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The Collegeport Presbyterian women held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck Thursday afternoon. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Dean Merck. Mrs. R. L. Corporon led the opening devotional, "Christ's Witnesses" and the prayer for our missionaries in Japan and Kentucky. "A Way to Be Shared By All" based on Ephesians 2:11-3:13 was led by Mrs. W. L. Ellis. Are we spiritually superior was discussed by the group. Mrs. Gene Mixon led the discussion on "Room to Grow In" taken from Christian Living - Family Style. At the business meeting, plans were made for the church dinner to be held at the Mopac following the morning worship Sunday. Mrs. R. L. Corporon distributed DVBS literature to all the workers for the school which will be held May 28 - June 1. The meeting closed with the repetition of the Great Doxology, Ephesians 3:20-21. The hostess served cookies, coffee and punch to the following: Mesdames R. L. Corporon, P. V. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, John Merck, Sr., John Merck, Jr. and Debbie, Charlie Chaplin and Jerry, E. A. Mixon, Roy Nelson, Pat Richman, Jr. and Priscilla, L. A. Rein, Gerald Wells, R. L. Wells and C. J. Williams.
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Mr. and Mrs. Verner L. Bowers of Collegeport announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Eunice LaVerne, to S. R. Flewellen, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen of Ingleside. The wedding will take place Saturday, June 30 at the Collegeport Baptist Church. Palacios Beacon, June 7, 1956 |
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The Presbyterian Women of Collegeport held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law on Thursday afternoon, June 14. Mrs. Dean Merck, Sr., the president, opened the meeting with a prayer. Mrs. R. L. Corporon led an interesting devotional on "Strings Which Alienate Us From God" and the prayer for our mission workers. "Because It Is God's Way, We May Expect His Help" based on Ephesians 3:14-21 was led by our spiritual leader, Mrs. Fred Law. The members were urged to be a queen for two days by attending the Houston Presbyterial Summer Conference at the University of Houston on July 27-28. The next meeting will be held the second Thursday afternoon in July at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Merck, Sr. with Mrs. John Merck, Jr. as co-hostess. The meeting closed with the repetition of the Great Doxology. Mrs. Law and her daughter, Miss Constance, served chocolate coconut and lemon cake, coffee and tea to the following: our student minister David A. Campbell, and Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. James Campbell of California, Mrs. R. L. Corporon, Mrs. P. V. Corporon, Mrs. W. L. Ellis, Mrs. Gust Franzen, Sr., Mrs. Dean Merck, Sr., Mrs. John Merck, Jr. and Deborah, Mrs. John Merck, Sr., Mrs. E. A. Mixon, Mrs. Roy Nelson, Mrs. H. A. Perciville and Miss Joy Corporon. Mrs. James Campbell is visiting her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. David A. Campbell.
Palacios Beacon, June 21, 1956 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Verner L. Bowers of Collegeport announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Eunice LaVerne, to S. R. Flewellen, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen of Ingleside. The wedding will be Saturday, June 30 at the Collegeport Baptist Church at 8 a. m. with a reception to follow in the home of the bride's parents. Invitation is by press only.
Palacios Beacon, June 21, 1956 |
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Miss LaVerne Bowers, bride-elect of S. R. Flewellen, was complimented with a miscellaneous tea shower Thursday, June 14 at the home of Mrs. A. W. Blackwell. Hostesses for this delightful pre-nuptial social were Mrs. R. L. Wells, Mrs. A. W. Blackwell, Mrs. R. H. Blackwell, Mrs. Hugo Kundinger and Mrs. Leo Duffy. Miss Jean Blackwell registered the guests. The tables, laid with white cutwork clothes, were centered with arrangements of spring flowers. Other arrangements were placed at vantage points about the reception rooms. Out of town guests included Mrs. I. Z. Dykes, Mrs. P. P. Terry, Mrs. R. J. McGlothlin, Mrs. G. W Bowers of Bay City; Mrs. Daisy Thompson and Mrs. Ruby Brown of Blessing; Mrs. Thomas McKissick, Jessie Flay of Ashby. Attending from Palacios were Mrs. Ruth Jenkins, Mrs. Ray Bowers, Miss Belle McGlothlin, Mrs. P. A. Richman and Mrs. Blake Baker.
