The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, February 5, 1932 Page: 1 of 8
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Volume XLVII—No 18
Albany, Texas, "The Home of the Hereford" February 15. 1032
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. tlbany Poet Receives
Recognition
Albany friends of Miss Rerta
Hurt Nance will be pleased to
learn that she has received recog
nition again as a pool of more
than usual merit. Miss Nance,
who was born and reared in Al-
bany, has written many poems
that have attracted attention
from verse lovers in the South
went.
Miss Nance shared honors with
Mrs. James M, Wheeler, of Abi-
lene, for first prise in the .latum
ry state contest, sponsored by the
Texas Poetry Society As a native
of Went Texas, she sees and un
derstands the beauties surround
Ing her and receive* her inspira
tlon for her most interesting
nature poems. .
Her poem, "Cattle," which won
first prixe last year, appears in a
book recently published by B. A
Botkin of the University of Okla
honva The book, called "The
Southwest Scene," will be used in
high schools throughout the
Southwost, and will (five Miss
Nance considerable publicity.
The following article appeared
in a recent edition of the Abilene
Daily Reporter:
"I Have Heard winds," poem
by Mrs. James M. Wheeler of this
city, tied with a composition by
Rerta Hart Nance, poet of nation
al note, for the January state
contest prize, sponsoncr by the
Texas Poetry Society, Mrs.
Wheeler has been notified.
"Miss Nances poem, "Cattle,"
won the $25 yearly prize for
1931, a booklet just put out by,
the Texas society, it announces." |
Miss Nance nan received very
complimentary comments from a
number of nationally known crit-
ics. Her prize winning poem fol-'
lows:
Hereford Association Plans
Annual Show
Officials of the Shackelford County Hereford Breeders Association
and heads of the various committee are completing plans foi the
Annual Show to be held in Albany on March 1st Invitations have
been extended to numbers of the region's banner prize herds, and the
1982 show Is expected to even surpass the last year' show in quality
of cattle exhibited. Substantial prize list* are being prepared, for
award to the winners in the various classes.
The .setting of the Shackelford County \ soeiatinn show date on
March 1st, just a few days in advance of tin Fort Worth how, should
prove a fortunate stroke for the interests of the local how, inasmuch
as it enables exhibitor lo bring their herd to Albany, when > nrouti
to Fort Worth, and still have sufficient time to move on into the lat
ter city for opening date of the Southwestern Kxposition. It Is lie
lieved that thix fact will bring herds of nationwide reputation to Al
bany, that otherwise would be unable to make the schedule.
TMI TOWN WHINI I LlVf IT1. M* TlWh
Luncheon Attendance Grows
"Cattle"
i
Other states were carved or bom,
Texas grew from hide and horn.
Other states are long or wide,
Texas is a shaggy hide,
Dripping blood and crumpled
hair;
Some fat giant flung it there,
l aid the head where valleys drain,
Stretched its rump along the
plain.
Other soil is full of stones,
Texans plow up cattle-bones.
Herds are buried on the trail,
Underneath the powdered shale
Herds that stiffened like the
snow,
Where the icy northers go.
Hther states have built their halls,
Humming tunes along the walls.
Texans watched the mortar
stirred.
While they kept the lowing herd.
Stamped on Texas wall and roof
Gleams the sharp and crescent
hoof.
/High above the hum and stir
Jingle bridle-rein and spur.
Other states were made or born,
Texas grew from hide and horn.
—Berta Hart Nance
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GARDEN CLUB MKETS
The Garden club "met at the"
club house last Friday. A most in-,
given by Mmes. J. B. Matthews, I
Frank Roeser and Oni Hubhard.
It wnti decided by the club to use
* the triangle at the cast entrance
bicentennial planting. Mrs. Joe B.
Matthews was made chairman of
the project. Several new members
were welcomed. The next meeting
will be Friday, February 12.
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VISITOR FROM MINNESOTA
Mrs. Andrea Filiatrault, of Du-
luth, Minn., a friend of many
years, is visiting Mrs. L. H. Hill
nnd will be in Albany for several
weeks, enjoying our mild winter
climate.
Tuesday's Chambei of Commerce luncheon showed a 20 percent
increase in attendance over the previous week, and over the past
tn:ee months average. Chamber officials are well plea"od at ,'nis
increase, feeling that it indicates a splendid interest being manifested
in the organizations affairs.
The chambers membership committee, headed by Chairman W. II.
Ilullock, has been conducting its annual canvas for members anil fi
nances. While the committee's work is not yet complete, and there-
fore a full report is not available for this issue, the chairman's state
ment made to the club Tuesday announced a substantial number of
additions to the membership roster, and indicated that very satisfac
tory results are being obtained in the drive for funds. Complete re-
ports are expected for the following week.
