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PALACIOS BEACON, PALACIOS. TEXAS
Thursday, October 29.
PHONE 63
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
Advertising Rates On Request
OWNER AND PUBLISHER -
EDITOR AND ADV. MANAGER
ASSOCIATE EDITOR - -
BUSINESS MANAGER - -
MRS. J. W. DISMUKES
- B. C. (JACK) NIVEN
JESSE V. DISMUKES
HUGH J. DISMUKES
Entered at the Post Office at Palacios, Texas, as second class mail
matter, under the Act of Congress.
SUBSCRIPTION KATES
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WE STOP ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS AT EXPIRATION
The Beacon’s Platform for a . . .
PERMANENT
ROGRESSIVE IrjeXAS GULF COAST
JL ALACIOS QuU
1. Completion of the Hug-the-Const Highway to Galveston.
2- A city zoning ordinance to govern future building.
3. A City Manager form of government.
4. A tax-supported Chamber of Commerce.
5. Street names and house numbers properly displayed.
6. Beautification of the bay shore.
7. Construction and maintenance of public rest rooms for men and
women.
8. Construction of a new City Hall and Fire Station.
9. Establishment of a city budget.
10. A housing program adequate to care for the city’s needs.
After The War—What Of Palacios?
Perhaps it is not timely and perhaps it violates Presi-
dent Roosevelt’s admonition regarding doing “first things
first,” but it is a clearly apparent fact that thfe general public
is asking more and more insistently “What about the post
war period? What sort of conditions will we have to face
when the Axis powers have been liquidated?”
Comment on matters of that nature as it applies to na-
tional and world-wide affairs is not in our province. That, we
can leave to commentators, writers and “type-writer strate-
gists” of a wider field of knowledge and study than ours. We
are, however, definitely interested in the problems the post-
war conditions will present to Palacios.
Some of these problems can be visualized at the present
time. Others will arise as time passes and new conditions are
created by the changing flux of the war. These problems
must be foreseen and some kind of program instituted to
meet those conditions when they arrive.
One problem which every person in Palacios realizes must
be met is that concerning Camp Hulen. Every possible con-
tingency must be foreseen and a program planned which will
have sufficient elasticity to permit the meeting of any action
which might be taken by the War Department concerning
this military establishment after the ending of hostilities.
It is possible, plausible and perhaps even probable that
Camp Hulen may be designated a permanent military train-
ing center. On the other hand there is no assurance—nor
can there be—that this will be the situation. Neither do we
know that it will be abandoned. The War Department is no
more in a position to make such a decision at this time than is
the man in the street. But it is a condition which eventually
must be faced, whatever it may be.
Certain economic conditions will exist which can be
readily foreseen and it is these conditions which this com-
munity must utilize to secure the greatest possible benefit.
The recent Mansfield Bill which authorized the deepening and
widening of the Intracoastal Canal is one of these facilities.
The abundant supply of natural gas is another. These two
factors, in themselves, constitute a tremendous economic ad-
vantage which if utilized by the community in the proper
manner can make this section an ideal spot for industrial
development.
Economic experts agree that the gulf coast section is
due for an industrial and commercial expansion during the
post war period such as has never been seen before. Palacios
can take its place in that development if it makes its plans
prior to that time. Palacios must take its place in that de-
velopment or degenerate into a city of empty buildings, grass-
grown streets and starvation business; it must be ready to
seize whatever opportunity may arise or sit idly by and watch
other communities forge ahead while it slowly dies of desue-
tude as it sees its younger generation drift away to places of
greater opportunities.
When Palacios attempts to make use of tfcis potential
economic development it will be found that there are many
conditions which must be rectified. Many drawbacks will
crop up which must be overcomed and this will be no easy
job. It can be accomplished only by careful planning and
much work.
