Lipscomb Lime Light and the Follett Times (Follett, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 20, 1938 Page: 1 of 6
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LIPSCOMB LIME LIGHT AND
The Most Well Read
NEWSPAPER
In Lipscomb County
THe Follett Times
Covers Lipscomb
COUNTY LIKE
The Morning Dew
BIGGEST LITTLE PAPER IN TEXAS"
Herald-—Vol. 4. No. 42.
FOLLETT, LIPSCOMB COUNTY,
TEXAS, Thursday January
20th, 1938
VoL 26, No. 14
' ffirittl P/uter of Lipscomb County. Texas—Devoted to
the Interest of Follett hihI
Lipscoml' Counti •
"JLm JWalltr
Jommsom •«< Pierce
W. C. Walker
Announces
For County Commissoioner Pre-
cinct No. 3-Russell not to Run
WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan.
17th.— In spite of the filibuster
over the Anti-Lynching Bill there
is a distinct difference in the at-
mosphere of the Capitol—a hint
of compromise and of coopera-
tion. Many straws are pointing
to the fact that from this session
of Congress something constru-
ctive may be expected. A more
promising attitude on the part of
big business—at least a promise
to spend money for improvements
and on rehiring. The visit of the
seven Southern Governors who
announced a more friendly atti-
tude toward Wage-Hour Legisla-
tion, the rejection of the Ludlow
Referendum on War by the House
—a measure that would have ser-
iously embarrassed this or any
other Administration hampered
by it, all these point toward de-
finite progress.
The position of the Administra-
tion was notably strengthened by
the Alabama senatorial primary
when New Dealer Hill won out by
two to one over 'Tom-Tom' He-
flin. On the other hand the
launching into prominence of the
Administration's latest favorite,
Assistant Attorney General Rob-
bert Jackson, who was touted as
a candidate for the Governorship
of New York, met with scant en-
thusiasm. In times of great -pros-
perity the voters of a State—or
of a Nation—will accept an un-
known—even an undistinguished
man, if there has been the proper
'Build-Up', but for the present the
American Nation demands show-
manship and outstanding leader-
ship. And this is especially true
of New York where the voters
have been used to such specta-
cular figures as A1 Smith, the pre-
sent Mayor LaGuardia and tfle
President himself.
Gravest of incidents on the do-
mestic front is the squabble In
Jersey City, N. J., between Mayor
Hague and the C. I. O. The af-
fair itself may simmer down to a
wordy argument of proclamations
and court injunctions but at the
moment there is danger that the
fight may spread to Washington.
Senator Moore, Governor-elect of
New Jersey, presumably owes his
election to Hague and Congress-
woman Mary Norton is from
Hague's district. Both of them
have been forced to take stand
with Hague. But by doing this
the Governor-elect may lose all
support of labor in his State and
Mary Norton, who is chairman of
the labor committee of the House
is certain to find herself bitterly
attacked.
Interest here is centered on the
Navy and Merchant Marine to an
extent beyond the memory of the
oldest observer. Besides the plan-
ned increases 'in both fleets a new
day seems to have dawned in
maritime safety. Four ships of
one line alone are being held In
port until owners conform to the
new regulations.
The manoeuvers of the Republi-
cans, too, are claiming a large
share of attention with the mid-
term elections due this year and
the camapign of 1940 looming on
the horizon. The refusal of Ex-
Governor Landon and Col. Knox
to accept places on the program
Committee of the G. O. P. and
the eagerness with which Mr.
Hoover and Ex-Vice President
Dawes did accept have aroused
expectation as to whether Natlon-
.. Continued on Page 4
The Follett Times was author-
ized Tuesday afternoon to an-
nounce the candidacy of Walter
Walker for the office of County
Commissioner, Percinct No. 3 Af-
ter an interview by Mr. Walker's
friends with F. H. Russell we
learn thiat F. H. Russell, who has
been acting as County Commis-
sioner for this Precinct for the
past several years does not choose
to make the race again this year.
For years while Mr. Russell has
been serving as Commissioner he
has performed the duties in
grand style considering the condi-
tions that he had, to deal with
say the many of Mr. Russell's fri-
ends. The many friends of Mr.
Walkers have for sometime urged
him to make the race for this of-
fice. Mr. Walker who is one of
the old' timers of this part of
the country and it has been fel-
lows like him, that caused the
law and order to be brought to
the West. In 1924 W. C, Walker
wias elected as County Tax
Assessor and was re-elected for
the third term, serving this office
six years. Due to his health he
was forced to withdraw from this
office. Since then Mr. Walker
has regained his health, and is
as fat and sassy as all get out.
Personally we don't believe that if
we turned the whole county up
side down and trotted all of the
men folks out, that we could find
a man that is any better liked,
and broader minded. Mr. Walker
is well qualified for the office as
County Commissioner. So lets get
behind him and give ourselves a
square deal.
