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ESTABLISHED 1878 THE HOUSTON HERALD I OLD HOME PAPER THE HOME NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTY BOOSTER FOR TEXAS COUNTY 52 WEEKS IN THE YEAR LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY TEXAS COUNTY PAPER VOLUME LIII. HOUSTON, TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1931. NUMBER 32. LEGISLATIVE LETTER FROM SENATOR BALES Jefferson City, March 22, 1931. Editor Herald: After 10 days of wrangling dilatory tactics, the Senate late week agreed upon a schedule of rates for the proposed increased income tax, and it looks now as though is bill can be passed Monday.

It very doubtful if the Senate will pass House bill increasing the corporation franchise tax, and if this is not done the amount of revenue available under the program will be greatly duced-so much so, in fact, that order to maintain the school levy on the $100 assessed valuation, will be necessary to transfer to the support of publie schools that part 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, which event there is a possibility increasing the income tax rates conference. But a conference report must receive a constitutional majoriin each branch, and that will be ty extremely hard to get in the Senate. At one time we had promises from 18 members for a schedule of rates somewhat lower than those adopted by the House, yet sufficiently high to guarantee the entire program on restricted basis, but we lost two of these votes later, and could only get them for the schedule as adopted. So it was up to the friends of the surprogram to accept or throw the vey entire matter into the discard.

The school bill proposed in the Senate will guarantee an 8-months term of school in every district in the state which makes a levy of on the $100 valuation, with the proviso, however, that districts maintaining an average daily attendance of less than 15 must transport their pupils to adjoining districts, when transportation is possible, the state guaranteeing transportation and tuition costs. High school facilities will also be guaranteed. State aid will be based on teaching units, instead of average daily attendance as at present. It has been demonstrated that the present method is very unfair in a great many instances. For example, one teacher may have charge of 15 pupils in average daily attendance while another will have 30.

The expense per teaching unit will be the same, yet the aid will be doubled. Another' glaring injustice that the proposed change will correct is the preference which that under is the now law given take schools can advantage of consolidation. The present law is that consolidation cannot be had in districts having less than 200 pupils or more than 500 pupils enumerated. The result of this is that schools are unjustly penalized because they cannot come within the limits specified. For instance, let me cite a few glaring examples: Bloomfield, Stoddard county, can come under the law and maintain a first class high school by virtue of state aid, -on levy of 65c.

Mountain Grove and a 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 are excluded because they do not have the minimum. For Brandsville, Howell county, where, the rate is $2.40. Of course, it is understood that these levies in some cases cover more than teachers' wages and incidental expenses. If the proposed plan is adopted, every teaching unit, regardless of enumeration, will be guaranteed the same amount.

The number of pupils required for a teaching unit will necessarily be specified. Consolidation will be encouraged by discontinuation, where practicable, of small schools and a more liberal allowance from the state in the way of building aid, also because of the possibility of high school facilities. Heretofore consolidation has been opposed by many because it would mean an increase of taxation. By an equitable guarantee of state aid on a uniform levy of this objection will be removed. of course, it is understood that any district, by a majority vote, may increase its levy above the minimum if it so desires.

The state committee appointed to administer the drouth relief appropriation of $250,000 has selected an administrator who is now functioning. No relief will be given out of the funds to duplicate the work of rolled aguadies. In addition to providing aid in the way of a living, funds will also be granted to the worthy with which to purchase garden seeds, seed potatoes and oats. Applications should be made to the County Drouth Relief Committees, who will forward same to the state administrator, who also has the authority to make personal investigation of applications. The 70-day limit on the Legislature has expired, yet we cannot predict the date of sine die adjournment.

Because of impeachment articles against State Treasurer Brunk, the Senate, which is charged with the duty of trying an impeached officer, may be in session until the latter part of April. It has been proposed to pay the Senate members and the House prosecutors $15 per day during the time of the trial. I am opposed to this, as I think the constitution fixes our salaries as members of the islature. D. L.

BALES. -0000- NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Consolidated School District No. 1 of Texas County, Missouri, that the annual school meeting of said District will be held at the Grade School Building in the City of Houston, in said District, on Tuesday, The 7th Day of April, 1931, commencing at 7 o'clock a. m. and continuing until 6 o'clock p.

at which the following will be voted upon and considered: First: To elect two members of 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 on the One Hundred (100) Dollar valuation for the purpose, of ing and furnishing school buildings. Fourth: To elect a County Superintendent of Schools for a of four years. Fifth: To vote on the proposition of changing the boundary line of said District by detaching the following described land from the Sel vol District of Raymondville and attaching the same to Consolidated School District No.

