Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 4, 1948 Page: 1 of 8
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PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1948
VOLUME XLI NUMBER 10
LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS, BROWNIES
CELEBRATE BROTHERHOOD WEEK
Different Nationalities Represented By
Six Troops At Dad-Daughter Banquet
Pnlacios Girl Scouts and Brownies
celebrated Brotherhood Week with
a Dad-Daughter International Ban-
quet at the Senior High School au-
ditorium, Friday night, February
27. Places were set for 165 Brown-
ies, Girl Scouts, their Dads, and
several guests. This fine attendance
made worthwhile the work that the
girls and their leaders had contrib-
uted towards preparing for the oc-
casion.
The six troops were represented
by six tables—each decorated to
Food Sale For
Band Mothers Is
Grand Success
Everybody talked, everybody
worked and made the “Food Sale”
held for the benefit of our local
High School Band a grand success.
Early Saturday morning the wo-
men started arriving bringing in
all kinds of pies, cakes, cookies and
candies and setting up shop for the
days work.
In on time business operation was
underway and people dropped ir
for coffee and all inquired what
time will the Band be here.
As announced, soon after 4 p.m.
the Band left the High School all
dressed up, march to the Bay
View Hospital and played a 6hort
serenade.
— Then they turned and marched to
Fourth and Commerce where they
met the Future Band. They too
were neatly dressed up for the oc-
casion in their new uniforms and
ready to go.
Turning left on Commerce street
didn't require but a short march-
ing distance before the Band broke
loose to a waiting audience.
Turning right on Fifth Street to
Main Street the Band played to in-
creasing numbers that showed their
hearty appreciation.
Turning left on Main Street go-
ing two blocks beyond the railroad,
the Band met with new applause.
Doubling back down Main Street
to the C.P.L. office where they halt-
ed, the crowd got thicker and thick-
er until when Mr. House, our direc-
tor, broke the ranks and set up the
“Future Band” to play a short con-
cert, they hardly had elbow room.
Following the “Future Band” the
regular High School Band set up
and played a concert. They enter-
tained until nearly 6:00 p.m. when
most folks were ready to go home
after a musical treat that will long
be remembered.
It was the general concensus of
opinion that the Band showed it
was advancing rapidly and they
certainly looked nice in those new
uniforms.
Everybody concluded that it was
a day filled with what it takes to
make a success and are happy over
the fact that the goal was reached.
Thus making it “the End of a Per-
fect Day.”
"Pot Luck'" Dinner
Of Cub Scouts Draws
Parents' Interest
The “Pot Luck” dinner held by
the Cub Scouts last Thursday night
at the Elementary School was well
attended by Cubs and their parents.
There are approximately 30 Cub
Scouts registered for the coming
year, and these boys with 35 of
their mothers and fathers were
present at the dinner.
C. E. Lyle, Scout field executive
of El Campo was present and stated
that the local organization was off
to a grand start and that they
should soon reach their goal of 50
members. He expressed his appre-
ciation for the assistance the people
of Palacios were giving to the Cub
movement and for the interest
taken in the dinner Thursday night.
Den Chief Buddy Crawford is
assisting Den Mother Mrs. H. C.
Bolen; Den Chief Ralph Clement is
assisting Den Mother Mrs. Pen-
nington. Mrs. Laura Taylor was
chosen as Den Mother for a new
den.
Ulysses’s wanderings are record-
;n the epic poem The Odyssey.
suit a nationality chosen by tho
troop several months ago. The
Brownies and Girl Scouts them-
selves were gaily arrayed in the
costumes native to their chosen
country. Each girl had been made
to feel the responsibility of being a
hostess and entertaining her Dad,
and this spirit pervaded the whole
bnnquet throughout the meal and
the program which followed.
