LONGSHOTS by W. G. SCHOEPFLIN
Sunday April 9, 1950
And this is another Easter and a very happy one to all of you. It is the one day in which millions of people look forward to going to church and it is our sincere hope that every church in Henderson will be filled to capacity today. You will be surprised just how much more happy your Easter will be if you will just go to church today. I am sure you will.
L-S
If in the afternoon or evening you want some good clean wholesome entertainment then we can certainly recommend to you the fine picture that Manager Pickle has at the Kentucky theatre which is “Jolson Sings Again”. It features Larry Parks and Barbara Hale. Many say it is better than “The Jolson Story”. We did not think so but we do say it is one of the top ranking pictures and one that you will enjoy. It is good, for the whole family. The picture holds over through Tuesday and is followed in on Wednes-
day and Thursday with “Lost Boundaries”.
L-S
And while on shows we suggest that you do not forget Romberg who will be at the Coliseum on next Thursday in Evansville. Always a top ranking show he is again going to play to an extra big house in Evansville. Incidentally, we have fourteen tickets left and if interested call me at 3974.
L-S
We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Hattie Royster Eblen this past week. We had known Mrs. Eblen over the years, since way back in 1914 and 1915 when her son Basil was a star in athletics in the high school here and one of the greatest basketball forwards of all time in Kentucky. Through the years we always would see Mrs. Eblen on her front porch at the corner of Third and Elm streets. Always a friendly smile and greeting as we passed by; which was often. Later we had the pleasure of knowing her fine daughter, Minnie so well. Minnie Eblen has been a true and loyal daughter through the years and especially the last seventeen months when her mother was bedfast. We shall never forget that even through her deep sorrows at home that she took time out one rainy and rough night to come to our home and see us during the early part of our illness. This old world needs more people like her. We were glad to see Basil’s fine wife and son this week. Basil is ill at home following an operation and could not be here for the funeral.
L-S
Another friend of our old neighborhood of youth, Roy Eastin, passed away this week. Roy was one of those easy going and happy-go-lucky folks that you like to meet. His fine son, Roy, Jr., who holds a very responsible position in Washington was kind enough to drop down and see us while in Henderson. Roy, Jr., was just a little shaver when we lived on Ingram street back a few years ago. He was always a fine kid and had a pal Haywood Roberts, who lived next door to us that was a fine chap also. Both have gone on to make good, which goes to show that many times you can pick ’em out for good when they are young. Both were always polite and mannerly and to this day carry that fine trait in life. Roy, Jr., recalled when he used to caddy on the municipal links for my wife Charlotte and too he reminded us of the time that we had taken he and Haywood to see Ringling Brothers circus in Evansville. Another proof that good kids don’t forget favors and it certainly make you feel fine when you are older to have them tell you about it. Maybe we all could do a little more for the kids as we go through life?
L-S
Glad that our friends, Jim Armstrong and Jim Norment are back in Henderson and recovering from their illness. We sincerely hope that they continue to recover with speed and will be back to their good health before long.
Incidentally, we want to see Coleman Satterfield back in that express office before long and Geo. Hancock out and ready for the baseball season. They are both in Methodist Hospital suffering a little heart ailment.
L-S
And the mention of baseball reminds us to tell you that the Evansville Braves will open their season at home on Sunday afternoon, April 23rd, and with Davenport. The Sunday games will be played in the afternoon until the weather is warm enough to switch to the evening play.
We were surprised this past week to find that our friend Stewart Lockett had been ill for some time, having undergone a serious operation. He was down with Roy Eastin, Jr., this week to see us and was glad that he was up and out. Stewart looked well, considering the time he has had and a little more sunshine will have him up and out and even ready for a “good old minstrel show.”
L-S
And in closing, this being Easter, if you have not been to church, grab your hat and coat and be on your way. Happy Easter and a happy year to all of you.
