The McGregor Mirror and Herald-Observer (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, July 9, 1943 Page: 1 of 8
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The McGregor Mirror
AND HERALD-OBSERVER
VOLUME FIFTY-FIVE
McGregor mirror, McGregor, Texas Friday, july 9, 1943
NUMBER 14
Health Authorities
Take Steps To Ward
Off Paralysis Siege
The city health department of
Waco has issued a statement in
behalf of the program against
infantile paralysis, requesting
a strict curtailment of assemblies
of children up to 12 years old,
and reported four cases in the
county beside four reported in
Waco.
According to health authori-
the warning is no forerunner of
an alarming situation but#mere-
ly a precautionary measure ad-
vised because of the time of the
year and its usual association
with the dreaded disease.
No epidemic is in sight, or a
threat. But authorities said that
it is entirely possible for the
disease to spread from the Dal-
las and Fort Worth area to the
McLennan county section. Sani-
tary measures are the best guar-
antee against paralysis, which is
even more important in the han-
dling of food, drinks, etc.
Rules set out by health offi-
cials cautioned against flies, sick
chickens or birds, fatigue, large
crowds, and unwashed raw veg-
etables or fruits.
No cases have yet been re-
ported in the McGregor vicinity.
Fifth Annual Rodeo
Here Will Be Largest
Rotary Club Hears
Humorist-Revivalist .
Speak At Luncheon
About forty guests, and mem-
”bers at the regular Rotary lunch-
eon Wednesday heard and en-
joyed an after-dinner talk on
the subject of after-dinner talk-
ing by Clifton Rogers. Mr. Rog-
ers, pastor of the Gilmer Church
of Christ, is conducting a revival
here at the local Church, and
was thoroughly entertaining in
humorous style of presenting a
review of after-dinner speaking
tactics.
The new president, T. H. Jen-
kins appointed all of his new
committees for the ensuing fis-
cal year.
American Legion
Helps In Collection
Discarded Records
The American Legion is now
engaged in another nation-wide
collection of old phoograph rec-
ords such as was made a few
months ago. At that time not as
many records as needed were
given, so another drive is on.
The local post of the American
Legion wants to secure as many
old records as possible, so if you
have any you can spare, please
leave them at Amsler’s store.
These old records are used in
making new records to send all
over the world to army and navy
and marine forces for their en-
tertainment, so all of you who
have old records should be an-
xious to help do something for
our boys by donating them at
this time.
CONTRIBUTORS URGED TO
DONATE TO SMOKE FUND
July 14th is the last day for
some business firm to win a $5
book of Avar stamps in the cur-
rent cigarette fund campagin to
supply men overseas.
There are approximately 40
bottles scattered over town as
receptacles, and you are urged
to contribute.
It’s a funny time to talk about
Santa Claus, but he came to the
rescue of the Fifth Annual Mc-
Gregor Rodeo this year when he
literally dumped a bunch of top
performers in its lap; at a time
Avhen selective service and trans-
portation difficulties Avere put-
ting the “squeeze” play on most
widely-advertised Avild Avest af-
fairs.
Employed as mounted guards
at Bluebonnet Ordnance plant
many of these cowboys who have
appeared in all the major shows
of the nation Avill particpate and
officiate at this year’s show all
three nights—July 15, 16 and 17.
Hughie Long, who has Avorked
as arena director in the largest
shoAvs, will direct arena activi-
ties, and such coAvhands as Dub
Spence, Johnny Mellon, and oth-
ers Avill be on hand for the open
contests.
Hod Shed, the cowboy who
roped two boxcars laden with
explosives recently, and avert-
ed possible disaster, will tell
how he performed 'the feat.
The modest former bulldog-
ging champion received wide
acclaim for his heroism.
The Rangerettes/ a bevy oi
12 pretty local girls clad in the
regalia of Avesterners, Avill par-
ticipate, offering their colorful
version of square dances, and
frolics. 1 hey haA^e become a part
of the annual show since -its in-
ception £i\re years ago.
