The Shackelford County Leader (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 31, 1942 Page: 3 of 4
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1942
THE SHACKELFORD COUNTY LEADER
MRS. HELEN ROBERTS
SUCCUMBS TO LONG
ILLNESS
community was sr.a-1
the untimely passing of j
I UNCLE BILLY GARRETT
I RECEIVES CHRISTMAS
| GREETINGS
Comptroller of Public Accounts
State of Texas
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner were
Moran an
dened by
Mrs. M^y Helen Roberts, wife of
Paul W. Roberts, en Christmas Eve \ Uncle Billy Garrett
Dry, December 24. Mary Helen ; Dear Friend:
was tlie eldest daughter of Mr. and i It is with much
Austin/ December 23, 1942.
AND COMMUNITY
My Column
MRS. C. C. CADY
Moran was stilled with sorrow to
give up a beautiful young woman,
Mrs. Paul Roberts, whose life ebbed
peacefully away on Christmas eve
at 10:30 p. m. Her death was not
unexpected as she had been dan-
gerously ill the past few months in
her father's home where loved ones
had done everything humanly pos-
sible to restore her to health. She
had been carried to hospitals where
the care of specialists failed to be
of much benefit. Her husband had
also returned from San Diego and
had been at her bedside to help
cheer her in the last weeks of life*
Former class mates were pallbear-
ers. A host of friends mourn her
untimely passing and extend sym-
pathy to the bereaved family.
* * ♦ *
The Christmas tree was the de-
light of all children and grown-ups
alike, and was exemplified in the
happy gathering»in which practi-
cally every person in the communi-
ty lent his presence to give find to
receive.
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Hitler's coffin was also in evi-
dence and the war bond sales start-
ed at 2 p. m. Sales went off like
an auction event when one custom-
er bought a $500 bond, another for
$100, and a few at $50. The total
sales reached $1050.90 in bonds and
stamps at 10 p. m.
V V * »
Spiking the sales was the novel
exhibition of Hitler's coffin in
which every bond and stamp buyer
was permitted to drive another
nail, the $500 bond buyer being per-
mitted to drivfc a large spike into
the heart of the supposed victim in
the coffin. The top Was thickly
spotted with nail heads at the close
of the sale.
» » » »
Rockwell Bros, furnished the
lumber and nails for the coffin and
J. J. Thomas and
high school boys built it at the
school. This sombre aspect was a
rea dlrawing card and nearly every
boy and girl bought enough stamps
to be permitted to drive a nail in
the coffin.
* • * •
Christmas this year meant as
much as it ever did, while we never
before had a Hitler's coffin and
nailed him in with United States
war bonds and stamps. Like a city
that cannot be taken, a citadel that
cannot be stormed, Christmas still
stands triumphant, as it has stood
throughout the centuries.
Pleasant weather during Christ-;
mas week increased sales for our'
local business men and all stores
report all the business they could
handle this year. Trade far ex-
ceeded that of corresponding
months of last year and all were
well pleased with the holiday trade.
The extreme warm weather on
Christmas day was the warmest we
have witnessed in Texas.
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several of the-
We extend New Year's greetings
to all and may health and happi-
ness be yours during the New Year.
Our fondest hope . is to keep well
and on the job for Uncle Sam. My
wish is for Moran merchants to in-
clude more advertising for their
1943 budget.
* * * *
All Moran and the countryside
have had a very prosperous year.
Our farmers have had the finest
cotton crop in many years and tur-
key growers have received a record
breaking price for their turkeys.
One buyer from another town re-
ported that Moran sent in the prize
birds with one grower selling 200
turkeys. Feed bills were immense,
one reporting that it required 10 j
gallons of wheat and four of corn j
for one feeding. Eggs are a good
price and the mild weather so far
this winter has been favorable for
production.
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COMPANY C TEXAS
DEFENSE GUARD
The attendance at drill continues
to hold up good even though most
of the drill nights recently, we have
had rather bad cold weather and
the gasoline rationing is in full
swing.
