Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 20, 1935 Page: 1 of 8
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For a Greater, Better Palacio* Country—Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, Living
SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1935
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CREST OF FLOOD EXPECTED TO HIT COUNTY FRIDAY
BAY CITY PREPARES
FOR HIGHEST WATER
CONDEMNED BRIDGE STOPS S.
P. TRAINS AT BAY
CITY TODAY
The continuous rains in Central
and West Texas put all rivers in
flood stage and the Colorado river
was the highest at Austin Saturday
it had been since 1912. These flood
waters have been gradually com-
ing toward the Gulf and all towns
along its source have been feeling
the effects and thousands of acres
of some of Texas’ most fertile soft
inunderated, and crops ruined.
Wharton is flooded today the
crest supposed to pass about noon.
Matagorda County is just beginning
to get the full force and it is hoped
the levee will keep the water from
going into Bay City as it did in
1912. We learn people from the low-
lands have all been removed to
places of safety and arrangements
made to feed and care for them.
All live stock has been removed to
higher places and a tense moment
of waiting to see just what will be
the outcome is being experienced.
Today, Thursday, Pnlacios is
without train service due to the S.
P. bridge at Bay City being con-
demned. Truck service and auto
travel from the Valley, San Anton-
io and other sections west and
south to Houston are all going
through Palacios over the Hug-the-
Coast Highway, due to bridges be-
ing out and highway damages in
the flooded districts.
The crest of the flood is expected
to reach Bay City some time Fri-
day.
Mrs. Alice Fields talked with her
mother, Mrs. J. C. Wilkerson ,in
Wharton, over the phone early this
morning, and Mrs. Wilkerson said
the water had never been as high
before as it was there this A. M.,
and it liked only an inch and a half
of coming in their back door, and
three feet more of water was yet
to come according to reports.
Palacios being some 25 or 30
miles from the Colorado will ex-
perience no harm from the flood.
Of course we will feel the effect
of the damage it will do to sec-
tions of the county through which
it travels and the inconvenience it
may cause in delaying mail and
truck service, and we deeply regret
that nature has brought this ca-
lamity to our county and sympa-
thize with all who are in any way
affected.
News of Local
Health Center
There has been G10 garments
donuted by individuals, such as
dresses infants clothing, under
wear, shoes, etc. These garments
have been patched or altered and
453 of them given to the needy.
Those desiring information or in-
structions in sewing or altering of
clothing, instructions on diet and
prenatal care call at the Health
Center office.
Through the generosity of our
merchants 5 families representing
33 individuals are having vegetables
and fruits each day, and the mar-
kets contribute soup bones.
Elder’s Dairy is furnishing 5 gal-
lons of skim milk daily to families
with children.
We have a Reading Corner with
information on Diet, Child Care,
Care of the Teeth, etc. Visitors are
welcome.
We wish to thank the Chamber
of Commerce, the City Council and
Mayor, the merchants and all in-
dividuals for their wholehearted
cooperation.—Reporter.
Holmes-Young
Mr. and Mrs. Burrel P. Holmes
announce the marriage of their
daughter Leonore tp W. W. Young
of Edinburg, Texas, which took
place in Wharton on Thursday,
June 13th. Rev. C. F .Conner of-
ficiating. The bride formerly lived
in Palacios and attended high school
here.
Mr. Young is the son of Mrs.
W. W. Young of Leesville, Louisi-
ana. He holds a position with the
Sun Oil Co. now stationed at Edin-
burg.
Mr. and Mrs. Young left Friday
morning for Old Mexico. They will
return to Edinburg, Sunday where
they will make their home.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Bruse received
a paper from Lafayette, Ind., in
which was given a notice of the
death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Win-
ter, mother of Mrs. Jimmie Fell,
former residents of Palacios. Mrs.
Winter was 81 years of age, and
had never recovered from a fractur-
ed hip which she suffered about
two yeara ago. She was a mem-
ber of the Methodist Church of
this city and numerous friends who
regret to learn of her passing and
extend sympathy to the bereaved.
Erroneous Report in
Chronicle Corrected
Mr. J. L. Koerber, President of
the Palacios Chamber of Commerce
forwarded the following to the
Houston Chronicle in reply to an
erroneous report about the high
water at Bay City contained in their
issue of June 20th.
