Lockhart Post-Register from Lockhart, Texas • Page 1

READ the advertisements in the Post-Register this week; then patronize the. hometown pays. THE LOCKHART POST Established 1899 THE LOCKHART REGISTER Established 1879 JOIN THE AMERICAN 4 MUTUAL AID LIFK INSURANCE I ASSOCIATION FIELD, Secretary 3T IFTY SECOND YEAR LOCKHART, TEXAS, THURSDAY, FEB, 12, 1931 NUMBER 7 trades Day Purchasing Committee Is Liberal Whoops! Boys! Things look brighter. Cotton gone up $6.00 a bale, stocks going up, prospects of artinl payment of adjusted com- certificates to World nr Veterans look ow the Purchasing Committee of Trades Day announce 1 free prizes to be awarded the first Trades Day which will held Saturday March 7th. What if you have no cotton or locks, what if you have borrowed (very cent the old certificate al- wws, ymi can jump the fumily in the old bus and bring them to Saturday March 7th and ako a whack at "41 trades day pecials" offered by the Trades ay Association, and it won't cost ou a a little time, en- rgy and sportsmanship.

Watch for coming events! lAII Over TheCounty PRESBYTERIAN STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE AT LOCKHART A sack of laying mash lasted 5 lays longer after the feed hoppers Verc placed about fifteen inches the ground, according to Irs. Randolph Schawe. a poultry cmonstrator of Reedvillc. One ack about, sixteen days for er homo flock when the hopper rax on the ground but after it was laced on legs above the ground has lasted twenty-one Mrs. Schawe says that the hens te just as much as ever, hut they id not waste as much.

Before ie change was made the hens scratch Utter and dirt into ie mash hopper and then would ot eat the dirty feed. She ist to her the look health- now, in addition to the saving i mash. In the part of a row of winter (phage that was fertilized with tell-rottcd manure the heads are lore than twice large us the in the rest of the row in the mien of Baylor Mueck of Maxell. "I have been told that ma- jure will burn up a garden but 1 id that if well-rotted manure is it on some time before the gar- is planted, there will be no but better he Mr Mueck is a garden demon- jrator and found last year that paid to move the location the irden every two or three years, produced more lant year from ic new ground than the family- mid use, while on the old garden very little could be produced that at the expense of tight insects and disease. lohn McCormack Film at Baker Show Lockhart Presbyterian Church was host to representatives of the other Presbyterian (U.S.) Churches' of thii cTtetrict Tuesday evening in nn enthusiastic Stewardship Conference.

Dr. Riviere of Victoria and Dr. McCloud of Cuero conducted the conference, and the different phases of the Every Member Canvass were carefully presented by speakers from each of the churches represented. About forty visiting laymen and ministers were in attendance from the churches at Luling, Seguin, San Marcos and Goforth, beside the pastor and a number of the members of the Lockhart Presbyterian Church. Precednig the Conference, the visitors were honored by the members of the local church at a delightful dinner at the Carter Hotel.

Masons To Observe Washington Birthday, February 24 The Masonic Lodge will give its annual George Washington program on February 24th at 8 o'clock at the Masonic Hall. This program for years has been a matter of interest to the public as a whole. There will be an interesting talk on the subject of Washington by Dr. K. P.

Barton of the First Methodist Church of Austin. The Lockhrt Ladies Char! Soc iely under the direction of Mrs. S. Smith, has been asked to arrange musical program for the occasion. Watch next week's paper for complete program.

Mexicans to Have First Co. Meet Legion and Vet Bureau Render Aid to Disabled Negro John Bennett, paralyzed at his home" at. Lytton Springs. Penniless, helpless, he appealed to, Henry T. Rainey Post American Legion for assistance Adjutant O.

W. Vogel got in touch with the Veterans Bureau. No room in San Antonio hospital. Bed in Marion, Indiana, hospital. Transportation for patient and two attendants at expense of Vet Bureau.

Special permit from Governor of Texas allowing invalid negro to ride in Texas in white pullman compartment. Henry Ruiney Post officers in Who will take the helpless, pnr- lyzed negro on a trip hundreds of miles with all the unpleasantness accompanying such a journey?" Post Commander T. B. Field and Monkhouse are selected and the long trip begins. This is just a sketch of the inside workings of any American Legion Post in America and shows what the Veteran Bureau is doing for the Service Man.

