Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 47, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 25, 1981 Page: 2 of 10
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PAGE 2-PALACIOS BEACON, WED., NOV. 25.1981
THIS WEEK
FROM THE PALACIOS BEACON
EARLY FliCS
15 YEARS AGO-1966
Ballots for electing 8 directors of Palacios Chamber
of Commerce had been mailed to all members.
State Senator William N. (Bill) Patman will be
guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Texas Bay
fisherman s Association Monday night at the
Palacios High School cafeteria.
Reduced long distance rates for most station-to-
station calls within Texas come effective Jan. 1 for
customers of General telephone Company of the
Southwest.
Palacios mew sanitary landfill located north of
airport will open next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hall Pierce were parents of baby
boy born Nov. lb.
Palacios Junior High Hornets open basketball
season Dec. 1 in Port Lavaca.
20 YEAKS AOO-1961
Work was begun last week on Temoldeling the
Cresent Drug Store Building, corner of Sth and Main.
A one story addition on the west will connect with the~
Ramsey building, now occupied by K Wolen’s.
Billy Stuhrenberg, senior at Texas A&M was
attending the National Agronomy Convention in St.
Louis, as a delegate of the college’s Agronomy
Society.
three Palacios High students Herbert Abraham,
Aurora Gonzales and Judy Lothridge, were among 23
area students chosen to compete for two $2,000 Alcoa
f oundation scholarships to be awarded next spring.
Houston Natural Gas System asked the City of
Palacios ol authority tu place in effect and
adjustment charge on the first tow steps of present
residential and small commercial gas rates.
Dr. Das Kelly Barnett, of Gonzales, wilfbe guest
speaker at the City-Wide Men’s Dinner Friday,
December 1. at the Fellowship Hall of the First
Presbvtcrian Church.
25 YEAKS AGO-1956
The men of the Palacios school faculty were
honored with a deer hunt on the Boling Ranch
Saturday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Bolling.
Roger Wilson and LeKoy Rogers will be given First
Class badges and Jack Sequist and Jerry Oglesby,
Second Class, at the Boy Scout District Court of
Honor in Bay City on December 10.
Miss Verel Miiler was selected abGold Star Girl at
the 4-H Achievement Awards Banquet in Bay City.
Nine of the football squad played their final game
for the Sharks, Jack Crawford, Clark Jackson,
Kenneth Countryman, Edward Pennington, Oren
Hamlin, Bobby Kitchens, Pat Jewell, Bobby
Bradshaw and Raymond Michalik.
The Sharkettes. coached by “Joanna Hendriks,
won their eighth straight game Tuesday night by
defeating Bloomington 51-43.
30 YEAKS A00-1951
Palacios Flight of the Civil Air Patrol will be host to
Group 25 Search and Rescue framing Mission at the
Palacios Airnort Sunday.
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f ircmc. oattled for more than two hours a tire that
broke cut about 9 p.m. Monday in the Ramsey
Supermarket at 505 Mam.
Carlton Crawford and Pat Treacy attended the 4bth
annual convention of the Intracoastal Canal
Association in Houston.
Bill Clememt, on a three month leave from CP&L
was on a tour of the Carribbean, Central and South
America.
Kelsey Lamb of Beaumont, governor of Rotary
International District 190, visited the local club
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Harvey celebrated their 55th
wedding anniversary November 11.
35 YEARS AGO-1946
Jen veterans were in attendance at the first
ground school at the Palacios Municipal Airport
Thursday night, B.J. Wesselman was the instructor.
Six seniors, EllirJensen, Phillip Manning, Teddy
Juddleston, David Petersen, Paul Abraham and
Lloyd Ellis, were to play their final game in the
'Sharks uniform today against the St. Joseph Flyers
of Victoria.
Ihe football players and Coach Cairncs were
entertained with a banquet by the Junior High H.E
department.
40 YEAKS AGO-1941
The Sharks and Bloomington were co-champions
of District 32-B after playing a scoreless tie last
Friday night here.
1 he Granada Theatre was purchased by J.G. Long
of Bay City.
The marriage of Miss Marion Claybourn to Louis
Curran on June 29 was announced by her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Guv Claybourn.
The new pumper fire truck" was delivered to the
Palacios Volunteer Fire Department Saturday.
45 YEAKS AGO-1936
Rev. Lloyd Chapman of Fort Worth was extended
to a call from the First Baptist Church which had
been without a pastor since Rev. George McClelland
went to Fairbury, Nebraska.
Jack Halliday hooked a 7Vi pound red at the East
Bay Peir and after a hard tussle m which he broke his
pole, Chester Barrett assisted him in landing his
prize catch.
