Wise County Messenger from Decatur, Texas • Page 1

REUNION GAMS MOMENniM HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE KEEPING REUNION GOING DAY AND NIGHT; EVENTS CLOSE SATURDAY NIGHT Each succeeding day adds more in numbers and more in pleasure for the Reunion campers and visitors this year. The Wise County Reunion in Decatur this week has been the biggest and best, just as we announced last week. The whole of the grounds fiembles an ant hill of activity, everyone coming and going, all Visiting one another, games and entertainment in the pavilion or in front of the building. Saturday and Sunday found the carnival moving in, and the kids enjoyed watching workmen assemble the rides and stands. Nearly everyone had moved In by Saturday though some of the campprs were still hauling additional materials Monday.

Something like this reunion is hard to describe in is so much going on, here and are ko many camp sites, so many people and so many visitors its impossible to know what's going on where. The kids still have thfir spats the men still have their inoesthe women their gossip and teen-agers in various assortments of flacks, shorts, halters, parading and loafing around. We Reunioned too! As you will note from this of the Messenger, thi.s office force, en has reunioning. Hence four pages. We had no varatlon this year so we prepari'd a we are using it.

i)ne of our workmen has been hospitalized another is putting away a griin crop. 80 saw no why we too a days off which resulted in a short p.i[»* additional time at thn The carnival opened Monday night and the kids were so were many of the adults, for an evening of something new and exciting. The carnival continues through Saturday too. A lady stumbled into one of the line pole holes erected for the new electric line Sunday evening and was bruised some. Tom Hush his forehea-d and nose as a metal container fell front the pick-up in unloading.

Grover Cleveland lost half a nightshirt somewhere. The Aubrey enjoying their camp home even more since the fire at their home in town last week practically brun- ed them out. Ralph Dodson, unable to fake it, comes in at night So do a few sucli at i'ig Iterbert an(i others. Hunch of softies, permanent loud in lias installed rafters of the pavilion, and will be without further installation. Calvin onp of thf outstanding square daru-e calb'rs in Te.xas was here Wednesday eve to a dance for followi-rs of the from all seclions of north A large crowd was The increase in demand for electricity at the camj) ground was when the Texas Tower Light Co furnished and j)Oles to install a new line thru MiP fast half of erounds.

reunion furnished the wire for the job and had holes for the ftob'S This made it for camp'Ts to use for as the load on old linn wa-, too the Wise County Messenger DfmjRK IN SURE IN 8 URANGB WITH H. B. PEARSON Life ReaJ Estate Published in the Dairy Center of the Great Southwtfl Oldest BuflnMt InitltHtioii hi WI CMmty VOI.UME 68 NUMBER DECATUR. TEX.AS—Tliiirsday, August 26 19 8 Attend the WISE COUNTY OIL FIELD STILL EXPANDING reunKui us an opportunity to Kbati riiaiiy a the new trrSs as as former which wf' will pulilisti hfginning week, one or two at a time. Wf you will us for small fdition this I if the next year turns out any will skip an issue we surely have every minute of the time we to epend at the campground.

With iiM'ff belueiMi I no and 107 has week. FrfHH thf midd! of l.nl week throutrh thn mercury has been itself. and ranchers are hauliog stork water, in a few cases, drink water too. I Many wafer wells low, with some wells going dry for the i first time in history. I The wati'r situation all over Texas is becomin with Dec'atur no execution.

We the section show of oil. pump water as fast as it is be-ni; feet glomerate, with FIRST BAPTIST IH KCH Supply pastor Bell will fill the pulpit at the F'irat Baptist next Sunday at both hours. The for tTie naorn- ing sermon will Arcess To accordinii tc tho city couu- (lod," and in the evening he asking thai of will preach on jaw-ns be curtait'id. and Diadems." It is a wonderful thing to liave access to with his re- to all our Let no one this All the ntul ore urm-d to present at the next Sunday. li pastor.

