Jan 3, 1930 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present.
The minutes of the previous meeting was read and approved as read.
After receiving the manager’s report and discussing it, the Secretary made a motion which was seconded by F. Oevermann to pay a ten (10) percent divident [sic] on the capital stock for the year 1929 and leave the Surplus fund at $3500.00 as it was for the year 1928.
The directors agreed to bring the corn crusher mill up before the regular stockholders meeting. As there were no other bussiness [sic] of importance the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs, Scy.
4 Directors Meetings
A.S. Whitener $22.50
F. Bosse 10.00
Wm Wehring 10.00
F. Oevermann 10.00
L. F. Knipstein 7.50
Gus. Boeker 7.50
R. A. Fuchs, Secy 30.00
$97.50
Managers report was that the gin co ginned 791 bales during 1929 season.
Cash in Bank 1-1-29 1280.84
Total Gin Toll 1929 on 791 3779.80
Prof. on Seed cotton 150.25
“ on Mill 215.23
“ on cotton Seed 718.43
Total $4863.71
Expence Labor on ginning 791 bales $ 844.75
General Expences 3611.59
Grand Total $4456.34
Seed cotton on hand 550# $ 29.60
Uncollected gin toll 1929 267.95
“ “ “ 1928 57.50
“ “ “ 1928 67.15
Bagging & ties 725 Pat. 819.25
Corn on hand 10 bu. 11.00
Cash in Bank 1- -1930 $ 2365.29
Received from A.S. Whitener for cottonseed 278.80
$ 2644.09
Cks out not cashed $ 264.02
Surplus of 1928 1000.00
Directors fees for Meetings 97.50
$1361.52 $1361.52 Total amount subject to ck. 1282.57
Or working fund after div is paid.
Cotton seed sold for $5007.31
265280# “ “ perchase [sic] price 4114.05
Profit on seed $ 893.26
Seed hauling etc 130.78
Seed gain only 28# in weight
Lube oil on hand 55 gal 33.35
Fuel oil “ “ 1456 “ 80.08
The tools are nearly same
as 1928 according to Mgr. Report
R. A. Fuchs, Secy
Stockholders Meeting
Jan 13, 1930
The eighteenth annual stockholders meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitener, President. The following stockholders were present 24 in numbers as follows:
A.S. Whitener, F. Bosse; L Braun; Gus Boeker: J. Bethke; Chas. Boehnemann; Gus Draeger; A. Dreios; Hermann Dallmeyer; J. E. Felder; F. Oevermann; C. Oevermann; Ed Hopmann; R. Jaroszewski; L. Klanke; L. F. Knipstein, Mrs. Koerth by (Willie); Louis Kieke; Gus Maass; Wm Wehring, Otto Wehring; Mrs. Hy Wehring or H.C. by H. C. Wehring; Chas Witschorke and R. A. Fuchs.
Minutes of the last stockholders meeting were read and approved as read.
Secy than [sic] read the report of the years bussiness [sic] as received by the directors from the manager on Jan. 13, 1930.
Same was accepted as read.
Motion by F. Bosse, seconded by F. Oevermann to accept the report same carried.
Mr. Felder reported for the finance committee as best he could stating that the committee had found the managers books correct so far as they could find; Mr. F. Dallmeyer had the written report but was absent. The report was accepted.
The corn crusher mill was again discussed and agter some discussion F. Oevermann moved F. Bosse seconded to buy a hammer type mill same carried.
Than [sic] the meeting went into a rather lengthly discussion over a few changes which were outlined by Secy. of which a copy is posted in type written on page 85 and 86 which secy was instructed to mail a copy to each stockholder.
F. Bosse moved seconded by J. E. Felder that we add or change our by laws in Sect 15 and the Same carried unnanimously {sic}.
O. Wehring moved seconded by C. Oevermann to re-elect all of the old directors and finance committee by acclimation; same carried and considered as by a unnanimous [sic] vote.
A.S. Whitener Pres, F. Bosse, Vice Pres; Wm Wehring Tres. R. A. Fuchs, Secy, L. F. Knipstein; F. Oevermann; and Gus Boeker directors.
J. E. Felder; E. T. Matthies; and F. Dallmeyer finance committee.
No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs, Secy.
February 18, 1930.
To the Stockholders of the
Burton Farmers’ Gin Association, Inc.
Burton, Texas
Dear Friend:
At the last stockholders’ meeting of the Burton Farmers’ Gin Association, Inc., two sections of the by-laws were amended. The secretary was requested by a unanimous vote to mail each stockholder a copy of the two sections involved. I, as secretary, feel that I voice the sentiment of all stockholders, present or otherwise, that our organization does not wish to show any disrespect to our neighbor ginners or stockholders. If, after you have carefully read this letter and the proposed amendment, you should not understand any phase thereof, I shall be glad to explain same personally with you. I sincerely hope that all stockholders will kindly cooperate with the directors in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
You friend,
R. A. Fuchs,
RAF:RH Secretary
SECTION 15. Each member or stockholder shall be entitled to one vote only in any stockholders meeting and this section of the by-laws or constitution shall be forever unchangeable: and whereas all other sections are subject to change at any legal annual stockholders meeting; it is therefor [sic] specifically understood that each and every stockholder agrees to obey the by laws as prescribed in any or all sections of this the Burton Farmers Gin Assn, Inc. of Burton, Washington County, Texas.
RESOLVED that the by-laws of the Burton Farmers Gin Association, Inc., be amended by adding a new section to be known as Section #16 and to read as follows:
SECTION #16. That all stockholders of the Burton Farmers Gin Association, Inc., who own or control land in the ginning territory of Burton, shall gin all cotton raised or controlled by them at the Burton Farmers Gin Assns. Inc., gin at Burton, except when said stockholder owns stock in another gin in the same gin territory.
In which event they shall be required to gin one-half of the cotton owned or controlled by them and in the event said stockholder shall fail or refuse to gin or require said cotton to be ginned with the Burton Farmers Gin Assn. Inc., they shall be assessed a penalty of One ($1.00) dollar per bale for all such cotton not ginned with said gin, the penalty shall be assessed each year by the Board of Directors at the time of an annual stockholders meeting or in the event a stockholder gins cotton at the above mentioned gin and fails to pay his gin toll or other indebtedness, the Treasurer shall have the right to withhold part or all of said dividend to cover the indebtedness. Any stockholder not satisfied with the penalty assessed, may ask for a hearing before the Board of Directors not later than thirty days after notice of penalty assessed has been mailed and the decision of the Board of Directors shall be final.
Jan 13th 1930 Directors Meeting
Directors meeting was called to order with all directors present for the purpose of securing a manager for the 1930 season.
Mr. Henry Wehring former manager agreed to manage the gin under the same terms as in or during the previous year 1929. Being agreeable to all directors, Mr. Wehring’s offer was accepted and declared as manager for 1930, as outlined on page 80 of this book.
Whereas the stockholders had asked the directors bo buy a hammer type mill, it was moved and carried that Mr. Whitener, Wehring and Manager buy the mill.
As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
Directors Meeting
May 2, 30 Directors Meeting called to order with the following directors present.
Whitener; Wehring; Oevermann, Bosse, Boeker & Fuchs. (Knipstein)out
The meeting was called for the purpose of repairing or buying new feeder stands.
New feeders would cost about &900.00. Motion made by R. A. Fuchs, seconded by Bosse to repair the old feeders if we could not locate and buy good second hand feeders at reasonable price.
Motion carried. Mr. Bosse wanted to ask C. Prenzler and secy was to write C. H. Waddell of Rosenberg for second hand stands.
Mgr was asked to buy another second hand platform scale from Mr. Bosse provided it could be made to weigh correct. Whereas secy had extra expence and labor in sending letters and copy of change in by-laws to each stockholder the directors agreed to pay 5.00 to Secy to cover exp. Etc. Adj.
