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Mrs. F. H. Jones and her guest, Miss Scoville, and Miss Irene Hall spent Sunday in Collegeport. Mrs. Agnes Brunner is visiting in Markham, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Jack Walker. Mesdames George Austin and George Serrill visited in Matagorda Wednesday. Mrs. Winnie B. McClare and Miss Jeannette Austin leave Saturday for a visit in San Antonio. Miss Emma Lee Lewis had as dinner guests Sunday Misses Harriett Bryan and Zalie Austin; Messrs. Will Stinnett, James Lewis of Markham and Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. George Austin had as guests Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. William E. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Moore and Mrs. Annie Hensel of New York. The Owls club was charmingly entertained Wednesday afternoon by Miss Bertha Wallace at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. S. Collins. Misses Elmore and Brooks of Wharton were guests of the Misses Hawkins Wednesday. Miss Emma Lee Lewis had as her guest Wednesday, Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham.
Houston Post, January 29, 1911 |
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Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Agnes Brunner. Mrs. Dan McClave returned from San Antonio Monday. The Owls met with Miss Maggie Conger Wednesday afternoon. Delicious candies were served during the meeting and at 5 o'clock the guests repaired to Stinnett's where dainty refreshments awaited them. Jim Lewis and Mrs. Agnes Brunner of Markham were in Bay City Saturday. Miss Gartrell is the guest of her brother, L. J. Gartrell and wife. Mrs. Emmett Lee Perry entertained with four tables of whist Monday afternoon complimentary to Miss Scoville of Indiana. A delicious salad course, followed with ices, was served. Those enjoying Mrs. Perry's hospitality were Misses Scoville of Indiana, Irene Hall; Mesdames James Mayfield of Van Vleck, Meyers of Richmond, Holman, Gaines, A. A. Moore and Wickham. Mrs. James Mayfield of Van Vleck and Mrs. Winnie Myers of Richmond were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kilbride this week. Young C. Burkhart and sister of California were here Wednesday. Leslie Cookenboo and Miss Zalie Selkirk Austin spent Sunday in Matagorda with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds and Miss Adele Moore have returned from Marlin. Mrs. S. R. Sholars has as guests her mother, Mrs. Hamilton, and sister, Miss Marguerite Hamilton, of Matagorda. Mr. and Mrs. Holt are with their daughter, Mrs. Edward Kilbride. Mrs. Z. E. Scofield entertained for her son Freddie Wednesday from 5 to 7 p. m. The Owls will entertain their young men friends Friday evening with an auto party and supper. Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Tippins autoed to Lane City Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Tippins were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Tippins Monday.
Houston Post, February 12, 1911 |
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Miss Ruth Gordon of Missouri is with her sister, Mrs. J. B. Caverly. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth of Matagorda and Mrs. J. M. Andrews of Wharton visited here Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker, Mrs. Fisher, Mr. Burke and Jim Lewis of Markham were here. Mr. and Mrs. James Mayfield of Van Vleck visited here Wednesday. Mrs. S. S. Moore will entertain the Forty-two club Friday afternoon from 3:30 to 6. Miss Jessie May Serrill of Matagorda was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill Wednesday evening. Miss Sallie Middlebrook of Matagorda is the guest of Miss Ibbie Sutherland. Mrs. J. M. Barker and little son of Houston are the guests of T. J. Poole, Jr. Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda was Mr. and Mrs. George Austin's guest Wednesday. Mrs. S. S. Moore was the charming hostess to the Whist club Friday afternoon. Heart being trumps, were also the feature of decorations. The idea was beautifully carried out in reception hall, parlor and library. Five games were played, at the conclusion of which Miss Lizzie Hawkins was the recipient of a beautiful hand-painted plate as first prize, Mrs. Annie Henzel of New York received the guest prize, a heart-shaped cut glass tray, and Mrs. Jim Keller was consoled with a heart-shaped sunshine cake. A delicious two-course luncheon was served consisting of browned oysters, heart sandwiches, stuffed olives, pickles and lettuce and ices with dainty heart-shaped cakes. Mrs. Moore had as guests the club members and Mesdames A. D. Thompson, I. L. Pitluk, George Serrill, Cochran Willis, S. Eidman, Stowers of St. Louis, Annie Henzel of New York, Clements, Phillips, Taylor and Annie Rugeley. Mrs. W. H. Homan delightfully entertained a number of friends at whist Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Ed Kilbride entertained with cards Friday evening. Mrs. Fannie P. Hamilton of Matagorda is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin. The "Cinch" club entertained the gentlemen Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Annie Rugeley. Miss Emma Lewis visited in Markham Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Todswer are in Houston this week. Miss Paula Huebner was up in her new Hupmobile Wednesday. Mrs. Jim Inglehart of Matagorda, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. C. Carpenter, returned to her home Thursday. Misses Lely Miller, Ethel Hightower and Carrie Sally were hostesses to the "Owls' club" Wednesday.
Houston Post, February 26, 1911 |
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Bay City, Texas, March 14.--H. A. Clapp of Collegeport, secretary of the Mid-Coast Industrial congress, attended the farmers' conference at San Benito last Thursday. While there Mr. Clapp had a talk with Mr. Yoakum and Traffic Manager Doherty of the Frisco system, and gathered from these gentlemen the promise to give Bay City the next conference if Bay City wants it. He assured the Frisco officials that Bay City would be only too glad to have the conference and that we would make preparations to entertain 1000 people. The matter will be placed before the Business league and every effort to make Bay City the next meeting place for the conference as well as to royally entertain the crowd which is sure to come, will be made.
Houston Post, March 15, 1911 |
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Bay City, Texas, April 14.--At the request of J. S. Doughterty, chairman
of the immigration conference, which is to be held in Houston on April
26, Judge W. S. Holman has appointed the following delegation from
Matagorda county:
Houston Post, April 15, 1911 |
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Mrs. Annie Rugeley left Wednesday for a visit in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Holt of Van Vleck are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride. Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham is visiting her mother, Mrs. A. Brunner. Miss Kate Rugeley of Wharton is the guest of Mrs. S. Pearson. Mrs. Charles Duller of Blessing visited friends Wednesday. Mrs. Oscar Ziegenhals, Misses Katie Mae Gillette, Bertha Wallace and Stanley Gillette were guests of Mrs. W. A. Matthews of Caney Wednesday evening. The Priscillas were entertained by Mrs. W. Magill Wednesday evening. Miss Zalie Austin was hostess to the Owls club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Minne B. McClare and Mrs. A. Brunner had as guests for dinner Thursday evening Misses Emma Lee Lewis, Jeannette and Zalie Austin; Messrs. Whittington, Bigelow, Halliday, Gaston, Osborne, Hait, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stockton, Messrs. Hammond and Lochridge. The table was beautiful in Easter decorations. After the dinner hour music and conversation ended this most delightful hospitality. Miss Ida B. Holman and Miss Alice Holman of Weimar are guests of Judge and Mrs. William Holman.
Houston Post, April 16, 1911 |
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Mrs. Ella Partain of Midfields is the guest of Mrs. W. M Vogelsang. Mrs. E. L. Perry visited in Huntsville this week. Miss Emma Leins [Lewis?] left Sunday for a several days' visit in San Antonio. Miss Maggie Conger entertained the Owls' club Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Woodruff of Blessing with his son and two daughters attended the Episcopal service Easter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Walker Sunday. Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham was the guest of Mrs. A. Brunner Sunday. Mrs. Hamilton of Matagorda is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. S. R. Sholars. Mr. and Mrs. Vance Duncan of Eagle Lake left Thursday afternoon after a several days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. Corbett. Mrs. James F. Perry of Perry Landing is visiting Mrs. A. A. Moore. The Bay City Choral club held a very interesting meeting at the Grand opera house Wednesday afternoon. Miss Carmen Autrey of Houston will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Richard R. Lewis, Sunday. Mrs. W. C. Williams of Palacios visited relatives Tuesday. Miss Pearl Fulcrod of Houston was the guest of Mrs. William Holland Sunday and Monday.
Houston Post, April 23, 1911 |
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Mrs. Annie Rugeley returned last week after a month's visit in San Antonio. Mrs. Tom Williams and little daughter of St. Louis are guests of Mrs. John W. White. Miss Jessie May Serrill of Matagorda visited the Misses Austin Saturday. Mrs. S. S. Moore returned Thursday after a several weeks' visit in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill visited relatives in Matagorda Saturday. Mrs. Winnie McClare will leave Sunday for a week's visit in Houston. Mrs. E. C. Moore entertained the Whist club Friday afternoon. Mrs. Highbarger will entertain the Forty-two club Friday afternoon of next week. Miss Emma Lee Lewis was the guest of friends in Markham Sunday. Mrs. and Mrs. J. F. Holt of Van Vleck were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride Saturday. Misses Meta, Jamie and Lizzie Hawkins returned Wednesday after a several days' visit in Wharton. Miss Katie May Gillett was hostess to the Owls' club Wednesday afternoon.
Houston Post, May 7, 1911 |
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From Saturday’s Daily: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Byars yesterday a fine 10-pound girl. Harvey Nuckols of Corpus Christi, is in the city visiting relatives. Mr. Sam LeTulle, who is attending the A. and M. College is here on his vacation. J. C. Willis autoed to Houston yesterday and spent the day in the metropolis on business. Rev. John Sloan left this morning for Matagorda where he will hold services tomorrow. Miss Thelma Dreyling, of Houston, is in the city visiting her friend, Miss Eunice Baker. Mrs. S. O. Eidman is visiting in Houston this week, going over yesterday via auto. Col. Jno. M. Simpson, of Dallas, spent yesterday and this morning in the city having come up from his ranch yesterday to be present at the hearing before Major Howell. Mrs. Winnie McClave returned last Tuesday night after a two weeks’ visit with relative in Houston. She was accompanied by her cousin, Miss Thelma Dreyling who will spend the summer here. Mrs. C. L. de St. Aubin will leave tomorrow to join her husband in Port Arthur. The departure of this estimable family from our midst is a source of the keenest regret on the part of the entire citizenship of Bay City. Major Howell is a good listener, and it is usually the case that “still water runs deep.” We trust the Major’s recommendations to his department will result in the long-hoped-for improvement of the Colorado, and the consequent relief for the anxious ones along the stream. W. E. Green stated to the Tribune man this morning that he will leave here tomorrow and will go to Port Arthur to make arrangements to move his family in about two weeks. Mr. Green and his family are well-known in Bay City and have many friends who will regret their departure exceedingly. Mr. Geo. B. Culver, of Matagorda spent the day in Bay City yesterday and while here, incidentally, told Uncle Sam through Major Howell that we had the money if the United States did not with which we might improve the Colorado river channel. Mr. Culver is one of the country builders and is doing a splendid work for his section of the county as well as lending splendid aid to the other portions when his services are needed. Mr. John J. Raezer, of Houston, is in the city and made a statement in the proceedings held by Major Howell yesterday. Mr. Raezer is well posted on all current events as well as being a good statistician on the crop situation. From Monday’s Daily: Mr. G. R. Tillman and wife who have been spending the past two months in Lockhart, Red Rock and Smithville with relatives returned to the city Saturday. County Treasurer Arthur Collins informed us Saturday that Mr. N. M. Vogelsang and family had stopped in San Antonio and would sojourn there a month before going on the Alpine. Mr. Bruce Wallace, a prominent citizen of El Campo, accompanied by his wife spent the day yesterday in the city with Mr. Wallace’s mother. They made the trip via auto and returned last evening. City Engineer A. R. Leckie paid Brazoria county a visit of three or four days duration last week. He said the crops all looked very well, but were in no wise, ahead of ours that he could see. Mr. H. N. Burditt, a prosperous farmer of La Ward, Jackson county, spent Saturday in Bay City on business. Mr. Burditt says the crops in his vicinity look fairly well and the indications are exceptionally good for a fine crop this fall. From Tuesday’s Daily: D. L. Gable, a Dallasite, was here Sunday, transacting some business. George S. Moore, came over from Francitas and spent Sunday here. W. M. Osman, a San Antonio citizen, was here Sunday and Monday. P. T. Tipps, a Beaumont citizen, paid our city a visit Sunday. J. P. Rice, of Joplin, Mo., was here Sunday and Monday on business. J. R. Davis, of Helo, Texas, was in the city on business Sunday and Monday. F. A. Davis, of Everett, Mass., was a business visitor to Bay City yesterday. D. B. Cherry, a Houstonian, was a business visitor to Bay City the first of the week. Dr. and Mrs. Henry Rugeley left this morning for Corpus Christi where they will spend sometime recuperating. Dr. Abney left Sunday for Waco, where he has an important business engagement. He will be gone for ten days or longer. T. M. Howard, a former citizen of Bay City, but now of San Benito, is in the city. He was joined here by his brother, O. J. Howard, of Eagle Lake. B. R. Ellwood, of Colorado Springs, Colo., is in Bay City and has identified himself with the Matagorda County Development Company. Mr. Ellwood has traveled considerably over the country and says he considers this section the cream of all he has seen. Wilbur Goodman, of Houston, representing the Southwestern Farmer spent yesterday and today in the city on business connected with his publication. Mr. Goodman comes from Michigan to Texas and has had much experience as a land holder in South Dakota and Iowa. He said that this part of Texas is far ahead of anything he ever saw in possibilities, and that its future is very bright indeed. Oscar Thurston spend Sunday here from Buckeye. John Roberson, a Buckeye business man was here Sunday. Roy Bamer, of Buckeye, spent Sunday in Bay City. Miss Ethel Gorman, of Palestine, visited in the city Sunday. She was registered at the Nuckols. Rev. L. E. Selfridge left this morning for Matagorda where he will fill his regular appointment at the Presbyterian church. Roy Tanquary, of Midfield, visited Bay City yesterday on business.
The Matagorda County Tribune, June 2, 1911 |
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Miss Jessie May Serrill of Matagorda was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill Wednesday. Misses Meta and Janie Hawkins returned Friday after a several days' visit in Houston. Mrs. S. O. Eidman is visiting in Houston. Misses Emma Lee Leins and Jeanette Austin were guests of Mrs. Winnie Baker McClare for dinner Wednesday evening. Mrs. G. A. Moore, assisted by her daughter Laurellie, entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Marian and Ralph Jones, who leave Thursday for their home in Collegeport. Miss Helen Kilbride will entertain Thursday evening with a dance in honor of her guest, Miss Charlotte Blessie, of Eagle Pass. Quite a number of young people from Bay City enjoyed an informal dance at Mrs. Huebner's country home Wednesday evening. Miss O. J. Doubek, returned Friday night after a several days' visit in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Doubek and little daughter Alma and Miss Zalie Austin leave Sunday for a several months' visit in New Mexico. Mrs. Charles Baker is the guest of friends in Matagorda.
