The Paducah Post (Paducah, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 29, 1931 Page: 1 of 8
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VOLUME XXV
PADUCAH, TEXAS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1931
OF IMPORT
TO EVERYONE
NO MORE IMPORTANT MAT-
TER BEFORE PEOPLE
THAN RED CROSS
A meeting of the executives,
and others of the local Red Cross
chapter of this city was called
for last Sunday afternoon. While
the attendance was fair, still
there was more or less disap-
pointment felt by those who are
working diligently to get things
in order for the fall and winter
work. It seemed there was some
kind of misunderstanding relative
to the date and time of meeting,
for it can be said to the credit
of the Paducah and Cottle Coun-
ty pepole that they are as a rule
the most responsive set of citizens
along this line of any set of peo-
ple in this part of Texas.
The work for the coming win-
ter was discussed at length. There
is a vastly different situation
confronting the county this year
than was had last winter, and it
is for the purpose of trying to
cope with the peculiarities of the
issue that this meeting was called
for last Sunday.
Mr. Baker,- one of the National
Red Cross officials, has given out
the information that there will be
no cash donations made from the
National organization to local
chapters this winter. For that
reason it is all the more impera-
tive that the Cottle County people
rally to the assistance of the
work here by joining when so-
licitors approach them, asking
that they do so. It is the inten-
tion of the local Red Cross to
raise as much as $1,500 during
their drive. It has been given out
by different organizations of the
city that they will throw their in-
fluence and finance into the Red
Cross fund this year. There will
be no Community Chest operated
this time. All relief work will be
carried on through the channel
of the Red Cross endeavor. This
will mean there will be no dupli-
Last Thursday afternoon the
remains of the twenty-months’ old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Boone
of Guthrie were taken to Hamlin
and laid to rest in the cemetery
of that place.
The little fellow was sick only
a few days, and died Tuesday of
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Boone have many
friends in Paducah who will learn
with regret of the loss which has
come to them.
The Game on the Home Ground
was a walking advertisement for
, . , .. . a glass factory, he was not hurt
eating of aid, thus saving money jn tbe jeast
Young Girl Was
In Car Wreck
Tuesday evening, between 7
and 8 o’clock, Miss Lucretia Beav-
ers was in a ear wreck which, for
a few moments looked as though
a tragedy had occurred, but which
fortunately, resulted only in prop-
erty damage, and no loss of life.
The young girl, accompanied
by Melvin Best, was driving a
Chevrolet coach up North Main
Street. When she had reached the
neighborhood of the CCCC Filling
Station she was suddenly blinded
by the lights from a car which
was being driven South. For the
moment she could not see where
she was going, and before she
realized what had happened she
drove her car into the back of
Aud McKnight’s two-bale cotton
wagon. The wagon and team were
headed north at the time of the
collision, but the impact from the
car was of such intensity as to
cause the wagon to reverse ends,
and it was soon headed south
The mules were not hurt, one of
them receiving a small scratch on
his back. The wagon was damaged
to a slight extent, but not enough
to be taken into account, so it
was reported.
The occupants of the car had
what might be termed a miracu-
lous escape. Melvin did not get
even a scratch. When the glass
from the car began showering
down in his direction he made
a professional quick duck toward
the floor of the machine, and al-
though his back looked like he
for the people who are working, | Lucretia was badly frightened,
needed relief to t^iUzenship ! She "suftorVa nervous® Dettori
people can thus be aided, because
no duplications will be made and
the funds will be made to go
farther in its mission of mercy
and help. This is going to be a
year when everyone will have to
be reasonable, charitable and fair.
Those who find themselves in
need of relief will be asked to do
on as little as possible, in order
that a needy neighbor .ight also
receive financial and other kind
of aid. It will be a time when
there will be no place for avarice
or greed in any form. Dollars are
scarce with everyone this time,
and those who are employed, and
who are able to join the Red
Cross in order that help might
through this agency be rendered
their neighbors, should this need
arise, are entitled to fair treat-
ment by all applicants for as-
sistance. The local organization,
through its officers, believe the
people of this county and city
who shall be forced to call upon
it, believe this thought will ever
be uppermost in the minds of all,
at all times. •
Another request the Red Cross
is making that all who join the
organization or who renew their
membership, will wear their but-
ton throughout the period of the
drive, or paste the insignia of
membership on the windshield of
their cars, thus keeping the mem-
bership solicitors from wasteing
valuable time in approaching
those who have already responded
to their request. The folks who
will have this work in charge are
donating every minute of the
time used, receiving absolutely
not one penny for their services.
