The Hondo Anvil Herald. (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, April 24, 1931 Page: 1 of 9
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LOCAL •*. PERSONAL
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a hi arty welcome
from Fredricki-l-u
an Antonio ami ,\»a
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h> the district Chair nun
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raunfels.
.mrnproc Hall Sat-
Cliithei. f°r Spiring
and
new weaves and
ber’s.
Ift
(irtfho Salt- tl
fmni for cattle
itreher’a.
I,, »ith the t amp Fire Girls
, Chimber of '
ky, May 2
Carla*
mer in all the
ttems. Lain
Watch -s f.tf both Boys and
gtv Especially priced
, jrifts at Fly Drug Co.
y.w. Helen Ann and Charlotte
Her and Adele Decker were week-
i visitors from !-an Antonio,
jodpe H. F. Haass and daughter.
e were visitors in Devine Mon-
j,Her* the Judge held court.
For HEMSTITCHING see Miss
jr.hi Newt n, one block east of
aterworks or telephone 71). 4tpd
Lost. Lady’s blue leather handbag I very flattering report of what the
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, v'lbis of IVursull. Then followed the
reports of the different Clubs which
w.-re interesting and showed that the
Lions throughout the Group are alert
and aggressive tn helping to build |
better communities by establishing
better homes where the youth of the
land get the first impression of re-
sponsibilities and duties. New
as giadua-; Lrajnfcls Lions spoke of the numer-
ous activities they have launched
and the many things accomplished,
while San Antonio held high the
tl !..;.,,tn. to tiod," ‘
si .an,“ .ii Him uiui
then relief.
y inputhy arisei
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in Him
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at Phj
acme
in our hearts for
or os ma,. arise the family must'
t ti tog. ' ei against all outside in-
flu< •• that may «i srupt .lie family
or ' hi. i its disentegration. b utter ,
ing our t-ade out to competing j
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towns is causing business disentegra
those who have become a victim of tion for the community, and he of-
•tiong drink. The victim does not fered us a remedy the suggestion
have the power within himself to tha: we not only preach but practice
abstiin from it; he is a slave to it. trading at home.
Often there is u grra’ desire .o quit,, Several other informal talks were
bu'. the habit • formed, the resis-. made along the same line by others
tance is not sufficient to overcome present.
it. He is a drunkaryi. outside help In the discussion, it was brought
must come or else he is doomed. Is out that there is considerable dif-
it not high time that every one | ference of opinion about
THE LEC.ISLATIV 1 MILL. tegrity for those at the bar to cm
— „|0y j|1(, ab|e,,t counsel they can get.
By Fred W. Davit. Not many members of the legists
The House committee has promis ture could hope to come back again
ed to bring out the departmen.nl ap- if they .hould stay at home and say
proprintion bill ne t week This is nothing while their opponents made
usually the last division of the gen- active campaigns,
ernl appropriation to be enacted. It does look like every one who
The Senate has acted upon the 'M'pears before the legislature with
judiciary and educational appropria a legislative program to enact should
the host '‘on> including rural aid.
are there will be little or no reduc-
Indiratiom
no reduc-
tion in the budget when finally corn-
banner of their Lion’s Park where dominated by this malady
the youth of the city frolics and j
basks in the wintry sunshine, thus'
developing a physique that is able to j
harbor a soul that appreciates toe:
big things of life and demonstrates
to the world what Lionitm means.
District Governor Dugger gave a
. hould face up to their own condi- j prizes to offer for Trades Day. Some
tion and see if they are becoming in- ! thought that a few prizes of high pieted. The larger items are usually
Gxi-ated, influenced, controlled and quality live stock—the higher the increased which more than offset's
' better—is best. Others thought the savinF "" smaller ones
mall prizes, either of
A
uuuning a hypo syringe. Finder
ve same at this office and be re-
fded.
new antiseptic healing powder
live stock Government approv-
formula. 75c a pound at Fly
* Co. It
The Camp Fire flirts will serve
. pie, lemonade and candy at
Chamber of C minierce Hull Sat-
y. May 2. * 2t
Mrs. J. J. Droitcourt and Misses
Mine Droitcourt and Jonell
were San Antonio visitors
«day afternoon.
material
ism? Every individual tomes into j more
tne world endowed with possibilities
<f God consciousness. Put these
; ossibilitics will not be developed
unles- they are cultivat U. They,
like every other thin; of value, are
to be had only as a result of effort.