WESTERN
FARM
■m
Equipment Co., to bring Holly-
wood Picture to Follett
Friday, January 28th
"Friendly Valley" to be Shown
at Follett Theatre Under
Auspices of Local Dealers
To Meet Jan. 27th
There will be a hearing on the'
Wolf Creek Water Shed, at the:
Courthouse at Lipscomb, at 2:30
P.. M., Thursday, January 27th,1
1938. The purpose of this public'
hearing is to secure information!
in regard to flood control on Wolf
Creek. The meeting will be con-
ducted by the Soil Conservation
Service and they are very much
interested in getting the views of
Interested parties on soil and wat-
er conservation, water resources
utilization, runoff and waterflow
retardation and soil erosion pre-
vention .
We would like to encourage ev-
ery individual to see that well in-
formed representatives appear be-
fore this hearing, in order that
they get the correct information
and a definite idea of what the
people want in regard ta this
program.
E. GOULE, County Agfeitt
Used Car Bargains
Never in your life Have you
had such opportunity to Buy
your self such BARGAINS in Used
Cars that are really worth the
MONEY. The Laubhan Mtotor
Company have marked all of their
used cars down till you'll be am-
azed at Such Values and at §tach
Low Prices. Why go to OklahOTna
City or Amarillo when you can
get a much better buy in FOLL-
ETT at the Laubhan Motor Com-
pany', the pioneer Automobile
Firm of the Northeast Panhandle.
By all means see these Real Bar-
gains. Turn now^to their Used
Oar Ad on the back page of the
Times this week. You'll be sur-
prised at such low prices.
irv.t-.
Western Farm Equipment Com-
pany, local John D:ere dealers,
are putting on another big John
Deere Day Program at the Fol-
lett Theatre here on Friday, Jan-
uary 28th, beginning at 10:30 In
the morning. A big Free Lunch
will be had at Noon. Don't forget
the date. Come and join the
crowd. Ask for your Free Ticket.
"Friendly Valley," an all-star
Hollywood picture, will be the
main feature of the all-day entei-
tainment and educational meet-
ing. Packed with human interest,
good music and homely philoso-
phy, this all-talking picture pro-
mises to be a real treat for every-
one who sees it. In the large cast
of Hollywood entertainers are
Frank Darien, Edward Keane,
Paul Barrett, Lenita Lane, Louise
Keaton and many others.
The story portrays the loyalty
of a rural community to the
home-owned radio station that
serves that community—loyalty
that is typical of a small town
and rural people. It shows h6w
the people of "Friendly Valley"
rally to the support of Marjorle
Kent and WFV; and how Jimmie
Badger brings Marjorie and WFV
into the Badger network.
Three other pictures will be
shown in addition to the feature
presentation. They include
"School Days," an instructive ana
educational picture on tractor
service and tractor design;
"Champions on Parade," a com-
prehensive portrayal of the most
modern farming methods; and a
short news reel showing new de-
velopments in agricultural equip-
ment.
In addition to the four talking
pictures, the John Deere Day Pro-
gram will include several talks
and demonstrations in which
you'll be interested. Western
Farm Equipment Company cord-
ially invites every farmer, every
farmer's wife, and every farm boy
in this area to attend this big day
of entertainment and education.
Plans are being made to make
this open house one of the big
events of the year in this comm-
unity, and farm families from
many neighborhoods will have an
opportunity to get acquainted
there and exchange ideas and /ex-
periences in their own farming
operations. Many new ideas will
be presented during the day
which will be valuable to every-
one present.
According to Travis and Sum-
pter admission will be made by
ticket only, and any farmer who
has not received tickets can get
them for the asking at their store
any time before the show.
Robert Bu-
ford Bozarth
Departed this Life Mon., Jan.
.17th, Age 51 Yrs. and 9 Mo.
-• Bob Bozarth, age 51, of Follett
took suddenly ill about 2:35 Mon-
day afternoon while being em-
ployed on a WPA project between
Higgins and Lipscomb. As soon as
he felt sick, he walked down to
the truck in which he was brou-
ght to work in to remain until
he felt better. About 15 to 20
minutes later Pete Booth another
Follett man went to the truck
after water, seeing Mr Bozarth
was a mighty sick man, he helped
him out of the truck and sum-
moned help. He was rushed to
Higgins but died before reach-
ing there.
OBITUARY
Robert Buford Bozarth was
born near Medicine L :dge, Kan-
sas, on April 20, 1886. and depart-
ed this life Jan 17, 1938 at the
age of 51 years and nine months.
At the age of four years he
moved with his parents to King-
fisher County, Okla , where he
grew to young manhood,' On June
1, 1910 he was united in marriage
with Hazel Renshaw. Fifteen
months later she passed away.
He then moved to Wellington,
Kansas, where on Dec. 24, 1912 he
was united in marriage with Iva
Shelburn. To this union were
born two daughters, Leona and
Oleta, and one son, Robert, Jr. He
spent twelve happy years with
his family, during which time he
worked in the Santa Fe Shops.