After a delicious supper of baked
ham, potato salad, green beans,
rolls, coffee for the Dads, and apple
pie a la mode, the Toastmistress,
Joyce Woodland, of the Senior
Scout Troop No. 19, introduced each
troop starting with the Second
Grade Brownies, Troop 20, who
portrayed the country of Czechoslo-
vakia. These little girls sang as they
danced the “Little Red Hanker-
chief” dance of their country. The
Third Grade Brownies were re-
ferred to as “Blaekies” rather than
"Brownies” since they represented
the American pickaninny and gave
as their purt of the program the
famous Negro dance ‘Sissie in the
Ba’n” The dance ‘Hey, Little Las-
sie” of Sweden was very ably giv
en by the Fourth Grade Brownies
in their Swedish costumes. Next
came the Swiss portrayed by the
Fifth Grade Scouts. Their rendition
of the Swiss weaving song and
dance showed much practice and
preparation had been given to it.
The Sixth Grade Scouts introduced
Mrs. Elton Morehead, a native of
France, as their guest and willing
helper through their weeks of study
on France. In the native French
costumes, they dramatized the
French ballad “We Were Ten
Maidens” and also sang the round
“Are you Sleeping, Brother John?”
in French. The Senior Scouts were
Dutch girls and gave a very clev-
er Dutch dance in the colorful tra-
ditional Dutch costumes.
The Toastmistress, then intro-
duced Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hearn of
Angleton. Mr. Hearn, president of
the South Texas Girl Scout Area,
made a timely talk on the impor-
tance of Girl Scouts and the pro-
gress of Girl Scouting made in the
area since we have available train-
ing by professionals for the benefit
of volunteer leaders. Mr. Hearn ex-
pressed the belief that if it were
possible for meetings such as Dad-
Daughter Banquet to be held in
every country in the world better
understanding among all would re-
sult and universal peace would be
nearer our reach. He introduced our
two Girl Scout professionals,
Ella Scott Powell and Miss Fra:
Allred who were present and
made a few remarks showing t!
enthusiasm for Girl Scout work
Other guests present were
and Mrs. Bob Pede.n of Bay C
Mrs. Peden is Commissioner of
Matagorda County Girl Council
also Secretary of the South Te
Girl Scout Area. Miss Elizabi
Sisson was also a guest and prov]
(See “BANQUET,” Page 4)
Letter Received From
Daughter Of Victim
Of Recent Tragedy
A letter has been received from
Mrs. Nora Kent, of Altoona, Ala.,
thanking the friends who had been
so kind to her father, George S.
Clonts, during the years he mude
his home in Palacios. Mrs. Kent
also expressed her appreciation to
Rev. George F. Gillispie and J. J
Healey for their kindness during his
death and funeral services.
She said she had often asked her
father to come and make his home
with her, but he always said he
loved Texas and wanted to li
there. Mrs. Kent said she was send-
ing cards to those who sent floral
offerings for her father’s funeral
and that she hoped to be able to
visit Palacios some day.
Time Nears For
Blessing Legion
Charter Members
Oscar Bennett, Post Commander
of the Cecil Lee Post No. 639 Amer-
ican Legion of Blessing announces
the culmination of their charter
membership drive on March 15 and
on this date will celebrate the 30th
anniversary of the American Legion
organization.
Any veteran joining the organi-
zation before March 15 will be list-
ed as a charter member. If any
veteran in the Blessing territory
is interested in joining this organ-
ization which now boasts a mem-
bership of approximately 65 mem-
bers are urged to get in contact
with the first vice-commander, Lee
“Tick” Pierce.
The Post is now sponsoring a
movement to purchase instruments
for the Blessing school band. They
are also purchasing a movie pro-
jector to be used by the community
churches.
Mr. Bennett corrected us on a
statement printed last week in their
sponsoring of a Boy Scout troop.
The Post expects to sponsor this
organization for boys in the near
future but to date they are not
undertaking the task.
M. A. Rowtan was in Waco over
the week-end and was accompanied
home by Mrs. Rowtan and their
baby daughter.
Mrs. George Eaton and son, Pete,
and nephew, Roy Eaton, of Gar-
wood, and her daughter, Mrs. John
Franks and Mr. Franks of Rock
Island visited Mr. and Mrs. L. D.
