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Once more Christmas has come and gone. To many people it meant much happiness, gathering with friends and family, brightly lighted trees, colorful wrapped packages and the smell of turkey roasting in the oven. But to some it was not such a gala affair. I am speaking of those who lost love ones so near the holiday season, to those we extend our deepest sympathy: Mr. and Mrs. James Penland, who lost their baby son; to the families of Tommy Quinn, Mrs. Lillian Wiley, Ruel Foley, Willard (Bea) Williams and the S. R. Flewellen family. S. R. passed away January 4th at a Houston hospital. He was the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Verner Bowers of Collegeport. Visiting the L. C. Smith family during the holidays were the Bill Smith family of Cleveland, the L. C. Smith, Jr. family and Miss Karan Bliss of Houston, also Billy Hejtmanek of the University of Texas. Rev. and Mrs. M. D. Morehead spent New Year’s with Mrs. Zelphia Hill. The Moreheads are from Hebbronville, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Janke and daughters of Wharton were holiday guests of her grandparents, the M. A. Ellis’s. Happy birthday to the following who celebrated birthdays recently: Lynn Leftwich on December 19, Francis Rapstain on December 24, George Junek and Cynthia Junek on December 19 and Freda Long on December 16. Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Dowell and family of Houston visited Mrs. Dowell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ellis, during Christmas. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dolan Dixon who are the proud parents of the first baby born in Matagorda County in 1970. The baby arrived at 4:08 a. m. January 1 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. Home for the holidays visiting their parents, the Pat Jenkins, and friends were Spec./5 Roland Jenkins from Fort Hood, PFC Harvey Smith and Lynette from Fort Gordon, Augusta, Ga. The Jack Bullingtons, Pat Jenkins, Robert and Betty Jenkins spent part of the holidays at their deer lease near Bandera. Pat killed two bucks, an eight pointer and a 10 pointer, a large doe and a wild turkey gobbler that field dressed 19 pounds. Robert got a large doe also. Me? I killed my first deer this year, a doe and a buck. If the buck had had eight more points it would have had s many as Pat’s 10 pointer. We spent New Year’s Day at the Jack Cooper’s Ranch at Tarpley, Texas. Visiting the Jack Bullingtons during Christmas were the Jewel Bullingtons of Brazoria, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich and sons, Ray and Glen, of Bay City, Jackie and Kelly Morris and Donna Eikenberg of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gayle of Markham, also Mr. and Mrs. R. Rock and sons of Houston. Bobby and Sherry Gates of Houston visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates, Christmas day. Guess this does it for this time. Have any news call me at 972-2195. Hope everyone a very happy and prosperous new year. “So as you start out to make your mark in life in this new year of 1970—watch out for the little guys with the erasers!” See ya next week.
Palacios Beacon, January 8, 1970 |
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The Collegeport Area Fire Department held its annual meeting at the Mopac House, Monday, January 19. The following officers were elected: Chief, Mason Holsworth; Assistant Chief, Gustave Franzen; Secretary, Mrs. Dean Merck; Treasurer, Carl Ackerman and Trustee, Gerald Wells, Jr. Palacios Beacon, January 22, 1970 Collegeport and Palacios residents alike welcome Mr. and Mrs. Aser Joosepson and their family. The Joosepsons have purchased the “Spanish castle on the bay” as a permanent residence. Pat Christianson of Christianson Realty represented the seller, Mrs. Preston Austin.
Palacios Beacon, February 12, 1970 |
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Hope everyone is recuperating from the flu bug. There has been so much sickness in the community, Including this reporter. Maybe with this pretty spring weather coming up we will all feel much better. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Remlinger who are the proud parents of a baby boy born February 12 at Wagner General Hospital. The young man weighed seven pounds 14 ounces and has been named Keith. We wish a speedy recovery to Sid Richman who is a patient at Wagner General Hospital. Mr. Richman underwent surgery recently at a Houston hospital. Mrs. Nola Morwood, Mr. and Mrs. Smokey Morris of Houston and this reporter visited the Frank Gayles and Kelly, Mrs. Ruby Brown, Daisy Thompson and Teen Bullington in Markham this past Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Grayson of Houston were week end guests of the Willie Rapstains at Oyster Lake.
