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he amlin erald IN 36th YEAR WEEK SINCE 1905 HAMLIN, JONES COUNTY. TEXAS FRIDAY. JUNE 13, 1941 NUMBER 33 Valuable Information To Start Concerning Hamlin Public Schools Stamford Sponsor for Texas Cowboy Reunion The Hamlin School Board has requested me to write a series of three articles presenting to the tax payers of the Hamlin Independent School District specific information concerning the organization, operation and conditions of the Hamlin schools. The first of these articles will deal with the organization of the school board and its duties. It will also attempt to analyze the capital investment of the schools and try to show the possibilities the board has of paying its capital obligations.

Finally at this time it will give the Stamford Is Preening Herseif For Texas Cowboy Reunion July 3-5 Long-Term Loans To Buy Farms To Be Made By A Loans with which worthy tenant farmers may buy family-size farms policies that the board believes must are again to be made in Jones be followed if we are to continue to successfully operate our schools. The second article will outline the current annual expenses with consideration being given to operation costs, maintenance expenses and salaries. An analysis will be given to show the sources of our money to meet these expenses. We shall try to relate these expenses to our deht service expense presented in the first article that you may have a complete understanding. The final exposition will discuss the operation or inner-working of County, according to an announcement received today from Georgq L.

von Roeder, Farm Security Administration supervisor. For the 1941-42 year, Jones County has been designated by Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard as one in which this program will operate. Loans which three per cent interest and are repayable over a 40-year period ar? to be made to worthy tenants, sharecroppers, and farm laborers to establish themselves on their own land. program is very important the schools.

It wil give the subjects now that we are engaged in this taught, a discussion of values, and i defense Mr. von Roeder said, the relationship of teachers to the of land by people who board, the administration and the! farm it is a good defense against pupils. foreign as well as possible It is the hope of the board to invading bring about a better understanding Loan applications may be had of the public for its schools and to, from the Farm Security office lo- the tax payers a better appre- Cated in the Post Office building, Anson, Jones Both white and negro farmers are eligible for these loans. --------------o-------------- give ciation of the problems. It is my hope that you may find these presentations interesting and informational.

Finally, at this time we wish to express to the editor of the Hamlin Herald and his force our appreciation for his co-operation in this work. We also, would like to thank him for the splendid support he has given us in the past, particularly in regards to our school paper of the past year. We feel that it was of great benefit to us. G. R.

Bennett, Superintendent Hamlin Public Schools NOTE: The Herald will welcome the articles dealing with the Hamlin School District. This series will likely start next week. --------------o-------------J. T. Sipe, Corporal in the 60th School Squadron at Kelley Field, San Antonio, came up last Thurs- Wild Steers and Horses At Anson Rodeo 14th Fifteen head of wild Brahma steers arrived at Anson Tuesday from down near the border for the first performance of the Jones Co.

Rodeo, to be held in Anson Saturday, June 14th. Several head of bucking horses are expected the last of thrs week. Charles Stephens and Burl Pruitt are managers and owners of the rodeo stock. The parade will begin at 1 and the rodeo starts promptly at 2 Several hundred people are expected in Anson for this event. o------------- Cowgirl sponsors, representing the various towns and cities, will have a place on the official program of rodeo events at the Texas Cowboy Reunion July 3, 4 and 5.

All judg- ing in the contest this year will take place in the arena at regular performances, thus giving greater prominence to the towns which they represent. Four prizes will be awarded, 1st, prize being a handsome saddle, 2nd, a pair of hand-made boots, 3rd, riding bits, and 4th, a pair of spurs. Judging will be based 60 per cent on the girl, her personality counting 15 per cent, riding togs and equipment 15 per cent and riding ability 30 per cent. The remaining 40 per cent is on her horse; which is scored 10 per cent on conformation and appearance, 10 per cent on equipment and 20 per cent on performance. Besides their part in the rodeo program, the girls will ride in the big parade on July 3 and in tho grand entry for each rodeo performance.

The sponsors will be entertained with the annual on the night of July 3, two open dances on July 4 and 5 and a chuck wagon dinner on July 5. Appointments of sponsors are made by the chambers of commerce of the towns which they represent, or by the mayor, or the postmaster of such town. Appointments will not be accepted after July 1. Sponsors must be over 16 Sunday is Day. We Urge years of age.

Former first prize- every Father jr4 Hamlin to attend winners are not allowed to compete cnurch Somewhere. You owe it to for prizes. (yourself and your family to attend Mrs. Leo Walker, wife of the1 services. We will have a special Stamford football coach, has been I serv at the morning hour for all directors of the I fathers who attend our church.

