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ote. Vote, Vote Vote, Vote Vote, Vote, Vote FOR 78 YEARS Home Servinji Vou Since 1887 volump lxxviii UHKin TEXAS, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, liMiG Martin, Spears in Lone State Contest Only two Liberty County vott'rs trek Saturday to Hf'cond j)riinary jiistead oi the 21. Ward tioit, a newcomer to politics, is con- testiuK incumbent J. M. Full- brighL for the county surveyor's post, and -Martin Franklin Spears for th(' high state i)osition of attorney Polls will a.m.

and close at 7 p.m., as in the May 7 first rd- inii to Harlan Friend, county DenuKratic chairm-tn. THERE IS also some inter- Red Cross Swim Program to Begin In July at 2 Pools Mrs. Jack Willoughby. Liberty ('ounty Cross Chai)- water haft-ty chairman, said this week that H'(i school- aKo younirsters have interest t.he ajinual "learn to swim" to bcKin 20, The is by local chapter of the Hed Cross and the Liberty Chamber of Industry iind Coinmene. About youngsters indi- in a pre-summer in schools they are in takinji part in program which will four courses on a rotation basis.

INSTRUCTION in all es of water safety, from bejjrin- niuK' groups for you tinsters in the first tirade category to morn advanced water pro. will at tJie two municipal Liberty and Liberty from the hours of 7 a in. to noon, Monday through Friday. As was m'tting underway for tJiis projirau), expected to be than la.Ht record breakinji summer swim activities, a pter were in Ardmore, for the 10 day at the Cross Atpiatic. attf-ndiiiK C.

O. Hobfrtfj. volunteer workers chairman, Mrs. 1 hi vis. Lynda Carl and Kachel.

The lOday bcjran Carlcne Carl will serve as water sjifety instructor at J.iberty Pool, with Kachel serving as instructor at West Liberty MRS. WILLOUGHBY said this year will mark first year that the has been adeiiuately with wafer safety in.struc- tors, partially due to tJie large of instriK tion offered last Mrs. T. Camp servt'd asi tlie watei- fety chairman last year. Hut program will con- to neef! services of volunteer workers and aid of interested parents with jtrogram growing so rapidly, Willoughby says.

A WATER adult leadern class will be t- ed. beginning on 14, for interested ixirents and adults who volunteer services. The program will t- t'd 1 to I p.m. daily at 27 Ahsenlt'es (last Voles in Party Primary Desjiite the fact that only two contests are listed on the Liberty ballots for Saturday's second democratic primary. 27 absentee votes had been ca.st late Tuesday, deadline day.

Mrs. L. V'. Hightower, coun. ty clerk, said others might bo postmarked before the deadliiu; and if received in time.

In the first i)rimary, 102 absi-ntee votes were jiolitical observers seem to think that a similar percentage of absentee and election-day votes will be cast in the second primary that was recorded in the first primary. If (Jjis holds true, Saturday's vote will be 1,200 1u 1,100, Hiuce tUo toLul vuLo Mity 7 waa over the Henley Pool, t)l! San Interested persons are re- to contact Cuy Million, chapter military honu' servicemen chairman, at the Liberty office of the Ked or contact Mrs. Willoughby. Swim Pools To Officially Open June 6 Jvachel, Liberty ming 1 () 1 superintendent, will officially open the summer swimming in Liberty, June Kachel will be assisted liy William Dickinson, who be in charge of Llie We.si Liberty pool. Fillmore Moirison, Layton city managf'r, said the opening date for the Layton swimming pool hasn't been The Layton i 1 is undergoing repairs some renunleling the official said.

WITH MORE than 2.000 vacation from Liberty hoois and another 2,000 students from other schools in the areit auay from city pools are expected to be in use tlirough- out the summer months, James Campbell, Libeity city manager, said. Liberty will be used for summer swim instruction sponsored Ity the Liberty County Chapter of the lied and the I.iberty Chamber of Industry and Commerce. a Liberty High graduate, i.s a first-year student at Jyamar in IJeaumont. ON, let rip," appear.s to be the word.s these eyes are saying at Mecom Park these days in first week of Little LeaKue baseball play. Diamond action got luidcrway Monday with Hatter Kieky Butler, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Butler of Liberty, at plate to do hia bit for the Major Giants. btiU'i; YEARS est in two unusual precinct races. At Hardin, Precinct the name of Daniel Jr. ip- pears on the ballot as a candidate for justice of the 'i'he yf)ung attorney, returning recently to his home county afti'r passing nis bar examination and taking a bride, received tAvo write-in votes for the justice job in the first prima ry.

