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THE ALTO HERALD
. L. WEIMAR. EDITOR AND OWNER
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.50 PER YEAR
)LUME XXXVII
THE ALTO HERALD, ALTO, TEXAS, APRIL 13, 1938.
NO. 30.
AL!tt!eAdo
About
Something
By A. Hick
EGG SHOWER FOR
BUCKNER ORPHAN HOME
BEGINS APRIL 19
THAT EASTER BONNET
10.
'Phom
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I fain would write a sonnet
a darling Easter bonnet
tt adorns milady's head,
en she goes to church on Sunday
meet the gaze of Madame Grundy,
o will surely be right there.
v this marvelous creation—
duct of imagination—
' be wide or tall or flat,
r be turned at any angle
:re the fruit and flowers will
He
very fetching style.
IY re's the sailor with its veiling
!<)M At; the poke its streamers sailing
she glides along the way;
^ the turban's bright red feather
' the mushroom's bunch of
her
,„jp. the envy of the day.
3 for { . , ,
^ , hese women, loveiy women,
ru ^ < their funny hats and trimmin'—
the men will rave and swear
^ n the bills come in on Monday
p the show on Easter Sunday,
it) hp -aren't you glad you won't be
:re!
'hank . ... , . t
td didn't we warn you to keep j
fingers crossed during the month j
pril? Now look what's happened
'ord^ :l
ir beans 'n everything!
)ur hu:.. A-H
;ind iich reminds us that the New ^
^wun&grs must have gained control of
feather, as well as control of the }
[ay ers and their crops, seeing as
* the weather is in such a messed
'i-ic!:-:. edition.
d A-H
y tt here's a bunch of cactus leaves
/illiam Stone and Lester Mc-
Hy for not bringing in a gusher
, . ts when they had such a good
on and every body praying for
success!
A-H
v Jimmy Tullis and Gus Roun-
jnQf Se consoling each other the other
"O after the well was pronounced
'j^j^they seemed to agree that the
ES
The annual drive to -get eggs for
Buckner Orphan Home in Dallas
will begin April 19. It is fostered by
the Alto Baptist Church. It is hoped
that everyone in and near Alto will
have a part in it. Our goal is to get
810 dozen eggs to ship to them. The
following suggestions may heip each
of you to co-operate:
1. Dccide now that you will help.
2. Put all the eggs you can in a big
paper sack (you will enjoy fitting it
futl). Do not put eggs on ice at any
time.
3. Those living West of Rusk
highway and North of Crockett
highway witt ptease have your egg:,
ready on Tuesday, April 19. If you
like, set them on the porch or leave
them with a neighbor. We will go
into Redlawn and Shiloh com-
munities.
4. Those living West of Lufkin
highway and South of Crockett high-
way witl please have your eggs ready
on Wednesday, April 20. We will go
into the Cold Springs, Morrill and
Primrose communities.
5. Those living East of the Rusk
and Lufkin highways will please
have your eggs ready on Thursday,
April 21. This includes all East to
the river.
6. Remember that it is more bless-
ed to give than to receive. You are
giving to and for the Lord—but the
eggs goes to orphan children in
Buckner Orphan Home.
7. There should be 500 families
that will give not less than five doz-
en eggs. Some men should give a
whole crate.
8. Surely no family will fail to give
at least one dozen eggs. Please do
not give eggs that have been kept on
ice, if you can help it.
In the Master's name, help us get
the 810 dozen (only 27 crates) eggs.
Thanks for your co-operation,
Wallace Clark, Pastor
Alto Baptist -^urch.
Is Your Conce^on
Easter?
hadn't picked a good place after
.aybe a little farther east would
been better, or not quite so far
or south or west, any way
other spot, might have had some
****nd.
A-H
vever, dusters have not damp-
r..^.Lthe enthusiasm of Easter shop-
for every time we go to town
CT 'e the stores jammed wi*i in-
^ ed customers selecting Easter
si and the various necessary
ories to make the day complete.