Houston Post, June 4, 1911 |
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Miss Helen Kilbride returned Wednesday, after several days visit with Miss Hamilton of Matagorda. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Layton of Matagorda were guests of Mrs. George Austin Tuesday. Mrs. Kirk Moore and Miss Willie McCauley returned Thursday, after several weeks visit in San Antonio. Miss Sue Hairston of San Antonio is visiting Mrs. Martin Thompson. Miss Ike Keith of Waco is the guest of Miss Lizzie Hawkins. Mrs. Kraft Eidman of Liberty Hill is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bates. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stinnett returned Tuesday, after visiting in New Orleans and Houston. Miss Carmen of Autrey of Houston is the guest of Mrs. R. R. Lewis. Mrs. Haynes of St. Louis is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. White. Mrs. Carl Himel and Miss Emma Lee Lewis spent Sunday in Markham as guests of Mrs. C. B. Fisher. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Byars left Wednesday for their home in Mexico. Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Brooks, Mrs. Winnie McClave and Miss Jeannette Austin were guests of Miss Callie Metzger Sunday evening for diner and a delightful auto ride. Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill visited in Matagorda Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Kate Moore is visiting in Palacios. One of the loveliest weddings which it has been Bay City's good fortune to witness in many days was that of J. H. Hauck of Valley Falls, Kan., and Miss Belle Huebner, which took place last Wednesday evening at 2:15 o'clock at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The church in which this happy event took place was beautifully and profusely decorated in green and roses and trailing vines, lending it a most pleasing and artistic appearance and harmonizing delightfully with the occasion as a whole. The sacred ceremony which made the happy pair as one was performed by Rev. John Sloan, priest in charge of the St. Mark's parish church, and it was a beautifully delivered ceremony and impressive. The attendants were Mrs. Walter Brown, matron of honor, Misses Ada and Paula Huebner, Miss Taylor and Miss Lois Moore, maids, with Willideen Brown and Lucille Gaines as flower girls. Mr. Legler of Valley Falls, Kan., was best man on this occasion, and sang "O Promise Me." Mr. Legler has a magnificent voice, which filled the church with its cadence and delighted his hearers. Reginald Berrien White sang "I Love You Truly" in a most exquisite manner. Both were accompanied by Mrs. Edgar Hawkins. After these delightful renditions the bridal march was formed. The beautifully dressed flower girls came first then the maids, who were attired in handsome pink gowns and large white picture hats, and carrying Mary Antoinette baskets of pink roses and ferns. The bride, on the arm of her father, followed, gowned in handsome white satin with elaborate lace garniture and seed pearl trimmings, carrying a shower bouquet of Bride roses. The groom was escorted to the altar by his best man. Both were attired in the customary conventional black dress suits. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired immediately to the home of the bride, where followed an informal reception. Here a pink and white color scheme throughout the home was carried out. From the chandelier in the dining room a basket pendant held the ribbons holding the thimble, ring and dime, drawn as each cut cake, the cards within containing good wishes and prophesies for those not lucky enough to draw something. After the reception the couple left over the Brownsville road for Valley Falls where a handsomely appointed home awaits them.
Houston Post, July 2, 1911 |
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Miss Louise Hill is visiting in St. Louis. Mrs. Will Stinnett returned Saturday after a week's visit in Houston. Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham was the gust of Mrs. J. F. Lewis Saturday. Mrs. S. S. Moore is the guest of friends in San Antonio. Mrs. G. Ludwig and Miss Marie Ludwig are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ludwig. Mrs. V. H. Doubek returned Monday after a several days' visit in Matagorda. Miss Grace Pierce of Palacios was the guest of Miss Frances Poole Tuesday. Miss Catherine Poole returned Monday after a week's visit with Miss Charlotte Jones of Collegeport. Rev. and Mrs. John Sloan were guests of Theo. Smith and family in Collegeport Sunday and Monday. Misses Jeanette and Zalie Austin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Austin Clapp in Collegeport Sunday. Mrs. Fred Brunner delightfully entertained Thursday afternoon with a forty-two party in compliment to her guest, Mrs. J. Maynor of Birmingham, Ala. After the games a fruit salad course was served and the prizes given, Mrs. Brasfield receiving a hand embroidered centerpiece and Mrs. Maynor a hand-embroidered lunch cloth. The invited guests were: Mesdames Brasfield, A. J. Harty, S. O. Eidman, Ludwig, Pitluk, Swartz, Stowers, Himel of Lake Charles, La., S. Thompson, Pence, E. C. Moore, Ragor of Chicago, Walker of Markham, Willis and Emmett Perry.
Houston Post, August 20, 1911 |
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Miss Laura Murchison of San Antonio is the guest of Miss Jeannette Austin. Mrs. Emmet Perry had as guests for dinner Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Peareson of Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. James Mayfield of Tanglewylde. Mrs. Harry Austin Clapp of Collegeport is the guest of George Austin and family. Miss Helen Holt Kilbride complimented Misses Euarda and Mattie Talbot of San Antonio with an informal reception Thursday afternoon. A flower contest and musical program afforded much pleasure, the prize, a dainty hand-painted pin, being worn by Miss Grace Keller. Two delicious courses were served, the first a salad course, the latter fruit gelatine and cream. The guests were: Misses Zalie Austin, Grace Keller, Tillie Miller, Mamie Thompson Huddlestone of Cleburne, Louise Wortham of Gainesville, Katie May Gillett, Shirley Carter, Catherine Cookenboo. Mrs. S. Reichman of Hallettsville is visiting Mrs. Henry Swartz. Miss Lucy Yerxa of Buckeye was the guest of friends Wednesday. Misses Irene and Eula Barber returned to their home in Houston Wednesday after a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill. Miss Helen Kilbride had as guests for dinner Wednesday evening Miss Louise Wortham of Gainesville, Carol Gaines, Hugh Keller, Emmie Eidman and Robbie Darst of Richmond. Miss Blanch Bettison of Houston visited Mrs. Amos Lee Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Sholars are visiting in Orange.
Houston Post, August 27, 1911 |
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Mrs. John Crawford entertained a number of her friends with whist Thursday afternoon. Those present were: Mesdames Reynolds, Pitluk, H. B. Eidman, P. G. Huston, S. Thompson, James Keller, W. Stinnett, Rex White, Taylor, Ludwig, Stowers, Brasfield, Reed, Boney, Earl Moore, James Sutherland, Swartz, Stockton and Mrs. Reichman of Hallettsville. Miss Louise Wortham, who has been the guest of Mrs. W. D. Wilson, returned to her home in Gainesville Monday. Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham was the guest of Mrs. Carl Himel Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Harry Austin Clapp returned to her home in Collegeport Saturday after a week's visit to George Austin and family. Miss Zalie Austin spent Thursday in Matagorda, the guest of Mrs. Ed Layton.
Houston Post, September 3, 1911 |
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Mrs. George Serrill is visiting in Matagorda. Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Sholars returned Tuesday after spending several weeks with relatives in Orange. Mrs. A. Lincon, who has been the guest of Mrs. Martin Thompson, left for her home in Wharton Monday. Mrs. Ragor, Mrs. A. J. Harty and Miss Marguerite Ragor returned from Galveston Tuesday where they have been guests of the Galvez for the past week. Miss Laura Murchison, who has been the guest of Miss Jeannette Austin, returned to her home in San Antonio Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Corbett returned Wednesday after a several weeks' visit in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Austin Clapp of Collegeport, who have been the guests of George Austin and family, left for Port O'Connor Wednesday to attend the Midcoast congress. Mrs. J. W. Gaines delightfully entertained the young society set Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Rachel Peden of Houston and and Pierce Gaines, who leaves Monday for Virginia where he will enter college. After contests and various games delicious ice cream and cake were served. Those enjoying this charming hospitality were Misses Helen Kilbride, Ruth Keller, Shirley Carter, Catherine Poole, Louella Baker, Gladys Moore, Ola Lee Wright, Mabel Kennedy, Grace Moore, Stella Sutherland, Daisy Cookenboo, Annie Lu Gillett, Lois Moore; Messrs. Carroll Gaines, George Sutherland, Sammy LeTulle, Joe Milner, Leslie Cookenboo, Carol Cookenboo, Sherman Baker, Henry Lee and Harol Carter. Mr. and Mrs. George Austin, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Doubek, Misses Laura Murchison of San Antonio, Zalie Austin, Jeannette Austin, Julia Austin, Messrs. James Rugeley, R. T. Bigelow and E. Highley went to Matagorda via auto Sunday evening where they enjoyed an oyster supper, returning home by moonlight. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robbins left Thursday for a several months' visit to Virginia. Mrs. R. G. Kleska returned Thursday after a week's visit in Houston.
Houston Post, September 10, 1911 |
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Miss Mattie Bess Loeder of Mexia is the guest of Miss Katie May Gillett. Miss Adele Moore returned Tuesday after a week's visit in Waelder. Miss Helen Kilbride visited friends in Matagorda Wednesday. Mrs. W. M. Holland and family are at home after spending several months in Colorado. Mrs. Rex. B. White was the guest of Mrs. C. B. Fisher in Markham Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mamie Walker was hostess to the "Forty-two club" Friday afternoon. Mrs. Goodwin Sterne and daughter, Miss Rose of Matagorda, are guests of Mrs. J. M. Corbett. Miss Eula Sims was hostess to the Owls' club Wednesday afternoon. Those present were Misses Mattie Bess Loeder of Mexia, Katie May Gillett, Zalie Austin, Lillie Miller, Catherine Cookenboo, Carrie Sallee, Maggie Conger and Adele Moore. Thursday, September 21, the Bay City Choral club will renew work in earnest for their first concert in December. Mrs. Thomas Lewis entertained Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Frank A. Hervey of Houston. Mrs. Hervey returned to Houston Thursday after several social pleasures. Mrs. A. A. Moore entertained in her honor Tuesday evening and Mrs. E. L. Perry gave a luncheon for her Wednesday.
Houston Post, September 17, 1911 |
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Mrs. F. Holt of Tanglewylde was the guest of Mrs. Ed Kilbride Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Clapp of Collegeport were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin Monday. Mrs. Rayn, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. J. Hartly, returned to her home in Chicago last week. Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham was the guest of Mrs. Fred Brunner Sunday. Miss Emma Lee Lewis returned last week after a month spent in Colorado. Mrs. Sargent and Mrs. James W. Rugeley have returned after several week' visit in Mineral Wells. Mrs. B. J. Dantzler of Alpine is the guest of Mrs. George Serrill. Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave returned Sunday after spending the summer in Mineral Wells and Colorado. Mrs. G. Smith and son, Merrill, of Galveston are guests of Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Keller. Mrs. Hamilton and Miss Marguerite Hamilton of Matagorda are guests of Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Sholars. Mrs. S. S. Moore returned Sunday after a six weeks' visit in San Antonio. Miss Zalie Austin entertained the Owls' club Wednesday. After a delightful afternoon spent in making plans for a series of "jolly evenings" during the winter, the guests were asked into the dining room, where a delicious lunch was served from a prettily appointed table. Those present were: Misses Eula Simms, Grace Keller, Maggie Conger, Catherine Cookenboo, Lillie Miller, Bertha Wallace, Carrie Salley, Dell Moore and Catherine Gillett. Mrs. J. R. Reynolds entertained with dancing Friday evening in honor of her guests, the Misses Jarrell of Belton. Fruit punch was served during the dances and at the conclusion a dainty ice course. Those enjoying this delightful hospitality were: Misses Carrie Salley, Catherine Cookenboo, Cathryn Poole, Zalie Austin, Catherine Gillette, Lois Moore, Gladys Moore, Grace Moore, Lou Ella Baker, Dell Moore, Lizzie Hawkins, Janie Hawkins, Grace Keller and Mrs. Will Stinnett; Messrs. Will Stinnett, Gene Cookenboo, Carroll Cookenboo, Ed McKelvey, U. Eidman, Carrol Gaines, Sutherland Reddin, H. Carter, F. Thompson, W. McKelvey, Hugh Keller, Foster, Lee, Baker, J. C. Lewis and Perry Moore. Mrs. George Edward Serrill was hostess to the Bridge club Wednesday afternoon. After the usual number of games a delicious lunch was served, consisting of deviled crabs, Saratoga flakes, Waldorf salad, sandwiches, olives and iced tea. The club members present were: Mesdames A. J. Harty, J. Corbett, Kilbride, Mayfield, J. Gaines, W. D. Wilson, P. G. Huston, Seldon Thompson, S. R. Sholars, J. Keller and I. L. Pitluk. The guests were Mrs. B. J. Dantzler of Alpine and Miss Marguerite Ragor of Chicago. Mrs. Carl Himel and Miss Emma Lee Lewis were guests of Mrs. C. B. Fisher in Markham Sunday. On last Friday a beautifully appointed luncheon was given by Mrs. Andrew J. Harty in compliment to her mother, Mrs. E. Ragor of Chicago. The table was lovely in American Beauty roses, cut glass and silver. Five courses were served, after which the guests were invited into the spacious music room to indulge in a game of bridge. Mrs. Rex. B. White, making the highest score, was presented with cut glass knife rests. Those enjoying this charming hospitality were: Mesdames Ike L. Pitluk, J. Corbett, T. Brooks, Ed Kilbride, James Mayfield, Emmett Perry, T. Pearson of Richmond, Goodwin Sterne of Matagorda, Rex B. White and Miss Marguerite Ragor of Chicago. Misses Cathryn Poole and Lois Moore were guests of friends in Houston last week.
Houston Post, October 1, 1911 |
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Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Clapp of Collegeport were guests of Mrs. George Austin Friday. Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham is the guest of Mrs. Fred Brunner. Mrs. Minnie Baker McClare returned Sunday after a week's visit in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. George Edward Serrill celebrated the first anniversary of their marriage with a 6 o'clock dinner Friday evening. Their guests on this delightful occasion included Mr. and Mrs. George Austin and Mrs. B. J. Dantzler of Alpine. Mrs. John W. Gaines entertained the ladies of the Eastern Star Monday afternoon in honor of Miss Posey of Brownwood. Those present were: Mesdames Winnie McClare, Walter Brown, H. B. Eidman, J. R. Reynolds; Misses Essie Bell and Eula Sims.
Houston Post, October 22, 1911 |
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Mrs. Emmit Perry visited Angleton last week. Miss Allie Hall of Wharton is visiting Misses Hawkins. Miss Minnie Phillips of Matagorda visited Thelma Moore last week. Mrs. Jack Walker and Mrs. Fisher of Markham visited the city last week. Mrs. S. R. Sholars is visiting her mother, Mrs. F. P. Hamilton at Matagorda. Mrs. Seamon Eidman returned home last Sunday after spending the week at Houston. Mrs. Carter and daughter, Miss Shirley, returned home Monday after spending the past week in Houston. Mrs. B. H. Brasfield returned home from Collegeport Monday after spending several days with Mrs. B. H. Hurd. Mrs. J. C. Williams returned home last Sunday after spending the week in Houston visiting her sister, Mrs. R. C. Duff.
Galveston Daily News, November 26, 1911 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duller of Blessing were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Gaines carnival week. Miss Vivian Sargent of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. J. Cookenboo Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin during carnival week. Misses Laurie Huston, Ollie Elmore, Nannie Mae Brooks and Allie Hall of Wharton were guests of Miss Lizzie Hawkins Thursday. Miss Jessie Mae Serrill returned to her home in Matagorda Monday after a several days' visit to Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill. Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham was the guest of Miss Emma Lee Lewis last week. Miss May Vineyard of Wharton was the guest of Miss Janie Hawkins Friday. Mrs. Jack Walker returned to her home in Markham Sunday after a week's visit to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brunner. Mrs. Fannie Hamilton and Miss Marguerite Hamilton of Matagorda were guests of Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Sholars last week. Miss Helen Beadle of Buckeye attended the carnival ball Thursday evening. Mrs. J. Corbett was hostess to the Bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Two dances during carnival week were heartily enjoyed by the young people of Bay City and nearby towns. Mrs. Rex H. White returned Saturday after a few days' visit in Houston. Mrs. Ed Baker and Mrs. Will McNabb of Matagorda were guests of Mrs. Amos Lee during carnival week.