'f'liere were two other write- ins with two votes each, but the of Libf'rty former Fnited States senator and governor was the only one to with county Democratic executive committee, so he is unopiK)sed on the Saturday ballot. IN VOTING cinct 17. Hull, voters will elect their precinct chairman with in ballots, since there was no candidate for ihe job. James Ivichardson and each received two votes in the first primary, but neithi'r of them filed for a place on second primary b.illot. The attorney general ra.ce has aroused some coiinty interest, with J.

C. (Zeke) Zbranek of as chairman for Franklin of Hexar ('ounty (San and Robert Tucker of Dayton working as chairman on behalf of Crawford of Hill County (Hillsboro). Martin led by a nar. row margin, in the first primary, with Calhoun, who was eliminated, polling in the county. Calhoun publicly threw his to Martin.

MRS. BILL (Vara Faye) Daniel, sister of Martin, is asking County voters tt) supiH)rt her brother, and nu)st Liberty County attorneys have given him endorsement. State-wide, in hammer and tongs fashion, is labeling Martin a member of (Jov. All County Election Returns Will Be Posted at the Vindicator Office Saturday After p.m. John "Clique, and is pointing to large bloc vote, in the as evidem-e of his dominance by labor ers and other minority groups.

The Republicans are holding no rimoff primary in Liberty ('ounty. They no county or district in the first primary', and all their state candidates were nominated for entry in the November general eb'otion. VE.AUS of were picturtxl in words, art and arlifacts when Humphreys Foundation trustees, members of tlie Liberty Historical Committee and other history-minded citizens gathered for a luncheon pi'ogram at Kidge Country Club last Wednesday. Pictured as they examined some of the many artifacts on display left to right: John M. Winterbotham, John S.

Boles I J. (i. Bertman the three Foundation trustesvs, and L. Q. VanDeventer manager of the by Crystal Studio.

Exciting History on Review As Park, Museum Sought Liberty and Liberty County have an exciting history, they have countless artifacts of his- toiical importance, and they are ready to preserve the past by supporting' an histoi'ical museum and park. 7'his was the triple theme of a lunchecm meeting sponsored last Wednesday at Magnolia liidge Country Club by the thre(' trustees of the Hum- WHKKE TO VOTE rnis SATIKDAY Here are names and catiou.s of the seven consolidated polling places for second Democratic primary, with the names of tJie customary voting boxes in pa theses: CLEVELAND, Junior High Sch(M)l (E. Cleveland, W. Cltneland. Hightower, Tarkington.

X. DAYTON. Junior High School Dayton, gate Kenefick). LIBERTY, Liberty, lUuff, Ames. W.

i.iherty I. ROMAYOR, Jack Riggs Home (Rye, Romayor, Dolen). HARDIN, Community Center Hill, Hardin). DAISETTA, School House (RaywfMMl, Daisettii, HulD. Elementary School (Devers).

Foundation, with mem- of the Liberty Historical and other history- minded citizens as guests. VIEWKD ON wall and tables by the guests as they registered were dozens of maps and artifacts depicting of Liberty These were arranged by Mrs. lien Pickett, chairman of the historical research committee, and Mrs. Sim DeBIanc, a committee member. J.

tl. Hertman Jr. of Liberty, member of the Humphreys Foundation board of trustees, opened the meeting by introducing his associate trustees, John M. Winterbotham, Houston inve.stmtmt l)anker, and John Boles, Houston attorney with the firm of Butler, Binion, Rice, Vook Knapp. Wives of the trustees were also introduced.

OI KN major purpose of the meeting w'as to convince the trustees that it was the wish of the late Mrs. (ieraldine that Seven Pines in Liberty, the home of Mrs. Humphreys and her late husband. Col. R.

W. Humphreys, be converted to an historic museum and park for the profit and pleasure of future generations. Seven Pines covers the entire 1700 blwk of Sam Houston one block west of the courthouse square. The Humphreys Foundation was set up as a charitable or- ganizati(m by Mrs. Humphreys shortly before lier death on January 25, 19(51.

It includes real estate as well as income oil royalties and leases. FOlNDAnON properties, located in a number of Texas counties, are estimated to have HISTORY, Page 2-A) Crippled Party Drans Top Entertainment Bill Daniel's annual Crippled Children's at Plantation Ranc'h, miles north of Liberty, this Saturday will draw' top flight entertainment for l.OflO to 5,000 guests from Southeast Te.xas and distant points in two states, starting at 9:30 a.m. Hank Williams movie and TV personality, will enter- Astros Post Two Wins in L-League LilHTty's Astros of the Little League soaring high in the heavens following Tuesday'n second consecutive win the newborn two wins under their astrona.utical belts, the latest 10-1 victory over the U)op's newcomer entry, t.he Braves, and a Monday 7-1 win over last season's loop champs, the Ciants, the Tros looked like the team to beat. P.ut the season is young, said one ob.servant mother at Park Tuesday as she urged her tardy youngster on with yells from a capa4-ity crowd tlie sUinds. THE ATHLETICS, al.so believed a strong contender for the Jattle championship with hopes for Uie World Series tourney at stiason's end, had their share of glory, trouncing tJio hapless White Sox L'M.