To come* into this quickened con-
seiou ess it is necessary for us to
at- air. from many material attach-
ments of the past.
If a member of your body were to
become diseased and it was neces-
sary for it to be cut off that you
might live, you would not hesitate
to have is severed. Just so there
Others thought
incv It is the common practice to begin
, ‘ at the bottom in our efforts to econ-
or merchandise, the greater the in- omize. Tht, party hardy getting
terest that would be aroused. In enough salary to sustain him i.- in
this connection, Mrs. Ray Jennings more danger of having his salary re-
Clubs throughout his district had ac-
complished, he urged a continuation
of their efforts and pledged his sup-
port toward gaining membership in
the clubs.
Rev. Flynn, president of the Hon-
do Lions, was the speaker of the
evening. He held his audience spell-
bound for thirty minutes not only Me some contacts and affiliate ns in
with lis Irish puns but with an ora- our lives that unless we cut loose
tion that thrilled the hearts of all i from them they will mean the de-
ire ent. He spoke on better citizefl- struction of our Spiritual nature,
hip. ard stressed the duties parents Will you be more concerned about
owe to their children, guiding them your physical life than your eternal
along ife’s pathway and instilling Spiritual life? We need this God
„ in their hearts a reverence and fear consciousness to help us to stay
sc • w p'iUr, *n . ,*\e ,or'’ f°r God. In our modern times there clear of those things that have a
' , r ,a''s aT1 seems too much laxity on child life, I tendency to cast this drunken stupor
au* t rs, ane am >ucy, were j no restrajn^ no admonition by the of materialism over us, which causes
rS m ‘an nton10' ay. [parent. Too many times social pri-1 us to throw overboard restraint and
r rent, the McCall home, gas ] vileges and bad companionship bring to become a victim of materialism.
Hfam lights in every room,; disgrace to home and community.' This materialistic philosophy may
On good graveled street. Deny your child the privilege of1 exist in the form of business rela-
social relation of certain types if it tions with its many-sided ap-
tends to make a criminal of him. As
he leaves the Home and school he
enters the field of greater responsi-
bility, a greater duty devolves upon
him, that of duty to his country. We
at gested that instead of cash mer-
chandise trade coup ns redeemable
in trade at Hondo stores would be
better. No conclusion was reached
in the matter and Messrs. Joe Dillon,
Henry Merriman and Kat-1 Boon,
were retained as directors of the
Trades Day program, empowered to
use their own discretion.
Messrs. 0. H. Miller, K. A. Carter
end Earl Boon were appointed a
committee to consult the business
places of the town with a view to
promoting he sale by local mer
chants of onlv Hondo made bread.
divulge their purposes and state
under oath the personnel of their
clients. This information should be
valuable to the legislature not only
because it would give the legislature
an >pportunjty to study the motives
of those active in legislative matters
but it should give ea«h individual
member a better back-ground of the
public trend in general.
Tne constitutional amendment for
the manager form of county* g vern-
nient passed the House. If the Sen-
f ra be up to
ones who were already drawing to de.ea. the most dan-
■ • v crornna t,,rm 0f centralized gi.vern-
duced than the party drawing much
more. Most all salary advances with-
in the last ten years have i-tcn to
the
the best salaries.
In rural school aid it is not the
puipose t(. help those communities
gerous form
meat ever proposed,
amendment merely
self government. But
It is claimed the
proposes local
we already
Mphone.