A compliance with this simple re-
get her nerves in check, but aside
from being a little sore as a re-
sult of being thrown against the
steering wheel, which she was
tightly holding, it can be said
she was not hurt at all.
The automobile was consider-
ably battered. It is estimated it
will take something like $50 or
$60, and possibly more, to put !t
in running shape once more. No
insurance was carried on it.
To Hold Turl^ey
Grading School
On Monday, November 2nd, in
Crowell, Texas, there will be held
something new for this section.
It will be what is known as a
turkey grading school.
This is a day when people who
raise anything for the market;
who offer work; or who indulge
m business of any kind, must be
specialists in order to succeed.
This rule is applying more strong-
ly than ever today to the farm-
ing industry, and to poultry rais-
ing.
This turkey grading school will
be a good thing for this section.
ii^1 enable those raising and
selling turkeys to ascertain just
what kind of fowls they have;
their worth in the local markets;
what to feed fowls to make them
mature more quickly and with
P™f't to the raiser, etc.
...» I8- .work,wiH be under the
supervision of an expert worker
4'’"f ,thiv? 1'n® from the Texas
A. and M. College, who will be
glad to make all kinds of demnn-
ABLE
AGAIN
Joe McClaren, who is employ-
ed at M Store No. 2, on the
north side of the square, and who
underwent a tonsil operation sev-
eral days ago, is able to be out
again, but he is not able to work
to any great degree thus far.
Joe had been bothered with
tonsil trouble for many months,
and his system was saturated with
poison which they were throwing
off. He was in a very weakened
condition as a result of this trou-
ble, and it is likely it will be
several days yet before he is
really able to resume his work at
the store.
His many friends are glad he
is able to be out of bed, and
PLANTINGS
FOR 1932
SOME VALUABLE SUGGES-
TIONS MADE FOR CROP
PLANS NEXT YEAR
trust he may soon
covered.
be fully re-
Much Business
Was Transacted
YOUNG BOY
SHOT IN HEAD
WAS MYSTERIOUSLY INJURED
LAST SUNDAY MORNING
ON WAY HOME
A rather mystifying thing hap-
pened to Ernest 0. Stewart,
young son of Mr. and Mrs. E. O.
Stewart last Sunday morning.
Ernest 0. had been to Sunday
school, and was on his way back
home. It seems that when he
reached the street between the
home of W. B. Woodrum and
George Taylor, he felt a sudden
pain in the back of his head;
then all went black for him.
When he was struck it is report-
ed he screamed as loudly as he
could. This aroused that part of
town and several men ran out to
where he was to see if they could
learn what was happening.
A man approached him and
found, it was reported, that a
deep gash, which seemed to have
been made from a rock, or shot
YOUNG LADY
BADLY HURT
ACCIDENT OCCURRED LATE
FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT
which looked as though it might
—vunijj.iauvc mu, who siiuinv iv , , -— kinds of demon-
quest will be greatly appreciated, str.atIons; give lectures and special
by each one of them. E.”‘_ Il?ion2..this .lir>e, and other-
The local workers are getting
things lined up rapidly, and there
will be more system used this
year than heretofore, they state.
But in order for this system to be
observed they will have to be
given' the co-operation of the
people generally. This they are
asking for, in the hope the re-
quest will be granted, and
the results will be gratifying to
all concerned.
Mrs. J. R. Hailey
Slightly Improved
' Mrs. J. R. Hailey, who has been
in. a Quanah sanitarium for the
past several days, appears to be
about the same as when taken
there. It is not thought her con-
dition is any worse; however, she
is still in a critical condition.
