The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, February 4, 1938 Page: 1 of 8
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The McGregor Mirror
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'MM121 and herald-observer
VOLUME FORTY-NINE
McGregor, texas, Friday, February 4, 1938.
NUMBER 48
McGregor want a sewer system?
j COTTONS SPECIALISTS
REACH 190 COUNTIES IN
IMPROVEMENT DRIVE
College Station.—More than
23,000 farmers, ginners, mer-
chants, bankers, and others in-
terested in the cotton industry
attended a series of 190 county-
wide cotton meetings sponsored
by the Extension Service of
Texas A. and M. College during
r » 1937, according to Jack' Shelton,
vice director and state agent.
Tavo extension Avorkers, E. A.
Miller, agronomist, and F. E.
Lichte, cotton ginning specialist,
held the meetings in cooperation
with county agricultural agents.
In many instances representatives
of the Texas Agricultural Exper-
iment Station and of the Bureau
of Plant Industry station at
Greenville were present.
In the course of the meetings,
it was pointed out that at least-
part of the blame for the falling
^off of cotton exports from Texas
* could be traced to the produc-
tinn of inferior cotton of such
short staple as to be untendera-
ble. In the past Texas cotton
commanded a premium and Avas
eagerly sought because of its ex-
cellent quality and inch staple.
The formation of one variety
cotton communities and improved
harvesting and ginning methods
were brought fonvard as means
of improving the quality of cot-
ton. In many counties, the meet-
ings resulted in steps being taken
* to organize communities along the
one variety line, Shelton said.
In Williamson county 2,159
people attended a series of five
meetings which were held there.
Other counties Avhere the attend-
ance ran to more than 500 were
Baylor, Dallas, Harrison, Taylor,
Lavaca, and Refugio.
POLL STRENGTH
OF COUNTY CUT
Approximately 20,000 Avill be
ready to cast their votes—so far
as the law is concerned—on elec-
tion day, it was revealed in Coun-
ty Tax Collector-Assessor Joe
Alexander’s office Tuesday
morning after the last day of poll
tax collections had been com-
pleted.
Alexander said tabulations dis-
closed 10,739 polls were paid in
the courthouse 'office and Waco
sub-stations. It Avas anticipated
3,000 persons have paid at out-
lying precincts, the actual ac-
count of Avhicli Avill be turned in
within the next few days. Six
thousand first-year voters or
those over 60 years will cast their
ballots on exemption.
In spite of the rush through-
out the last three days of collec-
tions, Alexander’s records sIioav-
ed Tuesday the voting strength
of McLennan county this year
Avill be approximately 3,000 un-
der that of two years ago, last
election year. That year there
AA^ere 22,500 qualified voters.
Total ad valorem taxes into
the office of Alexander Monday
at closing time amounted to
$324,510. It was believed, hoAv-
ever, mail payments would bring
the total up to that of last year
$389,000 for January. Penalties
Avere to be imposed on payments
after Monday.
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PIANO RECITAL
PLEASES AUDIENCE
In order that the above question can be
answered, a mass meeting has been called
by the city authorities for next Monday aft-
ernoon at 2:30 o’clock to be held in Texas
Theatre. Every man and women within the
city limits is urged to be present. The fire
alarm will sound at 2:1 5 and is your warn-
ing of the meeting, which will be called
promptly at 2:30 o’clock.
At the meeting you will be told just
how the City of McGregor can secure a sewer
system under the WPA plan of the govern-
ment without added cost to taxpayers, To
only those connecting with the sewer will
there be any cost. However it is going to
take the full cooperation of all, whether
owners or tenants, if the proposition is put
TEXAS GINNINGS
NEARLY DOUBLE
Cotton ginnings in Texas
through Jan. 16 totaled 4,822,709
bales compared Avith 2,808,365
for the same date last year, and
2,790,569 for 1935, latest figures
from the Bureau of Census, De-
partment of Commerce show.
Mississippi was the second lead-
ing state with 2,149,414 compar-
ed Avith 1,854,134 in 1936 and 1,-
222,324 in 1935. Arkansas Avas
third with 1,730,203 and Ala-
bama fourth AAuth 1,560,588.
California reported 655,700
bales ginned compared with 402,-
551 last year; Arizona 266,049
and 172,015, and NeAv Mexico
146,217 and 104,039. These West-
ern states are planning increased
acreage for this season, much of
which is irrigated.