It is good to see Mrs. Grace Smith back in the
postoffice after being home with the flu the past
Fishing was fairly good at Oyster Lake this past
week. Some trout and a few nice reds were taken Lots of oysters were picked up too during the unusually low tides recently. Some of the old timers here say that tides were lower than they had seen in many a year. There was just no water at Oyster Lake except in a small hole under the bridge. Have any news, call me. See ya next week.
Palacios Beacon, February 19, 1970 |
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I hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend. At least the weatherman did cooperate and we had a beautiful day Sunday. Even though we had much rain on Saturday there were many people out Sunday to enjoy the lovely weather. But today (Tuesday) we seem to be in for more rain. Well, as they say here. If you all don’t like our Texas weather, stick around a little while, it will change. Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Duane Corporon who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on March 19. Many happy returns. Hope you have many, many more. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman visited the C. R. Woosters in Woodville this past week. This reporter was in Houston last week to visit with the Spec Long family. Mr. Long suffered a severe heart attack and remains in serious condition in East Way Memorial Hospital. I also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brigmon, Willard and Julius Friday of Saline, La., Freda Long of California and Mrs. Flo Adeameck of Almeda. Glad to report that L. C. Smith is spending a few days at home. He has been a client at Wagner General Hospital for sometime. Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s son, Billy, of Cleveland is on vacation and is spending some time here with his parents. Francis Rapstain was in Houston last week visiting her mother, Mrs. Lillian Roznovsky, the Henry Roznovsky family, Mr. and Mrs. Altus Melton and the Bud Bruns. She returned home Wednesday. Mrs. A. M. Rinehart of Houston and Bessie O’Connell of Van Vleck spent the Easter weekend here. They tried fishing at Oyster Lake but had no luck. Weekend visitors of the Jack Bullingtons were Mr. and Mrs. Gail Leftwich and sons, Ray and Glenn, Jackie and Kelly Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Morwood all of Houston. Dr. and Mrs. Teddy Whitmire and children of Lomita, Texas, spent the Easter holidays with her mother, Mrs. Daisy Thompson and Mrs. Ruby Brown in Markham. The Whitmire family attended Easter services at the Methodist Church with the Frank Gayles, Jackie and Kelly Morris. They sang some special songs there and also sang at the evening services at the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Whitmire will he remembered as the former Pat Thompson and lived in Collegeport during the early forties Have any news call me at 972-2195. See ya next week
Palacios Beacon, April 2, 1907 |
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rhymes of Bay City who are the proud parents of a baby daughter born April 15 at Matagorda General Hospital. She has been named Stephani Faye. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells of Collegeport. We extend our deepest sympathy to the R. A. “Pop” Rein family. Mr. Rein passed away April 19 at the home of his daughter in Pasadena. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pasadena. Mr. and Mrs. Rein lived in Collegeport many years and moved to League City in 1961.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck and Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells
visited the Dean Merck, Jr. family in League Jackie Ware is now recuperating at the home of her sister, Lyn Leftwich, after undergoing major surgery April 9th at a Houston hospital. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington also the Frank Gayles. Ruby Brown, Daisy Thompson and Kelly Morris of Markham all visited Jackie this past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bullington also visited Spec. Long and family. Mr. Long is now home and doing nicely after suffering a heart attack last month. Birthday greetings to the following who celebrated birthdays recently: Mrs. Louise Vavra on April 3, Bennie Friday on April 4, Mrs. Era Long on April 12, this reporter’s on April 2, also Col. Chad of Prescott, Arkansas, who is visiting friends and relatives here. He celebrated his birthday on, April 2 Many happy returns of the day to all. We wish a speedy recovery to Mrs. Alice Sifford of Blessing who is seriously ill at Wagner General Hospital. Guess this is it for this week. If you are out fishing, berry picking, or what have you, be extremely careful of rattlesnakes. They are very plentiful this year. Have any news call 972-2195.
