The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. [43], No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, May 14, 1937 Page: 1 of 8
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'Welcome Rain
Breaks Drouth
Methodist Men
Hear Attorneys
Methodist
District Court Has
l Quiet Session
Music Punils Excel
In National Recital
Baptist Workers
' In Joint Session
—■ ■
Mills and San Saba Baptist Ae-
A rain of .03 inch fell about
midnight Wednesday night ac-
companied by a strong north
wind. White not enough ib'iat-
Ufy the needs of this section, the
rain will he a big help. Some
jtamage to trees by the wind was
reported.
Members
Brotherhood and a number of
their friends from other church-
es enjoyed a banquet at the
church Thursday evening. At-
torney General William McCraw.
who was to hate been the speak-
er for the occasion,, was unable
to be present but was represent-
ed by two assistant attorneys
general, Victor Holden of Miner-
al Wellrrand Richard Stout of
Houston. Each of these young
men proved to be a forceful and
eloquent speaker. Mr. Stout
spoke on the need of religion in
the modern world and Mr. Hol-
den discussed the value of asso-
ciation and cooperation as rep-
resented by the brotherhood.
W. C. Dew, toastmaster, intro-
duced the speakers and the mu-
sical program which preceded
them. -r
District Court adjourned 01.
Thursday morning after a fairly
quiet session and District Judge
Pew Brewster and District At-
torney J. X Bvetts returned to
their homes at Temple and-Bel-
ton- i- Vj,v ■
Court-had a rushing day Tues-
day, and a night session. One
ease of theft of goats dismissed,
one case of theft of goats, Jury
.verdict of not guilty. Several
land cases cleared. One decree in
tax foreclosure sent in favor of
plaintiff, Hu state. Two divorce
cases granted.' That clears the
docket on divorces.
Just fifty yean ago tojjgy,
The time we remember well
Such earnest Words did the
Person say I
Bringing joys We could nSt 'tell.
soclatlon will hold a joint semton
Friday. May 11. with the Oold-
thwaite Baptist church. • 5r \ '
Program
Theme:. “What Satth the
scriptures.”
10:00 About Sint—Rev. W. T.
Sparkman, Locket. , jff" •
Our many frtfnds were there.
To see us mate the start;
For Call* stroby and Florence
fair
Had sworn thdy ne’er should
part, f
WhatWUse could bring a Joy
■ beyond compere,
As that which Faith, and Hope,
and Love can bring?
For through storms of life and
10:30 About
Church Of Christ
Rev. Rhmseur. Richland
11:00 About Hell—Rev. Me
Cullough, Mullin.
11:30 Sermon,1 Rear. Sea Dl
Taylor, San Saba.
Noon: Lunch at church.
1:30 Business. ’—n*
3:00 Am-LM&Brother*e Keep-
er? -Rev. Cundleff, Big Valley.
3:30 Report on the Southern
Baptist Convention—Rev. Hue
ner, Ooldthwalte.
—Committee.
GEORGE BALLARD CHOSEN
AS BRST ACTOR AS WELL
AS RADIO ANNOUNCER
He's not only a radio announc-
er blit an actor. On May fl In
the Tarteton College auditorium
George Ballard was selected the
best actor from a group of ap-
proximately 80 boys. This con-
test was the annual Future
Farmer One-Act Play contest.
The Ooldthwalte Future Farm-
ers’ one act play was also select-
ed as best to represent Area IV
In the State contest In June.
In addition he has seen Invit-
ed to be the guest announoer Jor
the Ifili-MUy Roundup program
over KNEL, Brady, each Sunday
afternoon at 4:35. Tuno your
dial to KNEL Sunday at 4:35
COMMISSIONERS COURT
MET LAST MONDAY
JOHN BABNBS INJURED
IN AIRPLANE CRASH
John F. Barnes of the Barnes
and McCullough Lumber Yard
here is In & serious condition,
suffered in a plane accident, as
the following notice from the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram re_
latee:
Austin, May 13. — John F.
Barney millionaire Waco lum-
berman, survived a 75 foot fall
to the ground In his plane here
■ate today, but was pronounced
In serious condition by hospital
attaches. •
The plane, piloted by Barnes,
Commissioners passed an order
to collect delinquent taxes. The
court received the resignation ol
county Attorney E. B. Ollltem
but did not act. Several wen-
put on the indigent list, making
a list of fifteen families-at an
average of $6-80 per month, be-
sides commodities.
painting of Senator Morris Shep- j hold;
pard was removed from exhibit Thpy hold of what you’ve been
at the Capitol Friday and crated an done,
for shipment to Federal District Until our -Father shall them
Judge James C. Wilson of Fort unfold. '
[ Worth, Who sponsored it with You’ve lived to bless each other
Nathan Adams and Oscar O. . and the' world.
Touchstone of Dallas, m- -3S* You’ve lived to honor Qod; j
The picture-is to be hung in And may’the years be many
1 the Texas Senate chamber near more,
that of the late Senator Joseph Till you Shall cross the bar.
