Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 1921 Page: 1 of 4
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For a Greater, Better Palacios Country—Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, Living
SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1921
VOLUME XIV NUMBER 20
REMEMBER GOVERNOR PAT M. NEFF WILL SPEAK IN THE "CITY-BY-THE SEA" JULY 4
Attending Organization of
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South Texas Chamber
of Commerce.
The Victoria Texas Chamber
of Commerce sent word to the
Palacios Board of Trade recently
that there would be a meeting at
Cuero, Texas, on May 20th to
complete the organization of the
South Texas Chamber of Com-
nerce, and asked the Palacios
>oard of Trade to send repre-
mtatives to the meeting, and
F. Campbell, president, ac-
Spanied by F. C. Henscl, left
y this morning to be in at-
ance at the meeting. There
*h for such organizations to
the good of the country,
>ne of the main lines of work
r„ is getting good roads thru
.he country so that tourists can
)me by automobiles and enjoy
ohe climate and good roads while
here as well a3 the benefit we
homefolks may get from the use
of them, and- so the need of a
Chamber of Commerce for the
whole of South Texas was felt as
well as a local organization in
each town that is wide enough
awake to have one.
Any Rooms for Rent?
N. L. Hayes and Howard
Campbell are making1 a canvass
of the town this week, for the
purpose of listing every room
ihat can be had for the accom-
modation of the students who
may come to Camp Palomar
school, or the delegates who may
ame for the B. Y. P. U. encamp-
lent, and we hope every citizen
|ll make all the room possible,
mi the fact thot the school has
J own so rapidly that the man-
Tement are having to advise
>ir applicants to go to the
>ch school which has been
^d this year at Lampasas,
•ount of the lack of accom-
ions here at Palacios. Our
3ns cannot afford to let this
,te of affairs continue, for we
t only want the young folks
h us from a social standpoint,
'tecause they are a great as-
a financial way, spending
ively thousands of dollars
j their stay here.
Bluebird Party.
ne of the most delightful en-
;ainments of this school term
s the Junior-Senior Bluebird
rty which was given at the
ne of Mrs. J. F. Barnett last
day evening.
he game uf "Senior" was
.yed and furnished much
usement and showed the orig-
lity of each participant. Oth-
amfis and contests also made
part of the evening's well
nged program.
lie refreshments consisted of
lad and an ice course which
served in a simple but very
r way and were pronounced
by this splendid group of
people.
To Farmers of Palacios and
1 All Goncerned.
Three organizers of the Texas
Farm Bureau will arrive in Pala-
cios Monday, May 23rd, for an
intensive campaign among the
producers in Matagorda County
west of the Colorado river, and
will hold meetings as per follow-
ing schedule:
Palacios, Monday, May 23rd.
Turtle Bay, Tuesday " 24
College Port, Wed., " 25
Aahby, Thursday, " 26
Blessing, Friday, " 27
Midfield, Saturday, " 28
Markham, Monday " 30
These gentlemen will have
something of interest to say to
farmers and everyone interested
in the agricultural development
of the country, and it is confi-
dently hoped and expected that
the farmers and others concerned
in the communities above named
will attend these meetings.
W. C. T. U. Holds Interest-
ing Meeting.
The W. C. T. U. met as usual
at the nome of Mrs. Sherman on
Wednesday last, but the meeting
was made an unusual one by the
splendid report given by Mrs.
Ifland. delegate fvom Palacios to
the State W. C. T. U. convention
held at Bay City, May 3 to 5th.
She gave an account of enthusi-
astic talks and reports of work
done all along the line in the dif-
ferent departments of the work
of the W. C. T. U«, and there are
forty-one of them, all imgortant,
but Child Welfare, help for
mothers, and work among young
people taking the lead. One day
of the convention was Memorial
day, in honor of Mrs. Nannie
Webb Curtis, for so many years
the beloved state president of the
Texas W. C. T. U. Incidents in
her beautiful life were recalled
and loving mention made of her
work and sacrifices. Mrs. Mc-
Grail, present State president
presided at the convention and
by her kindness and courtesy
made the occasion a most enjoy-
able one. When Mrs. Ifland had
finished her report the Palacios
ladies gave her a rising and
rousing vote of thanks.
Mother's Club.
j Mother's Club will meet
sday next, May 24, at the
all at 3:30 p. m, All moth-
'earnestly urged to attend.
Parent Teachers Meeting.
A well attended meeting of the
Parent Ter.chers Association was
held at the High School Tuesday
afternoon. The program con-
sisted of a review of the many
important items discussed at the
Congress of Mothers recently
held in Houston, with which this
Association is affiliated. This
being the last meeting for this
year officers were elected for the
ensuing year as follows:
Mrs. J. W. Boiling, president;
Miss Leafa Green, secretary;
Rev. Cillespie, treasurer; Mrs.
