The Elgin Courier and Four County News (Elgin, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 26, 1939 Page: 4 of 10
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THE ELGIN COURIER AND FARM NEWS, ELGIN, TEXAS, OCT. 26, 1939
POPULAR CIRCUS ELGIN BRANCH OF AMERICAN
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Mary Lynn, Mrs.
Mr. and
and children of Bastrop,
.Sold at all Drug Stores.
FLOUR
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Hereford, 48 lb. sack ..$1.10
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MEATS
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FEED
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10c
10c
BACON, Dry Salt, 1b.
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RIB ROAST, 1b.
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Elgin Chamber
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To Service Your Car
For Winter Driving
J. O. SMITH, Editor and Owner.
D. B. SMITH, Business Manager.
TO APPEAR IN
TAYLOR OCT. 31
MEMBER TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
MEMBER SOUTH TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
MEMBER NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
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ELGIN POULTRY SHOW WILL
BE HELD NOV. 24-25
Every Sack Guaranteed
Premier, 48 lb. sack
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Sliced, Full Sugar Syrup
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WE WILL HAVE OUR
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SHORTENING, 4 lb. pkg. -42c
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PORK SAUSAGE, lb.
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TEXAS
Ride the Football Special—Boost
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No. 1 Cans
POTATOES, 10 lbs.
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and Hogs.
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LAST RITES HELD FRIDAY FOR
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L. P, CHERRY, Agent
Phone 21
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WOOD and COAL
INSECTICIDES
AUSTRIAN WINTER PEAS.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
RECHARGES.
Elgin has been a Branch of the
Bastrop County Red Cross Chapter
for many years and was recently vi-
sited by Miss Dorothy Arny a repre-
sentative from Red Cross Headquart-
ers in St. Louis, Mo. She commended
the work done by the Elgin Branch
in the past and said the need for Red
Cross activities was so great that a
drive for a million more members
would be made. Elgin’s quota would
be two hundred members. The mem-
bership fee is one dollar—fifty cents
of which is sent to National Head-
quexen8 aq; sn SA SL saquen
of help from the national organization
in case we are sufferers from a dis-
aster greater than the local branch
can handle.
A safe investment and a cheap
insurance—don’t you think so?
Mrs. Webb who has been Branch-
Chairman since the decease of Mr.
Flenniken called through the Cour-
ier for a meeting of all citizens in-
terested in alleviating the suffering
of humanity, whether in peace or
in war. America is fortunate in being
in the half of the world that is at
peace but is far from being free from
suffering humanity. One of the prin-
cipal reasons for launching such an
Mrs. R. H. Stewart, and Mr. Stewart
early last week, going from here to
Belton for a visit with her twin sis-
ter, Mrs. H. D. Brice.
Miss Marie Kirksey had as her
guest last week her cousin, Miss
Alma Kirksey, of Austin.
Mrs. C. L. Lambert of Anderson,
Texas, left Monday after a week’s
visit in the home of her brother,
Ed Hicks, and Mrs. Hicks. This was
the first meeting of brother and sis-
ter in over 20 years and a great visit
was enjoyed. Mrs. Lambert also visit-
ed with another brother, Clarence
Hicks, and other relatives, in Austin,
while here.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Watson of
Waco were Sunday guests of his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Watson and
sister, Mrs. Guy Carter and family.
We are pleased to report J. R. Co-
ok as able to be up and about and
convalescing rapidly following a re-
cent appendectomy, which he under-
went in Fleming hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Lindsey, Mr.
and Mrs. Ferrel Strong and little
daughter, Erna Rene, all of Austin,
spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
J. W. Stanfield.
Miss Nell Owens was a week-end
visitor to Houston, the guest of Dr.
and Mrs. Dale Wood and Mr. and
Mrs. Ned Owens.
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Allen of Vic-
toria were Saturday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. R. L. Carter.
R. B. Harrison, Jr., of Kelly Field,
came over Saturday evening for a
week-end visit with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. B. Harrison, and enjoyed
greeting scores of his friends about
town while here.
