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For a Greater, Better Palacios Country—Agriculture, Industry, Commerce, Living
SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 PER YEAR
PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1942
VOLUME XXXV NUMBER 50
"How Voyager,'
A Fitture . . .
And A Lesson
By Rev. George F. Gillespie
At the Capitol Thentre Inst weelc
there was a picture entitled "Now,
Voyager," which contained a lesson
for preachers, teachers, and par-
ents. The picture is taken from
novel by T)live Higgins Prouty. It
was not perfect because, like most
novels and most pictures, it deals
with reality, with life as it is nnd
not as we would like it be. (Mrs
Miniver-was -a perfect picture). The
title is taken from a line of Walt
Whitman: “Now, Voyager, sail thou
forth to seek nnd to find.” That life
is an adventure and thnt we are
here to serve. In Charles Kingsley’s
“Westward Ho!,” a story dear to
boys, these words are in the intro-
duction—1 quote from memory—
“Patience, young Amyas, thou, too,
shalt forth and Westward Ho be-
yond thy wildest dreams. Thou, too,
shalt sail the Spanish Main, nnd
see great sights and do great
deeds.” Amyas, the mighty fighter,
battled with Spanish galleons, but,
alas! came back grievously wound-
ed. The heroine of the picture, Char-
lotte Bail—acted by Bette Davis —
was, perhaps, grievously wounded
inwardly, but her Tife henceforth
was to be a life of adventure and of
service, devoted chiefly to young
people.
The story begins in a beautiful
and wealthy home in Back Bay,
Boston, ^here the old Massachu-
setts families live. Charlotte is the
only child at home, the others are
married and have homes of their
own. The mother with her wealth
and servants is domineering; she
thinks too much about class and
not enough about grace. She con-
trols Charlotte’s life completely,
makes her decisions, chooses her
dresses and her friends, orders all
her ways. Charlotte concludes that
she was “an unwanted child” and is
“an ugly duckling,” that she is too
fat, and wears ugly dresses. She
spends her time brooding and is
miserable. Fortunately, however,
she has a hobby. A sister-in-law
persuades her mother to send her
to a sanatorium owned and manag-
ed by a wise doctor. After living
here for some time, she departs on
a 6 months’ pleasure cruise. Before
leaving the doctor tells her to take
an interest in everything and every-
body, and contribute to the life on
board. On board the ship she meets
a business man, Jerry Dorrance.
who is going to Rio de Janerio—
acted by Paul Henreid—and the two
fall in love. He is married, but there
is no question of his deserting his
wife and two children and home,
and there is no question of any-
thing immoral. Jerry’s loving in-
terest, the voyage with its varied
life on board, the strange ports and
strange cities, the people she meets,
all tend to give her a new outlook
on life. She returns home complete-
ly changed.
Charoltte Vail is now a lovely
girl, beautifully dressed, and with
new poise. She claims her inde-
pendence from her domineering
mother, and says she is going to
rely on her own will and judgment.
She lives with her mother for some
time, and after a mild quarrel, the
mother dies. Charlotte Vail inherits
her mother’s wealth and beautiful
home. She goes back to the Sana-
torium for a rest. The first evening
she is there she notices a young
girl, ‘nearly thirteen,’ who has been
sent there for health of mind and
body. This young girl is passing
through all that Charlotte exper-
ienced in her young life. She is an
unwanted child, and thinks she is
ugly, believes that her teachers and
her playmates think so, too. She is,
of course, wrong, and needs some
one to love her and take an interest
in her. Charlotte finds her crying
in the night, and stays with her and
comforts her, tells her Bhe is not
ugly, and talks to her about inner
beauty and friendliness. She turns
out to be Tina Dorrance, daughter
of Jerry Dorrance. She takes her
camping and fishing, and invites
her to her beautiful home where
she meets other young people. Tina
has her first party dress and looks
radiant in her happiness. Charlotte
Vail ‘out of weakness was made
strong’ by love and kindness. She
lavishes her love and her friend-
ship on Tina, and Tina, too, was
transformed.
The picture reminded me of one
of my favorite texts: “Give, and it
shall be given unto you, good meas-
(See “A LESSON,” Page 5)
MATAGORDA COUNTY MEN IN THE SERVICE
HGENOA PIER HEAVILY DAMAGED BY R.A.P.
GENOA, ITALY—One of a series of reconnaissance photos made over
Genoa after the series of heavy bombing attacks on this important
Italian seaport. This picture shows the warehouses and sheds cover-
ing an area of 2% acres on the Mole (pier) Vecchio nlmo-.t completely
destroyed by fire. The R. A.F. estimate damage by their bombs and
resultant fires have levelled ro;i",i:ly 77 ncrcs in the dock areas and
business section of the town. 1'- mr.ny barges at lower left.
