Bastrop Advertiser and Bastrop County News (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. [122], No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 1, 1975 Page: 5 of 12
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Bastrop (Texas) Advertiser. May I, 1975
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Congressman .1. I. Pickle
Vietnam DeW«: Last week,
the House of Representatives
approved $327 million for
humanitarian aid and for
evacuation of Americans and
some nationals from South
Vietnam. ThU question was
debated on the House floor
from noon Wednesday until it
was eventually resolved at 2:48
a.m. I favored the bill, which
was finally approved 230 187.
I do not believe 1 can ever
recall a debate which was
marked by such intricate
parliamentary maneuvering.
We approved over a dozen
amendments; rejected more
than a score, had points of
order sustained against eight
amendments, and in one in
stance, voted ou a substitute to
the committee bill as amended
by another substitute amend
ment.
I think that the following
were among the more signifi
cant votes of the marathon
session. 1 initially favored a
proposal by my colleague from
Texas, Congressman Eckhardt.
which we later ruled out of
order, and was never consider
ed again in the same form.
1 also voted for an
amendment by Congressman
Solar/, of New York which
sought to restrict funding to 30
days for military operations in
connection with the evacuation
effort. It failed, however,
196 208.
The bill detailed very
specifically who is to be
evacuated:
(1) American citizens. (2)
dependents of American dti
zens and of permanent resi-
dents of the U.S.; (3)
Vietnamese nationals eligible
for immigration to the U.S. by
reason of their relationships to
American citizens and (4)
foreign nationals whose lives a
direct and imminent threat
exist#
In the final analysis, I
favored legislation which was
very similar to the bill reported
by the House Committee on
International Affairs. Inherent
in the bill is a reaffirmation of
the restrictions placed on the
executive by the War Powers
Act. I felt like we needed to
spell out very specifically what
the President could and could
not do during this chaotic
situation in South Vietnam.
It seems to be a fact that the
government of South Vietnam
has collapsed. I think that it is
imperative that we protect the
lives of American citizens and
their dependents. Further
more, I think that we have an
obligation to help evacuate
those Vietnamese nationals
who have worked closely with
us and whose lives might be in
peril. The only sensible way
that we can accomplish this is
tell the President to employ the
military judiciously under these
moat difficult circumstances.
I know full well that the use
of troops for evacuations could
create risks. But I don't think
we can do otherwise.
I do not believe that it is the
role of the Congress to carry
out our foreign policy. In this
sad hour, I believe we must
support the President's deci-
sion to use troops for safely
removing our citizens from the
tense Vietnam situation.
I supported our Vietnam
effort throughout the Johnson
administration and for part of
the Nixon administration. I felt
our involvement came to an end
with the sigiying of the Paris
Peace accords. Now even
President Ford has said it is
over. That is true. It is finished.
It will do no good to engage any
further in recriminations or
blame fixing. We must untie to
face the future and to work in a
world order where realities can
change quickly.
207° DISCOUNT
on
Entire Stock of Ladies
Spring and Summer Dresses
and Sportswear
All New, Just Received, All Famous
Brand Names.
These prices good for
Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
MAY 1-2-3
One group of ladies 2 and 3 piece
PANT SUITS
all new Spring and Summer merchandise,
VALUES Up TO $45.00,
specially priced at
$27.77
Special purchase of
Men's Dress Sox
all first quality by a famous maker.
Values to $1.75, specially priced
89c a pair
shop and save at
SIMON'S
DEPARTMENT
STORE
in elgin
A SIT USFHTOBK
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THE EMPORIUM TODAY
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THE FOUNTAIN IN THF. LOVELY PATIO ADJOINING THE EMPORIUM
Planning to Get a Summer Job? Apply
For a Social Security Number Now
Students, housewives, and
other people who plan to get
a summer job should apply
now for a social security
number if they don't have
one, according to social secu*
rity officials here.
"You should apply for your
When In Austin Visit The
JET DRIVE-INN
located across from
bergstrom, austin
Easy Access To And From
Highway 71
home of the
B-52 Hamburgers & Texas Size Donuts
try our
Southern Fried Chicken, Catfish,
Shrimp, & Mexican Food
food to go or relax in our temperature controlled
dining room.
owned A operated by
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. (Buck) McNeeley
number several weeks before
you need it for a job covered
by social security," a spokes-
man said. "Applications must
be screened against central
files in Baltimore to make
sure that a second number
isn't issued to that same
person. Screening generally
takes several weeks."
