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St. Theresa's Catholic Church Cemetery St. Theresa's Catholic Church Cemetery on Find a Grave
Bennview was first named Benwest
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St. Theresa's Catholic Church Cemetery St. Theresa's Catholic Church Cemetery on Find a Grave
Bennview was first named Benwest
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We are glad to report that there is considerable improvement taking place on the Bennett Ranch, near Vanderbilt, according to reports of F. J. Kolodzei, sales manager of the Southern Colonization Company of San Antonio, who have the sale and development of this ranch in charge. Mr. Kolodize informs us that some ten or twelve new houses have recently been built on this ranch, and that about a thousand acres of new land is being put in cultivation for the first time for this year's crop. A new school house has been completed and opened for the benefit of the settlers. The Gulf Coast Railway Company recently made various improvements, along its lines which traverse this ranch, and Mr. Kolodize informs us that the company is now contemplating putting in a flag and unloading station at the new townsite of Bennview, Mr. Kolodize said further: "The drainage system about the ranch has been materially improved, and several new roads have been opened up. The road from Vanderbilt to the ranch has been nicely graded by our commissioner, and the ranch will soon be connected up by a new road with the new bridge being built at Baldwin's Crossing." We are informed that a party from Cleveland, Ohio, and another from Chicago have recently bought land on the Bennett Ranch and are improving and developing their newly acquired property. Considerable interest is being manifested in this land by people residing in the north, and as we have à very rich and productive soil, and a mild and healthful climate, it is anticipated that a large number of northern home-seekers will visit Jackson County within the next year.
Victoria Advocate, April 3, 1927 |
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BENNVIEW (Jackson) Stepan, John
J., 24 May 1928
Jackson County Now Has New Post Office Washington, June 2--Texas has a new postoffice, Bennview, located in Jackson County, and John J. Stepan has been appointed postmaster the Postoffice Department today announced.
Victoria Advocate, June 3, 1928 |
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While looking through some old papers recently, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Elles of La Salle ran across a copy of “The Lone Scout,” the annual published by the old Bennview (now La Salle) School. It was dated 1936, and contained many news of present residents. The annual contained a list of the students of the school, including primary, intermediate and junior high, the faculty, school board, calendar, photos of the school and student body, school history and advertisements. The first annual was dedicated to J. A. Leissner, president of the school board. Incidentally, Mr. Leissner still is president of the new Industrial School Board. Editor-in-chief was Alvin Roy Franek, business manager was Vernon Allison Leissner and associate editors were Violet Bosak, Velma Lee Mikolas, Felix Charlie Korenek, Alta Lee Leissner and Gladys Korenek. On the board with Leissner were T. M. Green, treasurer, and W. P. Malone, secretary. The faculty consisted of Edwin C. Mason, principal and Mrs. Lucile Myers Mason and Miss Nell Watkins. In the junior high school were Violet Bosak, Joe Elles, Alvin Roy Franek, Agnes Kokes, Felix Korenek, Mary Kucera, Vernon Leissner, Velma Lee Mikolas, Frankie Sembera and Jannie Sembera. In the intermediate department were Alta Lee Bosak, Bernard Chada, Bernice Gwosdz, Johnnie Gwosdz, John Kokes, Eugene Kolar, Henry Korenek, Pete Kucera, Alta Lee Leissner, Wilbert and Willie Matak, Evelen Mae Mikolas, Theresia Sembera, Cecilia Siska and Adoloph and Olga Vincek, Dorothy Volek, and Henry Westbrook. In the primary department were Raymond Bosak, Hamlin, Lee Fred and Marvin Damborsky, Harry and Oline Elles, Clarence Franek, Ruth Kassler, Eddie and Vlasta Kokes, Calvin and J. B Kolar, Frankie and Gladys Korenek, Rosie Kucera, Jakie Leissner, Alvin and Pete Matak, Leroy and Victor Penchek, Margarita Rivera, Winon Schrader, Leo Sembera and Agnes Jane and Lillie Mae Volek. The history of the school section read as follows: The first school at Bennview was opened on January, 1927, with an enrollment of five. The school term was two months and Miss Elaine Scott was the teacher. The enrollment for the next term had increased to eleven and the term was extended to four months. The teacher was Miss Maourine Moore. The following year (1928) it became necessary to provide larger quarters and so the building known as the Wiede Schoolhouse was moved to Bennview. This was a very different job and required much C time and patience. By 1929 the school term had been extended to seven months and there were two teachers, C. C. Nutley and Miss Ora Mae Oliver (now living in Edna.) At that time the creation of a new building was begun and was ready for occupancy in 1930. A. Darlick and Miss Oliver were the teachers. Since 1930 the school term has been eight months. The following year Mr. Darlick and M. A. Meadows were the teachers. In 1932 Miss Nell Watkins became the primary teacher. During the current year (1936) the enrollment has been 54 and the teaching staff has been three. Although the Bennview School has had a remarkably fast and inspiring growth, it is to the future that we look for a great-er, better and more successful school, wrote Alta Lee Bosak. Among the advertisements in the annual were the following W. A. Utzman, La Bauve Drug, Goods Barbershop, Simons Gayle Station, W. H. McClure, Rose & Sample, Taylor & Bagby, Edna Abstract Co., Simons Market, Edna Bakery, Girndt Service Station, Nowlin Hardware, Gid Laughter, Cozy Cafe, Ed-Tex Theatre, Dr. W. M. Jones, Dr. W. E. Whitfield. Bennview Merc. Co., Faires Drug, Westhoff Mere. Co., Cullen B. Vance, Jackson County State Bank, Hugh L. White, P. K. Miller, Spring’s Cash and Carry, Culberson and Woodall, A. A. Egg, Edna Herald and Edna Motor Co.
