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VOL. XXXXI
SCHULENBURG, FAYETTE COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1935.
NO. 19
Farmers' Meetings
Attended by Many
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICUL
TURE J. E. McDONALD GIVES
HIS VIEWS ON COTTON OUT
LOOK.
1 COTTON CONTRACT FOR 1935 EX
PLAINED BY COUNTY AGENT
DUPUY.
W.
Tuesday night the farmers of this
section met at Sengelmann's Hall to
hear Commissioner of Agriculture,
J. E. McDonald, tell of the condition
of our cotton industry as it is today
and as it looks to him in the future.
The meeting opened at 7:45 with
E. A. Bosil presenting Ex-Senator Gus
Russek, who presided at the meeting.
Mr. Russek, being well acquainted
with other dignitaries present, intro-
duced our present Senator, L. J. Su-
lak. Senator Sulak stated that he was
in attendance so that he might learn
of the problems of the people. "If we
are going to give up our biggest
crop, let's) give it up with a fight."
Senator Face of Tyler was introduced
and after a few remarks stated a bill
had been introduced in the Senate pro-
viding for five members of the Sen-
ate and five members of the House
to get together with other such or-
ganizations of the various cotton
states in a common cause for "King
Cotton".
Representative Gus Herzik of La
Grange was next introduced. He stat-
ed that "Prosperity in the World Be-
gins and Ends With the Plow". If we
loose cottc-nr then we loose all.
Representatives A. B. Tarwater of
Plainview, J. J. Olsen of Yoakum,
and R. A. Fuchs of Brenham all stat-
ed they were pleased to be at the
meeting and had come to learn as
much as possible from the main
speaker of the evening, Mr. J. E.
McDonald.
Mr. McDonald stated, in opening
his speech, that we have two things
to consider before we can discuss
agricultural clearly. These are: Agri-
culture does not have the supplement
that we enjoyed during the building
up period. We have shifted from a
debtor nation to a credit nation,
which cauites foreign nations not to
buy from as as they formerly did.
The Agriculture Act was designed
to put manufacturers and farmers on
an equal lasis in the United States.
- Mr. McDonald stated that in his plan
the Secretary of Agriculture would
estimate the number of bales of
cotton that would be used in the Unit-
ed States and this amount would be
prorated to the farmers so that each
farmer would be assured a certain
amount of cotton at a price that
would be equal to the dollar with
which he is to buy merchandise. The
farmer could raise, besides the
amount alloted for United States con-
sumption, 23 much cotton as he wishes
which could be sold on the world
markets or put away in warehouses.
Should the farmer, some years,
be alloted, say ten bales, and for some
reason or another only raise five bales
he could then go elsewhere and buy
the other live bales as cheap as pos
sible and itell them at the price set
by the Secretary of Agriculture. Onj
this plan it would be. the same as
crop insurance.
"I believe the South is facing the
greatest cotton crisis in its' history.
We are 44% behind in cotton export
this year in comparison to last year.
The gin machinery manufacturers
have sold 5% times the amount of
machinery to foreign countries this
year as compared with last year.We
are getting- ready to raise a big cot-
ton crop this year, as the farmers
are going to take better care of
their crop. Many are using fertilizer.
I believe that we will get 6c for this
year's crop UNLESS CONGRESS
CAN FORESEE WHAT IS HAP-
PENING."
When he had finished his talk, the
question was asked: "Does any one
have a better plan, if so let's hear it?
''Does anyone have any suggestion
as to taking part of the one submitted,
out, or adding something else to it?
If so, now is the time. But for God's
sake let's do something and if you
have no better ideas, do you approve
this plan ? "
The vote was almost 100% in favor
of Mr. McDonald's plan.
Mr. Robinson, who is connected
with the Cotton Industrial Employees
Association, made a brief speech,
showing what was happening'in the
cities* to those people who were form-
* erly engaged in the cotton business.
