Navasota Daily Examiner (Navasota, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 8, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 21, 1933 Page: 1 of 4
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NUMBER 8
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change of views on the war debt owed
the United States by France was pre-
dicted today with announcement that
President-elect Roosevelt would con-
fer this afternoon with Ambassador
Paul Claudel of France.
WASHINGTON
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CARRIED ON
OVER COUNTY
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TAKENATONCE
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GEORGE WASHINGTON
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GREATNESS OF WASHINGTON
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Glacier Park, Mont (UP) — A real
shock Is in store for thieving bean In
Glacier National Park.
Park authorltiea have
that most of the bears can be kept
from stealing If a gentle electric shock
is administered to them when they try
to make off with come tidbit or pris-
ed morael. -Yj'
Another method successfully pursu
ed le to create a bedlam of noiee just
as brother bear picks up some article.
Invariably the bears beat a frightened
retreat, and dp not return when greet-
ed in this maaenr.
Several hundred bears are listed in
a game census of the park. They are
most numerous near Lake McDonald
hotel and Goiag-to-the-Sun auto
camp, where food may be obtained.
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OLD RECORDS REVEAIJCD
A NO TAX ORDKR
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Governor Probably
To Become Dictator
Shanghai, Feb. 21 (up) Bodies of j construction of the seat and lid. anftC
approximately 100 victims of two eg- curbing pit demonstration will be giv-
en at Robert Trant’s home on Mon. '.Si
day morning, February 27th, at 9 00
qAiock. and the placing of the slab
and riser demonstration will be given
\the following Monday morning, March
6th at 9:00 o’clock. /
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Assurance Of Return
Of Boettcher Awaited
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/ HOSTESS TO
KIWAN1ANS
tbr bloodthirsty bandit--Black Hank -
notorious Mexican outla
in Nebraska, has been
a farmer in the form i
style pistol.
The farmer made
while poking around the dugout which
the Nebraska Historical society claims
once 1
paradoea beck in 1878 to 1877. O
weapons have also been found in
vicinity
Austin, Feb. 21 (UP) — Senators
Pul and Woodward introduced the bill
setting up machinery for the election
of Convention delegates to consider
rejection of the eighteenth amend-
ment repeal. Immediate consideration
was blocked since the bill provides
that delegates be elected at a general
election next year. They would be
elected In the manner of other district
I officers.
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An account of the death of Jotin La
Prelle ofz Austin which occurred on
February 16th was received this morn-
ing. Mr.. La Prelle was a format
Grimes county citlsen, hie birthplace
being In Anderson Following to the
account of bls death ag given In the
Austin Statesman:
Funeral service, for John La Prelie.
76, pioneer Travis county resident and
builder of Austin, were held at the
family residence at 3 p. m, Thursday
with the Rev. John F. Peachey, pastor
of South Austin Baptist church, read-
ing the last rites. Interment was tn
Oakwood • cemetery. The funeral ser-
vices were private. Nephews of Mr. La
Prelle were pallbearers.
Mr. La Prelle was born May 18, 1866,
in Anderson, Grimes county, Texas,
and moved to Austin in 1889. He had
iived here since that time with the
exception of several years when he
was a resident of 8t. Louts and asso-
ciated with the Hamilton Brown -Shoe
company. While in St. Louis, Mr. La
f’relle, with bls brother, the late J. L.
La Prelle, organized the La Prelie-
Williams Shoe company.
Later Mr. La Prelle represented sev-
eral well known shoe companies
Texas and was one of the hgsCsTiown
and one of the oldest shoe salesmen
in the state. He was .engaged in that’
vocation until he retired a few years
ago on account of ill health.
During the years of his residence
here, Mr. La Prelle developed La Prel-
le place, a suburban residential area
in South Austin. He was actively in-
terested in civic affairs here for many
years, and particularly in all move-
ments contributing to the growth and
welfare of South Austin.
Mr La Prelle is survived by a son,
J. Talbot La Prelle, and two daugh-
ters, Mrs, May La Prelie-Price of Aus-
tin and Mrs. Martha La Prelle-Cheeves
of New York City, and two grand-
children, Zoe Carolyn Price and Rob-
ert La Prelle of Austin.
