La Grange Journal (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 2, 1941 Page: 1 of 8
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Democratic in Principle and a Worker For La Grange and Fayette County
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Volume 62
La Grange, Fayette County, Texas, Thursday, October 2, 1941
Number 40
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Leopards Turn Back
Bastrop Bears, 26-0
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Memories of 1938, La Grange’s
most successful football season, were
revived here last Friday night ,when
Coaches Steakley and Wilson’s well-
drilled eleven ran rough-shod over a
game but out-classed Bastrop aggre-
gation 26 to 0. Although it’s a far
cry from September’s skirmishes to
the November championship, on the
basis of their first two games, the
Leopards have definitely stamped
themselves among the leaders of this
district. Not given an outside chance
in the- season forecasts, in two short
weeks, Coach Steakley’s charges have
now been labeled, along with Gid-
dings, as the teams to’ beat for dis-
trict laurels. And after their smash-
ing triumps over Bastrop Friday
night the Leopards really deserve
that honor.
From the opening whistle Friday
night it was evident that the Bears
were out-classed. After receiving the
kick-off the visitors were unable to
gain but seven yards in three thrusts
at the heavy Leopard forward wall,
and were forced to kick, the ball
being downed near mid-field. In ex-
actly seven plays the fast-stepping
La Grange eleven had pushed over
for their initial touchdown, Vitek
going over from the two-yard line.
Stolz split the uprights with a per-
fect place kick, to make the score 7-0.
The Leopards rolled over for two
more touchdowns in the second quar-
ter, the first being made on a pass
from Stolz to Falke which netted fif-
teen yards and a score. The kick for
the extra point was blocked, making
the score 13-0.
A few moments later Stolz inter-
cepted a Bear aerial and scampered
almost fifty yards for another touch-
down, Falke went over on a line
plunge to bring the score to 20-0 at
the half.
The final La Grange touchdown
was made early in the fourth quarter
with Stolz shooting a beautiful aerial
to Frede, who stepped the last ten
yards without a hand being laid on
him. All told, the play was good for
20 yards. Janda’s try from place-
ment was no good, and the score re-
mained 26-0.
There were no individual stars in
the Leopard line-up. The entire team
functioned as a unit and showed
marked improvement over their ini-
tial skirmish with Yoakum the pre-
vious week.
The big test comes this Friday
night when the Giddings Buffaloes,
who slaughtered Elgin 43-0 last week,
come over for what promises to be
one of the highlight games of the
season. Indications are, that one of
the largest gatherings ever to wit-
ness a football game in La Grange
will be on hand to root for their fa-
vorites. Word was sent over from
Giddings Monday that over 700 faith-
ful Giddings fans would follow the
Buffaloes here. So let’s go folks—
come out and help cheer the Leopards
on to victory. —LARRY KLEIN.
m * *
(P.S.—Let’s help the Leopards to
make “Shooting A Line Kiel” a bad
guesser.)
Storm Refugees Tell
Of Their Gratitude
*■* .
THE RAMBLER
Delayed Comment But There’s
Good Reason At That
Referring back to the storm that
pve hundreds from their homes in
ID coastal area, it is to be regarded
as an expression of thanks that the
fury of the blow was spent when it
reached this section, if it really reach-
ed here. The anxiety that is caused
by such blows, and the constant re-
ceipt of news carries the force and
effect one may expect.
La Grange, as mentioned in the
last issue of the Journal, had its quo-
ta of refugees; among them was to
be found the man with grave concern
featured and the younger set who
regarded the visit to La Grange as a
vacation. With all that, however, it
was the Rambler’s privilege to notice
that there was also a bit of sadness
connected therewith.
What makes the picture worth
painting is that so many were given
a place to rest during their stay; the
majority of them patronized the cafes
and paid for their lunch, a number
was taken in by the citizens and it
was brought to the attention of both
host and guest, that it is a small
world after all. The refugees in
many instances knew all the family
connection of their hosts and spent
the greater part of the evening re-
miniscing.
Wednesday morning, as one car
after another turned eastward the
gradual reduction in the city’s popu-
lation became manifest. There was a
Hands Across The Pacific
The Journal reproduces herewith,
copies of the letters received by the
Secretary of the Chamber of Com-
merce and by F. A. Watson, in which
thanks are written and gratitude ex-
pressed for the manner in which the
refugees were received at La Grange.
