Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 7, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 15, 1989 Page: 4 of 10
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Page 4-Palacios Beacon, Feb. IS, 1989
20 YEARS AGO-1969
Saturday was the day for the Hannonie Clubs annual Valentine
Sweetheart celebration.
Mary Lester was recognized as the Rotary Club s Student ot
the Month for January. .
The annual Cub Scout Blue and Gold banquet will be held Fn-
day at the East Side Elementary School cafeteria.
March 1 was set as the date for the annual banquet of,the Pala-
cios Volunteer Fire Department. At the recent election Chief S.D.
"Dan" Barber and Secretary J.C. "Red" Richards were re-elected
and Trammel Hunter was elected assistant chief.
25 YEARS AGO-1964
Miss Helen Bolling was crowned Sweetheart at Harmonie
Club's annual Valentine Dance Saturday nigtit. Streets were lined
for the parade held at 10 that morning.
Drilling activity was hot and heavy in the Blessing area.
Dcutschburg's annual Seafood Supper for the March of Dimes
will be held Saturday evening.
30 YEARS AGO-19S9
Wagner General Hospital was selected Monday by the County
Hospital Board as the name for Palacios' new county hospital.
Frank Buffaloe submitted the name and was presented a $50 check
by the Rotary Club.
The junior and senior high school choirs will present the Follies
of'59 February 27.
Members of the Palacios Volunteer Fire Department re-elected
S.D. Barber as chief and E.A. Barrett, assistant chief. Fred Huitt
was elected secretary-treasurer to fill the office recently held by
M Approximately $1000 had been contributed to the March of
Dimes campaign.
35 YEARS AGO-1954
Dr. W.W. Kemmerer told those attending the Chamber of
Commerce banquet to "Depend on the young people to establish
small industry."
The J.E. Tanner feed grinding mill was gutted by fine early
Friday morning.
The 10th annual Matagorda County Fair and Livestock
Exposition on Feb. 18-19 was scheduled^) be the best in history.
A mass meeting was scheduled at the Chamber of Commerce
building Saturday afternoon for the purpose of discussing the sale
of Camp Hulen.
The Harmonie Club's Sweetheart Dance was scheduled for
Saturday night. The proceeds will go toward a softball field.
45 YEARS AGO-1944
At a meeting of the newly elected directors of the Chamber of
Commerce Tuesday, A.Rioux was elected president; Jerome
Kimball, vice-president and Thomas Brandon, assistant vice-
president.
E.O. Eidman, tax assessor and collector, announced that poll
tax receipts for 1943 exceeded any other year in the history of the
county.
In a house to house campaign, the Boy Scouts had between
$7,000 and $8,000 in bonds pledged.
50 YEARS AGO-1939
H.C. Lewis opened his new store on Main Street.
55 YEARS AGO-1934
Eugene Wilson announced as a candidate for the office of
C°UpoH taxes paid in the county for the year were listed as 3,316.
Palacios had 411.
The seniors of Palacios High School were preparing to present
their annual play in March and had chosen "Mama's Baby Boy" as
their production.
60 YEARS AGO-1929
The new court house in Bay City was formally opened Febru-
\bout 1250 sycamore trees were being planted at Camp Hulen.
65 YEARS AGO-1924
Bobby Louise Price and John C. Richards, members of the
second grade, won first and second place on stories they wrote
about the care of teeth when Health Week was observed at the
East Bay School.
70 YEARS AGO-1919
Earl Bentler and Lloyd Frankson came in from Camp Travis,
having received their discharges from the service.
A first class garage was opened in the Elder Building on Com-
merce Street bv W.O. and J.N. Haynes of Van Zandt County.
Lexers to
the Editor
Valentine Parade and Dance missing
letter to the Editor
February 11,1989 has once again come and gone. I wonder how
many people realized what they were missing. If not, Saturday
should have been our annual Hannonie Club Valentine Sweetheart
parade and dance.
The weather was not very cooperative Saturday and we probably
would have had to postpone the parade, but the dance and crowning
of (WrftfeWatentine Sweetheart could have taken place, just1 as it had
been done in years before. I hope that in 1990, we, the Hannonie
Club, can once again proceed in the manner we were all accustomed
4 to. Thanks to the Palacios High School girls for their understanding
and thanks to the citizens who cared enough to ask.
It was truly missed by me and the women of the Harmonie Club
Sincerely,
Neva Wilson
Privileged to help both generations
Letter to the Editor:
Goodness Gracious me-are we to forget about our leaders of
yesterday when the leaders of tomorrow have only to seek and they
shall find scholarships from numerous agencies.
As Executive Director of Palacios Housing Authority, I consider it
a privilege to be able to help our elderly and disabled as well as the
younger generation.
Respectfully,
Hallie Homeier
Lending a helping hand...
Dear Editor,
On Monday morning, February 6, as we were driving from
Blessing to Palacios on Highway 35, our car skidded out of control
on the ice. We were not hurt, but we were stranded in sub-freezing
weather. Many cars did not stop or maybe they just couldn’t, but
four people did. Two of them woric for the Palacios Post Office,
they offered us a ride back to town. A bus driver from Palacios ISD
stopped to see if she could help. A rancher from that area helped pull
our car out of the ditch.
