Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 14, 1952 Page: 2 of 12
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PALACIOS BEACON, j>ALACIOS, TEXAS
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IT COSTS BIG MONEY
TO RUN FOR OFFICE
Candidates contemplating run-
ning for a state office are faced
with the necessity of raising a
•substantial amount of money to
pay the cost of a modern cam-
paign.
One candidate who was thinking
of running for the U. S. Senate
this year admitted that his deci-
sion to make the race would de-
pend upon whether he could raise
$100,000 which he considered the
-^ary_Jeast-amojant.JieMedJjo._make
the race.
This is the first year that tel-
evision will probably play an im-
portant part in politics. There are
250,000 television sets in opera-
tion in Texas.
Raido has been used extensively
in years gone by and will still be
the most expensive item in the
candidate’s budget. Add to this
the cost of placards, personal trav-
eling expenses, the salaries of
workers in the headquarters, etc.,
and it will run into a tidy sum,
more than any candidate can af-
ford to spend out of his own funds.
THE cry of “FIRE” brings
an instant picture to your
mind—your own home going
up in flames and everything
in it destroyed.
If that happens, Fire insur-
ance provides the only certain
indemnity you’ll receive to en-
able you to rebuild. Be sure
it is adequate. Ask.
NOTARY PUBLIC
REAL ESTATE
326 MAIN ST.
This is becoming a very danger-
ous situation, because the need of
large campaign funds will keep
some very worthy people from run-
ning for office.
On the other hand it will en-
courage those who are willing to
do the bidding of the corporations
and others who control considerable
wealth to sell their services to
those who are willing to put up
the money to get them elected.
In some states it has been pro-
posed that campaign expenses be
limited and that they be paid out
of the public treasury.
In Texas this year, for the first
time, we have a new law governing
campaign expenditures. It remains
to be seen how it will work in
practice.
There will be no limit on the
amount any candidate can spend,
but he is now required to report
all campaign expenditures, either
made by himself or by anyone
else on his behalf.
Heretofore there was a ridic-
lously low limit permitted as cam-
paign expenditures by any candi-
date in Texas, but he was not
required to account for money
spent on his behalf by his friends.
* * *
AUTO INSPECTION IS
DUE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 7
There’s no good reason for post-
poning that safety inspection of
your car any longer. You must
have it done before September 7,
anyway, so why not have it done
now? If you wait until next Au-
gust or September, you will prob-
ably run into a jam caused by
fhose- wTuT’alWays put everything
off until the last minute.
When your car passes this in-
spection you will have a sticker
placed on your windshield, which
will enable you to operate it until
April 1 of next year.
Between the first of next year
and April 1 you will have to have
another inspection, prior to the
time you register your car for
1953.
Revised regulations have been
adopted by the Department of Pub-
lic Safety, governing the mechan-
ical inspections which will now be
required under this new law. The
original 30 pages of rules govern-
ing these inspections has now been
reduced to 11 pages.
Governor Shivers asked the de-
partment to see if the regulations
could not be relaxed after a storm
of protest was aroused over the
original regulations, which many
considered were entirely too string-
ent.
The revised rules are similar to
those used in the state of Pennsyl-
vania, which has had these inspec-
tions for several years.
HEARTY BREAKFAST IS
SCOTCH HEALTH HINT
SAN ANTONIO — A stomach
specialist told a meeting of doc-
tors here last week that stomach
ailments can be avoided by eating
a hearty breakfast regularly.
“Even the thrifty Scotch people
are noted for eating a big break-
DIAL 2081 fast of oatmeal,” he said, “and
Scotchmen rarely have any sto-
mach troubles.”
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Youth Towers Above All
THIS WEEK
IN PALACIOS HISTORY
FROM OUR EARLY FILES
10 YEARS AGO
The Palacios High School Band,
under the direction of J. G. Smith,
were to present a concert Tuesday
night.
Men aged 20 to 45 would register
at the high school auditorium Mon-
day.
Committees were appointed at
the Chamber of Commerce meet-
ing Tuesday night. By-laws to be
revised.
Louis James, chief inspector of
the Houston Fire Department, was
guest speaker at the annual ban-
quet of the fire department.
The death of Frank J. McCall
was reported.
15 YEARS AGO
Word was received of the mar-
riage of Mrs. Hattie Argo to Wes-
ley Tucker in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Isabella Koerber, mother
of J. L. Koerber died at the home
of her niece in Houston.
Markham cagers, coached by
“Swede" Hansen, won the county
basketball tournament held in
Blessing.
The annual banquet of the Vol-
unteer Fire Department was held
at the City Cafe. Carlton Craw-
ford was toastmaster and Henry
Barrett, one of the latest additions
to the crew, pleased all when he
read a timely poem he had com-
posed.
20 YEARS AGO
The Blessing State Bank and
Palacios State Bank and Trust Co,
were consolidated.
Deaths reported: Mrs. J. W.
Powers and Mrs. G. W. Potter.
