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There is still a lot of sickness in the community we are sorry to report, but most are very much improved. Mrs. A. A. Penland is still confined to Wagner General Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Luby Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Christmas and family left Friday to be with Mr. Christmas’s father in Conroe on his 82 birthday. We wish him a happy birthday. Our deepest sympathy to the Kopecky family whose mother passed away Thursday, Mrs. Francis Kopecky was 93 years old and had lived in Matagorda County since 1918. Mrs. Ann Dunn and son Gregg of San Antonio spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Marshall, of San Antonio, were weekend guests of the Fred Roeslers. Visitors at the First Presbyterian Church this past Sunday were Mrs. C. H. Wilson, Miss Marilyn Johnson and Stanley McMillan. R. E. “Bob” McKinney, former pastor of the First Baptist Church, left last week to do missionary work in British Honduras. We wish him much luck on his venture. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wooster and boys and Mrs. Barbara Kelso of Baytown spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman. It seems as if Carl Ackerman and “Bud” Ellis are doing all the good with the plug fishing. They brought in approximately 18 trout (one was a 4 pounder) caught on artificial bait in the Tres Palacios River Friday. There were several rat reds and trout caught this past week at Oyster Lake and Coon Island. Mrs. Norene Murry visited Mrs. A. A. Penland at Wagner General Hospital on Sunday. ---------------------- Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ellis of San Marcos were here over the weekend visiting relatives in Palacios and Collegeport. They were accompanied by Mrs. Zelphia Hill who had been with her daughter and family, the J. R. Wilburns in San Antonio the past three weeks.
Palacios Beacon, January 16, 1964 |
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Dan Terrell Hughs, second-year student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, January 26. Hughs received his bachelor of science and bachelor of architecture degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1953, and worked as an architect in Dallas before coming to the Seminary. He was also architectural consultant for the Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas, of which he was a member.
Palacios Beacon, January 23, 1964 |
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We are sorry to report that Mrs. Hattie Kundinger is doing very poorly. Mesdames Hazel Merck, Dorothy Merck, Mamie Wells and Roy Nelson all visited her Sunday afternoon at Oak Manor Nursing Home in El Campo. A Card Shower for Mrs. Hattie would be appreciated. Mr. Hughs filled the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday. He was guest in the John Merck home. Visitors included Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick and Steve of Victoria, Henry Jurek Sr., Henry Jurek Jr. and Miss Alice Jurek, also Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crane, who are spending the winter months with the R. L. Corporons and Nancy Derrick, of Waco who is here visiting her grandmother, Mrs. M. S. Holsworth. Jack and Dorothy Bullington spent Wednesday and Thursday at Bullington’s Camp on the Bernard River. Fishing was poor but they did catch a nice string of drum and a few rat reds. No live bait was available due to unusually low tides. Stanley McMillan and his fiancée were down for the weekend visiting his parents and friends. Russell Law and Butch Bowers were home after mid-terms from the University of Texas. Charlie Chaplin is back to work on the tow boat after spending a few days with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ellis of Beeville were here on Sunday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis and Tommy. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keszler and family of Olivia and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon and family of Point Comfort were here Sunday visiting their parents the R. L. Corporons. Mrs. Nicki Groves of Corpus Christi was here for the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Mixon and David Groves. Mrs. Zelpia Hill was in Angleton Thursday visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Hill’s daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilburn of San Antonio returned home with her. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cummings of Christiansburg, Va. were also guests of Mrs. Hill over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dowell of Houston were here visiting Mrs. Dowell’s parents, the M. A. Ellises. They did some fishing on the Tres Palacios River but had no luck. Down at their summer homes for the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Burns and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lipensky and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams all of Houston. All reported that fishing was poor. Mrs. Verner Bowers was in Houston this past week visiting her daughter and family, the S. R. Flewellens. Enroute home she stopped in El Campo and visited Mrs. Hattie Kundinger and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Duffy. Lyn and Gail Leftwich of Houston were here over the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington and Jackie and the O. F. Rays of Bay City. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Jr. of Del Rio who became the proud parents of a baby boy, Richard Clyde III, who weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces and was born January 27, 1964. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davis, of Midland, Texas. Our deepest sympathy to the Frank Powers family. Mrs. Powers, a long time resident of Matagorda County, passed away after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Minnie Koonce, who suffered a stroke recently, has improved some. She is in a rest home in Jacksonville, Texas and is the mother of Mrs. Johnny Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry attended services at the First Baptist Church in Bay City Sunday. Mrs. Dorothy Shelton and Felix of Houston were here Saturday visiting her mother, Mrs. C. J. Williams and Babe. Members of the First Presbyterian Church enjoyed a delicious barbecued venison supper with all the trimmings last Sunday night. We are sorry to lose one of our residents, Billy Christmas, who has moved to Bay City so he can be closer to his job.
Palacios Beacon,
January 30, 1964 |
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On Thursday, January 10, Mrs. Percy Corporon was hostess for the regular monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Women of the Church of Collegeport. Acting as co-hostess with Mrs. Corporon was Mrs. Duane Corporon. The subject for the study and discussion was “The Five Psalms of Praise.” The meeting got off to an animated and enthusiastic start and held that tenor throughout the afternoon, with a full 100% member participation. Those assigned to lead the topical discussions showed that they had made a thorough and intensive participation of the subject. It was unanimously agreed that an enthusiastic and appreciative singing of the hymns based on the Psalms would be one of the ways in which church worship could be revitalized and thereby counteracting the seeming apathy and dullness of the present day church services. Also it was agreed that each member would begin her day by chanting and singing some particular or favorite Psalm. It was also suggested that while performing routine duties of the home, the housewife could spiritualize her thinking immeasurably by chanting or singing aloud one of the hymns of Praise, namely Psalms 96, 100, 117, 145, 150. Several hymns from the Hymnal based on these Psalms were sung in unison by the group, with joy and spontaneity. Plans for the meeting during the first quarter of the New Year, at which time the Collegeport Women of the Church will be the hostesses for expected visitors, were tentatively made. The representatives for the Monthly Emphasis stressed Christian Action as individuals and as a church. Following the close of the business session, tea, coffee, sandwiches and cake were served. Among those present were Mesdames R. L. Corporon, Fred Law, Roy Nelson, Gust Franzen, Gustave Franzen Jr., E. A. Mixon, John Merck, Dean Merck. C. J. Williams, Russell Corporon, R. L. Wells, George Hejtmanek and Mrs. Herbert Crane, a visitor from Baraboo, Wisconsin.
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The outstanding F. A. A. freshman this week is Roland Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins of Collegeport. This year Roland is raising a Duroc hog for the Matagorda County Fair. Mr. Bullock, F. F. A. advisor, says “his hog is coming along very good on a ration of wheat shorts, water and corn.” Roland is serving on the Public Relations committee of the F. F. A. Program of work.
Palacios Beacon, February 6, 1964 |
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Richard Blyth Poteet, senior student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday February 9. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Austin College in Sherman, where he was a member of the national classical languages fraternity, Eta Sigma Phi. Mr. Poteet worked forty hours per week in the newspaper business while earning his degree. Since his graduation he has served as assistant minister of the Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, summer chaplain intern at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, and has done a year-long internship as assistant minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Beaumont. He is married to the former Alice Bell of Houston and has his church membership in the First Presbyterian Church of Paris, Texas.
Palacios Beacon,
February 6, 1964 |
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Misses Lynette Jenkins and Carolyn Peterson were in Austin this past week end “apartment shopping.” Lynette and Carolyn are seniors at Palacios High School and plan on attending the University of Texas this fall. Mr. and Mrs. Rapstain of Pearland spent the weekend with his brother and wife Willie and Francis Rapstain. They fished at Half Moon Reef and the Matagorda Peninsula. They caught some nice trout, drum and gafftop. It is good to know that there are still some being caught in these bays, even though they are small. Down this weekend at their summer place were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates and their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kanakia all of Houston. They with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington all enjoyed an Oyster Supper at Oyster Lake. Have any bobcats that you want to get rid of? If so, contact Joe Frank Jenkins. He has a pack of specially trained hounds and this past week they killed one cat near Slough Ranch south of Collegeport that weighed 35 ½ pounds. They also killed one near Wadsworth that weighed 18 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware spent a few days in Del Rio getting acquainted with their new grandson, Richard Clyde Ware III. They were accompanied by their daughter and son, Mrs. Ann Dunn and Gregg. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Sr. and family spent Sunday in Rockport visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jr. and sons, Patten and Jerry Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crane, who have been visiting his sister and family, the R. L. Corporons, are leaving Thursday for their home in Wisconsin. Happy birthday to Roy Nelson who celebrated his 84th birthday Sunday. As for the past 10 years, his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Brent Kimports were here to help him celebrate. A reception in the honor of the J. J. Harbisons on their 50th wedding anniversary will be held February 16 at the Weimar Hall from 2:30 – 5:30. He is the former principal of our local school. Buck Beard is in Wagner General Hospital with severe lacerations and some fractured ribs after losing control of his truck east of Collegeport Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck to League City Saturday evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. Dean F. Merck and sons, Mark and Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck were hosts at a supper at the Holiday Inn in Alvin honoring Dean Merck, Jr., who recently became a licensed Civil Engineer.