Arrangements were made with
Camp Barkeley for exchange of
some of the uniforms that did not
fit the men for others that fit.
Capt. McCargo took the uniforms
to be exchanged to Camp Barkeley
Saturday and made the exchange
and now fifty of the men in the
company are fitted out in full win-
Since the company has received
only fifty blouses, only fifty of the
men can be fitted out in complete
uniforms until we receive an addi-
tional supply; however, there are
plenty of shirts, trousers and caps
for all the men. Since we have the
windbro.ilier? that can be used by
the men who do not have blouses,
all the men can now be comfortably
uniformed for any kind of weather
and for any kind of duty.
Capt. Freeman, chaplain of Abi-
lene, was present last week and
made an eloquent address.
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CARD OF THANKS
We have plenty Of corn to fat- We wish to express our sincere
ten your turkeys, reasonable] thanks to each and every one for
in price.
Feed KB Egg Mash
for best results.
Bring us your eggs
and cream.
OAKLEY FEED CO.
MORAN, TEXAS
j all the kind deeds and loving words
j in the loss of our dear mother. Also
for the beautiful floral offering.
May God's richest blessing be with
each of you.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McCollum
Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCollum
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McCollum
Mr. and Mrs. Lester McCollum
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Jones
John McCollum.
Greetings 1943!
In closing out the old year we pause
to reflect on the pleasant relationships
of patrons and friends who have brought
success to our institution.
May the New Year bring a greater
Victory to our Nation and our Commu-
nity, and may Peace and Prosperity be
yours during the coming year.
BUY MORE BONDS AND HELP
WIN THE VICTORY
The Moran National
Bank
Moran, Texas
(Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
Mrs. Lloyd Walker, local manager
of the West Texas Utilities com-
pany, and was loved and endeared
by all who knew her.
She had been afflicted for sever-
al weeks, but it was not thought
that she was seriously affected.
Finally her physician advised her
being removed to a clinic, where it
was found she was in a critical con-
dition. All that medical science
could do, was done for her, but she
continued to grow weaker, until on
Thursday night, Christmas Eve,
when at her Master's call, she
smiled and peacefully fell asleep as
a tired little flower in the aims of
her Saviour.
Mary Helen Walker was born
June 19, 1922, in Paris, Texas, and
was married to Paul W. Roberts of
Moran, Texas, February 14, 1942.
Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Walker, Mrs. Roberts leaves to
mourn her passing, a brother, Pros-
per Walker, two sisters, Ruth Dal-
ton and Patsy Mae Walker.
Mary Helen was a member of the
1940 graduating class of of Moran
high school, after which she enroll-
ed in Texas Wesleyan College in
Fort Worth. Later she completed
a course in Sellers School of Beau-
ty Culture of Fort Worth.
During all her sufferings, Mary
Helen was so patient and cheerful,
and even when the hand of death
seemed to be closing his icy fingers
about her little heart strings, and
until an hour before her passing,
Mary Helen had a sweet smile for
all.
The funeral services were con-
ducted at the First Baptist church
by Rev. A. A. Palmer, pastor of
the First Baptist church, assisted
by Elder Cole Jackson, pastor of
the Church of Christ, Elder E. C.
Mahurin, pastor of the Little Flock
Primitive Baptist church, of near
Harpersville, and'Elder R. V. Sar-
rels, pastor of the First Primitive
Baptist church of Abilene.
The pallbearers were Laury Tay-
lor, Bob Forrester,- Bob Martin,
Buddy Weber, Grafton Bumpers
and A. Q. Plummer. The flower-
girls were Mrs. Roberts former
school chums and members of her
graduating class.
Those attending the funeral from
out of town were Mr. Major Dan-
iels of Dallas, an uncle of the de-
ceased, Mrs. I. R. Jackson and Mrs.
