Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 11, 1959 Page: 3 of 8
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Thursday, June 11, 1959
PALACIOS BEACON, PALACIOS, TEXAS
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Miss Carla Ehlers Is
Music Director, Edna
Methodist Church
Miss Carla Ehlers, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ehlers, began
her duties as Director of Music and
Christian Education at the First
Methodist Church of Edna, June 1.
Miss Ehlers received a Bachelor
of Music Education degree last
month from Sam Houston State
College in Huntsville, where she
was an outstanding student.
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COMMENTS FROM
congressman
CLARK W. THOMPSON
9th TEXAS DISTRICT
My appointees to the Military,
Naval, and Air Force Academies
have all been notified and, in a
matter of days, will be on their
way. It is a great privilege to
have a part in the education and
future of these fine young Amer-
icans.
This year’s list was particularly
impressive and should be especial-
ly pleasing to our educators. The
following communities furnished
successful candidates: Schulenburg,
Texas City, Rosharon, Galveston,
and Boling. These candidates are
fully qualified mentally and phy-
sically.
From noting the various com-
munities represented, you can see
that in whatever part of our Con-
gressional District a young man
lives, he should not hesitate to try
for the Academy of his choice. Any
of our schools can qualify him for
entrance.
Up and down the Coast, commun-
ities are watching for the an-
nouncement of the site for the first
salt-water conversion plant. We are
assured that one will be located on
the Gulf Coast. An inspection was
made some weeks ago, and the
findings are now under considera-
tion here in Washington. We are
assured that, within a few days,
we will be notified just where this
plant will go. To refresh your
memories, let me say that several
of these plants are to be erected
around the country to continue gov-
ernmental experiments in convert-
ing salt water to fresh. There is
nothing difficult about it, except
that present methods—although en-
tirely successful—at too expen-
sive for practical use. Once we lick
this cost problem, we have gone a
long way toward the solution of
one of the most difficult problems
of the day; namely, scarcity of
fresh water.
There were some items of very
good news for various parts of our
District this past week. We have
two very important public works
appropriations pending, one of
which is the Matagorda Channel
and the other, the Colorado River
Canalization to Bay City. In the
Colorado River case, we are ready
to start actual dredging operations
whenever the money is appropriat-
ed. Final plans have been drafted,
and the engineers are ready to go.
In the case of the Matagorda Chan-
nel, which is one step behind the
Colorado, we asked only for the
funds to make the final plans.
Neither was recommended by the
Bureau of the Budget for appro-
priations this year. Both are classi-
fied as “New Starts” and conse-
quently are prohibited by the Presi-
dent. The Committee went over a
considerable list of so-called “New
Starts” and, among others, selected
the Matagorda Channel for its ap-
proval. Accordingly, it is in the
Appropriations Bill and should
have no trouble passing the House
and, later, the Senate.
What this means to the Mata-
gorda area is that, starting on the
first of July, the Engineers will
proceed with the final plans for
the Channel from Point Comfort
out through Pass Cavalio to deep
water. A year from now, or pos-
sibly even sooner, construction
should commence.
I made the greatest kind of an
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Miss Kay Green And
Jimmy Dawson Are
Wed Saturday Evening
Miss Kay Green became the bride
of Jimmy Dawson in a candlelight
service at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in
the First Methodist Church in Pa-
lacios. The doubie-ring ceremony
was solemnized by the Rev. Clinton
R. Harris.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. D. M. Green and the
bridegroom’s parents are Rev. and
Mrs. J. M'. Dawson of Needville.
Vows were repeated before an
arch of white wrought iron from
which was suspended a large white
wedding bell. A sunburst of white
gladioli decorated each side of the
arch. Linking the arrangements
were white satin ribbon bows and
fern. Tall white tapers in wrought
iron candelabras entwined with
greenery highlighted the setting.
The candlelighting service was
performed by Carol and Susan
Weatherly of Houston. They wore
identical dresses of pastel blue
organdy with matching flower-
trimmed headpieces and each wore
a wrist corsage of white split car-
nations.
Mrs. Lynn Weisinger was at the
organ for the prelude and played
appropriate musical selections
throughout the ceremony. She also
accompanied Mrs. Clinton Harris
who sang "Ich Liebe Dieh” by
Grieg, “Entreat Me Not to Leave
Thee” by Gounod, and “Prayer
Perfect” by Riley,
Given in marriage hy her father,
the bride wore a floor length gown
of white handclipped Chantilly lace
and tulle over taffeta. The bodice,
with pearl and sequin studded high
Sabrina neckline, was closed down
the back with small iace-covered
buttons. Small lace-covered buttons
also fastened the long sleeves
which ended in petal points over
the hands. A wide center panel of
lace extended to the hemline of
the bouffant skirt of cascading
ruffles of lace and tulle. A dainty
crown of pearls held a finger-tip
veil of white bridal illusion which
cascaded in circular tiers. She car-
ried an all white bouquet of carna-
tions with an orchid corsage form-
ing the center. White satin pumps
completed her bridal ensemble.
