The Bogata News (Bogata, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, August 25, 1944 Page: 1 of 4
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The Bogata News
BOGATA, RED RIVER COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1944
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Twenty-five Boys
Enter Service
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The following white registrants
were recently accepted by the armed
forces:
Chester McDonald, Clarksville R 2
James F. Kelty, Clarksville.
John T. Good, Detroit, R 3.
Doyle L. Ginn, Avery.
Connie Harville, Deport R 1
Kenneth M. Kerr, Clarksville R 5
Janies D. Keeling, Avery, R 1
' James E. McLeroy, Avery, R 1
J. D. Fincher, Clarksville, R2
William H. Storey, Clarksville, R 4
John M. Williams, Detroit
Dennis H. Black, Bogata, R 2
John H. Hanley, Deport, R 1
John Orval Abney, Detroit, N. S R
Marion E. Wedgeworth, Avery, R1
Paul A. Black, Bogata, R 1
Gerald D. Robertson, Clarksville
William T. Atkins, Clarksville
, The following colored registrants
were accepted:
Luther Williams, Kanawha
Jame I. Bagby, Clarksville
Verdell Sutphen, Waskom, Texas
Henry Dickson, Clarksville, R 3
Augusta Childs, Clarksville R1
Lovette M. Becton Jr., Clarksville
Wylie J. Davis, Clarksville.
G. C. Gill Buried
Monday, Turner
Cemetery Fulbright
Death of G. C. Gill, 81, occurred
Monday at 1:40 a. m. at his home
at Fulbright where he had been ill
several weeks. Funeral service was
conducted at 4 p. m. Monday at Ful-
bright Church of Christ, Elder Hoyt
Bailey of Abilene officiating. Inter-
ment was in Turner cemetery near
Fulbright.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Cora GiU, three children, W. E. of
Deport Rl, G. B., Bogata; G. R., Long
Beach, Calif.; one half sister, Mrs.
Ed Gully who resides in West Tex-
as; six grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs.
James Gill of Ft. Worth, were out-
of-town relatives attending the fu-
neral.
Pfc. Bobby D. Jones
Missing in Action
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jones received
a telegram from the War Depart-
ment Monday saying their son, Pfc.
Bobby D. Jones was missing in ac-
tion in France since July 29. Mr.
and Mrs. Jones had received a letter
from him which was written on July
22.
Pfc. Jones is 19 years of age, he
was attending Bogata High School
when he went into the service on
Dec. 24, 1934. He received his basic
graining at Camp Fannin, Tyler,
left the states in June landed in
England and was there for a week
before going into France.
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Bogota Public Schools
Will Open Sept. 18
Bogata Public schools will open
for the 1944-45 term on Sept. 18 ac-
cording to Supt. F. L. Branson, after
a board meeting was held Tuesday
evening.
A complete list of the teachers
1 for this term will be published in
| next weeks paper.
| The date for the opening of the
j colored school has not been an-
nounced.
With Our Boys
In the Service
Bring or Mail All the News
About “Our Boys in the Ser-
vice” to this Newspaper.
Grayson Bell, AMM 2| c writes
his mother, Mrs. Lee Bell that he is
aboard a training ship for several
weeks.
St.|Sgt. and Mrs. Harvey D. Brown
of Sheppard Field, Wichita. Falls,
were guests Saturday of her aunt,
Mrs. Pete Storey and Mr. Storey.
Sgt. Harvey D. Brown and wife of
Wichita Falls sfod Mrs. H. D. Brown
were dinner guests of Miss Eddie
Forester and Robers Forester Friday.
Howard Ed. Bryson, S2|c, finished
boot training at Camp Wallace and
has been transferred to Camp Elliott,
San Diego, Calif, to await further as-
signment.
Pvt. Archie G. Roberts son of Mr.
and Mrs. Archie D. Roberts of Ful-
bright has arrived at Camp Walters
to be given his basic training as an
Infantryman.
S|Sgt. Ellis Stevens of Dallas came
Monday to visit his brother, Guy
Stevens. He is home on a months
furlough after being in the Panama
for twenty eight months.
CpI. Otho Summerall who is in
the South West Pacific is in training
in Radio School, writes his mother,
Mrs. R. M. Damons that he has been
made Sgt. He has been in service 2
years and went overseas in Jan. ‘44.
