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mm HI Iffl(D)HJTN EEMALP hb PRINTS THE HOME NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OP THE COUNTY BOOSTER FOR TEXAS COUNTY B2 WEEKS IN THE YEAR LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY TEXAS COUNTY PAPER VOLUME LIII. HOUSTON, TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1931. NUMBER 32. the paers, and the address by Rev. providing aid in the way of a living, HOUSTON SCHOOL NOTES CHANGE OF DATE LEGISLATIVE LETTER funds will also he granted' to the wor thy with which to purchase garden FOR BOND ELECTION HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST FROM SENATOR BALES seed, seed twtatocs and oats.

Appli- cations should be made to the County JAMES AL EMBREE DIED TUESDAY NIGHT After a long and lingering Mr. James Madison Embree, fine old citizen of Houston, passed away 10:20 o'clock Tuesday night. He born June 21, 1845, and at time or The declamatory contestants gave Drouth Relief Committees, who will D. S. Frazicr was both inspirational and educational.

The Sunday School Missionary, Ernest A. Boyd, of Holla, gave us a demonstration of how to teach boys and girls to memorize Scripture verses in the Daily Vacation Bible School work, in which he and his wife specialize, and we wish that the Superintendent or some teacher from each Sunday School in Jefferson City, March 22, 1931 Editor Herald: an excellent program Thursday even forward same to the state adnunis At a meeting of the County Court held Tuesday, the date of the County Court House Bond election was changed from Saturday, April 4, to ing. The judges of the contest were trator, who also has the authority to Mrs. J. A.

Smallwood, Mrs. W. II. make personal investigation of appli After 10 days of wrangling and dilatory tactics, the Senate late Inst week agreed upon a schedule of rates Farris and Miss Helen Parker. They Saturdaj-, April 18.

cations. had a difficult task deciding the win The 70-day limit on the Legislature death March 24, 1931, was 85 years 9 months and 3 days of age. ner in declamation. Their first vote The causo of this change of dates was by direction of the bond attorneys, who decided that the voting the county could have been present, has expired, yet we cannot predict the date of sine die adjournment. Be resulted in a tie for first place be since we are planning for Vacation for the proposed inereasea income tax, and it looks now as though the bill can be passed Monday.

It is very doubtful if tho Senate will pass the places in the various precincU were twtcn elma Jourt, Mildred Brown cause of impeachment articles against Bible Schools as a part of our eoun and Elinor MoCatJtill. After confer not Mteeificd definitely enough. The State Treasurer Brunk, the Senate, ty program. TTnnso bill increasing the corporation forms of the order for the election ence and close checking of points, The programs, or "calendar" of franchise tax, and if thia is not done which i charged with the duty of trying an impeached officer, may be Velma Fourt was declared the win and the publication notices were sent the schedule for Texas county ac the amount of revenue available un out to the Clerk with instructions to in session until the latter part of tivities have been printed and are ner. elma will represent ns at West Plains Friday.

The other rep JUr. huibrce has been a very active-and useful citizen. Ho was a member of the M. E. Church, South, anl a member of Texas Lodge Xo.

177, A. F. A. M. Further data of hi.

life will be published next week. Funeral will be held at the Fonera Home, Houston, Thursday at at Mt. Pisgah cemetery, near-Plato, Thursday at 2:30 p. m. under-auspices of the Masonic lodge Houston and Plato.

der the proirram will be greatly re fill in the blanks with the names of ready for distribution now, and we April. It has been proposed to pay the Senate members and the House duced much so, in fact, that mi resentatives arc: Paul Forinash, ora the judges and clerks of tho election want to get a copy into the hands and also with the voting precincts. A tion; Eleanor Roy, essay; Mildred prosecutors $15 per day during the each Sunday School Superintendent as fast as we can, as this will help to Brown and Paul Forinash, debate. copy of the filled out order was sent time of the trial. I am opposed to We won first place last year in the back to the attorneys for any eorrec- promote unity and uniformity in our- this, as I think the constitution fixes our salaries as members of the Leg literary meet and are anxious to gain work as a whole in the county.

tious and the newspajiers supplied with the publications as appeared in the same position this year. islature. D. L. BALES.