D. W. Grant, 1st vice pres., Mrs.
F. M. Elliott, 2nd vice pres.; and
Mrs. Ruthven 3rd vice president.
Clean Up Proclamation.
Whereas in the interest of
sanitation and cleanliness, which
is next to godliness, and
Whereas for the purpose of
beautifying our city and making
it a more desirable place in which
to live, and
W hereas the Honorable Pat
M. Neff, governor of the State
of Texas, has accepted our invi-
tation to visit our city the fourth
of July on the occasion of our an-
nual celebration, making it meet
and proper for Palacios to put
her best foot forward for this oc-
casion;
Therefore it is hereby pro-
claimed that the week commenc-
ing May 30th be designated
clean-up week, and the week
commencing June 5th be desig-
nated beautification week and
our citizens and various clubs
working to the progress and ad-
vancement of the city are hereby
enjoined to co-operate in these
two v,-eeks for the purposes above
specified. All are asked to clcan
up their premises and place all
tin cans and refuse in barrels in
their alleys and the city clean-up
man has been instructed to cart
these away. The following week
everyone is requested to beautify
their premises in every way pos-
sible. i
Let us dress up for the Gover-
nor and incidentally make Pala-
cios the cleanest and prettiest
town in the state.
Signed at Palacios, Texas, this
the 19th day of May, A. D. 1921
J as. VV. Sartwelle,
Mayor, city of Palacios, Texas.
Attest: M. K. Feather,
Secretary,"
PERSONAL EVENTS
AND BRIEF ITEMS
Krueger made that suit.
For jitney service see C. F.
Ifland.
Try the Home Bakery. Mrs.
BarnelPs.
P. H. S. Alumni Banquet.
Invitations are out to the Palac-
ios High School Alumni banquet
to be given at the Hotel Palacios,
Thursday night, May 26. It is
expected to be the largest and
best banquet ever given by the
Alumni. Although the association
was organized in 1909 by the first
class graduated from the Palacios
school, it already numbers 166
members and is rapidly growing.
All members are urged to make
reservations for their plates at
$1.75 each, not later than Tues-
day, ^May 24, with either the
president, Carlton Crawford or
Alice Gillespie, secretary.
Krueger is still doing business
at the same old stand.
All goods bought from Boyd's
Jewelry store are guaranteed.
Mrs. T. L. Scruggs of Waxa-
hatchie was among Wednesday's
arrivals.
Many beautiful presents for
graduation. Boyd's Jewelry
Store.
George Anderson is driving a,
new Ford purchased through
Harry Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boiling and
children spent Sunday in Edna
with relatives.
Jonteel Talcum, the popular
summer Talcum, 25 cts. per can.
Nester Drug Co,
Attention, Teachers.
Do you wish to combine a sum-
mer's outing with work leading
to a higher certificate? The Pa-
lacios Summer Normal offers you
this opportunity in our cool city
by the sea..
A strong faculty, each with
years of experience;—a thorough
course;—the best methods, are
some of the educational advanta-
ges.
Fine boating;—moonlight trips
on the baybathing;—a free
trip to the Gulf, arelsome of the
recreational advantages.
The largest young people's As-
sembly in the United States;—the
Nation's best preachers;—Texas'
finest musicians;—an inspiration
for the year, are among the intel-
lectual and religious inducements.
The Normal opens June 13th
and continues for nine weeks.
Expenses are as low as the lowest.
You owe it to yourself and the
community in which you expect
to teach to attend our Normal.
Write for particulars how to
secure a scholarship.
H. A. Miller, Director,
Palacioo, Texas.
OIL
NEWS
Prospects for
Oil Develop-
ment in This «
Section Good
Krueger will withdraw his of-
fer to give away pants May 31.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Ward spent
part of this week in Bay City with
their daughter, Mrs. Lingle.
Skeeter Skoot, the best skoot
for skeeters that we can buy.
Nester Drug Co.
Noble Parker who has been
visiting his parents, returned to
Houston last Friday afternoon.
The Wednesday Club was de-
lightfully entertained at the home
of Mrs. Duncan Ruthven this
week.
Eastern Star Elects Officers.
Tuesday night the Eastern
Stars held their annual election.
The officers elected were Mrs. O.
C. Arnold, worthy matron; Mr.
Nester, worthy patron: Mrs. Viv-
ian Barnett, associate matron;
Mrs. Duncan Ruthven, conduct-
ress; Miss Alpha Buaoell, associ-
ate conductress. Mrs. M. K.
Feather, secretary; Mrs. W. C.