NUMBER 44
Texans on Fighting
Front in France will
Broadcast August 28
Sgt. George R. Williams, returning
from 28 months overseas with the
Medical Department in the South-
west Pacific theatre of operations,
has arrived at Ft. Bliss, Texas, prior
to visiting his wife, and parents at
Bogata, Route 1.
S Sgt. A. L. King, who has been
in a hospital on the New Hebrides,
Islands, the last two months ( has
been transferred to the Gen^irl
hospital in New Caldonia, according
to a letter from Lee to his mother,
Mrs. W. W. King.
Austin—For the first time since the
invasion, Texans on the home-front
next Monday will hear the voices of
their husbands, sons and friends
I fighting on the battle-fronts of Fra-
nce, when the United War Chest of
Texas presents its statewide network
radio program, “The Texan’s Share
in the War.”
The thirty minute program will
consist almost entirely of short-wav-
ed interviews with Texas service
men abroad, Towner said. From
Normandy and other battle-fronts,
Texas fighting men will talk by
short-wave with the folks back home
in a series of informal “chats”, the
war chest official explained, in ad-
dition, Larry Allen, famed Associat-
ed Press war correspondent, will tell
briefly of his 13 months in a Nazi
prison-of-war camp.
The program will be carried by all
three Texas radio networks and by
independent station from 9:30 to
10: P. M., Monday, August 28.
Pvt. Dewey A. LeMaster, 22, son
of Mrs. Sudie Bell LeMaster, of
Bogata Rural Route 2 has arrived
at Camp Wolters to begin his basic
training as an Infantryman.
Eugent D. Everhart, 18, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Dave Everhart has arrived
at Camp Wolters where he will be-
gin his basic training at the Infantry
replacement training center.
Sgt. L. M. Eaton, son of Mr. and
Mrs. D. V. Eaton sent them a tele-
gram from Washington, D. C., say-
ing he had recovered from recent
wounds received in action and has
returned to duty. He has received
the award of the Purple Heart and
is sending it to his parents.
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS
Mrs. Gordon Allen entertained her
Bridge club Wednesday afternoon
at her home, the rooms were made
beautiful with flower arrangements.
After the games, in which Mrs. C. C.
DeBerry won high score, a delicious
salad course was served to Mmes.
W. C. Barnard, J. A. Castleman, C.
C. DeBerry, Paul Griffin, Lennox
Hudson, T. T. Kinsey, H. C. McClure,
and the hostess.
The Club will meet Sept. 6, with
Mrs. W. C. Barnard.
The revival meeting closed Sun-
day night at the Cumberland Presby-
terian church, after being in pro-
gress for the past ten days. Services
were conducted by Rev. J. C. Irby,
j pastor of the Winnsboro church and
; Rev. Joe Everhart, of Clarksville.
In giving the names of the Red
Cross workers last week the names
of Mrs. Floyd Bell and Mrs. Veda
Montgomery were listed instead of
Mrs. Lee Bell and Mrs. Veda Wilkin-
son as should have been. We are
very sorry for the mistake and more
than glad to correct it.
Pvt. Curtis Jenkins, who received
training at Majors Field, Greenville
and was sent over-seas in February,
1944 with the Army Air Forces con-
struction crew, is now in France.
Sgt. Jack Lowery has been trans-
ferred from Camp Berkeley to the
East Coast, his address is co|P.U.N.Y.
according to word received by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Low-
ery.
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Condensed Statement of Condition of
THE FIRST NATIONAL
BANK
BOGATA, TEXAS
At the Close of Business June 30th, 1944
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ASSETS
Loans & Discounts ______________ $200,761.05
Overdrafts___________________________________ 1,350.40
Banking House____---- 3,000.00
Furniture and Fixtures-------- L00
Other Real Estate_________________________ 100
Cash and Due
from Banks _____________$286,461.72
U. S. Bonds_______________ 88,050.00
Other Bonds and
Securities_________ 27,325.20
CCC Cotton Loans ..... 28,549 66
TOTAL_____________________ -..........$812,500.03
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock_________________________'_$ 50,000.00
Surplus & Profits___________ 26,882.32
DEPOSITS _________________ 535,617.71
TOTAL___________________ -...........$612,500.03
First National Bank
BOGATA, TEXAS
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mrs. Veda Montgomery received a
letter from her son, Cpl. James
Montgomey saying he had arrived at
his overseas destination safely. This
being the first word from James in
two months.