Letters to citizens, and many have
been received, are not included in this
reference. The Journal publishes the
three letters to add to the reference
made by the editor last week, and to
discredit any statement to the con-
trary :
Boling, Tex., Sept. 24, 1941
Chamber of Commerce
La Grange, Texas.
Gentlemen:—
I wish to take this opportunity and
thank the Chamber of Commerce for
the splendid way in which it handled
the over-crowded conditions resulting
from the hurricane. And I might add
that if all the refugees were treated
as nicely as was my wife and I by
the Harris’ (Mgr. The Von Rosenberg
Co.) their stay was indeed a pleasant
one. Sincerely yours,
MELVIN REIMER.
* * *
Mr. F. A. Watson
La Grange, Texas.
Dear Sir and Friend:—
Neighbor I do wan* you to know
that we did appreciate your kind hos-
pitality, and that of the good wife,
together with your charming young
daughters.
Wish also to mention that the Sec-
of your Chamber of Commerce, was
tops, and so were the scouts, and the
law, one about my size, the other a
close second; they are what it takes
to make people feel kindly toward a
town, should be more like them, and
my old friend John Studemann, he
saw to it that we got acquainted.
Now I want the citizenship of La
Grange to know, that my home is
^jarge, my wife’s heart is larger, and
Die latch strings hang oti the outside
to you fine people, come see us. Your
town should be proud of you and the
scouts. Sincerely,
C. L. de St. AUBIN.
Palacios, Tex., Sept. 26.
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Chamber of Commerce
La Grange, Texas.
Gentlemen:—
The Matagorda County Chapter of
the American Red Cross wishes to
express its appreciation to you for
the fine spirit of co-operation you so
generously showed to those needing
help in the emergency created by the
recent tropical storm.
We definitely feel that it would not
have been possible to care for so
many people had it not been for your
assistance. As you no doubt know,
the American Red Cross traditionally
stands ready to help humanity in
need, and its ability to help depends
upon organizations such as yours.
Please accept our thanks.
Sincerely yours,
Matagorda County Chapter
American Red Cross,
J. D. TABB, Chairman Dis-
aster Relief.
FRANCES M. PORSCHEN,
Executive Secretary.
T. P. HALE,
Chapter Chairman.
Bay City, Tex., Sept. 26.
happy wave of good-bye and good
luck, and a smile of appreciation.
One touch of nature, it is contended,
makes the whole world kin; and it
came to pass that this was true. .And
with that, it is worthy of mention that
La Grange is a nice place in which
to live and have friends.
* * *
Jaycees Enter Another Real
Success At Carnival
Quick is the average man and wom-
an to dispel the incident of a day be-
fore; challenge of that contention
will not deter the Rambler from men-
tioning that the carnival staged by
the Jaycees of La Grange last Wed-
nesday night, Sept. 24, was a suc-
cess. This applies at all angles, as
the private report is that the Jaycees
have added another nice little sum to
their exchequer and are happy over
the final showing.
Rambler cares little for carnivals
except to mill around and watch the
crowd. Did we say crowd? Pluralize
that and get the right angle; as he
meandered about with one of the lit-
tle grands holding firm to his hand,
he contacted many old friends who
had traveled a good distance to be
in La Grange that night. He mean-
dered across the street where cold
drinks are sold and marveled at the
activity he found there. You had to
stand on the outside to be waited on.
About the carnival section there
was much to see; the old milk bottle
ball throwing contest tempted the
Garden Club Names
Hostess Com. For Fair
America’s sympathy to war-torn China in her struggle for democ-
racy was symbolized in Dallas by the handclasp of Nathan Adams,
chairman of the Texas campaign for United China Relief, and little
Maria Yium, 8, youngest member of Dallas’ Chinese colony. The state
drive for funds to provide medical aid, food and other needs of China s
desperate war victims is being launched with a goal of $200,000 toward
the national fund of $6,000,000. Contributions should be sent to Mr.
Adams, care of the First National Bank, Dallas.
boys who still had a good right arm,
and several managed to clear the deck
of the six bottles, which is quite a
feat itself. The bingo game caused
the hoarded nickels to be brought out
and the usual expression from one
side of the stand was heard when
someone on the other side yelled
“bingo.”
