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Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Bowers had all their children home for the holidays--Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Flewellen and sons of Galena Park and Butch of the University of Texas. Visiting Mrs. M. S. Holsworth and Mason were Rev. and Mrs. Bill Hodge and children of Longview and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Derrick and family of Waco. Attending the New Year's Day dinner at Bullington's Camp at Churchill Bridge, Brazoria, were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Williams, Mrs. Mozelle Williams and Babe, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Penland, Pfc. Johnny Penland and his fiancé, Miss Molly Garcia of Palacios, Mr. and Mrs. Bea Williams of Orville, Cal., Pvt. Van Williams of Ft. Hood, Mrs. Ruby Brown and Mrs. Daisy Thompson of Blessing. Don Fowler is home from the Wharton hospital where he underwent an emergency appendectomy on New Year's Eve. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Ann Ware and Gregg of San Antonio spent New Year's here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware and Jimmy. Joe Razonoski of Houston spent a week during the holidays with his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rapstain of Oyster Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marshall were New Year's Day guests of the Fred Roeslers. Our deepest sympathy to the M. S. Holsworth family. Miss Margaret Holsworth died suddenly in her home here Dec. 30. She was one of Collegeport's oldtimers who came to this community in 1911. Mrs. Joe Frank Jenkins and Miss Karen Salughrer spent Christmas in Jackson, Miss. visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corporon and children and Mr. and Mrs. Bea Williams all had their Christmas dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Duncan at Freeport. Ira Corporon will enter V. A. Hospital at Houston on Tuesday...
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Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman visited Mr. and Mrs. John Ackerman of Blessing Sunday. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Lilly Calk and Mrs. Mary Kopecky of Bay City over the weekend. Rev. and Mrs. Bill Hodge of Longview and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Derrick and children of Waco returned to their homes Sunday. They were here visiting their mother, Mrs. M. S. Holsworth and their aunt, Miss Margaret Holsworth. Funeral services were held Thursday in Alvin for Bill Fitzgerald who passed away at his home after a lengthy illness. The Fitzgeralds lived in Collegeport until 1961 when their home was completely destroyed by Hurricane Carla. We extend our sympathy to this family. Rob Wells was honored with a birthday dinner by his daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck Jr. and family of League City and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rhymes of Bay City. The dinner was held Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rhymes. Dorothy Bullington visited Mrs. Ruby Brown and Mrs. Daily Thompson of Blessing and Mrs. Addie Foster of Ashby Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon and family of Point Comfort were visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Corporon, over the weekend. They attended services Sunday at First Presbyterian Church here. Mr. and Mrs. Delton Tate and Mrs. Donnie Hill visited the L. C. Smiths, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Gallaher and other friends and relatives here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morris Sr. had their Christmas with their children, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morris Jr. of Selma, Ala. and Maj. and Mrs. T. M. Semingson and children of Madrid, Spain. They all returned here on New Year's Day. Maj. Semingson has been transferred to the Ellington Air Base at Houston and they will be making their home there. The Semingson's son, Rick, is now attending Texas A. & M. College at Bryan. Gilbert Ellis will undergo surgery for a kidney transplant at Methodist Hospital, Houston, Thursday. His brother, Jerry, will donate the kidney. These boys are sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis here, and we are wishing the best of luck for these two fine young men.
Daily Tribune, January 13, 1965 |
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Rev. and Mrs. Bill Hodge of Longview and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Derrick and children of Waco returned to their homes Sunday. They were here visiting their mother, Mrs. M. S. Holsworth and their aunt, Miss Margaret Holsworth. Funeral services were held Thursday in Alvin for Bill Fitzgerald who passed away at his home after a lengthy illness. The Fitzgeralds lived in Collegeport until 1961 when their home was completely destroyed by Hurricane Carla. We extend our sympathy to this family. Rob Wells was honored with a birthday dinner by his daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck Jr. and family of League City and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rhymes of Bay City. The dinner was held Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rhymes. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon and family of Point Comfort were visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Corporon, over the weekend. They attended services Sunday at First Presbyterian Church here. Mr. and Mrs. Delton Tate and Mrs. Donnie Hill visited the L. C. Smiths, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Gallaher and other friends and relatives here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morris Sr. had their Christmas with their children, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morris Jr. of Selma, Ala. and Major and Mrs. T. M. Semingson and children of Madrid, Spain. They all returned here on New Year's Day. Maj. Semingson has been transferred to the Ellington Air Base at Houston and they will be making their home there. The Semingson's son, Rick, is now attending Texas A. & M. College at Bryan. Kenneth Hansen has been released from Wagner General Hospital and is recuperating at his home at Tin Top. He was in an automobile accident during the Christmas holidays. We're glad he is able to be home. Also glad to report that Mrs. Louellen Corporon, who was also in a car wreck, is recovering nicely at Wagner General Hospital and will be released in a few days. Lillian Jenkins and Dorothy Bullingotn fished in the rice canal Thursday and caught some nice bass and catfish. Dorothy caught one yellow cat that weighed 3 1/2 pounds. Well, there is mid term test week, hope "we" all make it. Any news, give me a ring at 924-2105.
