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Mr. and Mrs. Percy Corporon left last week to spend a few days in their Lake home at Marble Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Corporon are enjoying a visit from their daughter, Mrs. Carl Nitsch and three grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. U. S. McMillan were in El Campo a few days to help Mr. and Mrs. Lee Richey get moved into their home there. Mrs. Herbert Crane of Baraboo, Wisconsin, is visiting with her sister-in-law and family, the R. L. Corporons. Mrs. Bill Hodge of Katy visited her mother, Mrs. M. S. Holsworth, the Mason Holsworth and Thomas Holsworth families during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck visited their grandson, Russell Merck a patient in the Methodist Hospital in Houston Wednesday afternoon. They reported that he was able to return to his home in League City Saturday following surgery for a detached retina. Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Jug) Rhymes and daughter, Stefani, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells Sunday afternoon. Mrs. C. H. Wilson, who is a patient in Matagorda General Hospital, is recovering nicely and is looking forward to coming home with the Gus Franzen family as soon as her hip heals. She suffered a broken hip when she fell recently. Friends of Mrs. Ben Mowery, a former resident, are glad to hear that she is doing okay. Recently she fell in her home and broke her hip. She is a patient in Clear Lake Hospital in Webster, Texas. Mrs. Clyde Dowdle of Waco was a weekend guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Ray of Blessing and Mr. and Mrs. J. Kovar of Palacios visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells and Gerald Wells, Jr., left for Houston Monday morning. We all hope that Gerald Wells will have a good report from his doctor. The Men’s Bible Class of The First Presbyterian Church hosted an Oyster Supper for the Church family at the Mopac House Friday night. Vicki Law, G. W. Franzen, Allan Corporon and Ray Rusk, students from here attending Wharton County Junior College, returned to classes Monday after a long vacation. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis, Mrs. L. C. Smith, Mrs. D. N. Tate and Mrs. A. Morris attended the dinner hosted by Mrs. Sewell Lawson in Palacios Sunday for the Ellis family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler spent some time recently in Temple where Mrs. Roesler underwent some tests at Scott & White. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Lenz took Garrett to Houston Friday to see a doctor. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Jenkins and Michelle of Bay City spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Pat Jenkins.
Palacios Beacon, January 20, 1977 |
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We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corporon back to Texas after a prolonged stay in California. They will be happy for their friends to visit them in Leisure Lodge in Palacios. Mrs. Carl Nitsch and children are going to spend another week with her parents, the Duane Corporons. Mr. and Mrs. John Merck, Jr., and Monty of El Campo had dinner with his mother, Mrs. John Merck Sunday. Among the out-of-town guests who visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells last week were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bowers of Palacios and the Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Nixon of El Campo. Mrs. C. H. Wilson, a patient in Room 212, Matagorda General Hospital, enjoys having her friends call on her. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck visited their son and family, the Dean F. Mercks in League City Sunday afternoon. They also visited Mrs. Ben R. Mowery in Clear Lake Hospital in Webster. Everyone is complaining about the weather. The ranchers are busy caring for livestock and the farmers are foaming at the bit as the fields are too wet for them to go to work. Some facts about Collegeport History…The High School building was never a part of the Gulf Coast University. During the first year, while the school was being built, the pupils of the lower classes attended school in the south wing of the Federated Church and the other students attended classes in the Gulf Coast University of Industrial Arts located in the area where the Mopac House now stands…Mrs. Mamie Pennington who resides in Collegeport is the daughter of the cowboy, Bob Murry, who worked on the Slough Ranch before Collegeport was founded…None of the pioneers who settled in Collegeport reside here now. Dean and Dorothy Merck are the only people residing here who arrived in 1909 with their parents, the B. V. Mercks of Oklahoma and the Gus Franzens of Iowa. There are a number of descendants of the pioneers residing here: Rosalie Nelson Ellis, Mamie Franzen Wells, Gus Franzen, Alex, Franzen, Thomas Holsworth. Children of the cowboys who were working on the Mad Island Ranch and Slough Ranch before the founding of Collegeport are Fred King and Jimmy Murry and Mamie Murry Pennington. Mrs. M. A. Ellis spent several days in Port Lavaca with her grandchildren while their parents went to Hawaii. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ledwig and sons spent some time recently in Baton Rouge, Scott Ledwig celebrated his seventh birthday last week. Jim Bob Murry visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Murry Saturday. Kim Corporon and Jan Romine had entries in the 4-H Food Show Saturday in Bay City. Jan won a red ribbon and Kim, a blue. Sidney Tenery, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Collegeport, visited in several homes in the community this past week.
