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Bastrop (Texas) Advertiser, October 23, 1975
Bastrop Bears Lose 14-7
Heartbreaker To Brahmas
AND BASTROP COUNTY KKWS
E.3TABIJ8HEO MARCH 1. 1H63
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT BASTROP, TEXAS 78JC3
AMY S STANDIFER, EDITOR
K E. STANDIEER and SON, PUBLISHERS
Entered as Second Class Matter at She Post Office at Bastrop,
Terns. Under Act of March 3, 1897.
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MEMBER
1975 ASSOCIATION
Piney Creek Philosopher Figures
Out A Way To Keep New York City
From Disappearing Down Drain
Editor's note: The Piney
Creek Philosopher on his
Johnson grass farm on Piney
ranges far and wide in his letter
this week.
Dear editor:
By tht time this appears in
your paper New York City may
have been saved or lost, or
possibly neither, the latter
being brought about possibly
by the environmentalists, who
are bound to get an injunction
against it. Having heard
leading officials say ' Washi.:--
ton cannot afford to let New
York go down the drain." you
know the environmentalists
aren't going to sit still and allow
the whole city, un ■ treated, to
flow into the Hudson River. It'd
take years to get that stream
cleared of ail the raw editors,
publishers, newscasters, fin-
anciers and such like. And what
the untreated politicians who
got the city in its present plight
would do to the fish is
unthinkable.
Melrose
Electric Company
SINCE 1945
Industrial - Commercial
Residential
wiring and repairs
meter loops
Serving Bastrop and
Surrounding Areas
J. E. Riley
OWNER
Phone 321-3700
30-tf
But to get serious, I believe a
compromise ought to be
worked out between Washing
ton and New York. Naturally
Washington can't be bailing out
every city that gets into trouble
airlines and railroads maybe
and a foreign country here and
there, but not every Tom, Dick
and Harry of a city that runs
out of money -- but New York,
being the biggest and all, is a
special case.
Therefore Washington ought
to make a deal with New York:
we'll bail you out this time if
you'll bail us out next time.
After all, the Potomac needs
protecting just as much as the
Hudson.
Changing the subject, I
notice that Dr. Kissenger has
made part of a deal with Russia.
He's gotten Russia to agree to
buy some :aore of our grain, but
he hasn't gotten her to agree to
sell us some of her oil.
That's the trouble with
sending a college professor to
horsetrade.
Changing the subject one
more time, a flippant neighbor
of mine said it looks like
President Ford would know
better than to run a red light
without his seat belt fastened.
Yours faithfully,
J. A.
By Robert
Last Friday night was a night
that wasn't for the Mighty
Bastrop Bears. Over and over
again the Bears were unable to
punch across a counter. When
they did, though, the Halletts
ville Brahmas doubled them
and sent Bastrop home
smarting with a 14 7 set back.
Bastrop, now 1 - 2 in District
25AA play, started the game
from its own 20 following a
touchback on the opening
kickoff. Starting out like
gangbusters, Ralph Hubert and
Quarterback Bill Fort picked up
18 and 12 yards respectively on
six carries. Then as quickly as it
began, the drive ended on an
incomplete pass to Barry Voigt,
George Neef punted to the
Brahmas" 31. Hallettsville took
over for its first possession of
the night and with a consistent
offense moved deep into Bear
territory before bogging down.
On the 15th play of the march a
Hallettsville runner was stop
ped short of another first down
and Bastrop took over at its 18.
With the help of a 17 yard
pass to Allen Hubert, the Bears
found themselves at their
41 yard stripe before having
to punt. The Brahmas gained 28
yards on a big burst but were
then hampered by two penal
ties and a toughened Bastrop
defense. The Bears took over at
their 25 following the Brahma
kick and a 10 - yard return by
A. Hubert. Fort gained 5 yards,
but two incomplete passes and
two illegal procedure penalties
set the Maroon Machine back
to its 20. A fourth down snap
was bad and Neef was tackled
at his 14. On the play
Hallettsville was penalized 15
yards. The Brahmas hit for 2
yards and in the process
coughed the ball up and the
grateful Bears recovered.