More than nine out of ten
jobs are covered by social
security.
People applying for a so-
cial security number for the
first time may be asked to
prove their age, identity, and
citizenship.
"Your social security num-
ber is yours alone and re-
mains the same for life," the
spokesman said. "A worker
builds retirement, disability,
survivors, and Medicare pro-
tection by work and earnings
credited to his social security
number. So when you get a
job covered by social secu-
rity, be sure your employer
copies your name and num-
ber correctly from your so-
cial security card to his rec-
ords,"
People can get intormation
about applying for a social
security number by calling,
writing, or visiting any so-
cial security office
"If you've lost your social
security card, you can get a
J35 Year Old Bastrop Building
Holds Charm of Yesterday
The 135 year old building on
the corner of Main and Pine
Streets in Bastrop was a dark
and decaying tavern in 1969.
Today it is The Emporium
owned by Richard Hawkins
After extensive remodeling
by the former owner, Mrs.
Elizabeth Lyle, the building is
one of the finest examples of
early nineteenth century archi
tecture in the state.
The land on which the
building is situated is mention-
ed in the Charter from Mexico
establishing the town of
Bastrop in 1832. The Mexican
Commissioner designated the
"Northwest lot for the slaugh
ter houses", but no mention of a
building was made at this time.
The lot has not been divided in
any of the numerous sales
transactions since its original
mention in 1832.
First sale of the lot was made
in 1834, while Texas was still a
part of Mexico. A Mexican law
existing at that time provided
for improvement to be made on
all land in Mexico within a year
of purchase; so it can be
presumed the building was
erected around that time.
No mention of how the
building was used is made until
1848, when one of its owners,
Chauncel Johnson referred to
it, in a deed, as a warehouse.
From that date on, it is known
the building was used for such
differing businesses as an Inn in
the 1850's, a saloon in the
1880's, a bakery in the early
years of the century, and (lastly
before its remodeling in 1969) a
tavern.
From 1853 to 1869 the
building and lot remained
under one owner, B. A.
Shepard. This was the longest
period of time the property and
building went without changing
ownership. During the Civil
War years, the building was not
occupied or used for any sort of
business, due to the lack of
funds in the South during this
time.
There are three separate
buildings in this structure, each
built at different times and
added to each other. The back
two room building is the oldest.
It was built in the late 1830's or
early 1840's. The walls are solid
hand made local brick and 13
inches thick and the originals of
the 183-year, old structure.
Flooring in this part of the
complex was hand made brick,
exactly like the walls. Two
wooden floors had been laid
over the bricks.
The second part of the
Frontier Songs
Heard At
Harmony Club
The Harmony Club of
Bastrop met in the home of
Mrs. A A. Sanders on April 17,
with the president, Mrs. B. J.
Marshall, presiding over the
business meeting.
A program entitled "Frontier
Songs of Work and Play" was
presented by Mrs. Ron Croom.
Short histories of the songs
were given, followed by group
singing.
At the conclusion of the
meeting refreshments, were
served to the 15 members
present.
duplicate by contacting any
social security office," the
spokesman said, "You can
get a duplicate faster if
you've kept the stub that
came with your social secu-
rity card."
Seliool Board
Approves ESAA
Applieation
The Bastrop Board of
Education, at a called meeting
on April 22nd, approved the
application for Emergency
School Assistance Act III, for
$48,500.00 for the 197576
school year. This application
goes to the U.S. Office of
Education and if it is approved,
the program will begin July 1,
1975. This is the fourth year of
this Federal Program.
This program includes: (1)
Motor Skills classes for
Primary School; (2) two
Remedial Math clashes one in
Elementary 8cht>ol and one in
Junior High; (1) Director, part
time and.Bookkeeper-Secretary
oart time.
Both Alexander the Great and
Marco Polo spoke of two
marvelous trees in India which
could speak Indian and Greek!
NON-
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expiring policies.
