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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 THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 19:52
VOLUME XXV NUMBER 13
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CLEMVILLE FIELD
EXTENDED 1 MILE
750 BARREL WELL ON HUDSON
LEASE BROUGHT IN BY L.
P. SMITH, TRUSTEE
Things continue to happen in the
Clemville oil field of interest enough
to keep oil men busy and the people
of this section in high hopes that
th« prophecy often made recently to
the effect that one of Texas' greatest
and biggest oil fields is in the making
is coming true even faster than at first
thought possible.
The newest and latest cause for re-
joicing is the bringing in of a fine
750-banel well on the IIudaon lease
by L. P. Smith, trustee, Monday night
at a depth of 32G0 feet, which is flow-
ing a steady stream of clean high-
grade oil.
This well broadens the field consid-
erably and is a full mile from the
Hamill No. 1, which was brought in
last fall. Not only is its advent sig-
nificant from a distance point of view,
but its location is important as well.
It presages quite an active campaign
of drilling in the field.
Hamill Drilling Company holds an
off-set lease to the new well and ac-
cording to Mr. Claude Hamill, the
company will off-set imemdiately and
probably will start with two wells.
He believes drilling will become very
active within a very nhort while.
Hamill No. 1, which was brought in
some months ago is still holding up
splendidly and can be looked upon as
the forerunner of jenewed activity in
this old, old field of pumping wells.
It is the "sign post," so to speak,
" M>>d activities in t**c field txvc usuiiHy
measured as to distance and depth by
this pioneer of the new developments
at Clemville.
Many predictions have been made
about the possibilities of the field.
Some posted men claim it will prove a
better one than West Columbia and a
worthy rival of Pierce Junction. Be
that as it may, all developments since
activities were renewed some time ago
have persistently pointed to the fact
that a great deposit of oil is there for
the numerous drills to top.
Local interest is growing daily and,
very naturally, the hopes of our peo-
ple know no bounds.
At Buckeye, some seven or eight
miles southeast of Clemville, where
the United North and South has drill-
ed the deepest coastal belt well, find-
ing oil at a depth of about 7800 feet,
the crew is engaged in a fishing job,
hoping to bring the well in if the ob-
stacle is successfully removed. If not,
it is stated a new well nearby will be
started at once.
The whole situation now is very en-
couraging.—Bay City Tribune.
G. R.'s Entertain
With Easter Party
Our Girl Reserves, under the leader-
ship of Miss Margaret Hunter, enter-
tained with an Easter party at the
home of Mrs. G. A. Salsbuvy Monday
^^^^gnrening, having «j.igiiests their moth-
jiI3—^--^or'-Triends and Miss Charlie
Mae Carter, W. Y. C. A. Field secre-
tary of the Houston-Galveston District.
Ha?:el Huffman gave the welcome
and the girls entertained with a num-
ber of the G. R. songs. The program
also included a poem "Wlii' Mothers
Get Gray," written by Ruth Harri-
son,delightfully read by Marian Nes-
t.er, Tap Dance by Nancy Price, piano
duet, Jewel Lane and Gertrude Koer-
ber, music by the toy band and a talk
by Miss Carter. Refreshments of
sandwiches, cake and cocoa were serv-
ed, the plates carrying out the Easter
theme with their cute little bunny fa-
vors and programs, all work of the
girls. The evening was a pleasant and
~heipful one for all and we are quite
sure Girl Reserve work is much more
appreciated by many of our mothers
since having attended this meeting.
REPORT OF OFFICERS OF
ALUMNI ASSN. MARCH 21
At a meeting of the P.H.S. Alumni
Association officers on March 24, 1032,
the following committees were ap-
pointed:—Program, Mrs. J. A. Partain,
Estelk Elder and Cecile Teller; Menu,
Mesdames John L. Fox, Walter Milam
and Maynard Green; Decorations, co-
f^P'nrP" Maxine Price and Wm. H.
Clement!!
The president, Ted Elder, wishes to
meet the chairmen of these commit-
tees and officers at his home Friday
evening, April 1, at 7:30 p. m.