Dec 30, 1930 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order with the following directors present Whitener, Wehring, Bosse, Oevermann, Knipstein & Fuchs.
Minutes of last directors meeting was read and approved as read.
The #W W Hammer type mill cost $520.00 delivered but not installed.
The managers report was received in full. Wm Wehring moved seconded by L. F. Knipstein to raise our surplus fund to $4000.00 motion carried. R.A. Fuchs moved Bosse seconded to pay 20% dividend motion carried.
F. Oevermann moved seconded by F. Bosse to pay ½ of Mr. Wehring’s telephone dues which is $9.00 (each year).
Motion by F. Bosse seconded by Wm Wehring to lay a concrete floor in Buck’s blacksmith shop provided Buck agreed to pay $72.00 a year motion carried.
No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs
Mgr reported 1560 bales ginned during 1930 season.
Labor expence [sic] to gin 1560 bales $1760.65
Gin expence [sic] 3560.85
Labor to opperate [sic] mill 329.50
Total exp. $5651.00
Cash in Bank & on hand 5465.80
Uncollected gin toll 1930 413.30
“ “ “ 1929 94.10
“ “ “ 1928 57.50
Bagging & ties 2 Patt. 2.25
Lube oil 2.25
Fuel oil (gas oil) 8000 gal 360.00
Corn on hand 25 bu. 27.50
Tools on hand same as last year many worn
Collected 1929 gin toll $173.85 seed cotton $29.60
Signs $12.50, rent from Buck $60.00, gin toll 17 bales
After Jan 1st $80.85, whare stock $60.00 (etc) total 521.50
Prof. on mill 316.87
Prof. on seed cotton 1929 41.30
“ on cotton seed 1340.09
Total gin toll 1560 bales 7497.85
Money on hand in Bank 12-30-30 5465.80
Money on hand after 1939 div. was paid 1290.00
$4175.80
We have $2000.00 Note at 6 ½ %
$2000.00 Surplus and $2000.00 Div deducted from the amount in Bank leaves $1465.00 net left over for 1931.
Directors had three meetings
A.S. Whitener 3 $20.00
Wm Wehring 3 7.50
F. Bosse 3 7.50
F. Oevermann 3 7.50
L. F. Knipstein 2 5.00
Gus Boeker 2 5.00
R. A. Fuchs 27.00
Nineteenth Stockholders Meeting
Jan 8, 1931 Nineteenth annual stockholders meeting was called to order by Mr. Wehring with twenty-seven members present to wit F. Bosse; F. Broesche; F. Dallmeyer; A. Drews; Her. Dieckmeier; Ed Eberhardt; J. E. Felder; O. Hueske; L. F. Knipstein; F. Knipstein; Louis Kieke; Willie H. Kieke; R. Jaroszewoski, E. T. Matthies; Ad. Mackenrath; Gus. Maass; F. Oevermann; P. Pfund; Wm. Quade; Ad. Stark; F. Sommerfield; A. S. Whitener; Wm Wehring; H. C. Wehring, Otto Wegner; C. Witschorke; Mrs. H. C. Wehring by H. C. W. and R. A. Fuchs.
Minutes of eighteenth annual stockholders meeting was read and approved as read.
F. Dallmeyer reported for the finance committee who had their meeting on Jan 2nd 1931.
Than [sic] secy read the years business report. After same had been discussed Mr. Drews moved seconded by F. Broesche to accept both reports as presented. Motion carried. Considerable discussion was given to price of grinding and finally Mr. Bosse, moved seconded by C. Witschorke that we charge 20 cts per cwt on all roughness (canes, maize, Dorso, corn tops or fodder etc) or grain ground on small screen and all grain (corn) on screens ¼ inch or larger 15 cts per cwt.
F. Knipstein moved seconded by Felder that the new directors should improved the pass way around the mill room and platform so cars could be parked and not blockade the driveway that leadeth around the gin house.
Motion made by F. Dallmeyer, seconded by C. Witschorke to re-elect all old officers and directors by acclimation including the finance committee motion carried.
The cotton accareage [sic] controll [sic] by law was discussed and also the rapping of cotton in cotton bagging etc.
The Loyalty resolution which was passed last regular meeting was read and explained by Mr. Whitener.
The question of building an office than [sic] arose and after some discussion J. E. Felder moved seconded by Ed Eberhardt to leave office building to directors.
No further business the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs, Secy
Directors meeting
Jan 8th 1931 Directors meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with six directors present, Whitener, Wehring; Knipstein; Bosse; Oevermann & Fuchs.
Hy. Wehring, agreed to run gin under same terms as during 1930 season which was accepted by the directors.
The office question was discussed and agree to build same over Machine room.
It was also agreed to build a roof over the North West end of gin house over door where cotton is roled [sic] out from press.
It was also agreed that Mgr. Should make more car parking room and improved the driveway around the gin to mill room. Motion was also made and carried to loan R. A. Fuchs $950.00 at 6% for 1 yr. Or less, with the agreement that part or all would be paid if gin Co. needed the money. No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
Directors Meeting
May 16, 1931
Directors meeting called to order with Messes Whitener; Bosse; Wehring; Oevermann; Boeker; Knipstein & Fuchs.
The Insurance policies were discussed and Secy was instructed to write them to avoid further misunderstanding.
Motion made by Wm Whring [sic] seconded by L. F. Knipstein to let Mgr. Buy 200 shears to distribute to our gin customers.
John Hoffman offered the gin 2# York cut Bagging at .8180 cts per Pat. delivered to Burton.
No further bussiness [sic] meeting adj.
Directors Meeting
July 20th
Meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener, with Bosse, Oevermann, Knipstein, Boeker, and Fuchs.
Whereas a vacancy has occurred by the death of Mr. Wm Wehring, it was decited [sic] not to appoint a suxcessor [sic] but wait until one could be elected at next regular meeting.
Motion made by Fuchs seconded and carried to let Mgr. agree with Mr. C. Knipstein and together go and visit all Burton Merchants who buy cotton to get them to collect gin toll at 10 cts commission per bale for their trouble.
Since cotton market was falling eery day and labor wedges [sic] were being reduced everywhere it became necessary to discuss a wedge [sic] reduction.
It was then decited [sic] to pay 15 cts per bale to hands working at gin stands and 12 ½ per bale for press hands and elsewhere and 10 per bale for unloader.
Mgr. Did not want to cut his wedges [sic] per bale but after ong discussion he finally agreed to accept 45 cts per bale.
Bosse moved seconded and carried to set gin price at 65 cts lint cotton and $1.00 for bagging & ties. No further bussiness [sic] meeting adj.
Directors Meeting
Jan 5th 1932 Meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with the following directors present, Bosse; Knipstein; Oevermann and Fuchs.
The manager Mr. H. C. Wehring made his years report and after discussing a motion was made by Mr. Bosse, seconded by L. F. Knipstein to pay a 10% divident [sic], same carried.
It was also agreed to leave surplus fund at $4000.00 and reloan the amounts that may be collected on notes or loans.
No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
The directors in the above meeting agreed to O.K. the reduction or lowering of Price of cotton ginning for the past season from 65 cts per bale to 50 cts per bale. The above deduction had to be made in order to chare [sic] no more for ginning in Burton than was charged elsewhere by surrounding gins.
Mr. Wehring reported that all merchants were willing to collect ginning charges on all cotton bought by them at 10 cts per bale com.
Mgrs report on page 94.
Directors Fees. 4 Meetings
Whitener 25.00
Knipstein 10.00
Oevermann 10.00
Bosse 10.00
Boeker 5.00
Wm Wehring 5.00
Fuchs 30.00
$95.00
The following Loans.