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DEPUTIES ON
HIGHWAYS TO
AH)FARMERS
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PUUU8HXX) EVERYAFTERNOON EXOKPT SUNDAY IN NAV4AOTA, IN THE HEART OT THZ BRAZOS VALLEY
Austin, Feb. 21 (UP) — The senate
voted to abolish the fee system of pay-
ing officers and approved resolutions
to amend the constitution by and in-
creasing the saiartoe of the governor
from $4,000 to $12,000 the treasurer’s
and land commissioner’s salaries from
$2,500 to $0,000 and the attorney gen
eral’s salary from $4,000 to $10 000.
Detroit, Feb- 3L (UP) — An air of
expectancy prevailed over Michigan to-
day—the last official day of the bank-
ini’ moratorium — as the state await-
ed the next move of Gov. William A
Comstock.
The governor neared
authority of a dictator, over banking
affairs, when the house of the legisla-
ture last night passed the senates
concurrent resolution giving him this
mandate. The senate was expected to
i confirm quickly today slight altera-
tions made by the house.
The measure will give to Gov. Com-
stock power to extend the bank mora-
torium if he sees fit and to regulate
the operation of individual banks as
any emergency may arise pending the
passing of remedial legislation.
While the emergency holiday period,
proclaimed by Comstock, terminates
today banks would not reopen until
Thursday at the earliest as tomorrow
; is a customary legal holiday.
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I Majority Of Victims
Were Girl Employee
five votes of passing
up ktotfl tomorrow or
Jackson, Mo. (UP) — The ejreutt
stork’s office here facently posted the
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The Houston and Texas
Railroad has, been
Interstate Commerce Commission
abandon the Mexia Cut-Off which ex-
tends 84 miles froih Nelleva Junction
to Mex|p Junction. The Texas and
New Orleans Railroad which has leas
ed the line, was permitted to abandon
operation.
Hearing was held on the application
of the T. & N. O. and H. ft T. C. rail-
roads for the abandonment of this
branch line in Navasota August 4th of
the past year at which time officials of
both lines and representatives of
towns along ths line were present to
argue the case. The officials argued
that the line was not needed and that
there had been a lari
during its operation ii
eral years due to a decil
neea. The spokesman from towns along
the line argued that the abandonment
Of this branch llwa would remove all
rail connections -th several of the
towns materially-injure industries a-
iong tfie line as well as interfere with
travel mi there are no highways run-
ning through this section.
NOHOLBAYTO
BE GIVEN FOR
CITYSCHOOLS
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iounds of milk were
Treats were heard \ that
Stories and creameries were
bed. As a result, a majority
of' cheese facortiea in Winnebago,
Waupaca, Calumet, Outagamie and
Brown counties were closed today.
Pickets had Invaded several factories
and destroyed cheese by pouring gal-
lons of kerosene on it
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OLD HITCHING LAW WAS
ENFORCED
Supt. L G Andrews makes the an-
nouncement that the Navasota Public
Bronson, Neb. (UP) — Proof that gchooto will not observe Washington’s
Birthday tomorrow with • holiday. He
stated that so many persons have ask-
ed If the students would have a holi-
day that tee thought it advisable to
notify them through the newspaper.
Supt. Andrews also states that the
schools will not observe an occasion
--------------------- with a holiday until April 21st, San Ja-
housed Bliuhc Hank and bis des- cinto Day. (
Denver police said that three
are not
wanted by authorities here. Kansas
police had believed the men, Albert
Stinnett and Everett Howard. Pueblo,
and Ross Colman. Blackwell, Okla., )
might have fled Colorado because they
feared questioning about the kidnap-
ing.
Indianapolis, Ind. (UP) A police-
man was "captured" by two other po-
licemen while driving a stolen taxicab
here.
Patrolman Harry O’Mara ran across
the stolen vehicle on his beat and
started to drive it to headquarters. He
had gone but a few blocks when a ra-
dio patrol car with two officers drew .
alongside and with drawn revolvers
ordered him to "stick ’em up.”
They recognized their colleague and
O’Mara continued to the station.
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Senator Glass Says
His Statement Final
Washington, Feb. 21 (UP) — Asked
point-blank today whether he would
‘ the Roosevelt cabinet. Senator
'Glass, Dam., Va., replied:
"I have never changed my mind. My
decision has always bean final. I am
entirely content to remain in the sen-
ate."
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Tennis Head
Practically every program was of
Washington and, newspapers and mag-
azines wrote of him and pictured him
from the young boy to the great lead-
' er. It was a Washington year.