Mr. and~Mrs. Fred Thompson were the proud
parents of twins, u boy and a girl on November 20.
50 YEAKS AGO-1931
Work on paving of highway bO form Wharton to
Matagorda via Bay City was started.
The Texas Gulf Sulphur Companymade a gift of 35
beautiful pictures to the schools in Matagorda
County.
Miss-Jean Trull was a senior at the University of
Texas.
Announcement from Republican headquarters was
that Hon. John Grant of Houston would be a
candidate tor governor in the 1932 campaign.
55 YEAKS AGO-1926
Arthur Matthes took over the management of the
Pierce Petroleum Company from S.D. Beamer, who
had been in charge of the business twoyears.
A survey was being made for the proposed
highway from Houston to Palacios by the South
Texas Motor League.
A.R. Hillyer, agetrffor the S.P. railroad, reported
a 10 percent increase of business-tor the year.
In the last game of the season tor the Sharks, they
defeated Port Lavaca 19-0.
Voice of Democracy winner
June Deadrick’s
essay takes first
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The United States of
America is a country that
was formed by the hands
of many different people.
They were faced with one
of the greatest challenges
of all - to build a country.
This nation was made as
a result of their labor and
trials. In the past few
decades our nation has
sharply declined. We,
the descendants oflhese
brave people are faced
with a challenge, almost
as equal - to rebuild our
great nation together, to
make America as great as
it once was or better.
What has caused our
A WELL executed field marching
routine and excellent music program
was presented by the Palacios High
School band and the Junior High Band
during halftime ceremonies of the
Sharks’ tlnal football game. During the
program which was under Held conduc-
tor Peggy Tuliback, Andrew Duran was
named Band Beau with Patricia Flores
selected as Band Sweetheart. The
entire halftime program will be broad-
cast Tliursday afternoon by the newly
formed Palacios Information Network
|P1N| over Ch. 12.
Living at the Luther
NEW AKKlVALS
country so much disturbance? Recessions, de-
pressions and inflation are only financial problems.
1 hey can be remedied with careful, watchful people
in charge. A man elected to serve as our President,
was found to be greedy, and was forced to vacate the
office. Great men have beep assasinated, men that
might have done something to help our country. The
people, who supposedly love everyone, have tinned
our back on our own brothers. Our eyes have been
closed to his problems and needs. His problems have
grown and now they threaten ourown peaceful lives
and so wc decide to help him.
America can become the greatest country again if
everyone does their very best to help get it there.
There needs to be more pride in the things we do. By
brinjmg pride back into our work, American
products could once again become the best around.
Education is one of our biggest problems. Why
can't -Johnny read? School systems as a whole-have
declined. The methods wc now use have not been
very effective. Our children are not drilled enough in
the basics. The very foundations of learning,
reading, writing, and arithmetic have collapsed right
in front of us. If we had had insight, these problems
could have been prevented. The educational
structure must be rebuilt on a good, firm foundation
to ensure the basic skills wiii be mastered.
What has happened to our families? Divorce
statistics in America are at a dangerous level. "Til
death do us part, " is a thing of the past. There seems
to be no love anymore, within the husband-wife
bond Infidelity has become the “in” thing. We have
left Ibe heart of our marriages to seek -pleasures
outside our own homes.
The young people oftoday are faced with equally
pressing problems. Drug and alcohol abuse by
teenagers are at epidemic proportions. Sex is so
glorified in today’s society that only the bravest
teenagers dare to abstain from it. There is more peer
pressure on teenagers today than every before.
Children in todays society should not be afraid t<r
stand up tor what they want, or believe.
How do we go about solving our problems? It we
do not solve them now they will someday destroy our
country.
The people of this country need to come together
and work one with another until our country is back
in shape. We can build America together by having
cooperation, compassion, and the sense to choose
good leaders for our country. It we start by
rebuilding our families and society, every aspect ot
American life will once again have a chance to
flourish.
Dr. and Mrs. Earl
Knebel of College Station
were back for the long
week-end, Dj. Knebel is
a PHD with A&M Un-
iversity, and was here in
the interest of the teach-
ing program involving
A&M students. Joining
them here for a-pleasant
weekend were tneir
friends, Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Jones of Austin.
They are all wonderful
people, and we cherish
their friendship.
Wagner Hospital; he is
also the brother of Stella
Yeats Pierce. The Tim
mons’ son and pilot flew
in from Brownfield to
take Mr. Yeats to a
hospital Tn Lubbock
which is near their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy
Timmons ot Brownfield
were with us for two
weeks, and it was a
genuine pleasure to meet
this handsome couple.