Palacios Beacon, February 13, 1964 |
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Edwin Theodore Salvant Jr., senior student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 16. Mr. Salvant received his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Louisiana State University, where he was elected to four scholastic honorary societies. Before entering the Seminary, he was employed by Humble Oil & Refining Company, and served four years in the U. S. Air Force. Last summer he was assistant pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Tyler, and was student pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Texas City this summer. He is married to the former Joan Usner of New Orleans; they have one child. Mr. Salvant has his church membership in the University Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Palacios Beacon,
February 13, 1964
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James Harold Sparks Jr., senior student at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 23. He attended Texas Technological College in Lubbock and the University of Alabama, where he was vice-president of the Westminster Fellowship. While in college, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and received the Army ROTC Distinguished Military Student Award. His church membership is in the First Presbyterian Church of Lubbock.
Palacios Beacon,
February 20, 1964 |
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Miss Sue Jenkins and James Clayton were married in the home of her brother, Tommy Jenkins in Bay City. Sue is the daughter of Joe Frank Jenkins. The couple will make their home in Bay City where the groom is employed. Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Corporon and family were in Houston this past week to attend the wedding of Mrs. Corporon’s cousin, Miss Loydene Danie and Ronnie Hall, in the First Baptist Church in South Houston. Mrs. Debbie Mitchell of Baytown was here this past week end visiting her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ellis. Mrs. Ellis spent two weeks in Houston with her daughter, Mrs. Dowell, who had major surgery at Heights Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith and family of Cleveland were weekend guests of their parents, the L. C. Smiths. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ellis of San Marcos were visiting friends and relatives in Collegeport and Palacios this past week. Robert Jenkins and Jimmy Ware left Friday night for Fort Polk, Louisiana to spend the weekend with Robert’s brother, Pfc. Harold Jenkins. They all traveled to Madisonville to visit friends and relatives. Ginger White of Palacios spent Saturday and Sunday with Jackie Bullington. Billy Christmas of Bay City spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Luby Christmas. There was fun, food, and a good time had by all. Approximately 100 people gathered at the Mopac House Friday night for an evening of fun. Games of “42,” canasta and dominoes were played. Cakes, pies, an assortment of cookies and coffee were served by the women of the church. There will be another get-together soon. Congratulations to one of our local boys, Roland Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, who was named outstanding FFA Freshman this past week. Roland is raising a Duroc hog for the Matagorda County fair. There will be a covered dish dinner at the Mopac next Sunday at 12:30. This community dinner is sponsored by the Women’s Club of Collegeport. Mr. and Mrs. Goose Franzen and family visited Mrs. Franzen’s mother Mrs. C. H. Wilson of Deutschburg on Saturday. Mrs. W. L. Ellis is confined to Wagner General Hospital with a severe knee injury. She slipped and fell at her home Saturday afternoon. Those attending the 50th wedding anniversary reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Harbison included: Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Mr. and Mrs. Goose Franzen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells and Lynda. The reception was held at Weimar Hall in Palacios. Mrs. Emily Ackerman and Mrs. Gerald Wells visited Mrs. Hattie Kundinger and Stanley Wright at the Oak Manor Nursing Home in El Campo this past Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck were in Houston on business this past week. They also visited Mr. Merck’s sister, Mrs. Jack Martin. The Robert Keszlers of Olivia spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Corporon. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells visited Willie Corporon of Palacios who has just returned from Houston where he underwent surgery at Hermann Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Verner Bowers visited their daughter and family, the S. R. Flewellens in Bellaire. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ellis of Beeville were weekend visitors of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams and Linda of Bay City visited the Roy Nelsons. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman visited the Woosters in Baytown this week.
Palacios Beacon, February 20, 1964 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells were in Bay City Saturday visiting with their daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wayne Rhymes. Mr. and Mrs. Goose Franzen and children were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Slone of Edna this past Sunday. This reporter’s aunt, Mrs. Tootsie Kerbow, is confined to Matagorda General Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Dean Merci is on jury duty this week in Bay City. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware spent the week-end in Cuero with her daughter and family, the James Slones. Mrs. Addie Foster visited the Jack Bullington’s Wednesday afternoon. Happy birthday to Derril Franzen who celebrated his fifth birthday this past week. Also happy birthday to Nancy McMillan. Nancy, who was 9 years old celebrated with a summer party at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman, Alex and Goose Franzen, all visited Mrs. Hattie Kundinger and Stanley Wright at Oak Manor Nursing Home in El Campo this past week. Both seem to be doing right well. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lipensky and family and the Raymond Lipenskys all of Houston spent the weekend here at their summer places. Paul is rebuilding his fishing pier that was destroyed by Hurricane Carla. The Women of the Church will be hostesses here at the Presbyterian Church for the District I meeting on March 3rd. Mrs. L. C. Smith attended the 9th District I meeting on March 3rd. Rev. Jim Sharp of Austin filled the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Mrs. W. L. Ellis, who fell and injured her knee, is now home from Wagner General Hospital. She is getting around on crutches but will not be able to get back to ther teaching at Palacios for another week. Mr. and Mrs. Dan William of Pasadena were down this past week end fishing on Oyster Lake but no luck. Tides were too low. They did go home with some nice oysters they gathered there. Lyn and Gail Leftwich of South Houston were here this week visiting the Jack Bullingtons, and in Bay City visiting the O. F. Rays, and other friends and relatives. Guests of the Fred Roeslers during this past week were Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ward and sons, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hendrix and family all of Houston, also Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mozley and son of Cut-Off, La. and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Barnett of Jeannette, La. Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Smith and children of Cleveland were here over the week-end visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith and family. Have any news? Please call me at 824-2195
Palacios Beacon, February 27, 1964 |
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Richard Harmon Wood, senior student at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 1. Mr. Wood received his bachelor of science degree from Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville. Before he entered the Seminary, he worked as a national field trainer for Rich Plan Corporation of Dallas, and taught school in Levelland. He is married to the former Violet Marie Walling of Austin; they have three children. His membership is in the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Palacios Beacon,
February 27, 1964 |
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Mrs. Gerald Wells and Mrs. Gustave Franzen were hostesses for the Collegeport Presbyterian Women of the Church, at the country home of Mrs. Franzen, Thursday, February 13. The meeting, with an excellent attendance, opened promptly at 2:30 p. m. with Mrs. Fred Law presiding as moderator. The topics for study and discussion were the 44th, 74th, 80th and 90th Psalms. These psalms are known as the Songs of Sorrow, as taken from Israel’s Hymnbook, and it was learned through individual and group study all of these psalms have a definite form. First, the cry to God, then a description of their present distress and then the prayer for deliverance. Throughout this discussion there was the awful awareness of the very real threat to American national existence, comparable to that which threatened the existence of Israel. The intense interest which pervaded these discussions was displayed in the almost 100% participation by the individual members. Again and again the question was asked, “What can I, as an individual, do toward meeting the calamities which are threatening our nation?” The emphasis on the world missions was directed toward the missions in Southeast Asia and the recognition of the serious implications which face the world conflict. It was recognized that should India, Pakistan and the neighboring counties in Southeast Asia fall before the advancing communistic ideology, the loss to the free world will indeed be calamitous. Following the business meeting, refreshments were served during the social hour amid a festive atmosphere of Valentine gaiety. The motif for the decorations in the living and dining area were the traditional red and white hearts and cupids and this medley of lacey hearts and red and white roses everywhere resulted in a scene of much loveliness. Decorated cakes and candies of white and red hearts were served with other refreshments from a table exquisite in a red and white net cloth with scattered lace hearts and cupids and centered with bone white candlesticks and a huge candy box of red with white taffeta ruffling. Among those present were Mesdames Fred Law, Rob Wells, E. A. Mixon, C. J. Williams, P. V. Corporon, Russell Corporon, Dick Corporon, George Hejtmanek, Gustave Franzen Sr., John Merck Sr., John Merck Jr., Dean Merck, Roy Nelson and guest. Mrs. Brent Kimport
Palacios Beacon, March 5, 1964 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Verner Bowers and Mr. and Mrs. Billie Halfen attended the Danish dinner held Sunday in Danevang. Mr. and Mrs. I. E Hansen, of Tin Top, also attended the annual affair conducted by the Danish Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Blackwell were in Houston Monday on business. Richard Wood filled the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday. He and Mrs. Wood were guests in the Dean Merck home. Sunday they visited their old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick, of Victoria, were here over the weekend visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wells and Lynda. Butch Bowers was home from the University of Texas Saturday and Sunday visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Bowers. Dorothy and Jackie Bullington and Jimmy Ware were in Houston this past weekend visiting Mrs. Bullington's sister, Mrs. Altus Melton, also Jack Nickelson and family. Cullen Smith and Jerry Chaplin attended a Cub Scout banquet Saturday night at Palacios. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon and family, of Point Comfort, were guests Sunday of Mr. Corporon's parents, the Dick Corporons. Mrs. Robert Blackwell and Mrs. Julian Blackwell, of Bay City, were visiting friends and relatives in Houston Friday. They took Mrs. Julian Blackwell's daughter, Joan, to the airport where she boarded a jet for El Paso. Joan and her baby daughter had spent a week in Bay City with her parents. She is the wife of Lacy Lowry, formerly of Palacios.
