The Texas Mohair Weekly (Rocksprings, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, January 16, 1942 Page: 4 of 8
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Sheriff, Tax Asaeosor and Col-
lector: <
R. R. COROER
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TO THE VOTERS OF EDWARDS
COUNTY
In the announcement column of the
Texas Mohair Weekly will be found
my name, soliciting the support of the
voters for the office of Sheriff, Tax
Assessor and Collector of this county.
In 1940 I made the race for this of-
fice, being then not so well known ov-
er several sections of the county as I
am at present time, and records show
that I was defeated in the August run-
off by the narrow margin of only 53
votes.
Then I announced that I would seek
this office again at the next election,
which is in July this year, and am re-
spectfully asking that each and every
voter examine my record as a citizen
here, as well as seek information re-
lative to my qualifications in every re-
spect.
On account of the tire rationing
program now in force, it may not be
possible for me to visit with each voter,
seeking support, so in the event I do
not talk with you. personally, please
consider my loyalty to the government
in its stupendous defense work, in that
I will, like most of our citizens, be
glad to conserve as much rubber as
possible.
I will in the outset state that my
campaign will be pitched on the high^
est plane, and I will not be the per-
son to throw any mud at my opponent,
or opponents, in seeking support of
my fellow-citizens for this office.
Very sincerely yours,
R. R. CORDER.
(Pol. Adv.)
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HILL COUNTRY WOMAN FACES
SLAYING CHARGE
today MMgnjtY iwH.
Nelson Is Named
War Output Czar
Commissioners In
Regular Session
‘iSSSS
CLUB
W ASH IN GTON.—President Roose-
velt created a one-man control over
America’s vast war production effort
Tuesday with all power concentrated in
Donald M. Nelson, as a sort of general-
issimo of supply.
The surprise announcement was giv-
en out at the White House about two
hours before Wendell L. Willkie, Re-
publican presidential nominee in 1940,
was to go on the air with a demand
that one-man control be set up to end
“debating society” methods.
Under the President’s plan, still in-
complete, a new awr production board
will be established and Nelson made
its chairman. Nelson has been serving
as executive director of the supply
priorities and allocations board. Mem-
bers of SPAB, comprising some of the
highest officials of the government,
will serve on the new board—under
Nelson.
The big pipe-smoking Nelson who
came into the defense program as its
purchasing agent months ago and has
stepped constantly into more respon-
sible positions, will have the power of
final decision on all questions of pro-
curement and production.
As such, he will be the big boss, the
war-time czar, empowered to tell Am-
erican industry what to do, and to ex-
pect its ready compliance. His only
superior officer is President Roosevelt
himself. Washington immediately con-
cluded that Nelson’s position here
would be roughly equivalent to that
of Lord. Beaverbrook, t^ie British
minister of supply.
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KERRVILLE, Tex.—Mrs. Dewitt
Clinton Bierschwale of Mountain
Home was given a preliminary hear-
ing here Sunday on a murder charge in
connection with the death of her hus-
band, 30 year old rancher, late Sat-
urday. Bierschwale died at his home
after suffering two gunshot wounds.
One through the chest.
Mrs. Bierschwale, appearing in the
Justice Court of Judge Bob Bennett,
waived examining trial, and her bond
was set at $2,500. She was released
under bail to answer to the Kerr coun-
ty grand jury.
Bierschwale, native of Harper, had
resided in the Mountain Home vicini-
ty for 10 years. Funeral services were
set for Monday from the Harper Me-
thodist Church. Survivors include the
widow, his parents, Mr. and I^rs. H.
W. Bierschwale of ^Rocksprings; four
brothers, Charles, Clarence and Pat
Bierschwale of Mountain Home and
Roy Bierschwale of Houston, and a
half sister, Miss Ruth Agnes of Brack-
ettville.
We must all make up our minds that
we will have to stay at home, quit
running about and burning up rubber
unliess these trips are ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY. Too, we must realize
that every person is in this war—no
exceptions—matters not what voca-
tion you might be following. Money
spent in going here and there, when
bent on pleasure or some mission not
necessary, is taking just that much
from a defense savings movement nec-
essary to the safety of our country.
Save on rubber, save your bank ac-
count, save for taxes that are coming
within a short time, save and buy gov-
ernment bonds and savings stamps.
Keep your local food supply normal
with much that we are now throwing
away through various channels. This
war will more than likely be a long
one. Every person should be willing
to do his part. Don’t expect the other
fellow to carry your load.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
COUNTY OF EDWARDS.
Be it remembered that on this day,
Monday, January 12th, A. D. 1942,
there came on and was held in the
town of Rocksprings, Texas, at the
Courthouse thereof, a regular term of
the Commissioners’ Court of Edwards
County, Texas. The following were pre-
sent: The Hori. J. L. Johnson, Judge,
presiding: F. A. Moody, Commission-
er Precinct No. 1; W. A. Chapman,
Commissioner Precinct No. 3; C. V.