In final contest the White Sox nine won out a gallant Cub nine in a 21-18 battle. The long ball, thus far absent from thi! Little League season, failed to materialize. Ronny Randel looked impressive in his four times at bat for the Athletics with a double, two singles and one base on balls. Stan Morton proved the outstanding hurler. working the distance for the Astros in their 7-1 win over the (Jiants to strike out 15 batters.

JERRY WealhtM'sby and Joe Alford took their turn on Uiu mound iu the 13 I Lriuiuyii over Uie WUite did the trick in the win over the (Mants, Tommy Taylor was the losing hurler. Ray was the Whito Sox pitcher. Allen Waldrop pitched one inning ius Kenny Smart picked up the shu'k in tho win over the Biaves. Smart fanned eight batters. Harvey Eason and Robinett were Brave hurlers.

Victor Krenek the White Sox for three innings, then mound chores ovt'r to (libsoii and Johnny Cregory. John Cornelius and David Lawrence combined their pitching prowess for six innings for the Cub attack. In the Minor Minor Leagut; it was the Sox over the Ciants in a thriller. 11-10, while the Cubs took a 10-5 decision over the C. D.

DUNCAN, base all commissioner, was on hand for games as usual, but the second day out he was forced to miss the first contest at the scoreboard control and announcing post iu eight years. The commissioner did not explain his absence, but he was on hand for the night cap Tuesday. Fans w'ere also cheered at some of thtj umpires i)erson- alities on the diamond. Nelson Waldrop, Bracewell and Tom (Iregory were officials in the Tuesday nightcap, while Harlan Friend was behind home plate in the afternoon contest Tuesday. i i ng Friend were Waldrop aoid Fiuyd liobiucLL.

tain crippled and children, beginning at 12:05 p.m. He will by his famous recording band. Children will be entertained throughout the day with fire truck, stage coach, hay and surrey ridt'S up and down in the tion Ranch MINGLING with the crowds of youngsters, who will observed at all times by volun- as well as a team of physicians and nurses, will be a representative of the National Aeronautical and Space Administration. A NASA representative will show off the space costume of and other e(iuipment, HandicapiMHl children will start arriving at the ranch about 9 am. The official welcome by Cov.

and Bill Daniel is for 9:30 a.m. Following the welcome the Texas Prison Band with singers and dancers will lead off the day's entertainment at the IManta- tion Hotel on Main Street. Youngsters will a a chance to hear the poiiular music of the day, rock and roll, as performed by the BOB POOL and 1 1 ey O'Kelley. a famous clown act, will also i)erform for youngsters, along with other clown acts. noon youngsters will be served barbecued beef wagon" style.

About 5,000 pounds of beef will be on hand for the hungry crew. A r.S. Navy helicopter will perform a rescue demonstration. Ann Daniel, daughter of the governor, will join her father in a rope and whip act for the entertainment of young- Bters. CHIEF Cooper Sylestlne of the Indians will introduce Indian dancers and tell of the culture of the first residents of Texas.

Children from the Houston area will leave tlie J. H. Rose Truck Lines, 5003 Jensen Drive, at 7 a.m. in air-c-ondi- tioned busses, arriving at the ranch bhortly before 9 am. of a dicappod children in Liberty Couuty (See PARTV, Page 2-A) 57 Cases to Couiily Court A total of will befoie '1'.

.1, Tuesday. 1 in county court hearings, according to Jack Hartel, Liberty County at tonu'y, A total of driving wiiile intoxicated charges will have in the June term of court, by woithless c.heck ranks second in num. her of offenses with cases set trial. to Be Led in 1966 By McCarty H. C.

McCaity who has been associated in several ca- pacitie.s with the Trinity Valley Exposition, was named late la.st week a.s piesi- dent of the bi-county event. He succeeds Johnny Remkes, who said the selection of was unanimous on the part of the executive committee. McCarty, who lives on the Hardin road north of erty, is an associate in the firm of Hot Oil-Paraffin Service, whose local offices on tlie old road in East Liberty. L.VST' McCaity was president uf the Liberty County Posse, which sj)on- soied the Youth Trail Ride to the October, li(()5. and he has served on several committees through the years.

