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Also in
1830 empresario Stephen F. Austin acquired a two-league grant
along the Navidad River and had hoped to colonize the Red Bluff
site. Austin died, however, before his plans came to fruition.
After Austin's death the Red Bluff section passed to James
Franklin and Emily Austin Perry, Austin's sister and
brother-in-law. The Perrys held the land until 1849, when they
sold it to James P. DuPrey, who ranched there until 1880. DuPrey
sold a portion of his spread to R. F. Clement, who also raised
cattle on the acreage. Clement, however, did not find ranching
as profitable as he had hoped and divided his holdings into
small farming tracts. Clement
laid out a townsite with the self-commendatory name of Clement.
No one else, however, used that appellation, preferring Red
Bluff, after the russet clay bluff that towered almost 100 feet
above the Navidad River. During the winter of 1894-95 the
settlement was first recorded by that name, and the
establishment of the town can be traced to that date. The first
business was Webb's General Merchandise Store, which provided
most of the community's needs. In 1896 residents erected a
schoolhouse, and a post office named Redbluff was established
the next year. In 1898 Red Bluff comprised some seven domiciles
and about six businesses.
The St. Louis, Brownsville, and Mexico Railway
bypassed Red Bluff and constructed a switch at nearby Lolita in
1909. Thereafter, Red Bluff's population declined sharply. The
businesses, beginning with the gin, were moved to Lolita. The
post office closed in 1915, essentially bringing an end to Red
Bluff as a viable community. By 1948 Red Bluff had ceased to be
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[The following items were taken from the Jackson County Progress, published June 6th, 1901.] Red Bluff Items Corn is fine and cotton blooming. Fat roasting ears—what a delicious feast! We hear of but little complaint of the boll weevil here. We like to hear of the idea of buying boll weevils. Fix a price on anything, and that goes, even to rattle snakes. Mr. R. F. Clement of Port Lavaca was up a few days ago looking after his interests. Mr. S. S. Cole of Olivia visited his son, D. C. Cole, during this week, and reports crops looking well in his section. Bro. A. Marsh of Port Lavaca filled his regular appointment with the Baptist Church Saturday and Sunday. Mr. R. L. Allen, with his two little sons, Howard and Robert, came up on boat and spent several days in the interest of his store. While other parts not so favored by nature as Red Bluff, have succumbed to the fated hand of hard times, we have slowly but surely made advancement in the strife of success and development. Red Bluff’s possibilities are many. We have a rich, productive soil, a location that can not be excelled for rice and a flattering of oil and gas. After untiring experiments the gas from our artesian well has been caught and bottled. The process is simple, but effective, after which igniting a match and holding it near the mouth of the bottle, the gas will readily burn, giving off a peculiar order [odor], with a bright blue haze. We have seen the blaze shoot from the mouth of the bottle a foot or more. It is only a question of time until a thorough test is made. We have better indications of oil in paying quantities, than any part of Jackson County or counties adjoining us, than we have seen or heard of. As we stated in our article some time ago, these gas bubbles ascend to the surface with lightning speed, explode and fly off in space with such force that a continual mist is falling near the mouth of the artesian pipe. Placing your ear near the pipe you can hear a continued explosion of these little particles of gas. Now what he need is development. We have but little faith in some of these companies which are leasing lands all over the state. We think it rests with the home people. We have the material for a great country, but many are like the dog that lay on the straw—they won’t develop it. How can anyone enjoy stagnation? We like to sip from the sparkling brook of advancement, and see the mossy pebbles wheeled to some nook or corner. Action is life. Staleness is death. DARBY
Edna Weekly Herald, June 24, 1937 |