Mrs. Timmons was nere
to be with her father, Mr.
Yeats who was ill in
Ernest Desautel of
Gretna, Louisiana haj
returned home after a
stay of several days.
Ernest is with Aero Ser-
vices International. Inc.
whom we understand wilf
be operating the Palacios
Airport.
A party of six men,
with Glen Hughes head-
ing the group, from Par-
adise. Texas, that is,
spent a pleasant short
stay ai the Luther. They
took some of our deli-
cious oysters and shrimp
back home with them.
Mr. and Mts. Frecf
Schneider, and -Mr. and
Mrs. John Holubr all
from Hot Springs, Arkan-
sas came for a three-day
visit and said they really
liked our part of Texas.
They continued down our
i coast for more explora-
; lion.
Mr. and Mrs. Erval Me
Intoslr of Russellville,
Kentucky spent several
days in the Courts. Mrs.
Howard, whose husbancf
is a nephew of the late
Dr. Howard, accompan-
ied them home after a
visit to Kentucky. Sam
Williams of Portland was
here for a brief stay to go
fishing with Irene Fuller
of Cameron who is
spending a month in the
Garden Study Club
has 1982 officer election
A meeting of the I res
Palacios Garden Study
Club was held in the
home of Mrs. Gladys
Edmisten, with Mrs. De-
na Harris as co-hostess,
on Nov. 17. Seven mem-
bers and one visitor,
Mrs. Dees from New
York state, who is visit-
ing in Palacios, were
present.
Mrs. Dorothy Haas,
president, called the
meeting to order. The
Gardener's Prayer was
repeated in unison. Roll
call "A Poem" was the
response.
A thank you letter from
Mrs. Pat Howarth was
ready (hanking the club
for $10 sent to be used tor
candv or prizes during
mngb games played with
guests in the Leisure
Lodge.
A discussion was en-
tered into concerning
funds, and it was sug-
gested that SI00 sent to
Wagner General Hospital
to be used as the hospital
and club may determine.
It was moved by Haas,
seconded by Segelquist
that the treasurer be
ordered to attend to this
matter.
The etection of officers
for 1982 was held. The
following were elected to
serve for one year: presi-
dent - Dorothy Haas; vice
president - Mildred Seg-
elquist; secretary - Claire
B. Hansen; and treasurer
- Helen Barr.
The program commit-
tee was named as foll-
ows: Dorothy Haas, Dena
Harris, and Helen Barr.
The program entitled
"Poetry” was given by
Mrs. Segelquist with em-
phasis on "Peace and
Love". It was well pre-
sented and appropriate
during this Thanksgiving
season.
The next meeting will
be held Dec. 15 with Bea
Milam as hostess. There
will be an exchange of
gifts and it is listed as a
tasting party.
Courts. Irene had her
daughter, Sandy Glaser,
with friend, Dorothy
Mouk, both of whom
reside in Rockdale, as her
guests for the week-end.
Sandy’s husband is an
attorney in that city.
Mr. and Mrs. John
White of Houston, and
Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Wind-
sorralso of that city,
spent a week in the
Courts. While here they
fished and enjoyed our
beautiful weather and
said they had a wonderful
time.
Buddy and DonnieRose
Luther with son Garth
were here for several
days, and got in some
good fishing with Dan
Brock in his boai.Tliey
came to bring Mr. Pnrseli
home who had been in
Diagnostic Hospital in
Houston. He is a new
resident at Leisure Lodge
where he would be pleas-
ed to see his friends,
Karen and Terry
Davidson of Arlington
came by for a couple of
nights. Mr. and Mrs.
Bruce Landry-of Houstoir
came for a night, and
were delighted with our
little city. Bruce repre-
sents the- Eaele M.
Jorgenson Co. who deaf
in steel and aluminum.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenny
Meyers of Davenport,
Iowa came in last nite for
a weeks stay. Theywill be
visiting witlr the Dan
Brock.
We-wish everyone a
happy Thanksgiving, and
it will be busy for the
Luther, as many families
are coming to spend that
historical day in our City.
JOHN ALEXANDER
Rev. and Mrs. Mur-
doch McRae are the
proud parents of a son.
John Alexander, born
Nov. 13 at b:32 p.m. at
Wagner General Hospi-
tal.
John weighed 10-lbs.,
4‘/i-oz. and was 21 inches
long.
Maternal grandparents
are Lilia Raymond and
Mr. and Mrs. (A.E. Ray-
mond of Lanrei, Miss.
Paternal grandparents-
are Mr. and Mrs. A.H.
McKae. also of Laurel.
