The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, October 31, 1947 Page: 1 of 6
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VOLUME XXII
BIO LAD, REAGAN COUNTY, TEXAS, OCTOBER II. 1947
NUMBER U
Miss Garrett Honored Mrs. Patterson Hostess
With Gift Coffee To Texon Studv Club
Miss Ben Oarrett, bride-elect of
David Norris McWilliams, was hon-
ored last. Saturday morning; with a
coffee and plft shower at the Billy
Boyd residence with Mesdnmes
Boyd. Jimmy Daniel, W. T Mills,
Douglas Cnuble and John Nunn as
hostesses.
The double ring motif was used
as a rm’crpiece on the table, form-
ed by two white satin rings with
the Initials of the bride-elect and
the prospective bridegroom. Fall
flowers were used in the decorative
scheme throughout the rooms.
Others In the house party In-
cluded Mrs. Louin McWll’lams, Mrs
Jack Pistole and Mrs. Japson Pet-
tit. Joyce Nunn presided at the
guest book and Nancy Boyd assist-
ed In the showing of the gifts.
Coffee and rolls were served to
about 50 guests who called during
the morning.
The McWllllams-Oarrett wedding
will take place Sunday afternoon.
November 2, at three o’clock, in the
First Methodist Church with the
Rev. O. F. Kattner reading the
marriage ceremony.
Mrs. Ralph Patterson of Best was
hostess to the Texon Study Club
Thursday and honored Mrs. Frank
Jacobs with a handkerchief show-
er. Mrs. Jacobs, an honorary mem-
ber of the Texon club, leaves Santa
Rita soon to make her home In Hi"
Spring.
The theme for Thursday's meet-
ing was a study of drama. Members
answered roll call by naming one
play, author, and main actor. Top-
•cs were “What Is Drama" by Mrs.
Jack Wimberly and "Modern Plays.
Actors, and Playwrights" by Mrs
Leonard Lee. A monologue by Dor-
othy Parker was presented by Mrs.
Jack Hitt.
The business meeting began with
• he election ol Mrs. J. J. Isbell as
club president to fill the vacancy
1 created by the resignation of Mrs.
L. Lee. Mrs. Jack Wimberly, chair-
man of special commitees, reported
on the club’s sale of Christmas
cards.
The handkerchief shower was > __
given to Mrs. Jacobs following the J
meeting. A salad plate, cake and AlllSOIl Jewell Y l O
coffee were served to Mesdames . . , , .. ,, '
Frank Jacobs. Luther Ham, Jack iolfl **0011 IlOllSf*
Hitt. J. J. Isbell. L. Lee. Ralph Pat- j
terson, C. A. Reeve. Oeo. Rice. Earl , Tomorrow and Monday
Tuesday Review Club i Street Topping To Start
Hears Guest Speaker In 10 Or 12 Da vs
WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY AWARDED NAVY CITA-
TION—A citation signed by Janos Formtal, as .Secretary of tbo
Navy, la preaontod to Price Campbell, president West Texas Utilities
Company, by Commander G. E. Talbott, USNR, in recognition of serv-
ice* rendered the Naval Reserve Program daring 1*47.
Commander Talbott, Naval Raserve Field Administrator, In pro*
seating the citation, pointed out that the operation of tbo Naval Re-
serve in this territory la being materially aided by the cooperation of
ouch institutions as tbo Wort Texas Utilities Company. Mr. Campbell.
In accepting tbo citation. reaBrned the principle that Ike facilities of
Ihe West Texas Utilities Company are dedicated to lb# public’s service.
Mrs. Mussmatt.
OBSERVE WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
In observance of their 22nd wed-
ding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank McMullan spent the past _
week end fishing near Del Rio. Mrs.
McMullan was Miss Margaret Dav- , i • pi L qv, SnOfl«iOr
tdson, daughter of the late Judge 1 JonS V Jl,D 1 ° ^P”n*ul
Chas. E. Davidson and Mrs. David-
son of Osona, before her marriage
on Oct. 28. 1925.
have
Christmas Lights
Open House At Gym
After Football Game
Reagan County High School and
Junior High School will hold open
house tonight In the high school
gymnasium Immediately following
the football game with Menard.
Honor guests will be the visiting Orleans has been a guest this week
pep squad and football team. In the home of her parents, Mr.
Refreshments will be served. and Mrs. W. D. Hudson, Jr.
