The Enterprise (Mercedes, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, March 22, 1946 Page: 1 of 8
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THE MERCEDES NEWS-TRIBUNE AND
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Serving Mercedes icouch’ Elsa,
YOUL. XXXIII, No. 12
MERCEDES, TEXAS, Friday, march 22, 1946
$1.50 PER YEAR; 5c PER COPY
Tickets Selling Fast
For American
Legion Barbecue
$5.00 Ducats Going
Like Hotcakes For
Harrell Fund Feed
Kennedy Exhibits Work
To Kiwanis Club
Plans are rapidly taking shape
for the big barbecue, to be given
by the American Legion, J. A. Gar-
cia Post 172, of Mercedes, honoring
Marine Sgt. Billy Harrell and- his
bride, on April 11th, at the; Old
Lions Base ball park southwest of
Mercedes out the 10th street road.
Here in thi® delightfully cool and
shady spot the young and the old
the sober and the gay will fore-
gather on that night to enjoy a
genuine, old time, south Texas* feast.
Jack© Bower, acknowledged as the
best barbecue mart in the whole,
southwest, will be in charge of that
department.
Shelly Collier advises us that he
crop for twelve prime beeves or more,
-is going to comb the Valley calf
if needed. The committee on food
is busily engaged in making lists
of all the trimmings, that belong
to be served with choice Texas beef
cooked to a turn over a huge barbe-
cue pit, by a master of the art.
Drinks to suit the taste of every
one will he provided as a part of
this repast and if we could con-
tact Duncan Hines and have, him
partake of this meal we are sure
that it would be mentioned in his
next edition of his nationally fam-
ous, “Good Places to Eat.’’
Yes folks, get your tickets early,
buy now—before the aupply is ex-
hausted and we are forced to say
“sorry folks, but we are all sold
out.” Don’t take a chance on be-
ing disappointed. All of Mercedes
will be there, along with a good
representation of happy, lucky peo-
ple from all of the other Valley
and South Texas towns.
Tom McAfee was in charge of the
program at the Thursday meeting
of the Kiwanis Ciubfi introducing
Ed Kennedy, who told of his mak-
ing inlaid pictures on wood. He
illustrated his talk with many at-
tractive pieces of hi® work.
Rev. Ivan O. Donaldson inducted
several new members into the club.
They were Leonard Blunt, John
Bowe, Jr., and J. L. Stimpson.
Dr. Keyser of Fredericksburg,
was a guest of Rev. Donaldson;
Capt. John Fielding of Harris, Tex-
as, was a guest of Dr. M. R. Lawler;
E. J. Susank, IJoisungton, Kansas,
wa® a guest of Jimmy Johnson of
Harlingen; Dan Harris had for his
guest, Jimmy Jones, and H. G. Stan-
field was a guest of Donald Stotler.
W. M. Waterman, Jr. and
Family Visit Here
W. M. Waterman Jr., his wife
and daughter, Susan, spent last
week here with Mr. Waterman’s par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Water-
man, Sr., of the Mercedes Equip-
ment Co.
Bill Is on terminal leave from the
Army Air Force®. He enlisted in
Septembers 1942, received his com-
missio nas Flight Officer in Sep-
tember 1944 at Lubbock, Texas.
He finished his advanced glider
school at Laurinburg-Maxron, at
Laurinburg, N. C. Served 13 months
overseas with the 301st Troop Car-
rier Squadron in the European
Transport service as a glider pilot.
For partieiation in action behind
the Rhine he received the Air Med-
al, two battle stars and bronze
arrowhead.
He returned from Europe on the
USS Wilson Victory, arriving in
New York on February 23rd.
W. M. Waterman, Jr., graduated
from High School in Harlingen in
1929. Attended Brownsville Junior
College. Prior to enlisting he was a
block manager for the Internation-
al Harvester Co. on the Houston
territory, residing at Taylor.
Morris Allen
Is Rotary Speaker
Morris C. Allen was the speaker
at the Tuesday meeting of the Mer-
cedes Rotary Club, his subject: A
World Union.
