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Sixty-First Year—Number 46
Mineola, Wood County, Texas, February 10, 1938
Eight Pages Today
A
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by 303 CARMWAV
Reform—
Reforms—the very Ward is
frightening! And in govern-
ment it's a sort of voodoo
curse, for those who do not ac-
tually shy away from it look
upon it with an awe that would
befit the bizarrest fetish of the
darkest jungle. Now this reti-
si cent—If not somewhat disdain-
ful—attitude is difficult to ex-
plain, as a glance at state his-
tory will reveal.
The Texas constitution was
ratified in 1JB76—a period of
unrest—and in 1879 the state
legislature started proposing
amendments. Since that time
every session has proposed one
or more amendments with one
exception. Records show that
some 151 amendments have
been proposed, and about half
of them were passed. In general
these amendments have dealt
with minor matters. For ex-
ample, seven out of ten were
passed which dealt with pay-
ment of Confederate pensions.
An amendment was proposed
in 1881 to raise the compensa-
tion of state legislators, and in
1930 after nine attempts, it
dopted. And it was only
on the sixth attempt that the
governor's salary was increased.
Another sad feature of the
Texas constitution amendment
process is that only from ten
fifty percent of the quilified
electors go to the polls. Only
three percent voted when the
amendment to increase the
State Supreme Court was
beaten.
What does this prove? (1)
Control by limited minority;
(2) Pitiful lack of interest in
amendment procedure. Remedy?
The simplest is a new consti-
tution in place of the old horse
! and buggy model.
It remains, then, that Texans
—like average people— prefer
to vote on personalities rather
than issues and underlying
cures. A hot gubernatorial cam-
paign this summer will sub-
stantiate that statement. So it
follows that the reformers
should hire a skilled press agent
who can satisfy this emotional
^"fiunger for conflict without too
much tax on brainwork. Until
something like this is planned
^Pjthe few candidates who are
beginning to commit themselves
for a new constitution and a
one-house legislature will meet
with almost inexplainable dif-
ficulty. Maybe Carrie Nation
could turn the trick!
*****
^Controversial—
"What would you do," asks
• a capital newspaper, "if you
were a physician in charge of
a patient suffering miserably
from an incurable throat dis-
ease? Death is only a matter
of time. You must give the
patient morphine continually
to relieve his intense pain. Then
one day the patient, writhing
in agony, motions for a pen
and paper on which he writes,
'Please, doctor, give me some-
thing that will let me go to
sleep and never wake up!'—and
a pitiful but sincere look in his
eye shows that he means it.
What would you do?" An ap-
parent majority of the Capi-
tol's clergy holds that "Thou
Shalt Not Kill" will not permit
mercy deaths. What do you
think?
*****
Politics—
Attorney General William
McCraw should be back from
the East where he has sought
to establish Texas' right to
Jiive and a half million dollars
f in inheritance taxes on the E.
H. R. Green estate. And when
the General returns—his friends
say—he's likely to turn on the
heat, politically speaking. Mc-
tCraw, they say, is a master
itegist with a keen under-
lding of human nature not
See CAPITOL WEEK, page 4
Highway Patrol Will
Prosecute All Violators
Mineola Man is
Injured as Truck
Overturns Today
Carl Humphreys, employee of
the Jumbo Grocery Stand was
painfully injured o nthe James-
town road Thursday afternoon
a 5:30 when a light pick-up
truck in which he was return-
ing to Mineola overturned in
a six foot litch on the left side
of the road.
Humphreys received what is
thought to be two fractured
left ribs and minor bruises
when he was pinned between
the door of the cab and the
machine itself as it overturned.
Only the factor of soft, muddy
earth was responsible for his
injuries not being more severe
Humphreys said as the entire
weight of the car pressed him
to earth and he was extricated
only through the aid of an
unnamed negro whom he is
stated to have picked up in
Van.
H
Country Club
Monthly Party
To Be Monday
The regular monthly party
for members of the Country
Club is scheduled to be held
at the club house next Monday
night, according to ~ an an-
nouncement by the program
committee who are making the
arrangements for the occasion.
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Evangelistic Singer
At Local Methodist
Church Sunday Night
Dr. Charles Steepleton, wide-
ly experienced Evangelistic
singer, will lead the congrega-
tional singing at the local
Methodist church Sunday night
at 7 o'clock. Dr. Steepleton is
now National Field Director
of the Lincoln Nurses Insti-
tute. For many years he was
leader of the Victory Evange-
listic Party—Interdenomina-
tional.