WAAC Recruiting Officer
To Be In Bay City Friday
B. Steves Explains
Gas Rationing
To Rotarians
Bert Steves, as guest of Jerome
Kimbafl, gave “all the dope,”
the gas rationing business, or mile-
age rationing as more correctly call-
ed, at the regular meeting of the
Rotary Club at the Green Lantern
Inn, Wednesday noon.
After a thorough discussion of
the workings of the gas rationing
panel of the County Rationing
Board, Mr. Steves asked for any-
one who had any question to ask do
so—that’s right, there were plenty
questions asked. Mostly on the
subject of how to get more gasoline.
R. D. Williams and Bert Steves,
of Bay City, Colonel Townsend, of
Camp Hulen, and R. J. Sisson and
M. T. Brooking, were guests at the
meeting. Two new members, Ward
Cook and Jesse Dismukes, were
welcomed into the club by Jack
Appleton, who gave a brief history
and meaning of Rotary.
A brief discussion of the forth-
coming drive for the Boy Scouts
was given. The drive will start with
a breakfast at the Green Lantern
Inn, Friday morning at 7:30.
Winfred Johnson will be in
charge of next week’s program.
WAACs Needed
To Relieve Men
For Combat Duty
“The demand for Auxiliaries of
the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
is becoming more and more urgent,”
says Lieutenant Ellen B. Solomon,
W. A. A. C. recruiting officer, who
will arirve in Bay City December
Hth to enroll women interested in
joining the Women’s Army Auxil-
iary Corps.
“WAACS are needed to replace
soldiers eligible for combat duty,
now being used in Military Per-
sonnel Offices,” she said.
With Our Men
In The Service
Press release from Randolph
Field, states one of the largest
classes ever to receive Pilot Wings
at the seven schools of the Army
Air Forces Gulf Coast Training
Center is being graduated Sunday,
December 13. On thnt list we note
the name of William Lloyd Queen,
a Palacios boy who graduated from
our high school with the class of
1937. A large percent of the boys
of this class are now in the service
and all making good.
____V____
Edward A. Linquist now has the
rating of T. M. 3/c having just com-
pleted a course of training at the
U. S. Naval base at Newport, R. I.
Edward, was in a class of 130 nnd
was second high man. He was also
given a silver medal as an extra
merit for his workmanship.
____- V____
Our thanks this week to A. A.
Cunningham AMM 3/c for a copy
of their paper, “Contact” from
Naval Air Station, Coco Solo, Canal
Zone. It has eight pages mimeo-
(See “OUR MEN,” Page 8)
ON THE NORTHERN CONVOY ROUTE
AT SEA—Two members of a U. S. Navy gun crew are shown at their
stations, befurred against the icy blasts that sweep down from the
Arctic across the Northern convoy route to Russia. At left is David
Riley, of Ludlow, Mass., and at right, James McPcrrin, of Birmingham
Alabama.
Cotton Farmers To Vote
On Marketing Quotas Sat
Work Begun O
Road Project
After Long Delay
County Commissioner Guy John
son announces that work was begun
this week on the 20 miles of feeder
l oads in Road District No. 1, order-
ed in a bond election held in Feb
ruary, 1941.
Being unable to get material for
the type of road voted in the elec-
“Along with air-craft warning t‘on the building of these roads has
1 been delayed for some months, and
now shell is being used. A fleet
Palacios People
Urged To Hear
WAAC Officer
Corporal Thomas M. Colley, Sr.,
from the recruiting station in Bay
City, was in Palacios Monday in
the interest of the coming to Bay
City Friday of Lt. Ellen Solomon,
WAAC recruiting officer. Lt. Solo-
mon will speak at the USO hall at
8 p. m. that evening on the purpose
and aims of the corps.
There is no admission charge for
the [ecture and the public is not
only invited but urged to attend,
Corporal Colley stated.
Capt. Neil Farwell, of New York,
came in by plane Tuesday and re-
mained until Wednesday visiting
with hi* parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.
B. Farwell. The many friends of
Mrs. Farwell will be glad to learn
she is now improving, having been
incapacitated the past five weeks
from a broken arm.