Total ginnings for the United
States as a Avlrole for Jan. 16
Avere 17,645,756 compared Avith
only 11,956,381 last year and 10,-
248,191 for 1935.
LARGE (CROWD ATTEND
C. OF C. BANQUET ON
MONDAY NIGHT
NEW STUDY CLUB
HAS FIRST MEETING
over.
73,840 BALES GINNED
in Mclennan county
Census report shows that there
were 73,840 bales of cotton gin-
ned in McLennan county from
the crop of 1937 prior to Jan. 16,
vas compared with 63,739 bales
ginned to Jan. 16, crop of 1936,
according to Mrs. Lovie Comp-
ton, special agent.
_ Courtesy is the grease that
oils the machine of business.
Courtesy is not lip service. It’s
merely treating the other man as
you d like^ to be treated. There Robert Amsler of Austin Avas a
must be sincerity behind your Aveek-end guest in the home of
courtesy. 1 ou must feel it.—R*o- j his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A C
tanan Magazine. (Amsler.
Mrs. Edgar Isbill presented her
pupils in piano recital last Fri-
day evening at the school gym.
Each year Mrs. Isbill gives to the
music loving public a real treat,
for her pupils ahvays perform in
a manner quite creditable, due to
the pains-taking efforts and
thoroughness Avith Avhich they
are taught.
Those attending this recital en-
joyed a full evening of entertain-
ment.
ADDED BUS SERVICE
This Aveek, additional bus serv-
ice was added through McGregor,
making four busses each day east
and west. Schedule east is 8:45,
11:55 a. m. and 2:25, 8:10 p. m.
Going west 8:00 a. m., 1:50, 5:20
and 7.45 p. m.
McGregor should have a sewer system
-all have agreed on this fact, and here is
the opportunity. Lend your support and
influence by attending the meeting Monday
afternoon. When you hear the fire alarm,
start for the Texas Theatre.
SHOWING OF OIL
REPORTED WEDNESDAY
IN TEST WELL HERE
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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION
By virtue of the poAver vested in me as Mayor of McGregor,
I hereby proclaim Monday afternoPn, February 7th, between
the hours of 2:30 and 4:00 p’clock as a holiday for all busi-
ness establishments in the City. The purpose is tp meet in
mass at the Texas Theatre and discuss a sewer system for
McGregor.
Furthermore, it is the desire of the city government, that
each and every citizen, both men and women, be present at
the meeting that they may express their opinion regarding
such system, and learn first hand hpAV a sewer system can be
obtained for the city Avithout one penny extra cost to tax-
payers. - |
McGregor needs, and should have a sewer system, and in
the opinion pf city authorities, now is the time to take ad-
vantage of a golden opportunity, and the full cooperation of
every citizen in McGregpr is solicited.
As an additional reminder of the meeting next Monday
afternoon, the fire alarm will sound at 2:15 o’clock, and you
are urged to be present at Texas Theatre at 2.30 p ’clock. The
meeting Avill be called to order promptly at that time.
G. W. SEARCY, Mayor.
Reports reaching the city
Thursday morning were that a
formation had been reached with
shoAvings of oil sands, in the
tegt Avell just south of McGregor,
at a depth of 1270 feet. A close
Avatch is being made by those in
operation and cuttings from the
Avell are being analyzed tAvp and
three times a week in order to
keep even a closer check-up.
Mr. Harrison Tippie, head
driller, told a Mirror representa-
tive Thursday that he Avas well
pleased Avith log of the Avell and
every indication pointed to the
striking of oil in some quantity.
Bad weather and break-doAvns
have caused delays the past feAV
Aveeks, and only Wednesday
night, engine trouble caused fur-
ther delay. Mr. Tippie stated
that a truck left immediately for
East Texas for a neAv and more
powerful engine, which would be
installed by the last of the week
and work of drilling would be
resumed.
basketball championship
OF ICOUNTY PLAY HERE ON
SATURDAY AND AT NIGHT
The county basketball cham-
pionship is being decided in Mc-
Gregor this week. On Thursday
night, the A and B squads of
Mart and McGregor played on
the McGregor gym court. Satur-
day afternoon at 2:30 La Vega
vs. West and at night West vs.
McGregor. A small admission
charge of 25c will be charged to
witness all games, and a large
croAvd is expected.
