Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 14, 1939 Page: 1 of 8
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For a Greater, Better Palacios Country—Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, Living
SUBSCRIPTION $1.75 AND $2.00 PER YEAR
PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939
VOLUME XXXII NUMBER 37
Banquet For
Football Boys
Last Night
Palacios Athletic
Asso. Entertains
Football Team
By the turn out of the local busi-
ness men and supporters of the Pa-
lacos High School eleven, at a ban-
quet held Wednesday evening' at
the Green Lantern Inn, the team
will be given greater support than
ever before. Fifty-nine were served,
thirty-four being high school play-
ers.
Supt. Ralph P. Newborn, president
of the Palacios Athletic Association
served as toastmaster, and speeches
were made by Geo. A. Harrison,
Com. Guy Johnson, Jack Appleton,
R. T. Phillips, John Lipscomb, W.
E. Sullivan and the coach, Morris
Shipp. Geo. Harrison, Jr., Jasper
Baldree and LeRoy Erickson, were
among the high school boys who
expressed their appreciation for the
dinner and co-operation that was
given them.
Capt. John Lipscomb reviewed the
spirit that was shown by the young-
er boys last year, and hoped to see
the same spirit this year among
the high school team.
Coach Shipp reported that he
had only sixteen boys reporting,
four being lettermen. All present
are hoping that more men will re-
port for practice before the end of
the week.
The Sharks open their season
this Friday at Engleside, and from
the expressions made by some of
the boys they were going down
there for a victory.
All home games will be played on
the recently completed lighted ath-
letic field, and we expect a good
turnout for all home games and a
number of the out-of-town games.
The supporl in helping to make
this first annual banquet of the
Palacios Athletic Association a huge
success was very gratifying. T.
W. Caffall in charge of the ticket
sales reports that three dollars was
left after paying for the dinner and
this amount will be turned over to
the athletic association.
Among those who helped make
this dinner for the football boys
possible arc as follows:
H. C. Campbell, Tom E. Friery,
Wesley Ruller, R. P. Newsom, Guy
Johnson, T. W. Caffall, H. D. Ward,
K D. Huddlcston, Leo Petersen, Ted
Elder, Julius Snider, E. 0. Ramsey,
John Lipscomb, George Johnson,
Charlie Johnson, Glenn Claybourn,
Clarence Buller, F. E. Melear, Row-
land Burton. Jack Appleton, W. E.
Sullivan. R. T. Phillips, Leo Brown,
D. O. Dodd, Ellis Jensen, Mrs. J. W.
Dismukes, G. A. Harrison, D. D.
Paulk, Dr. J. R. Wagner, W. H.
Clements, Jr., W. C. Gray, J. B.
Feather, and Carlton Crawford.
Guest Speaker at
Mansfield Dinner
Sam Raybuin, majority leader in
the House of Representatives, who
has stated definitely that he would
accept the invitation of the Whar-
ton Chamber of Commerce and on
September 18th deliver the princi-
pal speech when friends of Con-
gressman J. J. Mansfield will gath-
er at the Wharton County Fair
Grounds.
3,314 Autos
Registered
by Collector
Three thousand, three hundred
and fourteen passenger cars have
been registered by S, O Eidman,
county tax collector and assessor,
since January 1, according to of-
fice records.
Six hundred and nineteen com-
mercial cars have been registered,
and five hundred and thirty farm
cars have been registered. The total
collection is not known since the
reports are weekly.
Dan More estimated that the col-
lections last year amounted to ap-
proximately $50,000.—Bay City
Tribune.
Mrs. Rosa Jones, of Markham,
formerly a Palacios resident, and
Mr. H. L. Seymour, of San Antonio
were married Tuesday of last week
in El Campo, Rev. Brown officiat-
ing. After a short trip to Corpus
Christi, Mr. and Mrs. Seymour went
to San Antonio, where they will
make their home.
ATHENA CLUB
The Athena Club opened the
year's work with a social meeting
on last Thursday evening, The mem-
bers gathered at the home of Mrs.
V K. Ilurd and after calling the
meeting to order by the president,
Miss Gladys McGlothlin, all went
to the showing of Bernard Shaw's
"Pygmalion." After the show the
group again gathered at the Hurd
home for a social hour during which
refreshments of ice cream and waf-
ers were enjoyed. The committee in-
cluded Mrs. Hurd, Mrs. Carlton
Crawford, Mrs. W. E. Sullivan and
Misses Irene and Thelma Batch-
elder.
