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Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Christian and Mrs. Lula Bienenski, of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Parrish and daughter, Helen Linscium, from Palacios, were all over here on Dec. 23 to be with other friends of Mrs. Emily Patterson at the old Francitas Cemetery where Mrs. Patterson was laid to rest beside her husband John J. Patterson who passed on several years ago. This dear old lady died in San Antonio, where she had been in a hospital for the past few years. W. W. Harvey officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pearce of Edna also attended the Patterson funeral. Friends here all extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Clay Robertson in the death of his brother, George Robertson, who died in El Campo Hospital on Monday after Christmas. Also to Calvin Joines of LaWard, we extend sympathy in the death of his wife, Mrs. Bessie Joines, who died after a lingering illness in the Ganado hospital. Mrs. Frank Pearce had as her guest Christmas week, Mrs. Lucile Conley from Fort Warden, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Bolton spent Christmas in Pasadena, Texas, with her daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Yoas had as their guests on Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Earl Howell (Kathryn Yoas) and family of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Christmas and New Year’s Day have come and gone once more. Let us go forward with courage and hope and try to do more good in fifty-five than we have done before, making this a Happy New Year to Everybody.
The Edna Herald, Thursday, January 6, 1955 |
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The big event of the past week was a dance at the Francitas community center. We all had a very nice time. Sheriff Lewis Walton was down visiting Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Feldhousen from Houston spent the New Year weekend with his folks, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Browning and family visited Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Rose January 1. Mr. and Mrs. James Beaty and boys visited her father and sisters over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smith of Waco spent the night with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Capak of El Campo attended the dance here Saturday night. H. G. Whorton was in Blessing Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce were visiting her brother and moving some trees from the old home to their new home in Edna. We have our March of Dimes cans out at the store and post office or you can see Mrs. L. J. Capak or Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr.
The Edna Herald, January 13, 1955 |
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D. P. Long is in the El Campo Hospital at this writing. We hope he is better and will soon come home. Mrs. Howard Green is in the hospital in Ganado at this writing. We hope she will be better soon. Bill Green is visiting in Corpus Christi at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Capak and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr. were visiting in Refugio Sunday. Mrs. Wesley Rose, Mrs. C. J. Wright and Mrs. Joe Fuson of San Angelo are here to visit D. P. Long. There is going to be a March of Dimes dance at the Francitas community center on Jan. 29, at 8 p. m. The public is invited to attend to help a worthy cause.
The Edna Herald, January 20, 1955 |
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Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 o’clock at Slavik Funeral Home for Calvin I. Joines, 56, a farmer of the LaWard community, who died Sunday at 6:30 p. m. at his home. Rev. N. J. White, pastor of the Pentecostal Church at LaWard, officiated and burial was in the Edna Cemetery. Pallbearers were W. G. Gayle, S. L. Dodson, Joe Kazmier, Clarence McFeron, H. H. Sears and J. J. Hunt. Mr. Joines was born at LaWard February 7, 1898. He resided at Sheldon for some time, returning here seven years ago. Surviving are three sons, Jessie Calvin of Lubbock, Clifford Lee of Houston and Roy Buford of Bay City; two daughters, Mrs. Florine White of LaWard and Mrs. Audrey Mae Guynes of Bay City; four brothers, Guy of Beaumont, Otis of Houston, R. R. and Wheeler of Francitas; four sisters, Mrs. Ryling Linton of Houston, Mrs. Addie Linton of Palacios and Mrs. Ruby Brown and Mrs. Lillie Moore of Beaumont; his stepmother, Mrs. Ada Joines of Francitas; one grandchild; two half brothers, J. T. Joines of Houston and W. R. Joines of Francitas; one half sister, Mrs. Etta Jean Gibbs of Bay City.
The Edna Herald, January 27, 1955 |
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We had a community meeting on January 20 to elect five new men to take care of the Francitas Community Center. They are as follows: Preston Bowen, Curtiss Wofford, Carl Walleck, Louis Capak and Dub Joines. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce of Edna were visiting down here Saturday. D. P. Long is home from the El Campo hospital. Mrs. Howard Green is home from the Ganado hospital. Mrs. Agnes Wofford was in Edna shopping Saturday. There will be a March of Dimes dance at the Francitas Community Center on January 29 at 8 p. m. The public is invited to help with this worthy cause. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Capak and boys were visiting in Palacios recently. W. W. Griffith was in Inez on business one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walleck attended a funeral near San Antonio Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Wofford were in San Antonio visiting her folks recently.
