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(Too Late For Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dreher, Kathy and Frank III of Rockdale visited the Jack Bullingtons and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rapstain at Oyster Lake Christmas eve. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Smith, Jr. of Huntsville, Harold Jenkins of Houston and Sp. 4 Robert Jenkins of Fort Sam Houston all spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins. Mrs. Sara Jenkins and sons, Patton Lee and Jerry, accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Dyson of Lafayette, La. to visit friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry and Mark had Christmas dinner with Mrs. Murry’s family, the J. J. Peltiers, in Danbury. On December 26 they visited the C. J. Willing family in El Campo. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Don Fowler spent Christmas in Orville, Calif. visiting Bee Williams. We wish a speedy recovery to Wayne Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doc Rogers of Palacios. Wayne received 2nd degree burns on his face and body when a heavy artillery gun blew up in Viet Nam. He was flown to the Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston where he is reported to be in satisfactory condition. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell spent Christmas day at their deer lease at Gonzales. Robert killed two bucks while there. Visiting the Jack Bullingtons Christmas were Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich and Little Ray of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris of Palacios, Mrs. Ruby Brown and Mrs. Daisy Thompson of Blessing. Mrs. Rub Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wheeler left Christmas day for their deer lease at Rock Springs.
Palacios Beacon, Thursday, January 5, 1967 |
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A bridal shower for Miss Jean Ann McGlothlin, bride-elect of Jim Bob Murry, was held at the Mopac Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 p. m. Some 50 people attended. Out of town guests were Mrs. Otha Bona and grandmother Harvey of Van Vleck, Mrs. Margaret Bonneau of Angleton, Mrs. Clifton Frank of Danbury, Mrs. R. G. Hendricks of Palacios and Mrs. Don Harvey and daughters of Bay City. The wedding has been set for January 27th at Cameron, Texas in All Saints Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman visited Mr. Stanley Wright at Oak Manor Nursing Home in El Campo, January 6. Willie Rapstain and Jack Bullington caught 43 red fish at Oyster Lake in less than 3 hours. It was right after the norther blew all the water out of the lake and the reds were trapped in deep holes under the bridge. They weighed from 2 to 5 lbs. They were still biting the next day and everyone who went caught fish. Over 300 reds were taken in the two days before the tide began to come back to us. Mrs. Lillian Jenkins visited Mrs. Adolph Genzer in Markham, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler were in Cleveland Thursday to attend the funeral of an old friend, Mr. Young. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leo Brown of Groves on January 3rd. Enroute home the Roeslers visited Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Hendrix and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ward all of Houston. Weekend guests of the Jack Bullingtons were Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bowen of Manvel, Texas and Jackie Morris and Donna Eikenberg of Palacios. Mr. Joseph R. Cooper filled the pulpit this past Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church here. Guests worshipping here Sunday were Alta and Patricia Standley of Palacios, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Derrick and family of Waco, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Martin of Bethesda, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Martin and children, Mrs. Theora McRee, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Burleson and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Deupree Snell and Kim of Houston, Kathy Lovell and Brenda Oliver of Palacios and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crane of Baraboo, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Penland of Lake Jackson were week end visitors of his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Penland. Mrs. Audry Blackwell left Friday for Oklahoma City, Okla. where she will spend a few weeks with her daughters Mrs. Jack Mahan, and Mrs. Pat Chiley and families. Have any news? Please call me 834-2195. See you next week.
Palacios Beacon, January 12, 1967 |
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Congratulations to Mr.
and Mrs. Douglas Ellis of Port Lavaca who are the proud parents of a 6
lb. 1 oz. baby girl, born Jan. 10 at Wagner General Hospital. She has
been named Congratulations also to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mahon of Oklahoma City. They have a 5 lb. 6 oz. baby boy born Jan. 15 in Oklahoma City. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell and Mr. and Mrs. Mahon. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ward of Houston were week end guests of his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home in Houston for Mrs. Elvie Morwood of Bacliff Texas. The Morwoods have a summer place here in Collegeport. We extend our deepest sympathy in the family. Mrs. Sandy Nickolson is now recuperating from major surgery performed at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Jerry Ellis, who is confined to Methodist Hospital in Houston, also to Mrs. E. A. Mixon and Fred Law, who are on the sick list and confined to their homes. Russell Law, Russell Corporon, Gerald Wells, Jr., Gustave Franzen, Gerald Wells, Sr., Dean Merck and Derril Franzen attended the wild-game supper in Bay City at Robbins Hall on Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Smith and family of Cleveland visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith over the week end. See you next week.