Houston Post, December 17, 1911 |
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Mrs. Edna Woodruff of Blessing was the guest of Mrs. Victor Harding Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Austin spent Friday in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Percy A. Sloan of Dallas are guests of their parents, Rev. and Mrs. John Sloan. Mrs. B. A. Ryman of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. J. Gillett Thursday. Miss Emma Lee Lewis spent Sunday in Markham, the guest of Mrs. C. B. Fisher. Miss Helen Kilbride is at home for the holidays. Misses Irene and Eula Barber of Houston are guests of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Serrill. Mrs. Will Bery has returned to her home in Matagorda after an extended visit in Houston and Bay City. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Baker returned Saturday evening after several weeks spent in Houston. Mrs. A. J. Harty was hostess to the Bridge club Wednesday evening. Mrs. James Mayfield captured the club prize, a crystal and silver jar. The gentlemen's prize, gold buttons, fell to W. D. Wilson. Those enjoying the hospitality were: Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilande [Kilbride?], Mr. and Mrs. S. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. James Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Huston, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Pitluk, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Huston, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hawkins, Dr. and Mrs. Sholars, Mrs. Rex B. White, V. Harding, C. M. Carter, A. J. Harty and Miss Razor. Mrs. E. C. Razor of Chicago is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Harty and Miss Marguerite Razor.
Houston Post, December 24, 1911 |
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Misses Alice Archer and Jennie Vineyard of Houston were guests of Miss Emma Lewis for the ball Friday evening. Misses Marguerite Hamilton and Vivian Sargent were guests of Mrs. J. Cookenboo Friday. Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Sholars are visiting in Orange. Mrs. P. G. Huston is visiting in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill returned Tuesday after a several days' visit in Matagorda. Miss Grace Pierce of Palacios is visiting Miss Annie Lou Gillett. Miss Dorothy Kuykendall of Kyle has been the guest of Misses Grace and Lois Moore the past week. Mrs. William Austin returned Tuesday after a week's visit in San Antonio. Mrs. G. A. Moore and children have returned from Weimar, where they spent the holidays. Miss Katherine Gillett is visiting in Matagorda. Mrs. E. P. Rugeley returned to her home in San Antonio Wednesday after a week's visit to Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Harding. Judge and Mrs. Jesse Matthews and Miss Mollie Bell Matthews of Glen Flora were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines Friday. Mrs. J. W. Todswer of Ganado is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Eidman. The most elaborate affair of the season was the eighth annual ball given by the young men Friday evening, December 29, at the court house. Among those present were: Misses Helen Kilbride, Adele Moore, Lois Moore, Ruth Kellen, Zalie Austin, Emma Lewis, Tenie Benge, Catherine Poole, Lizzie Poole, Janie Hawkins, Meta Hawkins, Frances Poole, Catherine Cookenboo, Lillie Miller, Gladys Moore, Jeanette Austin, Marguerite Ragor, Shirley Carter, Pauline Huebner, Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave, Misses Marguerite Hamilton and Vivian Sargent of Matagorda, Ollie Elmore, May Vineyard, Nannie May Brooks, Laurie Huston, Winnie Huston of Wharton, Alice Archer, Jennie Vineyard of Houston, Grace Smith of Collegeport, Leone and Lucy Yerxa, Helen Beadle of Buckeye, Dorothy Kuykendall of Kyle, Catherine Stewart of Houston, Mollie Bell Matthews of Glen Flora, and Miss Sadler of Houston; Messrs. Ummie Eidman, Hugh Keller, Sherman Baker, Elmer Highly, Grover Moore, Elmore Haralson, F. Halladay, Jim McClosky, Bob Benge, Donald Poole, Raymond Cookenboo, Von Dolan, P. Derant, Carroll Gaines, Roland Rugeley, Henry Zie, E. McKery, David Reddin, Billie Foster, Wesley McKelvy, C. M. Carter, Perry Moore, Otto Huebner, Jack Pitluck, Henry Eidlebach, Ray Bigelow, Dr. Lipsitt of Blessing, Jins Lewis of Markham, Cappell of El Campo, R. Jones, Bolton, Lamar Huston, Robert Vineyard and Hawes of Wharton, Farmer, Tom Darst, H. Darst, D. O'Farrell of Richmond, Matteson of Buckeye, Bond of Buckeye; Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Eidman, Mr. and Mrs. George Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Eidman, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Pitluk, Mr. and Mrs. Swarts, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rugeley, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Harty, Mr. and Mrs. Rex White, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Willis, Dr. and Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Dean of Palestine, Mr. and Mrs. Clapp of Collegeport, Mr. and Mrs. Talcott of Van Vleck, Mr. and Mrs. S. Thompson, Mrs. Yerxa of Buckeye, Mrs. George Serrill, Mr. and Mrs. S. Taylor. Mrs. Edna Hawkins was hostess to the Bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Sloan returned to their home in Dallas Wednesday after spending the holidays with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. Sloan.
Houston Post, January 7, 1912 |
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Miss Jessie May Serrill of Matagorda is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill. Mrs. S. R. Sholars returned Monday after a visit to Richmond. Mrs. Harry Austin Clapp of Collegeport visited friends here Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. John Sloan visited in Matagorda Sunday. Misses Meta, Janie and Lizzie Hawkins returned Monday after a visit with Mrs. D. R. Pearson of Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride returned Wednesday after a several days' visit in Richmond. Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham was the guest of friends Saturday. Mrs. Jesse Matthews of Glen Flora is the guest of Mrs. John Gaines. Mrs. Will Guenard and Miss Anna Athens returned to their home in Houston Monday after a week's visit with Miss Eula Sims. Mrs. S. J. Thompson was hostess to the Bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Those present were Mesdames George Serrill, Rex White, N. J. Hardy, W. D. Wilson, E. L. _____, J. P. Keller, Mrs. Rago of Chicago and Miss Rago. Mrs. Gloser? Tippins returned to Houston Sunday, after a week's visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sutherland.
Houston, Post, March 17, 1912 |
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Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Willis entertained at dinner Wednesday evening in compliment to Miss Julia Wren of Galveston. The guests were Misses Althea Millican, Julia Wren, Messrs. Coons, Captain and L. R. Willis of Houston. Misses Leone Yerxa of Buckeye and Vivian Roach of Blessing were guests of Miss Emma Lewis Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. S. R. Sholars and Misses Meta, Janie and Lizzie Hawkins spent Wednesday in Matagorda. Mrs. H. Nuckols of Corpus Christi is the guest of Mrs. C. A. Erickson. Mrs. V. H. Harding was hostess at dinner Thursday evening in honor of Miss Julia Wren of Galveston. Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham was the guest of Mrs. Agnes Brunner this week.
Houston Post, March 31, 1912 |
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Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham is the guest of Mrs. Agnes Brunner. Mrs. Roach and Miss Vivian Roach of Blessing were guests of friends Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth and Miss Salley of Matagorda visited friends Tuesday. Mrs. Winnie McClase returned Wednesday after a several days' visit in Matagorda. Mrs. H. B. Eidman was hostess to the United Daughters of the Confederacy Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. B. A. Ryman and Mrs. J. N. Ryman of Matagorda were guests of friends Saturday. Mrs. Rex B. White was hostess to the Bridge club Wednesday. The young men complimented a number of their young lady friends with an informal dance Monday evening.
Houston Post, April 7, 1912 |
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Miss Marguerite Hamilton of Matagorda is the guest of Mrs. S. R. Sholars. Mrs. C. B. Fisher, Messrs. George Burke, W. Furber and James Lewis of Markham and Miss Grace Smith of Collegeport were guests of Miss Emma Lewis Sunday. Mrs. Ike L. Pitluk will leave Friday for a visit with relatives in Austin. Mrs. James Williams and Mrs. Annie Williams Byars of Matagorda were guests of friends Wednesday. Miss Violet Ellis visited relatives in Matagorda Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. John Sloan were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Harding Sunday. Mrs. Charles Harding is visiting in Houston. Invitations have been received from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen Austin of San Antonio announcing the marriage of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth to Edward Sherwood Holaday on the evening of Wednesday, April 24, at 8 o'clock in St. Mark's Episcopal church, San Antonio.
Houston Post, April 14, 1912 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride are visiting in San Antonio. Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave returned Saturday after a week's visit in Matagorda. Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham was the guest of Miss Emma Lee Lewis Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Perry A. Sloan are guests of Rev. and Mrs. John Sloan. Mrs. Agnes Brunner returned Sunday after a week's visit in Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill are guests of relatives in Matagorda. Mrs. A. A. Highbarger was hostess to the Whist club Friday. Dr. and Mrs. S. R Sholars are visiting in Matagorda. Miss Jessie May Serrill returned to her home in Matagorda Sunday after several months' visit with relatives. Miss Janie Hawkins returned Monday after a week's visit to Miss Marguerite Hamilton in Matagorda. Mrs. Ralph Byars of Mexico is the guest of her mother, Mrs. E. A. Davidson. Mrs. Amos Lee is visiting in Houston this week. T. H. Bridwell of Dallas is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin. Mrs. E. L. Hawkins was hostess to the Priscilla club Wednesday afternoon.
Houston Post, May 19, 1912 |
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Mrs. Winnie Baker McClane and Miss Pearl Morton are visiting in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth of Matagorda and Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Sholars visited in Galveston and Houston last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill were guests of friends in Palacios Thursday. Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham was the guest of Mrs. Agnes Brunner Wednesday. Miss Imogene Inglehart of Matagorda is the guest of Miss Ivy Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Thompson returned Monday after a few days' visit in Houston. Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Brooks, Mrs. Talcott and Miss Nell Fitzmorris left for Houston Saturday via auto, returning Sunday. Misses Meta, Janie and Lizzie Hawkins spent Saturday in Galveston. Miss Callie Metzger visited in Collegeport Sunday.
Houston Post, June 2, 1912 |
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The beautiful colonial home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaines was the scene of a most enjoyable reception and dance Monday evening, given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gaines' two sons, Carroll and Pierce, and the members of their house party, which include Misses Mollie Bell Matthews of Glen Flora, Alma and Irene Ratcliff of Shreveport, La.; Nannie Campbell of Mississippi, Rachel Peden of Houston, Tom Darst of Richmond and Milton Winston of San Marcos. The punch bowl, in a pretty little bower, was presided over by Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave. Those present were Misses Janie Hawkins, Lizzie Hawkins, Lillie Miller, Zalie Austin, Helen Kilbride, Adele Moore, Ruth Keller, Mabel Kennedy, Jeannette Austin, Shirley Carter, Zora Samuels of Greenville, Louise Wortham of Gainesville, Lucile and Kate Ruckman of Las Esperanzas, Marguerite Hamilton of Matagorda, Lucile Ladd of Alpine; Emmie Eidman, R. T. Bigelow, H. Parker, Roland Rugeley, Murphy, G. Sutherland, S. LeTulle, Sherman Baker, H. Lee, Ellingwood, R. Cookenboo, C. Cookenboo, Jack Pitluk, Perry Moore, B. Frazier of Eagle Lake, Mrs. Jesse Matthews of Glen Flora, Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave, Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Williams entertained a few friends with whist Tuesday evening. After the games a delicious salad and punch were served. Those enjoying the evening were Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Taylor, Miss Jackson and Mr. Ellingwood. Miss Emma Lee Lewis was the guest of Mrs. C. B. Fisher in Markham Sunday. Mrs. Ed Baker of Matagorda is the guest of Mrs. Amos Lee. Mrs. E. L. Perry left Wednesday for a visit in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Fred Robbins entertained the members of Mrs. Taylor Huebner's house party Monday afternoon. Mrs. Bowers of Port Lavaca is the guest of Mrs. Stephen Perry. Mrs. Frank Holt and Miss Mollie Wadsworth are visiting in Collegeport. Mrs. A. D. Thompson complimented her house guests, Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. Reid, with a delightful reception Tuesday afternoon. Those assisting Mrs. Thompson in receiving were Mesdames I. L. Pitluk, F. L. Perry, A. R. Carter, H. Rugeley, J. W. Gaines, E. L. Hawkins, Winnie Baker McClave; Misses Emma Lee Lewis, Janie Hawkins; Mesdames J. Reynolds, O. J. Doubek and Louis LeTulle. Miss Anita Hill is the guest of friends in Velasco.
Houston Post, July 14, 1912 |
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Charles Austin of San Antonio was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Will Austin Tuesday. Miss Muta Serrill of Matagorda is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill. Mrs. H. A. Clapp of Collegeport was the guest of friends Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. John Sloan visited in Collegeport Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Ike L. Pitluk returned last week after a visit in Austin and Palestine. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin Monday. Miss Cornelia Mayfield of Tanglewylde is the guest of Miss Helen Kilbride. Miss Lula Williams of Palacios visited friends Saturday. Mrs. James Keller was hostess to the Whist club Friday afternoon. Mrs. James Mayfield entertained the Bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Lawson of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. Middlebrook Wednesday. Miss Mollie Wadsworth of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. Ed Kilbride Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Yerxa of Buckeye were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ducros Thursday. Miss Eloise Lane of Lane City was the guest of the Misses Hawkins Friday.
Houston Post, September 8, 1912 |
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Miss Muta Serrill of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. George Serrill Wednesday. Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham was the guest of Mrs. Fred Brunner Thursday. Miss Marguerite Hamilton of Matagorda is visiting Mrs. S. R. Sholars. Mrs. Crawford of Houston was the guest of Mrs. Annie Rugeley Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Smith of Galveston is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keller. Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham is visiting Miss Emma Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Thompson of Fort Worth were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride Sunday. Miss Mollie Wadsworth of Hearne and Mrs. Frank Holt of Tanglewylde were guests of Mrs. Ed Kilbride this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda visited Mr. and Mrs. George Austin Saturday. Miss Cornelia Mayfield of Tanglewylde is the guest of Miss Helen Kiilbride. Mrs. Jim Hill is visiting in Velasco. Mrs. Ryan of Lane City was the guest of Mrs. Schuster Thursday. Miss Leone Yerxa of Buckeye visited friends Tuesday. Mrs. Jones of Collegeport was the guest of Mrs. Emmet Perry Monday.
Houston Post, September 29, 1912 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Pitluk are in St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda visited friends Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride and Miss Helen Kilbride returned Sunday, after a short visit in San Antonio. Dr. and Mrs. Books visited in Houston last week. Miss Emma Lewis visited in Markham Sunday. Mrs. J. T. Stockton of Corpus Christi is the guest of Mrs. Rex White. Mrs. James Mayfield of Tanglewylde was the guest of Mrs. Kilbride Thursday. Mrs. S. O. Eidman is visiting in Houston. Mrs. Pearl Morton is visiting in Waco. Mrs. James Sutherland of Palacios is the guest of the Nuckols House. Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave is the guest of relatives in Houston. Mrs. Yerxa and Miss Leone Yerxa of Buckeye visited friends Wednesday. Mrs. Woodson who has been the guest of Mrs. J. E. Grace, returned to her home in Crockett Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth of Matagorda will spend the winter here. Mrs. H. B. Eidman is visiting in Waco. Miss Sallie Gregory of Van Vleck was the guest of Mrs. S. S. Taylor Thursday. Miss Mollie Wadsworth of Hearne is the guest of Mrs. Ed Kilbride. Mrs. S. R. Sholars was hostess to the bridge club Wednesday evening. Misses Lizzie and Elmore Hawkins are in Austin for the winter.