Palacios Beacon, June 21, 1956 |
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Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30, Miss LaVerne Bowers was honored with a Coke Party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck in Collegeport with Mrs. Dean Merck and Mrs. John Merck as joint hostesses. The guests were given dish towels on which they embroidered their name. The prize for the prettiest towel was won by Miss Batty Tanner. The prize and the towels were presented to the honoree. The hostesses presented the bride-elect with a beautiful cobbler's apron and kitchen shears. Dainty ribbon sandwiches, crackers, cookies, salted nuts, candies and iced Cokes were served to the honoree and Misses Jean Blackwell, Joy Corporon, Barbara Bowers, Betty Jane Tanner, Virginia Wells and Jeanice Williams. Palacios Beacon, July 5, 1956 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Verner L. Bowers of Collegeport announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Eunice LaVerne, to S. R. Flewellen, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen of Ingleside. The wedding will be Saturday night at the Collegeport Baptist Church at 8 o'clock. A reception will follow in the home of the bride's parents. Invitation is by the press only. Bay City News, June 28, 1956 |
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Turkey Dinner Honors Mrs. Dean F. Merck A turkey dinner with all the trimmings was given in honor of Mrs. Dean F. Merck, who will join her husband shortly when he reports for duty at Camp Winfield Scott in California. The hostess for this lovely occasion was her mother-in-law, Mrs. Dean E. Merck. Guests in the Merck home for the afternoon were: Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick of Point Comfort, Mrs. John Maurice Merck, Mrs. Pat Richman, Jr. and the honoree, Mrs. Dean F. Merck. Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Franzen Jr., Mrs. Gust Franzen, Sr. and James and Babette Franzen are visiting with their sister and daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bryan in Casper, Wyoming. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gallaher to Collegeport. They are living in the home formerly owned by the M. A. Elllises. Mrs. Dean F. Merck and Mrs. Hugo Kundinger spent Tuesday in Houston. Mrs. L. A. Duffy is confined to the Nightingale Hospital in El Campo. The Presbyterian Church is planning to have a church dinner at the Mopac Sunday. Mr. David A Campbell will fill the pulpit Sunday morning. Miss Constance Law visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law over the week-end. Mason Holsworth, student at the University of Houston, spent the week-end with his parents, the M. S. Holsworth.
Palacios Beacon, November 15, 1956 |
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Mrs. R. L. Corporon was hostess to the members of the Collegeport Presbyterian Woman's Union Thursday, April 11, at 2 p. m. There were 12 members and one visitor present. The President, Mrs. Gustave Franzen, called the meeting to order. A devotional based on Mark 6:30-44 entitled What Shall We Do With the Multitudes? was presented by Mrs. John Merck, who also remembered in prayer the missionaries listed for the day in the Year Book of Prayer. Mrs. Fred Law led a vital Bible lesson, The Things Which are Caesar's from Jesus' Teachings on Citizenship by E. T. Thompson. The Christian citizen of today will exert every effort, by work and by deed, through all the means available to us, to lead our government on every level, city, state and nation, to eschew all policies which are unjust in themselves, or which tend toward world conflict; to adopt on the other hand those policies which promote the peace and welfare of mankind and which enable our nation to play its part in the establishment of God's reign among men. We will recognize that prayer is not enough and that good will likewise is not enough, that there is a demand also for action, action that may at times bring us into open conflict with the powers that be, whether these powers be an entrenched bureaucracy, or hidden economic interests, or an electorate too easily swayed by prejudice and emotion. We will attempt to follow in the footsteps of our Lord, at the cost of criticism, persecution, loss of our lives. We will render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and unto God that which is God's. Mrs. Dean Merck introduced the program featuring Christ's Way Every Day---In Any Church. Various members participated on the program. A brief business meeting was held. The secretary, Mrs. P. V. Corporon, called the roll and read the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved. A birthday card was signed and sent to Mrs. Rena Wright, who observed her 90th birthday April 14. A small gold cross pin was included with the card and given to Mrs. Wright as a token of appreciation of her many years of past service in the Woman's Union. A get well card was signed and sent to Mrs. W. L. Ellis. Plans were discussed for the Easter Sunrise Services to be held on the bayfront Easter morning, and also for the breakfast at the Mopac following the services. The hostess served angel food cake, banana nut cake, salted nuts, Easter egg candies, mints, coffee and cold drinks to the following: Mesdames P. V. Corporon, Duane Corporon and Carolyn, Gustave Franzen, Lawrence Hill, Fred Law, Dean Merck, John Merck, John Merck Jr. and Deborah, E. A. Mixon, Roy Nelson, Gerald Wells and C. J. Williams.--Reporter, Mrs. Gustave Franzen.
