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For a Greater, Better Palacios Country---Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, Living
SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1931
VOLUME XXIV NUMBER 24
Mayor Ruthven
Tells About Trip
TRIBUTE PAID TO
GEN. ROBERTSON
Furnished at the Request of the
Beacon Editor
I left Houston April 30th at 5:30
a. m., the next day after the Palacios
broadcast, over station KTRH, in com-
pany with Mrs. Julia Berthelson Sow-
ell, her three children, mother and cou-
sin, Miss Hansen, of Florida. We
stopped for night about 8 p. m. at
Mobile, Ala., covering 586 miles the
first day. Second day we reached
Jacksonville, Fla., and then north into
Georgia, stopping for the night at Al-
. ma, Ga., covering 553 miles. The
third day at noon we were at Ander-
son, South Carolina, which made us
1445 miles in two days and a half;
long days, however, from about 5:30
a. m. 'till seven at night. Beautiful
little cities all along with their large
Live Oak trees overlapping the streets,
and especially was this true through
Alabama and Florida. You would ob-
serve a prosperous little city and won-
der why it was so, as the fanning
area was not of the best, and you
would learn the cotton mills kept up
the city. We were delayed two days
at the latter stop account one of the
children being sick, then proceeded to
Washington, and as Mr. Sowell had
come down from New York and joined
us, I remained in Washington two
days and a night with my double cou-
sin, John Ruthven, who is with Ar-
mour & Co., and by the way, is an old
friend of Mr. Dismukes, the Beacon
Editor, they having been boys togeth-
er in Salisbury, Mo. John particular-
ly asked about Bill Dismukes with a
little twinkle in his eye which con-
vinced me Bill was one of the boys
k of that town. Well, I told him Bill
was the Editor of a paper in the big-
, gest little city in Texas, as Mr. Ken-
ny, of the Houston Chamber of Com-
» merce, expressed himself to me the
night of the broadcast; and right here
let me degress a litle:—I want to take
this opportunity to thank Mr. Kenny
so well-known in Palacios, together
with other Houston Chamber of Com-
merce and Radio officials, one of which
* telephoned to my wife in Palacios to
know if the programme was reaching
Palacios clearly. I regret to learn that
the static was bad and all did not get
the programme. We did our very bi>st,
and though home folks and other
friends could not get the programme
well, much to our disappointment, we
were delighted with the comments of
the Radio and Houston Chamber of
Commerce. Owing to the fact thai
our last number finished right on the
10:30 minute the announcer could not
read the telegrams and telephone calls,
which were many, and to all those
good people who remembered us, in
behalf of those who were at the pro-
gramme, I extend thanks. The mes-
sages by telephone were destroyed by
the announced before we thought of
getting them, hence we cannot ac-
knowledge receipt of them only in a
general way.
Now go ahead with the trip.—Well,
Washington is a beautiful city, much
larger than I thought, and space will
not permit of a general description.
Suffice it to say however, that I never
dreamed such beautiful buildings ex-
isted, especially the interior decora-
tions of some of them! I saw the
"Spirit of St. Louis," the plane Lind-
berg crossed the Atlantic in, suspend-
ed in the air in the museum. The
large cabin planes with three pro-
pellers leaving for New York and ar-
riving therefrom every hour with its
loads of ten or twelve passengers each
time, and I am about convinced you
are safer in the air than in auto trans-
portation, and that the time is not far
off when auto and train travel will be
entirely too slow. A few years ago
who would have thought a woman
could drive a car to New York from
Texas at an average of 38 miles an
hour, but this is what Mrs. Sowell
Continued on Page 3
FULL MILITARY RITES ARE AC-
CORDED DEAD INSPEC-
TOR GENERAL
Gonzales, Texas, June 6—Leaders in
civil and military life joined Satur-
day in paying the last tribute to
Robert Lamar Robertson, holder of
decorations for bravery during the
World War, former Adjutant General
of Texas and at his death Inspector
General of Texas. General Robertson
was killed Wednesday night while driv-
ing from Austin to Waco, when his
automobile left the highway and crash-
ed into a pole.
So great was the throng at the home
of his parents, where funeral services
were held, that many were unable to
enter the house, where the Rev. ,J. T.
King, pastor of the First Methodist
Church here, conducted the funeral
service.
Military Funeral Held
The Robertsons are one of the old-
est families in this section and the
home was banked with floral tributes
from friends in the neighborhood and
those who knew General Robertson
after he entered official life at Austin.
