Hood County News-Tablet from Granbury, Texas • Page 1

1 Hood County News-Tablet et GRANBURY NEWS ESTABLISHED 1886, HOOD COUNTY TABLET ESTABLI SHED 1919, CONSOLIDATED JUNE 15, 1945 VOLUME 70 GRANBURY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1957 NUMBER 19 A. Heathington Died in Veterans Hsopital Tues. F. A. (Temus) Heathington died in the -Veterans' Hospital Tuesday, February 5, 1957.

He had been seriously ill and hospitalized here. His condition improved and as he was SO anxious to go home, he was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Lois Davis and Mr. Davis. He became worse Friday, night and was admitted to the VA Hospital Saturday.

He was born December 30, 1890 in Hood County and had Jived here throughout his He farmed as long as his health was good and since that time had worked when he was able. He lived in Granbury with a sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown. A veteran of World War he was a man with much kindness in his character and a sense of responsibility about his work.

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Granbury at 2:00 p. m. today, February 7, 1957 with Rev. Ray Reed of Acton and Rev. Howard Reynolds of Granbury officiating.

Many friends and relatives attended the services. Survivors are six sisters, Mrs. Lela Hood, Mrs. Josie Brown, Mrs. Lois Davis, Mrs.

Maggie Philley of Granbury, Mrs. Berda Eaton and Mrs. Bessie Tidwell. of Wichita Falls, two brothers, C. B.

Heathington cf Granburv and Edgar Heathington of Weatherford. Interment was in the Granbury Cemetery, the Terry Funeral Chapel in charge. Completes Guided Missle Course Fort Bliss, Texas, Sgt. David B. Royalty, son of Mr.

and Mrs. W. B. Royalty, Granbury, recently was graduated from the Army's Anti-aircraft Artillery and Guided Missile Center, Fort Bliss, Texas. Sergeant Rovalty completed the center's 27-week electronics material maintenance course.

Sergeant Royalty entered the Army in 1948, received basic training at Fort Ord, Californit, and is a veteran of service in the Far East. His wife, Dennie, is with him at the fort. Cong. Wright Wires That Local School Will Receive $10,919 Immediately A telegram from Jim Wright received the News-Tablet Wednesday morning stated $10,919 certified immediate payment out of tentative entitlement of $13,648.80 for fiscal year 1957 Federal Assistance for maintenance and operation for Granbury Independent School District." Superintendent Pritchard ted that the Federal Funds are paid to the Granbury because of the large number of children attending whose parents are employed at Convair. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rey.

Ken Kennon will discuss the question "Is God Mean" in his sermon at the First Christian Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Sunday School begins at 10 o'clock. Eleven new members were welcomed into the church last Sunday. Rev.

and Mrs. Kennon held open house at the parsonage Sunday evening. During the fellowship hour refreshments were served and the minister received birthday congratula-, tions. Attended Meeting in Fort Worth Monday H. R.

Biggs, supervisor of the local Ground Observer Corps, Marion Blanton, Pat Heathington, Glenn Evelyn Van Zandt, Evelyn Mitchell, Tommy Biggs, Johnnie Price, Leonard Heathington, Johnnie and Keith Blanton, Bobby Van Zandt and John Clevelad members of the corps, attended a meeting of the Ft. Worth Ground Observer Corps Monday night. The meeting was held in the Continental National Bank's theatre. Two interesting filths were shown. Meets Monday.

The local GOC will meet Monday night at 8 o'clock at the Legion Hall. All members are urged to attend and new members will be welcomed. Volunteers are still needed. A little more money will be gratefully received, too to finish the indebtedness on the observation post. Harry Gibson to Speak, Hunting Fishing Club The Hood County Hunting and Fishing Club will hold it's regular monthly meeting in the American Legion Hall at 7:30 p.

Thursday, Feburary 14. Mr. Harry Gibson, director of Sportsman's Clubs of Texas, and President of the Johnson County Hunting and Fishing Club, will be guest speaker also other members of the Johnson County and Weatherford Clubs will be visitors. There will be several items of business on the agenda and an excellent conservation film will be shown. All members are urged to be present and the general public in invited.

