The Plain Dealer (Corrigan, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, March 18, 1932 Page: 1 of 4
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The Plain Dealer
Volume 1
Oil Well Prospects
Not So Encouraging
Bulldogs Defeat the
Diboll Speed Boys
Our oil field seems to be ‘blow-
ed-up’ if you will pardon the
slang.
Each week since our first issue
we have tried to secure a story
that would lend some hope and
could be backed with facts.
Monday we interviewed Hon.
Lynch Davidson at Houston and
were authorized to quote him as
saying that there was only faint
hope of development on the land
he was attempting to block up.
The situation in the oil busi-
ness now, seems to be, the major
companies are not interested in
further ‘wild-cats’ and the wild-
cat driller cant successfully re-
fine and market his production
in competition with the major
companies. So, the wild-catter
must secure a solid block of
leases—all in regular form, with
mo strings tied to them—and
IP he strikes, he can sell his pro-
duction and leases to the majors
at a satisfactory figure. If the
block is not leased solid and in
due form, the major companies
are not interested.
Mr, Davidson tells us in pretty
Straight talk how the land lies
and we reproduce his statement:
"There isn’t very much to say
about the oil development in
Polk County. We had a definite
trade with practical drillers, the
operations to be under the super-
vision of the geologist who dis-
covered the Kilgore field. Oil
and mineral leases were required
on lands other than those we
were contributing to the opera-
tions. The owners of those lands
were so dilatory in consenting
to contribute their lands to the
drilling operations, and some of
them to this date have not agreed
to do so, that the parties who
were to drill the well secured
land elsewhere, which is a very
easy matter to do. Unless the
people in that section manifest
a quite different disposition we
shall not be able to do anything
towards having the drilling
done.
"The situation is about this:’’
"Mr. Davidson’s statement con-
tinues, "One land owner will
demand that the well be drilled
on his land, then he will want to
save out a piece of the land.
Another fellow wont put in any
land at all, figuring there will be
a well drilled somewhere in his
neighborhood and he will get the
full benefit of it; and so it goes,
each and every one having some
little plan of that kind which
breaks up the general plan; and
that is the state of things now
By L. W. Atkinson
Corrigan High Bulldogs were
victorious over Diboll High Speed
Boys by score of 4 to 2 in the
game played here Tuesday.
At the sound of the umpires
voice of ‘p 1 a y b a 1 I!’ the Cor-
rigan High School Bulldogs were
off like a shot to beat the Diboll
High School Speed Boys in one
of the hottest base ball contests
seen on Maxey Field in many
days.
When the March wind had
quieted down and the Speed
Boys had raked the sand from
their eyes, the Bulldogs had
chalked up four runs to their
two. Coach Carter’s little curve
ball artist, Tiny Skinner, was on
the mound for the locals, mixing
his fast ones and sharp breaking
curves to perfection, whiffing
eight men and allowing only two
hits. Coach Bush of Diboll
started his pitching ace, Slim
Richey, with no advantage until
the fifth frame when he shoved
in his star port-sider. Coot Agee.
He, however, failed to silence
the heavy bombardment the
Bulldogs were shelling out.
Winning this game leaves the
Bulldogs still on top with a per-
centage of 1000 in the East Texas
High School Base Ball League,
having won the first two games
of the season at San Augustine
last week.
Diboll 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corrigan 0 0 3 0 1 0 0
Diboll 2 Runs, 2 Hits, 2 Errors
Corrigan 4 Runs, 6 Hits, 2 Errors
This evening, Friday March
18th, the Bulldogs will invade
the Speed Boys home lot at Di-
boll and a dandy game is expect-
ed. Coach Carter urges that
everyone who can, attend the
game this evening.
Freeze Kills Some Tomatoes
B. F. Adams reported to the
Plain Dealer that reports to the
Truck Growers Association meet
ing held at Skinnertown Monday
night were to the ef.ect that be-
tween 50 to 60 per cent, of the
tomato plants in this section were
killed in the recent freeze.
Practically all growers who
lost plants have, or will re-bed
and if the weather is favorable,
no serious delays in shipping is
anticipated. _
with reference to drilling in
Polk County.”
So, we take it that so far as
this particular drill-site is con-
cerned, the prospect of making
a ‘Kilgore’ of Corrigan just now
is out of the question.
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fnniLY BUDGfli
Managing the family
budget is a difficult task
when budgeting is at all
necessary. The really sound
budget plan includes reg-
ular savings deposited at
regular intervals, it includes
a checking account with
which all bills are handled,
the safe, sane way, without
using actual cash—and the
really wise budgeteer banks
at t h e Citizens State,
where all these services are
at her command.
Citizens State
Bank
CORRIGAN, TEXAS
CORRIGAN, TEXAS, Friday, March 18, 1932
Number 6
52 cent Rate on Plain Dealer
Subscriptions in
We need 500 new subscribers.