Each of the stands were well pa-
tronized; folks had come to enjoy the
evening and enjoy it they did. It was
interesting to the Rambler to watch
some of the boys—Jaycees—as they
felt they were a part of the business,
and how they watched the exchange
of money like hardened carnival folks.
The barkers were a little weak, but
otherwise the machinery moved well.
The two bands ground out the mu-
sic; there seemed to be a lag about
dancing on the concrete pavement—
shoes wear easily on such during the
period of contortions—but occasion-
ally down where the old-time waltz
was being played one could see the
old boy and his companion swinging
around lightly; at the modern dance
section it was the same, when the
urge came they danced.
The cold drink counters were popu-
lar, as stated. The sidewalks were
lined, the curbing furnished a resting
place, and the kiddies were there
with their laughter.
• • •
Difference Between Air Ship
And The Buzzard
The Filling Station gang again;
Friday morning there was three
strays to be seen while the boss was
trying to sell gas to a transient.
“You can tell who wears the pants
in that home,” ^aid one as he pointed
to the woman driver who had a frown
on her otherwise sweet face. That
provoked laughter, of course.
The drum of the motor of an aero-
plane was heard; the sky was clear
as a blue'could make it, the aluminum
glare of the ship was like a bright
spot, on an oasis. “How high would
you judge that ship to be?” asked
one. After a careful study, the dis-
tance up in the air was placed at one
mile, in which all concurred.
“Now there," said another, “is one
about three miles high,” and with
that he pointed to a small speck that
glided along. “Right you are,” anoth-
er replied when the third spat out a
mouthful of tobacco lemonade and
rasped: “What the heck is the mat-
ter with you fellows, can’t you tell
an airship from a buzzard?” When
the Rambler left the argument was
still in full blast.
Strange as it may seem, as long
as the Rambler gazed at the second
“ship” there was not a flap of the
wing, and he left with the opinion
that it may not have been a buzzard.
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Will No Longer Read About
Filling Station Gang
One of the Rambler’s friends, and
who recently sent in his subscription
for the Journal, will not read the
doings of the Filling Station Gang,
nor will he write and tell the Ramb-
ler that it was his first reading when
the Journal arrived. That man is Ben
Wacker of Bartlett, who died Thurs-
day of last week.
Inevitable, of course, is the part-
ing of friends, one cannot live until
the zephyrs blow the frame away.
Ben Wacker, a former Ellinger mer-
chant—back in the 1890’s—and who
had become a prominent merchant of
Bartlett thirty years ago, yielded to
the greater demand and bid his
friends on earth a long farewell.
Good man gone; down at Ellinger
you will find many of his friends and
to them he was a friend who never
forgot. His manner of approach and
general demeanor compelled friend-
ship and curtailed all efforts at, dis-
sension. That he should have gone is
recognized as the general edict to all
men, but the pergonal touch is what
makes his departure regretted.
Ben Wacker loved his fellow man;
endowed as he was with the happy
faculty of making friends, he prac-
ticed the teachings he sought to im-
press on the other fellow. With re-
gret Rambler bids the fond goodbye,
and with the hope of a reunion, some
day, accepts the verdict of the Cre-
ator. ’Twas ever thus.
* * *
Sage Of The Farm Evidences
His Appreciation
“If you want to get to heaven
without debate with St. Peter, sub-
scribe for the La Grange Journal.”
That was written on the margin of a
copy of- the Journal, and was written
by Peter Sadler, who is located on a
farm south of La Grange, accompan-
ied with the request to send the Jour-
nal for another year. How many
know old Peter is not the question.
The question is: “How many agree?”
Rambler has the same characteris-
tics that others have, a little flattery
now and then pleases the best of
men, according to Tom Whitehead of
the Brenham Banner-Press. Agreed.
Of course, when Peter sent in that
note and the two green slips, there
was some comment at the shop, but
the verdict was unanimous, that this
old sage down on the farm, knew his
lines well.
When St. Peter welcomes Peter
Sadler—within the next score of
years, not sooner—Rambler hopes to
be able to witness the application for
entrance and for a seat on the downy
clouds above.
The Septpember meeting of the L»
Grange Garden Club was held on
Thursday, Sept. 25, with Mrs. F. R.
