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PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF AND READ BY THE PEOPLE OF BASTROP, TRAVIS, WILLIAMSON AND LEE COUNTIES
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ELGIN, BASTROP COUNTY; TEXAS, THURSDAY, MARCH 6,1941
FIFTIETH YEAR
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Anniversary Meeting and banquet.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET
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WANTED IN
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VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPT.ELECTS
NEW OFFICERS
EIGHTY NINE RURAL FAMILIES
RECEIVE MATTRESSES THROUGH
COUNTY MATTRESS PROGRAM HERE
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On Friday night, February 21st,
the Past Post Commanders of Henry
A. Lundgren Post No. 295 gathered
at the Legion Hall for their First
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ELGIN MASONIC
LODGE TO CONFER
MASTER’S DEGREE
persons will be
three mattresses.
Every family
more mattresses
program will be
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we will always move onward in the
way we should go regardless of the
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must be properly set and adjusted to
meet the various winds and gales
which we.encounter on life’s voyage.
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pounds cotton, for making the same
number of cotton comforts under a
supplemental provision.
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I WAS SITTING ON the speaker’s
stand the other day while the gover-
nor was addressing a joint session
of the House and Senate and looked
across at Lieutenant Governor Coke
Stevenson, thinking in mind that I
would like to see him some day,
Governor of Texas.
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must be put in
Carrington, of Travis County.
Closing Song: God Bless America.
The ladies of the Christian Church
will serve the banquet and the menu
will consist of fruit cocktail, baked
chicken, dressing gravy, pineapple-
cheese salad, rolls, mashed potatoes,
He evidently was sincere because
in a day or two following he deliver-
ed a message to the legislature, re-
commending the placing of five de-
partments, merged into one, into the
hands of a farmer elected commis-
sion.
and Adolph Seaholm,
" commander.
re-elect him. He will greatly ap-
Regional Band Meeting, which will preciate your vote at the election
be held in San Marcos, March 15. April 1st.
materials, 10 yards
ANNUAL C.C.
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owners and tenants, rather than left
to people to whom politics and
handshaking are more important
than knowledge of farm problems:
“The agricultural office now is
right in the middle of politics,” he
observed.
In my opinion this is second only
to the social security program, inas-
much as it is really the first real,
genuine aid and recognition that the
state has ever offered to the farm-
ers and I expect to do my dead, level
best to see it enacted into law; since
I promised the farmers I would try
to do something for them.
However, such a far reaching
measure involving so many depart-
ments will be hard to put over at this
session.
tice for the contests of the State
receiving one or
under the 1941
them, from beating the cotton to the ture you’ll appreciate. k - ul
final finishing touches of hand' So let’s give the boys a packed house
stitched roll and has the full co-1 and show them we are interested in
operation of all of her workers, re-! their work and what they are doing
suiting in perfect team work and an for us.
excellent showing for the Elgin !
center.
Past Commanders Henry A. Lundgren Post, American Legion
English peas, relishes, cake
coffee.
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I first met Coke Stevenson in 1931
in the 42nd legislature. As the sea-
sion progressed, I became impressed
With his spirit of fairness, good
reasoning, ability and everyday com-
mon sense; the idea formed in my
mind that he would make a good
speaker. Several other members be-
came imbued with the same idea
and we launched a campaign for his
election as speaker of the 43rd legis-
lature, carrying it to a successful
finish.
49-1-75. cut. Mrs. A. M. Clopton.
Top Row, left to right: Dr. W. E. Campbell, Edwin O. Lundgren, 1 Bottom Row: Jesse C. Miller, Geo. Loftus, J. Ray Ivey Otto Lar
Richard, Green, Frank Hanke, A. J. Rankin, E. N. Sowell; Clay E. son; A. R. McGee, John L. Dannelley, W. E. Gattis, Arthur Franke*
Davis, Kinley Culberson. W. B. Watterson.
I am sure too, that one thing
which has led Coke Stevenson on to
advancement is the inspiration of
his good wife. Mrs. Stevenson is
one of the most charming ladies I
ever met, like her husband, so
friendly, so informal, yet possessing
grace and dignity. She is not only
an inspiration to her husband but
to the members with' whom she
comes in contact.