Dr. Steepleton is in Mineola
for a short period of time and
has consented to be the guest
leader of Congregational Sing-
ing for this one Sunday night,
according to John Donaho,
pastor.
The sermon subject for the
occasion is "The Parable of the
Last Judgement."
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Keep on you side of the
road. You are entitled to your
half, but not the middle.
Particular Emphasis
Is Made Regarding
Faulty Brakes As
Well As Lights
The days of defective brakes,
improper headlights and tail
lights as well as other traffic
irregularities are over if the
recent activity of the State
Highway Patrolmen is any in-
dication of future enforcement.
The patrolmen announce that
they have received orders to
see that all motor vehicles con-
form strictly to state regula-
tons.
The highway report for this
particular area shows a toal of
443 charges being filed during
the month of January, includ-
ing 115 for speeding, and 71
for defective lights. Other
charges made were one of as-
sault byi auto, two of carrying
a pistol, 11 of failing to have a
chauffeur's license, three of de-
fective brakes, nine of disturb-
ing the peace, 38 of drunken
driving, four of having fictitious
licenses on a motor vehicle, one
of hit and run, 13 of drunken-
ness, 20 license violations, and
violation of the motor vehicle
mirror ordinance, two of oper-
ating overweight trucks, and
one of making unnecessary
noise.
The report also showed that
during the month four fugitives
were apprehended, ten stolen
automobiles were recovered and
four persons were arrested for
investigation by the patrolmen
in this district.
Also, six patrolmen were kept
on duty for two weeks in di-
recting traffic on highways in
this section which were over-
flown by rain.
City to Cooperate
The city authorities have an-
nounced close cooperation with
the state highway patrol in
this effort to curb traffic vio-
lators, and a warning is issued
that those who have been in
the habit of ignoring stop signs
and night drivers of one-eyed
cars, and cars without ade-
quate tail lights are subject to
arrest. It is being suggested to
car owners that they immedi-
ately see that their cars are
definitely placed in safe me-
chanical condition, and here-
after do not fail to observe the
stop signals and speed limits.
Undergoes Operation
In Dallas Hospital
Mrs. B. L. Chappell was car-
ried in an ambulance Thursday
morning to a Dallas hospital
where she underwent an em-
ergency operation for appendi-
citis Reports at the time of
going to press were that she
is recovering satisfactorily.
Lack of Registration
Papers Jails Two
Detained here Tuesday night
and Wednesday morning on the
order of State Highway Offi-
cers M. V. Weeks and C. S.
Sherrell, Otto S. Johnson of
Granite Falls, Minnesota, and
his companion, Lawrence Shrop-
shire, formerly of this section,
released by Constable Wesley
Taylor early Wednesday after-
noon when charges failed to be
made against them and follow-
ing the receipt of a telegram
from Johnson's home town
sheriff.
The two men were appre-
hended Tuesday evening by the
officers on Highway 80 in a
car bearing Minnesota license
plates and for which Johnson
was unable to produce proper
registration papers.
Johnson, who claimed owner-
ship of the large sedan in
which the two men were riding,
was able to produce only an
insurance policy when called
upon by the officers to show
his registration and ownership
papers.
A telegram to Granite falls,
seeking to establish the fact
of ownership was dispatched
by Officer Weeks and the men
were lodged in the local jail
for futher investigation. Wed-
nesday brought a reply from
Granite Falls which indicated
to Constable Taylor that the
men were correct in all that
they had stated and they were
allowed to proceed on their
way after having spent some
eighteen hours in jail.
Ill Winds Blow
At Breezy Hill
Court Closes Spot by
Injunction Order of
District Court After
Riot and Raid
Closed by an injunction order
of district court following a
recent outburst and a subse-
quent raid of the premesis dur-
ing which a quantity of liquor
was discovered, Breezy Hill, west
side night spot of Travis Mil-
lions faced the dismal pros-
pect of a year or solitude as a
legal ill wind slamed a padlock
on the place for that period of
time.
Legal action against the own-
er of the place was taker! fol-
lowing an affray in which sev-
eral combatants required both
medical and police attention
and was brought to a head up-
on the finding of three half-
gallons of corn liquor by State
Liquor Board Officers.
It was because of these events
that County Attorney Hubert
T. Faulk and District Attorney
Bascom B. Gist petitioned
Judge Butler for the closing
order, following the owner's
plea of guilty to a charge of
possessing liquor for sale.
D. A. Landers
Appeals For
Cemetery Funds
D. A. Landers has initiated
work of cleaning up the City
cemetery and announces that
he has met with very gene-
rous response in this activity.