HcsM'.d Winnie Frost buying Easter]
'tions at Knights, Lennie Allen j
g dress material at Treadwells.
Tullis hesitating between two
—ns at Fisher's, and in front of
"s we observed Minnie Mc-
and Blanch Wallace discuss-
best place to buy Easter hats.
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t V.'r.
A-H
pretty country girls flitting
and yon with peasant hand-
efs tied over their heads look-
-ry like pictures of the old
A-H
trday afternoon George Terrell
age of Linwood—was in town
with friends and discuss-
litics, both state anu national
iving an all around good time
illy.
A-H
ced Mrs. Peggy Ann Burke
i big file of bills going the
^.](j i last Saturday afternoon, ra
lg delinquent customers that
town ty had passed and now was the
H.K St,
nii^
rrics '*'
:'ts.
salvation—if the buyer wished
e his credit intact.
A-H
itm ster Vining dashed by us on
< iidewalk Saturday afternoon
bf t'
3f t
down with boxes of groceries,
did not look at all like he was
ng from the re-cession.
!'< A-H
services at the Methodist
) have been well attended, and
! generous in their praises of
i); tls'tr Carter, and his accompli in <
uttlf^t* Rev. Unger, who has been]
I rge of the programs for thc
)< people. The talks on Indian
Schoo! Executives
Met At Rusk
Monday Night
The School Executives Club and
School Board Members met at Deck-
ard's Cafe Monday evening in Rusk.
There were twenty-eight schools
represented and eighty teachers and
trustees. Dr. A. W. Birdwell, Presi-
dent of Stephen F. Austin Teachers
College gave the main address. Dr.
Birdwell's address was enjoyed by
the entire group. He talked on the
duties and responsibilities of trus-
tees. He said schools could not stand
still, that they would have to make
progress. He prophesied that schools
in the future would have nine
months term. He cautioned trustees
in hiring teachers, to hire them on
the basis of efficiency.He said
education would be intensive and
expensive. Dr. Birdwell thinks every
school boy and girl should graduate
from an affiliated high school.
Superintendent G. C. Blansit of
Summerfield School submitted reso-
lutions approved in our club at a
previous meeting, the resolutions
were as follows:
1. Resolved, that text books be
furnithed schools for every subject
taught.
2. Resolved that the rural aid be
net less than $20,000,000 for next
biennum.
3. Resolved that transportation aid
be paid 100% for the year 1938-39 if
necessary ask the legislature to make
an emergency appropriation to take
care of it.
4. Resolved that the per capita
apportionment be at least $22.00.
This is the last meeting of the
Executives Club for this schoof yefir.
What does Easter 'mean to you?
To some it means the bright glitter
of happiness in a child's eyes as they
search the grass with twinkling ex-
i pectancy, eyes that laugh with glee
when they catch the gaudy color of
a well-hidden Easter egg.
To some it means the fresh new-
ness of a Spring morning, the
whispered gayety of a boy and girl
on the church steps7*the scent of j
flowers in the still cathedral air, the j
beauty of dresses, bonnets, and the j
smiles that go with them.
To some it means the stirring of
an inner fire, a flame tossed in the
flux and flow of life, yet a flame that
burns on in endless charity, giving
a faith in the future and hope for the
eternal re-birth of all that lives.
Through the long march of the
centuries, the race of man has found
the will to go on in this vision of a
new and better world, here and be-
yond. Four thousand years ago, the
scoffer in a Pharoah's court laughed
at the weakness and transient frailty
of man. In 1938 A. D., there are still
those who read the scroll of time
with the single word "Now!", who
drown the human hope of something
better in the wine of today.
But the average man, through the
centuries, has not lived by bread
alone. That flame deep within has
reached upward towards a cleaned
air and a bluer sky. Even while that
early scoffer's voice still cracked
with the mockery of his laughter,
man was already using his hands and
brain to fashion the steps in the
ladder of time.