At the Business Men's Club Today Club to Hold Meeting at MeMahajn Tuesday: Night, 17 Chief Juggler Legion Fireman Minstrel Injures His Hand! A AND BUSES Lockhart, Texas WHEREAS: the growth and prosperity of Lockhart Wiley A. who does nd adjacent territory and safety the chief juggling act for the an- of our. tnves mente and general nual Legion -Firman Black-face wel 'f re of a and Minstrel, while practicing one of JcaUy every home-owner Lock- his stunts, tore a ligament loose fh art endt8 lar in one of his hands and is carry- the Plenty of the ra.roads and ing it in a sling. He says there impress companies and the con. Boy Scout Anniversary Movement Now 21 Years Old 0' My Heart." the Fox production comes to the ikcr Theatre thin week on Thurs and Friday, and brings the of the world's greatest ten I John McCormack, to the audi screen.

The production heads at the Fox tudios have truly turned out Bat film, and in doing so they night into piny the bent talent all the resources of their mi studios. Frank Bornigc 10 will always be remembered his direction of "Seventh pcaven" is the guiding genius le production. "Song 0' My Heart" an ipeuling story of youthful love sincere emotion and of hones It reflects the humar vi the universal not the heeii id the jiux mad. It has endear ig to enrich ie life of everyone that sees 'ars it. The two youthful char I'tors, Maureen O'Sullivan am Gnrriek personify the spiri romance.

You'll love the charming love the hilarious comedy, the. 1 pul-stirring sentiment and the songs sung so gloriously John McCormack. coming to the Baker Theon Saturday and Monday Hth-KHh, is the Richard Ar- plcluro, "The Santa 1-e Trail," Ijhers In the cast are Mitzi Green Jgeno Pullette and the new Span screen beauty, Rositu Moreno, le Suntn Fe Trail" is nn epical and runks as one of the finest films of the year. It was bducocl by Paramount and is a worthwhile effort. Tho Fox Movietone comedy "Up the River," Is the Iture attraction on Tuesday and I 'dnoftdny Feb.

17 and 18. Dp River Is nn unusually good H. C. Blumrich made a business trip to Dallas and Ft. Worth the first of the week.

Boy Scout Campaign to Start 16th As a part of their Twenty-first Anniversary program, a group of Boy Scouts from the local troops appeared before the Business Men's Club today and tendered their services to the Club and the mg n. a City of Lockhart for any civic will be new tricks this year and sequent regular employment of work for which they can be used the injury will be sufficiently heal- lBr Kf, of Lockhart cit this year. Scout Lewis Preston ed to permit his act. and home owners, was spokesman for the Scouts. In Dip Wilson, the yodeling me- WHEREAS: the recently rapid the absence of Mayor Schofield, chanic, has learned to accompany ly growing public truck and bus A.

Weinbaum, for the mayor and 1 wails on a guitar. Dip's num- competition has created a serious for the Club, acknowledged the ber is always enjoyed. unwarranted and unjust menace to generous offer of the Scouts and Several stringed instrument ar- conditions directly affecting the commended their worthy work. tists are booked. There will be also railroad and compress companies.

It was announced that the club some good dancing. The railroads who pay most tow- and the merchants of Lockhart A number of vocalists from ard the cost of the good roads had been invited to hold a meeting neighboring towns are lending through this county are now being at McMahan next Tuesday night, their services to the local talent raided by long distance trucking Feb. 17th. The invitation was ac- The Ladies Choral Club of Lock- competitors, who use these good cepted and all business men are hart will have a place on the pro- roads, with little contribution for urged to make arrangements to be gram. their cost and upkeep.

These good present at the meeting and ban- The songs of the minstrel chor- roads are a continuous expense to quet. Home Demonstration Club are racy and have a swing not our tax-payers. The railroads of McMahan will have charge of hitherto noticeable in Lockhart must pay taxes on their road beds, the "eats" which will be served minstrels. right of ways and improvements at the Club House in, McMahan. Reserve seat tickets will be on which they use and own, therefore sa a Corner Drug Store No.

1 be it Miss Clara May Green goes to beginning Monday Feb. 16th. RESOLVED: by Lockhart Busi Austin Monday to attend the Don't forget the minstrel ness Men's Club that we let it be School of Instruction of the Order Friday night, Feb. night known that we believe.trucks and of Eastern Star. She will make only.

the welcome address. Others will also attend whose names we are unable to get. The first Interscholnstic league Meet for Mexican schools of well County will he held in Lock hart Saturday March 14th, ac cording to Dodd, county erintendent. In thU Meet all Mexican school in the county, both independent and common school districts, will participate. Much interest is he ing shown in this event.

