The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, January 13, 1928 Page: 1 of 8
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A Weekly Newspaper Devoted Unreservedly to the Development and Upbuilding of Burleson County.
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CALDWELL, BURLESON COUNTY, TEXAS. JANUARY 13. 1928.
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Burleson Co. Ledger, VoL 48, No. 44
ISSUE OF NEWS IS HIGHLY COMPLIMENTED
SAFE FARMING METHODS
TO
Vince Hejl of Volney Community Turns In A
Wonderful Record of His Farm Activities
During the Past Year. Keeps Accurate
Account of All Production and
Income and is Satisfied.
, The Campaign for better farming
methods conducted in the county the
past two years, along the lines of the
Five Year Farm Program Plan has
reaped extra good results during the
short interval of time that it has op-
erated, as íb vouched for by the nu-
merous reports that have been com-
ing in during the past several weeks.
Many farmers have reported more
income and profits from their farm
operational since they have been prac-
ticing the safe methods—devoting
more time, attention and thought to
live stock, dairying, poultry raising,
the production of food and feed crops,
gardens, fruits, track crops, etc.
They are not depending upon their
cotton crop to support them, pay ail
their living expenses and buy the lit-
tle luxuries that they crave and arc
entitled to just the same as any one
else. They are diversifying, produc-
ing as much of their living at home
as possible. They are producing as
jnuch of their feed as they can, and
are turning to other branches of ag-
riculture that are proving profitable
—that brings in ready cash during
the spring and summer—the slack
•easons.
This is very incouraging to the
sponsors of the campaign for better
farming methods, and proves beyond
a doubt that the agricultural activi-
ties are sound, and that they are
proving a boon to the county in a ma-
terial way.
In order to give a concrete illus-
tration of what some of the farmers
are accomplishing for themselves in
• material way along the lines enu-
merated, we wish to feature a recent
statement turned into the "News" the
past week by Vince Hejl, of the Vol-
ney community, one of the county's
most practical and successful farm-
er*.
Mr. Hejl dropped into the News of-
fice during the latter part of the
past week to see how we were pro-
gressing with our new business, and
to enter an order for a subscription
for his son, who is going to school
in Dallas. Just prior to his leaving
we happened to ask him for some
news from his community to feature
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■SIM SOCIETY
KT1HII4
The Woman's Missionary Society
held it's regular business session in
the Methodist church Wednesday Dec.
4. In the absence of Mrs. W. M. Stone
the president, installation of officers
was postponed. Mrs. F. H. Hitchcock
presided and other business matters
were disposed of. Plan* of work for
the new year wore under discussion
and the leader impressed her hearers
With the thought that, much prayer
and liberal pledges were to be two of
the main factors in making a success
of what ever is undertaken.
A card received from Rev. and Mrs.
G. A. LaGrange of Homer, La., thank-
ing the society for a Xmas box for
the children, was read. Short prny-
ors by the members wore offered in
behalf of the society und its work,
concluding the afternoon's program.
Rev. J". M. Gordon left Sunday for
St. Loulu in answer to a message an-
nouncing the death of his sister's
husband.
PISSES AWAY TO
FINAL REWARD
CAPT. M. L. WOMACK WAS RESI-
DENT OF CALDWELL FORTY-
THREE YEARS.
WHS II Fop SHERIFF
Was Identified in Politics, Business,
Religion and Civic Affairs
Many Years.
Alfrtd A. Hoting of Houston vis-
lt#d ¡us parents recently.
Captain Mansell Lewis Womack,
an outstanding character in the fam-
ily life of this community since its
earliest days, passed away at the
family home January 6th, 1928, at
3:46 P. M. exactly one year to the
day after he was stricken with his
last fatal illness. HI health however,
had been creeping on Capt. Womack
for a number of years, and, because
of it, he retired to private life eigh-
teen years ago.