OFFICIAL TIME TABLE
FOR DUCK HUNTERS
IN PALACIOS AREA
Sunrise
Sunset
December 11
8:08
6:23
December 12
8:09
6:23
December 13
8:09
6:24
December 14
8:10
6:24
December 15
8:10
6:24
December 16
8:11
1 6:25
December 17
8:12
/ 6:25
December 18
8:12 1
V 6:26
specialist, duty leaders, stenograph
ers, typist, switchboard operators,
drivers, cooks, bookkeepers, clerks,
camera technicians, photograph
laboratory technicians, musicians,
radio mechanics and technicians, we
must recruit basics; women ready
to fill all army vacancies created
in this emergency.
“It is desired that representa-
tives from each of the 41 counties
in the Houston District to enroll
in the Women’s Army Auxiliary
Corps,” the Lieutenant continued.
“To date, many of the counties are
already represented. However, there
still are counties that do not have
a single woman enrolled in the W.
A. A. C. Since the outbreak of the
war men in this country have flock-
ed to the recruiting station, and
now that the women are realizing
that there is a definite place for
them in the army and that the war
has taken a serious trend we ex
pect a rush in that direction in the
near future.
“One of the evidences of this
new attitude is the fact that sev-
eral girl’s schools throughout the
country have converted their
courses of study into a military
program in order to train young
women to lead more resourceful
lives, and in adidtion, girl’s Cadet
Corps are being formed in the high
schools in the District of Columbia.
These are merely a few indications,
but they point the way.
“The demands for W. A. A. C.
units have come from every branch
of Army Commands, the Air Forces,
the ground forces and Services of
supply. General Dwight D. Eisen-
hower has asked that units be sent
for services overseas.
“Women who are citizens of the
United States, between the age of
21-44, inclusive, are eligible and
may make application with Corpor-
al Thomas M. Colley, Sr., at the
local Recruiting Station, Post Of-
fice Building, Bay City, Texas. No
formal amount of education is re-
quired but birth certificate or proof
of birth must be presented. On the
basis of brief record of accomplish-
ments and the experience of the wo-
men in the uniformed services of
the United Nations, it is believed
that there isn’t a job short of bear-
ing arms that the women can’t fill
and might not be called upon to
tackle in this Women’s Army Aux-
iliary Corps, to release men from
active duty,” Lieutenant Solomon
concludes.
of 23 trucks started on the job this
week beginning at the Jackson
county line, and Mr. Johnson states
that the roads will be put in all-
weather condition just as fast as the
work can be satisfactorily done
Good weather will aid a lot and he
is hoping there will be plenty of
good working days.
8,488 New Worker*
In Galveston Area
From Jan. To Nov.
From January to November 13,
1942, a total of 8,448 new workers
entered employment in the Gal-
veston area of the Social Security
Board. The area includes the coun-
ties of Galveston, Brazoria, and
Matagorda. These figures are bas-
ed on the number of new social
security numbers issued by the
Galveston office of the Board, ac-
cording to a statement by Knox
Banner, Manager.
The great majority of the new
account numbers were issued to
workers in defense plants in and
near Freeport, Galveston and Tex-
as City. However, it was explained,
this number does not represent the
total of new employees in defense
plants since many workers employ-
ed already had account numbers.
It costs the Social Security Board
more to issue duplicate account
number cards than to issue original
cards since the application for a
duplicate number must be carefully
checked against the original rec-
ords. This action is necessary to
insure that all wages received by
the individual be posted to the
same account. Workers should real-
iez the importance of their account
number cards and avoid misplacing
them because it costs the Govern-
ment time and money to replace
them. In addition, it causes many
workers to lose time that is great-
ly needed in the war effort.
Banner asked each worker to
show his social security account
number to each employer for whom
he works, regardless of the length
of time during which he is employ-
ed. He also emphasized the fact
that the more a wage earner re-
ceives in wages the more his in-
surance checks will be when he re-
tires or the more will be paid his
survivors in the event of his
death.
Palacios Farmers
To Cast Ballot
At Fire Station
Cotton farmers will decide the
floor price of cotton when they
vote on cotton marketing quotas
Saturday, December 12, E. B. Hogg,
chairman. Matagorda County AAA
Committee, said this week.
He explained that OPA’s ceiiing
price on finished cotton goods auto-
matically places ceilings on raw
cotton but that they did not estab
lish a floor. *•
“The bottom price is left up to
cotton farmers because loans at 90
percent of parity are effective only
when quotas are voted favorably,”
he continued.
Despite a present 24-million bale
supply, cotton prices, which are
supported by loans, are higher for
the current crop year than they
have been for several years.
The Chairman said that farmers
have a choice between planned mar-
keting and loan-supported prices
under a “Yes” vote and unlimited
marketing and no price support
under a “No” vote.