Full military burial was accorded
the officer. Eight companies of Na-
tional Guard, Colonel Carmiehael, Col-
onel McGee, Colonel Nichols, Captain
Debouse, Major Martin, Major Porter,
Colonel Davis and Major Underwood
were pallbearers.
State Officials Attend
In addition, many State officials
from Austin came to honor their form-
er co-worker.
General Robertson, a native of Gon-
zales, was survived by his parents,
Mi. and Mrs. G. B. Robertson Sr., four
brothers and three sisters.
Captain Ashmore who was a regi-
mental champlain overseas when Gen-
ial Robertson was Captain of L Com-
pany in the regiment, officiated as
chaplain at the military ceremonies,
which were held in the Masonic Ceme-
cry.
General Robertson was the only man
ever commended by the Texas Legis-
lature for his services as Adjutant
General.
7000 Officers and
Men Will Encamp
Here on July 31st
Mrs. J. L. Koerber entertained the
afternoon bridge club last Thursday.
After the usual number of interesting
and exciting games, the hostess ser-
ved delicious refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Holloway left
by the auto route Monday morning
for points in Kansas, where they ex-
pect to be for about three weeks at-
tending to business matters and vis-
iting friends and relatives.
The Beauty and Popularity contest
closed Monday night with the showing
of all the contestants pictures on the
screen at the Queen Theatre. Miss
Jean Marty 11 was declared the lucky
winner and was lead to the front of
the Theatre where she was presented
with the various prizes as listed in
last week's Beacon. Miss Martyn in a
very pleasing manner thanked her
many friends for their votes.
Governor Attends Funeral
Austin, Texas, June 6.—Gov. Ross
S. Sterling left Saturday for Gonzales
to attend the funeral of former Ad-
jutant General Robert L. Robertson,
killed in an automobile accident near
Lorena, Texas. Thursday night. Ad-
jutant Gen. W. W. Sterling; his aide,
Major Paul L. Wakefield; Col. Taylor
Nichols, Col. H. H. Carmiehael and
Major Ernest Cox of the Adjustant
General's department, also left to at-
tend the funeral. Senator J. W. E. H.
Beck and other State officials also
attended the funeral.
Visit Rio Grande Valley
C. W. Simpson, accompanied by
Burhl Faubion, as "shofer,'' spent last
week in the famous lower Rio Grande
Valley, "where the orange blossoms
3rrow." Visited every town down
there, except one or two 111 the upper
">art. Spent the first night in Ray-
mondville, and the next across the bay
on Padre Island. Drove along the pro-
jected route of the big canal from
Port Isabel to Brownsville. A good
deal of rain has fallen down there this
year and crops are good everywhere,
either with or without irrigation.
Crossed the big International bridge
into "lamale land," took quite a spin
around Matamoros and had a real
amusing experience with the customs
officers on our return. Spent the last
night of the trip in Corpus Christi,
right on the beach where the bathing
and all kinds of amusements were
running in full blast every night.
There Burhl could not resist the temp-
tation to take a ride on the Rola Coas-
ter, though high and dangerous look-
ing, and when he returned to earth
said "he never had such a feeling in
his life." The country was beautiful,
and the trip greatly enjoyed.
Fort Worth, June 1.-—Putting aside
their civilian habiliments, 7000 Texas
national guardsmen will don uniforms
and board troop trains July 31 for
Camp Hulen at Palacios for two
[weeks' training in tacttical field prob-
lems and artillery practice.
Information of the dates for the en-
campment were received from the war
department by Lieut. Col. Dallas J.
Matthews of Fort Worth, acting chief
of staff.
The orders, Colonel Matthews ex-
plained, provide for the main body of
the division to arrive at Palacios on
the Morning of August 1, necessitating
all units, excepting those near Hous-
ton, leaving their homes on July 31.
Advance detachments of regiments
are to depart from their home sta-
tions so as to arrive July 30, he said.
Thirty commissioned officers from
the United States army, some of whom
are assigned as instructors to units
and others from Fort Sam Houston,
will be on duty during the two-week
period. In addition, 41 sergeants from
the regular army will be assigned to
the camp.
The entire division, including the
artillery brigade, will he in training,
Colonel Matthews said.
Columbus C. of C.
Hosts to Highway
No. 71 Association
PALACIOS AMONG MANY TOWNS
REPRESENTED WITH GOOD
DELEGATION PRESENT
CUPID'S VICTIMS
THE PAST WEEK
Blessing Rt. to be
Extended to Citrus
Grove on July 16
Washington, June 3, 1931.