Palacios Beacon, January 27, 1977 |
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Mrs. Buddy Lenz and Mrs. Rick Salsbury attended the Young Homemakers meeting in Palacios Monday night. Mrs. Frank Stallard visited Mrs. John Merck and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. and Mrs. R. L. Wells motored to League City Tuesday to visit the Dean Merck, Jr. family. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Eubanks of Port Lavaca visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred King Wednesday. Mrs. John Merck, Mrs. Fred King and Mrs. Frank Stallard went to Webster Thursday to visit Mrs. Mae Mowery who is a patient in Clear Lake Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck visited his sister and brother-in-law, the Kay Leggs, in Bay City during the week. Mrs. M. S. Holsworth went to Katy Saturday where she was joined in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Bill Hodge by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Derrick of Waco. They honored Mrs. Holsworth’s mother, Mrs. T. R. Sirmon, a resident of a Houston Nursing Home, by taking her out to dinner in observance of her 90th birthday which she will celebrate Wednesday. Mrs. Gus Franzen spent the week with her mother, Mrs. C. H. Wilson, who is a patient in Matagorda General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Malmberg of Shenandoah, Iowa spent Thursday night with the Gus Franzens. Harold’s father, John Malmberg came to Texas August 20, 1909 with his cousin, Gust Franzen, when they bought adjoining farms. Mr. and Mrs. Ottmar Schimek, Jr. of Anahuac spent the weekend with his sister and family, the Russell Corporons. Mrs. Zelphia Hill is home after spending several months visiting her daughters and their families, Mrs. J. R. Wilborn of Pilot, Va. and Mrs. W. T. Blackwell of Regan, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Corporon took their daughter, Mrs. Carl Nitsch and children Janet, Jennifer and Carl, Jr. to the lake home of Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Corporon at Marble Falls Saturday where they met Carl Nitsch and returned to their home in Snyder, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corporon of Leisure Lodge spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Corporon and family. Mr. Earl Cockburn is a patient in the Gulf Coast Center Hospital in Wharton. Mrs. M. A. Ellis has returned from Cleveland, Texas where she attended a funeral. We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler. Mr. Roesler’s brother, Paul Eugene Roesler of Houston, passed away Friday.
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The Collegeport Area Fire Department met February 23 for a business meeting and election of new officers. Those elected: Fire Chief, Buddy Lenz; Assistant Fire Chief, Tommy Corporon; Secretary, G. W. Franzen; Treasurer, Chester Corporon; Trustees, Carl Ackerman, Russell Corporon and Gus Franzen.
Palacios Beacon, March 3, 1977 |
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Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Blackwell of Bremond visited his brother and family, the Wade Blackwells and her mother, Mrs. Earl Hill last week. Mrs. Hill returned home with her daughter and son in law. We wish for her a happy birthday April 10th (83rd). Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corporon, residents of Leisure Lodge, visited their son and family, the Chester Corporons, Saturday. Leonard Almquist of Red Oak, Iowa, dropped in for a visit with the members of the Franzen family on his return trip from the valley in route to Red Oak. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corporon, Kim and Tod joined the Hejtmanek family for a family reunion at the George Hejtmanek home in Ashby Sunday to celebrate Mrs. F. J. Hejtmanek’s 80th birthday. Mrs. George Corporon of Homestead, Fla. was house guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon last week. She enjoyed seeing other members of the family and friends before leaving for California to visit with her twin sister. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keszler, Katy and Kay and Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Corporon, Terri and Brian visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon over the weekend. The Rev. and Mrs. Bill Hodge and daughters visited her mother, Mrs. M. S. Holsworth a few days this past week, Mrs. Holsworth spent a few days with the Hodges in Katy and visited her mother, Mrs. Sirmon in Houston. Mrs. Carl Corporon celebrated her birthday with members of the family last weekend. The farmers have been very busy. The showers have delayed some of the rice planting. Mrs. Crayden (Debbie) Dennard of Houston spent the weekend with her grandmother, Mrs. John Merck. Mr. and Mrs. Travis Chambliss of Bay City called on Mrs. John Merck Sunday afternoon. Friends of Mrs. Mae Mowery are glad to hear that she is recuperating nicely and is able to get about in the little home next door to her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Watson Barker in Alvin. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law make frequent trips to Bay City to check on the progress of the building of their new home. We will miss these folk in our community. Mrs. M. A. Ellis visited her grandson, Arthur Junke, in Nightingale Hospital in El Campo Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ellis and son and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Ellis spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis. Mrs. L. C. Smith, Mrs. D. N. Tate and Mrs. Earl Hill enjoyed a covered dish dinner at Mrs. Sewell Lawson’s in Palacios a week ago Sunday. James A. Tate and uncle, John Fewton of New York were weekend guests of James’ mother, Mrs. D. N. Tate. Melvin Harper filled the pulpit at the First Baptist Church Sunday in the absence of the pastor.