He stated that in the South, today,
there were 4,500,000 people on the
County Agent DuPuy was here last
Friday night to explain the cotton
contract for the coming season. About
40 farmers and almost that many
business men were present for the
meeting. There would have no doubt
been more farmers out if it had not
been for the weather.
The Contract for the year 1935
calls for a reduction in acreage of
from 25 to 35% of the base period of
from 1928 through 1932. Whether
you reduce 25 of 35% you will get
the same amount of cotton reduction
certificates. This year there will be
a 50% tax on all cotton above the al-
lotted amount. Script will have to be
bought through the National Pool.
Mr. DuPuy stated that we have on
hand today about 8,500,000 bales of
cotton in the United States and if
we reduce the full 35% and make a
normal crop we would make about
11,500,000 bales. If we reduce only
25% we would make about 13,000,000
bales and the price would then have
to be lower than if we reduce the full
35%. The acres rented by the gov-
ernment can be planted in any kind
of crop that you may wish. Products
from the rented acres may be sold to
any one who will buy them.
In various parts of the county the
alloted pounds per acre have been
posted. Fayette County will be allot-
ed only so many bales of cotton and
if you see someone you know is al-
loted more per acre than they de-
serve, you bring this to the attention
of i your local committeemen, who
will investigate the case. If this is
not done you and your neighbors will
have to suffer because someone is
getting more than their part.
The amount of script you will re-
ceive can be figured to almost the
exact pound. Take 65% times the num-
ber of pounds per acre, times the num-
ber of acres alloted and that will
give you the number of pounds of
script that you will receive. The gov-
ernment says that this will be fol-
lowed as near as possible.
Every famer that wants to sign a
contract must show the amount of re-
duction for this year. Anyone having
bought a farm this year should re-
port that to the county agent so that
allotments may be made to the proper
persons.
When you are notified to come and
sign up your contract for this year,
take all of your 1934 cotton records
with you. When all of the signatures
are put on the contracts this year
there will be no changes made.
Due to the heavy rainfall last Fri-
day the men scheduled to speak here
about the terracing campaign phoned
that they would be unable to attend
the meeting.
Baby Bonds
Since March 1st., the local Post
Office has sold $1,500.00 worth of
Baby Bonds. The bonds range in price
from $25.00 to $500.00. Postmaster
Farek is well pleased with the sales
so far.
Round Top to
Have American
Legion Convention
Round Top has been selected as the
next meeting place for the Ameri
can Legion to get together. A great
number of the local members plan
to attend this big celebration. The
Columbus band will be one of the
bands to furnish music on this occas-
R. A. WOLTERS MAKES DONATION
TO SCHULENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL
SPLENDID PICTURE AT
COZY MARCH 17 & 18
No motion picture in history has at-
tracted more favorable comment than
"David Copperfield", the prize-win-
ning photoplay which is the current
attraction at the Cozy Theatre. With
sixty-five stars and featured players
in the principal roles, it sets a new
high records for Hollywood produc-
tions. It is also the picture that in-
troduces the new sensational child-
star, little Freddie Bartholomew, who
plays the juvenile David. Adapted
from Dickens' best known and best
loved story, the picture was produced
by David O. Selznick and directed by
George Zukor for Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer.
TRADES DAY
We notice the wide-awake firm of
Keuper and Krueger are going to
stage a Trades Day all of their own.
We were informed that to them it
seemed that the other business firms
of the town were not interested, so
they decided to have their own Trades
Day. We congratulate this business
firm in their enterprise.
We understand a free street dance
will be given on the night of the
•."Trades Day". As yet no date has
been set.
Announces For Mayor
Mayor Nordhausen has authorized
us to announce that he will be a can-
didate for re-election to the office
of Mayor of the City of Schulen-
burg.
Mayor Nordhausen has served in
this position many years and has
given us his best work. He has served
conscientiously and well, always with
the tax payers in mind.
He will appreciate your vote and
support.
