Athens Weekly Review
June 29,1933
Special Correspondence

Rome, June 26- The cloudy skies, thunder and lightning which was seen and heard here the latter part of last week, and which usually bids fair to rain, failed to break the drout that has prevalied over this section for the past weeks. The crops espicially corn is in great need of moisture, and unless it rains in the next few days, the corn will be greatly damaged.
The mothers of this place are useing much of their spare time in canning fruits and vegetables at the present. Every family should not only use their spare time in canning, but should use one day of each week for putting up fruits, meats and vegetables for the home use. For this is one of the most important factors in the "live at home" program which has been and still is sponsored by the county agent and home demonstration agents of the state. And such cans that are not needed in the home, can usually e sold or traded to the merchants for groceries.
When it gets to where people cannot drive upon the highways (as it was in the Hammond and Conway tragedy) without being stopped, robbed and perhaps murdered, it is getting time for the government to take drastic steps is suppressing this ever growing evil. And should the wets be vistorious in the next few years, in their struggle for legalized beer, and for the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, the crime wave will sweep over the United States more than ever before. As it is, crime seems to be increasing every year, but what will be the result if liquor becomes legal again? The writer heard not so long ago, a man remark: "I'll be glad when whiskey comes back again; in fact, I wish every stream in Henderson county, was flowing with it, and a gourd at every crossing." Well, with women taking part in crimes, and indulging in strong drinks, it may not be far in the future when intoxicating liquors and criminal will almost hold sway over the entire country. Then education will take a backyard trend, and the churches of our country, will be as they are in Russia today- a hiss and a by-word.
Commissioner Warren has been grading the Athens and Shelton Mill road for the past two weeks, and the repairing of this road, will be a great help to the farmers of this section as well as a benefit to the mail carrier. With a rain it will be in fairly good condition.
Frank Rogers came home the latter part of last week from Jacksonville where he has been working in the tomato harvest.
Ed Harris and brother of Mill Run were at Hollywood lake last week fishing, and from the looks of several big cat in the back of their car, the Mill Run farmers must have had good luck.
Dr. Parks of Dallas, who is a member of the Koon Kreek Klub and Keeper Keeling were here last Friday, seeking a right from two farmers of this place in order that the Lacy Contruction Company may carry their their machinery through the men's property, prior to starting work on the new dam on the Anding creek which the Koon Kreek Klub is having built.
Paul Welch, his son George, and Billie Riddlesperger, all of Cross Roads were here on business the latter part of last week.
Mrs. Mamie Swinney of Gladewater and brother Jackson Hines of Williow Springs were visiting here Tuesday of last week.
L. F. Swinney who is attending the State University. spent Sunday night with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Swinney.
Mrs. W. J. Swinney was a visitor in the home of her son, C. B. Swinney of Pickens Spur Saturady and Saturday.
Frank Rogers was a visitor in the home of B. T. Walters Sunday evening.
W. H. Hines, his son Jackson, of Willow Springs and his son Clint of Cross Roads, were visiting W. J. Swinney here Sunday.
Millard Crist and Jim Shoe, of Beck's Chapel were here late Saturday evening after hogs, purchased by Billie Riddlesperger from a farmer of this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Miller and children and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Shelton all of West Texas, are visiting in the home of Mr. amd Mrs. John Hester.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Carrigan and little daughter, Navio Jo spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Trammell of Athens.
Miss Nellie Hester spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Howard Trammell of Athens.

Typed as written
Submitted by Laura Gregory Calvin
January 2004

Old Newspaper Articles of Henderson County

Back To Henderson County TXGenWeb

This site is owned and maintained by the Henderson Co. TXGenWeb Co. Coordinator. Content of this site has been gathered from many sources and transcribed records. Therefore, errors may occur. When in doubt as to the accuracy of data contained herein, go to the actual records yourself.  If you find any inaccurate data, please let us know.  The information contained in this website is for your personal use only.  All pages, compilations, transcriptions and abstracts are protected by copyright law and may not be published in whole or in part without written consent of the author, contributor and/or webmaster.

© Copyright 2001 - Present