Gray, treasurer. Miss Nora Mae
Boyd was initiated into the Mys-
tic Order. The election was fol-
lowed by a social meeting. Re
freshments of ice-cream and cake
were served.
recommend and guarantee
ll 93 Hair Tonic for dandruff
falling hair. Nester Drug
JMrs. Harry Curtis and son
jorge returned Sunday from a
p to Houston and Galveston.
Seventh Grade Party.
Miss Evelyn Davis delightfully
entertained the members of the
seventh grade at her home on
East Bay Friday night. After
various outdoor and indoor games
and contests they were served
with delicious lemonade,
and fruit. They departed for
their homes at a late hour with
one regret, that probably never
again will they all meet together
as seventh graders at a class par-
ty.
Sweet milk and cream at Mrs.
Barnell's.
A. L. Post to Celebrate.
The Bay City-Matagorda Coun-
ty Post of American Legion will
celebrate at Bay City May 30th
to June 4th, 1921. Our Palacios
boys should take an active part
in such celebration.
Our boys need the good time
and we want them to be inter-
ested in the well defined program
of the Matagorda County Post of
the American Legion.
We recommend and guarantee
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic for dandruff
and falling hair. Nester Drug
Co.
Miss Nora Mae Boyd came
home Tuesday night from Kearn,
where she has been teaching mu-
sic.
The Parent Teachers Associa-
tion requests the mothers of pu
pi Is in the East Bay School and
all others interested in a Chil-
dren's playground to meet at the
East Bay School next Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nash and
son, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Miller,
and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Arnold
motored to Houston Wednesday.
The Nashesare returning to their
home in the north after several
weeks visit with relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Willis, of
El Campo, spent Tuesday here
with the J. W. Boiling family.
They were accompanied home by
P. H. Jamcrson, of the P. H.
Lane Co., of New Orleans, who
is a brother of Mesaames Willis
and Boiling and is spending his
vacation with relatives in this
part of Texas.
A meeting at the Palacios State
Bank Thursday morning devel-
oped some new interest in put-
ting Palacios before the oil peo-
ple of the counry. All we need
is concerted action of all our bus-
iness men right now, together
with the land owners and the
Beacon will soon have good news
for everybody.
That oil companies are becom-
ing more interested in the Fran-
citas District as a big oil center,
is proven by the fact that Dr.
Elwood, who represents Denver
capitalists, has moved to that
place in order to give his person-
al directions to all developing
work being done there. He is
backed by moneyed men—relia-
ble men, who have made good in
western oil fields and know their
business from A to Z.
Notice.
Miss Mildred Martin, our day
operator, is off duty on her vaca-
tion, and we sujrrrest to our pat-
rons that they call by number
and avoid the delay of having
the operator look up numbers.
When the operator is looking up
a number for you some one else
is waiting and wondering if cen-
tral is really dead. Our new di-
rectories are out and if you have
failed to get yours just call the
operator and leave your number
and one will be sent you.
Yours for service,
The Coast Telephone Co.
Lord Baltimore envelopes and
paper by the pound. —50 to 65c.
Nester Drug Co.
The ladies of the Methodist
Church entertained their families
Thursday evening with a picnic
supper at the B. Y. P. U. grounds.
Mrs. A. W. Lewis was taken to
Cuero this morning to the Burns'
Infirmary. Mr. Lewis and Miss
Jeapette accompanied her.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Herman
went to Houston Friday. Mrs.
Herman will return in a few days,
Mr. Herman will go to Chicago,
111.
We use Klenzo Tooth Paste for
our teeth, 2")c per tube. If you
know of any thing better we will
be glad to get it. There's noth-
ing too good for our customers.
Nester Drug Co.
Why send your kodak films
away to be finished when they
can be done quicker and just as
well by J. S. Cates, Kodak Fin-
isher. Main st. Palacios. No
charge for developing if prints
are made. 20-l'.w.
WANTED-To rent,
Palacios Pavilion Co.
Piano,
Miss Mildred Martin, the ac-
commodating and efficient day
operator of our telephone ex-
change, left today for San An-
tonio where she will spend her
two weeks vacation with rela-
tives. She was accompanied by
her niece, Alice Marie Haynes.
To the People of Palacios
and Elsewhere
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We wish to announce that the
Palacios Pavilion .
is now opened for bathing and your pat-
ronage will be appreciated, This year's
bathing prices are as follows:
BATHING PRICES:
sujtf. furnished by us
Adults 35cts.
Children, 12 & under, 25cts.
patrons with own suits
Adults 20cts.
Children, 12 & under, lOcts.
Palacios Pavilion Co.
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Phillips, Mrs. Mattie. Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 1921, newspaper, May 20, 1921; Palacios, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth411962/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Palacios Library.