Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 30, 1943 Page: 1 of 8
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ninetieth year
BASTROP ADVERTISER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER .10, 1943
NUMBER 41
PICKED UP AT
RANDOM
if our linos should sajr and
of things you failed to
that
battles you—not we—have
"And
nreak
Because
lake:
That extra tank, that ship,
>lane,
For which we waited all in vain;
Will you then come forth to take
ho blame?
For we—not you—must pay the
ost,
Of
ost.'v
An American soldier who died in
he Battle of the Philippines wrote
his poem. Above all it shows how
reat a part each of you can play in
he war, and help your United
tates to win.
The Army needs your scrap mu
al—all of it. We've got to make
nore ships, more planes, more tanks,
more of everything. We've got to
double the production of Germany,
taly, and Japan combined. We've
ot to give them a licking they'll
never forget and one from which they
Kvill never recover.
That ole iron pail lying in your
backyard would make three bayo-
nets. That worn out copper kettle
can make 84 rounds of ^munition.
>ne old flatiron can make two steel
helmets. Your old lawnmower re-
presents G three-inch shells. One
rorn out tractor can make 5X0 ma-
hine guns. Imagine that—and that
is asking so little.
It is to YOU that the Army comes
o net this scrap for only you know
vhere YOUR scrap metal is. Look
around your homes, your barns, your
aims, your country roads. You
an do it. There isn't a thing a real
merican can't do! See what yoa
an find, Old water pumps, trac-
ors, wires, range boiler.?, horseshoes,
•andlesticks, hoes, rakes, shovels, ax
*s, wagomvheels, old pipes, oid stoves
-the Army can use all you can give.
We know that some of you are giv
ng some of your scrap some of the
imo, but 'he An.iy needs r.ll of you
o give all of your scrap all of the
im . No one of you "an afford to
ay back and say, "Let George do
t." George can't do his share and
fours, too. We're all in this to
ether and the sooner you realize
this and jine up, the quicker we're
onna get this over.
Have you forgotten Wake Island,
Jctaan, Corregidor, Manila? How
)ften do you think of our men fight-
nn in Africa, in the Solomons, in
.'hina, in India? Or has their very
listance been helping you to forget
hem ?
•J
We've got to see that they get ill
he supplies they need. You've got
to see that we get the scr«p to make
io ships and the g--ns and the tanks
nd the planes. Every home, ev-
ry family, must net into this bat-
0e for scrap. Your scrap metal
nay bo in the very bomb or bullet
r shell that will save a friend.But
y not giving, thousands of our men
ay be killed or wounded for the
▼<"y lack of those weapons which
you helped fail to make.
I Beginning January 4, 1944, Bas-
WnP County will be literally eombed
£m scrap metal. Lt. Robert Zer-
"wjc'k of Camp Swift will be here
With a contingent of soldiers and 13
Army trucks to haul the scrap.
■ EVERY HOME IN THE COUN-
TY WILL BE CON TACT I'D—SO,
PKOPLE, THAT MEANS YOU!
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
MEETING
o the stockholders of
|itizens State Bank of Bastrop
,Thr regular annual meeting of the
toekholdors of Citizens State Bank
of Bastrop will be held at the bank-
Iftir rooms of said bank in the town
of Bastrop on Tuesday, January 11,
®M4, at p. m. for the purpose ot
•looting Directors of said bank and
wansacting such other business as
Way come before the meeting.
■_ , PAUL I). PAGE
■*-3 President
HHPPI
It's time to say HAPPY NEW YEAR again -
our resolutions - - - and wish all our fri nds all
thinfts 1944 can afford. But as 1943 draws to a
think back on some of the highlights of the year,
remember - - - - -
- - make
the good
close, let's
Do you
January 7
Lt. J. Gordon Bryson, Jr., was
named first man in Bastrop Coun-
ty and Central Texas to receive ci-
tation for bravery and commenda-
tion for performance of duty while
serving as medical officer on a U.
