The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, March 17, 1939 Page: 1 of 8
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AND HERALD-OBSERVER
VOLUME FIFTY-ONE
McGregor, texas, Friday, march n, 1939
NUMBER 1
FIRST AUCTION SALE MONDAY!
NOBODY’S BUSINESS
By Julian Capers, Jr., Mirror’s Austin Correspondence
Austin.—The prospect of a dead; the name of J. C. Hunter of Abi-
lock session of the 46th legisla-
ture, which might end its 120-day
regular sitting without passing
any additional tax legislation,
loomed large this week-end as the
, House of Representatives prepar-
ed to begin floor consideration of
the 'omnibus constitutional
amendment carrying a 2 1-2 per
cent sales tax plus a 25 per cent
hike on natural resource taxes,
which its committees drafted and
reported out last week. The split
among house members over the
sales tax feature was graphically
Shown when it voted down ef-
forts to set the amendment for
special 'order, with 51 votes regis-
tered against it. The anti-sales
tax group, which proposes to of-
fer various substitutes for the
sales tax feature, including stif-
fer rates on natural resources, a
state income levy and a gross re-
ceipts tax, caucused, and report-
ed 56 votes pledged against the
sales tax. Labor officially enter-
ed a vigorous protest against the
sales tax. Various other groups,
‘including retail , merchants, are
prepared to fight to the last ditch
against the sales levy. But de-
g bate on the House floor, and the
® test votes which will follow
^ ^shortly, will be the only true in-
dication of -whether sufficient
House votes can be held in line to
beat the sales tax.
Won’t Pay the Bill.
On the other hand, the very
. . interests which have fostered the
committee amendment built a-
round the sales tax, will fight to
the last ditch against a state in-
come levy, which they can not
pass on to somebody else, or a-
gainst higher natural resource
0\ taxes than the 25 per cent which
they seem willing to take, if it
is coupled with a sales tax that
will put most of the pension bur-
den upon the poor, and “freeze”
the rates into the Constitution.
Indicative of carelessness in
preparation of the amendment is
the revelation that the sales tax
amendment, if it yields the rev-
enue estimated by the committee,
it will still fall about $9,000,000
short of the sum necessary to fin-
ance the social security program,
including the $35,000,000 needed
to guarantee an income of $30
monthly to all over 65—the plan
urged by the governor after he
had won the electron, as a substi-
tute for his earlier flat promise
of $30 cash for everybody, which
he made during the campaign.
The committee, estimated its a-
mendment would raise $33,000,-
000 a year. It is proposed to de-
vote $4,000,000 to teachers pen-
sions and aid for destitute chil-
dren. The committee estimated
it would cost $26,000,000 to guar-
lene to be Highway Commission-
er. If the Governor names some
reputable East Texan now to the
Highway Commission, it is likely
he will be quickly confirmed, and
the battle over nominations will
be over. The governor no longer
sees the reporters, so hotel lob-
bies are full ■of rumors concern-
ing a dozen prospective nominees
for the highway post, without
anyone having definite informa-
tion.
Politics is Evident.
Proponents of legislation to ef-
fect budgetary and auditing re-
forms ran into a snag this week,
when action on Sen. George Mof-
fett’s bill to create a State Bud-
get director, named by the gov-
ernor, ran into strong opposition
and adjournment was necessary
to save it from defeat. Some
senators do not want to pass the
bill until the House and the gov-
ernor have acted upon the bill al-
ready passed by the Senate, to
permit the Legislature to name
the State Auditor. Declaration
was made on the floor that the
Governor is trying to “horse
trade” on the bill, and Moffet.
while denying any such deal, de-
clared if he were- governor, he]
would never sign the auditor)
bill until tlie legislature has pass-j
ed his measure permitting th
Governor to name the budget di
rector. Both measures are badly
needed as a first step toward]
modernizing the fiscal setup
the State, but political manipu-j
lation prevent passage of either.
Test on Road Bill Up.
This week probably will see a
test of strength in the fight be-
tween certain county judges who
are sponsoring the bill seeking to
have the State Board of county
bond indebtedness assume $180,-
000,000 worth of “dead horse”
county lateral road bonds. So
no indication has come from
Washington that the Department
of Agriculture will reverse its
previous opinion that passage of
the county judges’ bill would
.constitute diversion of gasoline
tax money, and would result in
Texas being penalized $4,000,000
of its federal road aid allocation,
under the Federal Ilayden-Cart-
wright law .Sen. Clint Small
plans to call up his bill renewing
the present agreement to pay off
bonds on eou|nty roads which
have been taken into the state
highway system, and will seek to
amend it to incorporate the com-
promise plan of tlie Texas Good
Roads Association. The latter
plan pioposes to refund to the
counties payments made during
past years on the bonds used for
State roads by the counties, when
the income from the 1
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H. E. HACKNEY, RESIDENT
OF McGREGOR 56 . YEARS
DIED SATURDAY MORN
DR. AND MRS. THOMPSON
SUFFER HEAVY LOSS IN
SATURDAY NIGHT FIRE
Mr. Krause is very proud of
this added feature of the store,
and states that during the, sum-
mer he would specialize in foun-
tain drniks and drink specialties
that have not been handled in Mc-
Gregor in previous times.
