Collegeport Articles September 1940 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck and son and John Merck were in Houston Sunday with their mother who is ill. Harry Smith of Bay City visited his aunt, Mrs. C. L. Boeker and family last week. School has been closed for several days because of the water pipes being frozen. King’s Daughters had to postpone their meeting Thursday because of cold weather. Several stock men report losing cattle during the storm. V. L. Jennings spent Thursday night and Friday in Cuero on business. Mrs. Crane went to Citrus Grove Monday to spend a few days with her daughter and family. Children have enjoyed the snow as many have never seen any and snow men decorate our lawns. We are sorry to report Mrs. B. V. Merck was operated on Monday at the Memorial hospital in Houston and is seriously ill, her many friends hope she may soon be improving.
The Daily Tribune, Thursday, January 25, 1940 |
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Sunshine looked good after the wintery weather of over a week. Miss Lottie Mae Johnson of Houston, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Johnson and family of Citrus Grove, last week end. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Jennings and son, James Elton, left Sunday for Cuero where Mr. Jennings is employed by the R. E. A. They have been visiting Mrs. Jenning’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harbison. Mr. Evans and Mr. Ash drove to Bay City Monday morning for repairs for the school water system. Mrs. Clapp and Mrs. Reid were Palacios callers, Monday p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Carrick are among those who are on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Boeker, were in Bay City Monday. Mr. Boeker is serving on the Jury. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Martin of Houston motored to Collegeport Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Martin, returned home with them. Mrs. Pearl Gallaway, who has been here for her sister’s funeral, left Sunday for San Antonio for a short stay before going to her home at Custer, Okla. Mrs. Nicholson moved to Wharton last week to make her home nearer her children. Mr. Bowers is remodeling his home which he recently purchased. Mr. and Mrs. Harbison spent the week end at Rockport and Corpus Christi with their daughter, Miss Ermine, who teaches at Rockport. Our community was saddened last Wednesday by the death of Mrs. B. V. Merck, who died in the Memorial Hospital in Houston. Mrs. Merck had been in ill health for some time and every thing that could be done for her to make her suffering less was done b her family. Mrs. Merck was a loving wife, mother and neighbor whose Christian life and friendliness will be missed by all who knew her. She was born in Austin, April 30, 1876 and has lived at Collegeport for 30 years. Was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband B. V. Merck of Collegeport, five daughters, Mrs. R. K. Legg of Newgulf, Mrs. J. F. Kilpatrick of Dallas, Mrs. R. McRee, Mrs. C. E. Wilson and Mrs. Jack Martin of Houston; three sons, John and Dean Merck of Collegeport, Gerald Merck of San Antonio; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Galloway and Mrs. T. P. Jordan both of Custer, Okla., and Mrs. F. V. Bryant of Athens and eight grandchildren: Misses Sadie Zee and Edna Earl McRee, Jack Martin and Jerry Martin all of Houston, W. Joy Merck of San Antonio, Henry Legg of Bay City, Dean Merck and John Merck of Collegeport. Funeral services was held at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City at 3 p. m. Jan. 25. The sympathy of her many friends and neighbors go to the bereaved family.
The Daily Tribune, Thursday, February 1, 1940 |
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Mrs. F. A. King went to Dallas last week to help care for her new grandson. Mr. Reid left Wednesday for Legion, Texas, where he will enter the Veterans hospital for medical treatment. Mrs. Liggett accompanied by Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Harbison went to Bay City last Tuesday night to hear Miss Latter speak. Mr. and Mrs. John Merck and son have moved to the home of Mr. Merck’s father. Most of the school children went to Bay City to see the “Cavalcade of Texas” showed at the Texas theater. Maude Lashbrook of Blessing spent the week-end with homefolks. A. N. Sandusky of Bay City greeted old friends at Sunday School Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harbison and Mrs. Hensley spent Friday night and Saturday with their daughters in Cuero and Victoria. R. L. Corporon and family of Citrus Grove visited Mrs. Corporon’s mother, Mrs. Crane Sunday. Dean Merck, Jr., is on the sick list. Supt. Hale of Bay City visited our school Friday. Most of the houses are wired or being wired for electricity and we will be glad when our lines are completed. Those who have ever attended one of Collegeport’s Washington day entertainments and suppers will want to come again, so remember February 22 will be celebrated at Collegeport. The Missionary Union met at the home of Mrs. Anna Crane Thursday, Feb. 1. Discussion of the Washington Supper which the union and PTA will sponsor jointly was discussed. The lesson on Africa was interesting. We were all glad to be back at Mrs. Crane’s again and to have her home after a year’s absence. The hostess served delicious sandwiches, cookies and coffee to the following members: Mesdames Carrick, Nelson, Franzen, Liggett, Stall, Wright, Lashbrook and Harbison. The March meeting will be at Mrs. Franzen’s. Mrs. Vern Batchelder was called to Alvin Sunday by the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Jenkins. Our deepest sympathy goes to Mrs. Batchelder in her bereavement.