Palacios Beacon, April 23, 1970 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Dean F. Merck, Mark, Russell and Galen of League City spent Mother’s Day in Collegeport. They had dinner with the Dean Mercks. At supper time, at the R. L. Wells home, they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rhymes and Stefani of Bay City. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Lenz and Traylor of Bay City spent Mother’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells.
Palacios Beacon, May 14, 1970 |
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins of Port Lavaca who are the proud parents of a baby girl born May 17 at the hospital there. The little Miss weighed in at five pounds 16 ounces and has been named Sherri Dawn. The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mueller of Port Lavaca and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Sr. of Collegeport. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates were in Houston this past week visiting their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gates. Mrs. Gates also was at M. D. Anderson Out-patient Clinic for a routine check-up. Glad that the report was good. Mrs. Lela Slaughter of Bay City visited the Jay Gates and the Willie Rapstains Sunday. Happy birthday to Sandy Nicholson who celebrated another May 17. Fishing was good this past week at Oyster Lake and tides were unusually high. There were flounders, red fish and trout taken from the bridge and up in the lake. Even this reporter caught some flounder. The nicest catch I saw was brought in by Anton Stamp and Andrew W. Bemdt of El Campo, they had four red fish weighing up to 5 pounds and 22 flounder. Glad to report that Jackie Ware has returned to her job in Houston after her major surgery last month. This reporter spent a few days in Houston last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morwood, the E. J. Long family, the Gail Leftwichs and Ethel Brigmon. Enroute home we visited the Frank Gayles, Kelly Morris, Mrs. Daisy Thompson, Ruby Brown and Teen Buffington in Markham. Well, this is the last week of school. Good luck to all you seniors. Have any news call me at 972-2195.
Palacios Beacon, May 21, 1970 |
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Collegeport, founded in 1908, will have its annual Collegeport Day homecoming Saturday, May 30. A covered dish dinner will be served at 12 noon at the Mopac House. Come and renew acquaintances with old timers, former residents and friends. Birthday greetings to Pat Jenkins who celebrated his on May 26 and Mrs. Grace Smith whose was May 19. Our sympathy to the family of Mrs. Norman Garney. Mrs. Garney, a sister of Frankie Hahn of El Maton, was killed in a liquor store hold-up in Houston Saturday night. Funeral services were held Monday. Fishing has been good at Oyster Lake. Large catches of flounder and red have been taken. The 1969-70 school year is almost over. All you kids have fun during the summer.
Palacios Beacon, May 28, 1970 |
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Collegeport held its annual dinner Saturday, May 30, and even with all the rain a good crowd came out. It was good to see old timers Mrs. Mollie Chiles, Mrs. Ellen Franzen, Sr. and “Mom” Nelson among the crowd. Open house will he held Sunday, June 7 at the home of Mr., and Mrs. R. L. Corporon in celebration of their fortieth wedding anniversary. Their children will host the occasion from 2:30 to 5:30 in the afternoon. You are cordially invited to attend. Invitations are being extended through the press only. Mr, and Mrs. Jay Cates were called to Huntsville Monday due to the death of Mrs. Gates’ father, Edd Ferris. We extend our deepest sympathy to this family. Happy birthday to Pat Jenkins, Sr. whose birthday was May 26 and to Teen Bullington who celebrated his on May 29. Jack Bullington received his 15- year service pin from Dow Chemical Company (Brazos). Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Heemer of Carmine, Texas came to Collegeport Friday to place markers on, Mr. Heemer s sister Evelyn and brother Charles’ graves in the Collegeport Cemetery. They also placed one on Harry Sundstrom’ grave, who was a friend of Charles.