Palacios Beacon, April 18, 1957 |
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The Collegeport Presbyterian women held their monthly meeting Thursday afternoon, May 16, in the lovely home of Mr. and Mr. W. L. Ellis on the Tres Palacios River. The meeting was called to order by the vice-president, Mrs. Dean Merck. Mrs. E. A. Mixon led the devotional and the prayer for the mission workers in Korea and Japan. Mrs. Fred Law led an interesting discussion on “Plenty and Want” from “Jesus Teachings on Citizenship” by Ernest Trice Thompson. “…And all these things shall be yours as well.” What things? Food, drink, clothing, shelter—the necessities of life, that is obvious. But to whom is the promise given? It is generally assumed that the promise is given to each of us individuals. But the Greek makes it clear, as the English does not, that Jesus was speaking to his disciples as a whole.” “If you followers of mine,” said Jesus, “will seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, then all the things which you need will be yours as well.” Mrs. Dean Merck said, ”This is a meeting giving older women opportunity to tell what the Christian Faith and membership of the Church means to them. It also gives an opportunity to honor them for their past service, and to express gratitude for their present help.” After Mrs. Law read Philippians 4:4-9, the older women in the group gave testimonies in terms of their own experiences, observations and faith. Mrs. Merck continued, “I can think of no greater honor than for the daughters of the mothers to be honored to present the gold crosses for their many years of faithful service and attendance in the Woman’s Union.” Mrs. W. L. Ellis pinned the gold cross on her mother, Mrs. Roy Nelson who served for 18 years as Social Chairman and about as many on Overseas Sewing. Mrs. Dean Merck pinned cross on her mother, Mrs. Gust Franzen, Sr., who retired this year as treasurer after many years of active service. Mrs. R. L. Corporon gave a prayer of gratitude for the important service of the older members and a prayer of dedication for all. The members expressed their gratitude for the wonderful influence these mothers have had in the church and community. During the business session 14 members answered to roll call. They voted to send money to purchase sheets for the mission in Africa. Plans were made to get the manse ready for the student minister—Mr. Donald Scruggs—who will fill the pulpit this summer, beginning May 26. The meeting closed with Mizpah. Mrs. Ellis served strawberry shortcake, chippers, tea and coffee to the following: Mesdames P. V. Corporon, R. L. Corporon, Gust Franzen, Sr., Fred Law, Dean Merck, John Merck, E. A. Mixon, Mae Perciville, Sr., Pat Richman, Jr., and Priscilla, Clyde Ware, R. L. Wells, C. J. Williams and little Miss Babette Franzen who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Dean Merck. Mrs. Gust Franzen, Sr., will be hostess for the June meeting.
Daily Tribune, May 27, 1957 |
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Monday morning without any fanfare, Byron King slipped over to Collegeport Cove, and in a short time came back with one flounder, two reds, several sheepshead and trout. Later in the afternoon he and his “partner in crime” J. A. Partain went to the same spot, but had very little luck, It was amazing but there was no big red fish story from Partain this trip. * * * * * Wednesday morning was the Patton’s day. J. W. Patton of Houston and his son, J. A. Patton of San Antonio brought in 70 trout, averaging one and one half pounds each, as some went over two pounds—and all these from Collegeport Cove. Sometime ago a party from Collegeport read about the big catches taken at Collegeport Cove and phoned to ask where it was. They said they had lived in Collegeport over 20 years and never heard of the place. Probably to many this location is familiarly known as Pinkertons’ [Pilkington] Slough or Slough Ranch Cove. No matter what one names it, it is a mighty good fishing spot most of the year.
Palacios Beacon, August 15, 1957 |
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Mrs. John Merck, Sr. was hostess to the Woman’s Union of the Collegeport Presbyterian Women, at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, August 8 with 12 members present. The meeting was called to order by the vice-president, Mrs. Dean Merck. Mrs. R. L. Corporon led the prayer for the mission workers in India and among the South Dakota Indians. “In What Spirit” taken from the Bible Guide, “Jesus’ Teachings on Citizenship” by Ernest Trice Thompson, was led by Mrs. Fred Law with the members participating in discussion. The women who attended the Presbyterian Training Conference at the University of Houston, August 2-3 gave highlights of their conference. Those attending from Collegeport were Mesdames R. L. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, Gust Franzen, Sr., Fred Law, Dean Merck and Roy Nelson. Members present were Mesdames R. L. Corporon, P. V. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, Gust Franzen, Sr., Gustave Franzen, Jr., Fred Law, Dean Merck, John Merck, Sr., E. A. Mixon, Roy Nelson, A. J Perciville, Gerald Wells, Mrs. Della Braden and Mrs. Roy Williams were guests. Mrs. Dean Merck will be hostess to the Union in September. * * * The Woman’s Union honored their president, Mrs. Gustave Franzen, Jr. with a miscellaneous baby shower following the meeting of the Union, Thursday afternoon, August 8 from 3:30-5:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Merck. Mrs. W. L. Ellis led the games, Mrs. Gustave Franzen being the winner. Mrs. Franzen’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Wilford Wilson, assisted the honoree by listing the gifts as they were opened. Little Gustave Franzen received many beautiful and useful gifts. Lemonade, coffee, assorted sandwiches, cookies, mints and nuts were served from a beautifully appointed table in the dining room. Among the out of town guests were Mesdames Wilford Wilson, Palacios; A. D. Hensley, W. C. Tillman, Roy Williams, Frank King, Bay City; and Bill Hodge, Dallas. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Franzen spent Friday and Saturday in Houston visiting their son, Gustave Wilson, at St. Luke’s hospital.
