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DE O P L_E
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Here’s “The Southland Yuletide”
by a guy who signs himself as “B.
M. C.” which we think appropriate:
The yupon and the holly red
A message gay are sending forth;
The mistletoe’s a-top the oak,
A frosty wind creeps from the north
The spice o' pine is in the air,
The market stall’s a-wreath with
green;
The midday sun in glint of gold
A spangled halo gilds the scene.
The winter rose sways on its stem
Belated violets lend shy cheer;
The signs and tokens of the land,
Proclaims the Yuletide of the year.
----V----
The Office of Production Man-
agement asked the country’s 27,-
000,000 motorists this week to save
rubber by using streetcars and pub-
lic buses where possible, and to hold
pleasure driving to a minimum.
The defense agency suggested
that neighbors pool their automo-
biles, using only one to go to work,
instead of several, and urged house-
wives to carry home small pack-
ages, instead of asking the mer-
chant to deliver them.
Where cars must be used, 0. P.
M. asked observance of ten rules
to make tire last longer:
1— Have worn tires retreaded in-
stead of buying new ones; the cost
is usually about half that of a new
tire, and will give about 80 per cent
as much wear.
2— Cut out high speeds; tires
will last twice as long at 40 miles
an hour as at 60.
3— Inflate tires weekly to recom-
mended levels. Never let pressure
fall more than three pounds below
recommended minimums.
4— Don’t stop short or make jack
rabbit starts.
6—Avoid striking curbs, road
holes, and rocks.
6— Check wheel alignment twice*
a year. A tire one-half inch out of
line will be dragged sideways 87
feet out of every mile.
7— Repair all cuts, leaks, and
breaks promptly; delay may cause
damage that can not be repaired.
8— Change wheel positions every
6,000 miles.
9— Always get the tire made to
fit the rim of your car; check with
your garage if you are not sure
tthat size' you require. :
10— Don’t speed around curves.
____V____
The Civilian Defense Council
needs volunteers at once. If you
have not signed up for one of the
ten units under the direction of
Colonel W. O. Selkirk, do so with-
out delay. Headquarters are at
the City Hall in Bay City.
____V____
Air raid wardens in Bay City are
beginning to canvass the city for
precaution information. Please co-
operate with these wardens as they
are doing their patriotic duty in
trying to help you and you.
____V____
Orchids to Bert Steves and
committee for securing the ser-
vices of one Dana X. Bible as
guest speaker of the annual Bay
. City High School football ban-
quet. The knife and fork affair
will be held in the latter part of
January.
____V____
Next week The Herald will again
come out a day earlier, so please
get your advertising and news copy
in as soon as possible. Our dead-
line is Tuesday noon; the paper
will be delivered and in the mails
Wednesday afternoon.
Send your New Year’s greetings
through the columns of The Her-
ald. Mrs. C. E. Hatcher, our author-
ized ad solicitor, has a nice selec-
tion of New Year’s greeting cards
which can be run in The Herald at
a nominal rate.
, 7v
Merry Christmas To All!
4500 COPIES
HERALD
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OP THE GULF COAST OF TEXAS
VOLUME III
BAY CITY, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1941
NUMBER 13
Volunteers
Are Needed
For Defense
Selkirk Urges
Men And Women
Register At Once
Volunteers, both men and women
are sorely needed by the Matagor-
da County Volunteer Defense Unit,
Colonel W. O. Selkirk, commanding
officer of the upit, announced.
Volunteers are urged to regis-
ter at the headquarters tin the
City Hall. An oath must be taken
and an enrollment card filled out
before the Volunteer is classified,
Colonel Selkirk pointed out.
The colonel bemoaned the sudden
decrease in interest in the program
and expressed the hope that The
Herald would be able to give some
sort of a “pep talk” to the readers.
The program will really get down
to business after the holidays, he
said, and the local units will be
given specific instructions of opera-
tion.
A, P. Moore, head of air raid war
den service, announced that first
aid classes will be resumed for the
air raid wardens Monday night. The
wardens are nearing the completion
of this course and will soon stand
a final examination.
It was also announced that Mrs
B. P. Roche will start a nurses’ aid
course for women after the holi-
days. To get in this class, women
must register and be classified in
the Medical Unit under Dr. H. H.
Loos. This course is a special type
of nursing, not first aid, it was ex
plained.