W. K. Jeffus, aunts of Paris, Texas,
and Mrs. A. F. Hasselmeier, also
an aunt, of Harlingen, Texas.
Interment was made at the Mo-
ran cemetery, there to await the
t
day, when at the sounding of the
trumpet the cruel graves will give
up their dead, and their bodies will
be fashioned after the Glorious Son
of God, when He will take tthem
unto Him there to sing His praises
for ever more. Thank God for her
beautiful life!
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CHRISTMAS DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCollum
and son, Ray, entertained Christ-
mas day with a turkey dinner. In
the afternoon all gathered around
the Christmas tree where gifts
were exchanged and all drew names
for next Christmas.
Those attending were Grandma
McCollum, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mc-
Collum, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Mc-
Collum and Clovis, Mrs. Ottus
Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Green,
all of Moran; John McCollum,
Breckenridge; and Mrs. Bruce Wil-
lis and Betty of Strawn.
In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Dunn and Janet and Carol
Ann surprised the group by driving
in from New Gulf.
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CARD OF THANKS
To the many friends who admin-
istered to or assisted in any way
during the illness and passing of
our darling, we say, thank you,
fro'm the depths of our hearts, and
may you be richly rewarded for
such noble deeds. God bless you
all!
Paul W. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walker
and family
Mr. and Mrs. Major Daniels
and family
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hasseimeier
and family
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Whitaker
and family
Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Jeffus
and family
Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Jackson
and family.
pleasure that I
send you this Christmas greeting,
iday may bring to you a renewed
assurance oi your comradship with
Him, the donor of all good gifts.
My wish and prayer for you at
this time is that you will be sur-
rounded with the dearest friends
and that you may be blessed with
many contented years to share with
them your love and fellowship.
We are now approaching the end
of this year of war and strife, and
as we enter into the new year, may
we enjoy in the fullest measure the
freedom that is still oUrs in Ameri-
ca. As free Texans may we ever be
guided in our fight for freedom and
victory by Him who will stand be-
side us and guide us with a light
from above.
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Sincerely,
GEO. H. SHEPPARD
PIONEER MOTHER
BURIED MONDAY
Funeral service for Mrs. G. W. ,
,. hosts for a turkey dinner party on
McCollum was heU Monday after- , J
Christmas day. Tnose present were
Mr. and Mrs, Charlie Gardner of
Sedwick, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Mor-
ris, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Morris and
daughters, Vera Mae and Marza
Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Waters
! and daughter, Anna Belle, Charles
i
j Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. O. K. School-
! er and daughters, Mary Ellen and
Lucy.
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noon in the heme of Mr. and Mrs. ■
C. W. McCollum with Rev. Dan-is |
Egger, Methodist pastor, and Rev.
Cole Jackson officiating. Grand- j
ma McCollum, as she was affec- j
tionateiy known, silently passed j
with the sincere wish that this hoi- i au while sitting in hei chaii
Saturday afternoon, without hav-
ing been ill, but instead, in the best
of health.
She had attended the Christmas
tree down town Christmas eve
night and had seemed to enjoy the
occasion unusually well and had
talked about it on the following
day.
Born in Tennessee April 15, 1859,
she was married , to G. W. McCoIt
lum there December 12, 1875. The
family moved to Texas in 1908. To
this union seven children were born,
six of whom are living. A son and
daughter living in California were
unable to attend the funeral.
Mrs. McCollum was a fine Chris-
tian mother, having united with the
Methodist church at the age of 15
in Tennessee. She had been an ac-
Comptroller of PubUc Accounts. tive member ""til a few years ago.
She
LUNCHEON CLUB
The Luncheon club met Wednes-
day with 15 business men and two
visitors present. Out of town visi-
tors were Chas. A. Fryar, publisher
of the Shackelford County Leader,
and Mrs. Mildred Campbell, county
and district clerk, both of Albany.
Miss Nell Cottle and Rev. Darns
Egger were local visitors.