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The Annual Meeting of the Collegeport Area Volunteer Fire Department was held at the Mopac Monday night. Assistant Chief, Mason Holsworth, presided at the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The following financial report was given by the treasurer, Dean Merck: Balance on hand Jan. 24, 1966, $96.19; Receipts 1-24-66 to 1-16-67 $546.15; Disbursements, $143.47 leaving a balance of $498.87. The Nominating committee composed of U. S. McMillan, Thomas Holsworth and W. L. Ellis, presented the following nominees, who will serve for the ensuing year: Carol Ackerman, fire chief; Johnny Williams, secretary-treasurer and Chester Corporon, trustee. Mesdames P. V. Corporon and Duane Corporon served coffee and cookies to the following members attending: Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Williams, Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Corporon, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck, Gerald Wells, Sr., Gustave Franzen, Derril Franzen, Thomas Holsworth, U. S. McMillan, Gerald Wells, Jr., Russell Corporon, Mason Holsworth, Mrs. M. S. Holsworth and Mrs. Duane Corporon.
Palacios Beacon, January 19, 1967 |
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J. E. Cockburn, whose farm is located at Collegeport, is making plans to establish a sixteen acre field to coastal Bermuda for hay production. Mr. Cockburn has obtained a soil analysis for the establishment of this grass for this field. A soil test showing the amount and kind of fertilizer needed for establishment is required for approval of cost-share payment from the ASCS. Mr. Cockburn has his land prepared and is ready to sprig when contractors can move into his field. The best stands of this grass have been obtained when the grass is planted when the sprigs are dormant.
Palacios Beacon, January 19, 1967 |
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Happy birthday to Lari Lynn Smith who celebrated her 15th birthday January 23, also to Cullen Smith who is 13 years old on January 19. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. James Penland who are the proud parents of a baby girl born January 19th at Wagner General Hospital. The little Miss weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. and has been named Rhoda Allene. A tea shower for Miss Sandra Guidry, bride-elect of Evis Blackwell, was held at the Billy Halfen residence January 21st from 3 until 4 p. m. Some 35 guests were served finger sandwiches, cake, punch and coffee. She received many useful and lovely gifts. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wooster of Baytown, Texas were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman. Mrs. Addie Foster visited the Jack Bullingtons Friday p. m. Mrs. Sis Bowers is spending a few days in Houston with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Fluellen.
Palacios Beacon, January 26, 1967 |
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Harold Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, is confined to Pasadena General Hospital with second and third degree burns on his face, hands and head after an explosion in the chemical plant where he was working in South Houston this past week. His parents and brother, Pat Jr., visited him on Sunday. He is reported to be responding well to treatment. Also on the sick list and confined to Matagorda General Hospital is Rob Wells. At home with measles are Lynda Wells and Carolyn Corporon. Weekend guests of the Fred Roeslers were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roesler of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells have just returned from a trip to Beardstown, Ill. where they visited Mr. Wells’ family. Enroute home they visited Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Bryan in Oklahoma City, Okla. and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Franzen in Buffaloe, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich and son, Ray, visited Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris, Mrs. Ruby Brown and Mrs. Daisy Thompson of Blessing and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington over the week-end. Hope all that are on the sick list will soon be up and about again. Have any news call me at 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, February 9, 1967 |
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Funeral services for Billy Halfen of Collegeport were held at 3 p. m. Saturday, February 11, in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Bay City with the Rev. Milton E. McWilliams, assisted by the Rev. Ralph Masters, officiating. Interment was in Roselawn Cemetery. Born in Kansas City, Mo. on Sept. 30, 1917, he came to Texas at an early age. He spent his early childhood in San Antonio, coming to the Collegeport area when a young boy. A well known farmer and rancher, Halfen served overseas with the Army during World War II. He died Thursday in Methodist Hospital in Houston from injuries received Tuesday night in a pickup-train collision on South Ave F in Bay City. Survivors include his wife, Juliette of Collegeport; son, Earl Marvin, student at the University of Texas; his mother, Linette Mae Halfen; four sisters, Mrs. Frances Savage of Bay City; Mrs. Erma Pennell, Mrs. Vera Mae Lenten, Mrs. Mary Ann Jackson, all of Houston and one brother, Jack Halfen of Collegeport.