Maxwell Host to Basket Ball Tournament for Girls The girls' basket ball tournament for Caldwell County will be held at Maxwell Saturday Feb. 14. Lytton Springs. Lockhart, Elm Grove, McMnhnn, Dale and Maxwell schools will participate. Business Men Set Holidays for Year W.

B. Swearingen has been ap pointed to head the Boy Scout Annual Membership Campaign according to John N. Gambrell chairman of the Finance commit tee. He will act as general cam palgn chairman and will have un der his direction two teams. One will be the White.

Division head ed by J. W. Lipscomb, the other the Red Division headed by L. M. McCurdy.

Each of these Majors will appoint three lieutenants. All of these men will meet at a luncheon Monday Feb. 16th at the Alcove Cafe and will start the membership drive at the conclusion of the luncheon. The money collected during this drive will be used for the promotion of scouting in Lockhart While the Lockhart. district is a PHrt of the Austin Area Council each town in the Area finances its own movement.

Scout Field Executive J. L. Lesie, along with Scoutmasters Rankin Chapman and M. Mielde, have been quite active and a very constructive program is being planned for this year. Editor and Mayor 111 Music Club Receives Certificate of Charter Membership! Victory for McMahan Road Bonds buses should be regulated as to weight, length and width.

The con stant increase in their size and weight and in the speed with which they are driven seriously interferes with the use of the high ways by private motorists and is a McMahan, one of those com- menace to their safety. That we munities in Eastern Caldwell believe the amount that should be county that does things, has made pa id or the use of the highways another progressive move. Last Dy trucks and buses should be thor The Lockhart MuaJc Club has Saturday, in the recently created 0 ghly investigated and determin- bcen classified as a charter mem- Road District No. 9, they on sound economic principles ber of the Texas Federation of bonds to the amount-of $15,000 for by expert government authorities Music Clubs, having become such the Purpose of constructing ap- and then their operators coftpell- at the organization of the state proximately three miles of grav- ed to accordingly. That we 11, Wednesday- Armistiee '2ft, bursil a Th a nk sgi As is the custom each year committee from the Busincse Men's Club interviewed the mer chants of Lockhart with the result that the following holidays for the year 1931 were agreed on: Feb.

2.1, Washington's Birthday (Feb. 22). April 21, Jacinto Day. Julv Saturday Independent- Day. Nov Da v.

Nov. ing Day. Dec. Friday Christmas Jan. Friday New Year.

All stores in l.ockhart will be rbused on these days and pnbliea lion will be made through the press and by posting" cards in tin. business houses in order that cit may buy necessities the day preceding the closing date. POST OAK P. T. A.

The Post Oak Prairie P. T. A. met on Friday night, Feb. nt for its regular meeting.

A short program was rendered a special feature being a report of the County Council by Mrs. 0. V. Hughes. Plans were made to have our next meeting on Founders Day, Feb.

17th. The Summer Round-Up also favorably discussed. The meeting adjourned nt an early hour due to the bad weather b0 ni5int l7 of a lh "Plendfcl road recently completed buses should be as BfLte Mrs Scho- jn Prjelnct No. 1 known as the ed as those of the railroatoe eled road, connecting with the believe the operation of trucks and McMahan road The vote was field this week receive the ccrti ficate issued by the State Federa-, tion to designate this honorable the bonds distinction to this group in Lock hart. Arthur Vogel of Gonzales is in 1 Lockhart.

0- Ye editor and mayor, Wm. M. Schofield, has been confined to bed with flu or some similar "ache and pain" ailment since Sunday and the boys at the shop are mostly responsible for this issue of the Post-Register. Any shortcoming should be charged up to the bookkeeping and mechanical departments of the establishment. Week before last Mr.

Schofield took part in a quartet at the Gentlemen Musicians' program; last week he nttended Bi-enninl Texas Press Association at Austin and it was just too much for him. J. Louis Mohle of the shop force accompanied Mr. Schofield to Aus tin ns character witness and will vouch for his good behavior at that meeting. It must have been the bass part of the quartet that brought on the ailment.