Mrs. Roy Holley Is Improving Mrs. Roy Holley is improving after having been painfully injured off Wednesday afternon of last week while helping load a cow into a trailer. She was using a stick to prod the cow into the trailer and as she closed the end gate, the cow lunged backward against the stick. forcing it into her body.

It caused a ruptured liver, ac; cording to doctors at the MarksEnglish hospital in Glen Rose where she was taken immediately. Her condition was such that doctors thought surgery would be imperative. but Mr. Holley says now that it will not be necessary. She will remain in the hospital for another week or ten days.

ATTENDED FUNERAL Mrs. Virgil Bond, Marshall and Morris Loftin were in Pampa Monday to attend the funeral of their cousin, Everett and Virginia Day, who were killed in a car-train collision. Mrs. Day is the daughter of Troy Burgess, a former residdent of Hood County. In addition to Mr.

and Mrs. Day, three other persons died in the accident. Kaaren Tate. Friend Pack Roxes for Hungarian Refunees Stuttgart, Germany Kaaren Deann Tate (right), granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.

H. W. Clifton of Paluxy, Texas, and Mrs. Anna D. Ttate, Box 241, Binger, and her friend Hollis Punshaw of Erie, are packing.

American Junior Red Cross gift boxes for Hungarian refugees. Both girls are students at the American Dependents Elementary, School here, one of the many American schools in Europe aiding the Hungarians through their Junior Red Cross. The gift boxes contain such things as soap, a toy, pencils, paper, comb and crayons, all donated by the children. They THIS AND THAT By Norma Crawford It was good to be one of 50 million people watching Wide Wide World Sunday It gave an idea of the diversity of Texas climate, industry and the bigness of our state. Most of the comment, particularly by the folks at the Volney Hildreth ranch and the drug storeoil man at Kilgore was real, down to earth Texas talk.

Wasn't too impressed with J. Frank Dobie, but then I never have been. Improvements are being made from time to time in the Masonic Hall. The latest is in the kitchen where a new sink, new top on the drainboards and a new paint job are so nice. There are new dishes too, the result of the wonderful Mexican supper served by the Eastern Star last week Worthy Matron Irma Cummins had the purchase of new dishes as her project and they do look nice in the frashly painted cabinets.

Conservative criticism is one thing, but loose talk is altogether a different story, especially when it's so loose that there's no truth in it. I have never been able to understand people who continually try to pull down, undermine and otherwise distort the actions of those who are doing a good job. It is especially puzzling to me how anyone can go out and talk about their own people, their own town to outsiders in a manner which puts them in a bad light. Certainly a word of commendation brings more happiness and encourages anyone to work harder. Proverbs 7:15419 puts in most effectively.

"These six things doth the Lord hate: yea. seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look. a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent. blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh dies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." IN HARRIS HOSPITAL Jesse George Carmichael is in Harris Hospital, Ft. Worth where he is undergoing treatment.

He is resting more comfortably now than early in the week, according to reports from the hospital. Last Rites For Mrs. Hufstedler Mrs. Ersula 'Huffstedler, 87, 2409 5th in Lubbock, died shortly after being admitted at Taylor Hospital there at 3:15 p. m.

Tuesday, January 29, following a three-day illness. Born in Randolph County, Arkansas, Mrs. Hufstedler moved to Hood County, Texas, in 1880. She was married there to Samuel Bowers in 1885. Bowers died in 1889.

She later was married to S. M. Hufstedler and came with him to Lubbock County in 1917 where they farmed Hufstedler died in 1938. Mrs. Hufstedler had been making her home here with a daughter, Mrs.

Audrey Warren in Lubbock. Survivors include two sons, T. A. Bowers, 312 Ave. Lubbock and G.

D. Hufstedler, Amherst; six daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, 2904 Ave. Mrs. Dora Ravens, Crane; Mrs.

Warren; Mrs. Maude Rush, Levelland; Mrs. Ruth Miller, Littlefield; and Mrs. Nettie Neeley, two brothers, Dr. T.