Palacios Beacon, April 7, 1977 |
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Recent guests in the home of their parents the U.S. McMillans, were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McMillan and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Richey and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Standley and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon's son and family, the Roy Corporons of Victoria, spent a few days with his parents recently. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck visited his sister and brother- in-law, the Kay Leggs of Bay City Saturday afternoon. Mrs. John Merck went to Bay City Sunday to join the family to celebrate John Milam's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kovar of Palacios visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells Sunday evening. Guests in the Dean Merck home Sunday afternoon were their son and family, the Dean F. Mercks of League City and Miss Debbie Tull, also of League City. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Wells joined the family for a celebration of their grand- daughter, Stefanie Rhymes’ birthday, Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. (Jug) Rhymes, Bay City. Mrs. M.A. Ellis has recently returned from Cleveland, Texas, where she visited her brother who was ill. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Murry and sons of Lake Jackson spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Murry. Mrs. C.H. Wilson who is in Matagorda House in Bay City is visited often during the week by her daughter, Mrs. Gus Franzen. Mrs. L.C. Smith and Mrs. Earl Hill visited their brother, Percy Ellis in San Marcos a few days last week. James Tate of Houston visited his mother, Mrs. D.N. Tate, Sunday. Traylor and Garrett Lenz recently spent a few days in Palacios with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lenz. Mrs. Larri Roller and Children visited her grand- mother, Mrs. L.C. Smith, Saturday. Mrs. Thomas Holsworth has been spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Essie Reitz, who is a patient in Wagner General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Wells have returned from a camping trip to Lake Somerville.
Palacios Beacon, April 21, 1977 |
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Alex Franzen’s house guests last week were his brother, Clifford, his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bryan of Lone Oak, Texas. While here they visited other members of their family and former friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells went to Houston Friday for his routine physical check-up. We are happy that he is able to be about again. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis spent Sunday in Victoria visiting their son, Jerry and family. They reported that Mrs. Jerry Ellis is doing fine following surgery last week. Mrs. L. C. Smith has spent several days in Houston where his little great grandson, Jason Brune, is confined to the Texas Children’s Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Murry and sons spent the weekend in Collegeport with his parents, the J. R. Murrays. Mrs. C. J. Williams is visiting her daughter and family, the Charlie Angelos of Houston. Mark Merck spent the weekend in League City with his parents, the Dean F. Mercks. Mr. and Mr. Chip Dowell and children spent a few days at Lake Travis. Timmy Fowler treated his friends Traylor and Garrett Lenz to a hamburger supper Friday night. Lamar and Kenneth Kay participated in the Matagorda County Youth Rodeo in Bay City during the weekend. Congratulations to Kim Corporon who received a ribbon on her 4-H Method Demonstration at district level Saturday in Cypress-Fairbanks.
