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For a Greater, Better Palacios Country—Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, Living
SUBSCRIPTION $1.75 AND $2.00 PER YEAR
'ALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1938
VOLUME XXXI NUMBER 48
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Many injured
In A*uto Crash
Autoist Crashes
Into Rear of Fruit
Peddler's Truck -
Mrs. Joe McGee suffered a frac-
ture of the left arm and cuts on the
forehead, when the car she was
driving; crashed into the car of a
fruit peddler on the highway about
3 miles west of Palacios, Monday
night. Jack Smith, the fruit ped-
dler, received some severe cuts and
bruises and his son who was ac-
companying him has a broken rib,
bruises and lacerations. August
Hunter who was also with Smith
was only slightly injured. The car
in which they were riding was prac-
tically demolished and the contents
scattered all along the highway.
Felix Garcia who was with Mrs.
McGee, received some severe cuts.
The victims were brought to Pa-
lacios where their wounds were
dressed by our local physicians. The
Smiths and Hunter were taken to
Houston and Mr. McGee came and
. took his wife to Tngleside.
Both cars were going towards
Port Lavaca and just what caused
the McGee car to crash into the
other one ahead has not been de-
termined.
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DRIFTWOOD
DRAGGED UP BY THE
BEACHCOMBER
* « Monday's issue of "Back Talk"
~4n the Houston Post certainly struck
an important nail right on the head.
V. K. S. points out several instances
where adults failed to show appre-
ciation of acts of thoughtfulness
performed by children and pointed
out that if we wish to teach our
children courtesy we must first be
courteous to them. There is prob-
ably no more powerful incentive to-
ward right conduct than sincere ap-
preciation. The effect of ten lect-
ures on kindness can be squelched
by one act of ingratitude. We often
take for granted things our child-
ren do for us, whereas we would be
profusely thankful to a grown per-
son for the same performance. How
often do you tell YOUR child
"Thank You"?
* * *
We quite agree with Guy Barnett
J'—t it would be a fine thing if we
" would all pitch in and buy an iron
lung for the county. There are all
too few of these wonderful life-sav-
ers available.
* >it *
What organization wants to spon-
sor a Christmas doorway or lighted
window contest? A blue ribbon
should be incentive enough if no
one feels equal to a cash outlay.
The thing is to get some attractive
displays to foster the spirit of
Christmas cheer.
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We never knew her very inti-
mately, but these things we shall al-
ways remember of her: her child-
ren, who made citizens of the high-
est type; her home, always beauti-
fully kept and her yard full of love-
ly flowers.
While you were counting up
things to be thankful for last week,
did you list the advantages of Wa-
ter Pressure ? It is one of the house-
wives greatest servants, to say
nothing of the Fire protection it of-
fers and industrial uses to which
it is daily put. Just turn your wa-
ter off for a day and see how much
you miss it.
'He's not the best carpenter who makes
the most chips."(
DECEMBER.
_ 9—Company of pioneer Set.
/luA tiers left Ipswich, Mass./
^ lor the west, 1787. ' (
4—First general assembly in
Pennsylvania convened,
i in Chester, 1682.,
Hie* S—Prohibition reached Its
legal end in the United,
States, 1933..
6—Edward H. Sothern, the
famous actor, bom, 1859.
7—George Washington de-
livered his last address to
Congress, 1796.
8—EH Whitney, inventor of
_Sfa, the cotton gin, was bom,
1765' .
9—Louisa M. Alcott's "Little
Women" was first pub-
lished, 1*868. © wnu
Fight Night At
High School Set
For Friday, Dec. 9
There will be a fight night, Fri-
day, December 9, sponsored by thd
athletic department of the high
school, proceeds are to be used for
sweaters for the football team.
Several matches are being made
but are not ready to be announced.
Several fans have enquired as to
the date of the next fight night.
A lot of interest has been shown
the fight nights in the past, and are
anxiously awaiting these matches.
New Sdfid In ^ataSor^a County Educational Exhibits
Deutschburg
Broughton Test
Extends Jackson Co.
Field 6300 Ft. North
Wynne Crosby Drilling Com-
pany's No. 1 John Broughton, 6300
feet northeast of the discovery well,
only producer so far in the Franci-
tas field in southeastern Jackson
County, set casing at 7417 feet after
indicating production at that depth.
The Broughton test is on acreage
farmed out by the Texas Company.