Palacios Beacon, August 15, 1957 |
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Mrs. John Merck, Sr. was hostess to the Woman’s Union of the Collegeport Presbyterian Women, at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, August 8 with 12 members present. The meeting was called to order by the vice-president, Mrs. Dean Merck. Mrs. R. L. Corporon led the prayer for the mission workers in India and among the South Dakota Indians. “In What Spirit” taken from the Bible Guide, “Jesus’ Teachings on Citizenship” by Ernest Trice Thompson, was led by Mrs. Fred Law with the members participating in discussion. The women who attended the Presbyterian Training Conference at the University of Houston, August 2-3 gave highlights of their conference. Those attending from Collegeport were Mesdames R. L. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, Gust Franzen, Sr., Fred Law, Dean Merck and Roy Nelson. Members present were Mesdames R. L. Corporon, P. V. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, Gust Franzen, Sr., Gustave Franzen, Jr., Fred Law, Dean Merck, John Merck, Sr., E. A. Mixon, Roy Nelson, A. J Perciville, Gerald Wells, Mrs. Della Braden and Mrs. Roy Williams were guests. Mrs. Dean Merck will be hostess to the Union in September. * * * The Woman’s Union honored their president, Mrs. Gustave Franzen, Jr. with a miscellaneous baby shower following the meeting of the Union, Thursday afternoon, August 8 from 3:30-5:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Merck. Mrs. W. L. Ellis led the games, Mrs. Gustave Franzen being the winner. Mrs. Franzen’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Wilford Wilson, assisted the honoree by listing the gifts as they were opened. Little Gustave Franzen received many beautiful and useful gifts. Lemonade, coffee, assorted sandwiches, cookies, mints and nuts were served from a beautifully appointed table in the dining room. Among the out of town guests were Mesdames Wilford Wilson, Palacios; A. D. Hensley, W. C. Tillman, Roy Williams, Frank King, Bay City; and Bill Hodge, Dallas. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Franzen spent Friday and Saturday in Houston visiting their son, Gustave Wilson, at St. Luke’s hospital. Pfc. Dean F. Merck, is stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wash. His wife and baby son, Mark are making their home in Collegeport until they can join him. Congratulations to our newest grandparents, the V. L. Bowers. Their grandson, Rocky Flewellen was born Friday night. The community was saddened with the passing of one of their pioneer women, Mrs. John Carrick, Sunday night. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Mrs. Charles Angelo and daughters, Toni and Tena of Houston have been visiting her parents, the C. J. Williams. Mrs. C. J. Williams is able to be up and about again following recent surgery. Steve Fitzpatrick of Port Lavaca spent a few days last week with his grandparents, the Gerald Wells. L. A. Duffy built a hangar and runways south of the old cannery. Collegeport now has two airstrips, the other belonging to Dean Merck. Charlotte, Peggy, Roger and Ronnie Crone of Houston spent a few days last week with their father, Ted Crone. Mrs. Bill Hodge and daughters of Dallas have spent several weeks with her family, the M. S. Holsworths. Miss Margaret Holsworth reports that she had a wonderful time flying to Africa, India, China, Japan, etc. She has been asked to show films of her trip soon. Jim Bob Murry is the proud owner of a blue motor scooter. Mrs. Roy Williams and daughters, Sherry and Lynda spent a few days with her parents, the Roy Nelsons. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Rein are busy entertaining their family with fishing parties. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Corporon are the proud parents of a baby boy, Allen Neal. Benny Blackburn was a visitor in the John Merck home Sunday.
Palacios Beacon, August 15, 1957 |
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The Gustave Franzen home was the setting for an all day family reunion honoring Mrs. Gust Franzen, Sr. on her birthday Aug. 20. Barbecue with all the trimmings was served at the noon and evening meal. A beautifully decorated birthday cake with candles and the inscription, "Happy Birthday Mother Dear" was cut after all sang "Happy Birthday" while the lights were turned off. Mrs. Franzen received many pretty and useful gifts on her 71st birthday.