Visiting Rotarians were C. D.
Bennett and Lester Skaggs of Wes-
laco; Leo V. Pyle of Harlingen; L.
Will Oats of La Feria; D. C. Perk-
ins of MeAllen.
J. W. Reynolds was a guest of
H. G. George; Bobby Devine was
guest of D. C. Perkins.
Mr. Allen announced the date of
the Amateur Show to be held on
Saturday night, March 30, 8 p.m.,
at the High school auditorium, when
Bert Lynn, internationally known
radio, stage and screen celebrity,
will be master of ceremonies.
Y our Red Cross
watches over the com-
fort of hospitalized
veterans and service *
people everywhere. &
Help put its 1916
Fund Campaign over.
Give generously!
must c^rry on!
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M/Sgt. James E. McClure, will
be in town the rest of this week
recruiting men for the Regular
Army, he will be located at the U.
S. Employment Office. Anyone wish-
ing information concerning the
benefits offered by the peace time
army can contact the Sgt. between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
New Bakery Expected
To Open April 1st
The new bakery in Mercedes is
expected to be completed by April
1st, when J. S. Copeland and G. W.
Copeland will open, their new es-
tablishment for business.
The bakery will be housed in lan
attractive 25x50 foot building of tile
and ®tucco on Ohio Avenue and
Fourth Street. The building is be-
ing erected by F. G. Karle, local
real estate man, and the work is
being supervised by Jacob Fossber,
Sr., local contractor.
The Copeland brothers have re-
cently been released from the arm-
ed forces, serving for some three
years, J. S. Copeland, in the Air
Corps, and G. S. Copeland, in the
U. S. Navy, both having been head
bakers in their respective stations.
They are going to specialize in
every kind of baking that the house-
wife might want, including pas-
tries, party and bridge and wed-
ding cakes, bread and buns.
Over 400 Entries
Expected in Annual
Livestock Show
Bert Lynn to Be
Master Ceremonies
For Amateur Show
Junior Chamber of
Cortimerce Formed
Wednesday Night
Young Business Men of
Mercedes Organized by
Harlingen Junior Group
Organization of a Junior Cham-
ber of Commerce in Mercedes was
effected at a meeting held Wednes-
day night at the First National Bank.
Opening of the meeting was given ! proceeds from the show will go to
to the explanation of duties and acts J Billy Harrell Ranch Fund,
of the organization by Worth Wood,
Mercedes Has New
Interstate Manager
With our popular theatre man-
ager, Mrs. Marion Arnold, retir-
ing to private life, since he? re- j
turn of her husband from the serv- j
ice, Mercedes welcomes Mr. and!
Mrs. Jimmy McNeill formerly ©f
Brownwood, to the Queen City of
the Rio Grande Valley. Mr. Mc-
Neill is the new Interstate Thea-
tre manager here. He will be in
Rev. Ivan Donaldson
Chairman for Local
Red Cross Drive
Contest to Be Held at
High School Auditorium
Saturday Night, Mar, 30
On March 30, the Business men
of Mercedes are staging Mercedes’
First Amateur Show at the Mer-
cedes High School Auditorium. All
Finance Drive Was
Completed This Week
For 1946 Show
Miss Peggy Johnson of A. and I.
College, Kingsville, spent the week-
end here with her parent®, Mr. and
Mrs. E. E. Johnson. She was ac-
companied to Mercedes by Miss
Katherine Allen of Robstown, and
Miss Jean Russell of Port Neches.
They, with Mrs. Johnson and Mrs.
H. J. Menton, spent Saturday in
Matomoros, Mexico.
The finance drive for this year’s
Rio Grande Valley Stock Show to
be held in Mercedes April 4-5-6,
was completed this week, -with O.
E. Van Berg a® chairman of the fi-
nance committee.
Business men and livestock men
of the. Valley have again given
money for cash premiums and show
expenses and Mr. Van Berg wants
to thank everyone who has contri-
buted to this important Valley-wide
event.
Preparations have been made for
the biggest show in the history of
the Rio Grande Valley according to
Manager Carl A. Blasig.
