The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 4, 1940 Page: 4 of 8
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-HE ALTO HBRALD, AT.T^ rrXAS. ArRIL 4. 1940._
HAIL
!nsurance
Protest your interest by insuring
your TOMATO. MELON and
FRUIT Crops on the foitowing
rates:
Amt.
Acres
Prem.
Insur.
1
$8.00
$100.00
1%
8.64
108.00
2
11.52
144.00
3
17.28
216.00
4
23.04
288.0C
5
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AGENCY
Phone 64
Aito. Texas
Fox and Mrs. Jack Nicar. servco
frosted Coca Cola. with a gcncrouh
slice of delicious chocolate cake.
The next meeting of the club wilt
be with Mrs. Henry Lantz as hostess.
April 10th.
CENSUS TAKtNG STARTED
THIS WEEK ALL OVER
THE UNITED STATES
THURSDAY STUDY CLUB
Mfss Josie Alma Watters was
hostess to the members of the
Thursday Study C!ub. on the after-
noon of March 28, for their program
on Margaret MitcheH's "Gone With
The Wind," with Mrs. Car! Yowei] as
]eader, taking the place of Mrs.
Oscar Allen. who was unabie to be
present. Airs. J. C. Hill, the president,
presided over the business session
during which time the study course
for the coming year, 1940-41, was
discussed and final plans for the years
work was outlined and unanimously
accepted by the members. The pro
gram will consist of recent novels and
other outstanding literature of im-
portance, particular stress being laid
upon Pulitzer and Nobel awards.
Mrs. Joe Merriwether gave an in-
teresting taik on Parliamentary pro-
cedure. which was followed by a
splendid paper on "Characters In
Gone With The Wind," by Mrs. Clyde
Poore. Airs. Ben Baiiey discussed
"The Planter Civilization as shown in
Gone With The Wind," and the p:o-
gram was clcsed with a talk on "The
Theme and Plot of Gone With The
Wind," by Mrs. Nell M. Cole.
Before the departure of the guests
Miss Watters served a refreshment
of sandwiches, butterfly salad, straw-
berry short-cake, and ice-tea, the
favors being dainty little Japanese
umbrellas. The reception suite was
aglow with sprays of scarlet flower-
ing peach blossoms, and baskets of
Easter lilies. During the afternoon
the hostess was assisted by Miss
.A7Jine HozeHe, Miss Mamie Lathnn
and Miss Bernice Avery. Miss Wat*
tars also had as her guest, Mrs. John
3M. Holden, the charming and accom.
plished wife of Professor Holden, one
-of the directors of the State Univer-
sity Anthropology [expedition sta'
lioned at the Indian Mounds, near
Alto.
The next meeting of the club will
be held April 11, with Mrs. Dan
Tucker as hostess for the program on
"Silas Crockett" by Mary Ellen
Chase, with Mrs. Joe Merriwether as
leader. Mrs. J. C. Hill will discuss
"Structure and Style of Silas
Crockett," and Mrs. Albert Holcomb
will review the "New England
Characteristics of the Crocketts."
Starting date of the population
census came Tuesday of this wffk,
April 2. Sometime this month, per-
haps today, an enumerator witl call at
your door to ask you the same ques-
tions that will be asked every family
in the United States. It witl bo your
opportunity to take part in the six-
teenth decennial census.
Census taking has enjoyed the con-
fidence and respect of the American
people for 150 years. This year,
above all years, it is important be-
cause we have just gone through a
decade of broad economic disloca-
tions. If we are to cope intelligently
with the problems that have arisen
during the last ten years, we must
have the fundamental information
to be collected in the 1940 census as
a guide to our actions.
To be successful, this census needs
the same co-operation the American
people have given it in the past.
Even under the most favorable cir-
cumstances, the task of enumerating
132 million people is a gigantic one.
We challenge any person, fair minded
or otherwise, to show us any part of
the 1940 census form which couid
justly be called "bureaucratic snoop-
ing." The data sought, on population,
on agriculture, on housing, are vital
to the interest of business, private
life, and the general welfare of the
country.
The census taker who will call on
you has been instructed to be cour-
teous. American people have passed
a law compelling every individual to
answer census questions or undergo
penalty, but he does not rerninu
you of that fact. His sole interest is
to sccure the answers, as quickly
and correctly as possible, with the
least possible inconvenience to you.
Respond with consideration to his
courtesy.
The census is yours, as well as his
md the Census Bureau's.
OFFHERS AT RUSK
SOLVE BURGLARIES.
RECOVER ARTICLES
FUNDS GETTING LOW
ON ATHLETIC FIELD PROJECT
Rusk, April 2.—So rare is a bi
glary in Rusk, quiet little East Texl
city, that many citizens sleep wij
their doors unlocked. A series
burglaries last week, one or two
night, set the town buzzing and loc
ing up at night. One family, whii
carcfully locked the doors, the ne
morning found rooms topsy-turv
food and money gone. One worn)
awakened after midnight to find
man with a flashlight standing at
dresser in her room.