The Daily Tribune, February 8, 1940 |
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Mr. F. A. King and sons drove to Dallas Saturday for Mrs. King who has been with her daughter, Mrs. Barton for the past two weeks. Mrs. Reid, who has been with Mrs. Clapp this winter, moved to an apartment in the Hurd house Saturday. Mrs. Leo Duffy and Mrs. Vernon Bowers were in Houston Thursday. Aaron Penland, who is attending A. & M., spent the weekend with homefolk. Mr. and Mrs. H. Boeker and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Legg of Bay City were Sunday afternoon callers ih the Dean Merck home. Miss Vergie Reynolds and brother, Clyde, of Aransas Pass and Miss Ermine Harbison of Rockport were supper guests of Ermine’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Harbison Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peters of Bay City and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson of Red Oak, Iowa, were Sunday visitors at the Franzen home. The REA electric lines are almost completed and when the residents are wired the juice will be turned on. Mrs. R. L. Corporon, Roy and Joy were Wednesday visitors at Mrs. Crane’s. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Jensen and daughters, Leona and Gloria visited Mrs. Jensen’s brother, J. J. Harbison and wife Sunday. A. Blaylock filling station is being installed at the Pine place. Sunday school election was held Sunday and the following were elected: superintendent, Mrs. Harbison; assistant, supt., Mrs. Dean Merck; secretary, James Franzen; assistant sec., Ray Lee Penland; primary supt., Mrs. A. A. Penland; cradle roll supt., Mrs. E. H. [M.] Huitt. Over 50 were present Sunday morning her hope to keep an average of 50 through the year. 4-H club meets at 12 o’clock Tuesday at school house. Home demonstration club will meet with Mrs. Harbison Tuesday at 2 p. m. Girl Reserve party at Mrs. Liggett’s home Wednesday afternoon. King’s Daughters will meet with Mrs. Crane Thursday at 11:30 a. m. PTA will have a called meeting Friday night at 8 p. m. Subject of program “Preparing to Earn” will have a speaker from Bay City and all young people are invited to come. PTA and Woman’s Union will sponsor a Jitney Supper Thursday night, February 22, 6:30 p. m. Chicken pie with accessories will be served at 5 c per helping. At 8 p. m. the school will give a program. Part of the proceeds go to secure T. B. tests given at school. Girl Reserves met Wednesday afternoon at the community house with their sponsor, Mrs. Law. Plans for future meetings and singing Girl Reserve songs were all we had time for. Woman’s Club met at the home of Mrs. Nelson Thursday night February 8. Meeting was called to order by vice president Annette Johnson. After a short business session at which Mrs. Harbison was elected delegate and Mrs. Hensley alternate to the Federation in Bay City. Mrs. Liggett lead the program on Tax and Health Legislation. A delicious refreshment plate was served by the hostess assisted by her daughter, Ethel, to Mesdames H. A. Clapp, Wright Batchelder, Amos Johnson, J. J. Harbison, H. Guyer, L. E. Liggett, Hensley, Lashbrook and Misses Annette Johnson and Delores Guyer.