It may open a new sand for the
field. It cored pay at 7389-98 feet
with drill stem test at 7389-7417
feet, showing 1500 feet of '42.7
gravity oil with 20, pounds working
pressure and a little brackish water
in 14 minutes. Surface elevation is
five feet higher than the Texas
Company's No. 1 Weed, which open-
ed the field a few weeks ago at
7454-09 feet, making 1,500,000 feet|
of gas and some 90 barrels of dis-
tillate.
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Sonja needs a new dialogue writ-
er. After all, a joke is still the same
joke, whether it is decorated with
onions or pistachio nuts.
A garden club for Palacios will
be organized Monday night at 7:30
o'clock when flower lovers are in-
vited to meet at the home of Mrs.
J. R. Elliott. More particulars next
week.
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The following ladies of the local
Methodist Church attended the zone
meeting in Victoria last week: Mrs.
Walter Milam, Mrs. Herman Bieri,
Mrs. Guy Claybourn, Mrs. W. C.
Wilson, Mrs. Vernon Hurd, Miss
Minda Barr, Mrs. J. H. Huffman,
Mrs. Carnahan and Mrs. Nensteil.
56 Guests Enjoy
Birthday Dinner at
Pete Graff's Home
Fifty-six guests partook of a
sumptuous turkey dinner Sunday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete
Graff, honoring the birthday of the
former, and all a delightful sur-
prise to him. Mrs. Graff is a culi-
nary artist and the hospitality of
this home is known far and wide.
The guest list for Sunday included
Mr. and Mrs. John Graff and child-
ren, of Sweeny; Mr. and Mrs. Gus
Tripulas and son, Wharton; Mr.
and Mrs. N. L. Hayes, Boling; Mr.
and Mrs. John Gregerson and three
sons, Highlands; Mr. and Mrs. M.
M. Delano and three children East
Bernard; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson,
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Shaw, Mr. and
Mrs. Ludolph Heilighrodt, Mr. and
Mrs. A, R. Matthes, and Mr. and
Mrs. John Horn, all of Bay City.
Those from Palacios were Mr. and
Mrs. Glen Hutson and daughter,
Mi', and Mrs. Royce Darnall, Donald
Parker, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Clardy
and daughter, Mi', and Mrs. Frank
Buffaloe, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Slone,
Winifred Hutson, Mrs. F. A. Sisson,
Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Hill, Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Sisson and son. Mr. Graff
was the recipient of many beautiful
gifts and a legion of congratula-
tions and best wishes for many
happy returns of his natal day.
"Bluejackets" Win
From Tri-Cities
For Second Time
For the thii'd time this season the
Crawford's "Bluejackets" and the
Tri-Cities "Tigers" met on the grid-
iron, and in this third try the "Blue-
jackets" proved to be the superior.
With the games standing one each
before the Thanksgiving game, the
Tigers having won the first battle
here September 24 by the score 12-0 j
and the Bluejackets winning the
game played there October 9, 14-0.
In winning this contest the "Blue-
jackets" remained in the running
for the championship of the second
half. Should the "Bluejackets" win
the second half they will be match-
ed with the Cherryhurst Team of
Houston on Christmas Day to de-
termine the champions of the South
Texas Amateur Football League.
The Bluejackets scored once in
the first quarter and again in the
third period with DeFoe making
both touchdowns. The tries for ex-
tra points going for nil.
The game being played in a cold
wind the crowd was riot what had
been expected for a Thanksgiving
Day game. The "Bluejackets" go
to Galveston, December 11, to play
the "Hurricanes" for the league's
leadership.
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Two Absent; Two
Guests at Rotary Meet
Father Dave Buckley, of Port
Lavaca, was a guest at the Rotary
Club Wednesday. Stewart Reed, of
Bay City, was also a guest. Only
two members were absent, which
was very gratifying, especially to
those who are trying to boost the
attendance record of the Club.
Dr. Wagner in charge of the pro-
gram was ably assisted by Messrs.
Clement, Luther, Burton, and Craw-
ford. "Attendance," "Why You Be-
long to Rotary" and "The Benefits
Derived," were ably discussed.
Father Buckley made the an-
nouncement he would gladly come
over once each month and put on
a program. This was gladly re-
ceived by all and is certain to stimu-
late interest. Father Buckley is a
true Rotarian, and enjoys helping
other clubs. He is always welcomed
by the Palacios Club.
Matagorda County Home Demon-
stration Council sponsored these
educational exhibits at the Whar-
ton-Matagorda Fair, which was "held
in Wharton, October 18-22.
