Sweetwater Reporter (Sweetwater, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 222, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 24, 1940 Page: 3 of 6
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24, 1940
SWEETWATER REPORTER, SWEETWATER, TEXAS
PACE THREE
Speculation Aroused By U. S♦ Naval Maneuvers In Caribbean
Preparation for
Defense of Dutch
Islands Possible
May Be Demonstration
Of U. S. Readiness to
Defend Panama Canal
WASHINGTON — (UP) —
American naval maneuvers off
the Dutch West Indies suggested
today that the navy may be pre-
paring to defend the strategic
Caribbean Islands if Holland is
drawn into the European war.
President Roosevelt revealed
at his press conference yester-
day that 22 naval vessels man-
euvering in the Caribbean will
operate off and out of the Dutch
Islands of Curacao, Aruba, Bon-
aire and St. Eustatius. He insist-
ed that assembly of the Atlan-
tic squadron in the Caribbean
was only a routine training
maneuver.
Speculation Aroused
The navy and state depart-
ment refused to comment. Dip-
lomatic circles, however, specu-
lated that naval maneuvers near
the Dutch Islands following re-
cent Dutch mobilization on the
German border might be more
than coincidence.
Last week, George A. Gordon,
United States minister to the
Netherlands, conferred with
Queen Wilhelmina at the Hague.
The White House never disclos-
ed the nature of the conference,
but it was considered possible
now that it concerned American
naval operations in the West In-
dies.
Possible Purposes
The maneuvers precipitated se-
mi-official speculation that the
incident might imply:
1. A warning to Germany and
all other European powers that
revision of the Netherlands'
status quo would not be per-
mitted by the United States to
result in change of ownership
of the Dutch Indies.
2. Demonstration that the
United States fleet is prepared
to defend the strategic Caribbean
approaches to America's life-line
—the Panama Canal.
3. That the lines of western
hemisphere defenses run along
and through islands owned by
European nations as well as ter-
ritory of the Americas.
4. Active Atlantic squadron
preparation for any eventuality
by familiarizing officers with
harbors, navigation conditions,
topography and populations of
the tiny but important islands.
The president said that about
half of the 22 vessels, under the
command of Rear Admiral Hay-
ne Ellis, would visit Curacao,
Aruba and Bonaire; the other
half Venezuelan ports.
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Mrs. Gladden Hostess
To Rotan Club
ROT AN — Mrs. Ira E. Glad-
den was hostess to members
of the Wednesday Contract club
at 3 p. m., Friday. Six games
of bridge were played, Mrs. Rog-
er Smith winning high score.
Each guest was presented with
a linen handkerchief as a favor.
Late afternon a quail dinner
with hot rolls, salad, fruit cake
and whipped cream was served
to Mms. Sam Abernathy, Harry
Dudley, Charles Hogsett, Ed Du-
lany, R. T. Wilkinson, Morris
Watson and Roger Smith.
Wake Sleepy Insides
This Pleasant Way
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a way you won't mind repeat-
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you headachy, bilious, listless,
Tnko some Syrup of P.lack-
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and its action gentle when sim-
ple directions are followed. Its
principal ingredient helps tone
intestinal muscles. Family bot-
tle 50c; trial size 25c. Next time,
use Syrup of Black-Draught.
'Old Man River' Catches Cold
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the Mississippi in
Metnphi-i, Tenn.
the grip of "Old Man Winter" at
100 Expected at
Book Review-Tea
Arrangements are being made
to accommodate 100 persons at
the book review-tea Sunday af-
ternoon sponsored by the Altar
Society of the Holy Family Cath-
olic church at the home of Mrs.
Thomas J. Donahue, 907 Jose-
phine, Mrs. James B. Stubbs,
president and chairman of tick-
et sales announced today. Mrs.
John W. Schriever is general
chairman of arrangements, be-
ing assisted by Mrs. U. J. Dowl-
ing, J. H. Spelman and Louis
Eberle.
A current play, "The Man
Who Came to Dinner" (Kauf-
man-Hart) is to be reviewed by
Mrs. Aubrey S. Legg at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Musical selec-
tions will be presented by Mrs.
Russell Bennitt, pianist; Mrs.