Few citizens have served our com-
munity so diligently, so enthusiasti-
cally, and in such varied capacities
as Capt. Womack, who had already
passed his eighty-first birthday. He
was born December 2nd, 1846, in
Brandon, Mississippi. At the nge of
twenty-two he was married to Miss
Mary Finucane, and three years later
this couple moved to Texas along
with other ambitious and chivalrous
youths who biased the trail for our
present day civilization with its com-
forts and conveniences.
They settled first in Eagle Lake,
Texas, but in 1885 they moved to
Caldwell, which place has ever been
their home.
Six children were born to this
union, but two died in infancy. The
four who survive have imbibed much
of the parental qualities, and have
become prominently identified with
the new era in business, in society, in
ehtireh, state and home. These child-
ren are as follows: M. L. Womack,
Jr., of Sun Antonio, Texas; F. J. and
K. E. Womack, both of Houston; and
Mrs. J. N. Thornton, lovinglly known
to every one as "Miss Jessie," who
has always been at homo with her
parents, and, in a peculiarly affec-
tionate way, has ministered unto
them. Fivo grand-children and one
great grand-child survive.
Besides these devoted ohildren there
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Vince Hejl's Farm Home, Volney, Texas.
Note His Large Herd of Dairy Cows From Which He Sold 4,577 Lbs. Butter
Fat During 1327.
LIONS LUNCHEON
WELL ATTENDED
The Caldwell Lions attended the
club's noonday luncheon Tuesday like
real fellows. The day was bright and
pleasant and many of them were in
their places promptly at 12:16. The
lunch served them by the Womans
Culb was complete in every respect
and fully satisfied every one present.
Cub Lions Brooks and Savage, new
members of the club were on hand
early, indicating that they intend to
make real members. The Club vis-
itors from out-of-town were: E. H.
Gaschen, Traveling Auditor for the
G. C. & S. F. Ry. Company, and C. I.
Jackson, Traveling Auditor for the
American Railway Express Company.
Lion Broaddus was ' responsible for
their presence. The Club was very
pleased to have them.
Lion Woodson went on rampage
about the Caldwell High School Foot-
ball Team. He thought that as the
club wa.p sponsoring th> social activi-
ties of the team, that it was in order
to banquet them. He made a motion
that the club tender the team a ban-
quet at an early date. The club was
on the eave of passing on his motion
favorably, when Lion McDonald arose
and stated that the Parent Teachers
Association had taken this in charge
for this year. A resolution however,
was passed assuring the football boys
of the High School that the club was
behind them.
Tail Twister Bowers filled his of-
fice well at the meeting Tuesday. He
got on the trail of all members pres-
ent who had been absent and raked
them over the coals. He reminded
them that to be absent four meet-
ings in succession without mighty
good excuses, meant expulsion. One
or two Lions had to talk mightily.
They promised to be there in the fu-
ture.
In the absence of Lion President,
Gordon, Lion Cromartie, member of
the Program Committee for the day,
presided. Lion Cromartie had sev-
eral recommendations to make to the
club for their 11)28 activities, but on
account of lateness of the hour, the
most of his program was omitted.
Some of the recommendations to have
been offered wore:
Strive for new hotel, better roads,
better lighting system for Caldwell,
extension of sidewalks, cleaner streets
end a general beautification of the
town.
Luksa-Haisler
Mr. Tom I.uksa and Mrs. Francis
Haisler were united in marriage Tues-
day afternoon, at the home of J. N.
Vavra, Justice of tho Peace of the
New Tabor community. Mr. Vavra
performed the ceremony.
Mr. Luksta is a former citizen of
Bell Caunty. Mrs. Luksa was the
widow of the late Frank Haisler Jr.,
Mr. and Mrs. Luska will make their
home in Deanville, where they ex-
pect to become engaged la farming.
HELD MEETING
The Executive Board of the Burle-
son-Lee Baptist Association met at
the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon,
January 10th.