WAYSIDE CLUB MEETING
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The Wayside Club held their regu-
lar meeting Wednesday afternoon of
this week at the home of Mrs. F. H.
Houston, who was assisted in hostess
duties by Mrs. W. Batchelder. The
program subject was "Flowers," with
Mrs. Linquist and Mrs. Clarence
Koontz as leaders. Sixteen members
and five visitors enjoyed the after-
noon, which closed with a social hour
dfMDUt.which a salad course was serv-
ed^*MP.ving out the Easter theme.
A delegation of business men from
Smithville visited Palacios this week
in the interest of the Highway No. 71
meeting to be held there April 7. Pa-
lacios plans to have a good represen-
tation at this meeting.
Percy Ellis, proprietor of the Blue-
bonnet Confectionery, who has been
confined to his home the past week or,
w"«-jJhy illness, is now well on the
Durhilsuovery ant' hopes ,:o back
»rHknIttT a ^ew r'aySi Mrs. Mun-y
been assisting at the confec-
his absence'
Single Variety
Cotton Districts
Urged in Texas
Dallas, March 28.—Establishment
of single variety cotton districts in
Texas is being encouraged by the bu-
l au of plant industry, United States
department of agriculture, the exten-
sion department of Texas A. & M. Col-
lege and the Texas Cotton Cooperative
Association.
State-wide success of the project,
it is contended, will increase the pur-
chasing power of Texas cotton grow-
ers millions of dollars a year, place
state in a commanding position in do-
mestic and foreign markets, broaden
the demand for high (Jrade cotton
goods Hinl bring about profitable co-
operation between cotton growers and
textile mills.
City Election to be
Held Next Tuesday
Next Tuesday is city election and
an unusually large vote is anticipated.
The office of mayor is being sought
after by two of our best men, while
the office of city secretary is desired
I by three men and three ladies, all good
| citizens, which is sure to make next
I Tuesday's election one of the most in
teresting we have had for many years.
P. H. S. "Sharks"
Carry Off Honors
at County Meet
School Election to
Be Held Saturday
Matagorda Bay
Oysters Are Fine,
Pt. Lavacan Says
Notice to Voters
in City Election
Next Tuesday, April 5th, all quali-
fied voters living within the corporate
limits of Palacios will have the oppor-
tunity of going to the polls to regis-
ter their choice for City Officers.
There are now six candidates for
the office of City Secretary. This office
is more important than many of the
citizens realize. The City Secretary
is intrusted with the care of all the
City Records, must be present at all
meetings of the City Council, keep a
concise record of the business trans-
acted, and be able to give definite in-
formation to the public relative to the
affairs of Palacios.
The City Council recently passed an
Urriinancc providing that the City |
Secretary shall be the City Tax As- j
sessor and Collector. We are all very
much concerned about the financial ]
condition of Palacios as the tax rev- I
enues are insufficient to operate the
City satisfactorily. Therefore, the
City Secretary must be qualified to
determine property values, should see
that all taxable values are assessed
and placed on the tax rolls, keep a
correct record of the taxes on all
property and see that all taxes col-
lected are prorated to their respective i
funds.
The City Secretary has charge of the
water and sanitary accounts and if the
Water and Sanitation Department
gets full credit for all water used,
must keep a complete set of books
which show a full account of all trans-
actions, in such a manner as to be un-
derstandable.
To the Editor of The Chronicle:
I On March 22, we were surprised to
| find on page 8 of The Chronicle an ar-
i tide that was untrue. This article,
and the one published a few days ago,
said the Texas oysters in Matagorda
Bay were pink, caused from silt emp-
tying on them from the Colorado Riv-
er, and they were unfit for consump-
tion. I
It is true that during the Christmas
holidays some oysters from Matagorda
Bay turned pink from being on vege-
table fat; however, the state depart-
i ment of health made an analysis of
the oysters and said the element which
made the oysters pink was very health-
ful.
Because the oysters were pink peo-
ple would not buy them and dealers
had to give part of them away and
dump the rest, resulting in a loss of
several hundred dollars to each whole-
sale dealer in Texas.
Since January 1, 1932, we have not
been bothered with the pink oysters
and the Texas oysters today are bet-
ter than they have been in years.