Tom Graham, violinist, and Mrs.
H. O. Dean, accompanist.
George S. Kaufman, one of
the authors of the play, went to
the west coast the past week
to personally direct a cast of the
play in which Woolcott, who is
caricatured in the comedy will
play the pait of himself. This
will make three productions of
the play going at the same time,
the one on Broadway in New-
York opened October 26 and is
still playing to standing room;
the other is making a smash hit
in Chicago.
* * *
Mrs. Brookshire Is
Idlewild Hostess
Valentine symbols were used
by Mr. and Mrs. John Brook-
shire in entertaining the Idle-
wild ciub. High scores were won
by Mrs. Milton Pate, Walter An-
derson, Jr., and the traveling
prize by Mrs. George Outlaw.
Hot gingerbread, salted nuts
and tea were passed to Messrs.
and Mmes. Wesley Frazier, O. A.
Boyer. Rankin Gilbreath. George
Outlaw, Milton Pate, Miss John-
nye Frances Brookshire and
Walter Anderson, Jr.
* * *
BPW Club To Sponsor
Dance On January 30
Joining in the fight against
infantile paralysis, members of
the Business and Professional
Women's club, in session Tues-
day evening, completed plans for
assisting the Nolan £ourtty chap-
ter of the national foundation
and A. S. Legg, chairman, in
sponsoring the square dance,
Jan. 30, at the Macie Hotel.
The Young Women's League is
to sponsor a modern swing
dance at the Blue Bonnet Hotel.
Both organizations are working
with the local chapter, that is
also placing coin containers
downtown and urging the sale of
birthday cards to be mailed to
President Roosveelt, Jan. 30.
Proceeds will be divided evenly
for county and national use. One
ticket purchase for the celebra
tion admits a person to both
dances.
Miss Edna Cordell, president,
had charge of the business meet-
ing held in the Rotary club
room following dinner at
Blue Bonnet hotel.
the
Baptist Circles in
Weekly Meetings
Seven circles of'the First Bap-
tist Women's Missionary Union
held regular Bible study meet-
ings Tuesday morning, Tuesday
afternoon and Monday afternoon
with 72 women present. Special
prayers were offered for the re-
viva) services starting at the
church this week.
Lottie Moon circle had one
new member and 11 present at
the home of Mrs. E. C. Brand
Monday afternoon. Mrs. John
Ralson directed the business and
Mrs. George Gray presented the
the study.
Mrs. Jack Roten was hostess
to the Blanche Rose Walker cir-
cle with 13 present. Mrs. George
ELECTRA — S. B. Beli, 52, j Gannaway presided and Mrs.
killed by five bullets fired into j (Jerald Williams was teacher,
his head, will be buried today. Lucile Reagan circle had 11
present at the home of Mrs. W.
Riles Planned for
Victim of Shooting
Bell was slain Monday night at
a pump station near here. D. L.
Hickey, 35, chief engineer at the
station, charged with the slay-
ing. said he shot in self defense.
The Texas Bank
& Trust Co.
Will
Saturday, January 27th
Begin Closing at 12 o'clock
As is the Usual Custom of the Institution
All customers are urged to ar-
range to transact all business Sat-
urday morning.
M. Mullins, who taught the Bible
study following a brief business
period, led by Mr.% Milton Cox.
Annie Bagby circle had 15
members and one visitor present
at the home of Mrs. J. W. Hern-
don. The chairman, Mrs. W. C.
Walker, presided, Mrs. J. H. Mc-
Laughlin taught the lesson.
Cookies and fruit juices were
served by the hostess. Members
were shown through the new
home of Mr. and Mrs. Hern-
don. which is one of the most at-
Each member is to bring an
inactive member to the next
meeting, in an effort to increase
attendance. There were 16 mem-
bers present and one visitor,
Mrs. Lee L. Adams.
* * *
Creative Arts Club
Views 35 Sketches
Creative Arts club members
had 35 original sketches present-
ed at the regular meeting Sat-
urday afternoon in the Legion
hall. The pictures ranged from
still life, winter scenes, a cabin
at Lake Sweetwater, and a col-
lection of 16 varieties of birds
sketched by Mrs. Grace Faver
on the campus of North Texas
State Teachers' College, Denton.
