Refugio Timely Remarks (Refugio, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 30, 1953 Page: 1 of 8
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REFUGIO, REFUGIO COUNTY, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30, 1953
VOL. XXVI—NO. 12
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appreciate your confidence in us and will uphold it to the
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munities are optimistic and want
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person injured in a two-car colli- ■
Fire Made Homeless
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Refugio.—A Refugio family made j for her 4- and 5-year-old children
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grip on Refugio during Christmas
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hit a low of 24 degrees. Christmas
liams clothing. A box of children’s
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Refugio.—Four charges against
basketball team will play its first
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Special Venire of 80
Called for January 11
Trial of Ernest Garcia
1954 Business Forecast
Includes ‘Fairly Good’
For First Six Months
Businesses
Will Close
New Year's
Four Charges
Are Filed
Library
Is Given
New Books
Attorney General's Office
Approves School Bond Issue
Adoption Granted
In District Court
Refugio.—A three-day period
freezing weather closed its
by the Hooked Rug Art Shop.
The drive raised over $150 in
cash and $125 in merchandise for
the family. The box at the cleaners
contained about $20. The cash was
given the family Christmas Eve.
join the library for $1 a year.
Mrs. J. N. Crutchfield is librarian.
Freezing Weather
Closes Icy Grip
Here Christmas
Refugio.—Most local businessmen
will cram their New Year’s holi-
Bill Anderson
Is Named
All-State End
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Stock Average will be less on June
30, 1954, than on January 1, 1954.
3. Taxes will be lowered by ex-
piring laws.
4. The price of most commodi-
ties will be lower on June 30, 1954.
5. The Eisenhower “Honeymoon”
is fast ending and he will have a
Refugio.—An adoption was grant-
ed to a Refugio couple in District
Court December 28 by Frank W.
Martin, presiding judge of 135th
District Court.
The minor girl’s name was chang-
ed to that of the parents who
adopted her.
ber 28.
Guadalupe Lucio was charged
with assault with intent to murder
in connection with the knifing of
Nicenor F. Silvas. Lucio is still in
jail; his bond is set at $1,000.
Silvas was charged with posses-
sing a narcotic drug, marijuana.
He is still in jail and his bond is
set at $500.
Ted Gray Examined
Refugio.—Ted Gray of Quintana
was examined at Refugio County
Hospital Monday for possible leg
strain after a wench line accident.
Results of X-rays were not known
Tuesday.
Refugio.—No trial date has been
set yet for a Refugio man Charged
December 28 in Justice of the
Peace D. M. Kelley’s court with
child and wife desertion.
homeless by a pre-Christmas fire
were clothed and fed Christmas
Eve because of the work of several
Refugio citizens.
The Power Street house in which
Preston Williams and Mrs. Beth
Elder Spearman and children liv-
ed was burned Tuesday, December
22, in 36 degree weather.
Early Wednesday morning, De-
cember 23, a drive for donations for
the homeless family was started.
At the same time a box was placed
Fire at Lott Home
Refugio.—Rags ignited in the at-
tic of the Josephine Lott home on
Carl Street Wednesday morning,
December 23, when a short circuit
appeared in the wiring.
The small fire had been put out
before arrival of the Volunteer Fire
Department.
out-of-town game Saturday evening
against the Woodsboro Eagles.
Tuesday night the Bobcats open-
ed the 1953-54 season in a game
here with Pettus.
The B team will play at 7 p.m.
Saturday and the A team at 8:15
p.m.
Coach Paul Gips listed as his
probable starting lineup for Satur-
day’s game Freddie Woodard and
Oscar Guerrero, guards; Bill An-
derson and Bobby Burrow, for-
wards and Ray Anderson, center.
and Leonard Melton of Bishop was
driving a 1950 White Truck Trailer
south when the vehicles sideswip-
ed at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Decem-
ber 23, about 5% miles south of
Woodsboro. Fling Lumber Company
owns the truck trailer.
In a pre-holiday wreck a three-
car collision on U.S. Highway 77
occurred about 11:30 a.m. Decem-
ber 21 about 1% miles south of
Woodsboro.