1 Note Alf. Fuchs Feb 10, 1931 Due Dec. 10, 1931 $500.00
1 “ R. A. Fuchs due 1-8-32 450.00
2 “ Bankers Mortgage due April 12. $500.00 each 1000.00
1 “ “ “ “ Feb 10th 1932 500.00
4 “ “ “ “ Nov 2nd 1932 $500 each 2000.00
Jan 5, 1932 Manager’s Report 1931 years bussiness [sic]
Ginned 1320 bales during 1931
Profit on Mill $341.13
“ “ seed cotton 18.07
“ “ cotton seed 67.00
Cotton seed on hand 30.00
Total gin toll 4880.85
Uncollected gin toll 1931 184.40
“ “ “ 1930 157.05
Rent collected from C. W. Buck 72.00
Signs 10.00
Total Labor expence [sic] $1634.03
Labor expence [sic] on ginning $1153.28
Commission for collecting gin toll 26.10
Gen. Exp. 2931.06
Total 4110.44
Dec 29th 1931 No check out
Total amount in Bank 2952.55
Notes 4450.00
$7402.55
Cotton seed on hand 6041 # 30.00
Bag & Ties 9 Pat. 7.38
Corn 8 bu. 5.40
80 gallons lube oil 48.00
2000 gas oil 70.00
$ 160.78
Tools same as last year
Taking total gin toll 4880.85
Amt. For Blacksmith & Sign 82.00
4962.85
Less uncollected gin toll 1931 184.40
$4778.45
Less total expence [sic] account 4110.44
Net gain on gin plant 1931 668.01
Stockholders Meeting
Jan 14ath 1932 Twentieth annual stockholders meeting was called to order with the following members to wit.
R. Jaroszewski; J. Bethke; Reed Schulz; H. C. Wehring; F. Broesche; Chas. Oevermann, Gus Maass; L. F. Knipstein; Chas. Boehnemann, Hermann Dieckmeier, Ed Wickel Jr; Ad. Machenroth; Louis Klanke; Paul Pfund; F. Dallmeyer; F. Oevermann; A. Drews; Louis Kieke; F. Bosse; Gus Boeker; A. S. Whitener; J. E. Felder; Gus Draeger; Herman Dallmeyer; Otto Wehring and R. A. Fuchs. Total 26.
Minutes of Nineteenth annual stockholders meeting was read and approved as read. The minutes of the directors meeting was read and adopted.
The managers report was than [sic] read as presented to the directors. The finance committee report was presented by F. Dallmeyer, out of which it developed that there must be a further error in the report therefore the reports were not approved but stand open for correction and to be approved at the next years stockholders meeting.
The Resolution of respect of Mr. Wm Wehring was read and approved and adopted unanimously copy of same appears on page 96.
It become necessary to change our by laws or constitution by adding another section to be known as section 17 of which a copy is written on page 5. In case a vacancy is caused in the board of Directors by resignation or otherwise it shall become the duty or privilege of the board of directors to appoint a new director to fill the unexpired term.
The thrasher question was discussed and left up to the board of directors to buy a thrasher if same can be bought reasonable and properly installed.
Mr. Whitener was re-elected Pres by acclimation. Mr. F. Bosse, Vice Pres also by acc.
R. A. Fuchs, Secy by acclimation. F. Bosse moved and was duly seconded and unanimiously carried to elect by acclimation Otto Wehring Tres.
The other three directors were also re-elected by acclimation Gus. Boeker, F. Oevermann and L. F. Knipstein.
Finance committee was also re-elected by acclimation, F. Dallmeyer, J. E. Felder; E. T. Matthies.
As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs, Secy.
Resolution of respect of Mr. Wm. Wehring,
To his family
Resolution of respect offered by the Directors of the Burton Farmers Gin Ass., Inc., of Burton, Texas.
Whereas on July 9, 1931 Mr. Wm. Wehring, of Burton, was called away by death; and
Whereas Mr. Wehring, has faithfully and honestly served as director and treasurer for nearly eight years; and
Whereas the farmers of the Burton Farmers Gin Assn., Inc., have lost a respectfull and most valuable citizen;
Therefor be it;
Resplved [sic] by this organization that we express our sympathy to the Wehring family and that a copy be spred [sic] in the secretarys [sic] minute book of this Assn., and a copy be sent to each member of the family.
The above resolution was unanimously passed by a rising vote at the stockholders meeting of January 14th 1932.
Burton Farmers Gin Assn. Inc.
A S Whitener (signature) Pres.
R. A. Fuchs (signature) Secy.
Jan 14th 1932 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order with all the new directors present Bosse, Oevermann, Boeker, Knipstein, Otto Wehring; and Fuchs.
The main purpose of this meeting was to employ a manager for 1932 or until the next regular stockholders meeting.
After considerable discussion Mr. H. C. Wehring, agreed to manage the gin for $3.00 a day for Saturdays milling and repair work or labor and 40 cts per bale for cotton ginning and he is to hire all other necessary or extra labor as cheap as possible for the gin company.
Motion made by F. Bosse, seconded by F. Oevermann, to accept Mr. Wehring’s offer for manager. Motion carried.
Motion made and carried to lend Mr. J. E. Felder $150.00 for 10 mo. At interest rate of 6%.
The meeting was than [sic] disturbed by a visit of Texas commissioner of Agriculture, J. E. McDonald. Than [sic] the subject was changed to 1932 cotton acreage.
The directors than [sic] looked for a location of a thrasher and decited [sic] to wait and see what size thrasher could be bought and just where would be the proper location perhaps a stationary engine might be bought.
The manager and secretary should locate a thrasher perhaps by adertising [sic].
No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
July 25th 1932 Directors Meeting
Meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitener with the following directors present.
Wehring; Knipstein; Oevermann; Bosse; Boeker and Fuchs.
After considerable discussion Mr. Bosse moved to buy 1000 patterns ties and already cut bagging at $73.25 delivered known as 2 lb. York bagging. Motion carried.
Motion made and carried to dispense with the unloader or suction hand.
Motion made and carried to allow a discount of 10 cts per bale for all ginning that is paid cash or within 30 days and also likewise allow 10 cts per bale to merchants who collect gin toll as cotton is sold.
Motion made and carried to charge 50 cts per cwt of lint cotton and charge 90 cts for bagging & ties after deducting 20 lbs for the weight of bagging and ties per bale.
Not further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
Aug 2, 1932 A Case all steel thrasher was bought for $250.00 delivered.
Jan. 3, 1933 Directors Meeting
Directors meeting called to order by Vice President Bosse, Mr. Whitener being absent on account of sickness.
Minutes of previous meeting was read and approved as read.
It was unanimously agreed to allow all the directors who gave their time to inquire and inspect a thrasher one day or the regular meeting fee of $2.50 each except Mr. Henry Wehring used his car and received $10.00 for his time and use of his car.
Motion made and carried to let Mr. Buck off with $5.00 a month rent on Blacksmith shop or $60.00 a year.
Then we received the Managers report and after considerable discussion there was a motion made and duly seconded and carried to pay a 6% devident [sic]. Boeker, Oevermann, Knipstein and Fuchs made the trip to inspect a thrasher.
As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs
The directors received the following fees
For attending meeting (etc)
A S Whitener 35.00
F. Bosse 7.50
F. Oevermann 10.00
L. F. Knipstein 10.00
Gus. Boeker 10.00
O. Wehring 7.50
R. A. Fuchs 30.00
$100.00
Managers report for year 1932
Ginned 928 bales during 1932
Tools on hand same as previous year
Lube oil on hand 40 gal $16.80
Gas oil “ “ 4187 “ 75.15
Bag & ties 70 Pat. 51.80
No Mill corn
General expences [sic] $294.50
Labor expence [sic] for ginning 693.75
Total exp $988.25
Total gin toll 3059.45
Uncollected gin toll 1932 193.50
“ “ “ 1931 89.50
“ “ “ 1930 143.40
“ rents for sign 10.00
Total $ 436.40
Profit on mill 320.43
Income on thrasher 51.70
Profit on cotton seed 75.93
Surplus fund loaned out $5650.00
Money in Bank $1150.10Uncollected Int. on notes 57.00
“ rent 24.00
5 bales lint cotton 3025# at 5 cts 151.25
685 # seed cotton 10.25
Uncollected on seed 158.06
Total $1550.66
21 Stockholders Meeting
Jan 5, 1933
The twenty-first stockholders meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitener with the following stockholders present.