The Daily Tribune, Thursday, February 15, 1940 |
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Collegeport Demonstration Club The Collegeport Demonstration club met Feb. 15 at 2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Harbison with Mrs. Dean Merck co-hostess. Mrs. Merck president called the club to order and as Miss Stewart was leaving early she gave her demonstration first. She discussed storage and storage space. “There is often wasted space in a clothes closet,” said Miss Stewart, often the space above the clothes rod is not utilized, shelves here could be used in storing bedding. “Do not build your closet so shallow a hanger will not hang straight in it.” If a clothes closet is planned the wasted space usually can be filled with shelves for folded clothes, hat racks, etc. The closet should be light and airy a light storage space repels moths as they like darkness and dirt. Shoe racks add much to the tidiness of a closet. The rods should be placed at a convenient height for children and one not too high for grown ups. Dresser drawers with pasteboard partitions are very convenient. In storing winter clothes, clean either in warm soapsuds and rinsing in same temperature water, naptha or gasoline dry good and wrap in newspaper, or put in paper bags or suit boxes with napthaline or germ camphor. Then seal all openings with gummed paper. Clear cold water will often remove stains. After a short business meeting we spent some time playing games. The hostesses served Valentine cakes and coffee to 12 ladies. Misses Ethel Nelson and Nancy Sutton entertained the Blessing basketball boys and their lady friends at an oyster supper at Miss Sutton’s home, Monday night. About 20 young people enjoyed this hospitality. Girl Reserve Report The Girl Reserves met at the home of Mrs. Liggett, Feb. 14. We played games and did stunts. After that Mrs. Liggett served refreshments. She served us cocoa and cookies. In the middle of the table she placed little red baskets filled with candy which were given to the girls. Those enjoying the party were: Otha Lee Harvey, Otha Floyd Mize, Mava Nell Harvey, Erma Lashbrook, Elva Jean Wells, Margie Nell Purswell, Kathryn Bowers, Emma Collins, and Bessie Bagley. Reporter, Erma Lashbrook. 4-H Club Report The meeting was called to order by the President Mava Nee Harvey. We talked about the material for making our mother-daughter dresses. We looked at some of the girls’ material. Miss Stewart taught us a new game and our song leader taught us a new song. There were twelve present and our sponsor, Mrs. Holloway, and Miss Stewart. Reporter, Otha Floyd Mize. King’s Daughters The King’s Daughters met at the home of Mrs. Crane Thursday a. m. A delicious covered dish luncheon was served at noon. The devotional program of songs and scripture was enjoyed after which the annual election of officers was held. Mrs. P. V. Corporon was elected president with Mrs. Anna Crane vice president. Mrs. Hazel Merck secretary and Mrs. Holloway treasurer. Fifteen members and visitors were present. Meeting on March 21 with Mrs. Fred Law.
The school enjoyed Valentine day with a valentine box in each room. Hensley’s room played valentine games and were treated to valentine cookies and candy. Mr. Harbison’s boys enjoyed hot cocoa and doughnuts. Several mothers visited the rooms. Mr. and Mrs. DeWald of Aransas Pass were weekend guests of the Haisley and Kundinger homes. Miss Ella Guyer spent the week end with Miss Annette Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Franzen were Monday business visitors in Bay City. Mr. and Mrs. Harbison were in Midfield and Blessing Saturday on business. M. S. Holsworth was in Bay City, Saturday.