Palacios Beacon, February 16, 1967 |
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Recent visitors of the Jimmy Murry family were Mrs. Ella Harvey, Mrs. Nerva Stubblefield of Palacios, Mrs. Fred Markwardt of Raymondville, Mrs. Audrey Johnson of Angleton, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Murry of Huntsville. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ward and Jan of Houston are spending a few days with Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Roesler. Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris and Dorothy Bullington visited Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bowen at their summer place in Sargent Sunday. The Morrises also visited Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich and Ray in South Houston. Visiting the Jack Bullingtons this past week were Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Long of Houston, Mrs. Lee Slaughter and Mrs. Nell McDermott of Bay City. Congratulations to Mrs. Jim Bob Murry who was elected “Mrs. Sam Houston of 1967.” She is a junior at Sam Houston State College at Huntsville. Mr. Murry’s parents are Mr. and Mrs.. Jimmy Murry of Collegeport. Mrs. Billy Bryan of Oklahoma City is visiting her mother, Mrs. Gust Franzen this week. Mrs. Roy Nelson is able to be up and about in her home. We wish this good friend and neighbor a very happy birthday on St. Patrick’s Day. See you next week. Have any news please call 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, March 16, 1967 |
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Miss Betty Jean Mueller, bride-elect of Sp/4 Robert Jenkins received many beautiful and useful gifts at a miscellaneous shower give at the Mopac House at Collegeport Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Blackwell, Mrs. Jack Bullington, Mrs. Dean Merck, Mrs. J. R. Murry, Mrs. A. A. Penland and Mrs. J. H. Williams. Upon arrival the honoree, her mother, Mrs. T. R. Mueller and Mrs. Pat Jenkins received corsages featuring kitchen gadgets. The serving table covered with white net over white taffeta, held an arrangement of blue flowers and blue candles which carried out the bride-elect’s chosen color scheme of blue. Individual cake squares, decorated with blue flowers, were served on crystal trays by the groom-to-be’s sister, Mrs. Harvey Smith. Miss Patsy Mueller, the bride-elect’s sister, served the fruit punch from a crystal punch bowl and Mrs. Robert Blackwell presided at the silver coffee service.
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Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith and family of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith, Jr. and family of Brownfield were weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary April 3rd. The Nelsons are ranchers and came to this community in 1909 from Alton, Kansas. Congratulations to you “Mom and “Pop” Nelson and we hope you have many more years together. Congratulations also to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman who celebrated their 32nd anniversary on March 27. Mrs. Annette Teel and daughter of Lake Jackson visited Andy Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hill of Citrus Grove this past Sunday. Belated Happy Birthday wishes to Lawrence Hill who was 80 years young on March 17th. Dorothy Bullington celebrated her ?? birthday April 2. Congratulations to newly-weds SP/4 and Mrs. Robert A Jenkins who were married at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alice, Saturday, April 1. The couple will make their home in San Antonio where the groom is stationed with the Armed Forces. Jack and Dorothy Bullington visited Mrs. Ruby Brown, Mrs. Daisy Thompson and Tinker Thompson in Blessing this week. Well, it seems as if summer is really here and with it comes the rattlesnakes. So, if you’re out camping, fishing or what have you, be extremely careful. There have been several large ones killed around our community already. Fishing seems to be some better, there were some nice trout and flounder taken off the point at Oyster Lake over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hendricks were week end guests of the Jack Bullingtons. See you next week.
Palacios Beacon, April 6, 1967 |
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W. L. Ellis has planted about 15 acres of Pensacola Bahia grass on his stock farm near Collegeport. Ellis has several pastures on his farm that have been established to Angleton grass, Gerdo, Common Bermuda and Dallis grass. By having pastures with different varieties of grass, Ellis will receive grazing during a longer period of the year. Ellis has been a cooperator with the Matagorda County Soil and Water Conservation District for several years.