Toastmaster A. A. Smith review-
ed the club year ending with 1942,
and called for volunteer talks from
others. V. L. Rucker announced
that the Moran school teachers
would help any one needing assist-
ance in making out income tax re-
ports, as a matter of public service
to the community.
The club expressed regret at the
accident in which an esteemed citi-
zen, S. B. Killough, was injured at
the public Christmas tree and re-
ported that he is recovering nicely.
Mr. Fryar, Miss Cottle and L. L.
Walker were others who made brief
talks at the meeting. The club ad-
journed with the pledge to the flag.
was a woman of unusual
beauty and grace. Her sweet
temperament has left a legacy to
her family and friends of the finer-
things of life which live forever.
Interment was in the Dennis
cemetery by the grave of her hus-
band who died October 23, 1925.
Pallbearers were W. M. Freeman,
George McCargo, Mumpford Town-
send, Ezra Weir, Carl Lummus,
Albert Grace Sr.
Children surviving Mrs. McCol-
lum are John W. McCollum, Breck-
enridge; Charlie McCollum, Moran;
Edgar McCollum, Richardson; Wal-
ter McCollum, Moran; Mrs. G. M.
Jones, and Lester McCollum of Los
Angeles, Calif. Also ten grand-
children and fopr great grandchil-
dren survive.
BIDS WANTED
The City Council of the City of
Moran, offers for sale by sealed
bids, the Old Fire Station Building
and Lot, separate or both together.
Please leave your bids with the
City Secretary, Mrs. J. C. Cham-
bers, stating clearly if your bicl ii
for the building, or both together,
not later than January 4, at which
time bids will be opened.
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
3tc FRED C. SMITH, MAYOR.
(Additional Moran News on
another page)
CHRISTMAS DINNER
A most enjoyable Christmas din-
ner was that held out at the J. J.
Hitt farm five miles from Moran.
Both the hostesses, Mrs. F. M.
Knowles and Mrs. Roy Lyles,
furnished and cooked a turkey that
weighed nearly 40 pounds.
Those present were Judge J. J.
Hitt and Merle, Mr. and Mrs. J. L.
Pettit Sr. and family, Mr. and Mrs.
J. D. Hitt, Mr. and Mrs. B. Newton,
and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs.
Knowles and family and Mr. and
Mrs. Lyles and family. They re-
port a fine dinner and supper with
plenty o fturkey left.
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ANNIVERSARY DINNER
HONOR ROLL GROWING
Our honor roll is still growing,
thanks to many who appreciate
reading the news of their neighbors
and all the community. We have
reached an all-time high for one
month, during December and still}
have several days to go. This has
been achieved without special bar-
gain rates or any sort of special
subscription campaign, which
makes us appreciate this coopera-
tion from our friends.
Reported up to this week were 26
new and renewal subscriptions dur-
ing December, and added this week
are the following:
J. A. Hagar, Route 1
Mrs. L. J. Baughman, Route 2
Viola Bowman, San Antonio,
Texas
V. H. Bills, Houson, Texas
L. L. Wylie, Phillips, Texas
Susie Wagley
Glen Cottle
W. D. Lummus
J. V. Roberts >
Bob Hogan
Mrs. Pearl Roach
Mrs. Delia Bumpers.
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SANTA'S ACCIDENT
Joy was turned into sadness when
on Christmas eve night Santa Claus
I had an accident which came near
proving serious, but was later re-
ported as only painful bruises. He
had just arrived and was standing
on a truck beside the Christmas
tree at 9 o'clock and tossing out
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dennis were
dinner hosts last Saturday honor-
ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.
M. Denniis on their 50th wedding
anniversary, out on the Morris Cot-
tle farm. The Dennis' have lived
in this vicinity all these years.