Hon. J. J. Mansfield,
Member of Congress,
Columbus, Texas.
My dear Mr. Mansfield:
Referring to the interest in the pro-
posed discontinuance of the post of-
fice at Citrus Grove, Texas, and your
letter on April 25, concerning the
situation, you ai-e informed that rural
service from Blessing will be extended
to Critrus Grove on July 16, 1931, and
the discontinuance of the Citrus Grove
on July 1G, 1931, and the discontinu-
ance of the Citrus Grove office has
been ordered effective at the close
of business on July 15.
Sincerely yours,
Arch Coleman
First Assistant Postmaster General.
LEST YOU FORGET
We are again calling your attention
to the canning demonstration to be
held at the Crawford Packing Plant
next Friday beginning at 9 o'clock
and lasting all day.
We want everybody to come and as
many as will to bring something to
can. Bring tomatoes, beans, peas, or
corn. We have two hundred pounds of
meat promised which will be as much
as we can use, but we can use more
vegetables than have been promised
so far.
This is to be a teaching demonstra-
tion for the benefit of these interested.
The public is invited to come and ob-
serve. A specialist will.be here and we
want to make good use of her services.
Come and learn something about can-
ning that will be worth taking home
with you. There will be no charges
for this service. Your only expense
will be for cans which will be provid-
ed by us. You pay for the cans you
use.
Remember, this is an effort on our
part to render some service at a time
when it seems most needed. Canning
is one way of reducing the high liv-
ing expenses. Come and stay a part
of the day anyway. C. F. Wellborn.
Minstrel Show at
Turtle Bay School
House Big Success
Mrs. Clarence Chamblee left Sunday
on her vacation which she will spend
in Mineral Wells and Ft. Worth. Ruth-
ven's Gro. will not seem like the snme
place until Izora gets back on the job.
Mr. F. R. Dumphy, from Crowley,
La., District Supervisor for the J. B.
Colt Co., held a Banquet at the Teague
Cafe Wednesday, June 10th, in behalf
of J. B. Colt, salesman. Mr. David
Whitaker, Managing Salesman of this
territory was present.' From there
they held a meeting at The Imelda
Hotel, which is owned and operated
by Mrs. Bashaw, who arranged a cool
and comportable room and served de-
licious cake and tea.
The Ministrel Show at Turtle Bay
School House Wednesday night, June
3, was a wonderful success, and some
who attended were unable to got in the
house. Old timers pronounced it a
record breaker.
We want to thank the good ladies
of Turtle Bay for the hard work they
did. Also to thank the boys and girls
who took part in the Ministrel. It was
indeed a good show.
A neat sum was realized to go on
our piano. —Committee.
Columbus, Texas, June 6th.—Pala-
cios, Blessing, ElCampo, Smithville
and the host City—Columbus, all had
splendid representative delegations in
attendance upon the regular monthly
meeting of Highway No. 71 Associa-
tion, the highway which extends from
Austin to Palacios. Preceding the bus-
iness session the visitors were treated
to band music by the recently organi-
zed Columbus band of twenty odd
pieces under direction of Prof. Gus
Streithoff. This was followed with a
bountiful spread in which barbecued
veal and mutton were the principal
items on the menu and well supple-
mented with all the trimmin's such
as salads, pickles, coffee, etc.
The business session was in charge
of President E. E. Irwin, who by the
way is also president of the Columbus
C. of C. Secretary W. II. Miekow's
clerical position was filled by Henry
Hurr, editor of the Colorado County
Citizen.
Brief reports were made by mem-
bers of the Historical committee from
the work thus far accomplished in
their respective areas'with reference
to obtaining correct locations, data,
etc., of historical spots along the
route of Highway No. 71 and which
spots are later to be designated with
attractive markers.
Speakers at the meeting included
Rev. G. F. Gillispie, C. W. Nester and
P. F. Campbell of Palacios; John S.
Ilaynie, Joe H. Roensch and G. F.
Bastain of Smithville; F. W. Paul of
ElCampo; Chas. E. Duller of Blessing;
highway engineer R. E. Schiller, Dr.
A. C. Moeller of Columbus. The Asso-
ciation was delighted with the num-
ber of ladies who were present on
this evening and the master of cere-
monies called upon Madames A. R.
Matthes and Chas. E. Duller of Bless-
ing; and Mesdames E. G. Miller, Hen-
ry Hurr and A. I. Chapman of Col-
umbus for ther views on the Associa-
tion and what it has accomplished, in
their opion, since its organization.
