Garwood Happenings From Garwood Wesleyan Guild Notes
Garwood Wesleyan reports on community visitors and family ties. Mentions the death of W G Heeser’s mother and several gatherings across towns including Alice Wakefield Columbus Houston Texas City and Columbus area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Garrett Adams
L. Heiman
Fa ‘Stallmay
Paul Rovek
Wakefield
Ten Richter
Mewin
M L. Heiman
Comet
Columbus
Walter Chapman
Sol
Jim Reeves
Houston
HY. S. Chapman
Outlaw
Johnson and Son
Texas City
PLA
Walkers' Nore
Golden wedding honors for Mr and Mrs Emil Richter
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Emil Richter who celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their sons and families. Attendees and relatives included numerous extended family members from Garwood El Campo Lake Jackson and nearby towns, with many in attendance at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Richter
Richer
Fen Richter
Garwood
Richter
el Campo
Emil Cr
Lake Jackson
Frank Strusks Ts
Billie Slagle
Sor
Toka Trlica
Granger
Andy x
Nawara
Neawary
Som
Frenk Nawara
Kaluza Oy Rosenberg
Charles Layner
Gus Blankenites
EE Campa
E A. Penney
Lake Jack
County Funds Boost for Bond Retirement and Tax Outlook
Colorado County reports an additional 30 000 available for investment in government securities. County Auditor Lee Briscoe explains a 165 000 cash balance in the sinking fund from prior tax receipts, with 40 600 principal and about 4 000 interest due this month. The fund holds 1 000 of securities and proposes a 215 000 purchase, with tax rates around 28 cents in 1955 and 20 cents in 1956 to retire bonds ten years early. Also, Fritz Engelhard records a half inch rain from an early morning thunderstorm in the Engelhard area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Cony
Lee Briscoe
Commissioners Court Monney
Cub Scout Trip Planned with Special Coach
The Cub Scouts will travel to Houston in a reserved coach with seating for all. The trip, at a fare of 1.92 for youths and 2.85 for adults, includes visits to railroad exhibits at Southern Pacific and Union Stations. Thanks were given to the General Superintendent in Houston for providing the coach. Final plans will be set at a Chamber of Commerce training committee meeting and Den Mom session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piet Hiddie
Houston
Southern Pacific
Union
Donald Kolberg
Cub Scout Training Comenittee
Hundred Thousand Dollar Damage Suit Transferred
A suit for about £100,000 in damages moved from Columbs 25th District Court to Wharton 23rd District Court on a plea of privilege. Plaintiffs Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Milter, injured in a Highway 90 collision near the American Legion hall in Columbus in 1952, sue Mrs. Josh Rainer and others. Judge W. W. Ellison approved the transfer after Miller and Rutta, plaintiffs委, consented to the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
25Th District Court
Columbs
C. H. Milter
American Legion
Paola Man T M Johnson Dies Father of Howard Johnson
Mr. T M Johnson, father of Howard C Johnson, died in Paola Kansas yesterday. Mrs Howard C Johnson and daughter Judith Jett traveled to Paola for the death call. Services are planned in Paola Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard ‘Johnson
Paola
Kansas
Howard C. Johnson
Judith
Jett
Mr. Johnson
T. M. Johnson
Grieves Family Vacation Visit in Las Vegas Nevada
Mrs Jack Grieves and children are visiting Las Vegas Nevada to spend time with her parents and friends. Mr Grieves accompanies her for a pleasant social gathering with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Jack Grieves
Las Vegas
Nevade
Parjtats
County Court Discusses Social Security Costs and Budget
Commissioners consider county assuming social security administration costs, noting state admin handles it for $1 yearly. County pays half and employers the rest. court contends saving by shifting the expense. A financial statement was ordered for publication in three newspapers by Feb 1. Bills were reviewed and bonds for 25 county officials were approved, with bank depository advertisements authorized. Reynolds and Mr and Mrs Beane visited Harlingen to meet granddaughter Linda Kay Beane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Litemann
Tieene Mc
County Pay Hikes Club Montezuma Contined
County officials consider salary increases in a lengthy session. Sheriff J D Walker notes deputies on 24 hour call with no fixed hours and supports higher pay. The jail matron, stenographer, and justices of the peace see raised maximums. Public letters praise county agents and extensions service, while bonds and fees rules are updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J- D. Walker
Women of Church Hear Bible Study at First Presbyterian
The Women of the Church at First Presbyterian Church hosted a Tuesday afternoon Bible study led by Rev. Warren Beale. The group reflected on love in the New Testament and planned a future session at the church studying the Presbyterian Survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women ‘of Church
Stele
Women of the Church
Mick
First Presbyterian Church
Warren Beale
Beals Build Under Way Near Prairie Avenue Home
Construction of a residence for Mr and Mrs Robert Beals near Prairie Avenue is progressing well with framing and exterior work visible from the street. The project reflects ongoing housing activity in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Beals
Prairie Avenue
January 18 19 Louis Hayward in EME Royal African Rifles
Louis Hayward is listed for a film or stage segment on January 18 19 tied to the EME Royal African Rifles unit. The note appears in a wartime or military theater listing, with scarce context beyond the names and unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hayward
Royal Aprican Rifles
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Stronz
Eithier
Universal
Eagle Lake
H. ‘McElhinney
Mar
Garwood, Wesleyan Guild
The
Garwood Wesleyan
W. G. Heeser
Aled
Isited
C. L. Richter
Tagle Lexe
John Maree
Sagle Lake
Leroy Amerson
Sbhg
West Columbis
Will Struska
West Columbia
WSCS
Rods
C. C. Braden
F. Stallman
Aftornoon Club
R.A. Shoop
K. C. Frederickson
Truman Engstrom
John Williams
Bill Zboril
Robert Schiur
Mes. Heiman
Williams Wi
Frederickson
Chaz. Malina
Friday County
J.B. Clapp
Puneral Services
Ternoon
Joe Bentch
Engelhard
Wharton Court
Colorado County Abstract Co., Inc
MITLE
Columbus, Texas
Club
Montezuma
Orother
Rogers
Joe D. Lunn
George Causey
Richard Clipson
Joe Lee McCreary
T. P. Dowdy
David Wintermann
Sam Davidson
Harland Bell
Roland Campbell
W. L. Bauer
Sruce. Wad
Simon Sinclair
Fred HR
Cael Columbus A
WOOD
Betteeridge Priae
Albert
PAL
Sterling Hayden
Gloria Grename
Wayne Morris
Beverly Garland
SUN
MOW
Jean Sirmons
Victor Mature
Cinemascope
Minapolis
Inavires
la Grange
Texas
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