Palacios Beacon, March 5, 1964 |
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Little Patton Lee Jenkins of Rockport spent the weekend with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins. He returned home Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman, Mrs. Hazel Merck, and Mrs. Dorothy Merck were in El Campo Monday visiting Mrs. Hattie Kundinger and Stanley Wright at Oak Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Hattie had a slight set-back but has improved slightly. On the sick list and confined to Wagner General Hospital with the flu-bug is our postmistress, Mrs. Grace Smith. We wish her a speedy recovery. It's "Greetings from Uncle Sam" for Billy Christmas. He reported for his physical March 5 and is to leave in 21 days for the U. S. Army. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware Jr. and son, Clyde, are here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Sr. Mrs. C. H. Wilson of Deutschburg spent the weekend with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Goose Franzen. Mrs. Dorothy Corporon entered Matagorda General Hospital Sunday. She will undergo a series of tests this week. Duane Corporon suffered a painful back injury last week. He is now wearing a back brace. Our deepest sympathy to the Johnny Williams family. Mrs. Williams' mother, Mrs. Minnie Koonze, passed away last week at a rest home in Jacksonville, Texas.
Palacios Beacon, March 12, 1964 |
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Charles Johnston Freeland III, second-year student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 15. Mr. Freeland received his bachelor of arts degree from Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in 1962. He has his church membership in the First Presbyterian Church in Crowley, Louisiana.
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March 12, 1964 |
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Richard Harmon Wood, senior student at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 22. Mr. Wood received his bachelor of science degree from San Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville. Before he entered the Seminary, he worked as a national field trainer for Rich Plan Corporation of Dallas, and taught school in Levelland. He is married to the former Violet Marie Walling of Austin; they have three children. His membership is in the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Palacios Beacon,
March 19, 1964 |
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Psalms 6, 13, 22, 42, 43 and 69, known as “The Psalms of individual lament” were the subjects for study and discussion by the Presbyterian Women of the Church of Collegeport, Thursday, March 12. The circle met at the home of the hostess for the day, Mrs. Dean Merck. The meeting was called to order by the President of the Circle, Mrs. R. L. Corporon. The study and discussion of the Psalms mentioned was moderated by Mrs. Hazel Merck and her introductory remarks and presentation of each psalm, was both thought provoking and inspiring. The discussion emphasized the thought that although afflictions and disasters frequently befall an entire nation, yet constantly with us are the trials and tragedies which beset us as individuals. The workbook pointed out that Bishop John Hooper, who died a martyr under the reign of Bloody Mary in 1555, commended these Psalms as of “great consolation” for those who are “in anguish of mind.” Said he, “These are the scriptures to fall back on, when the mind can take no understanding, not the heart any joy of God’s promises.” Like a breath of spring, was the fresh, unfettered, untrammeled presentation on “Evangelism” as presented by Mrs. Bruce Kay, representative for the Monthly Emphasis. During the business meeting, the envelopes, previously distributed and containing the money which each circle member had saved through some personal denial or sacrifice, were collected. The money thus obtained to be used for World Missions. A very happy and relaxing social hour followed the business meeting, during which the hostess served refreshments consisting of tea, coffee, cake and wafers with herb-seasoned dip. Among those present were the following: Mesdames U. S. McMillan, E. A. Mixon, Russell Corporon, John Merck, Jr., Roy Nelson, Bruce Kay, Hazel Merck, Gustave Franzen, Fred Law, Gust Franzen, Sr., R. L. Corporon and P. V. Corporon.
Palacios Beacon, March 26, 1964 |
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Jack Preston Nickolson III celebrated his fifth birthday on March 23rd at the home of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington. They all enjoyed a delicious chicken barbecue dinner with all the trimmings, cake and fruit punch. Happy birthday Little Jack. Also happy birthday to Dorothy who will be ?? years young April 2nd. Many returns of the day. Butch Bowers was home from the University of Texas visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Bowers. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen of Bellaire also visited her parents for Easter. The Woman's Club met at the Mopac Tuesday afternoon. The Collegeport Day committee chairman was appointed for the homecoming celebration which will be held the last Saturday in May with a covered dish dinner at noon. One hundred copies of "Collegeport Treasure of Personal Recipes" were reordered as there were so many requests for the cook book published in 1956. Attending the meeting were Mesdames Fred Law, John Merck, M. S. Holsworth, Robert Blackwell, V. L. Bowers, Dean Merck and R. L. Corporon. Mrs. R. L. Corporon has been elected director of the Presbyterian Bible [School] which will be held early in June. The Franzens held a family reunion at the home of their mother, Mrs. Gust Franzen of Easter Sunday. Those present included: Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Bryan, Margaret and Bobby of Lafayette, Louisiana; Clifford Franzen of Buffalo, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick and sons of Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Franzen, G. W., Derril, and Terri Lyn, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells and Lynda, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck all of Collegeport. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Mark and Russell of League City attended services at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday and later visited with their parents the R. L. Wells, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Derrick, Priscilla, Dianne and Nancy of Waco spent Easter with her mother, Mrs. M. S. Holsworth and Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Moffett of Austin were dinner guests of the Fred Laws. Mrs. Nicki Groves of Corpus Christi spent the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Nixon. Mrs. James Dunn and Gregg of San Antonio spent the Easter weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware and Jimmy. Mr. and Mrs. James Slone and children of Cuero also visited the Wares over Easter. Russell Law was home from the University of Texas visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hawthorne and Susan of Houston visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Penland. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ellis of Beeville were home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis. Stanley McMillan and his fiancée, Marilyn Johnson, who both attend college at Kingsville were home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. McMillan. Stan Ward of Houston flew down for Easter dinner with the Fred Roeslers. Buck Beard of Palacios also visited the Roeslers on Easter. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sunday, April 5 at the Mopac from 3 to 5 in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dowell and children of Houston were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ellis over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig, Sr. parents of Donald Ludwig, were visitors in the First Baptist Church Easter. Mr. and Mrs. John Doughty of Houston were down at their summer place this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehart of Houston spent the weekend here.
Palacios Beacon, April 2, 1964 |
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Donald M. Megahan, senior student at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest speaker at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 12. Mr. Megahan received the bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Nebraska in 1938, and the master of music degree from Northwestern University in 1947. He also attended Eden Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. During the Second World War, he served for three years in the South Pacific with the U. S. Field Artillery. He has been a high school music teacher and has worked professionally in the Presbyterian Church for the past 15 years, serving as associate pastor of the First Church of Lubbock for five years and minister of education at the First Church of Tyler for four years. Mr. Megahan is married and has seven children. He is a resident of Lubbock and a member of the Presbytery of the Southwest.
Palacios Beacon, April 9, 1964 |
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The Presbyterian Women of the Church of Collegeport held its April meeting at the country home of the president of the circle, Mrs. R. L. Corporon, who with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Russell Corporon, were hostesses for the day. This meeting was a most special event, occasioned by the visit of Mrs. Carlton Crawford, chairman of Presbyterian District No. 1, and Mrs. R. G. Herlin of the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios. Mrs. Crawford explained in detail the revised orders and procedures of the organization and programs, so each member might understand her individual duty and responsibility to her family, to her congregation, to her community and to the universe. Mrs. Crawford, with undeniable talent of keeping a firm grasp on her subject material, possessed the unusual ability of arousing and sustaining the interest of her listeners by avoiding the heavy didactic pedantry which so often lulls the audience into lapses of dullness and apathy. The lightness, brightness and spontaneity with which she explained the several revisions was contagious and was reflected by all those present, setting the mood and tempo for the entire meeting. At one point, Mrs. Crawford in emphasizing the importance of church family related a personal experience which stressed the loving relationship between church family and personal family. Very informally Mrs. Herlin was called upon to give some highlights of the functioning of a prayer group, dedicated and successful, and which Mrs. Herlin was largely instrumental in organizing. The study and discussion of psalms 16, 23, 27, 91, and 121, known as the “Affirmations of Faith” were moderated by Mrs. Dean Merck. In an effort to incorporate and focus these studies upon our own problems and needs, Mrs. Merck asked for volunteers to give personal experiences of God’s care, provision and protection. Following the business meeting the hostesses served coffee, punch, sandwiches and cake to those present which numbered 19. Among those present were Mesdames John Merck, Gust Franzen, Duane Corporon, George Hejtmanek, U. S. McMillan, A. A. Penland, C. J. Williams, Gerald Wells, P. V. Corporon, Dean Merck, Bruce Kay, Roy Nelson, Robert Keszler, R. G. Herlin and Mrs. Crawford.