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Rev. Roy Hutchens filled his regular appointment here Sunday morning and night, each service being enjoyed by a large crowd. Mrs. A. P. Woodruff visited her daughter, Mrs. Bob McFeron of La Ward the past week. Miss Vashti Pope was a guest of Misses Odessa and Valti Williamson Sunday. Misses Eva Lee and Erlene Hoskins visited in the J. L. Smith home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. r. George and family visited in the Wade Nowlin home Sunday afternoon. Ruben Cornelius of Edna was a guest in the M. C. Pope home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Erich Brandes visited in the J. O. Gilmore home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hoskins visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hoskins Sunday. Bill Hoskins was a guest in the E. S. Maxey home Sunday. Miss Margie Bowen was a guest in the Jim Fitzpatrick home Sunday. Singing at the Red Bluff Baptist Church last Friday night was enjoyed by a large crowd. C. Klaus is visiting friends and relatives in Tivoli. Jack Greenawalt and Edward Nowlin spent Sunday in the Wade Nowlin home. Kenneth Hart was a guest in the J. L. Smith home Sunday. Rev. Roy Hutchens visited in this community the first of the week. Mrs. Rad Nowlin is visiting her brother, Mr. Clyde Browning of Houston. Honor Roll Tenth Grade: Ruby Gene George, Odessa Williamson, Erno Pope Ninth Grade: Elaine George Eighth Grade: Elsie Bowen, Thelma Williamson, Margaret Newton Seventh Grade: Edward Nowlin, Hoyt Pope, Margaret George, Arthur Smith, Lloyd Chapman, James Fitzpatrick, Ervin Maxey Sixth Grade: Mary George, Wilma Nowlin, Margie Bowen, Anna Bell Mays Fifth Grade: Earlie Hoskins, W. O. Williamson, Alta Bellinger, Sunshine Cobbs, Jay Nowlin, J. L. Smith There will be singing at the Red Bluff Baptist Church every Friday night. Everyone is cordially invited.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 18, 1932 |
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Our pastor, Rev. Roy Hutchens, filled his regular appointment here Sunday. The sermons were enjoyed by a large crowd. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Slaughter visited the home of Lee Slaughter Sunday. Miss Eva Mae Chapman was the guest of Miss Elaine George Sunday. Those visiting in the home of Mrs. Fox? Gilmore Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mays and children, Mr. and Mrs. Louie McFeron and little son and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Compton and Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Bissett and children. Kenneth Hurt was a guest in the J. L. Smith home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Woodruff have returned from a visit to San Antonio. They were accompanied home by her sister, Miss Dutch Heaton. Miss Verna Nell Southers of Edna visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Southers, Sunday. Mr. Roy Anders was a guest in the Southers home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob McFeron are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Woodruff this week. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Page are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. The little miss will be called Hilda. Rev. Roy Hutchens was a guest in the Leslie Smith home Sunday. Misses Jessie Lee and Elsie Bowen were guests of Miss Vashti Pope Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter are the proud parents of a baby girl. There will be singing in the Red Bluff Baptist church Friday night. Everyone is cordially invited. Misses Valtie and Odessa Williamson visited their sister, Mrs. S. A. Page. Mr. R. J. Sells was a guest in the W. O. Williamson home Sunday. Ben Slaughter and Elroy Smith were guests in the Hoskins home Thursday. Mrs. W. O. Williamson and children were guests in the S. A. Page home Sunday afternoon. Little Margaret Page visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Williamson. Miss Louise Bryant visited the home of Miss Margaret Newton Tuesday. Mr. Arthur Eaton was a guest of Mr. H. L. Newton home Friday. There will be preaching at the Red Bluff Baptist Church Saturday night, March 27th. Everyone come. Our school enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Verna K. Harper, county school superintendent, and a representative from the State Department of Education. Honor Roll Tenth Grade: Ruby Jean George, Odessa Williamson Ninth Grade: Elaine George Eighth Grade: Elsie Bowen, Margaret Newton, Thelma Williamson Sixth Grade: Wilma Nowlin, Margie Bowen, Mary George, Anna Bell Mays, Faulbert Newton, Clay Pope, Lucy Wheeler Fifth Grade: Selma Everitt, Gladys Williamson, Olga Dell Smith, Mary Lee Mays Fourth Grade: Earline Hoskins, Jay Nowlin, Sunshine Cobbs, Alta Billinger, Erno Pope
Edna Weekly Herald, March 17, 1932 |
