Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 1948 Page: 5 of 8
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Thursday, March 28, 1948
PALACIOS BEACON, PALACIOS, TEXAS
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Neda Stubblefield
Employed At Sw.T.S.C.
SAN MARCOS, March 23—Neda
Stubblefield of Palucioa i.s among
ntudentH at Southwest Texas State
College who arc employed in port*
time jobs on the campus In addi-
tion to their school work.
In all, more than 150 of the 1,055
students attending the College in
San Marcos are employed in Col-
lege jobs.
Miss Stubblefield works in the
Speech Department at the College.
Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Stanford
of Houston, were here over the
week-end guests of Dr. and Mrs
J. R. Wagner.
Political Rally In
Collegeport April 2nd
There will be a political rally and
Box supper in Collegeport Friday
night, April 2nd. The proceeds of
the affuir are to repair the Mopac,
which is the Community House.
This building is used for all com-
munity gatherings, primarily for
the Y-Teens.
In addition to the box supper,
there will be n jitney supper, Ev-
eryone invited to bripg u box or
buy one.
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Anthony, of
Houston, were here over the week-
end, guests of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. L. II. Jackson.
Play Ball!
BASEBALL BATS
$1.98 to $2.75
BASEBALL SHOES
$7.95
CATCHER'S MASK
$5.80
CATCHER'S MITT
$6.30
BALL GLOVES
$6.45 to $11.95
OFFICIAL
BALLS
CORK
CENTER
8.15
D JI GREEN
PHONE 6
PALACIOS
All Students In Junior
High Safety Class
Pass Driver's Test
All students in the Driver edu-
cation class of the Junior high
school have completed all the work
for a drivers license and have been
awarded this license by the State
Highway patrol, J. G. Smith, prin-
cipal reports.
The course included a complete
study of all safety laws of the high-
way department and also a com-
plete study of how to drive a car
safely and correctly. Simple auto
mechanics were also studied. It is
hoped thut during the next semes-
ter that all students who are 14
years of age will take this course
so thut they will become better
drivers. The highway department
states that the students who com-
plete these courses are the beat
drivers on the streets and high-
ways today.
Palacios Home
Demonstration Club
The Palacios Home Demonstra-
tion Club met Friday, March 19th
at the home of Mrs. J. L. Koerber,
with Mrs. Koerber presiding in the
absence of the president, Mrs. Ben
Hilburn.
Mrs. Alma S. Hale, Home Dem-
onstration agent guve the Council
report and Mrs. J. J. Harbison was
elected delegate for the Palacios
Club to the District T.H.D.A. in
Liberty on April 22.
Mrs. Hale reported she did not
know who our new agent would be.
She showed us types of floor cover-
ings, In both linoleum and wool
rugs. Color schemes included wood-
work, drapes, wool rugs and wull
paper.
A miscellaneous shower honoring
Mrs. Hale was a delightful sur-
prise for her, and in a way express-
ed the appreciation from the mem-
bers for her help during the ten
years she had spent as H. D. agent
for Matagorda County.
Refreshments of salad, cookies
and coffee were served to twelve
members and five visitors by Mrs.
Koerber and Mrs. J. L. Koerber,
Jr. as co-hostess. — Mrs. Ernest
Hogg, Jr., Reporter.
South Africa Closely Linked to U.S.
Mrs. Eva S. Cairnes and Miss
Ora Henry have had as their guests
their relatives Mrs. Elizabeth Chick
of Ketchner, Ontario, and Mrs. Evji
Pauli, of Katy, Texas.
Mrs. J. W. Henson, son, Arthur,
and daughter, Ruth, spent the
week-end in Dallas where they met
their daughter and sister, Miss Pat-
sy Henson, of Tulsa, Okla., with
whom they had a most delightful
visit.
• Liana bint naflt in Park. Motoriata
would ba attackad il fhay loft cara.
• Zulu Prinra and aida in full war ragalla.
• Commiaaionara Strut, boaat oi Down-
town /ohannaaburg.
• Mag of Air rnuta to Saudi Sirica
NEW YORK, N. Y.—A country of extreme contrasts, as shown
oy the above pictures, South Africa, once weeks from the U.S., has
attracted the interest of big business and the travel-starved American
tourist, since it is now less than 44 hours from here via the Pan
American World Airways Clippers.
Trekking down the west coast of Africa are thousands of immi-
grants from war-tom Europe, seeking new homes and jobs in boom-
‘____ ____4 L A iwian Thnaa'an AAVabni kaakaanna Sa 4 U a un a i J an aciaI a »«ana Aaak a#
ing South Africa. They’re contributing to the rapid development of
a rich market for the United States; one which pays
South Africa as
for U.S. goods with cash on the line, dug from the abundant African
void mines.
ST. ANTHONY’S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. V. J. Bily, Pastor
Good Friday Service: 12:00-3:00
Veneration of the Cross. 3 p.m. Sta-
tion of Cross.
Saturday: confession 4-6 p.m.
and 7-10 p.m.