MRS. A. n. BAUER, Reporter. order to maintain the school levy at 20e on the $100 assessed valuation, it will bo necessary to transfer to the support of public schools that port of the foreign insurance fund' now divided among the counties.

Of course, there is yet the slim chance that the House will refuse to concur in the Senate's reduced rates and ask for a conference on the matter, in which event there is a possibility of The Pinevino Queen contest proved Houston, Mo. DECLAMATORY TRY-OUTS NOTICE OF ANNUAL to be a very interesting and close lust week's papers. No correction being made until after the iiikis were published, when directions ciiiue Jrom LAST THURSDAY EVENING: SCHOOL MEETING campaign, the primary resulted in a double tic, one for first and second REVIVAL IN PROGRESS the attorneys to specify the building where tho voting place was be held Declamatory try-outs were held at Notice is herebv given to the qual AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH dace and tie for third and luirtli lace. Tli- lour high candidates were ified voters of Consolidated School in each precinct. lie ex; ot tus the Liirh school auditorium Thursday night of last week.

The following program a rendered: increasing tho income tax rates in District No. 1 of Texas County, Mis Ruby MrKinncy, Mildred Brown. Del in a Ferguson, Marie Flett. The conferemv. Hut a conference rewn lev.

.1. H. Crocker, Pastor-Phone 21 Rev. F. B.

Raines, Evangelist. Wanted Everybody to attend the souri, that the annual school meeting of said District will be held nt the first publication falls on the, attorneys mid the notice of election as carried in the pajK-rs this week is at the ex)H'iise of the local papers, lor the must receive ft constitutional niajori Music, 'Trumiiet Solo, Millard second iinmarv was liclil 1 iiursilay tv in each branch, and that will be Wall. and the three it'll candidates of thi tirade School Building in the City of revival services at this church, now extremely bard to get in the Kennte. locution of the houses at the various lection were Mildred Brown, Delma Houston, in said District, on Tuesday, Vocal Solo. Nolan A kins.

Oration, 'Procrastination," Paul in proirress. Ferguson and Ruby McKinney. The precincts could not be obtained for The 7th Day of April, 1931, At one time we had promises from 18 iminhi-rs for a schedule of rates Itcvivul services every week day at Forina-h. commencing at 7 o'clock a. m.

and general election was lieia 2 p. m. and 7:30 ii. Suiidav somewhat lower than those adopted Readings 'Peg O' Mv result in another very close con by the House, yet sufficiently high to services at 11 a. in.

and 7:30 p. m. (railed Sunday School, 9:45 a. in. continuing until 6 o'clock p.

at which the following will be voted ujKiii and considered: Maurine Carter: "Willie's First Con. test," Velma Fourt; "An Abandon test and we are very proud to announce Miss Ruby McKinney as our ed Elopement," Elinor MeCaskill; Adult, Senior, Intermediate and Junior Unions and Sunbeam Band First: To elect two members of Pineynio Queen. this week's issue. The Court decided to put the date of the election up two weeks until Saturday, April 18, and the first official publication will appear in next week's papers. Building Committee To Be Selected.

Another move by the County Court which will meet with public approval is the selection of a committee of guarantee the entire program on a restricted basis, but we lost two of these rotes later, and could only got them for the schedule as adopted. So 'The Wedding of Miss All orders for must he re meet Sunday at 6:30 p. in. Carty: "La.hlie," Dorothv Flett: ceived by Friday of this week. Anyone wishing to purchase a Pineymo 'The Twelve Young Giddeons," Mil Rev.

Fred B. Raines, of Springfield, arrived Monday and will be with us the Board of Education for a term of three years each. Second: To levy Sixty-five (65) cents on the One Hundred (100) Dollars valuation for school purposes. Third: To levy Fifteen (15) cents it was up to the friends of the surrey program to accept or throw the entire matter into the discard. dred Brown.

for the coming two weeks, at least, may order by telejdionc, letter or personal call to the school house. Music. Boys' Quartette Paul For Tho school bill proposed in the ina-h, Nolan Akins, Lowell Fleenor, three or more representative citizens from different parts of the county as Glenn Forinash. on the One Hundred (100) Dollar Each number on the program was valuation for the purpose, of repair well rendered and each one taking-part is to be commended. From he- ing and furnishing school buildings.