A luncheon guest.s Tuesday was Rev. Hubert Markley, of Breckcn
ridge, who responded to his introduction with suitable remarks. Rev.
Markley, who was a chaplain with the Kngineer Corps Sunset Divi
sion, during the World War, prefaced his remarks by relating some
humorous personal experiences encountered during his army sen'ice.
Miss Nina Mae Davis wa.s the club's entertainer for the week, read
ing two jolly numbers.
TMI TOWN WHINI I LIV*- IT . MT TOW*
R.C. (Curt) Harris For Sheriff
And Tax Collector
To the Voters of Shackelford County:
After long and careful consideration, 1 have decided to enter the
race for Sheriff and Tax Collector of Shackelford county.
Knowing that the responsibility of this office is a safeguard to your
safety, I feel that I am qualified to discharge that duty.
Having lived in this county the most of my life, and knowing the
people as 1 do and the different problems that may arise at any time,
I believe I can serve your interest as well as any man.
This is the first time I have asked for any public office, and I be-
lieve the people of this county will give my claims due consideration
before casting their vote. My pledge to you if elected, is to discharge
the duties of this office in a business-like manner.
I nope to see each voter before July 2Mrd, and if it is impossible
for me to see you, remember I will certainly appreciate your vote
and influence.
Subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
R. C. (CURT) HARRIS
TMI TOWN WHftHK I LlVt IT H MY TOWN
Scholastic Art Contest In April
Abilene, Texas, February 5.—The first scholastic art contest ever
to be held in this section of the state is scheduled for the interscho-
lastie league meet of this district here in April. The contest will be
sponsored by the School of Fine and Applied Art of Simmons Uni-
versity under the jurisdiction of league officials. Miss A. M. Car-
penter, head of the art school, is in charge.
No local eliminations will be necessary. Schools may send the work
of any student they wish. Although full details have not been an-
nounced, Miss Carpenter said that originality and individual ability
would count most in winning prizes. Students entering do not have
to be art students.
A scholarship in art will be given by Miss Carpenter to the high
school senior exhibiting the most ability and promise. Letters are
being sent high school district workers and schools of the district
and all an.wers or queries concerning the meet are to be addressed
to the art school head at Simmons.
TN« TOWN WHIM I CIV* IT . «r TOWN
Mitchell To Direct Show For
L.H. Hill Is Honored
Louis II. Hill received a very distinct honor this Week when the;
(treat American Insurance Company, through its special agent M. G. |
Jarreau, of Dallas, presented to him it beautiful engraved silver,
pitcher. The gift was made as a token of appreciation of Mr. Hill's
services as a local agent. The accompanying letter is self-explana-
tory, and not only is Mr. Hill efficient as an Insurance agent, hut a
livi and enterprising business man in all he undertakes. Mr. Hill is
a pioneei citizen of Albany anil Shackelford county, having engaged
in the land and insurance business here for more than forty years,
lie i a progressive spirited citizen, and has done his part in the up
building of the county. The News extends congratulations to Mr.
Hill for this distinguished honor.
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GREAT AMKRICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
NEW YORIC—Incoi-porntod IH72
Dallas, Texas, January 2ft, 1982.
Mi I.. H. Hill,
Albany, Texas.
Dear Mr. Hill:
A few days ago I received a letter from Vice President Phillips, of
the Great American Insurance Co., advising me that they were send-
ing to me by express, a Silver Pitcher, to be presented to Mr. Louis
II Hill, in appreciation of his long years of service as an agent of
this company at Albany, Texas, dating back to 1K91.
I was requested to give this my personal attention, therefore, I
made arrangements to come here to see you, Mr. Hill, in person, and I
not only present this pitcher to you as coming from the Great Ameri-1
can Insurance Co., hut also to say to you personally, that there are
many outstanding facts that have entered into your service to this)
company. The writer has been connected with the Great American
Insurance Company in this state hardly half the length of time thatj
you have represented them, to be more explicit, lf> years, and as you
know, you have represented them <10 years, anil the record of your
agency has been exceptionally good, which shows that you have not
only safeguarded your clients by giving them safe insurance, but you
have safeguarded the company's interest as well. In other words,
you have underwritten your business. You have known your as-
sureils personally.
Mr. Hill, we wish for you many more years of valuable servi n, i
and wi.sh for you and your family every happiness.