FIRESTONE DISTRIBUTOR
R. G. Seeberger has taken.the whole
sale distributorship for Firestone tires
in this section of South Central Tex-
as. Mr. Seeberger stated that at the
present time he was not contemplat-
ing building a warehouse but would
use the buildings housing the Gus
Russek Industries.
Mr. Seeberger state that this would
in no way interfere with those con-
cerns retailing Firestone Tires ex-
cept that these concerns will be deal-
ing through him rather than getting
their supply of tires out of San An-
tonio and Houston.
NEW HOME
Dr. H. F. Stavinoha is having a
five-room brick veneer home erected
on the lot just west of the Henry
Keuper home.
This home will have all modern con-
veniences and will also have a base-
ment.
relief rolls, which is in part due to
our present cotton set up. He stated
that the cotton farmer and the cot-
ton handler must work hand in hand.
If the farmer is allowed to raise cot
ton then there will be work for the
cotton employees. He pleaded with
those present to do something about
the cotton situation. "It is so drastic
and if something is not done quickly
all will be doomed." He stated further
that he thought that if all were to
work together something could be
done this year rather Mian wait
another year for other countries to
even further develop their cotton en-
terprise.
When asked how many members
were in their organization, he stated
that there were about 100,000 and
they were looking for more and would
be willing to come back to Schulen-
burg at any time to further explain
any information desired.
There were about 300 farmers pre-
sent and about 50 of the business men
of Schulenburg and surrounding
towns. From those present it was
stated that this was one of the big-
gest groups of farmers ever assembl-
ed here for a business meeting.
With The Sick
Curington-Ehlert
A wedding of interest to many
frineds was that of Miss Alice Louise
Ehlert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
W. H. Ehlert, and Olan Clyde Cur-
ington, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cur-
ington of Schulenburg, which was
quietly solemnized in the late after-
noon hours Saturday at the home of j
the bride's parents. Rev. Luther M.
Schliesser read the service in the
presence of members of the two fami-
lies and a few close friends.
Miss Mamie Lucile Krueger, pian-
ist, played "Love's Greeting" preced-
ing the ceremony and the traditional
wedding march from "Lohengrin",
by Wagner at the hour designated
for the service.
An improvised altar in the living
room was formed by an arrangement
of ferns against which were placed
tall vases filled with flowers.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, wore a light blue ensemble of
triple sheer crepe fashioned with a
short bolero jacket. Her accessories
were white and a corsage of white
bridal roses completed her attire.
Miss Elvera Ehlert, who served as her
sister's only attendant, wore a pink
ensemble of sheer crepe made with a
short cape. She also wore white ac-
cessories and a corsage of pink roses.
Perry Edgar attended the bridegroom
as best man.
A wedding supper was served fol-
lowing the ceremony, a three-tiered
wedding cake embossed with white
and pink rose buds centering the
board.
Mr. and Mrs. Curington left later
in the evning for a wedding trip to
Mexico, and after Friday will be at
home in Houston.
Out of town guests for the wed-
ding included Mr. and Mrs. J. S.
Curington, Eldon, J. C., Eugene, Chas.
and Jack Curington, and Miss Sybil
DeBord, all of Schulenburg.
The above article was taken from
the Houston Post of Sunday, March
10th.
Olan was reared here and is a gra-
duate of our local high school. For
the past several years he he has been
making his home in Houston where he
attended business college and is now
connected with the Houston Press.
His bride is no stranger to our peo-
ple, as she has visited here upon
several occasions. She is a charming
young lady and we feel that Olan has
chosen wisely and well.
The Sticker joines the many other
friends of this popular young couple
in extending congratulations and
wishes them a long and happy wedded
life.
W. R. Keuper An-
nounces For Re-election
Elton Schulz was operated on in the
St. Rosa Hospital one day this past
week. At the last report he was do-
ing nicely.
Mrs. Frank Foitik returned home
from the Hospital in San Antonio
where she underwent an operation.
She is reported to be doing nicely.