The Daily Tribune, Thursday, February 22, 1940 |
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Mrs. Ira Corporon and children Willie and Wanda and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins visited Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Sr., at Dilly, Texas, last week. Mr. B. V. Merck visited his daughter, Mrs. R. K. Legg in Newgulf last week. Mr. A. A. Penland was a business visitor at El Campo Thursday. Percy Reed returned home Wednesday from Legion, Texas, where he has been in the veterans hospital. Mrs. L. E. Liggett and Mrs. Duller of Blessing went to Houston Friday for the annual Y. W. C. A. meeting. She represented the Houston, Galveston district on the program. Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Chiles and sons of Palacios attended the Jitney supper Thursday night at the community house. Eugene Corporon visited his grandmother, Mrs. Crane, several days last week. Misses Virgie Reynolds and Ermine Harbison of Aransas Pass, Miss Lowry and friend of Bay City, Bruce Lowry and friend of Galveston were visitors at the Harbison home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Merck of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. K. Legg of Newgulf and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Legg of Bay City were week-end guests of Mr. B. V. Merck. Rev. and Mrs. Mack and Rev. Gillespie of Palacios attended the Washington Day program and supper. Silton Marton and Elmo Armond and family were Sunday guests at the Morton home. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Franzen of Houston were Saturday night and Sunday visitors of Mr. Franzen’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Franzen. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Spoor of Rosharon were in Collegeport Sunday. Mrs. W. W. Reed and granddaughter Mary Louise visited Mary Louise’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Reed Sunday. Mrs. John Merck and son, John Maurice, went to San Antonio Sunday for a few days. Maude Lashbrook came home this week from Blessing where she has been all winter. Mrs. Washburn went to Galveston Friday where she will enter John Sealy hospital for treatment. Mr. Franzen and Dean Merck were business visitors in Bay City Monday afternoon. The Jitney supper menu consisted of chicken pie with several vegetables, salads, cake, pie and coffee. About $31 was realized from the supper. After supper a short program was rendered by the school consisting of Patriotic songs, dialogues and drills, which was enjoyed by all. Rev. Mack, Methodist minister of Palacios, gave a very interesting address on Washington. We thank Mr. Mack and hope he will come over again. Collegeport was made very happy Friday night by having electric lights turned on after months of anticipation. We expect to enjoy electricity to the fullest extent.
The Daily Tribune, March 1, 1940 |
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The above Church had a very joyous Easter Sunday. There were 71 members of the Sunday School present and 35 visitors, making a total of 106. Mrs. Harbison, Supt. of the Sunday School, and the teachers and members deserve the credit for this. There were about 110 present at the regular morning service. Two members were received on reaffirmation of faith, and a young man will be received on next Sabbath morning on Confession of Faith. There was a special program at the Church School Service, and special music at both services under the leadership of Mrs. Liggett. The Church School received a signal mark of distinction in the month of January. It was one of 799 Schools which had a worthy type of Missionary education--this was out of a large number of reports examined. Full credit for this goes to the Superintendent and teachers. The Church year now drawing to a close has one of the best in a considerable time. George F. Gillespie, Pastor
Palacios Beacon, March 28, 1940 |
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The Woman's Union held their April meeting at the home of Mrs. Liggett. Their annual Easter Bake sale will be held tomorrow at Mrs. Crane's store. Coffee, pie and sandwiches will be served. Money to be used for the church. The Sunday school will have an Easter program on Easter. Mrs. Anna Crane, superintendent of the Sunday School announces prayer meeting Thursday and Friday night. Miss Dorothy Franzen who accompanied her father to Houston, Friday morning returned Sunday. She reports her father is receiving medical attention. A car driven by Jack Brewer crashed into the car driven by Mrs. Emmitt Chiles on the Bay City road and instantly killed a Mexican laborer who had been working on the road for Mr. Chiles and was riding into Bay City Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McCune have been spending the last few days here visiting former friends. Their home is in Boles, La. Mrs. Pat Richman of near Palacios called on friends here Monday. Mrs. Gladis Harbison won the senior declamation for this district, which was held in Houston Saturday. We are justly proud of Miss Gladis. The Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. Brazil last Friday. The following library report was submitted: Jan. 1, 1929 to Feb. 28, 1930-- Books donated......................79 Fiction..................................966 Juvenile................................617 Classics...............................201 Histories................................42 Miscellaneous.....................106