Chappell last Saturday.
FRANKLIN PERRY
Anglefon Man
Announces For
State Representative
Mr. Franklin Perry of Angleton,
announces this week as a candidate
for the office of State Representa-
tive of District No. 21, which is
composed of Brazoria and Wharton
counties.
Mr. Perry is a native of Brazoria
county, graduating from the An-
gleton High School in 1934. He then
attended Austin College where he
received his B.A. degree in 1938. He
graduated from Houston Law
School, (a night school) in 1941 and
obtained his license to practice law
the same year. Du-ing the time he
attended law scHool he was em-
ployed as Deputy District Clerk of
Brazoria County,
From 1942 to’' 1946 he was a
Special Agent of the F.B.I. which
position he left to enter private
practice of law and has been with
A. R. Rucks in Angleton the past
two years.
Mr. Perry is married and has
two daughters. In making his an-
nouncement he says, “If elected
to the office of Representative, I
promise to serve impartially all
the people of Brazoria and Mata-
gorda counties. I will make every
effort to see each voter in the dis-
trict between now and election day.
I feel I am qualified to fill the office
and I respectfully ask your vote
and support in the Democratic Pri-
maries Election on July 24, 1948.”
Tiny Tot Popularity
Contest Draws Interest
In V. F. W. Show
It is not too late to get your baby
entered in this contest. You do not
necessarily have to have a photo-
graph us a card will appear in the
window at Palacios Phnrmucy tell-
ing people where to vote.
Just leave a jar covered with
crepe paper and a slot in the lid
with the baby’s nume pasted on
the bottom at the Pharmacy and
Miss McLaren, the director will see
that it gets into the store you want
it placed in.
It is not so much the honor of
winning the prize that counts as
these little “Citizens of tomorrow”
will know later on that they con-
tributed at least a few pennies to.
ward this benefit for the V.F.W.
Mrs. M. E. Walker, of Memphis,
Tenn., has been visiting at the home
of Dr. and Mis. L. A. Wilcox for
the past few weeks, and will leave
today returning to her home.
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Blessing School Girl
Seriously Injured In
Bus Stop Accident
Betty Lou Greer, daughter
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Greer was si
ously injured Tuesday when hit
a passing car as she was cross]
the highway after alighting f]
the Blessing school bus near
Pheasant switch. She was imit
diately brought here to the hospr
where she is now doing as well
could be expected.
W. H. (Pete) Williair
Seeks Re-election As
City Marshal
W. H. ( Pete) Williams announ^
es this week as a candidate for rj0^
election to the office of city marsh ' unda/ [,oningi__^,
apd requests us to place his nan1 ** )rovr ne*ipoPer f c
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harbison had
as guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. R.
S. Kingham, and Miss Ermine Har-
bison of Houston and Wayne Tate
| of Aransas Pass, Texas.
Hot Session Held
In Jackson Co.
School Meeting
On February 24th the Jackson
County School Board met in a
special session in the Court House
ip Edna. The meeting started at
eleven thirty in the morning and
lasted until five thirty in the af-
ternoon. It was presided over by
John Gerjes, president of the Board
with Oliver Melone and Herf Hirs-
chauser present. After the minutes
of the two previous meetings had
been corrected, they were approved
apd the Superintendent of Schools
was instructed to have the neces-
sary records recorded in the Coun-
ty Clerk’s office.
The County School Board then in-
formed Mr. I. T. Taylor that due to
the fact that his incompetence had
caused them and the entire county
too much embarrassment and un-
necessary expense, they were call-
ipg on him to resign from the office
of County Superintendent of
Schools. Mr. Taylor was then told
that the School Board wanted all
books audited including those of the
veterans.
Banks containing certain school
funds have been instructed by the
County School Board to freeze these
accounts until this audit can be
completed.
