The Houston Herald from Houston, Missouri • Page 1

THE HERALD FORCE EXTENDS GREETINGS FOR THE NEW TEAR. The Houston Herald FOURTH WAS LOAN CAMPAIGN BEGINS JANUARY 18 TO FEB. 15 HOUSTON, TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER SO, 1943 MRS. MINNIE DOTSON HOSTESS NGWSOFOUQ r.iErjwtvor.iEfj IN UfJIFORM He'll Avenge Brother 1- iVf i iiiiiil It VOLUME LXVI LOCAL GROUP ACCEPTED ARMED FORCES SERVICE From the group of boy that left recently for Jefferson Barracks the following were accepted into the Armed Forces of the United States: Robert Lee Martin, Army, Houston, Ho. Hershel Eugene Dunham, Army, licking, Mo.

Jake Austin, fichlicht, Navy, Ca bool, Mo, Charles Edgar Davis, Navy, Cabool, Mo. Albert Atnip, Navy, Eunice, Mo. Kenneth Collier Steffens, Navy, Eouston, Mo. Lyle Deck, Army, Clara, Mo. Homer Walter Darter; Army, Cabool, Mo.

4 William Robert Barnes, Army, Cabool, Mo. Vester Geisler, Army, Tyrone, Mo. Fred Oliver White, Army, Mo. Hubert Edward Baker, Army, Houston, Mo. Harley Leland Fry, Army, Mtn.

Grove, Mo. Clovia Nelson Bust, Army, Cabool, Mo. Vernon Noel Haggard, Navy, Licking; Mo. i Fern Doss, Clerk, Local Board of Texas County. KftS.

BENNETT 0. CLARK DIED IN OJCTY Washington, December 27. Bennett Chanaip" Clark; wife ol senator Clark, Democrat, MbwSttri, died tonight at the Clark's Wihington borne. She had been ilftr ome Mrs. Clark, the former Miss Miriam Marsh, of Waterloo, Iowa, was born iu a MAI A (September zi, xeJ, saw nlA AeAobar 22? ttd the Clarks ha3uv Champ, In the Marine Corpj I Marsh and Kimball, 15-yeeiw 4ns, Mrs.

Clark vaa-or graduate at Vassar in 19167 She pioneered in the little theatre movement Funeral services probably will be IM in the home here, with burial in Missouri. HOUSTON BAPTIST CHURCH J. R. Halbrook, Pastor Phone 21. Services were not so well attended Sunday as a number of our folk are sick and some are away.

We had a number of visitors present. The morning preaching hour was spent with Charles Craig in charge, who made a very interesting talk and answered many questions about Egypt, Italy, Sicily and Sardenia, where he has been for some time serving his country. We were indeed clad to have Charles and a number of other boys in uniform with us. I There was one forward for dedication at the evening service. The Christmas program was well at-.

i ii anil the narts were well given. We wish to express 1 bur appreciation to all who made the program possible. thank you all for your many gifts and card of srreetings; we wish 'for you a prosperous New Year and sincerely pray wiai mut will aoon be over and your loved ones be coming home. May you Stay true to Christ and His Church as only trus Victory can come through Christ. STOCKHOLDERS MELTING NUMBER 22 COUNTY COURT RECORD DECEMBER PROCEEDINGS Monday, December 80 State Auditor requested to draw warrant in favor of E.

S. Gladden, Treasurer, for $51.25 for Jess Hilterbrand, County Superintendent of Schools, as acting Supervisor ot transportation. Auditor also authorized to draw, warrant in favor of E. S. Treasurer, in amount of $72,343.43, state school money ap portioned to Texas County.

W. E. Duff, trustee for tax lands. presents offer of $00 for 120 acres of land described in Sec. 1, Twp.

29, $20 for 40 acres of land described in Sec. 1, Twp. 29, R. $20 for 40 Hores of land described in See. 1, Twp.

29, R. $40 for 80 acres of land described in Sec 1, Twp. 29, K. 8. Offers accepted and trustee direct ed to execute deeds to purchasers, Don Minshall and Wilnia MinshaU.

Warren Ragsdale shows to court assessment for 1943 taxes on lands described in Morris township is erroneously extended. Corrected assessment extended. Eva Casebeer shows to court that assessment for 1943 taxes on lands described in Upton township is erroneously extended. Erroneous assessment corrected and taxes extended. Ansta Reeves showa to Court that certain described lands in Sargent township were not assessed.

ment made and taxes extended. J. A. Gobble shows to Court i ment on "certain described lands in Cass township is erroneous for taxes of 1943. Erroneous assessment corrected and taxes extended.

