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Volume 59— No. 42
The Rule Review, Rule Haskell County, Texas
Thursday, April 28, 1966
The Story of
RULE, TEXAS
E. J. Cloud
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
One of the early organiza-
tions of Rule was that of the
Church of Christ, though they
did not have a church building
until about 1915 when they
erected a frame structure on
the present location. A few
years ago a new modern light
beige brick structure was erec-
ted.
Though we do not know for
certain who the charter mem-
bers were, we have a partial
list of the earliest members,
some of whom were charter
membrs. This list includes:
S. T. Miller, Sr. (A minister)
and his wife and their son S.
T. Miller, Jr. and his wife;
Mrs. M. M. McCully and prob-
ably some of her children. Mr.
McCully came into the church
later, the Jerry Frenches, the
Charlie Beils, the J. W. Tar-
bets and several children (John,
Tom, George, Misses Mary,
Bessie, and Josephine, Mrs.
J. I. Frazier and son, Bert, and
his wife, Mrs. B. F. Ash, Mrs.
Joe Rock, Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
Weaver, the parents Of Mrs.
Rock and Mrs. Ash. Others in-
cluded: Steve Lewis, the Ed
Davises, the B G. Hunts, the
E. L. McCandlesses, Mrs. Flor-
ence Cook, Mrs Tucker, Mrs.
Linnie Coleman, Mr. and Mrs.
A. L. Kendall and probably
their daughter, Stella, the Gar-
land Hamiltons, the Luther
Johnsons, the Jim Finley’s fam-
ily, Otto Johnson and his wife,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pippins,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lewis, also
among the list were the D. L.
Hamiltons and Sam Johnston
and the J. C. Westmorelands.
The ministers who served
the church included Mr. Star-
nes, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Harvey,
Mr. Brutes Hanks, Mr. Otto
Johnston, Mr. Alfred Waller,
Mr. Harvey Payne, Mr. Mall-
ary, D. L. Ashley, J. D. Tho-
mas, Mr. River, Paul McClung,
T. H. Tarbet, Jr., Travis Boyd.
Doyle Maynard, R. C. Bell,
Owen Akin, Cleo Scott, Arles
Vandiver, and the present
minister, John Greeson.
It will be observed that given
names or initials are not men-
tioned in the names of some of
the above ministers because
of the fact they were not given
to us. Also, we do not know
if the names of the ministers
are given in the order of their
pastorate.
THE FIFTH STREET
BAPTIST CHURCH
The building as inferred from
the title, was located on the
Fifth Street. It is a concrete
block structure made in a rec-
tangular form which faces the
east. The church was organiz-
ed in 1948 by the Rev. Jesse
Jones of Haskell. He served
as pastor for several years
and he, with his wife, did some
effective work with the people
so long as he was the pastor.
Though I have made repeat-
ed efforts to secure sufficient
data to give the church a fair-
ly good “write up” it appears
that I have failed. The names
of the pastors who followed Mr.
Jones are not available, neith-
er are the names of the charter
members; however, some of
the early members, if not
charter members, included:
Mrs. Grady Bristow, the Ott
Simnkins family, the Jim Hol-
combs and for a while the Roy
Selfs and the Curtis Gibsons.
Then there were several from
Haskell who were affiliated with
the church.
The building is now vacant.
It may be stated that the chur-
ch did serve a good purpose
for awhile, but for some cause
it has become dormant.
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Mrs. Bradley
Makes Statement
To Voters
TO THE VOTERS OF
HASKELL COUNTY
In making my announcement
several weeks ago for re-elec-
tion as your Co. Treasurer, I
felt that most of the voter of
the County knew me, because
of the many years I had lived
in the county. At this time. I
desire to express my sincere
appreciation for the honor con-
ferred on me by electing me
Co. Treasurer and for the friend
ship and cooperation given me
by the citizens of Haskell
County during the time I have
been in office. Although I have
no opponent, I want you to
know that your vote and influ-
ence is earnestly solicited and
will be greatly appreciated.
I feel that the experience I
have gained during the time I
have served in this office will
enable me to serve you better
in the future, and I pledge my
best efforts at all times in mak-
ing you an efficient, courteous
public official. The duties of
the office have made it imposs-
ible for me to make an active
campaign, or to see each of you
personally as I would have
liked to do. For that reason, I
respectfully ask that you ac-
cept this brief message as a
personal solicitation for your
continued support and friend-
ship.
Sincerely,
ARTIE BRADLEY, Candidate
For County Treasurer
365 ATTEND RULE
CO-OP STOCK MEETING
Over 365 stockholders and
guests participated in the Rule
Co-Operated Gin’s annual din-
ner and business meeting in the
Rule Cafeteria.