And now once again, on this Eas-
ter Sunday, that flame is born anew
in the hope and faith of the day of
Resurrection, a hope and faith that
gives deeper meaning to the Spring
newness in the air. Once again, on
this Easter Sunday, we find in na-
ture's re-birth the meaning of our
own struggle and proof that all that
lives shall not perish.
Burgtars Entered A!to Car Stote
Three Stores At and Stripped
We!is Wednesday Near Grapetand
Nortan Wa!!ey
Comes Out For
County Treasurer
Nortan Walley, well known county
commissioner of Precinct No. 4, has
decided to run for the office of
county treasurer, and today makes
announcement in this paper for that
position.
Mr. Walley is now serving his
second term as county commissioner,
and has made a splendid record, to
which he refers as to his qualifica-
tions for the county office he now
seeks. He is an honest, efficient,
courteous public servant, and would
without doubt make a good county
treasurer. We present below a state.,
ment prepared by the candidate him-
self:
To the Voters of Cherokee County:
I wish to take this opportunity of
announcing my candidacy for the of-
fice of county treasurer. My desire
to become treasurer has been prompt-
ed by willingness to be of further
srvice to my fellow citizens and that
it offers advancement.
I was reared on a farm in the Sum-
merfield community, spending my
boyhood days there, and received my
public school education in that school.
After leaving Summerfield I went to
Huntsville and received my college
education. Up to the time I was
elected commissioner of Precinct No.
4, more than three years ago, I spent
my time teaching school and farming.
I especially invite you to make in-
vestigation of my record as com-
missioner both in my precinct and
in the county.
Anyone desiring to know about my
record as a citizen, qualifications,
and etc., I invite you to my home,
community, or any place where I am
known, and make any investigation
you care to. And of course welcome
any interest that may be shown in
linding out what I stand for and the
typo of *' that I am.
In asking the voters to elect me to
ihis important office. I know that I
am asking them to elect me to one
of the very important offices of this
county, and fully realize the great
responsibilities it carries with it.
In conducting this campaign, I
shall run a clean race, strictly upon
my own merits. If you see fit to
elect me I will endeavor to give you
efficiency, courtesy, and honesty.
Nortan Walley.
TEXAS FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION
WILL MEET AT ATHENS
ON MAY 20TH
?*exas fiddle bands and harmon-
ica players all over the state are get-
ting ready for their first state-wide
convention at Athens on May 20th
when they will celebrate their seventh
annual reunion which is expected to
attract 40,000 persons.
Fiddlers will be divided into
groups. (1) All fiddlers 60 years of
age and over. (2) All fiddlers 40
years of age and not over 60. (3)
All fiddlers under 40 years of age.
The'state contest will include "dou-
ble champions" making a total of
atX state champions.
All harmonica players, regardless
of age, will compete in one group.
Two of the best players will be a-
warded the state honors.
The state champion musicians will
be a special feature of the afternoon
program including a radio broadcast
and prominent speakers.
Twenty-five fiddle bands will be
featured on the night program.
Thousands will dance in the streets
to waltzes and old time tunes. Mod-
ern sound equipment will be used
Thirty-three cash prizes will be
awarded by the Texas Fiddlers As-
sociation of Athena At the conclu-
sion of the night program the
eight state champions and twe tty-
five fiddle bands will draw fo' t! e
prize money. There will be no judg-
es. The entire program is free to the
public.
CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF
VANITY BEAUTY SHOP
We have purchased the Vanity
Beauty Shop, located in the Palmer
building on highway 40, from Mrs.
Thelma Montag, and have assumed
management of same.
The interior of the building will
be remodeled throughout, new troths
made, and everything will be newly
painted.
We solicit your patronage in any
kind of beauty work. There will be
no change in prices. All work witl
be done un let* strict sanitary met'tods
and by licensed operators.
We will appreciate your patronage,
and guarantee our work to compare
favorably with any beauty shop in
the state. Phone 185 for appoint-
ment.
Mrs. Pat Sisco.
Miss Elizabeth Sharpe.
