Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 10, 1946 Page: 1 of 8
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For a Greater, Better Palacios Countt
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.‘SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 PER YEAR
PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNI
igriculture, industry, Commerce, Living
CXAS, THURSDAY. JANUARY 10, 1946
County Bond
Sales Totaled
Over Million
Over-all Sales
Exceed Quota
By Half Million
Final Official tabulation of Boartl
.'Sales in. Mutpgorda County for the
Eighth War Finance Drive is
.follows:
.E Bond Quota, $200,000.
E Bond Sales, $207,681.
.Qver-all Quota, $720,000.
iQverrall.Sales, $1,299,747.
.County Chairman E. O. Taulbee
said .that he wished to publicly ex-
press Jiis appreciation of the fine
work .done by many of our people
.and that although we did not make
<our E quota, he was gratified that
tthe County had nearly doubled the
•Over-all <quota.
Tom Hale Announce*
For Reelectiojp As
County School Supt.
In the announcement column of
the Beacon this week appears the
pane of Mr. Tom Hale, who is
seeking re-election for County Su-
perintendent, the office he has held
for the past several years.
Having spent xntoiy >•?«# in
school work as well as in the suffice
he now holds he feels the exper-
ience has fitted him to more ably
care for the many duties,
His years in school work he
states, has taught him that there
is an everlasting change in meth-
ods * ' 11 ’ *“
Ivan Mannering,
Pharmacist, Buys
Interest In Pharmacy
.Mr. A. N. Sullivan who announc-
ed through the columns of the Bea
con last week his purchasing of the
Grunt Drug Store has another one
thisweok in Whikh he states he has
been able to find s registered
pharmacist, Mr. Ivan Mannoring,
who was wanting to locate in Pa-
lacios and took hien in as a partner
in the: business.
Mr. 'Mannering who is a World
War I "Veteran'has'Veen a register-
ed pharmacist for 20 years and was
located ia Carrico : Springs where
he opened the City ‘Drug Store in
September .of 1930, Which he dis-
posed of last September.
Be comes <to our city'highly rec-
ommended hi ibis >voc*ti*ri also as a
citizen and Palacios extends him a
most cordial welcome toipur busi-
ness circle.
The new owners plan -to add a
complete stock of drugs wMhin the
next few days and announce they
hope to be able Ao take care of all
prescriptions brought them by Jan-
uary 20. Palacios has had only one
registered pharmacist for some
time and Mr. Manpacing’s decision
to locate here is good news for this
entire community..
Guy Claybourn
Dimes” Campait
Direct “Ma of
Dance Scheduled
will be joined in a few days by his
wife and son who are saw in Cor-
pus Christi.
PALLAS, Jan. 8,—Guy E. Clay-
bourn erf Palacios, Texas, has been
appointed Matagorda County di
rector for the 1946 March of Dimes
eanrtMilga tie carry on the '.work .of
the National Foundation for Infan-
tile Paralysis in its battle against
the dread crippler.
George Waverley Briggs, Balias,
chan-man of the Texas State Com-
mittee for the fund-raising cele-
brations la January, announced the
appointment of the local director
who, in turn, wfl! organise a full
committee of local civic leaders im-
mediately.
Entertainments of all kinds and
cash collections for the March of
Dimes are being planned to raise
funds for combating the disease
which cripples thousands of Amer-
ica’s children each year. The local
campaign will tie in with activities
in all Texas counties, now being in-
D. B. (Jack) Hinton
Seeks Reelection As
County Clerk
tensively •
Last
participate
ing $611,11
County
•ewnw poll
1946, the d|
that the* 1$
be materi$
"F-ortun
last year’s’'
paign, we
-the 1966 •
reported.4
66 million <
National
ters over
portation,
of doctors
equipment
chines, iron]