Local officers, determined to fit
the offender, began combing t]
woods near town. Last Friday De]
uty Sheriff Leon Halbert, in cor
pany with Deputy Burwell Avar
found a man 3 miles northwest
town about a mile off the highwa
with money, food, clothing and
pistol, all of them among the articl
that had disappeared.
Later the man made a statement
t,he officers, saying that he was bor
in New York City; that he left hon
12 years ago and has not commun
cated with his family during th
time. According to the statement, 1*
escaped February 22, 1940, from
honor prison camp in Ohio where be
was serving a term for stealing an
automobile. His path led through
Indiana, into Illinois, where he stole
a practically new car; into Missouri,
through Arkansas and into Texas.
He abandoned the car from Illinois
at Carthage, Texas, but took another
on March 20 in which he cahte to
)!i, ; nd Mrs. Emory Williams and j
^ughter. Ira Vee. Susie Mae and]
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
The State of Texas:
^ . :\tty spent S^)d.<\ m C '<)tkett^l^ ^ sheriff or Any Constable of
;md Airs. Duard Timms of
p ' j]!e spent Saturday in the home
\-i mother. Airs. Eugene Mullen,
v , . Pauline and Shirline Thomas
Lent Thursday night with friends in
Lufk'"'
j n, Anna Brown visited m Rusk
Thur-dny.
Cti . les Roy and George Rube..
: nd friend, spent the week-
j the home of Willis fatton.
Edward Smith, who has been in
; returned home Thursday.
\]! W. Payne of Jacksonville wnt.
business visitor in the community
Wednesday.
Mr. Sparkman of Alto was a busi-
visitor in the community Mon-
day.
Juhnic Fitzgerald and Don Gray of
'ufkin were visitors in the coT<-
munity Wednesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. William Petty arp
the proud parents of a little son, who
. trived March 26th.They have named
the iittte fellow William Glenn.
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUXTY OF CHEROKEE
No. 2709
To those indebted to, or holding
('htims against the Estate of Mrs.
Fiddia A. Thornton, deceased:
The undersigned having been duly
: [ tinted executor of the Estate of
M Fidelia A. Thornton, deceased,
j '( of Aito. Cherokee County, Texas
by J W. Chandler. Judge of the
Cot.rtv Court of said County on the
!8t)i day of March A. D. 1940. here-
y notifies all persons indebted to
Cherokee County, Greeting:
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMAND-
ED to summon Glenn McRae by
making publication of this citation
once in each week for four successive
weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper in your
county, to appear at the next regu-
lar term of the District Court of
Cherokee County, to be holden at
the Court House thereof, in Rusk, on
the Third Monday in April A. D.
1940, the same being the 15th day
of April. A. D. 1940. then and there
to answer a petition filed in said
court on the 18th day of January,
A. D. 1940, in a suit, numbered on
the docket of said Court No. 14631,
wherein Ruth McRae is Plaintiff,
and Glenn McRae Defendant, and
said petition alleging that plaintiff
and defendant were married Novem-
ber 30. 1938 and continued to live
together until November 1, 1939,
during which time defendant began
a course of harsh, cruel and unkind
treatment toward plaintiff. On Nov-
ember 1, 1939. while plaintiff was
at work, defendant moved all their
belongings, and his whereabouts since
that time have not been known.
WHEREFORE plaintiff prays the
court that defendant be cited to ap-
pear and answer this petition; that
judgement dissolving said marriage
Rusk. He showed the officers all of
the houses he entered in Rusk as well ; id estate to come forward and
as the gadgets he used in opening settlement, and those having
doors and windows. against said estate to present
, ,,. . . . them to him within the time pres-
Local officers have sent the mans!;.,^] by ^ ^jg residence in
fingerprints to Washington. No^Ho. Texas where he receives his
charges have yet been filed. [mail.
I This the 27th day of March A. D.
1940.
W. S. Satterwhite.
Executor Estate Mrs. Fidelia
A. Thornton, Deceased.
CROSS ROADS
(FOREST JUNCTION)
WEDNESDAY BRIDGE CLUB
"Parties who have pledged money
to help build an athletic field it.
Alto, are urged tp come in and pay
as much as they can," says J. C.
Erwin, Secretary-Treasurer of the
Alto Ball Club.
Considerable work has been done
the past few weeks leveling off the
field, and the rock work has pro-
gressed nicely on the grandstand, but
truck drivers hauling t^ie dirt hav&
to be paid, and also foreman of the
rock work. This in addition to the
cement that has had to be purchased.