Judge and Mrs. C. W. Webb and
Gas Gas All Time
Mrs. Jas. Filler says: “Gas on my stom-
ach was so bad I couldn’t eat or sleep. Gas
even seemed to press on my heart. Adle-
rika brought me quick relief. Now, I eat
as I wish, sleep fine, never felt better.”
Mrs. C. W. Webb motored to Oak
Hill last Friday to attend the Achiev-
ement Day meeting of Oak Hill H-D-
Club, at the home of Mrs. Edgar
Owen, bedroom demonstrator of the
club. Almost the entire McDade H-D-
Club membership, headed by Mrs.
Kunkel, president, was also present.
Mrs. Gust Storm is reported in a
very grave condition today. Her dau-
ghter-in-law, Mrs. Helmer Storm,
trained nurse, of Austin, is attending
her, and her son is at her bedside.
Guests in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Simon Sunday were Mr.
Simon’s father and brothers, Messrs
H., Meyer and Mannie Simon, and
friend Lawrence Davis, of Houston
and Mrs. Simon’s parents and bro-
ther, Mr. and Mrs. I. Gold and Harry
Lee Gold, of Georgetown.
Visiting with Mrs. C. C. Craig and
Mrs. A. T. Culp over the week-end
were a nephew, Herbert Sigman, of
Galveston, and two brothers from
Rockport.
Harry O. Carlson, who has been
home several days from Fleming
hospital, where he underwent an em-
ergency appendicitis operation recent-
ly, is reported as convalescing nicely.
Last Sunday the choir sang over
KTBC, Austin, in their second radio
program with the Rev. Christenson’s
Gospel Hour, at 3:00 p. m. They are
scheduled to sing on this feature
every other Sunday afternoon at 3:00
and all friends are invited to bear
this in mind and tune in to hear them,
as well as the messages brought by
Rev. Christenson
Sunday night the choir sang in
First Baptist Church in Austin by
special invitation.
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PURCHASE ANTIQUE
Circus Day with its perennial ap-
peal to all ages will be the center
of attraction for many people from
this vicinity when Russell Bros.’ Cir-
cus exhibits at Taylor on Tuesday,
Oct. 31, afternoon and night.
Russell Bros., one of but few of
the larger and better circuses still
on the road, discredits the old saying,
“If you see one you have seen them
all.” It has succeeded in effectively
combining all the fondly cherished
big top traditions of old with the
latest modern trends and improve-
ments. Its program abounds with
surprising novelties and interesting
innovations, together with the ever-
alluring feats of skill and courage by
daring aerialists, acrobats, wire art-
ists, equilibrists, equestrians and
animal performers.
Exceptionally fine horses are seen
in expert performances, and in ad-
dition to the indispensable elephants,
many other kinds of trained animals
are presented. The entire program
is, of course, plentifully interspersed
with the playful pranks of the clowns,
and is followed by an exciting wild-
west show.
Performances start at 2 and 8
p. m., with the front doors opening
at 1 and 7 p. m. to allow ample
time for an inspection, without extra
cost, of the wild-animal displays and
horse show in the menagerie.
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ELGIN COMMUNITY MALE
CHOIR TO GIVE MUSICAL
PROGRAM IN TAYLOR
Don’t wait until the first
cold norther blows up, and
find your car won’t go—
bring it in NOW for a
first class winter tune-up.
The Elgin Community Male Choir
has been invited to give a sacred
musical program in First Baptist
Church, in Taylor, next Sunday night,
October 29th. There will be no
services, the choir presenting the en-
tire program.
extensive drive for members is for
the relief of the needy people of A-
merica—local and national.
The Chamber of Commerce and the
City officials have assured whole
hearted co-operation in the re-organi-
zation of Elgin’s branch of the Red
Cross.
The organization hopes to take care
of all distress cases locally thus re-
lieving the business men and other
organizations from this daily call
for help. It all depends on the need
and money we have to take care of
the need. While the membership fee
is only one dollar— no one will be
prohibited from giving one thousand
dollars if they wish to—and just
fifty cents of that amount would be
sent to National Headquarters
The following officers were elected
to carry on the organization:
Branch Chairman—Judge John L.
Dannelley. .
Secretary—Miss Esther Ingram.
Treas.—Miss Fannie Falls.