and
polio patis
$2(500 a ye
Texas counties
Ii4i jpmpaign, rais-
! which Matagorda
B4. Citing the
of summer,
r expressed hope
ntribptions would
-agh funds from
JF Dimes cam
epared to meet
’ Ifr. Claybourn
1^6,600,000—or
1 spent by the
fits chap-
itrffpr trans-
tion, services
and special
hot pack ma-
, braces, crutches
Treatment of a
an average of
at be continued
D. B. (Jack) Hinton, County
„ , , , Clerk of Matagorda County, „
mu ^"nner.ln,r J,8 *larrle^ and! seeking re-election and authorizes
G. P. Hardy, Jr.
Candidate For
County i^ttomey
G. P. Hardy, Jr., recently placed
on the inactive list of U. 8. Naval
Reserve has announced his candi-
dacy for the offiefc of County At-
torney, of Matagoqla County. UatU
these changes
ages of the student
His candidacy is subject to the
action of the White Man’s Union
Primary, April 27, and he will ap-
preciate the support of the voters.
He says that if re-elected to the
office he seeks he will continue
serve his constituents to the very
best of his ability.
Dr. W. E. Chandler,
85, Dentist For 65
.Years, Still Practicing
A happy family reunion met Jan-
uary 3 to celebrate the 85th birth-
day of Dr. W. E. Chandler. ,
Born near Jackson, Miss., Jan-
uary 3, 1861, Dr. Chandler has been
a dentist for 65 years. Father of 6
sons, 5 of them are dentist—the
sixth a lawyer.
His father was killed in the civil
war.
Children present for the reunion
were: Dr. Chester, Dr. Albert of
San Antonio; Dr. J. V. of Kings-
ville; Dr. Milton of Weslaco; Dr.
W. Elmer Jr., and Sidney P., law-
yer, of Corpus Christi, and his
daughter, Mrs. J. V. House of El
Campo, twenty grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren.
Coming to El Campo in 1896 Dr.
Chandler has seen his home com-
pletely demolished by the hurricane
of 1912, when he had only recently
built it. At present he spends much
svf rt„i___:__i__:__
of his time in Palacios looking
after rental property.—El Campo
Citizen.
Assessor-Collector
Here January 15th
Mr. S. O. Eidman asks us to re-
mind the taxpayers of this section
that he and his helpers will be in
Palacios at the City Hall on Tues-
day, Jan. 15, 1946, for the purpose
of collecting taxes and taking as-
sessments.
It will also be a good time to pay
poll tax unless you have already
done so.
Ittended Bay City
schools and is k graduate of the
University of Tncas Law School.
While in th^ Service he was in
the Amphibious Forces, United
Kingdom, serving on Landing Craft
Infantry, I^jrge (LCI), attended
Military Government school at Base
II, Roseneath, Scotland, and was in
the advance party of the Naval
Task Force which went into Bremen
and Bremerhaven, Germany with
the British 21st Army Group.
Mr. Hardy states that he believes
himself qualified for the office he
seeks and if elected will fairly and
impartially carry on the duties of
the office. He feels that the office
of County Attorney is one of prime
importance to the people of Mata-
gorda County and that he will en-
deavor to the best of his ability to
fulfill the obligations imposed by
it, if he is elected. He seeks the
support and vote of the people in
the White Man’s Union Primary
in April.
Mr. Hardy, wife, and three child-
ren live in Bay City.
(the Beacon to place his name in the
announcement column as a candi-
date for the office subject to the
action of the White Man’s Union
Primary, April 27.
Mr. Hinton states he bases his
candidacy upon his record in this Lt Guy C
office and feels he has impartially enjoyed a s
and diligently fulfilled the oblige- homefolks ar
tions. The experience he has gained turned to thi
fits him to more ably serve as an ed with Hdq.
official in this county. Frankfort, Ge
He will appreciate the vote and
support of the voters of the County —.... nf
pit* rrnrr- fVniir1* nt-Vht1 hf ”
will continue to serve them to the j .Tl’
“ 2£*£V
through the 1
Separation C
homa. i,
■i
Guy H. Barnett
Enters Race For
County Sheriff
Mr. and (Mrs. T. E. Fields have
made a wonderful improvement in
their cleaning and pressing shop
by utilizing the building next to
their place on the east. The addition
gives them as much again floor
space, which makes nfore room for
equipment as well as workship, also
more convenient for the entire force
and inviting to the public. Mr. and
Mrs. Fields are to be commended
in providing for our city a shop so
well arranged and equipped.