A first aid class, corresponding
to the one being taken by the air
raid wardens, may be organized for
women if an instructor can be ob-
tained.
Another Call
Is Issued For
Waste Paper
M. G. King, Boy Scout Executive
of the Bay Area Council, has an-
nounced that the waste paper con-
servation program will be contin-
ued due to another emergency call
for this paper from the office of
Mayor LaGuardia, chairman of the
American Defense Council.
The scouts have pledged them-
selves for any type of service that
they may render towards home de-
fense such as assisting the Red
Cross, assist in the distribution of
literature for the defense council,
the organization of emergency
corps, and other things that will
come up from time to time.
Extra Cotton
Acreage Cripples
Defense, Hickl Says
Any additional acreage planted to
cotton in 1942 instead of crops es-
sential to the Food-For-Freedom
Campaign will cripple the whole
farm defense effort, according to
W. J. Hickl, chairman of the Mata-
gorda County committee.
Increased production has been
called for in many commodities for
1942 but cotton is not one of them,
the chairman said in pointing out
that the United Sates has a two
years’ supply on hand at the pres
ent time.
She atiuity
(ST. LUKE, II, 1-20)
1. And it came to pass in those days that there went
out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should
be taxed.
2. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was
Governor of Syria.)
3. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the
city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which
is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage
of David.)
5. To be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great
with child.
6. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days
were accomplished that 6he should be delivered.
7. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped
him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger; because
there was no room for them in the inn.
8. And there were in the same country shepherds abid-
ing in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and
the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they
were sore afraid.
10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
people.
11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour which is Christ the Lord.
12. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find
the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude
of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying.
14. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men.
15. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away
from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another,
Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which
is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and
Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
17. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad
the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18. And all they that heard it wondered at those things
which were told them by the shepherds.
19. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them
in her heart.
20. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising
God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it
was told unto them.
TEST IS AT 8,000 FEET
Skelly Oil Company’s Broughton
test in the Francitas Field was re-
ported at 8,000 feet Tuesday night
“REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR”
Farmer Must Do
3 Things To Get
Full ’42 Payments
To earn his full A. A. A. pay-
ments in 1942, a Matagorda County
farmer must do three things.
First, he must devote at least 25
percent of his land to erosion-re-
sisting crops or land uses at some
time during the program year. Sec-
ond, he must plant within his acre-
age allotments. Third, he must earn
his soil-building allowance.
These three points were empha-
sized by W. J. Hickl, chairman of
the Matagorda County A, A. A.
committee, this week.
Pledger Oil
Test Is Making
Squeeze Job
The Union Producing Company’s
No. 1 McFarland, south of the
Pledger gas production, was mak-
ing a squeeze job Monday after
testing dry gas.
Operator perforated casing at
6,835-40 feet and in eleven minutes
the well built up a pressure of 2,-
000 pound sand started flowing dry
gas and some mud.
The shut-in pressure was 2,700
pounds.
Bay City Man
Listed By Navy
As “Missing”
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Blaylock of
Bay City received word from the
War Department Monday that their
son, Arvon, is among the “missing”
on the U. S. S. Oklahoma, a battle-
ship that was blasted by Japanese
bombers on December 7.
Fears for the worst are held by
his parents. Arvon enlisted in the
U. S. Navy in 1939.
Reports on other men in the arm-
ed forces are:
Lloyd Leroy Weldon, son of W.
R. Weldon of Cedar Lane, is aboard
the U. S. S. Raleigh in the Pacific
waters. The Raleigh is generally
used for rescue work, Mr. Weldon
said, and the last letter received
from Lloyd was dated two days be-
fore the Japanese attack on Hawaii.
Boling youths in the Navy at
Pearl Harbor are Charles Arm-
strong, William Norrell, John Nor-
rell, Preston Holcomb, Joe Schwei-
bel, and Lee Schweibel.
Bay Gitians Endorse
Texas Theatre Picture
Misses Mary Louise Huebner,
Mary Nell Verger, and Mary Ella
Montague, students at the Texas
State College for Women at Den-
ton, are spending the ohlidays here
with their parents.
Last Thursday morning a private
showing of the picture, “One Foot
in Heaven,” starring Fredric March
and Martha Scott, was held at the
Texas Theatre.
