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THE MATHIS NEWS
VOL. XXVI.
MATHIS, TEXAS, JUNE 27, 1941
NO. 26
SNAPSHOTS
James E. Ferguson endorses
the candidacy of Gov- O’Daniel
for the U. S. Senate. Farmer
Jim is nobody’s fool. He
knows that he has a political
following in Texas, and it is
not that he wants more of O’-
Daniel, but that he wants Coke
Stevenson to be governor. And
there are thousands like him.
Just to tell tales out of school,
that man Lyndon Johnson has
a strong pull at home. His
Austin rally last Monday night
was a humdinger. City friends
put on a “lucky number” gam-
bling scheme with war bonds
as prizes, and got out a huge
crowd. That Christian gentle-
man, Mann, is still the man for
Snapper.
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Some can recall that in
World War No. 1 the German
embassy in Washington itself
,was found to be actively en-
gaged not only in scattering
propaganda against the Allies
of the time, but was promoting
every possible hindrance to
American preparedness for
war. It’s the old story over a-
gain now, in a new setting.
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The oil shortage on the At-
lantic coast must be mainly on
account of the use of tankers
to carry oil to Britain. It is a
matter of transporation, not of
national shortage at all. Shall
we sit until we get into war be-
fore we start those pipelines to
the Atlantic coast? And let’s
stop all oil going to Japan.
-ss-
Civilization sighs with relief
to learn that all members of
the crew of the Robin Moor,
and all passengers, have been
rescued. Some were picked up
by a ship and taken to Brazil;
others were found in lifeboats
afloat, and taken to South Af-
rica- Thus ends th& main
trouble of these victims of
tragedy. ,
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Potentially, the United States
is well adapted to be “the ar-
senal of democracy;” but when
the arsenal function is thrust
upon us suddenly we have to
settle down and become ad-
justed to our duties. This
adjustment is going on pretty
well; and being a big job it
appears to move slowly. But
we are coming along.
-:—SS-
Congress doubtless will fi-
nally pass the bill making the
military daft age from 21 to
28. This does not mean that
men over 28 are unfit for ser-
“freezing” of Italian assets
went; but it is new to most of
us that Italy can confiscate
private funds in Italian banks
and refuse actual eating and
living expense money to in-
dividual nationals. Pity that
we aren’t in shape
those Mussolininians something
about decency.
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[We are printing this week
several short articles by Lynn
Landrum, columnist extraor-
dinary in the Dallas News,
which is a leading daily in
MRS. JACK BROWN, JR., IS
HONOREE AT AFTERNOON
TEA AND SHOWER FRIDAY
The home of Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Curlee was the setting for
an afternoon tea and shower
given last Friday to compli-
ment Mrs. Jack Brown, Jr., a
to" teacn | recent bride. Hostesses for
the courtesy were Mrs. J.A.
Howse, Mrs. Paul Stone, Mrs.
Jesse Curlee, Mrs. Roger Hol-
leman, Mrs. W. A. Jennings
and Mrs. Curlee.
The tea table was laid with
a mosaic lace cloth and adorn-
ed with a striking tall center-
and
MATHIS CAMPFIRE GIRLS
ARE GUESTS OF CORPUS
CHRISTI GIRLS
Texas. Landrum is always piece of pink rosebuds
worth reading after, and these I white daisies arranged with
particular contributions are lace fern in an antique
food for thought, and, very
likely, are stirrers of opposi-
tion, also. But read them.
ss-
Just why is it that many peo-
ple, including church folks,
who should set better examples
Df honesty, will not pay their
subscriptions to this paper?
Some of these have read their
paper for years. Surely they
are not “on the beat,” or are
they? Now get mad and come
around and pay up, and we’ll
all feel better.
cut-
pro-
and
That those German consuls,
and perhaps the German em-
bassy at Washington, are cen-
ters of espionage and propa-
ganda is to be taken for grant-
ed because of our experiences
with them in World War I.
Hitler got very mad about it,
of course, for it is like discov-
ering a nest of spies. Hope
we got the big ones.
_g-g_
The Reich—otherwise Hit-
ler—has seized all needed met-
als in Holland, and house-
holders and stores will have to
get articles of brass and alum-
inum and other metals and de-
liver them to the Reich. Nice
little way to annex supplies,
no doubt, but just a little incon-
venient for the Dutch people.
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‘ There is one thing remain-
ing after all guesses are done,
and that is that no matter what
comes Mathis is going to keep
on being a fine place in which
to live. One could brag a
whole lot about this as a desir-
able location for a home and
still be truthful. Sure; we are
going to improve and make
progress,
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glass vase of floor vase
^portions. Gallardias
Shasta daisies were used in
profusion in the reception
rooms-
Receiving with Mrs. Curlee
and the honoree were the lat-
ter’s mother, Mrs. W. A. Mill-
er, and mother-in-law, Mrs.