Mr. and Mrs. James Houlihan
and sons left this week for Hous-
ton after a two month's stay in the
B. Y. P. U. grounds. Their oldest
son. Bob, will attend Rice Institute
this year.
Following the Pricc-Sisson wed-
ding rehearsal Wednesday evening
those present were invited to the
home of the bride where Miss
Nancy cut the bridal cake which
was served with delicious punch.
TNG Praised by Birkhead
asNo.l U.S.DefenseForce
By UPSHUR VINCENT
In Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
"The Texas National Guard stands
No. 1 among all the defense forces
of the United States," declared Gen.
Claude V. Birkhead of San Antonio
in his talk before some 500 guests at
Burris Jackson's annual barbecue
in Hillsboro last Saturday night.
"No military organization ranks
higher lhaii the Fifty-sixth Cavalry
Brigade and the Thirty-sixth In-
fantry Division," (inntinued their
commander.
Birkhead was introduced by Maj.
Gen. Will E. Jackson, retired, one
of the hosts and a former com-
mancier of the Texas "National
Guard, Birkhead said the 1039 en-
campment of the Thirty-sixth Di-
vision at Palacios was the largest
cncampment of soldiers on Ameri-
can soil since the World War, with
8,191 men and officers on the 1,300-
acre campground. He called atten-
tion to the fact that the Thirty-
sixth Division has trained together
each year since 1926 and is distinct-
ly an integrated unit.
"You have heard of football teams
that have good men, but—you say
—they've never played together and
you can't trust them. Well, your
Texas National Guard has 'played
together' and you can trust it—to
the last man."
Birkhead said the Texas National
Guard has more than $30,000,000
of United States war supplies in its
custody. "Learn more about your
National Guard," he urged. "Learn
more about the men in this big,
w>ll-armed and well-trained £sr«s»
They are your soldiers—ready now
to take the field for you."
Birkhead was one of the Texans
honored this year at the Jackson
barbecue for having rendered sig-
nal service to the State and its peo-
ple.
County Court
Approves
1940 Budget
Commissioners Court
Lowers Tax Rate
2c For Next Year
The budget for 1940, amounting
to estimated expenditures of $290,-
771.01, was approved by the Coun-
ty Commissioners' Court at a hear-
ing held on Sept. 4.
The tax rate for the County was
set at $1.44 on the $100 evaluation,
this being two cents less than the
rate last year. The Court reduced
the rate twelve cents but had to
add ten cents on to take care of
the hospital issue. This rate doesn't
include he rates on school districts,
drainage districts, etc.
It takes 47 cents on $100 to oper-
ate the County. The money that
the Commissioners Court will spend
is: Jury Fund, .01; Road and
Bridge, .16; General Fund, .24; Im-
provement Fund, 01.; Hospital
Maintenance, 05.
The money to pay off bond and
warrant issues totals .97. This in-
cludes Tick Eradication, 01; Jail
Warrant, .07; Courthouse War-
rants, .03; Intracoastal Canal, .02;
Road and Bridge, .14; County-wide
Road Bonds, .65; Hospital Bonds,
.05.
The State raised the school rate
from 7 cents to 35 cents ,an in-
crease of 28 cents on the $100
evaluation. This will make taxes
higher it was pointed out, but this
is not due to County taxes.
Large Increase in
School Enrollment
Over Last Year
Enrollment in the Palacios schools
showed a larger increase this week,
with the high school having 180,
ages ranging from 13 years to 35,
a mother and son being enrolled for
Class work.
Our school is now a twelve grade
institution and a class for Bible
study is also an added feature this
year. Superintendent Newsom re-
ports the new building for the
negroes is about completed and will
be ready for the opening of the
term which starts October 2nd,
Price-Sisson
Miss Mary Nancy Price, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Price, and Mr.
Harry Sisson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
R. J. Sisson, were united in mar-
riage at nine o'clock Thursday
morning at the First Presbyterian
Church Rev. G. F. Gillespie read
the service, using the beautiful
double ring ceremony. He was as-
sisted by Rev. J. G. M. Ramsey.