Bastrop engineered its longest
possession of the first half. Big
gainers on the drive were a
20 - yard pass to Allen Hubert,
a 14 - yard gain by Fort, an
18 - yard spurt by Andrew
Dixon, and an 11 - yard aerial
to V ic Clemons. However, on a
critical fourth down Fort was
dropped for an 11 • yard loss
and Hallettsville took over.
Seven plays later Bastrop
recovered the second Brahraa
miscue. Luck was reversed and
in 18 steps the Bears were
intercepted. Again it was time
for luck to change. Bastrop
covered another Hallettsville
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A BICENTENNIAL FEATURE
This Week In
Our History
Kff t n
OCTOBER 23:
The King, via royal edict, claims monopoly on all tobacco grown in
V irginia (1621) . . . Our Navy racks up a heavy toll on the Japs in
first day of Leyte Gulf battle (1944) . . . Truman rouses Congress
by proposal for universal military training in peacetime (1945) . . .
OCTOBER 24:
Congress, receiving Washington's victory message from Yorktown, ad-
journs to Philadelphia s Dutch Lutheran Church to offer prayers of
thanks (1781) . , Texas volunteers edge near Bexar, start siege
(1635) You re wonderful, Alonzo Phillips, patenting the friction
match. I just bust my knuckles on these flint rocks (1836) . . .
OCTOBER'25:
I he United States , under Stephen Decatur, subdues the British frigate
"Macedonian' off the Madeiras (1812) . . . FDR authorizes the RFC
to buy new gold at $31.36, or 27 cents over the world price (1933) . .
Hitler and Sk/.nSead form the Rome-Berlin Axis, but can they ever
affect us) (1936) . . ,
OCTOBER 26:
I he Continental Congress breaks cvf until May, if necessary then ( I 774)
. Wyatt. Morgan and Virgi' Earp. plus Doc Holliday represent the
white-hat side, chase off Ike Clanton and slay Billy Clanton and the
McLaury brothers in a gunfight at Tombstone's O. K. Corral (1881)
, . Am t it inflationary: I he minimum wage is upped to 75 cents
from 40 ( 1949) . . ,
OCTOBER 27:
Mad ison. Hamilton and Jay start a defense for the Constitution with
seven month series in the "Federalist" ( 1 787) . . . Boss Tweed jailed
for looting Gotham of $200 million. His Robber Baron buddy, Jay
Gould, helps go his $1 million bail (1871) . . Wilson informs Latin
America we won't nose into their affairs again in the name of the Mon-
roe Doctrine (1913) . . .
OCTOBER 28:
I he Massachusettes court votes to found a school named after old
John Harvard (1636) . . As the last rivet goes iri. Grover Cleveland
dedicates the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island. It came in 2 I 4 pack-
ing cases from I'rarxr. And how would you like to assemble that doll
on the night before Christmas? (1886) . . As of today, we've paid
out $ I. i I 4,000,000 to finance NAIO nations opposing Communism
(1949) . .
OCTOBER 29:
Now the bad news I he market pann is now <i crash and over the next
two weeks $30 billion in capital values will be wiped out (1929) , . .
'itjxengcssc of ,
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bobble at the hosts 45. Hubert
caught a Bill Fort pass for 28
yards and Fort was stopped for
no gain to set up a field goal try.
Neefs kick was off to the left
and the half ended. Bastrop - 0,
Hallettsville - 0.
After the kickoff to the
Brahmas, Bastrop got another
break another fumble re
covery. The Bears just couldn't
get the momentum they
needed. The Bears surged
ahead to the Brahma seven
before being stymied by a
fired up defensive unit. Bas
trop's defense did not give up.
Hallettsville was forced to punt
aftsr managing a scant one
yard. The Bears took over in
good field position at the hosts
45. Ralph Hubert gained 4
yards and Fort ten. Then
Hubert carried four straight
times for 10 net yards. On the
next play interference was
ruled on a Fort pass and
Bastrop had a first down on the
8. Hubert bulled his way for 5
yards. The moment of truth had
come. Three consecutive times
Hubert was called on to carry
the pigskin and three times the
Brahmas dialed his number.