Not only in this instance, but all
down the line, Governor O’Daniel is
pressing for reforms in government
which will give more power to the
people and less to the political
groups—more democracy, if you
please.
by President E. O. Lundgren, who
acted as toastmaster, with the follow-
ing Past Commanders present, listed
by the year of their administration:
Dr. W. E. Campbell, 1921-1922; E.
O. Lundgren, 1924; Richard Green,
1925; F. J. Hanke, 1926; A. J.
Rankin, 1927; E. N. Sowell, 1928;
Clay E. Davis, 1930; Kinley Culber-
son, 1931; Jesse C. Miller, 1932;
Geo. W. Loftus, 1933; J. Ray Ivey,
1934; Otto Larson, 1935; A. R. Mc-
Gee, 1936; John L. Dannelley, 1937;
March 6, today, Mrs. Moon ex-
pects to start making mattresses for
eligible negro families of the rural
low income group and when that
specific work is completed it will
conclude the 1940 program, and the
1941 program will start.
The new regulation provides that
a certified family of three persons
will be eligible to receive two mat-
tresses and a certified family of five
The meeting was opened in the
usual manner by saluting the colors
of our country, and the singing of
America and God Bless America led
by Buddy Clay E. "Davis, who hap-
pens to be the song bird of the Post
if there be such a thing. Richard
Green gave the invocation, after
which a menu of fried chicken and
all the trimmings was served by the
City Cafe.
The meeting then entered the
business session with several motions
being put before the members, all of
which were adopted. The following
officers were then elected for the
ensuing year: Richard Green, Chair-
man; F. J. Hanke, Vice-Chairman
and W. B. Watterson, Secretary.
The Chairman then read a letter
from one of the absent members, E.
W. Felter, whose recent illness pre-
vented him from attending and who
sent his regrets at not being able to
attend. A telegram was also re-
ceived from Eli Carlson, “Sorry I’m
not with you. Distance to great.
Greetings to all Buddies.”
Mr. Kinley Culberson extended
greetings from the Post at Jackson,
Tenn., of which Post he happens to
be a Past Post Commander, as well
as other Posts in other states, and
of Henry A. Lundgren Post, too.
And who came this great distance in
W. E. Gattis, 1938; Arthur Franke,
1939; and W. B. Watterson, 1940.
Three members were absent: Eli
Carlson, 1923; E. W. Felter, 1929
It has been the custom since the
C. of C. was organized for its mem-
bership and friends to come to-
gether for a great annual banquet.
This has always been a most enjoy-
able affair in which young and old
alike participate. This is a great
opportunity to meet and rub should-
ers with men and women who are
really trying to do something for the
communities in which they live; a
great opportunity' for the exchange
of ideas and for social intertainment.
The various committies are spar-
ing no time or energy in their en-
deavor to make this banquet the
best we have ever had. The tickets
are in the hands of the committee
now and let me urge you. to' buy
early, so we can give those who
I was fortunate to be re-elected,
serving under him in 1933 and no
better man ever filled that responsi-
ble position, as was evidenced by the
fact that he was re-elected speaker
in the 44th legislature and twice
elected by overwhelming popular
vote Lieutenant Governor, and some
day the people of Texas will elevate
him to the office of Governor.
THE TEXAS
LEGISLATURE
AUSTIN, April 3 — The rules
governing the procedure of the
legislature provide that the session
be divided into three periods — the
first 45 days to be devoted to the
introduction of bills and resolutions
and acting on emergency legislation
and matters submitted by the gover-
nor. The next 15 days devoted to
committee hearings and the final 60
days to the consideration and action
by the house of all bills passed by
committees.
The first 45 days expired last
Thursday and there was a big rush
for the introduction of bills, more
than 100 being thrown into the hop-
per which brings the total number of
house bills to more than 700 and
about 400 senate bills. No bills can
now be introduced except by a four-
fifths of the house or senate.
The committees are busy and the
house is working on emergency bills
and some of the governor’s recom-
mendations.
The governor addressed a joint
session of the house and senate
Thursday morning and submitted
five bills looking to prison reform.
He has been studying the prison sys-
tem for several months, seeking to
find out why the system is losing
about a million and a half dollars a
year when it should be making that
much. The bills he submitted seek
to remedy that condition to a large
degree, they being the conclusion
arrived at based on his investiga-
tions.
