The Mexia Weekly Herald (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 10, 1937 Page: 6 of 6
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With Christmas "just around tlie corner"
we wish to help our friends in Waco's trade
territory in their desire to make this Christ-
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you to—
Come and See Our
Beautiful Displays
All four floors of this bi;>;, friendly store are
brilliantly and beautifully decorated . . each
floor is different from any other floor . . so
don't miss a single one. Visit every depart-
ment on every fl< or and see our great selec-
tions of—
Gifts for Everyone
and for The Home
We can't begin to describe them in detail.'-
They're here in abundance at prices you can
well afford to pay. And don't overlook the
fact, that—
Santa Claus in Person
Is In Our Toyland
He has brought just thousands upon thou-
sands of toys, games, dolls, etc., for the
good little boys and girls of Central Texas.
Bring the children to see and talk with
Santa Claus. He wants to meet them all. He
will be in Toyland every day until Christ-
inas-. . . see him soon!
Goldstein-
Migel Co.
Waco's Greatest Department Store
Paris Chamber
Decides Hike
\rmament Fund
PARIS, Dec. -1 (U.P.) The Cham-
ber of Deputies today approved
1838 budget estimates totalling
$221,821,506 foi nationul defense
after Minister of War Edward De-
l.adier warned that French troops
aer outnumbered three to one alon(4
the Italian and German frontiers.
The war department, he said,
never w'U consent to any reduction I
of armaments so long "as the in- j
ternational situation remains as j
tense at it is now" and added that
he would not hesitate to demand
additional appropriations if the
need is felt.
The Chamber of Deputies ap-
proved the defense appropriations
unanimously—ujily the second time
since the World War that a unan-
imous vote had been teamed -giv-
ing the army $171,000,024 and al-
lotting $52,921,5-12 for the defense
of France's overseas empire.
Del.adier, credited with making
enormous strides in reorganizing
France's army that is the largest
in Western Europe, echoed the
warning of the German general,
Krich Von Ludendorff, that North
Africa would become the principal
theaters of action in the next
great war.
"Should a new war occur," he
said, "I do not beileve it will be
fought in the same zones in the
same way. I turn my eyes .toward
North Africa and toward our Tuni-
sian frontiers, and I conclude that
we must make them impregnable."
The radical-Socialist minister of
war, who returned two days ago
from an inspection of France's
$400,000,000 maginot line defense
along the German frontier, des-l
Icribed the nation's defensive posi-|
tion on the continent. |
"There are more|
armed Germans beyond]
eastern frontier and|
Italians beyond our southeastern
frontier while France has only^78,
000 home troops," he said.
He said that new fortifications
are being rushed to completion a-
long the Jura mountains in upper
Alsace and along the northern bor-
der.
Fighting Malady as 11 Babies Die
Matter-of-fact hospital records
fail to hide frorr. Dr. Francis A.
Dulak, pictured here, the dis-
tressingly human story of 11
newborn babes who died in two
weeks from a virulent and lit-
tle-known malady in Chicago's
St. Elizabeth hospital. Dr
Dulak and other members of the
hospital staff, aided by board
of health experts, are using
blood transfusions and saline
injections in hope of saving
seven other infants suffering
from the malady — enteritis—
which causes acute intestinal
inflammation.
Measles More
Serious Than
Host Believe
Recent Court.
Ruling Bring
in Tax Money
ihiuii
«Snd c
than 1,000,000 T, u]
'°nd our nortl/ tanRj
300,000 armftl T(
Doctors Pool
Knowledge to
Try Save Babes
CHICAGO, Dec. 8 (U.R>— Physic-
ians have pooled their knowledge in
an effort to save the lives of eight
newborn babies atricken. with a
mysterious malady, believed today
that the epidemic which took 11
lives' was under co'ntrt)!.
Fourteen specialists in child dis-
eases met today when Dr..Herman
Bondesen, president of the Chicago
Board of Health, to ehart a cam-
paign against the infection which
broke out in the nursery of St.
Elizabeth's hospital last Nov.
W hen the meeting-was over, Dr.
Blundesen announced: ;
"It' is the consensus of "those at
the conference that the outBreak of
acute infective diarrhea is under
contriil. There are not at the pres-
ent time any cases in other institu-
tions in Chicago nor have any oth-
ers occurred recently.
The specialists were asked to
study a virulent, but still unclassi-
fied, organism found in the blood
of 19-day-old Daniel Ennesser, the
11th victim of the malady and to
recommend regulations to prevent
the outbreak of another sijhilar
epidemic.