Edna Herald,
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A Grand Celebration, Picnic and Barbecue will be held at Bennview on Sunday, August 26th, at the occasion of the blessing and dedication of the Catholic Cemetery and Memorial. The program follows:
8:30--Solemn High Mass.
Sermon by Rev. A. J. Morkovsky of San Antonio. Entertainment and amusements of all sorts; refreshments to suit any of your tastes. Excellent music by the well known Sablatura Band on the open platform during the day and also at night. Everybody, including you, cordially invited to be with us on that day.--Committee.
Edna Weekly Herald, August 23, 1934 |
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Miss Helen Bosak, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Bosak of Bennview, and Mr. O. Dee Heinatz, were quietly married at the Presbyterian Church at Edna at _:30 o’clock Sunday morning, Aug. 26th, with the Rev. W. P. Dickey officiating. The maid of honor, Miss Atemsa Leissner, wore an ensemble of maroon with accessories to match. Pat Bosak served as best man and entered with the groom and met the bride at the altar. The happy young couple left immediately after the ceremony, for a honeymoon trip to Galveston. The bride was attired in a navy blue ensemble with accessories to match. Among the out-of-town guests were the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Heinatz, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Sylvester and daughter, Doris Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Senez, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Richards and daughter, Mildred, all of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bures, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brhlik, and Mrs. Paul Brhlik of Midfield. The newly weds will make their home in Houston, where Mr. Heinatz is employed.—Contributed.
Edna Weekly Herald, August 30, 1934 |
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The annual picnic of St. Theresa’s Church will be held at Bennview Sunday, October 13. Dinner will be served at noon and supper at 5 p. m. There will be refreshments and various games on the ground. The play, “Here Comes Charlie,” will be presented after the supper. Music will be furnished during the day and for the dance at night by the Hollywood Entertainers.
Victoria Advocate, October 8, 1935 |
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Saturday night the patrons of the Bennview school were guests at a womanless wedding. After the prelude, “Just Before the Battle Mother,” the bridal soloist, bedecked in a crowning model hat of the gay nineties, rendered the ever-touching, "I Love You Truly." Then, to the strains of the wedding march, came the bridal procession. The flower girls, maid-of-honor, bridesmaids, and last, but not least, the blushing bride himself, gayly dressed in their feminine attire, made a hilarious march to the stage. Just as the preacher was about to unite the happy couple, a protest was made by the jilted woman. However, this did not stop the ceremony so the bride and. groom were handcuffed together. The bride rewarded her groom by lifting him up for the bridal kiss. Throughout the ceremony the bride's mother, grandmother and, other relatives displayed deep emotional outbursts. The school is grateful to the cast and patrons for having made this a big night. The profits of the night amounted to $40.45. At a previous "entertainment the profits were $10.90, making a total of $51.35. Proceeds will be used towards standardization of the school. Other features of the night were a box supper, a short program by the school children, a bean guessing contest and the election of Miss Velma Lee Mikolas as Miss Bennview: Our two flags arrived last week, and the flag pole has been ordered. We hope to have Old Glory and the Texas flag waving on high soon. Those having a perfect attendance for the second month of school are: Violet Bosak, Bernice Gwosdz, Vernon Leissner, Eugene Kolar, Altha Lee Leissner, Evelyn Mikolas, Leo Sembera, Jake Leissner, Olive Ellis, Winona Schroder. Those having an A average in all subjects are: Roy Franek, Altha Lee Bosak, Wiona Schroder, Clarence Franck, Clyde James.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 21, 1935 |
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Bennview Bennview has made many new Improvements and additions to their school this year. The school has grown to such an extent that the trustees were forced to add a new teacher to the faculty this year. Mrs. Mason was the new teacher for the intermediate room. This was a great addition for the school was crowded with grades as well as pupils. This school is going in strong for school yard beautification. They have fifty cubic yards of gravel ordered for walks to be built to all parts of the school campus, where needed. The county is going to furnish gravel to build a boulevard in front of the school house. The center of this boulevard will be set in pals, ever greens, and many other beautiful shrubs. They have set out a rose garden this year and many wild peach trees. Mr. Leissner, their live; wide-awake trustee, has worked up a community working of twenty or twenty-five men to work on the school ground beautification. When this beautification program is carried out Bennview will have one of the most beautiful school yards in South Texas. The equipment consists of three new work tables, three new book cases, one new magazine rack, a new teacher's desk, and enough new seats for one room. A new flag pole and two-new flags of Texas and United States were added this year. A new set of maps, a new