Total.................1932 Books loaned to public.......966 Books loaned to school......360 Total loaned....1326 Library hours: 2 to 5 o'clock every Friday afternoon.--Mrs. Frank King, chairman library committee. The Daily Tribune,
Friday, April 18, 1940 |
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Mrs. Chas. Duller of Blessing entertained the Collegeport King's Daughters at an all day comfort tacking last Thursday. The Collegeport Woman's Club is sponsoring a box supper to be held at the community house tonight. Money to be used to buy books for our school to enable us to be eligible for more State-aid. Mr. and Mrs. Emmit Chiles have been in Austin the past few days. Mrs. Chiles entertained her mother, brother and sister of Wharton over the week-end. The annual Easter Bake sale netted the ladies union $12.60. Money to be applied on new roof for the community house. Mrs. B. V. Merck who has been spending the past few days in Houston, the guest of her daughter. Mr. H. A. McKinnion who has been here on business left Wednesday evening for Houston. Mrs. Chas. Duller spent Wednesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Corse. Mr. L. E. Liggett, Mr. Geo. Welsby and Mrs. Anna Crane have returned from a trip to Houston. Baked beans, brown bread, noodles, pie, coffee, gingerbread, will be served by the ladies at Mrs. Anna Crane's store, Saturday, April 26. The Daily Tribune, Thursday,
April 24, 1940 |
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Miss Annette Johnson went to Houston Saturday for several days visits with her sister, Miss Lottie Mae Johnson. Mrs. Walters of San Antonio is visiting old friends at Collegeport this week. Mr. Nelson and Ethel drove to Richland, Texas, after Miss Rosalie who taught at Richland the past winter. Miss Jean Jay returned with them to spend a week. Mrs. L. E. Liggett and Mrs. H. A. Clapp were in Blessing Saturday attending a Y. W. C. A. meeting. Miss Ermine Harbison of Rockport drove home Sunday for a few days stay before going to University at Austin for the summer. We are glad to report Margaret Ann Holsworth, who was operated on for appendicitis at the Hospital in Bay City, is able to be at her grandmother’s in Markham. The following seventh grade students went to Bay City last Wednesday night for the County graduation exercises: Mava Nee and Otha Lee Harvey, Erma Lashbrook, James Franzen and Roddin Purswell. Collegeport Day was celebrated Saturday, May 25, beginning with a bounteous basket dinner at the Community House. Singing, happy conversation, skating and a baseball game were the day’s entertainment. Old settlers tell us there has never been a celebration missed since the first one about 30 years ago. About 175 people were present. The ball game between the married men and school boys was won by the school boys. Collegeport Demonstration Club The Demonstration Club held its regular meeting Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p. m. with Mrs. P. N. Corporon at Citrus Grove. 19 members and 4 visitors were present. Meeting was called to order by Pres. Mrs. D. Merck. Ten minutes were spent singing songs we learned at camp, after which the regular business and program was had. The Club voted to have a Chuck Wagon social on the lawn of Mrs. Roy Nelson’s home June 14. We plan on having a good time so come every one, Cowboys, Cowgirls and all. Ten cents will be charged at the gate. We were sorry Miss Stewart not be with us. We had one new member. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.
Palacios Beacon, May 30, 1940 |
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On Tuesday night, June 11, the Coca Cola Company from Bay City gave a Flower Arrangement picture at the Community house. About 45 persons enjoyed this picture, also another one which was given. The Coca Cola Company treated the crowd to ice cold Coca Cola and snacks. The club wishes to thank them for this enjoyable evening. On June 14 a Chuck Wagon supper was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson. A big camp fire was burning near the Chuck Wagon on which brewed fragrant coffee and hot dogs. The crowd was served coffee in true camp style, in tin cups, and helped themselves to buns, hot dogs, mustard, onions, pickles and cookies. While the guests were being served, guitar and violin music floated on the breeze. Cowboys and girl wended their way thru the happy crowd. “42” games were enjoyed until a late hour. We were sorry a threatening storm came up and a good many who lived far away had to leave. We hope to have another social soon when it doesn’t storm. Several dollars were cleared for club work. About 100 guests thank Mr. and Mrs. Nelson for such a happy and enjoyable evening.