New wildcat for Wise County is the Dwight M. Ross, Wichita Flails, No. 1 G. J. Ellis, 330 feet from south and west lines of each 20 acres of west 80 acres of Jesse Couch survey, A-227, or 2,850 feet from we.st and 330 feet from south lines of the survey, it is contracted to 4,000 feet.

Drillsite, 2l'i miles east of iiridgeport, is 660 feet east of the Latex Oil Company No. 1 Smith, completed in August in pay from to feet and since df-pleted. immediately west of the Latex 1 C. H. and associated drilled a failure.

No. 1 It was abandoned at 4,084 feet. IMans to test shows oil in the upper Strawn were revealed with the staking of the Signal Oil C.as Company and T. W. and J.

M. I.offland, Worth, No. I Henry wildcat, feet from north and WO feet from east lines of C. A. Frazier survey, three miles sf)uth of Cottondale in southwestern Wise.

Contract is to 3,500 feet. Location is 2,200 feet south -1 east of the No. 1 Dr. Daly, of Fort Worth, J. F.

Williamson survey, in which the Strawn sand shows were found in (irilling to 6,522 feet, where prejjarations are under w'ay to the Kllenburger. Top of the Kllenburger tentatively has been called 6,512 feet and casing set on at 6.522 feet. Drill- stern te.st from to total depth shouefl 500.i»()0 cubic feet daily with sources reporting the showing as much as 65 pt cent distillate. Drilling of plug will Friday, but extensive te.sts of the are planned afterward. It is expected to be first of next week before tests start.

The wildcat is temporarily, but information is expected to be released Top of Caddo lime has been called tentatively at 5,020 in the Company et al, 1 W. PLANS DONE FOR WISE COUNTY FAIR SEPT. 8-11 Practically all plans have been made and details are being worked out for staging the Wise County Fair and Horse Show on September 8, 9, 10 and 11. fair buildings will be completed and ready for exhibits and livestock. Shortage of materials necesaary for the construction of the buiUiings has slow'ed work down considerably and has made a hard job even harder, but the building committee has assured the i.ions Club that all will be in readiness for opening day.

A booster trip in the interest of the fair will tour Decatur, Chico, Boyd, fihome, and Sunset in Wise and Counties; Wells, Weatherford, Denton, Cainesville, Nonctca, Howie, (Iraham, Olney and smaller towns in between. Premium catabjgs have been prepared and are in the hands of the printer. They are to be completed in a week or ten days. Services Held For Albert McNeely Albert Mc.N'eely, the son of Sarah Flizabeth Holden and William Mc.Veely, was born 20, 1883 in the Sycamore Community in Wi.se County, Texas. On December 24, he and Fannie Lee Clifton were unitf-d in holy to union were born three children; one son, William away at the age of two years.

was verted at the ago of tw(nty-one and Joined the Sycamore Church; years later, in liUG, he his membership to Creen- wood Baptist Church wheie he served faithfully until the Lonl called him home. He was ordained a deacon in the wood Baptist Church in 1910 and served faithfully in this since that time. his many services he served as Sunday School Superintendent of the WATER RATE GOES UP! STILL LOW IN OUTPUT Water users have received a postal from the City Council, It reading as follows; The City Council baa decided that in order to conserve water, a more drastic conservation measure must be taken. Until further notice the regular rate of $2.50 for the first 4000 gallons will be charged. The balance u.sed will be at $1.00 per thousand gallons.

Allowances will be made on some business fturposes. This new rato over the mini- uium 'iof $1.00 per 1000 gals.) in an increase of 75 cents over former rate effect until this new notice was issued. It is all a matter of water conservation Mayor Hardwick informs us. the WATER IS NOT WHO WILL BE OUR SENATOR. THE QUESTION Saturday is the day when the voter.s of Texas choose a junior United States Senator.

Both Coke Stevenson and fi Johnson are confident of victory. The outcome of the race is doubtful in that the number of votes cast this time may fall way the total. One race in Wise county, in Commissioners Precinct 2 at Alvord, has a run-off between Mcfiee and Peyton. V'otors are urf.ed to for their choice Saturday but be sure to vote; S('HOOL RATE ELECTION IS ON NEXT TUESDAY Services Held For Mrs. L.

