The Elgin Courier and Four County News (Elgin, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 20, 1941 Page: 1 of 10
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PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF AND READ BY THE PEOPLE OF BASTROP, TRAVIS, WILLIAMSON AND LEE COUNTIES
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ELGIN, BASTROP COUNTY TEXAS, THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1941
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Elgin Community 4 County Fair April 4 and 5
Committees Appointed
Officers Of Chamber Of Commerce
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secretary for a
The Elgin Chamber of Commerce
held its fifth annual banquet Thurs-
day evening in the large hallway of
the Mutual Lumber Co., entertaining
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Mrs. Theodore Anderson under-
went surgery Saturday.
Mrs. J. H. Watson, McDade, is
reported improving nicely following
an operation Thursday.
D. Barker, McDade, was a patient
Saturday, for the removal of part of
an injured finger.
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adult life in association work.
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We are moving along nicely, while
not getting everything just like we
want it but we are making fine
progress and working hard.
J. O. SMITH
Representative Bastrop Co.
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A. E. JOHNSON FOR
RE-ELECTION
In announcing for re-election to
the office of Alderman as water
commissioner, I desire to submit the
following statement:
Immediately after my election two
years ago I was appointed Water
Commissioner at which time there
was. a cash balance of $1,957.93 in
the water and sewer fund. Since
that time we have installed pumps
and other equipment at a cost of
$1,600.00 and have stock on hand to
the amount of $600.00 all paid for,
as well as much other minor im-
provements.
At this time, after transferring
22,300.00 to other funds the water
fund has a net cash balance of
$5,240.05., a net gain of $3,282.12
during my term of office.
In addition to this we are now
experimenting under the direction
of the State Board of Health and
experts - from A. & M. College on
plans and equipment for the elimina-
tion of the iron or other substances
from our water and expect soon to
be able to furnish clear and pure
water to the consumers without the
expenditure of a large sum of the
taxpayers’ money for an elaborate
expensive filtration system. Our
system is being worked out by men
employed by the state to furnish
plans for good, pure, healthy water
and not by people whose object is
to sell a lot of expensive equipment.
I am proud of my past record and
accomplishments but also have plan
for improving our city in other lines.
I would like to see installed, a new
up. to. date system of bookkeeping.
This is in no way a reflection on
anyone, the present system is cor-
rectly and well kept but is out of
date and does not reflect details and
information that should be recorded.
Bookkeeping systems get out of date
with the many and rapid changes in
government as well as in business.
I think Elgin is entitled to and
should have cheaper light and power
service.
If elected I shall continue to do
everything in my power for the
betterment and advancement of your
little city and upon this platform I
am asking your vote at the city elec-
tion on Tuesday April 1, and ap- :
preciate every vote cast for me.
Respectfully submitted, ' '
A. E. JOHNSON
including woodwork or
Winnsborough, Pflugerville. Taylor,
Beaukiss, Houston, Bryan and Bart-
lett, and a large attendance of home
folk, totaling the number present at
around 250 persons.
G. C. Westbrook, the genial secre-
tary, led in singing the opening song.
“America,” and the Rev. Herman
Engeling gave the invocation. Judge
John L. Dannelley was toastmaster,
and was in his usual fine form, in-
troducing the visitors with a banter
of humorous raillery, during the de-
lightful meal.
Mayor R. L. Carter gave the ad-
dress of welcome, and President
John A. Freeman introduced the of-
ficers and directors, giving the ac-
complishments and individual traits
of each which made him valuable to
the organization.
Representative Joe C. Carrington
of Austin, was guest speaker, and
discussedr earnestly the value of C
of C work and its special phase of
helping the youth of today, a phase
ia which he is deeply interested. Mr.
Carrington has worked with the boy
scout organization for 17 years, and
keeping young people on the right
track is a favorite pursuit. His ad-
dress, in its entirety, is published at
the conclusion of this article.
Mr. R. V. Rabb, retiring -president,
and the new vice-president, gave the
Achievements of C of C for 1940,
setting forth the full year of service
rendered the town and surrounding
communities.
Miss Bettye Andrews, daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Andrews of Aus- ,
tin, gave a group of accordion select-
ions which delighted everyone. .
Among the numbers played by Miss .