Houston Post, October 13, 1912 |
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Mrs. Ed Kilbride and Miss Helen Kilbride returned Sunday from Houston. Mrs. J. C. Willis was the guest of friends in Houston this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda were guests of friends Thursday. Mrs. Bertha M. Serrill, Miss Alice Serrill and Dwight Serrill of Hicksville, Ohio, arrived Friday and will make Bay City their winter home. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth of Matagorda are spending the winter at the Davidson house. Mrs. Victor Harding returned Thursday after spending the month in San Antonio. Mrs. Agnes Brunner is visiting in Markham. Mrs. D. P. Moore, Mrs. J. Reynolds, Miss Posey and G. Moore visited in Houston this week. Miss Woods of California is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Wood, for the winter. The Owls' club was entertained by Miss Adele Moore Wednesday afternoon. The Misses Hawkins and Misses Poole visited in Houston Saturday. Mrs. R. Talcott of Van Vleck was the guest of Mrs. Dr. Books Wednesday. Miss Lula Bell Salley of Matagorda was the guest of Miss Lillie Miller Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Moore were guests of relatives in Houston Monday.
Houston Post, November 17, 1912 |
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Mrs. W. D. Wilson was hostess to the Bridge Club Wednesday evening. Mrs. J. Reynolds entertained a number of friends Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. E. C. Baker of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. Amos Lee this week. Miss Louise Wortham of Buckeye was the guest of Mrs. W. D. Wilson Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Zay Talcott of Van Vleck were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Brooks Saturday. Mrs. George Serrill visited in Palacios Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Lewis and Miss Emma Lewis visited in Palacios Thursday. Mrs. James Mayfield of Tanglewylde visited friends here. Miss Emma Lee Lewis was the guest of Mrs. C. B. Fisher in Markham Friday. Mrs. J. W. Crain of McGregor and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bussa of Oklahoma were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill last week.
Houston Post, November 24, 1912 |
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Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill attended the New Year dance in Blessing. Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Pitluk and Jack Pitluk visited in Houston Wednesday. Miss Muta Serrill is visiting in Matagorda. Mrs. E. L. Hawkins was hostess to the Bridge Club Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rugeley of San Antonio are visiting Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Harding. Mrs. Rex B. White entertained Tuesday afternoon in honor of her favorite girl friends. Mrs. Jessie Matthews of Glen Flora is the guest of friends. Miss Ida Franks, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins, returned to her home in Pleasanton Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Eidman visited in Blessing Tuesday. Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave was the guest of friends in Matagorda Tuesday. The married society set entertained with a ball Friday evening in honor of their young friends. Rev. and Mrs. John Sloan had as guests for dinner Thursday Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rugeley of San Antonio and Mrs. Charles Harding of Houston. Mrs. Agnes Brunner is visiting in Markham. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burkhart of Matagorda were guests of friends Wednesday.
Houston Post, January 5, 1913 |
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Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Doubek had as guests for dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. George Austin, Misses Jeannette, Zalie and Julia Austin. Mr. and Mrs. De Aubin of Port Arthur arrived last week and will make Bay City their home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride and Miss Helen Kilbride left for Washington Friday, where the latter will enter school. Mrs. McBride, who has been the guest of relatives in Port Arthur, returned last week. Mrs. R. Kleska, who has been visiting in Matagorda, has returned. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wadsworth are in Matagorda for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Sloan, who have been the guests of Rev. and Mrs. John Sloan, left for their home in Dallas Sunday.
Houston Post, January 12, 1913 |
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Mrs. James Bruce of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave Thursday. Miss Muta Serrill returned Wednesday after a month's visit in Matagorda. Miss Lucy Yerxa of Buckeye was the guest of friends Thursday. Miss Lettie Himel visited in Markham this week. Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin. Miss Reba Rugeley of Matagorda is visiting the Misses Poole. Miss Irene Burkhart of Matagorda was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burkhart Thursday. Mrs. Ike L. Pitluk is visiting in Austin. Mrs. L. Blair of Matagorda visited friends Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill were at home to the Bridge Whist Club Wednesday evening. After the games Mrs. Serrill was assisted in serving a delicious salad course by Miss Muta Serrill. Those enjoying this pleasing hospitality were: Messrs. and Mesdames Ed Kilbride, Selden Thompson, Ike L. Pitluk, S. R Sholars, Emmett Perry, James Mayfield, J. P. Keller, J. Gaines, C. M. Carter and Miss Shirley Carter. Mrs. James Keller was hostess to the Whist Club Friday afternoon.
Houston Post, January 19, 1913 |
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Last Friday night at a very late hour fire was discovered in the Pape restaurant opposite the LeTulle hardware store, and before it could be arrested the flames had spread to the two adjoining stores which were occupied by a plumbing establishment and bakery. In the plumbing house was stored the printing outfit of the late Bay City Breeze owned by Ed Bond. It is said there was no insurance on any of the property burned, and then there is a later report that there was some insurance on either the restaurant or the building. It was a close call for the Walker Furniture and Undertaking house, Mr. Wm. Walker owning the two buildings occupied by the furniture store. But for the prompt and efficient service of the firemen the whole row of frame buildings up to Ditch's would have burned.
Matagorda News, February 7, 1913 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride entertained with bridge Monday evening. The young men complimented their feminine friends with an informal dance Monday evening. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames H. B. Eidman, John Crawford, C. de Aubin, P. G. Huston, R. R. Lewis, Misses Zalie Austin, Ola Jackson, Meta Hawkins, Janie Hawkins, Gladys Moore, Muta Serrill and Catherine Steele of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Pitluk left Thursday for St. Louis and Chicago. Miss Catherine Steele of Houston is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Will Stinnett. Miss Lucy Yerxa of Buckeye was the guest of Miss Catherine Poole Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford were at home to a number of friends Friday evening. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Eidman, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Taylor, Misses Ola Jackson, Meta and Janie Hawkins, Louise Wortham, Zalie Austin, Adele Moore, Loula Hill, Gladys Moore and Catherine Steele of Houston; Messrs. Ummie Eidman, B. Foster, Von Dohlen, Murphy, Gautriaux, Otto Huebner, Weston Mayfield and Rowland Rugeley. Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham was the guest of Miss Emma Lewis Wednesday. Miss Carita Green of Houston is the guest of Judge and Mrs. Wells Thompson.
Houston Post, February 9, 1913 |
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Miss Kate Serrill of Philadelphia is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. George Austin. Mrs. William E. Austin is visiting in San Antonio. Mrs. Jack Walker is the guest of Mrs. Agnes Brunner of Markham. Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Pitluk returned Saturday from Chicago. Miss Loula Hill returned Wednesday, after a week's visit in St. Louis. Miss Adele Moore has returned from New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds and Miss Grace Moore returned Friday after spending several weeks in St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. George Austin, Miss Kate Serrill of Philadelphia and Miss Julia Austin were guests of Miss Jessie May Serrill in Matagorda Friday. Mrs. James Mayfield of Tangle Wylde was hostess to the Bridge Club Wednesday. The club has been converted into a sewing circle during the Lenten season. Mrs. R. Talcott of Van Vleck was the guest of friends Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth returned from New Orleans last week. Mrs. Hugh B. Eidman was hostess to the Daughters of the Confederacy Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Harding of Houston is the guest of Mrs. Rex B. White. Miss Leone Yerxa of Buckeye visited friends here Monday.
Houston Post, March 2, 1913 |
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Miss Maisy Holmes of La Bele, Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Thompson. Mrs. Andrews of Wharton is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth. Misses Mamie Thompson, Catherine and Frances Poole visited friends in Matagorda Friday. Mrs. John Sloan, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Sloan in Dallas, returned Friday. Miss Emma Lee Lewis visited in Markham Sunday. Mrs. C. B. Fisher and Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham are the guests of Mrs. Agnes Brunner. Miss May Turner visited in Collegeport Sunday. Mrs. J. S. Foster returned last week from a month's visit in San Antonio. Mrs. Andrew J. Harty, who has been visiting in Chicago for the past several months, returned Wednesday.
Houston Post, March 16, 1913 |
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Mrs. Amos Lee is visiting in Rockdale. Mrs. J. W. Todswer of Ganado is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Nuckols. Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda attended the reception and shower given by Mrs. George Edward Serrill in honor of Miss Jeannette Austin Thursday. Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham visited with friends and attended the Austin shower and reception Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Agnes Brunner and Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham are visiting in Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin Sterne of Matagorda were guests of friends Sunday. Miss Leone Yerxa of Buckeye attended the Austin shower Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Austin announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jeannette Elizabeth to Elmer H. Highley, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Thursday, April 24, 1913. Miss Jessie Mae Serrill of Matagorda is the guest of Mrs. George Serrill. Miss Adele Moore will have as guests for the Moose ball Friday evening Misses Polly Robertson of Waelder and Helen Beadle of Beadle. Miss Emma Lee Lewis will have as guests for the week-end Misses Jennie Vineyard of Houston, Ethel Gaines of Houston, Grace Smith of Collegeport and Edith Thompson of Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Lewis will have as guests for the week-end Misses Minnie Kattmann and Elsa Landwehr of Houston, Leona Yerxa of Buckeye and Norma Autrey of Houston. The following cards have been issued by Mrs. Lewis: Mrs. Richard Ricker Lewis at home Mrs. Augustus R. Rucks, 3 to 6 p. m., Tuesday, April 22. Mrs. J. F. Holt of Tanglewylde was the guest of Mrs. Ed Kilbride Sunday. Mrs. T. C. Brooks is visiting in Indiana. J. Raymond Cookenboo and Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Baker, were quietly married at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Friday afternoon, April 11. Rev. John Sloan officiating. The bride was charmingly attired in a blue traveling suit with accessories to match. She is one of Bay City's most lovable daughters. Mr. Cookenboo is one of Bay City's most popular young men and stands high in the estimation of the public. Mr. and Mrs. Cookenboo left for Houston, San Antonio and other points immediately after the ceremony. Following closely upon the announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Jeannette Elizabeth Austin, the miscellaneous shower tendered Miss Austin by Mrs. George Edward Serrill Thursday Thursday, April 10; was in every detail a handsomely appointed affair and one of the prettiest courtesies ever extended a bride. A wealth of Bride roses gave off their beauty and fragrance in the living room where the hostess and honoree were assisted in receiving the guests by Mesdames George Austin, E. P. Layton of Matagorda, Winnie Baker McClave and Misses Jessie May Serrill of Matagorda and Pearl Morton. Miss Alice Serrill presided at the guest register. Miss Austin was handsomely gowned in a white embroidered and lace dress and the hostess in a handsome hand-embroidered blue voile. The punch table was found in this same room, where Japanese lanterns and umbrellas gave a distinctly Oriental effect, further accentuated by the kimonoed grace of the Japanese maids, Miss Zalie Austin and Miss Muta Serrill, who served delicious punch and cake, over the punch table so beautifully covered in drawnwork, with roses and ferns strewn about. Mr. Mohler and Mrs. Waldron in their ever delightful fashion added a touch of brilliancy and loveliness to Mrs. Serrill's hospitality in honor of Miss Austin, the violin and piano giving of their best in such able hands. Mrs. Rex. B. White, possessing a voice of rare sweetness and charm, gave a delightful number of "I Love You," doubly attuning the hearts of the guests in sympathy with this occasion.
Houston Post, April 20, 1913 |
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One of the prettiest weddings of the year was solemnized Thursday evening April 24, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, uniting in marriage Jeannette Elizabeth Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin, to Elmer H. Highley, a large number of relatives and friends assembling to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. John Sloan at 8:30 o'clock. The church had been beautifully decorated by the choir, of which the bride is president and leader. To the accompaniment of Lohengrin's "Bridal Chorus," rendered in a most charming manner by Mrs. George Edward Serrill, organist of St. Mark's and Ludwig Mahler on the violin, the bridal party entered as follows: Miss Jessie Mae Serrill of Matagorda and Charles Hatch of Big Springs, Miss Zalie Austin, maid of honor, the bride with her father, George Austin, entering last from the verstry room, the groom with his best man, Sherman Baker. The bride was most charming in a suit of Shrimp color with hat and accessories to harmonize, and carried red carnations, her favorite flower, with a shower of rose tinted sweet peas. The maid of honor and bridesmaid wore dainty gowns of white lingerie with maline evening caps, and carried arm bouquets of red and white carnations. The "Angels Serenade" was played the entire ceremony, and the bridal party left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." A reception was held at the Austin home, which had been prettily decorated for the occasion. A beautiful array of handsome gifts, among them an exquisite pair of candlesticks from St. Mark's vestry choir, evidenced the popularity of the young couple. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. B. J. Lindner of Big Springs, Miss Jessie M. Serrill of Matagorda., Charles Hatch of Big Springs and Miss Muta Serrill of Matagorda. Mrs. B. J. Lindner and Charles E. Hatch returned to their home in Big Springs after a week's visit to Mrs. Lindner's brothers, William and George Austin. Miss Emma Lee Lewis returned Monday from Collegeport after spending the week-end with Miss Grace Smith. Mrs. Agnes Brunner left Thursday for a six months' visit in Europe. Mrs. Brunner was accompanied as far as Galveston by her daughters, Mrs. Jack, Walter. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda were guests of Mrs. George Austin Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride have as their guests Mr. Kilbride's sister, Mrs. A. Hooper and daughter, Mrs. Webster of Waco. The Whist Club was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Brasfield. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kilbride and their guests, Mrs. Hooper and Mrs. Webster of Waco, spent Thursday afternoon in Matagorda. Miss Zalie Austin had as her guests for dinner Sunday Misses Alice Serrill, Jessie Mae Serrill, Charles Hatch, Burton Hardy of Houston, Rugeley Serrill of Matagorda and Mrs. B. J. Lindner of Big Springs.
Houston Post, May 4, 1913 |
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Mrs. W. D. Wilson entertained in honor of her house guests Mrs. R. O. Harvey of Seymour and Mrs. F. Gentry of Brazoria, Monday afternoon. Mrs. S. R. Sholars was hostess to the Bridge Club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. P. G. Huston was hostess at a charming little party Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Harvey of Seymour and Mrs. F. Gentry of Brazoria. Mrs. James Mayfield was hostess to a dinner party Wednesday evening in compliment to Mrs. Harvey of Seymour and Mrs. Gentry of Brazoria. Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill visited in Houston and Waco this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Layton of Matagorda were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Austin Wednesday. Mrs. R. O. Harvey of Seymour and Mrs. Fred Gentry of Brazoria, who have been the guests of Mrs. W. D. Wilson, returned to their homes Thursday. Miss Alice Serrill visited in Houston Wednesday. Mrs. J. Sargent and Mrs. James Rugeley and children are in Mineral Wells for several months. Rev. John Sloan was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Sloan in Dallas Monday, leaving Dallas Monday evening for Waco, where he attended the diocesan council.
Palacios Beacon, May 18, 1913 |
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A merry party enjoying the excursion to Palacios Friday evening was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Will Stinnett. The party included Misses Katherine Steele of Houston, Daphne and Felice Stinnett of Amarillo, Marguerite Hamilton, Lois Moore, Zalie Austin, Ola Jackson, Florence Stinnett, Mrs. A. C. Stinnett of Amarillo, and Messrs. Roland Rugeley, Brahn Frazar, Otto Huebner, George Geautreax, Sherman Baker, Hugh Keller and Ellingwood. Wednesday evening the Moose Club complimented Misses Katherine Steele of Houston and Daphne and Felice Stinnett of Amarillo with a "middy blouse" dance. Mrs. Henry Rugeley gave a tea Friday afternoon for the Altar Guild of the Episcopal Church. Miss Elmore Hawkins has returned home from Austin, where she has been attending school. Mrs. Will Stinnett complimented her sister, Miss Katherine Steele of Houston, and Daphne and Felice Stinnett with a heart party Thursday evening. Miss Glen Harbert of Columbus is the guest of Miss Felice and Daphne Stinnett.