Palacios Beacon, January 14, 1965 |
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We are very glad to report that Gilbert Ellis, who underwent surgery for a kidney transplant, is doing satisfactory at Methodist Hospital in Houston. His brother, Jerry, who donated the kidney is also doing fine and will be discharged sometime early next week. Gilbert and Jerry's brother, Tommy, left Monday for San Diego, Cal. where he will take his basic training with the US Navy. Robert Jenkins left Saturday for Cleveland where he will be employed on a drilling rig. Billy Fitzgerald of Alvin was here visiting friends over the weekend. Billy, who is with the US Army stationed in Germany flew here last week for the funeral of his father, Bill Fitzgerald. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mozley of Cutoff, La. were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler. Mrs. Adolph Genzer and children of Markham and Mr. and Mrs. Ray McVey and family of Madisonville visited Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins and family Saturday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Ellis who are the proud parents of a baby boy born Jan. 17 at Nightingale Hospital in El Campo. He weighed seven pounds four ounces and was named Jessie Lee Jr. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Johnson of Louise. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck were in Houston on business this past Saturday. They also visited Merck's sister and family the Jack Martins. John L. Williams, student minister of the First Presbyterian Church here, was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Merck Jr. on Sunday. Mrs. John Merck Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck were Sunday visitors of Mrs. C. E. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Kay Legg of Bay City. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Boyd Foltyn family of Tin Top. [Mr.] Foltyn died suddenly at his home Thursday.
Daily Tribune, January 20, 1965 and Palacios Beacon,
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Mr. and Mrs. John Merck Jr. and children spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Simon of Midway. Janet Bowers of Palacios spent the weekend with Debbie Merck, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick of Victoria spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wells and Lynda. Russell Law is home from college for a few days. The Rev. Norman Dow filled the pulpit Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church in Collegeport. Ira Corporon is now home from the Veteran's Hospital in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corporon spent the weekend in Pasadena attending the wedding of Mrs. Corporon's cousin. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Franzen Jr. and Mrs. M. S. Holsworth all attended the funeral of Mr. Louderback in Palacios Sunday.
Daily Tribune, January 28, 1965 |
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Jr., who are the proud parents of a baby girl born January 22, at Wagner General Hospital weighing 6 pounds and 4 ounces. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davis of Palacios. Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Ward of Houston were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler Sunday. We are all glad to have "Mom" and "Pop" Nelson back home. Mrs. Nelson has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. Roy Williams in Bay City since her release from the hospital. Jim Bob Murry, Lynette Jenkins, Butch Bowers and Earl Halfen were all home from college for a few days between semesters this past week. Dan and Elsie Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moorehead all of Houston were down at their summer place for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Crone of Houston and Anthony Doubek of Bay City visited Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Williams, Mrs. Mozelle Williams and Babe. Miss Peggy Lawson of Bay City visited Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith Saturday. Willie Rapstain has declared war on the rattlesnakes in the Oyster Lake area. Since the first of January he has killed 39. These range from 2 to 5 feet in length. He hunts snake dens along the rice canals. Using a garden hose, he runs gasoline down the holes, running the snakes out of the holes then killing them. Mrs. Dean Merck and Mrs. John Merck, Jr. visited Stanley Wright at the Oak Manor Home in El Campo Sunday meeting. Gerald Wells, Jr. has been discharged from the U. S. army. He and his wife, Meloni will make their home in Collegeport. The Rev. Norman Dow filled the pulpit Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church in Collegeport. Ira Corporon is now home from the Veteran's Hospital in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corporon spent the weekend in Pasadena attending the wedding of Mrs. Corporon's cousin. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Franzen Jr. and Mrs. M. S. Holsworth all attended the funeral of Mr. Louderback in Palacios Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Merck Jr. and children spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Simon of Midway. Janet Bowers of Palacios spent the weekend with Debbie Merck. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick of Victoria spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wells and Lynda. Russell Law is home from college for a few days.
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We would like to express our sympathy to the Jack Martin family. Mr. Martin passed away this past week. We are glad to report that Jerry is now home from the Methodist Hospital in Houston. Gilbert is also reported to be doing fine. Tommy Ellis is now in the Navy and is stationed in San Diego, California. If any of his friends would like to write him his address is: Tommy Dean Ellis, SR. 794-03-71, Co. 026 U. S. N. T. C., San Diego, Calif. Jack and Dorothy Bullington visited Dewey Bullington at Churchill Bridge Sunday. Mrs. Bob Bullington and children of Freeport, Mrs. Daisy Thompson and Mrs. Ruby Brown of Blessing were all there. Happy Birthday to Gail Leftwich of Markham who celebrated his 22nd birthday January 30. Mrs. Louellen Corporon underwent surgery February 1st at Wagner General Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Zelphia Hill has returned home after spending a few weeks with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilborn of Charlottesville, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Bee Williams returned to their home in Orville, California after a month visit here with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware Jr. and children spent the weekend with his parents, letting them get acquainted with their new granddaughter, Dana Gwen.
Palacios Beacon, February 4, 1965 |
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Robert Jenkins is home for a few days visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, while the oil rig on which he has been working is being moved to a new location. The Fred Roeslers were in Houston Thursday and Friday. While there they visited Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ward and family and Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hendrix. Congratulations to Billy Christmas and Miss Ann Miller of Van Vleck. They're engaged to be married. The date has been set for early June. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware were in Cuero Saturday and Sunday to visit their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Slone and children. Their youngest son has been ill for the past week. Those visiting the L. C. Smiths over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith and family of Highland, Mrs. L. O. Hill and Peggy Lawson of Fulton and Miss Lawson's finance, Jerry Simms of Port Lavaca. They all attended service at the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Zelphia Hill spent a few days in West Columbia visiting her daughter and family, Mrs. W. T. Blackwell and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dowell and family of Houston visited Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ellis this past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Reinhart of Houston were down at the summer place. We are glad to report that Mrs. P. V. Corporon is now home from the hospital.
