The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 26, 1948 Page: 1 of 14
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HERALD
K& SON, EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS
Subscription Price $2.00 per year in Cherokee County.
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'I'LE ALTO HERALD. ALTO, TEXAS. AUGUST 26,
Alexander Koraska
; At the last regutar meeting of A]!.)
V. F. W. Post 8908, the meeting night
was changed to the first and third j
Wednesday nights in eacit month
-emnnitiK ^ith Wednesday night.)
*' thereafter, our i
ttent: Lower house of, meetings will he tu-id as above stated ,
blature, Congressman it) our new meeting piaee in the '
jtriet. and State Sen-j Masonic HaH. where in-identaily, we!
<6. These are the three ! have hung out our shinde for
he government that time beint:.
which we live under,' Comrade Dountas
the
Blenge the attention of
[ Texas. If you are true
hnent and can possibly
buM cast your ballot in
Bradford was
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Vice-President of
^aitroad, W. J. Hazel-
tendent, J. T. Mont-
ion Engineer, and E. H.
ce Engineer, were in
The three latter gentle-
[of the "Kirby Special"
t alt the while they
in Alto. That's bad, a
ie railroad steeping in a
^ Alto. We accept the
i? personnel. They stated
["feeling bad," and that
!i for the day time nap.
tcond time Kirby Post
[in Aito. The other time
railroad hearing was
and we argued for three
her to take the passen-
f. Kirby thought they
en off, but woke up and
Hi running. Alto is a
be in, but not asleep.
appointed our Service Officer, and
just as soon as "Doug" has time to
read up on the Veterans Legisiation.
he wilt I'e abie to give you an answer
} to practicaiiy any question you may
have regarding your benefits as a
the veteran, etc.
We are now organizing a commit-
tee for a membership drive. This will
be headed by Comrade Ralph Rozelle
and, of course. Ralph expects all
Vacation Bible
School At
Methodist Church
f tie Vacation Bible School at the
! Methodist Church opened Monday
j morning at 8:30 o'clock and will run
through Friday night with the closing
I service at 8:00 p. m., which will be a
j sharing period when the work of the
j week will be on display so that all
; may see what has been done by each
! department.
There were 173 registered Tuesday
TED HOWEX WEDS
AHSS JUNE CLENDENIN
!\ CHURCH CEREMONY
The marriage of Miss June Clen-
denin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles H. Clendenin of Granite
City, ill., to Mr. Ted Bowen, son of
Mrs. Delia Bowen and the late Mr.
Ted Bowen of Alto. Texas, was
solemnized Friday evening. August
20. at 8:00 o'clock at the First Meth-
odist church of Alto.
Rev. Ferd Dawson of Alto read the
double ring vows. The altar lighted
morning with still others expected to { by candelabras was adorned with
Fertilizers For Fall Use
Now Available Through
AAA Program
every
members to put forth a lot of effort tives in Alto and will handle all cases
to help him recruit enough members I from south Cherokee County and
I attend during the week.
There is a full program for
child up to 12 years of age.
Mrs. J. C. Holcomb is in charge of
the Nursery and there have been a
large group every morning.
The three-year-olds, with Mrs.
. - Jack Nicar as Superintendent, are}
A. Koraska. Secre-) studying the course "Friendly Help-
t.ve Service Board,.,,.. In the Kindergarten, the sub-
ject is, "We Thank God For Home
Superphosphate and 0-14-7 mixed
fertilizer are now available through
the AAA program for farmers to use
under winter crops and on per-
manent pastures. This assistance is
available to any Cherokee County
farmer who has not already used his
1948 farm allowance. The AAA pays
94c per 100 Ihs. on 20 per cent super-
phosphate. The cost to the farmer is
58! per 100 lbs. The AAA pays
white columns topped with bouquets per 100 lbs. on 0-14-7 mixed fer
Meet Alexander
tary of the Selectiv
of Cherokee County. Mr. Koraska
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counter
to double the Post membership.
We are going to need all the new
members we can get to put over the
program we are now undertaking.
Please attend the meetings and
bring along a new member.
W. N. Shattuck, Commander.
PLANS LAID
FOR SCOUT
FINANCING
present them to the county board at
their regular meeting.
