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THE BASTROP ADVERTISER
I
seventy-fifth yeab
bastrop, bastrop county, THURSDAY, september 13. 1928
number l«
Outlook Favorable for Oil Field in Bastrop
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SCHOOL OPENS WITH LARGE ENROLLMENT
Bastrop Churches to Take Sunday School Census
Setting <>f the ten-inch casing on
th," McCall No. 1 test well, located on
the McCall tract of land about one
milt- south of town wan started Wed-
nesday morning, and it is expected
that the well will he brought in by
^".Much enthusiasm is being manifest-
ed over the outlook of the well, and it
looks now as if Bastrop will in the
next few months be known as an oil
center.
The McCall test No 1, is a shallow
well, being down only approximately
f,f,0 fet, with an excellent showing for
a small gusher, and many other com-
panics are contemplating starting
drilling within the next few weeks.
Land is going "sky -high" in the south
unction of Bastrop across Gill's
branch.
Many of the oil experts from over
the state can be seen in Bastrop these
duvs, and all express themselves as
being well pleased with tin1 favorable
, iit look for oil jn Bastrop.
I JONS CLt H HOLD
RKCl'I.AR MEETING
FISTER'S FORECAST
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The local Lion's Club met in regular
don in the Methodist Church base-
n,ent on Tuesday at the regular tun..
from 12 to 1 p. ,,,
Aft«T two vocal solos by Mrs. ^
I Rogers, accompanied by Mrs. K. I',
l'earcy at the piano, which was enjoy-
. ! by every Lion present. another
splendid luncheon prepared by th*
"'■■man's M nonary Society or the
was enjoyed.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11—Storm
center of moderate force expected to
cross continent during week center-
ing on 14 will be followed by a de-
cided drop in average temperaures
centering on 17; this cool period will
be general over the continent, will
cause only moderate precipitation
and lowest temperatures, relative to
local normals, will occur in eastern
parts of sections 2, 4 and G; during
this cool wave, killing frosts will
threaten entire corn belt but, as corn
crop is well advanced and September
If! is about normal time for killing
frosts in northern half of corn belt,
l little damage will be expected. Storm
wav of mild force, expected to cross
! continent during week centering on
22, will be of littl•• consequence. Most
precipitation of this month was ex-
pected during period 4 to 11; last
1 ha If of month to be much less stormy
and wet than lirt half; this is ex-
pected to be one September when
equinoctial storms, v called, will not
occur very near the date of equinox,
which occurs Septen In r 23 at 7:06
a. m. Greenwich time and is the of-
ficial starting of Autumn.
General precipitation of North Am-
erica i • expected to decrease after
Septi mher 15 and area of heaviest
precipitation to move gradually west-
ward after that date; this area, so
magnetized as to cause precipitation
upon itself, will be expected to move
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248 Enrolled First Day
I
EWEMENT
CAMPAIGN
A co-operative religious census wiil
be taken of Bastrop next Thursday,
September 20th, by the various Sun-
day Schools of the city. The object
of this census is not ony to obtain the
desired information, but also to ex-
tend a hearty invitation to everyone
to attend some Sunday School.
The ladies will call at the homes
between the hours of 3 and 0 p. m..
Let everyone give all possible av
distance as it will greatly assist the
census takers.
officer along with the entire member-
l'romptly at nine o'clock Monday rector of Athletics, Arthur Reynolds ship will have a place in these ser-
morniiig the liastrop Public school and Alton Fowler, both Ex-Seniors of vices. I here will be two courses
threw open wide its doors for the the Bastrop High School. given: " I he Sunday school Manual"
1928-21' session of school. The stu- Following this short program the taught by Rev. M. A. Gary, our Ah-
dent body along with the many visi- students were assigned to their re-1 s« ciiitiour l Missionary. In this course
tors assembled in the auditorium spective rooms and regular class work l'"' teachers and officers along with
where an excellent program was ren- was conducted the remainder of the others that will help out in this phase
dered. In speaking of the year's pro- day.
The Sunday school enlargement i
campaign and training course will be-
gin at the First Baptist Church Mon-
| day night, September 17, at 7:00 p.
j rn„ and continue through Friday (1, 11128, and died Wednesday morning,
night A live and interesting course September 12, John .1 r., infant son of
i will be put on. Every teacher and Mr. and Mrs. Jonnie Waugh, aged on«
INFANT BURIED WEDNESDAY
Born Thursday morning, September
,.,ethodist church .... , _r ... ...
