Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 6, 1944 Page: 1 of 8
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BASTROP ADVERTISER, BASTROP. TEXAS, JANUARY 6, 1944
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All of us are somewhat concerned
over the rationing of gas, sugar,
coffee and still other items to come.
As civilians, you should be. But,
would it be too difficult for you to
forget about rations and rationings
and just be rational? Surely not,
for once we reach that state of mind,
we are beyond help or reason.
At this very moment, the Army is
in urgent need of your scrap metal.
A serious shortage of it exists in our
war producing steel mills. The army
must count upon you and you alone
to see that in no way shall our steel
production be halted or impeded.
In past years, mills obtained their
scrap from the very articles they
manufactured and in normal times
their supply was ample. But, as you
know, these are not normal times.
Our office has been informed by
metal experts that this year, over
four times the amount of scrap metal
ordinarily used must be furnished for
the great production of ships, tanks,
planes, guns, and rifles, necessary for
our war effort.
From where is this scrap to come?
From the North—the West—the
East? Most times, the answer would
; be yes, for our large industrial cen-
ters are located in those sections of
the country. However, today, the
long winter months, snows, rains,
floods, lack of transportation and
other difficulties have created such
| extreme shortages, that it is to the
South to which the nation must look
for its vital scrap metal.
Someone once said, "Nothing is
more sacred than the integrity of
your own mind. Do you think you
could have paece of mind or a clear
conscience if you did not exert your-
self to the utmost and suffer untold
[hardships in giving your all to the
winning of this war? Do you think
you have actually done your part?
Have you forgotten tnose men who
[are serving our country on distant
shores and different lands or has
|their very distance been helping you
jto forget? Or don't you just care?
[Whatever it is, you must shake that
• feeling off.
A great, many of you are saying
[you are tired of scrap metal cam-
paigns, war bond drives, defense
.stamp sales, rationings. Tired? You
don't know what it is to be tired. Our
men who are fighting so bravely and
(valiantly on land, sea and air in
[Africa, Italy, Australia and other
foreign territories; they're REALLY
tired.
■jMI REMEMBER—this is your war.
The Army needs every bit of scrap
metal it can lay its hands on. We
jrge and insist upon your complete
ooperation. A number of you have
piven some scrap and a number of
r'ou have tried to persuade your
eighbors to do same. Put, somehow,
most civilians don't know and fail to
ealize how great is the shortage and
now serious is the problem. They
seem to take the attitude of "let
ieorge do it." Well, George can't
klo it by himself—he needs help*.
°u've simply got to get in there and
help George out.
Have you examined all the con-
sents of your homes, your farms,
Jour grounds, for scrap metal? Have
ftfou seen any old axes, valves, boil-
aFrs trucks, pipes, motors, pumps,
tools, scales, turbines, cranes, forks,
Khains, lying around? Of course, you
wecognize scrap metal when you see
pt, and know scrap is anything that
Is made of steel and iron.
RFM FiM BER—these contributions
Are voluntary on your part.
I he Army wants you to collect and
lace your scrap metal in front of
four mail boxes, near your grounds,
alongside your roads, any place that
I* within easy reach. If you lack
*ielp or transportation; or if your
jhietals are too big for you to move;
Ijust wait 'til the Army comes by to
Pelp you. They will relieve you of
el1 responsibilities—they are taking
fever this week and will provide the
necessary labor and transportation.
All arrangements have been per-
BASTROP COUNTY
TO GET COLD
STORAGE SYSTEM
County Agent W. G. Anthony this
week told the Advertiser "that plans
are under way and progressing rapid
ly for the $55,000 cold storage lock-
er system" which will probably be
in operation in Bastrop County by
March.
The modern cold 'storage locker
plant will include several rooms pro-
perly equipped for the preparation
processing, freezing and storing of
perishable foods for the convenience
and economy of patrons in the com-
munity, including both the rural and
urban districts. The storage as-
sures its patrons a year-round menu
of fresh meats, fruits, and vegeta-
bles at actual cost of production,
thereby realizing a great saving
over the cost of similar foodstuffs
purchased at regular retail prices.
The farmer can have his own live-
stock slaughtered at the plant. Both
farmers and townfolks may harvest
their own fruPs and vegetables to
be processed and stored for use any
time.
This new business, as proven by
the many existing plants now in op-
eration throughout the entire coun-
try, will draw trade from the sur-
rounding area that might be shop-
intr in other trade centers. All
other business enterprises in this vi-
cinity should have an increased vo-
lumn of business from the locker
system.
In order to get priorities for build-
ing materials, at least 400 lockers
must be rented (in advance at $12
and $15 a year), however approxi-
mately 100 have already been spok-
en for. For those who wish to
rent a locker, you may leave your
name and check at the Citizens (State
Bank, First National Bank, or Cham-
ber of Commerce.
Six Camp Swift
Officers Promoted
Six officers of the Station Comple-
ment at Camp Swift were raised in
rank yesterday, as a result of notifi-
cation received from the War De-
partment.
Captain Kenneth Sand err, Engineer
Property Officer, was elevated to
that rank from the grade of first
lieutenant.