Chas. Oevermann, F. Oevermann, Gus. Boeker, Fritz DAllmeyer, Herman DAllmeyer, Hy Quade, Henry Oevermann, Louis Braun, Otto Braun, E. T. Matthies, Henry Wehring, Otto Wehring, Fred Broesche, F. Knipstein, Gus Maass, L. F. Knipstein, F. Bosse, Otto Wegner, Chas Witschorke, J. Ludwig; Ed Hopmann, Adolph Machenroth, Henry Stolz Sr, Emil Muehlbradt, Otto Hueski, A. S. Whitener and R. A. Fuchs a few came in later.
Minutes of previous stockholders meeting was read and approved as read.
It was also moved seconded and adopted to approve the managers report as given in the stockholders meeting of Jan 5th 1932.
The managers report of 1932 was than [sic] read and the finance committee’s report was then given by F. Dallmeyer. Both reports were than [sic] adopted as reported.
Otto Wehring offered $15.00 for a parel of land or lot 18 x 24 ft facing Highway 18 ft. front in the East corner of Gin Property adjoining his yard or shoe shop. Other thought it should bring $50.00. Mr. F. Bosse, then asked Mr. Otto Wehring would he be willing to pay $40.00 for same. Mr. Wehring then replied that he would not pay $40.00 so the question was then dropped and the meeting preceded [sic].
The milling prices was then discussed and decided to leave prices as they were for 1932.
Seed culler was then discussed and decited [sic] because of low price of cotton not to buy one this year.
Motion made seconded and carried to re-elect all old directors and officers by acclimation. Whitener, Pres. F. Bosse Vice Pres. Otto Wehring, Tres. R. A. Fuchs, Secy. Gus Boeker, Fritz Oevermann and L. F. Knipstein other directors. Finance Committee was also re-elected by acclimation F. Dallmeyer, J. E. Felder and E. T. Matthies. Not further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs Secy.
Jan 5th 1933 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present Whitener, Bosse, Wehring, Boeker, Knipstein, Oevermann & R. A. Fuchs.
The directors meeting minutes of Jan 14, 1930 on page 97 was then read.
Henry (H. C.) Wehring offered to manage gin plant for same terms as previous year and same was unanimously accepted as outlined on page 97 for this or another year.
Manager was instructed to move dirt up to platform and cover same with gravel to make it more convenient for Warehouse truck and give Gin customers more room and freedom.
Mgr. was instructed to repair gin plant and have same in good condition for next season.
No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
June 10, 1933 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with Boeker, Oevermann, Knipstein, Bosse and Fuchs.
Mr. Beeson, Representing the American Bagging Co made us a price of 68.90 F.O.B. Houston.
With an agreement or contract to place order of said fixed amount and an option of additional at the same price up to Oct 1st and in the event price dropped we would get the advantage of same.
Mr. Bosse moved seconded by Oevermann to let Mgr. buy the bagging. Motion carried.
Dust conveyer and blower were discussed.
It was moved and carried to charge 60 cts for lint cotton ginning, 10 cts off for cash, 10 cts off for unloading self and charge 90 cts for bagging and ties.
No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
July 27th Directors Meeting
Meeting was called to order with all directors present.
After considerable discussion over the proposed ginners code a motion was unanimously adapted [sic] to reconsider the ginning price fixed at the June 10th meeting and consider same null and void.
Whereas a uniform minimum price was agreed on by all ginners in this county we likewise considered same and a motion was than [sic] made duly seconded and carried unanimously to charge 75 cts for lint cotton and $1.00 for gagging and ties, this price to run until a change was wordered through the Goverment [sic] ginners code then in such event follow or adapt the code and follow the instructions set forth in same.
Due to the fact that all labor imployment [sic] prices were requested to be raised a motion was made and carried to raise our mangers pay to 48 cts per bale previous agreement was 40 cts per bale.
A motion was then also made and carred [sic] to raise all other gin hands to 12 cts per bale.
Whereas some people had requested to thrash larger quanties [sic] seed a motion was made and carried to allow a 5 cts cut or 15 cts for all quanties [sic] over 1000 lbs.
No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
Secy was requested to write the Secretary of the Texas Ginners Assn to keep us advised on any changes that might be ordered by the uniform Gov. Code.
Jan 3, 1934 Directors Meeting
Directors meeting called to order with all directors present.
Minutes of previous meeting was read and approved as read.
Managers report was then received and after considerable discussion a motion was made which carried to add $1350.00 to our present surplus fund of $5650.00 which would give the Assn. A new surplus of $7000.00
A motion was made and carried to pay a 15% divident [sic].
Motion made and carried to pay our Treasure Otto Wehring $2.50 for his extra services.
Manager requested that he be allowed a reasonable sum for his extra services for selling cotton seed and buying and selling hulls and meal.
A motion was then made and carried to pay manager $25.00
As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
Directors fees
A S Whitener $30.00
F. Bosse 10.00
O. Wehring 10.00
G. Boeker 10.00
F. Oevermann 10.00
L. F. Knipstein 10.00
R. A. Fuchs 30.00
$110.00
1-3-1934 Managers Report for 1933
Ginned 1195 bales
3580 gal. Gas oil on hand $125.40
150 “ Lube oil 64.50
51 Pat. Bagging & ties 35.70
12 Sacks cotton seed meal 12.00
5 bu. mill corn & meal 3.50
$ 241.10
Tools on hand
1 set socket wrenches
1 Jack screws
1 axt, 2 beam scales
1 hammer, 2 Platform scales
1 small scale 1 vice
2 stilson wrenches
2 chain “
2 block & tackles
2 new brooms
1 saw filing machine
Balance in Bank after last div was paid 556.61
Income Interest collected on notes 352.25
Miscelleneous [sic] income 450.19
Rent 84.00
Gin toll collected 1932 & older accounts 224.90
Gin toll “ on 1195 bales ginned 1933 5,585.40
Prof. on cotton seed 382.66
Income for thrashing 55400 # seed 101.75
Prof on hulls (lost about 2 % in weight 49.78
“ on corn mill 414.55
“ on seed cotton 48.08
$8264.37
Expense Miscelleneous [sic] expense 897.06
Bagging & ties 1200 Pat. 856.83
Labor repair (etc) 247.55}
Labor Ginning 1195 bales 1051.26} 1298.81
Fire & Labor Insurance 405.64
Tax 1933 101.49
Uncollected gin toll 143.80
“ on hulls & meal 8.80
12 sacks cotton seed meal 12.00
$3711.43
Difference $4552.94
Jan 13, 1934 Stockholders Meeting
The twenty second stockholders meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitener.
The regular meeting date rained out so it was postponed until Sat evening Jan 13.
Secy read minutes of the last years meeting which was approved as read.
The managers report was then read by Secy. and approved as read.
Fritz Dallmeyer read the Finance committee report which was also addapted [sic] as read.
Motion was made and carried to repair the gin and put same in good shape for another season.
Motion made and carried to re-elect all old directors by acclimation. They are as follows. A. S. Whitener, Pres. Fritz Bosse, Vice Pres. Otto Wehring Tres. R A Fuchs Secy. G. Boeker, L F. Knipstein and F. Oevermann.
Motion made and carried to re-elect the old finance committee by acclimation.
Fritz Dallmeyer, J. E. Felder and E. T. Matthies finance committee.
