Mrs. Pence Bitten by Cottonmouth in Garden Incident
Mrs. Larry Pence was hospitalized after being bitten twice on the hand by a cottonmouth moccasin while picking tomatoes in her garden. The snake was killed by relatives. Also reported are community notices of a birthday party for three year old Vance Fence, a barbecue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence George, and several travel and visit updates from local residents and relatives across Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Pence
Clarence George
Ross Richeys
Beeville
Mr. George
H. R. George
Glidden
Jessie Poenitzsch
Sealy
Lorraine Poenitzsch
Richeys
Boeville
W. T. Hunt
Frances
A. A. Nance
Mesquite
Nance Tates
Kenny
Keith Nance
Kennich Nance
Nelda Loesch
Lonnie Owers
Will Schneider
Will Schneider, Jr
King Overmann
Brenham
Jerlene Loftin
Fannie Kerr
EL Campo
Joe Baker
Veterans Hospital
Houston
Clarence George Hat
Local visitors and relatives share news of travels
In-law and daughter A. D. Land of Beeville visit Ross Richey and Mrs. Richey. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Pance return from Las Veras where they attended the Gun and Antique Show. Mr. and Mrs. Don Langston of Nacogdoches spend the weekend here with parents Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Moss and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D
Land Ross Richey
Gayetta Berndt Honoree At Shower July 6
Miss Gayetta Berndt bride elect of Hill Tallas honored with a miscellaneous shower Tuesday July 6 1971 at 6 p m at the home of Mrs Charles D Stephens. Attendants included her mother Mrs Leonard F Berndt of Hungerford and out of town guest Miss Patty Berndt. The couple will marry July 16 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and will reside in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayetta Berndt
Hill Tallas
Charles D. Stephens
Berndt
Leonard F. Berndt
Hungerford
Shawn Spanidel
Louis Tallas
Eagle Lake
U. S. Army
Georgina
Gayotta
Christine Herman
Miss Herman
Cynthia Spanther
Patty Berndt
Mesdames
Jatin Beseda
Henry Dostal
Albert Puste
Joveky
Willie Emmet
Rudolph Spanthel
Leon Spanthel
Draper Stephens
Wilfred Wick
Cynthia Spanthel
Mr. Tallas
Our Lady of Perpetual Catholic Church
Georgia
DWI plea entered in Burris case with probation granted
Buford James Burris pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in county court on July oath. He received a 150 dollar fine plus costs and three days in county jail with license suspended for one year, but Judge Lester Cranek granted probation on the jail sentence and license suspension. Narciso Chapa Soliz faced DWI charges in July and his case awaits trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DWI
Buford James Burris
Burris
Karla Austin Honoree at Bridal Shower
Miss Karla Austin, bride elect of Larry Marek of East Bernard, was honored at a bridal shower Monday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Clifford Wiese. Hostesses included Mrs. Wiese and four others. guests included the groom’s mother and the bride elect’s grandmother. Guests greeted and gifts were registered, with cake and punch served. The honoree received many prizes and plans to wed on July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karla Austin
Larry Marek
East Bernard
Clifford Wiese
Wiese
Pam Davison
Marilyn Sunederman
Judy Meitzen
Janice Scott
Ray J. Marek
Ivy Beals
Miss Sunderman
Miss Davison
Miss Scott
Miss Meitzen
Miss Austin
Marek
Kay Von Heeder Attends Band Camp at SHSU
Mr and Mrs Walter Von Meeder visited Huntsville on Friday July 2 to attend a concert closing a week long SHSU band camp for 275 students. The group formed three bands of senior high students and logged 42 hours of rehearsals and instrument classes before a near flawless performance at Lawman Student Center. Conductors included Ralph Mills SHSU Charles Forque of Baytown and Jack Briggs of Bryan. The week impressed the camp manager and the Von Heeders called the opportunity great for band members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter von Meeder
Huntsville
Sam Hous~ton State University
Lawman
SHSU
Ralph Mills
Charles Forque