B. E. Sailor Will
Vot Seek Reelection
As County Sheriff
Sheriff B. E. Sailor was a Pa-
lacios visitor Wednesday and in-
formed us that he will not be a
candidate for re-election this term.
Mr. Sailor’s present term expires in
January of 1947 and closes nearly
twenty years of service as a peace
officer. He first became a deputy
sheriff under the late Joe Man-
gum in 1929 and was living in Pa-
lacios at that time. When Zeb Mil-
ner became sheriff in 1932 follow-
ing the tragic death of Mr. Man-
gum, Mr. Sailor retained his dep-
utyship and remained as a deputy
until Mr. Milner’s retirement in
1943. Mr. Sailor became a candidate
for sheriff in 1943, was elected and
again elected in 1945. He states he
plans to enter private business in!
Bay City when his term of office!
expires.
IMr. Guy H. Barnett authorizes
us to place his name in the an-
nouncement column of the Beacon
as a candidate for the office of
sheriff of Matagorda County. His
candidacy is subject to the action
of the iWhite Man’s Union Primar-
ies, April 27th, and he says he will
appreciate the support and influ-
ence of his many friends through-
out the county.
Mr. Barnett who has been a resi-
dent of Matagorda County for 27
years, stated that most of that time
he has spent in law enforcing work.
For the past two and a half years
Mr. Barnett has been engaged in
plant security work in one of the
government owned war production
plants in Brazoria County. In this
work he advises that for the last
two years he has been in a super
visory capacity with which consid-
erable responsibility was connected
“Although my employment there
would be permanent if I desired to
stay, I feel that my patriotic obli-
gation has been completed and it
is my desire now to return to Mata-
gorda County with intent to become
the chief law enforcement officer
of the county."
His thirteen years experience as
marshal of Palacios and four years
as county patrol officer for Mata-
gorda County, coupled with his hav-
ing attended a number of law en-
forcement schools and conferences,
he feels qualifies him to fulfill
the duties of the office. '
Mr. Barnett says that his work
in the past two years has given
him an opportunity to know and
work with officials of this and ad-
joining counties and that the work
has gained for him many friends in
this capacity.
for years to effect recovery. Since
no one knows where or how hard
polio may strike in 1946, we must
again be ready to meet the attack
wherever it may c6me, as well
continue treatment still necessary
for patients of previous years. Con-
tributions to the March of Dimes is
our assurance that no victim of in
fantlle paralysis will go uncared for
regardless of age, race or creed."
Half the contributions raised will
remain in the county chapter for
care and treatment of local patients
while the other half goes to the Na-
tional Foundation for epidemic aid,
education and research to find
means of preventing the disease.
Mr. Claybourn announces that
Louis Michulka will play for the
annual dance at the Palacios Pa'
vilion on Tuesday, January 29th.
Tickets will go on sale in a few
days, and a large crowd is expected.
J. Grady Walker
Ask* Reelection As
District Clerk
8gt Leon. |
day morning
papers. He i
States havjgg
pean Theate
It is Corp<
bourn now
in Mon-
discharge
1 to the
s in the Euro-
r 27 month*.
p recently
visited
been re-
st* tion-
(ny, near
d>le discharges
Naval. Service
aval Peraonnel
Jot-man, Okla-
dr
Marshall Clay-
lie was recently
Landon E. Gist
Purchases Price
Cash Hardware •
An item of local interest is the
sale this week of Price Cash Hard-
ware to Mr. Landon E. Gist. Mr.