S. Destroyer. He is the son of Dr.
and Mrs. J. Gordon Bryson, a grad-
uate of Bastrop High School, and at-
tended medical schools in Galveston
and University of Texas.
Rev. C. O Boatman, pastor of the
First Methodist Church, left for Har-
vard University to begin training to
serve as chaplain in the army.
January 14
W. B. Ransome was re-elected
president of First National Bank,
with Earl C. Erhard named vice-pres-
ident; H. G. Griesenbcck, vice-pres-
ident; and John R. Allen, cashier.
C. B. Maynard took oath making
him first lieutenant in the Judge
Advocate General Department of the
U. S. Army at Post Headquarters in
Camp Swift. Having served here
as County Judge for three years, he
tendered hi* resignation and will re-
port for training at Ann Arbor,
Michigan, on February 2.
January 21
Paul D. Page was re-elected presi-
dent of the Citizens State Bank; Mrs.
Bernoece Brooks, vice-president; H,
B. Combs, vice-president; C. W. Es-
kew, cashier; Miss Elfrieda Lehman,
bookkeeper. Misses Joyce Brauner
Opal Harri.-.on, assistant bookkeep-
ers. H. J. Kesselus, cashier and
one of the bank's oldest employees,
resinned his position on account of
ill health, but will remain with the
bank.
Negro USO Directors make an-
nouncements of the formal opening
of their club.
Bastrop High School starts cam
paign for copper salvage.
January 28
J. J. Sapp was elected by the Com-
missioners' Court of Bastrop Coun
ty to fill the vacancy of Lt. C. B.
Maynard.
Dr. J. Gordon Bryson was elected
president of the Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce.
Household Salvage drive opens in
Bastrop with block leaders in charge
under the direction of Mrs. R. E.
Standifer.
February 1
Local Scouts join in nation-wide
observance of National 'Scout Week.
Cecil Long was elected chairman
of USO Committee of Management
Col. L. A. Kurtz, Post Command
or was principal speaker at the for-
mal opening of the Negro USO Club.
February 11
Sgt. Rev Davis, former resident of
Bastrop, wa- killed in action in North
Africa.
Lt. L. A. Wunneburger, son of Mr.
and Mrs. L. F. Wunneburger of Red
Rock, in company with a group of
flying officers and enlisted men, was
awarded an air medal in recognition
of meritorious achievement while par-
ticipating in aerial flight against the
enemy in Cairo, Fjir.vpt.
February 18
For the conservation of three vi-
tal necessities for Victory - - - time,
material, and labor, the Bastrop Ad-
vertiser was reduced considerably
the
in size this week to remain so for
duration.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, Sr.,
of Rockne Community celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary.
Canned goods frozen February
20.
February 25
Bastrop's family theatre, the
Strand, opened after repairs were
completed on damage done by fire.
Registration is held for war ration
books number two.
First salvage report shov.s total
of 2130 cans; 361 pairs hose; and
73 pounds of grease.
March 4
Mayor Will Rogers, in a public
proclamation, declares March to be
Rer Cross Month, and appeals to
all local citizens to have a share in
the contribution.
Mrs. Irene Hill, with 19 years ex-
perience in photography, this week
opened Swift's Studio, and will be1
assisted by her daughter, Miss Lau-
rene Hill.
March 11
The Red Cross War Fund Cam-
paign opened in Bastrop County, with
Mrs. Ireland Allbright named as
chairman.
Miss Gladys Baca became the bride
of Sgt Dane Meredith in an impres.
sive ceremony at the First Metho-
dist Church.
Co-operating with the national Vic-
tory Garden movement, United Gas
Corporation has devised a plan where
all employees of the company who
qualify will receive assistance in fi
nancing and growing a victory gar-
den.
PATSY MORRIS IS
SWEETHEART OF
BASTROP BEARS
Miss Patsy Morris was named
"Sweetheart of the 1943-44 football
squad" and was introduced at the
delightful annual football banquet
held at the Bastrop High School on
Wednesday evening of last week.