Palacios Beacon, April 16, 1964 |
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James E. Simmons Jr., second-year student at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 19. Mr. Simmons is a graduate of The University of Texas, where he received his bachelor of arts degree in 1962, and is a member of Delta Tau Delta social fraternity. He is married to the former Kristin Ann Wyatt of Kilgore, and is a member of the First Southern Presbyterian Church of Austin.
Palacios Beacon, April 16, 1964 |
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Mrs. Erline Kilgore of Tampa, Fla. was here visiting friends and relatives. Her mother, Mrs. Zelphia Hill, returned to Florida with her to spend a few days. Week end guests of the Fred Roeslers were Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Marshall of San Antonio and Buck Beard of East Bernard. We are glad to report that Delton Tate, who recently underwent surgery at the VA Hospital in Houston, is now at his home in Rockport. Visiting the Tates over the week end were Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith Sr. and children. They were accompanied to Rockport by their son, L. C. Jr. and family of Cleveland. Lyn and Gail Leftwich, Jack Wells, Mark ant Gwendolyn Wells of South Houston and Miss Carol Ray of Bay City were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington and Jackie. Mr. and Mrs. James Franzen and son, Robert James of Gretna, La. visited his mother, Mrs. Ellen Franzen and other relatives this past week. Keith Corporon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon of Point Comfort, is spending the week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Corporon. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ellis of Beeville were week end guests of his parents, the W. L. Ellises. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corporon left Houston Saturday by jet plane for a week at the World’s Fair in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Corporon spent the week end at their summer home at Marble Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells visited Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck Jr. in League City. Miss Marolyn Johnson of Louise, bride-elect of Stan McMillan, was honored with a miscellaneous shower at the Mopac on Friday night. Fifty guests attended the affair. James Simmons Jr. of Austin filled the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday. He was a guest in the Jerry Wells home. Dean Merck Jr. of League City was down Saturday visiting his parents, the Dean Merck Srs. Willie Rapstain of Oyster Lake reports that shrimp are now moving in and he has plenty live bait. We all hope that fishing will now pick up. If you have any news, please call me at 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, April 23, 1964 |
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Wilson Dee Webb, senior student at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 26. Mr. Webb received his bachelor of arts degree from Bellhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi, and has attended Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He has served as student assistant pastor at the Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a member of the Ensley First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Alabama.
Palacios Beacon, April 23, 1964 |
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Ronald Eugene Stevenson, second-year student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary n Austin will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 3. Mr. Stevenson received his bachelor of arts degree in 1962 from Austin College in Sherman. He was a member of Sigma Tau Epsilon fraternity, the Student Court, vice-president of the Westminster Fellowship, and was awarded the Dan G. Lubbock Fellowship to Austin Seminary. He is married to the former Mary Carolyn Self of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and has his church membership in the Second Presbyterian Church of that city.
Palacios Beacon, April 30, 1964 |
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Spending Mother’s Day here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law, were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law Jr. and children of Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huitt and children of Palacios. Week end visitors of the V. L. Bowers were Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen and family of Bellaire. L. C. Smith, who was a patient at Hermann Hospital in Houston after suffering a heart attack, is now home. He is doing well. Our sympathy to the Hill and Thomas families as Mrs. Susan Perciville, mother of Mrs. Lawrence Hill of the Citrus Grove community, passed away Monday at Wagner General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City Tuesday. Dorothy and Jackie Bullington visited Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Ray and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter in Bay City Saturday. Week end guests of the Fred Roeslers were Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ward and Jan of Houston, Buck Beard of East Bernard and Mrs. Ossie Ward of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell are visiting friends and relatives in Oklahoma this week. Hope all had a nice Mother’s Day. Any news, call 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, May 14, 1964 |
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David Ray Black, senior student at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 17. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, and was a member of Alpha Chi scholastic honorary and Pi Gamma Mu social science honorary fraternities. Mr. Black has served as student assistant pastor for three summers in Maryvale, Arizona; Galveston; and Waxahachie. He is married to the former Lynn Chenoweth Schoemaker of Wichita Falls and has his church membership in the Ray Memorial Presbyterian Church of that city.
Palacios Beacon, May 14, 1964 |
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Fishing was good over the week end at Oyster Lake and there were a lot of fisherman out. We’re glad to report that the road to the lake has now been shelled, making it possible for fishermen, hunters and those who have summer camp houses to spend more time there regardless of what the weather may be. Among those spending the weekend here were: Mickey Bahufalo and friends of Houston, Dan and Elsie Williams of Pasadena, also Butch and Joe Razzonisky of Alvin. There was plenty of live bait available at Willie Rapstain’s Bait Camp and there were a number of rat reds, croakers, and drum taken up in Oyster Lake and at the bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler spent the weekend in San Antonio with the B. F. Marshalls. Mrs. Zelphia Hill is home after spending a few weeks in Tampa, Fla. with her daughter, Mrs. Earline Kilgore and family. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins visited Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins Jr. and sons at Churchill Bridge, in Brazoria last Friday. Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rapstain of Oyster Lake. They celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary May 15th. Collegeport will hold its 56th Homecoming Day on Saturday, May 30th. A covered dish dinner, sponsored by the Woman’s Club will be held at the Mopac House. Serving will begin at 12 noon. Dean Merck, Jr. of League City spent Saturday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Sr. Mrs. Hazel Merck accompanied Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Corporon and Larry to their summer place at Granite Shoals, Texas this past week end. Mrs. Dean Merck Sr., Mrs. Gustave Franzen and Abel are visiting friends in Lafayette, La. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rhymes in Bay City Sunday.
Palacios Beacon, May 21, 1964 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Lee Maddox of Bryan are spending a few days here visiting their children, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Elbeck and family. Our community is saddened by the death of one of its old timers, Mrs. Hugo Kundinger, so fondly known as "Miss Hattie." She passed away May 23rd at the El Campo Hospital after a lengthy illness. She and her husband, Hugo, came to this community in 1909, from Kansas. They operated what was known as the Friendly Drug Store here from 1923 until 1962, when the building was destroyed by Hurricane Carla. For the past several months, Miss Hattie had been residing at the Oak Manor Nursing Home in El Campo. She was 80 years old at the time of her death. She will be missed by all. Lyn and Gail Leftwich of South Houston spent the weekend here with the Jack Bullingtons. They all attended the Brazos Oil and Gas company picnic and barbecue held at the Country Club in Lake Jackson on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Derrick and family of Waco and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hodges of Baytown were all here on Sunday visiting Mrs. Ethel Holsworth and to attend the funeral of Mrs. Kundinger. Robert Jenkins left Saturday morning for Livingston where he will be employed on a drilling rig. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins went to Ft. Polk, Louisiana over the weekend to visit their son, Harold. Harold will leave for Germany sometime this week. Well, this is the last week of school - final exams tomorrow. Hope everyone makes the grade, including me. Have any news, call me at 824-2195, Collegeport.
The Daily Tribune, Tuesday, May 26, 1964
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The meeting of the Women of the Presbyterian Church of Collegeport, Thursday, May 14, will be long remembered because of the moving and dramatic presentation by Mrs. Gustave Franzen, Jr. of the most urgent needs and demands on the church today, mentally retarded children and the care of the helpless and the aged. The meeting of these needs, one of the immediate objectives of the Women of the Church, also emphasized the birthday of this organization. Mrs. Franzen’s program was done in the form of a playlet. She was assisted by Mrs. Russell Corporon, Mrs. George Hejtmanek and Mrs. Duane Corporon, who read pitiful pleas from those in desperate need of help, factual and documental, taken from the files of the home which the Presbyterian Church maintains in Louisiana. Mrs. Duane Corporon, who has a deep and burning concern for mentally retarded children, shard with the group a “thank you” letter which she had received in appreciation for Easter gifts she had made and delivered to the class of mentally retarded in Bay City. This letter was signed by the various children, all of whom at one time had been classified as hopeless. Proving that where there is even the faintest spark of intelligence, with patience, understanding and loving care, this spark may be fanned into an ability to learn. Through this skit, Mrs. Franzen brought into focus, the alarming percentage of mentally retarded children born each year. . .also the desperate plight of the aged, the homeless, the destitute, living out their lives in quiet desperation, seeking a refuge, a home, a haven. Preceding this playlet was the usual study as outlined in the workbook, subject, “The Wonders of Creation” as given in Psalms 8, 10, 29, 104, 108, with Mrs. Fred Law as moderator, who emphasized that “The whole universe is seen as the theatre of God’s glory.” The coffee hour which followed was preceded by the business meeting conducted by the president, Mrs. R. L. Corporon. Hors d’oeuvres, sweets, coffee and Cokes were served by the hostess, Mrs. John Merck Sr. The napkins used in the serving of refreshments were of emerald green, blocked and lettered in black, and made for the occasion by Mrs. Dean Merck, who also made a flower arrangement featuring yellow blossoms and bells of Ireland, echoing the yellow and green of the maps featured in the skit. Among those present were Mesdames E. A. Mixon, R. L. Corporon, Dean Merck, Bruce Kay, John Merck, Jr., Gust Franzen, Gustave Franzen, Jr., George Hejtmanek, Russell Corporon, Roy Nelson, Gerald Wells, P. V. Corporon, Duane Corporon, J. Merck, Sr. and children, Kenneth Kay, Lamar Kay, Cheryl Hejtmanek and Terri L. Franzen.