OWLS PLAY MENARD HERE TONIGHT
IN FINAL HOME GAME OF SEASON
Five members of the Reagan
County Owls football team will bo
playing their last game on the
home field tonight when the Owls
meet the Menard High School team
In a District 8-B game. They are
Bud Jordan. Bobby Rees. W. J. Mc-
Clure, Jimmy Dlshman and Edward
Rowan. £0
Menard holds an undefeated rec-
ord for the season and Is tied with
Sonora for the District 8-B top
position. Sonora has last one non-
dlstrlct game to Uvalde 12-8.
The Owls have Improved con-
siderably the last two weeks and
last week defeated the Iraan High
JSchool Braves 14-13.
Fbllowlng Is the season records
of the two teams:
Menard 32, Melvin 6.
Menard 20, Eden 18.
Menard 50, Rocksprings 0.
Menard 13. Eldorado 8.
Menard 25. Oaona 20.
Rogers, Jack Wimberly, Lee Roy been designated as "Opening Day”
Sprayberry. Earl Brooks. D. W. for the Allison Jewelry and Furnl-
Workman, and the hostess’ mother. J ture Store. It has been announced
by E. E. Allison who has purchased
the Interest In the furniture store
from Robert Vernor. The public Ls
Invited to attend the opening All
merchandise. Including jewelry and
furniture, will be offered at a ten
per cent discount during the two-
day period Coffee and Cookies will
be served at 10 In the morning and
at four in the afternoon.
Mr. Allison came to Big Lake In
March, 1946, soon after his dis-
charge from military service, and
In the
Greenwood building. Three months
later he moved the business at Its
present location and formed a
partnership with Mr. Vernor In the
AV Furniture Store.
Mr. Allison and W. I. Taylor, head
of the sales department In the
I furniture store, were In Midland
last week attending a sales meeting
where the Liundryall Automatic
i Home Washer was displayed. This
j new washer will be one of the fra-
, ture attractions at the new store.
Other personnel of the Allison
Jewelry and Furniture Store are
Mrs W 1 Taylor, sales lady In the
Jewelry store and Mrs Allison, gen-
• eral manager Mr. Allison will have
charge of the repair department.
At a meeting Monday night of
the board of directors oi the Rea-
gan County Lion Club It was voted
to sponsor decorating the down-
town streets with Christmas lights
during the Christmas season. The opened a Jewelry store
lights will be put up about Dec. 1,
and will remain up till Jan. 1.
Miss Adrenne Hudson of New
Menard 12, Bronte 7.
Reagan 6, Crane 12.
Reagan 45, Miles 0.
Reagan 0, Sonora 12.
Reagan 0, Ozona 13.
Reagan 6. Junction 14.
Reagan 25, Eldorado 12
Reagan 14, Iraan 13.
The game will start at 7 30 p.
m. tonight.
Mrs. Friend Is Hostess
To 20th Century Club
"On Land, on Sea. and In the
Air" was the topic of the Twentieth
Century Club program Tuesday
afternoon when Mrs. BUI A. Friend
was hostess to Its members
Mrs. Ralph O'Bryan gave a dis-
cussion of the City of Washington
and Mrs. D B. Pettit gave an is-
land travelogue.
In the business session member-
ship was extended to Mrs. M. H.
Boone.
A salad plate was served to Mes-
dames C. E Ellison. Wilson Loftin.
A. B. Hayes, Earl Hays. Don Dean,
H. B. Rees. W. A. Glasscock. H. A.
Hkrtgrove. Billy Boyd. Amos Floyd,
J. O Lusby. D K. McMullan. Jr..
O’Bryan and Pettit.
FATHER DIES IN SAN ANGELO
Funeral services for Dr. Fred R
Baker, 76, father of Mrs. Jimmy
Daniel of Big Lake, were conducted
in Dallas Wednesday afternoon Dr.
Baker, a West Texas pioneer op-
tometrist, died In a San Angelo
hospital early Tuesday morning.
Mrs Daniel had been at the bed-
side of her father for several days.
Mrs. J M Montgomery, president
of the Eighth District of TFWC,
was guest speaker Tuesday evening
at the Country Club when the
Tuesday Review Club observed
Federation Day Invited guests In-
cluded members of the Twentieth
Century Club, the Progressive
Study Club ana the Texon Study
! Club. . j
Mrs. Montgomery spoke interest-
ingly to her audience concerning
the objects of club work and the
goals she had set for the clubs in
uie Eighth District.