Baytown
Jack Briggs
Bryan
the von Heeders
Church Sets August 22 Annual BBC Chicken Barbecue
Members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church plan a Sunday August 22 benefit Chicken Barbecue at Andrew Parish Hall. Dining begins at 11am with in hall serves or curbside takeout and ongoing entertainment all afternoon. area residents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of
Pavlicek Charged With Theft by False Pretense
Alvin L. Pavlicek faces county court charges of theft by false pretense for stopping payment on a $9.09 check given to J. W. Busselman for food bought at Busselman’s cafe in Columbus on July 8. Pavlicek says the food was unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin L. Pavlicek
J. W. Busselman
Columbus
Busselman
Pavlicek
Bad Check Charge Filed Against A J Graham
A charge of issuing a worthless check was filed in County Court on July 7 against A J Graham. The case concerns a bad check for $10 given to the AGM Chub on First Sahonal Book of £1 Campo Meath 1971. Trial of the case is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Graham
Meath
Sheridan Moves and New Residents Arrive in Community
The Charlie Smith family relocates from Sheridan to West Columbia for convenient work. They include four sons Wade Marcus John and Harmon. New residents Mr and Mrs Ray Lee Jackson move into Weldon Brisco home formerly of Rock Island. Carmen Potter, daughter of Ethel Potter and Sheridan High School 1905 graduate, is linked to Mrs Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Charlie Smith
Mr Smith
Wade
Marcus
John
Harmon
West Columbia
Smith
Ray Lee Jackson
Weldon Brisco
Jacksons
Rock Island
Jackson
Carmen Potter
Shower Honoring Mrs. Glen Tesch Held in Sheridan Cafeteria
A Saturday shower for Mrs. Glen Tesch, formerly Carol Kincheloe, was held in the Sheridan School Cafeteria. Guests registered at the entry, gifts were opened with her mother and the groom’s mother present, and hostesses announced gratitude for attendance. The decor featured hot pink and white, with cake inscribed Congratulations to Carol and Glen dated June 12, 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Tesch
Sheridan School
Kathy Ashley
Miller Kincheloe
Alfred Tesch Sr
Hallettsville
Helene Brisco
Anther
Dana Williamson
Leon Williamson
Rosenberg
Miss Ashley
Miss Brisco
Carol
Glen
Summer visitors and university plans noted in Sheridan
Mrs Isam Brisco Jr hosted guests at Taylor with many attendees listed. Blaine Hollub, son of Sheridan residents, arrived at Houston International from Michigan planning Wharton County Junior College summer courses. Mr and Mrs S D Anderson and family visited Sheridan, recounting years in town and recent move to Grapeland Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isam Brisco Jr
Char+ Haynes
Mra
Walker
Isam Brisco, Jr
Ne Brisco
Kathy Ashi
Bobbie Criswell
Ethel Potter
Willard Hagendorf
Tom Varley
Bob Criswell
A.T. Blanchard
Lloyd Criswell
Beverly Hruzek
Glen Tesch
Taylor
Tasch
University of Texas
Michigan
Blaine Hollub
Gilbert Hollub
Sheridan
Houston International Airport
Blaine
Wharton County Junior College
Cadillac
Hts
Wharton
S. D. Andersson
Andarssons
Dennis
Welda
Sheridan School
MeMobil Plant
Andersons
Grapeland
Texas
Weimar Brothers Arrested After Dog Incident at Vienna
Robert C. Estrada, 22, and Jesse C. Estrada, 18, were arrested by Lavaca County Sheriff Hilmer Woytek and Deputy Fred Bomcamp after a dog scare near Vienna Friday evening. Robert faced two $100 fines for trespassing and causing a nuisance on private property. Jesse was fined $100 for trespassing. Both paid fines and were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar
Robert C
Jesse C. Estrada
Lavaca
Hilmer Woytek
Lavaca County
Fred Bomcamp
Vienna
Stobert
Vietnam
Jack Pohl
Bill Watson
Pohl
Witt
Justice of the Peace
Wilbert Roznovsky
Robert C. Estrada
Hallettsville Trioune
Thread Sale at Finley Variety Store
A local deal announces Lily Thread spools for 19 cents each with another spool offered for one dollar at Finley Variety Store. The brief ad promotes a bargain rate and encourages shoppers to visit the shop for the limited time offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Finley
