The Liberty Vindicator from Liberty, Texas • Page 4

Four The Liberty Vindicator Wednesday, Dece Manila Gun- (Continuad From Page One) Two Convicts- One) you worried, George ip a quiet sort with thorl answers. "Nope," he replied, only worry 1 had was that they would come hack over they didn't So we just stood there in the hot sun picking off chunks of mud and wiping off the murderous looking machine-gun which the hovs patted carefully. They examined the oiler and replaced it on its pivot, ready for the next time. One hit of damage to the pun was where the bomb splinter had touched the cartridge magazine. It must have been going at ii terrific rate, because it cut the machine off like a razor slice.

Rut damage easily was repaired while I was standing there. Another buggy" pfulled up with an air force major and a uptain. They asked to my credentials and then we chatted for a few minutes. They were both from Texas. The major is a first cousin of Mawry Maverick, former Texas Congressman and former Mayor of San Antonio.

He is Major 11 Maverick of San Antonio i Tl captain was James Parker of Tt-xas Dallas and it seems the Japanese do much damage this time. They passed on to another objective. Souvenir from S. Scrap Iron The pay-off on this raid was that a piece of scrap Iron from the Japanese bomb was found with the Inscription and Maybe some American railroader knows where the and is. In any event this of American scrap iron did hit any one.

1 stopped and talked with me of the other gun crews af- raid. We all kepi scann- the sky, hut all we saw was a of Filipino intercep-; returning, for more gas and ammunit ion. One gun crew, headed by Sergeant Jim Murphy of Lib-1 rty, Texas, was annoyed be-: cause the other crew got all the lion. These boys are anxious to get at Japanese. They included Ernie Davigon of Pawtucket, R.

Jim Henderson of Harvey Mashatt of Dorchester, and Von Kyfce of Prophetstown, III. I have written about air her. recently and their part is mot important these days, but forget the privates on ground who hack through jungle lie in mud holes and man mac bine in deep camouflaged against the Japenc-se Herman sky blitz. These boys the share of strafing from Japanese planes that zoom down clcan white and (Continued From Page committed murder in Walker County. Burke was sentenced for 12 years for burglary from Grayson County.

Of the 12 convicts escaped from the prison farm early in morning, one was recaptured immediately. Lacking details, the police said it was believed that two convicts had stolen a pickup truck, the two of which may have been those reaching Cleveland. Two Are Caught The 12 convicts escaped by saw. ing bars from a barracks window! and sliding down on sheets. One of them.

Joseph R. Tucker, was captured by a Huntsville Tucker told Capt R. 11. Haughn of the Wynne farm that he entered the man's automobile with a drawn knife but the man covered him with a pistol. The man took Tucker into his and phoned the penitcwitiary.

Tucker is serv- It Happened- (Continued from Page 1) day night as payment for losing a golf match the summer before. enlistment forms were received by the Liberty unit of the Texas Defense Guards and the company increased enough in size to be givetvthe official status of Company of the 16th Batallion. home for colored convalescent was opened Friday by members of the Pilot Club, who held open house and a silver tea to commemorate the event. Society Notes Mrs. Frank S.

Griffin, Jr. Honors Bride-Elect Monday intr life from Harris County murder and burglary. All available moodhounds guards from the farm and main prison at Huntsville tip the trail. One group of and guards was rushed to a lut ing for and the took dogs point five miles east of town where several the convicts were reported sighted. Shortly after noon on Monday the bloodhounds cornered Kmmett Ashley, in woods southeast of Huntsville 2Vs miles from the prison.

He was serving 15 years for assault with intent to murder from Hell County. Still At Large Theft of a pickup truck at Huntsville was attributed to many of the other fleeing men. Resides Burke and Scott, the two that are believed to have stolen Taylor's car, those still at large are Leon I) Craft. 21. five years for robbery with firearms from Cook County; Prod Johnson.

21. four years of burglary, Tarrant; William Cary, 21. 20 years for assault with intent to murder; Jack West, five years, robbery. Dallas; Lawrence Herrin, 20. five years for theft.