Reports on progress of construction
of Highway 71 showed considerable
of the highway already completed.
Bastrop county partly paved with
California type of oiled road from
Travis county line to Bastrop. Smith-
ville with five miles of California type
oiled roads North of the city, and
with new grade built and gravel top-
ping from the city to Fayette Count>
line; Fayette county also with part
of road completed, and the gap from
Fayetteville to Halsted under grading
construction which should be complet-
ed in from three to four months. It
may be necessary to relocate a stretch
from a point four miles below West
Point to LaGrange. New work from
Fayette county line to Columbus is
under construction. Reports revealed
South end of Colorado county being
worked as two projects—Columbus to
Altair has been given two lines, by
Highway Engineer Gibb Gilchrist, and
the committee and Commissioners'
Coui't have tentatively accepted one
of these suggested lines; from Altair
to Wharton county line needed land
has been condemned and right-of-way
secured. Wharton and Matagorda coun-
ties are leading the others in con-
struction program and completed
work, while Travis county—Austin to
the Bastrop county line is hard sur-
faced and completed.
With July a holiday month and va-
cation period, it was voted to have the
next regular meeting on first Thurs-
day of August, the 6th; place of meet-
ing to be announced later.
GILLESPIE—WYLIE
Cards have been received announc-
ing the marriage on May 31 of Mr
Emmett Gillespie and Miss Virginia
Wylie. They were married in Premont
at the home of her mother's brother,
Mr. Tom Nicholson, a Presbyterian
Minister. Thirty-two years before to
the day, Mr. Nicholson read the mar-
riage ceremony for Virginias' father
and mother.
Miss Virginia is one of our own
girls, having spent her girl-hood and
young womanhood here; everyone
knows and loves her. She is a lovable
and charming young lady and Mr.
Gillespie takes one of our most belov-
ed and popular young ladies from us
when he takes Virginia to her new
home.
Mr. Gillespie is the Depot Agent of
the Brownsville line at Francitas and
altho not many of us know him, Vir-
ginias' choice of him for her life mate
places him high in our estimation.
They intend visiting "Uncle" Perry
Wylie at the Confederate Home in
Austin, then going to Aztec, New Mex-
ico to see her father Mr. Ernest
Wylie. They will be at home in Fran-
citas after the first of July.
The Beacon joins the many friends
of this young couple in wishing for
them a prosperous and happy life
together.
BIG CELEBRATION HERE
JULY FOURTH PLANNED
PALACIOS WINS FROM
EL CAMPO SUNDAY, 18-8
WHEELOCK—HENDRICK
A wedding of interest to Palacios
people was solemnized at the Lamar
Hotel in Houston, Thursday, June 4th.
Dr. Wm. States Jacobs read the cere-
mony which united in marriage, Dr.
Robert Webb Wheeloek and Miss Cora
Ann Hendricks.
Dr. Wheeloek is the son of Dr. J.
E. Wheeloek of Boulder, Colorado
and it was in the University of Den-
ver School of Dentistry that he re-
ceived his Degree as Doctor of Den-
tal Durgery. Dr. Wheeloek is one of
the progressive and successful young
business men of Bay City, and it is in
that City that he practices Dentistry.
"Polly-anna" is one of Palacios' best
known and most beloved young ladies
and Dr. Wheeloek is to be congratula-
ted upon his choice of a help meet.
Pollyanna has spent practically all
her life here and we have watched with
interest her progress thru her school
life up to the time when she assumed
the office of Primary teacher in our
school, which position she has most
ably filled for the past two years.
After a three weeks trip visiting
New York and other points in the
East, this popular young couple will
be at home in Bay City, Texas.
The Beacon joins the many friends
of this happy couple in extending
hearty congratulations and wishing
for them a long and happy wedded life
together.
William F. Reisinger
Miss Mary Dismukes, the young
lady of the Beacon family, is conva-
lescing from an appendicitis operation
at the Loos Hospital. Her many
friends will be glad to know th^t Mqry
is doing nicely and will soon be at
home. Her mother, Mrs. J. W. Dis-
mukes, is At her bedside.
Wm. F. Reisinger was born in Cleve-
land, Ohio, May 30, 1851, and died at
his home in Palacios May 29, 1931, at
9:30 p. m.
He was married to Mary R. Meyer
May 30, 1873, to which union four
children were born: Mrs. E. M. Anspa-
cher, Elyria, Ohio; Mrs. A. W. Smith,
Blessing, Texas, W. J. Reisinger, Sas-
katchewan, Canada, and Mrs. B. R.