Gladys Forbes shows to Court that assessment on three tracts of land in Clinton township for 1943 taxes are assessed in wrong school districts. Correction made and assessments in proper districts and taxes extended. Martin L. Lease shows to Court that assessment for 1943 taxes 03 land described in Upton township is erroneous; assessment corrected and taxes extended. Thomas T.

Erabree shows to Court that certain described land in See. 5. Twp. 29, R. 8, was left off tax books; ordered that land be asssessed at $215 and taxes extended.

Following accounts allowed: Ozark Central Telephone phone service for court house, $42.21. Lilly chairs for Circuit Court room, $8.08. Geo. D. Barnard supplies for Probate Judge, $8.27.

Inland Printing supplies for Treasurer, $20.31.. State Hospital No. 4, care of eounty patients, $111.60. MRS. J.

E. HUSTON TO HOSPITAL Having developed a very bad cold, possibly flu and some fever, Mrs. John E. Huston was accompanied to Burge Hospital last Sunday by Mr. Huston and Frank Wood in the Elliott ambulance, where she has remained under medical treatment Friends at home hope Mrs.

Huston oooo EASTERN STAR MEETING First meeting of Mary 6. Chapter, Eastern Star, in the New Year will be held at Masonie Hall in Houston on Tuesday, January 4. All officers and! rmberg are urged to be in attendance and let the Chapter be started off in the right spirit Loeile Dillman, Worthy Matron. 1 Nina Kirkman, Secretary. NOTICE TO PUBLIC Funds are being raised to paint and I repair Oak Dale church.

Any one who would like to donate lor this cause plesse send or hand to auy of the undepdimed committee. Aaf amou.it wdl be appreciated, large or Richard Yates, nostoa. Mo. J. C.

Bennett. Solo, Mo. Grace Odle, Solo, Mo. Carl McKlnney On lWrnW 1.1. the wortl came 10 Mr.

and Mrs. Carl H. McKin-' ney, of Houston, that their son, James Francis McKinney, 23, was missing over the North Atlantic. Francis had been the navigator on a B-26 bomber. The McKinneys didn't know for sure but thought he was on patrol between Iceland and England.

Later they heard officially that Francis was dead. It was about that time that their younger son, Carl Winfred, put awny the tools he had used in his father's PRISONER OF JAPS WRITES LETTER HOME A copy of the letter received by Dr. Duane Forinash, Washington, Iowa, from his brother, Capt Cecil L. Forinash. Zentaeiji P.

0. W. Camp. Skikopu Island, Japan. JUDGE AND MRS.

RICE ENTER TAIN SOLDIERS IN THEIR HOME CHRISTMAS Judge and Mrs. Jay Rice have another good deed to their credit for last Saturday. Christmas Day. they had as their guests at their home at south side of town, twenty-five onldiara nnA tlieir nfficera fmm Vnrt Leonard Wood, and spread a dinner peiore mem taat was greatly enjoyed by these men away from their home that ChriRtmAJi Daw. Anvnne who ftas Deen entertained at the Rice homo imng3 to eat mxs.

ruce puis Deiore her guests, and it was very evident these soldiers thoroughly enjoyed the il! i i. 1 tf hospitality of the luce home. FRED SC ANTLIN RESIGNS AS MANAGER OF EXCHANGE W. F. Scantlin, who ha3 been man ager of the Houston Farmers Ex change during recent years, has re signed the managerial position to accept a traveling salesman employment with the Anderson-Parks Company, of Springfield.

It is not decided fully, but likely that Paul Brown will succeed Mr. Scantlin as manager. The Herald is not informed na to where Mr. and Mrs. Scantlin will reside, but Houston would be delighted to bold them here for they are very desirable and pub- uo spin tea citizens.

T. JL.W. OTROLB The Tonne Business Women's Cir cle met-; Monday evening, December 27, in tbfJHiome of Mrs. Homer Morgan for fllfeir Christmas party and program. A delicious supper was served to the 11 members and i vis itors.

Hi "bVoJ( program for the evening, "The at 1 ias opint in oong, was Cralrr Tlfra. Homer rv interesting review on the Hfe'bt-artttie Moon, a Missionary to China. A Lottie Moon offering was taken. Secretary's report was read and approved. According to a report from the Chairman of the officers committee the officers for the coming year are, Maxine Hall, president; Freeda Stewart, Vice President, and Avis Scire, Secretary.

