Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 6, 1948 Page: 2 of 8
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PALACIOS BEACOi
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PALACIOS, TEXAS
Thursday, May 6,1948
PHONE 93
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MRS. J. W. DISMUKES
JESSE V. DISMUKES
- HUGH J. DISMUKES
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REGRESSIVE
ALACIOS
ASSOCIATION
rags which are used with them should be kept only in closed
metal containers.
Careful clean-ups were never more needed than now.
Last March alone, fire destroyed over $74,000,000 worth of
property—a jump of about 2.5 per cent over the same month
a year ago. Unless it is checked, a new high record of waste
will again be established this year. Those dollars are repre-
sented by lost housing, building, food, raw materials, manu-
factured goods, and everything else that can burn. And
along with property, fire takes more than 10,000 lives an-
nually. The spring clean-up can be one of fire’s most effec-
tive enemies.
History Of Mother's Doy
Back in May, 1906, the mother of Miss Annie Jarvis of
Philadelphia, passed away. On Sunday, May 9, 1907, she
told a friend whom she had invited, to remember with her the
anniversary of her mother’s death, of her decision to dedicate
a day to all mothers.
Before the next anniversary came she had interested
many individuals and organizations in the observance of the
second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. As the result of her
efforts, Philadelphia observed the day.
May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis then became a missionary of
the idea. She wrote thousands of letters to influential men
and pleaded for the observance of the day. Since that time,
Mother’s Day has become generally observed by every state
in the union.
On May 10, 1913, a resolution passed the Senate and
House of Congress to make the second Sunday in May a na-
tional holiday dedicated to the memory of the best mother in
the world—your mother.
Early Summer Community Clean-Up
The spring and early summer community clean-up is one
of the oldest and most valuable of Amercian institutions. It
makes for attractive homes and towns. According to
medical men, it helps fight disease, by getting rid of germ-
filled refuse. And it is absolutely essential to fire prevention.
Many fire departments have on hand self-inspection
guides prepared by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
The advice given is simple—and it is also vital to domestic
and industrial safety. AH rubbish in and out of buildings
should be gathered up and disposed of. Heating equipment
of #11 kinds should be inspected by experts in order to ready
it for hard use next winter, and needed repairs should be
made at once. Electric cords, lamps and appliances should
also be checked for possible dangers. Flammables, such as
paint and cleaning liquids, should be carefully stored, and
THIS WEEK
IN PALACIOS HISTORY
FROM OUR EARLY FILES
10 YEARS AGO
Officers of the Palacios High
School Alumni Association an-
nounced plans were being made for
the annual banquet on Saturday,
June 4.
In the White Man’s Union Pri-
mary held Saturday, April 30, Mrs.
Ruby Hawkins and D. B. “Jack”
Hinton, candidates for the office of
County Clerk, tied for the place
each received 1811 votes and was
said to be the first time it had
ever happened in a primary elec-
tion in Matagorda County. Other
officers elected were, Oscar Barber,
judge; S. O. Eidman, tax assessor-
collector; Harris Milner, sheriff;
R. F. (Bob) Peden, attorney; Helen
Cates, treasurer; J. G. Walker,
district clerk; Thos. Hale, school
superintendent. In Precinct 3 Guy
Johnson won over Duncan Ruth-
ven and Tom Slone, in the com-
missioner’s race and Zeke Noble,
re-elected constable against Charlie
McConnell and Richard Erekson.
Miss Clara Bentz, left for IIous
ton to enter Massey Bussiness Col
lege. She had been an assistant in
Ruthven Grovery, following her
graduation from the P.H.S.
15 YEARS AGO
Mrs. Elmo Lawson, formerly of
Palacios, died at her home in Alice.
Her husband and two daughters
survived.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Barnett were
vacationing at Rock Springs.
William Connor, father of C. F.
Connor, died here and was buried
in the Palacios cemetery.
Frank Morgan, local manager
of the Texas Natural Gas utilities
for three years, moved to Wharton.
The Matagorda County Federa-
tion of Womens Clubs was to meet
in Matagorda May 13, with Mrs
Arthur Mathis, presiding. The Mat-
advice -for a £006
^('YTynrXp
Experts have it all figured out that one million so-
pranos, singing at the top of their lung power, can
manage to generate enough electricity to light up a
single 100-watt electric bulb.
Seems like a lot of wasted talent, when it’s so much
easier to flip a switch—and a lot cheaper! (As a
matter of fact, a penny’s worth of electricity can keep
that bulb going for almost three hours!)