Following is the report:—
E. O. Taulbee pointed out that be-
tween Wharton and Bay City there
is a wide coastal plain over which
the flood waters would spread to
a width of several miles, thereby
alleviating the danger to Bay City.
Farther down in the flat country
at Pnlacios and Matagorda, resi-
dents of the lowlands were mov-
ing to higher ground and stock was
diiven out.
This is reply:—
As your local correspondent and
also President of the Palhciios
Chamber of Commerce wish to ad-
vise that the citizens of Palacios
had a meeting to protest the item
appearing on page twenty in your
issue of June 19th Stop The item
states that further down in the flat
country at Palacios and Matogor-
da residents were moving out of
the lowlands and driving stock to
higher ground Stop The Colorado
is sixteen miles from us at our near-
est point and all we know about the
floods is what we read in the pa-
pers Stop Palacios and the Cham-
ber of Commerce are prepared to
offer shelter to the refugees if
needed Stop I assured those at the
meeting that the Chronicle knew
the geographical location of Pala-
cios and that I knew you would be
glad to correct same.
J. L. Koerber, Correspondent
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Perryman and
son, Lee, of Beaumont, spent Sun-
day here with their daughter Mrs.
J. L. Koerber and family and were
accompanied home by Gene Koer-
ber.
Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hose and
children, of Alva, Okla., were
guests at Camp Allen the first of
the week. Mr. Rose is an R. F. D.
carrier out of Alva and co-worker
with Mr. Allen’s brother. They went
from here to Edna with the view
of exchanging routes with the car-
rier there and if the change is
made, they expect to visit Palacios
often as they were very much
pleased with it in every way.
G. R.’S START SUMMER
TREK TO CASA DEL MAR
The summer trek to Casa del Mar,
the vacation camp ^or Girl Re-
serves, will begin Sunday, June 23,
Registrations indicate the largest
camp season in many years. The
camp which is sponsored by the
Y. W. C. A. is open to all girls of
the 'teen age in both grade and
high schools regardless of organize
tional affiliation and offers a va
cation packed full of fun and inter-
esting activities. The camp home,
a stately mansion with white stucco
walls and red roof contrasting at
tractively with the rustic green of
the tree dotted terraces sloping
down to the water’s edge affords
a lovely setting for the happy
campers. Small white cottages ac-
commodating ten and fifteen girls
furnish additional sleeping quarters.
The craft house, game plots, gar-
dens, pier, bay and neighboring
woods offer unusual recreational
facilities.
Special provision has been made
for the health and safety of the
campers. All water sports are under
the supervision of trained coun
selors who hold Red Cross Life Sav-
ing Certificates. A medical exami
nation is required of each camper.
Well balanced meals are furnished
witih fruit and vegetables from
nearby farms. A trained dietian is
in charge of the meals.
The summer program which has
been scheduled for four weeks is
rich with possibilities for growth
Each hour of the day is filed with
interesting things to do. Sunrise
breakfasts, hayrides, boat trips,
star parties, treasure hunts, crab-
bing, swimming, and bicycling are
among the fascinating adventures
that await the Casa del Mar camp-
ers. Interests groups under the
leadership of experienced counselors
have been arranged in sports, danc-
ing, music, handicraft,, dramatics
nature lore, and creative writing.
Members of the Houston Outdoor
Nature Club are scheduled for
visits to the camp to introduce the
girls to the beauty of the out-of-
doors. Exploration trips to near by
places of interest have been plan-
ned. Other special features fthat
have been arranged for the summer
are visits to the camp of special
guests who have traveled extensive-
ly in Europe and the Orient, who
will share their experiences with
the campers. Colorful folk dances,
folk games and songs and costumes
of other countries will add an in-
ternational flavor to camp life.
Experienced counselors have been
chosen for the 1935 camp staff.