Mr. Erwin stated that the fence ta
go around the field has already been
ordered, funds for this having al-
ready been set aside, and it is expect-
ed to be here most any time.
This park witl be one of the best in
East Texas, and people who havts
pride in Alto achievements, should
rally to this cause and make every
effort possible to pay as much as
they can in order that the worn
might continue until it is completed.
Mrs. Frank Hardy and children re
turned tp Houston after a weeks visit
with relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. George Prospt of
Calvert, are visiting with Alrs^
Prospt's mother, Mrs. Edd Hester.
Mrs. Chester Jones and childre.-
spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs,
Duran Bobbitt of Wells.
Mr. Dowdie of Jacksonville spen
Saturday night with Allen Jones.
J!mmie Crosby of Alto visited i<
the Will Carr home a few hours'
Monday. .
Mrs. Ada Pegues and son of
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
The attractive home of Mr. anc
Mrs. Fisher Harrison provided a
charming setting for the members of
the Wednesday Bridge Club Wednes-
day of the past week, when Mrs. Har-
rison entertained in honor of their
being with her for the afternoon's
contest. The rooms were made
beautiful with baskets and sprays of
East Texas dogwood blossoms. After
several spirited and warmly con-
tested games Mrs. Perry Smith was
declared winner of high score prize;
Mrs. Jim Bauman fell heir to the
floating honors, and table prizes
went to Mrs. Jim Bauman and Mrs.
Don Fox.
Following the prize awards, the
hostess passed a refreshment plate
of pressed chicken, strawberry short-
cake, and cold drinks, which was
greatly appreciated and enjoyed by
those present.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF CHEROKEE
To Those Indebted to. or holding
Cinims against the Estate of J.
Wesley Garrett, deceased:
The undersigned having been duly
appointed administratrix of the Es-
tate of J. Wesley Garrett, deceased,
!at,e of Cherokee County, Texas, by
IJ. W. Chandler. Judge of the County
ourt of said County on the 26th
ay of February, 1940, hereby no-
ies all persons Indebted to said
egtate to come forward and make
CLASSIFY ADS
FOR SALE—18,000 Good Tomato
Sticks. Cheap for quick sale
R. R. AlcDaniel,
tf. Phone 8 S-2L.
FOR SALE At a Bargain — Two
Mules, Wagon and Harness, Culti-
vator, grass puller, six blade Disc
Harrow, Buster and Breaking
Plows. . Phone 64 or see
Gus Rounsaville.
relations, for costs of this suit,
for such other and further rett
special and general, in law i,
titied'to ^ j"stly w-
HEREIN FAIL NOT, but have be
fore said Court, at its afores;ud next
term, this writ, with your return
thereon, showing how you ha\p
executed the same.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND and the
Sea! of said Court, at office in
Texas, this the 18th day of March
D. 1940.
J. E. Hamilton, Clerk
District Court, Cherokee County.
Safety
Prescriptions
You may bring your prescrip-
tions here with the assurance
that they wiH be CORRECT-
LY FILLED—just as your
doctor ordered! Only regis-
tered pharmacists compound
our prescriptions!
PHONE 46
ALLEN'S
Drug Store
A Modern Drug Store Serving
the Aito Area
SETTING—Rhode Is-
Guaranteed. 35c per
EGGS FOR
land Strain.
setting.
Mrs. Bascom Holcomb,
Phone 8-2S-L.
FOR SALE OR TRADE—Riding Lea-
better Planter, Walking Planter,
three turning plows. Sell for
cash or trade for hogs, cattle or
what have you. See or pho-.e W. E.
Bailey L.-S-L on 2. Sttfc.
spent Sunday with her parents, MY^cttlem, nt and those having claims
- 'axanMst satd estate to present them
Jf \IOR ST! DY CLUB
'j;;.- afternoon, March
'!v- Hendricks was
* Study Club. Her
' y fy'!.<ut;ful with the
' Dogwood blossoms.
' -"j the meeting to
< ' time, with thir-
t/'cunt. A brief busi-
way held.
The f^r the day was at.
interning ' juion of the life of
"Daphne Du Mautier," by Mrs. G. R.
Wood.
"Rebecca," was reveiwed in a very
interesting manner by Mrs. Sam Fox,
which was enjoyed by all.
After the adjournment of the meet-
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THREE CITY ALDERMEN
RE ELECTED IN
TUESDAYS ELECTION
and Mrs. Guy Hardy.
Mesdames Eli Bailey, Lit LpviHa
and Naomi Russell and children were
Jacksonville visitors Friday.
Mrs. Ollie Cherry spent a few days
in Marshall last week.
Mrs. Bob Bailey visited in Atto
Tuesday.
Miss Leona Hardy is visiting rela-
tives in Houston.
