The Hearne Democrat from Hearne, Texas • Page 1

VOLUME 51 HEARNE, ROBERTSON COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2,1942 by FBI And Found To Be All Right Baker At College is Investigated Given Clean Bill of Health Joe Steiner, baker in the Subsistence department at Texas A. M. College was reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a suspicious alien, and Tuesday was taken to the Houston office of the Department of Justice for examination. After thorough questioning it was decided that Mr. Steiner had not effected an illegal entry to the United States and that there was no reason to regard him as a dangerous alien.

He was brought back to College, where agents of the FBI made this report, and Wednesday was at his accustomed job of baking bread for hufigry Eagle, December 9, 1941. Mr. Steiner is well known in having operated a bakery here for many years. NUMBER 41 To My Friends And Voters Of Robertson C6unty I have again decided to make the race for Sheriff of Robertson County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries in July. To The Citizens Precinct No.

2 I wish to announce that I will be a candidate for election to the office of Commissioner, Precinct No. 2. I was appointed to fill an unex- pired term in the office and I have tried to execute this important trust In asking my friends for their th a the abilities at my command, port for re-election to the office of Sheriff for another term, I want to thank each of them for their loyal giving impartial, just and equitable service to every one. I have further tried to oppose support in the past. I have tried to jwaste and extravagance in the man- merit this loyalty by giving the people of this county the Jbest administration that was in my power to give, and it's upon the record that I have established in office that I am asking your support re-election.

I feel that I am in a position today to serve my people as Sheriff much better than I was when first elected; my past experience as an officer has aided me in a large measure in bringing many criminals to agement, not only of our own precinct, but have been ever ready to assist the other Commissioners in our county. Our precinct was, is and will continue to be in a stable financial actual services and materials for all moneys expended, is my pledge to the voters of precinct 2. Believe me when I say I have and will appreciate the fine cooperative as Commissioner. justice. I find in dealing with these spirit with which every one has met 1942 model "streamline criminals" mo the performance of my duties there is no such thing as having too experience, more especially in this time of peril when our country is engaged in a state of war.

I am familiar with every branch Recruiting News Of the U. S. Army The following is a new list of va- of our state and federal government, IS Killed in Car WrCCK W. D. BLACKSTONE.

Former Mrs. John Ottea cancies just received at this date. An! I am called upon almost every day to render my assistance to some branch of our National Defense programs, therefore, I feel that I am better qualified to fill this important office at this time than anyone who has not had previous experience. On account of my work being more call for all kinds of technicians, cooks, clerks, radio mechanics, repairmen, bakers, welders, photographers, chauffers, linemen, drivers, painters and any other technicians. The vacancies are as follows: Ellington Field Ordnance 40.

Stinson Field Signal Will Rogers Field Signal 25. Pendleton Oregon Ordnance Dept. Gowen Field Idaho Chemical Warfare Field California Signal Portland Oregon Quartermaster Florida Quartermaster Mrs. Frank Turner "of Houston who was killed in an automobile accident on highway 6 Calvort on Tuesday before, Christmas lived in Hearne some years and was connected with the Beauty Parlor at Smith's Barber Shop and later with Cayce's than doubled since the declaration of Barber Shop in the 'same capacity. war, it might be that I will not be in She is remembered here'as Mrs.

Montie her marriage to, Mr. Tur- position to see every voter in person as I would like to do, but to those I may not be able to see, please take this message as my personal appeal for your vote for re-election. I assure ner having taken place after she Hearne. News of the accident in which she lost her life was received here Tues- you that if you see fit to again re- da night. Mr.

Turner was taken turn me to this office I shall conduct tho affairs on the same high plane that I have in the past, I shall devote my time and energy in co- operation with all state and federal officers in an effort to forever wipe from the face of the earth those For any inforniation about powers "who so unmercifully and so above vacancies, call or write the cowardly attacked us at Pearl Har- U. S. Army Recruiting Station, County court house, Bryan, Texas. All enlistments are for the duration of the war only, and married men are being accepted, if their dependents are not depending on them for support. If a man has been examined for selective service he may enlist of he wishes.

"REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR" and KEEP 'EM FLYING. Aviation Cadets are now being aa- cepted at the U. S. Army Recruiting Station, Bryan, Texas for enlistment. Enlistments are made at this office and men are forwarded to the examining board at government expense.

