The Bogata News (Bogata, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, March 4, 1949 Page: 2 of 6
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Grave Danger Ahead (or This Nation;
Power to Tax is Power to Destroy
The following article dealing
with the present political and
economic status of this nation
and of the ideas of government
cultivated during the past sixteen
years, are most forcefully ex-
pressed by Homer H. Harris Sr.,
of Alexandria, La., president of
the Red River Valley Association.
It comes nearer expressing the
views of this editor than • any-
thing he has read upon the sub-
ject:
“Having just finished and mail-
ed my 1948 income tax return,
and while my blood pressure is
still high, this may not be a pro-
per time to write a message to
anyone; then again, it may be the
very best time, while certain
things are fresh in mind.
“As you may have already sur-
mised, there are many things be-
ing done today by our govern-
ment, that I believe to be abso-
lutely wrong and fundamentally
unsound. When one feels that
way about a situation, he should
try to do something about cor-
recting it. I do not believe in
being neutral about anything,
where principle is involved; and
there are always important prin-
ciples implicated in the opera-
tion of our country; certainly
now is not an exception.
“Ours has become a Semi-So-
cialistic Nation. If that trend is
not stopped, it will require only
a few more years time to go the
“whole hog,’ which will then ex-
ceed the most ambitious dreams
of the late Socialist Eugene V.
Debs, and the host of starry eyed
professors who seem to have been
given such soft and tender sanc-
tuary in most of the large uni-
versities throughout the country.
“If and when that evil day
comes, it will spell the death
knell of free private enterprise
in the United States, and most of
the things which have made this
country unique in history and
truly great.
“This Republic was founded on
United States Senators and Con
gressmen, who in the past have
stood firm against this false and
fallacious theory of government
are weakening in their convict-
ions. Several have actually al-
ready ‘gone out the window,’
having succumbed to the sirens
call and'oi threats of implacable
pressure groups.
“How any sane and fair mind-
ed person can find himself will-
ing to swap the present success-
ful and super productive econo-
my of this country for a brand
patterned after schemes and
plans that have failed so miser-
ably everywhere in the world,
where tried, is a mystery to me.
This may be rather plain talk,
but the way I see it is, that a per-
son to fall for this Socialistic-
Welfare Bunk must be classified
in one of three categories; i.e.
He is doing it for personal
gain or preferment.
Or, He is unable to think
straight,
Or, He is just plain ‘touched’
in the head.
“It is to be hoped, that the 81st
Congress will bring forth a few
more statesmen and leaders big
enough and courageous enough to
put the brakes on this damnable
practice of spending the country
rich with other people’s money.
“A few days ago I noticed a
press release stating that 2000
bills have already been introduc-
ed by the New Congress and that
5000 more bills are anticipated
this session. What Congress needs
is members, who, instead of try-
ing to pass more laws, will help
kill off 99'; of the new bills that
are introduced. Mi n are needed
in the halls of Congrv n'. who, not
only can say NO!, but i ^LL NO!
—7000 new laws; can y< imag-
ine that? There is the pro r that
the people need to get their feet
back on solid ground.
Power of Taxation
“That old axiom, ‘The power
to tax is the power to destroy,’
the Fundamental Law, the old ■ is as true today as when first
Mosaic Law, the well known Ten
Commandments. The govern-
ment built upon this foundation
has been a glorious success, re-
ferred to at one time by Abra-
ham Lincoln as ‘This Nation
tJnder God.’
Political Expediency
“During the last fifty years,
«nd with greatly accelerated
tempo during the past sixteen
years, man’s selfishness and his
surrender to political expediency
have brought about an opium
like school of thought in our
government, which has debauch-
ed millions of our people with
the abominable idea, that they
can get something for nothing,
if they band together and use
their votes to elect men to office,
who will impose taxes, skilfully
scheduled to accomplish this im-
possible result.
Putrid Kettle of Fish
“Law consisting of directives
by men, and men’s personal op-
inions have brought us a very
putrid ‘kettle of fish.’ Funda-
mental Law says ‘Thou Shalt
Not Steal.’ Some of our present
statutes amount to confiscation
of profits and earnings in many
cases, which is nothing less than
legalized theft and stealing.
There is no fundamental law,
that rightfully permits your mon-
ey to be taken from ypu, and
given to someone who is less in-
dustrious, less ambitious and less
spoken. The percentage of taxes
now being taken from our peo-
ple is very much above the dan-
ger point.
"The peculiar part of the situ-
ation is, that the very people who
are advocating, and so anxious
to change our economic system
from free enterprise to socialism
and government control of every-
ting are the ones who will suffer
most when we all lose our free-
dom as a result of this change.