Mrs. James Baldwin of Houston
was the matron of honor. Maid of
honor was Miss Ann Dawson. They
wore identical waltz-length dresses
of pastel blue taffeta and lace,
fashioned on princess lines with
wide circular skirts. Their lace
head-pieces and satin pumps were
pastel blue, and their bouquets,
matching the bride’s arrangement,
were of white carnations and tied
with white satin ribbons.
Best man was the bridegroom’s
father, Rev. James M. Dawson of
NeedviUe. Groomsman was the
bridegroom’s brother, Jerry Daw-
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effort to persuade the Committee
to accept both of these two pro-
jects, Matagorda and Colorado.
While they have made no statement
on the subject. I learned informal-
ly from various members that the
reason they took the Matagorda
project was that it called for plan-
ning funds only, and they wanted
to bring it up to the same point
of readiness as the Colorado. The
amount involved was considerably
less—$150,000 against $500,000.
I still think that the Senate will
include the Colorado; and if they
do, I believe we can keep it in the
Bill when the Senate version and
the House version are the subject
of a Conference between the two
bodies.
There were some other Ninth
District items which had been ap-
proved by the Bureau of the Bud-
get and were not the subjects of
any controversy. These included
Galveston Harbor and Channe1
work and Sea Wall, the Guadalupe
River, Texas City Channel, and
final planning for the Texas City
Sea Wall and Levee,
—Photo by Paxton's Studio
MRS. JIMMY DAWSON
Formerly Miss Kay Green
son of Sheppard Air Force Base,
Texas. Serving as ushers were
Phillip Wayne Viets of Houston
and Gerard Viets.
The reception was held at Wei-
mer Hall immediately after the
ceremony. The bride’s table, cover-
ed with a lace cloth, held the three-
tiered wedding cake decorated with
pink roses, wedding bells and love
birds. The groom’s table, covered
with white net over pastel blue
taffeta, held a three tiered choco-
late cake decorated with white
daisies and topped with a miniature
groomsman. Presiding at the
bride’s cake was Mrs. Dorotha
Bradbury. Mrs. Leafa Addison
poured frosted punch. The groom’s
cake and coffee were served by
Miss Ann Dawson assisted by Mrs.
Guy Claybourn. Mrs. R. M. Harris
was in charge of the guest book.
The bride’s mother wore a beige
sheath dress of lace and linen. She
chose beige and white accessories
and wore a corsage of white asters
The bridegroom’s mother wore a
blue ar.d white sheath dress of em-
broidered linen. Her accessories
were white and she wore a corsage
of white asters.
The grandmothers of the bride,
Mrs. W. E. Green and Mrs. C. B.
Viets wore corsages of white car-
nations.
The bride is a graduate of Pa-
lacios High School and Wharton
County Junior College. The groom
attended Pa'acios High School and
is employed at APCO in Houston.
After returning from a brief
wedding trip the couple will make
their home in Houston. For going
away the bride wore a suit of navy
blue silk, matching accessories and
white orchid corsage.
Since announcing her engage-
ment the bride has been honored at
several pre-nuptial courtesies n-
cluding a miscellaneous shower at
Weimer Hall by hostesses Mrs. R.
M. Harris, Mrs. R T. Phillips,
Mrs. Walter Milam, Mrs. C. C. Mc-
Donough and Mrs. Guy Claybourn.
A luncheon was given at Sakowitz
in Houston by Mrs. R. L. Weather-
ly and Mrs. Chas. Lancaster. Pre-
ceding the rehearsal Friday even-
ing the rehearsal dinrer was hosted
by the bride’s parents. This final
pre-nuptial event wr.s held at Wei-
mer Hall. Guests included members
of the wedding party and their
families.
New Officers Installed
By O.E.S. At Open
Meeting Tues., June 2
On Tuesday, June 2, 1959, at
8:00 P.M. at an open meeting of
Palacios Chapter No. 125, Order
of the Eastern Star held for the
purpose of installation of officer*
for 1959-1960, the following in-
stallation officers officiated;
Mrs. Helen Gassaway, Installing
Officer; Mrs. Etta Epperson, In-
stalling Marshall; Mrs. Olive Nes-
ter, Installing Chaplain; Mrs,
Louise Crawford, Installing Organ-
ist; Mrs. Cora Mae Lowry, Install-
ing Secretary.
Officers installed were: Mrs. Lil-
lie Walters, Worthy Matron; Mr.