Mrs. E. G. Balzer, who was operat-
ed on in the La Grange Hospital last
week is reported to be doing nicely,
we are glad to state.
Mr. W. R. Keuper has authorized
the Sticker to announce that he will
be a candidate for re-election for the
office of Alderman of t^he City of
Schulenburg.
Mr. Keuper has served in this capa-
city for a number of years. He endea-
vors to do his duty to the best of his
ability. He has always been a con-
scientious worker in affairs of the
city. He will appreciate your vote.
ROBSTOWN MAN GORED
CATTLE DIPPING
There will be a cattle dipping at the
High Hill Vat on next Tuesday from
8 to 12 o'clock. Have your stock ready
at this time.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Keuper and
Mrs. Martin Krueger spent several
days this week in San Antonio with
relatives.
LUTHERAN TEA
The next Lutheran Tea will be
at the home of Mrs. John Palzer on
Tuesday, March 19th. Everybody in-
vited. 19 ltp.
Robstown, March 7.—Walter Stel-
zig, a well known cattle trader, who
operates Markets in Corpus Christi,
Robstown, and Kingsville, was severe-
ly gored and critically injured by an
enraged longhorn here Tuesday. He
was taken to a Corpus Christi Hospi-
tal for treatment where grave con-
cern is felt for his recovery.
Stelzig was unloading a truckful
of cattle at his slaughter pen here
alone. One fracLious cow, said to
have come from the big McGill pas-
ture at Alice, refused to leave the
truck; and wh ;n Stelzig climbed in,
cornered the c >w nan and gored him
deeply in the abdomen.
Note: Mr. Stelzig is well known
in Schulenburg, having formerly ope
rated a market on Main Street in
the present location of the Grasshoff
Market. At the last report Mr. Stelzig
was still seriously ilk His many
friends here wish him a speedy and
complete recovery.
Mr. R. A. Wolters, one of our pub-
lic spirited citizens, has donated the
Merry-Go-Round now located back of
the City Auditorium, to the schooi
to be used as playground equipment
for the children. This equipment will
be installed on Mr. Wolters' old home-
stead in the near future. It will be
recalled that his home once stood on
the southwest part of the school cam-
pus. It is planned to set up this equip-
ment, painted in the school colors,
and attach a bronze tablet giving the
name of the donor. It seems quite ap-
propriate that some monument of
this nature, dedicated to the use of
the community, should be erected to
the name of an individual who has
spent his life here and played such
a gi-eat part in the development and
growth of Schulenburg. Especially is
this so, since it is convenient to place
it on the site of his old homestead.
If more of our citizens were as pub
lie spirited and loyal to our school
and other institutions as this gentle-
man, our community would be a bet-
ter place in which to live and rear
and educate our children.
In keeping with the spirit of pa-
triotism that prompted the Centen-
nial Celebration for 1936, all pro-
perty, both public and private, should
be beautified and improved, especial-
ly is this true of our public schools.
With this in mind, the Parent-
Teacher's Association and other
groups in the city have undertaken
beautification programs. The Parent-
Teacher's- Association has placed
trees and shrubbery on the ground,
erected swings, see-saws, a climbing
ladder and other equipment for the
benefit of the children, and has just
ordered a Mammoth Merry-Go-Round
at a cost of $228.00. This piece of
apparatus is designed to carry sev-
enty-five children, is floored solid
from the center pole to the outside,
and is perfectly safe for children of
all ages. The first consideration was,
of course, to provide proper play-
ground equipment for the use of the
children. However, the project is only
a part of the big improvement pro-
gram in preparation for the Cen-
tennial.
When the question arose as to the
adequacy of our equipment it was
thought that the Merry-Go-Round
ordered by the Parent-Teachers As-
sociation would serve best for the
small children. There was a problem
as to taking care of the larger chil-
dren at the same time, since it is
neither safe nor advisable to mix
large and small children on this type
of apparatus. Mr. Wolters solved the
problem by giving a piece of equip-
ment costing $225.00 which is es-
pecially suitable for the larger chil-
dren.