Another potential resource that may be developed is that
of recreation. Not every person desires to vacation at places
on the beach. Many prefer the more sheltered aspects of a
THE POCKETBOOK
of KNOWLEDGE ^
THE AMA70H RIVER.,
IM BRAZIL, IS /60
MUGS WIDE AT \TS
MOUTH
fiAIHCOATS'
WAVE BEEN
MAPE FOR
airplanes
TO BE USEP
ON THE
WINGS It)
PREVENT
ICE
FORMING
IN WINTER
FLYING
AtoNUFACTimeR
ALONE
SAVEP
6,000 TONS
OF STEEL
ey SUBSTITUTING
3.6 MILLION
FEET OF
POUGLAS
FIR
HEALTH NOTES
AUSTIN It lias boon volinhlv
estimated that within a \oat ar
j p o\imntely i'mo third of the total
mimhor of 180.000 | hystoians m the
United Slate* will have h ft theli
t't iu'tioo to serve with the It o' ,
Navy, or Marini’ t'orps 1'his dofii
Umov in niodioal aMontion available
to the tanoral vonulation nil! ho
ey n greater than it nyivn.'- on the
amTnee inasmnoh a large mini
her of those remaining are net in
active (lrnetiee due to old a ■
trai li ng or public health activities,
or full-time employment with in
dnstry. Plainly, this situation do
v lops a problem for the physiiran-
\'ho will remain at home, the solo
tion of which to some degrees will
be 'n the hands of the general
public, according to Dr. Geo. \V
Cox, Slate Health Officer.
"There in no desire to imply that
I the family physician, now or Inter,
must not he summoned except in
dire need. In fact, there is a great-
er reason than ever before to seek
|h;s advice on living habits, to have
him give a thorough periodic check-
up, nnd to have him treat condi-
tions promptly, which, is disregard-
ed, arc apt to cause more serious
trouble later on. The only point be-
ing emphasized is that one should
not attempt thoughtlessly to con-
sume the doctor’s valuable time and
energy by insisting that he make
a home call when an office visit or
suggestions over tho telephone
might suffice.
“While in cities, lack of medical
service has not as yet reached an
ncute stage, there arc already rural
sections feeling the pinch. It fol-
lows that everyone, both for his
own and his country’s sake should
live sensibly to the end that maxi
mum health may be attained, and
avoidable home medical service be
eliminated.
"In' this connection, the follow-
ing rules, among others, may be
suggested: Eat nutritious foods.
t Obtain sufficient rest at night.
I Shun debilitating and exhausting
: habits. Kiep the use of stimulants
i of all kinds within sensible bounds.
Exercise daily. Detour worry as
much as possible.”
1 THIS WEEK
' IN l’Al.Al lOS HISTORY |i
n;OM 01 It 1 Utl.Y FILES f:
,v. \ii u :<:(>uout>
10 V 1 UtS AGO
l.ivjtl gms report oil 1 d(Hl hales of
cotton had been ginned.
Mrs. Viola Preslar, wife of J. W.
Picsliii died at the hospital in Day
Uitv Burial was made in Palacios
cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy (Tnyliourn an-
nounced the birth of a baby girl.
The eight room house on the II.
P. Duncan farm, miles north east
of Palacios on east hay, was total-
ly destroyed by fire.
The sport of wrestling was being
revived by local funs and two bouts
were staged. The first one between
Claude Bartlett and Jnck Thomp-
son, was won by the former. The
main show was put on by Jimmie
Carter of Kansas City and Ernest
Harris, of Palacios. Harris won.
TH0U6H WE ALVUWyS
ASSOCIATE THE.
PINEAPPLE WITH
HAWAII, IT PIP NOT
ORIGINATE THERE
ITS ORIGINAL HOMS
WAS RIGHT OPF "THE
AMERICAN COAST, IN THE
WEST INDIES
‘Since laumchims its first four.
IIBERT/ ships last fall, a u.«. SHIPBUILDING
corporation has cut the number of
MAN-HOURS NEEPEP TO POItP EACH VESSEL
BY S5K
F0JMTCT0RY
BUY
UNITED
STATES
WAR
BONDS
STAMPS
TWO DEFINITE
NEEDS
FOR UNCLE SAM
SCRAP
FOR YOUR FAMILY
INSURANCE
H. C. (Howard) CAMPBELL
GENERAL INSURANCE
Corner 4th & Commerce Phones: Res. 103, Off. Ill
bay resort. Our bay facilities can be developed and Palacios
has the distinct advantage of being in a position to capitalize
upon publicity which has been spread over the entire country
by the men who have been, are now or will be in the future,
stationed at Camp Hulen. The impression made upon these
men will determine the type of publicity they will carry away
with them. Now is the time to make certain that those im-
pressions are favorable.
All of these problems must be faced now, or at least fore-
seen and steps taken to assure they will be faced at the
proper time. Our economic life as a community is at stake
and we must not fail to see the dollar in the future because of
the nickel before us right now.