They are large, fat and have an ex-
cellent flavor, far better oysters than
from other states.
We are sure you do not realize how
much harm that mistaken article in
regard to Texas oysters has done. It
is not a selfish motive on our part to
write this letter, because there has
been no profit in oysters for us this
year; but we are thinking about our
fellow man, the men and their famil-
ies that depend on this kind of em-
ployment for a living.
The Houston Chronicle has a large
circulation, and when people in Texas
towns read that the Texas oysters arc
not fit for consumption they will pur-
chase them elsewhere, which will
cause thousands of Texans to be out
of employment. It takes Texas pro
CONTESTS HELD HERE FRI.-SAT.
PALACIOS WINS 103 OUT OF
POSSIBLE 147 POINTS
In the County Meet here last Friday
and Saturday, the Sharks were highly
victorious. The following Palacios
men placed 'in events:—100 yd. dash,
W. Curtis, "Battling" Faubion,, Fred
Barrett, Dean Taber; 880 yd. run, W.
Curtis, 1st; 220 yd. low hurdles, John-
son, Rush, Taber; 220 yd. dash, W.
Curtis, Faubion, Fred Barrett; 1 mile
lun, R. Curtis, 3rd; 1 mile relay, to
Palacios by default; pole vault, "Shor-
ty" Taber, 4th; running broad jump,
Lothridge, Rush and Faubion; running
high jump, W. Curtis, 1st, Fred Bar-
rett, 3rd; shot putt, "Bigi'oot' Taber,
W. Curtis, Johnson; javelin throw,
Johnson, "Shorty" Taber. Junior High
School boys' events were taken by
Sterling Barrett, R. Muchowich, and
Colvin. The Senior Girls division, 30
yard dash, D. Buffaloe, 1st, Paulk, 3rd,
Ramsey, 4th; 120 yd. relay, 1st; Bas-
ket ball throw, Price 3rd; Baseball
throw, Sanders, 3rd; running high
jump, Ramsey, Buffaloe; running
broad jump, Richards 3rd. Total num-
ber of points, 04, Palacios first, 27.
Junior Girls division, 30 yd. dash, Eliz-
abeth Faubion, 1st, Hillburn 4th; 120
yd relay, Palacios 1st; running broad
jump, Hillburn 3rd. Total points fit),
Palacios second, 17.
In the Senior boys division, Pala-
cios took 103 out of 147 possible points.
Palacios is the undisputed Class "B"
champions of Matagorda County,
holding the aii-around cup for three
years in succession, it now becomes a
permanent fixture of Palacios High
School. v —J. W. R.
Saturday, April 2 is the date for an-
! nual school election and four trus-
tees are to be elected. We learn that
up to this time only four names arc on
the ticket and are as follows:—M. E.
Rogers, WalLer Milam, A. M. Stadig,
and Alfred Baldwin.
20,400 Bales Cotton
Ginned in This Co.
in'31; 15,660 in '30
Report Matagorda
County Federation
of Women's Clubs
According to R. E. Lindsey, cotton
statistician, the final report shows
that Matagorda County ginned 20,100
bales of cotton from the 1931 crop, as
compared with 15,660 of the 1930
crop.
American Legion May
Secure Band Director
New Books Added
To Local Library
High School students will be al-
lowed freo reading of any book or
subject to t ort on for credit in Eng-
lish, under same rules as regular
readers. The Library Board is anx-
ious to extend this free service until
school closes.
Any student cotnp'Ming outride
reading before close of school may-
read other books by authors recom-
My father and myself made up and
installed the system used in connec-
tion with the tax records and water
and sanitation collections. No system
of keeping records will operate by it-
self, and as we installed the systems,
T frel I am in a position whereby I
"an keep the City Record si in the pro-
■>cr manner and to the best interests
of the tax payers of Palacios. To this
end I pledge myself, if elected to the
office of City Secretary, and hereby
olicit your vote.
J. B. FEATHER,
Candidate for Office of
City Secretary.
(Political Advertisement.)