As an introduction, the Krause
Drug Store is offering specials
at their fountain for Saturday
and Sunday of this week, and in-
vite the general public to take
advantage of them, and at the
same time extend a most cordial
invitation to call at their store
and see their new improvements.
Read their special ’offer ad else-
where in this issue of the Mirror.
{AMSLER RECOMMENDED
FOR RE-APPOINTMENT
POSTOFFICE BY POAGE
Just as the Mirror goes to press
’on Thursday afternoon, word was
, cent of | received from Congressman W. R.
antee an income of $30 a month, the gasoline tax was insufficient, Poage-that he was recommending
to all over 65, but later estimates j to meet the payments in full, as it Sam H. Amsler’s re-appointment
place this requirement at $35,- now does. Sen. Will Pace of Ty-
000,000. Thus, the committee ap-
pears to have made a little $9,-
000,000 error, which has added
nothing to the popularity of its
proposal.
Woodward is Confirmed.
Prompt confirmation of Walter
Woodward, ex-senator from Cole-
man, ex-president of the Texas
Bar association, corporation law-
yer and lobbyist who enjoys the
friendship of most legislators, as
chairman of the Board of Insur-
ance Comrpissioners and Life
Commissioner, went far toward
the JBeacli over appointments be-
twe® the Senate and the Gov-
ern® His confirmation follow-
ed (Withdrawal by O'Daniel's of
ler. will seek then to substitute
the county judges bill, with but
faint prospect of success, unless
the Washington ruling should be
reversed.
Austin Notes.
The drivers’ license law, which
was stuck in committees for sev-
eral weeks, has emerged with a
favorable report in the House,
and now seems assured of passage
without too much butchering by
amendment, leaving a stricter en-
forcement setup and a 50c a year
fee, although the latter may be
reduced. . . . Progress also was
made at a public hearing on a
(C
d on Last Page;
as postmaster in McGregor. No
doubt by the time that the Mirror
reaches its readers Mr. Amsler
will receive word from the postal
authorities of his re-appointment.
The Mirror, together with a
host of friends throughout the
community that is served by the
McGregor postoffice, congratula-
tes Mr. Amsler on the fact that
he received this re-appointment
without a non-competitive exam-
ination which has been the case
in many of the cities throughout
Texas. We feel sure that the
people of McGregor will continue
to receive the very highest type
of postal service.
Renew Your Subscription Toda^!
Fire partially destroyed the
home of Dr. and Mrs. John
Thompson Saturday night about
9 o’clock. When the fire was
discovered it had gained sue'li
headway that little could be done,
but by the good work of the fire-
men and the many other volun-
teers, the building, though badly
damaged, can be put back in first
class shape, as the major portion
of the damage was to the inter-
ior. The house is owned by Mrs.
Wm. Rathmann of New Braun-
fels, who has already been here
and states that as soon as adjust-
ment can be made, the needed re-
pairs will begin.
Dr. and Mrs. Thompson suffer-
ed a heavy loss, since only a
small amount of insurance was
carried on their furniture, which
was badly damaged by water and
smoke; many pieces being very
rare and costly which can never
be replaced.
-—o---
MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES
The Mirror has been authorized
this week to announce Dr. Lloyd
B. Fa son and O. T. McGinley
as candidates for the office of
school trustees of the McGregor
Independent School District. The
election is to be held on the first
Saturday in April.
A large number of friends of
these two gentlemen have insisted
that they make the race, and their
consent was given Wednesday
afternooiL Both of these gentle-
men are vitally interested in the
welfare of McGregor and the Mc-
Gregor schools. They have at all
times been untiring in their ef-
forts to forge those things that
stand for good of McGregor and
the community, as a whole. If
elected as a school board member
they will work just as diligently
for the good of McGregor schools.
—--o-—
A fine son was born to Mr.
and Mr|s. J'a'ck Willingham pn
Friday, March 10th. He was
given the name of James Carroll.
