The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1928 Page: 1 of 8
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The alto herald
V. L. WEIMAR. EDITOR AND OWNER
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volume xxvn.
alto herald, alto, texas, february 9, 1928.
No. 43.
METHODIST CHURCH j 1927 FIRE LOSS
HOLDS BANQUET WAS $9,802,763
Last Friday night, members Austin, Texas, Feb. 1. The
of the Methodist church, with i fi™ los.^s m Texas which were
a few invited guests, held a reported to the State Fire Mar-
banquet in the basement of the i stlal totalled $9,802,7b3. It is
Methodist church, about 75 eHtimiited by the Fire Marshal
people being present. |tha^ 0,n'y half the fires were re-
While it was in the nature of; Ported, he pointing out that no
the usual i reports were received from
business banquet,
amount of blarney that was is-
sued forth, made the affair
very enjoyable and time passed
quickly.
The primary object of the
meeting was to get the mem-;
bers of the church together and
outline plans for taking care of
a church obligation, and the re-
sults obtained were all that
could be desired and gives the
Roard of Stewards a working
basis to start on. It will not be
very long before this church
will be out of debt, and the
members of the church and all
of Alto will be glad when that
time comes, as the burden has
been heavy, but the beautiful
building that stands as a monu-
ment to the religious interests
of Alto is well worth the money
it has cost, and the pride of the
entire city.
towns and villages that do not
have a fire marshal.
Losses for 1927 were $202,-
846 less than in 1926, and
$158,658 leas than the 1925
1 losses.
i Fires of this class numbered
1,528.
SCHOOL CHILDREN URGED
TO GO AFTER RATS
BOX SUPPER
Too much stress cannot be
laid upon the importance of the
Rat extermination campaign
that starts in Cherokee county
next Monday. While the cash
prizes are of course to be a con-
sideration, the important thing
is to kill the rats that are des-
troying thousands of dollars
worth of property In Cherokee
county every year.
I The plan was put in the
, hands of the schools of the
| county because it was figured
j that that was the best way to
get the most rats killed, and
ALTO WINS BASKETBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIENDSHIP CLASS
ENTERTAINS
Incendiary fires numbering the mothers and fathers of the
177 caused losses ol $445,785. i school children should give
Smoking and careless handl-; their children their very best
nig of matches caused -'545 fires
resulting in losses of $556,615.
ADULT B. Y. P. U. PROGRAM
We will hold our Box Supper
Saturday night, Feb. 11 at Pal-
estine Church, as the bad
weather caused its postpone-
ment last Saturday night, j 5.
Everybody is urged to come as, tion
and most earnest co-operation
in the extermination cam-
paign.
The business houses of the
towns in the county will gladly
aid students in any campaign
they outline, and every school
should get together and plan
out their own way of getting
the most rats killed. The rat
tails turned in to the principal
or superintendent of the
schools will be the way the
j record will be kept, and every
of Beauty and parent is urged to see that their
Z. J. Amerson. j children carry as many rat tails
to their respective school as
they can.
Subject: Bible Study Meet-
ing—From the Far Country to
the Father at Home.
Introduction—Mrs. Ola Sim-
mons.
1. Jesus teaches by Stories—
Mrs. J. F. Cosper.
2. Parable
Pathos—Rev.
3. Subject worthy of Study—
Mrs. Lena Muckleroy.
By defeating Central High
last night at the gym at Flu.-k,
the Alto High School basket-
ball team are the undisputed
champions of Cherokee county
in basket ball and will repre-
sent county schools at the Dis-
trict Meet in Nacogdoches the
latter part of this month.
This is a marked distinction,
and the students of the Alto
High School are jubilant over
last night's victory and the
players and Coach Raniby are
receiving the congratulations
of the followers of this game
over "bringing the bacon"
home to Alto.
The boys who compose the
Alto High School Basket Ball
team, and who aie responsible
for bringing honor to the Alto
School are Homer Atkinson,
Jimmie Netters, Ray Smith,
Burton Rozelle, Cad Adams, J.
C. Kelley, Sernie Kelley, Thur-
mond Rogers and Joe Matlock.
nie Dorsey, Miss Lonie Martin
and Mrs. Martin. At 11:30
rr., , . —- " , every one expressing them-
\r pr^!!nu l) t ?' th(' 8elves a-« having enjoyed a very
• ; „. "r entertained Miss pleasant evening, bid each
Mary P isher with a shower at other good night
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wal-
ter H. Martin, Monday evening;
at 7:30, with the following
members and guests present:
Mesdames Tom Williams, J. C.
