The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 28, 1942 Page: 1 of 6
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ASPERMONT, STONEWALL C
OUNTY, TEXAS.
THURSDAY, MAY'28,
NUMBER 44
HOTEL STONEWALL
Retailers Operate Under
rrice Controls
Completed Recently
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Old Glory Pupils Give
Fashion Show
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-An|ta Vahlcnkamp, Johnny Fayc
Tipton, Lucille Freeman and Ima-
gene Moore won awards when, Hel-
en Knowles, homemaking teacher,,
presented her classes in ii fashion
show.
Pay Worley, Mae Dean Kennedy
and\fPaulitie Gober presented a one-
act play.
Showing school dresses in the first
year group were Iva Dean McBroom,
Anita Vahlenkamp, Virgie Willman,
Jolmnye Faye Tipton, Paul in
er, Elvira Wolsch and Fay Worley.
1'resenting tailored dresses were sec-
cnd-year students Imagene Moore,
Lou Vica Strickland, Frances Davis,
Lucile Freeman and Mae Dean Ken-
nedy.
Mrs. Don Woods, Mrs. Travis
Bill and Mabel George Tanner
were judges.
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4-H Club Boys Here
Receive Sears Pigs
Six 4-H Club boys of this county
yvill each receive a registered Dunx.
Jerscy sow pig here Saturday, May
30. This program is sponsored by the
Sears-Roebuck & Company who will
furnish these pigs to the bovs. The
agreement the boys make is that they
will return to-the County Agent one
top sow pig out of their first litter
for distributon to other 4-H Cluh
boys in the county tlvc following
year. The pigs that will be given to
the boys here Saturday are from the
gilts that Sears-Roebuck& Company
supplied ot the boys last year. Two
other boys will receive pigs within
a few weeks in this program which
will make a total of eight boys re-
ceiving pige this year.
The Government needs an increas-
ed food production to meet war needs
;>nd the 4-H Club boys of this coun-
ty are doing their part in meeting the-
hog production goal, as well as egg
production . and beef production.
Seven boys have raised 54 pigs from
seven litters this year.
oQo —
Cattlemen Meet Goals In .
National War Effort
College Station, May 25—Reports
on movement of cattle to market in-
dicate that Texas cattlemen are meet-
ing the goals they accepted in the
Food for Freedom program, the Tex-
as U SDA War Board announced.
The USDA War Board announce-
ment cited the BAE'range and live-
stock repbrt for May 1, which de-
clared that "total market movement
of cattle and calves for the first quar-
ter of the year was 421,000 head,
which was the second largest move-
ment on record for that period and
compares with 351,000 hiead for the
same period last year."
The USDA War Board goal for
1942 called for the marketing of 3,-
521,287 head of cattle, an 18 per
cent increase over 1941.
B. F. Vance, chairman of the Tex-
as: USDA War Board, dklbred thai
the increased cattle marketings were
a (piod indication that cattlemen,
long with other branches of the ag-
ricultural industry, intend to meet
their pledges and to do their share in
providing Food for Freedom.
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Troops Get Kits
Fir Duty Abroad
Every American fighting man go-
in« overseas gets a brand new kit bag
tram the American Red Coat, packed
full of articles guaranteed to cure a
lot of troubles.
They are filled with buttons, ex-
tra shoelaces, sewing kits, soap, cig-
arette papers, smoking tobacco, sta-
tionery pencils, playing cards, chew-
ing|g|m, Waterproof matchboxes and
racor blade*.
— o0o
J. L, Chennaulr visited at Wink
and Monahans over the weekend.
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and Mn. P. W. Davis and
of Bay City are
ptants Mr. and Mrs.
The new Hotel Stonewall Build-
ing has been completed in every de-
tail and all rental spaces are now oc-
«. upied.
The hotel consists of 18 modern
looms that offer every convenience
The lobby is finished in the rustic
Ranch Qak"fui niturtv A switch bofird
^tjthe desk funij'shes room telephone
„src*fK'icti. A baiufttct-'' rootfi' affords a
place for scial activities.
Rental spaces are occupied by the
West Texas Utilities Company, Ev-
ans Drug Company, Dr. A. R. Man-
cille, Stamford Production Credit
Association, Pearson Barber Shop,
pnd Springer Funeral Home.
The building is the result of care-
iul planning and widespread interest
and enthusiasm.
Stock was sold to form a corpora-
tion and many businessmen, ranchers
and farmer: f this section bought
stock in the building. I!. H. Si', '.die.
Aspermont contractor, had chart; : of
construction of the tw-story brick
buildirtg.