METHODIST W. M. S.
history, and the fine collection of
Indian relids and other artifacts dis-
played by Rev. Unger, have been
very much enjoyed. Grace Holeomb
has presided at the new electric or-
gan during the series of meetings,
and every one has spoken in a most
complimentary manner of the beauti-
ful music played by the gifted or-
ganist. Some one punned, "She's an
amazing Grace!"
STATE DEFICIT DECLINES SINCE
MARCH 19.
Patronize Our Advertisers.
Deficit in the state's general
revenue fund declined from $12,080,-
648 March 19 to $11,793,491 April 5,
Treasurer Charley Lockhart reported
in the semi-monthly treasury state-
ment.
A call was issued for $3,137,701 in
general revenue warrants, the largest
call ever issued by the department.
Deficit in the Confederate pension
' fund amounted to $3,748,192.
Three stores were entered at Wells
shortly after midnight Wednesday
and a quantity of merchandise taken
The burglars first trieu to enter
the general merchandise store of
Rube Sessions, but the front door
proved to be too stubborn, and they
went next door and broke into the
front door of the Thomas Hardware
Store. A shot gun, 22 rifle, an un-
determined amount of ammunition,
a wrist watch and $1.10 in money
was taken, according to Cecil
Thomas, who is manager of the
store. They attempted to get"into the
safe, and did knock the knob off. but
failed to get the safe door open.
Going next door to the Wells Mer-
cantile Co., they obtained a quantity
of cigarettes, cosmetics and an un-
determined amount of clothing, ac-
cording to R. L. Harrison, owner of
the store. Entrance to this store was
also made by the front door.
They next entered the front door
of the dry goods store of Mr. John
Shamass, but failed to get anything,
as George Shamass, son of the own-
er, was asleep in the store and heard
them when they forced the front
door. He grabbed a shot gun and
yelled for them to "put 'em up," but
they fled to their car which was
parked on the main street and left
town.
No clew of the robbers have been
found, but officers are of the opin*
ion that it is a local job, and several
persons are under surveillance, and
an arrest is expected at most any
time.
Easter Services Wiit
Be Observed At
A!to Christian Church
The Society met in the home of
Mrs. John Holeomb Monday at 3:00
p. m., with the following program:
Spiritual Life Activity—Mrs. W. A.
Spears.
Program: Rebuilding the Rural
Community—Mrs. G. B. Carter.
Others on the program wore: Mrs.
Rounsaville, Mrs. Williams, Mrs.
Glenn, and Mrs. Shattuck.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
Maurice Holeomb in serving a lovely
salad course.
Next meeting will be at the church
next Monday at 3:00 p. m.
Reporter.
Special Easter services will be
held at this church Easter Sunday
morning, April 17. Sunday School
will begin promptly at 10 o'clock.
Immediately after the brief Sunday
School services the ladies of the
church will give a special Easter
play. Everyone is cordially invited
to attend this special service.
Morning worship will begin at 11
o'clock. This hour will include a
very beautiful communion service.
The morning sermon will be en-
titled "Because I Live, Ye Also."
Jesus saith unto her, "I am the resur-
rection, and the life: he that believeth
on me, though he die, yet shall he
live; and whosoever liveth and be-
lieveth on me shall never die. Be-
lievest thou this?"—John n; 25.
Immediately after church Sunday
morning everyone will take his
basket lunch to some pretty outdoor
spot near the church and have lunch
together. There will be an Easter egg
hunt in the afternoon. You are in-
vited to be with us here. A lot of fun
and fellowship are in store for all.
Everyone should have the desire to
be in church somewhere on Easter
morning. That is one way to pay
tribute to Christ for His resurrection.
The resurrection is important be-
cause it relieves man from the fear
of death. It is important because i,
shows how Christ triumphed over
death and how man can do likewise.
Easter season is one of the most
meaningful and prettiest seasons of
the year, and may everyone do his
part to keep it that way.
Christian Endeavor is at 6:30. All
young people arc urged to be present.
