The Marion County Courier (Jefferson, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 1939 Page: 4 of 8
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I'ubliaher
filtered in post office at Jeff
I'rson, Texas as second class
nail matter under the act of
March !5, 187'.).
Subscription Jl.OQ Per Ye«r
Any erroneous reflection upon
he character, standing or reputa-
tion of any person or firm or
.-orporation which may appear in
'he columns of The Marion County
ourier will be gladly corrected
upon being brought to the atten-
tion of the publisher.
Cotton Ginning
Ahead of 1938
other counties, which cut down
our fljfurea considerably.
Mayor Robert H. Wood states
that the Compress has already
handled more cotton to date
than it did all of the 1938 sea-
son.
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Forum Luncheon
l. L COOK SERVED REV'ML MEEIWG
CAR OWNERS 25 YEARS
the menu. In the auditorium' Opening Day is Texas Press
will be Folies Bergere, with an Day, when Southwestern News-
international
Census reports us of Sepiam-
<jr Hi sliows that 1211 bales of
otton had lieen ginn«d in Mar-
1 County for 1939, against 812
.lies for same < I ate last yeax.
Several bales of Marion Coun-
v cotton have been ginned in able,
The Jefferson City Forum
will have a luncheon Wednes-
day, Oct. 4th at 12 o'clock in the
basement) of the First Metho-
dist church, served by the
ladies of the Missionary Socelty.
Members of all the clubs in
the city are invited.
Please phone Mrs. S. S. Min-
or by Sept. 30th for your res
ervation.
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FOR SALE
White 0. I. C. pigs. As tine
blood as you will find in Texas,
have theiu ready to take away
from the sows. Priced reason-
1 One of the oldest garages in
Marion county is that operated Rev. Smith, pastor of the
by Lester L. Cook, assisted by t Presbyterian church, announc-
es son, Leroy, having started es a revival meeting will start,
out 25 years ago to find out at that church Sunday, Oct. 1.
what an auto needed to keep it! with Re*. J. L Cleveland, of
cast. The show
comes intact from San Francis-
co World Fair. Indorsed by
clergymen of all creeds, the
Holy Land will be presented,
depicting intimate things of the
life and times of Christ.
paper men will be guests. In the
evening a Queen of Queen,i
will be chosen in an elaborate*
pageant from among more than
a half hundred entrants. This
free attraction will be in the
massive Cotton Bowl.
doing
running and has been
just that ever since.
Mr. Cook believes 'in keeping
the very best and latest equip-
ment for Ins jrarage and you
will find just the things need-
ed to take care of the different
ailments of cars, trucks, etc.
In addition to this, Mr. Cook
specializes in ignition repairs,
electrical refrigeration as
as radio repair work.
conducting tin
VICTOR MEYER.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester L.
Cook ha ve returned from a
business and vacation trip to
Vandalia, 111., the original
capitol of that state.
Wills Point,
services.
Rev. Cleveland if well known
to our citizens, having beeu
here last year during the union
revival, and Rev. Smith states
that there will be some real
interest in every service for all
who will attend.
The revival is for everv one
well I regardless of what church they
belong to, and Rev. Smith urges
everyone to attend as many of
these services as possible.
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Announcing The Opening Of =
JOSEPH'S DEPARTMENT STORE
JOE JOSEPH,I Proprietor
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
Next door to Quality Food Store
With an uptodate stock of New Merchandise for men and young
men, Ladies and Misses We urge you to visit our new store and
inspect our various lines We want to make this store a family
store Make it a rule to shop at— y
Josephs Department Store
Joe Joseph, Proprietor
Eveyything for Men, Women and Children
Frog Town Market
Cash and Carry . . Saturday Only
GROCERIES
lb. Cloth Bag Cane
10 SUGAR 59c
New Fresh Shipment
Admiration Coffee
Vacuum Cans, lb. UoO
Whole Bean, lb. 15)o
4 lbs. SWIFT LARD 4'Jo
8 Iks. SWIFT LARD
5 Rolls Silk Tissue 19c
Gray Shorts, sk. $1.59
New Car Load Flour
24 lb. heprntlon - 0«$o
4« ib. Onw.tion - mi.ir;
24 lb. Rubin Hood -
24 Ib. Rubin Hood -
3 Boxes MATCHES lOc
1 Lb. Bag
Fresh MARSHMELLOWS
Jello, pkg. 5c
MEATS
Fresh Tender
Ham Hocks, lb.