Palacios Beacon, April 6, 1967 |
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Hope everyone got as much rain on their crops as we did over our way. I believe in some gauges over here it was reported from 6 to 7 inches of rain fell. Anyway, it was much needed and we’re very thankful for it. Recent visitors of the Pat Jenkins family were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins of Port Lavaca. Robert was discharged from the U. S. Army on May 5th. Mrs. Shirley Fitzgerald of Danbury, Texas, also visited the Jenkins and other friends here. She said that her son Billy is in a hospital in Viet Nam and would appreciate hearing from any of his old friends. His address: William M. (Billy) Fitzgerald RA18601855, 7th Field Hospital M. H. D., APO San Francisco, Calif. 96594. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler were in Victoria this past week on business. Visiting the Jack Bullingtons over the weekend were Jr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter of Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dreher and family of Rockdale, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich and Roy and Mrs. Shawnee Melton of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Murry of Huntsville spent the weekend here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry. Also visiting the Murrys were Mrs. Lyn Leftwich and Roy and Mrs. Smokey Morris of Bay City. Mrs. Roy Nelson and Mrs. Carrie Loff visited Mrs. Roesler for coffee and cake on Monday morning. Happy Birthday to Roland Jenkins who celebrated his 19th this past week. “You All Come!” It is Collegeport Day. All old timers and friends are cordially invited. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon at the Mopac, Saturday, May 27. We extend our sympathy to the Paul Fields family and also to the family of Mrs. Rosa Lee Dismukes. Mrs. Eddie Jurek is reported to be in good condition after undergoing surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston on May 8th. We hope she will soon be home again. O. F. Ray of Bay City is now home after major surgery in Houston several days ago. Have any news give me a ring 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, May 25, 1967 |
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The annual Collegeport Homecoming Day was held on May 27. There were 260 persons attended. All enjoyed a delicious barbecue and covered dish luncheon. Spending the week here with their grandparents, V. L. Bowers, are Rocky Stewart and Bryan Flewellen of Bellaire, Texas. Bobby Fowler, recently discharged from the navy, and his mother, Mrs. Johnny Williams, were visiting in Marble Falls this past week. Recent visitors of the M. A. Ellis family were Miss Pam and Miss Lourie Dowell of Houston and Hardy Mizell of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Bee Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corporon left this past week for _rville, California to spend a few weeks. It is good to have Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates back with us again. They have been away several months with Mrs. Gates parents near Cleveland. Mrs. Mozelle Williams and Babe have moved into the lovely new home here. The Wells family reunion was held June 2nd at Huntsville State Park. Some 200 people attended this annual affair. Those having birthdays recently were Pat Jenkins Sr. on May 26th, Teen Bullington May 29, Mr. A. R.? Hansen May 30th and Mr. ___ Melton June 6th. Happy birthday all. Mrs. Zelphia Hill is now home after spending several days in Wagner General Hospital. Dorothy Bullington visited Mr. and Mrs. Smokey ____, Mr. and Mrs. E. R.? and Mr. Lee Slaughter all of Bay City this past Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler spent the weekend in Austin visiting with friends there. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Genzer fished at Intercoastal Canal and caught over 75 nice school trout and pan fish. Pat caught one drum that weighed 19 pounds. This fish was really weird looking. They presumed that when it was small it probably had been hit by a boat propeller which caused it to have the most deformed mouth. Pat wonders how he ever got a hook in his mouth. Babe Hansen is confined to Wagner General Hospital where he is undergoing a series of tests. If you have any news, please call me at 824-2135. See you next week.
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(Too Late For Last Week) The annual Collegeport Homecoming Day was held May 27th. There were 260 people attending. All enjoyed a delicious barbecue and covered dish luncheon. Spending the week here with their grandparents, V. L. Bowers, were Rocky, Stewart and Bryan Flewellen of Bellaire, Texas. Bobby Fowler, who was recently discharged from the U. S. Navy, and his mother Mrs. Johnny Williams were visiting in Marble Falls this past week. Recent visitors of the M. A. Ellis family were Misses Pam and Laurie Dowell of Houston and Hardy Mizell of Cleveland, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Bee Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corporon left this past week for Oroville, California, to spend a few weeks. It is good to have Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates back with us again. They have been away several months with Mrs. Gates’ parents near Cleveland, Texas. Mrs. Mozelle Williams and Babe have moved into their lovely new home here. The Wells Family Reunion was held June 2nd at Huntsville State Park. Some 200 people attended this annual affair. Those having birthdays recently were Pat Jenkins, Sr., May 26th, Teen Bullington, May 29; Mrs. Alice Hansen, May 30th; and Mrs. Shawnee Milton, June 6th. Happy birthday to all. Mrs. Zelphia Hill is now home after spending several days in Wagner General Hospital. Dorothy Bullington visited Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Ray and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Slaughter all of Bay City this past Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler spent the week-end in Austin visiting with friends there. Mr. Babe Hansen is confined to Wagner General Hospital where he is undergoing a series of tests. Have any news, please call me at 824-2195. See ya next week.