The Edna Herald, January 27, 1955 |
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The event of the past week was the March of Dimes dance that was given at the Community Center. We would like to thank all of the people who helped. We would also like to thank Mrs. Bill Parrish, who helped us sell. D. P. Long has been moved from the El Campo hospital to the hospital in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Webb were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walpole Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Wofford are enjoying their new Ford. Mrs. Cliff Joines of Houston was down visiting Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Wofford of Ganado attended the dance Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beaty and sons were visiting her father and sisters over the weekend. Mrs. Jim Harris and sons were visiting Mrs. Bill Abernathy over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walpole were visiting in San Antonio over the weekend. There will be a H. D. meeting on February 4, 1955. All women are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koch were visiting here Saturday night. Mrs. Joe Allen was visiting her folks Sunday.
The Edna Herald, February 3, 1955 |
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We received a note last week from Mr. Branch that the Francitas March of Dime chairman brought in $34.50. If any one would like to see this note see the chairman, Mrs. L. J. Capak. Mrs. Howard Green is in the Ganado hospital. We hope she is better and will be coming home soon. We were told the past week that our good friend, B. H. Pearce, from Edna has also been in the hospital. We hope he is well and home by now. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen spent the weekend in Houston visiting their son. Miss Wanda Campbell was visiting Miss Ethelene Walleck Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Allen was over visiting her folks Friday. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Long was in Houston visiting D. P. Long, who is in the hospital. They report that he is a little better. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long was also in Houston visiting D. P. Long. We have had quite a few colds going around the past few weeks, but most of them are well and have gone back to work again. I would like to thank The Herald for putting me (Helen Feldhousen) on the staff. I am very happy to help all I can to make our county paper the best of all. I do hope that I can stay on as long as my friend, Mrs. B. H. Pearce, has been on it.
The Edna Herald, February 10, 1955 |
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The people of Francitas would like to thank Mr. Branch for the $19.50 check he sent to go in the Community Center fund. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parrish are enjoying a different car. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long were in Houston visiting D. P. Long over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Green of Bay City were visiting here Sunday. Mrs. Howard Green is home from the hospital and doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Linton from Houston were visiting here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Robertson were in Palacios Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Capak and sons were visiting in Palacios Saturday. Mrs. Agnes Wofford and children, Mrs. L. J. Capak and children, Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr., Mrs. H. L. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Wofford and children and Mrs. Carroll attended the supper and dance at Deutschburg Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Harper and family have moved over in the Deutschburg Community. We surely did have a good cold spell last week.
The Edna Herald, February 17, 1955 |
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The event of the past week was Game Night, during which games were played and pies and drinks sold. All those who attended reported a good time, and the funds raised will go to the Francitas Community Center. The other event of the past week was the birthday party given for Vivian Wofford. It was given by her mother, and Vivian received a lot of nice gifts. Then her mother served cake, cookies and drinks. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. L. E. Wofford and daughters of Ganado and Jimmy Don Allen of Edna. Mrs. Bill Allen was down visiting her folks Saturday evening. B. H. Pearce was here visiting one day last week. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Howard Green is back in the hospital, and we hope she will get to come home soon. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Long went to Houston Saturday to visit D. P. Long. They report he is some better. Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Wofford were visiting in Edna Saturday. Mrs. J. E. Allen of Blessing was visiting Mrs. W. T. Joines Jr. one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Capak were in Edna Saturday. Mrs. Bill Parrish and sons were here visiting Saturday. Mrs. Bolton has been sick for the past week. We hope she will be getting well soon.
The Edna Herald, February 24, 1955 |
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The event of the past week was a birthday party given for William Capak and William Feldhousen. They received many nice gifts and then the mothers served cake, hot chocolate and coffee. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bowen and girls were visiting in Texas City over the weekend. Those visiting in Mrs. Ada Joines’ home over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Linton of Houston and Mrs. Harrell Gibbs of Bay City. Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Wofford and Mrs. J. W. Wofford were in Dickinson visiting last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wofford and girls of Ganado were visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wofford Sunday. Mrs. H. L. Rose and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr. were visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce in Edna Tuesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Koch in Palacios one day last week. All of “Grandpa” Long’s children were called to Houston and they report he is not doing so well. We are sorry to hear that he is not any better.