Among those who will assist with
the camp program are Miss Alice
Cashen of Baylor University who
will have charge of sports and
swimming; Miss Juanita Luck of
Rice Institute who will assist with
dramatics and nature lore; Miss
Adeline Cameron of C. I. A. who
will head the camp craft activities,
Miss Mary Blackwood of Oberlin
College who will supervise music
and handicraft; Miss Francis Ken-
nard of Sam Houston State Teach-
ers’ College will assist with swim-
ming and folk dancing. Miss Charlie
May Carter, General Secretary of
the Galveston-Houston District will
be in charge of the senior high
school camp and Miss Katherine
Fasnacht, Executive of Health Edu-
cation Department of Houston Y.
W. C. A. will head the junior high
school camp.
Registrations have been receiv-
ed from the following towns: Pa-
lacios, Bay City, Boling, College-
port, New Gulf, Mfiarton, Iago,
Pledger, Gulf, Freeport, Madison-
ville, Houston and Galveston. Reg-
istrations from Palacios are in
charge of Misses Melba Koerber
and Laura Petersen,
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Rives who
have been on an extended trip to
Chicago, Cleveland and other points
of inteerst were here Tuesday en-
route to their home in Victoria and
were accompanied by their daugh-
ter, Miss Puggie, who had been here
with relatives during their absence,
"Great uior^i an performed not by
strength but by rieuerante.’
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BEARD WHIFFS
10 TO DEFEAT
VICTORIA, 4 - 3
SHARKS TO JOURNEY TO EL
CAMPO SUNDAY FOR
ANOTHER TILT
The Sharks came from behind in
the seventh inning Sunday to de-
feat the Victoria Junior Rosebuds,
4 to 8, and break a three-game los-
ing streak.
Beard held the Buds to 5 scat-
tered hits, and pitched superbly in
the pinches. He retired 10 by the
strike-out route, and even the
Victoria farts were calling }iim
Dizzy Dean.
Victoria scored one run in the
onening inning, when the first man
up got a base on balls, and Riley
doubled to left. Beard whiffed three
in this inning. They scored again
in the fifth when Deveraux walked,
stole second, went to third when
Weaver was thrown out from third
to first and scored as Reynolds
overthrew third. Their third tally
came in the eighth when Riley
singled, stole second and scored on
Evans’ single.
The Sharks were held scoreless
until the seventh, when Walter
Snider opened the inning with a
single to left and came home on
Manning’s three-base blow. Bentz
singled to center scoring Manning
with the tying run. Reynolds was
safe at first as Bentz was thrown
out at second. Hogg sent a scorch-
ing single to right, putting Rey-
nolds^ third, who scored as May
threw wild at first trying to catch
Hogg off the bag. The seafish
scored again in the eighth, as Shel-
ton collected his second hit of the
day—a double—to deep left, went
to third on Barnett’s single and
scored as Bentz singled to center
for his second hit of the day.
Sunday the Sharks journey to El
Campo in their third attempt to
defeat the Ricebirds. We are in
hopes it will not be a battle of
umpires.
According to reports the Sharks
will have a new shortstop for Sun-
day’s tilt.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. dc St. Aubin
of Palacios have beea visiting
friends in Bay City for a few days,
but returned home due to the
flood reports.—Bay City Tribune.
Mrs A C Dow and son, Milby,
Nayland Baxter and Mrs. T. A.
Dow and baby, of Houston, Mr.
and Mrs. J. E. Anthony and daugh-
ter, Miss Nayde Belle, of Wharton
were weekend guests of Mrs. C. B.
Kelson and Mr. and Mrs. Siam
Daughters and her father, of El
Campo were Sunday guests.
Shower Given For
Edith McConnel
Miss Edith McConnell whose
marriage to Lee Nelson is an
nounced for this month, was honor-
ed with a shower on Friday after-
noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Murray Hart. The honor guest wore
a dress of pink crepe and was seat
ed in a chair decorated with pink
and white paper. As the guests ar-
rived they were asked to register
in the bride’s book in charge of
Mrs. Walter Milam, ami to give
the bride-elect some word of ad
vice. Mrs. Jay Barr assisted by
Miss Jaunita McConnell, conducted
a contest giving a prize to the one
spelling the most names of flow-
ers, which resulted in a tie and
the honor guest was presented with
a large bouquet. Cards were then
passed asking each guest to write
her favorite recipe. Little Bobbie
Lee Somers in fairy dress and sil-
ver slipper carying a‘flag sang a
song to the bride-to-be and asked
her to close her eyes, then pre-
sented her with a basket filled with
gifts. After these had all been un-
wrapped and admired refreshments
of pink and white angel food cake
and punch were served. Hostesses
were Mrs. O. H. Hart, Mrs. Murray
Hart, and Mrs. C. W Milam, and
they were assisted by Mrs Jay
Barr, Mrs. Walter Milam, Mrs.