Some tubes, which had been
placed in her side, were taken
out Tuesday, and this was said
to have caused her great pain, a
hypodermic having to be admin-
istered to give her relief.
The many friends of this esti-
mable lady are awaiting with
mneh anxiety the news of her
improvement, and trust it will be
forthcoming in a short while.
LTitC°rd!,1,i"vitation to at-
\c.h°o1- In addition to
‘hpe ’ ® P°rti°n of the
hJ Turkey Tom show will
u* Vs exPected there will
specimens on dis-
fim.’ n# .dll “ l™ w0rth the
th?« h/i.I wbo go to Crowell on
to ■*t th,i Propose alone,
forSXlon‘J1"? of **« rorfol in-
IZ.™° be 8*lned along the
busing"0- °f **ey
Jackson, Ga., Oct. 27._The
the^stream TuesdV*” f°nnd in
Wi»i« ^hav^:? bGcenmfounPdd
now0i^Tp^UW°dUotn10o°n
her cheeks where it belongs
belongs.
Nectarines, fuzsless peaches
are a sport of the peach tree.
have been sent from a nigger-
shooter or old-fashioned sling
shot, was in the back of his head,
from which the blood was pouring
in a stream. He was taken to his
home, farther down the street,
and given attention.
It was said that after about
three hours Ernest 0. recovered
from the shock which he had re-
ceived, and seemed Monday to
be none the worse for the experi-
ence. His head was rather sore
where the obstacle, whatever it
was, had struck him, but other-
wise he seemed to be all right.
The peculiar part about the
affair is that Ernest O. did not
see anyone, man or boy, in his
locality as he was going to his
home. His father and others
searched that part of the city for
anyone who might look as though
they had pulled a stunt, either
purposely or accidental, which
would have wounded the young
boy in such a manner, but no
one was in evidence. Not a boy
or a man was to be seen in the
entire neighborhood, and there
was no indication that any shoot-
ing or throwing of rocks had
been going on. It is still a mys-
tery to all concerned how it hap-
pened.
Last Friday the Dragons were
successful in winning the contest
between the Vernon School foot-
ball boys and themselves. The
Paducah Pep squad was out cele-
brating, they were feeling so
elated over another victory for
the home boys.
A number of the young ladies
were riding on car fenders,
bumpers, etc. Miss Thelma Fae
Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Harve Black, was one of the girls
who was riding on the front
bumper of an auto. The car
upon which she was riding was
being driven behind another car.
As they neared the Security Na-
tional Bank the car in front of
the one upon which she was rid-
ing was brought to a sudden halt
by its driver. This was unex-
pected by the driver of the car
COTTON BEING
PICKED FAST
GOOD WEATHER IS PERMIT-
TING GATHERING OF THE
STAPLE IN HURRY
CELEBRATION COSTLY
Great Falls. Mont., Oct. 26.—
Boris A. S. Arnow of Shelby, a
figure In the Montana oil indus-
try, paid a $25 fine in Federal
Court here Monday after pleading
guilty to smuggling twelve quarts
of Canadian liquor into Montana
to celebrate completion of an oil
well.
Chile ha3 sent twenty-five stu-
dents to study aviation at a fac-
tory in the United States.
Utah tax collections have doub-
led in the last eleven years, ac-
cording to state figures.
on which Thelma was riding, and
she was unable to stop her ma-
chine before it was run lightly
into the car in front of her.
There were two young ladies
on _ the front of the car upon
which the Black girl was riding.
Her companion was quick enough
to climb higher onto the auto
when she saw what was going to
happen, but Thelma was struck
on the outside of her right limb
by a bolt in the rear bumper of
the car in front of her.
It seems that a small
artery, which is called a “spurt-
er”, was severed, for the injured
girl bled frightfully. On the side-
walk, in front of the bank, where
she was taken from the car and
carried to another machine, there
was a long, wide trace of blood,
showing the wound was a danger-
ous one.
A physician happened to be
passing close to the cars when
the accident occurred, and the in-
jured girl was taken to his office
where immediate attention was
given. Five stitches were required
to close the wound.
