Amusements Five Coming to Local Theatres State Theat
The State Theatre opens In Love and War a Twentieth Century Fox film about Marines and their lives with stars Robert Wagner Dana Wynter and Jeffrey Hunter and director Philip Dunne. Frontier Gun a Regalscope western features John Agar Joyce Meadows Barton MacLane and Robert Strauss opening Friday and Saturday. The Barbarian and the Geisha with John Wayne So Yamamoto and Eiko Ando premieres Friday and Saturday as Huston directs the Japan era tale in CinemaScope De Luxe Color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Wald
Twentieth Century-Fox
State Theatre
San Francisco
Bay Area
West Coast
South Pacific
Ward
Robert Wagner
Dana Wynter
Jeffrey Hunter
Hope Lange
Bradford Dillman
Sheree North
France Nuyen
Philip Dunne
California Seacoast
Edward Anhalt
Anton Myrer
Wagner
Dillman
Hunter
Texas
State
John Agar
Joyce Meadows
Barton MacLane
Robert Strauss
Richard E. Lyons
Paul Landres
John Huston
John Wayne
Townsend Harris
U. S
Japan
Eugene Frenke
Eiko Ando
Sam Jaffe
So Yamamura
Charles Grayson
the Barbarian
Harris
Humphrey Bogart
Ollset
Girl Scout Troop 7 January Activities Reported
Girl Scout Troop 7 held meetings at the Scout Hut on January 6 13 20 and 27. They planned work toward Second Class rank and staged a Court of Honor. Leaders and parents attended meals and discussions and a February 17 parents meeting was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Beavers
M. A. Beavers
W. E. Larsh
C. Q. Patterson
Mary Jane Kiser
J. M. Wallen
J. C. Hodner
Garland Crouch
C. ©. Patterson
Pete Davidson
Jack Whittenberg
Sandyland
Kathy Daugherty
Eric Tanner
Dick Young
Charles Yust
This Is Your Life Theme Of Football Banquet
The annual football banquet used This Is Your Life as its theme with hostesses Marc Knox Diane Puckett Lavera Williams Evelyn Hudgins and Marta Davidson. Guest speaker Curly Hayes urged Winters Blizzard of 1999 to set goals and stay focused. Jerry Kraatz received the outstanding player award. About 127 attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc’ Knox
Diane Puckett
Lavera Williams
Evelyn Hudgins
Marta Davidson
Curly Hayes
Abilene
Jerry Kraatz
Blizzard
W. T. Stapler
Johnny Key
Charles Currey
Shirley Legate
Abilene Christian College
Diane
Funeral attendance noted for Hollinsworth in Fort Worth
Mrs. W. A. Porter and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Saunders traveled to Fort Worth on Saturday to attend the funeral of W. M. Hollinsworth, the brother-in-law of Mrs. Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Porter
Finites For Mrs Barnhill Hel Here Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Jane Barnhill 89 were held Thursday at 2 30 p m in the Church of Christ with Jim Wilburn officiating. Burial was in Northview Cemetery. She died Wednesday at Black Nursing Home in DeLeon after a June 1958 stroke left her an invalid. She was born November 12 1869 in Burnet County and married William A Barnhill February 28 1892 at Silver Texas. Survivors include daughter Nellie Coltharp of Olden brother Bill Norris of Gordon and sister Callie Benton of Merizon and two grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Barnhill
Church of Christ
Jim Wilburn
Northview Cemetery
Barnhill
DeLeon
Burnet County
William A. Barnhill
Silver
Texas
Barnshill
Nellie Coltharp
Olden
Bill Norris
Gordon
Callie Benton
Merizon
McClelland Visit From Waco Family Ends in Ballinger
Sgt. and Mrs. Bob McClelland and their daughter Debra visited relatives in Ballinger, staying a few days before returning home with Debra to Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McClelland
Debra
Waco
Bill Millorn
J. A. McClelland
Ballinger
J. A. Jr
Dispute Disturbed by Arguments' Chief Result
The main outcome of the dispute is the disturbance caused by the argument itself. No additional context is provided to elaborate on the parties or location.
Meal plan for February week in a school menu.
The entry lists daily menus from Monday February 2 to Friday February 6 including meat loaf with sides, chicken pie, chicken fried steak, a Mexican dinner with hot tamales, and a choice of hamburgers or a cheese sandwich. Beverages include milk or chocolate milk with each meal.