The home demonstration club.
women of the county have studied
family relationship this year and
have made some self help' equip-
ment for children. They have learn-
ed that one way to develop good'
posture is to provide a low chair
so the ehilds' feet will touch the,
floor. They believe that by pro-1
viding self help equipment a parent
can help a child to develop habits
of self reliance, neatness and order- j
liness. By providing a good place'
to play a child often learns to be
friendly.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Freeman of
Bay City took some blocks left from
building their house and painted
them with left over paint. These
were given to their grand children
to play with. By furnishing them
blocks these children are happily
and profitably employed.
The following committee mem-
bers had charge of the educational
exhibits: Mrs. B. F. Curry of Mc-
Crosky club; Mrs. Jimmy Hall and
Mrs. A. A. Fanson of Pledger; Mrs.
Joe Lucas and Mrs. S. Landers of
El Maton; Mrs. C. O. Legg of
Markham.
Mrs. J. R. Elliott had with her
during the Thanksgiving holidays
her son and wife Mr. and Mrs.
Rupert Elliott and son of Corpus
Christi and daughter, Miss Alleen
Elliott, of Freeport.
WAYSIDE CLUB
The Wayside Club met at the
home of Mrs. J. E. Tanner with
Mrs. Clarence Koontz assisting as
hostess. Plans were made and com-
pleted to meet at the home of Mrs.
J. K. Darnall and tie a comfort for
a ne^^v family.
The Thanksgiving program had
been prepared by Mrs. E. B. Hogg,
| who was unable to be present. Mrs.
Royce Darnall and Mrs. Clarence
Koontz carried out her plans of
Thanksgiving readings and an in-
teresting game about plants. Dur-
ing the social hour the hostesses
served a delicious plate lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Martin and
baby, of Alta Loma, were here over
the weekend guests of their rela-
tives, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pitman
and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lewis and
family. Mr. Martin teaches school
at Alta Loma.
Hunters and fishermen register-
ed at the Pier Cafe over the past
week end included Mr. Claire, of
the Haley Tire Co., Houston; Mr.
Cobb, of the Cobb Liquor Stores,
Houston Mr. Putmari, New York
City; Mr. Charlotte, Electric Steel
and Casting Co., Houston; Mr.
Lloyd, of the Texas Electric Co.,
Houston; Major Lorraine, Cameron
Iron Works; Mr. Wells, Texas Elec-
tric Steel Casting Co., and Mr. Bar-
ney Oakland and family, of Mon-
roe, La. Ducks and geese were
brought in to the limit besides sev-
eral hundred pounds of fish and all
were so delighted they want to
come more often. Palacios' greatest
need as expressed by these gentle-
men was a modern hotel or tourist
parks, so as they might bring their
families here for week ends or more
extended vacations.
Mrs. Mark Jackman, daughter,
"Peggy" and little son, spent the
holidays with her sister, Mrs. T. A.
Elder. Mr. Jackman, and Mr. and
Mrs. Bill Hansen motored down
from Houston for a Sunday visit.
Milk bottles with the labels "Good
Fellows Club," have been placed in
the business houses by the Athena
Club. By these you are asked to
contribute to a fund that will be
used in making a happier Christmas
for some needy children.
Mrs. Evelyn Pierce who had the
misfortune to break a bone in her
leg while at the Roller Skating rink
on the Palacios Pavilion, Nov. 3,
was taken to Houston, Friday and
at the Methodist Hospital she was
attended by Dr. Foster, a bone
specialist, and Dr. II. C. Moore for
a fifth reset and X-ray. She will
be at the home of her sister, Mrs. A.
Ilbery, a trained nurse, at 805 High-
land Ave. in Houston, and will be
in a special cast, which will con-
fine her to her bed for six weeks
or more. The Beacon joins with her
many friends in wishing her a
speedy recovery and trust she will
not have to undergo another such
ordeal.
Wild Ammais, Gowns, Sensational
Trapeze Artists With Barney Bros.
3-ring Circus, Here Tuesday, Dec./6
Barney Bros. Circus in its magni-
tude and perfection is strictly an
American institution. It is a bridge
of dreams covering the chasm be-
tween childhood and old age. It is
likened to a land of enchantment
where fairies dance on the backs of
prancing horses and where knights
and ladies disport themselves in
purple gowns. Barney Bros Circus
is recreation for all classes. Age
cannot dim or custom stale its va-
riety. Wealth nor poverty can de-
stroy its magnificence. Neither can
fine raiment or homespun cloth
mitigate its joys. In Barney Bros.