He was also chairman last year of the kickoff TVE baibecue. Mrs. Met arty was Rodeo Queen chairman year. Other officers will be announced in the near future, Remkes said. The retiring president, long a hard woiker on TVE committees and in management positions, w'ill bo rodeo chairman.

D.W'E Middleton of Monroe City and Cecil Finley of Liberty were named recently as members of the executive committee to succeed J. B. Sterling of Dayton and Crutchfield of Liberty, whose terms have expired. J. M.

Rich, former president and long--time leader of the TVE, said he and other members of the executive committee are enthusiastic over acceptance of presidency, and he prtnlicted of the greatest shows ever staged for the beMiefit of Liberty County, Chambers County and the folkvS of otJier Texas ()ther charges in i ch multiph' offenses have ciirrtHl Chilii carrying a pistol, driving while license susitendi'd. cruelty to animals and transporting alcohol for of resale. CHARGED with swindling by worthl- heck are; Carl Brown. Charles E. Clark If.

li. Kocijan, .1. Carrell. Fred Lu- L. Hab'y and William L.

Jac kson. Facing contitH of child neglect are: William .1. Keel I.ri-e Jackson, James 11. i'iiton and Willis Kelley Jr. A total of of driving while have filed of which following are docketed: Robfsrt I).

Williams, Wilburn Jezek, ton Joseph ftudolph Joe Steffek. T. Doucette Sye Speights, Huey Deane Croucih, William Fo.vworth, John Alton Also Lonia Preston Dunn, Otis Alexander John David Cowan, Marvin Howell, Edgar Markley, Cene Davis Oscar Doise Crittenden, Roger Calvin Roberts, Emogeiie Wall Doyle, Frank E. Sjuirlin, Earnest Eugene W'illiains, Ray Olin Robinson, Allison Acy Hayes and Travis Jackson. CHARGED with of beer in a dry area for resale is Willie R.

Williams, alias Willie Duke, and Ella Ixie alias Ella Eldridge is charged with pos.session of beer for sale in a dry area. Calloway W. Simmons and (ieorge H. Washington will make apiK-als to the court from the corporation court in Dayton. Charged with driving while license susjiended are; Je-SHe James Austin, I'iirnest Eugene Williams, Ray t)lin Robinson and Robert Ervin Cooke.

Chiirged with of alcoholic beverages in dry area for sale are Willis Perkins and Victorine Williams. TRANSPORTING alcoholic beveragea for rpose of sale in dry area charges are filed against Artance Baldwin, Earnestine Chambers and Will Edwards. James Joyce Purvis and James Austin and Otha Lee are charged with carrying a pistol. Donald Raley, Cilen Ilaley and Oran Adams Jr. are charged with cruelty to animals.

James Joyce Purvis is charged with aggravated assault as is Dora Nugent. Onnie Haywood Jack.son is charged with aggravated assault on a female. O. L. Nugent is charged with seriously threatening the life of a human being.

Wildlife Public Hearing Is Called for Next Tuesday Herbert Koen, Liberty County game warden, has call- a public' hearing for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the county courthouse to discu.ss recommended change.s in state regulations affecting wildlife, fishing and park areas. The Liberty meeting is ing held in conjunction with similar meetings throtighout the state in the first week of June. This is a phase of the regulatory program, headed l)y Weldon Wat.son, director of Texas Parks and Wildlife department. Cotton Deiidline Is oil Saturdav The deadline to plant cotton in Liberty County has beeu extended to Saturday of this week, it was learned today.

John C. WTiite, state agricultural commissioner, has advised each farmer in the area to plant or replant at least 90 per cent of the permitted acreage as assigned up on in- teiition forms furnished by the Agricultural abiliza- tion and Conservatiou Fanners iu the area will not havt) their cotton ttil tU(j uiiddlu of IN THE Liberty aiea the following change in buck deer regulations, will be discussed at the meeting: Changing the legal definition of a legal buck deer to a buck having a pronged antler, discussions on recommended hunting season opening and closing dates, recommendations for fish and water control, and other tojiics. Discussions are expected to be limited to the natural geography and wildlife iwpuhi- tion in Southeast Texas, including: I.iberty, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Montgomery, Orange, Polk. Trinity. Tyler and Walker Couaties.

Koen said that the season date-s for duck. teel. deer and other legal bcasona will be defined by the commission some time in July and August following the recommendations of the county public hearings. Kenefick Community Supper Is June 6 Kenefick Home Demonstration Club met in the home of Mrs. John Sackett on May 25, with seven members and one visitor answering roll call.

Atiother community meeting and supper is planned for Juuo at 7 p.m. with everyone in- to attend uud taktj cuvyrud.