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The program given by the Edna B. Y. P. U. Sunday afternoon was enjoyed by all who attended. There will be preaching at the Red Bluff Baptist Church Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Edith Maxey was a guest of Misses Eva Lee and Earline Hoskins Sunday. Misses Valtie and Odessa Williamson were guests of Miss Fay Southers Sunday. Miss Lela Peters of Lolita was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Peters Sunday. The dance given at the E. S. Maxey home was enjoyed by a large crowd. Mr. and Mrs. Louie McFeron and little son were visitors in the home of Mrs. Tex Gilmore Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie George and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Rad Nowlin Sunday. Mr. Clint Hurt was a guest in the J. L. Smith home Sunday. There will be singing at the Red Bluff Baptist church Friday night. Everyone is cordially invited. Little Norine and W. R. Page visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Williamson Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Clifton spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Bowen. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sells and children were shopping in Victoria Saturday. Miss Esther Thuman was a visitor in the Southers home Sunday. Honor Roll Tenth Grade: Odessa Williamson, Ruby Jean George Ninth Grade: Elaine George Eighth Grade: Thelma Williamson, Elsie Bowen, Margaret Newton Seventh Grade: James Fitzpatrick, Lloyd Chapman, Ervin Maxey, James Nowlin, Marshall George, Arthur Smith, Edward Nowlin Other honor roll grades omitted by request.
Edna Weekly Herald, March 24, 1932 |
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Dinner on the ground. Good singing—Special Services. We want every member of the Red Bluff Baptist Church to be present on the 4th Sunday in November—an all day program has been planned. There will be a special roll call of all members. Bring your lunch and spread it with us and enjoy the day of worship and fellowship. A special offering will be taken to apply on building debt.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 21, 1935 |
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Mr. W. W. Deyton and Uranous Deyton made a business visit to the Valentine home Saturday. Mrs. Ethel Sappington and children spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Maxey. Misses Alice and Maggie Jane Keith and Earl Keith made a pleasure trip to Port Lavaca Sunday. They visited Mr. Alec Chiver. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Keith entertained with a birthday dance from 9 to 12 at their home Saturday night in honor of their daughter, Miss Maggie Jane. Friends from Cordele, Edna, Texana and Red Bluff came to help the honoree enjoy an evening never to be forgotten. Music was furnished by Clarence Tate and Marshall George. Dinner guests at the Bob Claybrook home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wilson and babe of Edna and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Koenig and children. Clyde Hoskins divided his time Sunday between the Bill Hoskins and Bob Claybrook homes. Misses Thelma and Gladys Williamson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Finch. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mays and children enjoyed several games of 42 with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Strain were also guests in the Lee home Sunday. Misses Anna Bell and Mary Lee Mays, who are attending high school in Edna, spent the week end with homefolks. Mr. W. W. Deyton and Miss Faye spent Sunday with Mr. J. H. Hamilton and family in Lolita. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Smith visited the C. R. George home Sunday after Sunday school. Misses Ruth and Annie Fitzpatrick had as their guests Sunday Misses Lois Maxey and Ima Keith. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Billingsly and daughter, Hazel, made a business trip to Edna Tuesday. Miss Hazel is under the care of Dr. Jack Kahn, optometrist, of Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Tate were called to Corpus Christi Sunday morning because of the death of his uncle, Mr. James Barr, Jr. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved. Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers Moody and Alvin Lee motored to Edna Sunday evening to see Wallace Beery in “Ah, Wilderness.” Willard and Roy Keith spent Sunday with Jack and Harold Deyton. Don’t forget to see The Blundering Herd, 3 act comedy, at Red Bluff school house, Friday night, Feb. 21st, 8 o’clock; admission 5c and 15c. Around the School The entertainment and social given last Friday night was quite a success. After the program a cake walk and party was held. Refreshments of hot coffee, chocolate, heart shaped cookies and cake were served to all present. The following program was given:
I: Playlet—“Cupid’s Conspiracy”
II: “Hindering Cupid” III: Vocal Solo—Treasure Isle—Ruth Fitzpatrick
IV: Play: “The Wandering Valentine”
V. Playlet: “The Valentine Shop” Wild peach trees, coral berry bushes, violets and other shrubs have been transplanted around the teacherage and several pecan trees have been put out in front of the school building since our last writing. We are glad to see Rayburne Lee back in school after a long illness. Ruby Jewell Chapman is on the sick list, we are unhappy to report. The Blundering Herd will be presented at La Ward High School Wednesday evening, February 26th, 8 p. m. Admission 5c and 15c. 100% Spellers for Week