U it $16.00. See TOM McCALL.
lour cows will produce more mill:
you will keep them sprayed with
Hess' improved Fly Spray. Sold
Put*, quarts, gallons, Fly Drug
It
k? i smoothing iron that is safe
Hi and Mrs. Wm. Brieden’a at
ville. Doesn't smoke, won’t ex-
burni cheap fuel. Guaranteed
ten 4tpd
fw Rent—The Broer cottage in
•orth-eastem part of town. Four
electric light, $7.00 per
„ Phaoe i27 or apply at An-
office,
**[; C' P' Haiskarl and Mr. Al-
Mumme left last Tuesday morn-
Per auto for Seguin to attend
oomention 0f ^hc American
,rsn Church.
J->re especially anxious to get
with this paper early in the
on of Thursday each week,
>°u can greatly aid us by giving
your wpy early.
fames Ren Oefinger and H.
SZ* Mi,8ea Irene Haass
w0thy Grube attended a Luth-
S»n Ant"S AuxiliarF C°nvention
.* Antonio Thursday.
t" 1<0»U Mechler, who U »t-
jge S*M- FoUege, returned to
L l!Uti°n la8t week after
« »everal days with his par-
' ^ Mr, J. L Mechlef*
*»d Ulrich Bur»-
week r°m Aust'n to spend
""tt.r’Nr*41’'*in h»-
lTni„ y' T^ey returned to
Su„d.y ,f„moon.
“•** *»d
th »nd e due to be made this
make themUDnly haV® next week
but see BeUer delay no long-
H e* lessor Heath at once.
syor1! Attorn,3r-*t-L«w,
T*t,« a,1,'®’ Co«rthouse, Hon-
1 »tt«nd*H * ****
'Ui. Man, in court* of
Comp.!!' “®diJa C°unty Ab-
proaches. Again it may be amuse-
ment, club life, lodges, pleasure, any
one of which is sufficient to sepa-
rate one from your duty to society,
home, Church and the development
need not fear the enemy from with- of your spiritual life.
and
ttaj
out. Our greatest enemy is within
our bounds. Licentiousness and vice
are trying to break the bars of our
homes and thus destroy its sanctity.
We must stem the tide and destroy
the monster whose venemous effu-
sions are trying to destroy that
liberty and freedom which waa given
U* by those whose blood drenched
that flag which is respected by all
nations and which does not know
defeat.
The entertainment given by local
talent was classical and enjoyed by
■11. The violin solo by Mr. Couser
with Mrs. A. M. Patterson, accom-
panist, was fascinating. The full,
sweet, perfect tones showed his
mastery of the instrument. Two
quartettes by Mrs. Roland Gainea,
Misses Sarah Rothe, Thelma Wilson
end Margaret Dillon with Miss Josie
Rothe at the piano had a wonderful
blending of tones, and their meltow
The Church has been placed in the
world for the purpose of warning
and helping us in the development of
Christian character. The ministry
has been called and commissioned to
warn, admonish ami to call ug from
the paths of sin back to God and to
his service. You may refuse to heed
the warning voice of his servants,
continue the ways of the world, yes,
still drink at the fountains of ma-
terialism until you are so intoxicated
that you can only hear the material-
ist cry, “eat, drink and be merry for
tomorrow you may die." But ,re-
member you shall live again, but
where and how each one of us are
determining today. Some of the
greatest tragedies of the world’s his-
tory could have been avoided had
the warning voice been heeded. Hear
the warning voice that is lifted in
your city that you may not becoma
intoxicated by this wave of material-
n_ rf r ,, est business principles should be
Prof. Carroll, the evangelist sing- e3,ablished in education^ work
er here at the Laptist meeting. There is no more justification for
favored the audience with seveial wasting money on education thn
beautiful songs, Mrs. Joe Dillon ac- upon any other purpose. Misdeed
companying him on the piano.
too poor to help themselves, for no j,aVe ,oca, evvernmont based pn
community can secure aid unless it mariJy upon the will of the people,
can come up to certain standards. What it really means is to abandon
Really a community that can quality loca, government of the people and
for rural aid can usually get along Bubstitutl. in iu stead ,ot!al oli.
garehies, often managed by outside
strangers. Dallas has recently sent
to Michigan to go* a rr mager. It
is claimed it would reduce the cost
.. , of local government, materially. But
Tre time has come when the strict- there is no fact more clearly demon-
without it. And speaking of schools
we were recently reminded t hac
within the last fifteen years oui an-
nual school budget has gone from
thirteen to sixty-two million dollars.
strated by history than that the cen-
tralization of government and in-
creased costs go hand in hand. If
the amendment really intended to
reduce expenses it would not so
The meeting then adjourned.