“I do not know how you feel
about these matters, but in my
opinion, unless the taxpayers of
the country do more than they
have in the past to correct this
dangerous practice, it will soon
be too late to do anything at all
about it.
“I suggest, yes urge that you
write your Senators and Con-
gressman. and tell them exactly
how you feel about the ride Un-
cle Sam is being taken for, and
how you feel about having the
good old U. S. A. taken ‘over the
hill to the poor house.’ They
really will appreciate receiving
your ideas and suggestions.'
“P. S. Do it today.”
Mrs. Bill Baker returned Tues
day from Grand Prairie, where
she had spent a week with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Leo Ridens left Wednes-
day for Big Spring to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Bill Kelsoe and
Mr. Kelsoe, who have a new
daughter, born Feb. 21, named
Kathy Kay. She returned home
Sunday.
G. M. Sulsar has been ill the
past week.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Sidney Pratt at Red River Hos-
pital id Clarksville Feb. 21.
Mrs. Blake Reynolds left Tues-
day for Gilmer to be with her
daughter, Mrs. Carl Harkrider,
who underwent an appendectomy
Monday night.
Mrs. Mack Glover, Mrs. Edgar
Hooker and Miss Wilma Man-
grum of Fulbright, visited Mrs.
Edda Mangrum in the Paris Sani-
tarium Friday afternoon. Mrs.
Mangrum is reported very much
improved.
William Earl Stevens was ill
with mumps last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Billie Kelley and
children of Waco, spent the
week end with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Kelley.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morehead
and Kiki came Saturday to visit
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther
Rozell.
Mrs. Dorothy Longacre and
daughter, Mrs. Louise Gilbert,
and children of Bay City, are vis-
iting their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jess Thompson.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kelley
and children of Paris, visited in
the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Kelley, Sunday.
Mrs. Dennis Doyle Temple and
children came Monday for a visit
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Hubert Kelley. Dennis Doyle
has been transferred from New
London to a place near San An-
tonio.
Mr. and Mrs. Mutt Conley and
children of Clarksville, visited
Wilbur Massey Sunday.
Mrs. Mack Glover, Mrs. Flor-
ence Roach of Bogata and Mrs.
Edgar Hooker were in Hugo, Ok.,
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rozell,
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morehead and
children of Longview, spent Sun-
day in the home of J. K. Baker
at Bagwell. They have recently
had their house wired for elec-
tricity and installed a new elec-
tric refrigerator and electric
cook stove.
Mrs. Lela Rozell spent the
week end with her daughter, Mrs.
David Anderson and Mr. Ander-
son at Detroit. Their son, John-
ie, is ill with the flu.
Misses Beulah Mitchell and
Mary Nell Smith were in Paris
Monday on business.
Rev. Hooten and family of
Nash, moved into the Baptist
parsonage Monday. He will be-
gin his work for the coming year.
Mr. and Mrs. Elrod and child-
ren, who have been living on the
George Hill farm at Moselv, have
moved into a house on the Bob
King farm.
Rev. H. C. Hoy of Paris, preach-
ed at the Methodist Church Fri-
day evening. Rev. J. B. Hibbert
of Deport, outlined how pastors
and members can make a suc-
cess of life for Christ.
Corset Incident
Ended Happily
ROSALIE METHODIST
CHURCH
WMU SOCIETY MEETS
WITH MRS. PEARSON
H. D. SPIKELMIER, Pastor
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Prayer meeting at 7 p. m. on
Wednesday.
thrifty, however, this outrageous A good report was given Sun-
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practice has become the normal
way of life in America.
“Millions of our younger citi-
zens have never known any dif-
ferent way. They do not realize
that we are all gradually losing
our freedom. They do not dis-
cern the danger that comes from
having the government attempt
to do everything for everybody.
“This system is evil and im-
moral. It is fundamentally
wrong in principle. If permit-
ted to continue unabated, this
socialistic poison will ruin our
Nation. It has already ruined
most of the people who have
been on the receiving end of the
demogogue’s dream.
Representatives Slipping
“Something that has given
cause for much concern lately is
the information that numerous
day night at the third Quarterly
Conference from all churches on
the charge, and representatives
from all churches were present
and glad to have Rev. Porter,
pastor of Bogata, as a visitor. We
had five new members added to
our Sunday School roll last Sun-
day. Come next Sunday and
bring someone with you and
have new members each Sunday.
T. J. JEFFERY, S. S. Supt.
Blossom and Detroit
Lose at Kilgore
METHODIST W. S. C. S.
Mr. and Mrs. Khleber Lips-
comb announce the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Joan to John
F. Bartley Jr., son of Mrs. J. F.
Bartley, all of Grapevine.
