Rock Island Items Notes Regional Visitors and Guests
Miss Dorothy Hooper of Austin visits and works for Representative Chas. McLellan. Mrs. Harry Townsend travels to Kernes to be with her grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kloss visit Dan Nicewander in Christina. Mrs. Dr. Alderson leaves for Williams Arizona after hotel stay. Sheriff and Mrs. Jim Flournoy visit Etta Flournoy in LaGrange. Several families visit relatives at Hudson Hotel and in Garwood, Yoakum, Columbus, and El Campo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mls Nicewander
Dorothy Hooper
Austin
Chas. McLellan
Colorado
Harry Townsend
Kernes
H. Kloss
Christine
Dan Nicewander
Alderson
Hudson Hotel
Williams, Ariz
Sheriff
Jim Flournoy
LaGrenge
Etta Flournoy
Jessie Specks
Fami
R. E. Maze
J. T. DeNeef
Richard Maze
Houston
Owen Miller
Glidden
S. W. Hudson
Faithful Fox Terrier Tim Passes On at 13
Tim the 13 year old fox terrier, beloved by Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stephens, died last week after years of devotion. He was totally blind in the last two years but moved about the home with perfect memory, a testament to his bond with the family. Mrs. Oscar Schade resigned as Eighth Grade teacher at Eagle Lake school and returned home to Columbus, with Mrs. Ted Brunner teaching the class since mid-term activities began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
C. B. Stephens
Stephens
Oscar Schade
Eagle Lake
Columbus
Ted Brunner
W. B. Hinton, Sr
Jack Hinton
Bay City
Herman Dowdy
Port Arthur
San Antonio
Student Hoeninghaus home visit from Texas study
Freidrich Hoeninghaus is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs F A Hoeninghaus for a week while finishing studies at the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freidrich Hoeninghaus
F. A. Hoeninghaus
University of Texas
County Farmers Update on Cotton Insurance and Seeds
Closing date January 31 1947 for applying to insure the 1947 cotton crop. Written prior approval from the office is required to receive payment for soil building practices in 1947. The office will handle Bermuda Carpet Dallis Lespedeza White Dutch Clover Hut ham Clover and Melilotus indica seed via Purchase Order Plan with established fair prices. First car of 20 percent Superphosphate arrived in Colorado County and distributed to 40 farmers with one ton each. Previous 1946 deliveries included Gar Wood and Weimar communities. next car will go to Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Colorado County
Columbus
Garwood
Weimar
Eagle Lake
Mrs Hoeninghaus Plans Managua Trip For Five Months
Mrs. F A Hoeninghaus will fly to Houston then Pan American Clipper to Managua Nicaragua for a five month visit with Ambassador and Mrs Fletcher Warren. The 55 passenger plane stops in Mexico City and Guatemala City, four legs total about 14 hours, 12 hours air time. The trip is a Christmas gift from the Warrens and friends wish her a happy landing and wonderful stay. Several local families shared Sunday dinner with Mrs Hoeninghaus and relatives in Garwood Freer and Houston friendships mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hoeninghaus
Houston
Managua
Nicaragua
Ambassador
Fletcher Warren
Mexico City
Guatemala City
Hoeninghaus
Schmitts Visit Mrs Coat and Mrs Rawlins
John Schmitt and his son August Schmitt of Bernardo spent Monday of last week visiting Mrs Julius Coat and Mrs C E Rawlins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmitt
August Schmitt
Bernardo
Julius Coat
C. E. Rawlins
Farewell Hospitality For Mrs Hoeninghaus Before Managua Trip
A group of close friends hosted a farewell afternoon for Mrs. F. A. Hoeninghaus at Mrs. D. S. Taylor's home last Saturday. She plans a two month stay in Managua Nicaragua. Attendees included Mrs. J. M. Chumney, Mrs. R. P. Wilcox, Mrs. C. W. Nispel, Mrs. C. E. Everitt Sr., Mrs. Simon White, and Mrs. Griff Thomas Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hoeninghaus
D. S. Taylor
Presbyterians Parish Supper Draws Sixty Members
Sixty members of the Presbyterian parish and friends enjoyed a buffet supper in the church Sunday School room last Friday evening. The menu included barbecue meat loaf deviled eggs potato salad bean salad slaw pickles bread pie and coffee. Dr J C Laughlin presented informative slides on India which the group greatly enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
J. C. Laughlin
India
F. A. Hoeninghaus
Houston
Dow D. Warren
Warren
San Antonio
Hoeninghaus
Walter Dick
Columbus
Mrs Henry Reuther Visits Wallis Family
Mrs Henry Reuther went to Wallis on Monday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Sharman. Sharman has been ill and friends of the family hope she will soon be in good health again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reuther
Wallis
Frank Sharman
Slaters Visit Reed Family Home in Lebanon Ohio
Mr and Mrs George Slater of Lebanon Ohio visit the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Reed. Mrs Slater is Mrs Reeds sister and Mr Slater is vice president and general manager of Opekasit Farms Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Slater
Lebanon
Ohio
Jack Reed
Slater
Reed
Opekasit Farms, Inc
Ambitious Talk Turned Tangled Over Free Speech
A fragment reflects candid debate on the right to speak one’s mind, noting tolerant exceptions and contrasting conduct such as drinking beer and choosing trades. The extract hints at heated opinions on liberty and social norms.
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Duncan & Son
Texas
Rock Island
G. W. Treybig
Bishop
Wm. Trey‘big
el Campo
Paul Treybig
J.J. Kraus
Treybig
Francie Konvicka
John
Richard Cline
Grandma Konvicka
Mr. Cloat
Jerry Carlile
Jerry
Frank
Mr. Carlile
Yoakum
J. Albert Warnken
Ramon
DOG Heaven
Mrs. Hoeninghaus
Julius Cloat
Bill Metz
Francie Zikhar
Albert’ Konvicka
J. R. Cloat
Nettie Tise
W. A. Gautreaux
Freer
M. C. Fontenot
R. E. Freeman
R. S. Girard
New Iberia, la
J. R. Colty
Joe Marsh
Sam Hackney
U.S.A
Missus Yost
Sam
America
United States Brewers Foundation
East Bernard
Lissie
Vice Truck Line
Herder Truck Freight Depot
Richey
Houston, Texas
Capitol
Esso Extra
Eso
Esso
Strickland Insurance Agency
Sam H. Broyles
Mgr
Johnny Mills
Hi Yin
Campbell Feed and Supply Store
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Beckman's
Datigator
John S. Carroll, Jr
Nildozer and Dregline Service
Duckett & Duckett Attorneys-at-Law
Office of Justice of the Peace
J.C. Willis, Jr
Wharton
Western Auto Assocciate
THE
Eagle Cleaners
W. W. Atkinson
S. P. Freight Depot
Geo A. Martin
Columbus, Texas
F. H. Woodard
Phone 44
Traden Chiropractic Clinic
J. Ben Ji
National Bank
Emanuel Roos
Norris Bldg
Eagle Lake, Texd
Roy Towell
Y. M. Lindsay
W. M. Edgar
Harry D. Larson
First National Bank
Engle Lake
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