Fifteen guests were present to
enjoy the sumpuous dinner which
included roast chicken, ham and all
the fixings, with five varieties of
pies. Those present were the hon-
orees and Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Ag- apples, whe he lost his balance in
new and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jake some manner and fell backward to
Drive in to
SURRATTS FEED
STORE
fpr Crown quality and
BigV Egg Mash. Get
better production
with better feed.
Highest prices paid
for Eggs and Cream
G. F. SURRATT
PRODUCE HOUSE
MORAN, TEXAS
SAVE TIME AND
RUBBER
It is poor economy
to do without a tele-
phone when it costs so
much extra time and
rubber in making un-
necessary trips to de-
liver a message.
Be economical and patriotic—
Use the Telephone
HOME TELEPHONE
COMPANY
T. P. Bearden, Baird, Texas
Palace
Theatre—Cisco
FOR SALE—Walker and Webb
has one horse colt coming 2 years
old.—M. C. Walker, Moran.
Sargent and family, and the hosts.
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CEMETERY FUNDS
Additional contributions to the
cemetery fund were reported this
week by Mrs. Ida Leftwich as fol-
lows: Chas. Rudder, $1.00; Jesse
Kinyard, $1.00; John L. Arp, San
Antonio, $10.00; Bert Rawlins,
Weatherford, $5.00; C. D. Millar,
$2.00; Mrs. Hulda Morris, Abilene,
$1.00.
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NOTICE
First quarterly conference of the
Methodist church, for the new year-
will be held Sunday evening, Janu-
ary 3, following the preaching serv-
ice by the district superintendent,
Rev. C. A. Bickley, at 7:30. All
members are urged to attend the
meeting.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of shareholders of
The Moran National Bank of Mo-
ran, Texas, will be held at its Bank-
ing House in Moran, Texas, at 3:00
o'clock p. m. on the third Tuesday
in January, same being the 19th of
January, A. D., 1943, for the pur-
pose of electing directors for the
ensuing year and for the trans
action of any other business that
may properly come before said
meeting.
FLOYD C. POOL, Cashier.
the pavement. The fall was broken
as V. L. Rucker attempted to catch
him.
The injured man, S. B. Killough,
was carried to the office of Dr. For-
rester and later removed to his
home where he is reported as re-
covering nicely from his bruises.
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CLUB EXTENDS THANKS
The Moran Luncheon club wishes
to express its thanks to the Moran
National Bank for assistance and
cooperation in the bond and stamps
sale on Christmas eve.- They sent
their staff after banking hours to
assist in the sales. Glen Cottle and
Miss Mary Weber, assisted by Mrs.
Cottle, aided in the campaign for
Christmas war bonds and stamps.
It was through this unity and
good will that such a magnificent
goal was reached. Moran, with its
small population, but with big
hearted men and women, made this
war time Christmas celebration one
that will cheer the hearts of our
soldiers fighting for our liberty.
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THANK YOU
The . committee selling war
bonds and stamps on Christmas
Eve wishes to thank all who helped
to make the sale a big success.
Postmaster Harper sold 20 bonds
and 15 were sold at the bank. Our
stamp sales, combined, ran a little
over $100. All joined in making a
record for Moran.
NEW YEAR'S DAY
Veronica meets a lone wolf-
dynamite with a gun or a girl!
VERONICA LAKE
ROBERT PRESTON
in Paramount's
"THIS GUN FOR
HIRE" .
SUN.-MONDAY, JAN. 3-4
AN EXPERIENCE YOU'LL
NEVER FORGET!
CHARLES BOYER
RITA HAYWORTH
GINGER ROGERS
HENRY FONDA
CHARLES LAUGHTON
EDWARD G. ROBINSON
PAUL ROBESON
ETHEL WATERS
'ROCHESTER'
starring in
TALES OF
MANHATTAN
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with Thomas Mitchell * Eugene
Pallette * Cesar Rowiero * Gail
Patrick * Roland Young * Elsa
Lanchester * George Sanders
James Gleason and the HaJl
Johnson Choir
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