Gist is not a newcomer to Palacios,
but is perhaps better know to the
residents as Major Gist, who was
stationed at Camp Hulen and serv-
ed as Exchange Officer for the
Camp Hulen Exchange for 3V4
years. More recently Major Gist
was stationed at Camp Knight,
Calif., until his discharge Dec. 6,
1945.
Long before his discharge from
the army Major Gist had settled on
Palacios as his permanent home,
and had made the plans for his pur-
chase of the Price Hardware. The
transaction has been completed and
the store is open for business under
the name of the Palacios Hardware.
Robert L. Price former owner of
this store, has been a Palacios busi
ness man the past 30 years or more
and was previously connected with
the John T. Price Lumber Co. He
took over the management upon the
death of Mr. Price in 1922 and con-
tinued with that firm until it was
purchased by the Barnett Lumber
Company. He then bought the Tray-
lor Hardware business which he
has since conducted. His plana for
the future have not been revealed,
but we understand he will continue
to make Palacios his home. Our
people are pleased to have Mr. and
Mrs. Gist as our citizens and ex-
tend them a most cordial welcome.
VOLUME XXXIX NUMBER 2
Local Church
Men to Meet
Friday Night
transferred/ the Infantry to
the Air Secf jeld Artillery and
likes his nelA^jgij very much. He
is now stationed on^Hokkiado Is-
land, the nort hern most Japan
group.
r....
Arl Hunt, CX j/c> v|jo recently
landed on th« we: t coast left Wed-
nesday for Palaci hf gnj expects to
arrive here Satur |»y< Arl has been
in the service tw 0 years and two
months, 19 mont u 0f which was
overseas, and thh ‘will be his first
leave to come ha M for a visit
NAVAL STA< JJNG CENTER,
PEARL HARBC R, T. H._IA.
Thomas M. Ferg i^n, 0f Palacios,
Texas, is ready tt rejoin the ranks
of civilians, togetl erwith thousasds
of other# going tl rough this Naval
demobilization
the States.
At this 8taging|
pective dicchari.
cording to wha(
they will repoi
papers. They A
cargo ships Kea
as soon as shjppi
able.
Lt Ferguson ri
able discharge'fi r
Friday, and ia hi
and sons at the
ents, Mr. and
nett
Mr. J. G. Walker announces this
week as a candidate for re-election
to the office of District Clerk of
Matagorda County, and authorizes
the Beacon to place his name in the
announcement column.
Mr. Walker has served as district
clerk for several terms and states
*iS Comolidatioivof
his years spent in this office quali-
fies him for the jot ho seeks, and
that he will continue to care for
the best interest of the citizens of
the county.
His candidacy is subject to the
action of the .White Man’s Union
Armed Foreeft Is
Topic At Rot&ry
The Consolidation of the Armed I
Dr. G. W. Diehl,
Corpus Christi,
Guest Speaker
About three times each year the
church men of the various churches
come together for a supper and fel-
lowship. This time it is the Pres-
byterian Men’s time to prepare the
supper and they say “Oysters”—
50 cents per plate. The meeting will
be held at the Presbyterian Annex,
Friday, January 11, at 7:30 p. m.
The Rev. Dr. George West Diehl,
First Presbyterian Church, Corpus
Christi, will speak. Other interest-
ing features on the program.
All service men and discharged
service men will be the guests of
the various churches.
R. F. (Bob) Peden
Announces For
County Judge
Mr. Robert F. (Bob) Peden was
Palacios visitor Tuesday after-
noon and called at the Beacon of-
fice to have his name placed in the
announcement column as a candi-
date for the office of County Judge.