Palacios Beacon, May 28, 1964 |
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The annual "Collegeport Day" will be held at the Mopac House at noon Saturday, May 30. All are invited to bring a covered dish and have lunch with your Collegeport friends. Collegeport was founded in 1909 and "Collegeport Day" has been held annually.
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Palacios Beacon, June 4, 1964 |
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Rev. J. M. Dawson, former pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church, will conduct revival services at the First Baptist Church, Collegeport, Jun 10-14. Services will be held each evening. Rev. E. J. Mills is the local pastor. Palacios Beacon, June 4, 1964 There is no Collegeport news this week as our correspondent, Miss Jackie Bullington, is on vacation. She and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington, will visit Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich in South Houston, also Mrs. Bullington’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brigmon in Campti, La.
Palacios Beacon, June 4, 1964 |
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The Presbyterian Woman of the Church of Collegeport held its regular monthly meeting on June 11 at the Cockburn farm home, on Tres Palacios Bay, whose rooms were decorated for the occasion with baskets sprayed pale green and holding large arrangements of white oleander. Assisting the hostess were Mrs. Gerald Wells and Mrs. John Merck. Presiding over the meeting was the president, Mrs. R. L. Corporon. The moderator for the day, Mrs. Fred Law, departing from the usual format of questions and discussions of the prescribed study, presented the liturgical Psalms 15, 24, 115, 118, 134 as they were chanted and intoned hundreds of years ago. Mrs. Law gave to each member of the group a certain role: priest, soloist, worshiper outside the temple gates, or within the temple. These stirring liturgies were performed by the circle in all their beauty and moving solemnity. A soloist, in the imagined crowd, read certain assigned verses, the priests within replied, then the procession of priests within sang out “Who Is the King of Glory” and those assigned to roles of the crowd, responded “The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of Glory,” and in this manner the liturgical Psalms were studies in all their stirring beauty and solemnity. Mrs. P. V. Corporon, representative for the monthly emphasis, the work of the nine general fund agencies, and her thorough and accurate presentation of facts and figures was made interesting by the illustration she used in demonstration, a large and amusing piggy bank drawn by her talented son, Larry. Following the business session, refreshments were served in the dining room, consisting of fruit punch, coffee, several dips, party sandwiches and petit fours. The petit fours were made by Mrs. Duane Corporon, a young lady of great talent and imagination. Each delicious petit four was swirled and festooned in white icing, encircling tiny bunches of purple grapes with pale green leaves. Among those present were Mesdames U. S. McMillan, R. L. Corporon, P. V. Corporon, Duane Corporon, Dean Merck, E. A Mixon, John Merck, Russell Corporon, C. J. Williams, Gustave Franzen, Guy Delaney, Gerald Wells, Roy Nelson; guests, Miss Shirley Jurek and Mrs. Eugene Corporon and the three hostesses.
Palacios Beacon, June 25, 1964 |
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At Fort Polk—Army Pvt. Elmer H. Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patton E. Jenkins, Collegeport, Tex., completed eight weeks of advanced infantry training with heavy weapons at Fort Polk, La., May 22. During the training Jenkins received instruction in the use of the 4.2 inch mortar and the 106 millimeter recoilless rifle. He also received instruction in map reading, land mine warfare, communications and escape and evasion. The 22-year-old soldier entered the Army last December and completed basic training at Fort Polk. Jenkins is a 1959 graduate of Palacios High School. Palacios Beacon, June 4, 1964 3D Armored Div., Germany—Army Pvt. Elmer H. Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patton E. Jenkins, Collegeport, Tex., was assigned to the 3d Armored Division in Germany, June 12. Jenkins, a member of Company B, 1st Battalion of the division’s 48th Infantry near Gelnhausen, entered the Army in December 1963 and received basic training at Fort Polk, La. The 23-year-old soldier was graduated from Palacios High School in 1959 and was employed by Meadows and Walker Drilling Co., Houston, before entering the Army.
Palacios Beacon, June 25, 1964 |
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Hope that everyone had a nice Fourth of July. Robert Jenkins of Livingston was home over the weekend visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins. While home he traveled to Kenedy to see Miss Betty Mueller. Miss Karen Slaughter of Jackson, Mississippi, who has been spending the last few weeks with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Frank Jenkins returned home on Sunday. Dan and Elsie Williams spent the weekend at their summer home. They fished at Oyster Lake with little luck. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ward and Jan of Houston and Buck Beard of East Bernard are visiting the Fred Roeslers. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington all spent last weekend at Bullington's Camp on the Bernard River doing a little fishing but having little luck. While there they visited Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins' son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jr. Their two boys returned home with their grandparents to spend a week. Mrs. B. F. Marshall of San Antonio spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler this past week. Mrs. Guy Delaney and daughters visited her mother, Mrs. Velma Van Hoy, and friends in Comanche, Texas over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wells of Beardstown, Ill. are visiting Mr. Wells' brother and family, the Gerald Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick, Steve and Alan of Victoria spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells and Lynda. Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Corporon, Larry, Kenneth and Carolyn all spent the weekend at Marble Falls at their summer home. Congratulations to Lamar Kay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kay, who won barrel riding championship at the Youth Rodeo held in Bay City last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck all went to League City last Sunday to celebrate their grandson, Mark's, 7th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corporon and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon spent the fourth at their deer lease. They also visited the Eugene Corporons in San Antonio and the P. V. Corporons at Marble Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Maddox of Bryan visited the Jimmy Eilbecks and the Pat Jenkins over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fitzgerald and family of Abilene, Texas also visited the Eilbecks and the Jenkins. V. L. Bowers was elected director and John Merck Jr. was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Matagorda County Rice Famers Cooperation Thursday night in Bay City. Mrs. Mary English Epperson of Rosharon visited the Roy Nelsons this past week. The Woman's Club is sponsoring a Game Night at the Mopac Friday. Everyone bring your cards, dominoes, tables and chairs for a night of fun. Mrs. Thomas Holsworth, who suffered a severe knee injury, is now able to be up and about. Cpl. Gilbert Ellis, who returned from Korea recently, is hospitalized at Brooks General Hospital in San Antonio in Ward 43h of the Beach Pavilion. Did you know that 11 years ago Collegeport had their first telephone installed, connecting us with the "outside world" by means of a cable to Palacios.
Palacios Beacon. July 9 1964 |
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Leon Bullington and Sue of Mexia and Teen Bullington of Bay City visited the Jack Bullingtons, also friends in the Collegeport and Blessing area last week. Mrs. Zelphia Hill, who had been a patient in Matagorda General Hospital is now home. Mrs. Ann Dunn and son, Greg of San Antonio, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Sr., On Sunday all journeyed to Victoria to spend the day with Clyde Ware Jr. and family. Mrs. C. J. Williams, who fell and broke her wrist while picking figs, is doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ellis of San Marcos have been visiting the Vic Gallahers and other relatives. Spending the week end at their summer homes were Micky Blahopolo, J. McBride, Mr. and Mrs. John Doughty of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams of Pasadena. Half Moon Reef has been one of the best fishing spots on the cost the past few days. On Saturday more than 100 trout were caught there by a group of fishermen, whose names we failed to get and Monday Jack Bullington and Chili Saunders landed 59 trout there. Larry Lynn Smith is visiting friends and relatives in Houston. Cullen Smith spent last week in Cleveland with his father, L. C. Smith, Jr. Margaret and Delton Tate and Mrs. L. O. Hill of Fulton have been here visiting relatives and friends.
Palacios Beacon, July 30, 1964 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corporon of Marble Falls visited friends and relatives here a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware visited Mrs. Ann Dunn and Greg in San Antonio over the weekend. Mrs. Dorothy Bullington, this reporter, and Lyn Leftwich of Markham were in Victoria Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rapstain visited Bill Havran, who is confined to Wagner General Hospital, on Thursday. Mrs. Peggy Davis and son of Rockdale visited her sister, Mrs. Norene Murry and family over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith and children of Cleveland visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kuehm of Houston visited Mrs. C. D. Sanders in Palacios and other relatives in Collegeport this past week. Mrs. Joe Barrington and children of Pasadena will be visiting the Delaneys this week. Mrs. P. V. Corporon has returned home from her trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Gus Franzens are vacationing in Oklahoma and Louisiana. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells, Jr. Dean Merck, Jr. of League City is home helping his father with rice harvest. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen of Houston were down visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Verner Bowers. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wells spent Saturday helping Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rhymes of Bay City move into their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick and children of Victoria visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells. Mrs. V. L. Bowers and Mrs. Hazel Merck attended the funeral of Mr. S. T. Vacak in Palacios Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ellis of Beeville visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis and other friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keszler of Olivia spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Corporon. Jimmy Ware and this reporter visited Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich in Markham Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins have their grandchildren, Patten and Jerry Wayne, with them for the week.