Palacios Beacon, April 28, 1977 |
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Collegeport Woman’s Club members attending the meeting to plan the Collegeport Day Celebration on May 28th were: Mmes. R. L. Corporon, W. L. Ellis, M. S. Holsworth, Dean Merck, John Merck, L. C. Smith, Gerald Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Law moved into their new home in Bay City Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Corporon are moving into the Fred Law home south of Collegeport. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. Fred King had coffee with Alex Franzen Saturday, his birthday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ferguson of Austin spent several days with her cousin and family, the Gus Franzens. They came especially to celebrate Mrs. Ferguson’s aunt, Mrs. C. H. Wilson’s 89th birthday at Matagorda House in Bay City, May 12. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck and Mrs. John Merck spent the weekend in San Antonio where they joined other members of the family who had come to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Merck’s 50 wedding anniversary Saturday night. Mrs. Wade Blackwell spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. John Adams, in Alvin. Mrs. C. J. Williams returned home from Houston Saturday. She had spent several weeks with her daughter and family, the Charles Angelos.
Palacios Beacon, May 19, 1977 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kovar and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bowers called on the Gerald Wells family this past week. Friends and neighbors are reminded to remember homecoming Saturday when Collegeport celebrates the annual Collegeport Day Homecoming. Mrs. Earl Hill is leaving this week for Bremond, Texas where he will spend some time with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Blackwell before leaving for Virginia to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilborn. Mrs. M. A. Ellis is spending some time with her brother, Hardy Mizell who is ill. Mark Merck returned Monday from a weekend visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean F. Merck of League City. Mrs. C. J. Williams is visiting her sister and family, the Jewell Bullingtons, on the Bernard River. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Murry and sons of Lake Jackson spent the weekend in Collegeport. Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Fred Roesler, a patient in Wagner General Hospital. Mrs. M. S. Holsworth, the Mason Holsworth family and the Thomas Holsworth families spent last Sunday, May 16, evening with Rev. and Mrs. Bill Hodge in Katy, celebrating Mrs. Hodge’s birthday. Congratulations to G. W. Franzen who recently received the Associate in Arts Degree with high honors from Wharton County Junior College May 20. Attending the thirty-first Graduation Exercises were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Franzen and his aunt, Mrs. Dean Merck. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corporon back to our community. They are happy to be back in their home. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells have returned from a camping trip to Lake Somerville.
Palacios Beacon, May 26, 1977 |
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The community was saddened by the death of Wade Blackwell on June 19th. Mr. Blackwell attended the College High School. He and his family have been residents of Collegeport for many years where he farmed rice. An interesting visitor in the Dean Merck home recently was Owen Henley, the great grandson of Theodore Smith, who had a hardware and lumber yard in Collegeport and Citrus Grove during the pioneering years. The 3 story stucco home facing Tres Palacios Bay, now owned by Dr. and Mrs. C.H. Kaiser, and the home Mrs. M.A. Ellis owns on Central Street, Highway 1095, were former homes of the Theodore Smiths. Mr. Henley, a recent mechanical engineer graduate came to Houston from New York where he’s employed. He was particularly interested in Grace Chapel, the Episcopal Church that was located south of the Merck Home, later moved to Palacios in the 1920’s and is known as St. John’s. Mr. Smith named the chapel after his daughter Grace. Robert and Thomas Franzen of Gretna, La. are spending their vacation with the Gus Franzen family. The R.L. Corporon home was the scene of a family reunion on Father’s Day. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon and family of Victoria, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keszler and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Corporon and son of Point Comfort, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corporon and family of Citrus Grove. Eugene Corporon came later on in the week. Mrs. M.S. Holsworth and Mason Holsworth attended the funeral of Mrs. Holsworth’s aunt in Louisiana recently. On their return home Mrs. Holsworth spent a few days with Rev. and Mrs. Bill Hodge in Katy. Mrs. Clyde Dowdle and Steve Fitzgerald of Waco spent Father’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wells hosted a Father’s Day and birthday supper June 19th honoring the fathers, Rob Weils, Dean Merck, Carl Rhymes and Dean F. Merck and the grandsons, Galen and Mark who were celebrating their birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Fred King spent a few days in the valley last week. Julius and Jay went to an auction sale in Uvalde last Thursday. Welcome home to Fred Roesler who is convalescing in his home. Mrs. P.V. Corporon has returned to her home after spending a few days in Matagorda General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck visited Mr. and Mrs. Kay Legg in Bay City Sunday afternoon where Mr. Legg is convalescing following a recent heart attack. Mr. Legg was a pioneer in Collegeport. In the dray business, he hauled much of the lumber for the Collegeport homes in 1908 and 1909. Miss Debbie Tull of League City is a house guest of the Dean Mercks. Mrs. Mildred Franzen Russell of Houston spent a few days in Collegeport last week visiting the Franzen families. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corporon and Beth of Wichita Falls were recent guests in the Chester Corporon home. Mrs. Ira Corporon, who spent some time in Wagner General Hospital is glad to be home. We bid so long to Mrs. Mamie Pennington and grandson Little Teddy who have moved to Arcadia and to Mrs. D.N. Tate who is now living in Palacios.