Moss, pine cones, pine branches,
red candles and all the traditional
Christmas decorations were used in
the large room where approximate-
ly 150 guests assembled. A deli-
cious menu of "Turkey with all the
fixins" was served.
The Rev. Robert 'S. Tate, Jr., act-
ed as toastmaster for the occasion
and introduced seniojr members of
the squad, several senior girls, J.
L. Goode, Coach Rogers, 'Fessor
Dodson, Dr. J. Gordon Bryson and
Dr. A. C. Smith, all of whom made
short talks.
Principle speaker of the evening
was Rodney J. Kidd of Austin, ath-
letic director of the Interscholaistic
League, who stressed the good quali-
ties of the league and centralized his
address around sports.
BASTROP
USO
By
NEWS
DOROTHY FUDGE
A
and
say,
merry Christmas was had by all,
now the directors would like to
"HAPPY NEW YEAR, and we
wish to expres our appreciation for
the excellent services of our volun-
teer hostesses during the past year,
especially members of the VSO and
GSO. Special thanks go to those
who, thouuh busy with their own af-
fairs, took time out to help in the
club. Will you continue this splen-
did record through 1944?"
March 18
The USO Club will
Patrick's Dance at the
Park R'efcctory.
Chamber of Commerce plans
or contacts with Camp Swift.
Meat rationing begins.
Farm labor shortage seen in
trop County.
sponsor a St.
Bastrop State
clos-
Bas-
March 25
First report from Red Cross Drive
shows much progress and a very good
beginning.
Funeral services held for Mrs. A.
A. Elzner.
Farmers are informed they must
collect stamps for butter.
April 1
Funeral services arc hold for tS.
L. P. Pigott.
Mr. T. M. Stokes is named new
manager of Utilities Department of
the C'ty of Bastrop.
Bastrop School raises funds e-
nough to purchase ten army jeeps.
April 8
After HO years of continuous ser-
vice to the people of this county and
the sui rounding communities as
practicing physician, Dr. T. B. Tay-
lor closed his offices and with Mrs.
Taylor, left for Baldwin Park, Calif.,
for a visit with their daughter.
J. K. Flkins. owner of the local
Elkins' Store, died at his home in
Yoakum.
April 15
Chamber of Commerce will con-
duct investigation of Bastrop's food
supplies in the business section due
to the new ration order.
State Park Swimming Pool to open
WIFE OF FORMER
GOVERNOR BURIED
HERE WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph
I). Sayers, who presided over the
Texas mansion duiing her late hus-
band's two terms as governor, were
held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock
f om the Cook Funeral Home in Aus-
tin, with interment in Fairview
Cemetery in Bastrop.
The Rev. Edmund Heinsohn, pas-
tor of the University Methodist
Church, Austin, officiated at the ser-
vices, following which the body was
carried to Bastrop for burial in the
family plot where Gov. Sayers was
buried in May, 1929.
Acting pallbea ers for the services
in Austin were Thomas G. Sayers,
nephew of Gov. Sayers, David J. Pic-
kle, W. T. Deehard, Henry Houston
Jones, J. W. Martin, and Paul Bow-
man.
Pallbearers for burial services in
Bastrop were Paul D. Page, John
O. Turner, Fred G. Haynie, K. M.
Trigg, E. S. Orgain, and Hartford
Jenkins.
Mrs. Sayers, who had been an in-
valid for 19 years, died at an Aus-
tin hospital Sunday at 5 p. m. Al-
though her age was not known, her
friends believed her to be over 90.
METHODISTS TO
HAVE WATCH HOUR
On December 31st, 1943, the mem-
bers of the Methodist Church and
their friends will gather together to
Yes, Christmas was wonderful at
the Club - - - the big formal Was
held last Thursday evening with the
Station Hospital Band playing. Ev-
erything was lovely, including thos«-
charming girls who came in evening
dresses.
The girls . ame back Friday night
to help the soldiers sing Christmas
carols. That was fun, too, and re-
freshments were served in the so-
cial hall.
Saturday night was the weekly
dance and gee, there was a crowd
of soldiers in for that event.