Dykes and Mrs. Leo Frede, Sr., act-
ing as hostesses. The contest where-
in fruits, vegetables, and flowers were
to be arranged and displayed in any
combination in kitchen utensils, prov-
ed very entertaining and interesting,
Mrs. L. A. Adams receiving first place
and Mrs. P. A. Nikel second place.
The crepe myrtle project planned
by the Club for this fall under the
leadership of Mrs. J. B. Garrard,
Mrs. T. H. Kroll, and Mrs. B. F. Hari-
gel, was discussed, and it is requested
by the Garden Club that anyone in
La Grange who will have small crepe
myrtle plants to give away at any
time this fall will please contact one
of the above-mentioned members of
the committee, or report same at the
October meeting of the Garden Club.
The purpose of this drive for small
plants is to enable the Club to plant
them at different places over the city
to beautify same.
It was announced by the chairman
of the Program Committee that O.
J. Anderson, tree specialist from
Houston, will deliver a talk before
the Club on April 23. It is highly de
sirous that Mr. Anderson speak to
as large an audience as possible, and
jt is therefore requested that all
Garden Club members bring their
friends or anyone interested to at-
tend this April meeting. There will
be further reminders of this future
program from time to time.
Mrs. T. H. Kroll read an excellent
discussion of “Lily Pools And Water
Gardening” and presented a minia-
ture lily pool as a supplement to her
interesting talk. Anyone interested
in water lilies and their culture are
asked to contact Mrs. Kroll.
Plans for the fall Flower Show
were discussed at length, and due to
the fact that the Fair will be held
for tjiree days only this year, instead
of four as in previous years, it has
been necessary to set up certain
times and dates for bringing in pot-
ted and cut plants. These times and
dates will be published shortly, and
it is important that everyone inter-
ested in bringing exhibits to the
Floral Department of the Fair will
observe and be governed by these
rules in order that the committees
can register and arrange all plants.
The following report is submitted
by the Hostess Committee for the
Flower Exhibit at the Fayette County
Fair:
Friday, October 17
Miss Essie Alexander and Mrs. J.
B. Garrard—10:00 a. m. to 12:00
Noon.
Mrs. L. W. St. Clair and Mrs. G.
B. Stagner—12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Mrs. George Willrich and Mrs. P.
T. Beach—2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Mrs. T. J. Pierce and Mrs. T. H.
Kroll—4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. A. W. Pirtle and Mrs. Ed.
Giese—6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. E. H. Francke and Mrs. T.
Tarver—8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18
Mrs. Guy B. Duff and Mrs. M. F.
Dickerson—10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
La Grange Jaycees
Elect New Officers
The Juniors cast ballots, nominat-
ed, yeahed and nayed, wrangled and
argued for two and one-half hours
Thursday night at their regular
meeting, the main business of which
was the election of officers.
The new Junior Chamber of Com-
merce president is George (Pat) Cox,
local United Gas Corp. manager. His
opponent, Chas. Giesber, was defeated
by two votes. The score was 16 and 13.
Chas Giesber was elected vice-
president; Wm. (Bill) Yates, 2nd
vice-president; D. H. Koopmann, sec-
retary; Clarence Schwake, assistant
secretary; and H. C. Miller, treasurer.
Three new directors were to be
elected, but with Directors Bill Yates,
Pat Cox and Clarence Schwake elect-
ed to other offices, the number to be
elected was increased to six. The
following were elected: Kermit Hein-
sohn, Larry Klein, Chas. Lemmons
(re-elected), M. A. Elof, and Leon
Schmidt.
Secretary Delwin Koopmann, the
Juniors decided, has been a very val-
uable member of the organisation,
and as the Jaycees continue to grow
year after year, Mr. Koopmann’s sec-
retarial duties also grew. The boys
voted to pay Secretary Koopmann a
salary of $5.00 per month and to can-
cel his dues. Well-merited compensa-
tion.
Koopmann is one of two who have
served the Juniors continuously since
their organization almost wour years
ago. He was elected secretary by the
boys who saw the need for a Junior
Chamber of Commerce and has served
ever since. At this same meeting
Leon Schmidt, who furnished the
meeting quarters, was elected vice-
president, later he was elected presi-
dent, and then, because he was im-
mediate past president, he became a
director. At Thursday’s meeting he
was again elected director. His years
of hard and untiring, unselfish work
in the organisation are recognised by
the boys.