Koraska is a self-styled "seadog,"
having entered Uncle Sam's Navy
back in 1913, and during that time
has seen active service
the world.
of white asters, greenery and cas-
cades of satin ribbon.
"Ava Maria," "My Rosary," "I Love
You Truly" and the traditional wed-
ding tparches were played by Jim
Hayes, organist, who accompanied
Miss Annie Dean Bateman as she
sang, ' My Hero," "Because," "The
Lord's Prayer."
The bride given in marriage by
tilizer. The cost to the farmer is
87</gc per 100 lbs. Any farmer who
wants to use either of these fer-
tilizers under his winter L-gumes or
on pasture should contact the county
AAA office at once and secure his
purchase order.
and Family." Mrs. Fisher Harrison is her brother, Mr. William H. Clen-
denin, was gowned in bridal satin
fashioned with a marquisette yoke, i
Superintendent. Mrs. Oliver Griffith
is the Superintendent of the Primary
division and they are using as their
575,000 EXPECTED
TO REGISTER
IN TEXAS
fitted bodice, long sleeves forming
study. "We Go To Church." The Ju-' Points over her hands and a full
niors are studying "People Who Lived i skirt extending into a cathedral
In Jesus' Day." and Mrs. Arch Hoi- train. A crown of orange blossoms
all over comb is the Superintendent.
Every parent is invited to
held her fingertip veil of illusion
visit Rnt* she carried a bouquet of white
On August 30, the first of naarly
575,000 Texans expected to be reg-
istered for the nation's second peace-
time draft, will register with the
local selective service board. Military
authorities predict that 9,600,000
young Americans will be registered
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charges, wild
being flung out this
J politicians. It's their last
P!ast their opponents, so
(anything they may say
In their enthusiasm
to deal rather loosely
Pick your men care-
yhat you know about
thev say about the
* * * *
ncs Uncle Dave Spears
! we will just be patient it
er next winter. We agree
wholeheartedly, and be-
nows what he is talking
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re being held out that Alto
^ade the location of the
^^^^Eh'ate and Basket Factory.
suffered a heavy fire
___^^_fney two weeks ago, and
ha:. )<-t tt to- known
[that wilt not rebuild back on
: location. This firm has
severa^reat:; mt m timber in tht-
[Altoj^tion !n,l thi y have been in-
i Vited^Mlace their mill here where
close to this timber. The
now being debated, and one
has arose that there is in-
labor here to man the mill.
^ sS^^fve this could be overcome.
are quite a few people in
6n that are out of employ-
First of sc.cral meetings to plan
and put into operation the Tomato
Distri t Finance Campaign to r; isc Pital ship. He sums up the balance
a part of the $92,469 budget approv- j of his World War I service in this
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j Boy Scouts of America was held ! lot of depth charges."
} Wednesday night at Jacksonville.
A. H. Garnn. Tomato District chair-'aboard the Destroyer Aaron Ward at
man. said the group will serve as a Gibraltar, a tug at Brooklyn Navy
[ model type campaign, including some, Yard and on recruiting duty at
novel ideal, to head up the drive., !Chicago.
The Tomato District, including in {930 chief Koraska was placed
Cherokee County and Frankston. of jn the Fleet Reserve. Pn 1941 he was
the sixteen-county Area, will have recalled to active duty at Rice Insti-
no set goal but will raise as much tute. After looking the world over I
money as possible, as will every other ^ ^ wife, Chief Koraska had :
District. Garner said. j to come back to Texas to find her.
Attending the meeting were Lloyd j married in Houston in July
Pipes of Rusk. Clyde Poore of Alto. ^43
Jimmie Cone, A. A. Hall, O. C. Mar -j wears the Mexican Campaign, j
tin. A. E. Garner, all of Jacksonville, g^^d Nicaraguan Campaign, Yang-
Durmg World War I. Chtef Koras- ^ting the morning sessions and see stephanotis centered with a purple _ ^ ^ ^ ^
ka served aboard a subchaser in the ^^t the Bible School is doing for! orchid. Her only Jewelry was a dia- the present draft law
European theater. His subchaser ^ ^ children. The closing jmond and pearllavalier belonging to
took part in the Brttish, Italian and serv^e will be at 8:00 p. m. Friday' her mother. She also carried a white
American raid on the enemy sun' every child and their embroidered linen handkerchief
base at Durazo, Austria, in which the parents will have an opportunity to made by her Great Grandmother.