The Edna Herald, March 3, 1955 |
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Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wofford and daughters of Ganado were visiting here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Miller were visiting last week with the Feldhousens. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gangle of El Campo also visited the Feldhousens. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fuson and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Rose and family, Mrs. Calvin Wright and daughters, and Mrs. James Foster of San Angelo were here to attend their grandfather’s funeral. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce of Edna were visiting here the past week. We are glad to hear that Mrs. Howard Green is out of the hospital and doing well. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Green of Bay City were visiting here Sunday. Mrs. Dorris has moved back to Houston. Those from here attending the funeral Saturday were Mrs. Jones, Mrs. H. L. Rose and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr. Well, folks, this month brings on the Red Cross drive, so don’t forget. You can see Mrs. L. J. Capak or Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr. Last rites were held Saturday at the Fogle-West Funeral Home in Houston for D. P. Long, 81, who died Thursday in a Houston hospital. The Church of Christ pastor of Texas City officiated, and burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Houston. Surviving Mr. Long are his wife, six sons, Pete, Robert and Garland of Francitas; Harold of Ganado, C. D. of Houston and John of Texas City; one daughter, Thelma Rose of San Angelo; 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The Edna Herald, March 10, 1955 |
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Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce of Edna were visiting here one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Miller Jr. and sons visited with the Feldhousens Sunday. Mrs. H. T. Walters of Blessing was visiting in the Bolton home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Green of Bay City were visiting here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Linton of Houston visited with Mrs. Ada Joines over the weekend. Mrs. D. P. Long is visiting her son in Texas City. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Long and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Griffith attended church in Ganado Sunday night. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. L. J. Capak has been sick for the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Capak visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Browning, one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parrish visited her brother in Hacley over the week end. L. W. Feldhousen has been in El Campo for some treatments from the doctor.
The Edna Herald, March 17, 1955 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Green and family of Bay City were visiting here Sunday. Mrs. Bill Allen and family of Edna visited her folks here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Trojack of LaWard visited with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen were visiting in Victoria with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lala. Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Wofford and daughters visited her folks in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Ruddick and son visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walpole Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Feldhousen were visiting in Edna Saturday. Well, folks, the news is short for this week.
The Edna Herald, March 24, 1955 |
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The event of the past week was the birthday party given for Linda Kay Wofford at the Francitas community center. The refreshments were served and many nice gifts were received. Those from out of town to attend the party were Mrs. Bill Allen and family of Edna. Mr. and Mrs. John Long visited with his mother one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Long of Houston also visited with Mrs. D. P. Long over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. James Beaty and sons of Texas City visited the folks here over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Griffith visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Griffith Sunday. Mrs. Jones is visiting in Houston this week. Mrs. Earnest Green of Bay City was visiting here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ruddick of Midway visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walpole. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Koch visited with the Feldhousens Sunday. We are sorry to hear that Shirley Walpole has the mumps and we have had some measles in town too. It looks like it is the time of year such things are going around.
The Edna Herald, March 31, 1955 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Green and girls of Bay City were visiting here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Rose visited Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Koch Saturday. L. E. Wofford was visiting his folks here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Joines were visiting Mrs. Ada Joines over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Cutiss Wofford had as their guests the first of the week her folks from San Antonio. Mrs. Agnes Wofford was “business” visiting in Blessing Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Travis Tander were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Griffith Sunday. The H. D. meeting will be at the home of Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen on April 8. Well, we sure did have some nice rain the past week, and now we can all plant our garden and things.
The Edna Herald, Thursday, April 7, 1955 |
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Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Joines and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Linton and Mr. and Mrs. Harrell Gibbs were visiting with Mrs. Ada Joines over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr., Mrs. H. L. Rose and Mrs. L. J. Capak visited Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Browning in Edna Saturday night. The Wofford family enjoyed an Easter hunt and dinner on the river Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Allen of Blessing visited with Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bowen one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr. visited with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smith in Bay City Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Capak visited with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Koch one day last week. Mrs. J. E. Allen visited with her folks here Easter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Webb were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walpole one day last week.
The Edna Herald, April 14, 1955 |
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The event of the week was a pink and blue shower given for Mrs. Carl Walleck in the home of Mrs. W. R. Joines Jr. Games were played and refreshments were served to a large crowd and many nice gifts were received. Miss Paula Joines is in the El Campo hospital at this writing. We hope she will be better soon and get to come home. Mrs. Cliff Joines and Mary Lou were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Capak Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Feldhousen and girls of Houston spent the weekend with folks here. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bowen and family are enjoying a different car. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr. and son and H. L. Rose spent the week end in San Angelo with kinfolks. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walpole and family were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Webb in Lolita Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce visited with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Friday of the past week. Mrs. Bill Allen of Edna was visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wofford one day last week. Folks, don’t forget the cancer drive is on. You can see Mrs. Agnes Wofford at the post office of Helen Feldhousen.
