The Houston Post. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 146, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 28, 1923 Page: 3 of 14
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UOTOR LEAGUE
NEW HIGHWAYS
INT0H0OST0N
:; Several : Road Projects
t Are Discussed At
'ii Monthly Meeting
X The Powerful Katrinka.
Dlaenasion of plana to eataMIptf a
new highway root into the city from
the north and rast was the most im-
portant topic Mftnday at the monthly
meetinr of the Motor League of South
Texas at tlie Bender hotel.
Under a new plan drafted by the
highway committee of the league the
organization proposes to have motor-
4ts entering or leaving Houston for
North Texan routed by Sheppard's
drive instead of Washington avenue.
Climate Hardships.
This plan according to members
of the committee who have conducted
a thorough investigation on routes
leading to Houston would eliminate
the .many difficulties encountered by
motorists in traffic congestions on
Washington avenue. Not only would
traffic be relieved to a great extent
by changing the Washington aveuue
route the committee pointed out but
the roadway by Sheppard s dam
would HirectHourists through the most
beautiful residential part of the city.
' The highway committee of the
league will meet within the next two
weeks to determine upon the question
of placing road signs along the new
route which would direct motorists
entering thV city from the north over
Cohen street Oak avenue Sheppard's
drive and the Westhcimer road into
AVest Alabama avenue.
Propose Change.
The league also proposed to have
the route leading from the city to the
end of Harrisburg boulevard changed
from McKinney avenue. This change
was broucht to the notice of the
league by members of the Kastwood
community council represented by C.
J. Napp and It F. George.
A new route established through
Folk avenue leading into the Tele-
phone road thence to Harrisburg
boulevard was suggested by the Kast-
wood rouncllmen. This route they
said would partially relieve heavy
traffic on McKinney avenue and Har-
risburg boulevard.
Although the league indorses a new
route leading to the east it does not
favor Polk avenue because of 17
railroad tracks that cross the route.
The highway committee instead pro-
Fosed to make the new route over
eland avenue eliminating this ob-
stacle. Onlv one railroad track crosses
Ieeland avenue on the proposed route.
Heights Club Represented.
The Heights Civic Improvement
club represented at the Motor league
meeting hv n. J. Needham and . K.
Whightsel asiod the support of the
organization in starting a movement
to have Washington avenue repnved.
The condition of this thoroughfare is
deplorable and dangerous for motor-
ist" they pointed out.
Miss Florence Sterling a member
ofthe beautifying committee of the
league declared that the proposed
route into the city from the north
could be made one of the most attrac-
tive automobile mads in the country.
W. !. Jones secretary of the league
presided nt the nieeting.
First Check For
Reunion of U.C.V.
Reaches Foster
General J. C. Foster commander of
trick DowlinK Camp I'niteil Con-
federate Veterans Monday received
the first J'JO check to be placed in a
fund for expenses of 50 Houston
Confederate veterans who want to at-
tend the annual State ronvrutioh of
I'nited Confederate Veterans to. he
held in Nan Auronio October 4 to 7.
inclusive.
The check was the gift of 11. B.
Gilmer u'f the Southern Drug Co.
and will mean that one grayhaired
veteran of the Army in (Jray will re-
ioice with his comrades of '04 at the
iig Alamo city meet.
"We have only a few weeks to pre-
pare for the convention and there
are SO or Ml members of Pick I low-
ling camp who are looking forward
to the reunion." General Foster said
Monday. "Houston r.inst not neglect
her veherans of the civil war. It will
cost $21 uer man for the round trip
including iwiriimal expenses and the
1. ...Ml I 11 J .
uvjs win nn- iiuusiun s uiuueys
worth on thv trip."
All donations to tne convention
fund should be addressed to General
Foster at 3(t4 Fanuin street or to
The Tost the Dick liowling com
mander pointed out.
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Rates
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295 room I
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Convenient to all theater i
railway station the retail and f
wholesale districts by living at the I
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By Fontaine Fox.;
Scout Camp Settles Down
To Routine After 'HardDay 9
Too MuchIce Cream And Gike Send Several Lads
To Medico; Athletic JStunts to Feature
Today's Activities
Camp Harris Masterson again set-
tled down to routine work Monduy
after a day of rest and recreation.