Boy Scout Troop 49 Board of Review at Church
The Boy Scouts of America Troop 49 held a board of review Tuesday evening at the First Baptist Church. Members on the board included Harry C. Johnson advancement chairman Max Lewis committee chairman Elzie Cox neighborhood commissioner C E Tanner scoutmaster and J T Randolph Southern District commissioner. Scouts advancing were Eric Tanner first aid merit badge Richard Shade star rank first aid citizenship in the community merit badges Charles Yust star rank citizenship in the community citizenship in home and dog care merit badges Van Spill second class rank and Mike Patterson home repair merit badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
First Baptist Church
Harry C. Johnson
Advancement
Max Lewis
Elzie Cox
C. E. Tanner
J. T. Randolph
Eric Tanner
Richard Shade
Charles Yust
van Spill
Mike Patterson
Eastland Edges Blizzard In Overtime Thriller 51-49
Eastland defeated the Blizzards 51-49 in overtime after a close game. Otis Green scored the two late free throws for Eastland and finished with 14 points. Rickey Grissom had 19 for the Blizzards. Larry Hollis led Eastland with 18 as Night action remained tight until the final buzzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland
Jimmy Largent
Buddy Mathes
Largent
Otis Green
Green
Blizzards
Rickey Grissom
Charles Currey
Larry Hollis
Joel Butts
Winters
Jerry Dunn
J. Wilson
Carroll attends funeral of G W Townsend in Austin
T O Carroll left Wednesday to attend the funeral of his half brother, G W Townsend, who died at his home in Austin early Wednesday morning. Townsend farmed in the Franklin community from 1917 to 1930 before moving to Austin. Burial was in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Carroll
G. W. Townsend
Austin
Mr. Townsend
Franklin
Heidenheimer’s Fashion Sale Offers Bargains On Boys Shirts And Jackets
The store slashes prices on a range of garments with boys flannel shirts down to 1.49 for sizes 6 to 16 and jackets offered at 5.00. Vendors note lingering sales challenges as demand remains soft for late season styles.
Coats Cut Prices To Five Dollars In Menswear Sale
We offered Car Coats and Suburban Coats from top makers priced 8.95 to 14.95 now cut to 5.00 each. All sizes up to 18 are available as inventory reduces.
Children Flannel Sleepers Sale Offer
The notice markets children's flannel sleepers in sizes 6 to 12 at 10.95 with a five dollar sale price if found. A second batch in sizes 1 to 4 is now offered at 1.00 per pair after selling out the last shipment.
Ladies Pajamas Discount Frenzy At 77c Per Pair
Retail note complains customers rejected cheap ladies pajamas once priced up to 2.98 or more. Vendors admit mispricing and predict trash pickup unless sales improve. Lines mock no iron label and white elephant status while offering 77c sale on various sizes.
Regular shirts go for dime at unheard sale
A local shop promotes men’s shirts priced at about two ninety eight reduced to a penny, claiming demand will be brisk as buyers rush to grab the unusual bargain. The note cautions readers not to expect high quality but to expect quick movement of stock.
New 1959 License Plates Go On Sale February 2
State Highway Engineer D C Greer announces 1959 plates go on sale February 2 in county courthouses. Registrations rose to 4.5 million in 1958. deadline is April 1. Cars must display new plates. penalties reach 200 for improper registration. North Runnels County plates available at Jno Norman Insurance, Winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Greer
Greer
Runnels County
Jno. W. Norman Insurance Office
Winters
Yates Home Hosts Several Visitors
Visitors Sunday at the Yates home included T Sgt and Mrs Baxter Wilson and Larry of Abilene Mr and Mrs John Lowder Mr and Mrs Jesse Goren of Sul Ross at Alpine and Lela Mae Guy of Wingate joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Yates
Baxter Wilson
Larry
Abilene
John Lowder
Jesse Goren
Sul Ross
Alpine
Lela Mae Guy
Wingate
Ladies Coats Sale and Yard Goods Pricing Notice
A local ad notes all wool ladies coats offered at 7.99 after initial 19.95 sale failure. Remaining stock prompts buyers to act. Also mentions six misfitting patterns and yard goods priced at 69 cents per yard, predicting better sales for future regardless of current losses.
One-of-a-kind Blouse Sale Dropped to 1.97
A local sale highlights ladies blouses marked down repeatedly with values up to 4.95 now priced at 1.97 each. The ad notes that buying six still leaves one, emphasizing the remaining stock as a one-of-a-kind bargain.
Ladies Short Coats Sets Sold Out Offer
Retail ad notes most coats were sold as sets with slim jims skirts and blouses but those items sold out leaving remaining coats described as stuck. Price originally 12.95 now offered at 5.00 each to clear inventory.
Cannon Fitted Sheets Sale Doubled as Loss Leader
A local catalog promotes Cannon Fitted TOP sheets at 1.49 dollars per unit. The notice admits the sale is a loss leader to attract buyers, noting customers with short or less sensitive toes may tolerate the mash risk.
White Elephant Sale Brings 98 Cent Wool Plaids
Local store slashes 54 inch woolens as slow movers last year and this year. After trying $2.98 and $1.98, the plaids remain unsold. Shoppers can buy the remaining yardage for 98 cents during the White Elephant Sale.
After Christmas Sale Slacks and Dresses Offer Bargains
Catalog copy touts 100 wool men’s slacks left at 2.99 with free cuffing and dresses priced at 5.99 after prior overstocked runs. It notes failed red Gooses promotions and bold markdowns to clear stock, urging bargain hunters to act.
Sonic booms stir Capitol in discussion of supersonic future
Congressman O C Fisher reports sonic booms cause window and plaster damage and draw Air Force and scientific attention. A planned joint meeting with Air Force, CAA, and jet manufacturers will study the issue as super sonic speed rises. B 58s to Abilene promise more booms and commercial jets could boost them within 10 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Fisher
Air Force
CAA
Junction
Uvalde
Little Home Student Harvey Little Spends Holidays at Home
Harvey Edward Little of Texas Christian University Ft Worth is spending the between terms holiday period with his parents Mr and Mrs Eddie Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Edward Little
Texas Christian University
Ft. Worth
Eddie Little
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Girl Scout Troop
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Heidenheimer's
YATES
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