Emphasis of the new regula-
tions will be placed on sterilization,
jjr. Bundesen said. Another of the
recommendations urged breast-
feeding of babies, he said.
"The 'breast-fed baby," he said,
''ha a protectcion aaginst disease
which others do not have. Insofar
as can be ascertained, none of the
babies who died in these outbreaks
were completely breast-fed."
Lou Hussell of Houston visited
friends in Mexia Monday.
Mrs. Claude Brown has returned
from the Valley where she visited
her mother, Mrs. Frank Markham.
Colorado Grid
Coach Praises
Whizzer White
DALLAgt, Dec. 4, (UP)—Bunny
Oakes, Who coached the Univer-
sity of, Colorado football team
through an undefeated season and
into the Dallas Cotton Bowl game
arrived here yesterday singing the
praises of his Butfaloes and of
Byron (Whizzer) tthite in par-
ticular.
"Whizzer is a better all-around
back than Ked Grange," Oakes
asserted.
That is saying a bit, but Oakes
should know. He played tackle on
the Illinois team in 1922 and 1923
while Grange was flashing to fain
in the Illinois backfield.
"It must be remembered that
Grange was great for three years,
while White did not become a star
until midway i nhis second year,"
Oakes pointed out.
"That gave White only a year
and a half to make the sports
writers gasp at his ability. He
had a bad knee his first year at
Colorado and played in only two
games. Last year, in the middle
of the season, he found his star
and he has followed it ever since."
BROWNWOtfb, Dec. 4 (U.R) —
Texas countie.y"will collect several
thousand dollars in intangible as-
sets taxes .£s a Court denying the
Atlantic Pipe Line county, accord-
ing to County Judge A. C. Nabors.
„Thejs'uit against Brown county
was brought by the company in
November, 1984, to test the Texas
intangible assets law. The Supreme
Olfurt order upheld the state law
nd counties can collect taxes lev-
under the state law against in-
tangible assets.
The case was first tried in fed-
eral district court in Dallas and re-
sulted in a decision in favor of the
company. Brown county, joined by
the Texas Attorney General's de-
partment and other counties of the
state interested in the outcome of
the suit, appealed the decision to
the federal circuit court in New Or-
leans.
The decision of this court favor-
ed Brown county and upheld the
state law. The company appealed
to the Supreme Court, but its right
to appeal was denied in the recent
ruling.
Court costs alone in the case to-
taled $2,8(56.65, but Brown county
was aided in paying these costs by
contributions from exactly 100 oth-
er Texas counties. This did not in-
clude other expenses of fighting
the case, such as traveling expense
of various officials.
| Pipeline and oil companies and
some other firms with intangible
assets who have not paid the intan-
gible assets taxes for four years,
pending outcome of the test suit,
are not expected to pay thousands
of dollars to the state, county and
school district treasuries. The total
in Brown county alonj will be ap-
proximately $30,000 to be distribu-
ted to the state, county and com-
mon school districts.
Governors to
Talk of Dam
GARDEN CSITY, Kans., Dec
3, (U.R)—The Governor of Kan-
sas and the Governor of Colorado
will meet here today to start a
drive for funds to buy a right-of-
way and adjust legal questions
in connection with a proposed
$10,000,000 dam near as Animas
on the Arkansas river.
Gov. Walter A. Huxman of
Kansas is bringing Ji C. Moh-
ler, state secretary of agriculture
George Knapp, irrigation commis-
sioner, and other experts. Gov
Teller Amnions of Colorado will
forego a birthday celebration in
Denver to meet Huxpian here and
attend a banquet fomorrow ni-
ght. * I
The Colorado delegation was
expected to number/ 100. Farmers
and businessmen throughout this
section of Kansas, were expect-
ed to attend. f
The Caddoa I)a/a, which would
be a war department project, was
proposed as a rneans of irriga-
tion of thousand$ of acres of new
area in Kansas/ and Colorado.
T-«r ■' -
Clyde Laird has accepted a
position with ,the Goodyear Ser-
vice Store of .Mexia.
AUSTIN, Dec. I, (UP)—"It is
a great mistake to treat even j
light cases of measles, chiekenpox
mumps, scarlet fever, or any
other of the communicable dis-
eases of childhood as though they
did not amount to much," states
Dr. George W. Cox, State Heauth
officer.