George Daniels of Corpus Christi
was driving a 1952 White gasoline
transport owned by Texas Consoli-
dated of Corpus Christi. Paul Mer-
ten of Santa Maria was driving a
1951 DeSoto Fordor. Jose I. Jemin-
ez of Donna was driving a 1953
Mercury Fordor.
Bay.”
“Fortune Is A Woman” by Win-
Lopez, Orville Mallory, J. B. Mas-
corro, Maston Murphy, W. E. Teel,
Glen R. Dobyns, Vernon Jones, P.
E. Fagen, L. R. Friday, W. M.
McFaddin, E. J. Freeman, Ervin
Schultz, J. H. Hooper, W. A. Myers
and Henry Schubert.
Also, W. J. Bradley, E. L. Kelley,
Amo Boenig, John Borglund, E.
L. Homer, H. L. Wilson, L. D.
Martin, John M. Woodfin, B. L.
Williams, David P. Calaway, Jesse
M. Pinson, Alfred D. Arnold, Fred
W. Jackson, H. E.. Roach, Emil
Hroch, Joe Olle, Curtis D. Dotson,
J. R. Dean, L. J. Rabke, O. J.
Groda, Robert E. Rooke, Ray Wal-
ston, Marvin B. Null, W. A. Hor-
ner and W. S. McClintock.
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old friendships more closely bound. Please accept
to buy and invest more; 643 are
now content and in a strong posi-
tion, but are waiting until they
see how 1954 develops. Due to the
results of this survey, I believe
8. Interest rates during the first
six months of 1954 should aver-
age about as at present, except on
the renewal of low-rate loans.
9. Farm lands, except near cities,
will sell for less during the first
half of 1954, when farmers’ profits
will begin to decline.
10. The Central and Southwest
will not suffer drought as in 1953.
11. There will be more fear of
a pleasure made richer because of your friendship. Wei
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our best wishes for the New Year.
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Seven Holiday Wrecks
Reported in County
Refugio.—Seven wrecks were re-j eyebrow Thursday evening when
ported on Refugio County highways I the 1951 Chevrolet sedan he was
and city streets during the Christ- driving and a 1948 Buick sedan
mas holiday week-end. owned by Edward Clarkson struck
The Sheriff’s Office reported no ■ on Santiago Street. Clarkson’s car
Child, Wife Desertion
Trial Date Not Set
wish to express again our gratitude for the mani-
of
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cheer and fellowship of the Holiday Season, we
Austin.—Among the school bond
issues approved by Attorney Gen-
eral John Ben Shepperd’s office is
"the $800,000 bond issue of the Re-
fugio Rural High School District.
Nine other issues were also ap-
proved.
The Refugio bond issue is for a
new school building. Construction
is expected to begin in early 1954.
Other issues included Richardson
Independent School District, Dal-
las County, school building bonds,
$250,000; Deer Park Independent
School District, Harris County, re-
funding bonds, series 1953, $965,-
000; Fort Worth Independent School
District, Tarrant County, school-
house bonds, series 1953-B, $4,000,-
000.
Also, Birdville Independent School
District, Tarrant County, school
building bonds, series 1953-A, $250,-
000; Cross Roads Consolidated In-
and Their Colonies” by William H.
Oberste. It was donated by the
author, Msgr. Oberste of Refugio.
Other books added from book
clubs are, as follows:
“The Lady of Arlington” by Har-
gh <
the Peace D. M. Kelley’s court
this week by State Highway Pa-
trolmen.
One of those charged, Fletcher
Porter, has already been fined
$16.25 for operating a motor ve-
hicle on the highway without prop-
er driver’s license.
Three others were charged De-
cember 28 with speeding on High-
way 77 in Refugio County. None
of the fines had been paid Tues-
day.
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-imn.samanRefugians Help Family
Blackbum, Jr. She had head bruis-1 — --- " -
es.
The other car was a 1951 Ford
World War IH as years go on.
People will gradually move out of
fold courtesies received, for the cordial relationships—n-424,2
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we have enjoyed, for the new friends made and the. — E, A
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Eagles
Refugio.—Refugio High School
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Ao HROUGHOUT the year we often think of all our friends.