Andrews were Parade of the Wooden
Soldier, Beer Barrell Polka, and a .
medley of favorite tunes including
I Like to be Happy, Every Little
Movement, Kiss Me Again, Road to
Mandalay, Bells of St. Mary’s and
God Bless America. ;
Petite Lynnalee Dannelley, gifted
ELGIN BUSINESS
ShA. McCullough has purchas-
ed the Heartwin Nelson Service Sta-
tion and took over the business this
week. The station will now be
known as the McCullough Service
Station and will feature Gulf Pro-
ducts.
Mr. McCullough is an Elgin boy,
the son of Mrs. Sadie McCullough.
He has all the fine traits that go to
make a good business man and as
this is his first business venture his
many friends are “bettin’ on” Tom-
mie making a success of it.
Drive in at his place for a tank-
full of “that good Gulf Gas”.
Vernon Carter Buy,St Fisher Station
Vernon Carter is another young
man who is entering the business
world for the first time. He has
purchased the Fisher Service Station
from Cecil Fisher and this station
will be conducted by Ray Carter.
Vernon will remain with the Mutual
Lumber Co. as salesman, a position
he has held for the past five years.
Both young men are sons of Mr. and
Mrs. Charley Carter, and their many
friends wish them every success.
They will sell Texaco Products and
carry the lines of accessories carried
by Mr. Fisher.
South Side Market Leased
Weber Bros, of Taylor, have
leased the South Side Market from
Lee Wilson .and Mr. Grover Sengen-
berger will bave active management
of the business as heretofore, carry-
ing a nice line of fine meats, proper-
ly cut and refrigerated.
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DR. FLEMING FOR RE-ELECTION
AS CITY ALDERMAN
Dr. Joe V. Fleming, who is now
serving his first term as City Aider-
man, and has the position of City
Health Officer on the board, makes
his formal announcement this week
for re-election for another term.
It is said that if you want to get
something done always select a
busy man to do it. Dr. Fleming is
very busy with his personal affairs
but always finds time to devote to
the necessary and essential duties
of the office of Aiderman.
Besides other civic work he has
rendered a very valuable service to
Elgin in the peformance of the
special duties as City Health officer.
Ever watchful and alert, there is no
menace to the health of our com-
munity which escapes him and his
prompt and efficient action in this
line has no doubt saved us from
much sickness that might otherwise
have befallen the people of Elgin.
Dr. Fleming has made us a good
Aiderman and it behoves every
citizen in Elgin to vote for him to
serve another. He will greatly ap-
preciate your vote at the city elec-
tion Tuesday, April 1st.
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HOSPITAL NEWS
Coupland, Granger,
ville, Bastrop, Austin,
5th. The various committees are
busy making plans and have an-
nouned that this will be one of the
largest and best fairs ever held in
Elgin. They ask the cooperation of
every person who can, in any way,
contribute to the success of the af-
fair. If you have fine livestock,
poultry, old relics, needlecraft, art,
little daughter of Judge and Mrs.
John L. Dannelley gave several tap
dances, with piano accompaniment
by her mother; a very pleasing en-
tertainment.
’ Dr. Carl L. Moore, of Austin,
■ whose real profession is dentistry,
does sleight of hand tricks for the
pleasure of his friends. Dr. Moore
entertained like a real magician. He
asked A. E. Johnson and Mayor R.
L. Carter to come to the rostrum and
invited their closest scrutiny to
prove the genuineness of his magic
' wand, without which he would not be
able to “magish” as he humorously
informed his listeners. His act was
good and heartily enjoyed, .
Mr. Nick Branton, a favorite with
everybody, gave several harmonica
selections.
“God Bless America”, the closing
song led by Mr. Westbrook, brought
to a conclusion a most delightful
evening.
The tables were decorated in a
flat arrangement of green foliage
and stock, and the excellent dinner
was prepared and served by the
ladies of the Christian Church.
Out of town guests present were:
Austin—Misses Edith C. Echols,
Bettye Andrews, Jane Pfeiffer, Mr.
and Mrs. Ben Shuler, Hon. Joe C.
Carrington, Dr. Carl L. Moore, John
E. Babcock from Austin Tribune,
Neal Douglas, from Austin Ameri-
can, Charles Clark, Charles Sulli-
van, T. M. Trimble and C. L. Kuy-
kendall from Department of Educa-
tion, J. M. Owens, Alton F. Cunning-
ham, Mrs. W. E. Duff.