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Troublefield
321-2216
complex was built around 1852
and in use by 1853 as an Inn and
a tavern. A record in which the
owner leased the building and
its contents refers to it as
Union Hall. The 40' x 30'
structure has a pine floor laid
directly on cedar beams.
The ceiling is the original and
the room is constructed
entirely with hand made square
nails. The 120-year, old walls
are plaster over 18 inches of
solid brick. Beneath Union Hall
is a rock walled, 8 foot deep
cellar dug when the room watt
built. It has a dirt floor, a trap
door and its foundation is made
of hand-hewn cedar logs. All
wood used in the construction
of the cellar and Union Hall is
pine from the nearby Bastrop
"Lost Pines" woods' area.
The third and newest part of
the complex is a front room
facing Main Street and the
upstairs area. This part is
thought to have been added
around the turn of the century.
With the assistance of the
State Historical Survey Com
mittee, Mrs. Lyle restored the
building historically as well as
making it a comfortable hom<
and business.
All the doors and hardware,
still a part of the building, were
used in the restoration.
Whenever a door or doorknob
was missing, substitutes were
obtained from a 100-year, old
house on the outskirts of
Bastrop known as the Wash
Jones house.
On the South side of the
building, a stone walled patio
serves Richard Hawkins, as
well as Emporium customers. It
is believed to have been built in
the 1890's at the same time as
the upstairs and front room.
Thoae who take time to live
have found the secret of success
Are You Tired
Of Paying Rent?
You can own a deluxe 2 bedroom
Mobile Home for approximately
$112 a month.
this includes central air A heat,
furniture, delivery A blocking.
other lovely mobile homes
to choose from on our lots.
LIVING & LEISURE
MOBILE HOMES
2711 bastrop highway
del valle, texas — phone 385-3430
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State Bank No. 38
Federal Reserve District No. U
CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OF
Citizens State Bank
OF BASTROP, BASTROP, TEXAS 7**K, AND DOMESTIC
SUBSIDIARIES AT THE OOSE OF BUSINESS ON
APRIL 16. im
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks —
y. S. Treasury securities
Obligations of other U. S. Government agencies
and corporations
Obligations of States and political subdivisions
Other securities (C. D.)
Federal funds suid and securities purchased under
agreements to resell
Other loans
Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other
assets representing bank premises—
Real estate owned other than bank premises
Other
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 909,372.06
511.580.96
570,000 00
LOIS,838.08
23,236.44
300.000.00
4,290,314.84
44,708.75
11,257.86
7.8T5.00
(7,588,173.99
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships.
and corporations $2,256,521.99
Time and savings deposits of individuals,
partnerships, and corporation* 3,351.504.13
Deposits of United States Government 55,257.15
Deposits of States and political subdivisions 1,038,897.55
Certified and officers' checks, etc 41.222.53
TOTAL DEPOSITS $6.!H3,403.35
(a) Total demand deposits $2,486,331.35
(b) Total time and savings deposits $4,487,072X30
Other liabilities 7,f75.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES $6,951,278.35
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Eejutty capital, total $ 636.896.64
Common stock-total par value 100,000 00
("No. shares authorized 5.000)
(No. shares outstanding 5,000)
Surplus- 300,000.00
Undivided profits 50,00000
Reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves 286.896.64
TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS. 636,896.64
TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES.
.AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS. $7.588,173.99
MEMORANDA
Average of total deposits for the 15 calendar day*
ending with call date $7,019,751.79
Average of total loans for the 15 calendar days
ending with call date $4,290,649.95
Unearned discount on Installment loans included
in tots! capital accounts $ 13,248.00
I. W, B.Townsend, Kit. V P. A Cashier, of the above-named bank
do solemnly swear that this report of condition is true and correct,
to the best of my know ledge and belief
W B. TOWNSEND
Correct—Attest:
J R. WILKINS
N. R SIMPSON
ALEX WAUGH
Director*
State at Texas. County of Bastrop, ss:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of April, 1915,
and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this
bank.
DORIS OLDFIELD, Notary Public
My oommisatan expires June 1. 1975.
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Standifer, Amy S. Bastrop Advertiser and Bastrop County News (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. [122], No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 1, 1975, newspaper, May 1, 1975; Bastrop, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth238515/m1/5/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bastrop Public Library.