The community is to be congrat-
ulated on the interest that has been
shown on the part of our citizenship
in these matters. It is hoped that
others will follow their example in
the matter of co-operation and loyal
support of the school.
Thaak you, Mr. Wolters, the chil-
dren as well as the grown folks
appreciate your generosity.
Joseph Klapuch Passes
Away Suddenly
Joseph Klapuch, aged 77 years,
passed away suddenly at his home in
the Moravia section Sunday morning.
Mr. Klapuch had just finished his
morning chores and sat down in his
rocking chair to rest when his heart
suddenly ceased working.
He was born in Skotnic, near Pri-
bor, Czechoslovakia; and came to
America in 1883. He was married to
Miss Mary Jurica in 1887. He joined
the S. P. J. S. T. Lodge in 1897, as
as a charter member of the "Nova Mo-
ravia".
Interment took place Tuesday in the
S. P. J. S. T. Cemetery at Moravia.
Mr. Klapuch is survived ' by his
grief stricken wife, five sons, Joe
"and Edmund of Taft, Rudolf and
Willie who make their home on the
home farm and Frank, a resident of
this county, and one daughter, Mrs.
Willie Hilscher of near Moravia.
To the bereaved relatives the Stick-
er, in common with their many other
friends, tenders its' sincere sympa-
thy.
Ernest Russek An-
nounces For Alderman
Ernest Russek has authorized the
Sticker to announce that he is a can-
didate for re-election as Alderman
to serve for the current two year
term, subject to the election to be
held on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Ernest has served in the capacity of
Alderman for our city for some time
and has performed his duties faith-
fully and well and for the best in-
terests of our people, and if re-elect-
ed promises to serve our people fair
and impartially to the best of his
ability. He solicits your vote and sup-
port.
We place his name in the announce-
ment column for your consideration.
Born
A baby girl arrived at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Migl of Praha
Friday. The little lady was baptized
the same day and received the name
of Vlasta Ludmila. Sponsors were
Mr. and Mrs. John Jasek.—Flatonia
Argus.
Get Your License Plates
Mistaken Idenity
One day the latter part of last
week, reports were sent out of San
Antonio that Raymond Hamilton was
heading east out of that city on the
Old Spanish Trail.
Sheriff Loessin was notified and he
and Patrolman Schuck and one or
two other officers went out on the
road toward Flatonia. They were
heavily armed and ready for any-
thing that might happen. When the
supposedly bandit car .arrived the
officers were ready with automatic
rifles. As the car approached it was
easy to see the occupants were ready
to surrender. The car came to a halt
and officers searched it carefully. In
place of the bandits the car was sup-
posed to contain they found the oc-
cupants to be men from Houston re-
turning from a bear hunt in New Mex-
ico. In place of the machine guns that
were supposed to be in the car they
found rifles.
The men stated they had been stop-
ped in Seguin and searched there and
released and were looking forward
to being stopped again so there was
no delay in sticking up their hands
when commanded to do so by the local
officers.
All cars must have their license
plates on by April 1st. Anyone opera-
ting a car with 1934 plates after
March 31st., will be prosecuted.
We also wish to call your atten-
tion to the fact that registering your
car in your home county will help
your county as the county in which
a car is registered gets part of the
license money.
ADOLF BRAUNER
Mr. Adolf Brauner, aged 72 of War-
ing, Texas, and Washington, D. C.,
passed away at his home in Waring
on Friday, March 8th.
Deceased was a retired employee of
the Federal Government, having serv
ed in Washington, D. C., for three
years and then in the San Antonio
Post Office, besides doing other Fe-
deral work.
For the past several years he has
been a correspondent for several Ger-
man newspapers and has been com-
posing poetry for pastime.
He was well known here, having
often visited here with his two broth-
ers, Gus and William Brauner.