Circus, seated side by side, the
youngsters of the rich are just as
delighted and can obtain no more
enjoyment than the orphan. The
feats of horsemanship, thrilling
aerial acts and brilliant humor of
clowns fall alike upon eager eyes
and ears. Beneath the pomp glitter
of its tinseled life, amidst the odor
of sawdust and naptha there is a
system of government whose scope
and magnitude bewilders. Perhaps
the aloofness of the circus people
has given impetus to the weird and
unchanging love of the American
people to that favorite amusement
of the small boy—boys from six to
sixty.
You can attend this circus at
little cost providing you secure a
Merchants Guest ticket from your
merchant. If you wait and buy your
ticket at the circus wagon it will
cost you 25 cents for children and
50 cents for adults. But you can go
to any of the merchants listed on
another page and secure free Mer-
chants Tickets for every member
of the family which you present to
the ticket wagon on circus day. For
children you pay 15 cents service
fee, for adults you pay 25 cents
service fee. There are no strings to
it. Simply get a Merchants Guest
ticket from your merchant and pre-
sent it to the ticket wagon on the
circus ground for admittance to the
main circus performance and big
circus menagerie without further
cost.
If you care for a center section
grandstand reserved seat it will be
15c extra.
Come to Palacios oh Tuesday,
Dec. 6, patronize the merchants who
have made it possible for you to see
a circus for 25c. Get your guest
ticket today and see a real circus at
a small cost.
Merchants who are cooperating
and'who now have the guest tickets
for immediate distribution will be
found in an ad on another page.
Volunteer Fire Boys
Are Getting Plenty
Unauthorized Drill
The Palacios Volunteer Fire de-
partment has been having some
good practice during the past few
weeks that was not planned by
Chief Bowden nor any of his as-
sistants. A call to the ship channel
was answered and a fire on one of
W. H. Hill's boats extinguished. On
last Thursday about one o'clock the
alarm sounded and they went to the
ice house where a blaze in the of-
fice was extinguished before any
damage was done. Wednesday
morning of this week a few minutes
after seven they were again called
fo the garage of the Auto Inn where
the Reo Tank Truck of Charles
Luther had caught fire when the
engine back-fired as Wylie Milam,
the driver, was getting it ready to
take out for his daily deliveries.
No serious damage resulted and
when the boys had finished their
job all went to the Green Lantern
Inn where hot coffee is served free
to the boys after everytime they
are called out for duty.
Entrance Gained
Thru Rear Door;
Officers Clueless
The Crescent Drug Store was
^ entered some time late Sunday
night or early Monday morning and
the safe opened from which cash,
old coins, family jewels and other
I prized articles taken out. A number
' of checks were not disturbed, but
the drawer containing much of the
money and jewels was removed and
I taken away.
Mr. Bowden made the discovery
I when he went down Monday morn-
ing to ineel the bus that comes in
at (S:45. He immediately notified
officials and they found entrance
was gained through the rear door
by removing a pane of glass in the
door which enabled them to reach
in and remove the bar from across
the door. The glass was found lean-
ing up against the outside wall of
the building. It seems to have been
a very clever piece of work and up
to this time there seems to be no
clue as to who did the job.
COUNTY COUNCIL TO
MEET DECEMBER 3
The Matagorda county home dem-
onstration council will meet in the
district court room in Bay City at
2:00 p. m. Saturday, December 3.
Since this is the last meeting of
1938 council the 1939 council mem-
bers have been invited to attend.
PATTERN SCHOOL HELD
A foundation pattern school was
held at the Parish house in Bay
City on Monday, November 28 un-
de rt.he direction of Miss Ora Sloan,
Brazoria County Home Demonstra-
tion Agent and Miss Alma Stewart,
Matagorda County Home Demon-
stration Agent. The purpose of the
school was to teach one woman
from each club how to make foun-
dation patterns so she could super-
vise the pattern making in her club.
Six of the club were represented
with the following demonstrators:
Mrs. Jean Laird, Wadsworth; Mrs.
Jimmy Hall, Pledger; Mrs. Dean
Merck, Collegeport; Mrs. W. F.
Jesse, Markham; Mrs. Ira R. Clem-
ents, Cedar Lane; Mrs. W. E. Mil-
stead, McCrosky.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wendl, of Ada,
Okla., visited the latter's sister,
Mrs. W. H. Clement and family,
Friday. They were accompanied by
the former's nephew, Kenneth
Wendl, of El Campo.