James M. Martin Dead
James M. Martin, died at his home
in this city, Wednesday night, follow-
ing a prolonged illness. Funeral ser-
vices were held at the Methodist
church. Thursday, at 3 o'clock, con-
ducted by Rev. J. A. Callaway. Obit-
uary next week.
ducts "to make Texas, so let's boost IEnglish teacher and Boy
Texas oysters. I Scout leaders.
The oyster season in Texas will) Following is the list of new books:
conic to a close April 1, and your "Sunset Pass," Zane Grey; "Shepherd
article can rot do us very much harm i the Guadaioupe," Zane urey; "Ne-
during the rest of this season. vada," Zane Grey; "Fighting Cara-
The Houston Chronicle is the lead- j vans," Zane Grey; "Betty Jane," Zane
ing seller in this community and we Grey; "Wild Horse Mesa," Zane Grey;
want it to continue to be the leading j "The Thundering Herd " Zane Grey;
paper, so next time please put a good "The Border Legion," Zane Grey;
~ "Golden Dawn," Peter B. Kyne; "They
Also Serve," Peter B. Kync; "Kindred
of the Dust," Peter B. Kync; "Skippy,"
P. Crosby; "Moby Dick," Melville;
"Flowing Gold," Rex Beach; "Rebec-
ca of Sunny-Brook Farm," Wiggins;
i "Uncle Remus," Harris; "Johnny Ap-
j pleseed," Vachay; "Emmy Lou," Mar-
tin; "Hoo3ier Schoolboy," Eggleston;
"Don Quixote," Cervantes; "Plutarch's
Lives;" "Panama, Past and Present,"
Mrs. Montie 110'.' and Mr. G. IT. Hoi- Bishop; "Florence Nightingale," Rich-
comb, wore united in marring at th°1 nrds; "Widow O'Callaghan's Boys,"
home of the former, Wednesdav night Zollinger; "How to Live on 24 Hours a
at 7 o'clock, with Rev. Carrol B. Ray . Day," Bennett; "Adrift on an Ice Pan','
performing the ceremony. A few im- Greenfell; "Iron Woman," Deland;
word in for the Texas oyster.
Smith Bros. Seafood Company.
By L. B. Clegg, Secretary.
Port Lavaca, Texas.
—-Houston Chronicle.
I have been asked what is the plat-
form that I am running on for Mayor.
I can see that there is going to be
some very knotty problems to be
worked out in the near future and I
should expect to co-operate with the
aldermen in solving .problems.
I think that the city should get out
of the mud as soon as possible. The
city in some parts is not properly
drained.
I think that the city should adopt
some kind of shade trees that will do
well in this climate and set them out,
especially along the highway. It will
add beauty as well as wealth.
Trusting that each voter when they
come to vote that they will have
cor ..I.'nce in me and I expect to dis-
chaifc,^ my duty as mayor to the best
of my ability. If you feel that you
can vote for me I will greatly appre-
ciate it. I am.
Respectfully,
FRANK J. McCALL.
(Political Advertisement)
Lee—Holcomb
LADIES AUX. TO C. OF C. MEETS
The Ladies Aux. of the C. of C.
met Wednesday afternoon for their
regular monthly session. Reports from
committees were heard.
Banquet and dish committees had
complete reports, while the Yard and
Garden Contest is well under way. As
next week is National Clean-up Week'
the Auxiliary have a part in by hav-
ing a committee from the Yard and
Garden Work make an inspection trip
over the city to encourage the work
of cleaning up your property, both
front and back in the business section
as well as the residential part of the
town, improving yards and putting
out flowers. The Auxiliary is offer-
ing a number of prizes again this
pear for well kept yards, business lots,
filling stations, etc. More informa-
tion will be given through the col-
umns of the Beacon from week to
week. Watch for it.
The annual banquet of the Wednes-
day Club will be held at the home of
Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Elliott, Friday
night, April 8th.
mediate friends were witnesses and
showered the ncwlyweds with congrat-
ulations and best wishes. The con-
tracting parties have many friends in
Palacios who wish for them years of
happiness and are pleased to
"Byrd's Great Adventure," Miller.
thev will continue to make our city
their home.