Palacios Beacon, February 18, 1965 |
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Mrs. Vic Gallaher underwent major surgery Monday, February 22, at Wagner General Hospital. Her condition is reported as satisfactory. We are all wishing her a speedy recovery and that we'll soon have her back home with us. There is still a lot of sickness in the community. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ellis both ill at home with the flu, L. C. Smith is a patient at Wagner General Hospital but is improving and Rudy Fink is still on the sick list and will be admitted to V. A. Hospital in Houston sometime this month. Mrs. Elvie Norwood of Houston, down at their summer place over the week end, was stung or bitten by some unknown insect while working in her garden. She is confined to Matagorda General Hospital but was reported to be much better and will be released later this week. Ray Lee Penland, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Penland, is a patient at V. A. Hospital in Houston. He suffered a heart attack this past week. His condition was said to be serious. Mr. and Mrs. James Franzen and family of Gretna, La. spent the week end here visiting his mother, Mrs. Gust Franzen Sr. and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Dorothy Bullington and Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich of Markham spent the weekend at Bullington's Camp on the Bernard River. They also visited Mrs. Bullington's sister-in-law, Mrs. Ethel Brigmon in Freeport. Mrs. Roy Nelson was in Bay City on Tuesday for a check-up with her doctor. This is six weeks test week, hope everyone passes. If you have any news, please call me at 824-2195. Members of the Franzen family met in the home of their mother, Mrs. Gust Franzen, Sunday for a family reunion. Enjoying the Sunday dinner and fellowship were Mr. and Mrs. James Franzen, Babette, Kenneth, Thomas and Robert of Gretna, La., who were here for a few days visit with the family, and Alex Franzen; Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Franzen, G. W., Derril and Terri Lyn; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells and Lynda; Mr. and Mrs.. Gerald Wells, Jr. and Meloni and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck. Approximately friends gathered at the Mopac for the Washington covered dish dinner Sunday. The Men's Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church had its quarterly meeting, enjoying an oyster supper at the Mopac Thursday night.
Palacios Beacon, February 25, 1965 |
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Congratulations to Pvt. and Mrs. Van Williams who were married February 28 in Bay City. She is the former Mary Spowdaski of Pledger. Bee Williams of Orville, Calif. was here for the wedding and spent a few days with his mother, Mrs. C. J. Williams and family. Many happy returns of the day to Carl Ackerman who celebrated his birthday February 28th. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evens of Palacios visited the Ackermans Sunday afternoon. They all enjoyed a delicious oyster supper with all the trimmings. Mrs. Bessie Ware underwent surgery at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton Tuesday, March 2. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Ann Dunn of San Antonio and Mrs. Bobbie Slone of Cuero came Monday to be with their mother while she has surgery. Mrs. Vic Gallaher is doing fine after surgery at Wagner General Hospital and will be released later this week. L. C. Smith is home from the hospital. His condition is about the same. There is still lot of sickness in our community. Willie Bieri of Tin Top was admitted to Wagner General Hospital Saturday with pneumonia but is reported to be improved at this time. Mrs. Robert Blackwell left Monday for Oklahoma City to be with her daughters, Mary Jo and Mrs. Patsy Cheeley and baby, who are all down with the flu. Our deepest sympathy to the LeRoy Neal family of Palacios, whose daughter passed away at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston Saturday. Also we extend our sympathy to the Bill Thompson family of Clayton, Okla. Mr. Thompson, who was a brother of Mrs. Luby Christmas, passed away Friday, February 26, at his home in Clayton. Have any news, caught any fish, or what have you? Please call me at 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, March 4, 1965 |
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John Sharp Pyles and William Guy Delaney, second-year students at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, will be guest pastors at the Palacios and Collegeport Presbyterian Churches, respectively, on Sunday, March 7. Pyles received his bachelor of arts degree in 1950 from Southwestern-at-Memphis, and has also studied at South Texas College in Houston and Midwestern University in Wichita Falls. Before entering the Seminary, he operated and owned a paint and hardware company in Little Rock, Arkansas, and served two years in the U. S. Navy. Pyles his wife, the former Ardys Marie Marlin of Popular Bluff, Missouri, have two children. Delaney [at left] is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he received his bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering. He was employed by Signal Oil & Gas Company and Sinclair Refining Company in Houston before entertaining the Seminary, and served two years in the U. S. Army. Delaney is married to the former Charlotte Van Hoy of Eastland, and is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pasadena. He was student pastor of the Collegeport Presbyterian Church last summer.
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on March 26. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck and sons of League City visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Frank Gayle family whose mother Mrs. Frank Gayle, passed away in Houston this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler and Buck Beard enjoyed a steak cookout at Wilson Creek Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth House of Flint, Michigan were visiting old friends in Collegeport last weekend. Mrs. House is the former Carmen Buchen. Their present address is 513 Marquett Street, Flint 4, Michigan. Weekend guests of the Jack Bullingtons were Mrs. Ethel Brigmon, Lonnie Brigmon and Joe Barnes all of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich of Markham. They all enjoyed a delicious chicken barbecue with all the trimmings. Everyone is busy getting their rice and other crops planted. Those celebrating birthdays on April 2nd included Dorothy Bullington and Carl Ackerman. The antics of the Yellow-headed black bird should be familiar to parents of some teenagers. According to the National Geographic Society's new Song and Garden Birds of North America, "The yellow heads sing a harsh jumble of notes ending in a rasping buzz. The songs are accompanied by twisting and writhing as if the birds were in agony." (Twist anyone?) Well that's about all of the news for this time. See you next week.