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Little Jennifer Nitsch of Snyder is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Corporon. Mrs. R.L. Corporon had a happy birthday last Thursday. At noon she and her family were dinner guests in the Russell Corporon home. Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Robert' Keszler, Kay and Kathy honored her with a birthday supper which was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corporon and children of Victoria, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corporon and children and Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Corporon of Point Comfort. Also attending was her husband, Dick. Gerald Wells celebrated his birthday at his home Sunday with his wife Mamie, Gerald, Bettve, and Meloni, Lynda and Traylor and Garrett Lenz, Mary Dowdle and Steve Fitzpatrick of Waco and Alex Franzn at the noon hour. Later in the afternoon a host of friends and relatives came to wish him a Happy Birthday. He appreciated the many cards gifts and telephone calls he received on his natal day. Russell Merck has returned to his home in League City after spending a month with his grandparents, the Dean Mercks. (Rice Harvest). Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells have returned from a camping trip to Lake Somerville. Paul and Robert Murry spent a few days in Dallas with heir maternal grandparents, the McGlothlins. Mrs. Wade Blackwell is visiting her son and family, the Dean Blackwell’s in Chandler, Tx. Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Ellis visited their son Gilbert in St. Luke's hospital in Houston Thursday where he had underwent surgery. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ellis and Jesse Lee to our community. Mr. Ira Corporon has been undergoing tests in Wharton this past week.
Palacios Beacon, August 25, 1977 |
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Mrs. John Merck spent Friday afternoon in El Campo with her daughter-in - law, Mrs. John Merck, Jr. Mrs. J. F. (Jessie Merck) Kilpatrick of Dallas spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corporon and children spent the weekend with relatives in Houston. Rev. and Mrs. Bill Hodge of Katy are visiting her mother, Mrs. Ethel Holsworth and other members of the Holsworth family. Mrs. Bruce Kay and sons have returned from Montana where Lamar and Kenneth placed 18th in Teenage Roping at the International Youth Rodeo. Mrs. Gus Franzen visited her mother, Mrs. C.H. Wilson at Matagorda House in Bay City Sunday afternoon. Tommy Corporon is home recuperating from dental surgery. Clyde Dowdle of Llano visited Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wells and Mrs. Ann Wells of Beardstown, Illinois, visited their brother-in-law, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Wells and daughters of Maryland. Victor Corporon, Derril Franzen and Vernon Henkes have enrolled in Wharton County Junior College for the fall semester. Mrs. Vicki Corporon will be attending Houston Baptist College. [The paper left out the information on which event these people attended.] Those attending were: Mrs. Amanda Thomas, Mrs. Ora Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Sutton, Mrs. Bernice Sanders, Mrs. Dorothy and Mildred Hilson, all of Little Rock, Arkansas; Mrs. Floyd Williams of Rockport, Mrs. Roy Gresham of Cleveland, Texas; Mrs. Margaret Tate, Mrs. Beatrice Sanders, Mrs. Charles Pittman and children of Palacios; Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Ellis and Mrs. L.C. Smith of Collegeport. Also attending was Mr. McKava, a friend of the family. While here they celebrated the 89th birthday of Mrs. Amanda Thomas. She was presented a birthday cake and a red corsage. Mrs. M.A. Ellis has been in Cleveland, Texas, with her brother who had surgery. The First Baptist Church had a church social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quinn at Wilson Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Williams have returned home from a visit with her family in East Texas.