The best and quickest way to
secure additional circulation has
been the subject for study with
us for several weeks and many
plans have been considered.
Rather than go to considerable
expense and risk to put on a
contest with an automobile as
prize and a high pressure sales
force to sell subscriptions, we
would rather pass the saving on
prizes and commissions back to
our readers, and so, our decision
to put on a 1 cent sale in an
effort to double our circulation.
Until April 15th, 1932 we will
accept new or renewal subscrip-
tions at the rate of 52 cents per
year.
We can accept chickens, eggs,
potatoes, peanuts or anything of
value in farm produce—except
perishable produce—at prevail-
ing market price.
There will be no high pressure
sales force to persuade you to
subscribe and if you or your
neighbor care to take advantage
of our offer, may we ask that
you bring or send it in.
John Ross of Cleveland visits us.
Our good friend John G, Ross
of Cleveland was in Corrigan
Tuesday and called to see us. He
is in the race for the Legislature
from the 14th district, Hardin
and Liberty counties, and if he
is elected, he will make a darn
good Representative. Mr. Ross
is the youngest son of the late
Capt. J. P. Ross, pioneer lumber
man of East Texas and one of
the noblest characters we ever
met. John is a successful busi-
ness man and a ‘chip off the old
block,’ and our hearty good
wishes go with him in his cam-
paign.
Stryker
(By Onette Blagrave
Several from this community
plan to go to Livingston Mon-
day to confer with authorities
on the possibility of withdraw-
ing the Stryker school from the
Corrigan Independent School
District. The Stryker school
was consolidated with the Cor-
rigan school last year.
Lester Purvis and son, James
Ray, of Corrigan, visited in this
community Sunday.
Martin Turner, of this com-
munity, and Albert Thompson,
of Corrigan, were business visit-
ors to Livingston one day this
week. They were accompanied
home by Mr. Thompson’s son,
B. Thompson.
Marvin Scott was a business
visitor to Corrigan Saturday.
Mr. Schennamon and family of
Corrigan visited in the A. De-
witt home Friday night.
C. N. Blagrave visited in the
Benton Springs community Sun-
day.
Rev. E. Woodard of Corrigan
preached here Sunday- He de-
livered a splendid sermon. He
made the statement that if
some of the members don’t meet
him at the next meeting, it will
be the last time he will preach
at Stryker.
Mr. Derwood, Leo and Miss
Edith Dewitt, and Elmer Thomp-
son were visitors in W. M.
Turner’s home Friday night.
Those attending the dance at
the Norman home Monday night
reported a nice time.
R. H. Blagrave and wife and
two daughters visited in the
Cooper home Sunday.
Effect for 30 Days
Union Grove
—By Grace Shepherd—
Misses Grace and Chleo Shep-
herd spent the week end with
Miss Louise Shepherd in Lime
Ridge.
Miss Fay Cricilus spent the
week end in Ace visiting friends
and relatives.
Buster Neal was in Corrigan
Monday.
Oscar Lock and son, O. D., of
Camp Ruby spent the week end
in the home of Aaron Fuller.
Mrs. Roy Fuller went home with
them Sunday for a few days
visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Neal enter-
tained with an old fashioned
Apron party Friday night. Hix
Shepherd won the prize for hem-
ming the apron best; Refresh-
ments were served at a late
hour, after which the gay crowd
returned to their respective
homes.
Moscow Masons to hold
Called Meeting Tonight
A called meeting of Unity
Lodge No. 102 will be held in
the Lodge hall at Moscow tonight
at 7;30 for the purpose of con-
ferring the Entered Apprentice
and Masters degrees. Visiting
brothers will be welcome and
members of lodges in neighbor-
ing towns are urged to attend.
H. Z. Parrish, Secretary
W. M. S. Zone Meeting
A zone meeting of the Wo-
man’s Missionary Society of the
Methodist church will be held
Thursday, March 24th, at the
church. It will be an all-day
meeting, beginning at 10 o’clock
with lunch at the church. The
ladies of both churches of the
town are invited to attend.
Mrs. W. T. Potts.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Edens Entertain
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Edens en-
tertained with one of the most
attractive social affairs of the
season on Thursday night of last
week when they were host to
the members of the Joy Makers
Bridge Club and a few guests.
St Patricks motiff was carried
out in decorating the beautiful
home for the event. Five tables
enjoyed the many games. Miss
Jessie Lee Adams held high
score for the ladies and Jim
Hooks won high for the men.
Angel food cake, frozen desert
and coffee was served.
Mr, and Mrs. Jim Hooks of
Livingston and Miss Jessie Lee
Adams attended as guests.
