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Miss Agnes Cheney, who underwent an operation for appendicitis Feb. 8th, at the Renger Hospital in Hallettsville, passed away Friday, Feb. 12th at 8:30 P. M. Interment was made in the Protestant Cemetery at Hallettsville on Feb. 13th. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keller Cheney, and one brother, George. To the bereaved ones the writer extends heartfelt sympathy. Quite a number of McCroryites attended the funeral. Mr. Fletcher and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gary visited Mr. and Mrs. Clay King Sunday. I. B. Clements Jr., and Misses Fredda, Mable and Pet Clements who attend school in Edna, spent the week end with homefolks. Lester Hazlewood of Ganado visited in the Clements home Sunday. Mr. Lifford Luthringer and Woodrow and Jack Kellogg visited Dempsey Wofford Sunday. Miss Erma Wofford had as her guests Sunday evening, Misses Bessie Huseman and Violet Hultquist and Mr. Brown of Ganado.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 18, 1932 |
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Mr. Richard Kellogg, who is working on the S. P. Railroad, spent the week end with homefolks. Mr. Kellogg Cheney and son, George, came home Saturday from Vienna after a visit of something like two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Clay King spent Sunday in Wharton. Mr. Henry Macon was a dinner guest at the home of Mr. M. B. Harris Friday. The Kellogg family spent Sunday afternoon at the Louis Gary home. Misses Freddda, Mabel, Pet and I. G. Clements Jr., spent the week end with Homefolks. Roy Clements is on the sick list this week. We hope he will soon recover and return to school. Our community is enjoying a little dry air now which we hope will continue so the farmers will have an opportunity to get their crops started.
Edna Weekly Herald, March 3, 1932 |
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Mrs. Loette Tiltschiek of Vienna is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Keller Cheney. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kallina and Mrs. J. M. Miller of Victoria spent Sunday at the W. D. Wofford home. Mr. and Mrs. Burl Harris and child… of Cordele. Mr. E. B. Clements went to Edna on a business mission Monday. W. D. Wofford was in Edna on business Saturday. Miss Irma Wofford visited the Keller Cheney home Saturday afternoon.
Edna Weekly Herald, March 10, 1932 |
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Mrs. Ernest Teltschick returned to Vienna Wednesday. Mr. Oscar Boitte was an Edna visitor Saturday. Mrs. I. B. Clements was a business visitor to Edna Saturday. Mr. W. D. Wofford was in Edna Saturday on a business mission. Mr. Shoppa visited the Gary home Sunday. Mrs. I. B. Clements, Mrs. Taylor and Ima Jeane visited Mrs. Cheney Sunday afternoon. Mr. H. C. King of Pierce was a dinner guest in the Clay King home Sunday. Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Cheney visited in the King home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W. D. Wofford and Mavis Claire visited Mrs. Cheney Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Einkauf of Cordele visited Mr. and Mrs. Keller Cheney Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Burl Harris visited relatives at Cordele Sunday. Mr. D. B. Brown visited Mr. W. D. Wofford Sunday.
Edna Weekly Herald, March 17, 1932 |
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Mr. Fletcher, Mrs. King and Margaret spent Easter with relatives in Hungerford. Mr. and Mrs. York, Jesse Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harris and Mrs. Jacobs spent Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Burl Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gary were lunch guests at the Kellogg home Sunday. Mr. Richard Kellogg, who is working in Skidmore for the S. P. railroad, spent Easter Sunday with homefolks. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wofford and little daughter, Mavis Claire, attended the M. E. revival meeting in Ganado Saturday and Sunday nights. A good crowd was reported and a good service enjoyed. We had an Easter hunt at the McCrory school house after 3 o’clock Friday evening, and all the children enjoyed it immensely. Mr. I. B. Clement was in Edna and Ganado on business Monday. Sammie Wofford spent Sunday with Mabel and Pet Clements. Irma Wofford spent the week end with homefolks. Some of the McCroryites were at the Cordele school house Saturday night and reported a good time. We had a good crowd at singing Sunday night and we hope that there will be a big crowd next Sunday night. All are invited to come.