There will be more than 400 en-
tries in the show and two large
additional tents have been added to
accommodate the large number of
entries. Some of the finest blue
blooded cattle in Texas will be ex-
hibited in the breeder cattle divi-
sion when the show opens -on the
morning of April 4.
The Valley Livestock Yards, own-
ed by L. W. Bolin and W. J. Hunt-
er, are being renovated and are un-
dergoing many improvements for
this year’s show.
For the first time in the history
of the show, there will be a new
feature, the commercial exhibitors
division, with Clyde Hollon as
chairman of the committee, assisted
by Claude Brown.
“We are inviting every livestock
man and business man in the Val-
ley to attend this three-day exhibi-
tion and personally see the progress
of the show since its beginning in
1940, and building up of the live-
stock industry as an additional
cash crop in the Valley,’’ Eldon B.
Smith ®tated this week.
Money for financing the show is
in the bank. The show catalog is
again being printed, in which, all
of the names of the contributors
will appear. This catalog will be
distributed piror to the show.
Vice'-pre®ident of the Harlingen Jun-
ior Shamber of Commerce. Further
explanations were given by W. B.
Uhlhorn, president of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce.
Uhlhorn then took over the meet-
ing and an election of a temporary
chairman and a temporary secretary
was held. Steve Gallaway was elect-
ed temporary chairman and John
Bowe, Jr., was elected temporary
secretary.
A steering committee was appoint-
ed by Gallaway to Include Dean Gar-
rett, Roger Terry, E. W. Baker, Jay
Dudley. Leo Chaleff, Billy Wood,
who will work out organization pro-
ceedings and report at the next meet-
ing to be held at the Welfare Build-
ing on March 2 7, at 8 p. m. Mr.
Booth of Harlingen was also present
and assisted in the organization pro-
ceedings.
A bylaw and constitution commit-
tee was appointed to include C. E.
Dillon, Jr., Don Dillon and John
Bowe.
Others at this meeting, than the
above mentioned, were John Barry,
Judson A. Taylor, D. J. Hay, Fergu-
son Wood,, S. G. Fernandez, W. M.
Baker, W. M. Boler, R. E. Buntrock,
Paul R. Eldridge, Leonard Arnold,
Howard Wade, Lawrence Grimm and
Danile Midrinich.
There is no age limit to those who
wish to join. Two prominent speak-
ers will he engaged for the next
meeting, it was stated. Each mem-
ber present was asked to bring two
new members for the next meeting.
Jimmie Me Neill
charge of the State', Rex and the
new Theatre on North Texas ave-
nue now rapidly nearing comple-
tion. Jack Verser who has acted
as regional manager for Mercedes,
Weslaco and Donna will now de-
vote all of his time to the man-
agement of the shows \in the two
latter town®,
Mr. McNeil has managed shows
^ , , , , for Interstate in - Amarillo, Breek-
Bert Lynn, celebrated radio, enridge and Brownwood. He likes
screen and stage star, will be mas
ter of Ceremonies.
This is to he a Valley-wide Ama-
teur Show and all who wish to.
enter the show and compete for
prizes, are asked to write Bert
Lynn, Mercedes, before March 27.
Dancing, acrobatic stunts, such
as rope-twirling and other events,
and anything el®e along the line of
amateurs will make up the pro-
gram.
the Valley fine for the short time
he has been here and they both
hope to make the Valley their per-
manent home. We feel sure they
will like it much better if and when
they can find something in which
to live.
Mercedes’ Quota for
1946 Only Half of
Amount Asked in 1945
Rev. Ivan Donald®on, has been
appointed chairman of the Ameri-
can Red Cross Drive for Mercedes
this year and he has named Steve
Gallaway and Charles Jones as his
two lieutenants. A kick-off break-
fast was served to the workers last
Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the
El Sombrero club who then sallied
forth to get their individual quotas
raised in record time.
At last report excellent^rogress
has been made and the quota
should be completed before the end
of the time allotted.
