Mrs. Jack Canatser, Miss Laura Nell Prichard, all of Canyon, and Ruth Prichard of Dallas; the grandfather.

T. J. Prichard, who is nearing his 100th birthday. Pall bearers were Charlie Canatser, A Oberst, L. H.

Crawford, Chrisler Crain, Arthur Olson, Ed Caskey. Halloween Parade To Be Held and Cash Prizes Given will prowl Canyon streets ere the clock tolls the midnight hour on The fun and frolic will be sponsored by the Canyon Recreational Program and three awards for the most original costumes will be given. Here's your chance guys and gals. The most original and scariest costume will win a $2.50 cash prize The second best will win $1.50 and the third best will get a SI 00 cash prize. Contestants are to start marching about the square at (1:30 m.

Wednesday evening, October 31. Final judging will be over at 7:15. So, haul out your broom you hobgoblins and rattle dem bones, they to be a parade of spooks. Movie Stars' Show Viewed by Crowd USO Funds Quickly Raised Direction Of Dr. R.

A. Neblett Dr. A Neblett, county chair of the USO Drive, reports that he has sent $578.50 to state headquai ters on a quota of $560 for the county. The quota was raised among Canyon business firms which paid in $25 each or more in order to! quickly end the drive No Puppies, So Dog Adopts Kitten Bubbles, a small black female dog belonging to Mrs Jeanette Robbins, has recently shown that dogs and cats can be friends Bubbles has taken on a task that would probably be disgraceful to a less cultured and educated ea nine This task is raising a kitten The kitten was abandoned by its mother or lost when it was only a few days old. Mrs daughter found the kitten and brought it to her house Bubbles has never had any puppies so she bestowed a love upon the kitten The dog protects the kitten with the fierce loyalty of a true mother.

Farm Bureau Will Hold Banquet at School Cafeteria The annual banquet of the Ran dall County Farm Bureau will be held Wednesday night of this week at the High School Cafeteria. John Lee Smith of Lubbock will bo the speaker Mr Smith has served as State Senator in the Texas legislature, wa a candidate for Lieutenant Governor and like wise a candidate for governor of the State. He is an able speaker and at the present tunc i a candi date for Congre sman at large from Texas This office is made ble because the last es-ion ol the legislature failed to pass a rodss tricting bill of congressional dis tricts. Earl Wesley is president of the Randall County Farm Bureau and A Dietz is chairman of the banquet committee Course Taught At Museum A course in parliamentary pro cedure will be held under the aus pices of the PTA at the Museum Friday, November 2, at 2:00 The course will be taught by Mrs A. Wulfman of Amarillo Cost of material to be used will be 35 cents If interested please call Mrs W.

Wilbanks before October 27 Mr and Mrs. George Clark of Menlo Park, California, were in Canyon and Amarillo this week visiting friends They had been to Washington and other on business. They are former residents of Canyon Mr and Mrs Walker are visiting in Houston this week, having left Friday. Hospital News Mrs Harold Wetzel, surgical Dorthea Stewart, surgical Mrs. O.

McFarland, medical Joy Sudderth, surgical Jim Black, medical Mrs. E. CTeavinger, medical Mrs Donald Davis, medical Lenora Wilkes, surgical William Eugene Gipson, Jr surgical Mrs Lewis Broom, surgical Linda Myrick, medical Raymond Perking, medical Lynn Stevens, surgical Students Pfc Francis Flaherty, medical Pfc Howard Wood, medical Georgia Holt, medical Jean Carol Low medical Pfc Thomas L. Fowler, medical Pfc Franklin Randolph, medical Betty frith. medical Mr and Mrs Carl Eugene Hair are the parents of a son arriving October 18 Mr and Mrs Travis White are the parents of a daughter arriving October 21 Mr and E.

Wrright are the parents of a daughter arriving October 23 WELCOME EXES Wear a mum from H. for Homecoming. Mental Tests Will Provide Four I. Q. Readings of Pupil Rex Reeves has started giving grade school students a series of tests that will greatly help in determining.

the ability ol. each individual child This year the test will be given throughout the school After this year tests will be given in the 1st grade, in the 4th grade, in the 7th grade and again in the 11th grade. The tests will provide four I during strategic times of the youngster's life. When these I are studied they will be a great aid in judging the ability of the child Whether the child plans to continue his educational career in to college or begin work on a career in life, the tests can be a great assistance in guiding that particular indiv Ladies Night of Lions Club Has Entertaining Skits A delicious dinner, accordion music and three entertaining skits marked the regular Lions Club Ladies Night. Monday, October 22 Lion Reeves and his committee, which consisted ol Lions Flynn and Warren, were responsible for the gigantic success of the program The fried chicken was delicious while the tables were decorated with huckleberry leaves and pyra- cantha.

After everyone had finished eating Wendell Cain took charge and directed a skit from the old play, Nights in a Barroom Characters for the first skit were Dutch Cleavinger, Bill McCormack, Gabe Thompson, Gene McGlasson and Charlie Hillier. Characters for the second skit were Mrs. Emrnitt Smith, Aubrey Crossland and Clay Cooper At the completion of the second skit Pat Brodie was introduced by Ilex Reeves Pat played four selections on the accordion with the final selection being a medley of two numbers The first three selections were: Foolish and For The final selection was a medley of two numbers, and The Beguine After the accordion music was finished the Lions and Lionesses turned back to the lilting skit of Nights in a The third and final skit was made up of Clark Jarnagin, Pee Wee Gough, Windy Miller, Gene Davis and Clarence Eugene Thompson. A galaxy of real live Hollywood stopped off in Canyon Thurs- i day tor a bit ol lunch and a sort ol get acquainted appearance The was the 50th Anniversary ol Motion Pictures. Before mak ing the appearance the troupe enjoyed a delicious luncheon which had been arranged by Charles Donnell ol the Olympic Theater.

Two of the better known stars of the group were Chill Wills and John Barrymore. who had starring roles in Because the film was, for the most part, shot on the Newton Harrell Ranch, Mr and Mrs. Newton Harrell and Mrs Harrell were special guests for the occasion. Those appearing on the podium besides Chill Wills and John Barrymore, Jr were Laura Elliot, Mary Murphy, Ann Robin, Joan Taylor, Virginia Hall and Peter Hanson. After being welcomed to town by Mayor Andy Walsh, the stars took over the program They defended their industry against the Red menace that most people associate with motion picture stars and writers.

It was a colorful day for Canyon and the streets were packed with people who gathered in excited anticipation to see the movie stars in person W. Boatman of Ferndale. Washington, is visiting in the A B. Russell home. He is the brother of Mrs.

Russell. Halloween Carnival To Be Held at High School, October 31 All the spooks, hob-goblins and fun-making devices possible to dream up will be present at the High School Wednesday night, Oct. 31 the annual Halloween carnival and the main entrance will be the cafeteria door Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy a good old fashioned Halloween celebration. Doors open at 6:30 and you have to remain at home to eat. The PTA.

American Legion and the Junior Class will each be serving delicious food Each of these organizations will have a different booth and anyone else desiring a booth should contact Mr Miller at the high school. Every year the carnival has a better turnout because every year it gets better. So, circle the 31 on your calendar and remember to be at the PTA Carnival at the High School. Buffalo Drug Gets New Sign A large, new and colorful sign has been added to the front of the Buffalo Drug. The business, which was recently purchased by Frank Barnhill and R.

A. Smith, is in the process of being completely remodeled. The new owners of the Buffalo Drug are also the owners of The Pharmacy, located on the west side of the square. SPECIAL! Football mums. Stevens Flowers, close to Hospital..