The Mexia Weekly Herald from Mexia, Texas • Page 1

DAY. FEBRUARY 7. 1947 imes Gann Buys exia Laundry James P. Gann, who spent four fears with the 492nd Bombard- nent Squadron, has returned to and, purchased the Mexia sundry from L. E.

Todd. Gann was born at Willow Springs, close to Mexia, and at- ended the Mexia Public Schools. Vhilt- serving with a bombard- nent squadron, Gann spent 13 nonths in the E. T. O.

He was ased in Africa and Italy and revived his discharge in 1945. The new owner said that he is going to establish a first clasi for Mexia and this territory. Gann is married and has two children, James P. Gann, 4. and" Mary Lynn, 3.

Their nome address is 916 N. Kaufman 'Street. In I'K-vloMN Puzzle SAFEWAY iteed! No matter whether mdid oven roast; you can carefully, selecting only eating portions. Brought piece of this fine meat is rare, Safeway will refund unconditional guarantee. Aged ed.

Grade A Lb. tokUh ISC Hb rvfiTMi 14k. 354 vu. 494 CM re sia, Texas Limestone County Adopts Unit Plan i. PHIL KAJRlSTtLR GENERAL INSURANCE exocxxooooooooooooooooor Deep In the Hear! of Texas By Sam --Texas Politics-Down at Austin the Fiftieth Legislature is now confronted with about 400 new bills introduced.

Now just imagine that. If they should all pass, then we, the suffering general public, would have to employ legal advice to keep us informed when we were breaking some new law. Now you know and I know that most of those foofish new bills Mexia Herald A FARM NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST Ot AGRICULTURE FOR THE RICH BI-STONE EMPIRE VOLUME XLIX MEXIA, LIMESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1947 NUMBERS Fire Department Does Excellent Job Keeping "Flash" Biaze Under Control Damage of between 10 and $15,000 was estimated when" the destroyed the Majestic Cleaners are sponsored by special inter- I establishmcnf Tuesday afternoon csts trying tfo put over something to their own advantage, well camoflagued and mis-named to fool our legislators as well as the public. I think we have elected some pretty smart and broad and fair minded statesmen and perhaps they won't be misled by the tongucd lobbyists and sponsers of these special privilege bills, but for fear some of them might be, I rcceommend that you immediately do like I have already done, wiite your local representative and state senator a letter like this, 'Lawmaker'--We humbly beseech youHo be ever vigilant and on the alert down there at Austin and do not support more than five percent of the foolish bills that the legislative docket is now being swamped Avith, for you surely are fully that that's about the right percentage of said bills that would be really beneficial to the masses of our Texas citizenry, the other ninety five percent of course are craftily designed by various self interested business- is and organizations and hence at 5 00 p.

m. It appeared for a while that Mexia was to suffer another disastrous fire similar to the one on December 10, 1345, when the Pittman building was completely destroyed. The Mexia Fire Department did a good job holding the fire under control and in keeping it from spieading to the King Hotel Fire Chief Msnsell said Wednesday thst he wished to express his appreciation to the Firemen end all citizens who assisted in fighting the fire. He said that they all worked unusually well in following orders end cooperating with the Mexia Fire Department employees. that particular type of fire was difficult to control since dense srnoke makes it impossible to locate and extinguish the blaze.

Hulen Kirgan, of the Mexia Daily News, had double- trouble when the fire broke out Tuesday afternoon. He had carried his suit to the Majestic Cleaners and at the time the fire started he was having a haircut in the Sanitary Barber Shop. The suit was finished, but the haircut wasn't. hould be scrapped. We have confidence in you and know you, will endeavor to do the right thing for us, your constituents and not- support and thereby burden us down with this mass of new foolish laws that are now pending.

And with best regards, remain--Unquote--Sign your name and mail. I am with you, friends, and have already done this very Thank you and Adios-Your Friend Sassfrass Sam of Texas The lire was first discovered in the cleaning plant at the rear of the building by Clcmon Waters, Negro who rushed to the front and told Fred Wright, owner. Wright ran back and found a blaze on the floor and the wall. He immediately ran across the street and notified the Mexia Fire Department. Fire Chief Mansell described the fire as a "flash" type.