Aspermnt and Stonewall County
arc proud of this building and what
it represents. Titos:.- who originate1
and the ones whp helped to execute
"Ire plans are to be commended for
their tenacity of purpose in the ot'-
gi'ni/.ing and construction of this
building which is such a valuable as-
s' l to the County.
W. A. Snrin'rer, local rancher, is
president of the Board of Directors
To Get Commission
FREDERICK DALBY
Frederick Dal by, son of Mr. ana
Mis. Fred Dalby, of Aspermont, will
icgister for the next semester, May
29, at A and M. college in the quar-
termaster Corps where lie will receive
a commission as a Second Lieutenant
iii the United States Army.
—oOo —
May Lengthen Car Life
By Conoco Plan
Ponca City, Okla., May 25— A
new service to motorists, designed to
prolong the life of motor cars and
make tires last longer, is being intro-
duced by Continental Oil Company
through its local dealers, it was an-
nounced here today by Will A. Mor-
gan, company, advertising manager.
"The new service," Mr. Morgan
stated, "will be announced to the
public in a series of advertisements
to sta'h this week in The Aspermont
Star.
"Knowing that regular inspection
and proper lubrication are absolute-
ly vital to the long-life of cars now
operating, dealers in Conoco pro
ducts throughout the country are or-
ganizing Gnce-A-Week dub among
motorists, with the idea, of making
thorough checks of each car on reg
ularly specified days every week.
Conoco dealers will keep careful rec-
ords of tire serial numbers, grease
and oikhange periods, and all infor
mation necessarv to the proper servic-
ing of the car. The will rsm nd mot-
orists when lubrication and other
services are needed, and will do every
thing possible to help the motorist
get the maximum life front their cars
at the least possible cost and trouble,
Morgan said.
All Conoco dealers in this terri-
tory are cooperating in the plan, it
was announce.!.
Highway Dept. Installs
L'enches For Soldiers
Benches for men in the Armed
Services of the country arc to be in-
stalled on state highways, advantage-
ous spits near military camps and in
cities and towns where men wait for
busses or other transportaton, under
a plan being sponsored by the Texas
Roadside I )cvelonment Program, a
state-wide ■■ilie.ens' o-yinization, An-
nouneenie; ; of the p an was made
here by Mrs. Edd Blister, local rep-
resentative el 'i'.m organization.
Tlie idea lias been inaugurated by
the Advisory Board of the Texas
Roadside Development Program, The
Board is headed by Judge W. R.
Ely of Abilene, a former State High-
way Commission member. The plan
will be carried out over the State by
the local representatives of the Pro-
gram in a:h Highway Department
district under the direction of Mrs.
Jud Coller, State Chairman. The or-
ganization is represented in each city
and most towns, by local women ac-
tive in civic affairs.
The benches arc to be installed as
:.n offering to the convenience of all
men in the Armed Services as an ex-
pression of hospitality of the citizens
of Texas. The benches wll caryy the
inscripton "For the Convenience Of
The Aimed Forces Of The United
.Nations," and no advertising of any
kind is to appear on them. One or
more, as needed, will be installed at
each location.
Local representatives of the Road-
bide Development Program have been
advised by State Chairman Collier
;o contact civic and luncheon clubs,
other organizations, groups, and in-
ciividuals in each Highway district of
i!ie state to solicit support for the
erection of the benches. They have
been instructed that D:strict Engi-
neers, or Other local o.adals of the
Highway Department, should !).•
consulted as to the installation of tli.
tenches for safety } and appearand-
•akei A sketch and specifications for
the benches by the Highway Depart-
ment Landscape Division has been
forwarded to representatives of the
\oadside Development Program.
oOo
Loan Shark Trick
Is Expoetd
Austin, May 25—A little matter
ef blackmail doesn't cause Texas
loan sharks to so much as blink their
eyes, assert members of the Attorney
General's department who have in-
stigated this racket.
One of the schemes of the sharks
is, where a man and his wife apply
ior a loan, to send the husband out
of the office and then have the wife
sign both names—hers and her hus-
band's—to the note.
If they get behind with the pay-
ments of 240 to 500 per cent inter-
est, they are threatened bv tho' shark
with prosecution of the wife for
"forgery" though she innocently
signed in the first place at the usurer's
suggestion and no law, has been vio-
lated, {
CEMETERY\\0mWQ
A cemetery working will "be held
Saturday, May 30, at the Brazos
Valley Cemetery* Come early and
bring a basket lunch.
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N () T 1 C E !