Funeral services were held on last
Monday in Waring. He is survived
by his wife and five children of
Washington, D. C., and two brothers,
Gus and William of Schulenburg and
one sister' in Germany.
School Census
Walter Helmcamp has been appoint-
ed to take the school census in Schu-
lenburg. This census will be , taken
during the month of March. All pa-
rents should make sure that their
children are enumerated as it means
an apportionment of about $16.00
for every child between the ages of
6 and 18 years.
WATCH YOUR SPEEDING
We have been advised that a depu-
ty constable has been stationed near
Harwood and is busy at work. We
were told that on last Tuesday night
he made 28 arrests near that city.
Check up on your lights and see
that they all burn. Slow down or trou-
ble is ahead when going west on High
way No. 3.
Mrs. Augusta Bohot,
Universally Beloved
Citizen, Passes Away
Mrs. Augusta Bohot, nee Discher,
the beloved wife of our esteemed
townsman, Rev. A. Bohot, passed from
this world of trials and tribulations
to her celestial abode above to be
with her Christ, whom she knew and
loved so well.
Deceased was born August 1, 1884,
at Middle Creek. The family shortly
afterwards moving to Shiner. She was
united in the holy bonds of wedlock
to Rev. A. Bohot July 15, 1907. To
this union nine children were born,
eight of whom survive. She became
very ill Monday of last week, on
Thursday she was removed to the
St. Rosa Hospital where she was ope-
rated upon. Due to her weakened con-
dition it was necessary to use ether
and from this pneumonia developed,
she was given blood transfusions and
everything but to no avail, she passed
peacefully away Saturday afternoon
at 3:40. Just before passing away,
Rev. Rast was called and she prayed
with hin, saying she was ready to go
to Christ, then closed her eyes and
her soul was wafted by the angels
into the arms of her waiting Christ.
The body was brought here to the
family - home, from whence funeral
services were held Monday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
Deceased was one of the finest of
Christian w^pmen of our city, a de-
voted wife and perfect mother, who
taught her children to be devout
christians and respected and beloved
citizens. Everyone agrees she did her
task well. These boys and girls are
among the most universally loved i
our city. As a neighbor she could not
be equalled, always striving to do
something for others, always willing
to share with others, no one ever
came there and went away hungry or
uncomforted. She was everything that
the great word MOTHER implies
and she made it more noble. Her life
upon earth was a splendid example
and we would do well to emulate
her and inculcate the sp!endidness of
her every day life. Though for us who
knew her best, the world is sadder
and darker, but we bear the burden
easier because we know she is in the
arms of God. As we go from time to
time to visit God's half acre, and hear
the birds carroling their evening ves-
pers in this, the city of the departed,
we shall offer a prayer that God may
make us good and holy as this de-
parted one was, so that we may meet
her some day face to face to renew
the fellowship and friendship we en-
joyed in this world.
Burial was in the City Cemetery in
Schulenburgwith Rev. A. Rast of
San Antonio officiating, assisted by
choirs from many churches. The grave
was completely covered with God's
most beautiful flowers. The Congrega-
tons represented and who joined in the
singing included William Penn, War-
da, Winchester, Giddings, Freyburg,
Bishop, Lincoln, Fedor, Vsetin, New
Braunfels, Smithville, San Antonio,
Kingsbury, Swiss Alp, Houston and
Fort Worth. These are of the Evang-
elic Lutheran Missouri Synod. The
funeral was one of the largest held
here in a long time.
She is survived by her grief strick-
en husband, Rev. A. Bohot, and the
following children: Olivia, Martha,
Walter, Hilda, Leona, Wilbert, Arthur
and George Thomas. By three sisters,
Mrs. E. Morgenworth, Shiner; Mrs.
E. Heinemeier, Thorndale, and Mrs.
Albert Wolfshol, Kingsbury; by two
brothers, Paul Discher, Shiner and
Alf. Discher of Dallas. To them the
Sticker tenders its' most sincere sym-
pathy in this their great sorrow.
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