The USD ON Betty Jane Blackwell has been selected as sponsor at the Texas Cowboy Reunion to be htdd in that city July 3, 4 and 5. Fifty or more towns and cities are expected to send cowgirl sponsors to represent them at the Reunion and to compete for the handsome saddle and three other prizes. Miss Blackwell will not compete for the prizes, but will assist in entertaining the visiting sponsors. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

A. Blackwell. mMm mtm IP II E. B. GERMANY As Southwestern chairman of the United Service Organizations for National Defense, E.

B. Germany of Dallas is regional director of the nation-wide campaign to provide recreational and welfare facilities for soldiers, sailors, and defense workers. Endorsed by the President and Army and Navy officials, the USO expects to raise $10,765,000 to operate service establishments built by the Government. quota is $400,000, and committees appointed to raise this fund began their drive officially June 3 in every Texas county. Mr.

Germany urged all citizens to contact local USO workers and participate in this patriotic movement. BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH JAMES E. HARRELL, Pastor Hamlin Fire Poster Work Wins appointed by the Texas Cowboy Reunion as hostess to the sponsors for 1941. Miss Betty Jane Blackwell, daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

A. Blackwell, has been appointed by the chamber of commerce as Stamford sponsor. She will not compete for prizes, but will assist Mrs. Walker in entertaining the visiting sponsors. Publicity Chairman ----------o----------- day night for a short visit with hi? B.

L. Pitcock, a Hamlin boy who parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. T.

Sipe. i is making good down in Houston. J. T. has been in the areoplane Me- came up last Friday to smile at hi? chanics Department for nine old Hamlin friends and to visit hi; He has built up in pounds till his first clothes are too small him.

all for Mrs. Floyd Carlton of Winnfield, Louisiana, came up Saturday to visit with her mother, Mrs. H. C. Walker and others in Hamlin.

parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Pitcock on Route 3, Anson.

B. L. is a bookkeeper-timekeeper for the Brown- Root Construction Co. in Houston. --------------o-------------Miss Lulan Vaughan is her sister, Mrs.

H. Miss Hope Cade Will Represent Hamlin At Anson Bathing Revue Mexia, Texas. ft a a a a a a a a a a.a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a.a a a a a. a a- Ihwlamattmt WHEREAS, the Government of the United States, through the Secretary of the Treasury, has caused to be issued Defense Bonds for public subscription, and these bonds are now being sold throughout the Nation; and the people of this City have always been patriotic and supported in every way the Government of the United States; and WHEREAS, Saturday, June 14, 1941, is National Flag Day when we as a free people pause to consider and to prepare against the menace to our national security; and the President of the United States has declared an Unlimited National Emergency, and it behooves the people of this City to investigate and consider the purchase of Defense Bonds in order that the security of our Nation may be maintained; and WHEREAS, the bonds so issued give a fair return on the savings; and at this time attention of the people is directed to the needs of our Government for financial support, and our citizens are urged to buy a share in America by purchasing these Defense Bonds; THEREFORE, I. Joe L.

Culbertson, Mayor of the City of Hamlin, Texas, do proclaim Saturday, June 14, 1941, FLAG DAY, and with equal significance, also proclaim that same day NATIONAL DEFENSE BOND DAY. Done at the office of the Mayor, this the 12th day of June, 1941. Special to Hamlin Herald: Hamlin will be well represented at the opening of $60,000 visiting municipal park next Tuesday night. V. Harwood at Representing Hamlin will be the Hamlin High school band.

Miss Hope Cade will sponsor from Hamlin and W. C. Russell will be one of the judges for the bathing revue. The band will give a forty-five H' minute concert during the formal opening and then will be guests of S. the town for a swim.

Miss Cade will be Miss Hamlin for the revue and will also be guest at the dance. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W.

Cade and will be a senior in High 11 school this coming term. She was Queen of the Freshman class, at- tendant to the Queen of the Junior class and was also secretary of that class, and is vice-president of the Junior Schubert Musio Club, and will be president of the band. Mr. Russell will serve with Ed Steward, president of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, and J. Carter King, of Albany as judges of the bathing revue.

Judge C. E. Coombes of Stamford will award the loving cup to Miss Anson. ----------o----------- subject will be, Father Who You should hear this message. Sunday night we are having a very special service.

The pastor is called out of town on a very special Having so many marriage ceremonies lately among our young folk!) He cannot return for the night service. Therefore, Bro. Harrell, pastor of the Methodist church, will bring his people over to the Baptist church; the choirs will be joined together, and Bro. Harrell will preach. We felt that such a service would mean a lot to our people, and trust that it hurt the Methodists to rub elbows with us.

So, Baptists, ibe in your place next Sunday night. If you are thinking of going to see Grandma, wait until the pastor is at home. Join in this service night. It will do you good. Bro.