Jefferson County; Robert DeWeese, 21. two years, theft, Harris; William Cummins, 2il. 10 years, robbery. Dallas; William Dunham. 26, eight years, robbery, Tarrant County.

mm notes Sun don't npled msig look heap nu pit nia. not Two surgical cases, Johnny Greak of Liberty, and Mrs. J. M. Windham of Devers, entered Mercy Hospital this week.

Artie Tilton of Cleveland and Sara Beth Hatfield of Liberty vc dismissed Tuesday morning after tonsillectomies at hospital. Mrs Vesta Gifford of Liberty entered the hospital Tuesday morning for that purpose. Singleton (if Dayton suffered an injured after he hurt at Ralph sawmill at Dayton. An pound baby boy was born December 2H to Mr and Mrs. of Liberty April A program of improvement and expansion for the Liberty Country Club was started by the Liberty Chamber of Commerce.

Plans were made to put the golf course in good shape, secure memberships and wrork out building plans for the clubhouse. 9th E. W. McLendon wfas elected president of the local Ro- I tary Club, as R. H.

Watson, CL I. Mason, and Milton Sipes were chosen for vice-president, secre- tary treasurer. 9th- Dr. J. E.

Bell was elected head of the trustees of the Liberty School at a board meeting. engineers and visitors from the Sabine Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers gathered in Liberty city hall Monday night for a monthly meeting. After a banquet and visit to the new swimming pool with members of the local Chamber of Commerce as hosts, the guests returned for dancing in the auditorium. Ellen Virginia Daniel was chosen president of the Pilot Club. John Ager was made Young Democratic Club chief.

Boy Scout drive for members, under the direction of Nathan Wald man, went into full swing. O. F. Holstead was reelected to head cub pack. colorful band concert was presented by the High School Band Thursday night.

B. M. Hatfield announced his candidacy ffor United States Senate on a platform including a navy, all-out aid for the United States, and enough warplanes to darken the sky at May Miss Martha Jones, bride-to-be of Kenneth Holloway of Galveston. was honored Monday afternoon at a tea shower given by Mrs. Frank S.

Griffin Jr. Mrs. Griffin combined yellow and white in decorating her table, which was centered with a crystal container holding an attractive arrangement of white caranation and yellow daisies, and crystal candle-holders filled with white tapers. The linen laid table held at each end a silver service, presided over by Mrs. H.

L. McGuire and Miss Stella Stetisoff. Assisting in receiving the guests were Mrs. Griffin, the honoree, and her mother. Mrs.

B. Jones of Temple, Mrs. G. S. Maury, mother of the groom-to- be and his aunt.

Mrs. Robert M. Ines and sister Miss Phyllis Halloway all of Houston. Mrs. Harold Cotton had charge of the guest book and Mrs.

Brad Pickett. Miss Audrey Abshier and Miss Edaline DeBlanc presided over the sifts. Mrs. J. E.

Bell, Mrs. L. Brookshire, Miss Susy Cochran, Miss Lola Thomas and Miss Elinor Geren assisted in serving About 100 guests called during the afternoon. Firemen Help- (Continued from Page One) CARD OF THANKS WV wish to thank to their kliidu extend our sineer our many friends vi and T. E.

LEWIS TRANSFER STORAGE Phune 2U5-W Liberty, Texas of love and sympathy in passing of our beloved sister, Mrs. It. Cameron Miss Jessie Fuqua. Mr It. Fuqua and family, I pV 12-21.

tin to uni your lust $1 in I'm 1 Liberty County News sailor or aviator, (half prue) to aay armed forces. H. O. COMPTON MAI'S AM) HU Licensed State Surveyor BLDG. phone si I) COURTEOUS TREATMENT Pace-Stancil Funeral Home UHI KH PllONE 119 HEALTH Stimulator i GRADE MILK For Children and Adults You are cordially invited to visit thin modern, sanitary dairy in Northeast Liberty we help jfrotect your health! I Phone 123 Phone 136 M.