Palacios Beacon, August 6, 1964 |
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We are all glad to report that our first tropical storm of the season, Abby, came in and fizzled out without much damage to property. Some of the families, recalling so well hurricane Carla of 1961, evacuated their homes but most remained here. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rapstain and “Chili” Saunders of Oyster Lake waited for the storm to blow over at the Jack Bullington home. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware went to Cuero to visit their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. James Slone on Friday. They returned home Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith, Jr. of Cleveland spent the weekend here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith, other friends and relatives. Mrs. Addie Foster of Ashby is a patient at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware and son, Ricky, of Victoria are spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware. Miss Mary Jo Blackwell of Houston spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell. Mrs. Mozelle Williams has returned home from Houston where she was visiting her daughter. Mrs. Williams is still recovering from a broken wrist. Mrs. Guy Delaney and children are visiting Mr. Delaney’s parents in Houston. They will return home Tuesday. Thursday at 2:30 the Women of the Church of the First Presbyterian Church will hold their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. W. L. Ellis, with Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Roy Nelson as hostesses. Buck Beard of East Bernard spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler. Mr. and Mrs. Truman Nygard and children of El Campo fished at Oyster Lake on Saturday afternoon. Jack Bullington and “Chili” Saunders went to Half Moon and returned with 29 ½ trout weighing from 1 to 3 pounds. (If you are wondering about the ½, a shark ate half of one.) Dan and Elsie Williams of Pasadena were down at their summer home, also Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates of Houston were down. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jr. of Brazoria were down visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. at Jenkins, Sr. this past week. Their two sons, Patten and Jerry Wayne, returned home with them after spending a few days with their grand parents. Dan and Elsie Williams went up in Oyster Lake and brought back eight nice trout and three reds. Have any news? Call me at 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, August 13, 1964 |
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Seems as if fishing was good most places this past week and over the week end. Some of the best reports I got came from Collegeport Slough. Mrs. Zelphia Hill landed a 5 ½ - lb flounder, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman both got reds weighing around 5 lbs. Fishing with the Ackermans was Mrs. Marshall Reinhart of Houston. They all caught nice strings of rat reds and trout. Mrs. Grace Smith also got a nice red weighing 4 ½ lbs. But most of the red fish were small. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Marshall of San Antonio, Texas, spent the week end visiting the Fred Roeslers. Mrs. Wanda Moorehead of Little River, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Moorehead III of Angleton were here over the week end visiting Mrs. Zelphia Hill and other relatives. It’s back to school for all of us. Miss Lynette Jenkins, Earl Halfen and Butch Bowers will leave Sept. 12 for University of Texas. Jim Bob Murry enters Sam Houston State at Huntsville; Weldon Corporon will be attending Durham Business College in Houston where he will be taking a course in Electronics. Most of the farmers have finished their harvest. Some of the rice farmers have watered the rice stubbles for second crops. Any News? Caught a Fish? Or what hav’ ya’. Call me 824-2195
Palacios Beacon, September 3, 1964 |
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Sorry that I missed last week but with all the getting ready for school work and the Labor Day weekend I just didn’t get around to writing. There were many fishermen here over the weekend. Most everyone reported nice catches. Oyster Lake and Half Moon seemed to be the best fishing spots. The Dan Williams, Jack Bullington, and Chili Saunders all had nice catches of trout and red fish. Dorothy Bullington caught one flounder weighing 4 ½ pounds that was taken off the point at Oyster Lake. Mickey Blahopolo and Jimmy McBride of Houston spent the weekend at their summer home at Oyster Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates and Mrs. Rhinehart all of Houston also spent Labor Day at Oyster Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on the 10th of September. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware and son Ricky of Victoria spent Labor Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James Slone of Cuero also visited the Clyde Wares. A warm welcome to Gilbert Ellis who has been a patient at Brooks Memorial Hospital in San Antonio. The Ellis family have gone to Galveston where they son Brent will enter John Sealy Hospital. We are glad to report that L. C. Smith is showing much improvement. Labor Day guests of the Jack Bullingtons were Mr. and Mrs. Altus Melton of Houston. Willie Rapstain celebrated his 56th birthday September 5.
Palacios Beacon, September 17, 1964 |
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The big news of the week was fishing. I believe. I think most everyone who dropped a hook in the water went home with some fish. Most of the catches that I heard of were trout, school trout that is. They seemed to be plentiful everywhere. Two ladies from El Campo (I failed to get their names) caught 54 trout from the pier at Hansen’s Bait Camp at Red Bluff on the Tres-Palacios River on Tuesday. Marion and Melvin Polasek of Rosenberg got 85 trout and 5 nice reds at Oyster Lake. Chili Saunders and Jack Bullington got 12 nice reds (some weighing from 4 to 5 pounds) at Dollar Reed at Oyster Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Domorod had a nice string of reds and trout. Mrs. Domorod got one trout that weighed 3 ½ pounds. Dorothy Bullington caught 17 trout and one pompano in Collegeport Slough on Wednesday. Mrs. Ruby Brown and Mrs. Daisy Thompson had real good luck fishing at Indianola. Daisy was fishing with a 2-hook bottom rig. She caught a 5-pound flounder that had swallowed both hooks. I guess that’s what you would call getting well hooked. Mrs. Winnie Brown of Houston is spending a week at Oyster Lake doing some fishing. She has a camp trailer and spends much of her time there fishing and visiting. Our deepest sympathy to the Olinda Highberg family. Mrs. Highberg passed away September 15 at Wagner General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware spent the weekend with their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Jr., and Ricky of Victoria. We are glad to report that Carylon Corporon is home from the hospital recovering from a virus infection. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon and Mrs. John Merck attended the GLC meeting in Edna last Sunday. Little Brent Ellis, who underwent surgery at Galveston Hospital this past week is now home. Fred Law, who was hospitalized this past week for laboratory tests and X-rays is also at home. Call me if you have any news, 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, September 24, 1964 |
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Thursday, Sept. 10, was the appointed meeting of the Presbyterian Women of the Church of Collegeport. This meeting was held at the farm home of Mrs. P. V. Corporon, who was hostess for the day. Mrs. R. L. Corporon served as president for the last time of her elected term of 1963 and 1964. Mrs. Fred Law was moderator for the day’s discussion of the final study of the prescribed Psalms, 1-34-37 and 119, known as the Wisdom Psalms. An interesting and animated discussion arose from the study of Psalms 37. The writer of this Psalm was confronted with the problem, which today confronts each of us, and has perplexed mankind from time immemorial, namely, “Why do the wicked prosper, while the righteous bear the burden of suffering and privation?” The writer in this 37 Psalm wrestles with the problem at such depth that religious students the world over unite in declaring this the masterpiece of the entire book of Psalms, known as the Psalter. It was noted that the early Christians used this Psalm as a regular part of their daily worship. Psalm 119 wrote finis to the year’s study of Psalms and it was fitting that this study closed with a quote from Calvin who says of Psalms, “All the sorrows, troubles, fears, doubts, hopes, pains, perplexities, stormy outbreaks by which the hearts of men are tossed, have been here depicted to the very life.” Mrs. George Hejtmanek was the representative of the Monthly Emphasis of Christian Teaching and gave an outline of the Presbyterian study of its responsibilities in Christian teaching, and outlined the program for the coming year. Following the business meeting, the guests were served coffee, chilled drinks and cake. Among those present were Mesdames Fred Law, Russell Corporon, George Hejtmanek, R. L. Corporon, Roy Nelson, Gust Franzen Sr., Gustave Franzen, Gerald Wells, Dean Merck, John Merck and the hostess, Mrs. P. V. Corporon.
Palacios Beacon, September 24, 1964 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates of Houston are spending this week of their vacation at their summer home here. They fish most every day. Their best catch was a string of reds, some weighing from 4 to 5 ½ pounds. These were taken from the head of Oyster Lake. Others down for the weekend for fishing and dove hunting were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Grayson, Mickey Blahopolo, and the Paul Lipenskys all of Houston, Gilbert Tate of Fort Worth, and Mr. and Mrs. John Rapstain of Alvin. Everyone caught fish. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ellis of Beeville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis this past week. They also fished at Red Bluff catching a nice string of trout. Happy birthday to “Red” Sifford of Blessing who celebrated his 62nd birthday on September 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Halfen were in Austin this past week to visit their son, Earl, who is attending the University of Texas. Miss Betty Muellar of Agua Dulce visited this reporter over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware of Victoria were here over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Sr. visited Mrs. Ann Dunn and son, Gregg, of San Antonio over the weekend. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Bess Blaker Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in El Campo. Our deepest sympathy to the Blaker family. Mrs. Blaker passed away Saturday night in a Houston Hospital after suffering a heart attack. We would like to extend our sympathy to the R. L. “Bob” Price family. Mr. Price a long time resident of Palacios passed away in Pampa, Sept. 26. Mrs. Mozelle Williams and son, Babe, are spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams and family of Orville, Calif. L. C. Smith Jr. of Houston is spending a few days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith, Sr. Dorothy Bullington was coffee guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates at their summer place here on Saturday morning. Mrs. Zelphia Hill was in Port Lavaca Saturday to get acquainted with her new great-grandson. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Brothers are the proud parents. Mrs. Brothers is the former Neta Kilgore.