Mrs. Willingham will be remem-
bered as Miss Louise Montgomery
-o-
Renew vour subscription today.
In the passing of II. E. Hack-
ney, well known to most of the
old timers as “Doc,” McGregor
has lost one of her most promi-
nent and best known citizens. Al-
though he had not been in vigor-
ous health for many months, his
sudden death at his home at an
early hour on the morning of Sat-
urday, March 11th, was a distinct
shock to his family and his host
of friends.
Mr. Hackney was born in Ala-
bama in 1864 and came to Texas
when but a lad with his father’s'
family, locating on Coryell Creek
in Coryell county at the spot that
has been known for many years
as Hackney. From there he mov-
ed to McGregor in 1883, the next
year after the sale of McGregor’s
original town lots, and from the
early days had taken a leading
part in the growth of McGregor,
being connected with church, fra-
ternal, school and business life in
an intimate and prominent man-
ner. He helped to organize the
Methodist church in McGregor
and held office as trustee of the
church property and secretary of
the Sunday school at the time of
his death. He had been a mem-
ber of the Grand Lodge of the
Knights of Pythias in Texas for
the past 41 years, also holding of- j
fice as a director of the Pythian
Home at Weatherford, being-
very much interested in the chil-
dren of the Home and' all inter-
ests for their welfare. He retain-
ed membership in the local
Knights of Pythias Lodge and in
all the local Masonic bodies of
McGregor, being also a member
of Karem Shrine in Waco. He
held office as a school trustee for
several terms, having taught
school hmiself for a time.
Mr. Hackney’s gentle disposi-
tion, friendly manner and capa-
ble advise endeared him to count-
less citizens who will sorely miss
his going. His companion pre-
ceded him in death in 1931 and
the members of his immediate
family surviving him are the two
sons, W. L. of Memphis, Tenn.
and Hoyle E. of McGregor.
Funeral services were held at
the famity residence in McGregor
on the afternoon of Sundajq Mar.
12th, at 2:30 o’clock, being con-
ducted by Rev. John M. Neal of
Huntsville and Rev. A. K. Mar-
ney, pastor of McGregor Method-
ist church, assisted by Rev. R. H.
Boyd of Temple and Rev. J. J.
Two Each Month
1 st - 3rd Mondays
The Chamber of Commerce
committee in charge of building
pens, auction ring and bleacher
seats for McGregor’s first auction
sale announced all is in readiness.
Word has been received also, from
Mr. J. L. McLaurin, licensed
auctioneer from Waco, that he
will report for duty next Monday
and the first of auction days in
McGregor will open with a bang.
Two auction sales are to be
held each month—First and
Third Mondays. Like days in
others towns adjacent to McGre-
gor have proven very satisfactory
and it is going to be the aim of
the Chamber oL Commerce here
to make McGregor’s auction days
more outstanding than any being
held in and around this section.
These auction days are open
to all. If you have something to
sell, and it matters not what it
may be, you are welcome to list
your stuff for sale. If a sale is
made you will be charged a small
fee. If you are in the market for
anything, attend the auction days
in McGregor and you’ll perhaps
find just what you want.
From all indications there will
be a capacity crowd- here Mon-
day for the opening of the auc-
tion sale days. So don’t miss out.
All items for sale must be reg-
istered with committee on ground
not later than noon. Auctions
will start promptly at 1:30 p. m.
Creed of Waco. Present at the
service were many out of town
friends and relatives of the fam-
ily, including the officers of the
Grand Lodge of the Knights of
Pythias of Texas, and a host of
friends and acquaintances of Mc-
Gregor and Waco. The tribute
of respect so beautifully paid by
so many attested the high regard
in which this citizen was held by
his community and associates.
Interment was in McGregor
City Cemetery, Amsler’s in
charge. Active pallbearers were
R. A. Bailey, Joe M. Cox, N. R.
Legg. John D. Mann, J. D. Nal-
er, Holley Haynes, Walstein
Smith, all of McGregor, and Dr.
E. R. McCauley of Moody. Hon-
orary pallbearers were members
of the Board of Trustees of Mc-
Gregor Methodist church, mem-
bers of McGregor Commandery
and members >of the McGregor
Iv. of P. Lodge.
157 Years Ago
In Philadelphia in 1782, the first
regular established bank in Amer-
ica opened its doors. The history
of American banking started that
long ago, has kept pace with our
development as a nation. There
is a lesson in that for every man.
Open an account here now. Take
advantage of our complete bank-
ing facilities. Your bank book
will prove that you are a sub-
stantial citizen.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
McGREGOR, TEXAS
“A GOOD BANK SINCE 18 88 ”
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