Roll call Chairman—Mrs. Chas. J.
Poth; Pub. Chairman, Mrs. Jack
Gillum.
Mrs. Poth will soon announce the
names of the people who will call
on you for your membership—the
drive will be made Nov. 11-30.
Mrs. C. R. Branton, Mr. and Mrs.
Noel E. Branton and Frankie Jo spent
Sunday in Athens, guests of Judge
Webb’s sister.
Milton Dusek of S. W. T. S. T. C.,
San Marcos, was a week-end visitor
in the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. J. Dusek.
Mrs. William Beavers visited with
friends in McDade Friday.
Mrs. Amy Talbot left Saturday for
Houston, where she was met by her
daughter and son-n-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Felix P. Ryan, of Texas City and
accompanied them home, where she
will make an extended visit.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Haynie and
daughter, Estelle, of Smithville, were
guests of Mrs. J. W. Thomas Sunday.
Will Sharp, of Dallas, is spending
the week here with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe .S. Sharp.
Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Gage of New-
gulf, who have been spending his va-
cation here with relatives, went to
Dallas recently to attend the football
game, where they met and visited with
their son, O. G. Jr., student in Okla-
homa University. They returned to
their home last Thursday accompani-
ed by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mitt
Gage for a visit and they all enjoyed
a week-end fishing trip at La Porte.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Carter, Mrs.
Will Condron and Mrs. Paul Williams
were in Austin Friday morning to at-
tend the funeral of their cousin’s
husband, Mr. Marvin Crawford.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fitzpatrick and
H. D. Brice, husband of the form-
er Ima Potts, of Elgin, passed away
at the family home in Belton Thurs-
day afternoon, October 19th, at 4:00
o’clock, following a brief illness, with
which he was stricken on Wednesday.
Preliminary services were held Fri-
day from the residence in Belton, fol-
lowing which the cortege came over-
land to Elgin and concluding rites
were conducted at the grave-side in
Elgin cemetery, by the Rev. Ralph
Wolfe, pastor Central Christian
Church, Elgin, at 3:30 p. m.
Pallbearers were members of the
lO. R. C. D. and included H. R. Tid-
well, T. E. Watson, L. G. Parson, J.
T. Williams, E. A. Coleman and L. S.
Foxel, of Smithville.
The grave was banked with num-
erous handsome floral tributes from
friends in and out of railroad circles.
Mr. Brice was a conductor on the
Belton branch of the M. K. T., from
Belton to Temple. He was widely
known and universally liked.
Mrs. R. M. McCreery, Mrs. Brice’s
twin sister, from Tulsa, Okla., and
her daughter, by a previous marriage,
Mrs. Gayle Trousdale and Mr. Trous-
dale, were visiting with Mr. and Mrs.
Brice when his unexpected death oc-
curred.
Surviving other than the widow and
step-daughter are two step-sons, R. B.
Daniel, Jr., and Arthur Daniel, both
of San Antonio.
Relatives and friends from out-of-
town coming to Elgin for the funer-
al were: Mrs. Ada Potts and Mrs. Gay
Welch, San Marcos; Mrs. R. M. Mc-
Creery, Tulsa, Okla., mother and sis-
ters of Mrs. Brice; B. E. Potts, Tulsa,
her brother; Mr. R. M. McCreery, Tul-
sa; Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Daniel, Jr.,
The War Is On In Europe and Prices On Staple Commodities Are
Advancing Rapidly. We Offer You Some Real Buys Which We
Can’t Do Later. Fill Your Larder Now.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY SPECIALS
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Stewart are the
proud possessors of an antique side-
board, bought last week at.the Sten-
holm auction. The piece, in excellent
state of preservation, was made in
Sweden and brought to this country
by the late Mrs. Stenholm’s grand-
father. It is over 100 years old and
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have written
to relatives of the late owner in Swed_
en, to see if they can secure any of
its early history.
The ladies department, which will
include, home canning, art, needle-
craft and antiques displays, will be
held at C. of C room. Ribbons will
be awarded the community entering
best displays as a whole as well as
individual prizes on articles exhibit-
ed.