TO ALL RETAILERS
We have just received notice iron
ilie otfiee of Texas Rationing Ad-
nnni t rat or that Local Rationing
Boards are to reeeve Retailers' i'r: .
■ ist'.i and keep on file. Therefore, v.- •
] ipeittulh ask that all retailers file
v\"ith us a; your earliest cortveniene •
'< copy of the Price List you have
;ir< pared.
—S/ouciiull (',uunt\ Ratipnint,1
B onrtL
—.——oOo ——
AUred Outlines Platform
:n Senatorial Race
Austin, May 23—All-out support
gi tiie war effort, benefits to men in
service and "planning now" for the
readjustment to come after the war
were set forth in the platform of
James V. Allred in filing for a place-
on the ballot as candidate for Jun-
ior United States Senator.
All red's platform calls for unin-
terrupted production of war mater-
ials 24 hours a day, seven days ~*a
iveek. He said he was against strikes
or slowdowns by either capital or
u.treasonable profits and cartel
agreements.
For men in the service, former
C'c-vvboy Reunion Offers
. •> 50 In Premiums
j: < ;r,i, _Yr;,y 25—Approxiinate-
j i will he given in cash prizes
| ;■ iii pre.niiuiis in the various events
j'l.' ,h'.' IAnnual Texas Cow-
i1. J; :ni n t.i be held here July 2,
? : r,(l 4, fjirranrs in the rodeo e-
j. vi.,ntS: la t vicar totaled almost 200
' (:'i:\vhifhi!s.
j ; i: ijiiarter-Ilorse shoxv, which
j .. . .c . hi. a! show: of the American
...ir.iC Association, and an
i which lias proved very popular
'I.,- pa-1 uvo years will again be held.
.iK., totaling around S600
...... if aw.u-.ie.i in this exhibit.
In :'.,'..!;:i;/,i to daily cash prizes,
special premiums will be given the
tliampions in the bronc-ridng, calf-
iopng, and cow-milking contests. A
valuable premium will also be pre-
sented the winning cowgirl sponsor,
the winner in the cutting horse show
and the champion steer-rider.
Best entries in the grand parade
and winners in the old fiddlers con-
test will also be included in the cash
prize list.
Tcriative plans are being made to
enter the cutting horse show as part
of the regular rodeo events of each
_ uternoon and night performance,
V lovernor All red p.oposes insurance „■;.), £nais t0 j,,. |u.|t| ;lt one of the
without deduction from pay, trans
portation without cost from the near
est training camp to town or city,
laundry service without cost, em-
ployment and educational opportun-
ities upon discharge.
He called for immediate efforts to
provide for all persons or concerns
dislocated under the war economy
and extension of government credit
to little businesses thus affected ; and
after the war a program to provide
employment and readjustment to an
industrial and agricultural economy.
"We must write and enforce a
;ieace that shall insure our children
gainst the recurrence iff the tragedy
of war," he said.
All red opens his speaking am-
,).ai'-n with a rally in his home town
of Wichita Falls on June 2.
oOo
Metal Works Course
t o Be Held Here
A metal works course will begin
Monday, June 1, in the Aspermont
National Defense Shop. Classes will
held from 7:45 p. m. to 10:45 p m.
five nights per week
Training in these clanes will in-
clude work in forging, shaping metal
shows on J.uly Fourth. This unique
■eature of the Texas Cowboy Re-
union is judged on the ability of the
horse and the performance and abil-
ity of the rider.
Three performances will be held
daily in the arena ,a matinee at 8:00
o'clock each morning and the regu-
lar shows at 2 p. m. and 8- p. m.
The program, in addition to rodeo
contests, will include-trick'and fancy
riding and roping and the rodeo
clown who is always popular with
the crowds.
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welding, soldering and special cm ,,
phasis will be placed on maintenance tinue for a week. This would be an
BAPTIST CHURCH
The First Baptist. Church is hav-
ing a special service Sundar morning
in honor of the babies. An interesting
program has been arranged. 1 he ba-
bies of the church and community
are invited to be pceial guests of the
church at this service.
Plans are being completed for the
Vacation Bible school to be conduct-
ed June 8 to 19 at the church from
') a. m. to noon each day, Monday
through Friday. All boys and girrs
t.f the community arc welcome and
urged to attend this Bible school.
The General Lueders Encamp-
ment begins June the 22nd. to con-
*nd repair of farm machinery.
The course will be available to all
persons 17 years of age or above ana
there is no expense attached.