TI1K SPFF.CH CLUB comedy and features an excellent cast howled by Sponcor Tracy, Claire Luce, Warren Hymev und William Collier Sr. The Speech Club met on February at on Wednesday afternoon. Minutes were read and approved, und the meeting was continued with the try-outs Tor the One-Act Play. The reports of the Special Committee and of Parliamentarian were given. An extemporaneous speech wns given by Claudia Wilson, "Is Debating in High School Worth While?" REPORTER Coker Service Grocer Has Cooling System Oran Coker, Service Grocer, lias improved the grocery and meat de partment with a Frederic Cooling System and Frigidniro equipment.

A very handsome effect is obtained by the addition of this new furniture. The cooling system insures proper refrigeration for the preservation of foods. Prairie Lea Wins Co. Basket Ball Championship Battling their way to vietory successively over Lockhart, Dale, and McMahan, the Prairie Lea basket ball boys Saturday night won the right to represent Caldwell County at the district U. I.

L. to be held in Marcos Saturday Feb. 21, as a result of the Caldwell County basket ball tournament for boys, which was held at Prairie Lea Friday- night, Saturday and Saturday night, Feb. 6 and 7. Nine schools participated.

Much enthusiasm prevailed thru- out the tournament, reaching its height Saturday night at the game between Prairie Lea. and McMahan, when between and 750 rooters were present. Following is the outcome of the contests. None but the final scores are given because accurate figures are not obtainable at this time. GROUP 1 Players Winners Luling vs.

McMahan McMahan Lyltn vs. Uhland lytton Spgs. Martindale vs. Fentress (f irfeitcd I Martindale Lytton vs. Martindale Lytton Lytton vs.

McMahan McMahan GROUP Maxwell vs. Lockhart Lockhart Pruirie Lea vs. Dale Prairie Lea Lockhart vs. Prairie L. Prairie L.

GROUP HI McMahan vs. Prairie Lea Prairie Lea Score: McMahan '21; Prairie Lea M'ter rushing through their hulf of the basket, the Prarie Lea Cagers played a brillant brand of basket ball in the finals with McMahan to overcome the jinx that the latter had seemed to hold over them, and to win a hard fought game victory. McMahan encountered no opposition in their half of the bracket, winning over Luling and Lytton Springs while Prarie Lea fouled over Dale 41 and Lockhart in impressive fashion. The champs played very consistently except, for a very few minutes in the second and fourth quarters, but during these periods Ludy Luck frowned on several McMahan crip-shots, and no harm resulted. The McMahan busketeers it further 109 for and 271 RESOLVED: that this resolution be spread upon the minutes Lockhart banks have agreed to of the Lockhart Business Men's buy the entire issue, and work on lub that a copv be furnished ev- the road will begin soon.

ery me rchaht and business man The building of road will and hj pper Lockhart and a give the people of that section a copy ma iied to each of our eleet- fine all-weather i oad connecting ve state officers, with State Highwy No. 29 at Lockhart. It also affords quick and easy communication with the county seat, and Lockhart affords as good a market for the products of that section as can be found. Marriage License Ascencion Martinez Pabla Palacio. J.

M. Bell Lena Mac Pearson C. R. Gamewell Ellen E. Roamell Visit The Valley Mr.

and Mrs. John T. Sorey, together with their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L.

Lyons of Tulsa, Oklahoma, made a very pleasant weeks visit to the Valley and neighboring points last week. They stopped at Corpus Christi. Brownsville and Point Isabel, Harlingen, Kingsville, Alice, Hebron- ville, looking up friends at each stop. Then they came to Laredo where they hnd a pleasant visit with relatives of Mr. Lyons.

At both Brownsville and Laredo they crossed into Mexico for a sight-seeing jaunt. All returned to Lockhart after which Mr. and Mrs. Lyons left for their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founder Day Program, 8 P.M.

Feb. 12 W. Z. Bates, Leader Miss Saatboff, director. C.

E. Moore. Saathoff, direct. L. E.

Ledbetter Ladies Choral J. S. Smith, director. Lighting of Committee. Ladies Choral Club Orchestra.

Class No. 11 Have Oyster Supper Boy Scouts of this district are celebrating the 21st anniversary of scouting by quite an active program. Sunday morning, Boy Scouts distributed Square Knot Pins to the various congregations of the city, this being explained to the wearer that he should do a "good turn daily." Sunday night, Rev. S. C.