LIONS HEAR MINISTER
flow brought exquisite pleasure to I ism that is sweeping the land.
the listeners. Bennie Crow enter-
tained in a masterful way on the
harmonica. We predict for him that
he will some day broadcast his music
over the radio system of the nation.
At the festive board about eighty
epicurians satisfied their physical
needs with a sumptuous repast pre-
pared by the skilled master, Lion
Stiegler. Other visitors present were
Mrs. O. H. Miller, Hondo; Mrs. Her-
man Couser and Mr. A. M. Patterson
of Devine.
R. A. Carter was a visitor in Sab-
inal Wednesday, where he demon-
strated the Hart-Parr tractor for
which he has recently taken the
agency.
It costa little more to produce
sweet cream and it brings a prem-
ium price.
Take advantage of every oppor-
tunity to strengthen your spiritual
life. We need everything the Church
is offering; yes, Sunday school,
prayer meeting, the revival services;
avail yourself of those that are now
in progress at the Baptist Church,
you will receive help from them. The
voice of the Lord is again lifted, hear
ye, hear ye, and flee to the everlast-
ing hills of the Lord.
Worship with us Sunday morning;
evening hour we worship with the
people of the Baptist Church. Ep-
worth Leagues will meet at six-thirty
and be out in time for the services
at the Baptist Church.
P. E. LANCASTER,
Pastor.
See our selection of Graduation
Ask A. A. 9T0CK at the'Diamond Rings. Priced from $15.00
are not justified because the purpose carefu,;y provide for th„ fovored
is worthy. rulers to contract debts practically
The House killed, by a decisive at will. People are already so nearly
vote, the anti-lobby bill. This is u crushed with public burdens they
delicate subject to discuss because are attempting to stop the common
„ J t. —T' , . m»ny that for the legislature practice of contracting debts by
Hondo Lion* -had as their guests to pass a bill against lobbying is means of issui.ig warrants which are
the distinguished Baptist minister, to admit there are legis'ative wrongs later refunded and turned into
P.ev. Merrill, and the noted evangel- committed under lobby influer. es. bor G. Now they propose to set up
istic singer Prof Carroll who is L There is nn <lueat,°" but what a new rule ,.hich, if established, will
. * ’ ' . ’ . ., those interests that employ lobbyist' take the lid off. The amendment
conducting the song services at tne get more legislative consideration, as a|so provides for the consolidation
Baptist meeting. He favored the a rule, than the passive multitude 0f cjty and county governments,
the Lions with two vocal selections, that employ no lobbyists. This i From the standpoint of government
“When Honey S'ings an Old Time Prove" by observing the legislature there is so little in common between
m action and by reading its acts. cjty and county affairs one wonders
This is not necessarily an indict- why the people would be asked to
ment of the legislature. It may be amend the constitution for such pur-
the natural result of influence of poge. City and county improvement*
personal contact. All through life would be irreconcilable from a com-
the most persistent receive the mon government standpoint The
greatest consideration. The meek |imit to wbioh cjtje), contro| the act(1
may inherit the earth but not the 0f individuals would be impossible
political plums. Judges do not con- for the country and if attempted
Song” and “Can’t You Hear Me
Calling Caroline?’’, with Mrs. Dillon
at the piano.
Rev. Merrill spoke of the worth
of fraternal organizations in a com-
munity, and said that the spirit of
cooperation is discernible and ac- . _ ____ _______
tive in all service clubs. Their ideals sider it an impeachment of their in- would work untold hardship.
are commend ible
and bring about
a greater snd stronger affiliation
not only among the members but
the laity aa well. Meeting in common
program stimulates a greater love,
and strengthens the chords of friend-
ship. No man liveth to himself alone,
hence the success of a person de-
BAPTIST NEWS NOTES.
