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PALACIOS BEACON, PALACIOS, TEXAS
FISHING—
(Continued From Page 1)
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bies and
son, Alan, of Houston and Alan’s
pet white mouse, were visitors in
Palacios during the holidays. The
Bies family have been coming to
Palacios for six years, enjoying the
fishing and making many friends
here. Like so many people, they
feel that this area is one of the
best fishing spots along the coast,
and Palacios is such a friendly
town to be in after a day’s fishing
trip is over.
* * *
What I'd like to see in 19(50:
Better fishing weather and more
fishing reports like there were in
the 1940 to 1950’s.
The answer to the frequently
voiced question, “Do you have a
swimming pool here, and where is
it?"
* * *
Quail hunting in Cooke County
was exceptional this season. An
interesting story is told about Jim
Reed and his "setter" bird dog.
It seems Reed purchased what
he had been led to believe was a
crackerjack bird dog. He took the
dog out and watched her work. She
appeared to cover a lot of territory
and to be doing a good job, and
Reed was satisfied until he walked
upon a covey of birds.
The dog continued to miss coveys
so Reed decided it might be too
dry. He decided to experiment. He
picked up one of the quail he’d
killed and placed it in an open
spot near a creek. Then he called
his dog.
The dog raced up, walked right
past the bind, looked at Reed and
then backed up and sat smack on
top of the quail!
* * •
Barometer Operation Explained:
Considering the amount of abuse
heaped upon the weather in the
course of a normal day’s conversa-
tion, it is no surprise that a sizable
segment of the population looks
with favor upon barometers as suit-
able Christmas gifts.
The U. S. Weather Bureau, in
anticipation of its annual flood of
inquiries from those giving and re-
ceiving such instruments, has of-
fered a few suggestions for would-
be weather prophets.
The two basic types of barom-
eters are aneroid and mecurial.
Since the mecurial barometer con-
sists of a glass tube over 30 inches
in length, sealed at one end, con-
taining mercury, and suspended
with its open end in a bowl of
mercury, most commercial barom-
eters are the aneroid type.
The barometer measures atmo-
spheric pressure in terms of inches
of mercury, 30 inches being the
length of a column of mercury that
is supported by normal atmospheric
pressure at sea level.
In the case of the aneroid barom-
eter, atmospheric pressure expands
or contracts a small, metallic
chamber and the bellows-like move-
ment of the chamber responding to
pressure changes results in the
movement of a needle on a dial
face.
Gadgets which predict weather
changes by the changing color of a
substance like blotting paper are
not proper barometers, the Weath-
er Bureau said.
These do not . measure atmo-
spheric pressure, but instead indi-
cate the presence of moisture in
the atmosphere, and hence, the ap-
proach of rain—or perhaps fog or
heavy dew.
The first step for the new own-
er of a barometer is to see that
his instrument indicates the same
pressure reading given by the local
radio or television weather caster.
If it does not he should consult
the directions given with his par-
ticular barometer and adjust it ac-
cordingly.
The barometer measures only at-
mospheric pressure, which, taken
by itself, tells very little about the
weather. Frequent readings should
be taken to determine whether
pressure is rising or falling, and
wind direction is also important.
Generally speaking, higher press-
ures are indicative of fair weather
and cooler temperatures. A low or
falling reading usually indicates
higher temperatures accompanied
by rain.
Winds from the west, southwest
or northwest, with barometer read-
ings of 30.10 or above, indicate
fair weather in store for the next
48 hours or so.
Easterly winds, with a barom-
eter reading of 30.10 to 30.20 and
falling mean that rain is on the
way, although in the summer, if
the wind is in the east to north-
east quarter and the barometer is
falling slowly, it may not rain for
several days. In winter, the same
conditions will give rain within 24
People, Spots In The News
HAY SHAKERS: Hip pockets close to
dipping sand, “go-cart” racers dodge hay-
bale obstacles on 40-mph skimmers at
Brands Hatch, England.
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DEDICATED to “better world
understanding, new Graphic
Guide to World History is pre-
sented to United Nations Ll-
j brary’s deputy director, Joseph
3 Groesbeck, by author, Michael
Rheta Martin (left).
‘THEY’RE OFF at Pimlico
(Jane Carr’s clothes, that is),
proving summer-like warmth
of new gas-heated grand-
stand even in frosty weather.