Those attending were all of her children and their families: Those who were not present were Mrs. Arnold Franzen and daughter Carole of Dallas and Dean F. Merck who was enroute to Japan. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen and infant son, Rocky, are visiting Mrs. Flewellen's parents, the V. L. Bowers. Miss Marianne Franzen of Dallas has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Gust Franzen and other relatives in Collegeport. Roy Corporon, who is attending a barber college in Houston, spent the weekend with his parents, the R. L. Corporons. Miss Joy Corporon spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her family, the R. L. Corporons. Miss Phyllis Ann Hodge of Dallas is visiting her grandparents, the M. S. Holsworths. Mrs. C. J. Williams has returned to the Rugeley Blasingame Hospital in Wharton for more surgery. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Miss Constance Law, who has been visiting with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Law of Pasadena, returned home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Boeker, former residents of Collegeport, spent a few days with the John Mercks last week. The Franzen family placed a beautiful Baldwin piano in the Presbyterian church last week in memory of the late Gust Franzen and Arnold B. Franzen. Mrs. Dean F. Merck and Mark were honored with a baby shower at the Mopac Tuesday afternoon. Mark received many gifts from his relatives and friends. Hostesses for the lovely occasion were Mesdames R. L. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, M. S. Holsworth, Fred Law and Miss Constance, and Pat Richman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Franzen went to Houston Tuesday to visit their infant son, G. W. at St. Luke's Hospital. They report that he is doing nicely.
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Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Law and Vicki Lynn have returned to Pasadena after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law and Russell last week. Constance Law, a student of Sam Houston at Huntsville, resumed her studies there after spending the holidays with her parents, the Fred Laws. Mason Holsworth has resumed his studies at the University of Houston after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Holsworth. Dinner guests in the Fred Law home Friday night were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law, Jr., and Vicki Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bell and family and Miss Daisy Bell.
Palacios Beacon,
January 9, 1958 |
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Woman's Union Holds Regular Meeting With Mrs. E. A. Mixon Mrs. E. A. Mixon was hostess to the Woman's Union of Collegeport on Thursday, January 9. The meeting was opened with prayer by the president, Mrs. Fred Law. Mrs. John Merck brought a devotional on Prayer and led the prayer for our mission workers. "Meet Dr. Luke" by Addison H. Leitch, the guide for the study of the Gospel of Luke was presented by Mrs. R. L. Corporon who stressed that it was a Gospel of Joy, that Jesus is with us if we will accept Him. All the members participated in the program led by Mrs. Dean Merck "On Giving Joy to the World--365 Days of the Year"--a Stewardship of Shared Joy. "Surely that with 872,000,000 Christians on this earth, they could somehow or other prove contagious enough and conversational enough and convincing enough to spread their superb story from neighbor to neighbor? from nation to nation? from pole to pole? But no! Obviously too many Christians must be forgetting the chief end of man--to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever." The members voted to set aside a few minutes every morning at nine o'clock to pray for one another and for the ongoing work of the church, etc. Special days of prayer will be observed at the church. Mrs. Mixon served delicious angel pie, tuna sandwiches, mints and coffee to the following: Mesdames P. V. Corporon, R. L. Corporon, Fred Law, Gust Franzen, Sr., W. L. Ellis, A. J. Perciville, Roy Nelson, Dean Merck, John Merck, Jr., Debbie and John Milam, and John Merck, Sr. and Miss Margaret Holsworth. Mrs. Gerald Wells will be hostess to the women of the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Thursday, February 13. * * * Clifford Franzen, of Buffalo, spent a few days with his mother, Mrs. Gust Franzen, Sr. Little Miss Grace Pierce was honored with a birthday party at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pierce, on Monday, afternoon January 13. Mr. and Mrs. John Merck, Jr., Debbie and John Milam visited with the M. G. Simons at Midway, Sunday, January 12. George Fischer, student minister at the Presbyterian Church, was a guest in the Gustave Franzen home last week. Phyllis Ann Hodge of Dallas is visiting with her grandparents, the M. S. Holsworths. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Smith spent last Sunday visiting their grandson, Randy, who had recent surgery in Houston. Mrs. H. A. Clapp is a patient in the Methodist Hospital in Houston.