Polling places are being set up in
the county where eligible producers
may vote in the referendum:
Pledger, School House; Cedar
Lane, Estill’s Store; Sargent,
Glaze’s Store; Bay City, AAA Of-
fice; Wadsworth, School House;
Simpsonville, Gin Office; Palacios,
Fire Station; El Maton, National
Hall; Blessing, Community Center;
Midfield, School House.
Garden Club News
The Garden Club held its regu-
lar monthly meeting Tuesday even-
ing at the home of Mrs. Henry Bar-
rett. We are sorry that, due to sick-
ness and other causes, a number of
the club members were unable to
attend this meeting, for it was, in-
deed, one of the most enjoyable
meetings of the year.
After a short business meeting,
the committee in charge of the
Christmas program took over and
you ikm’t believe you can havl
a lot of Tun without spending much
money, just ask one of those ladies
who were present. Yes, sir, there
was a real Santa Clahs! And you
should have seen the various gifts
he presented eqch member.
Our next meeting will be Jan-
uary 12th, at which time the nev
officers will take over the leader-
ship of the Club, so let’s all keep
the date in mind and be on hand
to help them start the new year
off in a big way.
C. of C. To
Join With USO
On Xmas Program
Tuesday night at the regular
meeting of the board of directors
of the Chamber of Commerce plans
for Christmas activities, report of
the Alert Alarm, and an effort to
get a larger meat rationing for Pa-
lacios were discussed.
Uniting efforts with Miss Ruth
E. Mumford, of the USO, in joint
programs during the week was de-
cided as best means of assisting
in the Christmas festivities.
The set-up as planned by -the
Chamber of Commerce for the alert
alarm Tuesday worked out perfect-
ly, those in charge reported. Work-
ers were duly notified and all were
standing by ready for any emerg-
ency call.
Due to the fact that the meat
rationing for Palacios had been
based on old population figures and
not since the increase of workers
here as well as the serving of Camp
Hulen, plans whereby this ration
could be raised to meet demands
were discussed.
An effort will be made through
the OPA to get a larger rationing,
Mrs. Gladys R. Niven, secretary,
reports, and it is hoped due con-
sideration will be given the request.
List Of Men
Entering Army
Since Dec. 7, 1941
Following is a list of Matagor-
da County men who have entered
the service of their country since
December 7, 1941. While this list
is not official it is as complete
as possible.
John M. Hutcheson, James P.
Buchannnn, Richard L. Sappington,
John L. Hale, Orland C. Melton, J.
J. Ervin, Jr., Roscoe J. White, Joe
O. Eldridge, S. G. Nacio, P. Cortez,
Elvie L. McKay, Allen M. Clapp,
Jack Petty, Clarence F. Marshall’
Edward J. Zalman.
Grover J. Coleman, Leon G. Ko-
renck, Edward L. Huffman, Ed-
mond Schick, Lewis E. Matusek, III,
Buford W. Patton, Steve L. Vali-
gura, Jr., Thomas R. Ealy, Willie
P. Stallings, Harold D. Mayberry,
Herman A. Denn, Jessie C. Joines,
Arthur H. Gray, Marvin A. Gupton,
Arthur C. Sloma.
Archie M. Kemp, Frank Crabey,
Adolph Smith, Morris W. Appling,
Robert R. Lundy, Leonard A. Barr,
Jr„ Frank M. Thomas, Jr., Joe Zigo,
Francisco Reyna, Filipe Salazar,
Jr., Lionel Duran, Janies E. Rupe,
Jr., George H. Sebastion, William
H. Poole.
George B. Philips, Victor I.
Fraka, William J. Naiser, William
J. Cox, William R. Gray, William
Abell, Richard F. Schoellman, Fred
Ueckert, Willie A. Zbranek, William
A. Jurasck, Henry M. Lapaj, Rodell
F. Mattigson, Roman E. Lubozacky,
Chester Q. Thames, Fred C. Hoff-
man.
Leslie G. Fowler, Melvin M. New-
ton, John B. Hanson, Frank J.
Krpec, Fred S. Bell, Jr., George E.
Frasier, Harold L. Gaither, Robert
C. Taylor, Raymond C. Fields, Clif-
ford R. Morrish, Grover G. Lawson,
Jr., Steve W. Parsuitt, Daniel J.