The marriage took place at the
First Baptist Church of Weather-
ford with Rev. Starnes officiat-
ing.
The bride is a graduate of
Grapevine High School and at-
tended TCU and Harris School
of Nursing. She is now working
for an insurance company in
Dallas.
The groom was a member of
the 1944 graduating class of Bo-
gata High School and a grandson
of Mrs. F. M. Watkins of Rosalie.
He spent two years in the U. S.
Army. He is now working at
Grand Prairie.
The couple will make their
home in Grapevine.
Miss Margie Burns and Morris
Burks, both of Deport, were un- j
ited in marriage Saturday even- ‘
ing at 6 o’clock at the home of
the Justice of the Peace W. H.
Thompson, who performed the
ceremony.
The bride, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Bums, chose for her
wedding a grey suit with acces-
sories of black. She was a fresh-
man in Deport High School. The*
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Burks.
Attending the wedding were
Mr. and Mrs. James Woodall,
John Thomas, James Burns, and
Mrs. Juanita Woodall.
The couple are' making their
home with the groom’s parents
for the present.
FULBRIGHT W. H. D. CLUB
WITH MRS. WILL LEE
BOGATA BOOK CLUB WITH
MRS. PAUL DILL
The Bogata Book Club held its
regular meeting Monday even-
ing at the home of Mrs. Paul
Dill. Ten members and two
guests were present. After the
business meeting the Rev. Hud-
son McNair of Clarksville, gave
a most interesting lesson on Re-
velation of the Bible, followed
by a round table discussion.
A most delicious plate was
served to the members and Rev.
and Mrs. McNair. The next meet-
ing will be March 10 with Mrs.
A. P. Fitzgerald as hostess, and
review by Mrs. R. E. Porter.
In naming the newly elected
officers of the Book Club last
week, the name of Mrs. T. T.
Kinsey, who is parliamentarian,
was inadvertently omitted.
LEAGUE MEMBERS ATTEND
CLARKSVILLE MEET
Fulbright W. H. D. Club met
in the home of Mrs. Will Lee for
a covered dish luncheon and
quilting on Thursday, Feb. 24,
with nine members answering
roll call. Due to the weather
there were not many present and
the program was not presented.
One quilt was almost finished.
There were two new members,
Mrs. Pearl Fisher and Mrs. Billy
Allan Leggett.
A nice lunch was ehjoyed by
the following: Mmes. David Scaff,
Luther Rozell, Dave Ramsey, J.
J. Kerbow, Johnie Kelley, Bob
King, Pearl Fisher, M B. Lee, Ol-
lie Wright, Billy Allan Leggett
and the hostess, Mrs. Lee.
The next meeting will be on
March 10, an all day gathering
with Mrs. Oscar Leggett as hos-
tess.
Why Egg Yolks
Break in Frying
Twenty-two members of the
Epworth League of the Bogata
MethoRist Church, with their
sponsors, Mrs. L. M. Storey and
Rev. R. E. Porter, attended the i
District League meet at Clarks-
ville Thursday night. They re-
ported an interesting program
given by the Avery League.
Lunch was served at the church.
Clarksville League will have
charge of the program for the
meeting in March.
THINK IT OVER
“I’m going to get a divorce.
My wife hasn’t spoken to me in
six months.”
“Better think it over. Wives j Chesshire will be stationed at Ft.
like that are hard to find.” I Worth after his furlough.
T-Sgt. George Ray Chesshire
who has been in Japan for two
years and six months, came home
Wednesday night for a sixty-day
furlough with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Chesshire. Sgt.
The WMU met at the home of
Mrs. C. P. Pearson for an all day
meeting in observance of the
week of -prayer for home mis-
sions.
Seven members and one visitor,
Mrs. Robart Nolan, were served
a covered luncheon at noon.
Those taking part on the program
under the direction of Mrs. C. H.
Hoover, were: Mrs. O. J. Cooper,
Mrs. Robert Nolan, Mrs. Luther
Tyer, Mrs. Roger Hanson, Mrs.
Blake, Mrs. Troutt, Mrs. Pope.
Prayers were offered by the
various members throughout the
day.
NEW FLOOR SANDER
We have just received a new
Floor Sander which we will
lease to the Public by the hour
or will sand your floors our-
selves at so much per square
foot.
We also have plenty of Floor
Filler and Varnish to give your
floors a real job.
Bogata Lumber Co.
Phone 148
BOGATA
Neither Blossom nor Detroit
remained very long in Region
4-B tournament at Kilgore last
Friday. Hemphill beat Blossom
43-28 and Pickton took Detroit
37-35 in the first round contest.