The cooperation that he has
so far received has been ex-
ceedingly helpful he declares,
but adds that if the work is
to be continued to completion
and the cemetery maintained
in proper condition that addi-
tional subscriptions are neces-
sary.
In this connection he makes
the following appeal:
"Our cemetery can be made
one of the beauty spots of East
Texas, and it will be made
just that if we can get the
proper cooperation. So many
have generously responded to
our appeal for funds, but there
are many yet who should see
Mr. Cecil Sims, and pledge an
amount each month so we can
employ a competent caretaker.
"So far the oldest part of the
graveyard has been thorough-
ly gone over. Drive out and let
us know if you approve. We will
appreciate your just criticism.
You have as much right as
anybody to make suggestions,
and we hope that you have the
interest to do so.
"We have about $30 a month
pledged, but should have at
least twice that amount to
properly carry out a program
of beautifying the grounds, and
~aving a caretaker. Will you
3arn Blazes Tuesday,
Damage Was Slight
Ignited by wind blown sparks
from a small debris fire near-
by, a barn on the property of
H. L. Lott at East Blair and
North Wigley streets gave the
local volunteer fire department
a stiff half hour's workout at
noon Tuesday as dense elouds
of smoke hampered their ef-
forts. Damage was confined to
material stored within the
structure and loss was slight.
VISITS IN FT. WORTH
Rev. Perry F. Evans, pastor
of the local First Baptist
church, left today for a few
days visit in Ft. Worth.
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Encourage the highway patrol
in the performance of their
duties.
Thirty-Three Active Members
Sign At Junior Chamber Meet
High Speed Living Contributes To
Majority Of Mental Disorders
Mental disorders today rep-
resent a real problem and it is
estimated that more than fifty
percent of all hospital beds
are filled by persons suffering
from mental or nervous dis-
eases, declares Dr. Geo. W. Cox,
State Health Officer.
It thus appears that modern
civilization is exacting a terif-
fic toll. High speed living, with
its cruel exactions upon nature
is responsible for a large part
of the trouble. But improper
personal conduct must also
shoulder much of the blame.
The fact is that nearly fifty
per cent of the patients en-
tering hospitals for mental
disorders are there because of
organic or toxic causes.
For example, general paraly-
sis is the direct cause of one-
fifth of the mental troubles in
males entering hospitals and
one-tenth of the disorders for
all groups. This condition is
an organic disease of the brain
due to the germ responsible
for syphilis. It is a preventable
disease. Early and effective
treatment of acquired syphilis
will block the end results of
general paralysis in the insane.
The excessive use of alcohol
is responsible for a number of
mental disorders, at least in
males. Alcohol and syphilis
combined are responsible for ap-
proximately one-fifth of the
hospitalized insanities. Never-
the less, improper living habits
continue to impair many brains.
Insufficient sleep, neglect of
bodily care and a consistent
over forcing of nervous energy
are the pitfalls to avoid in this
connection.
Nature demands that her fun-
damental Jaws be at least
reasonably observed. A constant
outraging of the physiological
economy takes its toll not only
in bodies but in minds also.
Insanities and lesser nervous
disorders could be spectacularly
reduced if this fact was more
generally {respected. Trailing
for mental health must be
started in childhood as that is
the time when corrections can
be made to the best advantage.
New Addition to
Medical Profession
Announced Here
A new addition to the medi-
cal profession in Mineola was
announced this week with the
installation of Dr. Herbert S.
Schmitt, formerly interne sup-
ervisor at St. Paul's Hospital
in Dallas, in his new offices
at the Mineola Drug.
Dr. Scnmltt comes to Mine-
ola with an impressive record
of medical service and practice
behnd him having graduated
from Washington University in
St. Louis followed with an
internship at St. Paul's Hos-
pital in Dallas whence he es-
tablished a private practice in
Evansville, 111.
In Mineola Dr. and Mrs.
Schmitt will make their home
at 402 Line street.
o
HERE FROM LONGVIEW
Mrs. R. J. Findley, Jr. and
baby daughter, Mary, of Long-
view are visiting Mrs. Findley's
parents, Mr. and Mrs J. B.
Stegall.. Little Mary was the
winner of first place in the
Baby Beauty Contest recently
conducted by Crockett's Studio
in Longview.
Governor Extends
Doherty Greetings
On Texas Arrival
Greetings to National Legion
Commander Daniel J. Doherty
at his first stop in Texas were
transmitted by Governor James
V. Allred in a telegram address-
ed to Post Commander, R. E.
