Bastrop Advertiser and Bastrop County News (Bastrop, Tex.), Vol. [118], No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 28, 1971 Page: 1 of 12
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ESTABLISHED MARCH 1, 1853
"ONE MAN'S
MEAT"
By J. Troy Hickman
CONVERSATIONAL
PING PONG
Several days ago Aim landers'
column had two letters, one was
by a wife who claimed that her
husband talked all of the time.
The other was by a woman who
said that her husband would not
talk at all, Both women were
very unhappy.
Their complaints {Joint to a
problem that buns us all some-
times, in one form or another:
"How can iieople communicate
with each other?" If there is
no communication there can be
very little understanding. And
without some understanding there
can be little friendship or love.
Good talk between friends or
lovers is one of the best tilings
in the world. Of all social oc-
casions, my choice is to sit down
a while with someone or some
sumII group I like, and just
talk for a while.
Hut some of us, like the hus-
band of the woman who wrote
to Ann landers, just won't talk.
Talk is like a game of plnp
pong. Hither person starts the
tali going. The other must bat
it back. Back and forth it goes,
unless one talker lets it stop.
When it does stop, interaction
between the two persons usually
stops with it.
Some persons, for whatever
reason, just won't carry their
end of the ping pong game. Per-
haps they just don't want to,
or can't. Why? Hecause of fear,
lack of confidence, or the feel-
ing that they are outclassed. Or
maybe they just prefer to be
silent and let the other person
wonder. Such persons are some-
times hard to live with; hard
to enjoy as friends. They short-
change everyone else and them-
selves.
others of us talk all the time.
We bat the ball to the other
fellow in conversation, but we
don't ever give him a chance
to bat the ball back to us. A
man I knew who was married
to a talkative wife told me once,
"On our wedding day I started
a sentence. That was twenty
years ago, ami I have never been
able to finish the sentence."
This fault is every bit as frus-
trating and destructive as is the
Itabit of not talking at all. Kach
is a wrong done against the
loved one or the friend.
After working for a good many
years in the church, as well
as in other groups in the com-
munities where I've lived, I be-
lieve that a large number of
misunderstandings and disagree-
ments among group members is
due to a failure of communica-
tion. In other words, the ping
pong game, the process of ex-
changing thoughts, breaks down
too soon. If every member of
a group can have his say and
hear the others having their
turns, he will sometimes go a-
long with a decision, even if he
is outvoted. Talk is one of the
best substitutes for conflict, if
it is a real two-sided talk.
Silence is not always golden.
It can be disaster.
I have heard people say, "0
that is just talk! Words are not
the same as actions." Hut the
truth is that words arc actions,
up to a point.
Not too long ago, in a place
which was not in Bastrop, I was
among several guests at a dinner
party. Most of us had once been
students at the same college,
and it was a good cliance to
go over some memories and ar-
sons whom we had all known.
The only thing that kept the
evening from being perfect whs
tliat one of the group who had
written n book about the region
involved, took the stage, front
and center, and pretty well held
it all evening. By alert action,
the others sometimes got in a
word, but not often. I figured
that this person was unsure of
herself, reaching (Hit eagerly for
approval and admiration. Site
could never get enough of It.
Had she really res|>ected her-
self as she should, she would
have lieen eager to hear what
the others had to say. Non-stop
talking is immaturity, a subtle
form of selfishness.
Conversational ping |* ng is
AND BASTROP COUNTY NEWS
BASTROP tTEXAS i ADVERTISER, OCTOBER _'S. 1971
Baptists Will Dedicate
Their New Church Sunday
NUMBER :tr
Formal dedication services for
the newly-constructed facilities
of the First Baptist Church of
Bastrop will be held on S.uiday
afternoon, October III, at 2:30
p.m.
The service will be opened by
a special arrangement of "All
Bail the Power of Jesus' Name"
by the youth choir. This will
by followed by congregational
singing and addresses by various
individuals, including Sam K,
Seymour, president of the
Colorado Savings and Loan
Association, and Koy Kragh,
chairman of the building com-
mittee of the local church. Be-
sides a redltion of the dedi-
catory liymn by the combined
adult and youth choirs, guest
soloist Mrs. Nancy Biggs Tlner
of lake Jackson, Texas, will sing
"The Ixird's Prayer."
The sermon for the afternoon
service will be delivered by the
Rev. Holland Smith of Gonzales,
Texas. Rev. Smith is the area
missionary for the South Central
Baptist Area which Includes
churchs in the Gambrell, Gon-
zales, and San Marcos Associa-
tions.
immediately after the service
in the church sanctuary, a re-
ception will be held in the ad-
joining fellowship hall. All who
are in attendance at the after-
noon meeting are cordially in-
vited and urged to attend the
period of fellowship and to view
the entire church plant.