Fourth To elect a County Super in a revival meeting at this church. This is not to be a Baptist revival alone, but we ask the prayers, the attendance and co-operation of all the christian people to help make this meeting a blessing to the entire eoni-munitj-. Rev. Raines is a preacher of jKiwcr and has been very success-fid in the ministry. Everybody invited to hear his good sermons, hear the good singing by the choir and the Booster Boys" and Girls.

Let us all intendent of Schools for a term of six declamations given, that of Mis. Velma Fourt was selected as the best Senate will guarantee an 8-months term of school in every district in the state which makes a levy of 20c on the $100 valuation, with the proviso, however, that districts maintaining an average daily attendance of less than 15 must transpoit their pupils to adjoining districts, when trans-Krtntion is possible, the state guaranteeing transportation and tuition costs. High school facilities will also hi cnni-mitced. State aid will be a Building Committee to work in conjunction with the Court in an advisory cajacity in the construction work and preparatory details of the new building. It is hoied that there will-be a full and free discussion of this court house bond isuc pruosal.

The Court has set the amount of the bond issue as low as possible to secure a county building adequate to care for the of four years. Fifth To vote on the proposition and Miss Fourt will represent our school at West Plains. of changing the boundary line of said The District Literary meet will be The Music department is sponsoring a pie supper in the school gym on Wednesday night, March 25. A music program in connection. The Advanced Home Economics girls are now studying furniture so that they may know what types to use in their plans for homes.

They made a verj- delightful trip to Mrs. Parker's and saw many antique pieces of furnitnre, also china and lictures; an interesting collection of Indian pottery, beads, rugs pic-tuns, and explained them in a very interesting way. The girls appreciated the visit very much. First year Home Ec. irirls have been studying electricity and its relation to the home.

It is a great aid District by detaching the following held at West JMainsjm March 27. dor bed land from the Scloo! Houston school will enter in the trict of Raymondvillc and attaching enter heartily into the work of winning souls and upbuilding the cause the same to Consolidated School Dis based on teaching units, instead of Debate, Miss Mildred Brown ar.if of Christ in Houston. average duilv attendance ns nt pres Mr. Paul Forinash: Essay, "Smiles," Miss Eleanor Roy: Oration. "Pro Monday night's service was well ent.

It has been demonstrated thnt the present method is very unfair in attended and Rev. Raines brought a hcart-scarchim; message on the sub crastination, Paul Fonnash: Declamation, "Willie's First Contest," a great manv instances, tor exam ficial business of the county. Many wanted a higher amount and many advocated a less amount, so the Court put it at a medium amount. Let those who wanted a greater nmoiuit be willing to compromise and those who favored a less amount be willing to meet the.6inull increase. Get together on these matters and if Kssible put over the bond issue at the first elec ject, "A Church Member's Inventory Miss Velma Fourt.

pie, one teacher may have charge of of Himself. Pastor Renfro, of Ca trict No. 1 of Texas county for school purposes: The Northwest quarter and the West Half of Lot One (1) of th Northeast Quarter of Section Six, in Township Thirty (30), Range Eight (8), and the South Half of Lot Two (2) of the Southwest Quarter of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Thirty-one (31 Range Eight (8), and all of Section Tliirty-six (36), and the North Half and the West of the South Half of Section Thirtv-five to the housewife, saving her time and 15 pupils in average daily attendance while another will hnvc 30. The ex bool, was present and with his slide energy. The girls feel that they are JONAS -SMITH.

trombone assisted with the music pense ier teaching unit will be the becoming more intelligent users of Rev. Renfro exiiects to be with same, yet tho aid will be doubled electrical devices. Their second sew during the trenter ait of the meet tion and save the exjensc of further inir project, consisting of some under Another glaring injustice that the projosed change will correct is the ing and will add much to the song elections. The amount before the service. garment, is just about completed and they are starting to give needed care voters is $40,000 and the date preference that is now given to (35), in Township Thirty-one (31), High School Siiecials Rev.

Raines April 18. Surely the-pcople will not schools which under tho law can take to their clothing in the way of mend will address the high school body at be sidetracked by visionary counter advantage of consolidation. The prcs- Licking News. Mr. Harry Jonas and Mis Lou i.e Smith were quietly married at Stel-ville Monday evening, March 9.

at 8 o'clock, Rev. Roper jH-rfonniiig tho ceremony. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lutzenberger ai.f Paul Lutzenberger.