Robert Somers and Betty Joe
Milam. Out of town guests were
Mrs. Robert Somers and daugh-
ter, Bobbie Lee, of Newgulf and
Mrs. Hanner Crews and daughter
Helen Louise, of Tivola.
Baldwin-Raun
A wedding of interest, beauti-
ful in its simplicity took place Sun-
day morning at 9 o’clock at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bald-
win, where their daughter, Miss
Theresa became the bride of Russell
Raun, son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Raun of El Campo. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. E ,F. Kluck
pastor of the Methodist church and
the couple stood beneath an arch
of shasta daisies and ferns, and
was witnessed by only immediate
relatives and close friends. Miss
Hazel Huffman at the piano played
“The Rosary,” and accompanied
Misses Betty Jane Anderson and
Mabel Baldwin who sang “I Love
You Truly.” The happy couple left
immediately after the ceremony
for a honeymoon trip after which
they will make their home on a
farm near El Campo.
The bride is one of our most lov-
able girls, graduated with the class
of 1934 from the high school, was
active in Church and social duties
and has a host of friends.
The groom we learn is an ener-
getic and successful young farmer,
well and favorably known in the El
Campo community. The Beacon
joins the friends of both these
young pebpile ini extending best
wishes and congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brandon
came in Tuesday from their honey-
moon trip and are now located in
the L. A. Bruer cottage on east
bay.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Williams re-
turned Tuesday evening from a
visit with relatives at Kingsville
and San Antonio. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. C. A. Newton
and three children of San Antonio.
O. E. S. Chapters from Palacios,
Bay City, Edna and El Campo held
joint meeting at the later place
Monday night for the official visit
of the Worthy Grand Matron of the
Grand Chapter O. E. S. of Texas,
Mrs. Mattie Mitchell of San Anton-
io, Supper was served at 6:30 in
the banquet hall. The local Chapter
was represented by Mesdames
Mathis, Braden, Traylor, Foster,
Stone, Crawford, Feather, Nester,
Haynes, and Barr and Miss Irene
Batchelder.
FACTS AND FIGURES
GIVEN BY COMMITTEE
Westbrook Gets Job
In Works Bill Set-up
Washington, June 13.—Col. Law-
rence Westbrook of Waco, native
Texan who has administered the
Federal Government’s rural rehabi-
litation program, will be contact
man between the States and the
works progress administration un-
der the new works-relief setup, it
was learned today.
In his new position, Col. West-
brook will act as right-hand man
to Harry L. Hopkins, works prog-
ress administrator.
As one of his duties in his new
administrative post, Westbrook has
been assigned the job of preparing
information which is to be given
to State works progress adminis-
trators when they meet here June
17 for the round table conference
in the new program.—San Antonio
Express.
Mrs. Peggy Martin has returned
from an extended stay with her
sister Mrs. Kimble and where she
underwent medical treatment by a
specialist. We are pleased to learn
she is very much improved and well
on the way to entire recovery.
Another Thrift Day
to be Held Saturday
Palacios had another big crowd
last Saturday. All merchants re-
port good business and keen inter-
est in the cash prizes being given.
Mrs. Sanders who held a winning
ticket on the second Saturday’s
drawing was lucky last Saturday
and Sam Wolstein was again a
winning merchant. Arnold’s Grocery
and Bakery was winner again too,
and two tickets from this business
house won cash prizes for cus-
tomers, J. W. Bolling held the lucky
one at 2 o’clock and E. C. Pasal at
5 o’clock.
Our merchants are preparing for
another big day this coming Satur-
day. Three cash prizes besides the
special offers being made by our
merchants, is not only making Pa-
lacios a popular trading place but
bringing our people together in a
more co-operative way and help-
ing the entire community. We would
like to see it continue indefinitely.'