Friends of Thelma, as well as
her attending physician, report
the fact that she is doing nicely,
and it is not thought any bona
fractures were sustained, but how
this was avoided was almost
miracle.
The accident victim was much
shocked by the experience, but
was said to have held up under
it with much fortitude.
Each day sees many new pick-
ers coming into Cottle County.
Many of them, not finding em-
ployment, are going on West, but
the cotton men are not having
any trouble at this time in pick-
ing up large crews for gathering
their staple.
This entire week has been ideal
for gathering the fleecy staple.
The days have been dry, cool and
crisp—just right for real working
in the fields, and the results have
been gratifying to the cotton
growers.
Following is the result of the
ginnings in Paducah:
Johnson Gin ..........................................1278
Hobbs Gin ................................................700
Farmers Gin ..........................................876
Reid Gin ............................... 515
Majors Gin ................ 370
Nichols Gin .............................................335
Hutchinson Gin ................................520
James W. Bullock Post No.
216, American Legion, was called
to order at the sound of “as-
sembly” by the bugler last Thurs-
day night, when the Legionnaires
met for an important business
meeting. A stringed orchestra,
composed of local boys, rendered
a number of popular selections
that were greatly appreciated by
those present.
A report on sick call was made,
wherein it was found that several
ex-service men in destitute cir-
cumstances were taken care of
during the week by this Post.
This is a phase of Legion work
tha‘ is given careful attention.
The committee appointed to
confer with Mr. R. W. Simpson
of the Palace Theatre, concerning
the putting on a show in con-
junction with the local theatre,
November 11th, submitted a very
encouraging report in which it
was stated that the Legion would
support the Palace program by
getting out the greatest attend-
ance possible.
Plans for November 11th were
given further consideration and
from all indications this celebra-
tion will surpass anything that
the Legion has undertaken since
this Post was chartered.
Post Commander H. M. Dudley
urged members to attend the
weekly meetings as the Legion
will have something worthwhile
every Thursday night.
County Agent H. M. Cantrell
has made out a list of the best
crops, what per cent, and on
what kind of soils, for them to
be planted, and is giving this in-
formation out to those who are
planning to farm to the best ad-
vantage next year. The schedule
follows:
To outline a planting schedule
for the farms in general over the
county would be unwise and im-
practical.
After a conference with promi-
nent farmers over the county, we
decided to make a tentative plant-
ing program of a diversified plan
of farm operation. Due consider-
ation of a Live-at-Home and
Livestock program has been given.
The plans suggested are not to
be used as a copy, but a guide for
the three main types of soil in
Cottle County:
For Black Land
Cotton, 30%; grain sorghums,
10 to 15%; small grains, 20 to
25% ; alfalfa or other hay crops,
5 % ; millet, 3 to 5 %; peanuts, 2
to 5%; field peas, 5 to 10%.
Orchard and vineyard, 1%.
For Mixed Land
Cotton, 30 % ; grain sorghums,
15 to 200 ; small grains, 15 to
20 % ; alfalfa or other hay crops.
5 ;millet, 5 to 7 % ; peanuts, 5
Dragons Were
Again Winners
It would seem the Paducah
Dragons are getting all kinds
of good breaks this year, for
'they have won almost every game
they have played.
In their last contest, which was
last Friday afternoon, here in
Paducah, they beat the Vernon
boys who came over to try them
out to the tune of 20 to 0.
The Dragons are playing some
fast football this season. Under
the guidance of Coach McDonald
they are showing some real pep
and science, and the town, as
well as the school, is proud of
their prowess.,
It would be unfair if a com-
pliment were not given the pep
squad. This bunch of girls are
to 7%; field peas, 10 to 15%.
Orchard and vineyard, 2 to
571.
For Good Sand Land
Cotton, 30 % ; grain sorghums,
20 to 25%; small grains, 10 to
15%; alfalfa or other hay crops,
5%; peanuts, 7 to 10%.
Orchard and vineyard, 5 to
7%.
Truck and garden crops, 5%
on every farm.
A tile garden on every farm
that has a well and windmill.
Grazing crops of small grains,
and Austrian field peas for fall
and winter pasture.