Palacios Beacon, April 8, 1965 |
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I hope that everyone had a nice Easter. There were many visitors here over the holidays visiting friends and relatives. Lynette Jenkins, Butch Bowers, and Earl Halfen were all home from the University of Texas visiting their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Franzen and family of Buffalo, Texas were here Sunday visiting his mother, Mrs. Ellen Franzen, and other relatives. Mrs. Ellen Franzen returned home to Buffalo with them to spend a few days. All the Franzens had Easter dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck. Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich and Dorothy Bullingotn visited Mrs. Lee Slaughter at the hospital in East Bernard last week. We are glad to report that Mrs. Slaughter is now at home in Bay City and is improving. Jimmy Ware spent a few days in Madisonville this week visiting Robert Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Jr. and family of League City spent Easter here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells. Mrs. Luther Hill of Fulton and Mr. and Mrs. Sewell Lawson of Bay City were visiting friends and relatives here Sunday evening. Jimmy Semingson of Houston visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morris, over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Reinhart of Houston spent the weekend at their summer place here.
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Rev. Don Hughes, who conducted services at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday, was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells. There will be a coffee honoring Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Chaplin on April 29 from 9 a. m. until 10:30 a. m. at the Dean Merck home. The Chaplins are moving to Palacios next week. We are sorry to lose them. Hostesses will be Mrs. Audrey Blackwell, Mrs. Fawn Blackwell, Mrs. M. A. Ellis and Mrs. Dorothy Merck. Jim Bob Murry was home from Sam Houston State College at Huntsville visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wells visited Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Jr. and family in League City over the weekend. Belated happy birthday to Mrs. Norene Murry who celebrated her birthday April 10th, also to Mrs. Pat Jenkins whose birthday was April 26th. "Chili' Saunders of Houston is spending a few weeks at Oyster Lake. Mr. and Mrs. George Hejtmanek are getting ready to move into their new home at Ashby. Francis Rapstain is spending the week in Houston visiting her mother, Mrs. Lillian Razonosky, friends and relatives. There were some flounder, a few trout and rat reds caught at Oyster Lake this past week. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Christmas, who were married April 20th at the Temple Baptist Church in Bay City. The Reverend C. P. Jinks conducted the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, wore a white taffeta street length dress with a nylon over-skirt. A seed pearl tiara held her shoulder length veil in place. Her bridal bouquet was of white carnations. Maid of honor, Miss Joan Norris of Bay City, wore a dress of ice blue taffeta with a lace over skirt, a matching hat and corsage. Jimmy Ware was best man. About 40 friends and relatives attended the wedding. After a short wedding trip to Houston the couple will make their home at 1209 8th Street in Bay City.
Palacios Beacon, April 29, 1965 |
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We are glad to report that Mrs. Elizabeth Roesler is now home after undergoing major surgery at Wagner General Hospital last week. Luby Christmas is also home from the hospital and is reported to be doing fine. Lynette Jenkins, Butch Bowers and Earl Halfen were home Thursday from the University of Texas to attend the funeral of Joan Carroll Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullingotn, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jimmy Ware and this reporter attended the Brazos Oil and Gas Company's annual picnic and barbecue at the Lake Jackson Country Club in Lake Jackson May 15. Jack Bullington received his 10 year service award pin with Brazos. He also received a zippo lighter as a safety award for 10 years without an accident. Congratulations, "Pop." Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams of Houston spent the weekend at their summer house. Dan has started building his double garage. Twenty-one members attended the WOC meeting held at Mrs. A. A. Penland's home May 13. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells, Jr. and Meloni moved from the manse to the Charlie Chaplin home this past week. The Dean Mercks attended the Moore-Bowie family reunion at Teague May 16. Mrs. Gustave Franzen, Sr. who has been visiting Clifford Franzen at Buffalo, returned home with them. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday, May 22. The Rev. Malcolm Purcell will be the guest minister. The annual Collegeport Day dinner will be held May 29th at the Mopac Community House. Everyone is invited to come. Guests at the First Presbyterian Church included Mrs. C. H. Wilson, Helen Wilson, Mrs. Carl Bowder, Mrs. C. W. Boeker and Judy, Mrs. Jesse Derrick and children and Mrs. Nickie Groves and Miss Paula Groves.
Palacios Beacon, May 20, 1965 |
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Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. U. S. McMillan, Virginia and Nancy attended graduation exercises at A&I College in Kingsville May 29. Congratulations to Carolyn Ellis and Marolyn and Stanley McMillan who received their B. A. degrees. Well its vacation time again. I hope that everyone passed. I would like to say thanks to all our teachers who helped us through these past nine months. I hope that all have a grand summer. The George Hejtmanek family have been on the sick list with the flu this past week. Mrs. Dorothy Ann Corporon has been confined to Matagorda General Hospital this past week with a kidney infection. We hope to see her up and about soon. Mrs. Jewell Bullington is reported in satisfactory condition after undergoing major surgery at the Tidelands Hospital in Houston last week. Mrs. C. J. Williams (sister of Mrs. Bullington) spent the week with her. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gayle of Sweeny, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter of Bay City and Louis (Pop) Rein of League City were Saturday visitors of the Jack Bullingtons. They also attended the Collegeport Day dinner at the Mopac. The Rush family plan to spend the summer in Bryan. Rusk will enroll at A&M College. Mrs. Thelma Williams was in Wharton on May 25 for a check up with her doctor. The David Thomas family will move into the Manse this week. There were approximately 250 people at the Annual Collegeport Day dinner at the Mopac May 29. Everyone enjoyed the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Jr. and family of Bay City, and Irvin Hebel of Palacios were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Sr. on Sunday. Rudy Fink entered the Veterans Hospital May 28 for dental surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hughes of Van Vleck visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry, May 30. Major and Mrs. P. M. Semingson of Ellington Field are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gresham of Cleveland visited the L. C. Smiths and other relatives here over the holiday weekend. Fishing has been good at Oyster Lake this past week. Francis Rapstain and her brother, Joe Razonaski, caught 38 nice reds in the lake last week. Jack Bullington and Chili Saunders caught 18 reds May 29. There were some flounder taken from the point there. Live bait is plentiful at Willie's Bait camp and also at Hansen's camp on Red Bluff on the Tres-Palacios River. Down for the holiday weekend were the Reinharts, Dan and Elsie Williams of Houston and Mickey Bahalopo of Houston.