1 of Texas county for school purposes: The Northwest quarter and the West Half of Lot One (1) of the 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 Seetion Thirty-one (31), Township Thirty-one (31), Range Eight (8), and all of Section Thirty-six (36), and the North Half and the West of the South Half of Section Thirty-five (35), Range in Nine Township (9). Thirty-one BEN F. KING, Secretary of the Board. This 20th day of March, 1931. TUESDAY STUDY CLUB.

Mrs. J. A. Johnston being absent, Mesdames W. E.

Duff and Albert Howell were hostesses to the Tuesday Study Club meeting Tuesday afternoon, March 24, at the Memorial Hall. An interesting miscellaneous program was given, as follows: Club Collect. Round Table--Flower Gardens, Mrs. J. A.

Johnston, led by Mrs. W. E. Duff. Book Review, "Old Man Hepner's Will," by Elliott Flower, Mrs.

David Impey. Round Table--Heart Throbs, led by Mrs. E. K. Lyles.

Sketch-Bagnell Dam, Mrs. W. P. Gibbs. Mary the Magdalene, by Agnes Sleigh Turnbull, Mrs.

John Parker. Poem, "'Comparison," by Katherine Edelman, Mrs. David Impey. Business. The hostesses served delicious refreshments to twelve members.

The next meeting will be a business meeting at Memorial Hall. All members requested to be present to help elect afficers for the next term. REPORTER. BRIDGE PARTY. Mr.

Wm. F. Herron entertained number of friends in ber pretty suburban home last Thursday evening. Bridge was the diversion for the evening, high score favor being presented Mrs. Lee Strong at the close 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 Mrs. Chas.

Watson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Daft, Mr.

and Mrs. Warren MeKnight, Mrs. James Holt, Miss Thelma King and Dr. Craigmiles. CHANGE OF DATE FOR BOND ELECTION At a meeting of the County Court held Tuesday, the date of the County Court House Bond election changed from Saturday, April 4, Saturday, April 18.

The cause of this change of dates was by direction of the bond attorneys, who decided that the voting places in the various precinets were not specified definitely enough. forms of the order for the election and the publication notices were sent out to the Clerk with instructions fill in the blanks with the names the judges and clerks of the election and also with the voting precinets. copy of the filled out order was sent back to the attorneys for any corrections and the newspapers supplied with the publications as appeared last week's papers. No correction being made until after the papers were published, when directions came from the attorneys to specify the building where the voting place was to be held in each precinet. The expense of this first publication falls on the attorneys and the notice of election as carried in the papers this week is at the expense of the local papers, for the location of the houses at the various precinets could not be obtained for 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 1 meet with public approval is the selection of a committee of three or more representative from different parts of the county as a Building Committee to work in conjunction with the Court in an advisory capacity in the construction work and preparatory details of the new building. It is hoped that there will be a full and free discussion of this court house bond issue proposal. The Court has set the amount of the bond issue as low as possible to secure a county building adequate to care for the official 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 amount be willing to compromise and those who 1a- vored a less amount be willing to meet the small increase. Get together on these matters and if possible put over the bond issue at the first election and save the expense of further elections. The amount before the voters is $40,000 and the date is April 18. Surely the -people will not sidetracked by visionary counter propositions, the purpose of which i is defeat the bond issue.

Investigate and find out how little extra it will mean to each taxpayer to carry A bond issue of $40,000. It will be a burden to no one. METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. Houston and Raymondville. H.

Mellen Fikes, Pastor--Phone 28. Houston: Sunday 9:45 a. m. Morning .....11:00 a. m.

Epworth 7:00 p. m. Evening ..7:30 p. m. Let us approach our Holy Week devotions by the proper observance of Palm Sunday.

To both our morning and evening worship services you are most cordially invited. Come, help us to hallow our Saviour's Passion. Raymondville: Morning .10 a. m. Sunday 11 a.

m. Epworth .7:30 p. The Triumphal Entry will be observed in Raymondville at the 10 o'clock hour, too. All are especially invited to worship with us. "Behold thy King cometh unto thee." PAY UP NOTICE DAN C.

BOYT. APPOINTED SURVEYOR. Tuesday papers contained the announcement that George W. Hill had, been appointed Surveyor of Texas county by Governor Caulfield, to suecoed John M. Willson, resigned.

There are number of outstanding accounte due Boyt's Grocery which must be paid by April let or these unpaid accounts will be pat in an ofdoer's for collection. Can be paid at Craven's Grocery or to me. HOUSTON SCHOOL NOTES HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST The declamatory contestants gave an excellent program Thursday evening. The judges of the contest were Mrs. J.