Allies sank three destroyers and three ^ ^ ^lt that has been done ! Miss Betty Jane Clendenin, sister
merchant ships and captured a hos- the week. ! of the bride, was maid of honor and
,, . < t , * tt t * wore a dress of yellow organdy dup-
It ts not too late to enroll for part j c ^
Every ^atrng the style of the weddtng
! dress. She carried a fan shaped bou-
of red carnations. The open
I crowned hat which she wore was
I made of matching organdy and was
of the Vacation Bible School.
j child in town is invited to attend, j
! Come and be with us Thursday and 1
Following the war he was stationed : -,t least
Senate Candidates
List Their Expenses
and Rebel Robertson of Tyler.
s
the cry for homes is becom-
prevalent. The Herald has
! calls this week from people
!to move to Alto, but couid
^ place to live. Figure four
jwith grocery bills at $40.00
Mh each, that's $160.00. Add
Bd lights at $12.00 per month,
2.00. Then add the clothing
necessities and it will be in
iborhood of four hundred a
That is what had to be
y from Alto this week,
ne thing happens almost
Peek. The business houses are
hundreds of dollars every
because people cannot come
live. Now we are faced with
blem of getting a new indus-
and the first objection that
up is the lack of labor. It
that we are going to stop
Call to Worship
EACH SUNDAY
Study Moo A. M.
"" M:00A. M.<
11:50 A. M.
MnK Program 7:30 P. M.
8:00 P. M
EACH WEDNESBAY
-.Study 7:30 p. M.
}*ou Are Cordially Invitfd
To Worship WMh
CHURCH OF CHRIST
fe Christ and Christians meet
tze River Patrol and World yfars I
and II Victory Medals, in addition to
three good conduct medals and seven
gold service stripes.
) With a record like that he is thor-
c-'oughly familiar with the what's and
Austin, Aug. 25.—Senatorial can-
didates Lyndon Jahnson and Coke
Stevenson, both claiming that vast
amounts are being spent against
them, filed their second expense ac-
counts ior the second primary with
the secretary of state Thursday of
last week.
Johnson reported he has spent
58,988.f i thus far in his campaign
for ettction to the United States
senate. He liste 1 denptions totaling
?4,955.
iStevfrron's report listed expenses
amounting to $9,018.59. The candi-
Troy Barnett
Joins ReguiaijArmy
Trov Rov Barnett of Alto, was ac - „
it 'the Jacksonville Recruiting hows" of mditary hfe, and m post- ^te said donations totaled $7,229.
ntfim on \unust 19 for a three-year tion to tell all the boys who go before ]a^ limits candidates in
..niistmcnt in the reguiar army. him i"st what they may expect when statewide races to personal expendi
nt.^r thL last war Pvt. Barnett they get under the supervision of
se^edt a comLt medic in Europe Uncle Sam, regardless of what
whh Co C of the 143rd Infantry branch of serv.ee they may be placed
Regiment. 36tn Texas Division. For in.
his heroic action in the face of enemy
fire, he v.as awarded the Silver Star
His oth'jr decorations
Purple Heart. Good Conduct
Theater Ribbon ....
II Victory j thetr grandmother
Housewife Discovers
include the Cheap Way To Travel
Medal, j Stamford—When Mrs. Ralph Ross
nith 3 decided to take her two children to
European meatet n,"""
Battle Stars. World
Medal. Army of [ ,^,.,ke the trip. Using a motor scooter,
and the eniisf.ient. Pvt. the trio traveled the 130 mites for a
.Bianett'lviu'bc stationed at Camp
t ueJ Classi
tures of not mere than $10,000.
DISTRICT COURT
CONVENES AT RUSK
NEXT MONDAY
The summer term of District Court
of Cherokee County will get under-
Sweetwater,
Meaal she found a very economical way to way at Rusk next Monday, according
to District Clerk, A. C. Jenkins.
Following is a list of Grand Jurors
selected for this term of court:
Camp total cost of only 72 cents.