Houston Post, June 1, 1913 |
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Mrs. Alex Cold of Corpus Christi was the guest of Mrs. George Austin Thursday. Mrs. D. P. Moore, Miss Thelma Moore and Grover Moore are visiting in Mineral Wells. Mrs. R. R. Lewis and Misses Meta and Janie Hawkins are visiting in Galveston. Miss Helen Kilbride returned Saturday from Washington, D. C. Mrs. E. L. Perry returned Saturday after a several months visit in Washington, D. C. Miss Helen Kilbride is visiting in Richmond. Mrs. R. A. Kleska returned Wednesday after a several days visit in Matagorda. Miss Leone Yerxa of Buckeye was the guest of friends Thursday. Little Miss Maggie Millican was a home to a number of her little girl friends Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Jack Walker and Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Markham visited friends Thursday. Miss Eugenia Dantzler of Alpine is visiting relatives for the summer. Miss Little Miller and Miss Carrie Salley are visiting in Columbus.
Houston Post, June 15, 1913 |
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Business in the city is good with everybody and everybody is happy. Mr. Hope Thompson, of Hasima, was a business visitor to the city yesterday. R. F. Faickney, of Van Vleck, passed through the city yesterday on his way to Houston. Hon. John W. Gaines returned last night from Galveston where he has been presenting a case to the court of civil appeals. O. E. Hatchett left this morning for Palacios where he will begin the construction of a neat summer cottage for Judge J. M. Sims. The cottage will be finished in time for the B.Y.P.U. encampment. Miss Emma Lewis, who has been ill for the past several days, left this afternoon for Mineral Wells and will perhaps go to Colorado from there. She was accompanied by her brother, Mr. R. R. Lewis to Houston. Mr. M. Mol, who recently purchased twenty acres of ground near the Modine place, has improved the place and will engage in the strawberry and celery business, he being experienced in both. Master Morton McMahan was seriously hurt by stepping on a broken milk bottle last night. A gash three inches long was cut through the skin and tendons to the bone. An artery was cut and the little fellow lost a good deal of blood. He was hurried to the hospital where it was necessary to keep him under ether for a half hour to repair the damage. The carelessness of those who leave broken bottles about is emphasized by this accident. With children going barefoot as they do no broken glass should be left lying around. From Saturday’s Daily. Mr. C. R. Archibald is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. A. D. Thompson. Prof. R. E. Scott came up from Palacios this morning. He says the summer normal is thoroughly organized down to business with a vim. Mrs. John W. Gaines and children left today for Hot Springs, Ark., for the summer. Mr. Will Cherry, of Eagle Lake, has been in the city for several days visiting his sister, Mrs. Allen Stinnett. Morton McMahon, who cut his foot so badly Thursday, is resting well. Mrs. Laura Sweeny of Angleton is in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Willis. Henry Lee is improving rapidly. He is now practically clear of fever and we hope to soon see him out of bed. Mr. and Mrs. Ed DeCoux of Houston are in the city visiting relatives. B. E. Norvell is sporting another new Paige automobile, which he claims sells for $950; well $950 may be right, but it looks like a $2,000 car to us fellows that want a car and have only $9.50 with which to buy. Mr. Ludwig Mahler was up from Palacios today and stated that the pavilion dance last night was a great success from every standpoint, and that about eighty couples congregated at the pavilion to enjoy the evening. In front of the Bay City Realty Companys’ office are two stacks of brick. One stack is a dark red while the other stack is a beautiful salmon color, and from our view point they are as good brick as we ever saw. They are from our new plant, the Bay City Brick and Tile Company. Messrs. Norvell and Gaines are spending several thousand dollars on the plant and inside of a month they will have the most up-to-date brick and tile plant in the gulf coast of Texas, with a capacity of from thirty to forty thousand brick per day. From Monday’s Daily. Mr. Sam Berg, of Matagorda, spent Saturday in the city on business. Miss Marie Kennedy, of Chalmers, is the guest of Miss Lillie Linn. Mrs. J. M. Andrews and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth are expected to arrive home today from a visit of several weeks to Marlin and other points.—Wharton Spectator. Mrs. Fred S. Robbins returned yesterday from a several weeks visit to Dallas. Miss Ethel Smith, of Ashwood, is spending the week-end, as the guest of Miss Louise Linn. Mrs. Terese Robbins is in the city from Matagorda the guest of her son, Mr. Fred S. Robbins. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Boney and family returned yesterday from a visit of several weeks to Mineral Wells. From Tuesday’s Daily. Capt. J. W. White is in Matagorda today on business. Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Huston returned Sunday from a visit of several days in Galveston. Miss Eunie Baker, who has been in Mineral Wells for the past nine months attending school, returned home yesterday for the summer. Miss Helen Kilbride returned yesterday from Richmond where she has been attending the Moore house party for the past two weeks, the guest of the daughter of Congressman Moore. Mrs. C. C. Howerton, mother of J. C. Howerton, editor of the Cuero Record, arrived in the city today on a visit to her grand-daughter, Mrs. J. R. Whittaker. Mrs. Birdie Carter has returned home, after a visit of several weeks to friends and relatives in other parts of the state. Mr. E. K. McMahan and family and Mr. White and family, who have been on “Ben Hur” beach for several days, have returned home. Mrs. J. D. Wright, who has been so very ill with typhoid fever, was reported better yesterday afternoon. Mr. H. F. Ninde was in the city today and says that while he is not just getting back from the Intercoastal Canal celebration, he is just getting over it. Mr. James Pontius, of Indianola, Neb., spent the past few days in the county prospecting. He left for home yesterday afternoon. From Thursday’s Daily. Mrs. H. E. Ditch left yesterday for Houston on a visit. E. B. Wells spent Wednesday in Houston on business. Mr. George Kilbride, of Matagorda, is a business visitor to the city today. Mr. Jack Pitluk left today for Austin, where he will visit for the next two weeks. W. C. Duncan, manager of the light plant, spent Wednesday in Houston on business. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth returned yesterday from a visit to relatives in Hearne, Texas. Morton McMahon who so badly cut his foot with a piece of broken milk bottle last week, is reported to be doing well today. Mrs. W. S. Holman and children, who have been in La Grange for the past few weeks visiting relatives, returned home yesterday, accompanied by her sister, Miss Kaulbach. Mrs. Laura Sweeny, of Angleton, who has been in the city for the past several days, visiting her sister, Mrs. J. C. Willis, returned to her home Tuesday. Judge and Mrs. Wells Thompson arrived home today from a visit of several weeks at some of the watering places in Mississippi, where they have been since the re-union in Chattanooga.
The Matagorda
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Mrs. Rudolph Roemer of Elgin is here visiting Mrs. R. C. Emmel. Mr. E. R. Emmel of Bryan, Texas, spent several days here visiting his brother, R. C. Emmel. Born, this morning at the Bay City Hospital, unto Mr. and Mrs. Chester Kelly, a 12 pound girl. Dr. R. H. Towles and wife of Houston spent several days here visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Emmel. Rev. Johnson and Mr. Campbell Sewall of Houston, are in the city visiting Mr. R. F. Anderson and family. County Assessor Dan Moore and family went over to Palacios yesterday afternoon to join the Bay City campers at the B.Y.P.U. Park. Miss E. May Turner returned this morning from a week’s visit to her home in Collegeport and is at her post in the Austin Abstract plant. Mr. Lynn Yeamans, of Citrus Grove, spent yesterday in Bay City and informed us that he had just learned that his son, who invented an appliance for an aeroplane, has received $100,000 for his patent rights. Mr. Yeamans had received no confirmation of this report when talking to us. Mrs. Oskar Korn and two little daughters returned today from Pecos, Texas, where she has been visiting her parents for the summer. Miss Shirley Carter has returned to her home in this city after a stay of two weeks with friends at Seabrook. From Monday’s Daily. Born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Moore a pretty little girl. Mr. R. E. L. Myers, of Corpus Christi, is in the city for several days on business. Miss Vinnie Holland, of Marlin, is in the city the guest of Miss Matie Brewer. George Serrill left Saturday for Galveston where he will spend several days taking degrees in advanced work in Masonry. Miss Matie Brewer, who has been attending the summer Norman at Palacios for the past several weeks, has returned to her home in this city. Miss Matie Brewer left today for Seadrift accompanied by Master Paris Smith, who is returning to his home after a visit of several days with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lewis, of Gonzales, accompanied by Misses Tonton and DeWitt, arrived in the city yesterday in automobile on their way to Palacios. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. H. Lewis. Mr. Jno. M. Wright, secretary of the Tyler Box and Lumber Mfg. Co., of Tyler, arrived in the city yesterday and will begin at once to get contracts on timber for the factory here. Mr. Wright is registered at the Rice Hotel. Harvey M. McQuiston spent Saturday and Sunday in Houston on business. Hayden McDonald and Stanley Gillette spend Saturday and yesterday in Galveston. Mr. J. S. Foster has sold his home to Mr. Henry Ryman, who will make Bay City his home. Mr. Foster will occupy the Mrs. Holmes place on Avenue H. Miss Tennie Holmes will live with the Fosters. Mr. F. Cornelius, a prominent citizen of Midfield, spent today in Bay City. Miss Ethel King of Stockdate is the guest of Mrs. Russell Williams. Miss Janie Darst, of Richmond, is in the city visiting Mrs. P. G. Huston. County Surveyor E. N. Gustafson and Mr. E. L. Hawkins and surveying party will leave tomorrow for Pledger where they will remain for several days in the interest of the county. Quite a large number of Bay City people are out in West Texas at the Texas Presbyterian encampment which is at Kerrville: Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Selfridge and family, Mrs. A. D. Hensley, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Poole Sr. and family, Miss Lucile Magill and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Poole Jr. and family. They report a grand time and much spiritual good. The Misses Poole are said to be two of the most popular young ladies in the camp. From Wednesday’s Daily. Mr. A. A. Duffy was a business visitor here today from Matagorda. Mrs. J. L. Walters left this morning for a visit to Iago and Wharton. Messrs. J. F. and Henry Williams motored to Bay City from Matagorda today. Mrs. Hugh Jones, of Joaquin, Texas, is in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. W. Persons.
Miss May Binkley, of
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Mr. and Mrs. Ed Layton and Mrs. James Bruce of Matagorda were guests of friends Thursday. Mrs. Leo Moore is visiting in LaGrange. Miss Eunice Baker was hostess to a number of her young friends Thursday evening. Mrs. Ed Baker of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. Amos Lee Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Corbett returned Thursday after a several months' visit in the East. Mr. and Mrs. Will Austin, who have been in San Antonio for the past month, returned Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth visited in Matagorda Tuesday. Mrs. J. Dorenfield and family of Corpus Christi are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Grace. Mrs. S. S. Moore is visiting in San Antonio. Miss Anita Hill has returned after a month's illness in Velasco and Angleton.
Houston Post, September 7, 1913 |
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Mrs. A. Carlton and Miss Eula Barber of Houston were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. S. R. Sholars returned Wednesday after a visit in Matagorda. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Clapp and daughter of Collegeport were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Holman Monday. Miss Emma Lee Lewis spent the weekend in Buckeye. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Highley and Miss Zalie Austin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Putzler at their country home. Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham was the guest of relatives Sunday. Mrs. James Mayfield of Tanglewylde visited friends Thursday. Mrs. Jim Nye Ryman and Mrs. Carroll Ryman of Matagorda were guests of Mrs. William Walker Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill had as guests for dinner Tuesday Mrs. A. Carlton and Miss Eula Barber of Houston, and I. N. Barber and Miss Muta Serrill. Miss Pearl Morton returned last week after a visit in Brownsville.
Houston Post, October 12, 1913 |
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Mr. and Mrs. John M. Corbett entertained Friday evening in honor of Miss Dorothy Cherry of Houston with a Halloween party. One of the most enjoyable hospitalities of the season was the meeting of the Bridge Club Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Harty. The members and guests attending were: Messrs. and Mesdames E. J. Kilbride, S. J. Thompson, I. L. Pitluk, S. R. Sholars, W. D. Wilson, J. P. Keller, R. R. Lewis, Mesdames Hy Rugeley, E. L. Hawkins, Himel, Miss Cherry of Houston, Mr. Carter and Dr. Morton. Miss Dorothy Cherry, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Corbett, returned to her home in Houston Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Doubek and Misses Zalie and Julia Austin spent Sunday in Matagorda, making the trip via automobile. Miss Pearl Fulcrod of Houston was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Holland this week. Miss Pearl Morton visited in Houston Thursday and Friday. Miss Mollie Belle Matthews of Glen Flora was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gaines this week. Miss Etta Mae Moore of Richmond was the guest of Miss Helen Kilbride for the week-end. Mrs. Jack Walker of Markham visited friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Serrill and baby spent Sunday in Matagorda. Miss Roberta Capps was the charming hostess, Wednesday evening, at a surprise party given in honor of Miss Pearl Fulcrod of Houston, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Holland for several days. Cosmos, zinnias and ferns in crystal vases and jardinieres lent charm to the already beautiful living room, while in the dining room violets, clematis and plumosa fern were used in a most graceful and pretty manner. The table which held covers for nine was indeed a thing of beauty, the centerpiece of clematis and plumosa extended the entire length of the table, ending in a large bow of white maline at the honoree's place. Violets and fern in small crystal vases at each corner, the place cards in violet design, and here and there crystal and hand-painted china receptacles holding olives, sandwiches, salted nuts and crystallized fruits made the table more effective. A delicious salad course was served at the end of which the guests engaged in a most novel and exciting contest. Those enjoying this delightful hospitality were Misses Loula Hill, Anita Hill, Zalie Austin, Pearl Fulcrod of Houston, Genevieve Sharpless, Mrs. V. H Doubek, Mrs. Lettie Himel and Mrs. E. H. Highley. Mrs. Duncan was hostess to a number of friends Monday. Miss Helen Kilbride entertained Saturday afternoon in compliment to Miss Etta Mae Moore of Richmond. Miss Kilbride's guests were Misses Zalie Austin, Janie Hawkins, Marguerite Hamilton, Della Moore, Dorothy Cherry of Houston, Mollie Belle Matthews of Glen Flora, Mesdames A. H. Wadsworth, S. J. Thompson, P. G. Huston, S. R. Sholars, Duncan and Corbett.
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Mrs. Jessie May Serrill of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. George Serrill Wednesday. Mrs. E. C. Baker of Matagorda was the guest of Mrs. Amos Lee Wednesday. Misses Lillie and Essie Clements of Lane City were guests of Mrs. J. R. Cookenboo Wednesday. Mrs. Jo Sargent of Matagorda is the guest of Mrs. Helen Kilbride. Mr. and Mrs. Max Schall? of Dallas are guests of relatives. Mr. Andrews of Wharton is the guest of Mrs. A. H. Wadsworth. Mrs. Marguerite Hamilton of Matagorda is visiting Miss Janie Hawkins. Mrs. Lettie Lewis Hamel returned Wednesday after visiting in Houston for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Shelly Montgomery of Houston were guests of the Nuckols hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Carden? of Matagorda are guests of Rev. and Mrs. John Sloan. Mr. and Mrs. ____ Watkins of Markham visited relatives Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wildman of Palacios were guests of friends.
