Monroe City and the Anahuac Oil Boom Era
The article recounts Monroe City’s rise during the 1930s oil boom in Chambers County, naming wells after Robert White Archie Middleton and J E Broussard. It notes post office changes, camp life, population growth, property value surges, and the later decline as camps closed and residents departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.M. White
Robert Monroe White
White
James Taylor White
Monroe White
A.D. Middleton
Archie David Middleton
John Middleton
Wallisville
Wells
J.E
Earl) Broussard
Chambers County
White City
Monroe City
Texas
McCarthy
Sun Oil Co
Humble Oil
Ladd
Humble
Sun Oil
Anahuac
County Abstract Co
the Progress
Sally McWilliams Sharp
Short Order Café
White City Café
Frenchie’s
John’s
Assembly of God Church
Lula
Billy Matthews
Harry S. Sterling
Oil Company
Lula Mae Matthews
Bridges Family Left Monroe City After Fostering Local Arts
George Imboden Bridges Sr. and Darlene Bridges settled in Monroe City in 1937 building community through an Expressions drama course at Anahuac High School and leading the Book Trailers Club. They helped establish the Church of Christ, with thirteen charter members meeting in their home before moving to Lawton, where Mrs. Bridges later appeared in The Lawton Story and The Prince of Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Imboden Bridges
Darlene L. Bridges
Monroe City
Hollywood
the Prince of Peace
George Imboden Bridges, Sr
Lawton
DonCarlos seeks Baytown mayor race after 1998 hospital post
DonCarlos, a Baytown deacon and vice chair of the Harris County Hospital District Board since 1998, announces a bid for mayor. He cites term limits, growth plans, and a push for clearer ordinances while stressing partnership with nearby counties and municipalities to attract investment. Filing opens February 11 with no other candidates yet named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
DonCarlos
Calvin
Harris
Chambers
Harris County Hospital
Houston
Mundinger
Pete Alfaro
Don Carlos
Steve
Alfaro
Head Start program offers full day lessons and parental involvement
The article describes Head Start operating from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with degreed teachers and aides, focusing on early education while caseworkers connect families to services. It highlights a paralyzed mother's recovery through physical therapy and a parent’s praise for the program's lasting impact on children and families. For more information call 281-428-4737.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
la Porte
Fera Theodore
Dave
Fera
Annual state of library meeting of Sterling Friends
The Friends of Sterling Municipal Library will hold their annual meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the Wilhite Meeting Room. Members support Baytown’s public library and share concern for its welfare. The program will feature a presentation and the entire community is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Sterling Municipal Library
Wilhite
Friends of the Library
Baytown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam Scherer
George Imboden Bridges Sr
Darlene
Trinity Bay
George Imboden Jr
Pet
Sylvia Garcia
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