The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, November 8, 1940 Page: 4 of 8
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McGREGOR MIRROR, McGREGOR, TEXAS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1940
DOROTHY JEAN SUMMERS
AND J. L. ANDERSON
ARE WED IN DALLAS
Mr. ancl Mrs. R. C. Summers
announce the maria ge of tlieir
daughter, Miss Dorothy Jean, to
Mr. J. L. Anderson -of Dallas on
Saturday, November 2nd. The
ring ceremony Avas read by Rev.
Foy. Thomas of Roclnvall, Texas.
Mrs. Anderson Avas born and
reared in McGregor. She is a
graduate of McGregor high
school and attended Drauglions
Business College in Dallas.
Mr. Anderson, son of Mr. and
Mrs. B. L. Anderson of Sulphur
Springs, is a graduate of the Sul-
phur Springs high school and
Draughons Business College.
The couple Avill reside at 2842
Brooklyn, Dallas, Avhere Mr. An-
derson has a position Avith Bran-
iff AirAvays.
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See us about Christmas cards.
NeAV 1940 styles using your oavii
snap shots. Our Toavii Studio.
Mrs. Sloan Allen of Clifton Avas
a guest last week in the home of
her sister, Mrs. AValter Mize.
Let us print your personal
Christmas cards, 50 for $1.00. The
Krause Drug.
METHODIST LADIES MEET
The Woman’s Society of Christ-
ian Service of the Methodist
Church met in a regular business
session on last Monday afternoon.
At the next meeting, Monday,
November 11th, the regular year-
book program Avill be given, Avith
Mrs. Jim Tiering as leader. Tues-
day there will be an observance
of the Aveek of prayer with a pro-
gram under direction of Mrs. G.
W. Searcy, and at this time all
the ladies of the church are urg-
ed and invited to attend. —Publi-
city Chairman.
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Bill Barmore of HollyAVOod,
Calif. Avas a guest last Aveek in
the home of his aunt, Mrs. J. N.
Crain.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blanton mov-
ed to Waco the first of this Aveek,
where they are making their
home. Mr. Blanton has been em-
ployed in the local post office for
several years, and Avill be em-
ployed in"the Waco post office in
the future.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Paulk of
Waco Avere Sunday guests in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Frady.
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Mrs. C. A. Roach attended an
Ex-cel-cis cosmetic convention ii’i
Waco last week.
Mrs. A. L. Lee, chairman of the
Volunteer Workers of the Red
Cross announces that as soon as
another shipment of material is
received in the Waco headquar-
ters, that McGregor will be ready
to take over their part of work.
Until then, nothing can be done
locally by this group.
Beautiful selection of personal
imprinted Christmas cards, 25 for
$1.00 at The Krause Drug Store.
S. A. Cavitt of San Marcos Avas
a week-end visitor in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. Cavitt.
Among former McGregor citi-
zens who returned here to vote in
Tuesday’s election were Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Ford, Mr. and Mrs.
Mike Brennan, Misses Bernice
Brown and Zola Davis, all of Aus-
tin; Mr. and Mrs. Warwick Gil-
lean, Dallas and Dr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Fason, Waco.
Bert Lee, Jr. and Newton Con-
nally spent Thursday and Friday
of last week in Dallas and Arl-
ington.
A stated Convocation of
Mc.Q-regor Chapter, No
210, R. A. M. Tuesday
night, Nov. 12th, 1940 at
7 o7clock p. m. Important business.
FRANK LYON, Secretary.
SILAS B. AKIN, H. P.
3 out of 4
Choose GAS
The Election is Over!
Now that the presidential election is over and the people of the
United States have selected a 'Chief Executive for this nation, it-
might be well to make a fevv comments upon the processes of demo-
cracy in this country. .
No American should fail to understand the world-wide significance
of the presidential election in the United States at a time vvdien the (
people of the world have seen democratic processes flouted in mam I
countries and the liberties of other peoples brutally trampled upon
by more powerful neighbors.
By the vote of the people of the United States, Franklin Delano
Roosevelt has again been selected to serve as President. By virtue of
his electron, he becomes the leader of the most powerful nation in the
world Not only will he be the leader of the majority party, whose
nominee he was, but he will be the head of the government of all the
people. It will be his task to Avisely steer the Ship of State and to
insure the proper functioning of government in the interest of all
' Jt is essential, we think, for the people of this democratic land to
understand that elections are merely devices to determine the Avill of
a majority of our citizens. Inasmuch as it is necessary for some
authority to be vested in individuals, even in a democracy, an election
is a method to decide Avho shall AATield that authority.