Mrs. J. W. Cobb Entertains
Exceptional beauty and charm
marked the function Friday aft-
ernoon when Mrs. J. W. Cobb
was the charming hostess to the
members of the Friday Bridge
Club.
The rooms were done in def-
erence to the St Patricks theme.
Three tables were arranged
for the players. After a number
of enjoyable games Mrs. W. F.
Edens scored high and was
awarded a hand made pillow.
Mrs. J. F. Holloman was pre-
sented with a crean, sugar, salt
and pepper server for holding
second high score. Mrs. Carl
Bergman was awarded a bridge
table cover for high cut.
A most delightful hot plate
lunch was served consisting of
fish flake balls, tea biscuits,
olives, molded frozen salad, hot
chocolate, and orange pudding.
School Tax Voted
By Good Majority
The voters of the Corrigan
Independent School District, by
a decisive vote of 108 to 64, went
on record as favoring the best
in school facilities at the election
last Saturday.
The election was held to vote
a tax of $1.00 over the entire
district to meet the requirements
of the State, and, thereby re-
ceive full benefits from that
source.
Most of the district already
had the $1.00 tax and there was
very little opposition to the pro-
posal to ‘balance the load.’
Fred Handley Announces
For Commissioner Precinct 4
To the Citizens of Commissioners
Precinct No. 4:
I am making this my announce-
ment for re-election as Commis-
sioner of Precinct No. 4, upon
my record in this office, which
speaks for itself.
We are in a very critical stage
just now as to ways and means
to finance our county through
these troubled times on account
of the scarcity of funds which
has been brought about by the
citizens of the county being un-
able to pay their taxes for the
past year.
On account of these conditions
I believe that I am in a position
to know the best ways and
means of ‘weathering the storm’
in order that the county may
not be embarrassed in her
finances. I stand for strict econ-
omy in the expenditure of county
funds and believe the expendi-
tures should be cut sufficient to
meet the county’s obligations.
From past experience I believe
that I know the' needs of this
precinct and will be able to main-
tain the roads at a nominal cost,
and more satisfactorily than one
without experience.
If there was ever a time in the
history of our county that I could
serve you to an advantage I be-
lieve now is that time, and I
pledge vou that if elected I will
do my best to make you a better
Commissioner than I have in the
past.
Thanking you for your past
support and appreciating what
help you will give me in the
coming primaries, I am
Yours for service,
Fred Handley,
Barnes, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Knox
spent Wednesday in Houston.
Business Mens Club
Banquet Tuesday
At the regular meeting of the
Business Men’s Club last Mon-
day night the most important
business transacted was a de-
cision to stage another banquet-
no need going into details except
as to date. Tuesday night March
22d is the date, 7;30 the hour,
50 cents is the price, and the
Skains Hotel the place.
Messrs Chester Redd, A, Bak-
er and Carl Bergman were ap-
pointed to make arrangements
and those who have attended
these functions before are just
notified —notice is all they need
for they will be on hand—and
those who have not attended be-
fore are cordially invited and
assured a sumptious feed and a
pleasant and profitable evening.
Seems like some mention of
fire plugs and trades days was
brought up but the Banquet was
given ‘front page’ til it pushed
the rest into the ‘want ads’—at
least until after Tuesday nite.
Wakefield
(By Miss Gladys Lilley.)
Rev. R. E. Norman of Da-
mascus filled his regular ap-
pointment here Sunday.
G. L. Sanford, J. S. Hooper,
Claud Perkins and A. O. Lilley
were business visitors in Lufkin
during the past week.
Jesse Caldwell and family, of
Port Neches, are visitors in the
Smith home this week.
Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Tynes, a baby boy.
Miss Lavada Wheeler, of Luf-
kin, spent the week end with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. B.
Wheeler, of thislcommunify.
Edward and Junior Scott, of
Chester, visited in this commu-
nity Sunday.
Ellis Smith and brother, of Di-
boll visited relatives here during
the week end.
D. J. Lilley was a business
visitor to Camp Hoover this
week.
Fred Norman and brother, of
Amarillo, visited relatives here
during the past week.
W. T. Batts it Back at Drug Storg >
A deal was made on Thursday
of last week whereby W, T.
Bates bought the business that
has been run under the name of
the Corrigan Drug Co., for some
three months, from Hans Boe-
decker. The firm name will be
Bates Drug Store, as it was be-
fore the sale to Mr. Boedecker.
Service
Courtesy
Accuracy
Knowledge
Are almost as import-
ant as the drugs used
in filling prescriptions
and we appreciate the confidence we enjoy
among the thousands of patrons of our pre-
scription department too much to slight either.
pergman’s
4 Drug Store ♦
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Fancher, W. C. The Plain Dealer (Corrigan, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, March 18, 1932, newspaper, March 18, 1932; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth644965/m1/1/: accessed June 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.