Through the generosity of the Tex-
as Gulf Sulphur Company and the
know | additional monthly help recently re-
REBA CURTIS ON HONOR
ROLL AT STATE COLLEGE
ceivcd from the City Council, has made
possible the purchase of this nice list
of books as well as to enable the Li-
brary Association to give free read-
ings to High School Students.
Huntsville, Texas, March 31, 1932
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Curtis,
Palacios, Texas.
Dear Friends:
Reba has made an enviable record
Elect New Scoutmaster
Oil last meeting night the Amer-
ican Legion elected a permanent Scout-
master. Rev. Gillespie has been serv-
this term, having made such grades | ing as temporary Scoutmaster the past
as to merit a place on the Honor Roll i several weeks. The newely elected
of the Sam Houston State Teachers' Scoutmaster is George Hunter.
College. The College delights to hon-
or its faithful and conscientious stu-
dents. They always reflect honor up-
on it. They are the ones who make
the future of the College secure by
their influence and loyalty.
Let me congratolate you upon this
honor which has come to you and to
yours. Sincerely yours,
J. C. McElhannon,
Dean of the College.
The Rt. Rev. Clinton S. Quin, Bish-
op of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas,
will hold services at St. John's Epis-
copal Church, assisted by the Rev.
Paul Engle, Sunday, April 10th, at
3 n. m. A cordial invitation extended
to everyone.
C, M. Clnyhourn is carrying his arm
in a sling as a result of a tussle he
had with a calf the first of the week.
Mr. Claybourn suffered a badly wrcnch-
ed shoulder, bruised arm and hand in
the melee, but managed to come out on
top and is now doing as well as could
be expected.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Riley and child-
ren, Arthur and Elva, of Port Arthur,
spent the week here with Mrs. Riley's
mother, Mrs. Flo Standley and other
relatives. They left last Thursday
for Houston, where they will spend
the week end with Mr. Riley s sister,
Mrs. M. I. Wier, visiting with relatives
urnl friends in that city before re-
turning home, where My, Riley is
connected with the Gulf Refining Co.
R.
HODGES ANNOUNCES
FOR CONSTABLE PCT. NO. 3
Scoutmaster Hunter has started
things to moving at every possible
place. Registration blanks are filled
out and on their way and badges are
ordered. As a test is passed the boy
will be awarded a badge.
An overnight hike is planned for the
near future. On this hike a special
session of test passing will be held.
A tour of the outstanding places of
interest in Palacios will be visited by
the Scouts and their Scoutmaster soon.
The printing oflicc, bank, icc plant and
packing plant are among those that
will be observed.
| The organization of a Sea Scout
E. Hodges, who has filled the office | troop is now under consideration. In
of Constable of this precinct the past | order to be a Sea Scout, a boy should
several years, is seeking re-election to | be a first class Scout. Few Scouts are
this office and places his name in our eligible for the Sea Scout organization
announcement column this week. Mr. at the present time.
Hodges has been a faithful official and, Two competent committeemen have
his many friends hope to see him been appointed by Scoutmaster Hunt-
again elected for the office, er to aid him in his program. Bill
Clement is serving as advancement
man and Earl Mayo as activity man.
i The Thrift Committeeman is yet to
I be appointed. The dutv of these men
The Business Girls' Circle and the js to make talks at each third meet-
two Sunday School ^classes^taught by jn(? to see that the boys are devel-
**.. m tt ™ j r» ™ oping along that line of scouting.
EASTER SUNRISE MEETING
Mr. W. H. Clement and Rev. G. F
Gillespie held an Easter Sunrise meet-
ing at Grassy Point last Sunday morn-
ing. After a few songs and short
Easter talks a picnic breakfast was
partaken of.
Frank Hendrick, of near Dallas, is
hore this week on business.
—A. S. Q., Scribe.
MRS. G. W. CRAVEN DEAD
Word has been received hore from
G. W. Craven, telling of the death of
his wife, which occurred March 17, at
the home of their sqn in Altimai, N.
Y. Mr. and Mrs,
Dr. T. H. Hood is in the Loos hos-
pital, recovering from an operation lacios their home m
he underwent Monday. We are gladJLoi their home the
to report he is doing very nicely and
will soon be able to be home.