Palacios Beacon, June 15, 1967 |
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We are glad to report that L. C. Smith is now able to be home after being confined to Wagner General Hospital for several weeks. We wish a speedy recovery to Delton Tate who is a patient in the Sinton hospital. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morris visited Mr. and Mrs. Tate over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Kennedy and son, Edward, visited the L. C. Smiths, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Gallaher and other relatives on June 19th. Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Tate of Fulton, who celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on June 7th. Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris of Bay City are the proud parents of a baby daughter born June 9th at the Matagorda General Hospital. She weighed seven pounds four ounces and has been named Kelly Lyn. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morris of Palacios and the maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington of Collegeport. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins of Point Comfort and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jr. spent the past weekend at Sight’s Ranch near Brackettville. Patton Lee and Jerry Jenkins are spending a few days with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Dyson in Rockport. Congratulations to new newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Lawson, Jr. who were married June 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hill of Citrus Grove attended the funeral of Mr. Hill’s brother-in-law, Harris Jones was one of the old timers of Collegeport and lived here many years. We extend our sympathy to this family. Happy birthday to the following who had birthdays this month. Mrs. Ruby Brown on June 12th , Mrs. Zelphia Hill on June 11th and Mrs. Ethel Williams on June 4th. Mrs. J. R. Wilborn of Christiansburg, Va. has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Zelphia Hill, also Bob Hill in San Antonio. Randy Smith of Cleveland, Texas, spent two weeks here with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roznovsky of Pasadena and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roznovsky of Houston are spending a few weeks vacation at Oyster Lake with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rapstain. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Smith of Huntsville visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins family, also the Jackson Bullingtons. Other visitors of the Bullingtons were Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris of Bay City and our new granddaughter, Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates, Mrs. Helen Ackerman of El Maton, the Frank Drehers of Rockdale and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter of Bay City. If you have any news please give me a ring at 824-2195. See ya next week.
Palacios Beacon, June 22, 1967 |
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Long before the fall sport of football gets underway plans have been made for towering boosters of the “Big Red” Sharks. Larry Corporon, a major student in Commercial Art at W. C. J. C. and son of Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Corporon of Collegeport, has drawn patterns of a Shark to be painted on our two water towers when they will be repainted following major overhaul. The Shark on the old water tower (Morton Ave.) will be 7 feet in length, while the Shark on the news tower (Rorem Ave.) will be 20 feet in length and 7 feet high. Yea, Sharks! and congratulations Larry for the fine drawings.
Palacios Beacon, June 29 1967 |
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The long Labor Day weekend has ended. To most it was a heartbreaker especially those who had planned outings, fishing, etc. as the rain came down in buckets full. Since it was the last of holidays for millions of school kids—now it’s back to school and the rain is still falling steadily here along the gulf coast. College students from our community are Roland Jenkins, who will be attending Wharton County Jr. College. For Miss Lynda Wells it will be Sam Houston State College at Huntsville. We wish them the best of luck. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Burry have moved to Lake Jackson where both have teaching positions in the Brazosport area. Good luck to them also. We wish speedy recovery to Mrs. Florence Ellis who is confined to Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City, also to Julian Jenkins who is a patient at Wagner General Hospital in Palacios. Happy Birthday to Stanley and Stanford Ward who celebrated birthdays Sept. 2nd . They are sons of Mrs. Elizabeth Roesler. Recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith were W. C. Smith and family of Cleveland, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Tate, Mrs. L. O. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Damon Gerlach all of Fulton, Texas. Mrs. Zelphia Hill has returned home from a visit with her daughter and family in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Antone Domorod and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Domorod and son of Nailville, Florida all spent a few days in Las Vegas, Nevada last week. Antone says the best way to come from Vegas a winner is don’t drop that first coin in the “one-armed Bandits.” Sounds like a winner to me, too. Congratulations to newly-weds Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hodges who were wed August 26th at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adonis Harvey. Rev. H. L. Hickman, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene performed the ceremony. The couple left for El Dorado, Ark. where the groom is employed and they will be making their home. Mrs. E. J. Long and grandson, Louie Gordy, of Houston spent a few days here at her summer place. Didn’t have much luck at fishing—too much fresh water. Jay Gates and son Bobby, of Houston, caught 29 flounders on Thursday night. Sure were some beauties. They weighed from 2 to 4 pounds each. Stan and Pat Ward of Houston spent Labor Day with his mother, Mrs. Fred Roesler and Fred. Have any news, give me a buzz. 824-2195. See ya next week.