A. Smallwood, Mrs. W. Farris and Miss Helen Parker. had a difficult task deciding the ner in declamation.

Their first vote resulted in a tie for first place be tween Velma Fourt, Mildred Brown and Elinor McCaskill. After conference and close checking of points, Velma Fourt was declared the winner. Velma will represent us West Plains Friday. The other representatives are: Paul Forinash, oration; Eleanor Roy, essay; Mildred Brown and Paul Forinash, debate. We won first place last year in the literary meet and are anxious to gain the same position this year.

The Pineymo Queen contest proved to be a very interesting and close campaign. The primary resulted a double tie, one for first and second place and tie for third and fourth place. The four high candidates were Ruby McKinney, Mildred Brown. Delma Ferguson, Marie Flett. The second primary was held Thursday and the three high candidates of this election were Mildred Brown, Delma Ferguson and Ruby McKinney.

The general election was held Monday, resulting in another very close contest and we are very proud to announce Miss Ruby McKinney as our Pineymo Queen. All orders for Pineymos must be received by Friday of this week. Anyone wishing to purchase a Pineymo may order by telephone, letter or personal call to the school house. 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 Economies girls are now studying furniture so that they may know what types to use in their plans for homes. They made a very delightful trip to Mrs. Parker's and saw many antique picoes of furniture, also china and pictures; an interesting collection Indian pottery, beads, rugs, pietures, and explained them in a very interesting way. The girls appreciated the visit very much. First year Home Ec.

girls have been studying electricity and its relation to the home. It is a great aid the housewife, saving her time and energy. The girls feel that they are becoming more intelligent users of electrical devices. Their second sewinu project, consisting of some undergarment, is just about completed and they are starting to give needed care their clothing in the way of mending. FARMERS' SEED, FEED AND FERTILIZER LOAN Texas county has sent in near 225 applications for loans from the Federal Farm Relief fund, which is the $45,000,000 set aside by Congress on December 20, 1930.

The farmers of Texas county have already received 95 checks from the fund above mentioned and we expect more to come in right along now. The method of application, who can likely qualify, the rate of interest, the security, the balanced crop system and all facts concerning the loan were explained in the county papers some weeks since, but a few have been caused extra effort and some delay in not bringing landlords along to waive for the tenant. This is necessary and I hope the applicants will take notice of this and avoid delay and trouble in the ture. I shall continue to write tions on Saturdays at C. E.

office in Houston, and after 2:30 o'clock p. 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 600 me in Houston as above described. WALLACE P. GIBBS. Vocational Agriculture Instruetor, Houston, Mo. GOOD MEETING AT RAYMONDVILLE The Pastors' and Superintendents' conference at Raymondville Sunday, March 22, was fine and greatly enjoyed by every one present, and those who failed to attend certainly missed treat.

The program was carried with few minor changes, as pablished in the papers, and the address by Rev. D. S. Frazier was both inspirational and educational. The Sunday School Missionary, Ernest A.

Boyd, of Rolla, 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 the county could have been present, since we are planning for Vacation Bible Schools as a part of our county's program. The programs, or "'calendar" of the schedule for Texas county's activities have been printed and are ready for distribution now, and we want to get a copy into the hands of each Sunday School Superintendent as fast as we can, as this will help to promote unity and uniformity in our work as a whole in the county. MRS. A. H.

BAUER, Reporter. Houston, Mo. 0000- REVIVAL IN PROGRESS AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. H.

Crocker, Pastor-Phone 21. Rev. F. B. Raines, Evangelist.

Wanted -Everybody to attend the revival services at this church, now in progress. Revival services every week day at 2 p. m. and 7:30 p. Sunday services at 11 a.

m. and 7:30 p. m. Graded Sunday School, 9:45 a. m.

Adult, Senior, Intermediate and Junior Unions and Sunbeam Band meet Sunday at 6:30 p. m. Rev. Fred B. Raines, of Springfield, arrived Monday and will be with us for the coming two weeks, at least, 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 community. Rev. Raines is a preacher of power and has been very successful 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 enter heartily into the work of ning souls and upbuilding the cause of Christ in Houston.

Monday night's service was well attended and Rev. Raines brought a heart-searching messaze on the subjeet, A Church Member's Inventory of Himself." Pastor Renfro, of Cabool, was present and with his slide trombone assisted with the music. Rev. Rentro expects to be with us during the greater part of the meeting and will add much to the song service. High School Specials--Rev.