The following stockholders were psent [sic]
Gus Boeker, F. Bosse; Otto Bosse; Ed Bethke; John Bethke, F. Dallmeyer, Her. Dieckmeier, Fred Broesche, W. M. Broesche, Gus Draeger; Theodore Felder; J. E. Felder; L. F. Knipstein; Otto Knipstein; Fritz Kunkel; W. H. Kieke; Louis Kieke; J. Ludwig; E. T. Matthies, Adolph Mackenroth; Gus. Maass; Fritz Meyer, F. Oevermann, Henry Oevermann; Hy Goldberg, Ad. Stark; Fritz Prenzler; Ed Wickel Jr., Adolph Weinert; C. Witschorke, A. S. Whitener and R. A. Fuchs.
As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
R A Fuchs Secy
Jan 13, 1934 Directors Meeting
Directors meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener, with the following directors present Bosse, Knipstein, Boeker, Oevermann and R. A. Fuchs
Mr. Hue Miller explained the Bigdrum Cleaning feeders and after a lengthy discussion Mr. Miller agreed to deliver to Burton 5 cleaners at $115.00 each. So his offer was accepted.
H. C. Wehring agreed to manage gin at 50 cts per bale again employed under those agreements.
As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
April 9, 1934 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the Ginners marketing agreement. H. C. Wehring who had attended the state ginners convention reported that in all probabilities the move would go over in this State.
After considerable discussion over the bagging buying question it was decided to not buy bagging now but instruct the manager to buy same bagging the other gin bought.
As there was no specified agreement with the manager as to how much he should pay for extra hands, it was unanimously agreed to instruct Mr. Wehring to hire all necessary help as cheap as possible.
A motion was then made duly seconded and carried that the Association sign the Ginners Marketing Agreement and as one of the requirements the following resolution was adapted [sic].
Certification of Resolution
At a duly convened meeting of the board of Directors of Burton Farmers Gin Assn Inc held at Burton, Texas on the 9th day of April 1934, the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, that Burton Farmers Gin Assn. Inc., shall become a party to the Marketing Agreement for Cotton Ginners, as read and explained to the meeting and I is further Resolved, that R. A. Fuchs, Secy be, and herby are, authorized and directed to sign, execute, and deliver a counterpart of said Agreement attached hereto to the Secretary of Agriculture, together with an authorization naming Cully A. Cobb to correct typographical errors.
I, R. A. Fuchs Secretary of Burton Farmers Gin Assn Inc, do hereby certify that his is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at the above named meeting, as said resolution appears in the minutes thereof.
R. A. Fuchs Secy.
As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
July 31 1934 Directors Meeting
Directors meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present.
Minutes of previous meeting was read and approved as read.
The cost of ginning was discussed and figures showed by making an allowance of 10% for depreciation and 10% for divident [sic] cost of fuel, Labor & Bagging amounts to $1.10 Per 100 # per bale lint cotton.
Therefore a motion was made seconded and adopted to charge $1.00 per cwt for ginning $1.25 for bagging and ties and make an allowance of 10 cts per bale for unloading.
Motion made and carried instructing the manager to put up a sign reading “Ginning strictly cas or seed.”
Motion made and carried to allow 10 cts per bale for cash payment.
Because of the Bankhead bill causing the ginners to keep a very accurate daily account and collecting gin tolls & Gov. Tax (etc) it became necessary to employ an extra hand as bookeeper [sic].
Therefore a motion was made and carried to employ Fisher Watson as bookkeeper at 15 cts per bale during this season as long as he is needed.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
Oct. -- Directors Meeting
Directors meeting was called with the following directors present (Whitener, Bosse, Wehring, Oevermann, Boeker & Knipstein) for the purpose to investigate and measure the Association’s realestate [sic] holdings. After a thoral [sic] survay [sic] they found that there was a lot next to where Gus Wenzel lies that our deed does not cover therefore the Assn. Has 1 lot less than we expected or anticipated they had.
No further business the meeting adj.
Jan 3, 1935 Directors meeting
Meeting was called to order with all directors present and after envestigating [sic] the manager’s report a motion was made and carried that we pay a 15% devident [sic] to stockholders and raise the surplus from $7000.00 to $7500.00.
Manager agreed to accept $24.00 for buying and selling cotton seed.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
The directors received for their services and attending meetings
Whitener $32.50
Bosse 12.50
Wehring 10.00
Oevermann 12.50
Boeker 12.50
Knipstein 12.50
Fuchs 30.00
$122.50
1-3-1935 Managers report for year 1934
Ginned 916 bales
Tools are same as last year old b rooms were replaced by new ones and one second hand press ram & Housing complete valued at $50.00
Balance in bank after 1933 div. were paid $3052.36
Interest collected on notes 324.83
Rent 60.00
Misseleneous [sic] income 60.45
Gin toll collected on 1933 account 110.74
“ “ 916 bales ginned 5546.85
Prof on mill 380.27
Income on thrasher 80.95
Prof. on hulls and meal 84.55
“ on seed cotton 101.42
“ “ cotton seed 945.15
$10747.57
Mes. Expense 1832.51
Bag & Ties 875 Pat 772.25
Repair labor 380.25
Labor for ginning 916 bales 1094.50 1471.75
Ginners Bond { 25.00
Stock Tax { 18.00
Frenchise [sic] Tax { 11.40
County Tax $792.78{ { 63.99
Tax on cotton { 16.34
Labor insurance { 101.19
Fire “ { 282.00
Income Tax ( 274.87
Mill corn on hand 238 # @ 1.25 bu. 5.30
Seed cotton 287 41.13
Meal 15 sks @2.00 30.00
Hulls – 33905 # @ $14.00 237.33
Uncollected 1934 gin toll 47.10
“ on hulls & meal 45.75
“ “ thrashing 2.85
Loaned to Bankers Mortgage Co. 1000.00
Total $6278.76
1-31-1934 or 1-1-1935
Balance in Bank 4629.27
Checks out uncashed 160.46
Actual book balance 4468.81
Deducting Balance in Bank after 1933 div.
was paid & $1000.00 which was loaned out leaves a net 2052.36
gain for 1934 of $2416.45
Surplus fund was raised to $7500.00
Jan 7th 1935 Stockholders Meeting
The Twenty-third annual stockholders meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitener with the following stockholders present.
A S Whitener, A Stark, F. Oevermann, L. F. Knipstein, Gus. Boeker, Ed Hopmann, W. H. Kieke, Theo Felder, Gus Maass, Gus Draeger, C. Meier, R. Jaroszewski, H,. C. Wehring, Otto Wehring and R. A. Fuchs.
Minutes of previous stockholders meeting was read and approved as read.
The managers report was then read and approved as read.
As there was no one of the finance committee members present due to bad and rainy weather, Mr. H. C. Wehring said that the finance committee had found that the books and bank account talleyed and therefore all three had signed a statement that the account was correct.
The report was same as that of secretary and was therefore likewise accepted.
Cleaning system was disscussed [sic] and because of the light stockholders attendance it was agreed that it was best not to deside [sic] today and to inquire among stockholders and perhaps call a meeting for that purpose at a later date.
Motion made and carried that all old officers, directors and finance committee were unanimously re-elected by acclimation [sic]. A. S. Whitener, Pres F. Bosse, V. Pres. Otto Wehring Tres. R. A. Fuchs Secy. Gus Boeker, F. Oevermann, L. F. Knipstein directors. F. Dallmeyer, J. E. Felder and E. T. Matthies finance committee as there was no further business the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs Secy
1-7-1935 Directors Meeting
Directors meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitener with the following directors present, Whitener, Wehring, Boeker, Oevermann, Knipstein and Fuchs.
H. C. Wehring was asked to improve the drive way around gin house and yard.
Mr. Wehring offered to manage gin under same term as last season. Fifty cts per bale and $3.00 per day for repair labor and it be necessary the association agreed to hire an extra bookkeeper. The offer was accepted and the manager is to hire all outside help as cheap as possible.