The morning services on the
day of dedication for the First
Baptist Church of Bastrop will
be conducted as usual with Sun-
day School beginning at 9:45a.m.
and the worship service beginning
at 10:55. Rev. Charles A. Young,
pastor, will bring the message
of dedication at this time.
Jack McCreary, from Aistin
Texas, will be the guest speaker
at the evening service which will
begin at 7:30. Mr. McCreary
is well known not only as a
prominent lawyer in the capitol
city, but also as an outstanding
layman from the Allendale Bap-
tist Church of that city. He
has long been associated with
missionary ventures and
Christian laymen activities and
is currently Involved in prepara-
tory efforts to secure the Billy
Graham Evangelistic Team for
a crusade in Austin in the not-
too-distant future.
The membership of the Church
enthusiastically invites all of the
residents of Bastrop and sur-
rounding areas to worship with
them In all three services of
this great day in the life of
their church -- a hi story-making
day.
Visitors to the church for the
first time will be Impressed
with the magnificent minting,
a copy of Sal I man's famous and
inspiring Head of Christ, done
by Miss Lucille Ash, and con-
tributed to the Church. It hangs
in tile entrance foyer. Another
artist's contribution is an ex-
quisite painting of magnolia
Mark Bartsch
Is $55 Winner
At State Fair
In last week's articlc listing
III winners at the State Fair
in Dallas, the name of Mark
Bartsch was unintentionally omit-
ted.
Mark, who Ls the son of Mr.
and Mrs Vernon Bartsch of
Rockne, showed his red ribbon
heifer to eighth place in Junior
Show and 10th place in Open
Show for $55.00 prize money.
These -I II youngsters who have
worked so hard nnil so faithfully
on their club projects an' to be
commended for their success at
the State Fair this year.
The Advertiser regrets very
much tin- omission of Mark's
name from the published list last
week.
a very lni|H>rtant game. It takes
two to play It. It requires rules,
courtesy and self-discipline. The
Lick of it can seriously affect
a friendship, a parent-child re-
lation, or a marriage, and usually
for the worse. To a degree, our
common life and happiness
depend upon It.
REV. CHARLES A. YOUNG, Pastor, First Baptist Church
blossoms by Mrs. Horace Barron
of Pope's Bend Road, which
hangs in the Church parlor.
The Church plant consists of a
newly-constructed unit that in-
cludes sanctuary, offices, parlor
or bride's room, workroom, fel-
lowship hall, kitelxn, rest rooms,
and class rooms adjoining a
completely refinished two-story
education building. The new con-
st iwtion of 9,000 square feet,
with the existing education space,
provides 11,000 square feet of
teaching and worship area.
'nii> sanctuary proper is con-
structed around exposed, laminat-
ed wood arches, connected with
laminated pulins stained to ac-
cent the natural grains Hie cell-
ing is exposed wood, factory
stained off-white to highlight the
natural grain arches and purlins.
The chancel nren contains pulpit,
choir loft, baptistry, and enclos-
ures for piano and organ. Walls
are of decorative plywood panels
and vertical ash paneling, all
stained to match arches. Tlie
baptistry is in contrast to the
choir loft, with white walls ac-
cented by a large gold cross on
the rear wall; also, concealed on
either side of the choir loft are
resonating organ chambers, with
sound outlet cloths patterned in-
to the wall decor. The walls are
finished with vinyl wall covering
and the floor space in the pew
area is covered with vinyl tile.
Remaining floor areas, including
the choir, pulpit, piano and oi-gan
enclosures and aisles, as well as
the offices, foyer, and parlor are
carpeted.
The spacious fellowship hall
will accommodate 150 persons
and can I*' served from the ad-
joining kitchen, which is com
pletely equipped with freezer-
refrigerator, griddle, hot plates,
double ovens, dishwasher, a large
double scullery sink and another
double sink, both equipped with
disposal units. Stained natural-
g rain-finished cabinets provide
ample storage space for the 150
five-piece place settings of china,
glassware, silverware, and other
accessories.