Five second lieutenants donned the
silver bar of firsts. They are, John
E. Boyle, Fiscal officer; Fred A.
Carty, Assistant Exchange officer;
Daniel .1. Butler, Transportation of-
ficer; Linden A. Lauve, Assistant
Post Provost Marshall and Edwin M.
Rice, Assistant Finance officer.
NOTICEOF ANNUAL
MEETING
To the stockholders of
Citizens State Bank of Bastrop
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of Citizens State Bank
of Bastrop will be held at the bank-
ing rooms of said bank in the town
of Bastrop on Tuesday, January 11,
1944. at 3 p. m. for the purpose ot
electing Directors of said bank and
transacting such other business as
may come before the meeting.
PAUL D. PAGE
40-1} President
Texans, the Army needs your help.
It needs your scrap metal.
fected, and the big January drive
opened this week in Bastrop county.
Approximately forty soldiers with
thirteen Army trucks, under the di-
rection of Lt. Robert Zerwick, all of
Camp Howze began work here on
Tuesday.
Giving once helps, but constant giv-
ing will be the controlling factor that
will keep both us and our assembly
lines rolling.
Looking Back Thru' 43
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK
April 20
Miss Betty Maynard, who won first
place in tennis singles at Regional
Meet in San Antonia, Miss Lena
Ruth Webb, who placed first in Re-
gion;) 1 Ward School Ready Writers
contest, and Miss Betty Rose Lytton,
who qualified among five in typing,
were selected to represent Bastrop
at the State Meet.
The Rev. Bonnie Grimes, pastor
of the first Baptist Church, died at
his home here on Easter morning.
Bastrop residents invited to attend
Camp Swift's Birthday celebration.
May 6
Comencement exercises announced
for June 6-7 with Miss Betty May-
nard named Valedictorian for the '43
graduating class, and Miss Willie
Belle Glass, Salutatorian.
Kenneth Sapp receives his commis-
sion as Lieutenant in the Army, at
State College, Mississippi.
Gov. Coke Stevenson was here
with other state officials for the
celebration of the first birthday of
Camp Swift.
May 13
Dr. Homer P. Rainey, president
of University of Texas has been nam-
ed speaker for Commencement Ex.
ercises.
Sgt. Vernon Dyer, son of Mrs.
Henry Simms, was presented with
the purple heart decoration as rec-
ognition of his bravery in action.
Rrd Cross contributions from
Camp Swift totaled $23,049.(58.
Chamber of Commerce started
move for obtaining building program
here.
Lt. Arnold Wunneburger, who has
b'.cn in North Africa the past sev-
eral months, is visiting Mr. and Mrs.
L. F. Wunneburger at Red Rock. He
has teceived imuch recognition for
his participation in recent raids over
Italy and Tunisia.
May 20
Apnroval has been granted by the
NHA for the building of 100 family
units to be government constructed
for civilian workers at Camp Swift.
Bastrop schools buy approximately
12 of the 4000 jeeps which were
purchased by Texas school children
in the Second War Loan Drive.
Camp Swift's bank opened its
doors to business and occupies a
building cast of the Post Finance
Building.
May 27
An announcem lit was made that
Camp Swift soldiers will dance out-
of-docrs during the warm summer
CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
REV. L. Irving Insley, Rector
Sunday Services
8:00 A. M., Holy Communion
11:00 A. M., Morning Prayer and
Sermon
6:30 P. M., Young People'® Group
You are cordially invited to woi
ship with us.
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BAPTIST CHURCH
John Allen, Pastor
Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Jack
Graves, Superintendent.
Morning Worship 11 a. m. Sermon
by the pastor.
Training Union, 6:30 p. m. Bill
Hardin, Director.
lEvening worship, 7:30 P. M.
Monday p. m. W.M.S., Mrs. Grimes
president.
G. A. Tuesday, 4:30 p. m,
Wednesday, 7:00 p. m. Teachers
meeting.
Wednesday 7:30 p. m. to 9 p. m.
prayer service.
Wednesday 8:30 p.m. choir prac-
tice.
"I was glad when they said unto
me let us go into the House of the
Lord."
months, and will witness theatrical
performances from an outdoor stage.
A delightful series of parties was
enjoyed 'by the senior class of Bas-
trop High School during the week.
June 3
County agent began farm labor
program to reduce manpower short-
age.
Entire graduation program is an-
nounced.
June 10
Chamber of Commerce plans to
ask for higher gas rations for Ser-
vice men on furlough.
School closed this week with two
impressive services. Chaplain R. H.
Hillyer delivered the Baccalaureate
Sermon on Sunday evening, and the
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COTTON REPORT
Gin reports show that there were
4652 bales of cotton ginned in Bas-
trop County from the crop of 1943
prior to December 13, 1943, as com-
pared with 6108 bales ginned to
December 13, 1942, according to
W. T. Higgins, Sr., special agent.
NOTICE TO HOG OWNERS
Numerous complaints have been
registered with this office lately re-
garding hogs running at large in va-
rious parts of the county. Some
of the hogs are unmarked and the
owners are unknown.