Palacios Beacon, October 1, 1964 |
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Well things are back to normal after a few anxious days of waiting and watching to see which way Hurricane Hilda was going to move. Everyone was glad that all we got from Hilda was some scattered showers and high tides. Our hearts were with the people of our neighboring state, Louisiana, which was hit so hard by this devastating hurricane. Many, remembering Hurricane Carla of 1961, had already begun making preparations to evacuate. A few families did leave. “Chili” Saunders returned to Houston Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Grayson. He took with him some 50-60 pounds of red fish he had caught in the past few weeks. The Gilbert Tates of Fort Worth had over a 100 pounds of nice reds to take home with them. The Dan Williams of Pasadena spent this past week of their vacation here getting in some dove hunting. Dick Moore of Houston was down at Mr. R. E. “Bob” Smith’s home and club house for a few days waiting it out like others to see what “Hilda” was going to do. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Williams visited Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Bullington at Churchhill Bridge on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Bowers and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Halfen spent the week end in Austin visiting their sons, Butch and Earl. Mrs. Earline Kilgore of Pampa, Florida came in Friday to visit her mother, Mrs. Zelphia Hill, and to get acquainted with her new grandson and visit her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Brothers of Port Lavaca. Mrs. Grace Smith attended a Post Master’s meeting in Bay City, Saturday. Little Patten Lee and Jerry Wayne Jenkins are spending a few days here with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins while their mother is recuperating from a virus. Robert Jenkins left Friday for Madisonville where he will be employed on a drilling rig. Buck Beard of East Bernard was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler. We are proud of the undefeated Palacios Sharks. Let’s all be out Friday night when we meet the Sweeny Bulldogs and give them our full support.
Palacios Beacon, October 8, 1964 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith and children of Cleveland were here for the week end visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith and his children, Lari Lynn, Cullen and Pattie. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bowers had both of their children here Saturday and Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen and sons of Bellaire and Butch Bowers from the University of Texas in Austin. Others home for the week end from the University of Texas were Miss Lynette Jenkins and Earl Halfen. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington and Jackie visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gayle in Sweeny Friday night after attending the Palacios – Sweeny football game. Mrs. Della Mitchell of Baytown visited her sister, Mrs. M. A. Ellis here this past week. Belated “Happy Birthday” to Miss Lynette Jenkins, her brother Robert Jenkins and Miss Betty Mueller, all celebrated birthdays this past week. Micky Bohopolo of Houston was down for the week end at Oyster Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman caught a nice string of trout, drum and flounder north of Collegeport Slough. Carl got one flounder 18” long and weighing 3 pounds. Jack Bullington caught 18 trout at Pig Pen on Tres Palacios River. Had some reports of some good catches of trout, some weighing 3 to 4 pounds, taken from Hansen’s pier at Red Bluff on Tres Palacios River. Mrs. Zelphia Hill is spending this week in Three Rivers visiting friends and relatives. Have any news, call me at 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, October 15, 1964 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Jack Martin of Houston and their granddaughter spent the weekend with Mrs. Martin’s sister, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells spent Friday and Saturday in League City visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck Jr. and sons. Mrs. C. J. Williams and Babe have returned home from California where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Ben Williams. Mrs. Charles Angelo spent the weekend with Mrs. C. J. Williams and Babe. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McMillan of Kingsville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. McMillan. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Mixon traveled to Austin Saturday to attend the Texas-Arkansas game. Billy Christmas is hospitalized at Wagner General Hospital after being in an automobile accident just south of Tin Top, Wednesday evening. The car was totally demolished but he is reported in satisfactory condition. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morris have left to go to Selma, Alabama, to spend a few months. They are to meet their daughter who is coming in from Spain to spend Christmas with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Damon Gerlach of Houston visited her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith a few days last week. They traveled to Fulton to visit other relatives before returning to Houston. Dan and Elsie Williams of Pasadena caught 140 trout at Oyster Lake early Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Roesler and children of Houston spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Slone and children of Cuero spent the weekend with Mrs. Slone’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams attended a barbecue at Oyster Lake Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hughes of Bay City and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Peltier of Danbury visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry and Jim Bob, who was home from Sam Houston State over the weekend. Mrs. Verner Bowers visited her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen, in Bellaire Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Halfen visited their son, Earl Halfen, at the University of Texas. They also attended the Texas-Arkansas football game. Congratulations to Miss Helen Bolling who won first runner up for rice queen.
Palacios Beacon, October 22, 1964 |
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The Presbyterian Women of the Church of Collegeport met for its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, October 8, at the Gus Franzen country home, with Mrs. Gus Franzen and Mrs. George Hejtmanek as hostesses. The meeting was called to order by the incoming president, Mrs. George Hejtmanek, efficient, self possessed and gracious, another proof that this is indeed the age of progressive youth, and so long as the youth of our nation is channeled into the many and varied activates of our churches, the morals and safety of our nation is assured. Following the call to order and a prayer. Mrs. Dean Merck assumed her role as moderator. The subject for the day’s study and discussion was an introduction to the study of Ephesians, which will be the subject for each successive meeting during the coming months. Stress was placed on the apparent lack of unity among professing Christians, a lack of unity as reflected on the world scene and here in the United States; in the church, in the home. This broken unity has plagued mankind since the beginning of biblical history. It is most certainly not a new conception from a study of Genesis, we learn that even in the garden of Eden, man found himself out of harmony with God, with his environment and out of harmony with his wife. And because of the present discord in the entire universe, the church summons us, as individuals, to further God’s plan in bringing unity in the world, thereby bringing back to the church “The Glory that has departed Israel.” Mrs. Bruce Kay presented the monthly Emphasis on Church Extension and Stewardship and evoked a lively discussion on the various ways in which the rural church might more fully participate in active stewardship in spite of seeming limited opportunities due to sparsely settled communities of some suburban areas. The finis to a pleasant and profitable afternoon was written in the richly paneled dining room with its gleaming silver and sparkling crystal providing a luxurious setting for the buffet serving of the refreshments. Mrs. Madison, charming and vivacious, was a guest of the circle. Among those present were Mesdames Russell Corporon, P. V. Corporon, John Merck, George Hejtmanek, U. S. McMillan, Gerald Wells, R. L. Corporon Bruce Kay, Gust Franzen, Gustave Franzen, A. A. Penland, Dean Merck and Miss Margaret Holsworth.
Palacios Beacon, October 22, 1964 |
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Joe Tom Sheeler, senior student at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 25. Mr. Sheeler attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and the University of Texas, where he received his bachelor of arts degree and was awarded a scholarship for Outstanding Senior. He has been fellowship chairman of the Northeast Presbyterian Youth Council, regional coordinator of the merger of the United Campus Christian Fellowship organization of Oklahoma and Arkansas, and youth and choir director of the Presbyterian Church in Pryor, Oklahoma. During the summer of 1961, Mr. Sheeler was student pastor at the Highland Park Presbyterian Church of Dallas, and served as student assistant minister in the Trinity Larger Parish, First Presbyterian Church of Bowie, Texas, this past summer. He is a member of the College Hill Presbyterian Church in Tulsa.
Palacios Beacon, October 22, 1964 |
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Mr. and Mrs. John Merck, Jr. spent a few days last week in San Antonio visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck were in League City Saturday for their grandson’s, Russell Merck, birthday celebration. He was four years old. Also celebrating birthdays were Fred Law and his son, Russell. They had all their children home for this occasion Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law, Jr. and children of Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huitt and family of Palacios and Russell of the University of Texas. Gustave Franzen and R. L. Corporon attended Presbytery in Victoria last week. Butch Bowers and Earl Halfen were home over the week end from the University of Texas. L. C. Smith Jr. visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith Sr. His son, Cullen, returned to Houston with him for a visit to the eye specialist. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ellis have returned home from a visit in Houston, Huntsville and Cleveland. Dorothy Bullington visited with Mrs. A. A. Brown and Mrs. Alice Sifford in Blessing Monday. We’re glad to report that Mrs. Addie Foster, who has been confined to Matagorda General Hospital with a virus, is now able to be home. Lyn Leftwich visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington, and Jackie Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Junek of El Maton were Sunday guests of the Fred Roeslers. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells were in Houston Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis. The Ellises are with their son, Gilbert, who remains critically ill at VA hospital. He was scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday at Methodist Hospital. We all wish him the best of luck. Down for a week end of fishing at Oyster Lake were: Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Grayson, Louis Razonisky, and “Unk” Ellis all of Houston; Truman Nygard and family of El Campo. All caught fish, mostly trout. Visiting the Jack Bullingtons on Thursday was Mrs. Frank “Tootsie” Gayle of Sweeny. She and Dorothy fished at Red Bluff, Collegeport Slough and Intracoastal canal but they had very little luck. Our sympathy to the Fulcher family as Mrs. Fulcher, a long time resident of Collegeport, passed away Friday at Matagorda General Hospital. She was 82 years old. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hendrix and daughter Patty of Houston visited the Fred Roeslers Saturday. They were down to attend the funeral of G. R.’s grandmother, Mrs. Tom Fulcher.