This is merely our way of reminding you that electric
service—for lighting, or cooking, or cleaning, or sew-
ing or laundry work—is just about the lowest item in
your family budget. Fact is, the average South Texas
family is still getting more than twice as much elec-
tricity for its money as it got 20 years ago.
In an era of sky-high costs, that’s service—for a song!
littan to Hu ELECTRIC HOUR—wry Sunday. 4:10 t. M., CST, CIS
# CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT p0MPANY
agorda Mother’s Club was host for
the day.
The Palacios Sharks defeated
Austwcll by a score of 16-4, which
tied them with Port Lavacu for first
place.
20 YEARS AGO
Lawson and Walker were build-
ing two new gins, one in Palacios
and one at El Maton.
The 109th anniversary of Odd
Fellowship was celebrated by the
Bay City, Matagorda and Palacios
Lodges in the B.Y.P.U. grounds.
Only two changes in the official
family of the county were made by
the W.M.U. primary. R. A. Kleska
succeeded Bert Carr in the tax
collector’s office and W. S. Leslie
was elected attorney over Thos. H.
Lewis. Other officers were Arthur
Harris, judge; Ruby Hawkins,
county clerk; A. D. Hensley, dis-
trict clerk; Oscar Barber, tax as-
sessor; Joe Mangum, sheriff; Claire
F. Pollard, school superintendent;
G. A. Harrison, commissioner pre-
cinct No. 3; W. H. Williams, justice
of the peace; E. Hodges, constable.
HEALTH NOTES
AUSTIN.—With the incident of
chickenpox one hundred per cent
higher than records indicate for a
seven year median, Dr. Geo. W.
Cox, State Health Officer, issued a
statement declaring, “It is a great
mistake to treat even light cases
of childhood diseases such as chick-
enpox, measles, mumps, scarlet
fever or whooping cough as though
they did not amount to much. That
sort of treatment makes it possible
for these diseases to Rpread and
cause serious outbreaks among chil-
dren and their resulting impaired
resistance makes them easy victims
to other forms of infection.
“Some of the most serious out-
breaks of chickenpox have been
traced to mild cases—that is, cases
so light that the doctor was not
called. Ip some instances the child-
ren have continued to go to school
and to associate and play with oth-
er children. In others, after they
have boen kept at home for a few
days, they have returned to school
and have scattered these germs
among their schoolmates. Strict iso-
lation of chickenpox patients is the
only means by which the spread
can be controlled and parents should
cooperate fully in isolating a child
as long as the doctor thinks it ad-
visable."
The State Health Officer said that
the family doctor is the best judge
of the seriousness of such childhood
diseases, and suffering and anxiety
will be avoided if the doctor’s ad-
vice is sought and followed through-
out the course of the illness.
25 YEARS AGO
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Raimage,
who had made Palacios their home,
a number of years left for Illinois
where they formerly resided.
Charles Luther purchased the
Economy Filling Station from Don-
ald Moffett and Harry Hall. C. F„
Latson and Hugh Dismukes were
retained as assistants.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Luther
moved to the Pasal house at the
corner of 4th and Welch Streets.
A group of Boy Scouts under the
leadership of Carlton Crowford
cleaned up the City Park.
Subscribe to the BEACON.
A metronome, used by music stu-
dents, marks time by means of a
pendulum.
About 1100 A.D. the Arabic
system of writing figures was first
brought to Europe.
On March 21 and September 22,
the nights and days are of equal
length all over the world.
STATED MEETINGS
PALACIOS LODGE
NO. 990. A. F. & A. M.
1st Thursday each month 7:30 P.M
Visiting Brethem Always Welcomi
M. O. Burton, W. M
l’. E. Friery, Se,
Booker T. Washington was the
first president of Tuskegec Insti-
tute.
Jet planes were first flown off and
on a carrier by the Navy in Au-
gust, 1946, almost two years ago,
when the FD-1, the PHANTOM,
operated off and on the aircraft
carrier FRANKLIN D. ROOSE-
VELT.
DR. JACK KAHN
OPTOMETRIST
Eyes Examined — Glasses Fitted
Phone 233 Collect for Youi
Appointment
fifth Floor. National Bank Bldg
Victoria. Texas
Antoine Sax Invented the saxo-
phone.
An ingot is a piece of oblong,
enst metal.
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POLICY
Low Monthly Premiums
Protects The Entire Family
Written By
TAYLOR BROS.
FUNERAL HOME
BAY CITY
PHONE 613
PALACIOS
PHONE 8
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FARM AND RANCH LOANS
LONG TERM PREPAYMENTS LOW INTEREST
FOR PURCHASE, REFINANCE, IMPROVEMENT
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From where I sit... Joe Marsh*
"What's Your Opinion,
Mister?"