Kegular schedules of test work and
school exercises were resumed enrly
in the day and concluded with (sev-
eral speeches by Houston profes-
sional men interested in boy wout
work. .
From 750 to IIKM) visitors were
entertained by the .scouts on visitors'
day Sunday when it was necessary to
appoint a traffic cop to direct niito-
motile traffic through the" camp gates.
Harvey Miller had charge of traffic
throughout iIia flnv II a.....:A.i
several assistants to handle incom
ing auu uuiguing cars.
The camp was host Monday after-
noon to Superintendent of Public
Schools It It. Cousins who wan in-
vited to make an inspection of the
pntir mmn vrnunrlu Mp ft....:....
declared after making a tour through
the 20-acre inclosure that the camp
was one of the most sanitary be had
ever visited.
Judge Chester H. Bryan surprised
the 240 scouts at the camp late Mon-
day when he appeared for a visit
with the lads. After having "chow''
with the youngsters Judge Bryan
was asked to take part in campfire
stunts.
DeWitt Anderson company E was
elected the official "goat" during
campfire chats. Much merriment was
aroused among the lads when the
election of a "goat" was in progress.
However the scout performed his
"good turn daily" when he gleefully
accepted the office.
Judge Bryan spoke to the boys on
the value of training as a scout. He
outlined the advantages derived by
men who have had proper training
as youths and declared that the boy
scout movement was one of the
greatest blessings to the boys of the
country.
According to Camp Physician
Woolley.l several boys reported at
the hospital Monday for medical at-
tention. When asked the nature of
the lada' illness the doctor only
smiled and stated that "too much ice
cream and cake" had been brought to
the camp on visitora' day. No se-
rious sickness has been reported
since the opening of the encampment
last Monday.
Today will be taken np with races
and other athletic stunts according
to II. II. Barber athletic director of
the camp. 1
The scouts are beginning to worry
because they have only two more full
days of camp life. Orders will be
issued for the lads to prepare to
break camp Thursday afternoon fol-
lowing the noon meal. The lads de-
clare that they would "be tickled
silly" if the encampment were ex-
tended for another week. However
Director Adcock has ordered the re-
turn to Houston Thursday evening.
Two Charged With Theft
Of Railroad Velocipede
Joseph Iut and Frank Hanno ar-
rested August 24 at Richmond with
a railroad velocipede in their posses-
sion were charged with theft in the
court of Justice of the Peace V. N.
Williams Monday. The machine is
said to be the property of E. A.
O'Donnell superintendent of the G.
H. and S. A. railway.
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To stay at the Astor
is to five in New
York; to dine on the
ASTOR ROOFis to
find a cool inviting
and enjoyable ref-
uge from the heat
and clamor of the
city streets.
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Houston Post Special.
Hl'NTSYlLLE Texas Aug. 27.
Mark Matthews 4.r-year-Md Tyler
county negro who is to be the first
Texas prisoner to pay the death pen-
alty by electrocution was brought
here today by Sheriff Barclay of Tyler
county and assigned a cell in the new
electric death house.
Matthews sentenced August 18 for
wife murder is to be executed Sep-
tember 20. He is a tall slender
chocolate brown negro and stated to-
day he "is ready to go."
The execution by hanging of Nathan
Lee. negro at Angleton Brazoria
county. August 31. will mark the end
of hangings as a legal penalty for
crimes in Texas. The negro was con-
victed of killing a prominent farmer
oftltraxoria county in a disputu over
the divifiwi of crops. - He has stead
fastly maintained his innocence of
the crime.
Well Known Employe
Of Levy Bros. Returns
It was homecoming day Monday at
the big Main street store of Levy
Bros. lry (ioods company. Mrs.
Gertie Taylor Shannon who "grew
up" with the store and who had
passed nearly 20 yenrs of h 'r busi-
ness life there returned as ready-to-wenr
buyer after an absence of three
years.