Houston Post, April 25, 1915 |
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BAY CITY BUILDS MANY NEW HOMES
New Brick Schoolhouse Costing Bay City, Tex., May 29.—Conditions in and around Bay City are rapidly improving over the past few months. Numerous local improvements are being made In the way of new homes. The home of Misses Hawkins is now completed at a cost of approximately $30,000. The Presbyterian people have completed a new home for their pastor; the Baptist congregation has completed a new two story brick church home for their pastor, and the handsome two-story brick church building is nearing completion. This building is one of the most handsome in South Texas and, when completed, will cost about $25,000.
Contractor O. E. Hatchett has just completed a two-story brick school building at Magnet at a cost of $12,000, and contract has been let for another school building near Bay City.
Numerous improvements are being made on our streets, besides several blocks of cement sidewalk are now being laid. Bay City at present has about twelve miles of these sidewalks.
Mayor Klein has been active in cleaning up the town, during the past few weeks and the general appearance is greatly improved. A petition has been circulated and presented to the three railroads entering Bay City, asking for a union passenger depot. There is practically no opposition to this from the railroads, and it will not be long: until same will be built.
The public library has outgrown its present quarters and will move into a new and larger building within a short time.
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From
Friday’s Daily.
Miss
Pearl Morton, who has been for several months at
Miss
Mays Jacobs of
Mr.
J. C. Willis of Wharton spent today in
Mr.
O. E. Hatchett has secured a contract to build a fine new school house
for
Mr.
Simon Lewis has returned from an extended trip to friends and relatives
in
Mrs.
Robbins and Mrs. Lewis and children returned yesterday from a week in
From
Saturday’s Daily.
Mrs.
W. L. Penny of
Judge
S. J. Styles has appointed J. A. Elmore county auditor, vice H. M.
Elmore who was accidentally killed last week, an account of which was
published in the last issue.—Wharton Spectator.
Mrs.
C. J. Green and granddaughter returned yesterday from Yoakum after
visiting Mrs. Green’s daughter, Mrs. C. W. McClelland.
Mr.
H. C. Hunt of Buckeye spent today in the city on business.
Mr.
Jack Walker of
The
Tribune has received an interesting letter from our good friend, Dooley
Franz, who is now at
An
interesting photograph was recently received by Mr. and Mrs. G. R.
Keller of this city which was taken during a visit of the king and queen
of
From
Monday’s Daily.
Mrs.
James F. Perry of
Mr.
and Mrs. W. D. Blackburn returned to
Mrs.
Ellen Cherry left Saturday for
Mrs.
Allen Stinnett and little daughter spent yesterday in Buckeye, the
guests of Mrs. Robinnett, who left today for
Mr.
S. S. Moore of
Mr.
and Mrs. W. T. Cox of Granger,
Mrs.
R. E. Scott of
Mr.
W. A. Furber of
Judge
F. H. Jones has returned from a business trip to
Mr.
G. M. Reed was a business visitor to
Johnnie
May Williams, who has been visiting home folks at Matagorda, passed
through the city Saturday on his return to
Mr.
C. S. Wiseman and wife of Wharton were visitors to
Commissioner’s
Court met today in regular monthly session with Judge John F. Perry
presiding and with Commissioners Louis Huebner, J. B.
Hawkins, Henry Sanders and Charley Cabaniss present.
Dr.
G. S. Hessenbruch, of the Gulf Sulphur Co., spent Saturday in the city
on business.
Rev.
J. P. Gilliam began a revival meeting for the Baptists at
Mr.
and Mrs. C. A. Erickson and family leave Wednesday morning for a several
weeks’ visit to
FOR
Guy
Eidman was over from El Campo to get some
From
Tuesday’s Daily.
Mr. J. C. Webb of
Miss Pauline Thompson has returned from a very pleasant visit
to friends and relatives in Palacios.
Miss Marguerite Thompson is visiting in Palacios.
E. F. McDonald, who does a general rental business, informs
us that there are more people residing in the corporate limits of
Mr. J. M. Greenwood, who has been employed in the government
shipyards at
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kelly of
Corporal Merlin Vogelsang arrived home last night from
Mr. N. M. Vogelsang left today for
Mrs. Ada Mohle and Miss Merle Mohle, who have been in the
city for the past two weeks visiting Mrs. Mohle’s daughter, Mrs. Carey
Smith, left today for their home in Lockhart.
Papa Schill requests The Tribune to say that the town clock,
which has been on bad behavior for the past two weeks, is now in good
shape and will give no more trouble.
Miss Dell Conger, who has been assisting in the office work
for her father for the past several years, has gone to
The members of the Commissioner’s Court visited Matagorda
last night to attend a mass meeting of the citizens which was held for
the purpose of launching a move to build a first-class 16-foot highway
from Matagorda to the sulphur fields. The meeting was a successful one
and The Tribune has been informed that a petition asking for an election
to provide for bonds for the building of the road will be submitted to
the court Saturday.
Misses Irene and Pauline Gibson came in Wednesday to spend
the 4th with their parents and will remain until Sunday when
they will return to
From
Wednesday’s Daily.
A fine boy has made his appearance at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Lonnie McDonald of
Mr. Warren Baker, who underwent a severe surgical operation
at
Mr. H. J. Bolton of Wharton is in the city for a few days on
business.
Mrs. S. A. Nance and children of
Miss Cara Garrett left today for Palacios where she will
visit for two weeks, after which she will go to
Mrs. W. S. Holman and children have returned from a visit to
friends and relatives in
From
Thursday’s Daily.
Mr. E. P. Layton of Matagorda was a visitor to the city
today. He says his part of the county is badly in need of rain.
Mr. George B. McKissick of Ashby was a visitor to
Miss Nannie McGehee of
Sheriff Bert Carr and Judge John F. Perry are in
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bates have been the guests of the Kraft
Eidmans for some days.
Mr. Crawford Barnett was summoned to
Dr. C. P. Jones, who has been called to the service of his
county, left today to report for duty.
Miss Mary Rugeley left this morning for a visit to
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The faculty for Bay City high school for 1918-19 with their present
assignment. Assignments are subject to change when the superintendent
thinks best:
Grammar School.
Primary School.
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The dance Monday evening was one of the most enjoyable of the season's round of delightful events. Entertaining music was furnished by an Hawaiian orchestra. The personnel of this delightful affair, as follows:
Matagorda County Tribune, January 10,
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The First homeseekers excursion to come to Bay City in several years will leave Illinois May 15, according to the secretary of the Bay City Chamber of Commerce. A thousand booklets on Matagorda County have been distributed through the co-operation of the Chicago and Alton Railroad and Dr. VanWormer and it is thought that this is the beginning of a constant stream of prospectors for this section of the country. The secretary of the Chamber of Commerce has been working on this matter for several weeks and is delighted with its success. It remains for the people of Matagorda County to receive these visitors in the proper spirit and the results will doubtless be satisfactory for all parties concerned.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thompson and daughter, Mrs. Thelma Davis entertained the “Loyal Boosters” and the adult Bible class of the Christian Church Thursday evening with a watermelon party at their country home. After the delicious melons, which were grown on the Thompson place, were served to about fifty, the “Loyal Booster” Class was called to order by the newly elected president, Mrs. A. A. Fryou for a business meeting. Those who enjoyed the hospitality were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clark and children, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Frank and Lloyd; Miss Earle Underwood, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill and children, Mrs. Beall and Edward, Mrs. Brown and children, Mrs. Haley and Eugene, Mr. and Mrs. D. Rimmer and Evelyn, Mrs. Gillett, Mrs. W. W. Sanford and children, Mr. and Mrs. Burnett Yancey, Miss Marjory Hensley from Goliad, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Fryou and Joe, Mrs. Musch and children, Mr. W. F. Porter, Mrs. A. L. Clark and Billie Joe, Mrs. Thelma Davis and Nan and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thompson.
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Miss Viola Middlebrook of Fort Worth is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carrington and her father, Mr. R. O. Middlebrook.
Mrs. Sam Hamburger of Columbus is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Berlowitz for a few days.
Miss Joyce Gillette of Houston was a Bay City visitor Tuesday.
Miss June Stovall of La Porte is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Eddie Willenberg and Mr. Willenberg for a few days.
Mr. Ernest Plant of Dallas sent the Christmas holidays in the city with Mrs. Plant.
Mr. and Mrs. Spence Clements and Miss Marianne Clements were Sunday visitors in Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Whisenhunt of Houston were the Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Willenberg and Miss June Stovall of La Porte, their house guest spent Sunday and Monday in Freeport.
Mrs. G. A. Moore returned home Tuesday after spending the holidays in Bryan.
Miss Beatrice Poole and Mr. Arthur Collins were Houston visitors for the day.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Jackson returned to their home in Galveston today, after spending the holidays with Mrs. Jackson's mother, Mrs. D. P. Moore.
Mrs. Eugene Wilson and daughter, Sarah Janin are visiting in Lockhart for a few days.
Miss Dolly Cox spent Tuesday in Wharton, the guest of Miss Mary Moore Rowan, miss Rowan and Miss Catherine Wilson returned with Miss Cox for a visit.
Miss Kathryn Cornelius of Blessing was a Tuesday visitor in Bay City.
Messrs. Beadle and William Moore, Albert Wadsworth and Duncan Corbett were visitors in Egypt, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Ray of Newgulf, were Sunday visitors in Bay City.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Chapman of Garwood visited with relatives in Weimar for several days.
Miss Leona Insall is visiting relatives in Weimar for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Stevens of Victoria visited in Bay City Monday, the guests of their son, Mr. Tommy Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gordon.
Mrs. E. G. Cloar and her children, Mr. Tommy and Miss Eura Cloar of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cloar of Beaumont, Miss Beulah Cloar of Houston and Mr. Bob Bassett of Richmond were the Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bachman.
Mr. and Mrs. George Yeager, Sr., and their daughter, Mrs. H. H. Swem of Newgulf, spent Monday and Tuesday in Houston.
Mrs. Jimmy Britton and Sonny are in Houston visiting for several days.
Mrs. Claire Pollard had as her Christmas guests, her son, Mr. Harrison Pollard of Benavides and Miss Lo Reese Smith of Alice.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Wilcox and Mrs. J. S. Duncan and son John Cecil of Stuttgart, Ark., are the guests of Mrs. M. W. Millican and family for a few days visit.
Mrs. E. P. Maynard of Matagorda is a visitor in Bay City, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Billie Stinnett.
Miss Ione Stinnett and Mrs. B. F. ____ were visitors in Richmond on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Helen Cates spent Monday and Tuesday in Wharton, the guest of Miss Lottie Groom Hodges. Miss Hodges returned Tuesday with Miss Cates for a visit.
Mrs. J. L. Henry and daughter, Mary Emma of Houston, were the Christmas guests of Mrs. Henry's mother, Mrs. M. S. Barnett. Miss Henry will spend the rest of the week with her grandmother.
Among those attending the dance Tuesday evening at the Baker Roof were Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Huston, Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stinnett, Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Preddy of Austin, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Hamill, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Crofoot, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Irwin, Mr. A. M. Jackson of Galveston, Mr. Eugene Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Langham, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Taylor, Mr. Kenneth Horton, Mr. Jerry Ludwig; Messrs. Jas, and Austin Castleton, Mr. Albert Oertling, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Plant, Mrs. Mae Brunner, Mr. Glen McCLain, Mr. Knox Stapleton of Newgulf, Miss Lillian Pevoteaux, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Gustafson, Dr. and Mrs. Heimon, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Moore, Mr. Mike Ryan, Jean Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Spence Clements and Jim Davis Clements, Mesdames Ellis Hamill, Harry Clark of San Antonio, Ann Freen and Mr. Eddie Badouh.
The Matagorda County Tribune, December 29, 1932
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The Gleaners of the Methodist Church held an all-day meeting at Wesley Chapel. Tuesday from ten to three o'clock, having as joint hostesses, Mesdames Tony Carr, P. G. Secrest, R. Russell, D. E. Cates, Dora Dienst and Helen Wilkinson. The meeting was opened with a prayer from Mrs. A. J. McCary followed by the business session. The devotional on Missions was given by Mrs. R. Bussell. Mrs. F. S. Taylor, who was in charge of the program, announced that several discussions would be given on the study book, "Facing the Future in Indian Mission," by Mrs. Joe Freeman, Mrs. B. Ehlert, Mrs. Vance Porter, Mrs. W. E Davant and Mrs. Frazier of which was most interesting. Mrs. Paris Smith then closed the meeting for the social hour. At which time the luncheon, consisting of chicken a la king in patties, with cream peas, potato chips, pear salad, hot rolls, iced tea and strawberry cake was served on lace-laid trays, centered with baskets of sweetheart roses, at individual tables. After the luncheon, the members then viewed the Indian display, which was most interesting and entertaining, especially so with Mrs. Smith and Miss Fay Carr explaining each item. Miss Carr further entertained the class with a story about her father who was an Indian war veteran. The meeting was then closed by the class benediction. The members attending this meeting were Brother and Mrs. A. J. McCary and Mesdames O. H. Gusman, Helen Wilkinson, Dora Dienst, Schaeffer, W. E. Gaedecke, S. E. Hager, S. Oliver, Paris Smith, F. S. Taylor, W. F. Tetts, Pat Thompson, Joe Freeman, Vance Porter, P. E. Lee, P. G Secrest, Frank Thompson, Frank Carr, W. E. Davant, B. Ehlert, Meschkat, R. Bussell, Fred Mielsch, H. C. Ellis, W. E. DeWeese, D. E. Cates, Tony Carr, Crawford Barnett and E. M. Williamson
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Among the Bay City students returning to the various colleges after spending the Thanksgiving holidays with their parents were:
Virginia Wilkinson
and Monte Loving, Jr., returned to Southwestern College in Georgetown;
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A delightful affair of this week was the social meeting of the members of the Bay City school faculty, which was given at the spacious home of Mrs. D. P. Moore on Monday evening at eight o'clock with Mrs. Bretch Taulbee, Miss Martha Langham and Miss Martha Moore acting as hostesses. Throughout the lovely home, poinsettias beautifully arranged with Yaupon and other Yuletide blossoms formed an artistic background for the guests. Five tables of bridge and one of forty-two made up the personnel. Attractive bridge tallies and score pads further reflected the Christmas season, the tables being covered with green cloths. At the close of the games, Miss Lucille Christenberry held high score for contract and Miss Bess Senour high for forty-two. Both were presented jars of Christmas candies. On handsomely appointed trays centered with tall red tapers gleaming in silver holders, the dainty refreshments repeating the chosen theme consisting of molded cranberry salad, open-faced sandwiches, Chinese Chews, hot tea and salted nuts were served. The personnel of teachers attending this enjoyable affair was Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Hutcheson, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Posey, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Early, Mr. and Mrs. Bretch Taulbee, Mrs. J. W. Ingram, Mrs. Hubert Gusman, Mrs. R. M. Wynne, Misses Martha Langham, Mamie Gusman, Lucille Christenberry, Bess Senour, Nan Shifflett, Lucille Frazier, Neva Christian, Constance Langham, Laverne Secrest, Martha Moore and Messrs. Tom Driscoll, Stanley Cernosek and H. G. Williams.