Battery of ceiling-mounted
heaters does trick.
.....,
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FLYING SAUCER was no mirage at Princeton, N.J. when
this and other ground-skimming vehicles, using downward
jets of air for “wheels,” were demonstrated at “Symposium
on Ground Effect Phenomena.” *
COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE NEWS
RAYFORD G. KAY and F. M. DOUGLAS, County Agriculture Agts.
The Rice Situation In 1959-60
The rice carry over on August
1, 1959 was less than half of the
.record of only three years earlier.
The carry over on August 1, 1959,
in terms of rough rice, was 15.7
million cwt., compared with 34.6
million cwt. on August 1, 1956.
During the past year, stocks were
reduced 2.5 million cwt. or 14 per-
cent. The reduction in carry over
stocks during the past three years
reflects acreage controls and the
Acreage Reserve Program, as well
as the high level of exports.
The 1959 crop as of Nov. 1 was
estimated at 53.1 million cwt., 6.1
million or 13 percent larger than a
year earlier, reflecting increased
acreage due to the discontinuance
of the Acreage Reserve Program
and record yields. With negligible
imports, the total supply for the
1959-60 marketing year amounts to
69 million cwt.
Domestic use of rice in 1959-60
is estimated at 26.4 million cwt.,
0.5 million above a year earlier.
Domestic use is made up of food,
brewers use, seed, and feed.
Rice yields per harvested acre
hours.
South to east, and east to north
e both storm corners when the
barometric reading is 29.80 or be-
low and falling rapidly. Thp former
means that a severe storm is im-
minent, followed within 24 hours
by clearing, and in winter, by cold-
er weather.
The same barometric conditions,
with wind in the east-to-north
comer, indicate a severe northwest
gale and heavy rain or snow, fol-
lowed by a cold wave.
A reading of 29.80 or below and
rising rapidly, with the wind going
to the west, means clearing and
colder.
Aneroid barometers come in a
variety of styles and sizes and
prices ranging from $4.95 to $200.
Some come in combinations with
clocks, thermometers and humidity
indicators. One model even has an
alarm clock warning when a hur-
ricane is approaching.
If you were fortunate in receiv-
ing a barometer, use it, for It is a
valuable weather indicator, espec-
ially for those who live along the
coast.
—-FOR SALE-
RESIDENCES, DUPLEX, APARTMENT
BUILDING AND BUSINESS PROPERTY
—SMALL DOWN PAYMENT-
GOOD REVENUE ON YOUR INVESTMENT
ADOLPHUS RIOUX
REALTOR — “SINCE 1941”
213 5th Phone 3661
have increased in each year since
1945, except for 1951. The in-
crease was gradual from 1945 to
1954 and then in 1955 it was sharp.
In 1959, the yields per harvested
acre are a record 33.8 cwt., slightly
above a year earlier, but almost
half again as much as the 1945-54
average of 22.52 cwt. Except for
1959, rice production increased each
year from 1939 to 1954. Because of
the increase in the carry over fol-
lowing the record 1954 crop and
small exports in that year, it be-
came necessary to impose acreage
allotments and proclaim marketing
quotas in 1955. Although yields in-
creased each year from 1955-59,
the reduced acreage has held pro-
duction well below the 1954 level.
Lower production was a major fac-
tor in reducing the size of the
carryover but the reduction has not
been enough to permit the discon-
tinuance of production controls.
Legislation
Legislation enacted in 1958 pro-
vided that: (1) The minimum na-
tional allotment for rice is to con-
tinue indefinitely at the 1957 level
1,652,596 acres; (2) the rate of
price support for the 1959 and
1969 crops will be unchanged at
not less than 75 percent or more
‘hen 90 percent of parity, the level
to be determined by the Secretary
and (3) the minimum support level
fo,' 1961 will be reduced to 70 per-
cent of the parity price and for
1962 and subsequent years to not
less than 65 percent, with the max-
imum to remain at 90 percent. The
only new legislation enacted in
1939 relating to rice is the $50,000
price support limitation.
Rice Outlook For 1960-61
If about the same acreage of
rice is seeded in 1960 as in 1959
and if yields are about equal to
the acreage of the past three
years, a crop of about 52 million
cwt. would be produced, compared
with 53.1 million cwt. in 1959 and
53.1 million, the 1953-57 average.