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Mrs. Hattie Williams of the Rich Square section was a visitor in the C. W. Moody home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hoover are rejoicing over the arrival of a winsome little miss who will be called Glenna Lucille. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Oliver and children of Edna visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Heaton Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Claybrook made a combined business and pleasure trip to Victoria Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sappington and Neil Schoonover were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Deyton. The condition of Mr. Rodge Hamilton, who was taken to San Antonio to a hospital the idle of last week, is much improved, we are happy to report to friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick and little son, Johnny Devon, spent several days last week in Victoria as guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Browning. The volleyball girls and volleyball boys, accompanied by Mrs. Passmore, Miss Lindberg, Mrs. Frank Cobbs, Mrs. A. W. Koening, Mr. Reed and Ervin Maxey, went to White Hall last Wednesday. The girls played hard but lost the tight set. The boys’ team defeated White Hall boys. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Willoughby and family of Lolita were Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Deyton. C. W. Jones and Sidney Smith enjoyed Sunday with Rayburne Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Finch were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Cobbs and children and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Strain and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Smith spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Billingsy. Mr. J. S. Jones and Cam Jones of La Ward, Mr. Melton Felkins, Elizabeth Ann Felkins and Billy Ray Carey of Palacios were Sunday visitors at the C. W. Jones home. Little Miss Mildred Maxey spent Saturday with Ruthie Koenig and Mrs. Roy Moody. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Koenig and children spent Sunday in El Campo. Mrs. Koenig was honored with a birthday dinner, given in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Koenig. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tate and Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mays, and a freezer of delicious ice cream visited Mrs. Passmore and Miss Lindberg Friday night. Miss Dutch Heaton of San Antonio spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Woodruff.
Edna Weekly Herald, March 26, 1936 |
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Harold and Jack Deyton spent Sunday with E. S. Maxey Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick and M. B. Haugen visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chapman in La Ward Sunday. Mrs. M. B. Haugen, Misses Ruth and Annie Fitzpatrick and Ruby Jewel Chapman were Sunday visitors in the J. H. Fitzpatrick home in La Ward. Mrs. R. H. Keith and children spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Murphree. Miss Etheleen and Dude Fitzpatrick and Woodrow Chapman of La Ward and Lloyd Chapman visited in the R. H. Keith home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Woodruff and Mr. and Mrs. Chili Klaus were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moody Sunday evening. Misses Thelma and Gladys Williamson visited Miss Sunshine Cobbs Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Williamson visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tate Sunday. Visitors in the Sid Page home Sunday were Billy Joe and W. O. Williamson Jr. and Misses Nina, Tennie and Marie Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jones and family spent Sunday with Mr. Silas Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hoskins were week end guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hoskins. Misses Ima and Alice Keith made a short call on Mrs. Jack Sappington Friday. R. H. Keith and son, Earl, spent Saturday and Sunday visiting the household of Mr. G. C. Darnell of Little Kentucky. Uranous Deyton spent Sunday in Lolita in the W. A. Valentine home. Mr. W. W. Deyton is on the sick list, but is feeling better, we are glad to state. Mrs. Tom Browning and Mrs. Grover Klaus spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Deyton and Faye. Hoyt Pope spent Friday night with Lloyd Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sappington and Misses Ima and Alice Keith went to the Causeway Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tate, Messrs. Noel Reed and Clarence Tate ate a birthday supper with Mr. Willie Tate of the Texana community Tuesday night of last week. Mrs. A. W. Koenig entertained friends with a 42 party Wednesday in honor of Mr. Koenig’s birthday. Delicious cherry punch and cake were served to a personnel of 40.