But we seldom get the opportunity to say the things we
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to 5:30 p.m. Any person or family 1.clugi.. -___ ______ _g-___1
residing in Refugio County maymotorists were filed in Justice of
serve a one-day holiday on New
Year’s Day, Friday. A few an-
nounced that Saturday would also
be a holiday.
Both the City Hall and the County
Courthouse office doors were to be
closed on Friday and Saturday.
The Post Office and the First
National Bank of Refugio will be
' closed Friday.
to say “Thank you” for the privilege of serving you. It was
Refugio.—The Refugio Public Li-
brary last month received the:, 1 c ,
book, “Texas Irish Empresarios hard time controlling Congress dur-
dependent School District, Hender-
son County, school building bonds,
$50,000; Island Rural High School
District, Galveston County, school
building bonds, $325,000.
Also, East and Mount Houston
Independent School District, Harris
County, school house bonds, series
1953, $800,000; Troy Independent
School District, Bell and Falls Coun-
ties, schoolhouse bonds, series
1953, $160,000; inters Independent
School District, Runnels and Tay-
lor Counties, schoolhouse bonds,
series 1953, $575,000.
station wagon driven by Betty
Susan Kelley and owned by M. R.
Kelley. Miss Kelley was driving
south on Alamo.
Antonio Vasquez suffered a cut
day into the one day, Friday. City • the attitude of their respective
and County officials, however, will communities. Of these, over 970
take a holiday, Friday and Satur- have replied as follows: The people
of 30 communities are discouraged
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last week -
Christmas Eve the temperature on the counter of theHi-Way Clean-
ers and Ray Byrd had given Wil-
S the old year draws to a close, amid the good
pear at the trial January 11 are,
as follows:
L. W. Borden, C. E. Stewart,
W. O. Ficklin, Ray Davis, Perry
A. Welch, Orland Reed, Robert H.
Gambill, Vernon Lay, S. H. Miley,
C. B. Austin, Otto Beck, L. D.
Clackson, M. A. Dippel, C. A. Pitz-
er, ad W. P. Fagan.
Also, Charles Piwetz, Emil
Boehm, E. O. Niemann, Norman
Walters, A. W. Piehl, Clifton G.
Anderson, A. M. Kelley, Fred John-
son, Charles E. Hammitt, R. E.
Haeber, Vernon Gillespie, W. H.
Kennedy, Frank B. Maddox, Moody
B. Robertson, J. B. Gumm, Louis
Landrum, E. P. Stockings, O. L.
Haney and C. T. Weir.
Also, Milton Wigginton, Ben Ab-
ney, D. W. Stauss, W. C. Daniels,
C. S. Holmes, Henry Garza, Max
day, January 1 and 2.
Most businesses planned to ob- and want to liquidate; 297 com-
ston Graham, author of “Night
Without Stars.”
The Refugio Public Library is
open twice weekly, Tuesday and
Friday afternoons from 2:30 p.m,.
Refugio.—A special venire has
been called for the trial of State
of Texas vs. Ernest Garcia which
is set for 9 a.m. Monday, January
11.
The special jurors were selected
by Mrs. Blythe Sportsman, district
clerk, Monday in the presence of
Frank W. Martin, presiding judge
cf 135th District Court.
The trial was transferred to Re-
fugio County in February, 1953, on
a change of venire from Aransas
County.
The special jurors called to ap-
Day the mercury rose one mark to , .
25 degrees and Saturday, Decern- clothing was given Mrs. Spearman
ber 26, the thermometer was up
Are Charged
Refugio.—One man was charged
with assault with intent to murder
and the victim was charged with
possessing a narcotic drug in two
charges filed in Justice of the
j Peace D. M. Kelley’s court Decem-
was parked and Vasquez was driv-
ing west on Santiago in a car
owned by Luciano Vasquez.
Two trailer trucks and an Olds-
mobile sedan were involved in an
accident Wednesday evening on U.
S. Highway 77 about four miles
south of Woodsboro.
The 1941 sedan, driven by Melvin
Edward Kindle of Garden Valley,
was going north on Highway 77
when it was met by two trailer
trucks. One truck failed to stop
after the sideswiping occurred and
was not apprehended.