Dunn delivered a Boy Scout sermon, several of the local Scouts appearing in uniform. Tuesday, all Scouts did a "Good Turn" at their instructions were to continue this idea throughout the year. Wednesday morning Scouts observed Flag raising at the High School and followed with Chapel exercises at 10:15. Thursday noon a delegation of twenty one scouts called on the Business Men's Club and offered the services of the Scout Organization to the City of Lockhart and Business Men's Club during year. Scout Lewis Preston acted as spokesman for the group, and Mr.

A. Weinbaum very graciously accepted their services and promised them that possible the Scouts would be called upon. For the interest of the public it was explained that a Scout does not expect nor should receive pay for do- ing his good turn daily, for helping out in any affairs of the city or for any services he may volunteer, except for commercial services. Friday night at 7:30, a Father and Son Feed will be had at the Carter Hotel. All Scouts, Ex- Scouts, Fathers of Scouts and Ex- Scouts, and Scout-workers are expected to have a grand get-together on this event.

Two giant birthday cakes are on display at Jno. T. and A. A. Storey's store, furnished for this event by our local bakeries, Fuller's and the City Bakery.

These cakes will be cut at the Father and Son Feed. Saturday is Outdoor day for Scouts, and no doubt, interesting hikes will be held. Scouting is a subject that will certainly bear acquaintance. Many men are surprised to hear of the character building that is done in this organization and the movement certainly deserves the dorsement of every right thinking citizen. High School to Take Up Chorus Singing were unable to sink long shots in their customary manner, but the fine work of the Indians took the ball away from thorn time after time when a goal seemed probable.

The game was won on field goals, with neither team being able to make free shots count, though this is department in which both teams usually excel). In guarding the celebrated Jowers, Lnngley turned in a splendid performance, and, moreover, gave his team the tip-off a big majority of times to keep the ball in the Indian's possession. Another very fine defensive performance was turned in by Daniels, who also made the prettiest long shot of the evening, shooting almost from center. Leeman Upshaw was high point man for the victors with "10 points, while Jowers collected a total of 8 to gain high point honors for the losers. The Indians will play in the district meet, at San Marcos, and have high hopes of Nobody knows just when Class No.

11 of the First Christian Sunday School was organized. Geo. W. Brock and E. M.

Storey both claim to be charter members but they don't know how long it has been since they enrolled with the class. The fact was brought out that in its early history the class was known as "The Outlaws" "The Reformatory," "The Roughnecks" and finally "Class No. 11." Nobody would believe it, but it has developed into a most respectable body of men. Even our esteemed district attorney is a member and at the oyster supper last Friday night spoke of the very splendid manner in which the men behaved themselves and said the community was a better place to live because of this organization. Before the oyster feed, the class assembled at the church at 7:30 o'clock where a short program, consisting of songs, prayer and talks, was enjoyed.

Discussion as to the best method of maintaining interest in the class and its work was interesting. About eight o'clock the men went to the Alcove Cafe where a bountiful supply of oysters and accessories and coffee was served to about thirty-live. After the supper, one of our members who lives at Mcmloza made inquiry of the president of the class as to wheth er he thought the men would come to a mutton barbecue at his home if he should make arrangements to servo it. Without bringing the matter before the class for consideration, the president voted Supt. W.

Z. Bates, Wednesday purchased song books for the use of the Lockhart High School. For the first time in a number of years singing will be a part of the Tuesday and Thursday Chapel exercises. Miss Irene Saathoff will be director. Mr.

Bates announced that in the near future a series of addresses by business and professional men will be arranged to take place before the student body. i A. W. Jordan Honor Guest At Banquet Our fellow townsman, the genial A. W.

Jordan, was honor guest at a banquet in San Antonio. The following account of the affair appeared in Thursday's San Antonio Express: A. W. Jordan, railway postal clerk, whose home i.s in Lockhart was one of the honor guests at a banquet given the Railway Mail Association at the Plaza Hotel here. He has been in U.

S. service since 1884 and a clerk on the Lock hart-Yoakum run since Sept. 12, 1894, and had been in service since September 12, 1887. Jordan went to his present run from Fort Worth where he served as a clerk on the Santa Fo Line from Newton, to Galveston. Prior to then he was employed in the Gainsville postoffice, entering that service in 1884.

Ho saw the opening of both Oklahoma Territory and the Choro- kee Strip to white settlement. Ho witnessed the great run for land in Oklahoma in 1889 from the rear end of a railway postoffice. "aye" for the entire membership making it unanimous. The officers and each member of this class invite you to join with us in making Class No. 11 one of the most influential organizations for good in this community.

REPORTER.