This feature will likely take on the
appearance of a county fair since
there are so many ladies in thisim-
mediate section who specialize in ex-
quisite handwork and excel at can-
ning that the exhibits will be wide,
varied and numerous.
Everyone is invited to make entries
in either, or both sections of this com-
munity show.
SOAP, 6 for
P. & G. or C. W.
Choir Broadcasts Over KTBC In
Second Program.
WE ALSO HAVE A COMPLETE
STOCK OF RICE BRAN, RICE
POLISH, MEAT & BONE SCRAPS,
TANKAGE, OYSTER SHELL IN
ALL SIZES, BRAN, SHORTS,
CHOPS AND DAIRY FEEDS. SEE
US FOR PRICES.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
Mrs. A. J, McClendon, Mrs. Mil-
ton Sheppard and their house guests,
Mrs. Hubert Hanson, of Corpus Ch-
risti, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Kistler,
Tulsa, Okla., spent Tuesday in Aus-
tin, guests of Mrs. Joe Hanson.
Mrs. A. M. Martin of New York
City, is here for a several weeks
visit with her sister, Mrs. Sadie Mc-
Cullough and family.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Stewart had
as their guests Friday night, Mrs.
IStewart’s mother, Mrs. Ada Potts and
sister, Mrs. Gay Welch, of San Mar-
cos, and brother, B. E. Potts, of Tul-
sa, Okla.
Matt Byars has returned after a
several days visit at Siloam, last
week, with his sister, Mrs. H. T.
Ward and Mr. Ward.
Mrs. Hubert Hanson and daugh-
ters, Mrs. Elsworth Wilcox and Mrs.
Alfred Kohls, of Corpus Christi ar-
rived Monday for a visit with their
mother and grandmother, Mrs. A. J.
McClendon. Mesdames Wilcox and
Kohls returned home the same day,
leaving Mrs. Hanson for a more ex-
tended visit. Also arriving Monday
for a visit with Mrs. McClendon were
another daughter, Mrs. R. P. Kistler,
and Mr. Kistler, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Elof Peterson who recently
underwent an apendicitis operation
at Fleming hospital was removed
home Sunday and is reported con-
valescing nicely.
Mrs. R. M. McCreery, of Tulsa,
Okla., was the guest of her sister,
A two-day Poultry Show, sponsored
by Elgin Chamber of Commerce, will
be held Friday and Saturday, Nov-
ember 24 and 25th, in Smith Motor
Co., building. R. V. Rabb is chairman
of the show and with his committee
is busy making plans for a most in-
teresting show.
In addition to chickens of all bre-
eds, turkeys, ducks and geese will be
exhibited.
Of interest is the fact that teams
of 4-H Clubs from each of the four
counties in Elgin’s trade territory,
Bastrop, Lee, Travis and Williamson,
with their agents, will judge in com-
petition. A nice banner will be award-
ed the winner in this judging con-
test. There will also be a banner a-
warded individual championship
judging.
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WE ARE STILL SELLING THE
FAMOUS PENNANT BRAND
FEEDS AND SHUR LAY MASH.
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Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Daniel, Mr. and
Mrs. Luhrmam, Mrs. Patton, all of
San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. Gayle
Trousdale, New Orleans, La.; Mi'-.
Brice, brother of the deceased and
nephew, H. D. Brice, Jr., of Hous-
ton; Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Mugg, Okla-
homa City, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. J.
Means, Mrs. Alma Wilson, Belton;
Mr. and Mrs. U. Havolah, Austin;
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Coleman, Ray,
mond Coleman, W. B. Churchill, L.
G. Parsons, H. B. Cox, C. C. Dechard,
H. R. Tidwell, Mr. and Mrs. J. T.
Williams, T. E. Watson, Mrs. E. N.
Nills and L. S. Foxel, all of Smith-
ville, Mr. E. T. Standifer, of Big
Wells.
Mrs. Brice is a sister of Mrs. R. H.
Stewart, and as Miss Ima Potts was
reared in Elgin. She has many friends
here who join those in Belton in ex-
tending sympathy.
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Smith, J. O. The Elgin Courier and Four County News (Elgin, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 26, 1939, newspaper, October 26, 1939; Elgin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1536269/m1/4/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Elgin Public Library.