John Thomas Cunningham of
Robstown was driving a 1953 Dodge
Fordor north on U.S. Highway 77
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Refugio.—Bill Anderson, Refugio
High School end, h'as been named
to Williamson’s AA all-state foot-
ball team.
Anderson was the only player
in District 30-AA selected for the
team.
Anderson, 190-pound senior, is a
four-year letterman for the Bob-
cats. He lettered at tackle his
freshman year and at end for
three years. He was named to the
all-district team in 1952 and in
1953.
He plans to attend the Univer-
sity of Houston. He is the son of
Mrs. Josephine Anderson of Quin-
tana Camp.
Bobcat coach Paul Gips praised
Anderson as “a good conscientious
hardworking player” when he
learned of the player’s selection
for the all-state team.
to 30 degrees in Refugio.
On Monday, December 28, .20 of
ROGER W. BABSON
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Sunday, December 27, .03 of an AAgee, 4GeiRme
inch. A trace of rain was noted ‘MAME wBWBBBBB
December 23.
certain large cities. Nearby farm
land will be split up. A rise in
the chances are ten to one that
at least the first half of 1954 WILL
BE FAIRLY GOOD.
Below are 25 definite forecasts
which, in any case, should prove
correct for the first six months of
1954. My forecast for the second
six months will appear in this pa-
per next June.
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1. There will be no World War
in the first half of 1954.
2. The Dow-Jones Industrial
i I do not now believe in the
theory of most economists — that
business will fall off 10% in 1954,
with a greater decline in net earn-
ings. My feeling is that everyone
i will. unite forces to hold up busi-
ness, at least during the first half,
to its approximate 1953 average.
This can be done by expanding re-
search, increasing advertising ap-
propriations, extending further
credits, and obtaining labor’s co-
operation.
But, I say something much more
important than the above; namely,
if business should slump 10%, the
decline would probably not stop at
10%. Too many business concerns
and individuals are working on a
very narrow and slim margin. The
decline in employment, with result-
ing business losses which a 10%
decline in gross would cause, could
result in millions of families being
unable to pay their bills and in-
stallment obligations. This could
set off a chain reaction, which
could send business down 10% to
30% more, with a corresponding de-
cline in the stock market, commo-
dity prices, and real estate. In
this latter case, the Eisenhower
Administration would suffer as did
the Hoover Administration.
In view of this possible serious
alternative, I have contacted the
leading newspaper publishers as to
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deaths. Several minor injuries were
sustained in the automobile acci-
dents.
Both cars were damaged when
a 1953 Plymouth sedan driven by
Elmer Franklin Norris of Woods-
boro and a 1953 Ford sedan driven
by Antonio Hernandez Ranos of
Corpus Christi collided at 11:30 p.
m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 77,
south of Woodsboro. Norris was
driving north and Ranos, south.
Andrew G. Ramirez has been
released from Refugio County Hos-
pital where he was taken Sunday
for treatment following another ac-
cident on U.S. Highway 77.
Ramirez was a passenger in the
1953 Chevrolet sedan being driven
south by Guadalupe L. Gonzales
of Doster, Mich. He was treated
for facial cuts.
The car overturned in a ditch on
the southwest corner of the inter-
section of Highway 77 and Airport
Road when brakes were applied
suddenly.
The intersection of State High-
way 183 and U.S. Highway 77 at
Vance Street was the scene Sat-
urday afternoon of a collision of
a 1950 Ford sedan and a 1950
Chevrolet pickup. Billy Jim Brown
was driving the sedan south on
Highway 77 and Leo Oscar Schmidt
of Devine was driving the pickup
south on Highway 183.
Helen Blackbum, 50, was the only
/ have on our mind.
‘ANUARY '
Mefugio Uimchj
The News from Every Section of Refugio County
ing the next six months.
6. Retail sales can be kept up
by manufacturers and merchants
spending more money on advertis-
ing, selling, and developing new
products.
nett Kane (a novel based on the . 7. The U.S. population will con-
lite of Mrs. Robert E. Lee). tinue its present grwth and the
"A Fair Wind Home” by Ruth I bestt prospects for sales in 1954 will
Moore, author of "Candelmas i be the "teen-ager S. ,
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