Jraven made Pa-
iy years, having
ilace now owned
Skinner. They
*>go.
't
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Dresser were in
Palacios Wednesday and Thursday,
in the interest of his school of music,
traveling in their new trailer studio.
Mr. Dresser met with members of |Xo Lucile Goodal'1( Wadsworth
the American Legion on Wednesday
in regard to getting a band for Pa-
lacios and a committee was appointed
to formulate plans whereby it might
be made possible. We believe every-
body in Palacios would like to see a
band organized here and now is the
time to get busy. Mr. Dresser is a
musician and leader of renown and
our people could not do better than
to arrange to nave him in charge of a
musical organization here. Mr. Dress-
er's business card will be found in an-
other column of the Beacon.
Matagorda County Federation of
Women's Clubs met Saturday, March
12th at Bay City in the Library of
the beautiful new High School build-
ing, only a few present, on account of
the extremely cold weather.
Executive board meeting called at
10:15 A. M. by President Mrs. E. F.
Goodall with five , members present.
Discussions of interest were the:—
Scholarship Loan Fund, and Federa-
tion Programs for this year.
10:30 A. M.—Welcome Address, by
Mrs. Emma Lewis Carleton.
Response by Mrs. E. F. Coodall,
President
Song, "I Hear You Calling Me," by
Miss {Catherine Ramsey.
Business meeting opened at 10.30
a. m. with reading of minutes Decem-
ber meeting, which were approved.
Treasurer reported a balance of $10.14
Reports of committees followed. Mem-1
bership, Mrs. Dismukes reported she
had sent cards to several clubs, in- j
viting them to join the Federation;
Scholarship Committee reported a bal-
ance of $20.41 on hand, with out-
standing amounts as follows:—
To Elliott Curtis, Palacios $250.
To Victor Ducros, Bay City 250.
" " " "" "" ' 100.
County Meet Held
Here Fri. and Sat.
v :
PALACIOS SCHOOL CARRIES OFF
HONORS; ONE OF BEST
MEETS EVER HELD
Friday and Saturday of last week
were gala days for school children all
over the county and Palacios was ov-
er-flowing with boys and girls, parents
and teachers for the annual County
Meet. F'rom all reports it was one
of the best attended and most suc-
cessful meets ever held. The weath-
er was ideal both days and there was
close competition in many events. Pa-
lacios carried off her share of the hon-
ors, getting the highest number of
points. A detailed report is being
made and will be published in a later
issue.
; Mistakes Will Occur—
Even in The Beacon
To Voters of the
City of Palacios
TAKE NOTICE!
I am appealing to every property
owner, asking them to please arrange
to put t.ilp or somp good substitute in
the bar pits of the street leading into
their premises. The City Council de-
cided this Spring that a general grad-
ing of the streets be done by cleaning
out the gutters and widening them in
order that better drainage could be
had, and the center of the streets rais-
ed. You cannot help notice our ef-
forts to secure good streets and now
we are calling on you to do your part.
am also asking you to keep the
grass cut close on curb and in ditch
in front of your place as a great many
are doing. This not only adds much
to the beauty of your home but aids
the water in passing. Let us all pull
together and make Palacios more
beautiful.
DUNCAN RUTI-IVEN, Mayor.
LEGION NEWS
STATE COM. TO BE HERE FRI.
Mr. V. Earl Eary, of Sweetwater,
State Commander of the American Le-
gion, will be here for luncheon and
an address Friday, April 1st.
It is hoped that every ex-service man
will be present and it is desired that
all business men attend and any of the
citizens are hereby invited to attend
this meeting at Hotel Palacios, so that
they may better understand the aims
and purposes of the Legion.
The Auxiliary will serve the lunch-
eon and a short program has been
arranged.
To Mamie Angel Hodge, Palacios 250.
To Julia Lee Stapp, Palacios 125.
To Eleanor Chapman, Bay City 65.
To Buiah Fondron, Sexton 30.
To Mexican Girl. Bay City 50
Public Welfare Commitee, Mrs. A.