Palacios Beacon, June 27, 1940 |
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Mrs. Vera Batchelder and sister Aldeen Williams of Alvin visited old friends Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mize moved to the Burns farm last week. Mrs. Peters and daughters of Bay City were Thursday visitors at the Franzen home. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson drove to San Marcos Saturday taking their daughter, Ethel, and Ellen Franzen who will attend college there this winter. Roberta and Milford Liggett left Monday for Kingsville where they will attend A. & I. Mr. and Mrs. Carrick and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Corporon were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Crane. Glen Penland who joined the U. S. Navy is now stationed in California. Rev. Crouch, pastor of the Palacios Baptist Church, and Mr. H. Bentz called on Mrs. Stall and Mrs. Metcalfe Thursday. Miss Elva Cotton was week-end visitor with her parents in Beaumont. Those attending the Federation at Midfield Saturday were Mesdames Johnson, Crane, Wright, Hensley, Harbison, Liggett, Fred Kelly, Lashbrook, and Miss Annette Johnson. We are glad to see so many out to Church and Sunday School Sunday. Rev. Gillespie holds services every Sunday morning and on the First and Third Sunday nights. Everyone is cordially invited. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Woolsey of Bay City visited Mrs. Woolsey's aunt, Mrs. F. A. King and family Sunday. Kent Boeker had the misfortune of getting his arm broken Sunday. Lex Sutton who had his shoulder and collar bone broken some time ago is getting along fine and hopes to start back to school soon. The Collegeport Demonstration Club met Tuesday afternoon at the Mo-Pac house with 12 present. After a short business meeting Miss Stewart gave two Demonstrations. Miss Stewart said now it was a law in Indiana if people were hungry they could eat out of garbage cans. So it is the woman's part in our National Defense to feed our families so they will be strong so if our men are called to the colors they will be physically fit. Balanced diet is as essential as guns and ammunition. In storing dry peas and beans in the hull weevil will not bother them so much she said "put highlife in a bottle and set it in the container of seed to keep weevil out. When storing peas or beans for eating put them in the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes. Be careful in harvesting Sweet Potatoes that they are mature. When they are broken they dry quickly if mature. Some seed can be kept by putting moth balls in the jar. Frame gardens were first used in West Texas. Miss Stewart gave us a demonstration on killing and dressing chickens. It is best to keep a chicken in a pen 24 hours with only clean water before it is killed. The juglar vein was severed allowing the chicken to bleed well. We enjoyed these demonstrations very much. Our next meeting is the fourth Tuesday in the month. We are glad to have new members at any time. King's Daughters met at the home of Mrs. Liggett Thursday. We had as our luncheon guests Mrs. Hensley, Misses Cotton and Johnson teachers of our school. After lunch we had a very interesting lesson lead by Mrs. Crane. We expect to quilt at our next meeting so it will be at the Mo-Pac house. Those attending the meeting were Mesdames Braden, White and Duller of Blessing, Nelson, Crane, Dick Corporon, P. V. Corporon, Johnson, Guyer, Metcalfe, Stall, Fred Kelly, G. Wells, Holloway, Franzen, Harbison, Holsworth and Clapp. The Herald, Bay City, Texas,
September 19, 1940 |
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Aaron Penland left last week for College Station where he enters A. & M. for his senior year of college. Mrs. R. L. Corporon and children, Roy and Joy, visited her mother, Mrs. Crane, Tuesday. Mrs. Lenord Garrett and Ermine Harbison of Rockport and Lois Harbison of Carancahua visited the Harbison home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cotton of Beaumont spent Tuesday night with their daughter, Miss Elva Colton. Mr. Earl Huitt and family who have resided on the Slough ranch for several years moved to the Corse property in town which they recently purchased and remodeled. Dorothy Williams came home from Rosenberg Sunday for a visit with her parents. Lottie Mae Johnson and Theodore Crane of Houston vacationed at Miss Johnson's parents last week. Mrs. Burt Kelly of Tin Top was operated on at the Matagorda County Hospital Saturday morning. We are glad to report she is getting along nicely. Mr. Holloway who was injured at the Tin Top gin some time ago expects to go to the Matagorda County Hospital this week for an operation. Clubs The first meeting of the Woman's Club met at Mrs. Liggett's Thursday evening, September 19. Miss Annette Johnson was elected president to take the place of Mrs. King who resigned. Mrs. Hensley was elected Vice-President. It was voted to have a Jitney supper Friday night, Oct. 4, at the Mo-Pac house. Proceeds to go for club needs and to help furnish the first aid room at the school house. After the meeting was adjourned, Mrs. Liggett served delicious punch and individual cakes. School P. T. A. will hold its first meeting Friday night in the School Auditorium. The annual teachers' reception will be during the social hour. All parents and friends are urged to be present. Bring your games and enjoy the evening. We are all happy to have music added to our school curriculum this year. Miss Cotton has organized a choral club and rhythm band. Instruments have been ordered and the children are anxiously waiting their arrival. The Choral Club will sing at P. T. A. Friday night. The Herald, Bay City, Texas,