Palacios Beacon, June 3, 1965 and Daily Tribune, June 4, 1965 |
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Sorry that I missed you these past few weeks but I've been vacationing with my aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gayle, of Sweeney. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington spent a few days last week at the deer lease near Brackettville in West Texas. Enroute home they visited Falcon Dam and Padre Island. They also reported seeing many deer and wild turkey on their lease. Mrs. Gail Leftwich, Mrs. Jack Wells and Gwen of Pasadena visited the Jack Bullingtons June 17. Mrs. Thelma Williams underwent eye surgery at Wharton June 18. She is reported to be doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Genzer and family of Markham, Mrs. Barbara McVey and son of Madisonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jr. and sons of Markham all had good luck fishing at the Intracoastal Canal. The fish were not too big but a variety of flounder, rat reds, drum and croakers. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rozonasky of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. John Rapstain of Alvin are spending a few days at Oyster Lake with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rapstain. Happy birthday to my aunt, Mrs. Ruby Brown, of Blessing, who celebrated her birthday June 20. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gayle of Sweeny, Mrs. Daisy Thompson, Mrs. Ruby Brown of Blessing and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington and this reporter all spent the weekend at Bullington's Camp on the San Bernard River at Brazoria. They all fished and caught croakers, rat reds, and a few flounder, but they were all small. Happy (belated) birthday to Mrs. Alice Hansen who celebrated her birthday June 5 and "Babe" Hansen who celebrated his birthday June 12. Mrs. Ann Dunn and Gregg of San Antonio visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, last week. Gregg is spending a few weeks with his grandparents. Vacation Bible School was held this past week at the First Baptist Church. There was a good turn out. An average of about 34 daily attended. Rev. Dawson, former pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church in Palacios is conducting revival services at the Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. John Doughty of Houston spent the weekend here at their summer place. They caught 54 trout Sunday morning from East Bay. L. C. Smith Jr. was visiting his parents here June 21. Cullen Smith returned home after spending a few days with him. Luther Hill, Miss Peggy Lawson of Fulton and Jerry Simms of Houston were visiting friends and relatives here June 20. They also attended services at the First Baptist Church. Dorothy Bullington was in Houston June 6 and 7 visiting her sisters Mr. and Mrs. Altus Melton and Mrs. Era Long of Espanola, New Mexico and her mother, Mrs. Frank Brigmon of Chestnut , Louisiana and Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich of Pasadena.
Palacios Beacon, June 24, 1965 |
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The W. L. Ellis family reunion was held at the Mopac on July 4 with approximately 100 present. Guests were from Selma, Alabama, San Marcos, Houston, Alvin, West Columbia, Angleton, Cleveland, Fulton, Baytown, Bay City, Palacios and Collegeport. Everyone enjoyed a covered dish dinner. I hope that everyone had a nice 4th of July. Just about everyone that has summer camps in this area were down. Fishing, swimming, boating, and barbecue were enjoyed by all. Some just relaxed and tried to beat the heat, because believe me it was plenty hot between the thunder showers. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Norwood, the Dan Williams, Dorothy and George Monroe all of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter of Bay City and the Jack Bullingtons all enjoyed a delicious chicken barbecue July 2 at the Dan Williams summer place. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dreher, Kathy and Frank Jr. of Rockdale were here for the 4th weekend. Mr. Dreher caught six nice red fish at Oyster Lake weighing from 3 to 5 pounds each. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Grayson of Houston brought Chili Saunders back to Oyster Lake, July 3. Saunders plans on staying down for a few weeks to do a little red fishing up in the lake. Live bait at most of the bait camps has been scarce for the past few weekends. Most fishermen have to use frozen bait or lures. But there were some nice reds, trout and a few flounder taken at Oyster Lake and some nice croakers, drum and a few rat reds taken near Hansen's Bait Camp on Tres-Palacios River at Red Bluff. Mrs. Robert Blackwell, Mary Jo and Evis have returned from Oklahoma City where they had spent the past few weeks with Mrs.. Blackwell's daughter, Mrs. Pat Cheeley and family. Happy (belated) birthday to Lynn Gourney of Palacios. He celebrated his birthday June 26. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Marshall of San Antonio spent the weekend here with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler.
Palacios Beacon, July 15, 1965 |
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler who celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary August 6th. Visiting the Roeslers this week end were Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ward and Jan of Houston. They all attended the Shrimp-o-ree at Palacios Sunday evening. Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jr. and sons were in Corpus Christi this past week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dyson. She was there to see her doctor for a check up. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell were in Oklahoma City August 6 and 7 visiting their daughter Mrs. Pat Cheely and family. Celebrating their first wedding anniversary August 7 were Mr. and Mrs. Bud Bagley. Congratulations and best wishes to them. Mr. and Mrs. Bagley left August 8 for a short vacation in New Mexico and Arizona. Mary Jo Blackwell, Ginger White and this reporter visited the O. F. Rays and Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich Saturday evening. Lately it seems like the portion of Farm to Market road 1095 south of Tin Top has become an open range for cattle. These cattle are a great menace to the people who travel this road. On several occasions they have caused near accidents and on one occasion several days ago caused a very serious wreck. Due to the dark color of these cattle and the high grass along the highway it is often impossible for night drivers to see these cattle. Since we do have a stock law in Texas, why couldn't something be done about these loose cattle before there are more serious accidents and possibly a loss of lives.