A. McIlroy, 1017 E. 34th; and H. M. McIlroy, Stephenville; two sisters, Mrs.

Maude. McIntosh, Tolar; and Mrs. Mattie Akers, Littlefield; and 40 grandchildren, 82 greatgrand children and nine great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held in Lubbock Thursday. David Sellers Gave Practical Approach To Teachers' Problems Monday Night Thurman Randle Buried in Acton Graveside services for Thurman Randle, 66, were held at the Acton Cemetery, Tuesday, February 5, 1957, at 2 p.

m. Mr. Randle died Saturday, afternoon at his home 4235 Normandy in Dallas. To sports enthusiasts and tional rifle teams throughout the country Mr. Randle was well known for his accomplishments in that field.

To his friends in Acton and Hood County, he will always be remembered for his genuine love for his. home community and friends. Friends here were proud of his success in other fields but his sincere interest, evidenced in SO many ways, in the home folks overshadowed that to some extent as they recalled the wonderfully kind and cheerful nature of this native A son, who always enjoyed the Acton homecoming So much. He was the son of the late George and Emma Randle. Randle, who was on 19 international rifle teams representing the United States against foreign competition, put into operation the entire small arms program of the United States Navy during World War' II, training over a million recruits.

(Continued on back page) Tina Cogdill Is Installed As Worthy Advisor Tina Cogdill was installed as Worthy Advisor of the Granbury Assembly, Order of the Rainbow for Girls, in ceremonies at the Masonic Hall Monday night. Her father, R. B. Cogdill, was installing officer. Others assisting with the installation were Peggy Barton, installing recorder; Katie Liles, installing drill leader; Jesse Smith, installing chaplain; and Mrs.

A. B. Crawford, installing pianist. I Assembly officers in addition to the Worthy Advisor installed were LaFon Stone, Associate Advisor; Jacque Caskey, Hope; Lana Wells, Charity; Delores Moore, Faith; Nella Gauntt, chaplain; Color Stations Love, Sharon Buntin; Religion, Linda Atchley; Nature, Barbara Price; Immortality, Janice Purselley; Fidelity, Elaine Price; Patriotism, Sue Myres; Service, Linda Wilson; Confidential Observer, Glenda Durant; Outer Observer, Anita Howard; Drill Leader, Kay Johnson; Musician, Judy Johnson; treasurer, Suzanne Luton and recorder, Sue. Wigley.

Members of the Eastern Star who make up the executive hoard are Minnie Thomason, I. F. Brooks, Kate Brooks, Jodie Campbell, Cacy Fidler, lama Cummins, Vera Bowser, Chrystelle Perry, Marie Wells, Christine Hooten, Mary Dunnam, Percy Dunnam, Margaret White and Isaac Powell. Miss Estelle Cherry will serve as Mother Advoris for the coming year. The Worthy Advisor introduced her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. R. B. Cogdill and presented her mother a corsage and her father with a bouttoniere. Mrs.

John Luton sang "My Refreshments were served by the executive board during the social hour following the installation. STRUCK BY CAR J. A. Honea received bruises and abrasions early this morning when he was struck by a car driven by George Brewer near his place of business. He was not hospitalized.

"Uncle Joe" Gafford Died Sunday, Lipan David Sellers, Assistant Su-; perintendent of Instruction of the Ft. Worth Public gave a very practical approach to the teachers' problems here Monday He addressed the teachers of Hood County at their annual banquet at the Granbury school lunch room. He discussed the standards for teachers and gave them a yardstick for measuring themselves and their teaching ods. Those attending stated that it was one of the best and most informative talks to be given at any of the banquets held in the county. The sextette.

from the choral. club under the direction of Bill Hall sang "Crusader's "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" and Mrs. Char-, les James, eighth grade teacher accompanied them. She Luton also accompanied Suzanne and Sue Wigley who san "Say You're Mine Again" and "Do You Ever Think of C. of C.

Meeting Feb. 18 At the meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday afternoon plans were made for the next quarterly meeting which will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church on February 18. The ladies of the church will serve the dinner. Further plans will be announced next week. Mrs.

Reeves Spoke to Palo Pinto Club Mrs. M. A. Reeves was the guest speaker at the Bluebonnett Garden Club in Palo' Pinto Tuesday night. She was the house guest of Mrs.

John Padgett in whose home the club met. Mrs. Reeves discussed flower arrangements and demonstrated arranging as she learned during her course in Tokyo, Japan. She also showed the colored glides made during her stay of several months in Japan. Henry Smith has returned to A after a between semester visit with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Smith. "Uncle Joe" Gafford, 75, a life long. resident of Lipan, died Sunday, February 3, 1957 at his home there. He had been seriously ill only the past week although his health had not been too good for some time.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, February 4, 1957 at 3 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Lipan with Rev. Jimmy Dobbs of Weatherford, Rev.