globe, and $25.00 worth of new library books and two new dictionary stands have recently been added. The principal, Prof. E. C. Mason, and pupils have built up a good museum for the school this year. The collection is a good one, consisting of many interesting relic. Bennview has has in the last thirty days added new swings, see saws and slides. These play apparatuses have been set in a concrete foundation and are now in use by the children. This addition fulfills a long felt need for the little tots, and the children are very thankful to the trustees for this gift. Professor Mason has organized several clubs: The Better English Club, Hobby Club, Musical Club. The Rhythm Band has made a great progress this year and the citizens of Bennview are really proud of it. The faculty is now workling out their school room beautification. They have given plays and Box suppers and raised $52.95 to buy pictures for the school rooms and instruments for the rhythm band. Mr. Mason has his heart set on having his school standardized and I believe he has in his head to win all prized in all contests for Jackson County this year.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 6, 1936 |
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Edna Weekly Herald,
February 20, 1936 |
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There will be a dance at Bennview Hall Saturday night. Feb. 22nd. Good music. Everybody invited.
Edna Weekly Herald,
February 20, 1936 |
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Bennview Deputy State Superintendent E. H. Patton of District No. 23 spent March 17th and 18th looking over the eight schools that wished to be standardized. Mr. Patton standardized two of the eight schools. Bennview school ranked very high by the score card made by the Department of Education. They made 915 points out of possible 1000 scores. That is a very high average. Supt. Patton claims it was scored higher than any school of his district. His district consists of fifteen counties and over twelve hundred schools. These two schools being Standardized are the first schools in the history of Jackson County to be standardized, and this is the beginning of having a great number of other schools Standardized in the county in the near future. Miss Edgar Ellen Wilson, Second Assistant State Superintendent, will present the Certificate of Standardization to the Principals of the respective schools at our Educational Centennial April 13th 1936. Correction I failed to mention the fact that Bennview had a one hundred per cent enrollment in the Texas State Teachers’ Association in March 12th issue of this paper. Mrs. Melba Passmore is also a member of the same organization. Edna Weekly Herald, March 26, 1936
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At Bennview Hall, Sunday, May 31st.
Edna Weekly Herald, May 26, 1936 |
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An outstanding wedding of the season took place at Bennview Monday, October 26th, when Rev. Henry Psencik solemnized Agnes Kucera and Rudy Lesak at the Bennview Catholic Church at 8:30 mass. The church ceremony was very pretty. The bride was led to the altar by the groom's brother, while the choral sang the wedding march. The bride wore a long, white satin dress with lace accessories to match. The groom wore a dark suit. The bride's maids wore pink and blue dresses. Stella Kucera the bride's sister, served as a maid of honor. She wore a blue long taffeta dress. And Lillie Anderle wore a long pink flat crepe dress. Fred Lesak, the groom's brother, and Jerry Tomas served as best men. Joe Kucera, the bride's brother, and Joe Lesak, the groom's brother were the witnesses. After the ceremony the young couple met their relatives and friends at the home of the bride's parents. The dinner was served, outside to all that attended At, night they had a dance at the Bennview Hall. Later on the young couple will make their home in Ganado. We wish them a long and, happy married life.-Contributed
Edna Weekly Herald, November 5, 1936 |
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The trustees and teachers of District 10 held their regular meeting last Wednesday night at the Bennview school The officers elected for the ensuing year were as follows:
President J. A. Leissner Last Friday the athletic organizations defeated the Arenosa teams in a big way. The boys' baseball team won a 15-2 victory. The girls' baseball team was in fine shape and won 27-3, in spite of the fact that their opponents were much larger than they. The volley ball games were a hit closer, but Bennview won two out of three games, the score being 15-5, 5-15 and 15-13. .Next Friday we play the Vanderbilt teams. The Bennview P. T. A. met in regular session Friday night. An enjoyable program was given, after which a business meeting was held. Eight new members were added to the organization. Knowing that quality often outweighs quantity, we feel, that, the Bennview P. T. A. will offer keen competition to any other P. T. A. in the county. It looks as if Bennview will be represented on the Centennial Special. The base ball diamond has been worked over by the intermediate boys. New bases were made, the grass chopped and burned and the back-stop repaired. The school enrollment has been increased by five new members. Wenona Schrader, Cecelia Siska and Alta Bosak each won a pair of gold fish. The fish were given to them by Mrs. Chas., Brickel for outstanding work done this month.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 12, 1936 |
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At E. Danek Hall, Nov. 15th.