Hull house question was discussed and it was decited [sic] that it would be best to build a shed on south side of present seed house. This question should also be further discussed at a stockholder’s call meeting.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
Aug 12, 1935 Directors meeting
Meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present.
Mr. Bosse moved seconded by Mr. Boeker that gin company charge 80 cts per cwt lint cotton, motion carried.
Motion made and carried to charge $1.25 per bale for bagging and ties.
Secretary was requested to get additional security on notes when renewed.
The producer get 10 cts a bale discount for unloading their own cotton and additional 10 cts for cash payment of their gin toll within 1 mo.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
Jan 3-1936 Directors Meeting
Directors meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present.
Minutes of previous meeting was read and acceped [sic] as read.
Mr. H. C. Wehring report was then received which was given in the following manner reading as follows.
Ginned during 1935 season 667 bales
In Bank 1-1-1935 2980.86
Interest collected 1935 396.50
Miscellaneous income 398.73
Rent 60.00
Gin toll Collected 1934 47.95
“ “ on 667 bales 3471.59
Profit on cotton seed 625.30
“ “ “ “ meal 14.70
“ “ hulls 48.89
“ “ seed cotton 28.90
“ “ mills and corn 338.35
Income on thrashing 139.25
Total income $5570.19
Total epenses [sic] 3917.11
Gain 1653.08
Bank balance 1-1-1935 2980.86
Bank balance 1-1-1936 $ 4633.94
Checks out 15.45
$ 4649.39
A S Whitener $27.50
Fritz Bosse 5.00
Otto Wehring 7.50
Gus Boeker 7.50
Fritz Oevermann 7.50
L. F. Knipstein 7.50
R. A. Fuchs 27.50
$90.00
Tools on hand
1 set socket wrenches
2 Jack screws
2 block tackle
2 beam scales
2 platform scales
1 small scale
1 vice
1 thread and pipe cutter
2 chain wrenches
2 stilson “
1 saw filing machine
1 complete press ram
1 safe
1 file box
Brooms
Water barrels etc
Same as in previous years
Surplus fund $7500.00 of which $6600.00 is loaned out.
After considerable discussion a motion was made and carried that the association pay a 10% dividend [sic].
The manager was paid $10.00 for buying and selling cotton seed.
As there was no further business the meeting adjourned.
Jan 9 1936 Stockholders Meeting
The twenty-fourth annual stockholders meeting with the following stockholders present.
Fritz Bosse, Fred Broesche, Gus Boeker, F. Dallmeyer, A. Drews, Gus Draeger, Ed Hopmann, R. Jaroszewski, Fritz Knipstein, Otto Knipstein, Louis Knipstein, Louis Kieke, Adolph Machenroth, E. T. Matthies, Emil Muehlbradt, Gus Maass, Fritz Oevermann, Fritz Sommerfield, Chas Witschorke, Otto Wehring, A. S. Whitener and R. A Fuchs
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved as read.
F. Dallmeyer reported for the finance committee which was also approved as read.
Secy read and explained the managers report which was also approved as explained.
H. C. Wehring voiced his oppenion [sic] that customers who brought large quanties [sic] of corn in wagon, trailer or truck lots and had same ground on ¼ screen or larger should get same done at a reduced rate. Some opposition was voiced and a motion was made and carried to leave the charges as they are at present.
But it was generally understood and agreed that the manager be permitted to make a mill run for customers who offered to bring larger quanties [sic] during one afternoon week day as long as it paid to do so.
Motion made and carried to re-elect Mr. Whitener Pres.
Motion made and carried to re-elect all other officers including finance com. By acclimation [sic]. Otto Wehring then paid out the 10% div. check and as there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs, Secy
Jan 9th 1936 Directors Meeting
Directors meeting was called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present.
Mr. H. C. Wehring was again employed as manager for 1936. He is to receive 50 cts per bale for ginning and ½ of 1% for buying and selling cotton seed.
Manager is to hire all other necessary help as cheap as possible.
Mr. Wehring is to receive $3.00 per day for repair labor.
Manager was requested to repair gin and have same in good order for next season.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
Aug 4, 1936 Directors meeting
Directors meeting was called to order with all directors present.
The cotton crop condition was discussed and an agreement was reached to charge 70 cts per cwt for lint cotton and $1.25 for bagging and ties.
It was also further agreed to give a 10 cts allowance on price of ginning per bale where and when owner unloads his own bale and also allow a 10 cts discount per bale where and when said owner pays his gin toll within 30 days.
Manager bought 500 patterns bagging and ties at 88 ½ cts per pattern F.O.B. Houston.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
Directors Meeting
Jan 4, 1937 Directors Meeting called to order with all directors present.
Mr. H. C. Wehring had previously meet [sic] with the finance committee and reported as follows.
Ginned only 416 bales during 1936
Money in bank after 1935 was paid $3691.62
Meselanious [sic] income 260.72
Total interest collected 340.00
Rent collected 75.00
Refund on last years Bankhead act exp. 167.25
Div of Tyler Mutual Ins Co 88.12
Profit on thrasher 39.15
Profit on seed 286.15
“ “ cotton seed meal 26.05
“ “ hulls 38.59
“ “ cotton seed 56.01
Gin toll 416 bales 1916.50
Prof on mill 716.01
$4009.55
Expenses
Bagging bought 1175 patterns $1073.87
Other expenses 1132.77
General expenses 356.40
Gin labor 416 bales 375.95
$2938.99
Hulls on hand 29883# 119.53
Meal on hand 30 sks 58.50
Corn on hand 315 # 5.62
Uncollected gin toll 14.60
“ on hulls 3.70
“ on meal 3.75
“ on mill 3.45
Commission paid for collecting toll 1.70 4009.55
3149.84 3149.84
Net gain for 1936 $ 859.71
Items on hand
756 Patt. Bagging & ties $669.47
Hulls on hand 29883# 119.53
Meal “ “ 30 sks 58.50
Corn “ “ 315# 5.62
Uncollected gin toll 14.60
“ on hulls 3.70
“ “ meal 3.75
“ “ mill 3.45
$878.62
Cash of 1936 earnings in Bank 859.71
Cash earnings of 1936 $1738.33
Surplus fund $7500.00 of
Which $4025.90 is loaned out
Notes cashed in 2574.10
Directors fees
A S Whitener 27.50
R. A. Fuchs 27.50
Gus Boeker 7.50
L. F. Knipstein 7.50
F. Oevermann 7.50
Otto Wehring 7.50
Fritz Bosse 7.50
92.50
Paying a divident [sic] was discussed and after considerable a motion was made seconded and carried to pay a ten 10% dividend for 1936.
As the [sic] was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
R. A. Fochs, Secy
Twenty-fifth annual
Stockholders Meeting
Jan 7th 1937.
Mr. F. Bosse vice president called the meeting to order. Mr. Whitener did not come due to rainy weather condition. The following stockholders were present F. Bosse, F. Oevermann, Fritz Oevermann, Jr., Gus Boeker, F. Knipstein, Gus Draeger, Chas. Meier, Willia Kieke, Louis Kieke, F. Sommerfeld, Hy. Bredthauer, H. C. Wehring, Otto Wehring and R. A. Fuchs.
Since we were one member short of a quarum it was moved and carried to let members present who had stock owned by members of their represent them by blank proxy. The following were listed Otto Knipstein by F. Knipstein, Mrs. Anna Bosse by F. Bosse, Hermann Dieckmeier by Otto Wehring, Mrs. Ella Wehring by H. C. Wehring.
Minutes of previous meeting wa read and approved as read.
The manager’s report was read. There was no one present of the finance committee so the manager stated that the finance committee had meet [sic] and signed his book as having found same correct. The report was signed by F. Dallmer [sic] Ed Felder and E. T. Matthies.