After enjoying the luncheon trie ^ western Great Central valleys dur-
regular routine of business was trans- ;ri„ iu„i Wuif ..r sj.oitemlinr uml fir*t
acted. It was
would probably
club by the 27111 - mm uuv ...
is hoped that Mr. .lohn Erhard, Gover- wtl(( have followed precipitation fore
- ■ • " *«—«i inq cnsts j„ these bulletins, especia
I i'llJOyiUK It) nln ti III VII t«li V-CIIUtti uui"
routine of business was trans- [ajtt ()f September and first
It was stated that the charter 0f October, move to Pacific
probably be delivered to tho s|0p(. October l.r> to November 15,
the 27th of this month, and it then out on the Pacific ocean. Those
I At. A \ ( . I.vltrn fc' rhflfll ( idVJ'f" •••U L.. .... f. ll t II i i.vtl fne/1
nor of the Lions' International of this
district will deliver the charter
The next meeting will be held T ues-
The exact place will be annouc-
gram, I'rof. Matthis, who is starting Bastrop enjoys one of the best
his seventh consecutive year as Super- schools in central Texas, and it is the
intendent of the Bastrop Public duty of every citizen to give it's full
Schools, stated that the school is be- cooperation in making it not maintain
ginning it's year's work under the this reputation, but to even reach a
most favorable conditions, which higher standrad before the education-
makes prospects for a better school a! interests of our State. Our school
term more flattering than during tho is our best asset—Let's join with the
last year. board, the superintendent, the faculty
I'rof. Matthis and the School Board and the student body in making
of the work will be enrolled. This is
to give the mechanics of a Standard
A-l Sunday school. All the modern
week.
The precious baby, whose coming
hail been subject of so many fond
hopes, seemed like a fair, fragile.
•Vagrant flower, revealed in its pure,
innocent form, the perfection of OoH.
Too rare and tender for earth's storms
and heartaches, he has been trans-
planted in the garden of God, beyond
the reach of pain and blight and
death. It was hard to see him go,
problems of a school will be taken up. but let us reioice that he has entered
thoroughly discussed and active pus
agressive plans will be worked out]
and put into action. This course will
add new life and set the school going
in a fine way. The other course,"The
Growing of a Church" will be con-
, ducted by the pastor, Rev. Solon L.
i Cole. In this course it will be the
ar. atmosphere of eternal joy. Truly
the memory of such a gift is freight-
ed with the benediction of God. The
little dimpled hands forevermore will
hold the gates ajar for those behind.
Mother and Father will look beyond
that fresh little mound and with wills
attuned to the will of our Father, will
t'eel that never before has our school even better if possible. , A ^ A , .. , , , . , , ,
possessed a stronger faculty than the The school this year has one ot the1 purpose to take into study the PJ"°h- go onward catching new melody in the
one which will be in authority this largest numbei of enrollments that it of the church, discuss them( muriner of the winds and radiance of
year. has had in many years, there being thoroughly and proceed to man out ae the sunlit plains.
'.>7K students enrolled. Manv new! program for future work. This will Funeral services were conducted
be an inspirational course each night, from the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
and it is hoped that the entire mem-. R. M. Waugh, at ,T:,10 o'clock Wed-
day.
ed la*er.
during past year, realize that such
forecasts are based upon something
other than guessing. Those who have
taken the trouble to learn to apply
such forecasts to their immediate
_ vicinity will be repaid for their trouble
TO OPEN SATURDAY j many times during the next two
years. Average cropweather of North
BASTROP CHICK HATCHERY
chick Hatchery, oper- America during 1930 cropseason will
,ted bv Mrs II. O. Griesenbeck will «> "«<■* the reverse of that of 1929
open next Saturday, September 15th.
for the 1928-29 season. .
This hatchery was established n
Bastrop several years ago, and has
received the patronage of the ocal
citivnn as well as from rural sections
of the county, and has made wonder-
ful progress during the past
vears. It is now equipped with two
iarge incubators, and has baby chicks
for sale during the entire hatching
season. , , „j!i„
The poultry industry has steadily
grown in the past five years, until
now it is one of the leading industries
„f the county, and the farmers are
realizing a neat daily and weekly
revenue from this side-line.
be almost the reverse of that of 1929
cropseason. During 1929 a period
of the cropseason will be too wet in
large areas of North America, while
almost the fame areas will be very
dry during the same period of 19H0.