But he was not only remembered
throughout 1932. for each year on
February 22nd, Washington's name is
heard and tribute is paid to him. He
was great and his greatness shall
never die.
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i effort to facilitate contact with the
I abductors. Except to deny persistent
I rumors that he had ready a large sum T 1
reported at f|rom
would
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Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 21 (UP) —
Forces of armed deputies deployed a-
long Wisconsin highways today to
clear paths through picket lines for
farmers trucking milk to market.
The officers set up their patrols near
----1 of gunen pickets who said they
would continue their attempts to pre-
vent milk from being delivered to mar-
ket until prices mount to $1.40 per
hundred pounds. They met without
comment authorities’ announcement
that whatever measures necessary will
be applied to insure farmers safe
transport to dairy (Centers.
Picketing in th^ state-wide
I strike started a day in advance
plans of Walter M. Singier, president
’ of the cooperative milk pool. Violence
broke out yesterday on several fronts,
resulting in use of tear g^Jfl-Acatter
pickets and minor injj/fles to several
(farmers.
Thousands
dumped,
cheese f(
to be boi
DANCE TO BE
HERE TONIGHT
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Tonight the Navasota Fire Depart I arrested in Wellington, Kan.,
ment brings the famous Bob Kautz
arid his original "Vagabonds" to this
city to furnish music for the Wash-
ington Birthday Dance which is to be
held at the city hall. Bob Kautz has a
group of nine real musicians with him. '
They played f&r the Christmas dance I
in Navasota and everyone enjoyed
their music.
Invitations and advertisements have
sent, the announcement of this dan-
ce' tb till of the nearby towns and a
large crowd is expected to be here for
the occasion.
High School Boy Is
i Wounded In Shoulder
Caldwell, Kan., Feb. 21 (UP) — Po-
lice today were without a clue to iden-
tify or motive of the men who last
night without warning fired upon Ivan
Strubble, 17 year old high school boy
as he drove along a highway near,
here.
The men were driving a large car, it I
was reported. They fired several shots
at Strubble. One bullet struck him in
the shoulder, causing him to lose con-
trol of his car, which crashed into a
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■ ; The Navasota Klwanlans enjoyed a
■ntoMgtitful George Washington itfncb-
8 eon today served at the Home Econ-
Iwdmice department of the Navasota
High School by the second year H. E.
students The luncheon table was
^ beautifully and appropriately decorated
in red, white’and blue streamers with
K' ' a clever centerpiece of Washington
Crossing the Delaware Red nutcups
TUtther accentuated the patriotic color
■h'. aeteeme.
K- A ^teious three course luncheon,
t served by the young ladies in colonial
costumes, included a cheese salad in
hatchet design, veal birds, creamed
potatoes, sliced tomatoes, green beans
and hot rolls, cherry pie and coffee.
The president of the Klwanls Club,
. Geo. T. Speq^s, Jr„ presided over the
luncheon board and introduced W. fr.
Gibbs who had charge of the delight-
ful program arranged for the occasion.
The club opened the program by sing-
ing the Star Spangled Banner. Miss
Ida Mae Cuuingham gave an enjoy-
able reading and little Miss Lillian
Ruth Coleman also read an appro-
priate selection. Two vocal solos were
given by Mrs. J. Percy Terrell who was
accompanied by Mrs. J. C. Riesto. The
club gaVe the closing number by sing-
ing "My Wild Irish Rose."
Appreciation and enjoyment of the
luncheon prepared and served by the
group of young ladies was expressed;
by the club members and Roy Smlth-
ea) presented each of them a ticket
to JJjUer’s Theatre.
Rev. W N. Purcell was a guest of
H. N. Sandal 1 on this occasion and J.
Percy Terrell was welcomed as a new
member. Induction ceremonies will
be held at the next weekly meeting.
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SYNDICATE PURCHASED
BILTMORE CLUB PROPERTY
Washington, Feb. 21 (UP) — Formal
notifications of passage of the Blaine
bill asking repeal of the eighteenth
amendment and expected to be mall-
ed to the governors of all states today,
ft.a 1A bitter fight for the three-fourths of
the states approval Is Indicated.
Indlaaapolto, .Ind. (UP) — An old
law, nearly forgotten, was enforepd
here when Ira Lester was arrested for
failure to hitch a horse.