Looks like Mary Broaddus has run
out on the 102nd again. Hear she's
gone to Del Rio—-don't know any of
the whys or wherefores—just know
she's gone. Hope we run into her
again sometime, 'cause she's really
a nice person.
The luncheon for the Army
was excellent last Tuesday.
Marie Matassa, Mrs. Minnie
Mrs. Tbelnia Rosanky, and Mrs.
lev Birke were on the hostess
wives
Mrs.
Ray.
iShir-
eom-
mittee and the food was delicious.
Chairman Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsey
presided at the business meeting and
made all the announcements.
Those who attended were Mrs.
Sherman Wassendorf, Mrs. Doris
Hansen, Mrs. Veva Wilson, Mrs. Lou-
ise Sullivan. Mrs. Libby Green, Mr".
Flora L. Ohlsen, Mrs. Helen Tarr,
Mrs. Dorothy Christianson, Mrs.
Frances Safken, Mrs. Canfield, Mrs.
Norma Rogers, Mr° Judy Dawson,
Mrs. Rene Gellert, Mrs. Rose Ric-
cairdi, Mrs. Dorothy Firsty, Mrs.
Daisy Rawson, Mrs. Jirlia Luszcz,
Mrs. Milcie Sweet, Mrs. Doris Hol-
land, Mrs. Edna Bell, Mrs. Margie
Elliott, Mrs. Louise Wallace, Mrs.
Ida Feldman, Mrs. Lucille Anderson.
Mrs. Given Hohler, Mrs. Bette Load-
er, Mrs. Kay Litchfield, Mrs. Doro-
thy Otto, Mrs. Loretta Low Mrs.
Mildred Brown, Mrs. Ada Zibton,
M rs. Vinard, Mrs. Janice Walker.
see the old year out with a Watch- Mrs. Ruth Muller, and Mrs. Dorothy
Night service to begin at nine o'clock
and last until ten o'clock. A cor-
dial invitation is given to every mem-
ber in the community to come to
this hour of fellowship.
Notice to Stockholders
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of The First National
Bank of Bastrop, Texas, will be held
in their banking rooms in the town
of Bastrop at 3 o'clock P.M. on Tues-
day, January 11th, 1944, for the pur-
pose of electing a board of directors
to serve throughout the ensuing year
and the transaction of any other busi-
ness that may properly come before
this meeting.
H. G. Griesenbock, Vico-l'res.
for the rummer season.
Stores
School
all dogs
eiose for Good Friday.
Board urges vaccination
of
April 22
I,. D. Kerr and Miss Mary Sue Hol-
limnn, of San Antonio, opened Kerr's
Gift Shop, with a complete lino of
Mexican imports, army jewelry, em-
hlems, etc.
S-Sgt, Albert -I. (Jimmy) Meyer
had i major role in the successful
raid April 18 on harbor and dock
installation? in Sardinia.
Continued Next Week
Fudge.
One of our most efficient volun-
ter hostesses received the following
letter last week from Lyndon B.
Johnson of the U. S. House of Re-
presentatives:
"Mrs. S. R. Cochran,
Bastrop, Texas
My Dear Friend:
Many of our mutual friends in
Bastrop have told me of your fine
work with the USO. Let me con-
gratulate you on your most worthy
efforts with this organization. I
understand that you devote a great
deal of your time to it.
I know that the problems of the
people in Bastrop have multiplied
since the beginning of the war.
If you can make any suggestions
as to how I can help the peopb?
there more effctivoly, won't you
write me. Lot me know if there is
can do to help you or
mutual friends.
Your Congressman,
Lyndon B. Johnson"
anything I
any of our
There will be a big New Year's
Eve dance at the Club Friday night.
The 88th Engineer's Band will play
It's supposed to be formal, but girls,
don't miss t if you don't have an ev-
ening dress with you, just come on
anyway, you know, in just a plain
dress.
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Standifer, Amy S. Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 30, 1943, newspaper, December 30, 1943; Bastrop, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth236939/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bastrop Public Library.