1936 SENIOR CLASS
ENJOYS REUNION
DEMONSTRATION CLUB
MEETS FRIDAY (TODAY)
The McGregpr Home Demonstra-
tion Club meets Friday, February
4th (today), at the City Hall at
2.00 p. m. First and third Fri-
days in each month are our reg-
ular meetings days for the club.
All members, visitors and new
members are invited to be pres-
et- Reporter.
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Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Wood and
son, Bob, of Cameron, visited rel-
atives in McGregor last Aveek-
end.
Members of the 1936 Senior
Class of McGregor High School
held their first class reunion in
the Home Economics Department
.of McGregor High School last
Saturday evening. A banquet,
served by the ladies of the Meth-
odist Church, was enjoyed by a
large representation of the class
and Miss Luella Hauk of the high
school faculty.
Since this was the Centennial
Class, that theme Avas carried out
in table appointments. Npvelty
place cards bore the name of each
class member and some symbol of
what each had chosen as a course
of study or vpcation. These were
celeverly fashioned by Miss Hauk
and plate favors, tiny candle
holders, were presented by Miss
Christine Fall, class sponsor, who
was unable to attend the ban-
quet.
The Study Club, just recently
organized, met last Thursday aft-
ernopn with a Arery nice attend-
ance and membership. The meet-
ing was held in the City Hall be-
cause of improvements being
made at the King Hotel, the reg-
ular place of meeting.
Officers elected Avere Mrs. Tom
G. Edwards, president; Mrs.
Marshall Crouch, vice-president;
Mrs. Chas. B. Hall, recording sec-
retary; Mrs. G. W. Gillean, cor-
responding secretary; Mrs. Jim
Gilmpre, treasurer, and Mrs.
Herbert Manske, critic parlia-
mentarian.
We were happy to have with
us in this meeting Mesdames
Gardner and Marshall of Moody
Avho having had experience in
the organization of such a club
in Moody were quite helpful.
Mrs. C. A. Morris also gave an
interesting talk on Federation
Club work.
Those desiring to make appli-
cation for membership please no-
tify either the president or secre-
tary ’ before the next meeting,
which will be Thursday, Febru-
ary 10t,h, at 2 p. m., in the King
Hotel. Reporter.
The Chamber of Commerce
banquet is an annual affair look-
ed forAvard to Avith anticipation
of a good time. This year Avas
no exception for the banquet
Monday night Avas one of the
very best. It Avas held in the
new school gymnasium and Avas
served by the ladies of the Luth-
eran Church; and needless to
say, these ladies really knOAv how
to serve.
The banquet Avas attended by
some 125 citizens. A. C. Amsler
was toastmaster; aaJio in his very
genial, yet humorous manner,
presented the retiring president,
Parke D. Evers. He revieAved the
work accomplished by the organ-
ization during the past year.
John D. Mann, the newly elected
president Avas introduced, and in
a feAv Avell chosen remarks, said
it Avas the intention of the new
officers and directors to carry on
and at all times work for the bet-
terment of McGregor. The neAvly
appointed directors were intro-
duced and acknowledged.
W. Guy Draper was the prin-
cipal speaker of the evening,
who made a very peppy talk. He
praised the Chamber of Com-
merce for its splendid Avork, for
it was through this organization
that outsiders learned much of
our city during the past years.
Kreyer’s Orchestra furnished
music throughout the evening,
and that part of any such enter-
tainment is ahvays enjoyed.
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Miss Maude Cuenod of Austin
Avas a week-end visitor in the
home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Paul C. Cuenod.
NeAv York.—W. S. Townsend
of Townsend and Townsend, Inc.,
said Wednesday newspaper ad-
vertising is the greatest single
selling instrument at the disposal
of retail merchandising.
Addressing the sales promotion
session of the National Dry
Goods Association’s annual con-
vention, Townsend said: '
‘ ‘ The trouble with much of the
advertising Ave see today is that
it is Avritten on the assumption
that the reader already Avants
the merchandise adA7ertising. The
first job of an advertiser is to
make the consumer want his
product.”
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Miss Louise Witte of Bailey-
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were week-end visitors in the
home of their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Witte.
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The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, February 4, 1938, newspaper, February 4, 1938; McGregor, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth882969/m1/1/?q=music: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting McGinley Memorial Public Library.