Palacios Beacon, January 23, 1958 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law visited with their daughter, Constance, and with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law, Jr. and Vicki Lynn last Tuesday and Wednesday in Huntsville. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen and sons have moved into the Carrick home southeast of Collegeport. Mrs. A. A. Penland miraculously escaped serious injuries when her clothing caught fire when she backed up to her heater. She was released from the hospital after a day and night’s treatment. Laurence Smith, Jr., visited his parents, the L. C. Smiths, and his children last week. The community was distressed to learn that the Rev. A. G. Fitzgerald, former pastor of the Presbyterian Church, had to have his right eye removed. Latest reports are that he is at home and is resting comfortably. Miss Margaret Holsworth, Thomas Holsworth, Mrs. Pat Richman, Jr. and Priscilla spent Sunday in Houston with Mrs. M. S. Holsworth and Mason Holsworth. While there they visited with M. S. Holsworth in the Methodist Hospital. Mr. Holsworth is gaining strength after a very serious illness. Forty-two members of the Corporon families recently met at the Ira Corporon home for a family reunion. Mrs. L. E. Liggett and Mrs. Alton Boyd, formerly of Collegeport, visited with Mrs. Roy Nelson last Friday. Jerry Slone spent last week with his grandparents, the Clyde Wares. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Simons were guests in the John Merck home Sunday. Little Miss Debbie returned home with her grandparents for a few days visit. Little Miss Priscilla Richman spent several days last week with her grandparents, the Pat Richmans, in Palacios. The Men’s Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church met last Thursday night. R. L. Corporon was elected President; W. L. Ellis, Vice-President; Gerald Wells, Jr., secretary, John Maurice Merck was elected teacher. Fred Campbell, student minister from the Austin Theological Seminary, will fill the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Bro. R. Riley, pastor of the Baptist Church, left for California Monday for a two weeks’ vacation. Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn and son of Laredo visited her parents, the Clyde Wares last week. ---------- The Collegeport Presbyterian women held their first meeting of the year, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15, in the lovely John Merck home on the bayfront with Mrs. John Merck, Sr. and Mrs. John Merck, Jr. as co-hostesses. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Fred Law, who directed the group in sentence prayers and gave the statement of conviction. Mrs. R. L. Corporon gave an introduction to the Epistle of 1 Peter. She quoted Rachel Henderlite, author of “Gird Up Your Minds.” An interesting group discussion followed the introduction to “Christian Relations” which had been selected as the emphasis in January by the General Assembly. Mrs. E. A. Mixon told about the work that is being done at Stillman College—a school for the Negroes. During the business session 14 members and one visitor answered Roll Call. Special emphasis was placed on the District Conference to be held at Edna, February 24th and the Church Dinner at the Mopac on Sunday, January 25th. The Union will meet with Mrs. E. A. Mixon on February 12th. The hostesses served German Sweet Chocolate cake, assorted sandwiches, Fritoes, tid-bits, coffee and cold drinks to the following: Mesdames H. A. Clapp, R. L. Corporon, P. V. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, Gust Franzen, Sr., Fred Law, Dean Merck, E. A. Mixon, Roy Nelson, A. J. Perciville, L. A. Rein, Gerald Wells, C. J. Williams, Debbie and John Milam Merck.
Palacios Beacon, January 22, 1959 |
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The Woman's Club of Collegeport is sponsoring the annual Covered Dish Dinner Sunday, February 22, at the Mopac House. The dinner will be served at 12 noon. Friends and former residents are cordially invited to come, enjoy a delicious meal and visit with your friends. Palacios Beacon, February 19, 1959 |
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COLLEGEPORT (Spl.)--Fifteen Collegeport women attended the Woman's Union meeting last Thursday afternoon when Mrs. Gerald Wells and her mother, Mrs. Gust Franzen, were hostesses to the Presbyterian organization in the Wells' home. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Fred Law, who gave a devotional on "Faithfulness." The Bible study, "The Meaning of Regeneration--Rebirth Into the Family of God," based on I Peter 1:3-2:10, was led by Mrs. R. L. Corporon who asked the women to participate by reading Bible references and leading in discussion. "World Mission," emphasizing the work in Iraq, was stressed by Mrs. P. V Corporon. During the business session, Mrs. John Merck Jr. reported sending cards to the sick and bereaved. The secretary, Mrs. P. V. Corporon, read a thank-you note from Mrs. M. S. Holsworth, expressing the family's appreciation for all the kindness shown Mr. Holsworth during his illness and for all the food, cards and flowers sent in their hour of sorrow. Reservations were made for the District One meeting which will be held in Edna on Feb. 24. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Mixon. The meeting closed with all the women repeating the Mizpah. The hostesses carried out the Valentine theme in the dining room. They served the following: Mesdames R. L. Corporon, P. V. Corporon, Gustave Franzen and G. W., Fred Law, Dean Merck, John Merck, Jr., Debbie and John Milam, John Merck Sr., Roy Nelson, A. J. Perciville, L. A. Rein, Pat Richman Jr., and Priscilla, Ben Pierce and Grave, and R. L. Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck and mother, Mrs. Gust Franzen, were recent visitors in Lafayette, La., where they visited with Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Bryan and family. En route home they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dean F. Merck and grandson, Mark, in Dickinson. Matagorda County Tribune, February 26, 1959 |