Wild Stock Featured
As is customary Avith the lo-
cal show, bucking horses claim
the major part of the rodeo time
and wild bulls next. Roping, and
novelty features Avill be inter-
spersed betAveen the Avild and
rough sections of the program,
with clowns, bull fighter and a
trick riding act rounding out the
tAvo hour schedule.
This year, one of the most at-
tractive assets of the shoAv, so far
as customers are concerned, is
the drastic reduction in admis-
sion price. General admission is
trimmed to 55c, and there Avill
be feAv reseiwed seats. This is to
encourage families to attend as
a body, Avithout having to ‘dig’
too heaA-ily. Advance ticket sales
Avill be launched this week end.
Officials pointed out that this
season’s celebration would pos-
sibly bring as many horses and
riders as have ever appeared,
even though Avar restrictions have
curtailed activities. The fact
that so many more horses are
in this vicinity is the reason for
their prediction. Also, girls’
sponsor races Avill attract many
out-of-toAvn horseAvomen.
Tentative arrangements have
been made for Blackland Fly-
ing school musician to furnish
music for the occasion, and a
solo feature will be offered be-
tween events.
Night shoAvs only will be held,
and the shoAv begins at 8:15 p.
m. Those Avho plan to enter any
events should contact the Rodeo
Committee at Krause Drug store
at the earliest moment.
These Are Just...
Some Samples
The above shots Avill give
you an idea of what to expect
this year, July 15, 16, 17,
when you attend McGregor’s
Fifth Annual Rodeo. Many of
the regular features will be
enlarged, and novelty acts will
make the event (nights only)
one of the best. Rodeo stock is
some of the best in the nation.
104 IN THE SHADE!
Thermometers registered 104
degrees in the shade in tOAvn
yesterday, and there Avas no in-
dication of relief from the heat
A light shoAver fell Wednesday
eArening, but hot northeast Avinds
folloAved.
’ERE
and a
U. S. Enters Into Its
Twentieth Month of
Warfare With Axis
The United States enters its
tAventieth month of warfare Avith
its tremendous military poAArer
mobilized, trained and equipped
for- Avar on a mammoth scale. In
war, as in peace, this nation has
become the giant of the earth
and its brute strength will give
overAvhelming victory to the Uni-
ted Nations.
The contrast betAveen the sit-
uation that exists in July, 1943
Avith that of Juulv, 1942, reveals
the steady decline of Axis for-
tunes. No longer does there ex-
ist reasonable hope of Arictory
for the people of enemy coun-
tries. The most that they can
expect is to avoid ignominous
and unconditional surrender.
Axis Force Is Countered
The United Nations, up to
1943, faced a coalition better
prepared for war and occupying
interior positions that enabled
them to take full advantage of
their superiority. The outstand-
ing Avaves of Axis aggression ex-
panded the circle of Axis hold-
ings until Allied forces could be
built up to withstand the pres-
sure.
Noav, the Axis poAvers are sur-
rounded by enemies of greater
strength who are ready to ham-
mer at the circle of steel until it
prashes. As July begins, it is
apparant that the United Nations
are on the verge of launching
two great offensives, one aimed
at Japan and the other at Ger-
many and Italy.
The fact that United Nations
are able to contemplate this
double-barred attack upon their
foes proAms conclusively that the
initiative has , definitely passed
from! the Axis and that the Allies
have amassed strategic strength
in vital areas.
JOE ABB’S
QUOTES”
WELDON OWENS
LIEUT. Walter C. Amelunke,
son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ame-
lunke, has been aAvarded the air
medal for his seiwice in the U.
S. Army 10th Air Force in India.
Walter Avas one among twenty
Texans decorated, and his prev-
ious records on the gridiron here
Avhile a popular student at Mc-
Gregor schools guarantees that
he earned that honor. McGregor
shares the pride of his family . . .
Guests in the A. S. Munson home
let him win one croquet game,
then left him to suffer monoto-
nous defeat, finally drowning
his Avorries Avith cold lemonade.