M. (i. JARRKAU, Special Agent.
THK TOWN W ME FIL I i.lVt IT'. Mf TOWN
Shackelford County Oil Prospects
Looking Brighter
The latest completion on the North side of the Clarke pool, a half
mile east of the Albany City line, by Geo. Callihan et al is pumping
and flowing 50 barrels daily from a rich oil sand at (570 feet. The
well is the Jennie P. Clarke et al A-1 on a 54 acre lease, which ap-
parently has a dozen or more proved locations. Valuable lease ad-
! joining is held by Worth Petroleum Company of Fort Worth, which
' has three wells. There is due to be a lot of development in the
i Clarke pool as soon as the shut-down on drilling and running oil is
, voided.
.). A. Butler et al have started a well on Block No. 89, original
town of Albany, rinht behind the Magnolia Petroleum Co. warehouse
and office, drilling on the Butler-Bogan lease, just two blocks from
the heart of Albany's business district. We hope "Jim" gets a good
well there, and he is just a short distance from the Clarke wells and
from the recently completed W. R. Biggs No. I well drilled by Geo.
. Callihan.
On the It. .I, Moberley ranch (! miles south of Albany, J. A. Bear-
man et al of Cisco, Texas, are drilling at r>00 feet on a southwest ex-
tension well for the Cranfill-Reynolds Co. pool on Section No. 'IX,
1 Block 11, T. & 1'. R. R. Co. land, location being in the southeast cor-
ner of north 1-2 of southwest 1-4 of the Section.
The first drilling west of Albany "in many moons" started this
week with the spudding of Albany Oil Company No. 1 on the F. A.
Jeter ranch, two miles west of Albany in the southeast corner of
north 1-2 of southeast 1-4 of Section No. 14, Block 1 1, T. & I'. R. R.
' Co. land, and when a well is drilled on "Fli" Jeter it is sure to pro-
duce.
Exchange Refinery R
THE TOWN WHIBI I LIVE
IT S MY TOWN
Boy Scout Activities
Troop No. 87 of the First Baptist Church has changed its meeting
■ night to Tuesday of each week. Every member of the Troop is urged
to attend regularly and be on time next Tuesday. The troop has
challenged Troop No. 47 to an Inter-Troop basketball game, as soon
as the high school gym is available.
Troop No. 47 meets each Thursday night at 7 p. m. at the Presby-
terian Educational bu Iding, and the program last week was handled
by Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Warren Jay Davis, consisting of
Troop Assembly, Roll Call, Patrol Unit Meetings, Game Period, Scout
The Albany Lions Club has enlisted the services of I S. Mitchell,
lAjvr,1. i- M '.'in th" ''pit""'''- '"'ijy
tu:.. of tin: chool. to dirt:ci the..Lion, aniiuiil how Preparation (.<
The type of Lions show is as yet undetermined, but will be selected
by Director Mitchell, assisted by Lions Carrol Reese and Bill Naiil.
THE TOWN WHKRE I LIVE IT MV TOWN
Banks to Observe Lincoln's Birthday
Next Friday, February 12th, the anniversary of Lincoln's birth,
will be observed as a legal holiday by both Albany banks, and by the
U. S. postoffice. The great emancipator was born in 1809, the anni-
versary of hi* birth to b >b"> d nesrt week beintr Ine on. hundred
and twenty-third.
Precinct No. 1
•tofiiffnvfori tViVOu-
iirrd- iwadvrs tetwrtly etretetf art'
Robert Gibson, and Davi Free.
TMt TOWN WHERE I LIVE
IT ■ MT TOWN
Agricultural Year Books For Farmers
asked us to tell the people of Shackeiford county that he is in the
race for Sheriff and Tax Collector. Mr. Harris is an old-timer here
and feels that he understands conditions, and is thoroughly capable
TrrTiTniTfiiliK til'1 'UTyri;—Ha ia.s.r>Jbmuait_
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of the office in a fair and impartial man
llltiM! iWh*
ask that our read-
llon. Dick McCarty,
Editor News, Albany, Texas:
Please state that agricultural year books and bulletins being dis-
tributed were given me by Congressman friend from city districts
from their allotments, and that all postal employees handling same
are on annual salaries, and receive no pay for distributing same. I
request any recipient not wanting same, to kindly give to some farrn-
of the office in a fair and impartial'manner. "We ask
ers give him careful consideration when they go to the polls in July.
THE TOWN WHKWE • LIVE .ITT MY TcJWh
Rev. Markley of Breckenridge In
Albany This Week
The Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church has been holding a
series of services this week, with Rev. H. G. Markley, able minister
er friend who might use to advantage. They were stored in basements j, irst proabyterian Church of Breckenridge, Texas, preaching every
here, doing nobody any good. j evening at 7:30. The services have been well attended, and much in-
'f HO MAS L. hiiANTON, Congressman.