"Treatment of that sort makes
it possible for these diseases to
spread and cause serious out-
breaks among children whose im-
paired resistence makes them easy
victims to any form of infection,
"Some of the most serious out-
breaks we have had of scarlet
fever, as well as of other dis-
eases in different parts of the
state, have been traced to mild
cases—that is, to cases too light
for the doctor to be called. In
some instances the children have
continued to go to school and to
associate and play with other chil-
dren. In others, after they have
been kept at home for a few days
suffering from what was be-
lieved to be just an ordinary cold,
they have returned to school and
have scattered those germs around
among their schoolmates. Even-
tually a group of cases—some-
times very serious ones—have de-
veloped from the carelessly hand-
led mild case. The result was an-
other epidemic that could have
been prevented.
"There are several things worth
remembering in connection with
children's diseases. Nearly all of
those diseases begin with a diges-
tive upset or with symptoms closed]
ly resembling those of the com-
mon cold. Accordingly, it is a
wise thing for mothers to regard
every digestive upset and every
common cold with suspicion until
you are sure it is not the begin-
ing of something more serious."
Your doctor is the best judge of
the seriousness of such symptoms
and you will have suffering and
anxiety if you put the child to
|bed, send for your doctor and
follow his advice.
OLL
SALE
5C
100, Values up to
15c, to go at
100, Values up to
25c, to go at A ww
A COMPLETE LINE OF TOYS
AND GIFTS FOR ALL!
Our Xmas Stock I
r
Ready
Perry Bros.
5c - 10c - 25c STORES
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Unemployment
Office Here
AUSTIN, Dec. 3 <U.R) — A list of
116 field officers where unemploy-
ed workers can apply for compen-
sation after January 1, was issued
today by the Texas unemployment
Compensation Commission.
A field office will be located at
Mexia.
With the ilst went a summary of
eligibilities and how the uct will be
administrated. Uneriiployment
claims cannot be filed until Janu-
ary 1, 1938. It was estiamted first
payments will be between January
21 and February 1.
Persons thrown out of employ-
ment without fault are eligible for
benefits in two weeks. Additional
waiting periods can be set by the
commission for those who lose em-
ployment by their own fault. Ne
benefits are payable to persons put
out on a strike.
A
Fairfield P. M. Is
Likely Be Renamed
FAIRFIELD, Dec. 3, (spl)—
L. Childs has received notice from
Cong. Luther Johnson that he had
recommended Mr. Childs' reap-
pointment as Fairfield postmaster.
This assures Mr. Childs appoint-
ment by the postoffice depart-
ment.
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Dr. and Mrs. O. T. Christoffer
and Bower Crider attended the
Rice-S. M. U. football game iij Dal-
las Saturday.
LUBBOCK, Tex., Dec. 3, (U.R)
A record number of sheep, pro-
bably 300,000 will be pastured on
the South Plains of Texas this
winter, according to farmers. Ex-
tension service workers have al-
ready received reports of 200,000
head being fed and many ranch-
ers have not reported.
CATCH COLD
EASILY?
vlcks
Vatronol
helps prevent
. many colds
COLDS HANG ON
AND ON ?
VlCKS
VapoRub
helps end a
cold quicker
\
FOLLOW VlCKS PLAN FOR BETTER CONTROL OF COLDS
Full details oj the Plan in each Vicks Package]
.
SAVE $6 to $10
Bicycles
on
Your
All "Western
Flyer" prices
reduced for
this Big- Sale!
"PACE-
MAKER"
$1fi95
19
Single bar shown
above. Formerly
$23.95
The Western Klver complete line offers n model for
every desire, of a price for every purse—every one
a quality leader in its-class. Fully guaranteed. Use
our Christmas Lay-Away Plan.
Western Auto Associate Store
co y its
Marriage Licenses
Medie Thomas and Ethel Tho-
mason.
Roy Lawless and Eunice Mur-
dock.
June Freeman and Iola Taylor.
District Clerk
.:Exparter Bonnie Hampton, re-
moval of disabilities ih minority.
Dixie Acock vs. Milton Aeo^k,
divorce.
Exparte Perry Parker, removal
of disabilities of minority.
DALLAS, Tex', Dec. 3, (U.R)
.—-Dallas police are wondering
just how far to go in this law
enforcement business. City Sec-
retary Karl Goforth has dug up
the ordinance regulatnig the
speed of trains within the city
limits.
The ordinance provides for a
fine ranging from $10 to <200 for
trains running faster than 12
miles a hour within the city. Po-
lice scratched their heads while
streamlined trains sped to and
from the union terminal.