Each meeting pictures are pre-
sented for criticism.
The art club is planning an ex-
hibit of paintings by the mem-
bers the latter part of April.
Mrs. Lois Shaw, president, di-
rected the business. Mrs. Carl
Murrell gave a talk on "Painting
of Clouds". Mrs. John F. Clary
discussed art appreciation.
Fourteen members were pre-
sent, including Mmes. John B.
Majors, .J. P. Boyd, O. D. Mc-
Coy, Carl Murrell, H. A. Tansil,
R. R. Lacy. L. A. Ritter. Grace
Faver, Kathryn Morgan, Donley
Stephenson, W. S. Chennault,
Lois Shaw, John F, Clary and
Miss Evalina Slater.
The members sketch each
Wednesday. They are assembl-
ing at the home of Mrs. Clary
this afternoon.
/ * * *
Catholic Women in
Quarterly Meeting
Parish Council of Catholic Wo-
men ot the Holy Family church
held a quarterly meeting Mon-
day afternoon at the saeristi.
The president, Mrs. B. B. Brown,
presided. The council meets
tour times a year.
Other officers elected besides
Mrs. Brown were Mrs. Clayton
Williams, vice-president: Mrs.
J. t'. South worth, secretary-
treasurer; Mrs. Louis A. Eber-
le. reporter. Mrs. Med Swaim,
diocesan and chairman of all
year-round catechetical instruc-
tion. Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Williams,
Mrs. U. J. Howling and Mrs.
\\ Lee were elected delegates to
the district meeting of the wo-
men's council convening at Big
Spring February 13.
Members present were Mmes.
John W. Schriever. Thomas ,T.
Donahue, Pat Duffy, M. G. Al-
lison, W. Lee, L. A. Eberle,
Dowling, Swaim. Brown, Wil-
liams, Father Francis and Fath-
er Joseph.
Following the business, plans
were made for the book-review
tractive of the year.
Blanche Simpson circle had 12 tea l0 |)e held! Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr.
present at the home of Mrs. J.
R. Bryant, Mrs. H. Blancett,
chairman, presided and Mrs.
Bryant led the study.
Christina Donath is the name
of the newest circle of the Bap-
tist society, being named for a
foreign missionary in Africa.
Miss Donath was a Sweetwater
visitor last fall while waiting for
her boat to sail. Mrs. F. L. Tur-
pin was hostess to 12 members
and one new member. Mrs. Lee
Ballew is the new chairman.
Miss Genoa Cole directed the les-
son.
Mary Alexander circle did
not meet Tuesday, on account of
illness among the members.
and Mrs. Thomas J. Donahue.
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Writ Restrains
Doctor's Ouster
AUSTIN — (UP) — An order
issued by Judge J. D. Moore of
98th district court today tem-
porarily restrained the state
board of control from ousting
Dr. W. J, Johnson, superintend-
ent of the San Antonio state
hospital or discharging any of
its employes except upon Dr.
Johnson's recommendation.
The court order does not pro-
hibit a hearing ordered for to-
morrow by the state board of
control on complaints reaching
it through the San Antonio
Ministerial association regarding
the hospital and Dr. Johnson's
management.
Application for the injunction
was filed by former Gov. Dan
Moody of Austin, Carl Wright
Johnson of .Johnson and Rogers,
San Antonio, and William N.
Hensley, San Antonio, as attor-
neys for Dr. Johnson. Dr. John-
son was present.
Hensley said the action was
taken to prevent the board of
control sending rangers to San
Antonio to oust Dr. Johnson for-
cibly.
Court, hearing on the merits
was set for Feb. 3.
PTA Council to
Meet on Thursday
The Sweetwater council of
parents and teachers will meet
at 9:30 a. m., Thursday at the
home of Mrs. John Pepper,
council president, 209 East
Louisiana.
Gerald E. Williams, principal
of Reagan junior high school,
will be guest speaker. Members
and visitors are asked to attend.
In session Tuesday morning
at the home of Mrs. Pepper, a
special committee, composed of
Mmes. John D. Darnell, Ed F.
Neinast, E. D. Hagar, ,C. E.