Easter Sunday*; High Mass at
8 a.m.
Meredith Holloway
Miss Belle Williamson, of Hous-
ton, and Miss Maude Williamson,
of Denver, Colo., were week-end
visitors of Mr, and Mrs. A. E.
Louderback. They enjoyed seeing
many of their friends of former
years.
SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAR, 26-27
E^VtOWBlfs
8-LB. BAG
GRAPEFRUIT
8-LB, BAG
ORANGES
CPfFOLGERS COFFEE lb. 52c
25c
FRESH
GREEN BEANS
JUICY
LEMONS lb.
39c
20C
9c
2 POUNDS
PINTO BEANS
CAMPBELL’S
PORK & BEANS
CAN
14c
DOLE—NO. 2 CAN
PINEAPPLE JUICE
DEL MONTE
16c
lb.
BEEF
SHORT RIBS
GRADE “A”
VEAL LOIN STEAK, lb.
PURE PORK ACr
SMOKED SAUSAGE, lb.
RAISINS, l5-oz.pkg.l7c
NABISCO
GRAHAM CRACKERS
17c
13c
NO. 2Vi CAN
SWEET POTATOES
CAMPBELL’S—CAN
VEGETABLE SOUP
FRYERS & HENS
West Main Gro. & Mkt.
FREE DELIVERY
PHONE 182
Funeral services for Meredith
Holloway were held Friday morn-
ing, March 19, in the Palacios
Funeral Home conducted by Clyde
L. Rogers, pastor of the local
Church of Christ.
Mr. Holloway, born March 21,
1855 in South Carolina died March
17, 1948 at the home of his son, F.
H. Holloway, with whom he had
resided since 1945. He had been an
invalid for the past five years, con-
fined to his bed most of the time
and passing at the age of 93 years
closed a long and eventful life. Five
children survive their father, two
daughters and three sons, namely
Mrs. W. N. Briggs, and Mrs. J. R.
Sexton, A. M„ J. W. and F. H. Hol-
loway. He is also survived by one
sister, Mrs. Frankie Lewes and
two brothers, J. B. and Will Hollo-
way. Burial was in the Palacios
Cemetery.
The Methodist Church
Lawrence M. Greenhaw, Pastor
1 Block from High School
Miss Elizabeth Sisson spent the
week-end in Houston.
Dr. and Mrs. John M. Glaros and
son of Weslaco, visited with Pala-
cios relatives and friends over the
week-end. They were accompanied
by Miss Owens of Falfurias, sister
of Mrs. Leo Petersen.
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Mrs. Duncan Ruthven was hos-
tess for the regular meeting of the
Bast Matron Club Tuesday night.
Following a most delicious meal at
Petersen’s Drive Inn, all went to
the Ruthven home for a social
time and enjoyed several games of
“42.”
The Youth of the Community
really enjoyed the act of entertain
ing the Sub-District on last Mon
day evening. There were Youtl
here from Cuero, Victoria, Edna
Port Lavaca, and El Campo. Fred
die Burdick the President had plan
ned a good program, and was ii
the hospital while it was beini
presented. Norval Sells presided foi
the local youth and the Vice-Presi-
dent from Victoria presided over
the business meeting. Carolyn
Bates handled the recreation well,
and Eli Mayfield led the singing,
while Robert Stewart, Arona Wynn
and Mrs. S. M. Danner carried out
their parts with high credit to all.
The next meeting will be at Edna
April 26.
In addition to two wedding show-
ers, two wedding rehearsals this
week, and the wedding services
themselves, there are various oth-
er important meetings in commem-
oration of certain aspects of Holy
Week. On Friday evening at 7
o’clock, people from all walks of
life and from various Churches,
will assemble at the Methodist
Church for the Fifth Annual ob-
servance of the Holy Communion.
Several local pastors will assist in
the administering of the elements
on this Good Friday evening at 7
p.m. The Sanctuary will be candle-
lighted, Robert Stewart will play
the organ through the service.
On Sunday morning at 7 a.m. all
will meet at the Presbyterian
church for the annual Sun-rise
Easter Service. They will make
further announcement regarding
the actual program.
At 10 o’clock all of us will at-
tend our own church schools, and
worship at the regular 11 o’clock
services. Then at the Sunday eve-
ning service at 7:30 p.m. the an-
nual Easter Cantata will be sung
by the Choir in their robes. We ex-
pect again to use all the space in
both departments for seating the
people.
Fleming M. Sneed
Funeral services for Mr. Flem-
ing M. Sneed were held Monday af-
ternoon at the Palacios Funeral
Home, conducted by Rev. Rayford
B. Harris.
“Uncle Jack,” a native of Mata-
gorda County was horn April 25,
1856 and passed away Sunday
March 21, 1948, He hud made Pa-
lacios his home a greater part of
his more thun four score and ten
yeurs and was a familiar figure on
our streets as long us heulth per-
mitted. He was a brother of the
late Aunt Molly Hicks, and his
nearest survivors are two nephews,
John und George Hicks, and two
nieces, Mrs. J. W. Neff und Mrs.