Edna Weekly Herald, March 31, 1932 |
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Quite a large crowd attended the rodeo and barbecue given at the J. W. Wofford Ranch Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Louis Gary returned from Kenedy Tuesday where he had been taking treatments from a specialist. His many friends hope that he will soon be on the road to permanent recovery. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wilbeck of Wharton visited their daughter, Mrs. Clay King, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Erna Wofford, who attended Victoria Junior College during the summer term, returned home Sunday. Mrs. I. B. Clements and daughters Misses Mabel and Pet, visited relatives in Edna Sunday. Miss Elta Wells of Cordele spent several days the past week with her sister, Mrs. W. L. Baker. Mr. Bill Nairin and little son, Robert Wayne, of Edna visited in the J. W. Wofford home several days the past week. Eugene Baker is spending a week with his uncle, Herman Wells, of Cordele. Mr. and Mrs. Clay King and daughter, Margaret, attended the big picnic at Ganado Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. E Peagler of Edna visited in the J. W. Wofford home over the week end. George Cheney visited in the I. B. Clements home Wednesday.
Edna Weekly Herald, August 23, 1934 |
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Misses Mable and Pet Clements and George Cheney attended the pie supper and party given at the Cordele school house Friday night. Mr. J. W. Wofford made a business trip to Houston Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Clay King and daughter, Margaret, visited in the Farrias home in Ganado Saturday night. Mr. Tex King and sister of Wharton visited in the Clay King home Saturday. Mrs. W. L. Baker and children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wells of Cordele Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gary were Wharton visitors Friday. Callis Wofford attended church at Cordele Sunday night. Mrs. J. W. Wofford and children were Ganado visitors Saturday. Mrs. Clay King and daughter visited Mrs. J. W. Wofford Monday.
Edna Weekly Herald, August 30, 1934 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Keller Cheney and son George, visited in the I. B. Clements home last Thursday night. Collis Wofford and Pete Wells were Cordele visitors Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Popical and children and Mr. and Mrs. Kubecka and children were visitors in the J. a. Hoffer home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Braddock, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker and children, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Vanderhider and Mrs. Herman Wells and son were visitors in the Riley Wells home Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Wofford and children visited in the W. L. Baker home Saturday night. Mr. H. T. Macon of Ganado, the Rawleigh dealer, was in this community Friday. Calvin Crouch spent Sunday night with Melvin Wells. Mrs. I. B. Clements and daughters, Misses Mable and Pet, attended church at Cordele Sunday night. Pete Wells spent Sunday night with Collis Wofford. Mr. S. C. Wilbeck of Hungerford was a visitor in this community Monday. Leon Wofford spent Thursday night with homefolks. Margaret King spent Sunday with Barbara Wofford. Mr. Hugh King was a Cordele visitor Sunday. I. B. Clements Jr. was visiting friends at Cordele Sunday afternoon.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 21, 1935 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Wilbeck of Hungerford were in this community on business Saturday. Roy Clements from Edna spent Monday night with his brother, I. B. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker and children spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wells. Mr. Fritz Storms, who has been confined to his bed for a week, is improving nicely, we are glad to state. Mr. J. W. Wofford made a business trip to Houston Monday. Mrs. Jack Ross spent Saturday night in Ganado with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ross. Mrs. Riley Wells is on the sick list, we are sorry to state. We join her other friends in the wish that she will soon be on the road to recovery. I. B. Clements Jr. was a Cordele visitor Sunday evening. Eugene Baker spent Monday night with Pete Wells. Mr. Clay King was a Wharton visitor Sunday. Collis Wofford was visiting friends in Edna one day last week. Mrs. Clay King and daughter, Margaret, visited friends in Ganado and Edna Sunday. Collis Wofford was visiting friends in Edna one day last week. Mrs. Clay King and daughter, Margaret, visited friends in Ganado and Edna Sunday.