If the examination is passed you, are sent direct to Kelley Field, where the primary training is started. If you do not pass the examination, you are sent back to the place of acceptance at government expense. Married, men are eligible if their family does not in any way depend iv them for financial support. Aviation Cadets are rated as Flying Officers, and receive $75.00 a month plus $1.00 a clay ration, allow- 'ance. After completing Flight Training they are commissioned 2nd Lt.

in the" U. Army Air Corps. Sgt. Carl E. Janney, County Court House, Bryan, Texas.

The RED its many fighting men from worry over conditions at home. Family crises arc met and personal difficulties relieved. Give to the RED CROSS WAR FUND. Now. Tbe Quickest, Surest Way YOU Can Help Win this Buy Defense bor.

Again thanking each of for your, support in the past and soliciting your vote for in July. I am your humble servant, BOB REEVES. to -Torbett sanitarium at Marlin for treament for his injuries in the mishap. What To Do Committeemen BUY UNITED STATES Elected By A. A.

A. In the community elections recently, held for the purpose of electing community committeemen for the various communities of the county the same committeemen with two exceptions were returned to office for another Community committeemen elected are listed below showing the respective communities which they will represent: Bald T. Boyd, chairman; L. H. Massey, vice chairman; Douglas Jones, member.

Turlok, chairman; John B. Widocki, vice chairman; Simpson Kornegay, member. T. Anderson, chairman; W. C.

Bristow, E. Norris, member. E. Abbott, chairman; F. -A.

James, vice chairman; L. F. Stat-kcy, member. J. Marshall, chairman; R.

M. Best, vice chairman; G. F. member. P.

Hill, chairman; T. C. Cnhgelosi, vice chairman; John W. Brock, member. $707.54 Reported In Red Cross Drive A total of $707.54 had been reported in the current Red Cross war relief in the Hearne district up to'Tues- day at noon.

The drive will be intensified in the next few days to raise the total of $1,750, which is Hearne's quota. The following contributions have been reported thus far: Previously reported Howard Fox 5.00 Tony Reistino 3.00 W. A. 2.00 J. C.

10.00 Mrs, J. L. Lessor South Texas Cotton Oil Miss Martha Farrar Lumber George Adams i City of Hearne Community Natural Gas Co. Amos Stone R. M.

10.00 25.00 5.00 10.00 2.00 50.00 25.00 1.00 3.00 National Co 25.00 Louis Olando 10.00 J. M. Lazaronei Mrs. Rose Lazarono wtj Jjn fj (.41 A i 0. Collier, chairman; Tony Contello Chas.

DeStefano, vice chairman; Lukte Collette, member. At the convention the following day, W. W. Smith was re-elected chairman of the county committee, re Norcrosa Walter C. Whatley, vice chairman Louis Albert J.

Peters, member. W. C. Bristow was elected first alternate andi Hosea Collier, second alternate. The committee will not only have change of the A.

A. A. program for 1942 but also will bo responsible for end of the defense Som Corpora Vince Tusa Frank Strattti John Grumaudo Fachorn 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.50 2.00 1,00 1.00 2.00 2.00 City Defense Corps Plans Formulated Signing of Civilians For Various Services To Start Monday The organization to enroll near a thousand or more adult volunteer civilian workers in Hearne Monday- will be practically completed this week, Miss Julia Slaglc, in charge of the Volunteer Office Civilian Defense announced. Various organizations and clubs will be asked to assist in the handling- of registration of Volunteer Enrollment Monday, January 5th, at the city hall at 0:00 a. in.

Some of the types of work lorwhieh civilians can enrol! will be Air Raid Warden, First Aid Coi'ps, Auxiliary Firemen aiid Staff Corps. Mayor J. G. Philen, chairman of the Civilian Defense Council, states that in order to qualify for service in utmost division of the Defcnse Workers Corps first aid training will be necessary. Classes conducted by Reel Cross workers will furnish first aid instruction.

For civilians who are not' able to register Monday at the city curds will bo. available at of. Commerce office and city- hall. Tony Nigliazzo 2.00 Joc Scarpinato 1.00 Tony Pizzolatto 2.00 Charles "Reistino 1.00 Nick John 1.00 Tony Listi 1.50 Charles Morello 1.00 program and other similiar matters, am Mdrello 1.00 Smith being automatically made ran viviano LOO chairman of the Robertson County j) rp a i va ggio 100 Defense Board. Tony stratta itr-1 Mike Lampson 3.00 Scrap Iron Came in in Large Ben Roffino 2.00 Quantities Joc Ferrara 5.00 A- preliminary report from the Marion Arcotta 2.00 iron dealers from the oe Cash 200 county shows that approximately oe stratta In An Air Raid 1150,000 pounds of scrap iron was de- SI Office of Civilian Defense) to them on December 12 and la a result of the scrap iron campaign for that week.