Edna Weekly Herald, April 2, 1936 |
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Messrs. A. A. Koenig and Lynn Guess of El Campo were transacting business, in the community the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Billingsy and daughters have moved into the Lolita district, making the place recently vacated by Mr. Greenwalt their home. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hackbarth and Miss Lucille Visited Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Koenig Thursday evening. Mrs. Tex Gilmore spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Ervin Bissett. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Koenig enjoyed Sunday visiting relatives at El Campo. Miss Anna Belle Mays, who is attending high school in La Ward, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mays. Mrs. Claude Sappington and children, Pete, Jerry and Eunice, spent Friday night with her mother, Mrs. E. S. Maxey. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Mays and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Compton in La Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Bob McFeron and little daughter of La Ward spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Woodruff. Mrs. Bill Hoskins, who has been visiting Mrs. Robt. Ellis, in Houston, returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Maxey, Miss Mildred and Mrs. Roy Moody, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hoskins. Mr. W. O. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tate and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Finch shopped in Edna Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Cobbs and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Billingsy of the Lolita section. Rev. Mr. Hood of Victoria conducted preaching services Sunday morning and evening in the local Baptist Church. He was accompanied by his wife and two lovely daughters, and a Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. His messages were indeed inspiring. The carnival and box supper, sponsored by the P. T. A. were a big success. The organization is indeed grateful to all merchants who donated merchandise and money and to Mr. Staples for advertising for us through the Herald. Remember the special train to the Centennial November 14th. Train leaves Edna Friday night, Nov. 13th, at 11:23. It arrives in Dallas at 8:45 Saturday morning, and leaves Dallas at 11 P. M. Saturday night, to arrive in Edna Sunday morning at 8:23. See Mrs. Melba Passmore for your ticket which is $4.65 to all who wish to go and includes round trip fare, one ticket to Centennial Grounds, one ticket to Calvacade and two meals. Deadline for buying ticket is Wednesday, Nov. 11th. Get your ticket as early as possible. If a ticket is bought and for any reason not used, your money will be refunded.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 5, 1936 |
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We had seven new pupils to start to school Monday. They are the Keith children who recently moved from Red Bluff. We welcome them to our school.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 5, 1936 |
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Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moody called on Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Koenig Monday. Mrs. A. W. Koenig and Mrs. O. E. Hackbarth and daughter, Miss Lucille, spent Thursday afternoon visiting in La Ward. Miss Ruby Jewell Chapman had Miss Ruth Koenig as her guests Wednesday. Mrs. John Fitzpatrick visited Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mays are rejoicing over the arrival of a winsome little miss. Congratulations. Miss Belle Hamilton visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hamilton, last week. An always welcome visitor at the school Thursday morning was our county school superintendent, Mr. I. T. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Cobbs and family went over to the D. W. Mays home Sunday evening to call on Miss Maxine Mays. Mildred Maxey spent Thursday night with Jeanette Woodruff. Mrs. Clarence Argo visited Mrs. E. S. Maxey Thursday. Mrs. T. J. Peters visited Mrs. A. J. Peters in La Ward last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bissett and Mrs. Tex Gilmore and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Compton and Miss Anna Bell Mays of La Ward called in the D. W. Mays home Thursday night of last week. P. T. A. News The Red Bluff P. T. A. met last Thursday evening at 8:30. After the business matters were considered, a very interesting program, in charge of Mrs. Reuben Passmore, was offered. The first number on the program was singing of “The Eyes of Texas” by all. The following number on the program was a play by the primary pupils. This skit was followed by a talk by Mr. I. T. Taylor. Mrs. E. E. Gholke played several violin solos, accompanied by Miss Corene Lindberg at the piano. These numbers concluded the program. We have Mrs. T. J. Peters, Mrs. A. P. Woodruff and Mrs. Reuben Passmore to thank for the delicious hot coffee and cake. Officers for the year’s work are as follows:
President—Mrs. W. C. Moody Reporter
Edna Weekly Herald, November 12, 1936 |
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Mrs. Reuben Passmore and Miss Corene Lindberg enjoyed supper with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Williamson Monday night of last week. Those making short visits to the school rooms this past week were Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Peters, Mrs. A. W. Koenig and Mrs. W. O. Williamson. We like class room visitors. Come in and see what we are doing. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klaus of La Ward have moved into the place recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. C. R. George. We’re glad to have you. Mr. and Mrs. Haugen visited in the J. J. Fitzpatrick home Sunday night. Miss Alta Lee Billingsy spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. T. F Cobbs and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick spent Sunday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Chapman, while Miss Ruby Jewel Chapman spent the day with Bobby Jo Murphee in Lolita. News has been received that Mrs. Floyd Smith underwent an operation for appendicitis in the Victoria Hospital last week end. When her mother, Mrs. J. E. Hoskins, returned Sunday she reported Mrs. Smith doing well. Messrs. T. J. Peters and Fred Hughes returned last week from Denver, Colo. Mr. Peters says he ran into some mighty cold weather, including snow, but enjoyed the trip fine. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fitzpatrick are spending the week in La Ward in the Hunt home while the latter are away on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hoover are spending a couple of weeks in East Texas. Red Bluff 4-H Club The Red Bluff 4-H Club met Thursday, Dec. 17th. There were two new members, Marie Williamson and Rosa Mae Hill. Ruth Koenig was elected song leader. The meeting was turned into a recreation period which lasted for ten minutes. During the recreation period there were four Christmas games played. The meeting was adjourned.
Edna Weekly Herald, December 24, 1936 |
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Mrs. Menard returned to her home in Belton last week after a two week’s sojourn in the household of her son, F. N. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Billingsy and daughters of Lolita spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Cobbs. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Maxey, “Skeet” Tate, Misses Lois and Mildred and E. S. and Jerome, made a pleasure trip to the J. G. Maxey home in Victoria over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Woodruff, Jeanette and Tracy and Mr. Clarence Argo went to San Antonio Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kenisell. Mrs. Clarence Argo and daughter, Barbara, who have been in San Antonio two weeks, accompanied them home. Miss Loraine Walker of Fort Worth is spending a few weeks with Mrs. W. C. Moody. News was received here this week that the small son of Mr. and Mrs. “Buss” Williams, who now reside in San Antonio, was bitten by a mad dog last week. Enroute to the hospital with the boy, the Williams car collided with a truck wrecking the car, but not injuring the family seriously. Mrs. Chili Klaus was the guest of Mrs. Nina Mae Holloway in Houston the last week end. The party at the school house Saturday night was well attended. There will be another Saturday night, Oct. 16th. Music will be furnished. Mr. and Mrs. Magness Haugen of Bay City called in the Fitzpatrick home Sunday. Mrs. Haugen is spending a few days here. There are several citizens of this community “courting” in Edna this week. Mrs. Edward Klaus visited Mrs. Mike Newport in Texana this week. Alvin Lee Moody, who is attending school in Edna, spent the week end with homefolks.