Those Dresent were Goldie Earl, Katie Holley, Helen Laffoon, Emma-gene Owen, Dona Mae Roderick, Freeda Stewart, Maxine Hall, Zoe Craig, Ruth Moberly, Eula Killion, Lorena Melton, Velma Fourt and Opal MoKinney. onoo DEATHS REPORTED Bast Edwin Herman Best, acre 39 years, 5 months, 8 days, died Tuesday morning at his home a few miles south of Houston. Burial will ne at Shnwneetown. Cape Girardeau Coun ty, Friday at 2 :00 p. m.

Service will be held at the family home Thursday at 2:00 p. Bev. Harms, oi wiiiow Sprincs, officiating Burial will be under direction of Elliott Funeral Home, of Houston. Trussell Mrs. Trussoll, mother of Mrs.

C. W. Reveler, passed away at the home of her daughter in Houston early Wednesday morning. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but burial will probably.be Thursday in Houston cemetery, with the Elliott Funeral Home in eharge. W.

AND IMA LILLY SICK Mr. W. 8. Lilly and Miss Ima Lilly, nl nthAi-a an the Lillv stores help list, are reported on the slok list and the main dry goods store has tnis sign sickness." CARD OF THANKS We wih to thank the relatives and friends who assisted us before and after Hie death of our dantfiter, Edna Mae Rh. lton.

May God bless you all for your kindness. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Shelton and family. AT CHRISTMAS MEETING The Elk Creek Community Club was pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs.

Minnie Dotson Wednesday afternoon, December 22, at the regular Christmas meeting. Fifteen members and one visitor, Miss Dorothy Unger, were present. The room was decorated with pretty Yuletide decorations, including a lovely tree. Meeting was opened with singing Silent Night," followed by Scripture reading by Mrs. Lulu Unger.

Mrs. Meda McLaughlin led in prayer. An interesting roll call of Christmas selections was enjoyed. Marie Unger and Aletha Mohler sang a duet, entitled "Redeemer Divine." Our Secretary read a summary of the year's work and we feel that we can be justly proud of quite a num ber of worthwhile accomplishments during tBe year. A report was given of the bazaar, which netted a neat little sum.

A lovely greeting card and cordial letter from Mrs. Cline, also a pretty card from Ollie Dotson, were enjoyed by the Club. Tear books were distributed for the coming year. Our hostess presented an amusing game of composing a Christmas story, which proved to be quite funny. Elva Grose won the prize in a word-making contest.

The climax of the party was the nnanimr of the naekaeea around the tree, which revealed many delightful tdftS. Refreshments were served and we lighted candles in tiny candleholders on the trays, which looked pretty about the room. Those present were Mesdamcs Katie Grisham, Elva Grose, Ruth Mohler, Lucy Bauman, Leo linger, Aletha Mohler, Nettie Jones, Bessie Grisham, Effie Mohler, Aellie Smith. Thelma Gutshall, Marie Unger, Tressie Clark, Lulu Unger, Dorothy Unger and Minnie Dotson. The next meeting will be Wednes day afternoon, January 5, at the home of Mrs.

Annie Denney. Re porter. oooo PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST CHURCH D. E. Hall, Pastor, Houston, Mo.

Next Sunday morning, January 2, 1944, at 11 o'clock is our next regular preaching service. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Let us begin the new year by making a resolution to attend all services of our church. You need the church and the church needs you, so let me urge each and every one to be in service next Sunday. From Africa: Last Wednesday Charles Craig surprised relatives and friends when he arrived on the bus.

He came from Italy, Sicily, to North Africa by plane, and from there home on the boat Charles looks Fine and has many interesting things to tell about his duties lEsrypt, Italy, JSfrica and many other places. He will go to San Antonio, Texas, following his furlough. a Word has been received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.

Elmore, that their sou, Alva Elmore, 2-C, is in a hospital school in San Diego, Cali fornia, but has been a patient in the hospital for a couple of weeks. A Merry Christmas and best wishes for the year to eome go to the follow ing boys throuijh the Herald sent to them by relatives, and we know they will enjoy reading; the home news wherever they may be: Pvt. William V. Sevedge, North Camp Hood, Texas; Pvt Ernest Altis, Camp Roberts, California: Pvt William H. Agee, Sheppard Field, Texas; Srt Wade Bovd.