He said that the blaze sprang supposedly from inflammable cleaning fluids and with sudden flash shot up the partition-wall to the second floor storage room. From there it moved into space between ceiling and the roof of the building. Mansell pointed out that It was stated that'the building can be repaired. It belongs to Henry Roller and information was not available on whether or not the building was insured. The R.

and M. Shoe Shop located in the same building suffered water damage. The Sanitary Barber Shop and the Cannon office were not injured and were open for business Wednesday. Fred Wright, owner of the Majestic Cleaners, said Wednesday afternoon that he would re-enter business as soon as either the building is repaired or he is able to get another location. He said that the machinery and the clothing destroyed by the fire were only partially covered by insurance.

Wright said that a book containing a complete list of the articles of clothing and their owners was saved. He said that he will establish headquarters as soon as space is available. Wright asked that those owning clothes that were in the plant to contact him at that time. a GRAINS FORT WORTH, Tex Feb 13-- (UP)--USD A)--Gram- Estimated gram receipts at Fort Worth Thursday included 29 cars of wheat; 4 cars of corn; 9 cars of oats; 1 car of barley; and 8 cars of sorghum together with 1 car of hay. Total 52 cars.

Prices reported to USDA's production and marketing administration were steady to slightly stronger. No. 1 hard wheat, with ordinary protein content, was quoted at S2.35 per bushel, bulk, in car- lots, with all charges paid to Fort Worth or Galveston The No. 2 grade, weighing 59 pounds to the bushel, was quoted at $2 34 while the 58 pound weight brought S2.33, Sorghums realized $2 59 per hundred weight milo and kafir including all permissible markups. No 3 white oats brought 94 1-2 cents a bushel in Fort Worth and 96 1-2 cents in Galveston.

LIVESTOCK Deadline for Signing 1947 Crop Insurance Saturday, Feb. 15th The closing date for signing 1947 crop insurance is February 15, 1947, according to James McCreary, Secretary, Limestone County ACA. Farmers who made application for insurance in 1946 made a continuance contract for 3 years provided the producer or the Insurance Corporation did not cancel on or before the closing date for signing insurance. It will be necessary, even- though the producer made application for insurance, for him to advise the county office on or before February 15, 1947 the level of insurance which he prefers. All producers who do not notify the county office on or before February 15, 1947 will put in level by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation unless they had insurance in 1946 and in that case, they will be put in level A.

Under the 1947 Conservation Program, the farmer has a responsibility. This responsibility consists of (1) notify the county office of the kind and type of practice that he intends carrying out and secure a written aproval from the county committee, (2) after he has secured this approval it is his responsibility to report the extent of the practice carried or before the final date on the approval. WA.U practices must meet specifications. THE COUNTY OFFICE WILL BE OPEN SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1947, TO ACCOMO- DATE THOSE WHO HAVE NOT MADE APPLICATION FOR 'COTTON CROP INSURANCE THIS DATE. Stephen Watts Kearney entered Santa Fe, N.M., on Aug.

18, 1846, to claim it for the United States. Rev. Ray Harrell Resigns Pulpi! at First Baptist Church Rev. N. Ray Harrell, pastoi ot the First Baptist Church of Mexia for the past nine months, announced from the pulpit of that church on Sunday morning that he would be forced to resign due to injuries received iiv combat service overseas.

Rev. Harrell that the doctois had told him that it would, lake fiom four to five years for complete recov ery from nerve injuries of his legs. Rev. Harrell and his family left for Corpus Christ! Sunday afternoon, where he will receive treatment at a Naval hospital Rev Harrell served in the armed foices three years with eighteen months of that time spent overseas with the famous Third Division. His decorations included the ETO ribbon with seven battle stars, the Bronze Star for meritorious seivice and the Purple Heart with one cluster.

The hospital at Corpus is one of the few in the United States able to do the type of nerve work necessary "for the lecovery of Rev. Harrell. It was pointed out that he will be undergoing a series of leg operations during the next four to five years. It was reported that Eev. 0.