Farmers and farm youth are es-
pecially urged to attend and keep
their machinery in good working
order. The Department of Agricul-
ture urges that all farm machmorv
be kept in goo working order. This
chance is now being made available
for vour convenience,
—E. E. Turner,
Loral Sufxrvhrtr,
National Drfrntr Shnf>
o0o—
Harold Ward, ww of Mr. and
Mrt. Jack Ward, who irecentlv ioin
rd the navy. iMtationed at San Dies"
California.
excellent way to spend your vacation.
Meals arc served at the camp for $4
per person for the full week. Out-
rtanding leaders and speakers of the
state will be there.
The Girls Camp will be July ft. 7
and 8th and the Boys Camp will be
immediately following on July 8, 9
and 10th.
All members of the church are rc-
n'indtd of the necessitv of their ai-
tm^ance and participation of all the
services of the church. Visitors are
always welcome.
—Byron Bryant, pastor
oOo
Herrietta Schonersteadt of Lub-
bock has been visiting with Mis*
Sara Anderton and other friends in
Aspermont this wtrk
Now that Southwestern retailers
are operating under the OPA' Max-
imum Price Regulation and are be-
ginning to pur their fingers on the
tilings they are doing wrong in try-
ng to comply, the public also is get-
ting a clearer understanding of price
control.
From the point of view of the ens-
tomer as well as the business man,
consumers have beeij.assured by Max
L'. McCullough. region OPA adinin-
.strator, thar the control of living
i.srs is here tor the duration.
From now until the war is over,
i'r- con of all bi.it a comparatively
;<-\V artie'es cannot: rise higher tlnn
in* li-'jlie-'t price at which th'-v wftre
in March, a'tliough if can sink
ewer.
I'.iic.'tive 10 -.lays ago. price ccn-
• "''-I wa's ordered to make certain th?
' wir does not liring tragic cost increas-
es". In addition to controlling prices
that may be charged by the whol"-
saler, manufacturer, the corner groc-
er. the butcher, the druggist and the
nearby drygoods store, the "price
max" also controls the cost of tile
things the\' buy. So. it benefits alt
i'Jike.
Saying rb.it everyone knows every-
thing about the regulation-; would be
wrong. There isn't any such person,
price control is a brand new baby,
.■i i! i may he soiu • time before every
cue feels at home with the infant.
\s : * ii> to the consumer, if be is con-
M:st-(1 about how it works, he should,
i'emember thai his grocer and bis
drug; i-t have their problems with 'it
;iiso. V a tin to the grocer, drnggtsi
,;i)i! other retailers they should get
copies of the regulation for constant
study until they attain flawless com-
•plinn-e. Thev also should write to
the OPA at Dallas' for a copy of the
new retailer guide to help them solve
individual price control problems.
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Farm Construction Must
Be Essential
To Production
College Station, May 25— Con-
struction work on a farm must be es-
sential to the meeting of agricultural
production goals on the farm if it is
to be approved by War Boards. B.
F Vance, chairman of the Texas
USDA War Board, has announced.
Aiso the intended construction
must be consistent with sound agri-
cultural practices. County boards
were instructed to rake into consid-
t rat ion past farm records and the
competency of the producer.
Buildings which will use a mini-
mum of scarce materials will be more
likely to get approval than buildings
using large amounts of such mater-
ials, Vance said, since the principal
purpose of the War Production
Board limitation of non-essential
construction was to conserve critical
matcrals and equipment.
Another factor which will be tak-
cn into consideration is the extent to
which the constructon work wilt re-
quire labor which might otherwise
be engaged in war work., In consid-
ering applications for construction
permits, county boards were told to
determine whether present buildings
were adequate and'whether the same
production could be attained through
the adaptation of existing buildings.
Although county USDA war
boards wll accept or reject applica-
tions for construction permits, final
approval or disapproval is up to the
War Production Board, Vance said.
' ■ • ■ i KiVioObvy."1;11"
Bill Springer and Frederick Dal*
by arrived home from A and M col-
lege this week
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Mrs. Alton Boone and son of
Sweetwater visited with her aister,
Mrs. Jack Chambless last week. Mrs.
H. B. Chambless of Abilene ia visit-
ing Mr. and Mrs. Chambless this
week.
oOo
Mr. Em Wright has been in Dal-
las on business this week.
Mr. and Mrs.
bock spent the
moot.
Miss Sara Anderson and Mi«s
Henrietta Schonersteadt left Thurs-
day for a trip to Califotmia.
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Robert Walston is on vacation
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Moore, L. B. The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 28, 1942, newspaper, May 28, 1942; Aspermont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth127100/m1/1/: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stonewall County Library.