Ralph was stopped dead in his
track those times and Hal
letsville gladly took over.
Before the end of the quarter,
the Brahmas punted poorly to
their own 25.
At the beginning of the
fourth period, the Brahmas
were able to hold the Bears on 6
yards in 4 plays. Well
Hallettsville moved into Bear
territory before the Brahmas
were pushed back and forced to
punt the 'skin away. Bastrop
gained control at its 28. Hubert
banged for a gaping 29 yards.
Dixon pulled for 4. Hubert was
tripped up or a 2 yard loss.
Barry Voigt sliced for 14 yards
on a pass play. Hubert and Fort
each gained 2 yards. Allen
Hubert wasted no time in
hauling in a 24 - yard touch
down pass for the first score of
the contest. Neefs' kick was
true and the Bears were up
7 - 0 with only 5:48 remaining.
The kickoff was returned all the
way to the Bear 29 The
Brahmas were sacked for six
yards loss on two plays but got
9 back. A penalty against'
Bastrop gave Hallettsville a
first down at the 13. Then the
Brahmas got two yards and 11
more for the T.D. The run for
two points was fumbled and
Bastrop still lead. Time was
running out. The Bears were
held in check and another
fourth down snap resulted in an
eleven yard loss to the Bear 49.
Hallettsville was thrown back 5
yards in two plays. Then the
Brahmas uncorked a desperate
bomb. The Hallettsville re
ceiver was wide open as he
raced under the ball and
grabbed it for the upsetting
score. The run for two was
good. The ensuing kickoff was
returned to the Bear 28. Two
parses fell incomplete. Voigt
caught one for 14 yards. Hubert
caught one for 28 yards. Two
more passes ended up incom
plete. Fort was trapped for a
2 ■ yard loss. Fort passed to
Frank Alexander. The ball was
out of reach of his grasping
hands. A hushed silence fell
over the handful of loyal
Bastrop students and fans. A
joyous celebration began
among Hallettsville followers.
The humiliating night had
finally ended for the Bears.
Only the agony of defeat
remained. Bastrop 7, Hallett
sville 14.
The loss was disheartening,
but it was more discouraging to
see that just a few people cared
enough to turn out and cheer
the Bears on. Only the Band
and Cheerleaders competed for
the most spirit. "Thanks" to
those who came out and really
showed their pride and faith
towards our Mighty Bears.
This week will not be fun and
.games for the dpwntrodden
Bears. Bastrop will entertain
the state ranked I,a Grange
Leopards ut Erhard Field. If it's
not too much trouble please
come out and back the Bastrop
Bears 100 percent win or lose.
CHILD ABUSE
CENTER AT UT
Working to better the
prospects for battered children
is the intent of a new center
established at The University
of Texas.
Created by a federal grant is
the Regional Resource Center
for Child Abuse and Neglect,
which will supply technical
assistance and training in s
five state region for agencies
that provide services at
prevention, identification and
treatment in cases of child
abuse and neglect.
The center, located in UTs
Graduate School of Social
Work, also involves the
cooperation of the Law School
and the UT Medical Branch in
Galveston.
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MR. AND MRS. H. G. CHARLES
Lake Bastrop Acres
By JAN TAYLOR
The reception for Mr. and
Mrs. Grady Charles at Jean
Wilson's was so much fun. It is
a shame someone has to move
before we get together for
fellowship, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles will certainly be missed
greatly, especially in this
column. I am honored that Mrs.
Charles asked me to write the
column in her place, and I hope
all my neighbors will help me
by letting me know when you
have any news you would iike
to share with your friends
In the middle of the reception
Sunday, a grass fire was
reported across the road from
the Boy Scout Camp. Besides
Jack Bussa, Jimmy Burns,
Robert Lange and Buddy
Hestilowr, who were on stand
by, many other men quickly
reported to the fire to see if
they were needed. Thanks to all
of you. It is comforting to know
you are there if we need you.