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The following students have returned to their studies at the colleges after spending the holidays with their parents and friends in Bay City:
Neils Thompson,
Terance Pollard, John Paul Wilkinson, G. P. Hardy, Jr., Edward Gaudet,
Jane Rugeley, Ione Stinnett, Judith Gaedcke, Ray Beth Pegram, Beulah
Erickson, all to the University of Texas in Austin;
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Miss Kitty King Corbett and Miss Teresa Lewis added a gala occasion to the social calendar Thursday evening when they entertained with an informal dance at the Corbett Playhouse from nine ‘til one o’clock. The ballroom was artistically decorated with moss and mistletoe festooned about the wall with vari-colored streamers extending from the ceiling and Christmas bells hung from the lights completing a colorful scene. Manuel and his Midnight Ramblers furnished delightful music for the dancing. During the evening punch was served, the exquisite bowl centering a small lace covered table placed at one end of the room. At intermission the guests were escorted into the dining room where dainty refreshments of rolled pimento sandwiches, fruit cake and ice box cookies with fruit punch were served. Silver compotes of Mexican candies were placed on the board. The table covered with a handsome lace cloth held as a centerpiece a large bowl of lovely poinsettias. Tall red tapers in silver holders stood gleaming at either side. Red potted blossoms were placed at vantage points of the room, the chosen flowers further adorning the home mingled with sprays of holly and Youpon. The Christmas tree beautifully trimmed cast a soft glow of illumination in the reception room where the guests were greeted. The guests enjoying this smart affair were Misses Frances Baker, Virginia Taulbee, Geraldine Livengood, Jeanne Poole, Virginia Mansfield, Mary Vest, Ray Beth Pegram, Edna Wood, Bobbie McClure, Lucille Carr, Sue Wertz, and Messrs. Billie Moore, Ashley Etie, Beadle Moore, Duncan Corbett, Joe Fryou, Edward Gaudet, George Richard Keene, C. C. Cates, George Shoultz, Gerald Livengood, John S. Neary, Hudson Castleton, Bert Carr, Martin Garner, Bobbie Wilkinson, Seldon Broughton, Rinehart Mansfield, Don Wertz and Raleigh Huebner. Out of town guests were Miss Katherine Parker of Houston, house guest of Miss Lewis, Miss Phyllis O’Brien, of Boling, house guest of her uncle and aunt; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Moore, Miss Martha Doak of Chicago, Ill., guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hensley, Miss Trude Ann Duffy of Matagorda, guest of Miss Pegram, Miss Velma Landry of Freeport, guest of her cousin, Ashley Etie; Messrs. Charles Kapell and Roderick Webb both of El Campo, house guests of Miss Corbett, Lloyd Mason of Gulf, guest of Ashley Etie.
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The Afternoon Bridge Club was entertained Friday afternoon at three-fifteen o’clock by Miss Jean Steele at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jack Young. Throughout numerous sweet peas, larkspur and calendulas arranged with fern decorated the living and dining rooms where the tables were placed for playing. The spring theme being further reflected in the bridge accessories. At the close of the games high scorel for the club was held by Mrs. Jack Erwin with second high by Mrs. Hal Steel. The guest prize being won by Mrs. H. P. McGuirt, a green and white baking dish. On attractive lace-laid trays centered with vases of sweet peas and maidenhair fern, the refreshments were served, consisting of molded fruit salad, olives, toasted cheese sandwiches, orange peel cake topped with whipped cream and iced tea. The personnel of this affair was Mrs. Mickey Hart, Mrs. Hal Steel, Mrs. Jack Erwin, Mrs. James Scott, Mrs. F. S. Taylor, Mrs. P. R. Hamill, Mrs. E. W. Willenberg, Mrs. Walcott Rugeley, Mrs. H. P. McGuirt, Mrs. Lee DeVille, Mrs. Frank Gartrell, Mrs. Guy Hensley, Mrs. Spence Clements, Mrs. E. T. Sturgis of Bluffton, Ind., Mrs. Jack Young and Miss Analu Gartrell.
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Bay City will be largely represented at outstanding colleges in Texas and other states this year. The following is a partial list of those who will attend college this term of school: University of Texas, Austin, Texas: Robert Anderson, John Paul Wilkinson, G. P. hardy, Gerald and Geraldyne Livengood, Duncan Corbett, Susanna Helmecke, Ray Beth Pegram and Ted Davant. Rice Institute, Houston, Texas: Tom Anderson, Beadle Moore, Joe Fryou and Bert Carr, Jr. Howard Payne, Brownwood, Texas: Miss Beth Anderson Kemper Military Academy, Booneville, Missouri: Albert Wadsworth, Jr. Beaumont Junior College, Beaumont, Texas: George Richard Keene and Bobbie Wilkinson Bryant-Stratton College, Providence, R. I: Frank Hurley Schreiner Academy, Kerrville, Texas: Hudson Castleton, Jay Serrill and George Edward Serrill College of Industrial Arts, Denton, Texas: Miss Kathryn Williamson A. & M. College, College Station, Texas: Don Wertz and John Frick Austin College, Sherman, Texas: Terese and Edward Lewis and Frances McClure Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio: Miss Virginia Wilkinson Sweet Briar, Lynchburg, Virginia: Miss Kitty King Corbett Woodberry Forrest School, Woodberry Forrest, Virginia: Gibbons Corbett
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September 20, 1934 |
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Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Loving charmingly entertained with a lovely party at their home on West Sixth Street Wednesday evening. The home was artistically decorated with the seasonal flowers and shrubs of poinsettias, yupon and autumn leaves. The shaded lights were of green and red and added much to the beauty of the decorations. The centerpiece on the dining room table was a large Christmas basket of holly and flowers and at each end tall red tapers gleaming in ebony candle sticks. The Christmas tree beautifully decorated was near the front window of the spacious living room. Santa Claus (Mr. A. E. Stinnett) made his appearance about ten o’clock. Each guest was presented a novelty gift from the tree. Refreshments of fruit punch, cakes, candies and nuts were served throughout the evening to the following; Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Maynard from Matagorda, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. R. Q. Pegram, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Stinnett, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Huston, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Clark from San Antonio, Mrs. Laura Emell from Houston, Mr. Julian Inglehart, Mrs. Mildred Burkhart, Mr. Henry LeTulle, Mr. W. C. Welch, Miss Mayme Seery, Mr. A. T. Oertling, Mrs. Mae Brunner, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dickey and Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Scott.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Williams entertained with a beautifully appointed buffet supper preceding the BayTex dance, Saturday evening, Dec. 22. Out of town guests enjoying this lovely affair were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Reeves of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Martin of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shimville of Waco, Mr. Raymond Deutsch of Waco. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. R. Q. Pegram, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fields and Miss Carmen Boney. Mrs. Williams was assisted in serving by Mrs. Sallie Williamson.
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The Y. P. S. L. of the Episcopal Church held a skating party on the block in front of the swimming pool Wednesday night. Everyone skated from seven-thirty until ten at which the Mrs. Mansfield, one of the counselors arrived with a huge platter of homemade candy, which was enjoyed by everyone. The members and their guests were as follows: Mary Wilson Engle, Patsy Matthews, Paul Engle, Barber, Bruce, Cathryn Long, Elizabeth Everett, Mary Lou Reed, Victor LeTulle, Merton Smith, Virginia Mansfield, Helen M. Loos, Mrs. Mansfield, Mrs. Bob Baker and Mrs. Everett. Everyone went home tired but well pleased with the success of the party.—Reporter
Matagorda County Tribune, February 28, 1935 |
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One of the outstanding social events of the holiday season was a lovely dinner-dance at the BayTex Hotel Monday night at nine o’clock, given by Major and Mrs. C. R. Byars, honoring their daughters, Mrs. George Phillips of Baltimore, Maryland, and Mrs. F. L. Vidal of Barksdale Field, Louisiana, and Mrs. Byar’s sister, Mrs. W. C. Flanagan of West Palm Beach, Florida, who are spending the Christmas holidays here. The main ballroom of the BayTex Hotel was attractively decorated with moss and mistletoe to carry out the Christmas color theme. At one end of the room a table was placed with a large bowl of delicious punch that the guests enjoyed throughout the evening. Music for dancing was furnished by the Midnight Ramblers. At eleven o’clock the doors to the main dining room of the hotel were opened. Two long banquet tables centered with tall red Christmas tapers that illuminated the scene were artistically decorated with red and green. Red cellophane covered the table and favors of confetti in red cellophane bags and serpentine were placed by the red and white place cards. A delicious dinner was served in courses and consisting of shrimp cocktail, turkey and dressing, mashed sweet potatoes with marshmallows, beets, fresh string beans, ripe and green olives, hot rolls, peppermint ice cream, fruit cake and coffee were served. The personnel for this delightful affair included: Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wadsworth, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Eidman, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stinnett, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Stinnett, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Huston, Mrs. W. H. Stinnett, Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Preddy, Miss Janie Hawkins, Miss Jean Steele, Mr. Mead McCall, Mr. Hal Steele, Mrs. Eunice Plant, Mr. Ken Horton, Miss Katherine Klein, Mr. Flip Calhoun, Mr. R. C. Bowden, Miss Freda Klein, Mr. Eddie Badouh, Mrs. Mae Brunner, Mr. Albert Oertling, Mr. Jerry Ludwig, Mr. Milton Wynn, Mr. B. F. Mock, Mrs. Victor Mock, Judge John M. Corbett, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Rugeley, Miss Irby Marie Stinnett, Miss Tootsy Whitaker, Mr. Julian Englehart of Matagorda, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Maynard of Matagorda, Dr. Edwin Stinnett of Brenham, Captain Jed Marchant of Biloxi, Mississippi, Lieut. J. W. Hinton of Barksdale Field, Louisiana, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clark of San Antonio, the honorees, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Vidal and Mrs. Flanagan and host and hostess, Major and Mrs. Byars.
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Mrs. A. Harris entertained with a beautifully appointed tea in her home Monday afternoon, complimenting Mrs. F. H. Jones and Miss Charlotte Jones of Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss Marian Jones of Santa Barbara, California. The candle-lighted reception rooms were decorated with poinsettias and a Christmas theme was used on the refreshment board. Punch and confections were served from a lace-laid table to the guests as they arrived. Fruitcake, coffee, tea, sandwiches and a variety of confections was served during the tea hours. Mrs. Eugene Wilson presided at the tea service, and Mrs. Harris was assisted by Mrs. Norman Barkley, Mrs. Carey Smith, Jr., Mrs. Walcott Rugeley and Mrs. Paris A. Smith. About forty guests called during the hours of from four until six.
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The ever-popular circus was the theme of the annual dance given by Miss Kitty King Corbett and Mr. Duncan Corbett at the Corbett playhouse on Saturday night, January 27 from 9 to 1. The playhouse was gay with multicolored streamers raining from the rafters. Vari-colored balloons were hung from the walls. Huge circus posters were hung at intervals around the walls. A novelty of the evening was the photographing of couples by Duncan Corbett. As only circus costumes were worn, the sight was very gay. Supper was served at 11:30 in the garage. The sawdust floor and tables covered in circus paper with the walls decorated as in the playhouse made it an attractive room. The appropriate refreshments were soda water, hot dogs and chili sauce, cellophane bags of popcorn and peanuts. Music for the dancing was furnished by Manuel and his Midnight Ramblers. Out-of-town guests among the hundreds present were: Messrs. Sack Simon, L. M. Eldridge, Herbert Treichler, Archie and Ward Haggard, Paul Hancock, Foster Eldridge, Marshall Nelson and Jack Stratinger, all of Newgulf; Messrs. Walter Armstrong, Thurmon Clements, Irving More, Billie Wynne, Bob Wright, Bob Vineyard, Don Hudgins, Ward La Four, Buddy Wilcox, Stanley Moore and Misses Bunny Howard, June Howard, M. J. Wynne, Doris Davis and Lida Hodges, all of Wharton; Messrs. H. V. Reeves, Charles Capell, Rodney Kent, Rod Webb of El Campo, and Misses Marjorie Dudley, Linda Picton, Peggy Goulding, Messrs. Foster Montgomery, Will Perry, Bates Thomas, Sam Cruze, all of Houston.
Matagorda County Tribune, January 2, 1936 |
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The holidays have come and gone. The New Year of 1936 is here with its promise of better things to come. 1935 was a year of bad things, good things that are worth filing away in memory for future reference. The Educational Committee of the Woman’s Church Federation of Bay City has a profound sense of appreciation for the cooperative assistance extended them in the various activities of this committee during the year by individuals and by groups. The more recent and perhaps the outstanding program of the year sponsored by the Church Federation was the Christmas musical program which was given at the Methodist Church on the evening of December 22. The combined choirs of the city under the direction of Mrs. Geo Helmecke with Mrs. Foster Milner as pianist, participated in the program of song and praise. It is no exaggeration to say that, those whose hearts were open to hear and whose souls were attuned to receive the message conveyed the lovely music, artistically rendered set the keynote for Christmas. The orchestral rendering of “Silent Night,” the processional for the choir, inaugurated the program. Joy to the World, sung spiritedly by the entire congregation set the tempo as it were, for the musical numbers that followed. The Christmas story as recounted by Luke was give by Rev. Rice, following this never-old, ever glorious story each musical number in turn added heart inspiration and soul exaltation until the closing Hallelujah chorus (Handel) fairly lifted the audience to its feet in unison with the spirit of the music. Not only the members of the Church Federation but music lovers in general in Bay City appreciate the work of Mrs. Helmecke, Mrs. Miler and the other musicians of the city who for several years have given of time and talent to the preparation and the rendition of Christmas programs that are uplifting to hear, a joy to remember. The following musicians participated in the program: Sopranos: Mrs. F. S. Taylor, Mrs. P. E. Lee, Mrs. Amos Lee, Miss Margaret Phillips, Mrs. E. H. Highley, Mrs. M. Savage, Miss Nannie Truitt, Mrs. Worsham, Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Holzapfel. Altos: Mrs. Schaedel, Mrs. Serrill, Mrs. Magruder, Mrs. Amos, Mrs. Powell, Miss Bernice Milner. Tenors: Mr. G. A. Wainner, Mrs. Matteson, Mr. Foster Milner. Basses: Mr. Joe Milner, Mr. S. E. Hager, Mr. C. Amos, Mr. Roy Rice, Mr. C. Schaedel, Mr. F. A. Rakestraw.
Violinists: Mrs. Sidney Bowman, Mrs. G. Serrill. Mrs. M. E. Daughtry and little Miss Billie Gene Clements contributed to the interest of the program by readings well rendered.
Matagorda County Tribune, January 9, 1936 |
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A holiday theme reflecting red and silver was used in the appointments for one of the loveliest bridge parties of the season when Mrs. A. S. Collins was hostess to her many friends Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Clusters of red roses and ornate silver flowers and leaves in an artistic epergne of silver adorned the three rooms where the playing was done. Poinsettias centered the tables and were placed about the rooms. The unusually beautiful score cards were hand-made and painted by Miss Jessie Poole, which were of matching colors. The bridge accessories were red with a silver trim. The guests were served on individual trays laid with red doilies with a matching candle in silver candelabra as the center. The burning tapers were tied with red meline and silver leaves. Chicken salad in the shells of large red apples with a stuffed olive and pimento on top was served with potato chips, sand tarts and hot coffee. A high prize was awarded to the person with the highest score in each of the three rooms, which was three beautiful red vases, hand-painted with silver leaves. These prizes were won by Mrs. Esther McDonald, Mrs. Layton Moore and Mrs. Jim Lewis, Cut prize was awarded to Mrs. McWebb of El Campo, which were crystal candelabra. The guests were as follows: Mesdames Guy Hensley, H. E. Heinman, James Scott, Herman Scott, Layton Moore, Jessie Wilkins, Frank Norton, Herbert Verser, Lee DeVIlle, Harry Moseley, Bob Baker, F. A. Bates, Simmons, Carl Daly, Grover Horn, Paul Palmer, Jack Young, C. A. Erickson, Tom Driscoll, Elizabeth Hawkins, Esther McDonald, Claude Towles, Sally Matthews, F. A. Verser, Seth Taylor, Will Stinette, Frank Hurley, Leeland Winston, J. S. Mansfield, S. R. Harrington, Carl Bachman, Davis, Roland Rugeley, Jim Lewis, Raleigh Sanborn, Fred Fields, J. A. Collins and Mrs. Victor Collins and Miss Shirley Carter. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Bruce Wallace, Mrs. Donald Duson and Mrs. McWebb of El Campo and Mrs. Albert Welch of Houston. Mrs. Collins was assisted in serving by Misses Sue Mansfield, Mary Jean Cobb, Elizabeth Everett and Miss Byrnece Goettsche of Houston, Mrs. Edgar Cole and Mrs. W. F. Tetts.