During first half of 1929 cropseason,
precipitation will come mostly from
few minor evaporation points that will be
After announcements were made by 278 students enrolled. Many new
the Professor Monday morning, faces can be seen on th< campus,
interesting talks were made by Coun- which proves the fact that our school
-Uperintendent. h red G. Haynie, ;.s drawing pupils from over the entire
Mr. M. C. Booth, President of the local , , ... „ - .
... i vi t> \i u/ county, and the citizens of our town
school board, Mrs. R. M. Waugh, I . , , , , A. , . ,
President of the Parent-Teachers As-> shoud feel proud of the fac , and co-
sociation, and Dr. J. G. Bryson, Di- operate in every way possible.
BASTROP STUDENTS
OFF TO SCHOOL
BASTROP COUNTY
PIONEER SUCCUMBS
bership will be found present each nesdav afternoon to Fairview Ceme-
night. A church census will be put on tery, the Rev. DuBose Murphy, of
during these meetings. An invitation Austin, conducting the services,
is extended to all to be in these ser- To the bereaved parents, the Ad*
vices at 7:00 p. m. I vertiser extends its sincere condolence.
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"TnE PATSY" AN AMUSING PLAY
FUNERAL SERVICES OF
FIVE WEEKS OLD BAB\
Funeral services nf little Ettie Mae
Under, five week's old daughter of
and Mrs. C. F. Linder, of near
Hill, were held at the Oak Hill
cemetery. Monday afternoon at -•
p. m., the Rev. S. L. Cole pastor of the
First Baptist church officiating.
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The little babv had been sick only ■ |( nilstrop Sunday after h
" .iv. It,., dreaded disease J ti
Above
short time, with the dreaded disease
pneumonia, and the one
and to. k her from her parents,
Sunday. . , ,.r
iv difficult to bear the passing of
■ f utir elder loved ones, but one ol
age is more difficult to give up,
th« Advertiser along with the
■ friends of the family exress its
le. p. St \ m pa thy in their sad loss.
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< 0IT'>\ CROP IS SET BY
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con
on
hfive
W . hington, Sep', s. Based on }
dition «if «0.:i ner cent of normal
Sept, 1. the l'nit"d State.' wi'l
a cotton crop 'his year of M.-
(:! t.noil hales of MlO-pounds gross
weight, the crop reporting board
the department of agriculture an
i 11need today. Last "■ ,r I1'"
Im-tion ainornted to 12.9 • > 0'1" 1,1
would leave for harve-' this season
ll'.'ited lolt.f) polipi's. eon P W' ' v. 'til
' " noiinds le d. year.
(,,♦•,1 lib "vlonmellt 'ice .III.',
placed a* .'t.8 p1 r cent of
acres in cultivation. Ibis
very changeable; duii'ig last half of
192!) cropseason, evaporation point
will be located southwest of our west
coast, probably causing excessive
moisture on south and west slopes
and land approaching those slopes;
late harvest in North America will
be very wet in large areas during
1929.
Phases of the Moon occur as fol-
lows: First Quarter Sept. 22, Full 29,
Last Quarter Oct. (>, New 13, First
Quarter 21, Full 28, Last Quarter
Nov. 4.
MEXICAN CHARGED WITH AT-
TEMPT TO KILL ELGIN M AN j
Flgin. Charged with assault with!
intent to murder J. V. Dunbar, city i
marshal of Elgin, Andres Lira, Mex*-
was remanded to Bastrop eountv
nd fail-
ed to make bond of $100 on the fonvi j
charge and *200 on the pistol charge.j
. et bv .lustier of the peace John
,o\vi II in > vmining trial.
^ , Mi-din. to Dunl ar it was report (
ed to bin Sunday afternoon that
M- \i an \va creating ■' turbam • . '
, hoil e oceupi '1 bv other M"<I(.1'-1.
Dunbar «aid be wen- there wi'h
■liistiec Soweli. IIn ] wir "sto- 1^ .it f
wlvn the Mexican drew a pi ■ ■
Dunba.' recited that he h-ft that
procur ■<! arms for biniseit.
...id, he and Justice Soweli
< the \le\ican .-vel d blocks
hi use. The Mexican, ac-
O I Mi: bar. fired one shot, and
pistol bark-'d twice a.- the
I'efllgi under a hi'll'-e. \fter
is m| !.i- weanoti in a eonvinc
e>, • ■ the niarsball said, the
finally surrendered. ^
bullet fired bv Lira
Within the next few days, Bastrop
students attending the different col-
leges and universities over the state
will be leaving for their respective
schools. Bastrop is well represented
over the state and all of the students
are making good.
represent Bastrop at the various
schools:
Texas A. & M, College—James Per-
kins, Vernon Eskew, Arthur Reynolds,
Taylor Milton and Milton Brieger.