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Collegeport will observe its Golden Anniversary with a barbecue at the Mopac on Saturday, May 23, instead of the 25th, so that the old-timers can attend this homecoming. The meat will be furnished so the guests are asked to bring vegetables, salads and desserts. Mrs. Gust Franzen is spending a few weeks with her son, Clifford, at Buffalo, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells entertained the Franzen family with a turkey dinner on Mother's Day. Present were Mrs. Gust Franzen, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Gust Franzen, Jr., G. W. and Derril, Clifford Franzen, of Buffalo, Texas; Alex of Collegeport, Gerald and Lynda Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merek. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon and daughter of Palacios and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keszler of Bay City were Sunday guests in the R. L. Wells and the Dean Mercks Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen and sons moved to Pasadena recently. Mrs. Hester Hendrix was a guest in the L. A. Duffy home last week. Mrs. V. L. Bowers spent a few days in Houston last week, visiting with her father, who is a patient in the Herman Hospital. Dean Blackwell, who recently was called into the Armed Services, is stationed at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The following attended the Hawley Cemetery Association meeting at Blessing on Monday night: Mrs. M. S. Holsworth and Mason Holsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck and Mrs. John Merck, Sr., Mrs. John Merck was elected a director. Mrs. Hugo Kundinger spent Sunday with her relatives, the Woods and DeWalds in Woodsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Corporon visited relatives in Houston last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis had as their guests on Mother's Day, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gallaher, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams, Sherry and Lynda and Mrs. Ruth Williams and Miss Esther Walker of Bay City. Miss Virginia Wells, Russell Law, Butch Bowers and Harold Jenkins were the seniors from Collegeport spending the week-end at Bandera. Palacios Beacon, May 14, 1959 |
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Collegeport News COLLEGEPORT--A ceramic train, with its cars filled with miniature packages of "faith, hope and love" was the center of attraction on the gift table at a recent shower honoring Mrs. Jack Perciville, the former Miss Lucille Moore of Bay City, when Mrs. W. L. Ellis entertained for her in her home on the Tres Palacios River. Mrs. P. V. Corporon introduced the honoree and extended a warm welcome to her as a new member in our community. Mrs. Dean Merck read "The Portrait of a Certain Married Man." She was assisted by Mrs. R. L. Corporon at the piano and little Debbie Merck, who presented the prize gifts to the bride. Gifts were passed among the guests and when the music stopped the holder of the package tried to guess the contents. Mrs. Gustave Franzen Jr. guessed correctly that her package held a box of clothes pins. The packages held many useful household gadgets. At the close of the game, Debbie Merck asked the honoree to come to the gift table to open the many gifts. Lavender stock, iris, daisies and Easter lilies were placed at vantage points through the home. The refreshment table laid with a lace cloth. The individually iced cake squares with miniature wedding bells were served by Mrs. Duane Corporon and Mrs. Frank Wolhart served the punch. Registering in the bride's book were the hostesses, Mesdames Duane Coppock, R. L. Corporon, P. V. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, Gust Franzen Sr., Dean Merck, Roy Nelson and Gerald Wells. Guests registering were Mesdames A. J. Perciville, W. B. Williams, Frank Wolhart, Ira Corporon, Fred King, Gustave Franzen Jr., G. W. and Derril, R. L. Wells, C. J. Williams, John Merck Sr., John Merck Jr., Debbie and John Milam, L. A. Rein, Clyde Ware, Victor Gallaher, L. C. Smith and Patti and Miss Virginia Wells. Collegeport will observe its golden anniversary at the Mopac Saturday, May 23, instead of on the 25th, so that the old-timers can attend this homecoming. The meat will be furnished so the guests are asked to being vegetables, salads and desserts. Mrs. Gust Franzen is spending a few weeks with her son, Clifford, at Buffalo, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells entertained the Franzen family with a turkey dinner on Mother's Day. Present were Mrs. Gust Franzen Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Gust Franzen Jr., G. W. and Derril, Clifford Franzen of Buffalo, Alex of Collegeport, Gerald and Lynda Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck. Daily Tribune, May 15, 1959
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Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon and daughter of Palacios, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kezsler of Bay City were Sunday guests in the R. L. Corporon home. Mr. and Mrs. Dean F. Merck and Mark of Dickinson visited the R. L. Wells and the Dean Mercks Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen and sons moved to Pasadena recently. Mrs. Hester Hendrix was a guest in the L. A. Duffy home last week. Mrs. V. L. Bowers spent a few days in Houston last week visiting with her father who is a patient in the Herman Hospital. Dean Blackwell, who recently was called into the armed services, is stationed at Colorado Springs, Colo. The following attended the Hawley Cemetery Assn. meeting at Blessing Monday night: Mrs. M. S. Holsworth and Mason Holsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck and Mrs. John Merck Sr. Mrs. John Merck was elected a director. Mrs. Hugo Kundinger spent Sunday with the relatives, the Woods and De Walds at Woodsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Corporon visited relatives in Houston last Sunday. Miss Virginia Wells, Russell Law, Butch Bowers and Harold Jenkins were seniors from Collegeport spending the weekend at Bandera. Daily Tribune, Mail Box Edition, May 16, 1959 |