Hood,
lieve me, but ! want you to try." ^mediate Results
"I do believe you," Leitha said. Cooper—A local colored man re-
She found that Tanis' honesty was ^g^tly found that it pays to advertise ^
enough to outweigh any other flaws. ^ paper. He came into the office
She liked they to tun an advertisement offering a
wJJld"become good friends. {reward for the return of his iost
Tanis was speaking again. "I wallet. When he felt tn his pocket to
knew Robert had been taking nar- ggt the money to pay for the ad, he
cotics for some time," she said.) the missing pocketbook.
"He started because he had to give*
Texas
mayoe you wu'<
lassified Ad Brims
his wife so much morphine during ^ ought To
her long Well Seasoned
t Carrollton—Whenever Mrs. C. G.
^°*You mean —Doctor Gates?" Skinner needs some salt or pepper
Leitha couldn't believe her ears, i to season her food, she has absolutely
"I still think," Justin spoke up,trouble finding a shaker. Collect- Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Boyd, Sr..
"y'all ought to let me beat the ^ pgppgr shakers is her of Camden, Arkansas left Wednesday
Uvin' over hobby, and she now has well over after several weeks visit with Mrs.
!ht"head°"but when I think of him ' """
Delbert Musick, Rt. I, Ponta.
Melvin Sessions, Alto.
Thomas Burke, Forest
Lee Ragsdale, Jacksonville
J. F. Joplin, Rusk
Arthur Looney, Rt. 5, Troup
J. H. Arnwine, Maydelle
Brum Brunt, Alto
Oakley Childs, Jacksonville
H. L. Walker, Mt. Selman
Hood Jones, Gallatin
Chas. F. Decker, Rusk
J. Harmon Schochler, Rusk
Ross Bowling, Rt. I, Ponta.
Vernon Gray, Jacksonville
W. E. Hicks, Wells.
enhanced with ruffles of the ma-
terial around the edge.
Bridesmaids were Peggy Bowen of
Every American male between the
ages of 18 and 26 must register with
his local board regardless of physical
handicaps, condition of dependency,
marital status or veteran of the last
war. Veterans will not be called for
duty but must register with all others.
Late registration will be permitted
only in case of illness or other ac-
cepted reason, state selective service
headquarters have announced. Pen-
alty for violation is five years im-
prisonment or $10,000 fine or both.
Slated for first consideration are
Alto, Helen Jones of Waco, and Phila the single men in the oldest age
Gene Schuler of Alto. Their dresses group—25 years. Single men who
and hats of apple green organdy , are not fathers or not veterans will
were made identically to those of the be classified in the highest group for
maid of honor and each carried a fan induction. The five classes include:
shaped bouquet of red carnations. j 1—those available for training im-
Jack Bowen of Alto served his mediately; 2—persons whose services
brother as best man. Ushers were in essential civil occupations are of
J. H. Pearman, Jr., of Alto, Charles great importance; 3—those with de-
Decker of Rusk, Tom Ray Harvin of pendents, wife, children, etc.;4—
Lindale, Frank Jones of Waco. those whose services are undesirable
Billy Clendenin, son of Mr. and on moral, physical or other grounds
Mrs. William H. Clendenin, lighted : or because the law defers them,
the candles and his brother, Bob, j ministers, etc.; 5—those who register
served as ring bearer. ^ at age of 25 and become 26 before
As the wedding party approached induction.
the altar a picket gate separating the Only enough men will be inducted
lyin' in wait for Leitha—
"We do appreciate how you feel,
mv boy." Joseph Clairmount inter-
rupted gently, "but I believ. that
tustice la the better course Yes,
Leitha, It was Dr. Gates. ! supposed
NOTICE
I will haul cotton to gin anywhere.
Troy Ferguson, Aito, Texas.
1,000 sets, including some from 25 Latham and Miss Mamie Latham,
foreign countries. One of these was stopping overnight in Tyler, with
used at one time on Adolf Hitler's Mr. and Mrs. Earle E. Latham, and
table. She began making her collec- jn Texarkana with Mr. and Mrs.
tion 5 years ago. ) Cecil E. Boyd, Jr., and Helen Janet.
—— ! They are en route to California for
Thertff Sues Sheriff , a" indefinite stay with Mr. and Mrs.
