From around that same era was the "Minute Women" organization, which was very active in Texas, in particular the Houston area. They exposed Communism at all levels, particularly in the government-run public schools. They were so effective that teachers and top-level administrators were fired from the HISD for their Communist ties. These American Patriots not only had the reds on the run but were also strongly opposed to union thuggery, illegal immigration, socialized medicine and a meddling federal government.
Sounds like exactly what we need now.