Palacios Beacon, August 12, 1965 |
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Sorry that I missed last week but Dorothy Bullington, my mother, and I have been spending a few days in Natchitoches, Louisiana visiting my grandfather, Frank Brigmon. While there we also visited Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Friday, Mr. and Mrs. George Lester and family, the Bobo Rains family and my grandmother, Mrs. Simmie Brigmon all of Chestnut, Louisiana. We also visited Pvt. Jimmy Ware who is taking basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter of Bay City fished at Oyster Lake August 26. They caught a number of fish, rat reds, croakers and trout at the Fence Line. Jack Bullington, Chili Saunders and John Rapstain caught some nice reds up in the Lake, some weighing 5 to 6 pounds. Chili Saunders was getting in some fishing before returning to Houston where he will enter the hospital there for some tests. Mrs. Dorothy Bullington and this reporter visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nickolson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich over the weekend in Houston. Tommy Ellis is confined to Wagner General Hospital where he is undergoing some tests. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rogers who were married August 28 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City. The bride, the former Joyce Ledwig was from Wadsworth and a graduate of Bay City High School. After a wedding trip to Arkansas the couple will make their home in Palacios. Laurence Hill caught a nice string of reds, flounder, and croaker at the Collegeport Slough. Mr. and Mrs. John Rapstain of Houston are spending a few days at Oyster Lake with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rapstain. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell spent the weekend at Luling visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wright.
Palacios Beacon, September 2, 1965 |
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Mrs. Don Fowler was honored with a bridal shower Friday September 17 at the Mopac. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. Cake and punch was served for approximately 30 people. Butch Bowers and Russell Law left September 18 for Austin to begin classes for the fall semester at the University of Texas. Earl Halfen will also attend Texas for the second year. Mrs. Mary Kopecky is a patient at Wagner General Hospital, also Mrs. Elizabeth Roesler. We wish a speedy recovery for both. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Pete Winfrey family of Bay City. Their son, John Paul, age 20, was killed Friday September 17 in Vietnam. At the time of death he was with the 101st Airborne Division. He had been stationed in Vietnam about 2 months. Mr. Winfrey is employed with Brazos Oil and Gas Co. Visiting the Clyde Wares over the weekend were all of their children—Mr. and Mrs. James Slone and children of Cuero, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware Jr. and children of Blessing, and Mr. and Mrs. James Rector and children of San Antonio, and Pvt. J. Mack Ware of Ft. Polk, La. Congratulations to the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Machalik who were wed at the Holy Catholic Church in Blessing September 18. Mrs. Machalik is the former Evelyn Balusek of El Maton. Mrs. Addie Foster is a patient at the Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Elizabeth Roesler is also confined to the hospital in Palacios. We hope to see her up and about soon. "Chile" Saunders underwent surgery at the Veterans Hospital in Houston September 20th. We wish him the best of luck. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Tate and friends of Fort Worth spent a few days at Oyster Lake this past week getting in some fishing on these unusual high tides. They caught some very nice reds up in the lake and Tate said they got into a school of bull reds—“Tackle Busters” he called them. Anyway, they had plenty fish to take home. The Reinharts, Dan and Elsie Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morwood all of Houston got in on the big reds up in Oyster Lake. Some weighed 7 to 9 pounds. Rose Curry, who is an employee at Wagner General Hospital, spent her weekend off fishing at the Collegeport Sough and Red Bluff. She had a nice string of red, trout, drum and flounder. Some of the reds were 2 ½ to 3 pounders. There were lot of trout and red fish taken at Red Bluff over the weekend. Bait was plentiful at Hansen's Bait Camp. This reporter and Jimmy Ware visited his brother Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware Jr. Sunday evening. Mary Jo Blackwell spent the weekend visiting Miss Emily Weakley of Houston who was home visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Christmas of Bay City visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luby Christmas this past week. Have any news, please call me at 824-2195 (Too Late For Last Week) Pvt. Jimmy M. Ware is home on a 14-day leave from Ft. Polk, La. where he just finished eight weeks of basic training. Jimmy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware, Sr. Happy Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware who celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on Sept. 11th, also to the Jack Bullingtons who celebrated his birthday on September 8th. Johnny Razonowski of Almeda is spending a few days with his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Rapstain at Oyster Lake.
Palacios Beacon, September 23, 1965 and Daily Tribune, September 24, 1965 |
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Chili Saunders is in a critical condition in the V. A. Hospital in Houston. He underwent surgery on September 23. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Johnny Williams on September 26. Pvt. Robert Jenkins, who has finished M. P. School at Fort Benning, Ga., called his parents Tuesday from New Orleans that he was enroute to Saigon. We wish him luck. Several large catches were reported from Collegeport this week with the Jack Bullingtons and the Jenkins catching several in the Intracoastal Canal and Collegeport Slough. The prettiest catch in ages was made by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates of Houston who had 18 reds from East Bay weighing from three to nine pounds. The Fred Roeslers spent the week end in San Antonio visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marshall. Mrs. Dorothy Bullington and Mrs. Addie Foster attended funeral services in Bay City Tuesday for John Paul Winfrey.
Palacios Beacon, September 30, 1965 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Vic Gallaher and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morris visited the Delton Tates in Rockport Monday. Mrs. Tate, who suffered a heart attack two weeks ago, is recovering nicely and is now at home. Mrs. Jennie Melvin of Raymondville was a guest of Mrs. Charlie Williams for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gayle of Sweeny had a narrow escape Sunday when their barge-type boat capsized off the point at Oyster Lake. Willie Rapstain came to the rescue, helped them turn their boat upright, although all fishing equipment and supplies were lost. Mrs. Adolph Genzer and children and Mrs. Barbara McVey and son of Madisonville were weekend guests of Mrs. Pat Jenkins. Happy birthday to Lynette Jenkins who celebrated another Oct. 5. Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich of Houston spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington. Willie Rapstain and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gulliot were in Houston Monday to visit Chili Saunders, who underwent surgery at the VA hospital recently. They are glad to report Chili has been dismissed from the hospital and is at the home of his daughter. We all hope he continues to improve.