The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, of Houston, and is a teacher in the Lick- the school building Thursday morn Range Nine (9). BEN F. KING, Secretary of the Board This 20th day of March, 1931.

ent law is that consolidation cannot propositions, the purpose of which is to defeat the bond issue. Investigate ing. eooo FARMERS' SEED, FEED be had in districts having less than ing. Next Monday night will be special "High Schooi Night" at the re and find out how little extra it will 200 pupils or more than 500 pupils enumerated. The result of this is AND FERTILIZER LOAN mean to each taxpayer to carry vival sen-ices at this church, with reserved seats for the students.

All TUESDAY STUDY CLUB. bond issue of $40,000. It will be a that schools arc unjustly penalised others, of course, welcome. burden to no one. Texas county has sent in near 225 because they cannot como within the Mrs.

J. A. Johnston being absent, ing schools this year. limits specified. For instance, let me Mr.

Jonas is the only son ot Mr. applications for loans from the Federal Farm Relief fund, which is the cite a few glaring examples: Bloom- Mesdames W. E. Duff and Albert Howell were hostesses to the Tuesday Study Club meeting Tuesday after METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. DINNER-BRIDGE.

and Mrs. J. Jonas of Steelville. He is an undertaker and is a member $43,000,000 set aside by Congress on field, Stoddard county, can eome under the law and maintain a first class December 20, 1930. of the firm of Jonas Lutzenbe noon, March 24, at the Memorial Miss Ruth Smith entertained of Salem.

The farmers of Texas county have already received 95 checks front the Hall. An interesting miscellaneous number of her friends last Friday Mrs. Jonas will finish her term ef program was given, as follows: Houston and Raymond villa. II. Mellen Fikes, Pastor Phone 28.

Houston Sunday School- 9 :45 a. Morning Worship 11:00 a. m. evening at the B. Womack home.

fund above mentioned and we expect A lovely two-course dinner was serv school here, after which they will, make their home at SteeWille. Club Collect. Round Table Flower Gardens, more to come in right along now. ed at 6:30 o'clock. The remaining high school by virtue of state aid, -on a levy of 65c.

Mountain Grove and West Plains cannot do so because of too large an enumeration, hence the former is forced to levy $1.45 and the latter $1.30. But the greatest injustice is done the high schools which arc excluded because they do not have the minimum. For instance, The method of application, who Their many friends here and else Epworth p. m. evening hours were devoted to bridge.

Mrs. J. A. Johnston, led by Mrs. W.

E. Duff. can likely qualify, the rate of inter where wish them much happiness. Evening Worship. 7:30 p.

m. Decorations of the entertaining rooms est, the security, the balanced crop Book Review, "Old Man Hpners Let us approach our Holy Week during the evening were composed of The above from the Licking New system and all facts concerning the devotions by the proper observance bouquets of the season flowers. In Will," by Elliott Flower, Mrs. David Impey. of Palm Sunday.

To both our morn loan were explained in the county papers some weeks since, but a few have been caused extra effort and gives an account of a marriage of interest to our people. The bride is th Brandsvillc. Howell count 3 where dividual favors of sweet peas were presented the guests. In the bridge ing and evening worship services you the rate is $2.40. Of course, it is un daughter of Mr.

and Mrs Harrr derstood that these levies in some game, the high score lavors were are most cordially invited. Come, help us to hallow our Saviour's Pas sonic delay in not bringing landlords along to waive for the tenant. This Smith, among the best citizens of" Houston community. She is a iwin- received by Mrs. Clarence McCas- eases cover more than teachers Round Table Heart Throbs, led by Mrs.

E. K. Lyles. Sketch -Bagnell Dam, Mrs. W.

P. Gibbs. Mary tho Magdalene, by Agnes Sleigh Turnbull, Mrs. John Parker. wares and incidental expenses.

If is necessary and I hoie the appli ar teacher of the countv, at present kill and Mr. Wm. Britzman, low scores going to Mrs. Amelia Christie and Mr. Herbert Bauch.

Gifts cants will take notice of this ami teaching in the Licking school-; avoid delay and trouble in the were also presented Mr. and Mrs. sion. Raymondvillc Morning Worship 10 a. m.