A wide, comprehensive plan such as this is no job for one
or two people. It will take the combined efforts, thoughts,
minds and vision of many people. It is no job for mental or
spiritual weaklings nor for men and women so imbued with
their own selfish interests that they fail to realize their duty
and obligation to their community. It is a job for strong
men and women, men and women with strength of character,
who are able to look at their community and themselves with
a clearness of vision which will permit them to perceive the
flaws, the faults and the failures of the community and them-
selves as well as the advantages and good characteristics.
Such a program or plan should be instituted immediately.
It can be started by some already existing agency or it can
find expression in a spontaneous expression of opinion and
belief in the community by an entirely new group. At all
events it is something which should be done and done now.
Palacios is now on the threshold of a new era of pros-
perity and progress such as it has never seen but if we go to
sleep it can just as easily slip away from us.
‘There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.”—Shakespeare
OUR MEN—
(Continued From Page 1)
and Mrs. J. E. Tanner, writes his
parents thnt he is now stationed at
Norfolk, Va.. with the Public Works
Department of the Naval Air Sta-
tion and is signing up for a course
in sheet metal working.
____V____
Eugene Buffaloe, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Bufafloe of the Turtle Bay
section, who is now stationed at
Ellington Field since his very re-
cent enlistment, was home for the
week-end visiting his parents. He
was given the week-end off and
ran into his brother who was in
Houston for the same time. Eugene
brother came to I
night. It made a ni
for both.
____V
15 YEARS AGO
Leonard Walker, 16 year old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Walker, of
Gulf, was fatally injured in n foot-
ball game.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ellis announc-
ed (lie birth of twins, both boys, nnd
Mr. nnd Mrs. Clarence Koontz were
the parents of a P’S pound son,
named James Belknap Koontz.
The D. P. Moore Dry Goods Com-
pany, a business institution in Pa-
lacios, announced the discontinuing
of their store here, nnd a big clos-
ing out sale was in progress.
Riv. G. M. Coe of Cleveland was
conducting revival services at the
First Baptist Church.
20 YEARS AGO
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Feather, of
Houston, were the parents of a
bnby daughter.
L. Brewer, arrived here with a
carload of household goods, from
Mayfield, Ky. He had recently pur-
chased the Murphy place on South
Bay. and was moving his family
here to make their home.
Mrs. M. K. Feather was in Dal-
las attending Grand Chapter O. E.
S. as a delegate from the local or-
ganization.
County Commissioner’s Court
ordered a road bond election for
November 25.
Buy Wur Bonds and Stamps,
JoRtlltv*
Mh try of
tPuUt
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PALACIOS
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PHONE 8 PALACIOS I
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____V____
Pvt. Henry R. Backhus, now in t
Parachute Training Regiment, a
Fort Benning, Ga. Pvt. Backhui
wants to keep up with the home
town news.
____V____
Harry G. Ward, who recently en-
listed in the Navy writes his par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Ward, Sr.
Turtle Bay Club News
The Turtle Bay Home Demon-
stration Club met Wednesday, Oc-
tober 14, at the home of Mrs. D.
H. Stewart, with the president in
the chair. Minutes of the last meet-
ing were read and approved and
report of the last council meeting
given by Mrs. I. C. Prindle.
Officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: President,
Mrs. D. H. Stewart; vice-president,
Mrs C. A. Hastings; secretary, Mrs.
John Beard; Council delegate, Mrs.
John Musselman.
Recreation period was in charge
Mrs. Buffaloe and Mrs. Mack
Moore.
The meeting adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Hardy Ross, on Novem-
ber 11, at 2:00 p. m.
The hostess served dainty re-
freshments to the following mem-
bers: Mesdames C. C. Ramsey, L.
I. Newsom, M. W. Brown, C. A.
Hastings, Ed Buffaloe, I. C. Prin-
dle, Louis Klimetcheck, John Mus-
selmun, Mack Moore, D. II. Stew-
art, Hardy Ross, John Beard, and
two visitors Mrs. Joe Beard and
Mrs. H. S. Post. —Reporter
Miss Aniee Smitherman returned
to her home in Goose Creek Tues-
day after spending ten days here
helping out at the local telephone
office. While here she was at the
home of her cousin, Mrs. Jesse V.
Dismukes.
a funny
imagine.
feeling,” he said.