McClendon, of Luckett Cochran
Post, 296, Mineola. The tele-
gram read as follows:
"I wish to take this opportu-
nity to extend greetings and
a hearty welcome to National
Commander Doherty on the
occasion of his first official
visit to the Lone Star State of
Texas. Please convey my per-
sonal regards to the citizenship
of Mineola and all legionnaires
and ex-service men assembled
there to do honor to our na-
tional commander.
JAMES V. ALLRED
Governor of Texas."
RETURN HOME
Mr. J. G. Fowler spent the
week-end in Mineola visiting
friends and relatives. He re-
turned to his home in Louisiana
Monday. Mrs. Fowler returned
with him after spending a
month here with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Delta Bruner.
Group Will Attempt
To Gain Construc-
tion of Pickle Plant
In Mineola
Having elected their offices*
at a meeting last week the
newly organized Mineola Jun-
ior chamber of Commerce got
off to a grand membership
start at their dinner and meet-
ing Tuesday night when thirty-
three of 36 attending members
expressed their confidence in
the organization by a payment
of organization dues.
Important at this meeting
was the presentation by County
Agent Jack Hudson, who was
present as a visitor, of infor-
mation regarding the possibil-
ity of there being constructed
here in Mineola a pickling
plant to care for the home
grown cucumber crop in this
area. According to Hudson, the
company interested in locating
here is one of the largest of its
kind in this section and is
seeking locations throughout
this area. Mineola, according to
the county agent stands a good
chance of annexing the plant
if community interest and zeal
can be aroused to secure the
erection of the plant by the
firm.
The project committee con-
sisting of T. L. Williams, Ray
Watts and L. B. Willis were in-
structed to obtain further in-
formation regarding the pros-
pects of locating the company's
vats here in Mineola and the&r
efforts will be reported at the
next meeting which is sched-
uled for next Monday night at
the Beckham Hotel at 7:30 pj
Lion Cagers Win
Pair From Mineola
Negro Gets Life Term
For Chicken Theft
Since the Grand Jury ad-
journed last week six felony
cases have been filed by the
County Attorney for investi-
gation when that body con-
venes on February 24.
In court last week Jim Over-
street, of near Winnsboro, an-
swered guilty to a charge of
aggravated assault and was
summarily fined $25.00 and
costs by Judge Jon Russell.
Thursday witnessed the re-
appearance of one Ben Waldrip
who had absented himself from
these parts, or at least from
the law, since last summer.
Ben made arrangements, by
the placing of bond to appear
before the April term of the
County Court and explain to the
court his side of a charge of
illegal liquor manufacture.
A complaint made Saturday
by Constable Wesley Taylor
brought Jack Brown, Jr, before
Judge Pendleton in the Justice
Court at Mineola to explain the
loss of two middlings of meat
from the smokehouse of Jack
Brown, Sr.
Get Life For Chicken Theft
Lonnie Johnson, negro, re-
ceived a life sentence under
the habitual criminal statute,
for his latest foray ... a
chicken theft.
Found guilty of drunk driv-
ing, Dick Strickland, and Cecil
Meredith both received one
year suspended sentences on
drunk driving charges and J.
B. Russell received a $50 fine
and 30 days in jail on Tuesday
on a similar charge. Two years
for the theft of cattle was an-
nexed by Toby Christian on
the same day and on Wednes-
day the trial of Piercie What-
ley, charged with theft over
$50.00 took the attentions of
the court. i
Tyler High school's Lion
basketeers emerged victorious
over the Mineola Yellow Jackets
at the Tyler gymnasium, 17-8,
Monday night to avenge the
defeat they met at the hands of
the invaders at Mineola recesit . r
ly. In their first encounter fke
Jackets won over Ed Hennig'S
quint, 16-11.
Taking the lead at the start
of the melee, the Lions were
seldom out of the cor
place, the halftime score
10-5.
Clarence McMinn, Lion foa?-
ward, took high-scoring honori
with 8 points. Molnari, guard,
and Pennal, forward, of Paul
Snow's Mineola cagers, were
the mainstays for the invading
five. Pennal was high-point
player for Mineola.
Both teams were weak of-
fensively and many shots were
missed.
In the curtain-raiser, Jake
Edwards' Tyler B team de-
feated the Mineola second
string, 11 to 3. Jimmie Walton,
forward for the Tyler quint,
scored 6 points for high-point
honors.
ADVERTISING
Advertising is telling who
you are, where you are, and
what you have to offer the
world in the way of service
or commodity.
Life is too short for the
consumer to employ detec-
tives to ferret out merchants
who have the necessities of
life to sell.
Parties who want mOk
should not seat themselves
on a stool in the middle of a
field in hopes that a cow
will back up to them.—Elbert
Hubbard.
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