Rev. Donaldson is particularly
anxious that every citizen of Mer-
cedes take a personal responsibility
in this matter by making a per-
sonal donation. In fact, every man,
woman and child should feel it a
welcome opportunity to contribute
of their substance to a fund that
reaches the needy and the suffer-
ing both at home and abroad. Re-
member, that one half of the
amount subscribed stays right here
in Hidalgo county to be used for
emergency relief when and where
it is needed.
Let’s get behind this drive now,
and help its chairman wind this
thing up in a hurry.
poy Scout Troop 17
Meets at Scout House
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Squires have
returned from Austin and San An-
tonio, and other Texas point®. Mr.
and Mrs. Squires had for guests
over the past week, Mr. and Mrs.
A. D. Squires, formerly of Mer-
cedes, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Squires,
all of Springfield, Mo.
Milk Producers Ass’n
Employ New Manager
At a meeting of the directors of
the Valley Milk Producer® Associa-
tion held in Mercedes, Ed McGin-
nis of McAllen, was employed man-
ager of the newly organized associa-
tion. Six of the seven directors at-
tended, the meeting held at the lo-
cal Chamber of Commerce and ap-
proved C. P. Melton Jr., of Merce-
des, recently elected president, at
a Valley-wide meeting, and Vernon
Mason of San Benito, as secretary-
treasurer.
A report was made of the good
progress in the membership cam-
paign of the Valley Milk Producer®
Association. Approximately 6 0 per
cent of the milk producers in the
Valley has been signed up, Melton
stated.
Directors pointed out that “If
milk consumers will join with pro-
ducers in writing letters to their
representatives and senators in
Washington te secure price release
milk production would oe considera-
bly increased.
Mr. Melton reported on his recent
At a called meeting of the Exe- tT*p to Austin where milk tonsum-
cutive Board of the Welfare League eTS are solidly backing producers
held Tuesday at the Welfare Build- to tlle extent that the city of Aus-
ing, it was decided to unite their
efforts with the Bundles for Bonds
and the Mercedes Library for the
planning and building of a new
Woman’s Building, which, will house
the library.
The present Welfare building, no
longer needed, since the state and
county are unable to supply nurses Melton stated
to carry on the clinics, wifi be sold '
and a substantial part of the pro-
ceeds will be used for the new
building, the balance being retain-
ed to carry on Welfare work for
which purpose the League was or-
ganized and to which it was de-
dicated.
Mrs. W. K Swift will continue in
the capacity of case chairman,
handling the welfare work of the
community, and all cases should
be referred to her for investigation.
Mrs. H. J. Menton was appoint-
ed representative to the Library
Board. Mrs. Swift and Mr®. R. E.
Kirkpatrick were appointed mem-
bers of the. committee for planning
the new building.
Central Valley
To Be Used By
Texas Airlines
Two Flights a Day
Scheduled At Present
Time: Will Increase
Plans Laid For
New Woman’s Building
Beginning next Monday, Texas
Airlines' will u®e the Central Valley
Airport as their mid-Valley port for
daily air passenger service between
the Valley and Houston, according
to arrangements completed Wednes-
day at a meeting of the Central Air-
port Committee with Texas Airlines
officials.
Two flights a day are scheduled
which later may be increased to four
daily schedules, according to W. R.
Divine, Director of Public Relations
who, together with Jim „Clark, repre-
sented Texas Airline® at this meeting.
Jack V. Shippee and Frank PI. Ste-
wart, officials of a Houston Adver-
tising firm, also were present.
Construction of paved runways,
the administration building, a 20-
plane hangar and other facilities is
being rushed to completion. The
road, leading to the airport from the
highway, Is being gravelled and will
be paved soon to provide an all-
weatheh road to the pdrt. The port
The regular meeting of the Mer-
cedes Boy Scout troop, No. 17 was
held on Tuesday at the Scout
House at 7 p.m. with scout Bern-
ard Nevenzah! in charge.
The game period was ®pent in
practicing for fhe Camporee to be
held at McAllen, April 11 and l'2th*
in the contests for sack racing, 3
legged race and knot typing as
main events.