Steve Fitzpatrick of Victoria is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells. Meloni Wells, who accompanied her mother, Mrs. Gerald Wells, Jr., to Austin Saturday, remained for a few days to visit her grandmother. Miss Helen Wilson spent the weekend with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Franzen. Let’s all hope that the rain is over for awhile. Have any news call me at 972-2195.
Palacios Beacon, June 4, 1970 |
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Our community was saddened by the sudden passing of one of Collegeport’s old timers, Mrs. Gustave Franzen, Sr., on June 5 in her home here. She was 83 years old. We extend our deepest sympathy to her family. Our sympathy also to the family of Percy Ellis. Mrs. Ellis passed away June 4 after a lengthy illness. Happy anniversary to the Jay Gates, it was their 35th on June 9. Kelly Morris spent a few days with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullingtons this past week. While here she celebrated her third birthday on June 9. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rosnovsky of Houston are spending a week’s vacation with Willie Rapstain at Oyster Lake, getting in some fishing. Other visitors of the Rapstains were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Grayson, Dan Williams and Bill Morwood of Houston. Mrs. Lucy Starr who has been at a Senior Citizens Home in Houston is now back at Wagner General Hospital in Palacios. So if you're in the vicinity drop by and see her. She would be glad to see her old friends. Mrs. Luby Christmas visited Mrs. Starr Saturday afternoon. Roland Jenkins of Ft. Hood was home this weekend visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins. Earl Cockburn is reported to be in satisfactory condition at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman visited Mr. Cockburn Saturday.
Weekend visitors of the Jack Bullingtons were Jackie
B. Ware, Kelly Morris and Mrs. Polly Bush Sonny Gates of Beaumont spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates. Have any news, please call 972-2195.
Palacios Beacon, June 18, 1970 |
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Loff who celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary June 21. E/4 Harvey Smith and Wife flew in from Fort Gordon, Ga. for a two week’s vacation. Mrs. Smith, the former Lynette Jenkins, visited this reporter Tuesday afternoon. Other visitors of the Jack Bullingtons over the weekend were Andy and Winnie Brown of Sargent. Bobby and Sherry Gates of Houston spent the weekend with their parents, the Jay Gates. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jenkins, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. John Holland have returned from a five day trip to Tennessee where they attended the Grand Ole Opera at Nashville on Saturday night.
Jack Bullington was in Wharton Wednesday for a check-up with his eye doctor. While there we visited Earl Cockburn who was a patient at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Glad to report that Mr. Cockburn has been released from the hospital and is now at home. Francis Johnson was at Citrus Grove over the weekend visiting his old home place and checking his fruit trees. Mary Lou Roznovsky of Almeda is spending the week with her aunt and uncle, the Willie Rapstains at Oyster Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Bullington and the Jewel Bullingtons are vacationing in Colorado and Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ackerman visited the R. L. Griffiths on the Tres-Palacios Sunday. Have any news call me at 972-2195. See ya next week.