M. DAIRY 7th Kirk Brock, associated with Gulf States Utilities Company in Liberty for 13 years, received his call to report for active duty as a first lieutenant in the infantry of the United States Army at Fort Benning, Georgia. was hoit Tuesday to more than 200 Baptists of this section of the state when the monthly workers conference of the Southeast Texas Baptist Association was held here. 14th A civic mass meeting to determine what Liberty needs most and what can done about it was held in city hall and directed Chamber of 2i Young swimmers won prizes of tickets to the pool at the swimming carnival held at the municipal pool Friday afternoon. Margaret Smyth, Keown, Mary Frances Duncan, Fagan Adams, A.

C. Holbrook, and Herbert Coe won the first place awards in swimming and diving contests. 28th first appreciation day of a series of 13 was scheduled for the following Saturday, May 81. The plan, sponsored by the' Chamber of Commerce, had a dual purpose of enabling customers to save and stimulating business for merchants. June 4th Forty graduates were awarded diplomas as commencement exercises for Liberty llighj School were held.

Elliott Parker and Mary Helen Peterson were highest ranking students. Cafe officially opened its doors Tuesday night and crowds inspected the cafe and partook of refreshments at an open house, 18th The appointment of Clayton Stribling as coach for the Liberty High School football and other athletic teams was announced by Superintendent Bill Schupp, Pilot Club of Houston was awarded third place at the international meet in Houston for their project, the Negro convalescent home here. Pharmacy, Gilliland Electric Company, Butler-Grimes, P. W. Norwood, A.

J. Riviere, NV. M. I aik- Drug Company, J. Barfield, C.

R. Wilson, Dr. C. Victery, Dr. E.

J. Tucker, Q. P. Store, Bill Griffin, V. R.

Burch, Liberty Jewelry Store, Fair Store, Ada Hayes, Roscoe Landers, Grand Leader, Variety Store, First State Bank. M. Elliott, C. Pratt, George Mason, Market, A. E.

Bush, Jeff Green, Pascal LaCour, City Cleaners, City Barber Shop, Cafe, McGinty Drug, Bill Schupp, Guy DeVore, T. J. Hightower, AUen Wheat, Liberty Vindicator, Ben Pickett, C. A. Chambers, Dick Culpepper, Eugenia Sapp, Robbie Telford, Luther i Steusoff, United Gas Company, Floyd Wait, Sol Goodwin, J.

M. Rich, Elmer Ratcliff. i Dr. F. S.

Griffin, McLendon- Buchanan Motor Company, Gerald Partlow, Trotti Service Sta- tion, Dr. E. J. Bell, Mearns Chevrolet Company, 0. P.

Baillio, Liberty Grain Grocery Company, Pat Johnson, T. L. Tool Company, Llewellyn Dougharty, E. W. Pickett, Tom Wheat, Price Daniel, E.

B. Incorporated, Allen and Watson Neyland, Thursday Bridge I Club, Pilot Club, A. J. Hartel, Mary Louise Greak, Third Grade Horne Economics Class, L. P.

Bristley, E. Granau, Rotary Club, 1L O. Compton, Elza Burch, A. Palma, A. W.

Mclver, Liberty Furniture Cooipnay. Bridge Function Held In Partlow Home Misses and Miriam Part- entertained their respective Bridge Clubs and a number of guests at their home, Friday. Dec- 26. Christmas decorations about the reception rooms created ui atmosphere of cheerfulness and fun which prevailed throughout the round of games. Prizes for high score were presented Mrs.

A. L. Billingsley and Mrs. E. W.

McLendon, club members and Mrs. B. L. Williams, guest. Others participating in the games were Mesdames T.

W. Mullins. N. A. Allison.

H. O. Compton. C. D.

Victery, Bob Cocke, Guy Devore, Tom Calhoon, Boh Martin. E. L. Granau, C. Mull.

Harold Wait, and Miss Lomie Llewellyn. Delicious refreshments consisting of a salad, cookies, olives, candy, and spiced punch were served. Association To Hold Regular Meeting The regular meeting of the Parent Teac hers Assoc iation will be held Tuesday afternoon. January 6, at 3:30. in the Elementary school auditorium.