Lambert, L. T. Nelson outlined
plans for the year.
f * *
San Angelo Booster
Delegation Coming
The San Angelo junior cham-
ber of commerce is planning 15
trips to West Texas cities during
February to advertise the San
Angelo fat stock show and rodeo,
March 1-4.
The group is to visit Sweet-
water Feb. 29.
Pickup Expected
In Real Estate
Sweetwater real estate dealers
believe that as soon as the tax-
paying period is concluded at the
end of this month activity will
begin to increase.
Most of the real estate deals
in the last few days have fteen
small.
Since plugging of the Ply-
mouth Oil company's No. 1 F., M.
McClure wildcat test, west of
Sweetwater, trading in oil leases
and royalties has subsided. How-
ever, oil operators believe this
activity will pick up when Ply-
mouth announces its future op-
erations program in the county.
Ray Jennings sold a part of
the royalty on section 4, block
6, T&P survey to Lance Sears
lor S10 and other valuable con-
siderations, for the sole mineral
lease transaction in the last 10
days to be recorded in the of-
fice of County Clerk L. W. Scott.
Rufus G. Smith assigned oil
and gas leases on sections 34,
43, and 45, in block 19, TAP sur-
vey, to T. S. Hose.
Real estate transfers filed
for lecording v,iihin the last 10
days are as foil >ws;
F. L. Hendricks to H. F. Smith,
$550, lots 7, S an,I 0, block; 10,
Bradford addition; Ivan Gray-
son to Nettie Grayson, $25, lot
3, block 2, Cowen's subdivision of
block 52, S & W addition; H. S.
Newman to Velma F. Cramer,
$1 and other considerations, lots
3 and 4, b'ock 2, Newman's
third addition; Ralph Minis to W.
M. Mims, SI') ami more, south-
east, fourth se -uon 61. block 22,
T&P survey; W. L. Stubbs to S.
II. Jennings, $135, lot 11, block
37, Bradford's addition; same to
same, $1100, lot 12. block 37,
Bradford's adidtion; .Jary C. Stat-
ser to Sweetwater, $1 and more,
lots 7 and 8, block 2, S&WT addi-
tion; Standard Savings and Loan
association to Mondel S. Rus-
sell, $000, lot 11, block 20, High-
land addition.
Kitchen Improved
By Club Woman
ROBY — Mrs. Ben Hargrove,
cooperator in Fisher county clubs
in kitchen improvement, has re-
paired and remodeled her kit-
chen, making it comfortable
and attractive.
Paper was added to the walls
and linoleum was laid in the
combined kitchen and breakfast
room. A sink was added and
waste water piped out of the
house. As yet the water is not
piped into the kitchen.
Curtains in the kitchens are
trimmed in red to bring out the
red and black pattern of floor
covering, and other red trim-
ming in the room.
Two electric lights were add-
ed. a new mixmaster is a labor
saver and other equipment has
been provided. The entire Har-
grove house has been repaper-
ed.
Engineers Will
Study Pollution
DALLAS — (UP) — Three
state selected engineer! will be-
gin immediately an exhaustive
survey to find a means of dis-
posal of oil field waste in East
Texas, ending pollution of the
Neches river watershed.
Forty-four of 55 companies
named as defendants in a state-
instituted pollution suit agreed
to abide by findings of the en-
gineers after a 45-day postpone-
ment of the suit. Nine other
companies announced that their
own engineers were studying
the problem of oil waste disposal
and would submit their informa-
tion to the state.
Bus Driver Robbed
By Ice Pick Bandit
FORT WORTH — A bandit
armed with an ice pick held up
Bus Driver E. A. Sisk last night
and robbed him of $20. Sisk was
slapped by the robber, who
made no effort to use ice pick.
Negro Sentenced
To Death in Chair
DALLAS — (UP) — Bluett
Hampton, negro wife slayer, was
sentenced Tuesday to die in the
electric chair at the Huntsville
penitentiary March 1.
Hampton was working as a
cotton picker in the fall of 1938
when he quarreled with his
wife, a WPA sewing room work-
er. The negro stabbed her re-
peatedly with an ice pick as he
dragged her for three blocks.
Hampton was taken to Hunts-
ville this afternoon.
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