The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 8, 1940 Page: 2 of 6
six pages : ill. ; page 20 x 13 in. Digitized from 35 mm. microfilm.View a full description of this newspaper.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
The Caldwell Newt, Thursday, February 8, 1940
The Caldwell News
And The Burleson County Ledger
COUNTY'S LBADI1*; NEWSPAPER
published
County Le
on Thursdiys by The Caldwell News
unty Ledger, Echols St.. CaldwsH, Texas.
..Owner and
Publisher
Editor
Society Editor
Mechanical Superintendent
ftoutfc Ctxa* ^rr« association
SUBSCRIPTION PRICES ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
1 Year: In County — $1.60
1 Year: Out of Cornty - - - - $2.00
ADVERTISING RATES
(Newspaper advertising gets results)
Display advertising rates furnished upon request.
CLASSIFIED—2c a word for the first insertion; lc a word for sub-
sequent insertions. No ad accepted for less than 50c. Money must
accompany each order.
LEGAL ADVERTISING—All notices carried under this heading must
be accompanied by the cash or payment personally guaranteed by the
attorney placing such notices. The regular lega rate of 10 cents per
Km of 0 point type will be charged; Be per line for each subsequent in-
sertion for all legal advertising.
CARD OF THANKS—A flat charge of $1.25 will be made for not more
than 60 words. OBITUARIES—6 cents a line.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Any reflection upon the character of any person or any mis-state.
_jnt of facts will be gladly corrected upon being called to the attention
of the publishers. Correspondents or other persons reporting news hao-
penings are kindly asked to be reasonably sure of the facts or the
truthfulness of all statements.
Lyons-Snook-College Station Highway
At a meeting of the Scrrerville Booster Club in Somer-
ville last Friday night the proposed highway from Lyon?
through Snook to College Station was the chief topic of dis-
cussion. Delegations from Bryan, Caldwell, Snook, College
Station and Lyons met with the boosters. Guests included
Judge Hays Bowers, of Caldwell, Senator Albert Stone, of
Brenham, County Judge A. S. Ware of Bryan, and Represent-
ative Henry Lehman of Giddings.
This new state highway has been under consideration for
several years. The commissioners' court of Burleson county
and the citizens along the proposed route in this county have
guaranteed the right-of-way for the highway for more than
two years; however, Brazos county officials are not in a posi-
tion at this time to state how or where they will make the
connection with Highway 6 at College Station. But at Somer-
ville Friday night Brazos county officials gave their assur-
ance that they "are ready" for the highway.
Following a great amount of oratory, Senator Stone read
a letter from the State Highway Department which said that
fen estimate was now being made up by the state for building
the first segment of this road—to begin at Highway 6 at Col-
lege Station and extend to the Brazos river near Jones bridge.
This letter was sufficient to breathe life into the meeting and
Senator Stone was given a rising vote of thanks for his con-
stant hard work on this job.
It is now up to the Burleson county people who are in-
terested in this highway to keep it from being turned down
the Brazos river to Clay and thence to Brenham. Some effort
may be made to have it follow this route which would not be
practical or feasable because of the large amount of money
that would have to be spent to avoid high water across the
lowlands.
The citizens of Caldwell assure the people of Somerville,
Lyons and Snook that they will do anything possible toward
getting this road built which will give an outlet to the richest
part of Burleson county.
It has been said that Caldwell is neglecting the urge for
completion of Highway 21 west to Lee county. The county
judge, commissioners, Senator Stone, Representative Lehman,
Bryan, College Station and other interested persons and
towns are doing all within their power to get this highway
completed. All engineering work is now in the hands of the
State Highway Board, and, no doubt, the hard surfacing con-
tract will be let within the near future. The proposed Lyons-
Snook-College Station highway will not interfere in any way
with the Highway 21 work.
M
MRU
wmotmcm
mm* Him
mof wup |
mmmnfm
mrou*
MWfcf./foVgd
it/
KSfcjúsb .f S-A
CH4et.es
SfRVtt> (NITH i ACM OF
7HÍ ft RtRJoR
BRSFBRU CLUBS"
RCT/RtD W Hoy AFTtR
/8 VfRRs of se mee
/
Clon 7/6íR
6'tRffi BlUéBioo
RéX T*07*N
6 O PI'S ÜHQFMiD
€\/ANS uves /V
<HUUQ.ÍO (fíOoUNA
t
*
CHtsree ¿vo*
BOUCH7* Sf<OMDHM>
SurtmSANFPMtHto,
0>ilOV(RÍ¡> n Mi
onc SToitu r om
mm m*/ew/ork
AMRKFORC-iM.
WNU Sorvic*
Mr. White, temporarily deranged, left a colony of engineers with which he had been working, found the
herd, s'ayed with it through the entire period. The elephants paid little attention to him, but when the group
was moving fast it always stopped, waited for Mr. White to catch up.
May Enter Politics
Boys, Don't Kill The Game Birds!
In the first place it is against the law to kill game birds,
such as red birds, mocking birds, robins, and many others.