S|Sgt. James D. Floyd has been
awarded the Bronze Star by Major
General Walter M. Robertson for
gallantry in action in France. His
mother, Mrs. Floy Floyd resides at
Rt. 3 Annona, Texas.
Cpl. Elmer Hutson went into serv-
ice 22 months ago and has spent 16
months overseas, being sent to the
Island of Trinidad belonging to
Great Britian and located off the
Northeast coast of South America.
His Wife, the former Miss Pauline
Ward makes her home at McCrury
where she has taught school several
years.
Paul Hamilton Chief Pharmicist
Mate, who left August, 11. for New
Orleans, La. after a three weeks
visit with his mother, Mrs. Maggie
Hamilton and other relatives, ask
that the address of his paper be
changed from San Francisco, to
Norman, Okla. where he has been as-
signed to duty on the U. S. Naval
Hospital Staff.
Mr. and Mrs. O. B. King of Canton
spent the week end with Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Allen.
Sgt. Jesse Jones and wife of
Montgomery, Ala. ar-i spending a
thirteen day leave here with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jones.
Sgt. H. R. Powers, USMC, sta-
tioned at Camp Kerney, San Diego,
Calif, has recently been promoted to
the rank of S Sgt. according to his
mother-inlaw, Mrs. J. C. Kidd.
Mrs. Lucy Hudson received a let-
ter from her grandson, Sgt. Wiley
Joe Hudson, who has been in France
since the invasion began. The people
are so happy to see us as we con-
tinue to advance, they meet us with
milk, butter, eggs, wine and cider,
and throw bouquets in our path.
He states the peaple speak very
good English.
James Gibson, petty officer lc, and
Mrs. Gibson of San Francisco, Calif.,
arrived Thursday for a two weeks’
leave with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Davidson at Deport and
Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Gibson at Bogata.
Mrs. Lorene Pope has received
word from the War Department that
her husband, Pvt. Jesse J. Pope, has
been slightly wounded in France.
He is now in England in a hospital
Pvt. Pope has been in service 19
months and has been over seas since
February.
Mrs. George Seaman is having her
house in West Bogata, now occupied
by Mr. and Mrs. Duck King and
family; painted and some inside re-
pairing done, the house was slightly
damaged in a recent fire, very* little
damage due to prompt action of our
volunteer fire department.
Sgt. Herbert Tuck writes his fath-
er from France an interesting and
descriptive letter, we quote in part:
“I have a very good dugout so do
■not worry about me. This part of
France is much like southern Eng-
land . The hedgerows are taller,
one can ride for miles and not see
over the hedge - rows.
The natives are friendly, but due
to our limited French vocabularly
we can’t carry on a very broad con-
versation.”
Lt. Mac IJowison stationed at
Topeka, Kas arrived Wednesday for
a several days visit with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Howison and
other relatives and friends. He will
report back to Pueblo, Colo. Aug. 31.
Pvt. Wayne Humphreys, wife and
little daughter are living at San
Luis Obispo, Calif., where Wayne
is in school. He was transferred
there from Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.
Mrs. Humphreys and baby have been
makng thfeir home with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Rodger Wilkerson at
Albuquerque, N. M., for several
months. Pfc. Edwin Glenn Hump-
hreys, U. S. M. C. R. says be has
been sent over seas to an undis-
closed destination. 1st Lt. W. V.
Humphreys who was home in May
on 30 day leave, after having flown
sixty missions as pilot of a B 26 over
Europe from England, was sent back
to England. He writes home folks 1
that he is back at same station,
same hut, spent 3 weeks in hospital
and has also been on several raids
since returning.
Second Democratic
Primary Election to
Be Held Saturday
Voters in the second Democratic
primary election, Saturday, August
26. will find the ticket short.
The offices are important and
should call for full expression of the
people.
The state part of the ticket will
have candidates for but two offices.
For Atomey General, Grover Sel-
lers, now filling the office by ap-
pointment to a vacancy, is opposed
by Jesse Martin, a State Senator
from Fort Worth who did not re-
sign that position and who if defeat-
ed will remain a Senator two more
years.