All of the furnishings and ap-
pointments for the new building
are new and most were purchas-
ed by members before construc-
tion was completed. The sanc-
turay furniture has the same
stained natural grain finish as the
arches and are upholstered with
fabric to match the carpet. The
piano enclosure houses a new
grand piano that was purchased
with donations made to the
Memorial Fund. Outstanding fea-
tures are the large entrance foyer
with accent furniture from the
old church, and the parlor or
bride's room, completely furnish-
ed with living room furniture,
tiesides the many uses of this
room, it will also serve as a
class room,
The entire building, including
education building, is equipped
with central air and heat and a
speaker system installed in the
foyer and nursery areas. The ex-
terior walls are of light red brick
highlighted with white brick
alxive and below all windows.
A convenient ramp, with wrought
iron hand rail, runs along the
side of the building and joins the
entrance steps. The front of the
building is highlighted with a
large column of white brick that
reaches from the ground to the
steeple area, where a large, gold
spire points to the heavens
Bulldogs Nip
Bears 22-20
By Frank Mihuru
For three quarters last Fri-
diy night it seemed as though
the Bears had a slight upper
hand in the football game with
the Yoakum Bulldogs as they
enjoyed a 13-0 lead as the fourth
quarter got under way.
The Bulldogs started fast as
Harold Tipping scored on the
first play of the fourth quarter
from five yards out. Five min-
utes and 22 second;, later Yoa-
kum had put all 22 of their points
on the board. One score from
a Bastrop fumble on their 35
yard line and the other from
a pass interception on the Bas-
trop 33. The try for two points
after the first touch down failed
but both tries for the two points
on the last two touch downs were
successful, which proved to be
the margin in the football game
as the Bears came back after
being down 22-13 to cover 69
yards in 54 seconds on two passes
by Williams, one for 40 yards
to Riuikle and the other for 29
and the touchdown to Charles
Haywood. Klaus added two of
three tries for the night, but
the Bears fell two points short
and took their first defeat of the
season in 25AA competition.
Hunter went over from the two
yard line for Bastrop's score
with only 4:54 gone in the first
quarter and Runkle picked up
Bastrop's second score with just
17 seconds left In the first half
on a 4-yard pass from Williams.
Tomorrow night the Bears take
on Hallettsville here at home and
next week it will be the last
regular season game at Smith-
ville. last's all be there and
back the Bears.
To Be Honored
On 83rd Birthday
Julius Hahn will be honored
with on Open House Sunday, Octo-
ber 31, from 2 until 6 o'clock
at the home of his son, Calvin
Hahn and Mrs. Hahn, erf Cedar
Creek. The occasion is the 83rd
birthday of Mr. Hahn.
All of his friends are cordially
Invited to call during the after-
noon.
Turn Clocks
Bark Hour
Next Sunday
The big time change is
next Sunday. October 31.
At 2 a. m. on that day,
Bastrop, in common with
most of the nation, ends six
months of daylight saving
time. In this part of the
nation, it means a return to
Standard Time.
It also means picking up
the hour that was lost last
April when daylight saving
time began.
So tum the clocks BACK
one hour upon retiring NEXT
Saturdny night.
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-Photo Courtesy Austin American - Statesman
CIRCUS SPIRIT — When Jim Sharp, left, donned his clown garb for some ballyhoo pictures about
this woek's Shrine Circus, he got some completely charming cooperation from Niki Huston, 4,
and Jeff Seekatz, 6, both of whom are grandchildren of Bastrop residents. Niki is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Huston of Austin and granddaughter of Mrs. Gladys Huston of Bastrop,
while Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy E, Seekatz of Austin and grandson of Mrs. Elizabeth
Lyle of Bastrop.
Young People Tell of Impressions
Received At Boys And Girls State
Mrs. Hubert Linenberger pre-
sided at the P-TA meeting held
in the high school cafetorium
Oct. 20, when Mrs. Linn Foust
introduced Keith Maring and John
Martinez, representatives to
Boys State, and Mary Jo McCall
and Oonna Mlhura, representa-
tives to Girls State, who pre-
sented the program. Each repre-
sentative gave an interesting ac-
count of his experiences in at-
tending the sessions.
Keith said lie had met some
Communists who play on a per-
son's emotions instead of using
logic on any given matter. In
this way, they hoped to sway
people into believing in Com-
munism. Keith also stated that
in attending Boys State, he
learned to appreciate his vote.
John stated he wished every
boy could attend Boys State be-
cause of the wonderful learning
experience in how the govern-
ment works.
Mary Jo said that in addition
to the exciting time spent at
Girls State, she learned to re-
spect more deeply our country's
flag and America.
Donna said the time spent at
Girls State really makes one a-
ware of his country and its need.
Membership chairman, Mrs.