Hill, Dr. W. A. McDonald, S. P.
Fox, Grady Singletary, J. F.
Smith, Byron Blanton, R. R.
Stribling, J. A. Shattuck, E. P.
Palmer, A. B. Allen, H. M.
Treadwell,
B. Y. P. U. PROGRAM
Fab. 12, 1928.
Subject: From the far Coun-
try to the Father and Home.
Introduction—Lois Kelly.
1. Jesus Teaches by Stories:
Two Pictures and Two
Jon. E. Floyd, Gus; Verses—Ruth Palmer.
MRS. AMANDA FLORENCE
DIED TUESDAY
it is to help
penses.
4. The Prodigal's Mental! We again print this week the
Processes—J. F. Cosper. 4: prizes, both to the schools and
A Little Study of Salva-, individuals, and this likely will j ficiating, the funeral being in
-Mrs. Paul Whitehead, jbe the last time it will appear , charge of M. J. Hogan.
Mrs. Amanda F. Florence,
age 69, wife of Mr. Tom Flor-
ence and sister-in-law of B. F.
Florence, died at the family
home in the Shiloh community
Tuesday afternoon, interment
being held at the Shiloh ceme-
tery, with Rev. R. B. Gately of-
Rounsaville; Misses Pauline
Rounsaville, Norma Blanton,
Johnnie Dorsey, Lurline Moore
and Mary Fisher; Messrs. Tom
Williams, J. C. Hill, W. A. Mc-
Donald, S. P. Fox, Grady Sing-
letary, J. F. Smith, Byron Blan-
ton, R. R. Stribling, J. A. Shat-
tuck, E. P. Palmer, A. B. Allen,
H. M. Treadwell and Oscar
Allen.
The entertainment of the
evening consisted of various
games and contests, participat-
ed in by all, the climax of!
which was the discovery of a!
large box resembling a heart,
by Miss Mary Fisher, the open-
ing of which seemed to bring
much joy to her, as well as all
present. A delicious two course
refreshment had its place at
and
2. Parable of Beauty
Pathos—Mertis Jeter.
3. Subject worthy of Study
—Catherine McLendon.
4. The Prodigal's Mental
Processes—Dell Anderson.
5. A little Study of Salvation
—Mr. Ramby.
6. The Great Forgiveness—
Joe Mattock.
TEXA|S GINNINGS
MILLION SHORT
Texas ginnings of the 1927
crop prior to January 16, were
1,040,783 bales less than the
total a year ago, according to
fif.ures released by the United
States Department of Agricul-
ture. The 1927 crop ginnings
to the date mentioned were
the proper time at the hands of 4,130,660 bales as compared to
Miss Lurline Moore, Miss John- 5,171,443 bales a year ago
pay church ex-' 6. The Great Forgiveness—.in print, we advise the children
j By Leader.
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I Majestic Theatre
THE BIG FEATURE PICTURE
Tonight Slii d Friday night
THE
DIVINE
WOMAN
(Now playing a week's run at the Melba in Dallas)
FEATURING
GRETA GARBO
This is one of the biggest pictures ever brought
to Alto, and one you should not fail to see.
Saturday, Feb. 11th
Tom Tyler and His Pals
IN
"THE CHEROKEE KID"
ALSO
2 REEL COMEDY
"WILD ROOMER"
Matinee Begins at 1 p. m. Two Complete Shows
Night Show Begins at 7:15 p. m.
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February 23rd and 24th.
"Baby Mine"
Starring Karl Dane and George K. Arthur.
It's a Riot
to clip it out and
future reference:
Prizer for Schools
1st prize $50.00 in cash
Mr. and Mrs. Florence had 11
keep it for ; been residing in the Shiloh
'community about a year, com-j]
ing from northern Angelina !
county, near Pollok, and dur-l
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2nd prize 30.00 in cash ing the short time they were in
3rd prize ... 20.00 in cash the Shiloh community, made
4th prize 15.00 in cash nwiy warm friends who are:
5th prize 10.00 in cash gjyoved at the death of this
Individual Prizes U'n' i lady. Mr. Florence has
These prizes will be given the Meepest sympathy and re-
the individuals who are attend- iret of this entire section in the
ing school, and who kill the toss of his good wife.
greatest number of rats and "
mice. The principal will keep WOMAN'S WESLEY BIBLE
an accurate record of the num-! CLASS
ber of tails turned in by each j
individual as indicated above.! Mrs. John Allen and Mrs.!