I'd like to use your newspaper as a means of thanking these four
wonderful people. They were there when we needed them. God
bless them!
Yours truly,
Mr. and Mrs. Juan Lucio
"i th " and "Seniors " get along well
Editor
I am expressing my shock at the Letter to the Editor written by
Florence Warren in last week's Beacon. A great many people have
spoken to me regarding their own personal shock that "youth was
a more important cause than the seniors:. Mr. and Mrs. Warren
only recently enjoyed the hospitality of our Center. Mrs. Warren
loves to virit w h everyone and play the piano. They come at
intervals throughout the year.
It is my understanding that the Matagorda Marine Advisory
fulfilled their goal of youth scholarships and had this money left
over to give elsewhere. The organization was informed of our
need and gave us the much needed $1,000. Words cannot express
our thanks and gratitude for this timely gift.
We do not feel we have deprived the youth in any way. The
feeling many have stated to me is that youth have a great many
scholarships available to them. Those who want the education will
work for these grants and get them. The seniors, because of age
and so many now being alone, need the benefits of what a Senior
Center offers. Each age is equally important and there can really be
no comparison. V
I doubt very much that "youth" feels as Florence Warren-a
senior citizen-feels. "Youth" and "Seniors" get .along very well
helping each other out in ways not known to the general public.
Pat Howarth
Compassion for the elderly
Dear Editor,
I was horrified that even one person in Palacios could be so
ignorant and uncompassionate to the needs of the senior citizens.
Young people have the ability to acquire $1,000 with so little effort.
Such a small amount would and should not stop any young person
from receiving an education.
One the other hand, $1,000 less to the Senior Citizen Center
would be another burden in a period of poor economic times and a
real hardship for the seniors and the Center.
Please, Palacios, encourage and support the Senior Center. They
do an excellent job.
Kathryn Houpt
Seniors are the "crown jewels"....
Dear Editor
Sounds as though Ms. Warren needs to become acquainted with
my senior citizen friends. They are a crown of jewels in the circle of
love and friendship. Tis a pity she is not as blessed.
Sincerely,
Teresa Blackwell
Seafood dinner support appreciated
DearEditor,
The Dcutschburg Community Club would like to express their
"Thanks" to all the people who came out and supported our Seafood
Benefit. Our Benefit would not have been the success it was without
the participation of so many people
Thanks
Deutschburg Community Club
Building
for Safety
BY ABEL PIERCE
City of Pslsclos Building Inspector
Palacios is still hanging on to
that good old Texas weather. If
that old ground hog is right, we
can look for a few more weeks
of winter weather. Too bad we
can't store up a little for next
summer. The mud and rain have
slowed construction a little, but
should be of real help to the
farmers.
Saturday I went to LaPorte
for an exam soI will be certified
as a mechanical inspector. This
covers refrigeration and boilers
also, so now I have the building
area pretty well covered. I have
been inspecting air conditioning
and heating units for several
years, but it really helps to feel
sure of the things to cover for
safety. There are a few things to
watch for.
The condensate drain from the
unit should not be connected di-
rectly to the sewer because of the
chance of methane (or other) gas
being drawn into the house.
This can cause an unpleasant
odor, or fire. The secondary
drain from the safety pan should
drain in a place where any water
will be noticed because this
means the primary drain is
plugged and trouble is on the
way!
All heating units (including
fire-places) need plenty of fresh
air to prevent the formation ot
our old invisible killer CO or
carbon monoxide. The absence
of oxygen helps to produce CO
instead of C02; you science stu-
dents can explain. Also that air
coming in must get out, along
with left-over heat, so be sure a
tight fitting, well-insulated stack
is provided. The gas flame may
bum beautifully until the closet
door is closed! „ ,
We can't do without our old
servant electricity either, so be
sure that all wiring is of suffi-
cient size, well protected, and all
units are grounded.
The supply lines to a gas fur-
nace or unit heater must be large
enough to supply fuel for the
burner. Our home supply is very
low pressure, so we cannot
expect a 1/2" line to supply hot
water, heat, and have some left
to cook with. The main gas line
should be one inch minimum;
and larger if you have a large
house with many gas appliances.
Most folks just turn these
things on, like starting the car,
without a thought of mainte-
nance, but things, like people,
do wear out and need a little
check-up and a prescription once
in a while.
Keep it safe and healthy!
Cakewalk Horseshoes
Tidehauen
Vouth Boosters
xdoi? Fund Raiser
February 18,1989
American Legion Hall
^ Blessing, Texas
Meal - Stem - 11:00 am
Ruction - 1:00 pm
Games - 10:00 am
Turkey Shoot
Kiddie Games
FRIENDS OF ELDER CITIZENS
AND
HOUSTON EYE CLINIC
ANNOUNCES
A
MINI HEALTH FAIR
FREE TESTING
CATARACTS GLAUCOMA
CHOLESTEROL GLUCOSE
BLOOD PRESSURE HEARING
FOR SENIORS 55 and OLDER
Tue~sday~~Feb. 21st 10am-2-pm~
First Baptist Church-Christian Life Center
202 Welch
Palacios, Texas 77465
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