The Edna Herald, April 28, 1955 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parrish were visiting his brother in Houston last weekend. We received bad news from one of our friends. Grandma Koch has fallen and broken her hip. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce of Edna were visiting with Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr. and Mrs. H. L. Rose last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Louis had as their guests the past week Mr. Louis, his father. Mr. and Mrs. John Long of Texas City came down Friday and his mother returned home with him. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Long of Houston spent the weekend here visiting kinfolks. We are glad to hear that Miss Paula Joines has been going back to school. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allen spent Mother’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walleck. Those visiting in the home of Mrs. Ada Joines over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Joines and Mr. and Mrs. Harrell Gibbs. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wofford and girls of Ganado visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wofford Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Trojack of LaWard visited Mr. and Mrs. Bolton last Sunday. Those visiting in the W. W. Griffith home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Mack Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Tander, Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Griffith and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Griffith. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Green of Bay City were visiting his folks here Sunday. I would like to thank all of the people who helped with the Cancer Drive. (Mrs. Helen Feldhousen).
The Edna Herald, Thursday, May 12, 1955 |
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Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Capak are enjoying a new ’55 Chevrolet. Miss Martha Scheel and mother of Ganado visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walleck Sunday. Those visiting with Mrs. Ada Joines over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Linton and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Joines. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen visited with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Koch in Palacios. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Long visited with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Griffith Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Grimes of Bay City were over to attend church Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Summers are down to spend a couple of weeks with us. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Ruby Parrish was bitten by a snake one day last week. We hope she is doing better by now. Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Wofford went to Galveston Sunday to visit her mother, who is in the hospital there. We hope she is better and will get home soon. Don’t forget, folks, there will be a dance at the Francitas Community Center on Friday May 20, 1955. Time 8 p. m. The K. U. L. P. Rhythm Boys from El Campo will play. Everyone is welcome.
The Edna Herald, May 19, 1955 |
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We are glad to hear that Mrs. Preston Bowen is at home and doing better. Mr. and Mrs. James Beaty were visiting her folks here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Green visited his father and sisters over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen, Jr., and son spent the Memorial Day weekend in Houston. Mrs. D. P. Long and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Long left Saturday for San Angelo to visit kinfolks. Miss Marybell Long spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. John Long in Texas City. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Green of Bay City visited here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Allen visited with Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bowen Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gangle and family of El Campo visited with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Capak and sons visited with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Browning one day last week. Quite a few from here went over to Long Mott last week and picked up onions. Sure are some nice big ones over there. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jones and son left last week for a vacation of two weeks. Mrs. Cliff Joines visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Rose Memorial Day.
The Edna Herald, June 9, 1955 |
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I made a mistake last week about Mr. and Mrs. Russell Green being here. It was some of the Green’s other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smith visited with his mother over the weekend. We were sorry to hear that Mrs. Lilly Abernathy fell and broke her arm. Those visiting in the home of Mrs. Ada Joines over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Linton of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Harrell Gibbs of Bay City. Those visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Lala and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Koch. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Trojack of LaWard visited with the Boltons Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parrish and daughter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parrish last week. Mrs. H. L. Rose and Mrs. L. W. Feldhausen Jr. visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swenson one day last week. There will be a dance at the Francitas Community Center on Friday, June 17, at 9 o’clock. Everybody’s welcome.
The Edna Herald, June 16, 1955 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Green of Bay City visited his folks here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allen of Blessing visited with her folks Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walleck, Sunday. Those visiting with Mrs. Ada Joines were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Linton and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Joines. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walpole and family visited with folks in San Antonio over the weekend. Mrs. Nettie Mae Joines visited with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Joines a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Capak visited in Palacios Saturday night. Mrs. L. J. Capak, Mrs. H. L. Rose and Mrs. L. W. Feldhousen Jr., visited Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Browning in Edna Thursday of last week. Mrs. Bill Allen and children of Edna were visiting with her folks here one day last week. They have started work on the new church building. Anyone who would like to help with making the blocks see W. W. Griffith.
The Edna Herald, June 23, 1955 |