Unless steps are taken immediate-
ly, by owners of any hogs running at
large, to keep such- hogs off other
people's property, complaints will be.
filed and owners prosecuted under
Articles 1352 and 1369 of the Penal
Code of Texas, or remedies sought
under Articles 6896 and 6938 to
6940 of the Civil Statutes of Texas,
as the case may be.
HENRY SEBESTA
C-ninty Attorney
Notice to Stockholders
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of The First National
Bank of Bastrop, Texas, will be held
in their banking rooms in the town
of Bastrop at 3 o'clock P.M. on Tues-
day, January 11th, 1944, for the pur-
pose of electing a board of directors
to serve throughout the ensuing year
and the transaction of any other busi-
ness that may properly come before
this meeting.
H. G. Griesenbeck, Vice-Pres.
RATION REMINDER
Gasoline—In 17 east coast states
A-8 coupons are good through Feb-
ruary 8. In states outside the east
coast area A-9 coupons are good
through January 21.
Sugar—Stamp No. 29 in Book Four
is good for 5 pounds through Jan-
uary 15.
Shoes—Stamp No. 18 in Book One
is good for 1 pair. Stamp No. I on
the "Airplane" sheet in Book Three
is good for 1 pair.
Fuel oil—Period 2 coupons are
good in all regions through
February 7 in all areas except the
south, where they are good through
January 24. Period 3 coupons, now-
valid in the middle west and south,
remain good through March 13 in the
middle west and through February 21
in the south.
Meats, Fats—Brown stamps R and
S are good through January 29.
Brown stamp T becomes jjood Jan-
uary 9.
Processed Foods—Green Stamps I),
F, and F in Hook Four are good
through January 20.
Gasoline coupons are NOT VALID
for purchase of gasoline unless state
and license number endorsed in ink-
on face of stamp prior to time of
purchase.
Maj. Gen. Anderson
Observes 102d Inf.
Division Parade
With his troops masked before him
in battle dress behind their regimen-
tal and battalion colors Maj. Gen. John
B. Anderson, commanding the 102d
Infantry Division, reviewed his com-
mand at Camp CAift on Tuesday aft-
ernoon. Originally scheduled for
New Years day', the review was
moved ahead. Brig. Gen. Charles M.
Busbee, Division Artillery comman-
der, commanded the troops for the
review. General Anderson and Gen-
eral Busbee addressed the troops
briefly from a bunting-draped review-
ing stand which they shared with
Brig. Gen. Alonzo P. Fox, assistant
Division commander, and Capt.
Charles F. Urschel, Jr., General
Anderson's senior aide.
Praising his men and expressing
his confidence in their future as a
fighting team, General Anderson de-
clared, "any success I may have
achieved is due to the splendid and
loyal support you have always given
me. In training and on maneuvers
you have always turned in an excel-
lent performance. By hard work and
long hours you have maintained the
high standards of discipline, dress,
maintenance and care of equipment,
neatness and orderliness of house-
keeping arrangements that I have
demanded of you. The fine spirit
you have always displayed in carry-
ing out your duties, no matter how
arduous, has made my duties as your
commander a pleasure."
General Anderson recalled that a
year and a half ago he received ord-
ers to activate the Division, which
had existed for 20 years on paper as
a reserve organization. "I have seen
the 102d Infantry Division grow from
a mere scrap of paper directing its
organization and activation to the
sturdy and well-trained group of men
present today on this field," he de-
clared.
At the conclusion of his talk, Gen-
eral Anderson gave the command,
"Pass in Review," a bugle sounded
Attention, *he Division band moved
off to the thump of a heavy cadence,
burst into music, and the Division's
thousands marching twelve abreast in
battalion mass formation began
swinging across the field and past
the reviewing stand.
The Division's three Infantry regi-
ments, the 405th, 4<)6th and 407th,
marched by first. They were follow-
ed by the Artillery battalions, then
Special Troops, Headquarters com-
pany, Signal, Quartermaster and
Ordinance personnel, Engineers, Med-
ical battalion and Cavalry Recon-
naissance troop.
Members of the Division general
and special staffs stood to the right
of the reviewing stand, and behind
them were commanding officers of
non-divisional troops stationed at
Camp Swift. Spectators had taken
up positions along the line of march
and on each side of the reviewing
stand.
The Methodist Church
ROBERT S. TATE, Jr.. Minister
The following services will be held
in The Methodist Church during the
coming week:
Sunday: The Church School at ten
o'clock under the direction of Mr. F.
F. Smith, Church School Superinten-
dent.
The Worship Hour at eleven o'clock
with music under the direction of Mrs.
W. J. Rogers and Mrs. E. F. Pearcy,
Organist. The sermon will be deliver-
ed by the pastor.
The evening worship hour at seven-
thirty, with organ music presented by
Mrs. E. F. Pearcy and Mrs. A. N.
Edwards.
Thursday: The Choir will meet at
seven-fifteen for their weekly re-
hearsal.
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Standifer, Amy S. Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 90, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 6, 1944, newspaper, January 6, 1944; Bastrop, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth236940/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bastrop Public Library.