The Second grade will opening exercises and members of the Liberty Rotary club will have principal parts on program. win in life it takes not luck but pluck: not a wishbone but a is the theme of the program for the day. Miss Sapp Honored With Christmas Party As a courtesy to Miss Eugenia Sapp who is leaving soon to make her home in Austin, Mrs. A. L.

Billingsley and Miss Adelie Blake were co-hostesses at a Christmas party Friday night in the lovely home of Mrs. The spacious living room was very attractive with its Yuletlde decorations and refreshment also carried out the holiday theme. The personnel included very close friends of the honoree. Miss Parker Gets Appointment Miss Ruth Virginia Parker of Corsicana, who has been doing general office work in the court house here for the past two months. was recently given an appointment by the government to do stenographic work in the Farm Security Administration office here.

Miss Parker received this appointment after having taken the government examination held In Lufkin the early part of December. Gentleman (to gout): pain worse. You should Christian resignation. Friend: can assuire not with might be It with you AMERICAN THEATRE Dec. 30-31 SMILIIST starring Jeanette McDonald and Brian Aherne Jan.

1-2 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in "KEEP 'EM Saturday, Jan. 3 with Donald Barry, Julie Duncan Sunday and Monday. Jan. 4-5 Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine ir Jan. 7-8-9 THE with Albert Dekker, Susan Hayward.

Harry Carey and Save New and used sewing machines down payment, easy terms. Machines and Vacuum repairing. Dressmaking and Buttonholes Singer Sewing Center Phone liS J. T. Baldridge, Dist.

PARK THEATRE Dec. 30-31 BE with Eleanor Powell, Robert Young Thurs. and Jan, 1-2 OVER HER with Lynn Itari Saturday, January 3 William Luudigan in ON Sun. and Jan. 4-5 William Powell, Myrna Loy in OF THE THIN ROBERT AND RACHEL SAY THANK YOlTi As one of our most successful years in business to a close, reminded again) that every man, woman and child in Liberty has done his part in making us the leading distributor of dairy in Liberty.

For their patronage during iny or all of the 23 years that I we have tried our best to please them, we say WILL RENT to two wo men or two men, twin bods, sealy matresses, close in. or will rent separately. Call No. 7 until p. then call No.

289W. FOR SALE acres of land on harelsurfaced road. from Dayton, see L. P. Want To Kent I room house or duplex, partially furnished.

I my he box and and Kas cook Bryan at Vindicator office or call 7 Liberty. tf. Jan. 6-7-8 FOR starring Rosalind Russell and Walter Pidgeon We wish for one and all A prosperous New and let the war booger get you! We all have the same chance! (Signed) ROBERT and RACHEL CHAMBLISS. 0 15 THROAT ON r-rte, mb from constant coughing due to a cold? Of MKNfHO-Ml'UIUN to irritated throat and bring Satisfaction or money back.

jbOc and SI 00 aizea. Try it. 5 cold Muiiion inoi i Leading Dealers Everywhere relieve Misery of COLDS 666 I liquid TABLETS NOSE I I inanimi R. G. Partlow LICENSED STATE LAND SURVEYOR Masonic Building Liberty, Texas C.

A. Mm. A. C. Meyers wife ran off with the a that 1 satisfied.

Furthermore, my house burnt down and 1 have, n't any satisfied; and to cap everything off business is so bad going bankrupt, but la that possible with alj your i I- nappy ww SEHR OLD FRIENDS I. I li Health Happiness Prosperity OUR WISH FOR YOU ANI) ALL OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS. May You Have Days of Happiness During 1942 W.C. LEE Liberty Representing SOUTHWESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO. EVERYTHING FOR THE AUTOMOBILE EXPERT BICYCLE REPAIRING COMPLETE STOCK OF BICYCLE PARTS ON HAND YOU CAN ALWAYS BUY FOR LESS AT AUTO SUPPLY LIBERTY HIGH, HIGH-UP Where We Want Your Good Fortune to Be on Father Chart for You, in 1942 HAPPY NEW YEAR TROTTI AUTO SERVICE PLYMOUTH PARTS AND SERVICE TEXACO GAS AND OIL.