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rwufu HOUSTON, TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, JULY 13. 1948 NUMBER 51 VOLUME LXX Fifty Vets In 4 They Didn't Miss A Day Farm Program Hardin Benorts On Progrew Bund Students, 223 Of Them Made By On-the-fann Program Through Vocational Agriculture. Attended Each School Day Last Year and Get Attendance Awards, Fiftv farm veterans are now en ON TEE INSIDE The primary ballot, prepared by Texas County Cleric Kenneth B. Boss, will found on page seven. Financial statements from the Banks of Houston, Baymondvills and Summersville will be found on the inside pages.

Ink Spots, of especial interest to members of the Houston Lions Club, will be found on page two. Other interesting features such as "Looking Back" and "Historical Review," will be found on the inside pages. News from rural correspondents are spotted throughout the inside section. Ten pages in this week's Herald. rolled in the institutional on-the-farm Two hundred and twenty-five rural trainine urotrram conducted by tin of Texas County hare been Houston high schools Vocational Airriculture Denartuieut.

One clasi awarded perfect attendance certm ates by County School Superintendent Leland C. Smith. of 25 veterans has been in trainin for a vear. Another class starteu Tha certificates are given to Recalls Aids To People By Democrats Barkley Saya OOP Congress Complete Failure On Important Measures; Answers Mrs. Luce.

Convention Hall Philadelphia, Senator Alben W. Barkley p'tohed the Democratic party's claim for victory on what he called its "consistent, constructive and fnraighted record of devotion to the people's welft.re." Keynoting the Democratic convention, the Keiituckian lushed a the Republicans as dominated by men who would turn their backs on needs of the great majority at home, and would hamstring efTorU to promote free in-, stitutions abroad. Barkley saia the Democratic party' record is the "New Deal," oft lambasted by the Republicans. He said it is a series of measures to bring recovery and prosperity to America and "to mako democracy live and work for the American poople." Against that lie contrasted the record of the Republican Congress July according to L. C.

Hardin, Vo cational Azriculture instructor. students who attend every school day for an entire year. There were 160 uchool days during the 1917-43 term iu "The purpose of the veterans: iarm nrotrram is to estaunsu tne veiemu in fanning to the extent that he will be able to continue his farming opera tions after the conclusion of his train Thirty-six Are ing period." Hardin said, una must be done in such a way that the Texas County, Smith said. 1 Here is a list of those who compiled a perfect attendance record in Texas County (the school is listed first:) Harlow Jimmie Thomas, Jenny Thomas, Louise Thomas and Barbara Thomas. Arroll Connie Taber, Don K.

Cook, Billy D. Cook, Billy Summers. Stallman Vincie Cooper, Howard Lee Tabers, Alvin Bird, Betty Jo Cooper, Benjamin Cooper. Baptized Here veteran and his family will be abh' to take their place among the happy and prosperous families of America. "The on-the-farm training program at Houston school is typical of Over 500 Attend Baptismal Bites Sunday at Dog Bluff; Results of Revival At Ellis Prairie Church.

the educational farm-training pro gram conducted throughout Missouri under the direction of the State Board Riley Rosa Lea McCalluster, Elmo JLee, Roy Dean MeCnllister. Kell Agnes Vandevort, John Tur--pin, Andrew Turpiu, Sylvia Vande for Vocational Agriculture at One of the largest baptismal services ever conducted in Texas County was held Sunday afternoon at Dog Bluff on Pjney River near Houston. son City," he said. and the Republican convention held in KEYNOTER BARKLEY Drastic changes have developed in vort, Bessie Turpin. this same hall last month.

In his addrc, Barkley said the farming methods since 1940, and the Hartshorn Bobby Kirkman, Olene NSTALL NEW OFFICERS DEATHS GOP convention saw the reappearance in power and influence of Joseph R. OR HOUSTON LIONS CLUB Henry Harrison "Hank" Hailey, G9, died at his home here Sunday of ticavt attack. Grundy, former Pennsylvania Repub- lienn Senator and onetime head of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Associ- New officers While more than t00 person!) watched, 36 men, women and children were baptized. Thirty-three of those who were baptized are -new members of the Ellis Prairie Baptist Church, where a revival has been conducted. Three arc members of the Bunyrus Church.

Five more 'have been approved for baptism. The immemions were conducted by Rev. C. V. Harris, pastor of the of the Houston installed Friday Lions Club were veterans see reasonable security in the future through proper farm management.

To assist in this instruction through the Houston school, two assistant vocational agricultural instructors have been added to the staff. They Are Marshall H. Cavcey, who has instructed liia class siuce July 1, and Marshall Mires, former Orcson Couutv Extension Agent, who started lie was born in 1S79, the son of Mr, ation. Pitts, Joan Sullivan, Evelyn Newby, Chloe Roberts. Round Vojley Ella Mae Jackson, Wilma Sullivan, Charles Jackson.

