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The Gatesville Messenger and Star-Forum from Gatesville, Texas • Page 9

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AND STAR-FORUM Bear moat is considered quite savory and palatable. The Washington Monument is 555 feet high. iklvin Dird Of Flat Dies; Rites Held Here November 4, 1971 Sec. 2, Pg. 1 Gatesville, Texas Open Daily Except Monday 5:30 a.m.

i To 9:30 p.m. SUNDAYS Ml J. 11:30 a.m. To 7:30 p.m. For the wonderful reception you've given us since our grand opening Oct.

22. We deeply appreciate the friendliness of all you fine people and thank you for your patronage. Especially do we thank the people listed ft i Vll J) Funeral services for Melvin B. Bird, 76, of Flat were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Scott's Funeral Home chapel.

Minister Rolland McLean conducted the rites, and burial was in the Smith-King Cemetery. Mr. Bird, a retired farmer, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday in. a Waco hospital.

He had been" in failing health for, three years." He was born Sept. 13, 1895, in Travis County and came to Coryell County withhis parents, Mr. and Mrsr James Riley Bird, in 1902. He was reared in the Ruth community, Mr. Bird served in' the U.

S. Army during the first World War. He is survived by three brothers, Roy Bird of Flat, Louie Bird of Leon Junction and Jim Bird of Clifton; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers for Mr. Bird's funeral were Charlie Bird, Ed Bird, Orvil Ray Bird, L.

A. Bird, Newt Bird and James Goodwin. below who sent us beautiful flowers and plants: Jimmy and Cathy Healer and Turk and Lucille Brown; The House ofc' Flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Boyd; The Rauschenbergs and Tommie Lee; Cotton' Davidson Oil Employees of Kountry Kitchen; Thompson and Tippit Mr.

and Mrs. Don Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tippit, Mrs. Hartwick; Rae Juan and Joe Markunas and Family; Wyllis and Linda Sue Ament and Children; Lee and Gladys Blanchard; A.

H. McCoy and KIUDIRGARUII PUPILS HAVE II ALLOW ttti PARTY Employees; The National Bank; Fred and Evelyn Dyer; Pant and Top Shop E. C. and Elsie Bauman and Doris Whaley; braves Florist The of allegiance, they closed with Mat Jones Family; Mr. and Mrs.

Floyd Culp and Boys; Lorena Blanchard; Sheriff and Mrs. Winfred Cummings; Greater Gatesville Chamber of Commerce: Nolan's Stealr Hauui. Cornux Mr. and Mrs. a march a brisk twirling routine executed to the record of "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo." t.

Ruben Cummings; and Community Public Service. A committee of mothers fur troduction, the children clapped and sang each others' names. They then sang several songs "Good Morning," "Do Bee Good," "School Days," "ABC Song" and "Fun While Learning." Next was the recitation of two poems, "Halloween Time Is Ix)ts of Fun" and "Here Is a Witch." Following the pledge tham, Denise Pearce, Lindsey Cummings, Greta White, Billy Donaldson and Melanie Hunt. Seated, left to right, in the front row are Max Moss, Le-nora Patton, Lee Bauman, Alisa Floyd, Alan Lee, Leslie Bauman and Steven Fowler. Attending the party with the children were their parents and other relatives.

By way of in An assortment of hobgoblins, witches and sjwoks got togcth cr Friday morning for a Halloween arty at Mrs. C. II. Wallace's kindergarten and all the "spirits" turned out to be the little ieo)le enrolled in her school. Pictured above, left to right, in the back row are Roger Miller, Renate Mack, Todd Gran nished refreshments for the party.

Mrs. Bob Miller was LIVE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 36 and FM Road 107 Rev. Howard Porter, pastor chairman and serving with her were Mes dames Alan Lee, Harvey White, Raymond Floyd, Jack Moss and John Fowler. from Mr.

and Mrs. Gene Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Marion and Mr. and Mrs.

Ross Roberts, Owners THE KOUNTRY KITCHEN Red Cross Mission and Mandate Are Sunday Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., morning worship service at 10:55 Training Union at 5:30 p.m., evening worship service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. We extend a cordial invitation to you to come and worship with us. Explained by New Chapter Official Phone 865-7595 Intersection Hwys. 36 and 84 several years and held an ARC recreation post in Korea in 1963-64.