Edna Weekly Herald,
February 13, 1936 |
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Mrs. Keller Cheney and son, George, were called to Hallettsville the first of last week to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, Mr. San Kelley. We extend sympathy to the heart broken ones. Miss Sammie Wofford, who teaches school near Goliad, spent the week end with homefolks. Mr. Clay King is visiting in Taft. Miss Mable Clements of Edna was visiting in this community Friday. Those visiting in the Riley Wells home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Peagler and son, Ernest of Edna, Mrs. W. L. Baker and children, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Braddock from Edna and Collis Wofford. Leon Wofford of Francitas spent the week end with homefolks. Mr. Rufus Archer of Wharton was in this community Saturday. Floyd Larkin and sister, Miss Clementine, were visiting in this vicinity Thursday night. Mrs. Clay King and daughter, Margaret, were Ganado visitors Saturday. Messrs. Riley Wells and Allen “Frog” Storms were business visitors to Edna Monday. Misses Mable and Pet Clements of Edna were visiting in this community Saturday. The school children had a Valentine box Friday afternoon. Delicious punch and cookies were served.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 20, 1936 |
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The party at the McCrory school house Saturday night was well attended. In addition to those from this community, there were people present from Edna, Cordele, Morales, Ganado and Hallettsville. Mr. and Mrs. Keller Cheney and son, George, visited in the W. L. Baker home Friday night. Miss Merle Hudgins from Hungerford returned home Sunday after a week’s visit with her aunt, Mrs. Clay King. Miss Vera Wofford is spending several weeks at Goliad and Victoria with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wells and son, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wells. W. D. Wofford of Edna was a business visitor in our community Sunday. Mr. Fritz Storms visited in the W. P. Vanderhider home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker and children visited in the Keller Cheney home Sunday. I. B. Clements Jr. was a Cordele visitor Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Keller Cheney and son, George, were visiting friends in Edna Saturday. Several from this section attended the pie supper at Cordele Friday night. Mr. Riley Wells was a business visitor to Edna Tuesday. I. B. Clements and John Dettrich of Cordele were visitors in the Vanderbilt community Sunday afternoon.
Edna Weekly Herald, July 23, 1936 |
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Collis Wofford, Pete Wells and John Dittrech of Cordele spent Thursday night with I. B. Clements, Jr. Barbara Wofford and Georgie Wells spent Saturday with Melva and Ethel Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wofford of Francitas spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wofford in this community. I. B. Clements, Jr., Collis Wofford and Pete Wells were Edna visitors Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Riey Wells were shopping in Edna Saturday. Mr. Lorraine Baker spent several days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B Baker, in the Edna section. Miss Vera Wofford, who teaches at White Hall spent the week end with homefolks. Margaret King and Eugene Baker spent Sunday afternoon with Barbara and Curtis Wofford. I. B. Clements Jr., was a supper guest in the Clay King home Wednesday. Mrs. Herman Wells and son are spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carroll, in the Blair community. Mrs. W. L. Baker and daughter, Helen Joyce, spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wells.
Edna Weekly Herald, September 24, 1936 |
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Miss Vera Wofford spent the week end in Victoria with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ross. Miss Pet Clements from Edna spent Friday with Mrs. Keller Cheney. Leon Wofford of Francitas spent the week end with homefolks. Mrs. Herman Wells and son, Vernon spent several days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carroll in the Blair community. Misses Mable and Pet Clements visited their brother, I. B. Clements Jr. Saturday night. E. W. Einkauf of Cordele was a business visitor in this community Sunday. Allen Sturms left Sunday for Victoria where he has accepted a position with Mr. Joe Montag. Mrs. Clay King visited Mrs. Keller Cheney Monday afternoon. Mrs. Riley Wells spent Friday afternoon with her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Farrias of Ganado visited in the Clay King home Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Braddock spent Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Riley Wells. Mrs. J. W. Wofford and children visited in the White Hall community Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wells were Edna visitors Saturday. Eugene Baker spent Sunday afternoon with Curtis Wofford. Georgia Wells spent Saturday afternoon…Melva and Ethel Baker. I. B. Clements and Pete Wells visited in the W. L. Baker home Sunday.