Jack Brown. Evelyn Ruth
Howse invited the guests to
register in the bride’s book.
Margie Ann Howse received
the gifts. Hostess in the gift
display room was Mrs. Jesse
Curlee-
Mrs. Paul Stone was dining
room hostess. Serving the
first hour were Mrs. Dumas
Curlee and Miss Berneice
Brown of Robstown. Mrs.
Don Stone and Mrs. Carl Stein-
meyer served the second hour.
Mrs. Holleman and Mrs. Howse
assisted in the dining room-
28 members of Mathis Camp-
fire groups and six mothers of
members were guests of Cor-
pus Christi Campfire girls
Monday afternoon at the
Campfire cottages on Lake
Mathis. Mrs. J. W. Stiles and
counselors at the camp arrang-
ed a program for the visitors,
including exhibition of handi-
craft, campcraft, archery, folk
dancing, songs and story-tell-
ing. After the program the
visitors were guests at the
camp supper.
OPAL KRUSE ENTERTAINS
WITH LAWN PARTY
Tuesday night Opal Kruse
entertained with a lawn party
at her home in East Mathis
honoring Freddie Robertson
of this place, who was her
house guest during the last
week. Games were played on
the lawn and refreshments
served there to about 30
guests.
MATHIS ROTARY CLUB HAS
OFFICER INSTALLATION
AND ANNIVERSARY NIGHT
With The
Legislature
Mrs. J- Del Buono and daugh
ter, Dorothy, are enroute by
train to Marianna, Florida,
where they will visit relatives.
Before their return, Mrs. Del
Buono will be joined by her
husband who has been in New
Orleans and Eunice, La.
The Rev. and Mrs- F. A..
Banks of Blanco have been in ,
Mathis a week visiting at the Send Mrs
home of their son, Superinten- t m■ 3nri
dent of Schools, B. C. Banks. w
Carl Beall, son of Mr. and
Mrs. R-A. Beall, left recently
to attend school in San An-
tonio.
In spite of a persistent ru-
mor to the contrary, Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Cabaniss are not
spending the summer in Color-
ado, having merely been on a
visit with Texas relatives.
Mr. apd Mrs. J. R. Honea
arrived home Monday from
Brownwood where they went
to attend the wedding of Mr-
Honea’s niece. They also vis-
ited Camp Bowie and the fly-
ing field at Brady.
Irene Ramsower arrived
home Sunday from the Beacon
School in San Antonio for a
three weeks vacation to be
spent with her parents, Mr.
Geo. Ramsower.
Mrs. Martin Cov-
ington and children returned
home this week-end from a
visit with relatives at Martin-
dale and San Marcos.
The jealous protection of our
national credit is being neglect-
ed, it seems. The government is
slinging money around lavish-
ly, and labor is grabbing it,
vice; it means that the govern- and cost-plus contracts require
ment cannot take care of all more cash, and all prices are
men up to 35 at this time, and soaring as artificial conditions
chooses to use those under 28. are created to justify rising
That seems to decide what is prices. Inflation and national
the best service age. I credit impairment are not so
.—i—ss- | far off unless great care is us-
It is probably worth while to ed.
cultivate relations with Soutn
and Central American coun-
tries, even to buy friendship
by lending them money to
trade with us; but sooner or
later we shall find
European War Summary
Be it known to all men that
Gerald Mann is no ordinary
candidate, but is of unusual
astuteness and ability any-
our de-! where he is placed. He is
pendence on their support a-. !
gainst Hitler, military or eco-
nomic, is based on sinking
sand—or worse.
It isn’t clear just how far cmr
first of all a real Christian gen-
tleman; and in that respect as
well as in other ways he will
be a worthy successor to Mor-
ris Sheppard. Isn’t that the
kind of man Texas wants?
It’s Up to Us....
After all, a man has to make a living and rustle
for himself. It isn’t true that Uncle Sam is a San-
ta Claus, because he has a pay-day set on ahead.
It isn’t true that the world owes anyone a living. It
is up to all of us to keep on keeping on, in drouth
and floods, in peace and in war, even in sickness
and in health.
Your Bank can held in every business way in
your efforts to be thrifty and get along.
. THE
FIRST STATE BANK
MATHIS, TEXAS
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
There is plenty of war news
this week. Big headlines and
“extras” have been put out by
the daily papers, and the
world is agog because of re-
cent developments.
