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Page Four The Liberty Vindicator Thursday, July 15, Vindicator VICIOUS RUMORS Let all and wrath, and anper, and EVIL SPEAKING, be put away from you, with all malice. 4:31. The rumor-mongers have been working overtime in IJberty lately. They receive no bonus pay for this excess use of their vitriolic tongues. All payment goes, instead, to the usually-innocent victims; and it is in the form of mental anguish, bitterness, destruction of reput-ation, lifetime scars.

peddlers is the chief current topic of the evil mouthings. Names of adults and youths are bandied about as if they were rattlesnakes in the garden decency. Dates, events and are added to the lurid stories as they pass from one imaginative mind to another. No one bothers to check the accuracy of the rumors. Even reputable citizens aild and subtract eyebrow-lifting words and phrases.

This morning it is a hazy rumor. By afternoon there is a hint of a name or two. Ky tomorrow it will be repeated in all solemnity, newly garnished, as if it as true as the rising of the sun or the coming of the morning mail. Someone has been arrested by the third day; an FBI man has been for months; a dope pusher has been jailed. By the end of the week the victims of this gossip begin to pick up a slanted word here and a secretive suggestion there.

They and their families become bewildered, concerned, frantic, embittered. Where did it start? Where will it end? For some of the answers these some of the facts that will help set Vindicator readers straight about the dope situation in Liberty and the front page in this issue. truth will as one scholar wrote. But. in the meantime, the inncK-ent weep and the slanderer enjoys a field day of untruth and defamation, iCibcrtu lUniiicatnr Esublished 1887 J.

C. Smyth Editor-Manager LOCAL GOVERNMENT Qualified citizetis who decide they vote Saturday, July 24, there are not enough might as well say: shouhi I be interested in electing the men and women who spend my tax money Take a quick glance at the ballot. Starting at the top, we will elect a United States senator from Texas. The Senate, largely, holds the purse strings of the country. One or two votes in the Senate might well decide whether your personal are reduced, increased or allowed to remain static.

The r(Kihot race for governor, and the tightening race for state representative in this district, pinpoint the fact that the governor and the Legislature well decide what your state taxes will be. During the past fiscal year, says the Tax state tax collections broke all records, reaching a high of many millions of which come out of Texa.s. What about local tiixes. Well, thev hit a new high of $10.200,000.000 last average of more than $60 for every man, woman and child in the country. That means far more than $100 per year for every family.

In Liberty County, where the average per capita income is higher than the national and state average, the percentage of taxes is even higher. 7'hese local-tax figures mean much in relationship to the coming primary. There iire three contests in the four precincts. The commissioners are the key officials determine where your county tax money goes. They are.

in effect, the board of directors for Liberty County, a multi-million-dollar enterprise. Therefore, if you fail to vote in this primary for the commissioner you think will handle your tax dollar in the most efficient and economical manner, you are saying, by your negligence, that you care how much county tax you pay or how it is spent. absentee if you plan tc be out of your voting on election day. And when Saturday, July 24, rolls around, it might be profitable to consider whether your tax money is more important than a fishing trip or some other pleasure-bent jaunt. RiH'ord Due at Annual Fanner Dinner More farmers and more Cham- hei- of Conimorco members will be present for tlie annual barbecue dinner at Camp Rizzo, Tuesday Jiiiiht, July 20, starting at 7 than have ever attended such an affair in the past, is the prediction of Hart, chairman of the C.

of C. agriuculture and soil conservation committee. were sent to more than farniors in this invit- intr them to the Mr. Hart said, acceptances to date have exceeded our moat optimistic expectations. It would not me at all if between 250 and 300 people The final nieetiufi of the agriculture and conservation committee will be held niorn- at 10 at Elckols Cafe to prepare for the barbecue.

(1. Gibson, Director, Airricultural P'xtension Service, Texas A. College, will be the principal speaker. F. P.

Bohanan will sei-ve as master of ceremonies. No tickets have been printed foi- the barbecue, but all and Chamber of Commerce ber.s will be asked to register. Mr. Hart emphasized that all farmers in this section are invited to the barbecue. Published every Thursday at Liberty, Texas, by The Trinity Publishing J.

H. Manthey, Price Daniel, Chm. of Board; J. C. Smyth, Entered as second class matter at the po.st office at Liberty, Texas, under Act of Congrress, March 3, 1879.