Palacios Beacon, September 1, 1977 |
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Too late for last week Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ellis spent the Labor Day weekend in Cleveland with his sister, Mrs. Roy Gresham. On Tuesday, they visited Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ellis in Victoria, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck visited their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck and family in League City September 3. Enroute home they visited Mrs. Ben R. Mowery and Mr. and Mrs. Watson Barker in Alvin. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wells spent a few days in Centerville where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Austin Jenkins and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon spent a few days at their camp on Thunderbird Lake. Before returning home they visited their son, Roy, who was hospitalized in Citizens Hospital in Victoria. Mrs. John Merck accompanied her grandchildren, Crayden and Debbie Dennard and John Milam to El Campo to have Saturday night supper with Mr. and Mrs. John Merck, Jr. Mrs. Rick Salsbury of Terrell was a Sunday guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Derrick and John Allen and Miss Priscilla Richman spent the Labor Day weekend with Mrs. M. S. Holsworth. * * * * * * * * * * Mrs. Dean Merck attended the Matagorda County Historical Society meeting held at the Service Center in Bay City Saturday. Out of town guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon on Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Corporon, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne Corporon and great granddaughter, little Christi Michelle. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Corporon and Mrs. L. C. Smith attended the Ice Capades in Houston Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Murry, Paul and Robert of Lake Jackson were down over the weekend.
Palacios Beacon, September 15, 1977 |
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[Too late for last week] Mrs. M.A. Ellis was admitted to Matagorda General Hospital last Thursday. Reports are that she is feeling better but will be hospitalized for some time. Mrs. C.J. Williams, who has been ill, is with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Angelo and family in Missouri City. Mrs. John Merck accompanied her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Lowry, Jr. to Birmingham, Alabama recently to visit their Aunt Nell. She reported that the King Tut Exhibition in New Orleans was very interesting. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wells motored to Alvin recently to visit Mrs. Mae Mowery and Mr. and Mrs. Watson Barton.
Mmse L.C. Smith, D.N. Tate, Arthur Morris (pinch
hitting for Mrs. M.A. Ellis) and Mrs. Jimmy Murry hosted a Bridal Shower
for Miss Linda Corporon, bride-elect of Vernon O’Rourke, Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Charles Golding of Modesto, California visited her cousin and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Merck Saturday. Mrs. Golding was the former Geneva Merck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Merck. Allen Fitzpatrick dropped in to visit with his grandparents, the Gerald Wells, last week while on a duck hunting trip in our area. Mrs. Johnny Williams, who had recent surgery in Louisiana, is gaining strength daily and is feeling so much better. Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Ellis spent a few days in the Valley. Mrs. Zelphia Hill has returned from an extended visit with her daughter and son-in- law. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilborn in Pilot, Virginia. Derril Franzen was the first to bring home a deer on opening day of deer season. Mrs. Harvey Smith and son, Daryl, spent the weekend helping her mother, Mrs. Pat Jenkins, work on her new home.
Palacios Beacon, December 1, 1977 |
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The Women in the Church of the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport held the annual Christmas luncheon meeting in the Sadie Ellen Room, Thursday at noon, December 8. Mrs. R. L. Corporon welcomed the guests and Mrs. Gus Franzen led the opening prayer and asked the blessing before the buffet meal, featuring turkey with ail the trimmings. After the luncheon with Mrs. R. L. Corporon at the piano, Mrs. Gus Franzen led the singing of carols. Miss Victoria Elder of Palacios, the guest speaker presented 2 interesting Christmas stories. She was presented a scarf in appreciation. The Love Offering was sent to the Presbyterian Children's Home and Service Agency in Itasca. Christmas cards were signed by all for Mmes. Earl Cockburn, C. H. Wilson, C. J. Williams, Billy Halfen, Ben R. Mowery, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roesler and students Cheryl Hejtmanek and Lamar Kay.
The following enjoyed the fellowship in the
environment of Christmas, the decorated tree, the tables laid with white
linens holding greenery and lighted candles, the poinsettias and the
Chrismon Tree Clara S. Jenkins, Ollie Rinehart, Vicki Corporon, Beryl Law, Sis Bowers, Olivia Walters, Victoria Elder, Hazel King, Fannie Mae Stallard, Lee Ellen Corporon, Dorothy Corporon, Mamie Wells, Rosalie Ellis, Ida Mae Franzen, Ethel Holsworth, Hazel Merck, Ruth Matthes, Zelphia Hill, Lila Morris, Grace I. Smith, Linette Holsworth, Dorothy Merck, Fawn Blackwell, Lynda Lenz, Janice Corporon.
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