Sue and Oscar Campbell
were in Houston this weekend
attending a family reunion.
This is the first time in twelve
years for all of their family to
be together. The Campbell's
son is scheduled to leave for
Okinawa soon, which was the
reason for the reunion.
Dona and Max Faubus
enjoyed a second (or was it the
first) homeymoon at Tahitian
Villaga this past weekend. Max
and Dax, their twin sons, were
house guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Burns
and Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Samson attended the American
Legion Convention in Austin
Sunday. Carroll is vice-Com-
mander of the local post and
Billie is president of the local
auxiliary.
Bonnie and Tony Summers
had a guest from Austin
Saturday. Gene Craig, who is
with the Austin American,
came out to do some squirrel
hunting with Tony and to enjoy
the fall weather.
Futzie Martin and Jan Taylor
have been attending Girl
Scout training sessions in
Austin the last two weeks.
Attending with these ladies
have been Sharon Dunigan of
Lake Bastrop Estates, Janet
Reavis and Juanita Chitman of
Bastrop, Bobbie Barnet of
Rockne Highway and Dorothy
Hoffman of Bluebonnet Acres.
Mrs. Martin is the neighbor
hood chairman for the Girl
Scouts in Bastrop and under
her direction Girl Scouting has
grown from one Brownie troop
involving 23 girls three years
ago to five Brownie and Junior
troops involving over 70 girls
^this year. If anyone is
interested in helping this very
worthwhile organization,
please call Mrs. Martin at
321 3276. The troops desper
ately need a leader for the
second grade Brownies as well
as uniforms and handbooks.
Karen Tally. Tanya Lange,
Karen Taylor, and Lisa
Dunigan were among the
Brownies invested in Troop 285
at the Methodist Church
October 14th. Karen, Tanya,
and Karen received star
membership pins for having
completed one year in Brownies
and Lisa received a Brownie pin
for joining this year.
Lisa and David Turner
visited with their families
Sunday. Lisa is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Max Champie.
Saturday Lisa and David
attended the A&M TCU
football tfaihe in Ft. Worth.
David is a sophomore electrical
engineering student at A&M.
While at the game Saturday,
they met Brenda Chambers.
Brenda is a student at TCU and
was delighted to see a familiar
face from home. Lisa and David
had a lovely visit with Brenda
and her date after the game.
Mr. and Mrs. Lue Strernmels
came by Sunday morning to
visit with Jack and Eulala
Bussa and to see their fall
garden. Jack and Eulala have
made quite a name for
themselves with their beautiful
yard and garden.
Jack is our acting fire chief
and he sent the report that the
new motor and pump have been
installed on the yellow fire
truck. The motor has an electric
starter which makes it easier to
work. He also is installing a side
railing to hold the water hose
and a reel. There is still quite a
let of work to be done, but he
Old Eye Glasses
To Be Jsed For
Needy Persons
The ladies of Cedar Creek are
again collecting eye glasses
which they send in to be
reconditioned and used for the
needy. Gather up your old
glasses from around the house
and bring them to the
Advertiser Office, where the
ladies will pick them up, and
help give better vision to those
who cannot afford to buy them.
ALuminum rate & giidbo ebgls
HOUSE $|T
ALUMINUM P5Lt
For display from window
v or porch. Now type Hag
" set for bom t
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f ach outfit consist* ot ■ Isst-dysd 3'« 5' fug Amsficnn m d«
of aocS cotton (hasting. with printsd t*r ami si 'i «trip *
( Pion#«f grsdei Equippod with a <wo-pi«ea B fool aluftii
oum pots, gilt plastic eagls. halyard and matal brarkot
Kach *rt ia individually packed comptata In s strong bo*
TLj above flng set is for sale by members of
the Bastrop County Historical Society, and
may be available by contacting Mrs Mabel
LeSueur at 321-2472, or any member of the
I Society or any member of the Bicentennial
' Commission.
THIS IS A BICENTENNIAL PROJECT.
Typographical
Error Changes
Things!