Any erroneous reflection on the character, reputation or standing of any person, firm or corporation which may appear in The will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor, YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Liberty County and Adjoining Counties $3.00 Elsewhere in U.S.A. $4.00 The works of nature and the works of revelation display religion to mankind in character so large and visible that those who are not quite blind may in them see and read the first principles and most necessary parts of it and from thence into those infinite depths filled with the treasures of wisdom and Locke. Davton Auxiliary Open For DAYTON A financial report on the recent Rodeo was heat'd at the nu'Pting of the Dayton Memorial Auxiliary Foist 512, Monday night in their regular meeting in the City Hall at 8 p.m. Application blanks for member- Mhip h'lve been received and may be obtained from either Tiobin.son or Mrs. floward Wilson.

for the year are incomplrte but they been tentatively outlined and be announced soon. The Auxiliary meet.s the second Monday In each month at the City Hall at 8 p.m. All wives of Legion members are invited and urged to come out and join the Auxiliary. The AuMliary membprs felt that for their first venture in raising funds they wish to thank the public for their attendance atul help in netting them $72 on their (onces sions. ife.

NEW HRIDGK Senator Neveille H. Colson, of Navasota, snips the ribbon officially opening the new bridge spanning the Brazos west of Navasota on State Highway 90, the artery that is used by many Liberty County and Gulf Coast travelers in reaching Austin and other mid-state points. The bridge has been named the Neveille II, Colson Bridge in recognition of Mrs. work in sponsoring farm-to-market road legislation. Senator district includes Liberty County.

On Mrs, left is Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey, and on her right is E. H. Thornton, chairman of the Texas Highway Commission.

KERSTING Hospital News Tlie following patients were admitted to Kersting Hospital during the week ending July 12; Medical Roy E. Dennison, E. C. Davis. Mrs.

Leona Fillingim, J. W. Williams, Mrs. Mary Sue Hall, Patvifia Majors, Ixmis B. Wheeler, Mrs.

Blanche Holcomb, Martha Kay Holcomb, Mrs. Lessie Gaither, Mrs. Mary Kinies. Mrs. Gladys Bishop, Mrs.

Virginia Largent, all of Lil)- erty; Jim Duff, Mrs. Clara Hall. GtH)rge E. Mansell. Scarlet Rou- bieu all of Daisietta; Mrs.

Clara Nell McWhirter, Dayton; Jack Hanks, Mrs. Ruth Woodral, Lester Woodral, all of Hull; Anita Denise Davis, Sour Lake; Betty Ann Wil-: son. Batson. Surgical Mrs. Bessie Melton, Bill Pavliska, Mrs.

Thelma Flowers, Mark Davis, all of Liberty, Mrs. JoAnn Fregia, Daisetta; Miss! Viola Fillingim, Saratoga. Accident avid Dempsey, Humble. Births Mr. and Mrs, Clifford Rawlinson of Daisetta, boy', Mi', and Mrs.

Gaywood Johnson of Dai- setia, boy; Mr. and Mrs.John T. Williams of W'innie, hoy; Mr. and F. Nance of Liberty, girl; Mr.

and Mrs. James N. Patton ol Liberty Route 1, girl. Lee and Anna Faye Burneil of Devers, boy; Pedro and Tliereas of Liberty, boy; Rebecca Jones, Anahuac; Mose.s Jen-1 klrs. Lena Herman.

Ijtuira Melon- Emanuel Rollings and Valgcne Drebo, all of Liberty; Izac Paynes Devers. U.S. SCOTCH BRAND Cellophane Tape "The When Well When selecting a memorial for a loved one, choose well. May we help you through this most important task? above Satisfaction Guaranteed. Daves Monument Co.

317 Cleveland St. Phone 768 Dayton Davton H.l). Cliil) Aids Cancer Mrs. Dillenbaek Feted HARDIN Mr. and Mrs, Earl Brandon honored Mrs.

Sadie Dilleii- back of Dayton Saturda'y with a family reunion and on DAYTON At a called meeting her Present irom out of of the Home Demonstration Club htown were: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd in the home of Mitchell Smith Remkes and children of Crosby. T.E.L. Class Meets HARIUN The T.

L. Sunday I School Class of the Hardin Baptist Church met on 'I'uesday of last w'eek in the honie Mrs, Tom ('ayson, Mrs. Selma Abshier was presented a surprise birth lay gift from the class, and gifts were also exchanged by the members. Members of the class recently visittMl a sick member. Miss Sallie Young, and piesented her a gift.

Mrs. Sid Wil- iiamson will be hostess for the August 3 meeting at 2 p.m. Member; National Editorial Assn. Texas Press Assn. Texas Gulf Coast Press Assn.