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 12, 1936 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Clay King and daughter and Mr. Hugh King were called to Hungerford last Tuesday by the sudden death of their uncle, Mr. Tex King. The community extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. Mr. Riley Wells and sons, Pete, spent Thursday night in Edna with relatives. Allen Sturms is spending several weeks with his brother, Dick Sturms and family, at Port Lavaca. Mr. Louis Gary made a business trip to Edna Saturday. Miss Vera Wofford, who teaches at White Hall, spent the week end with homefolks. Mrs. Riley Wells and daughter, Georgia, spent Saturday with her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Baker. Collis Wofford spent Sunday with I. B. Clements, Jr. Miss Clemintine Larkin spent the week end with homefolks at Cordele. Mrs. A. L. Braddock spent several days of last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wells. Mrs. Herman Wells and son, Vernon, returned home last Wednesday after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carroll, in the Blair community. I. B. Clements Jr. was a Cordele visitor Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Sturms visited in the Riley Wells home Wednesday afternoon. Miss Vera Wofford attended the teachers’ meeting in Edna Saturday. This community was grieved Tuesday when the news was received of the death of Grandpa Jones. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. Fletcher from Taft is visiting in the Clay King home. Perfect Spellers Last Week
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Edna Weekly Herald, February 4, 1937 |
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Our school closed Friday afternoon. Our teacher and several of the mothers took the children on the creek and had a picnic. Everyone had a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Clay King and daughter, Margaret, were El Campo visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hazlewood and two little daughters of Houston spent several days in the J. W. Wofford home the past week. Mr. George Cheney, who is employed in Houston, and Miss Pet Clements of Edna visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keller Cheney last Saturday. Mr. O. D. Johnson of Ganado visited in the W. L. Baker home Sunday afternoon. Mr. Clay King made a business trip to Hungerford last week. Among those attending the party at the school house Saturday night were people from Edna, Blair, LaBauve, Morales, New Hope, Cordele, Texana. Everyone present reported an enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Farris of Ganado visited in the Clay King home Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Braddock spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W. L. Baker. Melva and Ethel Baker and Georgia Wells returned home with her to spend several days. Collis Wofford, who has been confined to his bed for ten days with mumps, is not better, we are glad to state. Mr. Fletcher from Taft is spending several days in the Clay King home. Mrs. Riley Wells and daughter, Georgia, and son. Pete visited in the Herman Wells home Sunday. Messrs. Keller Cheney and Allen Sturms were Edna visitors Saturday. Miss Martha Braska of Halletsville is spending several weeks with her cousin, Miss Iola Kubecka. Mr. Fritz Sturms spent several days the past week with his son, Dick and family at Port Lavaca. Mr. Riley Wells spent Saturday night with is daughter, Mrs. Arthur Braddock. I. B. Clements, Jr. visited in the W. L. Baker home Sunday night.
Edna Weekly Herald, April 22, 1937 |
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There will be a dance at McCrory school house Saturday night, May 22nd. Everyone is invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Clay King and daughter Margaret, and Barbara Wofford visited relatives in Wharton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Braddock of Sommerville visited the household of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Braddock Sunday evening. Mr. W. D. Wofford of Edna was a business visitor in our community Sunday. Allen Sturms is spending several days with his brother, Fritz Sturms, in the Casa Blanca section. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wells and daughter, Georgia, and son, Pete, and Melva, Ethel, Helen Joyce and Eug. Baker and Vernon Wells spent Sunday in the A. L. Braddock home. Melva Baker and Georgia Wells spent several days the past week with their aunt and sister, Mrs. Arthur Braddock. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gary were Ganado visitors Saturday. Mesdames Clay, King and Keller Cheney and I. B. Clements, Jr., attended the Langford-Clements wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Clements, near Edna Tuesday of last week. Miss Clementine Larkin of Cordele was visiting in our community Monday afternoon. I. B. Clements, Jr. spent Sunday with John and Henry Dittrich of Cordele.