Large quanti- 1. Above all, keep cool. Don't lose tics continue to be brought in from Jack Falco 2.00 your head. 2. Do not crowd the streets chaos, prevent disorder and havoc.

3. Don't believe Texas Cotton ing false rumors is part of enemy's technique. the Allotment Set Charlie pcStcfano 2,00 Frank ReisUno 2.V/0 Win. Merka 2.50 Pete Ventichohi 1.00 1.00 1.01 jail parts of-thelcounty and it is'an- Mr ticipated that the total will reach a Messina 1,000,000 pounds within the next Tony Roffino 5.00 couple of months. The County Defense Board is urging every person who has any scrap iron or any other kind of metal to bring, in same at Total cotton acreage allotment for Texas in 1942 will be 9,864,569 acres as compared with 9,880,197 acres in 1941, George Slaughter, chairman of the Texas AAA committee, has announced.

The.se figures include various additions to the basic allotment of 9,730,972 acres, the AAA officials said, as provided for in the AAA program. Increased yields, a smaller national allotment, and a decrease in the number of farms growing cotton were responsible for the 15,528 acre cut in acreage, Slaughter himself a cotton farmer, explained. "Under the AAA program, a farm on which no planted for three consecutive yeajs loses its cotton allotment. In some sections of the state, especially in East Texas, many farms are being taken out of cotton production altogether," Slaughter said, "and, as a result, the number of allotments and the total acreage in allotments has been going down in these sections. Off-setting part of this cut is the increase in the number of farms growing cotton in other sections, notable West Texas." The basic national cotton allotment for 1942 is 26,598,438 acres compared with last year's 26,699,917 acres.

Cotton yields in Texas are considerably higher this year, primarily as a result of conservation practices adopted by farmers in cooperation with the U. S. Department of Agriculture's program, Thanks Miles Scriviner Post No. 454 of American Legion wishes to express its thanks to Dr. H.

W. Cummings for the use of the building next to City Cafe for the repair of toys for needy children during the holiday to express thanks to the Community Natural Gas Company for'furnishing gas and to the city for furnishing 1 lightsl V' i -V Perkins, 'Commander. 4. Ab raid warning signals generally are short blasts or rising and once as it is badly needed for defense falling pitch or whistles or horns. The all clear is a steady tone for two minutes.

5. If an incendiary bomb falls cover it with sand, or SPRAY it with a garden hose (never a splash or Switch to a stream to put out any fire started by the bomb. Switch back to a SPRAY for the bomb. A jet, splash, stream or bucket of water wlil make the bomb explode. 6.

Under raid conditions, keep a bathtub and buckets full of water for the use of the fire department in case water mains are broken. 7. If you have a soda-and-acid extinguisher (the kind you tm'n upside down), use it with your 'finger over the nozzle to make a spray. Don't use the chemical kind (small cylinders of liquid) on bombs. It is all right for ordinary fires.

8. Should gas be used, go at once to the most "inside" room in your house (fewest doors and windows). Paste paper over glass. Stuff rags in window cracks and under doors. 9.

Choose one member of the family to be the home air raid warden, who will remember all the rules and what to do. 10. Whether or not a blackout is ordered during a raid, put out all lights at once. 11. If a light inside the home is necessary, use rugs, blankets, por- tiers, over-drapes, or cm-tains, arranged in double thickness over your windows.

Don't crowd or stampede- stores for special material. Be ingenious improvise. 12. During a raid, remeniber to shut off gas stoves, gas furnaces, and gas pilot lights. 13.

If bombs start to fall near you, lie down, you will feel the blast least that way, escape fragments and splinters. The safest place is under a good stout table the stronger the legs, the- better. 14, Abpve KEEP CALM. STAY 1 LIGHTS. LIE DOWN, STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS, Enlightened i 1 FUND, can, industries.

A Against Unwarranted Food Price Increase New York, Dec. 29 John A. Hartford, president of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, today threw the full weight of the nation's greatest retail food distributing organization behind efforts of government- agencies to prevent unwarranted rises in food prices. In a six point pledge "to national government and to the people of the United States" published as an advertisement in more than 3,000 newspapers throughout the United States, Mr. Hartford outlined a definite working program for company cooperation in the national war effort.