Fellow from one of those public
opinion polls was in Andy's Garden
Tavern, querying Andy's patrons
on everything from that "new look’’
to the next election.
And it occurred to me that there's
nothing more typically American
than collecting other folks’ opin-
ions, ns well as giving out with
one’s own. And from where I sit,
it’s a mighty healthy habit.
So long as people can discuss
both sides of a question that comes
up —whether it concerns short
skirts versus long, beer compared
with cider, or the larger Issues of
party versus party —we’re sure of
the individual liberty that has mada
this country great
For it isn’t differences of opinion
that matter. The important thing
is tolerance tor differences of opin-
ion—whether they affect the right
of an individual to vote, to speak
his mind, or enjoy a glass of beer.
They’re ail parts of the freedom
that we cherish 1
Copyright, 1948, United States Brewers Foundation
look who gets squeezed!
Union leaders representing less than one-tenth of railroad employes
reject recommendations of President’s Emergency board—refuse to
negotiate except on their own terms—threaten to paralyze nation by strike!
THE LEADERS of three railroad unions, rep-
resenting less than one-tenth of all railroad
employees, have called a railroad strike that
would paralyze the nation.
These leaders refuse to accept a 15% cents
an hour wage increase retroactive to Novem-
ber 1, 1947. This increase was recommended
by an impartial Emergency Board appointed
by President Truman.
This increase of 15% cents already has been
accepted by the 19 other railroad unions. But
the • Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen, and the Switchmen's Union of
North America won’t accept what more than
90% of all railroad employes have accepted.
They have called a strike to get more!
Unions refuse rules discussion
Certain rules changes demanded by these
union leaders—which would increase wages
still further — were recommended by the
Board. But the union leaders want more—
they demand that the railroads put into effect
ALL the changes they asked for, including
those the Board felt should be denied.
On top of this, they insist that certain rules
changes proposed by the railroads be with-
drawn—in spite of the fact that the Board
recommended them! These union leaders
have refused to negotiate except upon these
arbitrary terms.
Greater wage increase not justified
Engineers pnd firemen are among the high-
est paid of «11 employes in America, as figures
in the bojt show. This strike threat doesn’t
justify giding a greater increase than other
railroad wprkers received.
Emergeifcy Boards are a means provided
by the Railway Labor Act in the public inter-
est to avow, strikes. £ao fresideat's gowrdJi
after hearing evidence for 33 days, made
recommendations based on all the facts in
the case. The railroads have accepted these
recommendations.
Who’s to blame?
Although they deplored so large an extra cost
burden, the railroads accepted the report of
the Board because they felt it was in the pub-
lic interest to uphold the spirit and intent of
the Railway Labor Act.
In contrast, this small group of railroad
union leaders are attempting to flout the
intent and spirit of the Railway Labor Act,
and dictate their own terms.
They have dictated a paralyzing railroad
strike.
You will be the victim!
How long will the American public stand
(or the undemocratic, arbitrary, and abusive
use of the right to strike and the disregard
of the obligation to provide transportation?
How long can the American people permit
a few dictatorial union leaders to defy the
processes provided for peaceful settlement
of disputes?
Force seldom produces settlements that are
either fair or lasting. Moreover, a point is
often reached when personal interests must
be held subordinate to the greater public
welfare. That is why the railroads have ac-
cepted the Emergency Board recommenda-
tions. That is also why the leaders of these
three unions should reconsider their decision
to call a paralyzing strike.
Here is a comparison
of average annual
earnings of engineers
and fireman for 1939
(pre-war) and 1947.
Also shown is what 1947
earnings would have
been if the 15% cents
per hour increase, of-
fered by the railroads
and rejected by the
union leaders, had
been in effect through-
out the entire year
1947.
Compare these wages with what you make! tj47 ami
11)1 infill 1MT inrap IkmLTiImI'L
Tip af Efflflar* taaaal linTin IhiiI taralap ti rnaltn” tart
RNOINEERS
Road Freight ...........*3,968
(Local and Way)
Road Passenger ........ 3,832
Road Freight (Through) 3,147
Yard ..... 2,749
FIREMEN
Road Freight .........*2,735
(Local and Way)
Road Passenger ......... 2,732 4,544
Road Freight ........... 2,089 3.480
Yard .................... 1,982 3,198
88,152
5,391
4,682
4,078
*4,721
t| Fniltnt'a Iwl
*6,780
8,025
5,187
4,740
*6,310
6,175
8,814
3,846
Railroad wages computed from Interstate Commerce Commission Statement M-300
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