Palacios Beacon, September 7, 1967 |
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Birthday greetings to the following who have celebrated their birthday recently: Mrs. Jay Gates, Fred Roesler, Willie Rapstain and to my uncle, John Kopecky, who was 81 years old Sept. 5. Many happy returns to all. Ray Lee Penland Jr., who is with the marines, has just finished boot camp at Camp Pennington, Calif. He graduated from Calhoun High this past June. 2nd Lt. Aaron Brown Penland graduated from Officers Training School at Fort Benning, Ga. on August 29th and is now stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. Both boys are grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Penland of Collegeport. We wish them the best of luck. David Groves, who was with the army in Vietnam, has now received his discharge from the service and is living with his grandmother, Mrs. E. A. Mixon of Citrus Grove. So until next week, be good to yourself, you couldn’t do it to a nicer person. Have any news call me at 824-2195.
Palacios Beacon, September 14, 1967 |
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“Tommy,” an 85-ft offshore crew boat, left Corpus Christi August 29 for Talora, Peru. The boat owned by Dyson and Delay Marine Service of Corpus Christi has been leased to Belco Petroleum Corp. in Peru to be used for transporting crew to offshore drilling rigs in that area. She carried a crew of four including the captain, Pat Jenkins, Jr. of Collegeport, the navigator, Lawrence Miller of Aransas Pass, deckhand Billy Bonham of Rockport and captain, Richard Lassiter, who will remain in Peru with the boat.
Palacios Beacon, September 14, 1967 |
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Well, Beulah came and went, behind her she left death and destruction. Never in history have so many tornadoes been spawned by one hurricane. In Collegeport they were dropping down on all sides of us. By noon Wednesday most of our community had been evacuated, but there were a few who chose to remain. Those staying here were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler, Jack Bullington and Willie Rapstain. They reported seeing six tornadoes hanging from one cloud toward the Tin Top area, suddenly they all seemed to fuse into one large funnel. We presume this is the one that destroyed the John Domorod home. We are all very thankful that we did not receive any more damage than we did here, and our hearts go out to those victims of the flooded area in the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico, who had been so hard hit by this hurricane and rising flood waters. We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of Mr. and Mrs. Chan Dewitt and Mrs. Charlie Wiley. Visiting the Jack Bullingtons and Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris and Kelly on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Potts of Bay City. Congratulations to the following who celebrated anniversaries recently: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Smith, their first on Sept. 2; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mondrik, their 7th on Sept. 9th, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington, their 22nd on Sept. 10th. Happy birthday to Mrs. Jimmy Eilbeck who celebrated hers on Sept. 14 and to G. R. Hendrix whose birthday was Sept. 13th. To those of you who are wanting to fish, the road to Oyster Lake is good but Willie Rapstain has not been able to move his trailer back on the point at Oyster Lake as there was an 8 ft. washout on both ends of Oyster Lake Bridge. Some nice trout and reds were taken from the bridge Sunday and Willie has bait. Stop at Duffy’s Hunting Club if you need bait. They plan repairs on the bridge to start today. The Fred Roeslers spent the weekend in Houston with her son, Stan Ward and family. So long, see you next week.
Palacios Beacon, September 28, 1967 |
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Things seem to be back to normal in our community since Hurricane Beulah, and most of the farmers have their second crop of rice harvested. We are still having high tides and fishing has been good the past few days. Pat Jenkins and Jack Bullington got 45 nice flounder at Oyster Lake Wednesday night, and there have been red fish and trout caught every day since the high water receded. Willie Rapstain is back at Oyster Lake and live bait is available. Babe Hensen, whose bait camp, boats and motors were completely wiped out by a tornado at Red Bluff on Tres Palacios River, plans to start rebuilding and hopes to be back in operation soon. There have been reports that some who have been using the public boat launch here have been leaving their vehicle parked on the ramp. Since it is the only ramp in Collegeport and was built by the county for use by the public, be a good sportsman and please move your cars and boat trailers off the ramp. Give your neighbor a chance to launch his boat also. Funeral service for Mrs. Frank “Ma” Brown were held Sept. 29 in Bay City. Burial was at Hawley Cemetery. Mrs. Brown was one of the Collegeport oldtimers coming here in 1919 from Madison County. She was living in a rest home in Angleton at the time of her death. We extend our sympathy to this family. Happy Birthday to Smokey Morris who celebrated his 23rd on October 3. See you next week.