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Luckmeyer,
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Luckmeyer, Mr.
and Mrs. B. D. Dixon and Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Schurdel, with their
children, all of Brenham, composed
an outing party at Camp Allen Sun-
day. The gentlemen tried fishing,
which was not so good and the
ladies and children enjoyed the
water and all had a most delight-
ful vacation.
TO SEEK AID OF P. W. A.; TO
CALL ELECTION FOR
EARLY JULY
The annual picnic of the Wayside
Club was held Tuesday night at
the home of Mrs. W. E. Green.
Tables were arranged beneath
lights on the lawn for the bounteous
feast of good eats which was par-
taken of by Club members 'and
their families. Following the sup-
per a program of readings, songs,
etc., was given on the porch and
everyone present had a delightful
time.
Legionaires and the public are
invited to (the American Legion
Convention of the 3rd Division and
9th District at Herman Park in
Moulton, Tex., on Sunday, June
30. National Commander, Frank
Belgrano, Dept. Commander, Miller
Ainsworth and other prominent
legionaires will address the Conven-
tion. Good music and plenty of
cats will be provided and a dance
at night.
As related in the columns of the
Beacon in a previous issue our pres-
ent High School Building has been
condemned by the State Inspectors
of Education as being a fire-haz-
ard and out-of-date, and is only
tolerated until a new building is
erected. Mr. Newsom, Superintend-
ent, and the Trustees, in conjunc-
tion with a well-known firm of
Architects and Engineers who
specialize in work of this kind,
have compiled the necessary data
with a view to obtaining a P. W.
A. loan. As soon as this is grant-
ed an election will be called. The
present policy of the Federal Emer-
gency Administration is most gen-
erous and beneficial. The Adminis-
tration proposes that money be
loaned on a 4% basis. In the prev-
ious program this 4% interest rate
prevailed. This is the lowest in-
terest rate for school bonds in many
years. Normally, public school bonds
have carried a 5% to 6% rate. If
the interest rates were the only
consideration, it would certainly
prove a benefit worthy of consider-
ation. The Administration proposes
to give as a grant 46% of the
amount which may be expended for
labor and materials on any ap-
proved project. Calculated on the
total cost of a project, this would
mean that the Administration
would bear 40-43% of the amount
with 57-60% to be borne by the
borrower. The Administration does
not make any grant on moneys ex-
pended for land, legal fees, or ar-
chitectural fees, except that it does
make a grant on the local inspec-
tion expense as incurred by the
Architect and the Borrower.
The following facts have been
collected by the above mentioned:—
The scholastic census for the past
10 years reveals a substantial grow-
th from 481 in 1924 to 802 in 1935.
The average census over this 10
year period has been 610, with 36
as the average yearly gain. The
actual school enrollment has shown
a steady growth from 400 in 1924
to 604 during the term just closed.
From the trend of school growth
during the past ten years the con-
clusion is drawn that the next five
years should see a total of 1000 for
the scholastic census, with a school
enrollment of 900 or more. It is
reasonable to believe that the High
School enrollment should double.
In explanation of the latter, it
should be noted that the High
School has not kept pace with the
total census and enrollment in-
creases. With the coming of the
Seawall, the new Pavilion, the In-
tracoastal Canal, and (it is hoped)
the Causeway to Collcgeport, there
ought to be an increase in popula-
tion during the next ten years. One
of the most hopeful signs of the
faith of those who live outride
Palacios in the coming of this in-
crease of population is the offer
by a well-known and responsible
firm of entertainers of a substan-
tial monthly rent for the Pavilion
for the next five years. If granted
a lease, they and the members of
two well-known orchestras will
make their permanent residence
here.
Next week’s Beacon will contain
some figures relative to the real
and personal valuation of the dis-
trict, its bonded indebtedness, plans
for the new School building, etc.
—Reporter
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bingham and
two children, of Kenedy, were here
the first of the week visiting rela-
tives. They were accompanied home
Thursday by Mrs. Bingham’s nieces
Misses Dorothy and Hattie Jean
Margerum, who will enjoy a stay
of several days with them.
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