The wedding solo, "You" was
sung by Mr. J. D. Park, accompan-
ied by Mrs. Carlton Crawford. The
strains of Lohengrin's "Wedding
March" ushered in the wedding
party.
The groom was accompanied by
Mr. Thomas Brandon, best man.
Miss Cherry Price, sister of the
bride, served as bridesmaid. She
wore a navy blue costume, with ac-
cessories to match and a shoulder
corsage of pink carnations.
The bride, attired in a lovely
suit of teal blue, with dubenay ac-
cessories, entered upon the arm of
her father. On her shoulder rested
a daintily arranged corsage of
carnations in the traditional bridal
white.
Nevin's "Rosary" was softly play-
ed on the violin by Mr. John Rich-
ards, throughout the ceremony, Mrs.
Crawford accompanying.
The bridal couple departure was
accompanied by a few bars of Men-
delsohn's "Wedding March."
The church was tastefully deco-
rated with ferns surrounding a
white latticed arch entwined with
coral vine.
The young couple will be located
in Austin where they will attend
iiic University this winter.
Among out of town guests for the
ceremony were the bride's sisters
Mrs. Carrol B. Ray of Clarksville,
and Miss Bobby Louise Price, of
Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Yea-
ger. and Mrs Delia Bradcn of Bless-
ing, Mrs. J. G. Walker, Bay City.
NINTH DISTRICT STATESMAN WILL
BE HONORED AT WHARTON SEPT. 18
The Hon. J. J. Mansfield of Columbus, Representative of the 9th
Congressional District and Chairman of the Rivers and Harbors Com-
mittee of the Congress of the United States, who will be the guest of
honor at a dinner at the Wharton County Fair Grounds Monday night,
September 18th. The dinner will attract representative citizens from
each ol' the 15 counties of the district served by Mr. Mansfield. The
entertainment, a stag affair, is sponsored by the Wharton Chamber of
Commerce, and will attract dignitaries of the state and nation.
Co. Federation Sponsors
Tax Institute Meeting
at Van Vleck Saturday
The all day Tax Institute spon-
sored by the Matagorda County
Federation of Women's Clubs at
Van Vleck, Saturday was the direct
result of two previous meetings
held at Palacios and Collegeport
respectively. In March, Mrs. Frazier
of Ft. Worth, state director for the
National Tax Consumers Associa-
tion, visited a meeting of the Coun-
ty Federation held in Palacios and
started them off in a study of taxa-
tion, a study that is outlined by the
National Association. At a meeting
in Collegeport last June, Mrs. Jud
Collier, of Mumford, Texas, district
president of the Texas Federation,
aroused further interest in the Tax
Institute.
Judge Roy Hofheinz, County
Judge of Harris County; Mrs. Julia
Caddou, director of the National
Consumer's Tax Commission; and
Judge Oscar Barber, County Judge
of Matagorda County were speak-
ers.
Pyramiding of taxes on the farm-
er was discussed by Mrs. Caddou,
speaker at the morning session.
She pointed out that sales taxes,
income taxes and hidden taxes of
various types designed to lift the
tax burden from the farmer were
put back upon him as a consumer,
while his ad valorem taxes remain-
ed as well. Federated club mem-
bers can do nothing about this until
they have informed themselves well
on the subject, Mrs. Caddou said.
"You must know your tax laws and
limits before you can do anything
to adjust or apportion taxes equit-
ably or about spending them ju-
diciously."
Judge Ilofheipz predicted at the
luncheon session, which was attend-
ed by business men and women not
free to attend all day, "Your wo-
men members of your federated
clubs will be able to have a tremen-
dous effect on tax legislation in the
future if you continue doing what
you are doing here today. Any coun-
ty judge will wclcome the organized
study of taxes and county budget,
and intelligent criticisms and sug-
gestions; but beware of groups that
are paid to complain about taxes
without knowing why a certain tax
has been levied or increased, in
order to make headlines and sell
memberships. The tax bill is some-
thing we must pay as long as we
have government,. Through study
you can determine whether a given
tax measure will benefit everyone
or only special interests to the detri-
ment of everyone else." Judge Hof-
heinz suggested that before criticis-
ing salaries paid in private industry
and road building costs that cost
be oompnFcd to the cost of laying
roads in real estate additions.