Here are some of the comments
made by those attending “One Foot
in Heaven,” which is showing to the
public today, Wednesday, December
24, and tomorrow on Christmas at
the Texas Theatre in Bay City:
“It was wonderful. If we all had
this courage."—Mrs. A. L. Clark.
“This is a marvelous picture. It
is a picture I shall never forget.”—
Mrs. W. B. Martin.
‘One of the grandest pictures
have ever seen. If we could have
more pictures like this one it would
be a different world to live in.”—
Mrs. A. C. Marshall.
“A very remarkable portrayal of
church and ministerial life. Truly a
great picture.”—Rev. Paul W. Davis.
“A wonderful example of courage
in the face of overwhelming cir-
cumstances.”—Mrs. Rimmer.
“A very appealing story, filled
with homely philosophy, and the
characters were admirably protray-
ed.”—Mrs. Montague.
“A very appealing story. One that
would do everyone good to see. It
should certainly be appreciated.”—
Mrs. Robert Hill.
“It was superb. I say this was the
most wonderful picture I ever saw
and I know it was true to life as
I grew up in a Methodist parsonage
during that period.”—Mrs. George
Helmecke.
“A wonderful picture, full of
pathos and humor.”—Mrs. J. A.
Verser.
“A truly magnificent picture. One
I shall highly recommend to my
friends.”—Mrs. J. H. Cherry.
“I am glad I saw this picture. It
is a sermon on living for the good
of our fellowmen in God’s service.
We need more of this kind.”—Mrs.
Huebner. '
“Tift finest portrayal of that part
of American life that makes Amer-
ica great and keeps her spirit and
soul alive.”—Rev. E. F. Deutsch.
“One of the most timely pictures
have seen. Fredric March plays
his role wonderfully, A picture
everyone should enjoy.”—Mrs. D.
M. Curtis.
“A splendid picture. One we
would like for our children to see.
We will do well to take the good
lessons home with us.—Mrs. Grady
Walker.
Similar comments were made by
others enjoying this great presenta-
tion.
Domorad's Lost
In Fire Friday
Set At $5,000
A fire, resulting in an estimated
loss of $5,000, burned Frank Domo-
rad’s two-story home Friday night
at Simpsonville, it was reported to
The Herald.
Anton Domorad was the only one
hurt. He fell off of the house in an
attempt to save some household
articles.
In addition to the home, house-
hold articles, and clothes, Anton
Domorad lost $165 in cash and the
Domorad family lost $127 in cash.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Through the columns of The Her-
ald, the Domorad family wishes to
express their thanks and gratitude
Texas Coast
Will Have
Big Christmas
Section Has Air
Of Best Yule
Season In Year*
The Texas Gulf Coast section will'
have a big Christmas Thursday. All
stores will be closed in observance ■
of the Yuletide.
Hundreds of students in colleges
and universities over the State are-
home for the holidays, as well as
friends and relatives from various
parts of Texas and beyond.
Special church services, Christ-
mas parties, public and private-
dances, and other forms of cele-
bration are planned for tonight,.
Christmas Eve, in cities and com-
munities along the coast.
A bigger and better Christmas
than ever will be enjoyed by all
despite the war, is the general atti-
tude of the public, and heavy pur-
chasing of gifts is testimony of this.
Merchants reported the best Christ-
mas gift buying since 1929.
For several weeks this section has.
had an air of Christmas as the-
customary decoration of brilliantly-
lighted trees and shrubs, indoor and
outdoor, were evident at man,
homes, and the stores of the bi-
ness sections were likewise ado-
with ornamental fixturgq.
Some people “have thei? Christ-
mas tree” on Christmas Eve, while
others prefer to wait until the next-
morning. At either time, gifts at-
tached to the trees are distributed-
to those present.
Among the older set, egg nog
parties are common on Christmas
Eve and morning. Invited guests
“drop in” to wish a “Merry Christ-
mas,” pay their respects, drink a
glass or two of the nog, and wend
their way onward. . .
West Columbia
Bridge Is Open
To Traffic
The West Columbia bridge across
the Brazos River is now open to
traffic. That bridge has been clos-
ed approximately six weeks for cars
, ... ... , , - ,and traffic has been routed around
to their neighbors in helping them Wharton or Freeport between Hous-
out.
jton and Bay City.
What Would You Do In
Case Of An Air Raid?
What would you do in case of an
air raid?
