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Our first order of sunshine has been graciously filled. Now a little assistance from Mr. North Wind, and say won’t tractors start buzzing. Just a few more days until we’ll be mighty busy—we hope. “Hope” What a small word, but what a lot it accomplishes in its miraculous way. All our aims and ambitions hang suspended from this one word as the pendulum to our fate. A desire deferred or denied—it is fate; but we are not to forget that while one hope may not materialize at all, another may surprise us with a far more radiant fulfillment than we have conceived possible. Tennyson speaks of “the mighty hopes that make us men.” Without hope, without flood-tide, that radiant rallying flush of the soul, that buoyant security, we would be utterly lost. Joy, confidence, reliance, grace of heart—these are the children of hope. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Malone are the proud parents of a sweet little miss by the name of Flora Jane, since last Monday morning. Mrs. Wm. Koop and little Emily, visited Mrs. Sid Malone briefly Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Webb, Mr. Aug. Spree and daughter, Laverne, motored to Corpus Christi, Reviera and other points last Wednesday, returning home that night. Quite a few parents from this section were present in the Casa Blanca school Friday morning at which time the pupils were vaccinated. They went primarily to take the children of preschool age who were given the advantage of the vaccination program. Mr. and Mrs. D. Stephens, Misses Rowena Putnam and LaVernie Spree were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Webb Saturday night. Mrs. D. Koop and son, Arnold, made a business trip to Schulenburg Saturday, returning Monday. Those spending Sunday in the John Shutt home were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dennard, Mr. and Mrs. Aug Spree and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Spree and family, and Rev. Hartfield. Mr. and Mrs. Les Garringer, Mrs. Dossie Findley and children and Mr. Jennings of Edna, were visitors at the John Shutt home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Koop were visiting in town Sunday afternoon, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoffman. Rev. Hartfield will hold services here Sunday morning. Everyone is invited to come and hear—“Christ Rejected by Rabbas’ Chosen.” A special meeting of the Lutheran Ladies Aid Society is to be held Sunday afternoon, for the purpose of electing new officers and having a thorough business discussion. Let all members be present, if possible.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 18, 1932 |
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Well, well, well! It’s rain, rain, rain and still more rain!
“Let ‘er
rain, O, let ‘er pour, It’s the slang way of expressing it and comes nearer expressing it correctly than we could. So once, again, let us keep heart and hope for the best. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hagist of St. Louis, Mo., arrived last Thursday to take up their temporary abode in our neighborhood. We extend them a hearty welcome. This community had quite a heavy and hard rain Saturday night. The Lavaca river was coming out and Tuesday the bottoms were under water. Monday night the flood-gate was holding three feet of water. Regardless of the weather Sunday morning, a nice crowd attended church. The Sermon was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Werner Schneider are here from Houston, staying with his father, Mr. A. Schneider. They have been here for some time and expect to remain indefinitely. Those visiting in the Frank Koop home Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Dennard and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Koop, Mr. and Mrs. Werner Schneider. Mesdames Werner Schneider and Jas. Dennard dropped in the August Spree home Sunday afternoon. Miss Harriet Shutt of San Diego, Calif., sister of Mr. John Shutt, came in Sunday to visit Mr. Shutt and family for a couple of days. Sister and brother hadn’t seen each other for a number of years, and naturally their meeting was quite a pleasure. Those taking supper at the Aug. Spree home Sunday night which was given in honor of Miss Harriet Shutt, were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koop and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Spree and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Shutt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Webb, Rev. H. Hartfield. Mrs. D. Koop and son, Arnold, and Walter and Alice Koop were also night visitors. Another supper was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Spree in honor of Miss Shutt Monday night, with Rev. R. Hartfield being the only guest outside of the immediate family.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 25, 1932 |
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It seems ‘Ol March had one up his sleeve as usual. It only goes to prove the old axiom: “When March comes in as meek as a lamb, it will go out roaring like a lion.” This is only a beginning , who can tell what more he has in store. To date we have had two rain storms and two freezes, in one week practically as much cold weather as we had during the entire winter. We have seen ice for the third time already, but we believe this was the thickest ice. (This article was written before the freeze of Wednesday.) Miss Anita Weide spent Thursday with Miss LaVerne Spree. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Webb, Misses Anita Wiede and LaVerne Spree, Mr. Arnold Koop and Rev. R. Hartfiel were visitors in the Jas. Dennard home Thursday night. Miss LaVerne Spree left Sunday for San Antonio where she will seek employment. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. L. Webb, Miss Anita Wiede, Mr. Arnold Koop and Rev. R. Hartfield. Mr. and Mrs. John Shutt and children spent Sunday afternoon with Elmer Spree and family. Rev. Kollmeyer of Kingsville was a guest at the Mrs. D. Koop home Monday evening. Due to bad roads there was only a small attendance at church Monday night. Rev. Kollmeyer will not be able to be with us next month as he will attend conference. Presumably, Rev. R. Hartfiel will take charge here. News is scarce this week due to the cold weather, rough roads, and the writer’s illness. A Warning! Let’s not wear such frowns, for fear our faces will freeze that way.