With domestic disappearance esti-
mated at 26.5 million cwt., exports
would have to be 25.7 million cwt.
or more to avoid increasing the
carry over August 1, 1961. Exports
of this size would be belew the
estimated 29 million cwt. projected
for 1959-60 and below the record
37.5 million cwt. exported in 1956-
57 but above any other year.
The 1960 national acreage allot-
ment, less a national reserve of 300
acres, has been apportioned among
the 13 rice-producing States in the
same proportion as they shared in
the total acreage allotted in 1956,
as provided by existing legislation.
Marketing quotas together with
the price support for the 1960 rice
crop will be announced shortly.
Average rice prices received by
farmers, including an allowance for
unredeemed loans, have been above
national support levels in all but
two years, 1951-52 and 1954-55. In
1958-59, the price to farmers aver-
FOR SALE or TRADE
FOR SALE—Furnished house. 905
Fourth Street. ltf
FOR SALE—Girl’s child bicycle.
See at Grant Lumber Co.
FOR SALE—Reupholstered large
platform rocker. See at 308 Du-
son St. ltp
FOR SALE—Sweet Sudan hay. See
Edwin Stuhrenberg or call 8118.
l-2t
FOR RENT
FOR RENT—-Five-room furnished
house. See P. R. Reed, 516
Welch. 1-tf
FOR RENT — Furnished garage
apartment. 412 Johnson Avenue.
Phone 5521 or 4011. ttf
MISCELLANEOUS
CHESS PLAYERS meet Thursday
nights at High School. 49-0tp
FOR Your ELECTRICAL NEEDS
Call Donald Shimek, 86C6. 28f
FOR SALE—Nice clean 4-room
house to be moved. Also lot
nearby available. Guy Clayboum
(Realtor). It
MYERS PUIMPS and parts, also
plumbing supplies. Wickham
Plumbing Company, 415 Commerce
Street. '
FOR SALE—Five room house on
two lots located in Blessing,
Texas. A real bargain, only $5500.
Guy Clayboum, Box 93, Palacios. 2
BOAT FOR SALE—25-ft. Chris
Craft, 125 h.p. motor. Like new.
Terms. Will consider trade of real
estate or automobile. Write Box
81, Palacios, Texas.
FOR SALE—18-ft. Redfish Cabin
Cruiser, with 33 h.p. electric
Scott-Atwater complete with bat-
tery, battery charger and trailer
in A-l condition, $1175. Phone 8101.
FOR SALE—One used 4-pc. Bed-
room Suite, $49.50; 4 used rock-
ers, $4.50 each; one apartment size
gas range; one wringer-type wash-
er. Kana Upholstery and Furniture.
Notice To Creditors
Notice is hereby given that Let-
ters Testamentary upon the Estate
of Annie Laurie Baxter Lee, de-
ceased, were granted to me, the
undersigned, on the 21st day of De-
cember, A. D. 1959, by the County
Court of Matagorda County, Texas.
Ail persons having claims against
said estate are hereby required to
present the same to me within the
time prescribed by law.
My Residence and post office
address are 2612 Avenue H, Bay
City, Texas.
Austin Bryant Lee,
Independent Executor of the
Estate of Annie Laurie Baxter Lee,
Deceased.
Several Area Owners
Are Driving New Fords
Who’s driving the new Falcon?
iWe asked Jack Maddox of Maddox
Motor Company last week end. He
answered, “Which one?” The last,
or all of them, and we dug a lit-
tle deeper and asked the local own-
ers of any 1960 Ford.
Local owners of Falcons are
Mr. and Mrs. Chan Dewitt, who
purchased the first; John Pierce,
a new four-door, and Mr. and Mrs.
George Rohrer, new residents of
Palacios, the third.
Owners of new 1960 Fords are:
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Milam, the
first, Mr. and Mrs. William Erik-
son, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Watkins,
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baltar, Marshall
Brister, George Parsley, Billy Jen-
kins and Clyde Hammond; Buddy
King, and Fred Law of College-
port; W. D. Dannels, Abner Uss-
ery and Elmer Cornett of Blessing.