The U. S. office of civilian de-
fense lists these points:
1—KEEP COOL. Above all keep
Reed Explains Gas
Stuart L. Reed, first aid and wa-
ter safety instructor and employee
at Camp Hulen, explained to the
aid raid warden first aid classes
Friday night the equipment of the
modern soldier.
Warning Issued
To Get Equipment
In A-l Condition
Get your farm machinery in A-I
condition now and be ready for next
year’s food production pledge, Mr.
Hickl, chairman of the Matagorda
County U. S. D. A. defense board,
said this week.
“Getting farm machinery in good
condition now will be a safeguard
against unnecessary delays and
breakdown of machinery during the
busy farming season," the chair-
man said in pointing out that de-
fense production will probably over-
load railroads, truck lines, express
companies and parcel post system
next spring.
He first presented two types of
gas masks, one as used by fire de-
partments and the other as used by
soldiers. One, as used by fire boys,
has a timing device on it and pro-
tects the wearer from gas for two
hours. The other can be used in-
definitely, Reed said.
He explained how air goes
through the filter can and circu-
lates out through the lens of the
mask. “Every time you breathe,”
Mr. Reed said, “you clean your
lens, thus keeping them from be-
coming foggy.”
People can wear masks with
glasses and can talk through them,
he said, and demonstrated the fact
to the classes.
Mr. Reed said that gases used by
the enemy are designed to make
you take off your mask, but the
latest type of mask eliminates this
problem.
Other equipment shown and dem-
onstrated by Mr. Reed were the
steel helmet, which has leather lin-
ing instead of rubber as formerly;
first aid packs, which have only
two bandages in each, and field
bags, which have replaced the old
knapsack.
The modem soldier now carries
a load of about fifty pounds, Mr.
Reed said.
Palacios School District Plans New Building
Plans and specifications for ad-
ditions to the school system for the
Palacios Independent School Dis-
trict will be completed within a few
days by Hedrick and Lindsley,
Houston architects and engineers,
it was reported in Houston news-
papers Sunday.
The improvements will consist of
a new 16-room Elementary school
building, with combined auditorium-
gymnasium, offices, and lavatories;
classroom additions to the Mexican
and negro schools, and additions und
remodeling of an existing three-
story school building.
The work, on which bids will be
asked soon, will cost approximately
$170,000. Ralph P. Newsom is su-
perintendent of schools.
Raise Food
For Families,
Hickl Urges
Growing food for their families
is a definite contribution small
farmers can muko in the Food-For-
Freedom campaign, according to W.
J. Hickl, chairman of the Matagor-
da County U. S. D. A. defense board.
If more food is raised than can
be used immediately, it may be pre-
served for home use or sold, the
chairman said in pointing out that
many producers in Matagorda Coun-
ty who live on farms too small or
too far from marketing centers to
justify commercial production have
been asking what they can do to in-
crease the flow of food to Britain.
cool. Don’t lose your head. Do not
crowd the streets; avoid chaos, pre-
vent disorder and havoc. Await of-
ficial information before taking any
action.
2— STAY AT HOME. The safest
place in an air raid is at home. If
you are away from home, get under
cover in the nearest shelter. Avoid
crowded places. Stay off the streets.
3— PUT OUT LIGHTS. Whether
or not blackout is ordered, don’t
show more light than necessary. If
planes come over, put out all lights
at once—don’t wait for the black-
out order. The light that's out will
never guide a Jap. Remember, a
candle light may be seen for miles.
4— LIE DOWN. If bombs start
to fall near you, lie down. You will
feel the blast least that way, escape
fragments and splinters. The safest
place is under a good stout table—
the stronger the legs the better, A
mattress under a table combines
oomfort with safety.
5— STAY AWAY FROM WIN-
DOWS. Glass shatters easily, so
stay away from windows. Don’t go
to windows and look out in an air
raid. It is a dangerous thing and
helps the eiu>my. The air raid war-
den is out there watching for you.
Don’t be a wise guy and get hurt.
6— YOU CAN HELP. Strong, cap-
able, calm people are needed to man
the volunteer services. If you want
to help, there are lots of opportuni-
ties. Both men and women are need-
ed.
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Wilkinson, Bob. The Herald (Bay City, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 25, 1941, newspaper, December 25, 1941; Bay City, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth719172/m1/1/?q=matagorda+county: accessed June 14, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Palacios Library.