She is the wife of a medical specialist presently stationed at Fort Hood and the Bannister Rites Are Held Friday Funeral services for T. R. (Reynold) Bannister, 78, of Oglesby were held at 4 p. Friday at Leo's Chaicl in McGregor. The rites were conducted by Rev.

Harold Shirley, and burial was in Post Oak Cemetery near Oglesby. Mr. Bannister died Thursday in a Waco hospital. A native of Marietta, he moved to Oglesby with his parents when he was a young man. He married the former Miss Marie Williams at Brady of the peace for Precinct 3 at Oglesby.

Ho was a member of the Oglesby Baptist Church. Ho is survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews. BRIDGE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 2520 Bridga Street Edgar McNeely, pastor Sunday Broadcast at 9:30 a.m. over KCLW, Sunday School at 10:15 am, morning worship at 11 a.m., choir practice at 6:30 p.m., evening worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday Mid-week worship service at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone Is cordially invited mother of two small boys. The American Red Cross has a congressional mandate to carry out its relief missions and activities, it was explained this week by Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan, newly-appointed chairman of volunteers for the ARC'S Coryell County chapter. Mrs. Duncan, a volunteer in the chapter's sub-office in Copperas Cove, is also active in service to military families casework there.

She has been involved in Red Cross work for Mrs. Duncan wrote as follows concerning the Red Cross: "The American Red Cross is SPECIALS GOOD JHURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOV. 4-5-6 the instrument chosen by the Congress to help carry out the obligations assumed by the United' States under certain international treaties known as the Geneva or Red Cross Conventions. Specifically, its congressional charter imposes on the American Red Cross the duties to act as the medium of IMPERIAL PURE CANE 6-OZ. OR 10-OZ.

BOTTLE DR. PEPPER 6-btl. ctn. 39c SUGAR 5-lb. bag 59c Funeral Rites For Mrs.

Wilson Limit One With $5.00 Or More Purchase ise Plus Tax and Deposit to all services. According to a 1962 census the Principality of Monaco Is the most densely populated territory In the world 37,687 in 19'13. He had lived in Dallas, Houston and Brady before returning to Oglesby several years ago. Mr. Bannister was for several years an auditor with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Ho was later justice FAMILY SIZE GLADIOLA $2.39 voluntary relief and communication between the American FLOUR 5-lb. bag 49c TIDE people and their armed forces, and to carry on a systetn of I people per square mile. AT SWIFT'S r-r '7 White Cloud 2-Roll Pack national and international relief to prevent and mitigate Held at Evant Funeral services for Mrs. Cora E. Wilson of Gatesville were hold at 1:30 p.

m. Saturday in the Evant Home chapel. Rev. G. L.

Derrick officiated, and burial was 25c louei i issue I 40c I suffering caused by disasters. "All the activities of the American Red Cross and its chapters supjiort these duties. "Nationally and locally the American Red Cross is governed I Fits 20 or 30 Gal. Can Baggies Trash Bags 59c WITH THIS COUPON WHEN YOU BUY A 6-OZ. JAR OF INSTANT in Restland Cemetery in Gatesville.

Mrs. Wilson died last Thurs by volunteers, most of its dut Maxwell house' ies are performed by volunteers, and it is financed by vol COFFEE Texsun 46-oz. Can Grapefruit Juice 43c untary contributions. AT SWIFT'S The American Red- Gross I Our Value 303 Size Can Our Value 303 Size Can WITH was given its charter by the Congress of the United States 6 OZ. JAR ONLY 79c coupon Spinach 2 for 29c in the year 1900, and on Aug.

day in the local hospital. She was 92. Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of the late Joseph Jasper Collier and Mary Ellen Bris-bin Collier, Coryell County pioneers She was a member of the Miethodist Church at Brown's Creek. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Eagle and Mrs.