Reports from around town say that boys are killing the song
birds above mentioned. Please do not kill them. The officers
would prefer not to make arrests for this violation. Parents
tell your children to spare these beautiful and joyous little
neighbors around town. Boys you can have lots of fun killing
sparrows and birds that are not useful; get a list of birds that
should be killed and go after them; but, let the song birds
and useful ones live. We published the story from old Mc-
Guffey's reader a year or two ago, and will repeat one verse
again:
"The little birds — how sweet they sing!
> Oh, let them joyous live;
And do not seek to take the life
Which you can never give.
DEPOSITS INSURED
Hi Mini Deposit IniriRCfl Corporation
WASHINGTON, D. C. j
MAXIMUM INSURANOC CtiflAfl
ron CACH DEPOSITOR #91111
STATE BANK IN CALDWELL
Boyce House? of Fort Worth,
newspaperman am! author of sev-
eral books as well as articles or.
Texas which appear d in the Sat-
urday Evening Post, may !< • a can-
didate for State office, according
to widespread reports. As stafl
correspondent for the Port Worth
Star-Eelegram for a number of
years, h:- "covered" many impor-
tant events over Texas and has
thousands of friends in every pari
of the State. The veteran news-
paperman formerly odit?d papers in
Brady, Olney, Eastland, Ranger and
Cisco. He is noted as a close student
ol public affairs but has nevei
been a candidate for office. House
writes a column, "I Give* You
Texas," which appears in more
than 200 newspapers.
No. 2
(Continued from page 1)
percentage of efficient employes,
. ho have been retained in the scrv-
ice, to a large extent.
Polks Not Excited
G. C. Morris, Greenville legi^l'it-
or, issued a statement in reply to
King's criticism, pointing out thnt
King himself is a beneficiary of
the spoils' system. There was quit •
a little political pressure broil? it
on King's behalf, when his term
expired last year, and O'Oaniel re-
appointed him. So far as extension
of the Governor's power is con-
cerned, King's discussion is prob-
ably prompted in part by an effort
to help O'Daniel alibi, for purposes
of the forthcoming election, for the
Governor's failure to do any of the
things h? pledged the voters he
would do. Of course, O'Daniel knew,
or ought to have known, when he
was promising pensions for every-
body and a factory on every hill-
side, that the governor didn't have
the power to deliver on these
promises.
But it is doubtful if the people of
Texas, with example of O'Daniel's
first term fresh in their minds, are
going to get into a panic about ex-
tending the powers of the Govern-
or's office. The incident that arose
in connection with the State Insane
Hospital at San Antonio, as soon
as • Board of Control dominated
by O'Daniel appointed members
got into power, offers the best argu-
ment for leaving the power in the
hands of the people, through their
elected legislative representatives,
ft. R. Board Place Is Topa
The race for the post held by th?
veteran politician, Lon Smith, on
the Railroad Commission of Texas,
promises to offer th • warmest pol-
itical cont*at in the State this year
Many observers feel that Smith's
number in up, just as time eventu-
ally overtook Judge C. V. Terrsll,
Smith's former colleague on the
Commission, defeated after 60 year*
Advertise In The Caldwell News
Poland's Conquerors Battle Cold Weather
Cold weat'.er and blinding snowstorms in Poland have forced Ger-
many's army of occupation in Poland to employ unusual methods to
fight Old Man Winter. Left: A sentry on duty keeps warm with a
sheepxkin overcoat, which, according to the English censor, was stolen
from a "poor Polish shepherd." Right: A German trooper's feet en-
cased in woven straw overshoes in accordance with the Reich's "ersaU"
campaign.
Relief Ship on Way to Piteairn Inland
Descendants of the khlp Bounty, slowly starving on lonely Piteairn
Island in the south Paclflc, will get help from a relief expedition which
aalled recently from Portland, Maine. Left to right: Kenneth Simpson,
captain of the relief schooner. Liberty; Mrs. Simpson and Granville
Ltndley, bead of the expedition. Since the outbreak of war the islanders
have been living on tropical fruits and vegetable*.
of continuous holding of public of
fice, in 1938.
There will be numerous cont st-
ents for Smith's place. Among the
latest to announce are Bill McDon-
ald, defeated last time for re-elec-
lion as Land Commissioner, and
Larry Mills, of Dallas, also in th:-
land office contest last time. Priends
of Olin Culberson, former supervis-
or of the Gas Utilities division,
fired by Smith and Jerry Sadler,
say Culberson wMI make the race,
-m two issues—a chanc 3 to finish
the job he started of reducing gas
rates, and an equitable enforce-
ment of proration laws.
Six y are ago, Smith ran a weak
race against a weak opponent. If
a strong man gets into th? runoff
with him this time, there may be
•i new face on the Commission,
lohnpon Case To Court
Pifty witnesses, including em-
ployes of the hospital, nurses, doc-
tors, lawyers, his wife and hlms?lf,
paraded to the witness stand in the
investigation by the Board of Con-
veteran of prohibition days and one
of the most colorful figuras in
Texas political history, passed away
at his Kaufman home, at 86 . . .