During the dinner hour music
was furnished by the Juveniles
of Rule, composed of Robert
Bishop, Delle Davis, Rhonda
Carroll, Lane Herttenberger,
Bill Jones and Sonny Self; di-
rected by Mrs. Buddy Bishop;
and the Velvetteens, composed
of Nan Jones, Susan May, Pen-
ny Davis, Jill Fannin and Jenn-
ye Ruth Lisle, directed by Mrs.
Don Davis.
At the business meeting, lo-
cal manager of the Texas Plant-
ing Seed Association, gave a
yearly report. Jerry Williams
of the Hamlin Cooperative Oil
Mill gave a yearly report; and
Jack Fry of Ballinger spoke to
the group.
Outgoing directors, J. D. Ku-
patt and W. G. May, were re-
elected Other directors a(re:
Joe B. Cloud, president, A. E.
Fouts and Pete Kittley. Kupatt
is the secretary
A. D May is president of the
stockholders and Adrain Lott
is the secretary.
Dividends of $5.63 per bale
was paid to the stockholders.
Stocks were paid off for a total
of $14,000.
Johnny Adkins is the gin
manager.
FARMERS GLAD
TO SEE THE
SUN SHINE .
The sunshine was a welcome
sight to the farmers of the com-
munity. Most of the Rule area
has received 4 inches of rain
since the rains started last week
The moisture will be of great
benefit to ranchers, and farm-
ers alike.
Attending the Wesleyan Ser-
vice Guild in Knox City Sun-
day was Mrs. Olis Macon, Mrs.
H. H. Hines. Mrs Worth Green
Mrs. Ray Elmore and Mrs. H.
A. Hines.
Tennis Teams Win
Second At Region
The Rule Boys Double Ten-
nis Team came in second at
the Regional meet in Lubbock
being defeated in the finals by
Turkey. The boys competing
were Richard Cornelius and
Crawford Allison.
The Girls Double Team com-
posed of Beth Simpson and Sue
Gann also came in second, be-
ing defeated by Estelinne in the
finals.
A son, Phillip Todd White,
was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Scott M. White, Jr. of Canyon
He weighed 6% pounds, and
was born Saturday, April 23.
Grandparents are, Mr. and
Mrs. Scott M. White, Sr. and
Mr and Mrs. Hub Gann of
Rule. His Great Grandparents
are, Mrs. Ola Mae Lisle and
Mrs Velma Gann of Rule, and
Mr and Mrs. L. B. White of
Rochester i
Pre-School
Round-Up May 10
There will be a Pre-School
Round-Up on May 10, 1966 at
the Elementary School. The time
is one P. M.
All parents are urged to
bring their children who will
start to school in September to
this Round-Up.
For the first time we are
planning an eight week pre-
school program for the sum-
mer which will start May 30.
All children who will be six
years of age before Septem-
ber 1 are urged to come to
this school. If you have a child
that will be five years old by
September, please bring them
to the pre school Round Up May
10th.
Services S
At First Christian
Mr. Thurman Morgan from
Fort Worth will hold the ser-
vices at the First Christian
Church Sunday, May 1, at 11
O’Clock.
Track Team To
Go To State Meet
Cotton Growers
To Hold Meeting
A meeting will be held by the
Rolling Plains Cotton Growers
in the banquet room of the Blue
Bonnet Cafe, Monday night,
May 2, at 7:00.
The purpose of the meeting
will be to discuss uniform plant-
ing for Boll Weevil Control.
Mr. Charles W. Stenholm of
Stamford will be the guest
speaker. All Cotton Growers
are urged to attend.
B. 0. Roberson
Makes Statement
For County Judge .
TO THE PEOPLE OF
HASKELL COUNTY
During the last few weeks
it has been impossible to see
each of you personally in be-
half of my candidacy for Coun-
ty Judge. I wish to take this
opportunity to solicit your
vote and influence and to those
of you that I do not know per-
sonally, to tell you something
of myself.
I am forty one years of age
and was born near Rochester,
my parents being Mr. and Mrs.
Terry Roberson. I grew up in
the O’Brien and Rochester
area and graduated from Ro-
chester High School then at-
tended John Tarleton, until en-
tering the Military Service.
After serving three years with
the army in the European
Theater was then employed by
International Harvester Co. and
remained in their employ for
fourteen years. During this
time it was my privilege to
hold various responsible posi-
tions in promoting and selling
the company’s products at both
wholesale and retail levels and
also training of personel.
In 1960 I purchased a hard-
ware and furniture business in
Rochester which I am current-
ly operating. I have served in
the civic and city organizations
of my community serving one
term as councilman and two
terms as mayor.
My wife, the former Billy
Jo Stewart of Abilene, and I
are the parents of three child-
ren. we are members of the
First Baptist Church in Ro-
chester. I feel that the experi-
ence gained in business and in
public service in my com-
munity, and being acquainted
with the different phases of
county business enables me to
capably fulfill the responsibili
ties of this office. It is my per-
sonal desire to serve you in
this race and if elected will de-
vote full time to the office and
serve to the best of my ability.