Alexander, of Syracuse, N. Y.
He was one of twelve children, and
is survived by one brother only,
Charles Reisinger of Elyria, Ohio.
He moved to Palacios in December,
1915, and resided in this city until his
death.
Mayor Ruthven returned Friday
from an extended visit in the East and
Canada. He made "the return trip
from New York to Galveston by boat
and says the ocean trip is beyond
words eupccially until one acquires
their "sea-legs."
FLORIP—MERTZ
Saturday morning, June 6th, Miss
Georgia Mertz and Mr. Rowland C.
Florip were quietly married at the
home of the brides' mother, Mrs Lena
Mertz in Victoria. The ceremony was
preformed by the Rev. C. J. Carson,
pastor of the First Baptist Church of
Victoria. Onl.v members of the immed-
iate family were present.
Miss Georgia has for the last five
years been the able, willing, and smil-
ing companion of Mrs. Kneberg. She
has endeared herself to many during
her stay here and numbers her friends
only by her aequantences. Mr. Florip
has been extremely lucky in winning
the hand of such a charming^ young
lady.
Mi. Florip is one of our young busi-
ness men and has for the past seven
years successfully followed his trade
of painting and interior decorating.
After several days spent in Corpus
Christi this happy young couple are
cozily situated at the Lewis chicken
ranch.
We join the many friends of these
two young people in saying "Congrat-
ulations, we wish you well on your
voyage of Life."
In the first game of the season at
Palacios, June 7th, the score was 18
to 8 in favor of the Palacios Club. The
game was a much better one than the
score indicates, and while there were
some errors and loose playing on the
part of both clubs, there was some
real ball playing being put us, the
real bright spot being a catch of a
hard hit liner to left field that was
ticketed for a homer driving in two
runners ahead of the batter. The catch
was made by Charlie Johnson after a
hard run and leap into the air to spear
the ball. El Campo has a bunch of old
experienced ball players and all
mighty nice gentlemenly sportsmen.
They are going to be a hard ball club
to handle when they get to going.
They have just recently organized and
this was their first game. Palacios
has a good club composed mostly of
high school players. They are all in-
terested in the game and are working
out Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Manager Douglas thinks they will be
able to make any of the near by clubs
hustle to beat them.
Lets all get behind our home club
and pull for them and show them we
are with them.
BASE BALL GAME; DANCING &
WATER SPORTS MAIN
ATTRACTIONS
Extension Service
Representative to
Be Present Friday
Houston, June 6, 1931.
Dear Mr. Montegue:
1 plan to leave Houston June 11,
8:25 a. m. for Bay City. Will be due
to arrive there at 11:15 a. m. Will
you please make a room reservation
for me, as I don't know the hotels
there. That afternoon can be spent in
meeting people or in any way you
consider best.
It is against the policy of our de-
partment to can meat from May 1st.
to Oct. 1st., because of spoilage, flies,
hot work (which disgusts some folks
with the canning idpa) dust, etc. Tf
you can have the meat killed the day
before and put on cold storage, then
if we will have a screened placjj in
which to can I think we'll be safe in
canning it.
Although it has been some time
since I canned, I shall try to have the
latest in the canning of beans, beef
and tomatoes.
Because I have promised to help
Mr. Sandlin on the 13th it will be nec-
essary for me to leave Bay City at
5 p. m. for Angleton on the 12th.
Yours truly,
Sadie iTatfield.
A large crowd enjoyed the dance at
the Pavilion last Friday night. A good
portion of those present were at-
tracted by the announcement of "old
fashioned square dances" which were
"new" da/ices to the younger genera-
tion. The music was good, the breezes
cool and every one seemed to have a
lovely time.
Palacios will celebrate July Fourth!
This was decided unanimously at a
meeting of the Palacios Chamber of
Commerce and business men Monday
night.
Committees were appointed and are
now busy making arrangements and
preparing a program of attractions
and amusements that will be sure to
please the thousands expected to be
here. Besides many other attractions
the tentative program includes base
ball game, water sports, dancing,
speed boat races, etc.
The annual encampment of the State
B. Y. P. U. will be in session at that
time and those who wish may go to
this beautiful B. Y. P. U. grounds and
hear talks, lectures, sermons and sing-
ing by some of the best orators and
singers in Texas.
I.O.O.F. Memorial
Service to be Held
Sunday, June 14th
The Palacios Odd Fellow*, and Re-
bekahs will hold their memorial ser-
vices at the Central Baptist Church,
Sunday, June 14th. at 8 o'clock P. M.