The Endeavor topic is "Victory Out
Of Defeat."
Evening worship will begin at
7:15. Come early and enjoy singing
of great hymns. The sermon topic
will be "When God Lets Us Down."
Out of our religion came Christ,
human enough in an hour of bleak
despair to say, "My God, why hast
thou forsaken me?" but not ending
there—ending with faith and con-
fidence and power: "Father into thy
hands I commend my spirit."
Sloan Gentry, Pastor.
Thieves stole the 1938 Ford V8
belonging to A. C. Cloud from in
front of the Alto Hotel during the
early hours of Wednesday morning.
The car was found Wednesday after-
noon five miles north of Grapeland,
by Boss Scarbrough, a citizen of that
section. Everything that could be
stripped from the car was taken off.
Mr. Cloud did not know the car
had been stolen until he left the
hotel and started to work Weanes-
day morning. He advised City Mar-
shal Clint Eddings and Sheriff Bill
Brunt, and a general broadcast was
sent out a few minutes after the
theft was discovered. No clews as to
the identity of the thieves has been
found.
TYLER TROJANS PLAY
JAX AT JACKSONVILLE
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
The arch rivals in the East Texas
League will meet at Jacksonville next
Sunday when the Tyler Trojans play
the Jax. The game is scheduled to
begin at 3:00 p. m.
Manager Tony Robello of the Jax
is slated to have several new faces in
the line-up for the Sunday encounter,
and a warm contest is expected.
TOMATO CROP ESCAPED
FROM FREEZE
No serious damage was done to the
tomato crop in this section during the
48 hour cold snap of Thursday and
Friday of last week.
The weather hovered around the
danger line for 24 hours, but never
got down to where ice was visible in
any quantity. Friday night a light
frost was registered, but most of the
plants in this section had been either
covered up or pulled up and planted
back in the field Saturday.
While the cold spell will delay the
crop a few days, there were not
enough plants killed to effect the
crop to a great extent.
EDGAR THOMASON OF
NACOGDOCHES DIED
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Edgar Thomason, Postmaster at
Nacogdoches since 1936, and former
State Senator from this district, died
at his home in Nacogdoches Wednes-
day evening at 7:30 o'clock. He was
58 years old.
Funeral services were held at the
City cemetery in Nacogdoches yester-
day afternoon at 4:00 o'clock.
MRS. LELA SHOEMAKER
DIED WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Lela Shoemaker, age 55, who
resided on the Cotton Belt Demon-
stration residence at Morrill, died
Wednesday about noon of apoplexy.
Funeral services were held yester-
day afternoon at 2:00 p. m., at the
Denison cemetery in Anderson county
with Rev. Bowman of Augusta, per-
forming the funeral rites. Interment
was directed by R. R. Stribiing.
CAMP FIRE NEWS
The Wicaka {"*oup went on a
treasure hunt. We tried to identify
different trees and flowers along the
way. We played games and then the
lunch was eaten.
Scribe.
INSTRUMENTS FILED APRIL 4
Miss Hortense Thomasson of
Amarillo is here for a visit wtth her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Thom-
asson.
Deed—J. A. Reed, et al. to Frances
Hugghins. 4.96 acres on J. Pineda E.
4 Lgs.
Timber Deed—F. O. Teel to White-
man and Decker. 91.7 acres on H.
Blaekwell Survey.
Deed—Guaranty Bldg. & Loan Co.
to R. H. Chesnut. Lot 2, Bik. 3, Press-
lar Place, Jacksonville.
Q. C. Deed—J. P. Pickens, et ux.
to Guaranty Bldg. & Loan Co. Lot
2, Bik. 3, Presslar Place, Jacksonville.
Oil and Gas Lease—J. C. Hill, et
ux., to G. C. Collier. 200 acres in
Bik. 1, Jho. Durst Grant.
T. O. & G. Lease—G. C. Collier to
D. E. Stinson. 200 acres in Bik 1,
Jno. Durst Grant.
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