Goats to Hear
Baylor Mentor
GROESBECK, Dec. 3, (spl) —
Coach Morley Jennings of Baylor
has accepted an invitation to be
principal speaker at the football
banquet at Groesbeck Itigh school
to be held Thursday night, Dec
16. He will bring with him sev-
eral of the Baylor stars, prob-
ably Billy Patterson, Sam Boyd
Capt. Carl Bra/.ell and Bubba
Gernand. Tickets will *be on sale
for the banquet soon. The larg-
est number ever to ".ttend this
annual event is expected.
McFerrin Baby
Buried Friday
Funeral services were held Fri-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock for Ver-
lon Edgar McFerrin, 15-months old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred McFer-
rin, by Rev. V. A. Geeo. The infant
died Thursday at noon following
an attack of pneumonia. Services
were conducted at the residence
wit!- the John R. Corley Company
in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are the parents; two
sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Biiscc and
Miss Virginia McFerrin, both of
Mexia and one brother, I. D. Mc-
Ferrin.
A.&W. Sales Co
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Iasc
Fre-Inventory Sale Begins Friday
SAVE
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Lay Away
Your Gifts
NOW!
on
Winter
Accessories
BATTERIES
fi Month
Fully
Guaranteed
24 Month Battery
(Jives dependable service
in all weathers.
$S.79
Exchange
Battery Recharge
Groesbeck Has
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BONHAM, Dec. 4 (U.R) — J. 1).
Hallum, former peace officer at . „ - ..
Leonard, was convicted of murder jf/l JJI A I if- flppc
today for the killing of Carl Gil-1"11 n '' ' lUCO
breath several weeks ago in a cafe
[ disturbance at Leonard. Hallum's
i iiunishmetit was fixed at 99 years
I in the penitentiary.
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Practically all babies have blue
Home Owned and OpcVated by C. H. Molony
eyes at birth, but the permanent
color appears in the first few
The Mexia Production Credit
Association has opened a branch
office in Groer.beck for the pur-
pose of ta'ong applications for
crc,p loans for 1938. This office
i temporarily located in Judge
Lewis M. Seay's reception room
at the coi'rt house
TOP DRESSING
y% pint can ... 23c
Pint can 33c
Steering Wheel
Spinner Knob
ea 23c
Fog
llights
Sale price $1.53
We Atn save you money
011 alj DuPont anfl Sim-
sm • . aaw. . ' I
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Urn
DEFROSTERS
19c and up
WIPER BLADES
Each 9c
AUTO HEATER
Fits and
,' ill heat
II cars.
Vs low
SPARK PLUGS
Guaranteed
Each 19c
4 for 75c
AUTO BULBS
32-32 C. P.
Each 8c
2 for 15c
1
• Anti-
Freeze
Sealed Cans
gal. S3c
Visors for your car . . •
with jewel /fir
Pair
Christmas Tree Lights,
8 bulbs OO-
per set
Fender Flaps, i'its all
cars; as low t Q
as pair 15FC
Shellac, regular
size bottle
Appliance Cords
6 for
Electric Irons
Each ....
Chamois, regular price
?L49 % Rlr
sale price Q«Jv
BRAKE LININGS
A-Ford Shoes
Set of 8 89c
Others at a Saving
100% Pure
PENN MOTOR
OIL
2 Gallon
Sealed Can
1
t;
m*
xm
t
No Tax
V
MUD CHAINS
As Low
s
Big Red Wagon
For Boys or Girls. Three sizes
from which to choose.
79c
onize; Polish.
:
No. fi Dry Cells
Standard size' 22c
Tail Pipe Extension
nickel finish with jewel
Each 22c
15-BATTERIES
Full 45 volts, guaran-
teed 300 hours—
A-Ford Muffler
Complete with Pipe
Each
$1.39
A-Ford Ignition Switch
as low as 79c
Clutch Plates as
low as <r>!c
A-Ford Floor Mats
as low as - 19c
BIKE HORN
DUAL
All on 1 Bracket
Each 25c
BIKE TUBES
Heavy Duty
Eacl^^^^J^
BIKE PEDALS
Large Sizes
Each 29c
i
Pair
55c
Jewel Flaps for
.Bikes, each .. 19c
Sponge, each Nc
Spoke Brushes 11c
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The Mexia Weekly Herald (Mexia, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 10, 1937, newspaper, December 10, 1937; Mexia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth299533/m1/6/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Gibbs Memorial Library.