Many people in Jackson County
feel that the County School Board
should be highly commended for
taking such an active stand for the
betterment of school conditions in
Jackson County, and that any pub-
lic official who has been accused
publicly of many misdeeds should
be required to clear himself of these
charges or get out of office.—Con-
tributed.
"FUN FOR ML" OPENS TONIGHT AT
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Performances Thursday And Friday
Nights To Benefit V.F.W. Building Fund
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
are to present “Fun for You” at
the Elementary School Auditorium
on Thursday and Friday, March 11
and 12 at 8:13 p.m. for the benefit
of their building fund.
Rehearsals are under way under
the personal direction of Miss
Evelyn McLaren, who has had
much experience in this type of
work. Miss McLaren states that she
is greatly pleased with the cast and
anticipates one of the finest shows
that she has ever directed.
The cast includes about 100 lo-
cal people who are to impersonate
famous radio, stage and screen
stars. It is billed ns the Atomic
Bomb of Amateur entertainment
apd from all indications promises
to be just that.
Millard Brooxlng will imperson-
ate Harry Von Zell the radio an-
nouncer who gives the continuity
that introduces each scene.
The high spot of comedy in the
3how is an impersonation of the
Barn Dance program. Alton Queen
will impersonate Uncle Ezra in
this scene; George Holst will have
the part of Joe Kelly, general Mas-
ter of Ceremonies; Elton Morehead
is to impersonate the Duke of Pa-
ducah, and Miss Bobby Jean Rich-
ards will be the gal from Grinder
Switch, Minnie Pearl. This scene
will also include a string band, p
square dance caller and a set <jf
square dancers.
Glen Dale Claybourn, as the sing-
ing commercial appears at various
times throughout the show to sing
such well known rhyming commer-
Girls. Billy Crouch wil 1 impersonate
"Frank Sinatra” in the "Rainbow
Chorus." The pianist for the shonr
will be Esther Smith.
Don’t forget to remind your
friends and neighbors to come with
you to see this show. You may be
lucky in winping one of the num-
erous prizes awarded to members
of the audience. Tickets may be
secured from any member of the
V.F.W. or Miss McLaren, the direc-
tor. Many of the merchants also
have tickets for sale.
be held open until the next regu-
lar meeting Tuesday, March 16 at
cials as t“All Purpose Rit,” and which, time i
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city marshal, Mr. Williams has giv
en very satisfactory service. He ik
familiar with all phases of the jof
and endeavors to see that laws art
properly observed with public safet
ty as one of his utmost interests;
He feels his past experience as
peace officer better fits him for thl
job and solicits your support an<j
vote in the coming city election
April 6.
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“Chiquita Banana." He will also do
an impersonation of the "Lucky
Strike Auctioneer.”
Miss Ann Miska will imperson-
ate the “Tell-Me-A-Story Lady”
with a group of small children from
the first to the fourth grades in
the “Babyland” scene. There will
also be Joe Kelly and eight “Quiz
Kids” (4 each night) who will be
represented by Ann Brandon, Don
Marquess, Bobby Partain, Ray
White, Don Johnson, Patsy Rush,
Dana Kay Paris, Dickie Written
These children have been chosen
for their high I.Q. and will have no
prior knowledge of the questions
Joe Kelly asks them.
Also included in the “Babyland”
scene will be Dennie Lee Starr as
“Santa Claus,” Virginia Lothridge
as “Cinderilla,” and Kenneth Coun-
tryman as ‘Prince Charming” and
Ed Regan and Jack Crowford as the
two “Sandmen.”
One of the most laugh provoking
'cenes will be an impersonation of
|||he “Breakfast in Holywood” scene
™ ith Harry Hahn impersonating
Tom Breneman” and six local men
Iressed to represent six Hollywood
lamour Girls. Tom Brenneman will
Iso go into the audience trying on
|iats, a prize being awarded to the
oofiest hat. He will also present
he “Wishing Ring,” the “Good
Good Neighbor” prize and a corsage
ach night to the eldest lady in the
audience, who will also be rewarded
with a kiss from Tom.