The evening's program began
with a musical program Mrs. J W
McFadden sang "Love's Old Sweet
Sting” and "Annie Laurie." Miss
Marsha Scalble sang "When I Grow
Too Old to Dream" and "Christmas
Dreaming” Miss Tommy Carter
gave a musical reading, entitled
"When Mother Was a Girl.” Mrs.
Henry Schooler was piano accom-
panist for all the members
Mrs. Montgomery was presented
to the audience by Mrs. George D
Alexander who read a letter of In-
troduction by Mrs. J C. Cunning-
ham of Ft. Stockton who ls a dls-
trlct olllcer and who was unable
to attend the meeting
Fall flowers decorated the rooms,
and the club colors of green and
white were expressed in the cookies
that were served with spiced tea
to about fifty members and guests
Tlbba McMullan. drum major of
the Reagan County High School
Band and member of the senior
class, will be crowned football
queen thLs evening at the local
football stadium when the Reagan
Owls play the Menard team.
Bud Jordan, captain of the Owl
team, will crown the queen and
will be assisted by Janet Mason and
Eddie Fhy. mascot crown bearers.
In honor of the occasion, the band
will form a heart and play "Let Me
Call You Sweetheart.”
MRS. McINTIRE ENTERTAINS
JUNIOR GIRI-S AUXLIARY
Mrs. Ernest Mclntlre entertained
the Junior Girls Auxiliary of the
Baptist Church liist Thursday eve-
ning with a party Hallowe'en
;;amel were played
Sancfwlohes. rake and punch
were served to Shirley Jean Peter-
son. Sandra Cope. Sandra Mcln-
tlre, Shirley Swanzy. Jenny Pepper.
Jane Wilson, Betty Newman. Nancy
Boyd. Betty Walls, Patricia Collum.
Marian Sue Roach. Cecelia Coth-
rum and Ann Williams.
SMALL BUILDING BURNS
Fire of an unknown origin early
Monday morning destroyed a small
building, used for storage, near the
Howard Cravens home The con-
tents were a total loss Fire Chief
D. C. 8wanzy compliments the
firemen for their efficiency in
quelching the fire before the resi-
dence became inflamed
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR BISTER FERGUSON
Paper drinking cups for sale at
The Wildcat office.
Mr and Mrs Luke Hudson of
Kemper Station are on their vaca-
tion this week.
PROBABLE
STARTING LINEUPS
Reagan County High School
Menard High School
OWL8
ill
No.
Wt
Name
Po s.
Name No.
Wt.
87
143
Davis ........
McWilliams ....... 52
160
98
171
Holt .........
Wilkinson ....... 56
160
93
147
Fell..........
8utton 41
136
96
180
Seals ........
C. Kothmann co-c 50
150
99
165
Rees........
RO
Murchison 59
160
95
183
Rowan ......
Lrwallcn 43
160
85
155
McClure
Re
O C Kothmann 60
172
90
135
Kelly........
Tipton 58
170
82
148
Dlshman —
Guyton capt.....51
159
80
151
Jordan ......
Walker 44
160
84
130
Roach ......
130
Substitute*
No
Wt.
Name
Ton
86
141
Nutter.......
a
• Menard substitutes were
not
78
120
Owens
.... F
available In time to be placed
97
142
Taylor......
T
on programs •
83
125
Weatherby ..
94
117
Dnmrron —
O
79
100
Varnadore ...
.... B
GAME STARTS:
81
115
Phillips
r.
7 vs P M
TJ
120
Pepper ......
.... c
71
105
Iluntslnger
B
Coaches:
Buster Ferguson, 39. died In a
San Angelo hospital Sunday of
head injuries sustained when he
was thrown from a horse during
the Bar S Ranch roundup near
Mertzon two weeks ago He had re-
mained unconscious from that
time.
The body was taken from the
Cox Funeral Home to Tecumseh
for burial Monday.
| Mr Ferguson was born tn San
Saba County, March 1, i90& He had
been employed by the sawyer Cat-
tle Co, for five years.
Survivors include three sisters.
Mrs. Sumner McKinley and Mrs
Frank Windham, both of Oplln.
and Mrs Walter Preston, Dudley
Active pallbearers were Tom Wil-
son, Louis Lee Farr. III. Edwin L
Clark. Felix Kamsel, O K May and
Harper McFarley
Honorary pallbearers were Dar-
win Herman. H. D Bailey. Pete
Clark, Sam Clark. Jr., Benny
Shrader. Oeorge Preston, Durwaln
Dutton. John Patterson. Herman
Carter. H M Noelke. O T May.