IN OLD ALGERIA.
The special revival meetings at Tbe msuicai comedy, “In Old Al-
the Baptist church are now on, hav- geria," featuring the Glee Clubs of
ing begun on last Sunday. At the Hondo High School and the Hondo
first service there were five who Orchestra. Friday night in the audi-
united with the church. The attend-
torium, was presented before
a fair-
ly large audience. It was regrettable
pends upon the success of his fellow- ance, considering the rains and cold, that tht, piayers ha,inot iearned their
man, the strong should help the
weak, thus inspiring them to nobler
deeds and greater achievements;
this can be*- accomplished through
friendship and fraternity spirit only.
Hondo Lions welcome Rev. Merrill
and appreciate his aggressive ser-
vices to Hondo.
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WOMEN’S MISSIONARY
CONFERENCE.
has been very good. The co-opera- lines as it made an otherwise clever
tion being given us by our friends presentation faltering. However, the
of the other churches has been all musical numbers were very good; the
which we could ask. Moreover, the orchestrations, solos and choruses
spirit of the meetings has been the were wel> received and applauded by
best. Mr. T. D. Tarroll, the Gospel the listeners. In spite of the slow
singer who lead3 the music, is worth movement of the play, the humoroua
much to the the soul to hear him clement was always present to keep
sing the glorious Gospel Songs. The j th« audience laughing. Especially
hours for the meetings are 10 A. M. *,)od in these roles were Frank
and 7:45 P. M. The morning ser-iRucker as an Hebrew gentleman.
You are and Edward Armstrong as an ama-
The Conference meeting of West vices last just 45 minutes.
Texas of the Woman’s Missionary urged to come as often as possible.
Society convened in San Angelo, "Come thou with us and we will do
teur detective.
Two dance numbers were greatly
enjoyed. A clever tap dance was
rendered by Misses Wanda Red-
mond, Mary Elizabeth Meyer and
Texas, last week. There were over thee good, for the Lord hath promis-
two hundred delegates in attendance ed good to Israel.”
representing the Methodist women’s At 7:15 P. M. Mr. Carroll urges
work of this Southwestern part of the young folks to meet him at the -vclyn Knopp in appropriate black
the State. Mrs. J. R. Chancey, Mrs. church for a 30 minutes meeting. and wh,te costumes. The second
A. H. Schweers and Mrs. P. E. Lan- Both in life and in death, we look j taP (lance presented little Misses
caster went from the Hondo church, to Him who created us, and who pre-j4 ar^aM ^nn Knopp, Bettye Jean
Mrs. Louie Heyen represented the serves us and who died to save us, Merriman and Mary Ann Noonan,
New Fountain church. Rev. Lancas- for that help which can come from! 'n flower costumes of pastel colors,
ter accompanied the group. no other source. “What shall it pro- This was the last presentation of
It was a wonderfully inspirational fit a man, if he shall gain the whole *b,> Glee ( lubs and Orchestra for the
meeting presenting the work the world and lose his soul; or what
women had accomplished during the shall a man giv® >n exchange for his
last year. In apite of the financial soul?” We especially urge the folks
depression, there waa an increase in from the farms to come and get the
finances. The delegates are unani-1 spiritual blessings which we all need
so much. Come while the roads are
present school year.
FOR SALE.
cream station.
mous in declaring San Angelo ideal
in entertainment and true western ' passable.
tf to $100.00 at Fly Drug Co. It, hospitality.
PASTOR.
Three Oat Binders. 2 six-foot, 1
seven-foot in good repair. All three
for $300.00 L. E. KOLLMAN. 3tpd
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Davis, Fletcher. The Hondo Anvil Herald. (Hondo, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, April 24, 1931, newspaper, April 24, 1931; Hondo, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth563775/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hondo Public Library.