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Mr. A. A. Spencer, likeable owner of the Exchange Petroleum Cor-
poration refinery in west Albany, is one of the busiest men in tMa
part, of Texas, and we find he U noted for being a real "hustler" for
business. He has extended his sales territory recently and Is puttftlE
Albany on the map within a hundred mile radius with hi* product*
made from Shackelford county ci-ude oil- most of it coming troth
wells right here in Albany. Mr. Spencer has twelve employeet I*
his force, anil that means considerable payroll for the newest home
industry this little city has. He has completely rebuilt the portion of
his condensing tower and units which were damaged by an early
morning fire a month ago, and he is adding a new building to M
plant unit this week. He plans for moving hi* storage tanks to other
parts of his land, lessening the fire har.ard and improving the appear-
ance of the refinery as a whole.
TM« TOWN WHINI I LlVC IT* M TOWS .
Lions To Entertain
The Albany Lions Club is busying itself in preparation for tSie
quarterly group meeting of Lions Clubs, to be held February 19th, Oft
which occasion the Albany Club will be host to the other Seven cluba
of this area.
The group meeting idea is comparatively new in this territory, hir-
ing originated at a caucus of club officials held last fail. As a direct
result of the caucus, the first of the quartc.y meetings was held at
the Hilton Hotel in Abilene last November, some two hundred piatea
being set for Abilene and visiting Lions, and their ladies.
Albany was at that time selected as the host club for the second
meeting to be held in February. After conference with District <?0V-
ernor Horace M. COndley of Fast land, Friday the lf'th was designated
as group meeting night. Invitations arc being mailed to the other
clubs of the area, and good attendance of both local Lions with ladies
and visitors, is expected. The meeting will be held in the main din-
ing room at the McLemore Hotel, starting at 6 o'clock. Alfred B.
Wells and Joe A. Clarke are on the arrangement committee, working
in conjunction with F. L. Kuykcndali, president of the local club.
While program numbers are destined to be varied, it is beHeved
that the central theme around which several numbers will be built is
the Washington Bi-Centennial Celebration. Each visiting club wMl
contribute one number on the program.
TMI TOWN WH(M I LlVC ft'• MV TOWN
Art Newcomb For CommissioRr
Art Newcomb of Fort Griffin was in this week and authorized H*
to announce to the voters of Precinct No. 2 that he is in the race for
County Commissioner of his home precinct. Art is a native of Shade-
elforil county, has lived here all of his life and needs no introduction
to the voters of the county. He is a pioneer stockman-farmer of the
Fort Griffin community, understands the conditions and needs of his
precinct, and is well qualified to fill the position to which he aspires.
Art was in the race for commissioner two years ago and also in the
run-off, losing by a small margin. He promi.scs if elected, to devote
his time to the office and the needs of his precinct, giving everyone a
fair deal. He promises to render impartial service, keeping in mind
at all times, the interest of the most people, with special favors to no
one. His nomination is subject to the action of the Democratic Pri-
mary in July and he will abide by the decision of the majority. The
News asks its readers to give his claims due consideration when thoy
go to the polls in July.
1 HIT TOWN WHIRS I LIVI IT'S WY TOWN
Hog Killing Tine Is Big Affair
County Agent, 0. G. Tumlinson, has been very busy for several
weeks assisting the farmers in killing and curing their meat. On
Tuesday of last week, seven hogs were killed at the J. D. Overton
ranch. After hanging up over night, they were packed down Wed-
nesday, Mr. Tumlinson directing the work and demonstrating the
method which is used by the extension department of A. A M. Col-
lege. Two calves were killed for Joe McKeever Tuesday, and the
cutting demonstration w'as given by Mr. Tumlinson Wednesday. Miss
Halsey was also present and gave a canning demonstration. Mr.
Tumlinson went to the Ted Willoughby place at Berryhill Thursday
where he was scheduled to supervise the killing of eight hogs. That
Shackelford county families will have a good supply of meat this
year is shown by the fact 325 families have hogs to kill where only
45 had meat last year. Those killing beeves this year numbev 800
as against 60 last year. Plans are being outlined for a meat show to
be held in Albany some time in March, with a more definite announce-
ment to be made at an early date.
THE TOWN WHIM I L V1 M> TOWN
Harris For Sheriff And Tax Colled*
R, C. (Curt) Harris handed us his announcement thfo. WPftk-JUML
trtfeai ii&e bccii howu t y in the conifrc^ation.
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McCarty, Richard H. The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, February 5, 1932, newspaper, February 5, 1932; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth401684/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Old Jail Art Center.