Bailey Forster will carry on for the Church for the time being He has served with Rev Harrell as Assistant Pastor and Choir Director. FORT WORTH, Feb. 13 (UP) -CUSDA)--Livestock: Cattle: beef steers and yearlings slow and weak, other cattle about steady. Medium and good slaughtei steers and yearlings 15.50-21.50, load good and choice 616 Ib mixed yearlings 21.00, cutter and common yearlings 10 medium and good cows 12.00-14.00, cutter and common 9.75-11.50, canners mostly 8 Medium and good sausage bulls 12.50-14.25, load grade lightweights 9.50-11.00 Medium and good stocker steers and yearlings 14.00-17 00. 200 People Attend Dairy Program al Don Caldwell's Interest in the dairy industry in Limestone County was strongly illustrated Thursday night when around 200 people journeyed out to Don Caldwell, modern dairy barn to see and hear of the latest developments in the dairy field.

W. Anderson, chairman of the Agriculture Committee of the Mexia Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the crowd and complimented the dairy committee for the planning of the meeting. Mr. Anderson introduced J. D.

Moore, Limestone County Agent, told of the work being done in the county G. I. Agriculture School. He told of the value of such meetings and urged the support of all citizens for all agriculture programs. Mr.

Curtiss of the Purina Mills gave a talk on dairy farming and paid high tribute to the dairy barn that was constructed by CaldwelL Carter showed a color film on Dairy production. It showed the necessary care of milk cows for healthy stock and better milk production. Mrs. Bilhe Ward of Mexia and Bryan Aman of Groesbeck, both agents for Puuna, products, were introduced. After the program coffee and doughnuts were served to the group.

Calves: active, firm Good and choice fat calves 17 0020.00, few heavyweights to 21.00, common and medium butcher calves 11 50-16 50, culls largely 10.00-50, medium and good stock- cr steer calves 14.50-17.50. Hogs: slow, good and choice butcher hogs, sows and good weighty pigs steady. Most mixed grade lightweight hogs 25-50 lower and lightweight pigs 1.00 or more lower. Top 24.50 paid for good and choice 180-300 Ibs. Good and choice 325-450 Ibs 23.50-24.25.

Good and choice 150-175 21 Medium and good 140-200 Ibs expected to kill out soft and oily 16 comr.ion to good lightweight pigs 10.00-17.00. Sheep- all classes fully steady. Good and a few choice fat lambs 21.00-22 00, latter price for 94-102 Ib wheatfield lambs Medium and good slaughter lambs 17 00-20 50 Good yearlings 16.00. Fe wgood ewes 8.00, cull to medium 6.50-7 50. Medium and good feeder lambs 16 5018.50.

Jack Dillard TeSis Rolarisns of Danger Of U. 5. Communists Jack Dillard, Secretary of the Ex-Students Association of Baylor Univfisity told of the dangers facing Democracy in America when he spoke before the Mexia Rota Club Thursday at noon. "No sacrifices are too great in preserving the freedom of this country," said Dillard, as he told of the growth of Facist and Communist enemies within the boundaries of this country. The speaker said that the citizens must be realistic in facing the future.

Dillard asked how we expected to have our children obey the laws of this country when we allowed the highest crime, treason, to go unpunished, day after day. Dillard's bitterest remarks stiuck at the American Communists. He pointed out that their false ciy of unity was only a smoke screen to cover up their real activities in attempting to destroy the Democracy of America. He said that they are aligned with other world Commurast organizations and that they are all pledged to overthrow our form of government by force. The Baylor leader stated that the big guns of Communism are aimed at returning veterans But he said that he had complete faith in such organizations as the Aircrican Legion and V.

F. W. of being able to cope with this un-American activity. Dillard said that Americans must combat foreign isms and crack down on the Moscow Fifth Column that is undermining the Commissioners Vole Unanimously For Utilizing Road Building Plan The majority of the citizens of Limestone County hailed the step taken by the Commissioners' Court of Limestone County when they voted unanimously to adopt a County Unit System in a meeting at the County courtroom at 10:00 a. m.

Wednesday morning. The Commissioners, Ed Prather, R. G. (Pete) Jones, E. Gorman, and Elmo Woods voted for the plan.

Judge Ferguson, although highly favoring the plan, was not required to vote, as the County Judge votes only in the case of a tie vote between the Commissioners. The Unit plan as printed in the Mexia Daily News January 31, was adopted in its entirety. The main points oi this plan arc: 1. All machin-s. ery and road material to be combined as a unit.