CHICKEN and DRESSING
DINNER—including Vegetables
Home Baked Pies, Coffee and Milk
500
Bogata Methodist WSCS met
Monday at the church for the
second installment of the study
of the “Bible and Human Rights.’
Mrs. W. S. Thompson gave the
devotional from the 5th chapter
of Luke. Mrs. Bob Athans gave
two chapters. Mrs. Sullivan
gave the spiritual life thought of
the week. Eleven members were
present. Mrs. C. C. DeBerry
gave the closing prayer.
Clarksville Dry Goods
ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS
for the MONTH OF MARCH
CARD OF THANKS
Serving to Start at II a. m.
SATURDAY
ANDERSON GROCERY BUILDING
its Cemetery Au’n
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We wish to express our heart-
felt appreciation for the many
friends who remembered us when
the body of our loved one was
returned home for reburial. Es-
pecially to the ladies who brought
food and to each one who helped
to lighten our hearts, goes our
warmest thanks..,
The Williams Family.
A young mother is reported to
have asked her husband what
made him think their boy% was
going to be a politician. **Be-
cauae," he answered, Tie says
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mote things that sound
This month marks our 3rd year in business in
Clarksville. We want our friends and customers in
our trade area to know that it has been a pleasure to
serve your dry goods needs. Come in early dnd look
over the many bargains in our store.
MEN’S DRESS SHIRTS ........................._.$1.98 to $2.98
SHIRTS and SHORTS, Suits for_______________$1.00
BOYS’ BASEBALL CAPS ________________________________79c
MEN’S HOUSE SHOES—About 100 pairs .............$1.00
SPRING MATERIALS
80-sq. PRINTS --------------------------------------44c yd.
Wash Crepes, Dotted Swiss, Chambrays, Ginghams,
Stonecutter, Reeves Cord, priced from 98c to $1.98 yd.
Plenty 550 wt. Standard TOMATO SHEETING.
Clarksville Dry Goods Co.
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CLARKSVILLE
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Iowa captured top national
honors in 1948 cash farm income,
but showed a smaller margin over
its traditional rival, California,
than in 1947.
The Agriculture Department
reported that Iowa’s 1948 cash
farm receipts came to $2,354,733,-
000 while California ran up $2,-
207.639.000.
Texas was third with $1,953,-’
014.000. just missing the two bil-
lion dollar mark for the second
straight year. Illinois earned the
fourth spot with receipts of $L-1
835.897.000. Both these states
occupied the same respective po
sitions in 1947.
Guests in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. A. Bennett the past week
were her mother, Mrs. J. G. Ma-
son, and sister, Mrs. D. A. Al-
ford of San Augustine and a
brother, Rev. J. E. Mason and
wife of Mooringsport, La.
Oakland, Calif. — Tbt case of
the abandoned coraat has ended
happily.
The corset had been tossed in
the garbage can by Mrs. Albert
D. Byerline—who suddenly re-
membered she had pinned $400 in
currency to it.
She ran back out. The gar-
bage man had collected and left.
She went to a dump. After long
searching she found the corset-
no money.
She hired a detective,
said she had solved the case
self. She found the money—un-
der the garbage can.
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Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ward
had as visitors Sunday Mr. and
Mrs. Cecil Chance and daughr
ters, Eunice and Jeraldine, Mrs.
Tally and daughter, Glynda of
Sulphur Springs and Mr. and
Mrs. Marvin Hines of Clarksville.
Guaranteed Watch Repairing
Bring your Watch to Johnson’s Watch Repair at
Bogata Drug. Jewelry Repair, Ring Sizing and En-
graving. You must be pleased.
j. D. JOHNSON
BOGATA DRUG BOGATA
If you can’t drop an egg into
the frying pan without breaking
the yolk, perhaps you aren’t stor-
ing the eggs correctly in the re-
frigerator.
There’s a right and wrong way
to store eggs in the refrigerator.
And the right way. Myrtle Mur-
ray, extension home marketing
specialist of Texas A. & M. Col-
lege, says is standing on the
small end with the large end up.
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5k,
BABY CHICKS
EACH WEEK
Light and Heavy Breeds
RAIKS HATCHERY
CLARKSVILLE
Complete line
Garden Seed - Feed - Fertilizer
Plenty Certified Irish Potato Seed
Plenty Horse and Mnle Feeds
Dairy Feeds, Hog Feed
Chicken Feeds of all kinds
See us for your Spring Planting
and Livestock Needs.
FROZEN FOOD
LOCKER SERVICE
You can always find your choice
Frozen Foods, including—
FRUITS, VEGETABLES and
FRYERS in our locker
FRESH and CURED MEATS
DAIRY and POULTRY
PRODUCTS
Make Our Store Your One-Stop
Shopping Place
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