Thy following members were pres-
ent: Rev. W. O. Wright, president;
Mr. J. H. Wallace of Somerville, Cor-
responding Secretary; Rev. C. A. Ray,
Somerville; Rev. E. E. Carrington,
Providence; Judge J. N. Story and Mr.
C. H. Bishop of Giddings; Mr. Andrew
Tuttle of Lone Oak; Mr. J. R. Hen-
son of Dime Box, and Rev. W. W.
Burr of Caldwell, Missionary.
The Corresponding Secretary re-
ported that the State Mission Board,
owing to a necessary retrenchment
policy, had made a severe cut in the
appropriation to this field. The de-
ficit was readily made up however, so
that the work should not be hindered.
The Missionary reported that he
had enlisted four churche. to plant
ten acres of cotton each in order to
self-suport and to provide the begin-
ning of a building fund. It is pro-
posed to work these in co-operation
with the County Agricultural Agent,
and make each a small demonstration
farm for the community. Two of
these, Hoskins Springs and Second
Creek, are in Burleson County, and
2 are in Lee County—Myrtle Springs
and Florence. These are all small ru-
ral churches worshipping in school
houses.
The following team of workers was
selected for the Conquest Campaign:
Rev. W. 0. Wright, Organizer; Rev.
C. A. Ray. of Somerville, representing
the B. Y. P. U. and Sunday Schools;
Rev. W, W. Burr, Missionary, and
Mrs. Pearl McCoy of Somerville, rep-
resenting the Woman's Work.
This team will put on a whirlwind
campaign one week, beginning at
Caldwell Sunday, February 5, and
running through the week visiting
in the following order: Providence,
Lone Oak, Somerville, Macedonia,
Tanglewood, Pleasant Grove, and clos-
ing Sunday, February 12, at Lexing-
ton and Giddings. The object of this
campaign being the enlistment of the
churches in paying the debts that have
accumulated during the years on va-
rious denominational enterprises.
Following this campaign the Board
authorized tho Missionary to secure
the services of one of the Foreign
Missionaries now on furlough in this
county, for an intensive educational
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Texaco Gas Station
Changes Hands
A deal was consummated this week
whereby the local retail Texact fill-
ing station recently built and operated
by VV. D. Markwardt at the west cor-
ner of the Court House Square, was
purchased by Joo E. Talash of this
city. Mr. Talash purchased tho retail
business only, nnd leased tho build-
ing and equipment, where he will con-
tinue the business. It is not known
what the plans of Mr, Markwardt
aro for the futuro.
COVERED ENTIRE COUNTY
AND IS RECEIVED WITH GOOD El
Score of Letters, Phone Calls and Direct Per-
sonal Felicitations Poured Into News Office
Following First Appearance. Many
New Subscriptions Entered.
We Thank You.
Auto License Must be
Paid by January 20th
The public is warned by the State
Highway Department at Austin, that
unless automobiles and all motor ve-
hicles are registered by January 20th,
that lawful penalty will be invoked
on persons caught operating their
cars without licenses after the 19th
of this month. This applies in Burle-
son County and elsewhere. It is nec-
essary therefore for every one to buy
their licenses before the 20th, if they
care to operate their cars without pen-
alty. This information has been
broadcasted by the Highway Depart-
ment for the information of the gen-
eral public.
THE CALDWELL
NATIONAL
MEETING HELD
LARGE NUMBER OF STOCKHOLD-
ERS PRESENT TO RECEIVE
ANNUAL REPORT.
DIVIDEND ISllERED PAID
Will Have Rounded Out Quarter
Century of Service
1903-1988
The twenty-fifth annual stock-
holder's meeting of the Caldwell Na-
tional Bank was held Tuesday morn-
ing at the regular hour. TKe follow-
ing directors were elected for the en-
suing year:
C. C. Nelms, A. F. Grabow, V/. C.
Carroll, W. S. Mial, P. A. Budnik,
Mrs. Josie L. Smith and J. G. Shank-
lin.