. . . NeAv citizens are Mr. and
Mrs Arley Kolstad from Camp
IIoocl. Mrs. Kolstad and her li>
tle daughter, Penny, journeyed
from Tacoma, Washington to be
here , near her soldier-husband,
and it’s nothing neAv to her. Her
father is a retired army officer.
... I can see why Mrs. Charley
Hoffman is a faAmrite primary
teacher . . . Supt. Jenkins carried
his son, Harold, to' GeorgetoAvn,
Avhere he Avill be readying for
the navy. Boys like Harold are
reasons the U. S. Navy’ is the
best . . The biggest croAvds eArer
to attend a rodeo are expected
this year here July 15, 16, and
17 . . No parade but plenty of
cqlcl drinks for each shoAv ....
Welcome to Glen Crain back to
McGregor from army camps . .
Marion Donaldson is Avitli the
Rangerettes 102 percent ....
At last report, the health clinic
building had not been accepted
. It’s kinda slow—like social-
ized medicine.
* * *
Production and Transportation
In seeking to iinderstand the
course of the war, we should not
overlook the fact that these ven-
tures are possible because of the
miraculous production of Avar
materials and the suuccessful
maintenance of oceanic lines of
communication.
No offensive would have been
possible without our amazing
output of the tools of warfare
and the successful retention of
sea control throughout the Avorld
With them, the interior lines of
the Axis become a Aveakness
rather than a source of strength.
The delay of Germany in at-
tacking Russia causes consider-
able discussion and results in a
variety of explanations. The
most obvious is that the Nazis ex-
pect an Anglo-American inva-
sion and hesitate to commit their
reserves to a great battle in the
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enterprises; each is typical
planning and hard work to
— Both pay taxes and contribute to
local g owth and progress.
4 — Both h« ve deep local roots; the suc-
cess of each is important to the
other and the prosperity of both is
vital to the entire community.
We feel a <|lose bond of friendship
and mutua^ interest with the farms
in this area* If we can help you in
anv wav. let us know.
Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Employment Office
Offers Local Service
To All Applicants
Texas Unemployment Compen-
sation commission will have a
representative in McGregor on
Tuesday, July 13, and every oth-
er Tuesday thereafter.
This Avill 'be a great help to
all those Avho have been forced
to travel to Waco to place ap-
plication for Avork.
Furthermore, the move will en-
courage more applications from
this section, because it will in-
volve less expense and time.
Offices AArill be open between
8:30 a. m. and 10.3# a. m. at the
chamber of commerce offices
McGREGOR is faced with a
sordid problem. Its malignant
nature literally screams its own
: warning to our citizens, because
the longer it is allowed to eat
into the moral core of this eom-
nity, the more destructive it be-
comes. The problem is created
by Avomen. Not loyal wives, not
innocent daughters, not conscien-
tious seekers of lucrative em-
ployment; but women who have
fallen from the realm of self
respect and virtuous glory of
traditional American Avoman-
hood. The subject is really less
sensitive than those who dare
discuss it, and is an open threat
to our weal.
* # *
IT IS impossible for us to re-
main aloof to that threat in the
belief that it concerns only those
aaJio tread the mire; that is, if
Ave retain the same appraisal of
our township as a Avliole, and
our efforts to preseiwe the prog-
ress we haA^e made. The condi-
tion is a story as old as Avars.
We pleaded for an army camp
in our vicinity and got one of
the largest in, the nation. Not un-
familiar with the parasitic extras
of such a project, Ave have open-
ed our doors to visiting service-
men. Now, Ave find that same
old niggardly paradox confront-
ing us. What shall Ave do to di-
vert this decadent influence from
our midst?
# * *
THE answer to that question
will not be found in indiffer-
ence. Action of some nature must
be taken, and, like treating a
cancerous sore that it is, action
must begin at the origin. With-
out championing a moral reform-
ation, valuable steps can be tak-
en by a concerted drive against
such concentration of those who
hold no respect evren for them-
selves. It is a pitiful and age-old
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