Garwood Happenings Show Local Family Gatherings
Garwood Happenings reports a weekend of visits and meals with How i Suncay guests Melvin and others. Mrs R B Martin and grandchildren from La Gran attended a gathering with Mr C P Hopkins and Mrs Bessie Martin. Howard Harry Sky and others shared a turkey dinner with family. Debbie Koenig and baby Debbie of Port La Vaca stayed with Mrs R Shoop. Nearby relatives from Campa Hello, Houston, San Marcos joined the weekend events at the Shoop home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. Martin
la Graned
Co. P. Hopkins
Bessie Martin
Howard Harry
Sky
Benford Gardner
George Koenig
Debbie
Port Lavaca
R. A. Shoop
Rex Allan
Shoop
Debbie Jane
Lonnday
Charkeen
Fl Campa
Frederickson
Hawksman
Houston
Arlin Mile San Marcos
Meo
Braden
C. PF. Hopskins
First Baptist
Lake
Nehter
Soninlin
Clyde Fleming
Twet
New Orleans
Ervin Ro Walker
Pergheste
Walker
F. Gurlaw
T. Walker
Carl J. Walker
Carl Jr
F L Cornelius Named Caldwell Postmaster
F L Cornelius is appointed postmaster for Caldwell. The announcement notes his prior service and the official acting designation, with the change taking effect immediately as the community welcomes the new postal leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Cornelius
Caldwell
Funeral Rites For Mrs. Popp Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. F Popp were held Wednesday with family and relatives in attendance. The obituary notes Mrs Theresa in E Popp and others among her children and extended kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Popp
Garweed
Theresa In E
Nada
An- Len
Tle
Hereford Sale Continues Attracts Breeders For Replacements
The sale proceeds show steady interest from breeders seeking replacement cattle despite price fluctuations. The note highlights ongoing improvements in herd quality driving demand and repetition among purchasers. Cabbage and onion plants are now in stock at Universal Supply Co in Ogle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Supply Co
Ogle Lake
Rat Program Draws Countywide Support and Mixed Reactions
Local residents from multiple towns voiced support for a rat control program while expressing concerns about effectiveness and implementation. Participants including Grobe New Bielau and Toman Nada urged full cooperation, while others questioned efficacy and logistics.
Tax Valuations Reflect School District Growth Trends
Tax valuations show ongoing growth across independent districts as registrations rise by 1948 and school funds expand. Officials note increases in Rock, Te, Wien, and Enele Lake areas, with districts reporting steady gains over the past decade, from $2 to over $38 million in assessed values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Severt
Cine Othe
Runinsckents
Ropeniens
E Ramon
Cansali
Rock Te ‘Wien
Enele Lake
Columbus Ty Ieoebmanians
Tirim
Athens
Neronse
Aserserd Viletts Ureston
Haeaid
Ed Lee Shaw Garwood resident dies after brief illness
Garwood community mourns Ed Lee Shaw lifetime resident who died Monday morning at Laughlin Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:00 pm at Wheeler Funeral Home El Campo with Rev A M Roos officiating. Interment followed at Garden of Memories in El Campo. Active pallbearers were B J Drapela G W Williams Wis Pinchback James G Hopkins W G Houser and W R Frnka. Honorary pallbearers were close friends. He was born in Garwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Ed Lee Shaw
Laughlin Hospital
Wheeler
el Campo
A. M. Roos
Garwood Methodist Church
C. D. B.S. Garden of Memories
B. J. Drapela
G. W. Williams
Wis Pinchback
James G. Hopkins
W. G. Houser
W. R. Frnka
Mr. Shaw
Obituary Notice for Will Shaw of Garwood
Will Shaw died recently after a life in Garwood where he worked as superintendent for Garwood Irrigation Company. He attended Garwood High School and John Tarleton College, married Minnie Lee Wilbeck in 1941, and was survived by his wife, Linda Lee, Chris William, five sisters, three brothers, and many relatives. Services were well attended with attendees from multiple towns including Houston and Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
Walker
Texas
Dick Sailors
Garwood High School
Houston
University of Houston
Sam Bolland
Mt .Aver
Lowa
F. B. Shaw
Holland
Will Shaw
John Tarleton College
Arlington
Garwood Irrigation Company
Garwood Methodist Church
Minnie Lee Wilbeck
Bietee
Minnie Shaw
Linda Lee
Chris William
W. K. Lehrer
Doredia Hollien
Garwood
Ernestine Shaw
el Campa
Edward Carroll
Fort Worth
W. G. Dietbel
RE. Shaw
W. T. Shaw Arwood
Frank Shaw
Fon
Frank Shaw, Jr
W. T. Stephens
Gallerno
W. G. Dieke
Wm. Chamberlain
Parnet
Edtward Carroll
John Eicher
Beaumont
Ben Diebel
Lobpries
la Grange
H. 14
Eagle Pass
Robert
Upton Frazar
Austin
Esten Denney
John Clapp
Katy
Harbert
Lester Shaw
Weimar
Incomplete Vaccination Programs Hit Laying Flocks Statewide
Reports indicate severe production drops in some laying flocks across the state due to incomplete vaccination programs. L-214 A Suggestive Vaccination Program for Chicks is available at local county agents offices for guidance and implementation.