Rev. Watson will deliver the ad-
dress of the evening.
All Odd Fellows, Rebokuha, and
friends are invited to attend.
HOME FROM SCHOOL
Among the many students home
from school, we note the following:—•
Miss Eleanor McFarland from C.I.A.,
which school she has attended since
the holidays; Wesley Buller, Henry
Luther, Charles Nester, from Texas
State University, where Wesley and
Henry are taking Business Adminis-
tration and Charles a pre-medic course;
Miss Elizabeth Ruthven from West-
moorland College, San Antonio; Miss
Ouida Gray from S. M. U., Dallas,
where she has been working for her
Fine Arts Degree; Misses Jean Trull
and Margaret Boiling from State Uni-
versity, who were accompanied home
by Billie Boiling and O'Brien Mc-
Creary, the latter a Medical student,
who is enjoying a visit at the Boiling
Ranch; Elliott Curtis, who graduated
from Baylor, having earned his B. A.
degree, specialized in Athletics and
plans to get a teaching position which
will include coaching.
A pleasing social event of the week
was the tea given Wednesday after-
noon by Mrs. D. Ruthven, honoring
her daughter Elizabeth and her guest
Miss Anna Mae Reisman of Opelousas,
La. The rooms were lovely with their
many bouquets of beautiful flowers.
The list of guests included the many
young lady friends of the charming
honorees. Mrs. Ruthven was assisted
in serving by the Mesdames Hillyer,
Hayes, Kimball, and Miss Holliday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Tray lor spent the
week end in Houston, visiting their
son, E. A. and family.
Among those attending the Baptist
Workers' Conference in New Gulf
Tuesday were Mrs. A. M. Stadig, Mrs.
J. R. Elliott and Rev. Carroll B. Ray.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kimball en-
tertained the Fortnightly Bridge Club
at their home on South Bay Tuesday
night. Mrs. R. S. Howard, of Whar-
ton, and Mrs. Loring Craymer, of
Houston, were invited guests. Mrs.
F. A. Sisson and Mr. Chas. Luther
won the highest scores. Delicious re-
freshments were served by the hostess
at the close of the games.
RISE OF MARION PRATT RIVALS
THAT OF STORY BOOK HEROES
Nearly all of the l-eaders of this
true story have undoubtedly thrilled
to the adventures of the heroes de-
picted by Horacio Algier. Nearly all
boys and many girls read those stories
about 20 years ago. And the boys and
girls of today are reading similar
ones. Hero worship, and admiration
for the heroic is a natural human
characteristic.
We confess that we enjoyed many
of Algiers' stories and reveled in the
rise of poor boys to fame and fortune.
The point of this story, however,
is fact and not fiction.
Mr. W. E. Pratt was in town one
day this week and we drew from him
a story which we are sure beats any
story we ever read.
Mr. Pratt's son, Marion F., of De-
troit, Michigan, graduated from col-
lege four years ago. He wanted to
go to work. He was offered a job by
S. H. Kress & Company (the 5 and
10 centers, you know), accepted, and
went to work in the basement of one
of their stores, learning stock, etc.
That was only four years ago, and
Mr. Pratt is today not quite 27 years
old.
His promotion was astoundingly
rapid. He had marked ability and his
employers recognized it and rewarded.
Marion Pratt was promoted from
one position to another until today
just four years since he went to work,
he is assistant purchasing agent for
the S. H. Kress Company, and draws
a salary of $25,000.00 a year.
That is a real success . . .advance-
ment more than the average man
could achieve in a lifetime, or two
lifetimes, if he had them.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion F. Pratt and
baby son are spending their vacation
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E.
Pratt. They left Idianapolis Friday
morning and arrived in Houston on
Saturday evening, driving over 1300
miles.
The senior Mr. Pratt, who has ap-
proximately 230 acres planted in rice
in Brazoria County, started that he
has the best prospects for a bumper
crop that he has ever witnessed. If
the price will only take a jump, all
will be well.—The Angleton Times.
The many friends of the Pratt fam-
ily will be delighted to read of the
outstanding success of Marion. These
good people were one time residents
of Palacios and are well remembered
by the "old timers'' here. The Pratt
children attended school here and we
are sure all Marion's old school mates
will be happy to hear of his well-
earned advancement. The family mov-
ed from here to Neb. about 15 or 18
years ago and we are glad to see they
are edging back this way. Here's hop-
ing they will, in the near future,
again make Palacios their home.
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