In a democratic country, it also becomes necessary, from time to
time, for the people of the nation to pass judgment upon policies and
proposed programs. It is inevitable that men and women Avill differ
in their opinions and preferences. Without an election, there would
be no definite method of ascertaining the Avill of the majority. When
it is established, and under our form of government, it becomes es-
tablished only AArhen expressed in elections, the will of the majority
becomes the program or policy of the nation.
For the proper functioning of democratic government, it is neces-
sary that the people understand public issues and participate in pub-
lic elections. It is also vitally necessary for all those avIio participate
in an election to consider themselves bound by its results. Conse-
quently, the minority group, failing to Avin in an election, is required
to loyally cooperate -with the successful majority group.
This means supporting the elected president Av.hen he represents
the nation in foreign affairs and the recognition of the right o± the
majority party to frame the policies of the nation in regard to ques-
tions about which means there has been much differences of opinion.
Our people have selected Mr. Roosevelt and by doing so, have the
best of our present capacities, given a verdict favorable to the poll
Jes that he expounds. As individuals, Ave may differ Avith the wisdom
of the electorate, but as citizens aaTio believe in the democratic pro-,
cess, Ave must acknoAvledge the verdict recognizing it as a national
A^tas’does not mean that the minority must hypocritically deny its
former faith. It simply requires that we honor the results of the bal-
lot box. Consequently, the fact that a majority of the people have
voted for a particular candidate, and his program, is suiiicient justi-
fication for him and his party to attempt to put that program into
In the effort of the successful candidate, and. his party members
to translate into action the pledges of platform and party, there m
no occasion for any effort on the part of a minority to sabotage the
process of government. While the Constitution gives American citi-
zens many rights and privileges, it does not contemplate that minori-
ties should block majorities, whose right to govern has been deter-
m:'wehave^eaT^ith in the democratic processes, under which the
government of the United States operates. It is not one hundred pe?
cent democratic, being someHvhat representative and balanced, m a
decree* by various checks provided by law, against sudden and dras-
tic* changes of policy and machinery: No process of government can
function if a defeated minority, unwilling to accept the verdict ot
the polls, attempts persistently to sabotage the election and to pre-
vent the will of the people from becoming effective. .
No one can claim that the system of elections that we have m the
United States is perfect, or that it always expresses the deliberate
conclusion of a thoughtful electorate. It expresses the will of a mass
of human beings, imperfect as their race, but it expresses the only
VMlt tlie verdict of the election for
President, cooperate in the perfection of our governmental machin-
ery and assist in making democracy work in this country. We.should
not wilfully attempt to obstruct the favored program or to disparage
the man who has been chosen, among all other Americans, to the
President of the United States.-
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
“Meet the Young People” is a
special program designed to meet
the problems of young people and
will be presented at the eleven
o’clock hour with a brief sermon
to young people.
We expect a large attendance
for this special service.—Lonnie
H. Webb, pastor.
MRS. D. H. WALTERS DIED
IN FORT WORTH FRIDAY
FORMERLY) LIVED HERE
MANY LIVES LOST
FROM CARBON MONOXID
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American Gas Association and have met super require-
ments. The Roper name coupled with the C.P. seal is
your assurance of the very finest in a cooking appliance.
Lee Hardware Co.
McGregor and Oglesby
Austin,—To minimize the dan-
ger of carbon monoxid poisoning
during the winter, motorists are
urged by Dr. Geo. W. Cox, State
Health Officer, to check up on
the exhaust systems •of their auto-
mobiles for defective connections
and leaks.
“Colder weather will soon be
here, and it will be necessary to
drive in closed cars. Carbon mo-
noxid may seep inside from leaky
connections and overwhelm oc-
cupants -of the car,” Doctor Cox
warned.
He said that “warming up” a
car in a closed garage is the great-
est cause of carbon monoxid
deaths. Leaks from manifold con-
nections, cracked manifolds, de-
fective muffler leaks from lose
mufflers connections, and leaks
from hot air heaters or connec-
tions are potential sources for re-
leaseV of carbon monoxid and
should be checked, Doctor Cox
pointed nut.
“Pay particular attention to
those items and remember that
proper carburetor adjustment
causes minimum production of
carbon monoxid and that the
highest proportion of this gas
produced by an idling motor.”
The State Health Officer said
that headaches which occur dur-
ing long drives may be indication
that carbon monoxid is leaking
into the car. “Sleepiness, dizzi-
ness, fatigue and in extreme
cases, paralysis, are other symp-
toms of carbon monoxid poison-
ing. Truck drivers on lung drives
are particularly vulnerable,”
Doctor Cox stated.