Phil Singer.
CAMP HULEN —
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A letter requesting that lights
be retained at Oyster Lake was
also sent the Commission.
Other discussions included send-
ing a telegram to Hon. Clark W.
Thompson in regards to Camp Hul-
en being put into use again, also ap-
pointing a committee to confer with
Gen. John. A. Hulen in regard to
sending a wire to Adj. Gen Berry at
Austin. Dr. Wilcox, Eli Mayfield
and Mayor Claybourn weqe named
as members. Motion was made and
carried that the audit of the books
be accepted.
President Jack Maddox was in
the chair and other directors pres-
ent were D. M. Green, R. N. Grant,
Guy Johnson, Dr. Wilcox, L. E.
Gist, Glenn Claybourn, R. P. New-
som, R. B. Trull and Cedric Mad-
dox. Member Eli Mayfield.
The Chamber audit follows:
Receipts
Cash on deposit 12-31-46 $ 162.98
Donations collected on Air-
port dedication 736.00
Dues collected 1-1-47 through
12-31-47 2,774.42
Accounts Payable....... 233.00
Total Receipts.....$3,905.40
Disbursements
Airport Dedication Ex-
penses ............. 968,00
Secretary’s Salary 1,072.80
Gas & Electricity 25.98
Telephone & Telegraph 75.90
Social Security .................. 24.00
Withholding Tax .. 151.20
Petty Cash ..... 85.00
Printing and Advertising 169.85
Jonations 339.96
Entertainment & Business
Trips ................ 168.20
nsurance 23.51
onstruction of Pavilion
on Bayshore 71.51
layground equipment .... 273.00
[ospital Equipment
Fund ............. 438.50
WEDNESDAY CLUB
March 3rd, Mrs. M. Brooking
was the club hostess.
The program committee was ap-
pointed for next year; Mesdames G.
L. Haynes, Carl Backqn and Guy
Salsbury.
A very descriptive and Informa-
tive program on "Texas Cities”
was given by Mrs. G. Hope and
Mrs. John Bolling. Mrs. Hope giv-
ing some of the high lights of soma
of the larger cities and Mrs. Boll-
ing the attractive things found in
some of the smaller towns.
Eighteen members and two
guests were present.
The Petersen’s Tearoom was tha
scene for a luncheon, Wednesday,
March 17th when the Wednesday
Club held their annual luncheon.
The guests were greeted by tha1
hostesses and were registered by
Mrs. Sisson. Mrs. A. G. Wright pre-
sented each guest with an Irish
flag.
The St. Patrick’s motif was used
in the candle lighted tea room.
Places were laid for 28 guests.
Crystal holders with green lighted
candles formed the centerpiece of
each table. Place cards also car-
ried out the St. Patrick's theme.
A delicious three course lunch-
eon tarring out the green and white
color scheme was served.
After the luncheon the guests
were invited to the home of Mrs.
J. L. Koerber, which was attractive-
ly decorated with bowl of beautiful
spring flowers.
A social hour was enjoyed by all.
The out-of-town guests were
Mesdames Eva Pauli, Elizebeth
Check, Ethel McDonough, A. G.
Wright.
The hostess were Mesdames C.
W. Nester, E. E. Burton, A. B.
Cairnes, Garland Brooking, J. L.
Koerber, M. Nelson, R. J. Sisson,
Fred Smith, C. Maddox, Misses Ora
Henry and Alfa Bussell.
The next meeting will be Aprtt
7th at Mrs. P. Sartwelles home.—
Reporter.
SEND US THE NJSWS.
SAY "EASTER"
WITH FLOWERS
SERVING . . .
. SEAFOODS . . .
SUPREME . . .
PHONE 157
DINING ROOM OPEN 11 A. M. TO 10 P. M.
GREEN LANTERN INN
—ON THE BAY—
PALACIOS TEXAS
Cash on deposit 12-31-47 17.99
Total Disbursements $3,905.40
John Louderback of Houston
University, was home for the week-
end.
Serenade your lady with Easter
flowers. Choose a corsage here
that will perfectly complement
her Easter outfit and make her
more lovely for the Easter pa-
rade. Our flowers are nursery-
fresh—as lovely and as fragrant
as they were when they picked.
Choose a bouquet now for your
lady’s Easter parade.
HUNTER’S
FLORAL---
SERVICE
PHONE 243
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'On The Third Day HE Arose'
His life, from that first Christmas, to the first
Easter Sunday, has given Mankind its greatest pat-
tern of living. His teachings which have been hand-
ed down through 2000 years of turbulent history,
have become a part of our whole moral creed. On
this Easter Sunday, renew your faith in His stand-
ards of living—attend the Church of your choice.
YOU CAIN MAKE
IT SUCH A
msr
Joyful hymns, radiant lilies and gracious Easter Cards
are all ways of sharing joy and happiness at Easter-
tide. Send our beautiful Gibson Easter Card$ this
year and your friends will know you sent the finest
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