Motion made and carried to accept both reports as read.
Mr. H. C. Wehring voiced his oppenion [sic] in favor of installing a feed cutter. After considerable discussion a motion was made and carried asking the directors and manager to install a feed cutter if avaible space can be found.
Cotton seed culler was discussed and a final conclusion reached that we recomend [sic] that the Warehouse Co should give consideration to same.
Gus Draeger moved seconded by Fritz Sommerfield to re-elect all old officers and finance committee by acclimation [sic]. Motion carried.
As the [sic] was no further bussiness [sic] Otto Wehring paid out the devident [sic] checks after which the meeting adj.
R. A. Fuchs Secy
Directors Meeting
1-7-1937
Meeting called to order by Mr. Bosse with the following directors present.
Bosse, Oeverman, Boeker, Wehring and R. A. Fuchs.
H. C. Wehring was asked to tell the meeting how he would accept the management for another season.
His reply was that he would accept as during previous year except or provided the association paid his unemployment insurance tax.
Mr. Wehring however agreed to accept the management temporary until a called meeting could be had to consider the feed cutter and his reimployment [sic].
This was agreeable by the directors present and thought advisable since Mr. Knipstein and Mr. Whitener were absent. As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
3-27-1937 Directors meeting
Directors meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with the following directors present Bosse, Oevermann, Knipstein, Boeker and Fuchs.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the feed cutter mill propersiton [sic]. The manager had catalogue and price from one dealer and was therefore asked to get additional prices from other makes and have another meeting when this information is had. It is also likely that cistern tower must be moved to a new location and other questions such as cooperative gin insurance will be discussed.
The above was placed as a motion and adopted. No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
July 28, 1937 Directors Meeting
Directors Meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with the following directors present Bosse, Wehring, Oevermann, Boeker and Fuchs.
The cost of bagging and ties was discussed.
A motion was made and adopted to charge $1.30 for bagging and ties. $.70 cts for lint cotton per cwt and make an allowance of 10 cts for unloading by owners themselves and an additional 10 cts per bale where gin toll is paid within 30 days.
Insurance was left with General Insurance as represented by Mr. Weikel.
Cost of cistern tower 8 ft by 30 ft $239.00.
Mr. C. Buck requested to rent all of the building adjacent to blacksmith shop and offered 7.50 for the entire building.
H. C. Wehring offered to rent the blacksmith shop for $5.00 a month.
No deffinate [sic] agreement was reached. Feed cutter question was discussed and postponed until another meeting.
No further business the meeting adj.
Jan 4th 1938 Directors Meeting
Directors meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener for the purpose of receiving the report by manager.
The directors were all present. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved as read.
C Buck moved out of blacksmith shop having fully paid his monthly rent.
H. C. Wehring offered to pay $5.00 a month for blacksmith shop.
Motion made and carried to loan Herbert Niensteadt $600.00 for one year and or which he offered second lean on the former Ben Bosse place.
H. C. Wehring offered $5.00 for a 200 gallon fuel tank which was formally bought from J. D. Dixon after it had gone several years as an under ground fuel tax (sic).
After the managers report was received and studied a motion was made and carried to pay a 10% stock divident [sic] to all stockholders.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
Directors fees.
Whitener $27.50
Wehring 7.50
Bosse 10.00
Oevermann 10.00
Boeker 10.00
Knipstein 5.00
Fuchs 30.00
$100.00
Managers report received as follows
Ginned 780 during 1937
Money in Bank after 1936 div. was paid 6156.08
Meselanious [sic] income 269.44
Rent and interest collected 266.32
Prof. on seed 346.02
“ on seed cotton 17.19
Income on thrashing 75.25
“ on mill 55.55
Prof on hulls 61.05
“ “ meal 8.28
Gin toll 780 bales 3692.60
Total income 5591.70
Expence [sic]
Total tax and insurance 503.94
Other exp. 756.70
Lub oil grease and fuel oil 435.21
Total labor exp 1683.40
3378.25
Hulls on hand 41205# 164.82
Meal on hand 40 sks 46.30
Corn “ “ 401# 7.05
Uncollected gin toll 1937 23.90
“ on hulls & meal 19.20
“ “ thrashing 2.10
“ “ mill 7.15
3648.77
Money loaned out 1937 700.00
Total exp. $4348.77
Total income 1936 8091.70
Cash in bank 1-1-1937 6156.08
14247.78
Less total exp. 4348.77
Cashing in Bank when all 9899.01
Checks are cashed in
On hand
Lub oil 25 gal. 12.00
Gas oil 94.05
Bagging & ties 22 Pat. 22.00
Coal oil 10 gal. .80
128.85
Tools
1 set socket wrenches
2 Jack screws
2 beam scales
2 platform scales
1 small scale
1 vice
1 thread & pipe cutter
2 stilson wrenches
3 block & tackles
1 saw filing machine
1 comprision [sic] ram
5 brooms
1 – 200 gallon fuel tank (sold to H. C. Wehring $5.00)
Jan 13, 1938 Twenty sixth Annual Stockholders Meeting
Meeting was called to order by president A. S. Whitener with twenty-one stockholders present which were as follows A S Whitener; Fred Broesche; Fritz Oeverman Sr; Fritz Oevermann Jr; Chas Oevermann; Gus Draeger; Otto Wagner; Otto Wehring; Gus Boeker: Chas Meier; Fritz Bosse; Fritz Dallmeyer; Fritz Sommerfield; Fritz Knipstein; Chas. Witschorke; E. T. Matthies; Adolph Schulz; L. F. Knipstein; Reinhardt Jarsozewski; R. A. Fuchs and H. C. Wehring representing Mrs. Ella Wehring.
Minutes of previous stockholders meeting was read and approved as read.
Minutes of directors meeting of Jan. 4th 1938 was read and approved.
Report of manager as received by directors was read after which Mr. Fritz Dallmeyer reported in behalf of finance committee.
Both reports were adapted [sic] as read. Since no feed cutter was bought last season and after considerable discussion a motion was made and carried to buy a complete New Letz mill with separator and trade in the old grist mill. The new Letz mill will cost approximately #360.00.
Moved seconded and carried to take the enjine [sic] exhaust pipe out of air and place same in ground.
Secondhand huller cleaner was discussed after which a motion was made and carried that the directors should install a huller cleaner provided same did not cost to much money.
H. C. Wehring said that all gin stands as well as saws and ribs needed correct spacing and new blocking.
A motion was made and carried asking that manager repair gin and have same in first class running order for next season.
Because of the fact that this the Burton Farmers Gin Assn was organized in December 1913 and whereas we have had twenty-five years of successful opperation [sic] it was unanimously adapted [sic] to selebrate [sic] this the twenty-fifth anniversily [sic] by giving a free barbecue to all Stockholders, their families and all customers and their families.
The date to be decided later by the board of directors which date should be during the later part of July, 1938.
Election of officers.
Gus Draeger moved seconded by Chas. Oevermann and Chas. Witschorke to re-elect all old officers directors and finance committee by acclimation motion carried.
A S. Whitener Pres. Fritz Bosse Vice Pres. Otton Wehring Tres. Ra. A. Fuchs Secy. L. F. Knipstein, Fritz Oevermann and Gus Boeker directors.
Finance committee F. Dallmeyer, Ed. Felder and E. T. Matthies.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
Otto Wehring then paid out the divident [sic] checks.
Jan. 13, 1938 Directors meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present.
H. C. Wehring agreed to manage and run gin under same terms as last season. Same was accepted by directors or board.
Motion was made and carried to let Mr. Whitener and Tres Otto Wehring invest in Government a portion or all of surplus money lying in Burton Bank.