Palacios Beacon, June 25, 1970 |
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(Too Late For Last Week) Fishing has been real good the past week around Coon Island and Oyster Lake. Jimmy Roznovsky at Oyster Lake had 35 red fish that were real beauties. Dan Williams and his party brought in 75 trout, some 3-4 pounders. This reporter, Shawnee Melton and Jackie Ware caught six real nice blue catfish and some white perch from rice canal. Pat Jenkins, the Adolph Genzers and Jack Bullington got twelve flounders near Collegeport during the weekend. Jay Gates had 39 flounder, some weighing up to 4 pounds. Happy birthday to the following, who celebrated another recently, Mrs. Ruby Brown on June 20th, L. C. Smith and Jack Bullington on June 26. Many happy returns to all. * * * * * * * * * * The long fourth of July weekend came and went. For many this was a time of celebration, fishing, swimming, cook-outs, relaxing at the rivers and beaches, or a day to just get away from it all and be with family and friends. But to some of our local residents it was a day of sadness, and to these families we extend our deepest sympathy, the family of Willie (Bill) Corporon and Sid Richman. Mr. Corporon drown at the beach at Matagorda on July 1 and Mr. Richman passed away at Wagner General Hospital July 2 after a lengthy illness. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law Jr. and family of Houston and Russell Law of Bay City visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law Sr. over the holiday weekend. Mrs. Zelphia Hill has returned from a three month visit with her daughter and family, Sgt. and Mrs. J. R. Wilbom, in Arkadelphia, Ark. On June 23 they journeyed to Lake Catherine near Hot Springs where they were joined by Mrs. Hill’s other daughters and their families, the W. C. Blackwell family of West Columbia, the Lowell Pyles family of Tampa, Fla. and Rev. and Mrs. M. D. Morehead Jr. of Hebbronville, Texas. There were 28 present at this reunion and a good time was had by all. Patti Smith and Karen Bliss flew to Oregon, Ill., near Chicago, for a 10 day visit with their aunt and uncle. They report they had a most enjoyable time and saw many interesting things on their sightseeing tour. Patti is spending this week in Houston visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Smith, Jr., her sister and brother, Larri and Cullen. The Jack Bullingtons and the Pat Jenkins spent two days at their deer lease near Tarpley, Texas, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gates were in Houston last week for Mrs. Gates’ check-up at M. D. Anderson clinic. They spent the 4th of July weekend at their camp on the river near Trinity. They were joined there by their sons, Bobby and Sherry of Houston and Sonny Gates and family of Beaumont. I know everyone was thankful for the nice rain we got Sunday. Kinda cooled things off for a while. Have any news please call me at 972-12195. See ya next week.
Palacios Beacon, July 9, 1970 |
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Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis and Mrs. Roy “Mom” Nelson entertained the family with a Sunday dinner in celebration of Gilbert Ellis’ belated birthday. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams of Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. Don Richardson of Lufkin, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ellis and son, Jesse Jr. of Port Lavaca, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Ellis of Palacios, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ellis and daughter, Mylinda and M. A. Ellis of Collegeport. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams of Houston were down at their summer place over the weekend. They fished at Half Moon reef and brought in 18 beautiful trout weighing from 3 to 5 lbs. each. Happy birthday to Jay Gates, who celebrated his on July 25, Gilbert Ellis on July 14 and Jake Foltyn of Buckeye, whose birthday is coming up July 30. This reporter visited the Frank Gayles and Kelly Morris in Markham this past Thursday. Have any news ? Caught any fish? Visited a friend? Give me a call at 97242195.
Palacios Beacon, July 30, 1970 |
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Harvest is in full swing over our way and we are all so very thankful that Hurricane Celia missed us. Remembering our experience with Hurricane Carla almost nine years ago, my heart goes out to the people Corpus Christi and the small gulf coast towns around Corpus. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Ella Mae (Chiles) Waterman who passed away at Wagner General Hospital this past week, also to the family of Mrs. George Bowers of Bay City. She passed away August 9 at Matagorda General Hospital. Recent visitors of the Jack Bullingtons were our daughters, Lyn Leftwich and sons, Ray and Glenn, Jackie Ware and daughter, Kelly Morris of Houston, the Bill Morwoods, and Mrs. Lela Slaughter, of Bay City. We all enjoyed a fish fry and shrimp boil at Morwood’s summer place on Sunday afternoon. Visiting the Pat Jenkins this past week were Mrs. Jenkins sister and family, the Paul Fitzgeralds of Blytheville, Ark., Harold Jenkins of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins and daughter of Point Comfort and Roland Jenkins of Ft. Hood.
Birthday greeting to the following: Mrs. Lela
Slaughter on August 3, Melvin Gulliot on August Week-end visitors of the Willie Rapstains at Oyster Lake were their old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Grayson of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Roark and family of Almeda and Mrs. Lela Slaughter of Bay City. One more week until school begins, so have fun you kids.
Palacios Beacon, August 13, 1970 |
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