E. Stinnett, reported she has used
$780.00 of Red Cross monel this win-
ter in the relief work of the county,
snd v.'ishcd to thurih tHc ?h!»irmcri of
each community for their assistance
in making this work a success.
American Citizenship, no report oth-
er than most all places had observed
Washington's birthday with a pro-
gram of some kind. Fine Arts Com-
mittee, Mrs. A. B. Pierce, appointed
chairmen of this committee with as-
sistance of Mrs. J. W. Dismukes and
Mrs. T. H. Lewis. Legislative Com-
mittee, no report, this completed com-
mittee reports.
Motion made and carried to send a
delegate to State Convention, which
convenes at Waco, April 6-7-8, Mrs.
J. L. Lowe elected as delegate, Mrs.
G. A. Salsbury as alternate.
County Health Nurse, Mrs. Patricia
Martyn, gave a good report of the
work done, and requested that each
club of the county provide, if possible,
scales and paper towels for schools
where these are needed and also a
stove for the purpose of heating lunch-
es for children.
Adjourned for lunch at 12:15 which
was served at the Rice Hotel, the din-
ing room tables and luncheon decor-
ated in the green of St. Patrick's Day.
We returned to school building at
1:30 p. m. Order was called and we
completed unfinished business which
was: Reports of Delegates:—
Bay City P.-T. A.—Delegate, Miss
Neva Christian, who gave an excel-
lent report.
Blessing Library Assn. — Delegate.
Mrs. C. E. Duller, a good report of
much accomplished work.
Gulf P.-T. A.—No delegate. Report
mailed in.
Palacios Wayside—Mrs. Barr, Dele-
gate.
Palacios Wednesdav Club—Mrs.. J.
W. Dismukes, Delegate.
Ladies' Aux. C. of C.—Mrs. J. W.
Dismukes, Delegate.
Wadsworth P.-T. A.—Mrs. Harbi-
son, Delegate.
Mrs. Dismukes extended an invita-
tion from the Palacios clubs to meet
with them in June. Invitation accept-
ed.
Musical Progi-am:—
Selection by Bay City Orchestra, Cliff
V Dresser, Director.
Trumpet Solo—(a) Sacilita, with var-
iation, Hartman; (b) Carnival
of Venice, Herbert Clarke, Mr.
Cliff Dresser. Piano and Ac-
cordian Accompaniment, Mrs. C.
Dresser.
"My Wild Irish Rose," Mrs. W. H.
Stinnett. Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth.
Selection—Orchestra.
Reading—Mrs. Margaret Leckie Miller.
Saxaphone Solo, Valse et Caprice—
Bennie Henton, Mr. Dresser.
Solo, "A Little Bit of Heaven"—Mrs.
W. H. Stinnett.
Orchestra.
CLEAN-UP PARTY HELD
Last Thursday the Legion and Aux-
iliary held a "clean-up" party at the
Hut and the results were the appear-
ance of the grounds there about are
much improved.
Flowers of different kinds were
planted and it is hoped that we can
soon paint the outside and redecorate
the" inside.
When the "fatigue duties" were over
the ladies served a covered dish lunch-
eon which was greatly enjoyed by all
after which there was a round table
conference and get better "acquainted
meeting.
More of this type of meetings would
bo good, not only for the Legion and'
Auxiliary but for the town as a whole
for without them we are-inclined to
become selfish and accomplish less to-
ward making this a better City, State
and Nation to live in.
Reports of Resolution Committee
Madam Chairman, Resolution Com-
mittee begs leave to submit the fol-
lowing resolutions:—
1. RESOLVED to carry on the State
Federation Work in this County thru
the Program Committee cooperating
with each hostess club.
2. RESOLVED that the County Fed-
eration and each individual club write
one Commissioner's Court to keep on
first with our Health Work thru our
County Nurse. Second, to retain our
County Agent. Third, to add a Home
Demonstration Agent as soon as funds
will permit.
3. RESOLVED that each club be
asked to add scales, paper towels and
stoves for hot lunches in their schools,
throuyht cooperation with School
Trustees or P.-T. A.
4. RESOLVED that each club be
asked to participate in the Welfare
Work by using the big sister idea.