T, W, <'.. Ft Worth Miss Annette
Booth,
C, I. A., Denton—Misses Perry
Chamberlain, Agnes Barrow. Louise
Higgins and Mabel Dawson.
Texas University, Austin—Misses
Mary Nell Jones, Mary Bell Turner,
Bess Jack Perkins and Bernice llasler.
and Melbyrne Rabensburg, Alton
Fowler, Hugh McPhaul, Milton Per-
kins, S. L. Brannon. Jr., Walter Mon-
cure, Jack Queen.
ROBERT EDWARD TAYLOR
Red Rock. Horn to Mr. and Mrs.
Luther Taylor a son, Friday, Aug. 31,
Robert Edward Taylor. Mrs. Taylor j
was formerly Miss Ruth N'elms of,
Austin. They now have two sons. |
Mrs. S. A. Wainel, of Cedar Creek,
passed away at her home Tuesday
afternoon, September 11, 1928, at the
advanced age of 81 years. The death!
of Mrs. Waniel, the expected was a
shock to everyone. Funeral services
, .. ... I were held from the family residence
following will j t() lh(. Cedup Cfcek Cemete,ry> at 4:30
o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, the.
Rev. Paul C. Bell, of Bastrop conduct-
ing the sevrices.
Mrs. Wamel was born in Kentucky
and came to Texas at an early age,
and had lived in Bastrop county the
greater part of her life.
She is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Mary Roberts of Mexia, and
three sons, Tom Watts, of Alabama, fertilizer.
Perry Watts and Otto Wamel, Cedar
Creek.
Mrs. Wamel was not only a true
Christian, but was a kind and affec-
tionate mother, having reared one
daughter and three sons, who in their
every day walks of life show the
Christian influence which was be-
stowed them by their mother.
The Advertiser along with the many
friends of the deceased and family,
i extend its heartfelt sympathy in this
the sad hour of the the family.
A GREAT TRIBUTE
The Unknown Soldier whose tomb ~"
is under the Arch of Triumph in The same effervescing spirit of
France has received a perfect tribute, youth for which Marion Davies is
Many have been the decorations of named among her friends off the
that tomb, but none more sincere,' screen, makes her newest film ve-
none more touching than that placed hide. "The Patsy," one long uproar-
on it by the farmers of Rheims. j ious laugh from the instant when she
These farmers, having good crops, first sticks her head in the door at
the home of the Harrington family
until the final second when she "gairs"
her loving "fadeout" clinch with her
handsome leading man, Orville Cald-
• Till o il#«* Our
deposited a sheaf of wheat ornament-
ed with white grapes on the tomb.
The inscription on the tribute was
worded as follows.
"From the peasants of Rheims who well,
owe their harvest to your sacrifice."( The story is one of the younger
o | sisters, who is not content to sit by
Salt Kill Plant Pests ^e good things of life
If you will w >rk a little salt around heaped on her older and maternally
the inside of flower pots, baskets or favored relative She starts out to
boxes, it will kill any bugs that may achieve fame and humor for
be at the roots, and also act as a and. believe me, she does both.
j Jane Winton in the part of the elder
i sister is an excellent foil. She seems
Easy Ice-Box Meals so mean that the audience longs to
If the ice-box meal is well planned throw things at the screen as soon as
arid balanced, almost any family will she appears.
welcome it onoe or twice a week—and Marie Drensler is the funniest
'tis a splendid change for the cook, mother that one could imagine and
One good menue is—Iced cream of her longings for social distinction are
beet soup, stuffed pork tenderloin an excellent take-off on other mothers
< sliced cold,) potato chips, salad of of her type in American towns, large,
mixed cooked vegetables molded in small and otherwise. Del Henderson
lemon-flavored gelatin, grape ice-box as the husband is equally amusing
pudding, iced drink. I pathetic revolt against the
0 | femininity of his family will strike
j straight t > the heartstrings of many
—Tradr in iii... r.„_ | a family man.
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Schaefer, H. A. The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 13, 1928, newspaper, September 13, 1928; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth206604/m1/1/?q=corinth: accessed June 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bastrop Public Library.