Newest of the new officers as a
citizen of La Grange, a Jaycee, and
now a director, is Kermit Heinsohn,
who several months ago, after oper-
ating Heinsohn’s Cafe in Columbus,
returned to La Grange and associated
himself with his father at the Hein-
sohn Cafe here. One of Kermit’s first
official acts after returning to La
Grange was to attend a Jaycee meet-
ing and apply for membership. After
his unanimous acceptance his inter-
est in the organization was recog-
nized. When the Juniors Solicited help
from local cold drink stands and
cafes to defray the expense of the
Wednesday night carnival, the Hein-
sohn Cafe donation led all the rest.
The carnival was a success. Jay-
cees count their net profits as $236.43.
Of this amount $100.00 was earned
by the Bingo Stand under the person-
al direction of Jaycee carnival man
and head of concessions, Ernest Kal-
(See JAYCEES, Page 4)
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COTTON GINNING REPORT
(See GARDEN CLUB, Page 5)
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LA GRANGE YOUTH DONS
UNIFORM OF NAVAL CADET
Census report shows that 3,811
bales of cotton were ginned in Fay-
ette County, Texas, from the crop of
1941, prior to Sept. 16, 1941, as com-
pared with 6,796 bales for the crop
of 1940.
, C. W. MEYER, Special Agent.
• • •
Another Echo That Reflects
Nicely on La Grange
Editor Jack Niven of the Palacios
Beacon, owned by Mrs. J. W. Dis-
mukes, after commenting on the
storm of the past week and telling
his readers that “tales of damage to
Palacios are like Mark Twain’s death,
greatly exaggerated,” sandwiches in
this nice comment that the local read-
er will apppreciate:
“Citizens of Palacios who fled to
La Grange before the storm warnings
are warm in their praise of the citi-
zens and Chamber of Commerce of
that town for their hospitality extend-
ed to refugees. Every effort was made
for their comfort. Private homes
were opened and in many places
preparations to care for them extend-
ed to the purchase of new mattresses
and blankets. No charge for these
accommodations were made unless
the visitor was easily able to pay and
then the charge was nominal, it was
reported. Several Palacios residents
were especially impressed with a Mr.
Watson, Shell oil distributor, who
The smell of salt water isn’t famil-
iar to them yet, but it will be for 106
new members of the University of
Texas Naval R.O.T.C. unit when they
complete a four-year course of train-
ing, including at least one summer
cruise on a naval vessel.
Manuel Palmer of La Grange will
don the uniform of a naval cadet soon
to start the four-year march toward
a commission as an ensign. During
that time, he will study navigation,
tactics, ordnance, gunnery, and naval
history.
Naval Cadet Palmer will also be
eligible for membership in the Naval
R.O.T.C. Club, which sponsors extra-
curricular activities for its members,
including participation in the Uni-
versity’s intramurals program.
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ANOTHER HAJOVSKY STORE
The sixth Hajovsky-owned West-
ern Auto Store in this section of Tex-
as was opened in Hallettaville, Mon-
day morning with Edmond Hajovsky,
brother of local Western Auto man
George Hajovsky, as manager.
Part of the stock was purchased
from Jim Prasek who, prior to last
week, operated an auto supply store
in Hallettsville. The new store is in
the center of Hallettsville’s business
district and “on the square.” Other
Hajovsky stores than the one at La
Grange are in Schulenburg, Caldwell,
Ennis, and Smithville.
The Treasury Department or the
Federal Reserve Banks will hold your
Defense Savings Bonds for safekeep-
ing free of charge.
Square
TALK
Maurice Levin, New York
Store, points “straight down
the street” when referring to
his new home site. . . The ice on
Miss Irene Panpell’s (Eckel’s
Sweet S.) third finger, left hand
won’t melt—congrats. . . Hugo
H. ( . Miller sed the Mule Der-
by i# democratic too; Miss Isa-
bel Fritsch, 12, will ride. . .
George Hajovsky helped broth-
er Edmond get the new Hal-
lettsville Western Auto Store
jn order Sunday. . . Larry Klein
waves his hands when he writes
Journal sports Rems. . . Brash-
er parts man Herbert Lange
agreed that the new vacuum
cleaner just received by the
firm must be the biggest in
town.
Ed:—More every week.
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