"No one in the food industry can control the wholesale price of Ben Siegert 1.00 Ross Salvaggio 1,00 Ned Cortemolia 3,00 Tony Cortemelia 1.00 Tony Camarata 1,00 Tony Parrone 1.00 Phillip Salvaggio 3.00 Grocery Store On Davis Street Burns A small building on Davis stVcet, in which Mr. and Mrs. ll B. Horton operated a neighborhood -grocery store, was practically destroyed by fire Saturday night. The entire stock of goods carried was consumed in the flames which broke out 'inside tho store.

Mr. and Mrs. Horton hart gone home for the night and were wit- able to give origin of the curried no insurance. R. W.

Marshall, owner the' building, said it was insured for partial value. A Cappella Choir To Sing- in Hearne i The A Cappella Choir of Sam Houston State will be presented at the high auditorium on the evening of under the auspices of the Music" John F. Cuchia Ben Perrone Pete Salvato Sam DeStefano Sam Loria Tony Salvaggio T. D. Wilson Charlie Collette Will Nigliazzo 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .50 5.00 1.00 1.00 Pete 5.00 Mrs.

Geo. 1.00 John Ottea 5.00 R. R. Cole 1.00 Mr. and Mrs.

B. W. Lawson 2,00 W. R. Arnett 2.50 Mrs.

Elmer. Stubbs 1.00 Carlo Cotropia 5.00 Mrs. Vincent Ottea Sam Wooayard Joe Reistino' Joe Frank DcSteiuno 15,00 5.00 6.00 15.00 5.00 Lee Denena, Sr. Chas. Ferrara 10.00 5.00 Highway Patrol Substation Opens State Highway Patrolmen James Mason and J.

R. Dever are here to open the Texas Highway Patrol substation, establishment of which was announced on December 19th. Mr. Mason has three or more years service as patrolman in Dallas and later in Austin. Mr.

Dover was graduated frpm the patrol training school in December this year. ,.,....,0 The avet'age person iji this country used nearly 25 p9unds of cotton feach" year A. M. Lampson Pete Trentacost C. Ferrara W.

E. Astin Anthony Denena 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6,00 Mr. Hartford said. "Only the gov-j c. Cangelosi 5.00 eminent of the United States has! oc Cotropia power to do this, and for the protection of our people this power in the government is now a necessary power.

"Today, with the nation at war, we believe that no private interest has any rights in conflict with the general public interest." The six-point pledge by which the company will be guided in fulfilling its public responsibility is published in -another part of today's Democrat. M. M. Ottea 7.00 Luke Scurmardo 10.00 Barney Woodyard 10.00 Joe PeiTonc 2.00 Geo Olando 2.00 Frank Meusina 2.00 Sam Scarmardo 5.00 Sam Falco 2.00 Frank Cotropia 3.00 Mike Muse tOO Jim Campion 1.00 Mrs. Rose Trentacost 1.04 Coca-Cola Bottling Co 10.00 Total- $707,54 Robertson County Ginning Report Census Bureau ioports were 17,000 bales of cotton from the crop of 1941, prior to December 13 as Compared with" 16,248 girmsd.

prior to December 13, 1940, erg Club. The choir of -J8 directed by Charles S. Lindsay, School children will have opportunity to hear the choir in matinee 'performance. A will 'offering is tho only charge for the musical program of- tho evening. Members of the Music Lovers Club qro arranging overnight entertainment of the "in Hearne homes.

Notice A county-wide meeting of the citizens of Robertson county is called to assemble at the Franklin' High School building in Franklin at 1 p. January 6, 1942, to discuss war problems and civilian defense, Your country calls. It time for us to be awake to the seriousness of oui situation. Local Meetings New Baden, December 31, 1041, 7:00 p. m.

Mumford, Januany 2, 1942, 7:00 p. tn. Sealc, January 7:00 p. m. REMEMBER PEARL 1 HARBOR.

Ben C. Love, Publicity Chairman. Small Fire at Home Of J. S. Kingsley A fire company toam answered a call Monday afternoon to the home of Mr.aml Mrs.

S. Kingsley on San Gabriel street" to extinguish a blaue which damaged the roof pf tho house. Let This Be Your 1 Resolution for 1942 Help Defeat ihe by puf- ling your S. Defense 11. S.Def ewe BONDS-STAMPS.