It was also moved and carried in the event over five thousand dollars should be left idle in Burton State Bank a portion should be deposited in Washington County State Bank in order to reduce the amount below the guarintee [sic] $5000.00 in any one bank.
The meeting than [sic] recessed until one oclock P.M. at which time Mr. Miller of Brenham discussed a second hand huller cleaner but was unable to give a definiate [sic] price as a forme [sic] deal was necessary before a price could be set.
H. C. Wehring is to confer with Miller at a later date.
If a saving can be made by ordering the Letz mill now the Manager was asked to do so.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
April 2, 1938 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order Mr. Whitener with the following directors present. Whitener, Wehring, Boeker, Oevermann and Fuchs.
The public liability insurance was carried by the Casualty Underwriters Co of Dallas. The firm was slow in paying a claim. Therefore the directors considered to change the insurance to a policy with Imperial Underwriters provided however the later [sic] had a rating.
Bagging buying was discussed and decided to wait until another meeting.
A committee of several directors and manager was asked to go to Glin Flora to inspect and buy a huller cleaner if machine is a fair to good condition and price is reasonable.
The free barbecue question was discussed and decided to serve a noon hour barbecue. The date to be set by the Legion members.
It was later leaned by a spokesman that the date was set July 20th 1938.
Mr. Miller was present to discuss huller cleaner and agreed to furnish free cigars to gin stockholder and customers. It was greed [sic] to call another meeting about the first of June. As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
June 24 1938
Directors meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present.
Barbecue questions discussed and following committees appointed.
H C. Wehring & R. A. Fuchs to look after printing and sending out notices to all stockholders and patrons.
Motion made and carried to include all member’s or stockholders and patrons who ginned any cotton during the years 1935 – 1936 and or 1937.
Mr. H. C. Wehring, Louis Knipstein, Otto Wehring, W. H. Kieke and Chas Witschorke were named to buy sheep hogs and beef, employ a barbecue cook and look after all arrangements.
As there was no further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
Jan 6, 1939 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order by Mr. Whitener with all directors present.
Mr. H. C. Wehring reported the years activity.
Cost of barbecue $275.15
Hull extractor cleaner 660.14
Building material [sic] 185.92
Shafting, beting, pullies & bearings 300.00
Labor about 150.00
Total improvement $1296.06
Letz Mill with credit of old mill $495.00
Instalation [sic] 55.00
The finance committee meet [sic] on Jan. 5 and reported managers account correct.
After receiving the report a motion was made and adapted [sic] to pay a 10% div.
No further bussiness [sic] the meeting adj.
Managers report for 1938
Cash on hand at beginning of year $8899.01
After divident [sic] was paid
Ginned 684 bales during 1938
Meselenious [sic] income 173.27
Collected on 1937 account 247.12
Rent and interest collected 203.81
Profit on seed 554.96
“ on seed cotton 35.34
“ “ thrasher 95.40
“ “ hulls 49.27
“ “ mill 808.22
“ “ cotton seed meal 24.10
Gin toll on 684 bales 3184.50
Total general income 5375.99
Collected on notes 626.00
6001.99
8899.01
14901.00
General expenses 2247.88
Taxes and insurance 523.90
Oil Gas & grease 358.09
Total labor 1885.10
Total exp of barbecue 275.15
Bought 685 Pattons [sic] of bagging & ties 685.00
On hand 409224 hulls 163.68
“ “ 28 sks meal 34.40
“ “ 1300# corn 13.65
“ “ 20 Pat bagging & ties 20.00
Uncollected on gin toll 93.44
“ “ mill 13.95
“ “ hulls 32.80
“ “ meal 140.00
1243# seed cotton 34.90
6363.34
Lub on hand 910 gal. gas oil 45.50
30 gal. lub. Oil 12.60
Tools same as on last year
Net balance in bank 3387.66
Checks out not cashed in 72.42
Money loaned out J. E. Felder $50.00
“ “ “ Herbert Nienstead 600.00
Gov. Bonds 10 year maturity 500.00
Surplus fund $7500.00
R. A. Fuchs Secy
Jan 12, 1939 Twenty-seventh Annual Stockholders meeting was called to order by Mr. F. Bosse Vice President. Mr. Whitener could not be there due to weather condition.
The following stockholders were present F. Bosse, F. Oevermann; Gus. Boeker; L. F. Knipstein; F. Dallmeyer; E. H. Hopmann; Otto Bosse; F. Sommerfield; H. C. Wehring; Chas. Meier; W. H. Kieke; Gus. Draeger; F. Knipstein; Otto Knipstein; Otto Wehring and R. A. Fuchs.
Minutes of previous meeting was read and approved as read.
The minutes of last directors meeting was read and also the managers report.
Mr. F. Dallmeyer reported for the finance committee stating the their committee meet [sic] with Mr. H. C. Wehring and found that the figures were correct and corresponded with the Bank account. Motion made to adopt all reports and reported. Motion carried.
Manager reported that the wagon scale did not weigh correct and after considerable discussion it was decided to leave same in the hands of new directors and manager. The state Agriculture department will send an inspector to investigate without cost to gin co.
F. Dallmeyer moved seconded by L. F. Knipstein to add $500.00 to our $7500.00 surplus fund. Motion carried which being the surplus fund to $8000.00.
Motion made and carried to Re-elect all old officers by acclimation [sic]. Motion carried including the finance committee. Whitener Pres. F. Bosse V.P. Otto Wehring Tres; R A. Fuchs Secy. Boeker, Oevermann & Knipstein Dir. F Dallmeyer, J. E. Felder, E. T. Matthies finance Com.
Jan 12, 1939 Directors Meeting
Mr. Bosse called meeting to order all but Mr. Whitener were present.
Since cutting larger quantities of feed and when handled in luce [sic] form and not placed in bags it was agreed to chare [sic] 12 ½ cts per cwt and continue to charge 15 cts per wet where bags are used for feed.
H. C. Wehring offered to manage gin under same terms as during 1938.
Revenue Tax refund was turned over to Volley Reed of Austin Tex at 10% discount.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
Feb 11th 1939 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order with all directors present.
The State market and warehouse scale man tested our wagon scale and condemned same and gave several reasons for same.
The buying of a second hand truck scale thirty-four ft. scale it $550.00 at Nocona Texas.
Manager had prices from John Deere people.
Mr. Wehring had old scale under repair. So no other definite agreement was reached except to have old scale retested after same was rebuilt.
In the event the old scale will not weigh near correct or correct it was agreed to give further consideration to buy another scale. No further business the meeting adj.
Feb 18, Directors Meeting
Directors meeting was called to discuss buying a scale. Because of rain only directors three directors were present Otto Wehring, Fritz Bosse and R. A. Fuchs.
Since the old repaired scale did not weigh correct yet is [sic] was decided to buy another scale.
July 15th 1939 Directors Meeting
Meeting called to order with all directors present.
The jute and cotton bagging question was discussed and a motion made by Mr. Bosse seconded by Mr. Otto Wehring to buy jute bagging.
The motion carried.
Motion made by Mr. Bosse seconded by Mr Boeker that gin prices be set on the following basis.
A charge of $1.30 per bale for bagging and ties, $.70 cts for lint cotton per cwt, and make an additional allowance to people for unloading their own bale at 10 cts a bale and also a 10 cts cash deduction when gin toll is paid cash of within thirty days after said bale was ginned.
This motion carried.
The insurance policy was discussed and decided that Manager should compare the two companies and the rate and in the event the local man was cheaper he should have the insurence [sic] but if the representative of General Ins. Co. of America had same rate he should have the insurance.
New nozzel [sic] sprayer was suggested by H. Wehring. Fuchs moved seconded by Mr. Bosse that if new nozzel [sic] will do the job better save fuel and give assurance or guarntee [sic]to satisfy manager Wehring may buy new nozzels [sic].
Improvement on seed house cost $44.10.
As there was no further business the meeting adj.
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