September 26, 1940 |
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Mrs. Carey Smith Sr., Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Jane Smith of Bay City were callers at the Boeker home Wednesday. Mr. J. T. Jenkins and sister, Mrs. Ira Corporon returned from Madisonville, Wednesday where they were called by the sickness and death of their brother-in-law, Mr. Knight. Mrs. Sam Sutton visited Thursday with Mrs. Shows in Palacios. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Kingham of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wheathington of Corpus Christi and Ermine Harbison of Rockport were week-end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harbison. Mrs. Huitt, Mrs. Vern Bowers, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. John Merck and Mrs. M. S. Holsworth attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles Fox of Palacios, Friday. Misses Jean and Bulah Lashbrook of Bay City visited homefolks over the week-end. Miss Lottie May Johnson who has been vacationing with her family returned to Houston Saturday. Her mother, Mrs. Johnson, sister, Annette, and brother, Francis, accompanied her to Danbury. Mrs. Tex Spates and children of Richmond visited her mother, Mrs. Boeker, Thursday. Mrs. Leo Duffy and Mrs. Warfield were shopping in Bay City, Friday. The Graves family who have lived in the Cottingham house for a year moved to East Texas last week. Mr. Bob Wells and Mr. Austin Jenkins were in Dilly, Texas, last week. Mrs. Clyde Ware attended the funeral of her brother-in-law at Madisonville, Tuesday. School P. T. A. The first meeting of the P. T. A. was held at the Community house, Friday night. A very enthusiastic meeting was held. Thirty-six members started our work off with a number of visitors. After the business meeting a social hour was given in honor of our teachers, trustees and bus drivers. Punch and cake was served. Mrs. Hensley, Misses Colton and Johnson and Mr. Harbison attended the Teachers meeting in Bay City Saturday. We are all thrilled because our Rhythm Band instruments have arrived, also new dictionaries, other music and school paraphernalia. The school bus drivers took their busses to Bay City Saturday for inspection. Social The woman's club will have a Jitney Supper at the MoPac house Friday night proceeds will go for various club projects. The Herald, Bay City, Texas,
October 3, 1940 |
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The P. T. A. met at the community house last Friday evening. There were thirty-eight members present, and a drive is being made to get many more members. The Choral Club of the school gave several selections accompanied at the piano by their music teacher, Miss Elva Cotton. Elva Jean Wells, directed the singing. Punch and cake was served. Mr. and Mrs. Kingsman of Houston visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harbison, this week end. Mr. and Mrs. Weathington of Corpus Christi, accompanied by Miss Ermine Harbison, also visited here this past week end. Mrs. Hensley, Mr. Harbison and Miss Cotton attended the teachers meeting in Supt. Hale’s office in Bay City Saturday morning. The Woman’s Club will sponsor a jitney supper on Friday evening, October 4th, the proceeds of which will go to help equip the first aid room at the school. Every item on the menu will be five cents. Mrs. Bert Kelley, who recently underwent an operation at the General Hospital in Bay City, was removed to her home at Citrus Grove, Saturday. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mesdames Leo Duffy, Warfield and Arthur Liggett were Sunday afternoon visitors in Palacios. SCHOOL NEWS Mrs. Hensley’s room had their monthly birthday party Friday evening. Mrs. Holsworth, the room mother, was assisted by Mrs. Savage, Mrs. Merck and Mrs. Jenkins, in planning entertainment and serving refreshments. The following mothers were present: Mesdames Joe Frank Jenkins, Jack Holsworth, Dean Merck, Charles Williams, Austin Jenkins, A. D. Langer, John A. Clark, Galen Savage, Clyde Ware and Melvin Smith. Mrs. Roy Nelson was a pleasant visitor for the occasion. The different rooms in school selected their room mothers for the P. T. A. They are: Primary room, Mrs. M. S. Holsworth; 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade room, Mrs. J. F. Jenkins; 6th and 7th grade room, Mrs. M. M. Wells. The 8th and 9th grades have not yet selected theirs. Besides the members of the Choral Club previously mentioned, Erma Lashbrook, James Franzen and Ray Lee Penland sing with the club most of the time. The Graves family have moved from Collegeport. Lottie Mae Johnson returned to Houston Saturday after spending her two week’s vacation at the home of her parents. Mrs. Johnson, Francis, and Annette were visiting in Danbury, Saturday. Mrs. Glen Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Weborg of Houston, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson of Wisconsin, visited Mrs. Amos Johnson, Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Durant and son, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hill. Mr. Frank Knight of Madisonville, was a visitor in Collegeport and vicinity.