2. Place all county road finances into one unit. 3. Place all road building under an engineer to be hired by the court. 4.

All purchases of a machinery and road material upon recommendation of the engineer under the regulation of statutes. It was pointed out that a close check will be kept to see that the engineer is not discriminating the favor of any portion of the county. Also the engineer is under the direct supervision of the Commissioners' Court. Sister of Mexiaite Dies In Milford COTTON DALLAS. Feb 13 (UP)-Approximate prices of cotton in the Dallas market as reported today to the Agricultural Marketing Service for basic middling lots on brokers tables and F.O.B Dallas trade territory, flat: basis calculated on the closing of principles of Democracy.

In closing the speakei urged the citizenry to take an interest in the government and to use their influence by writing their lawmakers and demanding that action be taken against these enemies of America. Carroll Wood was in charge of the program. Piesident Clovis Bounds called attention to the fact that this is Boy Scout Week and presented Cub Scout Blake Smith III, who gave a short talk of appieciation to the Club. Superintendent C. S.

Heieford told of the poster and theme contest being held at all local schools behalf of the Mexia Rotary Club Clean-up Contest, and brought attention to the winning posters that were on the walls of the club room. Leonard Hawkins, and S. H. Bingham were introduced as new members of the Mexia Rotary Club. Gqorge Berden of Ft Worth was a visiting Rotanan.

Guests at the noon meeting were: Raymond Dillard, Mrs. Dillard, Mrs. Barney Davis, Mrs. Dave Bounds, Jack Matkin, Rev. Bailey Forrester, C.

R. Nolcs, Dr. Tyrus Bam, Robert Norris, Max Neel and Pfc. Robert Wood of the U. S.

Marine Corps. Some of the oldtimers of the county called the adoption of the new plan as the outstanding action taken by any Commissioners Court in the history ot Limestone County. Aiound thirty citizens were at the Wednesday morning's meeting. All present called it definite step in the right direction." O. Whitehurst, Superintendent of the Groesbeck Schools, of the resolutions favoring the Unit System that were passed unanimously by the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce and the Groesbeck Lions Club.

Elbert Brown of LaSalle said that he had talked to many citizens and the ones that understood the plan favored it. Judge Ferguson read the resolution from the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce and the Groesbeck Junior Chamber of Commerce, favoring the adoption of the Unit System. Jack Hawkins, Editor and Publisher of the Groesbeck Journal, said that he understood the feeling of the court in anticipating the adoption of a new system of road building but in doing so he felt that they were uniting as a court in a forward step for the county and that the adoption of the Unit System would unite the county. He pointed out that such a plan will.get recognition from State Highway De- 32.08 on May contracts, Record Set by Insurance Firm Members in Mexia Lodis Stanford and Robert Magruder lead the state last nas month the number of indi- that cl vidual policies sold during Janu- ne ls surv ve( i by a daughter. York: Staple 15'16 1 inch 1 1'32 1 Mrs.

A. J. Bryan. 69. sister of W.

C. Rosson of Mexia. died at her home in Milford. Texas at noon Wednesday, February 12. She was a life-long citizen of ary, with a total of 100.

Edward Roberts, manager of the agency with which Stanford and Magruder are connected, also announced that this represented an all-time 'record for these two agents. son, one sister, two brothers and two gi anddaughters. Funeral services morning dt from the First I Church in Milford. were 10:00 a. Middling Basis 240 off 65 off 10 off 60 on 70 on 85 on 100 on 120 on New Price 9 70 31.45 32.00 32.80 32.95 33.10 33.30 Edward Hudson Receives Citation From U.

S. Navy Lt. Cdr. Edward Hopper Hudson, USNR, of 401 North Bonham, Texas, husband of Mrs. Bettinel Hudson, has received a permanent citation for his Bronze Star Medal from Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, for the President.

Lt. Cdr. Hudson, whoyias been released to inactive duty, earned the award for service as V-2 Division Officer aboard the USS Tu- lagi during action in the Invasion of Southern France. During the -war, citations were temporary, or incomplete, for security reasons. Text of the complete citation is as follows: "For meritorious service as V-2 Division Officer of the USS Tula- gi, during the Amphibious Invasion of Southern France in August 1944.