Bastrop—Misses Katherine Kelly,
Nell Puckett, Mrs. Gem -Simmons,
Judge and Mrs. C. B. Maynard,
Cecil Long, Will Rogers, G. B. Mack,
J. V. Ash, Vernon Eskew, Fred G.
Haynie, S. L. P. Pigot, Mr. and Mrs.
A. L. DeGlandon, Mr. and Mrs. R. H.
Brieger, Dr. T. B. Taylor.
Granger—A. A. Spacek, Herman
Baxley.
Schulenburg—J. C. Dezelle.
Paige—Arthur Fuchs.
Winnsborough—J. W. Jackson.
Pflugerville—Mr. and Mrs. H. A.
Seay.
Sacramento, Calif.—Wylie Bass
Plans Under Way
Vhe Elgin Community Four Coun- Kiecke, Leslie
ty Fair will be held April 4th and
merce in smaller cities such as yours.
I am sold on organizations of busi-
ness men working for the betterment
of their own interests and the wel-
fare of their community. We just
can’t get needed projects put over
without we gang up and hang to-
gether.
The other day I ran across some
facts and figures about your county.
They really surprised me. Some of
you visitors may not know what this
community has and is doing. Let
me mention just a few things:
Last year you harvested over three
hundred thousand bushels of corn in
Bastrop County; and more than 15,-
000 tons of hay. You sold around
1,000,000 of the best tasted water-
melons in Texas; more than 30,000
bushels of your famous Elgin yams;
and a whole passel of cantaloupes
that everyone likes—over 100 cars
of them.
Of your 3272 farms in this coun-
ty, only 948 are operated by the own-
er. 203 are worked by a man who
is part owner; while 2115 are cul-
tivated entirely by tenants. \ I know
you agree with me that such a state
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EUGENE WARD BUILDING NEW
BRICK BUSINESS HOUSE
The old Samuelson Blacksmith
shop, recently occupied by Rudolph
Hodon, who carried used auto parts,
has been torn away, and Mr. Eugene
Ward, of Butler, is erecting a new
brick business house. The building
is being made of Elgin Butler brick
with Mr. Ward supervising the
work, and will be 30x60 feet in size
with an 18 foot drive-in. When
completed it will be occupied by
Leslie Jarmon, who will equip it for
an up-to-date garage to give a
complete automotive service.
The building will be ready for
occupancy by May 1st, weather per-
mitting, Mr. Ward stated.
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MANOR HI SCHOOL CHORAL
CLUB TO SING AT MANOR
BAPTIST CHURCH MAR. 23
The Manor High School Choral
Club sang at the New Sweden
Lutheran Church last Sunday night,
and will sing at the Manor Baptist
Church next Sunday night. It is
quite a treat to hear this group
sing and they are always well re-
ceived.
Miss Baten is director and the
Green
Sound Equipment; Elmer Dan-
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THE TEXAS
LEGISLATURE
AUSTIN, March 18 — The house
yesterday kiled the governor’s
social security appropriation bill for
$26,820,000 by a vote of 71 to 62.
This bill would have appropriated
the above amount to take care of the
old people, the teacher’s retirement
the blind and the needy children.
However the tax bill recently pass-
ed by the house allocates $300,000
to the blind, $1,500,000 to the desti-
tute children, $2,500,000 for teach-
er’s retirement and other allocations,
and the remainder which is estimated
as about $10,000,000 to the old age
assistance, which will be a little
more than the old are now getting
from the state—which is about $9,-
000,000—making a total of about
19 or 20 million dollars. This will
probably add about 25,000 new
names to the roll at an average of
$20 per month.
Some members are satisfied with
this but I am not. Then, too, the
senate has yet to pass the tax bill
and we do not know what changes
they may make. I want to see
about 5 or 10 million more given to
the old folks as I think it will take
between 15 and 20 million dollars of
new revenue to properly take care of
all the needy old people. There are
other tax bills coming up and more
revenue may be provided before we
adjourn.
. The governor’s anti-strike bill
came up for hearing before a com-
mittee of whole house Monday after-
noon, after much discussion action
was postponed until Thursday to
await an opinion of the Attorney 1
General as to its constitutionality.
The senate finally passed the
truck bill, making the load limit
38,000 pounds gross — including
weight of tuuek, triler and. load.
The house bill provided for 35,000
pounds. However the senate recalled
the bill to make some corrective
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LGIN COURIER
FOWT COUNTY NEWs
article of interest as an exhibit,
please contact Mr. Westbrook as
soon as possible or bring in your
displays.