Aid For The Farmers
He also submitted a bill which will
consolidate the Department of Agri-
culture, Game, Fish and Oyster Com-
mission, Board of Water Engineers,
Soil Conservation Board, Livestock
Sanitary Commission and the Recla-
mation Division into a Board of
Agriculture whose five members
would be chosen thru a system of
conventions of farmers.
Neither the governor nor any
other official would have anything
to do with the selection of those men
to run the big department — they
would be chosen by the farmers and
the senate would not have to con-
firm them. He proposed that the
department be housed in a building
erected at College Station for that
purpose in order to take, the agency
out of the “political atmosphere of
the state capitol.” He made it clear
that his proposal did not mean any
connection between the board of
agriculture and A. & M. college, but
said it would be beneficial to both
to be located together so all visitors
could get the benefit of consulting
both.
He said he had secured letters
from about 25,000 farmers, telling
of the needs and problems of
agriculture, and giving their views
on the way the state may aid them.
Running through these replies, he
said, was the idea that conduct of
Thousands of trained men 18 to
35. Southwest Aeronautical Insti-
tute, Oldest, Largest and Best Equip-
ped in Texas. Will train you in six
weeks for lifetime job at good salary.
Tuition $125.00, part of which is
In a meeting of the Elgin Volun-
teer Fire Dept, last night, Wednes-
day, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
J. R. Cook, president; Luther
Lundgren, vice-president; Tommie
McCullough, secretary; Frank Han-
ke, treasurer; Pat Burns, chief; Pat
Pfeiffer, assistant chief. The build-
ing custodians will be appointed at
a later date.
LOST — Female Bird Dog, 1 year
old. White, liver spotted. Answers
to name of “Dixie.” Reward for
Kelvinator refrigerators, one of the
oldest and most dependable lines of
electric refrigerators. He has several
beautiful new models on display at
his hardware store, and invites all
interested to visit his store and see
the many wonderful new features
for storage and refrgeration in
these new models, features that will
delight any housewife. And so very
reasonable in price, too.
Read Mr. Culp’s ad on another
page in this paper, and drop in at
his place soon; he will be delighted
to show you the new Kelvinator.
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OTT ARBUCKLE ANNOUNCES ”
FOR RE-ELECTION
When you have got a good old
horse and he is doing the work, it’s
a bad policy to trade him off.
Aiderman Ott Arbuckle has been
serving the citizens of Elgin as
aiderman for a number of years. He
has always stood for progress and
advancement and liberally contribut-
es his time and efforts to the duties
of the office.
Everybody likes Ott, because he
is conscientious, fair and diligent in
his work.
As street commissioner he has
made and is making an enviable
record, in taking our little city out
of the mud.
Mr. Arbuckle is asking for re-
election so that he may continue in
this good work, and the citizens of
Elgin will make no mistake if they
not paid until you are employed.
Two schools, Dallas—Los Angeles.
We cannot over emphasize the urgent
need for qualified men in this vital
print and 4 part of our “National Defense Pro-
Representative Joe C. Carrington,
Austin, Guest Speaker.
The annual Chamber of Commerce
banquet will be held Thursday,
March 13th, in the building former-
ly occupied by Max Sandgarten.
Tickets are now on sale and you
are urged to get yours early.
The program for the evening will
be as follows:
Song: America.
Invocation: Rev. Herman Engeling
Address of Welcome: Mayor R. L.
Carter.
Introduction of John L. Dannelley,
toastmaster: John A. Freeman.
Introduction of officers of C. C.:
Mr. Freeman.
Achievements of C of C for 1940:
Accordion Solo: Miss Bettie An-
drews, of Austin, daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. M. C. Andrews.
Dance: Lynnalee Dannelley.
Magician: Dr. Carl Moore, Austin.
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BAND TO PRESENT CONCERT
The Elgin High School Band will
be presented in a concert Monday
night, March 10th at 7:30, in the
high school auditorium. The pur-
pose of the presentation is to prac-
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IN THE COURSE OF a conversa-
tion with Governor O’Daniel a few
days ago he said to me. “I am just
old-fashioned enough to believe that
the government should be placed in
the hands of the people.”