Sunday School 11 a. m. Epworth League 7:30 p. m. The Triumphal Entry will be ob charming j-oung lady of pleasing pc sonality and christian character.

Poem, "Comparison," by Edclman, Mrs. David Impey. Business. Womack bv the hostess. I shall continue to write applica The Herald with manv other Those present were Mr.

and Mrs. the proposed plan is adopted, every teaching unit, regardless of will be guaranteed tho same amount. The number of pupils re-iiircd for a teaching unit will necessarily bo specified. Consolidation will be encouraged by discontinuation, where practicable, of small schools and a more liberal allowance from tho state in the way of building aid, tions on Saturdays at C. E.

Covert's office in Houston, and after 2:30 A. Smallwood. Mr. and Mrs. W.

friends in forwarding congratulations to Mr. -and Mrs. Jonas. The hostesses served delicious refreshments to twelve members. The next meeting will bo a business meet Hiett, Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence McCas-kill, Mr. and Mrs. R. B.

Leavitt, Mr. served in Raymondville at the 10 o'clock hour, too. All are especially ing at Memorial Hall. All members and Mrs. Gavlord Elliott, Mr.

and invited to worship with us. PTE SUPPER AT GYM WEDNESDAY NIGHT o'clock m. at school building on school days. These loans are for the benefit of farmers who really need them. The notes bear 5 per cent interest and are payable November 30, 1931.

Those interested see me in "Behold thy King eoiucth unto requested to be present to help elect officers for the next term. Mrs. Kirby Lamar, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gladden, Mrs.

Amelia Christie; Misses Alma Fikes and Mabel Nev- thee." also because of tho possibility of REPORTER. high school facilities. Heretofore consolidation has been opposed by many els; Messrs. Herbert Bauch and Wm. Britaman.

beeause it would mean an increase of Houston as above described. WALLACE P. GIBBS. Vocational Agriculture Instructor, Houston, Me. Pie supper given Wednesday March 25, in, Houston High SehooF gymnasium.

Every one urged to attend, bring pies and enjoy an evening of fun. Program furnished at ft o'clock by the Musi department. PAT UP NOTICE There are a number of outstanding accounts duo Boyt's Grocery which must be paid by April lit or these unpaid account will be pat in an of BRHKtt PARTY. Mm Win. F.

He iron entertained a number of friend in ber pretty suburban borne last Thursday evening. Bridge was the diversion for the PLAT SATURDAY NIGHT. evening, high score favor being pre ficer 'a bands for collection. Can be paid at Craven's Grocery or to me. DAK a BOYT.

GOOD MEETING AT RATMOKDYILLE The Pastors' and Superintendents' taxation. By an equitable guarantee of state aid on a uniform levy of 20a, thia objection will be removed. Of course, it is understood that any district, by a majority vote, may increase its levy above the 20c luini-uum if it so desires. The state committee appointed to administer the drouth relief appropriation of $250,000 has selected an administrator who is now function sented Mrs. Lee Strong at the dose conference at Raj-mondville Sunday, of the game.

Refreshments were served to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Strong, of Rolla, Mr. and Mrs. Robt.

Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Gibbs, Mr. and March 22, was fine and greatly en The Rajmondville high school plaj Aaron Slick, from Punkin Crick," will be put on at the Lyric theatre next Saturday' night. This is a rural comedy in three acts, with a good cast of character and specials between acta.

Admission, 15 and 25 eta. Don't mis a good laugh and encourage the young people of Raymondville school by year attendance Saturday night FOR CITY MARSHAL. I take this method of announci'm? to the voters of the- City of Houston my candidacy for the -office of Marshal of the City of Houston. Wil appreciate your vote at the city election and if elected will endeavor ti do my fall duty. W.

A HOOAM. Mrs. Chaa. Watson, Mr. and Mr, APPOINTED SURVEYOR.

Tuesday papers contained the announcement that George W. Hill had been appointed Surveyor of Texas ounty by Governor Caul field, to succeed John M. Willaoa, resigned. I E. Duff, Mr.

and Mrs. -Warren Me- ing. No relief will be given out of joyed by every one present, and those who failed to attend certainly missed a treat. Tho program was carried out, 'with a few Minor change, as published in (H-W rBf afsnsi. -In addition toITbalma Kin? and Dr.

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