Ashley Barbara Hodges. Clear" Springs Kay Beltz, Bonnie Star Union Faye Fusber, Virginia Crank-Big Creek Gwin L. Blake, Mar-'. garet Swartz. i Yukon Francis Skouby, Cloa Ann nir.it during a dinner-meeting at the uud liuui-ge ilalley, at Kirksville, Ho said: Grundy was the "dominating In mey Inn by ir.

n-gil I). Hill ot Leiianon, new District Governor of fluence" in tho enactment of the ions International. Smoot-TIawley law of 1930, raisinir the highest tariff barriers ever The following oll'icers were in-nlled: Frank Wood, president; E. Gladden, first viecwrresidiit S. L.

his class Julv 1. These men conduct raked against international trade." Mo. Mr. Ilalley had lived in Houston tor tho putit 40 years. He had been employed as a painter until his health tailed.

Iu addition to commercial work, he had talent in cro utnu painting and one of "is paiut-iugu is tho beautiful picture iu the buptUtry of the Houston Baptist Church. He also painted and built the large sigus in the courthouse lawn, which contain the nanioa of Texas Grundy "inspired" Senator, Ed- Vandeveer, Arlene Williams, Reuellos church, and Rev. Hugh Shults, Baptist missionary evangelist for Texas and Dent Counties. Shults is in charge of the revival. The large number of bastismals.wns remarkable because the Ellis Prairie Church had only 40 active members.

ward Martin of Pennsylvania to Ferguson, second vice president; Don Watson, third vice president Hershel I. Scott, secretary-treasurer; A. F. Bill, lion tamer; D. P.

Wells, Board throw, his support to Thomas E. Dewey for the Republican nresi- Vanvedeer. Vollinar Don Ray Brooks. "Baxter Lonnie Taylor, Billy Buck mer, Hoyd Trolinger. dential nomination.

llhe tofil number listed on churaTi of Directors. Nolan Hutcheson, board Grundy influenced "if he did not member, and Norman Parker, taiH County vwterans 6f World War IL he instruction both in the classroom and on the farm, Hardin issued the following report on the accomplishments made bf these veteran farmers during the first part of their training course: These veterans have purchased 13 farms; three dwellings have been constructed and 10 other dwellings improved. In addition, they have constructed or improved, two barns, two poultry houses and established 12 farm shops, as well as constructed 4.5 other additional farm buildings He is survived by three children; Crow Patsy ChCabors' y-Glra. Chambers, Donald Chambers. Pine Creek Dal Keith Smith, Jackie Cooper, Earl Spencer, Norbct 'Smith, Jackie Whited, Charles Spene- Roy, of Wichita, Kansas; Delia Cobb, etuak dominate" rh seUetloa ot Representative Hugh Scott of Penn-.

sylvania as the new Republican Ns-tional Chairman. Calls Scott Reactionary twister, were unable to attend. 4 Doctor Hill, Lebanon dentist, was introduced by James (5. Brown, Zone Chairman of clubs in this area. Among special guests present for record is only 89.

Reverend Harris has been pastor at Ellis Prairie for about three years. He divides his Sundays between Central Baptist and Ellis Prairie. The revival will continue, the pastor said, for an indefinite period. Betty Whited, Dean Cooper, und Lloyd, of Belvidere, Kansas; one brother, Sam, of Fairdealing, and two half-brothers, Leonard, of Augusta, Kansas, and George, of And Scott, Barkl- declared, hat Audrev Nichols, Joe Whited called the installation were Arthur L. Funk, so many words for former secretary-treasurer of the Houston, and eight grandchildren.

Another baptizing will be held Sun. day, Julv 19. at 2:30 at Dog Bluff. Funeral services were conducted Houston Club, now a member of the miles of permanent fence have been Stultz Edward Evans, Wm. John Eva as, James Fulk.

Ozark Charles Dixon, Betty Dixon, Wayne McKinney. Brown Hill Freddie Castor, Merna Those baftired Sundav were Mr. Lebanon Lions Club; J. R. King of built, -not to mention a large amount and Mrs.

Will Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Greenstown, Indiana, and Charles of fence repair. Elmore of Rolla. Kiiicr is a brother of Earl Shelton, Dean Shelton.

Betty Farm equipment purchased includes Ben F. King. and Elmore Is a seven tractors and 20 harvesting ma Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wheeler Lvnn Wheeler, Bonnie Wheeler.