1st prize $15.00 in cash Hattie Tullis were hosts for the
2nd prize 12.50 in cashlciass j.jje jj0me 0f Mrs. Tullis
3rd prize 10.00 in cash Thursday.
4th prize 7.50 in cash
5th prize 5.00 in cash
6th prize 3.00 in cash
7th prize 2.50 in cash
8th prize 2.00 in cash
9th prize 1.50 in cash
10th prize 1.00 in cash
INTERMEDIATE B. Y. P. U.
PROGRAM
Subject: Use Your Heart.
Leader—Alice McFadden.
Daily Bible Reading—Thel-
ma McCullough.
Devotional Life of, for a work that will benefit
Christian—Alice Mc
The
Young
Fadden
Bible Reading—Laura Alice
Cosper.
Prayer—Jane Brittain.
The Holy Spirit
Whitehead.
Members of the class present
were Mesdames C. E. Mallory,
Minnie Garner, Elam Holcomb,
Paralee Holcomb, W. M. Ro-
zelle, B. McN. Moore, J. Sum-
mers, Cornelius, Sitton, Will-
iams, Rider and Harrison.
Mrs. Richard Bothwell, a
guest of the class, gave a comic
reading, which added pleasure
to the gathering and was cer-
tainly appreciated by all
present.
A business meeting was held,
and plans are being perfected
the community and give to all
an idea what can be accom-j
plished when such a class
earnestly co-operates. j
In addition to Mrs. Bothwells
Minnie Lee; readings, delightful entertain-
ing games under direction of
Keep our Hearts clear—My- j the hostess were provided. Not1
ra Smith.
Do what the Heart prompts
—Inez Schochler.
The Joyful Heart—Helen
Shattuck.
Conclusion—Mrs. B. B. Brit-
tain.
to be overlooked were the de
licious refreshments served,
and the good fellowship
demonstrated made it a de-
lightful afternoon.
W. M. S. PROGRAM
Feb. 13, 1928.
J. D. Sartain's Filling Station
no no*
motor fuel
night
phone 260
GATES!
tires and tubes
Repair Work and Accessories
gulf
gasoline
day
phone 259
Voice Program.
Hymn—633.
Devotional Period.
Leader—Mrs. Shattuck.
"New Standards for the New
Day," Mark 2:13; 3:6.
Prayer—Mrs. Rider.
Topic, Mrs. Byron Blanton,
Leader.
1. Old Visions and Old
Versions—Mrs. A. P. Williams.
For C ue Week
Special Heavy
Sheeting, regular
for 9 1-2 yard.
Bankrupt Store
we will sell,
LL Tomato!
12c grade!
FOR SALE
Several Frames Gulf State
Tomato Plants, also Seed Sweet
Potatoes.
45-c J. D. McEnery.
Armand Vissaine, a slender
_ ... youth of Paris, when arrested
2. Women's work for Wo- for burglary was wearing fem-
men—Mrs. Tullis. inine apparel.
3. New Visions and New
Versions—Mrs. Sitton. | Senator Heflin advises the
Frayer—Mrs Blanton. Democrats to nominate a strong
We wll meet at the home of Western man for president and
Mrs. A. D Acrey with Mrs. ;a strong Southern man for vice
Thomas helping Mrs. Acrey en- president. Now, who in the
tertain. World is he thinking of as a
Publicity ( hairman. candidate for vice-president?
FIRST PRIZE
John McFarland of Palestine, Texas, used SWIFT'S
RED STEER Fertilizer last year in producing the winning
crop of cotton. This is an outstanding testimonial as to
the goodness of Red Steer Fertilizers.
We have all grades of mixed fertilizers and phosphates
in stock.
IT PAYS TO USE THE BEST, SO USE SWIFT'S
RED STEER FERTILIZERS
S. H. DORSEY & SON
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Phone 262
ALTO, TEXAS
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Weimar, F. L. The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 9, 1928, newspaper, February 9, 1928; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth214460/m1/1/: accessed June 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.