John Scott, Jr, Jim R Farr, Rich-
ard Windsor and officers and mem-
bers of the Mertzon Masonic Lodge
No. 699
The Oplln Masons had charge *t
the graveside at Tecumseh
According to latest Information
on the street work, asphalt topping
will be started in 10 or 12 days
About 50 city blocks are ready for
topping. Seven bloeks of curbing
are being put down now along the
highway street and being put In
shape for topping
Progressive Study Club
Meet- At Mann Ranch
An interesting program on gov-
ernment was given last Friday
when the Progressive Study Club
met at the Sam Mann ranch with
Mrs Lucian McCoy and Mrs. Mann
were co-hostesses. Mrs W. H.
Stephenson was director
Roll call was responded with
members relating current events
Mrs Randall McNlece discussed
human rights; Mrs. W. W Munn’s
subject was "A Law That Grew”;
and Mrs E. O. Nevills told how to
study a legislative bill
Mrs E E Heblsen, present for
the first time since her acceptance
In the club, was welcomed as a new
member.
Pumpkin pie. topped with whip-
ped cream, and coffee were served
to those mentioned and to Mes-
dames Ike Chaffin. John Newkirk,
Joe Daugherty. Chas Rprlngstun.
Jr.. Harold Gardner. Jere Sanders.
______ Phil Baggett, Japson Pettit. W W
Ifunn. Theron Weatherby, H 8
r or Special I Waldle and J R Bewick
VETERANS MAY OBTAIN LOANS
UNDER FARM HOME ACT
Under the Farm Home Adminis-
tration act of 1946 (Public Law 731,
79th Congress) veterans may
(1) Borrow up to $3 500 to pur-
chase livestock, feed, farm equlp-
imant and supplies This type loan
la made by the Farm Home Admin-
istration at 5 per cent per annum
and payable In five years
(2) Obtain a federal insured loan
at 3 1-2 per cent per annum, pay-
able In 40 years, to purchase family
size farm or ranch—If he owns
farm Implements or livestock Pre-
ference In this type loan ls given
to veterans who are married and
have dependent families
(3) Also the Farm Home Admin-
istration ls allowed to make loans
to provide facilities for water stor-
age and utilization In arid and
semi-arid regions and also for Ir-
rigation purposes provided the wa-
J ter right situation ls sound These
are to be 3 per rent short term
loans.
Further Information on these
i type loans may be obtained from
Charles M Rlghter. district super-
visor; Silas M Crutchfield, farm
supervisor; and Denny O. Sullivan,
county group supervisor at the of-
fices In the Municipal Building.
San Angelo or write P O Box
1381
Halespads for sale at The Wild-
cat office
Overnight guest* on Wednesday
of Judge J Wiley Taylor were Mr.
and Mrs A L Stevens, of San An-
gelo, friends of long standing This
was the Stevens' first vlalt to Big
Lake and they were very much Im-
pressed with the city's growth
Mr and Mrs W W Chaney leave
this week to make their home at
Bakersfield, Calif They were ac-
companied by their daughter, Mr*.
Henry Russell, Mr Russell and
children who will remain In Cali-
fornia several weeks before return-
ing to Big Lake
Mrs T F Blair Is visiting this
week with relatives In Dallas.
Jack Black. Baylor ’
Frank Horton, 8WT8TC
Officials: E Y King. John
Crosby, Truett McCIung
With hundred* of Naval ■Mervtote aboard far a twawaeh erwtsa. tha
Cm WhMwnaia, Fa* !S». srtoraa af WorU War II. d-menrtvotea
■sight af her r I flea aa aha pdowa over a peeoeUaae Atlantic la tbo Navy’s
ceaseless program af personnel training A parUrlpant la all tha
Pan Ihe *#~«*Uacs of IMS. titr ■•WhAT" ha# b~o «ae af tha priorfpal
anil* employed far Ihe srbssltag of Rooervtnt* stacr the rnd of the woe.
(OSr)il V t. Knf PlMnuft)
Carol Black, five-year old daugh-
ter of Mr and Mrs Jack Black. Is
recovering this week from a tonsil-
lectomy undergone In San Angelo
bast week
Tntrh Yn»r Snh*<ription Dmte!
Mrs M K Frcam of Holdendlle,
Okla Is a guest this eek In the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Harry
Goodin, and Mr Good ha
UHRIHTMA8 ( ARUM, alee
Mon ai The Wildcat office.
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Werst, J. L., Jr. The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, October 31, 1947, newspaper, October 31, 1947; Big Lake, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth631187/m1/1/?q=jane+long: accessed June 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Reagan County Library.