Mr. resurgence of the ancient Hamiltonian doctrine that only tho rich, the well educated, and the well born are qnal-ifid to participate in government ia these free United fltntes." Barkley picked up and tossed back repeatedly words Clare Booth 0 Lues used at the Republican convention. Mrs. Luce said President Truman a "gone goose." Barkley asked where was housing; legislation in the Republican Con gress record. It is a "gone goose," he said, eurrendeed to a housing Wednesday afternoon at the Oak Hill Church by Rev.

L. I. Hertford under the direction of Elliott's. WEDDINGS Verncs F. Coday and Erma Lurce Dixon, both of Mountain Grove, were married July 10, by Rev.

Homer B. Smith at hid home in Mountain Grove. chines. This, of course, is in addition to many dollars worth of other farm machinery. and Mrs.

George Rniweher, Bobby Rauscher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ven- nephew. CANNERY OPENS SOON Arraneements have been made for able, Harel Venable, Charles Ven This group of farmers realize how Daniel. Eunice Wilma Lay, Kenneth Lay.

Walnut Ridge Edward Mitchell. White Rock Mary Van Note. Cleveland Audrey Lee Yates, Hazel Marie Killion. Ellis Prairie Ralph Garrett, Patsy Eula Sillyman, Vesta Jones, Garrett, Charles Sillyman. Dunn (63) Dale Johnson, Gary Smith.

Merrill Lillian Hildebrand. Moonev Hollow Betty Buckner, able, Mrs. Oleva Garrett, Eugene Garrett, Dorothy Haves, Vera Hayes, the Houston Community Cannery to Donald Branham. Howell Brnnham, bo opened for ennnins Monday, July 19. The cost for canning will be th? important it is to improve the quality of their livestock by the use of purebred sires.

They nave purchased 12 purebred bulls, four boars and four rams; 25 purebred cows, 16 sows and 21 ewes. Charles Sillyman, Eula Fern Sillyman, Darold Wayne Barnes and Vein same as it was last year. The cost of cans will be about 3 each, plus 3 Lewue Tefteller, both of Mountain per can to defray operating expenses, Norma Sigman. Gaylnrd Sigman. Bet-tv Bates.

Freddie Hollenbeok, Jovee nollenbeek. Dale Jones Anna Hoi land, Sue Holland. Miss Montgomery, Joy Goldsberry, Marion Brown. Grove, were married July 8, by Magis Since conserving soil is one of the most important farm problems, 21 of trate C. C.

Tuttle at Houston. Donna Williams. Union (67) Wilma Baiter. 'Oak Grove Belva McLain. "Freelv Give Velma Jarrett making a cost of 6f per can.

Ernest Phillips will be in charge of the cannery and states that the will operate from 8 :00 a. m. to 5:00 p. Monday throueh Fri this group are participating in some pbase of a soil conservation program; 428 acres of pasture land have been improved; 802 acres of legume crops Marriage licenses were issued to Clay H. Frishee and Mary F.

Noland, both of Cabool; and Oliver Dabncy 'Gravel Point Bulas Sponslcr, have been turned under as green lobby. Health legislation, aid to education and other measures asked by President Truman are also, Barkley said, "part of the flock of 'gone geese put to flight by the Republican Congress." If more information is wanted about the "utter incapacity" of th Republican Congress to deal with sucft measures, he said, it might be sought from the more than 1400 registered lobbyists who, he said, spent mors than $3,000,000 to influence the. Eightieth Congress. Sallies Against Dewey Barkley let go with a direct sally day. For appointments, telephone! 51, or write L.

C. Hardin, Instructor "Ronald McCall. Mt. Zion Margaret Lee For. and Mary Louise Owens, both of Ray.

mondville. Vocational Agriculture, manure; contour tillage was practiced on 87 acre of land; 11 miles of terraces have been or are now in the Rasrsdale Sue Collins, Bonnie Coffey. Geers Willard Williams, Merle Earp, Benny Hamriok, Nadine Lingo. Walnut Grove Leroy Harker. Fowler Rudy Hofforth, Gene Richard Halliburton, Wanda Geneva Williams, Ineta Halliburton.

Brushy Knob Wanda Green. Long Valley Patricia Doty. Oak Ridge Deanne Ellis, Helen Hubbs, John McndenhalL PICNIC AND WEINER BOAST BIRTHS process of being constructed 513 tons of lime have been placed on the The Young People's Sunday school Mr. and Mrs. Chester Davis of St.

farms of this group of farmers. elass ot tne First Baptist Church en The above sou conservation meth joyed a picnic and weiner roast last Louis, announce the birth of a son, July 9. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charley Davis.

ods, as practiced by this group of veterans, are very important to their gross They realize that in or two also against Dewey. He recalled that the Republican presi Nagle Eugene Grogan, Lester Shriver, Lester Burrows. dential nominee has promised Raymondville Elsie Grogan, Zola Collins, Jerry Sillyman. Oak Grove Ina Leighty, Dukie R. Wilson.