The only change made in the di-
rectorate was that of J. G. Shanklin,
who succeeds Joe A. Jenkins, re-
signed. A detailed report of the
bank's activities for the past year
showed that the bank enjoyed a very
prosperous year all around, and that
its condition from a resourceful
standpoint had been improved. A
dividend of 8 per cent was declared
and ordered paid to stockholders.
Rounds Out Quarter Century Service.
The Caldwell National is just about
to round out twenty-five years of ser-
vice in this community. January
24th, marks the twenty-fifth anniver-
sary of he Institution. During this
period of time, its records show that
it has grown from a very small be-
ginning to one of very large propor-
tions. The initial capital was $25,-
000.00. Today, its capital, surplus
and undivided profits amount to over
$100,000.00. Tho history of the bank
shows, that it has passed through
some of the most trying periods in
the history of the county, and that
it weathered them all very safely. The
report rendered to the stockholders
by tho management goes on to show
thu during the twenty-five year pe>
riod, that tho institution had amass-
ed earnings to the amount of $244,-
004.00, and that out of this amount,
it had paid over to its stockholders
dividends to the amount of $190,000,-
00.
It was stated at the meeting that
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There is nothing so encouraging
and strengthening to a person who is
making a rank change in his line of
business or profession, especially when,
he is desirous of making good with
the public—give them as near what
they want in the way they want it, as
to receive the whole hearted commen-
dation and support that has been ac-
corded the News following it's israe
last Friday when it made its initial
appearance.
Scores of telephone calls, direfct
personal expressions of praise and
letters of felicitation poured into the
News office directly following the is-
suance of the publication. People
everywhere, at home and abroad
seemed to appreciate the change and
were not mealy-mouthed about it.
Nearly every one frankly stated that
they were pleased with the paper and
wish the management and New**
force the utmost success in the future.
Following are some of the highly
prized congratulatorf letters and
remarks received:
One lady friend prominent in the
civic and social affairs of Caladwall
wrote, "I have just finished readiag
the first issue of the Caldwell News
and want to congratulate you moat
heartily on its success. It is a real
paper and decidedly the beet one we
have ever had. I like the name, sice,
type and news. It fills a long felt
need.
With your special talent for that
line of work and your loyalty and
progressive spirit in both the paper
and Mayor's office, I think you are
the right man in the right place, end
we will see the town progress as never
before.
I am proud that you are one of our
native sons of pioneer ancestry and
proves the fallacy of the old proverb
that a prophet is not without honor
save in his own country.
We appreciate you and am sure
that you will meet with the coopera-
tion of the entire citizenship that you
so justly deserve."
F. A. Shannon, Editor of The Whar-
ton Spectator, and son oof F. W.
Shannon, former resident of Caldwell,
and former owner and publisher of
the former Caldwell News-Chronic!^.
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BlllliSM Ellin LIE
stock jus mat
By the end of this week nine cars
of cattle will have been shipped to
the various markets. Two cars went
Monday, two Tuesday, one Wednes-
day, one Thursday, two are to go to-
day and one Saturday.
One car of feathers was shipped.
Two cars of cotton seed oil and three
cars of hulls.
As an indication that fertilizer will
be used this year generally we will
state that fourteen cars have already
been booked for shipment. These are
advance bookings. More will be ship-
ped in. Last year about twenty-eight
cars were sold at this puint.
COTTON MARKET UNCHANGED
FOR WEEK
The cotton market has been a very
quiet affair for the past week. New
York futures closed around 19.20,
against 19.L*2 one week ago. Middling
today on the Caldwell Market was
bringing 18.75.
o
Mrs. William Carnes of Cameron is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.
F. Brymer this week.
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Cromartie, C. E. The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, January 13, 1928, newspaper, January 13, 1928; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth174782/m1/1/: accessed May 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library.