Edna Weekly Herald, October 7, 1937 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Allen Koenig and family, Mr. E. E. Gholke and family and Miss Margaret Gholke enjoyed an outing on the Navidad river Saturday night. Everyone enjoyed the evening, and the eats were just as good. The Red Bluff Parent Teacher Association met for the first time for the current school year Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5th, at the school house. Miss Irma Lee Norcorss of Edna spent several days the past week with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moody. Mrs. Mangus Haugen and Miss Annie Fitzpatrick of La Ward were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sappington and family were visiting in the E. S. Maxey home Sunday. Mrs. Roy Tate of Texana spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Claybrook of Refugio were visiting in Red Bluff Sunday. The barbecue and program sponsored by the Ganado Organization at Red Bluff Wednesday night of last week was greatly enjoyed by a large crowd. The Ladies Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. L. C. Moody Tuesday. Mrs. Bryant Thedford called on Mrs. Roy Moody Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stayton of La Ward were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moody Sunday. The Red Bluff Better English Club presented a delightful fire prevention program entitled “These Matches Talk.” We wish to congratulate the program committee for this splendid program. Perfect Spellers for the Week
Seventh Grade: Jessie Delta Cobbs
Edna Weekly Herald, October 6, 1938 |
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Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moody were pleasantly surprised the past week when their son, Bernard, who has been confined in the Heights Hospital at Houston for some time, returning home. We are glad to have him back with us. Miss Evelyn Moody had a birthday dinner last Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moody and son, Alvin, as guests. Miss Annie Fitzpatrick and Carrey Carleton spent Thursday night with Mrs. Charles Fox. Miss Florence Moody of El Campo visited friends and relatives in this community Wednesday. Jene Shumaker visited John Carrey Sunday. Ruth Koenig, Evelyn Moody, Truman Calhoun, Billy Carrey and Amos Garrett visited Ruby Jewel Chapman Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Koenig and son, Jackie, visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hackbarth Sunday evening. Jeanette Woodruff spent Sunday afternoon with Marie Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Haugen spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fox and Delores Oven, Annie Fitzpatrick and Manus Haugen visited in the A. W. Koenig home Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Evans and son visited in the W. O. Williamson home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Singleton and little Karen Joyce and Mrs. A. J. Peters of Edna visited Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Peters Sunday. Mrs. A. J. Tompkins Jr., Cecil Gregory, Bill and A. J. Tompkins Sr., and Mrs. Parr visited Mrs. T. F. Cobbs Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Billingsy and daughter, Hazel, visited Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Cobbs Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Garrett of Goose Creek visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Garrett Sunday. Moody Mayhew spent the week end with Ralph Moody. Tracy Woodruff spent Sunday afternoon with Billy Joe Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mays and family visited in Lolita Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Meyers spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Printis Talbot. Miss Mary Lee Mays spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mays. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Valentine spent Sunday with the W. W. Deytons. Messrs. Ed Klaus, Mike Newport and D. W. Mays and La Verne Newport, Junior Mays and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fate and little Joyce visited in the W. O. Williamson home Saturday night. Miss Margaret Gholke spent Saturday night with Anna Bell Mays of Edna. (A few items had to be omitted due to the fact that no dates were given.) Perfect Spellers
Seventh Grade: Jessie Cobbs Better English Club The Better English Club met last Monday. At this meeting the Club elected new officers for the next two months. The following officers were elected.
President: Ruth Koenig The following committees were appointed: Program, Good English and Social. For business the club discussed ways of making money at the oyster super. It was decided to sell balloons, pop corn and candy. The club did this and made $1.55, which will be used to beautify our school grounds.—Reporter. Red Bluff 4-H Club Report The Red Bluff 4-H Club met February 22, 1939 at 2 o’clock in the Red Bluff school house. The meeting was called to order by the President, Marie Williamson. The motto and pledge were repeated. The roll call was answered by telling what we have done to our bed room. The minutes were read by the secretary and approved by the members. There was no old or new business. In the recreation period we played “I Sail My Ship.” We had a demonstration on how to care for our chickens. The meeting adjourned.—Reporter.
Edna Weekly Herald, March 2, 1939 |
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School News The Red Bluff Better English Club met last Wednesday afternoon. The Club elects new officers every two months. The election was as follows: President, Dorothy Peters; vice-president, Ophelia Trevino; secretary, La Verne Newport; and treasurer, Billy Ray Carey. These committees were appointed; Good English, Program and Social. The program committee is getting up a Thanksgiving program. The Club decided to buy a baseball and bat for the playground. All dues have been paid and our club period each week is enjoyed by all the members. Perfect spellers for last week were: Jeanette Woodruff, Ophelia Trevino, Tracey Woodruff, D. W. Mays, Jr., and John Carey. Community D. W. Mays Jr. spent Sunday and Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick. Mr. and Mrs. Merrit Singleton of Edna spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Peters. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Woodruff and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fitzpatrick and family. Miss Jeanette Woodruff spent Sunday night with Ruby Jewel Chapman. The Red Bluff quartet motored to Seadrift Sunday night where it presented an inspiring program of gospel hymns.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 16, 1939 |