"Don't call them taxes. Call them
service charges," Judge Oscar Bar-
ber urged in his talk on the county
budget and the taxes levied for the
items included in it. .'We are so
glad to see your interest in our tax
problems. If we can get the men to
dig in as you women are doing, we
can get some place," he added.
Judge Barber presented chart"s~with
the breakdown of the county budget
for 1940 compared with that of
1939.
Charts had been prepared by Mr
Luther Robertson, County Com
missioner of Markham, who ex-
plained each tax and each expendi-
ture planned in the budget. Though
the tax valuations have dropped in
the county in a few years from
$30,000,000 to $13,000,000 the tax
rate has not increased it was point-
ed out. The state tax increased 28c
this year'. The tax rate for the
county decreased 2c on the hundred
dollar valuation in spite of 10c ad-
dition to provide a new county hos-
pital building.
Mr. Ed Baker County Commis-
sioner from Matagorda, presided
over the discussion which followed
Judge Barber's talk, answering
questions about the budget and
county taxes.
Before the Tax Institute began
an Executive meeting was held, but
at 11 o'clock a recess of business
was balled and the regular order
of the day was followed. Preceding
the luncheon, a skit, prepared by
Mi's. G. Rudd and Mrs. Ora Lee
O'Connell of Van Vleck, protrayed
the taxes of 1950 if they should
continue rising. This and a song
by Mr. Otis Bickham were enter-
tainment features of the day.
Luncheon was served in the audi-
torium of the new Van Vleck school.
At the speakers table were Mrs.
Kenneth Carter of Bay City, presi-
dent of the Matagorda County Fed-
eration of Women's Clubs, who in-
troduced the speakers; Mrs. G. A.
Moore of Bay City, secretary-treas-
urer of the County Federation; Mrs.
Julia Caddou, of Houston; Laura
Pier, of Bay City, president of the
Business and Professional Women's
Club; Mr. Luther Robertson, of
Markham; Mr. Ed Baker of Mata-
gorda; Judge Oscar Barber; and
Judge Roy Hofheinz, of Houston.
OFFICIAL FELT HAT DAY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
In a nation wide observance Sept.
15th is designated as Official Felt
Hat Day. On that day millions of
straw hats will bo discarded and
the few that will be found on the
streets will very likely be smashed
by men who still play as boys.
Brandon's Dry Goods Store joins
in this nation wide event, and is
offering a selection of styles in the
new International colors of Silver
Pine Mix, Jamaica Mix, Blue Steel,
Gunmetal.
The styles are for men and young
men, and in prices that everyone
can afford.
As in all other seasons, Stetson
hats and Stetson-made hats are re-
ceiving wide attention.
Elaborate Historical and
Progress Edition Will be
Published by Beacon Soon
DRIfTUIOOD
DRAGGED UP BY THE
BEACHCOMBER
We imagine there are not many
places in town that keeps busier
than Dr. Guffy's Clinic or whatever
its technical name may be). The
town has long needed just such an
institution. We are sure we speak
the sentiments of all the parents of
the little tonsilectomy "victims" of
last week, when we express our ap-
preciation to Dr. Guffy for making
it possible to have this work done
at home, saving the time, worry
and expense of a trip to another
city. May the good work go on.
* * *
The local C. I. O. seems to follow
the usual pattern of the organiza-
tion throughout the country. When
it's "logic" begins to fail, it resorts
to threats of violence. Haven't we
read a phrase somewhere about
safeguarding the right to life, liber-
ty and the pursuit of happiness?
Seems like in a country where that
is done, a man should be able to
decide to go out and earn a living
according to his best judgment,
without having to suffer damage
to property or personal injury.
Perhaps we are not zealous
enough in teaching the blessings of
personal liberty. Maybe a few soap-
box orations along those lines would
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School Bus Route
Shelling Delayed
by Local Rains
Work on the School Bus route
was retarded some this week due
to the rains over the week end,
however Commissioner Guy John-
son states it was benefiical in other
ways as the grade on the last sec-
tion really needed it. Shelling the
first five miles will be completed
by the latter part of the week ex-
cept on the bridge approaches. All
the lumber is now on the ground
for the bridges and Mr. Johnson
said they would be finished some
time next week if there was no
more bad weather.