The fire department held their
annual banquet and announced offi-
cers for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: L. S. Appleton, chief; John
D. Bowden, assistant chief; J. B.
Feather, secretary and treasurer;
Foremen, Guy Stulting, Dan Paulk
and Hugh Dismukes.
J. A. Kinard of Big Spring was
here visiting his brother, I. W.
Kinard, who he had not see for
29 years.
LADIES ARRANGE TRUCE
’TWEEN BOYS AND BIRDS
DAYTON—Members of the lo-
cal garden club have started a
movement to create better under-
standing between small boys and
the birds. They are sponsoring a
contest for boys between 7 and 14
to see which one can build the
most comfortable and the most
original bird house.
‘MAJOR’ STANDS GUARD
OVER WRECKED TRUCK
CALDWELL—“Major” is just
an ordinary black and white spot-
ted dog, belonging to Mr. and
Mrs. Johnny Strong. Last Satur-
day he rode into town with them,
and on the way back home was
riding in the back with the gro-
ceries they had bought. Then there
was a wreck, lots of excitement.
His master and mistress were
carried off to the hospital. “Major”
never budged. Next day he was
found still guarding the groceries.
Notice Of
City Election
By virtue of authority vested in
me by the City Council of the City
of Palacios, Texas, I hereby call
an election be holden in the said
City of Palacios in the City Hall on
the first Tuesday of April, 1952,
the same being the first day there-
of, for the purpose of electing the
following City Officers: Mayor,
Secretary, Attorney, Treasurer,
two Aldermen, and Marshal for
terms of two years each.
The election shall be held under
the general laws of the State of
Texas providing for the election of
City officers.
All persons qualified to vote un-
der the general laws of this state
and who are residents and citizens
of Palacios are qualified to vote
in this election.
Adolphus Rioux is hereby ap-
pointed presiding judge of said
election.
J. L. Koerber, Mayor
City of Palacios, Texas
PRISONERS NOW HAVE
BETTER PICTURE SHOWS
HUNTSVILLE—Thanks to the
thousands of visitors who attended
last year’s Prison Rodeo, prisoners
are now enjoying picture shows of
better quality. Funds from the
proceeds of the rodeo have pro-
vided 10 modern commercial type
projectors and new large screens
I for use in showing movies at var-
ious units of the prison system.
1 Since this is one of the few rec-
reational activities which all of
the prisoners can enjoy, they are
glad to have the new equipment.
Heretofore, small portable type
projectors were used, but they
were less satisfactory.
Thursday, February 14, 1952
Most things a fellow waits for
are not worth the delay.
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Company
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In compliance with the statute
governing the election of City
Officers, all persons desiring their
names to appear on the official
ballot used at the coming election,
April 1, 1952, will file said names
at the office of the City Secretary
not later than 30 days previous
to the election. The names will
appear in the ballot in the order
in which they are received.
, Besse F. Belknap,
City Secretary
DR. JACK KAHN
OPTOMETRIST
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WHOLE TOWN TO SHARE
IN OIL DEVELOPMENT
LIBERTY—(Oil production close
to this city has aroused speculation
that oil underlies the whole town.
A plan has been drawn up for
consideration by the city council
which would permit oil well drill-
ing in the city. Property owners
in -each 12-acre tract would share
in royalties from a single well.
Oil producers would pay a $500 fee
to the city for a drilling permit
and would carry substantial pub-
lic liability insurance.
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into its construction. When you build or have
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needs. The quality of everything we offer for sale
is exactly as represented. The finished job will give
you complete satisfaction if you buy the building
supplies from us.
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PHONE 5241
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25 YEARS AGO
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith of
Cawker City, Kans., arrived in
Palacios to make their home.
Mrs. W. F. Zeissel, a former
Palacios resident, died at her home
in Munday, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Crawford
were home from their honeymoon
trip which included visits to New
York, Atlantic City, and points in
North Carolina.
Rev. J. A. Derrick, coach for
the boys’ basketball team, took
his cagers to Gulf for the final
championship game and lost to
the Gulf boys.
30 YEARS AGO
The 0. M. Riggs property on
the shell road north of the city
limits was purchased by Mr. and
Mrs. John Davis.
The campaign for county officers
was growing in interest and the
following names were added to
the announcement column: W. T.
Pollard and R. P. Newsom, school
superintendent; R. B. Roverton,
district clerk.
Billy Bolling was in a Houston
hospital receiving treatment for
bone infection in one of his legs.
Mrs. L. Brewer and daughter,
Miss Kate, arrived here from May-
field, Ky., to make their home.
35 YEARS AGO
B. W, Trull purchased a new
Ford car while in San Antonio and
the Curtis-Sisson Grocery Co. was
using a new auto delivery truck.
F. M. Bono of the Palacios Drug
Store was married to Beulah Mae
Cook in Houston.
At a meeting of the city council
a committee was appointed to se-
lect suitable places for the erection
of hitching racks.
Paul Rogers of Laredo succeeded
J. L. Gregg as manager of the
Grant Lumber Co.
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