Palacios Beacon, October 5, 1967 |
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The Presbyterian Women of the Church of Collegeport held their Circle meeting Thursday, October 12th, at the home of Mrs. Gustave Franzen. A spacious home in a setting of rolling acres, its affluence attesting to the thrift and endless hard labor of its owners, a family of second generation Americans who are doing much to make this, the richest and most powerful nation in all history. The Circle met in humble gratitude that Collegeport was spared the devastation and destruction wrought by the recent Hurricane Beulah upon neighboring communities. For Collegeport may well weep with those who have lost much, having known so often first hand the unbelievable horror and havoc of hurricanes. The Circle members, and their guests, met Thursday as farm women who take pride in being known as “Farm Wives.” Wives of men who daily work in tilling the good earth and bringing forth an abundance of rice and cotton and cattle, to satisfy the needs in hand with God. And we pray that we may learn more and more to see in the lightning’s flash, the rush of wind and the roar of many waters, the handiwork of almighty God. At 2:30 the meeting was called to order, by the moderator, and after prayer, Mrs. P. V. Corporon, opened the study and discussion of the topics as outlined in the work book, namely “The Holy Spirit” and “Third person of the Trinity.” And the quotes from the New Testament, “The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost” and “these three are one God,” brought about lively and animated discussion, due in great part to the varied religious backgrounds and diverse religious faiths of those present. We differed much in the little things, but in the great woman’s heart of us all, we were as one. All agreed that the Holy Spirit does abide constantly with those worthy to receive it. The fruit of the Spirit being “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, forbearance.” From this meeting came a determination to re-dedicate ourselves so that our Christian lives may be a bright and shining answer to youth’s query “Is God Dead?,” and that they may come to realize that the life of a Christian is the greatest adventure of all. Reports of the district meeting were given by Mesdames Ida Mae Franzen, Dorothy Merck, P. V. Corporon and Dorothy Corporon. The Circle regards as a signal honor the appointment of Mrs. Janice Corporon one of our youngest members, to the office of President of the Presbyterian Women of District One. After the business meeting, refreshments were served buffet style and consisted of “hors d’oeuvres,” old fashioned pound cake iced in pink frosting, coffee and cold drinks. Among those present were Mesdames P. V. Corporon, R. L. Corporon, Russell Corporon, Dean Merck, Gerald Wells, R. L. Wells, Fred Law, George Hejtmanek, Fred King, C. J. Williams, Larry Ellis, John Madison, Gus Franzen, A. A. Penland, and Misses Kim Corporon, Sarah Ellis, Wesley Earl Franzen, Terri Lyn Franzen and the Reporter.
Palacios Beacon, October 19, 1967 |
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Recent visitors of the Fred Roeslers were Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Marshall of San Antonio, Bob Dalton of Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ward and Jan of Houston. Happy birthday to the following who celebrated birthdays this month: Mrs. Sara Jenkins; Oct. 1, Mrs. Lynette Smith, Oct. 5; Robert Jenkins, Oct. 7; Mrs. Robert Jenkins, Oct. 6; Lee Slaughter, Oct. 8. Fishing has been good over our way lately. Blackie Roffe and party of Houston got 78 nice specks off reef at Oyster Lake. Lillian Jenkins, Dorothy Bullington and Jackie Morris got 18 reds and 4 flounders at Collegeport Slough. Some of the reds were 4-6 pounds. Everyone is getting “deer fever” with this cool weather. They are getting their tents, guns, campers and what have you all in readiness. Deer season opens earlier this year, Nov. 11th, which is only a few weeks away.
Palacios Beacon, October 26, 1967 |
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Wilborn Cummings who are the proud parents of a baby boy born October 5th. The grandparents are M/Sgt. and Mrs. J. R. Wilborn of Christianburg, Va. M/Sgt. Wilborn will be returning home from Korea, where he is serving with the U. S. Army, in November. The great grandmother, Mrs. Zelphia Hill of Collegeport, states this is her 10th grandson. Visiting Mrs. Hill this past week were Mrs. M. D. Morehead Jr. of Angleton, and Sp/4 M. D. Morehead III and sons Dan and Darry of Gonzales, La. Sp/4 Morehead is on leave from Germany where he is stationed with the armed forces. Happy Birthday to Mike Jenkins who celebrated his 18th birthday October 17th. Have any news call me 824-2195. See ya next week.