___- V____
Guy Claybourn, Jr., who is
tioned at Lawton, near Fort
Okla., taking a course, in. liason
piloting, is now receiving the Bea-
con. Guy, Sr., decided it would
easier to put him on the Beaer
mailing list than for him to send
it. Also he would get it quicker and
always seemed to be anxious
read of the "doin’s in the old he
town.”
----V____
We received a card this week
from Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Kilgore
saying that there son, Pfe. Homer
Kilgore, who is now stationed in
Australia writes that he likes it
very much there and thanks Mrs.
Dismukes for sending him the Bea-
con.
____V____
Albert W. Clement, son of Mr,
and Mrs. W. H. Clement, Sr., writes
home thut he is now attending the
Boeing School of Aeronautics at
Oaklund, Calif. Clement who joined
the army last September, says he
was glad to get the assignment hut
was afraid for u while that he
would not get it becuuse he hud
been in the Army such u short time.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Barnett of
Bay City visited Palacios friends
Tuesday afternoon.
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RUBBER
FABRICS
i
METALIEDS, SPRINGS
GIRDLES
OLD VEGETABLE BACKS
-
010 IRONS
SHOWER CAPS
COTTON UNDERWEAR
t
OLD W000 OR COM. STOVE
RUBBER GLOVES
WOOL UNDERWEAR
-
SKID CHAINS
OLO TIRES, TUBES
OLD SHEETS
OLD IATHTUSS
OLO BICYCLE TIRES
OLO PILLOWCASES
UWRMOWER
OLO RUBBER BOOTS
OLO BEDSPREADS
OLD METAL REFRIGERATOR
OLO GALOSHES i RUBBERS
OLO TOWELS
OLD RA0IAT0R
RUBBER BABY PANTS
OLD VMSilCLOTHS
0L0 WASHING MACHINE
RUBBER PLUG STOPPERS
OLD HANDKERCHIEFS
,
OLD KITCHEN SINK
RUBBER NIPPLES
OLD TABLECLOTHS
OLD ASH CANS
RUBBER FLOOR MATS
OLD MEN'S SHIRTS
OLOSEWINO MACHINES
RUBBER SPONGES
OLO COTTON DRESSES
OLD PAILS
RUBBER APRONS
OLD COTTON CURTAINS
0L0 PIPE
RUBBER GARTERS
OLO WOOL 0RESSES
FANM, GARDEN, AUTO TOOLS
RUBBER TOYS
OLD SUITS
OLD BOILER
RUBBER SHOWER CURTAINS
OLD COATS
OLD FURNACE
OLD RUBBER WASHERS
OUST CLOTHS
OLD METAL TOYS. SKATES
RUBBER CORKS
ORAPERIES *
OLD METAL FENCE
RUBBER COVERED WIRES
OLO WIRE
RUBBER SEAT RADS
HEMP
OLD POTS AN0 PANS
RUBBER SOLES t HEELS
OLD ROPE
OLD SCISSORS AND SHEARS
RUBBER RAINCOATS
0LC CLOTHESLINE
OLD AUTO PARTS. TOOLS
RUBBER COMBS
OLO CURTAIN CORPS
OLD ELECTRIC MOTORS
RUBBER BANOS
OLO LIQHT CORDS
OLD ELECTRIC FANS
PENCIL ERASERS
OLO HEMPRUtlS
OLD WASH TUBS
OLD OAROEN HOSE
OLO CAR-SEAT COVERS
OLO METAL CABINETS
HOT WATER BOTTLES
OLD (URUP BAGS f
OLD MR TOPS
RUBBER BALLS
OLO FARM EQUIPMENT
RUBBER SWIM SUITS
OLD SCREENS
RUBBER BATHIN0 CAPS
OLO CLOCKS
RUBBER MATTRESSES
OLO BATTERIES
RUBBER SHEETS
OLO LI0HTING FIXTURES
OLD TENNIS SHOES
And anything else you oah
find made out ol metAl,
OLD FURNACE ORATES
RUBBER BATH MATS
UMP IULIB
OLD JAR RINGS
rubber, eloth or hemfc
M.0 FIREPLACE EQUIPMENT
SAV
F YOUR WASTE (ITCHEil
OLO METAL (OLF CLUBS
FATS AND 6REASES
They can be made into enploeivee. Strain
METAL PUNT STANDS
OLD WASH I0ARDS
you’ve i
ived a pound or moro toko Dili*
neat dealer.
OLO METAL HANDERS
IfljL I to your
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