Edna Weekly Herald, May 20, 1937 |
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Mr. Clay King went to Egypt Sunday to attend the horse races. Mrs. J. W. Wofford, Miss Sammie and Collis, and the smaller children visited her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ross in Victoria Tuesday. Miss Sammie remained for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Farrias of Ganado were supper guests in the Clay King home Sunday evening. Messrs. Keller Cheney and Emil Einkauf made a business trip to Hallettsville Tuesday. Mrs. W. L. Baker and children spent several days the past week with her sister, Mrs. Arthur Braddock, who has been on the sick list. Messrs. Riley Wells, Herman Wells, Lorrian Baker and Fred Young were Edna visitors Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Braddock received the sad news Saturday night of the death of little James J. Braddock of Corpus Christi. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents. Buster Archer and sister of Wharton and Mr. Fletcher of Taft spent last Sunday in the Clay King home. Mrs. Herman Wells and son, Vernon spent Sunday with her parents at Morales. Melva and Ethel Baker spent Monday night with their aunt, Mrs. Herman Wells. John Dettrich of Cordele spent Saturday night with I. B. Clements, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Young and little daughter were visitors in our community Monday night. Quite a crowd of young folks enjoyed a party at the I. B. Clements Jr. home Saturday night. Mr. Sam Farrias was a business visitor in our community Monday afternoon. Mrs. Riley Wells and daughter, Georgia, are spending several days with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Braddock. Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Clements and daughters, Misses Fredda, Mable and Pet, and son, Ray, and some relatives visited their son, I. B Clements, Jr., Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Sappington of LaWard made a brief visited in the A. L. Braddock Sunday. They were enroute to Edna to attend the funeral of their little nephew, James J. Braddock. Don’t forget the dance Saturday night, June 5th, at the McCrory school house. Everybody invited.
Edna Weekly Herald, June 3, 1937 |
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There will be a dance at the McCrory school house Saturday night, June 19th. Everybody invited. Miss Vera Wofford left Sunday for San Marcos where she will attend the summer session of the Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College. Mrs. Arthur Braddock spent Wednesday night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wells. The dance at the McCrory School house Saturday night was well attended and enjoyed by all present. George Cheney and Richard DeNeff of Houston visited relatives and friends in this community the last week end. Melva Baker spent several days of the past week with her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Braddock. Mr. I. B. Clements from Edna was a business visitor in this section Saturday. Collis Wofford was an Edna visitor Saturday afternoon. I. B. Clements, Jr. attended the pie supper at Cordele Friday night. Georgia Wells spent Monday night with Melva and Ethel Baker. Mr. Riley Wells and son, Pete, visited in the Fritz Sturms home Sunday afternoon. Mr. Sidney Wilbeck of Hungerford was looking after business matters in this section Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Sturms, Jr. and baby of the Casa Blanca section spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Sturms. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wofford of Francitas were visiting relatives in our community Sunday. The people of this community were grieved last Wednesday when word was received of the death of Mr. A. H. Nagel of Cordele. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. Allen Sturms was visiting friends in the New Hope community Sunday. I. B. Clements, Jr. and Pete Wells were Edna visitors Saturday night. Melva and Ethel Baker spent Sunday afternoon with Georgia Wells. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wofford and children were visiting in Houston Saturday.
Edna Weekly Herald, June 17, 1937 |
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The party at the McCrory school house was well attended Saturday night. Allen Sturms, Pete Wells and Miss Lottie Matejek of Edna were visitors in our community one night last week. Mrs. Herman Wells and son, Vernon, returned home Monday after spending the week end with her parents at Morales. Her mother, Mrs. Jim Carroll, and aunt, Mrs. Rounds, and nephew of El Campo accompanied her home for a visit. Messrs. Roy and Clyde Budd were business visitors in this community Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker and children spent Sunday with his parents near Edna. Pete Wells returned home Saturday night after working two weeks for Mr. Joe Frenzel at Casa Blanca. On Sunday, June 20th quite a number of friends gathered at the Julius Poppisil home to help Eugenia celebrate her 12th birthday. Various games were played after which the guests were invited into the dining room where the table was loaded with goodies and punch. Every one had a nice time and wished Eugenia many more such birthday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Braddock left last Wednesday for Corpus Christi to visit his brother and to look for work. Mrs. W. L. Baker and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Ted Young Thursday of last week. Ray Clements of Edna is spending the week with his brother, I. B., Jr.