Mrs. Shannon's return to Levy's
was the occasion for scores of con-
gratulatory hiodclasps and good
wishes. She was welcomed back by
General Manager J. Wolfenstein who
referred to her as the "prodigal
daughter."
Mrs. Shannon's friends say she
probably knows more Houstonians by
name than any other three people in
town.
YOUR FIRESTONE
AND OLDFIELD
SERVICE DEALER
I So Oo So
Tire Service Inc.
Corner Dallas and Fannin
Phones: Preston 717 Capitol
Store No. 2915 San Jacinto Street
ASK THE MAN WHO IS USING
OUR SERVICE
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production of 'ad appearing in this weeks vrrvzMY evening post
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The Qreatest Story
in "The Saturday Evening Post"
of August Twenty-fifth is entitled
(fteWptiul&A 22.75"
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America's leading taxicab and motor
bus companies bought 54208416
Firestone tire miles in July. Each
month these large transportation units
are purchasing an increasing amount
of Firestone mileage.
They keep accurate records which
show the exact mileage of each tire
and the actual cost to the fraction of a
cent. They have standardized on
Firestone Gum-Dipped Cords because
they have found from years of expe-
rience that nowhere else can they
purchase tire service so economically.
Metered mileage and carefully
checked costs have likewise convinced
thousands of individual car-owners of
the extra values buik into Firestone
Tires bv Gum-Dipping and other spe-
cial ana exclusive processes. Having
found the way to tire economy they
continue these savings by making
Firestone regular equipment You too
can get unusual comfort safety and
trouble-free service plus lowest cost
per mile.
Buy a set of these Firestone Gum-
Dipped Cords from any of the following
dealers check your mileage against the
price you pay and convince yourself.
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Most Miles per Dollar
You will find it In that Issue (Mustmed).
Read it See the illustrations of twelve dresses
which Betty Wales has especially prepared for
school and college gtrls and business women
at a moderate price $22.75. Then come to
see them displayed In our windows and Dress
Department.
If you have never worn a Betty Wales remem
ber that Betty Wales Dresses and Coats
preference among grown-up girls and women
who wish to look young because
'they add to the pleasures of your everyday life
by making you look smart They help you to
enjoy your studies and work. They enrich your
personality and brighten your evening at the
dance or party.
ACME AUTO SUPPLY CO.
East End of Capitol Avenue Bridge
BLAKE AUTO SUPPLY CO.
Main and Anita
VILVEN GARAGE
1309 Lorame Street
SERVICE GARAGE & TIRE
SHOP
3805 Houston Avenue
COUNTRY CLUB FILLING
STATION
7011 Harrisburg Boulevard
S. V. DANNA
North Main Street Road R. F. D. No. 2
FIRST WARD GARAGE
1910 Houston Avenue
W. H. FARRINGTON
313 San Jacinto Street
FOXEY PINE SERVICE
STATION
Route A Box 35-A
AUTO PARTS CO.
2801 Preston Avenue
HARRISBURG MOTOR CO.
Harrisburg Texas
MAJOR JOHNSON
104 Welch Avenue
JOE LUDWIG
1517 Center Straet
MELEY AUTO SUPPLY CO.
3200 Clark Street
SHORTY'S GARAGE
2S23 Yale Street Box 73
S. O. S. TIRE SERVICE INC.
Dallas and Fannin Streets
SWEDMAN-PAGE FILLING
STATION
Main and Bellalra
RED STAR AUTO SUPPLY
COMPANY
3110 Washington Avenue
WELCH SERVICE STATION
70th and Harrisburg Boulevard
BYRON F. WILLIAMS CO.
Travis and Leeland Streets
DOUBLE MILEAGE TIRE CO.
1114 Prairie Avenue
V. H. CAIN AUTO SUPPLY
STATION
Main and Stuart
CHURCHILL TIRE SHOP
V15 Preston Avenue
S. O. S. TIRE SERVICE INC
STORE NO. 2
915 San Jacinto Preston 737
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w.c.r.iurjrj company
OarK and Madison Sts. I
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