5. RESOLVED that each club be
Mrs. O. S. Koerber want to Houston
last week for an Easter visit with
relatives an-i friends.
asked to ask their local boards of
Trustees to hire Matagorda County
Teachers where possible.
6. RESOLVED that we accept Pala-
kind invitation for meeting in
June.
7. RESOLVED that we thank Bay
City P.-T. A. for their hospitality to-
day. the delicious and beautifully ap-
pointed luncheon, and fine musical
program.
Respectfully submitted.
Mrs. A. B. Pierce,
Mrs. C. E. Duller,
Mrs. J. J. Harbison.
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One line was omitted in the item
about the Wednesday Club last week
and we are reprinting the report, as it
was written:—
Regular meeting of the Wednesday
Club was held this week at the home
of Mrs. A. M. Stadig. Roll call was
answered with Irish Witticisms. Top-
ic for study was "Psychoolgy," with
Mrs. Brandon giving a paper on "Psy-
chology of Adolescencc," and Mian
Holliday, "Psychology of Suggestion."
Those who were not present missed
hearing two of the best best papers of
the year.
What is American
Legion Jr. Baseball
>
The baseball program was started
in 1926 by the American Legion to
teach boys tne principles of good
sportsmanship and loyalty.
Loyalty is one of the greatest les-
sons learned in Junior baseball. A boy
learns to be loyal to other players;
to live up to the rules of the game,
whether on the field or the streets.
A boy must live a clean life in order
to be a baseball nlayer. To be a good
nlaver, he muat learn to play for the
success of his' .,..4.'.?,.413d not for his
individual glorification, ^\^^^,,learn-
to sacrifice, when to sacriff*'^R- the
play, instead of trying to hit a 'fogme.'
run. He must learn to back up his
team when they make errors.
Team work is merely another name
for co-operation, and ability to co-
operate is necessary to every citizen
in personal business and in public life.
Another thing learned in baseball is
fair play. The boy will find that the
only satisfaction from winning is win-
ning fair. He will see that the same
thing holds good on the playing field
as in real life.
If the principles of good sportsman-
ship are learned thoroughly on the
baseball diamond now the boys of to-
day will make good men, good citi-
zens, and good Americans of to-
morrow.
Therefore we will appreciate all
Junior ball players under 17 years of
age to report to Earl Mayo at the ball
diamond on Pavalion Street. Saturdny
at 5:30 P. M.
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J. L, Pybus Withdr&Ws
Owing to circumstances which have
suddenly come up I am compelled to
withdraw mv name as a candidate for
Mayor. I wish to thank all my friends
who brought my name out, and regret
very much that I cannot, for their
sake, keep my hat in the ring.
Respectfully, J. I<. Pybus.
Easter Picnic
An Easter picnic and egg hunt was
enjoyed by the Hunter family of Pa-
lacios, and the Singleton family of
Edna, and a number of friends, last
Sunday afternoon. Each crowd left
their respective homes immediately
after church and met at the West Ca-
rancahua River and by 1:30 o'clock
the bounteous feast was spread and ev-
eryone was busy feeding their face.
Those going from Palacios were:—
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter and family, Mr.
John Queen and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Raich McGlothlin and baby. Gladys
McGlothlin. Bill Clement, Ruth flood,
Floyd Singleton and Mrs. Lydia Hum-
phries.
TENNIS CLUB FOR PALACIOS
Price Barnett and Jack Menefee,
two of our high school boys and ten-
nis enthusiasts, are sponsoring a Ten-
nis Club, whereby devotees of the rack-
et and net may enjoy a game.
They have prepared a good court
with back-stops. Anyone desiring
membei'ship in this club see either of
these young men. In another column
will be found further information
about this new Club for Palacios.
COMMUNION SERVICE AT
PRESBYTERIAN CHJT.3,?4* -
158.73
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
will be observed in the Presbyterian
Church, on next Sabbath morning at
11 a. m. Visitors are cordially invited.
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Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Faubion, who
have occupied the Robinson place on
Main street the nast four years, are
moving to the Chas. Harriman home
or Welch avenue. We learn Taylor
Bros., of Bay ,City, have leased the
Robinson home and will arrange it for
a Funeral Home.
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