Old Dobbin kicked the dust off the
hitching ordinance when he went scur-
rying through ths residential section
with a milk wagon careening danger-
ously in his wake.
Wiley Dittemora, 43 was thrown be-
neath the wheels of the vehicle when
he attempted to stop the runaway. He
was badly bruieed and had to be tak-
en to a hospital.
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( FARMER FOUND
OUTLAW’S PISTOL
Buffalo, N. Y. (UP) — The property
of the Canada Biltmore Club, four
miles north of Fort Erie, Ont., has
. been purchase^ by a syndicate bead-
ed by John C. Montana of Buffalo,
Montana announced here.
• Montana said the property was pur-
chased with the intention of convert-
ing it into a race track eventually. He
said plans of his associates were not
definite presently, but denied Toronto
reports that opening of the tracks was
(dependent on the New Yotk state leg-
bet-
camps
Dr. T, O. Walton, president of A.
and M. College. College Station, will
deliver a stirring address at the First
Methodist church in this city Friday
evening on which occasion the Ma
sonic Lodge of Navasbta is presenting
a program in honor of George Wash
Ington, who, in his day, was a Mason.
The program will begin at 7:30 o’clock
and will be presided over by Rev. D. L.
Landrum, pastor of the church.
After the singing of America by the ,
congregation, Rev. S. C. Guthrie, pas-
tor of the First Presbyterian church,
will give the invocation. Mrs. J. Percy
Terrell will give a vocal solo, "Oti Eyes
That Are Weary” by Brackett and
Mrs. Robert Foster will play “Suppli-
cation” by Frysinger as an organ solo.
Another vocal selection on the pro-
gram will be “Calvary” by Rodney
which will be sung by Dr. H. E.
Schulze. '
H. L. Lewis, Jr. will introduce Dr.
Walton who will speak on a subject
fitting to the occasion.
The program will come to a close
with singing of "Blest Be The Tie That
Binds” and Rev. W. N. Purcell, pastor
of the First Baptist Church, will offer
the benediction.
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John LaPrelle Passed
Away At Austin Home
Denver, Colo., Feb 21 (UP) — Asaur.
ance that Charles Boettcher. II, kid
ex-\ naped nine days ago. would be return-
ed safely to his family if ransom were
paid, was awaited by the young mil-
lionaire’s father. Claude/K. Boettcher,
today.
The elder Boettcher requested late
yesterday that the corps of reporters
which had been stationed at his home
and at the home of young Boettcher
be removed.
The request was interpreted as an
I of cash—variously
$60,000 to $100,000 Bbettcher '
I make no statement. There were
i new developments", he said.
Tomorrow, February 22nd. is the
birthday of George Washington who
will always be known as "father of
our country.” This date of last year
especially brought Washington back
to the people for it marked the 200th
anniversary of his birth. Ev^ry town,
state and the entire nation paid tri-
bute to him who had served as the
first president of, the United States.
MEXIA CUT-OFF j PRES. WALTON
ABANDONMENT IS SPEAKER ON
AUTHORIZED PROGRAM HERE
the absolute I
| of the pit type toilets that is a part
; of the sanitary imprpve'ment of the
premises in the yard program being
carried out in Grimes county will be
given on the following dates and
places, by W. I. Roes, county agent.
The pit will be curbed, slad and riser
placed at Roy Weaver's home. Lynn
Grove, on Wednesday, February 22nd,
at 9:00 o'clock. This same demonstra^
tion will be given at Lewis Floyd's
home in Roans Prairie at 9:00 o’clock
Tuesday morning, February 28th, at
Mrs. Lillian Stoneham’s home in Stone-
ham, Wednesday motning, March 1st,
at 9:00 o’clock, and at A. D, SbOWM
home in Bedias, Thursday morning,
March 2nd at 9:00 o'clock
This is the most important step ia
the construction of the pit type toilets
md everyone that is interested in this
’• | demonstration is urged to be present.
The poiiring of the slab and riser,
Bodies of i construction of the seat and lid.
ploding gasoline tanks at the>Zung Dah |
Rubber Vulcanizing plant here were
recovered late today.
Police expected the- death toll to be
considerably greater. Identification of
many bodies was impossible. Most of
the victims were girls employed in the
plant. \
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To Exchange Views On
France’s Debt To U. S.
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