Sudan grass and field peas as
grazing crops for spring and
summer pasture.
The grazing crops should be
so planted by themselves and
following other crops that a year
around grazing crop be given the
cow, the sow and the hen.
In addition to having a bal-
anced plan of farm operation
with a crop rotation as outlined
above.
Every farmer to start a ter-
racing program this year. At
least ten per cent of every farm
should be terraced this fall, win-
ter and next spring. Not so much
with the increased yield per acre
in mind, but to .conserve the fer-
tility of the soil that will enable
the production of a better quality
crop.
Institute To
Be Held Here
Total .......................................................4,594
Attended Fire
Boy’s Funeral
real inspiration individuals, and _,^ou9ty Superintendent Miss
they know how to boost the home Lhrcssia Godfrey informs The
Post that the Cottle County
Teachers’ Institute will be held
in this city on the 6th and 7th of
It is not thought there will be
•ny permanent after effects of
this accident, and that Thelma
will soon be perfectly well again.
A proposed* means of increasing
Germany’s area is to drain the
shallow North sea.
San Francisco is using a ma-
chine operated by hand to spread
the painted lines on the streets
for guiding traffic.
Monday of last week Chief Bert
Davidson, Frank Fitzgerald and
Martin Gentry, firemen of the
Paducah department, were in
Childress to attend the funeral of
a Childress fireman who had been
killed while answering a call in
that city.
It seems that the deceased fire-
man, Bob Sherman, was driving
one of the fire trucks of the
Childress department when the
tragedy occurred. In making a
turn of a corner he saw he would
certainly hit a car which was
directly in his path. In order to
keep from doing this he made
a sudden turn outward, and was
thrown to the pavement, receiving
injuries from which he died three
days later.
The accident was greatly de-
plored by all of the Childress
citizens, and especially by his
brother firemen who held him in
the highest esteem.
The death which came to this
young man could happen to one
of the Paducah boys if drivers of
motor vehicles are not careful to
mil up to the curb when the
fire alarm is sounded. This point
has been repeatedly stressed by
the Paducah Chief and the city
council, and it is hoped every
person driving any kind of motor
vehicle will bear the necessity of
not hindering the fire fighters in
any way in mind when they hear
the alarm. A little unthoughted-
ness on their part could cause
the death of some one which
would otherwise be averted.
they know how to boost the home
team. Backed up by a fine school
band, the ensemble makes for
victory every time. The band
put out some lively airs when the
Dragons are battling, and the
pep squad is on the job every
minute during the contests.
The Paducah boys are show-
ing the making of true football
artists, and indications are most
favorable for this year to be
real epoch-making along that line
1931-32.
Advertising does not
pays.
cost—it
Had to Visit a
Nose Specialist
For the past forty-five days R.
W. McWhorter has been suffer-
ing much pain from an abscess in
his right nostril.
The trouble all began with a
very small pimple, about which
nothing was thought at the time.
But the trouble began getting
more painful, and more serious,
and he has made several trips to
a specialist in Quanah, who has
been treating him.
R. W. thought he was getting
along extra well the latter part
of last week, but seemingly he
took cold in the affected member
the first of this week, and has
been having quite a bit of trou-
ble as a result of that.
November, which will be Friday
and Saturday of next week.
The meetings will be held on
the second floor of the court-
house, in the assembly room, be-
tween the superintendent’s office
and the county agent’s office.
There will be plenty of light,
comfortable chairs, and if the
weather happens to be cold, the
rooms will be perfectly heated,
making the place a perfect loca-
tion for holding a meeting of this
kind.
Much work of importance to
the teaching fraternity of the
county is attended to at these
meetings, and they are invaluable
to all who are engaged in this
work. Plans of different kinds
are laid; ideas are exchanged
along different lines, and taken
as a whole the programs carried
out are of the most vital im-
portance to everyone engaged in
teaching.
Notice is given in advance in
order that all the teachers of tha
county will be able to make ar-
rangements for being primal
both days, and taking part in the
programs to be rendered.
Advertising does not
PRFa-
cost—It
I
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