Palacios Beacon, October 7, 1965 |
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A small crop dusting plane crashed near Citrus Grove October 15 owned by C-Level Flying Service. Very fortunately no one was injured. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler have just returned from a two weeks vacation trip to St. Louis. Enroute home they visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Ward in Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ward in Houston. They also spent four days with Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hendrix and family of Beaumont at their summer place on the Neches River, and a few days with the B. F. Marshalls in San Antonio. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Stella Gormey who celebrated her birthday October 21. Chili Saunders, who recently underwent surgery at the Veterans Hospital, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rapstain at Oyster Lake for a few days of fishing. "Unk" Ellis and Louis Rassanosky were also down getting a little fishing in. Mrs. Pat Jenkins and Dorothy Bullington visited Pat Jenkins at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, October 14. They also visited Mrs. Pat McKissick who is also a patient there. We wish a speedy recovery for both. Kenneth Hansen of Tin Top was in an automobile October 12 near El Campo. He is confined to Nightingale Hospital there but his condition is said to be satisfactory. Mary Jo Blackwell visited Emily Weakley of Palacios who was home for the weekend visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Weakley.
Palacios Beacon, October 21, 1965 |
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Miss Mary Jo Blackwell enjoyed a going-away luncheon October 18 with this reporter and Mrs. Dorothy Bullington. Miss Blackwell left October 19 for Oklahoma City, Okla. where she will be employed. We wish her the best of luck. L. C. Smith, who has been confined to Wagner General Hospital for the past week, is now home and his condition is reported to be improved. Mr. and Mrs. Verner Bowers spent the weekend in Austin visiting her their son, Butch, and to attend the University of Texas vs Rice football game. Enroute home they stopped in El Campo to visit with Mrs. Myrtle Duffy. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Halfen also attended the U. T. Football game October 24 and visited their son Earl. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler spent the weekend in New Braunfels visiting Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morris left October 24 for Alabama where they will spend a few months at their home. Mrs. L. O. Hill of Fulton and Mrs. C. D. Sanders of Palacios visited members of the Ellis family on Sunday, October 25. We are sorry to report that Roy Nelson is a patient at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton. We hope to see him up and about soon. Mr. and Mrs. John Merck, Jr., Debbie and John Milam visited the M. G. Simons at Midway over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Derrick of Waco spent the weekend with Mrs. M. S. Holsworth and Mason. Mrs. Damon Gerlach of Fulton visited the Ellis Family October 21 and 22. Mrs. Jack Martin, Mrs. Kathleen Martin and children of Houston visited Mr. and Mrs. John Merck Jr. Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon are visiting Mrs. Corporon's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crane in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Alex Franzen is visiting cousins in West Point, Nebraska. Mr. Guy Delaney from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, filled the pulpit in the First Presbyterian Church Sunday. He and his daughters were dinner guests in the home of Mrs. M. S. Holsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rhymes spent Sunday afternoon in League City celebrating Russell Merck's 5th birthday. Mrs. John Merck accompanied the Dean Mercks to League City where she visited her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lowery.
Palacios Beacon, October 28, 1965 |
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Franzen, Jr. They are the proud parents of a son born Oct. 30 at Gulf Coast Medical Center. They newcomer weighed 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. has been named Wesley. He is welcomed by his brothers G. W., Derril and sister Terri Lyn. Roy Nelson, who underwent major surgery at Gulf Coast Medical Center October 26, is reported to be in good condition and will be discharged from the hospital Nov. 3. Willie Bieri, of Ashby, is confined to Wagner General Hospital where he is undergoing tests. We wish him the best of luck. Pat Jenkins, who has been a patient at Gulf Coast Medical Center, has been transferred to a Houston hospital. Lynette Jenkins and this reporter attended the wedding of Mike Ellis and Miss Jessie White, at the Methodist Church in Palacios, October 30th. Three cute little "Trick-or-Treaters" in Collegeport Hallowe'en night were the grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. Verner Bowers, Rocky, Stewart and Michael Flewellen. The Flewellen of Galena Park spent the weekend here with her parents. Happy birthday to Earl "Spooky" Halfen who celebrated his 19th birthday October 31st. Bob Bullington of Freeport and Bo Bullington of Houston visited the Jack Bullingtons, Oct. 31st. Mrs. Gustave Franzen, Sr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Sr. visited Mrs. Gustave Franzen, Jr. and Roy Nelson at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. R. L. Wells enjoyed her birthday Thursday night when Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rhymes of Bay City and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Jr. and sons of League City came to help her celebrate. The Mercks also visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells visited their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick, Steve and Alan in Victoria, Oct. 31st. Mrs. L. O. Hill of Fulton, Mrs. C. D. Sanders of Palacios, visited the Gallahers, Ellis and Smith family over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates of Houston visited the Jack Bullingtons Sunday morning.
Palacios Beacon, November 4, 1965 |
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Roy Nelson, who underwent surgery at the Gulf Coast Medical Center, is recuperating in Wagner General Hospital. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Willie Bieri family. Pat Jenkins has been transferred from the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton to the Methodist Hospital in Houston where he underwent major surgery. He is reported in good condition and is expected to be released this week. Mrs. P. V. Corporon, who recently underwent surgery at Wagner General Hospital is now at home. Clifford Franzen of Buffalo, Texas visited his mother, Mrs. Gust Franzen and other relatives last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck were business visitors in Houston Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells Jr. and Meloni visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wuetrick in Austin. Mrs. Pat Jenkins and children, Mrs. Jack Bullington, Mr. and Mrs. Noreen Murry and Terry Pennington visited Pat Jenkins at Methodist Hospital last week. While in Houston, Mrs. Bullington also visited her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Altus Melton.