Frank and Rita Gaddis
of Blessing are the proud
parents of z daughter,
Jessica,, Alanataye, born
Nov. 13 at b:43 p.m. at
JESSICA ALANA FAYE
Wagner General Hospi-
tal.
Jessica weighed in at
7-lbs., 11-oz. and was 20
inchesJong.
AMANDA MARIE
Mr. and Mrs. Mark
J'rygstad are the proud
parents of a daughter,
Amanda Marie, born
Nov. 13 at 9:57 p.m. at
Wagner General Hospi-
tal.
The new arrival weigh-
ed in at 7-lbs., I4‘/j-oz,
and was I9(A inches-
long.
HAPPY.
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confirming others in their
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BIRTHDAYS
NOVEMBER 25
David Eric Walker, Edna
Nicole Ollervidez, Palacios
NOVEMBER 28
Mary Sheeran, Palacios
Patricia Ann Lucio, Palacios
Latricia Kaye Cochran, Palacios
NOVEMBER 29
Robert Godeke, Palacios
NOVEMBER 30
Angela Rocha, Palacios
Narris Davidson, Palacios
ANNIVERSARIES
NOVEMBER 25
Mr. and Mrs. Martin H. Dozier, Houston
NOVEMBER 27
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hunter, Palacios
COMMUNITY Ck END AIK"™* 1-
PALACIOS CHAPTER NO, 125 O.E.S...3rd
Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.nrr Masonic Hatl, 3
miles north on Hwv. 35,
PALACIOS LODGE NO. 990 A.F.&A.M...lst
and 3rd Thursday of each month, 8 pmr, Masunic
Hall. 3 miles north on Hwv. 35.
QUEEN-HAML1N POST 2467 VFW...men
meet 3rd Thursday of each month. Ladies Auxiliary
meets 2nd Monday each month. VFW Hall.
PALACIOS VFD...2nd and 4th Mondays. 7:3(1
p.m,. Lire Hall on Commerce Street
PALACIOS ISD SCHOOL BOARD...2nd Mon
day ol each month. 8 p.m.. l ax Office ctrtnd Street
PINK LADIES...1st Monday of each month. 2
p.m.. Wagner General Hospital.
PALACIOS 4-H CLUB..,2nd Monday ot each
month. 7:3() p.m.. Ag Building
PALACIOS BAND BOOSTERS..,4th Monday
ot each month. 7:30p.m.. Band Hall
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS...1st Wednesday of
each month. 7:30 p.m., St Anthony's CCD
Building.
TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSlBLY]...Ev-
erv Tuesdav at the Palacios Library. 6:30 p.m.
WOMEN’S DIVISION CHAMBER OF COM-
MERCE...3r2 Tuesday of each month, Petersen’s
Restaurant. 12 noon.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS...4th Thursday of
each month. St. Anthony Parish Htdf, 7:30 p.m.
PALACIOS CITY COUNClL...lst and 3rd
Mondays. 8 p.m., Citv Hall.
PALACIOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE... 1st
and 3rd Thursdays, 12 noon. Petersen's Restaurant
CITIZENS AWARENESS...2nd Thursday, 7:30
p.m.. First Presbyterian Church'.
AARP AMERICAN ASSOC. OF RETIRED
PERSONS...-2nd Tuesdays. 2:30 -p:m.. Episcopal
Hall. 3rd amfMain.
WEDNESDAY CLUB...1st and 3rd Wednes-
days. 3 p.m., Athena Room, Palacios Library.
PALACIOS MEDICAL FOUNDATION...2nd
Tuesday. 7:30 p.m.. Athena Room, Palacios
Iihrarv.
PALACIOS LIONS CLUB...lst and 3rd Tues-
7 n m Prilarins Rprreflfinrrf'pnipr
VLCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS & ALANON
FAMILY...Sundays, 3:30 p.m., Episcopal Hall, 3rd
and Main.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSEUNG...Fri
days, 1-8 p.m., Matagorda County Annex,
Information 972-2014.
SQUARE DANCE CLUB...Tuesdays, 8 p.m.,
Episcopal Church Hall.
EAGLES |MEN|...2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:30
p.m. Eagles Hall.
EAGLES |WOMEN],.. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays,
7:30 p.m.. Eagles Hall.
SOCIAL SECURITY, ..1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10
a.m.-12 noon, Palacios Library.
PALACIOS RECREATIOhfASSOC..2ndThurs-
day of each month, 7:30 p.m., Palacios-Recreation
Center.
Clubs, groups or organizations wishing to have
their meeting schedule listed In the Community
Calendar free of charge should contact the Beacon
office at 450 Commerce or call 972-2610.
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