Mrs. Lila Williamson of Rusk spent
Saturday with her parents, M: ar.d
Mrs. Dormany.
Elbert Roy Dew was*an Alto isitor
Saturday.
Robert Arthur Dew spent ] art of
last week in Houston attendirE; the
Fat Stock Show.
Mrs. Georgia Hattaway and grand-
children, Peggy and James, of Jack-
sonville, spent the week-end with
her sister, Mrs. Eli Bailey.
to her within the time prescribed by
law at her residence in Jacksonville,
Cherokee County. Texas, where sh*
receives het- mail at P. O. Box No.
1186, this the 19th day of Alarch,
1940.
Eunice O. Garrett.
Administratrix of the Estate of
J. Wesley Garrett, Deceased.
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Clyde Poore, Paul Rounsavillc and
Allison King were re-elected as city
Aldermen for Alto for the next two
years at the annual city election held
Tuesday.
The school election will be held
next Saturday tp elect two trustees
to fill the expired terms of J. D.
Rodgers and O. T. Allen.
Nightwatchman Arthur Ross of
Altp, resigned his position effective
last Sunday night, and Eugene Hahn
has been temporarily holding the job
down. A meeting of some of the busi-
ness men of Alto was held in the Alto
Theatre yesterday morning to choose
someone to take Mr. Ross' place, but
no definitp decision was made at that
time. It is understood that three ap-
plicants have applied for the posi-
tion. and a choice will likely be made
today.
Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Smith left
Wednesday morning for Marlin, ana
will go from there to Goldthwaite,
where they will visit relatives two or
three days.
DON T SLEEP WHEN
GAS PRESSES HEARI
If you can't eat or sleep because
gas bloats you up try Adlerika. One
dose usually relieves pressure on
heart from stomach gas due to con-
stipation. Adlerika cleans out BOTH
ing the hostess, assisted by Airs. Sam bowels.
BARSOLA
Virgil Wallace visited in 1; m
wick Sunday.
Airs. George Thomas and " : r
ter, Lucille, spent Saturday and S .
day in the home of her mother, Mrs
B. Gregg of Brunswick.
Mr. Pink Yarborough, who underi.
went an operation at the Anael
County hospital, was brought to the
home of his niece, Mrs. Georce
Thomas, Monday, where he wiil m .!:$
his future home.
Meet Up With
PA P!FFLE,
Fotks!
You'lHove the salty
old reprobate—see
him every week in
MESCAL )KE
By S. L. HUNTLEy
For State Senator:
R. C. MUSSLEWHITE.
For Distr^t Judge:
J. W. CHANDLER
C. E. BRAZIL
(Re-election)
WANTED—WiH pay best market
price for Corn, Cattle and Hog:.
W. E. Bailey,
tfc. Phone 2 L-S-L.
Dr
. Dan Tucker
DENUST
!
PHONES:
Office
58 Residence 59
OVER THEATRE
ALTO
- TEXAS
Cherokee County Abstract Co.
(Kerr & Hanna)
OWNERS OF A COMPLETE ABSTRACT PLAT
Business Established !n 1906
RUSK,
TEXAS
For District Attorney:
E. B. LEWIS
VERNIS E. FULA1ER
For Representative:
W. W. GLASS
For County Attorney:
J. W. SUMMERS
JOHN D. DASHIELL
For County Judge:
H. T. BROWN
FRANK DEVEREUX, JR.
For Sheriff:
C E JAY
FRANK BRUNT.
For County Treasurer:
LEAH PARMLEY.
(Re-election)
For County Cierk:
MELVIN SESSIONS
(Re-election)
For Dtstrict Cierk:
j. E. HAMILTON
(Re-election)
For Tax Assessor-Coiiector:
j. W. PEARSON
AIAURICE A. WALTERS.
For County Commissioner Precinct 2:
BEN F. BAILEY
(Re-election)
MATTHEW CUMMINGS
RILEY FELDER
Buy Cotton Seed that you KNOW is good
PWE LAND DELTA
Cotton Seed
HI—A
Is a certified seed that you can have confi-
dence m and feel assured of agood turnout.
We Would Be G!ad To Havj Your Order
J.
Phone *39
c. HiH
ALTO, TEXAS
For Tubiic Weigher Precinct 2:
HOWARD MASON
(Re-election)
For Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.
B. M. RAY
(Re-election)
Attention Stave Makers!
Reopening Stave Yard
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
The Beaumont Stave Company. !nc. of Beaumont. Texas
is reopening its stave yard at Nacogdoches, and wiii pay
Highest Prices For Rowgh
Split White Oak Staves
For specifications, prices and information cai) at Naco-
doches yard or see:
A. H. MEADOR
Red and White Store
NACOGDOCHES. TEXAS
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Weimar, F. L. The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 4, 1940, newspaper, April 4, 1940; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth214989/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.