Palacios Beacon, October 29, 1964 |
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William Strouse of Waco, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corporon. The Corporons are spending a few days here from their summer place at Marble Falls, visiting friends and relatives. Tommy Ellis has been confined to Wagner General Hospital this past week. He is reported to be improving and expects to be home in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter of Bay City visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington and the Willie Rapstains on Thursday. Mrs. Dorothy Williams of Houston was down Sunday visiting her mother Mrs. Mozelle Williams and Babe. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis were home Saturday from Houston. They returned Sunday to be with their son, Gilbert, who still remains critically ill at V. A. Hospital. The Clyde Woosters of Baytown, Richard Evens of Palacios and Mrs. Mary Kopecky of Blessing were week-end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman. Mr. Wooster and Mrs. Ackerman took their mother, Mrs. Kopecky, to Wagner General Hospital for a check-up. Then Mrs. Kopecky returned home to Baytown with Mr. and Mrs. Wooster. Mrs. Ethel Williams of Bay City visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson this past week. She also visited Tommy Ellis at Wagner General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Williams, Mrs. Mozelle Williams and Babe visited the Dewey Bullingtons, Mrs. Ruby Brown, and Mrs. Daisy Thompson at Churchill Bridge, Brazoria, on this past Sunday. Seems as if everyone caught fish there (Bullington’s Camp) this past week—especially flounder. One man from Houston caught a flounder that weighed in at 7 lbs. Mr. Rob Anders of Houston was visiting Babe Williams this past week end and did some goose hunting while here. He got his limit. Also Dan and Elsie Williams of Pasadena spent the weekend here goose hunting and fishing. Have any news give me a ring at 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, November 5, 1964 |
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Mrs. Gustave Franzen and children visited her mother, Mrs. C. H. Wilson, in Deutschburg Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon and family of Point Comfort spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Corporon of Citrus Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McMillan of A. & I. Kingsville, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. U. S. McMillan of Tin Top. Mrs. Ellen Goosby of Madisonville passed away this past week. She was a sister to Rob Wells and Mrs. Mozelle Williams of this community. Funeral services were held Saturday in Lone Oak, Texas for Willis Bryan, brother-in-law of Mrs. Dean Merck. Confined to Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City is Mrs. Roy Nelson. Her condition is reported as satisfactory at this time. Tommy Ellis has been dismissed from Wagner General Hospital and is spending the week in Bay City with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams, while his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis remain in Houston with their son, Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. John Merck, Jr. visited Mrs. Merck's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Simons of Midway over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter of Bay City, Lyn Leftwich of Markham, Teen Bullington of Bay City enjoyed an oyster and fish supper with the Jack Bullingtons on Thursday. Jay Gates, Bill and Elvia Moorewood, the Dan Williams, all of Houston, and Frank Dreher of Rockdale, were down for a week end of hunting and fishing. Not too many geese were killed. Quite a few trout were caught at Oyster Lake and Half Moon Reef. No large ones reported, only school trout. Dr. H. Paul Janes passed away suddenly October 31 at his home in Slickerville, N. J. Services were held from the Woodbury Presbyterian Church in Woodbury, N. J. He was our local pastor here in the early twenties. Palacios Beacon, November 12, 1964 |
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Louis W. Adams, second-year student at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastor at the Palacios Presbyterian Church next Sunday (Nov. 15), and Joseph A. Rice, a senior student, will preach at the Collegeport Presbyterian Church. Adams, a graduate of Texas Christian University, was a member of Alpha Chi honor society and the political science honor society while in college. Before entering the Seminary, he was a navigator in the U. S. Air Force. During the past summer, he served as resident student chaplain at the Huntsville State Prison. His church membership is in the Oakhurst Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth. Rice received his bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, with honors in physics and membership in a national honorary mathematics society. He spent the last summer in clinical training at Austin State Hospital, and has been elected secretary of the Austin Seminary student body. Before entering the Seminary, Rice was an engineer and member of the technical staff of Teas Instruments in Dallas. He is married and has three children, and is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas.
Palacios Beacon, November 12, 1964 |
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Members of the late T. H. Blackwell family met for a Thanksgiving Day family reunion at the Mopac in Collegeport. Sixty-one members of the immediate and extended family were present. Three close friends were visitors to the occasion.
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The friends included Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Daniels and children, of Houston, visited Mr. and Mrs. Duane Corporon and family this past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware spent Thanksgiving with their daughter and son Mrs. Ann Dunn and Gregg of San Antonio. Mrs. Dorothy Bullington and Mrs. Lyn Leftwich of Markham spent the weekend in Houston visiting Mrs. Bullington’s sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Altus Melton. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nickleson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wells. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith and children left Wednesday evening for Cleveland where they visited their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith Jr. Mrs. Addie Foster of Ashby visited the Jack Bullingtons on Friday. Those fishing and hunting at Oyster Lake included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Merwood? and Dan Williams of Pasadena and Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehart of Houston. Those home from college included Lynette Jenkins, Butch Bowers, Russell Law and Earl Halfen all from the University of Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter and son-in-law Frank Dreher and Jimmy Smith of Cleveland were all in Collegeport goose hunting. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler spent Thanksgiving in Houston with their families, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ward, Jan and Debbie and the G. R. Hendrix family.
Palacios Beacon,
December 3, 1964 |
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The A. A. Penlands had an early Christmas and family reunion Sunday at the home of their son, James in Palacios. All their children attended and a large number of grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Norwood of Houston have purchased the home of the late Mrs. Hattie Kundinger for a summer place. Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart of Houston spent this past week vacationing here. The Reinharts and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman caught 16 beautiful trout at Red Bluff on Tres Palacios River. Most of them weighed 4 or 5 pounds, all taken on artificial lures. Jack Bullington and Willie Rapstain caught 97 trout at Oyster Lake. They weighed from 3 to 4 pounds and these were also taken on plugs. Mrs. Luellen Corporon, who was in an automobile accident when returning home from the football game in Austin on Dec. 11, has been transferred to Wagner General Hospital in Palacios. We wish her a speedy recovery. Jim Bob Murry from Sam Houston State in Huntsville , Earl Halfen, Lynette Jenkins and Butch Bowers from the University of Texas are home for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Betty Mueller of Agua Dulce was a week end guest of this reporter. Our deepest sympathy to the E. L. Slaughter family in Bay City as their son, Sonny Smith, was killed in an auto accident Saturday. He was 19 years old. Hope every one has a real nice Christmas and a prosperous New Year. If you are traveling on the highways, drive carefully. Any news, call me at 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon,
December 24, 1964 |
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I might start off by saying that I hope that everyone had a very nice Christmas. There were many who spent their Christmas at home while others spent the holidays away from home with friends and relatives, hunting and fishing. Mrs. Ruby Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wheeler of Blessing were on their deer lease at Brackettville. Both got a deer and a turkey. Mrs. Brown got another 6 point buck. Robert Jenkins spent Christmas at Agua Dulce with the Muellers. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter of Bay City and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dreher of Rockdale visited the Rapstains at Oyster Lake on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware had all their children home for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. James Slone and children of Cuero, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Jr. and son, Mrs. Ann Dunn and Gregg of San Antonio, and this reporter were all there for Christmas Day dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins Jr. and sons of Markham visited his parents on Christmas Eve. They were enroute to Jennings, Louisiana to visit relatives of Mrs. Jenkins. Dorothy Bullington and Teen Bullington visited Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich of Markham and the O. F. Rays of Bay City. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler have returned from a two weeks vacation to Monterrey, Mexico. They were accompanied there by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marshall of San Antonio. On their return trip they visited their children, Stan and Stanford Ward and their families in Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Brown and Debbie and Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hendrix in Beaumont and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Barrett and family of Jennings, Louisiana. Larri, Cullen and Patti Smith are spending this week with their mother in Houston. Mrs. Zelphia Hill is spending a few months with her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilborn of Earlsville, Virginia. Mrs. Robert Blackwell and Evis are spending the holidays visiting Mary Jo and Mrs. Pat Cheeley and family of Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ellis spent Christmas Day in Houston. They all had dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dowell. All of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis’ children were present. The five Dowell grandchildren returned home with them, also Hardy Mizell of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Harvey of Van Vleck and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hughes visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry on Christmas Day.
Palacios Beacon,
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