Crane of Stephenville who is pastor of the Lipan Methodist Church, and Rev. Harry Hames, officiating. Many friends who had known and loved Mr. Gafferd for years attended the services. The ministers paid tribute to his fine traits, including his strong faith, neighborliness, innate kindness.

He is survived by his devoted wife, a number of. nieces and nephews and friends. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery, he L. C. Smith Funeral Home in charge Pallbearers were Arvil McCauley, John Stowe, Earl C.

Gilliam, Herman Howard, Vernon Fished and uDrwood Kimble. Ernestine Anderson Died Sunday Ernestine Anderson, 43, died at her home Sunday, February 3 after a long illness. She had been in a coma for several days before her death. Throughout her illness friends in both 1 races had been extremely kind and thoughtful to Ernestine. She was liked and respected because her life among negroes and whites commanded respect.

Funeral services were held at the Granbury Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon, February 6, 1957 at 3:00 p. m. with the minister Gilbert Allan, officiating. Survivors are her husband, Clarence Anderson, two sons, Ernest Fay Anderson, serving with the Air Force in Iwo Jima and Skippy of Granbury; one brother, Marcellus Newbill who is in the Air Force in Massachusetts; one sister, Katie Jane Sadler of Mineral Wells and her step-mother, Minnie Newbill of Granbury. Interment was in the Granbury Cemetery, the Estes Funeral Home in charge.

Pat Patterson Retiring After Forty- Three Years of Railroading On Santa Fe suran are shipped directly from the school to Austria where thousands of Hungarian children are living in "refuge camps. Kaaren is the daughter of. Capt. vin D. Ttate who is stationed here with the Army Aviation' Headquarters Company of the U.

S. Seventh Army, and Mrs. Tate who is the former Evelyn Clifton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.

W. Clifton of Paluxy. The family has been in Stutt-, gart for three years. They have another daughter, Kathy, who also attends school in Stuttgart. They have made many intersting trips during their stay.

The girls are studying dancing and Mrs. Tate is studying modeling. She is also learning to design, and make hats, according to her sister, Mrs. Vallie Smith of Granbury Another sister, Mrs. Cy Vest, lives in Tolar.

Captain Tate was in Germany during World War II, in Japan during the Korean war but this is the first time his family has joined him overseas. They lived in Ft. Worth before going Germany. They expect to return to the States in March at which time they will visit her parents and other relatives here and expect to have a reunion with members of the -family living elsewhere. L.

Pat Patterson, for the past three years night clerk for the Santa Fe in Granbury, is retiring February 19 after fortythree years of railroading. Mr. Patterson started with Santa Fe in 1914 at Temple. He spent the first six years in train service then transferred to the clerical department. He is well known all along the route of the Gulf, Colorado and San- Tolar Garden Club To Sponsor Annual Spring Clean-up Tolar citizens are reminded that it's time for the spring clean-up.

The Tolar. Garden Club sponsors this project each year and is asking for the cooperation of every citzen to make the drive a success. Bazaar Planned. A food sale and bazaar are being planned for Saturday, February 16. Donations of food and articles for the bazaar be appreciated and the age of every one is solicited, according to the committees working on plans.

ta Fe. He and Mrs. Patterson came to Granbury from Brady and will return to Temple to make their permanent home, although it has been twentythree years since they have lived there. Mr. Patterson believes he is the only man or at least one of the few men in railroading to draw five checks in one month.

It happened because he was SO familiar with various phases of the work. It happened in when his regular job was that of caboose supply man. During the month he was called to switch in the yards, made one trip braking on the road, fired a switch engine one night and called train crews one night. He'll miss the association c- fellowship of the men whom he has been associated but living in Temple will him a chance to keep in touch with the Santa Fe he feels. He and Mrs.

Patterson plan to do a lot of visiting, too, with their daughter in Albuquerque, N. M. and also in Phoenix, Arizona. His hobby is playing the 1- string fiddle. He patented one which has become very popular but he let the patent expire, much to his regret..