Of course, the big sensation
is the attack by Germany upon
Russia. Britain and her sym-
pathizers are much pleased be-
cause of this development. It
is believed. that Hitler will
have to divide his forces so
greatly that Britain will be
able at least to increase its
channel operations, if not to
launch an invasion of Germany
in the west.
Early reports are very con-
flicting, since those totalitar-
ians do not know what it is to
tell the truth- Hitler reports
40 Red planes destroyed the
first stab, while Russia reports
65 German bombers routed
and destroyed. It is a won-
der they didn’t make it an ev-
en 100!
The German offensive, in
which Finland and Rumania
are actively engaged, stating
that they think Germany is
their “savior,” is the most ex-
tensive military front in all
history. It seems that the en-
tire Russian line, from the Bal-
tic across the Balkans and zig-
zagging along national lines,
to the Black sea, is heavily for-
tified and ready for action.
That is a distance of at least
1,500 miles, and with all its
crooks and turns is likely
much longer than that.
Germany is impressing all
the nationals of other countries
it can get into its service, and
is drawing heavily upon sup-
plies much needed by people
of the subjugated countries,
such as Yugoslavia, Poland,
Rumania, Bulgaria, and even
Greece. It has taken plenty
of time to bring up equipment | ^ to activit
and to organize its forces. •' J
From the length of line it has
formed, not only must it have
immense forces well equipped,
but it must also have little
confidence in the abilities of
the Red Russian armies. Many
large statements have gone
out as to the immense numbers
of Russian soldiery, the huge
numbers of planes, and the na-
tural resources of the country
behind its military activities.
But the truth is that if thelate
Finnish war with Russia is to
be taken as a standard of Rus-
sian effectiveness, her soldiers
are not efficient and her equip-
ment is out of date- She has
immense numbers of trained
soldiers, but not actually drill-
ed or experienced. It seems
at first glance that Germany
will find little real difficulty in
driving into and across south-
ern Russia, thus getting pos-
session of huge supplies of oil
and grain, so much needed by
them.
At this distance it appears
that if England is not strong
enough to launch an offensive
against Germany at this pro-
pitious time she never will be
at all able. Plainly, Germany
has now three fronts of war,
Africa, Russia, and the chan-
nel, or British front. German
strategists are crafty and effi-
cient; and it is unlikely that
they are thus dividing their
forces without being confident
that such division is perfectly
safe. Likely also they do not
consider their Russian offen-
sive as being of very great per-
manent magnitude.
To us, the effect of the new
war front is helpful, because it
not only will weaken Hitler
more and more, but it gives us
time to produce and prepare
for whatever lies ahead. If
England is too weak to make
any advance now, it seems al-
most foolish for us to expect
that she can ever be victorious
in this war. Probably the
near future will determine
j what this country is going to
in the great
conflict. It is idle to talk a-
bout aiding Russia, as we talk-
ed about aiding Yugoslavia-
England is our big beneficiary
Installation of new officers
of the Mathis Rotary Club was
held Tuesday night at the
Club’s i third anniversary cele-
bration. About 50 Rotarians
and Rotary Anns were present
for the dinner and program.
Clifton Berry was installed
as new president. Other new
officers are: vice-president,
Milton Boatwright; secretary-
treasurer, Gordon Cabaniss;
sergeant-at-arms, J. E. Crane.
The board of directors will be
made up of those officers and
Izzy Butler, out-going presi-
dent, and Paul Kolodzie <and
Waldon London.
Principal speakers were
Oliver Roberts, delegate to the
International convention last
week in Denver, Colorado;
Carl Allen, who also attended
the convention; S- A. Ribble
and Milton Boatwright.
Oliver Roberts in his talk
gave an interesting account of
the Denver convention, well
illustrated with a collection of
photographs.
In his retiring report, past-
president Izzy Butler present-
ed new Rotarians of the year:
Milton Boatwright, S. A. Rib-
ble, Adolph Bomer, Henry
Knolle, Jack Vanderveer and
Lonnie Glasscock. He report-
ed an average attendance for
the year of 91.85 per cent with
ten one-hundred percent
meetings and an increase in
membership from 21 to 27 dur-
ing the year. J. E. Crane
presented-the out-going presi-
dent with a gift from the club-
Among the out-of-town vis-
itors were Rotarian and Ann
Dudley Baker of Kingsville
and Rotarian and Ann Ray
Adams of San Disgo.