FOR RENT—Four room furnished
apartment. Utilities paid. Phone
2886. 53tf
FOR RENT—Two small furnished
houses with carports. Phone 5121
after 5 p.m. i53-tf
FOR RENT—Two bedroom fur-
nished apartment Phone A. E.
Louderback, 3732. 42tf
FOR RENT—Furnished apartment,
one and two bedroom, with car-
port. 414 Morton, Phone 4861. 44
FOR RENT—Three room apart-
ment. Modem, clean, nicely fur-
nished. Mrs. R. C. Florip, Foley
Village, Phone 6671. 49-tf
FOR RENT:—Private furnished
apartment. Utilities paid. TV
hook-up. See Adolphus Rioux, Real-
tor, 213 Fifth St. phone 3661.
FOR RENT—Unfurnished Houses.
107 Welch St., 4-rooms, $45; 319
Morton St., 5-rooms, $55. See Adol-
phus Rioux, Realtor, office 213 5th
St., phone 3661. 48-tf
FOR RENT—Small 3-room fur-
nished house, utilities paid. Also
2-room furnished apartment, utili-
ties paid. 11 First Street, Phone
3521. 63-tf
FOR RENT—2-bedroom unfurnish-
ed house located seven miles
west of Palacios, two miles north
of Port Lavaca highway. See Ver-
non Hunt at Sunnyslope Farm or
inquire by phone 6561. ltf
Card Of Thanks
We take this means of express-
ing our sincere thanks to our
friends and relatives for their many
acts of kindness and the comfort-
ing words of sympathy extended
to us during the illness and after
the death of our baby son, Dennis
Wayne. To Dr. Davis, the nurses
and staff of Bayview General Hos-
pital we will ever be grateful for
their care and kindness to him and
to Rev. Jerry Lyons for his words
of comfort. We thank those who
brought food to our home, and for
the beautiful flowers and cards of
condolence we have received, we
are very thankful.
'Mr. and Mrs. W. R. (Bob) Jarrctt
and sons
Aliens Musf Register
During January
John H. Owens, Officer in Charge
of the Immigration and Naturali-
zation Service advised today that
the annual alien address report
program is again under way.
According to Mr. Owens, more
than 21,000 aliens reported their
addresses last year in the 30 Texas
Counties under the jurisdiction of
the Houston office. The number this
year is expected to be slightly
larger.
The Immigration Official pointed
out that the address reports are
required by law and wilful failure
to comply with these requirements
may lead to serious consequences.
Forms with which to make these
reports are available at all Post
Offices and Immigration Offices. It
is an easy matter to fill out one
of the cards and return it to the
same office.
El Presidente de los Estado Uni-
dos tiene voto. Usted tambien lo
tendra si paga su poll tax antes
del de enero.
If the national debt could be
eliminated, U. S. tax bills could he
lowered by $8 billion. It casts
that much eadh year to pay inter-
est on the debt.
-
aged 33 cents? above the national
average support of $4.48 per cwt.,
reflecting a farge proportion of
higher priced 1 long-grain rice put
under the support program. In
1959-60 they are expected again to
average above,the support rate an-
nounced at $4138 per cwt.
Card Of Thanks
The family of Mrs. Emma Reed
Polk wishes to extend sincere and
profound thanks and appreciation
to the many ministers, members,
friends and neighbors for kindness
shown during their hours of be-
reavement. Thanks for your cards,
telegrams, florals, memorials and
other kind gestures of sympathy.
Special thanks to Mrs. Patricia G.
Raplee, Bishop D. M. Deadrick,
who came from Durham, N. C. to
officiate, the All For Jesus Choir,
the Palacios Funeral Home and the
Duncan Funeral Home.
Sylvester Polk
Mrs. America Wilkins
Mrs. Joseph Reed
Albert Reed
The President of the United
States can vote. You can have the
same privilege if you pay your
poll tax before January 31.
Because the sloth spends most
of its time hanging upside down,
its fur lies in the opposite direc-
tion from that of other animals—
towards the back instead of down
from it. When torrential rains fall,
the moisture merely drop3 off in-
stead of soaking through.
Here is a complete automotive
service at its best. Many folks in
this community know this, and rely
on us for their needs. Every car
that drives into our station receives
courteous and efficient service, and
top quality products. We’d like to
add you to our list of satisfied
customers.
KING'S MOBIL
300 Main
Phone 5070
RADIO-TV SERVICE on all makes.