Displaying exceptional technical ability and leadership in the training and organization of personnel in his division, Lt Cdr. (then Lt.) Hudson maintained a high percentage of aircraft availability despite continuous operations and heavy battle damage from enemy ground fire, and his skillful and tireless efforts were instrumental in the successful fulfillment of all scheduled flight operations and numerous' emergency missions. By his resourcefulness and devotion to duty, Lt. Cdr. Hudson contributed materially to the effectiveness of air support-on the beachheads and to the overall success of the invasion, thereby reflecting credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service." The Mexia Weekly Herald One Bring or Mud in subscription TODAY.

Con you buy os much newt anywhere os you con right horo for ONE DOLLAR? Red Cross To Give Standard First Aid Course The Mexia Community Council will sponsor Red First Aid classes as soon thr local chapter of the Americans! Red Cross first aid text books. G. E. Schuh, Red Cross inctruc-. tor and member of the Texas.

State Highway Patrol will duct a standard first aid persons wishing to this course are asked to, at the Mexia Chamber of Com- merce. Applicants must aV' least 15 years old. The counfb last a minimum the Texas partment. Gene Womack, Editor of the Mexia Daily News, said that he felt that the citizens Limestone County were behind the court in this action and that the most additional $300.00 this Strict middling 25-65 higher Two Candidates Complete Degrees in Knights Pythias E. Groover, Chancellor Commander of Travis'Lodge, No.

20, Knights of Pythias, reported Friday that two candidates complet- 32 yg i ed their degrees Thursday night in the local lodge. They were: Lisle Steele and Charlie DuBose. i A great deal of interest was manifest in the meeting, and four new applications for membership the Strict low middling 1.25 lower. wej presented; three for Limestone Cotton Off 8000 Boles According to the Cotton Gin- ning report from the U.S. Department of Commerce 14.023 bales of cotton were ginned in held Limestone County from the crop A one-eighth horsapov.er elect- ru.

1946 pnor to January 16. 1947 ac suotoi operating steadily can tion and one for reinstatement. The lodge has had degree work every Thursday night for past several weeks. After the lodge was closed ed sandwiches, coffee and cookies were served to those present. Henderson Co-Author Of Teacher Pay Bill Austin, Texas, February 10, 1947.

The House of Representatives this morning finally passed a Senate bill that will give the teachers in rural aid schools an entbuasiasm shown for a county plan had been shown for the Unit System. He also pointed out that he felt that the present County Judge and Commissioners Court had the confidence of the people of the county. Charles Laurence, Limestone County Schpol Superintendent, said that the county was retarded in business and scholastic-ally due to the bad roads, and that he felt that the citizenry of the county were back of the plan 100 per cent. Weaver Barnett of Mexia said that the interest ol the people had been demonstrated by the large crowd that attended the Monday meeting, arid pointed out that a large delegation had not attended the Wednesday meeting of the court because they did not want it felt that pressure was being brought; rather he, said the I Mexia people wanted it known i that their interest in the future I of the county was one of sincer- ity. The Mexia wholesale gro- ceryman and civic leader said that we may get federad money in the future by "putting our house in order" before the postwar Federal spending spree started.

Also he said that to carry i out a road program for the eouri- i year. Representative Robin Henderson was a co-author of this bill. A. L. Goodrich New Grocery In Moxio Saturday Another new business'is being opened in Mexia Saturday A.

L. Goodrich opens the GoocU rich Grocery and Market at South McKinney- Street Goodrich has been in the fro-; cory'businesi for the pastMjB years. He started hie career in Fallon and in 1M1 he boucft out Johnnie Krocerr' store. He' there until' 1945 when he sold out He has recently finished hii; modern building and parking lot at the McKinney Street said that Henderson will be in charge ot the market. Mr.

and Mrs. Goodrich live 202 E. Titus Street in For Infaot BM A Funeral services will be held; Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. for Derrel Lynn Azbcll, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.

W. Azbell, from the Riddle Funeral Chapel. Survivors are the parents, sisters and one brother. Presbyterian as compared wiui 22,024 bales be espe for the crop of 1945. jone man.

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