Committees announced for
the new year are as follows:
Aims and Objects Committee
Clifton Berry
Milton Boatwright
J. E. Crane
Izzy Butler
Paul Kolodzie
Waldon London
Club Service Committee
' Milton BoatwTright
Paul Kolodzie
E. G. Frels ' ........
Izzy Butler
Vocational Service Committee
J. E. Crane
C. B. McAnally
Oliver Roberts
Adolph Bomer
Community Service Committee
Izzy Butler
Jack Vanderveer
S- A. Ribble
B. C. Banks
International Service Com’te.
Waldon London
Chas. Mueller
Carl Allen
Phil Lebman
Classification & Membership
Oliver Roberts
B. C. Banks ^
Adolph Bomer
Program Committee
Milton Boatwright
David Hutchens
Henry Knolle
Fellowship and Attendance
Izzy Butler
Waldon London
Anion Short
Rotary Information
Morriss Dobie
Paul Kolodzie
August Koepsel
Public Information
E: G. Frejs
Boys Work Committee
Jack Barnes
J. D- Wilson
, very
considering a
Doubtless you folks are won
dering why the legislature is
staying on the job, or anyhow
staying, so long in Austin.
It isn't just any one thing that
is holding it. One thing that en-
ters into it is that representa-
tives, especially, want to see
what the Governor will do to
ones or all of the big appro-
priation bills which have been
sent to him. This, of course, to
try to pass over his veto bills or
parts of bills he may disap-
prove. Another thing is
that the Senate is slow,
slow, about
House bill to insure federal as-
sistance in the old age pension
business. The House wants the
Senate to pass that bill. And
some are so unkind as to think
that'there are at least a few
members who are not busy at
home, and want to stay here
for several reasons. Serious-
ly, I don’t think many, if any,
of them are intentionally pro-
tracting the session for the pay
there is in it. I just don’t
think they’re that sort-
The last week has witnessed
final passage of a number of
vitally important bills, such as
the rural aid bill, the depart-
mental and eleemosynary in-
stitutions bil, and others. It is
idle to ask why these were not
passed sooner.
There is a lot of interest here
about the U. S. senatorial race.
Most folks think O’Daniel has
it sewed up and in the bag;
some think Mann will be first,
and more think Johnson will
be first. Dies doesn’t seem to
be running strong in this place,
somehow. But, as .stated be-
fore, while sitting on the side-
lines watching O’Daniel go in,
I shall vote for Gerald Mann,
if I vote, which now seems un-
likely.
For some reason, national
matters are not talked much a-
bout here- The war might as
we)ll be on Mars, so far as most
of us go. Maybe we ought to
have been losing sleep about
Hitler’s drifting over here and
annexing the United States,
but we just aren’t doing that
all. Who was it said, “Trust
in -the Lord and keep your pow-
der dry r ” . Well folks around
this capital seem to be trusting
in the Lord a little m spots,
and are leaving the pow&§r
part up to Roosevelt. Their
sweating time will come when
they have to pay the bills! O,
boy!
You may hear scandalous
things about the legislature.
Well, don’t believe all of them;
but at the same time don’t be
til sceptical about it. Some
of it may be true. Hope to
see you soon.—G. W. C-
NOTICE TO SELECTIVE
SERVICE REGISTRANTS
(Turn to page eight, please)
BAPTIST REVIVAL AT-
TRACTS LARGE CROWDS;
TO CLOSE SUNDAY NIGHT
Mr. E.G- Frels, secretary of
the Mathis School Board, has
announced that arrangements
have been completed for one
of the school buses to take all
young men who have become
21 years of age since October
16 to Sinton to register for Se-
lective Service. The bus will
leave the Post Office in Mathis
at about 8 o’ clock Tuesday
morning, July 1. All who
have no means of transporta-
tion are asked to be at the
Post Office on time.
Tremendous crowds have
greeted Evangelist Ben M. Da-
vid at both morning and even-
ing services conducted at the
First Baptist Church in Mathis.
The Evangelist will speak
Thursday evening; on “The Un-
pardonable Sin;” Friday even-
ing on “The Second Coming of
Christ,” Saturday evening on
“Why God Called The Man a
Fool;” Sunday morning on
“Heaven;” Sunday evening on
“Prepare to Meet God.”
The services close Sunday
evening. The public is invited
to services each morning at
10 o'clock and each evening at
8 o’clock. Come hear Bill
Wheeless sing the Gospel.
DAWSON SAYS
For bargains in farm lands,
houses and lots, see me now. I
have them.
Why rent when you can own
your own house and pay it out
like rent?
Why don’t you come in and
pay up? I need the money.
For that good Philco radio
and batteries see me.
For life, auto, accident, and
all kinds of insurance, see me
at once-
Prices are going up on life
insurance and if we get into
war there will be a war clause
in policy.
Come in and see me.
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