Ted Dealey, a newspaperman who
learned his trade the hard way, as
a reporter and editor, succeeded his
father, George B. Dealey, as presi-
dent of The Dallas News, and the
father became chairman of the
board . . . Piery S?nator Joe Hill
demanded an investigation by the
Senate's probe committee of Gov.
O'Daniel's radio charge that "rot-
tenness exists in certain depart-
m nts." Many folks agree with
O'Daniel and would like to see Hill's
committee find out just where the
rottenness lies . , . History was
made and the economy of the entire
South may be vitally affected, when
the first mill to manufacture news*
print from Southern pine went into
production last week at Lufkin.
Nina years ago the East Texas
Chamber of Commerce called the
first meeting to begin work on this
project. The story of the disAfe
pointments and obstacles that were
met and overcome by the patient
men who eventually brought the
project to success would make an
absorbing novel.
HELP YOUR KIDNEYS
If functional Kidney or Bladder
disorders cause Getting up Nights,
neas or Rheumatic Pains. Holube#
Drug Store will sell you « box of
Turner's Juno Tablets on « guaran-
tiee. Price 50c and $1.00. (11-2-lGts)
trol, of Dr. W. J. Johnson, super-
intendent of the San Antonio State
hospital, and denied the charges of
moral unfitness brought against
the doctor by seven women em-
ployes and ex-employes of the in-
stitution. Defense attorneys de-
clared they had !',00 additional wit-
nesses, as the hearing recessed to
await court decisions on Dr. John-
son's contention that the bourd has
no power to fire him until his pres-
ent term expires, next January.
Attorney General Gerald Mann has
ruled that the Board has th > power
to remove Johnson, but cannot fire
members of the hospital staff with-
out agreement of the superintend-
ent. Johnson's lawyers claim he can
only be impeached by the Senate.
Austin courts will rule on the f|u. <-
tion, and it may Ih> many months
before a final decision is had.
Meanwhile, Johnson probably will
keep his job until the high courts
rule.
Texas Notes
Dippel s QoodBtote
Specials Friday, Saturday and Monday
NOODLES, 10c sizes, 2 for
15c
Corn Flakes, Ernst's, 3 for
25c
POTATOES, 10 lbs. for
19c
Laundry Soap, Switf s, 10 bars for
21c
GOLD DUST, 5 boxes for
13c
HAIR OIL, bottle
8c
SHOE PASTE
10c
Dauber and Shine Cloth FREE
!
•
Cough Syrup, Bee Brand
25c
1 doz. Bee Brand Aspirins FREE «
Syrup of Black Draught, 25c size
19c
Wine or Cardui, $1.00 size
78c
Health Club Baking Powder
Small Can
10c Can
Large Can
4c
9c
20c
Apples, Delicious, dozen
12c
Oranges, Texas, dozen
12c
Laying Mash, 5-Star, 100-lb. sack $2.10
Laying Mash, Winter Weight $1.90
DI-RfCTQRY
JWtrr
ABSTRACTS
OF TITLE
Promptly and Accurately Mad*
THE CALDWELL
ABSTRACT COMPANY
R. A. Bowers & P. A. Ellis
Caldwell, Tesaa
Phone 98
Plumbing:
Wiring
Radio Repairing
AGENT FOR
McCray Commercial
Refrigerator
SEE
S. H. SHAW
HAYS BOWERS
ATTOK N EY -COC NT Y JI DG EI
Practice in District and
Federal Courts
County Judge's Office*/
Court House
R. S. BOWERS
ATTORNEY
Practice in All State and
Federal Courts
Mowers Building
Caldwell, Texas
A recent survey by un oil com-
pany showed that its employees re-
ceived 15.0 cents of each dollar it
spent, while the stockholders got
3.7 cents. The tax collectors, how-
ever, got. 2.'l cents, or more than
both groups combined.
The totfl amount spent by the
oil industry in Texa* from the dis-
covery of oil through 1938 was
more tffcn seven billion dollars.
Why Visit a Funeral Home'
\s we extend this invitatio^frj
you to visit our funeral/tx
the thought arises that you
vonder what rtason there ii
•our occepting it. Briety,
10 longer customary to wait
11 need arises before visitii
uncial home. Almost ever
nay be obligated to make
angcmcnts for a relative, fr
■r neighbor. Poresighted pt
are making it a point to
ind know about the fecilit'.a
nodem funeral homes, as on
their responsibilities. By d'
this they avoid hurried decisi
made in emergencies, that m
.esult of lasting regret. 1
secure information whicbk
make their final tribute to I?
ones aa considerate and bei
ful as possible.
Phfllips-Luckey Comp;
Caldwell. Texas
y c om pa
— Phonal
STOP THAT ITCHINti
If bothered by the itching ol}
leto's Foot, Eczema, litch, ,
worm or sore aching feet, Hfl
Drug Store will sell you a j
Black Hawk Ointment on a gift
tee. Price 60c and 91.00, (11-2j
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Smith, G. A. The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 8, 1940, newspaper, February 8, 1940; Caldwell, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth175392/m1/2/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library.