Edna Weekly Herald, July 1, 1937 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Goppert and children, C. W. and Florence of Palacios visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Baker, Sunday. They were also guests of Mr. and Mrs. Goppert and Mrs. Goppert at Cordele Sunday afternoon. Mr. Riley Wells of Morales visited his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker Sunday. Roy Clements of Edna visited in the W. L. Baker home Sunday. Mr. Joe Fenner of Edna was looking after business matters in our community Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Trlicek and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker and children [were] Cordele visitors Sunday afternoon. Ray Clements spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Clements, near Edna. Leo Kubecka, who attends school in Victoria, spent the week end in this community with his parents. Misses Mable Clements of LaBauve and Francis and Ruth Piggott of the Hayes Ranch section were in our community Monday afternoon. Oswald Kubecka and Julius Pospisil are attending the Fat Stock Show at Houston, being interested in the Boys’ 4-H Club division. School News A number of pupils have been absent from school due to colds and flu. We are making plans to participate in the amateur program to be given at the Trades Day celebration in Ganado. In spite of the cold weather we are still planting flowers and trying to improve the appearance of our school yard Since we are required to make a hundred per cent in our “Word Book” spelling each day and not have more than five mistakes in our league spelling, we have not had many “perfect spellers” recently. Each, however, is improving his spelling greatly.—Reporter
Edna Weekly Herald, March 2, 1939 |
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Sunday, July 9th, a crowd of friends gathered at the W. L. Baker home for a picnic lunch. The occasion being Mrs. Bill Trlicek’s birthday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Clements, Jr. and son, Albert Bee, of the Live Oak community, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Pospisil, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Trlicek. Mr. Bill Appelt of El Campo visited in our community Sunday. Mrs. Carl Pearson and children, Arline, Mearline and David, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and are also visiting relatives at Cordele. Several from here attended the rodeo at Cordele Sunday afternoon. Kay Lynn is the name of the winsome little Miss that came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Kilgore on July 7th. Mr. and Mrs. Orvall Hall of Houston spent Sunday with her brother, Ray Clements and wife. They also visited in the Keller Cheney home. Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Clements Sr. of Edna visited relatives and looked after business matters in this community Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Archer and children of Wharton visited their daughter, Mrs. Ray Clements, Friday. Jeraldine remained for a longer visit. Melva, Ethel and Helen Joyce Baker visited in the Ray Clements home Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Trlicek, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker and daughters and Messrs. Dittrich and Kubena visited in the Pospisil home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hunt visited in the Kilgore home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Julius Pospisil is on the sick list, we are sorry to state. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Eugene Baker visited in the D. W. Hunt home at Cordele Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Pospisil and family and Mr. and Mrs. Kubena and family attended a birthday celebration at the V. Kubecka home at El Campo Saturday night.
Edna Weekly Herald, July 20, 1939 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lankford and daughter of Beaumont visited her brother, Ray Clements and wife, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clements spent Sunday in the W. L. Baker home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Trlicek, who have resided in this section for almost a year while Mr. Trlicek was employed here, returned to their home at LaGrange Tuesday where Mr. Trlicek has accepted a job with one the commissioners at LaGrange. We regret to see them leave our community, but wish them well. Mr. and Mrs. Portwood Alley were visiting in this community and also the Cordele community the last week end. Mrs. Alley will teach the Swanson school again this year. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clements were shopping and visiting relatives in Edna Saturday.
Edna Weekly Herald, September 7, 1939 |
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School News The second month of school ended Friday with the usual monthly test, which the children are always glad to be through with. They are very proud that they have a perfect attendance record for the second month and are striving hard to have the remaining six months each end the same way. The First Thanksgiving is being worked out on the sand table. Too, Thanksgiving poster have been made. Perfect spellers were Melva Baker, sixth grade and Ethel Baker, fifth grade. Community News Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clements, accompanied Mrs. Clay King and Mrs. Faye Archer to Wharton last Sunday and spent the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Archer. Mrs. Frank Young and daughter, Mattie Dee and son, V. D. Johnson, and granddaughter, Ella Dean Good of Ganado and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Baker and children spent Sunday in the W. B. Baker home. Mrs. Ray Clements visited Mrs. W. L. Baker Saturday.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 16, 1939 |
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