Whitworth, Commissioner Precinct
No. 4; E. I. Miller, Clerk of the Coun-
ty Court and E. S. Young, Sheriff; all
of Edwards County, Texas.
Court was opened in due form of
law by the Sheriff of Edwards County,
Texas, and the following proceedings
were had, to-wit:
It is ordered by the Court that the
following named officers each be al-
lowed per diem pay for attendance upon
this term of Court, out of the 2nd
Class Fund and in amounts as follows:
F. A. Moody, Commissioner Pre-
cinct No. 1, 1 day at $5.00 per day,
$5.00; W. A. Chapman, Cotnmissioner
Precinct No. 3, 1 day at $5.00 per day,
$5.00; C. V. Whitworth, Commission-
er Precinct No. 4, 1 day at $5.00 per
day, $5.00.
All accounts .allowed, found in Vol-
ume No. 5, pages 91 to 93, inclusive,
Minutes of Accounts Allowed, Jiere-
now referred to, are ordered approved
by the Court.
The Butcher’s report of B & M Store,
this day examined and approved.
The monthly report of Cora Rogers
this day examined and approved.
It is ordered by the Court that the
amount paid by the County to the
Chairman' Library Committee of Wo-
mans Club be increased from $8.35 to
$10.00 per month.
The Commissioners’ Court of Ed-
wards County, in its regular meeting,
duly assembled on January 12th, 1942,
took up for discussion the matter re-
lative to Section 15 of Senate Bill
No. 5, as enacted by the Legislature of
the State of Texas, Discussion ended,
Commissioner C. V. Whitworth made
a motion, seconded by F. A. Moody,
that Edwards County remain on the
fee basis, and by unanimous vote the
motion was carried.
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(Austin American-Statesman)
An outstanding affair of the Yule-
tide season was the dinner dance given
by the Capital A. & M. Mothers’ club
on Monday evening at the Stephen F.
Austin hotel honoring the cadets who
are in Austin for the holidays.
The ballroom was decorated in the
Christmas motif with red and green
streamers and silver bells. A brilliant-
ly lighted Christmas tree stood on the
orchestra dais and the table were bea-
tifully decorted with red and green cen-
ter pieces illuminated by rad tapers in
crystal holders.
Mrs. John R. Banister, Mrs. F. C.
Homeyer, and Mrs. John Nash greet-
ed the guests and Mrs. Mike Bala-
gia presided at the register.
A turkey dinner was served at 8
p. m. which was presided over by
Mrs. Banister, president of the club,
who gave a short address of welcome
and introduced one of the honor guests
H. W. Collins, an Aggie of the class
of 1917, who in turn made a short
talk to the aggies of 1941.
Fred Homeyer, president of the A.
& M. club at College Station, gave a
gracious response in behalf of the A.
& M. cadets. After the dinner danc-
ing was enjoyed.
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FAMILY DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. Souli Shanklin enter-
tained with a family dinner at Iheir
ranch home Sunday, naming as honor
guests, Mrs. Sam Shanklin, whose bir-
thday occurred January 10th.
Those enjoying the delectable two
oourse turkey dinner were:
Mr. and Mrs. Roswell Wardlaw and
children, Gregory and Less; Mr. and
Mrs. Bukre Shanklin and Sam, Mr.
and Mrs. S. J. Shanklin and Buddy,
and Souli James Shanklin.
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—Presidents Birthday Dance—Music
by L. D. Harris—January 25th, J. D.
Varge Warehouse, from 9 to ?. Admis-
sion $2.00.
Patronize our advertisers, and thu*
help your local paper.
—WE APPRECIATE your patron-
age, and are striving to keep the best
in high quality merchandise at all
times, and prices that you can afford
to pay. We invite you to come in and
inspect our goods—Owens & Whit-
worth.
NOTICE
O. E. S., local chapter meets every
4th Saturday of each month. Mem-
bers are urged to attend.
Emma Snearly, W. M.
Salvation Army equipment and per-
sonnel in Texas were mobilized on a
war footing Monday by Lieut. Col.
William George Gilks, divisional com-
mander, at Dallas.
CH. GILMER
Attomey-at-Law
Rocksprings, Texas
—DID YOU KNOW that the Man’s
%
Shop has more than $3,000 worth of
Stetson Hats.
With the pitifully clear examples of
Europe before us, we of the United
States have a better chance than any-
one else has had to squelch the whis-
pers of division and defeat.
—FRANCIS PHARMACY — Pres-
cription Druggists, Day-Night Service
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Rucker were in
from their ranch near Carta Valley
Monday, attending to matters affect-
ing the range program for the coming
year.
—FRANCIS PHARMACY — Pres-
cription Druggists, Day-Night Service, in the northwestern part of
President Fred T. Earwood of the
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers' Associa-
tion, has moved the officers of the as-
sociation from San Angelo to Sonora.
Mr. Earwood has large warehouse in-
terests in Sonora, and lives on
Richardson and Henig
Funeral Directors
EMBALMING
|SERVICE
AMBULANd SUtVICB
Jack Mayes of San Antonio,
With his parents, Mr.^nd Mrs.
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