C. Slimp Funeral services were yesterday afternoon at 3:30 fot. Mrs. Slimj), who away Monday afternoon at 9 P.M. Services were conducted at Chapel, conducted Dr Ward and Rev.

fiell, Interment was in Decatur Oak Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include the husbaad. one son, I. two Miss Ruth Slimp of Decatur and Southall of Longview. CONTAMINATED liardwjck informs that another sample of of School District.

On Tui'Sday, qua. fi- ed voters will cast ballots on the pr0j)0sed increase in the rate of jjs'school tax in the Decatur Inde- the Decatur water system, sent to Austin for, retesting, has been checked and a report returned from that necatur water is not contaminated. ARMY OPENS OFFK HERE Army and Air Force Recniitinir Offi is now open in the county court in Decatur, to serve Wise county. All veterans and men without prior service urtit'd to contact the in chartre. Set.

Fitts, for any inform-Jtion re- trarding enlistment or ing. The pr 0 f) 0 sed change has been iscusHPd in the for the two weeks, and of All qualified voters are urged to vote so that a representative section may the Decatur board a decision as to future plans. (iitvss FIRK The fire boys answered a call to the r'athoiic Church Monday where a erass fire in an adjoin- int; lot was threatening to spread a building. The firt' was qtiicly extinguished. Mr.

and have returned from a nith tives in Nashville, KITK Mill man sends us a postal from Frontier Days (jeo at Cheyenne, Wyo and then flies in aht-ad of if ('arl ('lirisiian from Coloratlo that vcry- thinjr is lovely there. Mr, and rela- uet-k in and rn and taught a class of boys years, nor Wise, with; Brother b.M'n a a slight member of the (ireenwood Drilling continued sonic Lodge for more than forty in the Rend con- years. The love and confidence of called the Greenwood community for him was shown by their electing er w.i\ n)ni 5,160 to 5,163 him as their of the Peace section, a period of 28 consecutiv'c Cities Service Oil Company No. yeans. frrell, C.

W. Lgery departed this life Tues- in northwest part of the August 17 at 4:45 A. M. lico j)oo pf casing with a local hospit.il following an 12 from to 5.2!*S feet. 1 he well showed gas in three minutes.

jri 35 and flowed 25 h.irrelf, of in hour through 'I(JOd of estimated at T.ooo.uoo cubic feet daily was Monday on a (iriH- illness of ljut a short time. He survived by hi.s wife, Mrs. F.innie of two sons, Weldon of Clifton of Pampa; 1 w'o sisters, Fffie of Altus, Okia- horiia and Hryan of 'RED RIVER sn PKviivuen sun. ruTiNCE itn PLAZA RED 1 SUNOAV-nORDAY TUSSMV TODAV FRIDAV aUltfTTE COLBtKT BROOKS SATURDAY ONLV rue uvesr wtm 53 L- 6UH SATURDAY SU NDAY MONOAV i 5 UWMV MATINff niDNITi SHOW llPtti TUESDAY I STARTS I PM. 25 YEARft-OMLY THREf i COVERED WAGON CIMARRON 1 NOW I WARD GREW PROBUCI RED RIVER ot oi ol tHoi if bwihl Oklahoma; two stt ni lest ia ihe and iandon Drilling Co.

al N'o. 1 Morris. M. ami a h.lst of liohn survey, outpo loved southwest of ttif chico ii''nd ccmuiomerate near Chico. 'I'he te.sr trom to 5 17!) fct't ill coUf'oinerate.

showed at surf ice iti one minute. flowinii thru half Rt covt-ry was of slightly cut mud. with hf)ttoTn hole pressure or ISOu in 15 minutes. Circulation was lost in drilling to and another drill stem test ir f)lanned. Cities Service i)il Co.