Ray Barron, announced that the
R-TA has 436 members. Winner
of the $20.00 prize for greatest
percentage of membership for a
class, was awarded to Mrs. Mable
LeSueur.
Mrs. Foust gave a report on
the District P-TA Workshop held
in Lullng. Each school repre-
sented had a student represen-
tative on a panel discussion.
Nadine Fischer represented Bas-
trop High School.
Room count winners were:
Primary, Mrs. Pe'ty's 2A; Ele-
mentary, Mrs. D, Jackson's 5D;
Junior High, O.D, DeShay's 7.1
and Mrs. Talley's 8,1 (tie); High
School, Senior Class.
Earl Hoffman
Dies Here Sunday
Earl Hoffman, 57, passed away
Sunday, October 24, in the local
hospital.
Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the Cooper-Newby lYineral
Chapel, with the Rev. J, Troy
Hickman officiating. Burial was
in Fairview Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife; one
daughter, Jeanette Forman of
Paige; two sons, Fred William
Hoffman of Austin and Boyce
Dale Hoffman of I uisville; six
sisters, Mrs. Nell Reedy ofBas-
trop; Mrs. C. B. Critenden, Mrs.
Ella Ready and Mrs. E. A.
Critenden, all of Bay City; Mrs,
Frank Sherrer of Eagle Lake
and Mrs. Shepherd Dove of Hum-
ble; one brother, George Hoffman
of I-ane City, and six grand-
children.
Killed Enroute
To Rait Game
Friday Ni<rlit
Mrs. Josephine Davis Hay-
wood, 39, was killed in a two-
car accident late Friday after-
noon while enroute to the foot-
ball game in Yoakum, where her
son, Charles, played on the Bas-
trop Bear football team. The
crash occurred at the intersec-
tion of U.S. 90 and FM 306
east of Luling.
Mrs. Hay wood was a passenger
in the car driven by Harold Lee
Lincoln, with Mrs. Uncoln and
their four sons, Mrs. Lincoln,
in serious condition, and one
son, Ronnie, I. iri patients in
a (ion/ales hospital. Mr. Lincoln
lias been moved from (ionzales
to a San Antonio hospital.
Of two men riding in the other
car, one died in a Luling hospital
shortly after the wreck.
Surviving Mrs. Haywood are
her husband, Marvin Haywood;
two sons, Charles and Marvin
Jr., anil a daughter, Joan.
COUPLES DINNER
BRIDGE TO MEET
The couples dinner bridge club
will meet at the Magic Mill,
Tuesday, evening, November 2
at 7:00, For reservations, call
229-2659.
Piney Creek Philosopher Cites
A Preponderate of Evidence
That Viet Nam Is Up To Normal
y
THE FIRST BAPIET CHURCH OF BASTROP
Editor's note: The Piney Creek
Philosopher on his Johnson grass
farm on Piney thinks he has
discovered something, his letter
this week claims.
Dear editar:
Correct me if I'm wrong, which
means if you think I'm wrong
keep quiet about it, but I have
been putting together a lot of
things I've been reading in the
newspapers and seeing on tele-
vision in the last few months about
Viet N'am and I believe I've
figured out something that has
escaped President Nixon,
This is not to criticize the
President, after all when you've
got inflation ami Congress on
your hands, not to mention two
jobs to fill on the Supreme Court,
wage and price freezes, the value
of the dollar, balance of payment
worries a trip to China and Rus-
sia and a daughter with a '.*>t
in a east, there are some things
you're hound to overlook
But as I undi rstand our posi-
tion for the last ten years tlirough
four different Presidents, our
sole aim in Viet Nam has been
to get that country on its feet,
l*>litically and economically, so
it can go about its business in a
normal fashion, the same as any
other wintry.
I believe that situation has now
been reached Hint country is
now as normal as the rest of the
world I'll cite the evidence:
(1) It's operating on borrowed
money and going deeper in debt
all the time, (2) Inflation is just
as bad there as it is anywhere
else (31 Its farmers are the
lowest paid group in the i-ountry.
(I > After the last election, the
winner's opponents claimed the
election was rigged, <5) The use
of dope is widespread (6> Traf-
fic is just as snarled in Saigon
as it is in any city in America,
France, etc i7t Hospital costs
are out of sight (S> Crime is
soaring And finally (ill, and this
is the clincher. 1 overwhelming
evidence that South Viet Nam is
as norma! is the rest of the
world, its col I cue students are
rioting
I don't know how we did it,
but it now looks like South Viet
Nam is on a level with the rest
of the nations of the world ami
we might i well come on back
homo.
Yours faithfully,
J A.
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