For Associate Justice of Texas
Supreme Court, Judge Richard Critz
is asking re-election, and is opposed
by Gordon Simpson, a Tyler lawyer.
Red River county has a short bal-
lot for county wide precinct offices.
Grady Moore and John Ford will
contest for representative. Thomas
Clark and Murray Giles for com-
missioners of precinct no. 3
B. F. Nanny, 54
Dies Friday of
Heart Attack
Benjamin Franklin Nanny, age 54,
died at his home east of Bogata
Friday morning of a heart attack.
He was born in Red River county
and had lived in this section all of
his life.
He is survived by his wife, the
former Miss Addie Baker, one child,
Jack W. Nanny of Texarkana, one
grandchild, and eight brothers and
sisters, A. L., H. H., J. V. Nanny and
Mrs. J. L. Whitten of Los Angeles,
Calif., N. C. and William T. Nanny,
Mrs. M. E. Kiersky, Mrs. William
Ely of Dallas.
Funeral services were held at
Shamrock cemetery Saturday at 3
p. m. Luther Gieger, Church of
Christ minister had charge of the
service. Mr. Nanny was a member
of the Masonic Lodge and the Ma-
sons had charge at the grave.
STOREY & EVANS BUILDING
NEW COTTON SHED
Storey & Evans have purchased
the lumber in the east Bogata gin
from the Mt. Pleasant Oil Mill and
a large cotton shed is being built
ajoining the old shed, to take care
of the greater number of bales of
cotton brought here. The building is
expected to be completed this week.
The machinery left on the ground
will be sold for scrap iron.
Ensign B. L. DeBerry who was in-
ducted into the U. S. Naval Reserve
in July is receiving two months
training in Naval Training school In-
doctrination at Hollywood, Fla. For
the past 8 years Luther has been em-
ployed with the Texas Highway de-
partment and had spent 2 years with
the U. S. Army Engineers at Hobart
and Fredrick, Okla. before entering
the service. His wife the former Miss
Pauline Allen and small daughter,
are making their -home at Bogata.
Ensign DeBerry is the second son of
Mr. and Mrs. Luther DeBerry of
Idabel, Okla. former Bogata resi-
dents. v
GRADY HIGHT, President
LENOX HUDSON, Cashier
CLEMMIE LASSITER,< .
• Assistant Cashier \ ^
ROY GIBSON, Ass’t Cashier bsmm
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Directors:
GRADY HIGHT
H. H. WILKINSON
J. A. UNDERWOOD
ROY GIBSON
J. M. PIKE /
LENOX HUDSON
We Can Fill Your Prescription from
ANY SPECIALIST
Just as accurately and fully as any city drug store
and at a LOWER COST to you.
We take great pride in our Prescription Depart-
ment. Come to us for Quick, Dependable Prescription
Service. - .
BVCKMAN DRUG STORE
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AUBREY BUCKMAN
Mr. Troutt
IN DALLAS
o again this week, contacting the many Wholesale Houses
to be sure and keep rolling in one of THE LARGEST
STOCKS of HARDWARE and FURNITURE in North-
east Texas.
You are invited to visit the Bogata Hardware and Furni-
ture Co. for such rare buys as Pre-War Studio Couches,
with Full Spring Construction, Pre-War Living Room
Suites with Springs throughtout, big 5-in. Poster Bed
Room Suites with life-time guaranteed plate glass mirror.
Beautiful Electric Range, all white porcelain. Gas Ranges
—new or used. Oil Ranges—new or used.
Breakfast Room and Dinette Suites in Limed and Natural
Oak with red or green leather seats. Plenty Ice Boxes.
One for every occasion—9x12 Rugs—yes, we have ’em.
Nice selection of Singer and White Rotary Sewing Ma-
chines. Hardware of all kinds, including Hay Ties, Sheet
Iron, Light and Heavy Barbed Wire, Poultry and Hog
Wire.
Pay us a visit. You will have to, to appreciate our friend-
ly store and service. We cordially invite our old cus-
tomers and invite all new ones.
WE BUY, SELL OR TRADE FOR ANYTHING
OUR TERMS ARE EASY
Bogota Hdwe. & Furniture Co.
. H. E. TROUTT A SONS
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The Bogata News (Bogata, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, August 25, 1944, newspaper, August 25, 1944; Bogata, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1107768/m1/1/: accessed May 20, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Red River County Public Library.