Raines will address the high school body at the school building Thursday morning. Next Monday night will be special "'High School Night" at the revival services at this church, with reserved seats for the students. All others, of course, welcome. DINNER--BRIDGE. Miss Ruth Smith entertained a number of her friends last Friday evening at the L.

B. Womack home. A. lovely two-course dinner was served at 6:30 o'clock. The remaining evening hours were devoted to bridge.

Decorations of the entertaining rooms during the evening were composed of bouquets of the season's flowers. Individual favors of sweet peas were presented the guests. In the bridge game, the high score favors were received by Mrs. Clarence MeCaskill and Mr. Wm.

Britzman, low scores going to Mrs. Amelia Christie and Mr. Herbert Bauch. Gifts were also presented Mr. and Mrs.

Womack by the hostess. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. A.

Smallwood, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hiett, Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence McCaskill, Mr. and Mrs. R. B.

Leavitt, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Lamar, Mr.

and Mrs. Ceeil Gladden, Mrs. Amelia Christie; Misses Alma Fikes and Mabel Nevels; Messrs. Herbert Bauch and Wm. Britaman.

PLAY SATURDAY NIGHT. The Raymondville high school play, Aaron Slick, from Punkin Crick, will be put on at the Lyric theatre next Saturday night. This is a rural comedy three acts, with a good cast of characters and specials tween acts. Admission, 15 and 25 ets. Don't miss a good laugh and encour age the young people of Raymondville school by your attendance Satarday night.

JAMES M. EMBREE DIED TUESDAY NIGHT After a long and lingering sickness, Mr. James Madison Embree, fine old citizen of Houston, passed away at. 10:20 o'clock Tuesday night. He was.

born June 21, 1845, and at time of death March 24, 1931, was 85 months and 3 days of age. Mr. Embree has been a very activeand useful citizen. He was a member of the M. E.

Church, South, and. a member of Texas Lodge No. 177, A. F. A.

M. Further data of his. life will be published next week. Funeral will be held at the Funeral Home, Houston, Thursday at 12:30. Burial at Mt.

Pisgah cemetery, nearPlato, Thursday at 2:30 p. m. underauspices of the Masonic lodges of. Houston and Plato. -0000- DECLAMATORY TRY-OUTS LAST THURSDAY EVENING Declamatory try-outs were held at the high school auditorium Thursday night of last week.

The following program was rendered: Music, "Trumpet Solo, Millard Wall. Vocal Solo. Nolan Akins. Oration, Procrastination," Pault Forinash. Readings- Peg 0' My Maurine Carter; Willie's First Con.

Velma Fourt: "An Abandoned Elinor McCaskill; "The Wedding of Miss Loyso Carty: Dorothy Flett: Twelve Young Giddeons," Mildred Brown. Music, Boys' Quartette-Paul Forinash, Nolan Akins, Lowell Fleenor, Glenn Forinash. Each number on the program was well rendered and each one taking part is to be commended. From the six declamations given, that of Miss Velma Fourt was selected as the best and Miss Fourt will represent our school at West Plains. The District Literary meet will be held at West Plains on March 27.

Houston school will enter in the following: Debate, Miss Mildred Brown and Mr. Paul Forinash: Essay, Miss Eleanor Roy: Oration. Paul Forinash: Deelamation, "Willie', First Miss Velma Fourt. JONAS--SMITH. Licking News.

Mr. Harry Jonas and Miss Lorene Smith were quietly married at Steelville Monday evening, March 9, at 8 o'clock, Rev. Roper performing the ceremony. Others present were Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Lutzenberger and Paul Lutzenberger. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, of Houston, and is a teacher in the Licking schools this year. Mr.

Jonas is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jonas, of He is an undertaker and is a member the firm of Jonas Lutzenberger, of Salem. Mrs.

Jonas will finish her term of. school here, after which they will. make their home at Steelville. Their many friends here and elsewhere wish them much happiness. The above from the Licking News gives an account of a marriage of interest to our people.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Harry Smith, among the best citizens of Houston community. She is a popular teacher of the county, at present teaching in the Licking schools; charming young lady of pleasing per-. sonality and christian character. The Herald joins with many other friends in forwarding congratulations to Mr.

Mrs. Jonas. 0000 PIE SUPPER AT GYM WEDNESDAY NIGHT 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 8 o'clock by the Musie department.

FOR CITY MARSHAL I take this method of announcing to the voters of the City of Houston my candidaey for the office of Marshal of the City of Houston. Will appreciate your vote at the city eleetion and if elected will endeavor to do my full duty. W. A. HOGAN..