Contract for shelling the last sec-
tion of this road was awarded the
Matagorda Shell Company who had
the shelling of the first section, and
this work will be underway within
the next few weeks. It looks now
like the entire ten miles with
bridges and cross road culverts, will
be completed before the bad weath-
er of the winter season starts.
Eleven cars of shell were ready
to go to Blessing, Tuesday for the
work on the Francitas-Blessing road
which is nearing completion. This
with the road work being done in
Jackson county is certainly going
to help the farmers of this entire
section in being able to get their
produce to a market in all kinds of
weather.
Historical Articles
Will Be Written By
Many Individuals
, Work began this week on gather-
ing of material, pictures, engrav-
ings and advertising apace for the
publication of an elaborate Histori-
cal and Progress Edition of the
Beacon which will be published
about the middle of October.
The object of this edition will be
to record the actual progress made
by this entire area in all phases,
such as schools, educational, relig-
ious and civic activities, and hap-
penings of importance regarding
the History of Matagorda County.
The type of an edition the Beacon
is undertaking to publish on this oc-
casion will require almost night and
day work and concentration, since
the time is limited. Any help the
readers can give the representa-
tives in their contacts over the
county will be greatly appreciated.
The material will have to be as-
sembled within a few days in order
to place the various articles in
their places.
There will be several hundred
extra copies printed in order to
have enough to go around. Deluxe
copies will be bound in leatherette
covers for those who desire them,
at a slight extra charge.
By-line stories is what the Bea-
con wants. They will be printed
exactly as they are turned in and
the writer will be given due credit
for their efforts.
All such stories will be written by
people best informed on the many
individual subjects relative to our
Matagorda County of today in con-
trast to its humble beginning back
in 1837.
Football Teams
End Encampment
In B. Y. P. U. Grounds
In conversing with Mr, H. Bentz
caretaker at the B. Y. P. U. grounds
this week he stated he had never
had in the grounds a nicer group of
boys than were there last week,
and he highly commended their be-
havior, sportsmanship and court-
eous manner.
The boys were football players
from Edna and Pasadena high
schools and enjoyed their stay here
very much.
Mr. Pierce, coach of the Edna:
school had 28 of his Cowboys here
for training, and Coach Wall of
Pasadena had 37 boys here for the
same kind of work, and we would
not be surprised to hear of these
two schools matching games in the
near future, after hearing Mr.
Bentz tell of their comradeship and
friendly feeling for each other.
The Girl Reserve Council will
meet Thursday, September 21, at
the home of Miss Nelle Sorell. This
is the older group of girls who are
interested in learning handicraft
badminton and other sports. Plans
will be made for a meeting in Bay
City on the 29th. All members be
sure and be px-esent at 8 p. m.
Coastal Canal Making
Progress Through County
Captain L. H. Hewitt, Operations
Division of the Corps of Engineers
gives some very interesting infor-
mation as to the progress of the
Intracoastal Canal, a section of
which is going through Matagorda
County is now being constructed by
the Hill Dredging Company.
Capt. Hewitt's report is as fol-
lows;
It is of interest to note that con-
struction of the Intracoastal Water-
way from Galveston to Corpus
Christi is progressing in a satis-
factory manner and it should be
completed in a little more than a
year. From Galveston Bay to Free-
port, section 26 miles have been
completed, from Brazoria county
line West. The remainder of this
section to Freeport is under con-
struction and will be completed
about June, 1940. From Galveston
to Brazoria county line maintenance
dredging has been commenced and
will be completed September 25,
1.939. An 18 mile reach of the Wa-
terway from deep water in Mata-
gorda Bay, South of Palacios to the
Colorado River is under construc-
tion and will be completed about
September 1, 1940. Construction of
the waterway from Freeport Har-
bor to The Colorado River will prob-
ably be commenced in the, next few
months and will probably be com-
pleted in a year after work is com-
menced. Port O'Connor to Corpus
Christi, under construction and
should be completed about June 1,
1940. Tributary Channel to Palacios
will probably be completed in six
months after work is commenced.
The Colorado and Bernard river
projects are eligible for appropria-
tions as soon as the major water-
way is completed as both have been
authorized by congress.
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