The Daily Tribune, October 4, 1940 |
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The English Dramatic Club The sixth and seventh grade in Miss Cotton’s room have a club. The officers are: Elva Jean Wells, president; vice president, Kathryn Bowers; secretary is Mayie Nell Purswell; treasurer is Carroll Hunt. The poster chairman is Bessie Bagley, and her helper is Muriel Howey. The chairman of the good manner committee is Paul Harvey, and helper Marguerite Hendrix. The program chairman is Eugene Penland, helper, Carroll Hunt. Each one brings a dime for dues. We take the money from dues paid and buy refreshments for a party each month. We buy paper with it and things we need. We will have plays and do other things later on. School News Mrs. A. A. Penland visited the primary room Monday afternoon and Mrs. Earl Huitt visited us Thursday afternoon. We are always glad to have the mothers visit us. Hardy Christmas, formerly of Wharton, is a new first grade pupil in our school. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peters of Bay City were Sunday visitors in the Franzen home. Mrs. Gerald Wells was shopping in Bay City Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson, attended the funeral of Howard Matthes in Palacios Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cotton of Beaumont are spending a few days with their daughter, Miss Elva Cotton. The Woman’s Club sponsored a jitney supper at the community house Friday night, the proceeds of which will help furnish the first aid room at the school. A nice menu of chili, crackers, sandwiches, vegetables, salads, coffee, cake, pies and cookies was served to a large crowd of people. Each item on the menu was five cents.
The Daily Tribune, October 10, 1940 |
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Miss Charlie Mae Carter of Houston was in Collegeport Tuesday. Mrs. C. L. Boeker visited her mother in Palacios Monday. Louis Duffy of Beeville visited relatives here last week. Galen Savage and family moved to the Travis farm they recently bought and improved. Mrs. Tex Spates and children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Boeker, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Shoemaker were in Houston, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kingham of Houston were Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harbison. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson were in Palacios, Friday attending the funeral of Mr. Matthes. Mr. and Mrs. Peters of Bay City were Sunday guests in the Franzen home. Mamie Murry was a business visitor in Palacios, Saturday. Miss Elva Cotton spent the week-end in Beaumont with her parents. Bay City goers Saturday were J. F. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. King, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Liggett, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harbison, Mrs. Hensley and Miss Annette Johnson. Social The Missionary Union met at the home of Mrs. Harbison, Thursday afternoon. The Houston Presbytery will meet with the Collegeport women the last of September, we are looking forward to a very enjoyable meeting and invite all women to be present. Our program was on Social Action and Education. After the business and program the hostess served sandwiches, cake and punch to the following ladies: Mesdames Stall, Nelson, Liggett, Crane, F. Kelly, Wright, Guyer, D. Merck, Huitt, Lashbrook and hostess Mrs. Harbison. The Jitney Supper given by the Woman's Club Friday night was attended by a large crowd and the club realized a nice sum for their treasury. The Herald,
Bay City, Texas, October 10, 1940 |
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Mr. C. E. Holmes of Houston is a guest in the Frank King home. The Woman’s Club met Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Roy Nelson. American democracy will be the theme of the club’s program for this year. After the program the hostess served delicious refreshments consisting of lemon pie, tarts and hot tea. Mrs. Bert Kelley and children, of Simpsonville, are visiting her parents at Alvin. The King’s Daughters will meet Thursday at the Mopac House. Mr. Gerald Merck of San Antonio, spent the week end in Collegeport with his father, D. B. Merck. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Franzen spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Franzen. Mrs. Oscar Crane of Cameron, spent last week visiting her mother, Mrs. H. A. Clapp. Jack Holsworth and children were week end visitors in Markham and Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson visited Mrs. Ella Braden of |