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Baar and
daughter, Miss Billie Adalyn of
Houston spent Thanksgiving day at
Magnolia Cottage with Mrs. Baar's
mother, Mrs. Montana Stone and
her brother, Mr. P. W. Stone.
Jcsie A. Bussell
Josie A. Bussell, daughter of
Merritt T. and Susan Rowland, was
born near Savannah, Missouri, De-
cember 27, 1860, and died at Bay
City, Texas, November 24, 1938.
She was left an orphan at the age
of five and was raised by her grand-
parents, Joseph and Mary Brock.
She was educated in the Missouri
public schools and taught in them
for several years.
She married W. W. Bussell, Jan-
uary 15, 1890. They made their
home at Alexandria, Nebraska, for
about one year, after which they
moved to Hebron, Nebraska, where
their two children were born. Mr.
and Mrs. Bussell came to Palacios
in 1911 where their union was
broken by the death of Mr. Bussell,
June 18, 1931.
Since coining to Palacios, Mrs.
Bussell has made many friends
whose love and kindness she great-
ly appreciated. She loved her home
and was a devoted mother, and the
friends of her children were always
welcome guests. She was active in
Church and civic duties, a kind
neighbor and loyal friend.
She was a member of the Metho-
dist Church and the Order of the
Eastern Star for many years.
She is survived by a daughter,
Alpha Bussell, a son, Ralph W. Bus-
sell, a sister, Mrs. Mary Albright,
Roosevelt, Oklahoma, a brother
John Rowland, Skidmore, Missouri,
and three grandchildren; also the
surviving children of Mr. Bussell,
Mrs. Anna Apley, Hebron, Nebras-
ka, Edgar L. Bussell, Belvidere,
Nebraska and Mrs. A. G. Wright,
Dallas, Texas.
She leaves to mourn her death
five children, twelve grand children,
ten great grand children and three
great-great grand children.
Funeral services were held at Pa-
lacios and also at, Hebron, Nebras-
ka, where the body was taken for
interment.
Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Loos and three
daughters were over from Bay City,
Saturday evening for a short visit.
| Strolling
\ Around Palacios—
| By THE ROVING REPORTER
The tall stately pine in the yard
at the home of Alice Fields is a
beauty and loaded with cones.
Ht * ill
Mr. and Mrs, Bowden wondering
just how some one knew the com-
bination of the safe at the Crescent
Drug so well as to get it open, also
how they knew the way to open the
back door so nicely.
* H« *
A number of the boys of the fire
department called away from a good
dinner Thanksgiving in response to
an alarm.
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The first calendar for 1939 came
from J. L. Koerber, and it is a most
attractive one.
* * *
Saw^xjtuel and Martha in Bay
City, Saturday, very much at home
in the County Seat.
* * *
New Buicks on the streets, own-
ed by Sam Wolstein, O. C. Arnold
and Mrs. John T. Price, a Christ-
mas gift from her mother.
* * *
Engle building on Commerce
Street undergoing repairs. A gen-
eral clean-up and repaint job is also
to be done.
* # *
Attractive new signs for the Bay
View Inn, including an electric one
on top.
* # #
Mrs. White has a nice display of
canned goods in the window of the
building used for WPA canning
kitchen and sewing room, and there
are a number of articles from the
sewing room, too, that might give
you some hints for Xmas gifts.
* * *
Gladys and Margaret are adepts
when it comes to decorating win-
dows. See their work at Brandon's
Store. The Christmas season is
stressed in the display of gifts.
* * *
Got a glimpse of the plans being
drawn of a new building for H. C.
Lewis Grocery and Market, to be
located on Main Street.
* » *
Nice fat ducks from our good
friend, Guy Johnson, on Thanksgiv-
ing Day, too, and what a feast.
* * *
The Pavilion pier was lined with
fishermen from early morn till late
at night, every day over the week
end and several hundred pounds of
red fish were taken out.
* # *
The grounds at the St. Anthony
Church is being beautified with the
planting of shrubbery and flowers.
Mrs. Ii. A. Clark, of Port O'Con-
nor, was here the first of the week
to see Mrs. Louise Sharp, who was
injured in an auto accident last
week. Mrs. Sharp has a few bone
fractures in the chest as a result
of the accident and will be con-
fined to her bed for several weeks.
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