Harrell, whom I have known for several years, is one of the finest Christian gentlemen I know. He will have a real spiritual message for you. Sunday Morning Training Evening H. E. East, Pastor ----------o---------Rotary President Forrest Greenway to Denver Meeting Sunday School, 9:45 M.

Morning Worship, 10:50. Intermediates meet at 7:15 P. M. Senior Young People meet at 7:15 P. M.

Our evening service will be held with the Baptist people at the Baptist church, with Rev. Harrell bringing the message. Society of Christian Service, Monday afternoon at 4:00 prayer service Wednes- I day at 8 P. M. Choir practice Wednesday night at 8:45.

The sermon subject Sun; day morning is to be: of Primary Sunday is Day. We are anxious to have every father possible in the service. Help make the Day service Sunday morning a great service with your presence. Sunday night the pastor is to preach at the Baptist church where we will have a joint service with the Baptist people. Attend this (service and have a wonderful time in this service with our Bap! tist friends.

A stranger, passing some mines in Pennsylvania, asked a little boy i why the field was so full of mules. mules are worked in the I mine during the replied the boy, brought up into the light jon Sunday to keep them from going The application is apparent. Do not allow yourself to go spiritually blind. Come to church on Sunday and let the light of word shine into your heart. We welcome visitors.

Another honor comes to one of I 4 i 2i ml High school students, as Hope Cade receives a certificate of recognition for her fire prevention poster, in the state contest. by Miss Bernice Whiteley, three of our High school students submitted posters on how to prevent tragic fires. The three stu- dents drawing and submitting era were Selma Hassen, Aaron Mal- jlonee and Hope Cade. This work is (done in our regular couress on fire prevention taught in all the grades throughout the entire school. This teaching of fire prevention has a direct bearing upon the good fire credits that are extended to Hamlin, and means a saving of dollars and cents to the people of our city.

We appreciate this poster work and are proud to announce this recognition accorded Hope Cade by the State Fire Commissioners. G. R. Bennett, Supt. Rev.

Geo. A. Nicholson Has Singing Class JOE L. CULBERTSON, Mayor, City of Hamlin (S A L) hr a a a a a. a a BERRIES Will have lots of ripe berries week of June 15-21; some are ripening late.

They are large and easy to grass or weeds. Have peaches ripe for eating or pies. Early Wheeler peaches will be ready last of week. 2 miles south of Roby- Anson highway at Jones-Fisher Co. line.

See our electric line. SEWELL ORCHARD McCaulley, Texas (33P) Next week Rotary International Convention takes place in Denver, Colorado. Hamlin Rotary Club will be represented by the new president, Forrest Green way. Greenway left Friday by special train that went through Abilene from the west to join Rotarians coming up from others points of Texas at Fort Worth. This convention is perhaps one of the most outstanding of all International service organizations known in the world.

Every country in the world will have representatives in Denver except those nations under control of Hitler. Rotaryism and Hitlerism point in opposite tions. Vacation Church School A Vacation Church School will begin at the First Methodist church Tuesday, June 17th at 8:30 All children between the ages of three and fourteen are cordially urged to attend. Class work, construction work, devotional, and recreation will occupy the time from 8:30 to 10:30, daily for two weeks. I Besides announcing services at the Calvary Baptist Church, which means School at 9:45 A.

Preaching at 11 A. M. and 8:15 P. M. Rev.

Nicholson wants to invite lovers of good singing to be present at the final of a two weeks singing school in the Calvary Baptist church this Sunday night. Prof, Bingham of De Leon, has been teaching various kinds of music and general mass singing the past two weeks and a very attractive program has been arranged for the last session, beginning at 7:45 P. Saturday night. One or two numbers on the program will be in charge of the Mr. Will Andress.

We urge you to attend our last program. Welcome to all. Geo. A. Nicholson, Pastor ---------Miss Bernice R.

Whiteley and her father, J. F. Whiteley, have returned from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. F.

Binion and family at Commerce, Texas. Mrs. Binion, the former Beulah Whiteley, is a daughter of J. F. Whiteley.

Forrest Green way has been serving the Hamlin club for many years as Secretary, and perhaps no one in the club could bring back a better Laurence King returned last week from John Tarleton College where he finished a course in aviation. He received a private license and the badge of permit sets this typi- direc-; cal young Hamlin boy off in modern style. Mrs. Walter Smith and son Joe Bob of Gatesville, Texas, visited Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Price of report of a convention than he can. Chapel, la-t week. WASHING AND GREASING CARS 1.25 SHIPP SERVICE STATION mKsaaxsrmmasB; amtvmsmmt.