Steve Rickaway, Worthy Patron;
Mrs. Mollie Lee Hope, Associate
Matron; Mr. Tom E. Friery, As-
sociate Patron; Miss Claire Han-
sen, Secretary; Mrs. Gladys Faub-
ion, Treasurer; Mrs. Alice Wilson,
Conductress; Mrs. Vassa Lee
AdamsV Associate Conductress;
Mrs. Pauline White, Chaplain; Mrs.
Vera Ruth, Marshal; Mrs. Stella
Pierce, Organist; Mrs. Mary Wash-
ington, Mrs. Anita Rickaway, Mrs.
Nora Garner, Mrs. Lena McMichid
and Mrs. Dorothy Gibson to repre-
sent the five Star points; Mrs. Ber-
tha Allen, Warder; Mr. Robert
Rickaway, Sentinel.
After the installation Mrs. Wal-
ters gave a very inspiring talk on
her hopes and aims for the ensuing
year, and was very ably backed up
by her Worthy Patron, Mr. Steve
Rickaway.
A duet was rendered by Mrs.
Nannie Burchfield and Mrs. Vassa
Lee Adams. After presentation of
various gifts the benediction was
given by Mr. H. T. Walters.
Mrs. Walter Adams and children
of Tyler are spending iheir vaca-
ou here with relatives and friends.
Capt. and Mrs. Ralph Swenson
nd family of Schillings Air Base,
Salina, Kansas, are visiting rela-
‘ ves and friends here, in Olivia and
Bay City.
ALTAR SOCIETY
St. Anthony’s Altar Society met
Wednesday evening in the parish
hall. Reports on the Mother’s Ban-
quet in San Antonio .and the break-
fast for the Seniors were made.
The favorable results of the May
Social were announced and every-
one was thanked for their splendid
cooperation.
Plans for entertaining the Firrf
Communion class on the evening of
June 27 were made. A special re-
minder was given all mothers to
send their children to Summer Cat-
echism Classes from June 15 to 21.
The classes will be taught by four
Notre Dame sisters, who will re-
side with Mrs. P. T. Sartwelle
while in Palacios.
Preliminary discussion for the
Annual Bazaar to be held the last
Sunday in August were begun.
Final plans will be made at a
Parish meeting to be held later.
Interesting reports were given
by Mrs. Louis Hickl, Family Life
chairman; Mrs. John Fitzmorris,
Legislation chairman and Mrs. Ray
Spaeth, Spiritual Development
chairman.
The July Cake Sale w:!l be held
Friday, July 3. The ladies are
grateful to all who patronize these
.ales, held the first week end of
each month. The proceeds go to the
building fund for the new church.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Pierce and
children of Fort Worth spent Me-
morial Day weekend here with
home folks.
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TEXAS CHAMPIONS OF FREEDOM
PASTOR JOHN KILIAN
Leader and Teacher of Courageous People
tions look upon St. Paul s Lutheran
Church at Serbin as the mother church.
Texans will always honor the memory
of a good and fearless man, John
Kilian, champion of freedom.
Today Texans still demand and get
their right to choose the way they
want to live. In this vigorous and
freedom-minded homeland.. Beer
Belongs'' and this is why the United
States Brewers Foundation works con-
stantly, in conjunction with brewers,
wholesalers and retailers, to assure the
sale of beer and ale under pleasant,
orderly conditions. Believing that
strict law enforcement serves the best
interest of Texans, the Foundation
stresses close cooperation with the
Armed Forces, law enforcement and
and‘"in" BasVrop.'' Through his efforts governing officials in its continumg
fraternal relations with the Esangeli- Self-Regulation program.
Texas Division, United States Brewers Foundation,
206 VFW Building, Austin, Texas
Our ,inter, ^predation to the Lexington Fnlcrfiri,, lor hntoricai nttitlam,
a place second to none in the hearts
of his people. They were the Wends,
those Baltic Germans of Slavic de-
scent, who abandoned their homeland
for a new world wilderness in the
cause of religious self-determination.
In 1854, 558 Lutheran Wends, refus-
ing to obey the Prussian decree of
organic union with the Reformed
church, asked John Kilian to become
pastor and leader in their migration
to Texas. On December 16th of that
year they landed at Galveston and
settled in present Lee County, naming
their settlement Serbin. At Serbin,
Kilian was more than pastor.. he v.as
squire, legal advisor, doctor, consult-
ant and teacher. He established
preaching stations at New Ulm and
Roeder's Mill in Austin County, at
Louis Settlement in Fayette County
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Dismukes, Jesse V. Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 11, 1959, newspaper, June 11, 1959; Palacios, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth725486/m1/3/: accessed July 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Palacios Library.