15c
EXTRA FANCY
Veal Steak 25c
Sold everywhere for 30c
Fresh Oysters, pt. 35c
Dressed Fresh
FISH, lb.
lb. 15c
2 Lbs. Our Sausage 25c
They are 100 per cent pure
PRODUCE
Sweet Potatoes,
Peck
Jumbo Lettuce, hd.
5c
2 Lbs. GRAPES
10 lb Fan. Red Potatoes 29c
Green Peas, lb.
5c
3 Ibs.Yellow Onions 10c
FROG TOWN MARKET
We Appreciate Across From Drive Out Where You
Your Trade Fair Park Can Save Money
STATE FAIR All SET
FOR GAU OPENING
Dallas, Sept. 27.—All's set
and the 51st State Fair of Texas
| will open its gate the morning
of October 7 with the most com-
plete exhibition of the South-
west that has ever been present.
ied, Harry L. Seay, president.
!announced today.
When entries closed last Sat.
urday night it was assured that
in the livestock and farm divis-
ions every section would be
crowded to capacity with many
turned away.
The National Hereford Show
bas attracted more than 000
nationwide entries, this mark-
ing its first showing south of
Kansas City. All other cattle
divisions also are crowded. A|
total of 1500 hoys are entered
and more than 700 sheep. The
poultry show is filled to over-
flowing.
8ixty-four counties have
exhibits, in agriculture.:, They
represent every section of the
State. In addition there are
numerous competitive exhibits
by individual farmers, Future
Farmers and 4-H Clubbers. For
the first time in history there
will be a chemurgic show, and a
water culture show, depicting
the possibilities of growing
things without soil.
Numerous free sets are on
Presents
ITS GREATEST
PICTURE OF
CONCENTRATED TEXAS
FEATURING
LIVESTOCK I AGRICULTURE
SSI.000 lit Premiums I $25,000 in Premium!
POULTRY
$7,500 in Premium*
★ ★ *
The Livestock Show will be the largest ever held in the
South. It will include the National Hereford Show, for
which $11,000 in cash premiums are posted.
★ * *
The Agricultural Show, with 64 county exhibits, 32 FFA
exhibits, many 4-H Club and Individual Exhibits and an
INTERNATIONAL CHEMURGIC SHOW will make this
the largest agricultural exhibit ever held any place.
★ ★ *
The Poultry Show will feature a Baby Beef Turkey Exhibit
and a Waterfowl Show in the new ponds as well at a
Fine showing of popular poultry breeds.
A Balanced Program of
fcjcbicailotL ami CbnuAomsmL
FOLIES BERGERE
a great revue from Paris,
comet direct from the
San Francisco
World's Fair.
ON THE MIDWAY
The Rubin and Cherry Shows,
a great Carnival . . . Candid
Camera Show . . . Holy Land,
and the Hopi Indian Village
FREE ATTRACTIONS
In the Castle of Foods, hourly . . . Bert Swor's
Minstrels . . . the Southern Select Circus
and other sensational acts.
Don't Fail to Se« ...
'I he Castle of Foods . . . the Flower Show . . . the Dog Show
... the Baby Parade . . . the Hobby Show . . . School Ex-
hibits and Contests, the Fine Arts Exhibit, an Automobile
Show of all new models, and many other attractions.
It is the show you
cannot afford
to miss.'
c\fljQ$ BSSOlBiD0®00 Facts That Concern You
IN TIMES OF RISING
TAXES, UNEMPLOYMENT,
FARM PROBLEMS, THE
RECORD OF BEER IS
DOUBLY INTERESTING
W
urn
I MILLION WORKERS
B* r makes job, in
GOVERNMENT COSTS:
Beer contributes
a Million Dollar,
a day in Taxes
100 Industrie,
100,000 FARME3S
Beer pays 100 Million
Dollars for Farm Oops
AND NOW, TO KEEP BEER'S MANY BENEFITS,
FOR YOU AND FOR THEM, AMERICA
BREWERS WANT TO HELP KEEP BEER
RETAILING AS WHOLESOME AS BEER ITSELF.
THEIR PROGRAM WILL INTEREST LOCAL
LAW AUTHORITIES ... AND VOU.
MAY WE SEND YOU THE FACTS ?
forfrt booklet. addreti: United Brewer* Indus-
trial Foundation, 19East40th St., NeivYork, N. Y.
BEER...a
beverage of moderation
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Bradshaw, R. G. The Marion County Courier (Jefferson, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, September 29, 1939, newspaper, September 29, 1939; Jefferson, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth293139/m1/4/: accessed June 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.