Natl. Adv. Rep; Weekly Newspaper Representatives Every now and then sunie one need a law as if the Ten Laws handed down to Moses and the 40,000 laws on the statute books were not enough to guide the human family. Instead of creating more laws would it not be better to enforce the laws we already (Tex.) Gazette. To act with common sense according to I the moment, is the best wisdom I know; and i the best philosophy is to do duties, take the world as it comes, submit respect: fully to lot; bless the goodness that has given us so much happiness with it, whatever it is; and despise Mrs.

Mary itobinson Feted on Tfith Birthday H.ARDIN Mrs. Mary I 1 of Tombnll was honored on her Toth birthday Sunday witl: a family reunion in the home of her daughter and son-in law, and Mrs. E. L. Haidin.

The attending inchuif'd seven children, 11 grandchildren atul fivft grMatgramlcliildren, The guests were: Mr. and C. Robinson and Karen and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Robinson and children of Houston; Mr.

and Mrs. W. W. Robinson and Mr. and Mrs.

Boh Stone and children of Pasadena; Mr, and Fred Robinson and (hildren of Albany; Clvde Robin- of San Mr. and Mrs, C. Brown and children of Worth, and Mr and Mrs. Emmett iinu children of Shreveport. La.

the pa.st week, dressings for the Society were made by the five members present. This work has l)een the (if the Club for several montlis now and to date over 200 uressingn have been made. Assisting the in this work were Mrs, O. 15. Sterling, Mattie (ialyean.

arl Brown, pre.si(l'*nt the Home Demonstration Club, and Mrs. C. B. Addington. The ne.xt regular nieeting of the club will be in the City on Tuesday July 27.

At this meeting Smith. County Home Demonstration Agent, will give lessons on copper toolinii. All members are invited and urged to be present for this meeting Mr. and Mi's. Earl and son of Dayton; Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Brandon and Miss Tommy Lou Lightfoot of Houston, and Scott of Dayton. Juniors Have Social HARDI.N The Junior Boys and Girls classes of the Hardin Church held their quarterly social and busines.H meeting Friday night with members present. Teachere present -vore Mrs. (iuorge Mrs.

Jo Morgan and Roscoe Davis. Games of baseball and volleyball were played after refreshments were served. Rent With Classified FARRIS TRUCK LINE Ivocal, Personalized Service HOUSTON, DAYTON, LIBERTY, RAYWOOD, HULL, DAISETTA, BATSON, HARDIN, MOSS BLUFF Phone 789 Liberty Phone CApitol Houston Home Office: Daisetta, 259 mif Would YOU be left out in the cold, or do you have Full Coverage auto 'INSURANCE? Better be FULLY If YOU do not have Fire and Theft JNSURANC'K on your car YOU are not Fully ('overed. Our Comprehensive policy gives you a lot of extra protection at little cost. When yon renew your AUTOMOHILK INSUH.VNCK call us and be 8filLLIO-v OiHfilAl 17 SPHOHE Fun for tKe whole family 1 Enjoy My each Saturday evening on CBS-TV.

GET THE FACTS Dayton W.M.U. (Ircles Have vSludies davton The W.M V. ot First Church held tlicir Circlo meetings Thursday morning '1 he pri'Uram for each Ci'cle was a mis- siou.irv lesson, the topic was or ranee. Th(- Ha'iel Sorrel and Nina Belle (Mrch'S held a joint mec'ing in the home of ,1. Biticlay.

is Whitir.iln is ch.iirman of the and Mrs Kd Hazel Sorrel Circle. The Don Circle met in the home of Mi's ('arl Brown with ,1 Daves, pre.sideut of ihf Mrs. Howard Linton as siiecial Tile Ducy Liu met in the home of Simmons; the Kdith Stewart, in the honu' of ard the Dori.s Si harpley, in the honip of Ms, Guy Jordan Honored With Birthday Dinner -Mrs. B. L.

Jordan wa.s honored with a dinner ill her home on her TSth birthday Saturday. -All of her hildren, giandchildreu and one trreat granilchild were tlie first time ii; vears present inc luded: Mr aiid Carl Jordan oi Tioupe; their daughter, i'ook an i child of Houston: Mr. and Mrs. r're ii I i and chihlren, P.it and Rudy, of Cretna, and Mr and liilly Joidan and sons, Larry and Jay, of Read this free a revealing, part-by-part comparison l)otween Plymouth and the "oilier low-price cars. big illustrated pages.

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