Carbon monoxid is colorless,
odorless, and tastless. When it is
in the air it gives no sign of its
presence and is taken into the
blond instead of oxygen. Suffer-
ing or collapse result from lack
of oxygen.
The same carbon monoxid pro-
duced from exhaust gas of cars
may also be a by-product of the
incomplete combustion of fuel in
homes, whether the fuel be gaso-
line, wood, coal, gas, or oil. Such
incomplete combustion is usually
brought about by using ’heating
apparatus improperly adjusted
or constructed. Periodical check-
ups of heating equipment and
connections should be made to
forestall any possibility of carbon
monoxid poisoning.
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LUNCHEON CLUB
Mrs. O. T. McGinnley was hos-
tess on Wednesday to members of
the Luncheon' Club and at noon
a delicious meal was enjoyed.
Mrs. V. L. Edwards and Mrs.
Ralph McEntire were winners at
bridge.
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Mrs. A. L. Blanton spent Sun-
day in Waco with Mrs. H. W.
Anderson and Miss Anna Blanton.
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Friday, November 8th, choir
7:30 p. m.
Saturday, November 9th, con-
firmation school 8:30 a. ni.
Sunday, November 10th, Sun-
day School 9:30 a. m.; Bible
School, 9:30 a. m.; Teachers’
Training School 9 :30 a. m.; Eng-
lish Service 10:30 a. m.; Buck-
horn service 2:30 p. m.; Travel
Lecture, 7:30 p. m.
Wednesday, November 13th,
Ladies Aid 2:00 p. m.
With cordial invitation, H.
Krause, pastor-A. L. C.
Robert Munson and Bill Hut-
chins of Cheneyville, La. were
guests last week in the home of
the former’s brother, A. S. Mun-
son and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Palmer
of Port Arthur were week-end
visitors in the home of Mrs. Pal-
mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
D. Naler. Mrs. Naler returned to
Port Arthur with them for a
week’s visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. B. Hall
spent Friday and Saturday in
Fort Worth where they were call-
ed because ’of the death of their
friend, Mrs. D. H. Walters, who
died there Friday morning at
11:30 o ’clock after several
months illness. Funeral services,
were held Saturday afternoon at
two “o’clock from the Meadow-
brook Methodist Church with
burial in the Hillside Cemetery
between Fort Worth and Arling-
ton.
For many years the Walters
family were residents of McGre-
gor, and friends here of the fami-
ly were deeply grieved to learn
of the death of Mrs. Walters, and
will sympathize with the husband
and daughter Miss Hazel Marga-
ret.
METHODIST CHURCH
May I, as the pastor of
the
Methodist Church and as a friend
of the Community of McGregor,
take this means of expressing my
appreciation for the kindness, co-
operation and gifts which have
been given to the Church this
year. What has been done in the
work of_ the Kingdom has been
done because of the work of the
good people of McGregor.
I have counted it the richest
privilege of my life to he in touch
with the members of our church
and the people of the community
and if any word has brought
cheer or guidance to anyone
striving t0 live after the method
and in the spirit of Christ. I am
grateful. I will be in Fort Worth
Sunday attending the second ses-
sion of the United Methodism.
The Sunday School will meet
promptly at 9 :45 and the Leagues
will meet at 6:30 p. m. The W. S.
C. S. will meet Monday afternoon
at 3:00 o’clock.—Your Friend, A.
K. Marney.
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
MEETS NEXT THURSDAY
The regular meeting of the Mc-
Gregor Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star, will be held nexf
Thursday evening, November 14,
at 7:30 o’clock. A report will be
given by the delegate to the
Grand Chapter.
Renew your subscription today.
“HOBO PARTY”
Mr. and Mrs. Holley Haynes
entertained with bridge on Mon-
day evening and featured a
“Hobo Party”. It was quite an
amusing evening for all and the
costumes proved that many of the
crowd had experience in tramp-
ing. Refreshments in paper bags
further carried out the idea.
Chas B. Hall and Mrs. Edgar
Isbill won high scores at Bridfre.
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Mothers and fathers of boys be-
tween the ages of 9 to 11, inclu-
sive, are invited to attend a meet-
ing to be held at grammar school
building next Tuesday evening,
November 12th at 7:30 o’clock
at which time Mr. P’0 well, Boy
Scout executive from Waco, will
explain “Cubbing,” an organiza-
tion for boys not yet old enough
to become Scouts, but has the
same advantages of the Scout
work. ... ______j
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