B. O. ROBERSON
SENIORS OFF ON TRIP
Rule High School senior
class has left for Colorado
Springs~5nd Denver at 5 P. M.
Wednesday by chartered bus.
They drove all night, and
arrived at Canon City, Colo.
Thursday morning. They will
go on a tour of Colorado State
Prison and on to the Royal'
Gorge. From there they will go
to the U. S. Air Force Academy
for a guided tour, then drive to j
Denver where they will spend j
the night.
Friday will be spent seeing1
j places of interest in and around
, Denver, including the U. S.
mint. They will drive back to
Colorado Springs late Friday
afternoon and spend the night
there.
Saturday will include Ghoast
Town, Manitou Cliff Dwellings,
Seven Falls, Van Briggle Pot-
tery, Pikes Peak and other
places of interest.
Sunday they will make the
trip home, arrive Sunday night.
Seniors making the trip are:'
Crawford Allison, Dennis Bar-]
bee, Mildred Bell, Tony Bishop,
Larry Brothers, Steve Clark,
Judy Elmore, Brenda Hisey,
Billy Dave Kittley, Larry Le-
Fevre, Dave McCandless, Edith
Murray, 'Lyndell Norwood, Hal
Gusley, Lynn Richards, Den-
nis Riggins, Van Sedberry,
Beth Simpson, Ronda Stryker,
Virginia Westbrook, Linda
White and W. L. Wolf.
Sponsors are Mr. Lavon
Beakley and Mrs. C. W. Dun-
nam.
Omar Burleson
Speaks To Rule
Rotay Club
Congressman Omar Burle-
son was the guest speaker for
the Rule Rotary Club Monday
noon luncheon.
Congressman Burleson said
our greatest problem for this
moving world was “Inflatbn.”
He stated that it didn’t make
much differences whether Cot-
ton was 10c a pound or 50c, it
was what you could buy with
the money.
He stated to the young ladies
present, that they need not be
surprised that in this fast mov-
ing area that by the time they
graduated from college that
on their Easter Holiday that
they might be able to make a
trip to Mars and back over the
holidays.
Guests were present from
Haskell, Stamford, Abilene, and
San Antonio.
Revival In Progress
At First Baptist
The Revival Meeting at the
Rule First Baptist Church is
now in progress. Services are
being held each morning at
7:30 and each evening at 7:30.
Rev. Ted Miles, of San An-
tonio, is the Evengelist and
Clayton Spriggs of Oklahoma
City is the Evangelistic Singer.
Large crowds have been at-
tending each service. The past-
or, R ev. Mike Herrington, give
each of you a special invitation
to attend.
Shot Shoteell
Be Speaker For
Sports Banquet
“Shot” Shotwell, famous
Breckenridge High School
Football coach, and Abilene
High Coach, will be the main
speaker for the All Sports Ban-
quet Monday night May 9, in
the Rule school Cafeteria. Mr.
Shotwell is now associated with
McMurray College in Abilene.
Tickets will be on sale this
week end for the Banquet.
Plates will be $1.25 each.
The Rule Track Team won
second in the Regional Meet at
Lubbock over the week end,
with 52 points.
The Mile relay team won 1st
place with a time of 3:33.6. In-
dividual times for this race
were Charles Lott, 53.4; Dell'*
nis Riggins 55.7; Paul Corne-
lius 51.5; and Larry LeFevre
51.0.
440 Yard Dash-In the preli-
minaries LeFevre ran 49.8 and
in the Finals on a muddy track
51.0 to win 1st.
220 Yard Dash Paul Corne-
lius won first with a time of
22.9.
Sprint Relay came in third
with a time of 45.5. They ran
44.5 in the preliminaries. The
team was Lyndel Norwood,
Paul Cornelius, Robert Jones
and Larry LeFevre.
The winning teams will part-
icipate in the State Track meet
in Austin Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday, May 5, 6, and 7,
Haskell Heart ,
Fund Organized .
The Haskell County Heart
Fund has been organized in af-
filiation with the Texas Heart
Association in Haskell County.
Douglas B. Finch and Dr. Joe
Thigpen are serving as chair-
men.
The Haskell Heart Fund will-
conduct no special drives for
funds. All donations will be re-
quested by mail for the time
being.
Gifts to the fund may be
mailed direct to the Haskell
National Bank. Memorial gifts
will be acknowledged both to
the donor and to the family of
the person in whose memory
gifts are made.
Gifts may be given to Abe
Turner, Haskell National Bank
cashier, or any other bank em-
ployee or officer; or they may
be made to Mayor Finch or
Dr. Thigpen.
NOTICE
When I placed the notice Irx.
closing of the Post Office un-
til 7 A. M. (The front doors) I
did it under instructions from
a man of the Post Office De-
partment.
I know that I have been
critized for it, but my shoulders
are broad and I can take it,
M.E. Trice
Postmaster •"'nr
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