Edna Weekly Herald, March 10, 1932 |
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Back again for Thanksgiving and what a Thanksgiving! For once again all our cares and worries vanished because we, of all folks, had something to rejoice over. Yes, the restoration of our very own health. Fate could not have chosen a more appropriate time for such a glorious revelation. Our heart is full of gratitude to Him who arranges all these priceless pleasures and rewards. Once more we breathe a prayer of thankfulness, and may He be with us always to let the good work of improvement continue. Thanksgiving Day, itself, was indeed a lovely day—the most beautiful weather, just ideal we thought. No wonder it was so well celebrated by everyone. A grand chicken dinner was given at the Elmer Spree home to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kneten and brother, Henry, Mr. and Mrs. George Koop and family, Mr. John Shutt and family and Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Spree were dinner guests, and Mr. R. D. Haynes and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koop and children were evening guests. Mr. R. D. Haynes was the guest of honor at a turkey dinner in the Wm. Koop home Thanksgiving Day. Those from here eating dinner at the Wiede home were Rev. W. B. Gummelt and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Koop and son. Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Knoernschild and daughter and Mr. Fritz Brittig and daughter of Schulenburg were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Koop. Mrs. Fritz Webber, and daughter, Miss Hattie Kliem of Bay City were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Koop. Mrs. Aug. Spree celebrated her 66th birthday Sunday with a turkey dinner. There were about fifty guests assembled for the grand occasion. Those partaking of this pleasure were Mrs. Fritz Webber of Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kneten, Geo. Koop and family, Wm. Koop and family, John Shutt and family, Elmer Spree and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Koop, Misses Hattie Kliem of Bay City and Lois Robinson, Messrs. Henry Kenten, Fred Schneider, J. W. Herin, Louis Robinson and Rev. W. B. Gummelt, God bless our aunt and may she have many more return. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wiele and daughter and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wiede and son, Werner, of Maxwell, were visitors in the A. F. Koop home Friday. A party consisting of the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Koop motored to the Bay for an oyster supper. If was very much enjoyed by the visitors. Quite a nice crowd attended Thanksgiving services Thursday morning. The sermon was enjoyed by all. Little Dicky Koop, year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Koop, has been on the sick list for a week or more, but is getting along nicely now, we are glad to report. Quite a few from here attended the English services at Vanderbilt Sunday night. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Melendez of San Antonio.
Edna Weekly Herald, December 5, 1935 |
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WE are fast in the clinches of Ol’ Man Winter. We feel sure another severe cold spell has missed us, but February has just begun, and winter is far from being over. May Fete be kind and not too severe. We must call attention to the new granddaughter of the Frank Koops, born Feb. 2nd at the Victoria Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Milam Travis Simons?. Happy congratulations to both parents and grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Webb and daughter, Rose Mary, came in from Perryton last Friday to visit with relatives for a while. Mr. Webb states it was just too cold for him in the Panhandle. Miss LaVerne Spree gave a little card party at her home last Friday night in honor of her sister, Mrs. Leland Webb, returning home. The evening was also spent popping corn. A few young folks were present at this welcoming party. Refreshments were served at a late hour. A few cases of chicken pox were evident in this community for the last two weeks but we are glad to state that they are stacking up. Those visiting the Fred Schneider home in the Casa Blanca section Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Spree and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Shutt and daughter, Vera, Mrs. Aug. Spree and daughter, Miss LaVerne, Rev. W. B. Gummelt, Alive and Virgil Koop, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Webb and daughter and Maria and Freddy Schucide. A business meeting was called at the Elmer Spree home ___ay night. Members present were as follows: John Shutt, Wm. Wiede and John Kulow.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 13, 1936 |
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