Barnum June Boyer, Bobby Vai-dever, Lorna Timber Ridge Opal Guynn. Coffey Harold Baker, Elvin Camp-tell, Samuel Hailey, Camel William-won, Virgil Williamson. Peasant Ridge Rosemary Ragain, "Betty Roderick. Roberta Dykes, Jessie Campbell, Millard Ragain. Bell No.

One Patsy Williams, Le-ona Mace, Thclma Kimrey, Sam T.lliottj Emma Williams, Harold Elliott Mr. Pisgah Robert Cook, Jane Wallace. Gladden Lance Neal, James order to secure maximum returns it is necessary to use good seed. Twenty-five of the group are using one or more kinds ot certified seed. "housecleaning" of cobwebs in Washington.

1 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Koch Huggina announce the birth of a Impound daughter, Shirley Jean, Saturday July 10, at the family home. Mrs. Koch is the former Betty Earp.

Connolly, Jim Foster, Betty Worlow, Thursday night, July 8, at King's park. The following attended: La von Harris, Janie Moberly, Virgil Bridges, Gene Pierce, Junior Collins, Margaret Gustafson, Carol Elmore, Emma Mitchell, Lila Lynch, Billy Mueller, Gerald Hilterband, Jimmy Bcasley, Mary Lee Parker, Max Burkhead, Rev. Lawrence Hammond and Rev. and Mrs. Leland I.

Heriford. Dale Cochran, Richard Gobble, Shir Barkley commented When the Democratic partv toot ley Young, Naomi Connolly, Doyle Krewson, Davis Brightman, Raymond over the government of the United Courtnev, Bob Hebblcthwaite, How. Mr. and Mrs. Farley Bonnett of Topeka, Kansas, are here visiting his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. C. A. Bonnett. ard Steffens, Howard Glen Chipps, States' 16 years ago, even the spiders were so wak from starvation that they could not weave a cobweb in any department of the government in Nellie Connolly, Donald Troutman.

Friendship Carol Branson, Eddie (Continued on page four) Washington." In spite of the chronie and noisy opposition, he said the American Hurt Hurls Three-Hit Game The Houston Merchants maintained Massey, Houston catcher, had two their position as leaders of the semi-i hits, one of them a double, pro league by defeating Phillipsburg The box score: Heat Is Fatal for Plato Farmer people will not willingly surrender the great gains which they have mado under the Democrats. 'I call attention to the following flere BURNED BY GASOLINE WHEN MOTOR BACKFIEE3 Mm. Willard Carter, about 20, received serious burns about the upper portion of her body Tuesday morning in an accident at her home. The young woman was attempting to "prime" a stalled automobile by pouring gasoline in the carburetor. When the engine backfired, the gasoline ignited and Hie liquid sprayed Mrs.

Carter. She was rushed to Waynesville General Hospital. The seriousness of the burns was not immediately determined. PBOOBESS ON SEWEBS About four-fifths of Houston's sewage system has been completed, it was announced today. After the lines are laid, work will start on constructing the disposal plant AB 4 1 1 4 1 0 Newman, 3b Elmore, Windsor items of which we would remind the American people as evidence of our good faith with them and our servics 4 1 1 Hntcheson, 2b 4 2 2 to them: Massey, 3 0 0 Elmore, um, lb Merchants' second straight victory, their first win in the second half cora-ini over Marshfield.

Don Hurt allowed only three hits in racking up a shutout victory over over Phillipsburg. Fohn, vie visitor's catcher, made all three safeties. Hurt aided his own cause by hitting a homerun in the second inning. Don Burch also hit a four-bagger in the 4 2 3 Burch, cf Ann Crismon of Plato his wife and five children; one brother, Guy Crismon of Lebanon two sisters, Mrs. Alma Flcsher of Nebo, and Mrs.

Ruby Mc Williams of Roby. A cousin, Mrs. Charles E. Elmore, resides in Houston. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Cedar Bluff Church under the direction of the Palmer Funeral Home of Lebanon.

The first heat prostration case of the year reported in Texas County proved fatal Saturday for Virgil Crismon, 50-year-oid farmer of near Plato. Mr. Crismon was working at the Gaude Groves farm, helping in the lay, when he suffered an attack from the heat. He died at 11:00 o'clock Saturday morning. He was widely known in the west--rn section of Texas County.

He ia survived by his mother, Mrs. a 1 Evans, Bob, rf 211 Evans, Clyde, ss "A farmer's, agricultural department and price support program, which in 16 years, has increased farm income by 800 per cent, substantially reduced ia- trest' rates on farm credit, re-diced- farm mortgage indebted- (Continued on bask page) 1 2 Hurt, 4 second and added two more singles to; The Merchants travel to Springfield for a regular league gams Sun- lead the Merchants' batting attack.