Egypt News Roundup of Social Guests and Pageant Happenings
Mesdames Northington and Clara Marre spent days in San Antonio with Northington's sister Rowena Monahan. A J Kallas visited Houston with her daughter to be with grandchildren as Treybigs traveled to Canada. Duncan and Meriwether families hosted relatives in Texas and Missouri. Pageant events in San Angelo and Miss Wool of America festivities drew local ladies. Numerous visits across Galveston, Houston, Edna, and Hungerford featured cross state travel and Canasta gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Northington
Clara Marre
San Antonio
Mra
Rowena Monahan
A. J. Kallas
Houston
Walter Treyblg Jr
Mra. Treybig
Canada
Cameron Duncan
F. G. Duncan
Will Meriwether
Kansas City
Sam Wynner
Adelaide Reese
Tehracana
San Angeles
Ké. G. A. Northingtop
al Mortensen
Bay-Ahare
Galvaston
Donald Obenhaus
I Monterray
Mox
Seo
Frank Andel Jr
Richard
Rio Grande Valley
Raymond Zahn
Corpus Christ
Gaylor
Anita Williamson
George H. Horthing
Tan II
Dennis Pebsert
Wade
G. M. Cason
Last Rites July 8 For Maria Delgado
Maria Delgado died July 6 1971 at Eagle Lake Community Hospital at 4 15 pm after illness Funeral services were held July 8 at 9 00 am from Mill Bauer Funeral Chapel with burial at Lakeside Cemetery Rev Edward Geiser officiated Pallbearers George Moreno Raul Lopez Jacob Contreras Domingo Sosa Conrad Betancourt Nicky Godino Hugo Ponce She was born July 2 1932 in Eagle Lake and lived there all her life Survivors include her parents three sisters five brothers and many relatives She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Bagle Lake Sympathy is extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Avigaeesel
Gado
Eagle Lake
Ulness
Mill Bauer
Lakeside
Edward Geiser
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
George Moreno
Raul Lopez
Jacob Contreras
Domingo Sosa
Conrad Betancourt
Nicky Godino
Hugo Ponce
Delgado
Little Delgado
Piedad Delgado
Mary
Eloise
Andrea Delgado
Pate Delgado
Lissie
David Delgado
Manuel Delgado
Carlos Delgado
Bagle Lake
Moses Delgado
Houston
Canasta Club Hosts Successful Thursday Gathering
Three canasta club tables visited Mrs V J Kana last Thursday afternoon. Mesdames Ray Roecker Edith Duty and B H Mel Elhinny led scoring with high low and guest high. Salad and desserts were served as players enjoyed a pleasant social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pustejovsky
C. E. Carter
B. i. McElhinney
Canasta Club
V. J. Kana
Ray Roecker
Edith Duty
B. Hi
Mel Elhinney
Kanu
Trees Under Electric Lines Being Trimmed by CPL
Central Power and Light Company informs the public that Blume Tree System will trim trees under electric lines in the area to guarantee better service. Manager Frank Sherrer requests cooperation and invites questions at CPL Eagle Lake office. Approximate 24 hour prescription service noted at Kogie Lake Drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Power and Light Company
Frank Sherrer
CPL
Eagle Lake
FOR SALE PASSENGER CARS CHEV AND FORD LISTING
JURECKA BROS at 305 East Main Walmar Texas offers a selection of used cars including 1968 to 1969 Chevrolet Impala Bel Air Nova Camaro and 1967 to 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 models plus station wagons and early 1960s Nomad Parkwood and Country Squire units. Contact 725-4142 or P O Box B43 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chay Parkwood Jurecka Bros
East Main
P.O
Walmar
Texas
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Roayhond Halpern
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Pystesso
Saciz
Texag
Kay von Heeder
Guadalupe
BBC
Western Club
Altair
Mrs
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Skull Creek Lodge
Air
Skull Creek
Private Club
Weimar Bros
Egypt
B. H. Tolliver
Danse
Hill Top Inn
Ng of Columbus
THE
Sunset Playboys
Maria Delgado
Kogie Lake
Dee
National Bank Region
First National Bank
U. S. Treasury
U. S
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Eewennverque Nene
Peewee Nme Neeas
United States
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