Weldon Bailey, whom Senator Tls not In.ffUn that you have
Sneppard succeeded in 1913. lived.
Both were painted by Boris B.! For Qod has spoken true;
Gordon, formally of Hon ton,' and when the Day of crowning
who also painted Vice President J jCOmeJ. '
John Gamer when the kite: be a rich reward for yoU.
was spanker of the House. Oar- —J. K. Beery
ner's picture Is m the speaker’s -a--;
lobby of the house chamber fit SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE Barnes Lumber Company, suffer-
Washington. LETTER FROM GOV. ALLRED ed possible fracture of the skull
Gordon will go to Poet Worth Mills County Sehool Students -e— ■ ■ -
next week to discuss with Judge Ooldthwalte. Tkxas ATTENDS CtkNkhAICE
Wilson arrangements for hang- My dear friends: Mr. and Mrs John Pattersoi
; tog the portrait at Austin, prop- In behalf of the New London accompanied Rev. and Mrs. Jnc
ably sometime in May.—Dallas school Memorial Committee 1 K. Beery to District Conference
News. - want to thank you for your con- at Marble Falls, where the;
The lowl Owtten Club w«
host to the garden clubs of tbd
vicinity Friday, April 30, at U>^
recreations! room In ths’>ire*
Methodist church. tbs guest
speaker for the occasion was
>«ss Margaret Bayer gfcj#ft
ART .AND CIVIC CLUB
MIS8ION SflDY COURSE '
AT METHODIST CHURCH
Mrs. L. j. oortman WAS hos-
M? teas to tbs Art and Civic Club
ork. for the last meeting of the year
t of on last Thursday. -------
hey Yearbooks for the coming year
£1 were distributed. The program
University of Texas, who cam-
plctely captivated the audtenee
with a direct, infonnal and gra-
phic address on flower arrange-
ment. she presented literally
dozens of Interesting and orig-
inal arrangements in as many
types of containers ranging from
hothouse flowers and costly con-
tainers to the humJMlest of gar-
den flowers and nondescript con.
talners. -----
Her lecture was preceded by
an organ prelude with Mias Mary
Ellen Trent at the organ and two
numbers of the High School
| Otoe Club under the direction of
Mrs. Bam Sullivan.
! Mrs. John Barry, president sf
the district and member of
the garden chib, received guests
l informally. After the progress
a tea plate was passed to the
group will meet the next five
Mondays for study. A most cor-
dial welcome will be extended to
any ladles of the community
who are interested In the study
of Africa. The hour la 5:45 and
the pteee to the First Methodist
church. Roll call each week will
be Items of interest on Africa
or the Negro
nah, A Believer In Prayer ”
Mrs. W. P. McCullough had a
paper as the Bible in Civic, Na-
tional and International Affairs.
Since it was national music
week, the hostess had secured
a musical dust. Mrs. Fred Mar-
tin and Mrs. 8. E. Cloninger
sang, accompanied by Mrs A. H.
Smith
After the program the hostess
passed detectable refreshment
plates to the members and one
RECfrAL TONIGHT
The voice pupils of Mrs. S. P
Sullivan and piano pupils of Miss
Mary EUen Trent will give a re-
cital this (Friday) evening at
the school auditorium. The an-
nual recital of these able teach-
ers la one’of the most enjoyable
musical events of tbs year, and
a large audience Is expected.
V. Allred,
j ; MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR BEAUTIES . |
to a truly great estate as a lead-! , A:
er both in numbers and wealth'
among American educational In-
stitutions. Much of this develop-
ment was due to the excellent,Edltor
administrative power*, of Dr, |°old,h'
Benedict; much more was due to I Sttck
his extraordinary adaptability | *or
which enabled him to keep the imy sutl
University clear of embroilment ■ P»P«r *
welfare and development of
state supported schools are fre-
quently pampered.
Thousands of Texans knew
and loved the kindly and genial
man who guided with gentle
firmness the destinies of the
wit Bate school «to mm I—
Yours very tVui;
Dana Eta
1908 feth I
Beattie, Wi
Mae Wilson. Ban’ Antonio, and
Martha Lynn. Alice ,
The presentation of the beau-
ties was made by Martha Mc-
Crary, editor of the Bluebonnet
between two of the courses at
the formal progressive dinner
twdA for the locality clubs on the
campus. Each beauty. will be
given a page in the annual.
for friendship banished the aus
terlty which too often lessens
both the labor and the useful-
ness of such a position. His 39
years as a member of the fac-
ulty ef the University, his 10
years as president, represented
a Service which have been of
vast value to Texas.
It was given him to witness
the almost complete fruition of
the dreams he had entertained,
an almost complete attainment
of the objectives for which ho
had striven.. The University
which has grown up under his
hand Is an Institution Justifying
the pride which he. and all Tex-
ans, rightfully have to it.-Fort
Stone
feemoo
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Thompson, Mrs. R. M. The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. [43], No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, May 14, 1937, newspaper, May 14, 1937; Goldthwaite, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1072535/m1/1/: accessed June 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Jennie Trent Dew Library.