Cecil Duncan, was voted into- the
troop. The prizes for the Kite fly-
ing contests were displayed. The
Kite flying contest for Saturday,
March 23rd is our big event for
this week. The prizes are: 1st—-
Fire by Friction set; 2nd—Patrol
Leaders Hand Book; 3—Flint and
Steel Fire set. .
The prize® will be awarded on
this basis. Prettiest kite, 1st;
largest kite, 2nd; smallest kite 3rd
prize.
Come out and see us Saturday
afternoon at 2 p.m. on the North
end of the High School Athletic
field. All parents and interested,
sconters are invited.
tin ottered producers a subsidy on l0Ca„*^ ™ “e heart
their milk. 'Valley’s agricultural production, is
' . j an unobstructed level terrain with
TTrei offer was not accepted, since sufficient drainage to keep the field
m ideal condition.
Airport officials voted to purchase
milk producer® were not in favor of
any kind of subsidy. They only ask
an adequate price tor milk to en- ,an 7o^Vr^t*’to
able them to pay tor produeUon at viae room for additional facilities.
cost and make a reasonable profit,
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Squires of
Springfield, Mo., have returned
home, following a visit here in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Squires.
Rev, O. C. Acrey
Addresses PTA
Rev. O. C. Acrey was the feat-
ured speaker at the last meeting
of the South Grammar School Par-
ent-Teacher Association, his subject
being “Let’s 'Get Rid of Prejudice.”
Mrs. Leroy Ziegler presided and
Mrs. F. R. George took care of the
secretarial duties.
The second grade room students
presented a program, under the di-
rection of Mrs. A. D. Longbrake
and Miss Marilyn Moody, with Miss
Teal Stotler at the piano. Thi® room
was awarded the attendance1 prize.
Mrs. Ivan Donaldson, Mrs. O. C.
Acrey, Mrs. Bob Swain, room moth-
ers, were hostesses during a social
hour.
People’s Variety Store
Robbed by- Children
The People’s Variety Store, owned
and operated by Mrs. Helen G. Fritz,
wa® broken into Sunday night, as
was the case, the previous Sunday
night.
The cash register was short some
five or six dollars at the time of the
first robbery. On last Sunday night
the store room at the rear of the
store was entered by tearing back
one of the walls, which was construc-
ted of corrugated iron, and entrance
was made through the opening. The
store room was ransacked. From a
box that contained twelve dozen
sacks of marbles, ten dozen sacks
were taken, among other things.
Chief of Police traced the theft
to small Mexican boys of this com-
munity and arrested them. While
they are in the custody of their par-
ents, he stated that he was turning
it over to the county attorney.
_____Some time ag0 the E- C. Edmonds’
of Darius Schwarz, Owen Stone and res^ence wa,s entered and a radio
and clothing were stolen. The radio
bas been recovered, it wa® stated,
but there have been no traces of
the clothing and a leather case,
Which were taken. Attempts were
made to sell the radio to several
business concerns here and in this
manner it was recovered.
The present airport area comprises
160 acres on Mile 2 East and Mile 8
North, midway between Mercedes and
La Feria. A committee, composed
i Eldon B. Smith, was appointed to
purchase the additional acreage.
_ ‘‘Envisioning the great possibili-
ties Of air transportation, we are
going to leave nothing undone to
provide the best airport facilities
possible for Texas Airlines and other
air passenger and cargo carriers,”’
Marshall French, Chairman in charge
of the port development, stated. He
himself is a flier and, so are a num-
ber of the other members of the La
Feria-Mercedes Committee, including
Darius Schwarz, fclyde Sommer and
John C. Jones.
The possibility of operating an
air freight ®ervice between the Val-
ley and, important marketing centers
was discussed, but plans for such a
service are still in the blue print
sjtage.
Enterprise Box Score
Being a list of new and renewal
subscribers to the Enterprise fa®t
growing list.
Mrs. Mary D. Fessenden
Joe Lambertson
C. E. Jones, Jr.
Oscar Roman ■
Mrs. Margaret B. Taylor
L. C. Rushton
Ivey Furniture Store
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