Work and parts guaranteed. R.
A. Porter, Phone 8511. 34-tf
HILL RADIO AND TV—Fast, rea-
sonable service on Radios or
TVs. 809 Main St. Phone 3041. tf
NEW HOUSE JIOBS or remodel-
ing? We want to do your plumb-
ing. Wickham Plumbing Company.
Dial 2211.
WANTED TO BUY—Old Guns.
Colts, Remingtons, Winchesters.
Highest cash price paid. Bring to
Beacon office for appraisal. l-3tp
SUBSCRIBE TO THE HOUSTON
POST. Delivered at your door
daily and Sunday. Call Mrs. R. V.
Wratislaw, Phone 6171.
PALACIOS PUBLIC LIBRARY-
6000 books to choose from. Open
Wednesday and Saturday after-
noons.
VENETIAN BLINDS — Window
shades. lOver 22 years experience
in installation. Call Brandon’s,
Phone 5201.
THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE
has the “most” of everything.
For daily home delivery call—W.
C. Jackson, Phone 4511.
ROGERS RADIO-TV SERVICE—
Get the best reception from your
TV antenna. We check and work
over all types. Complete stock of
antennas, masts, wire, etc. Phone
6131. 32-tf
HAWK’S UPHOLSTERY SHOP—
We also make tombstones, $8.00
up, any size you want. Come by or
call in any time. We try to please
everyone. H. D. Conatser, 513
Morton, Phone 7281. l-4tp
Card Of Appreciation
I express grateful appreciation
to those who were so kind and
thoughtful of me during my illness
in the Bayview General Hospital.
I appreciated all the cheery get-
well cards, the flowers and gifts
and the inquiries you made con-
cerning my illness. I express spec-
ial thanks to Dr. Sanford, the
nurses and staff of the hospital
for their care.
iMrs. Murray Hart, Sr.
Thursday, January 7,
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Beacon has been authorized
to announce the candidacy of
following for office of State SmaA
tor, 1.7th Senatorial District, at a \
Special Called Election, Saturday, $
January 9;
For State Senator (17th District)-
JEROME JONES
A. R. SCHWARTZ
The followiing candidates are
subject to the Democratic Primary
in May, 1960:
For County Sheriff:
J. B. “JACK" COLE
For County Attorney:
FRED P. HOLUB
For County Commissioner,
Precinct No. 3:
G. L. “BILL” HARRISON
OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN CHURCH
4th & Rorem
Rev. W. F. McCollum, Pastor
Divine Service, 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.
Card Of Thanks
(Wle wish to extend our sincere
thanks to Dr. Wilcox, Dr. Davis,
nurses and staff for their kindness
and care while our mother, Pilar
Garcia, was a patient in the Bay-
View General Hospital. To our min-
inster, Rev. Vera, and to our
friends and neighbors for their
visits and remembrances.
The family of Pilar Garcia
Card Of Thanks
We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their kindness and
helpful assistance given during our
bereavement, occasioned by the
sudden death of our beloved moth- >
er, Pilar Garcia. i
Especially do we extend heart-
felt thanks to Rev. Vera for ser-
vices rendered during our needed
hour after her death, all those who
tendered floral offerings, to those
who sent messages of sympathy,
and brought food and to each who
in any way aided and comforted us
during our sorrow. May God bless
you all.
Alfred S. Garcia
Reyes S. Garcia
Vidala G. Soto
Lidia G. Quintanilla ^
Rosaura G. Flores
Teresa G. Gonzales
Card Of Thanks
IWords fail to express the deep
gratitude and sincere appreciation
we hold for you, our friends, for
the deeds of thoughtfulness and
goodness extended us in the loss
of our husband and father, Rudolf
V. Wratislaw.
We appreciated the beautiful
floral offerings and messages of
sympathy. We will ever cherish
your deeds of friendship.
'Mrs. R. V. Wratislaw
and family
Help run your state. Pay your
poll tax before January 31.
„ .rtf*
Mrs. Wilbitm Oakes and children
enjoyed the ^holidays in San An- &
tonio with her daughter who is a
sophomore at St. Phillips College.
Ayude a dirigir su Estado. Pa-
gue su poll tax antes sel 31 de
Enero.
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Co., Inc.
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& TERMITE CONTROL
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