Mr. Peden has served the county
as attorney for the paat seven years
and feels his experience gained dur-
ing this time has well qualified him
for the duties of the office he now
seeks. He has become well acquaint-
Forcea was the subject of a talkfed with those of the judgeship also
given by
(M.
date any supp
voters of the
headed for
Inter, the pros-
|fare grouped ac-
aration center
lr their final
Ciaced aboard
for the States
ppacc is avail-
ed his honor-
amp Wallace,
With his wife
ome of her par-
John F. Bar-
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lane and Mr.
and Mrs. F. R. Lane opened the
City Coffee Shop, in the City Hotel
building, Monday, and plan to give
Palacios a first class place for home
cooked food and good Silex coffee.
Mr. Harry G. Payne, of Houston,
architect for the new hospital was
here Friday conferring with the
City Council, and said he would re-
turn in a few days with some plans
also some suggestions as to mater-
ial that can be used.
Births recorded at hospital in El
Campo last week we noted (Mr. and
Mrs. Harry C. Fricke were the par-
ents of a baby girl and Mr. and
Mrs. B. J. Wesselman, a baby boy.
Captain Schrull, of Camp Hulen,
entertained a group with a sumptu-
ous Bar-Be-Que Chicken dinner. last;
Wednesday evening honoring his
wife, who was here from Galves-
ton. Those to enjoy this delightful
hospitality besides Mrs. Schrull
were Mrs. R.' C. Huddleston and
daughter, Jack, Mrs. Agda Wil-
liams, <Mrs. Reba Moody and Mrs.
Jesse V. Dismukes.
Three NewIAssistants
Added To Force At
Western AJyfo Store”
G. L. (Pat) P
Announces Candidacy
For Coqnty Sheriff
Mr. G. L. (Pat) Patterson of Bay
City was in Palacios last week and
while in the Beacon office author-
ized us to place his name in the an-
nouncement column as a candidate
for the office erf Sheriff of Mata-
gorda County, subject to the action
of the White Man’s Union Primary,
April 27.
Mr. Patterson has lived in Mata-
gorda County since 1928, and with
his wife and five children lives in
Bay City. For the past two and one
half years he has served as county
traffic officer and prior to that had
served on the Bay City police force
three years.
Mr. Patterson says he feels that
he ia qualified to fill the office as
sheriff of Matagorda County, and
if elected to this office he will care
for the duties in an impartial man-
ner and to the very best of his
ability. He will appreciate your sup-
port and vote.
Some changes i
the Western Aut
have been mads
the year D. M.'
and now you will 1
man and Walter)
in the store, withl
neider in charge i
The men have 1
already efficient I
ern Auto Store.
Mrs. Warren Ell
her parents, Mr;]
Barnett, of their
peka, Kas., to Ne
Mr. Edwards has!
and his new work |
a promotion.
the personnel at
Associate Store
the first of
m announces
|find Eddy Huff-
Milam assisting
Walter E. Sch-
the garage part,
ien added to the
»rce at the West-
Edwards writes
,and Mrs. J; F.
mving from To-
la, Mo., Where
;n transferred
[is in the way of
Mayor J. L. Deutsch
Receives Letter From
GPA District Director
Mayor Deutsch is in receipt of a
letter from Stephen J. Tully, Jr.,
Houston, OPA District Director, in-
forming him of the recent meeting
of the Council of Mayors in New
York, and two resolutions passed
which he felt were of significance
to all.
The first urged support of Rent
Control Program and called for the
extension of rent control beyond
July, 1946. The second resolution
bearing on rent control asked that
the OPA exempt from eviction reg-
ulations owners of private houses
who would like to rent a room or
two to a veteran or his family for
light housekeeping.
tern Inn Wi
Major Si
Dr. J. R. Wi
of the proi
advantages to
solidation of the
the Air Forces.
y noon,
was the guest of
who was in charge
He spoke of the
ined by the con'
y, Navy and
ong these ad-
vantages he inciudA the simplicity
of the procurement liiffice, operat-
ing efficiency, combined research
of new weapons, congressional ap-
propriations to the armed forces,
and the carrying out of the know-
ledge gained in the last war of
working together. He pointed out
that for the seperate organizations
to fight together, they should be
trained together.