'1 Slander Suit j Edward Earle Boyd.
Littlefield—The sheriff of Lamb ,
pews from the altar was opened by
Mary Charlotte and Gene Decker,
daughter and son of Mr. and. Mrs.
E. M. Decker, Jr. of Alto.
A reception was held at the Bowen
home immediately following the
ceremony. Mrs. Moore Decker and
Mrs. Charles Decker served punch,
Mrs. Roy Bowen and Miss Virginia
Gates served the double ring wed-
ding cake. Mrs. Tom Williams reg-
istered the guests. Others in the
house party were: Mrs. J.C. Hill, Mrs.
John Richardson, Mrs. R. R. Strib-
ling, Mrs. Willie Baker, Mrs. Jewel
Pearman and Mrs. J. C. Erwin.
Mrs. Bowen cnose for her going
away dress a toast colored l:n:n
(iress whir black accessories and wore
an orchid corsage.
After a short wedding trip Mr. and
Mrs. Bowen will b? at home to then-
friends at 2016 Elmen, Houston,
Texas.
Out of town guests were: Mrs. H.
W. Dudcnbostel, Granite City, 111.,
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Clendenin
and sons, Bill and Bob, Massilon,
Ohio; Miss Betty Jane Clendenin,
Miss Virginia Gates. Mrs. Jennie Lee
Skillman, St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. Childers, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Childers, Nacogdoches; Mrs. and Dr.
J. C. Hurst, Mr. Jim Hayes, Center;
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bowen. Arp; Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Ray Harvin, Lindale;
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones. Waco;
to keep the Army up to an average
daily strength of 837,000, the Navy
up to 668,882 and the Air Force to
502,000. It has been estimated that
the armed forces will need about
30,000 inductees a month for the first
year, with about 1,500 coming from
Texas.
Eighteen-year-olds cannot be
drafted but may enlist for one year's
service in any of the armed services.
On the day set for a man's regis-
tration he must report to the nearest
registration point between 8 a. m.
and 5 p. m. to answer questions on a
registration form. It is the responsi-
bility of each man to inform the
board of changes of address or mari-
tal status. The registrant will be
given a certificate. This certificate
must be carried at all times.
After the initial registration per-
iod, every boy turning 18 years old
must register with the board within
five days of his becoming 18. Igno-
rance of the law will not be accepted
as excuse for failure to register, mil-
iary authorities state.
AH registrants automatically will
be stuck in Class 1 Classification un-
less they make claim for deferment.
If not satisfied with classification
given a man, he may take an appeal
to a government appeal agent.
Selective service officials have es-
timated that about 40 per cent will
ounty has filed a suit for $25,000 j Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Meador spent
) images against the sheriff of Castro Sunday in Carthage with their
growing and stay right where we tg^ty. He charged the defendant} daughter, Mrs. David Clabaugh and
are and continue to live off of each slanderous statements that he! family. Their little granddaughter,
other. What's the answer? Maybe engaged in unlawful traffic in Dianne, who spent
we got together sometime, the jquor. returned home.
might be figured out.
Mrs. Dorothy Lawson and daughters, be disqualified under standards ex-
Janet and Lorna, Miss Maree TuIIis, pected to be fixed for service.
Mrs. E. M. Decker, Jack-
Houston;
sonville; Mrs. Blanch Billups, Dallas;
Mrs. Egbert Copeland and Joanne
Copeland, Rusk; Mr. and Mrs. Carlos
Murphy. Austin.
THANKS A MILLION
Hre Destroys Barn
Full of Pop-Corn
San Marcos—Corn was a-poppin'
all over the place when Robert Low-
man's barn burned. There was
last week here, $75,000 worth of pop-corn stored in
the barn.
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To my friends and, neighbors for the
lovely flowers, cards and expressions
of cheer, it was such an inspiration
to be up and going, and I shall al-
ways remember your thoughtfulness.
"Flowers for the living," is such a
wonderful expression. Should no
further complications arise, I shall
soon be up and among you.
Chester A. Gipson.
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F. L. Weimar & Son. The Alto Herald (Alto, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 26, 1948, newspaper, August 26, 1948; Alto, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth215098/m1/1/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stella Hill Memorial Library.