Edna Week Herald, November 12, 1936 |
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L. Danek Hall
Edna Weekly Herald, December 24, 1936 |
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On January 26th, the Bennview Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting. The attendance was excellent And three new, members were added. They were: Mrs. Gerik, Miss Ella Gerik and Mrs. D. A. James. Our membership is now 25. An interesting program was given. Mrs. John Stepan read a paper on "The Odyssey of Mrs. Brown." Mrs. James lead an open discussion on “Literature for the Growing Child," and Mr. Mason discussed "The School Library." The entire group sang "America." After the program a business meeting was held, after which a very pleasant social hour was spent during which coffee, cakes, pies and sandwiches were served. The men of the community met at the school house last Thursday night at which time plans were made for Planting Day. Those present set the following Tuesday aside for that work.. Fortunately, the weather was good on the day set and a large group of men were at the school bright and early. They worked hard all day and we wish to say we have never seen more interest and cooperation than was shown by those men. They are to be congratulated. The result of their work is very gratifying. On Monday afternoon, Feb. 1st, there was a special meeting of the P. T.A. At that meeting, plans were completed for the Tacky Party which is to be held Friday night, Feb. 5th, at the school house.. Those attending the party are sure to have a good time. Sandwiches, cakes, pies, coffee and cold drinks will be sold. The students are showing a great deal of interest in our beautification program. They are certainly working hard. The school has recently added about 40 new books to its library. These are a great help, especially to those working for certificates. Olga Vincik and Vlasta Kokes have read and reported on 20 books each; Evelene Mikolas, 18; Dorothy Valek, Gladys Korenek and Agnes Kokes, 17 each; Jorn Kokes, 16; Alta Lee Leissner. We have set aside Feb. 12th as Intra-Mural Day. We hope the weather will be good so that we will have as big a time as we did last year. All three teachers at the Bennview school are members of the State Teachers' Association again this year.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 4, 1937 |
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Reading Certificates Every child in the rural schools that read sixteen books during the year was awarded with a Reading Certificate by the County Superintendent. The teacher worked out the reading course to suit the pupil, taking age and grade into consideration. The educators of the state wish to have reading promoted in all grades of all the schools of Texas. The reading pupils are the ones that make the highest grades. It is up to the county superintendent and teachers of the rural schools to promote a program that will stimulate interest in reading in order to make the rural pupils meet the standards of being well read. Reading has been neglected, not only in the rural schools but in the accredited high schools. We made reading a part of our County Wide Honor System, and by giving a Certificate of Reading in order to stimulate a greater interest in reading. We had over 150 pupils to win reading certificates this year. This report is incomplete as many of the teachers did not submit the names of pupils that earned their reading certificates. Nevertheless I think those that manifested such interest should he commended on their achievement. Pupils Awarded Reading Certificates.
Bennview
Edna Weekly Herald,
May 20, 1937 |
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June 12th at L. Danek Hall
Edna Weekly Herald, June 10, 1937 |
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Washington, July 13.—Postmaster General Farley has been requested by Representative J. J. Mansfield to change the name of the postoffice at Bennview, Jackson County, to La Salle, the congressman announced today. The change was suggested by Mansfield to honor the French explorer, La Salle, who established the first European settlement in Texas in 1685. Old Fort St. Louis is at a point very near to the present postoffice at Bennview.
The Houston Chronicle,
July 13, 1937 |
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Barbecue, friend chicken and all the trimmings will be served Sunday, August 1, at Bennview when that little town in Jackson County changes its name to La Salle, in honor of the great French explorer. The speaking and renaming ceremonies will begin at 2 o’clock following the dinner at noon. In addition to the eats, there will be soda water, beer and ice cream. The dinner will be 25 cents per plate.
Victoria Advocate,
July 28, 1937 |
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Q: Why has the name of Bennview, Jackson County, been changed to La Salle? A: The change was made at request of Congressman J. J. Mansfield, for historical reasons, the post office being near the point where La Salle established Fort St. Louis in 1865.
The Houston Post,
August 1, 1937 |
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