Palacios Beacon, November 11, 1965 |
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Beginning November 30 First Aid classes will be held at the Mopac. These 3-hour classes will be held from 7 to 10 p. m. on December 2, 7, and the 9th. Everyone is urged to attend these meetings. For further information contact Duane Corporon. Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jr. and sons spent the weekend in Rockport visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dyson. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marshall of San Antonio and Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hendrix of Houston spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry and Lynette Jenkins attended the Homecoming football game between Sam Houston State and A. & I. in Huntsville, November 13. Enroute home they visited Mrs. Murry's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Peltier. Mr. and Mrs. James Slone and children of Cuero were dinner guests of Mrs. Slone's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ware on Nov. 11. Mrs. Francis Rapstain is spending a few days in Houston visiting her mother, Mrs. Lillie Razzonoski and sister, Mrs. Louis Calderia. Jack Bullington caught a 32-lb catfish in a rice canal south of Collegeport last week. Mrs. Audry Blackwell is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. McIntosh in Houston. Mrs. Dorothy Bullington and this reported killed a huge rattlesnake bearing 9 rattlers in their back yard last weekend. Everyone should be on the lookout for them as they are now looking for a place for winter hibernation. Mr. and Mrs. John Rapstain are spending this week at the Oyster Lake bait camp while Willie Rapstain is deer hunting. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells and Lynda and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bowers of Palacios attended the Rice-A. & M. football game at Houston, Saturday. Have any news, please call me at 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, November 18, 1965 |
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I hope everyone had nice Thanksgiving weekend. Some spent their holidays at home, others were away visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler were weekend guests of the G. R. Hendrixs at their summer place on the Nueces River near Beaumont. Mrs. Adolph Genzer and children of Madisonville visited Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins and family Thanksgiving day. Jim Bob Murry from college at Huntsville spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry. Others visiting the Murrys were Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Harvey, Bill and Otha Hughes of Van Vleck; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LeCompte and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Peltier and family from Danbury, also Mr. and Mrs. Peg Davis and Barry from Lexington, Texas. They all enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Happy birthday to my grandmother, Mrs. Sammie Brigmon of Chestnut, La. She celebrated her 80th birthday Nov. 26th. Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich of Houston spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington. There were a lot of hunters at the Duffy Hunting Club here over the long week end and all got their limit of ducks and geese. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morwood and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams of Baycliff, Texas. Maybe the hunting for fowl and deer will be better now that we're at last beginning to have some cooler weather. Mrs. Emily Ackerman was one of the lucky winners of a turkey given at Boysen's Grocery Nov. 24 in Palacios. This past week I received a very nice card and letter from Mrs. Hollie Fenn in Hemlock, Ind. Here is her letter in part; Miss Jackie Bullington Dear Jackie: You will no doubt be surprised to get a card from Hemlock, Ind. I take the Palacios Beacon and read your "Collegeport News" every week. I almost feel like I know some of the people you write about. My husband and I used to go to Palacios almost every summer and one time our friends Joe and Claire Feather drove us to Collegeport. The Beacon is published Wed. and we receive it on Fri. I do not know how the paper arrives here so soon. A friend who reads your news every week. Good luck to you, Mrs.
Hollie Fenn Just thought I would pass this along to you. It made me feel very good to know that someone from so far away is interested in the people and the happenings in our small community and took the time to write and tell me about it. Thank you so much, Mrs. Fenn, for the nice card and letter.
Palacios Beacon, December 2, 1965 |
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Happy birthday to a grand ole guy who celebrated his 86th birthday December 9. Mr. Victor Gallaher, so fondly known to all as "Uncle Vic" had a large number of friends and relatives visiting him and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Tate of Rockport brought a huge cake with 86 candles on it. Others who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morris who just returned from Selma, Alabama, Mrs. Donna Hill of Fulton, and Miss Peggy Lawson and Jerry Simms of Bay City, also Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ellis. Chili Saunders has returned from Oyster Lake to the home of his daughter in Houston. He will leave this week for Texarkana, Texas where he will spend the holidays with his brother and family. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Bullington are spending a few days here with Mrs. Charlie Williams, Mrs. Bulllington's sister. Alex Franzen has returned home after a visit with his sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bryan and Bobby of Oklahoma City. He also visited some of his cousins in Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck spent the Thanksgiving holidays visiting her brother, Clifford Franzen in Buffalo, Texas; Mr. Merck's sisters, Mrs. J. F. Kilpatrick and Mrs. Ernest Wilson in Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bryan and Bobby in Oklahoma City; Mrs. T. P. Jordan in Custer, Oklahoma, and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Jordan in Clinton, Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells honored their daughter, Mrs. Dean Merck, Jr. with a birthday dinner December 5. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Mark and Russell of League City, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rhymes of Bay City, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Sr. Mrs. Zelphia Hill returned from an extended trip to Virginia and Florida, where she visited her daughters, Mrs. J. R. Wilborn and Mrs. Earlene Kilgore. Weldon Corporon, of Houston, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Clanton of Austin were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon December 5 following Sunday worship service at the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells, Jr. were in Victoria shopping and visiting his sister, Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick. Harold Jenkins is now home after being dismissed from the Army. Welcome home, Harold. We have a long holiday coming up. I hope everyone has a nice Christmas. Everyone drive carefully.
Palacios Beacon, December 16, 1965 |