On Setp. tf26,' 1925 his wife was
taken in death. After this he ke^t
his son with him. His daughters
made their home from then on
with their aunt and uncle, Mr.
and Mrs. Price Bruce, although
they were with their father much
of the time.
Continued on Page 4
Close Out Sale
The O. A, Crump Mercantile
Company of this city is staging
one of the Biggest and Most Com-
plete Close-Out Sales ever staged
in this part of the Panhandle.
With shelves filled to the brim
with first class merchandise and
at the time you really need to
take advantage of these many
Red Hot BARGAINS. Prices have
been marked down as low as one-
third, one-fourth and many hun-
dreds of Items are absolutely
Marked down as low as one-half
Price of their regular Low sell-
ing Prices. Down go High Prices.
Just Think of it. Turn now to their
Big Double Page Advertisement In
this weeks issue of the Follett
Times. Check the many items that
you will want to take advantage
of. Never Such Low Prices Before.
Come take advantage of the Sale
of Sales the "Daddy of 'em All.
From Kansas
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clark of
Wellington, Kansas, arrived here
Tuesday to attend tharfuneral of
Mrs. Clarks father, Bob Bozarth,
who died suddenly Monday af-
ternoon following a short illness,
while employed on a WPA project
between Higgins. and Lipscomb.
Remember January 31st Is last
Day That You have to pay your
Poll Tax. If you want to vote.
Birthday Surprise
Logan, Jan. 13th.-'38—The Log-
an Bridge Club met at the Emory
Bell home for a surprise on
Emory's 26th birthday Thursday
night.
.Those attending were: Mr._and
Mrs. Merl Exline, J C Cates,
Fred Smiths, Wilber Messners, Bill
Noslers, Mort Mansflelds, Ed.
Bells, Miss Dortha Hawes, Carl
Spangler and Pete Nosier.
Everyone brought cake, cookies,
sandwiches and coffee was served
by the hostess, Mrs. Emory Bell
who served Emory with a heap-
ing plate of eats.
High bridge scores were won by
M>rs. Emory Bell and Bill Nosier
who sat at table No. 1 through-
out the evening.—Contributed.
THE REST OF
THE RECORD
i '• *r
Timely and Interesting Views
of State Matters
By Governor Allred
Fr^elyt Discussed and Brought
% Light so that You May
Understand
As this is written I have just
returned from Bismark, the capi-
tal of the State of North Dakota,
where I spoke at the Jackson Day
dinner. I found many enthusias-
tic Democrats there, and accord-
ing to all reports the people art*
overwhelmingly behind President
Roosevelt, just a.s they are in this
State.
Incidentally, when I saw the
President in Washinigton recently
he appeared to be in the best,
health and happiest spirits of any
time I have ever seen him He
seemed to appreciate it when 1
told him that the people of this
State were behind him almost
100 per cent.
* * *
"Pay your poll tax!" That
should be the slogan of all good
citizens from now until Febru-
ary first.
• *
One of the most important of-
fices filled by vote of the people Is
that of Lieutenant-Governor
Generally little attention is paid
to it by the voters, but it is a
powerful office.
The Lieutenant-Governor pre-
sides over the State Senate and
appoints the various senate com-
mittees. This is especially impor-
tant when a conference committee
is appointed. The Lieutenant-
Governor's ruling can generally
determine whether a bill is to
pass or not pass. For this reason
you can see how important it is.
* * i*
Several candidates are being
discussed, though none have made
a formal announcement. Among
them are:
1 Senator Will D Pace, of
Tyler, who is chairman of the
State Affairs committee, where
all the tax bills died during the
regular session of the legislature.
At the beginning of the regular
session Senator Pace voted aga-
inst race track gambling, but
later switched to the other side
and Voted with the gambling
crowd all the Way during the re-
mainder of the regular session:
and even in the special session
when the race track gambling
law was repealed.
2 Coke Stevenson, who was
.twice elected speaker of the House
by the Ferguson forces; and
whose ruling as speaker first
made it possible to legalize track
gambling.
3. Senator Wilbourne Collie,
who voted for repeal; and
4 Senator G H Nelson, of
Lubbock, who introduced the bill
to outlaw race track gambling
and successfully pushed it thro-
ugh.
This is part of the records of
those, who have been discussed as
candidates. If definite announce-
ments are made I shall be glad
to give you "the rest of the re-
cord" as to the records of these
gentlemen from tlfhe to time.
• • •
Regardless of whom you expect
to vote for, for Governor, for
Lieutenant-Governor, or for any
other office—"Pay Your Poll
Tax!"
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Skaggs, Ethel J. Lipscomb Lime Light and the Follett Times (Follett, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 20, 1938, newspaper, January 20, 1938; Follett, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth390222/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Higgins Public Library.