Mattie Turner, both of Gates Buy Now Cold Weather's DOW WEATHERSET ANTIFREEZE ENGINE COOLANT Conjoins. AntMeok Only $159 a gallon Gatesville Car Parts 1403 MAIN STREET Nov. 6, 1971 30, 1917, Woodrow Wilson signed the charter for the Coryell County chapter. The Red Cross is unique. While many non business corporations have a congressional chareer, the Red Red White No.

303 Size Can W.K. or C.S. CORN 5 for ville; 12 grandchildren, 34 Cross is the only one with a mandate This means that the Red White Halves or Whole No. 2 'A Size Can vr. wan Red Cross has been directed by Congress rather than merely authorized to provide certain services." 3 for $1.00 PEACHES great-grandchildren and 19 great-gjreat-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for Mrs. Wilson's funerat were Oscar Hill, Norman Hill, Russell Turner, Lee Hill, Rickey Sexton, and Carroll Kilgore. Honoraiy pallbearers wore great-grandsons of Mrs. Wilson. Red White Solid Pack No.

303 Size Can TOMATOES 2 for 49c These Vel corned To Gat esvile -FRESH PRODUCE Chiquita Bananas, ib 10 Small Fancy Red Delicious Apples, lb. 15c Sunkist Oranges, lb. 15c Tokay Grapes, lb. 25c Russet' Potatoes 1 0-lb. bag 55c Cabbage, lb.

8c Sweet Potatoes, lb. 15c InValwf FROZEN FOODS Morton Chicken, Turkey, Beef Pot Pies 5 for $1.00 Frosty Acres, 12-oz. Can Orange Juice 2 for 89c Pet Ritz Pie Shells, pkg. of 2 This Is Only A Partial List Come by and check 'em all out 1970 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door One owner. Air, power steering, aut.

transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup Fleetslde. LWB, 8-cyllnder, aut. air, custom cab, full power. 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe Aut.

transmission, air power steering. 1967 Chevrolet El Camino Will make a good hunting car. CUSTOM CUT MEATS AT REGULAR SUPER MARKET PRICES RATH'S HICKORY SMOKED ff I CHOICE fC (SIC BACON, 1-lb. pkg. 2) CHUCK ROAST, lb.

Greetings were extended to nine families of newcomers to Gatesville during October by the Welcome Neighbor service. The families, along with the place of employment of the head of the household, are listed below: Mr. and Mrs. Duane Marion and one child, 404 West Main Kountry Kitchen. Mr.

and Mrs. Gene Marion and one child, Elms Addition, Kountry Kitchen. E-5 and Mrs. David L. Van Conant, 402 North 19th military.

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Drake and one child, 1903 St.

Louis State Mrs. Junie Williams, 408 West Bridge retired. E-5 and Mrs. Ken Wei-gel, Main St, military. Mr.

and Mrs. 'John Bc-thune and two children, HOrR North 27th Rain-ho Bread Co. E-4 and Mrs. Doyle Daf-fem and one child, 2501 Powell Drive, military. Rev.

and Mrs. Jesse A. Subia, 404 West Main Apt. State Schools and pastor of Moody Mission. EASTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, 2518 Main St.

Rev. Jo. Broadway, pastor C' CHOICE 5C DECKERS ALL MEAT 71 FRANKS, 12-oz. pkg. 4 RIB STEAK, lb.

5 SWIFT'S SUN VALLEY BEAUTY SALON LOVELY HAIR FASHIONS FOR LOVELY LADIES CALL 865-6868 TODAY 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon Aut. full power, air conditioned, one-owner, low mileage. i 1966 Ford LTD 4-Door Completely equipped. Air, aut. PS.

1966 Ford Station Wagon Automatic air conditioning. 1964 Ford Station Wagon Automatic transmission, Air conditioning. 1963 Ford 2-Door Hardtop Automatic transmission, air conditioning. Clean. Powell is the dealer to depend on For Dependable Used Cars STORE HOURS! Mon.

thru 7 ajn. to A p.m. Frl. and 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

SHOP SUN VALLEY WEDNESDAY DOUBLE COLD BOND STAMP DAY WITH $2.50 i PURCHASE OR MORS Powell Chevrolet Beauty Grocery Store U5-6317 Sunday er i Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., Training Union at 6:30 evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Mid-week services at 7 p.m. You at all our services. PH. 865-2248 507 W.

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