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The Collegeport Presbyterian women met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. A. Mixon. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Fred Law, president of the Woman's Union. Mrs. R. L. Corporon gave a fitting devotional on "Time for Your Lord" based on the scripture Psalm 90:12 and directed the group in sentence prayers. Mrs. A. R. Matthes of Blessing was the guest speaker for the day. She gave an interesting account of "The Women's 1959 Birthday Objective," a training school for lay workers in Brazil. A panel discussion followed. A free-will offering was taken to be sent to help train persons to minister to the poorly equipped rural areas as well as the better equipped city churches of Brazil. The women were reminded that a Daily Vacation Bible Institute will be held in El Campo, Thursday, April 16 from 4 to 8 o'clock. The group voted to send a gift of money to the little G. I. Korean daughter, adopted by Chaplain and Mrs. David Campbell. The following women will be hostesses to the student ministers: April 19, Mrs. W. L. Corporon; April 26, Mrs. John Merck; May 3, Mrs. Gerald Wells; May 10, Mrs. E. A. Mixon. The following members answered roll call with a verse of scripture: Mesdames H. A. Clapp, R. L. Corporon, P. V. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, Gust Franzen, Robert Keszler, Fred Law, Dean Merck, John Merck, E. A. Mixon, Roy Nelson, A. J. Perciville, Pat Richman, Jr., L. A. Rein, Gerald Wells and R. L. Wells. Mrs. A. R. Matthes, Mrs. Fred King and Priscilla Richman were guests. Mrs. R. L. Corporon and Mrs. A. J. Perciville will be hostesses for the May meeting. The hostess served delicious German sweet chocolate cake, nuts, mints, coffee and tea after the...
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At a recent Executive Board meeting, the Woman's Club voted to observe Collegeport Day, which falls on May 25, on the Saturday preceding the 25th. This change was made as so many of the former residents of Collegeport said that they could attend if the celebration was held on Saturday Mr. and Mrs. John Merck Jr. were Houston visitors Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. I. Z. Dykes and children visited her parents, the L. A. Duffys Sunday afternoon. Miss Marianne Franzen is visiting her relatives in Collegeport. She has just recently moved to Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick, Steve and Alan have been visiting her parents, the Gerald Wells. Miss Lynda Wells returned to New Iberia with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck visited Mrs. Dean F. Merck and Mark in Dickinson Monday evening. Dean F. Merck has been at Fort Polk, Louisiana for the past two weeks. L. A. Rein has had to give up fishing for a while to nurse an injured knee. Mr. and Mrs. Kay Legg of Bay City were guests in the Dean Merck home last Sunday afternoon. Jerry Ellis is attending 4-H Club camp this week. Miss Virginia Wells spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Dean F. Merck in Dickinson. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Finch held open house at the manse last Sunday afternoon. The Presbyterian Church will hold their Bible School the week of June 22-26 from 3 to 5:30 p. m. Palacios Beacon, June 18, 1959 |
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Communion Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. Richard Stone of Palacios will preach the communion sermon. W. C. Tillman, an elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City, was the lay leader at the 11 o'clock Worship Service last Sunday morning, May 22. He was accompanied by his wife and son, Joe, who were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells. The manse has been painted recently and is now being tidied up by the women of the church who are getting it ready for the summer student and his family who will arrive early in June. Mr. and Mrs. Will Paul Menn and their sons Bill and Paul have been attending school in Austin this year. A number of the member of the church attended the Church Extension program sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios, recently. Plans are being made to hold the annual Bible School, June 13 - 17. The hours will be from 3 ro 5:30 p. m. The Women of the Church held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Duane Corporon with 18 women present. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Fred Law. The Devotional "God Answers Prayer" was led by Mrs. John Merck. The Bible Study "Christ The Unifying Center"--of Life in the Body based on Ephesians 4:1-16 was given by Mrs. R. L. Corporon, Mrs. Fred Law, Mrs. Dean Merck and Mrs. John Merck. Mrs. W. L. Ellis and Mrs. P. V. Corporon presented the program on Church Extension. The women brought beautiful children's dresses which they had made to be sent to mission fields. The Red Cross Chairman, Mrs. Gerald Wells, urged the women to remember to bring used clothing which is to be packed by June 1st. The following answered roll call with scripture: Mesdames Eugene Corporon of San Antonio, R. L. Corporon, P. V. Corporon, Duane Corporon, Robert Keszler, A. J. Perciville, Gust Franzen, Jr., Gust Granzen, Sr., Dean Merck, John Merck, Gerald Wells, R. L. Wells, Fred Law, W. L. Ellis, Roy Nelson, E. A. Mixon, Frederick Huitt and Clyde Ware. Children present were Diane Corporon of San Antonio, Kathy Keszler of Palacios, Allen Corporon and Derril and G. W. Franzen. Mrs. Corporon served delicious sandwiches, salads, mints, nuts, coffee and punch at the close of the meeting. Palacios Beacon, May 26, 1960 |