There wil also be a number of
chorus dances done by the Junior
High School Girls and a beautiful
Rag drill by the senior high School
Y.F.W. Nominates
Officers For Year;
Elecfion March IT
At a regular meeting of the Lt.
Wm. Lloyd Queen Post 2467 Vet-
erans of Foreign Wars Monday
night the following officers were
nominated for the 1948-49 team.
Commander, Winfred Johnson?
Senior Vice Commander, Clyde
Crenshaw, Stanley Perkins and EG
Mayfield; Junior Vice Commander,
Roddin Purswcll; Chaplain, George
Hunter; Quartermaster, Alton S.
Queen; Judge Advocate, Bob Terry;
Surgeon, Elton Morehead; Trustee
Three Year, Charley McConnell andl
Lester Bashaw.
Nominations for each office wiH
New officers will be installed at tbe
first regular meeting in April.
Officers completing their ten*
in April are Alton S. Queen, Com-
mander; Winfred Johnson, Senior
Vice Commander; Bob Terry, Jun-
ior Vice Commander; Roddin Pnrs-
well, Chaplain; Clyde Crenshaw,
Quartermaster; G. G. Lawson, Jr.,
Judge Advocate; Dr. E. B. Sanford,
Surgeon, and Allen Hall, Sr., Trus-
tee One Year.
Clyde Crenshaw, chairman ticket
sales committee for “Fun For Youw
program, stated over 100 advanced
tickets were sold to Post members.
He stated that much interest »nd
enthusiasm among local citizens is
being taken concerning the VFW
sponsored “Fun For You’\assimu-
lated radio broadcast to be
at the Elementary School, March 11
and 12. )
The V.F.W. Post voted to resume
two regular meeting nights each
month. Meetings to be held first
a,nd third Tuesdays of each month-
jack Crow was elected a member
of the local organization and he,
Elton Morehpad and Willie Anisor
received initiation.
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L. G. Margerum
Announces For
City Alderman
L. G. Margerum seeks re-election
as alderman of the city of Palacios
and has authorized his name placed
in the announcement column of the
Beacon. Mr. Margerum states he
has no promises except to serve the
city to the best of his ability, ever
seeking to keep the interest of the
entire citizenry in mind not a
special few, and will appreciate
«the support of the voters.
Mr. Margerum has made an effi-
cient member of the City Council
jand his many friends will be
pleased to learn he is seeking re-
election.
APPL
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Munds are
riving one of those new Hudson’s
burchased from the Foley Motor
Company.
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D. W. Powell returned to Pala-
ios last Friday from Beeville, Tex-
ts, where he had been since the
niddle of November visiting with
•elatives and friends.
Charles H. Wolf, Of
Cedar Lane, Enters; /
County Sheriff feac£
Mi-. Charles H. Wolf, cattleman
of Cedar Lane, was in Palacios
Wednesday and authorized his
name be placed in the announce-
ment column as a candidate for the
office of sheriff of Matagorda Coun-
ty, his candidacy being subject to
the action of the voter’s at the
White Man’s Union Primary April
10, 1948.
Mr. Wolf was born in Burnet,.
Texas moving to Austin when very
young, where he received his grade
and high school education before-
entering Texas University at Aus-
tin.
He worked for the special Texas
Rangers under the Adjutant Gen-
eral. He was employed by the City
of Austin in the Police Department,
for four years and six years he was
in the Texas Department of Public
Safety in the Highway Patrol Di-
vision.
During the war Mr. Wolf worked
in the ordnance plant at McGregor,
moving to Matagorda County about
five years ago to engage in the:
cattle business.
Mr. Wolf stated this is his firS*
venture in politics and he has n#
political affiliations within a n J
group in Matagorda County. Ht
feels he is capable of filling the offi-
ce he seeks and if elected will sc;rve,
to the best of his ability.
He hopes to see each and every
voter in the county before election,
and will appreciate any support;
given his candidacy..
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