LOCAL FIREMEN TO PRESENT
FREE PICTURE SHOW AT
SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mr. Frank Williams, field repre-
sentative of the Texas Firemens
Training School, will speak to the
local firemen and their friends at
the high school auditorium Tuesday
night at 8 o’clock. He will also
show a moving picture of the work
being done at this training school
which will give the people a better
idea of what the firemen of Texas
are doing and how they teach them
to do it.
The local fire boys invite you and
your family to be there to hear Mr.
Williams and see the picture. Mr.
Williams will bring you a message
The Elgin Masonic Lodge, No.
328, A. F. & A. M. will confer the
Master Mason Degree Monday night,
March 10th, at 7:30 o’clock. The
District Deputy Grand Master, John
Langley, will meet with the lodge at
this time.
All members are requested to be
present.
serve the food something definite to
work upon, as it is a great task to
prepare food and serve upward of
200 people. It requires time to get
this food together, and get their or-
ganization functioning properly.
Please be ready when the committee
or any member calls upon you to
say definitely how many tickets you
want, and pay for them. Better
still, go to Harvy Upchurch, Eli
Aronson, Walter Carlson, A. E.
Johnson, Roland Johnson, G. C.
Westbrook, Heartwin Nelson, H. W.
Schiller, Alvin Paris, Eugene Ward,
L. M. Knox or R. V. Rabb and pur-
chase your tickets before they have
to make a drive. Do this, this
week, won’t you please?
R. V. Rabb, Chm. Ticket Com.
order to. attend this meeting. Mr.
Culberson stated some very interest-
ing facts in regard to his association
with the Legion and am sure all of
his friends and Buddies were happy
to have him visit in Elgin again.
Mr. W. E. Gattis of Austin, for-
merly of Elgin, made an interesting
talk in regard to his connection with
the Legion of Elgin, stated he had
driven a great distance in order to
attend this meeting and would drive
greater distances rather than miss
one of these meetings. Mr. Gattis’
friends and Buddies are always glad
to see him.
Judge John L. Dannelley, the only
lawyer of the Post and Legal advisor,
stated the duty of the Legionnaire.
On all occasions, regardless of what
it may be, Judge Dannelley always
has something interesting to say.
Postmaster E. N. Sowell then ex-
plained the aims and purpses of the
Legion registration, stating that
there was nothing compulsory about
it, but was a voluntary act in line
with the National Defense Program,
which the Legion will always be
ready and willing to help.
All members present were then
called on for a few words. After
which the assembly faced west in
thirty seconds of silence in reveren-
ce to their departed Buddies and
then adjourned.
By The Editor_________
THIS LITTLE VERSE by Ella
Wheeler Wilcox I took from the new
magazine “Today and Tomorrow.”
One ship drives east and
another drives west
With self-same winds that
blow,
‛Tis the set of the sails
And not the gales
Which tells them the way to go.
work seriously and it is with great
pride they turn out these good look-
ing, comfortable mattresses. The
supervisor works right along with
S. H. Culp is local dealer
Just about the busiest place in
town these days is the relief office
building where the local program of
the Bastrop County Cotton Mattress
Program is in full swing, under the
able supervision of Mrs. Theo Moon,
making mattresses for rural low-
income families.
Mrs. Moon started the program
February 10th, with only four work
tables, but through the interest and
cooperation of Mr. Redman and his
Farm Shop boys, seven tables are
now in use. An average of 8 or
9 mattresses are made daily, altho
one day they turned out 10. Up to
Monday night 89 mattresses had
been completed. These beds are
made of a good 8 ounce feather tick
and in style are similar to the Beauty
rest mattresses. One of these love-
ly, comfortable mattresses has been
given to 89 eligible families making
application for them.
Members of the families to re-
ceive mattresses, men and women,
work to make their own and help
others make theirs. In addition,
disinterested people helped with the
project, numbering some 71, in the
three weeks. Everyone takes their
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Harmonica Selections: C.
(Nick) Branton.
Address: Representative Joe
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LOST — Small bronze turkey
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Smith, J. O. The Elgin Courier and Four County News (Elgin, Tex.), Vol. 50, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 6, 1941, newspaper, March 6, 1941; Elgin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1537754/m1/1/: accessed June 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Elgin Public Library.