David W. (Slim) Stobbelaar was
welcomed into the club as a
member.
J. B. (Hoppe) Feather will be
in charge of the program for next
week.
the commissioner’s court and states
hewUMohis^i^iSL
Prior to becoming County At-
torney Mr. Peden served ae city
attorney for Bqy City for four
years, and has practiced law in
Bay City since 1934.
Mr. Peden will appreciate the
vote and support of his friends in
this election, and states he will
fairly and impartially treat each
problem and individual upon the
merits as he sees them and stands
for a progressive, yet economical
administration.
His candidacy is subject to the
action of the White Man’s Union
Primary, April 27.
Sunshine Laundry
Equipment Being
Moved To El Campo
H. A. Claybourn has about com-
pleted the moving of his laundry
and cleaning plant to El Campo,
where he will occupy a new build-
ing on the highway north of the
city, and will call it the Sunshine
Laundry and Dry Cleaners.
Mr. Claybourp opened the Sun-
shine Laundry here during the early
training period at Camp Hulen. His
plant was almost totally destroyed
by fire during the 1942 gulf storm,
but he soon rebuilt it and continued
to operate until a few weeks ago
when he began removing it to El
Campo. He also opened a Sunshine
Cleaners in El Campo during the
training period, and the equipment
of that plant has been moved to
Wharton where it will be operated
by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Richards.
•Mrs. G. H. Alkire, of San An-
tonio, is the guest of her cousin,
Mrs. F. L. Harper.
Last Three Weeks
Volleyball Games In
Form of Tournament
Mrs. Melba Sullivan announces
that the Volleyball games sponsored
by the Recreational Council has
three more weeks and beginning
next Tuesday night there will be a
tournament for the women and one
for the men. Some good games are
anticipated by those who have been
enjoying this recreation at the high
school gym.
Norman Runyon, who received
his discharge a few weeks ago, has
gone to Edinburg where he has
employment with the railroad.
J. L. Koerber, Jr., recently dis-
charged from the armed service,
announces this week that Palacios
is to be his future home and that
he will be associated with the Koer-
ber Sales Company, He will spec-
ialize in the repair of washing ma-
chines, or sell you a new one when
available, refrigerators, laying of
linoleum or most anything in that
line. We with other business con-
cerns extend jiim a mo.ft cordial
welcome to Palacios business circle.
1945 Produces 46 x/\
Inches Rainfall, 1944
Had 63 Inches
Our good friend Mr. S. F. Cook
continues to keep a record of the
rainfall in Palacios, and although
he has been in very poor health for
some weeks, sent us this week a
complete report of Palacios rain-
fall during 1945, which had a total
of 4614 inches as compared with 63
inches during the preceding year,
1944.
In January of 1945, one inch was
recorded; February, 1 %; March,
2%; April, 4 %; May, 2%; June,
5*4; July, 4%; August, 15%; Sep-
tember, 1V4; October, 3; November,
%; and December, 3. August had
the most, 15%, which accompanied
the hurricane of the 27th, 28th, and
November the least, with only % of
an inch.
We are pleased to learn Mr. Cook
is now improvisg and we sincerely
hope we will be fortunate enough to
receive his record of the 1946 rain-
fall.
Election of Officers
At C. of C. Meeting
Delayed Due to Illness
Mr. W. C. Gray presided at the
regular board meeting of the di-
rectors of the Palacios Chamber of
Commerce Tuesday night in the ab-
sence of President A. Rioux, who
was unable to attend due to illness.
The usual business was transacted
but election of officers for 1946
postponed and Mr. Gray appointed
a nominating committee to report
at the next meeting of the chamber.
Miss Jo Etta Coyle, manager of
the local office of the Western Un-
ion, returned the latter part of last
week from a vacation spent with
homefolks near Beaumont.
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