Pustejousky, David F. Boerger,
George J. Spumy,
Clarence Hester, Frank N. Green-
wait, Henry R. Backhus, Charles
Jopling, Amos G. Rivera, John
W. McKelvy, Benjamin C. Dean,
A musical program stressing the
Christmas theme will be given in
the high school auditorium Thurs-
day night, December 17, at 8 o’clock
under the direction of Miss Dorothy
Lee Curtis. Selections by the band
will open the entertainment. Special
numbers will be given by the Sextet
and Christmas songs familiar to all
rendered. Scenes of the Birth of
Christ, Shepherds who heard the
glad tidings, and other bible stories
will be presented on the stage. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Tire Inspectors Will
Be Appointed By '
Co. Rationing Board
Gasoline rationing and tire in-
spection are two important items
now to keep your car rolling. No A
Books are to be issued after De-
cember 12, and all forms for both
gas stations and customers can be
secured now at the Chamber of
Commerce building. However, there
is a shortage of these blanks in Bay
City as well as nationally, Mrs.
Gladys R. Niven,* secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce states, and
the sooner you make your applica-
tion for them the better it will be.
Local tire inspectors will be ap-
pointed by the County Board before
December 15. This will enable car
owners to have regular tire inspec-
tions, which is one of the requisites
of your being able to get gasoline.
“Dizzy" formerly of the Beacon
force, now Pvt. Hugh J. Dismukes,
writes homefolks from Camp Rob-
inson, Ark., where he arrived Sun-
day night, being transferred from
Fort Sam Houston.
About 7 o’clock this Thursday
morning the fire alarm was given
and the Volunteer Fire Department
called to the C. W. Milam property
just north of the city limits, where
a barn was threatened destruction.
Prompt response as well as good
work soon had the flames ex-
tinguished. Joseph Tann- r and fam-
ily are living on the place.
Walter Spies, Myron Wolstein,
John W. McKelvy, Jr., Jewel W.
Hobbins, William N. Beldven, Wil-
liam Lucke, Jessie R. Cruz, Dono-
van B. Sandidge.
Frank Drake, Edwin P. Maynard,
., Claude R. Hall, Donovan B.
Sandidg, Randolph G. Arvon, Joe
S. Tonek, Jr., Frank W. Hahn, Ed-
ward M. Moore, Willie H. Watson,
Jesse J. Amason, Francisco G. Ba-
nado, Erban S. McMillian Jr., Mil-
ton Borak, Harold L. Smith, Leo B.
Matuek.
Henry R. Maresh, Edwin J. De-
Coux, Jr., Jack V. Licp, Georgia
Zarate, Jr., Fred P. Dornek, Leon
R. Ustynik, Richard Borak, Selso
Limas, Matthews W. Penny, Jesse
L. Kopecky, Laddie L. J.owe, Her-
man B. Luna, George R. Brown,
Moss Gray, Jr.
Ervin W. Adams, Asear A. Ras-
mussen, Walter H. LeCompte, Mack
I. Phillips, Otto F. Macka, Wilbert
C. Jalufka, Paul J. Pietzsch, Homer
J. Fields, Edward C. Schnider, J. R.
Foster, Bowling O’Connell, Rudy
Foss, John I. Muenick, Jr., Hershall
H. Hawkins, Preston E. Mann.
Bishop F. Dickey, Fred J. Rein-
ke, Jr., Eugene Smith, Camden
Stephney, Perry I. Swansey, H. S.
Williams, Cleo Austin, John F.
Ward, Walter Schnider, Fulton R.
Thompson, John F. Hlavaty, Travis
E. Stell, Robert M. Placker, Percy
K. Homuth, Robert B. Homuth.
F. C. Holdman, Markus F. Har-
vey, Homer W. Adams, Parley B.
Bess, Roy A. Batchlor, J. D. Fergu-
Bon, Charles M. Ryman Carl E.
Sonka, Wilbur J Kornegav, Veral
Robinson, Phillip M. Bowie, Charles
E. Stell, Clarence E. Boerger, Har-
old J. Powell, Henry S. Crabill.
Albert J. Osina, Arnold A. Ma-
nopsky, Samuel L, Lyle, Lawrance
Dollery, William Cordes, J. Harde-
gree, Adolph B. Chilek, William L.
Lyle, Fritz Ashenbeck, Soloman
Richardson, James L. Richardson,
James H. Leak, Edward E. Buffaloe,
Robert P. Bird, Jr., Edward F. Lee.
Dewey C. Cadenhead, Elmer S.
Graham, Cleo Austin, Allen C. Jen-
ings, Richard C. Brokop, Jerry
Skraban> k, Earl L. Gunter, Edward
L. Gunter, Edward J. Morris, Rob-
ert L. Zahradnik, William E Holl-
inger, Mmvin D. Green, Elwood
Hargis, Walton P. Porter, Ja<k W.
White, Robert Coke.
Matt Sauceda, Arthur Lee Schul-
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