Postmaster. San Francisco, California; Srt. Earl Moore, Postmaster, San Francisco, California; Pfo. Edwin L. Revedse, Postmaster, Seattle, Wahinjrton; Pfo.

Elbert N. Westeman, Post- master. New York, N. TM. Dane jS.

Lewis, Postmaster San Fran- eisco, California. an McKtamey fiirnitnm fnittnrv TTnnntm and volunteered for the army sir forces, He went to Hondo, Texas, where he recently completed a course in navi- gation and received his wings. Second Lieutenant Carl W. Mo- Kinney is now taking bombadier training at Roswell Army Air Field, Thus be will be able to serve the Army Air Corps in dual capacity, and will be eligible to wear the wings of either navigator or bombadier. He graduated from Houston high school and attended S.

T. C. at Springfield. ing. Lots of luck, men.

Contributed. Cpl. Donald Beasley is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E.

E. Beasley, of Raymond-tille, and has been stationed at Bartow, Florida, in the Army. Kessler Field. Biloxi. Decem- bcr 27, 1943.

The Army Air Forces Command's Flexible Gunnery School Buckingham Field, near ort Myers, Florida, Now qualified as an aerial gunner, t--ii sec cccnc mcnibcT cf cue of the Army Air Forces bomber iV gt Moody entered the Army 13 months ago, having been a truck driver. He has attended the airplane mechanics school of the California Fly came Buckingham Field Florence, South Carolina. Date birth, January 1923. ffl twii tSSSi RbMomt, Mo, will read the home new. e.Tweek in the Herald wnt to fcy GuMd CAAF, ChildresaTexae.

un Xf-r. Eatey nth of Honston, and their Nt1 TraSnSnv Rtatinn nd arrived 1 hom. Thnrsdv aitrht for a visit with nom. fail. Lt Charles Craig Arrives Home laaMS Dear brother and all: I am won- Training Command announced today dering if this letter finds you iu the graduation of Pfo.

Ralph D. Washington. If so, it should mean Bashor from the B-24 Liberator that you are doing a thriving business bomber mechanics school at Kessler and by this time well on your way to Field. Pvt. Bashor, son of Mrs.

Nora financial security. I hope that you Bashor, Arroll, has just contend your family are happy and well, pletcd a course of approximately 17 As for myself I am still in good weeks of training in all phases of physical condition. My job in the servicing the heavy bomber, its fuel, factory is supervising a group of electrical and hydraulic systems, in-American men. It certainly helps to struments, engine operation and in-pass the time and break the monotony spection. of internment.

Naturally, I think i constantly of home, and wonder how Fort Myers, Florida Sgt Timothy you all are. One of my chief eon- M. Moody, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. cerns has been as to the health of T.

M. Moody, Houston, was graduated wili. I still assume recently from the AAl Training thw are ham)v and well as ever. It look as thouirh I am coin to miss seeing all my meres ana nepuew i grow up. i am i.ui luy iiwuMiua imiwiuimu J- ft 1 nave a 9aimuu viuvu also $5,000 with the New York Life.

I have lost all my personal posses- sions. I also had deposiU in the Philippine Trust Company, plus some personal checks, which I now have in my possession. I also have my pay coming from December, '41, to the present, date. Love to all-CeciL Cecil is a son of the late J. For- Inash, a former eount teacher.

He nephew W. l.r Eunice and Mra. Bill CJj" Mr. Ray Fonnash at Raymondvle. 6gts.

Chachis, Johnson, Liles and Cpla. Beasley and Homy were really westing it out the other day. They XNOiice noreuy KlCU i -Closed on aooouni to km Ing of the Stockholders of the Osark The store department re-( a' et and Manufaotnrinir Company. open for business. up, "Closed on account of were noimea 10 appr ir uc.r fonrth to the sgrvjee, com-final examinations before the Cadet piet boot" training at the to be held at the Elliott Funeral Home, at Houston, Missouri, Wednesday.

12. 1344. nt 2:00 p. for the purpose of eleetintr a Board of Directors lor tht enoinr year, ani mnt anrh other business jnay regularly come before the meet- i Mr. Meta BlanVenship, President.

oo-r-1 ni rieiu, iionu. Their worries are over now, lor an of them passed and are anxiously awaiting their orders upon which they will start their Aviation Cadet train- Wmxlinff. Secretary..