No. 1 .1 Terrell, ill norlhucst porfiiUi of the Chico pool, 7 cas- intr set feet, with 4:52 shots from 52fiS to feet. The well kicked off and flowed rate barrels of oil an liour shut in. Production is from the conglomerate topped at ft. Kingwood Oil Co.

No. 1 Holman, EgeFy survey, cemented 7 inch casing at 53S8 feet with total depth of feet, and will perforate the ciui- glornerate. Signal Oi 0 Co. and TM and Loffland Jr. No.

1 Jack Daly. Williamson survey, south- Wise wildcat 3 miles south of Cottondale has been made a tight well on orders of company headquarters. It is not planned to Issue any information on the wildcat until it is completed. who will miss the w.arm, friendly and ways of of our better citizens. were held Wedne.sday, ISth at 3:30 P.

M. at the First Paptist Church in (ireenwood, by his Prown, Rev. F. lb'll, Rev. T.

J. Doss and Rev. 'F. Interment nuule in the (ireenwood under auspices of the Dec.atur and (Jreen- wood Lodge with J. E.

ithers()oon, Fred Fremont Lee Hall, D.an Warren, (i. C. Sloan. W. V.

Patton and F. Williams (lall i)eari'rs. Lions Henr Melodies Of the Harmonica Last Wednesday Lions spent much time dividing time for work at the reunion cold drink stands and parking lot. Following this business Rush and Wendell Tlogers presented FJobby Baird of Pari.s Te.vas, harmonica virtuoso, who delighted the club with as well as old time songs. Shelton Home Damaged by Fire Fire last Friday night ted the home of Aubrey Shelton in north Decatur, causing considerable damage through water and smoke damage.

The Shelton family was at reunion grounds, and neighbors w'ere away. Rieger the one who turned in the alarm after noting the coming into her home and oq investigating, found the coming from the Shelton From reports, it is thought the fire started somewhere ttt the roof-attic. Some insurance was canrieC on the home and contents. Mr. and Mrs.

J. Dyer of Waurika, visited Mrs. W. Dodge, sister of Dyer, who is ill in a local hospital, last week. Candidates For Degrees At NTSC Denton, Texas Mary Rudd of Slidell and Bobby Wayne Co.x of Decatur are candidates for the to be awarded at at Texas State College August 27.

The class, approximately 54i), third largest in the history of the college, includes who will be awarded degrees and interest to all 4-H 4-H BOYS MEET SATl RDAY FOR DAIRY IMUKiRAM Wise ('ounty 4-H (''lub boys will meet in the district court room of the county courthouse for a special dairy program day. -August 28th, at 2:00 p.m. All 4-H Club boys who hav dairy projects or interested in raising dairy calves are urged to attend this meeting and their Dads with them. S. Carpi'nter, T)airr Specialist.

Extension Service ot A. College, will be present to assist in outlining a wide dairy program. Another important feature of the will be movie pictures that will 155 who will receive the degree. Cox, who will receive the higher degree in music education, is the son of and Mrs. H.

L. Cox, 309 Long Street. He is a member of the Phi Mu Alpha and Pi Kappa Lambda. Rudd will receive her degree in secondary education. boys.

Supper There will be a pie at Fair view' Friday night 27 at 8:30. There will be plenty of home made ice cream an 4 pie. Everyone welcome. as REl iMO.N Those the Krewer family reunion in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

O. L. Vandiver were: Mrs. K.ay Hollywood, W. Ownby, Mrs.

John Hartman of Dallas; Mr. R. L. Wellington, Texas; Mrs. Joe Rice and children, Oklahoma City; Mr.

and Mrs. Joe England and son of Krum; Mr. and Weldon Habern, Mr. atid Mrs. Lomer Hill children, and Mrs.

Jasper atui son, Mayme Stockton and (ilen, Mrs. Felix England, Sylvia Robin.son, Mr. atui John Vandiver and Jimmy, all of Decatur. THE BOOK BAG COMPACT, CONVENIENT FITTED HANDBAG like a book but really a handy carry-all handbag. The neat compartments for change purse end comb leave ioads of room for all your The huge set in mirror lets you really see yourself.

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