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The Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society entertained with a party in the Presbyterian Church parlor Friday night. A theme pertaining to historical subjects was carried throughout the party. Everyone came dressed as his favorite character in history. The party opened with a spelling match in which the poor suffers attempted to spell the names of great people backward. The next game was called musical chairs. After everyone’s toes had been thoroughly stepped on, the entertainment settled down for a nice quiet game of finding out how dumb people really are. This was done by means of an intelligence test. Bitsy Clemens won the prize for being the smartest. Charades were enacted. A prize was given to June Clemens for the best costume. She was dressed as George Washington. Sides were then chosen for a relay race. A color scheme of red, white and blue was carried throughout the party. Refreshments of hot chocolate, fruit salad in lettuce cups and cracker wafers were served. Those attending the party were: Mr. and Mrs. Deutsch, Lucile Sansing, Mr. Shibbley, Louise Graham, Marie Sansing, Juanita Keener?, Eddie Benedict, Mertice McElvin, June Clemens, Glen White, Marie Hatchett, Jack Lang, Christine Harrison, Spencer Hansen, Nellie Harrison, T. M. Crosby, Johnny Frick, George Anna Fullingham, Mittie Lou James, Bill Daniels, Laura Lee Harrison, Kathryn Gibson, Bitsy Clemens, Ruth Folleson, Verna Harry, Lois Booth and Ruth Dopps.—Reporter
Matagorda County Tribune, December 23, 1936 |
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Mrs. W. D. Williams complimented her son, Leland, with a “Cheery Party” Tuesday evening from seven to nine. Each guest brought fruit, nuts and candy which was placed in a large red stocking, hanging near the attractively decorated Christmas tree, which will be given to some child for Christmas. The living room was beautifully decorated in Christmas colors featuring the “manger scene.” The room was illuminated by a blue light with Christmas bells hanging in the windows and palms and holly decorating the walls. In one corner there was a dainty miniature manger scene where tiny wood figures were placed to demonstrate the motif. The piano was covered with artificial snow where a miniature Santa Claus with reindeer was placed by the side of a log cabin. A clever illumination gave the effect of a fireplace that could be seen through the door. A Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck also added to the clever arrangement. The Sunday School class of which Mr. Williams is teacher, dressed a baby doll, which will also be given to some little girl for Christmas. The tiny trunk with doll clothes and the doll were displayed in another section of the room. The little guests enjoyed children’s games, followed by a reading of “The Story of the Christ Child,” which was excellently given by Mrs. Williams. The program ended by all of the guests singing “Silent Night.” Dainty white soap carved figures of “The Manger Scene” centered the refreshment table. The plates were decorated with “Merry Christmas,” the cups with Christmas trees and the napkins with Santa Claus. The favors were cups of jelly beans with stick candy in the center. They were wrapped in red cellophane giving the effect of a Christmas tree. Hot chocolate with pastel marshmallows, red open face sandwiches and green Christmas tree shaped cookies were served to the guests. Those present for this enjoyable party included the honor guest, Leland Williams; Frances Hood, Dorothy Cartwright, Betty June Grider, Bill and Brooks Doughtie, Nina Merle Byers, John William Harmer, Sybil Byars, Lena Maud Pollard, Constance Rowan, Billie Brown, Vance Porter, Norman Barkley, Justice Anderson, Roland and Wayman Bussell, Billie Connell and Shirley Ann Harman. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Norman Barkley and Mrs. Connie Anderson. Mrs. Mack Brown and Miss Sally Shaffer were also present. This is the second year Mrs. Williams has entertained with a “Cheer Party” for her son, Leland. She hopes to make it an annual event.
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The annual Christmas party of the Van Vleck Home Demonstration Club was given at the home of Mrs. W. C. Sansing Wednesday, December 16, with a large crowd present. The home was beautifully decorated in keeping with the season. One of the main attractions being a lovely Yule tree with a gift for everyone. Several games and contests were played, among them being a baby contest. Each guest having brought her baby picture, they were passed around to see who could identify the largest number. Mrs. Bart Morrow was the winner. Mrs. Mack Brown also won a prize for being the prettiest baby. The quilt was awarded to Mrs. Lee Rugeley. The club members surprised their faithful retiring president, Mrs. Philip Johnson, with a pantry shower. After a pleasant afternoon, delicious refreshments of turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, rolls, baked apples stuffed with cream cheese and nuts, cake, coffee and tea were served to the following: Mesdames S. P. Johnson, F. H. McMahon, Tenie Gibson, M. O’Connell, W. B. Morrow, Bill Orrell, Gregg Lawrence, T. L. Rugeley, James Rainey, Philip Johnson, Ed O’Connell, L. A. Bickham, Dixon, H. Lane, Travis Dodd, Allan O’Connell, Buddy Hammond, Roscoe Sansing, W. A. Brown, Patterson, Mack Brown, R. Rainey, W. B. Mayes, B. O’Connell, L. L. Bickham, Heckler, Skorkowski, Lytler, Max McRee, T. P. Ewing, H. Johnson, Scoggin, B. Crist, E. Sirmon, L. Herman, C. Baker, Sansing and Misses Abbie Johnson and Margaret Gibson and Mr. Tom Hale.
Matagorda County Tribune, December 24, 1936 |
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The Black and White Shop on West side of the square will re-open Wednesday and the public is cordially invited to visit between the hours of 2 and 6 p. m. for free coffee and doughnuts. This shop has been completely remodeled and enlarged, adding another attractive business house to the square. The Black and White Shop specializes in sandwiches, coffee, short orders, etc. At a later date they will make fried chicken their specialty.
Daily Tribune, March 16, 1937 |
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The Cartwright twins, Homer William and Milford Madison, observed their twenty-second birthday Thursday, but not together. The stringencies of World War II has separated them. Homer is at McCloskey General Hospital in Temple, being one of the first to be flown home after the invasion of Normandy. He has suffered a bad arm injury. His brother also is incapacitated for service and is in this area. Thursday, Homer received a box from home that contained birthday cake and other remembrances. The boys are natives of this city.
Daily Tribune, August 18, 1942 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Don Sterling Jr. spent the weekend in Caldwell. Mrs. James Nibblett Jr. and Sherry of Houston are visiting relatives here a few days. Mr. E. J. Crofoot and son, Tad spent Easter here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Crofoot. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Crofoot will leave soon for their new home in Sacramento, California. Mrs. Norman Spencer left yesterday for her home in Big Springs after spending several days here with her sisters, Mrs. Pat Thompson and Mrs. Cecil Saunders and her mother, Mrs. Neils Anderson. Mrs. Pat Thompson and Mrs. Neils Anderson are in Houston today where Mrs. Anderson is consulting her physician. Adelbert Verser and Charles Maddox went back to A. and M. College yesterday after spending the Easter Holidays here with her parents. They were accompanied to Houston by Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Lowe and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Verser. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Cole returned to Houston yesterday afternoon after spending the Easter holidays with Mrs. Cole's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Ryman returned to A. and M. College this morning after spending the Easter holidays here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Horn and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Ryman in Matagorda. Mrs. A. C. Barton spent the week end in Port Lavaca with Mr. Barton. Mr. and Mrs. Randall Gartman and Randy and Mrs. Grover Horn and Mrs. Wm. P. Ryman spent Sunday in Newgulf with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moore of Freeport spent yesterday here with relatives. Mrs. Terrill Pierce and mother, Mrs. R. L. Porter spent Easter Sunday in Houston with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Paris Smith are in Dallas where they were called on account of the death of a nephew. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Labay spent the weekend in El Campo with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bareiss of Houston were Easter guests of Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Matthes and children. Mrs. Bareiss and Mrs. Matthes are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Vestal Fisher, Susan and Deanna, Mrs. Mae Sherry and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fisher and Donald spent the weekend in Houston with Mr. and Mrs. James Niblett and Sherry. They enjoyed a trip to the San Jacinto Monument Sunday afternoon. Charles Kidder, University of Texas student spent the weekend with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Mack C. Milner, Mack, Jr. and John Brochar of Houston spent the Easter holidays in Bay City visiting in the homes of Mrs. R. J. Sisk and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Foreman. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Evans of Houston spent the weekend here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Clifton. They were accompanied by Miss Johnnie Fay Joice, who visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Joice. Russell Matthes and his roommate, Clift Davis at Baylor spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Matthes. Tribune, April 3, 1947 |
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There are 131 members of the faculty of the Bay City Independent School District, this total including principals, school nurse, and teachers and coaches. Because the school system this upcoming year will return to the four-year high school system the high school faculty has been increased. For the past three years the junior high school contained grades seven, eight, with the ninth grade to move to the high school. This change was approved by the school board earlier this year. It will make numerous changes in the scholastic and athletic programs of the school. It will provide increased volume of students for the various school activities as band, choral work, and the other phases of school work. In addition to providing additional talent for athletic teams, the choral program is expected to have increased numbers, as will the band at the high school. Next year the girl's physical education program will require two instructors, where in the past only one instructor was necessary. There are 31 members of the high [school] Mrs. Ruby Ballard, Mrs. Broughton, Mrs. Kay Johnson, Roxie McCarty, Phil Point, Miss Mattie Sue Ringgold, Miss Bonnie Southwell, and Albert Wynn. Incumbent instructors include J. I. Barron, Miss Lucille Christenberry, Mrs. Bess Early, Erwin Graeter, Mrs. Mary Gregory, Mrs. Lois Harris, Don Haley, Mrs. Keye Ingram, Charles King, Sam Maglitto, E. D. Marling, Vance McDonald, Mrs. Nola Mae McWilliams, Joe Rogers, Orlando Schraub, Mrs. Edith Smith, James D. Sowell, Kermit Spielman, Mrs. Viola Sullivan, George Valon, Mary Valon. There are 18 members of the junior high school faculty. New members include Mrs. Sue Beeman, Henry Black, Mrs. Eva Einkauf, Fred Goeke, LaVerne Jecmenek. Incumbent instructors include Mrs. Lillie Balusek, Miss Emma Chamrad, Robert Conklin, Roy C. Harris, Miss Margaret Holsworth, Principal Kenneth Kerley, Miss Della S. Oliver, Edwin A. Peters, Mrs. B. Smith, Mrs. Bonnie H. Staten, Mrs. Vevi Stevens, Miss Valeria Sweeny, and Mrs. Jo R. Williams. There are 54 members of the elementary school faculty and 28 on the faculty of Hillard schools. Matagorda County Tribune, August 23, 1956 |
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There are 54 members of the faculty of the two elementary schools of Bay City Independent School District. In that number, which includes the principals, there are seven new members, including one new principal. John Hill is the new principal at the Pierce School. Last year Frank Balusek was principal of Tenie Holmes and Pierce, dividing his time between the two schools. In addition to Mr. Hill the new members of the elementary school faculty include Samuel David Beeman, the speech therapist who is completing his degree requirements at San Marcos, Mrs. Jerry Nell Goeke, wife of the new junior high coach, Mrs. Mildred Owen, Mrs. Geraldine Rogers, Mrs. Jerry Salyer, and Mrs. Aileen Warnoch. Incumbent members of the faculty include Mrs. Ruth Alford, Mrs. Carmen S. Anderson, Mrs. Eunice Anderson, Miss Edith Armstrong, Mrs. Etta Mae Baker, Mr. Balusek, Mrs.. Nettalie Russell Bateman, Mrs. Peggy Chapman, Mrs. Alice Cherry, Mrs. Dorothy Criswell, Mrs. Kathryn E. Davis, Miss Pearl Donoway, Mrs. Esther N. Hall, Mrs. Ivie Y. Humber, Mrs. Roberta Irwin, Mrs. Margaret Jordan, Mrs. Rhoda King, Mrs. Margaret Lawson, Mrs. Mattie Liston, Miss Pearl Love, Miss Ethel Manning, Mrs. Mary B. McAllister, Mrs. Violet McKnight, Mrs. Ellen L. Minkert, Mrs. Norene Nelson, Mrs. Daisy Newton, Mrs. Charlsie Nygard, Mrs. Frances Patterson, Mrs. Mary Peterson, Miss Sybil Runnells, Mrs. Elaine Scoggin, Mrs. Inez Scott, Miss Bess Senour, Mrs. Lena Maude Shaffer, Mrs. Mildred Sherrer, Mrs. Marguerite D. Sirman, Mrs. Erlyne V. Sykes, Mrs. Eva Tenberg, Mrs. Bessie Lee Tharp, Mrs. Elaine Townsend, Mrs. Corinne Vaughan, Mrs. Roxie B. Wiginton, Miss Kay Wood, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Young and Mrs. Mary Younts. Matagorda County Tribune, August 23, 1956 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McKelvy and Mrs. Lola McDougall were hosts Monday evening at a barbecue honoring Hoody Estlinbaum, a member of the graduating class. The barbecue was held on the spacious lawn of the McKelvy’s home on Bucks Bayou Road. Served with the delicious barbecue were potato salad, barbecued beans, onions, pickles, bread, cold drinks and cake. The cake was iced in white and decorated in the school colors of blue and gold. On the cake was the class motto, “We’re the Angels sent from Heaven, Seniors of ’57.” This was written in blue and outlined in gold. The hosts presented Hoody a nice gift. Attending were Shelby Williamson, Carole Dye, Carolyn Sue Keen, Betty Sue Stewart, Betty Jean McKelvy, Lola Estlinbaum, Nancy Seerden, Georgiann Sweeny, Dona Barbour, Kitty Daehne, Kathy Birkner, Kay Justice, Doris Ann Barr, Ann Gordon, Harper Augsburger, Larry Augsburger, Larry Huitt, Kim Horton, Lon Draper, Mike Wade, David Kristynik, David Stewart, Tommy Cashion, Jerry Wood, Guynn Etie, Billy Dyal, Robert Pattern, Roger Reedy, Lewis Steves. Mrs. V. L. McKelvy and Mr. and Mrs. Six Augsburger assisted in serving.
Daily Tribune, May 21, 1957 |
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One of the most delightful parties for members of the Van Vleck graduating class was recently given by Mrs. J. E. Fanson and Mrs. P. H. Longwood at the Fanson home, particularly honoring Miss Joyce Smith and Vernon Werlla. Class colors of blue and gold were used in the décor, flowers in those colors being used all over the house. The buffet table from which the delicious supper was served was laid with linen and centered with a lovely arrangement of blue and gold flowers. The menu consisted of baked ham, molded golden salad with blue dressing, ice tea and lemon chiffon pie with whipped cream. Miss Smith was presented with a plastic summer ___ and Vernon received rubber floor mats for his car. Twenty-six guests were present to enjoy the supper and the interesting games of Bingo that followed.
Daily Tribune, May 21, 1957 |
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