Palacios Beacon, November 2, 1967 |
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Mrs. Hazel Merck has returned from a very enjoyable two weeks vacation in Birmingham, Alabama, where she visited her aunt and family, the Claude Paynes. Frank Dreher and son were down this past week from Rockdale to get in some goose hunting. They also visited the Willie Rapstains and Jack Bullingtons. Other visitors of the Bullington were Frank Gayle and Teen Bullington of Markham. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Brown and Debbie Ward of Groves. They also attended the Homecoming game between Groves and Nederland Friday night. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Randy Lawson of Palacios who are the proud parents of a baby daughter born Nov. 5 at Wagner General Hospital. The little Miss weighed three pounds 14 ounces and has been named Katheryn Marie. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Tur and Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Quintanilla all of Palacios. We wish a speedy recovery to Hardy Mizell who is confined to Wagner General Hospital, also to L. C. Smith who is a patient at Matagorda General in Bay City, and to Tommy Potts who is suffering from a virus at home. Only a few more days before the deer season will open and everyone is getting real anxious. It looks like the weatherman is going to cooperate and give the hunters some nice cool weather. So good luck to all you hunters. Fire Chief Carl Ackerman reports there was a real good turn out November 28th to the Cake and Pie sale held at the Mopac for the benefit of the Collegeport Area Fire Dept. To all who brought cakes and pies and donated so generously, we wish to say thanks to one and all.
Palacios Beacon, November 9, 1967 |
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Visitors of the Jimmy Murrys this past weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Murry of Lake Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Ben McGlothlin of Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Alta Bona of Bay City, Jackie and Kelly Morris of Collegeport. The deer hunters that have returned did not bring back too many deer. Mrs. Ruby Brown of Markham…had got a four pointer, Roland Jenkins and Robert Blackwell, a six pointer and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins a six and eight pointer. Duck season opened and not too many ducks and geese have been killed over our way. Guess there will be lots of hunters here for the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and to those of you who are not familiar with this area, be extremely careful of the rattlesnakes. They are really on the move. Willie Rapstain, Jack Bullington and Jay Gates and others have killed around 100 in the past few weeks between Collegeport and Oyster Lake. This reporter killed one that had six rattlers just ten steps from our back door. So when you are hunting also keep one eye out for these creatures. Weekend guests of the Fred Roeslers were Mr. and Mrs. Louie Barnett of Lafayette, La., Mr. and Mrs. Gene Roesler of Houston. Sonny Gates of Beaumont is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates. While here he is doing some fishing and goose hunting. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Bruns of Almeda and the Lee Slaughters of Bay City were recent visitors of the Willie Rapstains. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Genzer, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray McVey and family in Madisonville and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Maddox in Bryan. Hope everyone has a lovely Thanksgiving. Drive carefully if you’re going to be on the highways.
Palacios Beacon, November 23, 1967 |
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Fred Law plans to land smooth about 90 acres of rice land that he farms near Collegeport. Cost-share for these conservation practices is available through the ACP Program.
Palacios Beacon,
December 21, 1967 |
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Sorry I have missed you these past few weeks but we have been on vacation. Were deer hunting in West Texas when I was called to Louisiana due to the death of my father, Frank Brigmon. I would like to say thanks to all who called, sent cards and flowers. May God bless you all for your kind and considerate attention. We also extend our sympathy to the family of George Corporon, who passed away suddenly at the home of his son in Florida on Dec. 14. He was a brother of Dick Corporon of the Citrus Grove community. Congratulations to the Tidehaven Tigers who defeated the Clifton Cubs for the Class A state championship at San Marcos Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris and Kelly spent the week end in San Antonio visiting Mrs. Nina Morris and twins, Mitzi and Mike. Recent visitors of the Fred Roeslers were Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Ward of Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Brown of Groves, Texas. Dorothy Bullington visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter in Bay City, also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gayle and Teen Bullington in Markham, Saturday. Glad to report that Louis “Pop” Rein, who has been hospitalized and in very serious condition with blood poison in both legs for several months, is now much improved and is able to be home. Mr. Rein resided in Collegeport for many years before moving to League City in 1961. The First Presbyterian Church and the First Baptist Church will hold their annual Christmas program at 7 p. m. Wednesday, December 20. There will be refreshments served and all are invited to attend. Sonny Gates of Beaumont on vacation is spending some time here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates. Mrs. Jack (Mary Jo) Mahan and son, Shane, of Oklahoma City spent a week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell and other relatives and friends. Roland Jenkins spent the past weekend in Houston visiting his brother, Harold Jenkins. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Lyn Leftwich who celebrated her 20th birthday Dec. 19. School will be out Wednesday for the long Christmas holidays. If you are on the highway do hope you will drove carefully as the life you save may be your own—or mine. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Palacios Beacon, December 21, 1967 |
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