Committees appointed for .the fair
are as follows:
Prizes: Roland Johnson, Eugene
Ward and Groyer C. Westbrook.
Agriculture Committee: Will
handle coops and arrangements.
Booth: J. A. Marshall, R. M.
Beckham, Hildegarde Carlson, Bon-
nie Caruthers, Flo Adelle Caruthers,
Fannie Collier, Ruby Davis, Janet
Dittlinger, Marjorie Edling, Ethel
Eppright, Frances Ferrell, Dorothy
Henry, Gertrude Hodde, Jeanette
Hees, Ruby Helton. Bobby Howell.
Doris Howell, Dorothy Johnson,
Eleonora Johnson, Nan Jones, Edna
Krieg, Louree Lockwood. Frances
Mills, Emagene Mott, Lois Moden.
Gladys Nagle. Waldine Nelson, Vir-
ginia Smarr. Ardie Swening, Ivy
Swening, Jewel Tumlinson, Betty
Williams, Billy Williams. Ruby Rust
and Bobby Jean Johnson.
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MEETING OF BOY SCOUTS /
AND SPONSORS POSTPONED T
TO MARCH 27TH
On account of the continued bad
weather, the meeting of Boy Scouts
and Sponsors set for tonight, at
the Rodeo grounds, has been post-
poned until next Thursday night,
March 27th.
This is to be an out-door meeting
with a big feed__and all men and
boys interested in Scout work in
Elgin are cordially invited. BRING
YOUR LUNCH and be on hand
March 27th.
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Coupland—Mr. and Mrs. Julius
Wittliff, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Guent-
zel, Mr. and Mrs. Gus A. Kneip.
Smithville—W. E. Beal, Homer D.
Wade, A. F. Forrester, J. D. John-
son.
Taylor—M. D. Lewis, Roger
Chaney, Al Humphries.
Houston—Mr. and Mrs. W. B.
Keele Sr., Miss Evelyn Hruska, Mrs.
R. S. Cagler.
Bryan—Senator and Mrs. J. Al-
ton York.
Bartlett—Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Byrd.
Beaukiss—Mr. and Mrs. E. T.
Jordan.
Mr. Carrington’s Address:
Mr. President, members of the
Elgin Chamber of Commerce and
friends:
I hardly know why I am here as
your speaker. I have never been
much of a speech-maker. Even be-
ing a member of the 47th Legisla-
ture has not made an orator out of
me yet. But I want to assure you
that I am mighty happy to be with
you on this occasion.
I have spent the larger part of my
kiefs and Chester Swenson.
Supt. of Show: Lawrence Knox,
who will appoint his assistants.
Regulations: Paul G. Lundgren,
Joe V. Fleming and Charlie Carter.
Live Stock Judging: J. A. Marsh-
all, Leslie Fisher and R. L. Stanford.
Poultry Judging: Louie Pfeiffer,
Griffin Smith, L. M. Gandy, J. E.
Turner and W. S. Watson.
Program: J. F. Metcalfe, O. F.
Cox, Wallace Arbuckle and Griffin
Smith.
Parade: J. R. Cook, Willie Voelker,
Alfred Brown and Leo Foehner.
Legal Advisor: J. L. Dannelley, C.
W. Webb and Ray. H. Arbuckle.
Finance: M. L. Rivers, J. I.
Majors, H. W. Schiller and F.
Gustafson.
Building: Bob McClendon, Alfred
Brown, Verner Green, Tom Mc-
Cullough and Vernon Rowland.
Grounds: Herman Schiller, with
Agriculture Committee.
Advertising: A. E. Johnson and
Advertising Committee.
Entertainment: Edwin O. Lund-
gren, Wilbur Meier, Oscar Swenson
and others they select. >
- Citizens of four counties plan to
participate in this big event and it
will be two days of fine entertain-
ment for the people of this area.
Women’s, Girl’s and Boy’s clubs are /
invited to place displays. The ad- /
vertising committee will see that /
wide publicity is given the event and J
it is anticipated that a record crowd /
will be in attendance. --
If you do not have something to
exhibit, you will enjoy viewing the
many lovely things displayed by -
others so mark your calendar now
and reserve April 4th and 5th for
a trip to the Elgin Community Four
County Fair.
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Smith, J. O. The Elgin Courier and Four County News (Elgin, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 20, 1941, newspaper, March 20, 1941; Elgin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1537756/m1/1/?q=%2522dewey+redman%2522: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Elgin Public Library.