The typographical omission
of a single word "not" from a
paragraph of The Lake Bastrop
Acres column in the Advertiser
last week completely changed
the meaning of the author's
statements.
C. M. Charles, who writes the
column, was describing graphi
cally the fight that residents of
Lake Bastrop Acres have made
in an effort to keep the U.S.
Bureau of Prisons from building
a prison Rehabilitation Center
in Old Camp Swift, which
adjoins the Lake Bastrop Acres
area. Writing in opposition to
it, she said, "The thing that we
have asked all along is thai is
should not be placed in the
middle of a new subdivision
that is struggling to get new
homes built." The word "not"
was inadvertantly left out of
the sentence, making it read as
though she were defending it.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles, who have
lived there permanently since
1970, were among the leaders
who have fought so hard and so
sincerely against the building of
the Center in that location.
hopes to have this much
completed by news time. Jack
is doing the best he ran with
the money he has to make the
equipment safe and easy to
handle.
Soon he hopes to start
training the ladies who are at
home during the day to operate
the new pump. He will be home
to drive the truck, but in case of
a fire, all of us must be
prepared to work together.
And finally this announce
ment: If any member of the
L.B.A. Volunteer Fire Depart
ment have any burning to be
done around their house, ple.ise
call 321 2675 and we will make
arrangements to stand by with
the truck.
Reception Held
For Charleses
By J p Taylor
Mr. and Mrs Grady Charles
were honored with a reception
Sunday afternoon at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson
of Lake Bastrop Acres.
Mrs. Wilson and co hostess,
Mrs. Jim Taylor, used the fall
colors of orange, yellow, gold,
and brown in cut flowers and
candles throughout the house
as well as on the refreshment
table. Ann Butterfieid served
coffee and Mrs. Max Champie
served punch to over forty
friends and neighbors who
joined in wishing the Charleses
happiness in their new home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles, who
have been residents of Lake
Bastrop Acres since 1970, will
be moving to Blanco, Texas, in
the near future They have
been very active in the
community during their stay in
Bastrop. They are charter
members of the l^ke Bastrop
Acres Fire Department, art-
active in the Methodist Church,
and Mrs. Charles is a member
of the Hospital auxiliary and
L.B.A Fire Auxiliary. Mrs
Charles has also been a
columnist for the Advertiser,
reporting weekly on the news
from Lake Bastrop Acres.
A Norfork Pine was a
farewell gift from the group as
well as a corsage of straw
flowers in autumn colors.
Since Sunday was also Mr.
Charles's birthday, the group
sang, "Happy Birthday" and
wished him many happy years
in the future.
PUBLIC NOTICE
A public hearing will be held
before the city council on
Monday, November 10. 1975,
concerning the request for a
zoning change in Building
Blocks 71, 72, 89. and 90, East
of Water Street. The property
is zoned Mobile Home and
Residential 3 at the present
time. The present owners,
doing biis«fi«a8 as Bastrop
Venture #1, h ve requested
that the entire area re *oned
General Commercial.
Any one interested in the
property is invited to attend
the public hearing at7:30 p.m.
at the city hall.
DANCE
Sat., Oct. 25th
Music By
JIM COLBERT
A Sound* of The 70's
At The New
PRO
SHOP
llwy. 95 Between
Bastrop ft Elgin
321-3396
Rolls Royce Restorations
HI WAY 71 ABOVf 21
Phone 2 37-2590 after 7 p, in., before ft a. m
USEFUL AND INVESTMENT CARS
SOLD AND BOUGHT
19 39 ROLLS HO Yd .
1967 DODGE DART
I 958 CI IEV. STA'I ION WAGON
1965 AMC
195ft CHEV. PICK-UP
1956 PLYMOUTH
1926 FORD RACER
1950 CHEV. PICK-UP
Car Parts 1907 1927
Salesman present 7 Hays per week
Antiques ft Brit a-brat
26,000
395
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395
395
225
2500
395
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Bastrop
Mobil Station
Muffler Work
Custom Dual jobs
Welding
815 Chestnut Street
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