Bids Sought for Precinct 1 Motor Grader Purchase
Judge Bill Rutta authorized advertising for bids on a 100 to 125 horsepower diesel motor grader to serve Precinct 1 by Commissioner Albert Hahn. Bids open February 17. A. J. Aschenbeck, Precinct 3 commissioner, attended with Judge Rutta and Commissioner Hahn after his Houston operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Rutta
Commissioners Court
Albert Hahn
A. J. Aschenbeck
Precinct
Houston
Judge Rutta
Hahn
Families Relocate From Magnolia Plant to Prairie Junction
Five Magnolia families including Adcock Tent Bits Posey Menelee and possibly Allens transfer to Prairie Junction Houston. Most have lived here two years, Adcock family since 1948. Dale Crawford moved to Edna. another employee to fill his position. Production and gas departments shift to service Chesterville area and nearby communities before Feb 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Adcock
Rex Tent
Tommy Bits
Clifton’ Posey
A. L. Menelee
J. P. Allens
Prairie Junction
Houston
Magnolia
Dale Crawford
Edna
Chesterville
Adcock
Farm and Ranch Safety Committee Tag Linked to Accidents
A 1956 note recalls the Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Committee tag tied to every farm or home accident, reflecting the era's emphasis on safety labeling and responsibility for incidents on rural properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Committee
First circular concrete house planned in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake residents read of a new home on Varick Street using circular concrete staves, touted as a striking local addition that may set a precedent for future houses. The item notes nearby George Crane’s home and mentions local builders and area interest in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorell H. Dye
Eagle Lake
Texas Trail
San Antonio
Simon Sinclair
Ted Brunner
Warren Beale
Fred R. Froka
Rotary Club
Jor Reed
Sam Austins
Colorado County
Arthur Behrens
Clyde Brown
TGT
Chesterville
The
Lions
Contain ers picked up for Eagle Lake March of Dimes drive
Containers for the March of Dimes contributions were picked up in Eagle Lake this week. Local chairman R L Cook said no total was available at press time but the 1956 total should equal or top prior Eagle Lake sums. Donations can still be sent to the Lions Club March of Dimes Campaign, Eagle Lake, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hootie Wiese
Leslie Sunderman
Leslie
Melvin
Hootie
Eagle Lake
Moustan Post
R. L. Cook
The
Lions Eh
Lions Club
Texas
Regular Army Enlistment Open for 8th Infantry Division
Direct assignment enlistments for the 8th Infantry Division moving to Europe next August are now authorized under the Army’s unit rotation plan. Non-prior service enlistments run January 23 to April 30. Information available from M/Sgt. Morris Arkeen at the Eagle Lake Recruiting Station or County Court House Wharton Room 103 or by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8Th Infantry Division
Europe
Army
Morris Arkeen
Eagle Lake
Arkeen
U.S. Army
Wharton Room
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howi Suncay
Melvin Dancuter
Perth
Amed Acting
Wei Etigctive
Richart
Hereford Sale
C A. Grobe
Bielau
SR. Toman
R. L. Minter
Rock Island
Bernardo
Success FM
Dramzoole
Eagie Lake
Alfred Schnen
E. L. Shaw
Albert's
Mississippi
Alex Barker
Patricia Medina
Technicolor
Johnny Weissmuller
DEVIL
ISUN
Mon
Olivia DeHavilland
Robert Mitchum
Gloria Grahame
Frank Sinatra
Brodrick Crawford
Charles Bickford
Gary Cooper
Bert Lancaster
Vera Cruz
Superscope
Radition
Ponnear
J. D. “Boyche” Walker
Regular Army
FORD
Universal
Motor CO
S. S. Sinclair
Mgr
Eagle Lake RD
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!