Lillian Isenhower Installed as Worthy Matron in Chapter Ceremony
The C E S Chapter installs Lillian Ruth Isenhower as Worthy Matron with a speech on duty and welfare. Family readings follow, officers receive gifts, and a social hour with brick ice cream and cake ends the event. Attendees include Mrs. Bon nie Laughlin and Mrs. Inez Thomas among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ruth Isenhower
Bonnie Laughlin
Inez Thomas
Elisa Baring
Emma Lee Sheridan
Ruby Sheridan
Willie Mill
Mary Ethel Thomas
Causey
Jeanette
Mr. Thomas
J. G. Jenkins
Donna Lou Thomas
Armit Thomas
Gayle Thomas
Linstrum Reappointed Methodist Pastor in 1947-48 Texas Conference
Rev O E Linstrum pastor of Colly Memorial Methodist Church reappointed by the 89th Southwest Texas Conference at Travis Park Church in San Antonio on Sunday. Bishop A Frank Smith read 1947 48 appointments for six district South Texas area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Linstrum
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Southwest Texas
Methodist Church
Travis Park Church
San Antonio
A. Frank Smith
South Texas
D. Rhea Allison
Garwood
Rock Island
J. W Griffin
Bastrop
Austin
Wood H. Patrick
R. F. Curl
Inter-Board Council
Bishop Smith
G. A. Shulze
Eagle Lake
Methodist Chaplains
Chaplains Corps
United States Navy
Panama Canal
Flying training under G I Bill at Garwood Airport
A veteran student enrolled in college can receive free flight training under the G I Bill of Rights with up to 40 hours of flying time. After 35 hours, eligibility for a flight test is granted for a private pilot license. The Garwood Airport, owned by James T. Dankleis, lies one block south of the school and one block west of Highway 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
James T. Dankleis
Highway 71
Methodist School Plans Detailed Faculty List and Events
The article lists teachers for primary and junior art, wood craft directors, and other staff at the Methodist school. Mrs. John Brisbois and Mrs. J. L. Morris head the program, with Rev. O. E. Lin strut and David Morris among directors. Seventeen workers are involved, and plans include parties and a school picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brisbois
J. L. Morris
Jack
Rhoades
W. H. Albrecht
O. E. Linstrut
David Morris
Floyd
Hodde
Woodcraft
H. H. Holman
Alice Belle Clapp
Modern Trailer Camp Being Completed Here
A new modern trailer camp is near completion on property adjoining Mrs Ada Wood’s east Eagle Lake home. The site will offer space for about 16 trailers with a washroom and self service laundry, plus gender separated showers. Electric usage is meter based, with costs varying by appliances. Construction should finish by next Monday. residents are asked to direct trailers to the camp, contact 164 J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Ada Wood
Wood
Jones Motor Co Buys Gulf Service Station
Announcement: Gulf Service Station sold by A. L. Marx to Jones Motor Company. Marx retires for health reasons after years of service. Jones Motor Co operates a garage and Dodge-Filmouth agency on Highway 90 A west of Eagle Lake. Eagle Lake area locals and Red Cross attendees noted. Columbus County Chairman E. G. Miller to attend Cleveland convention on June 9 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Service Station
A. L. Marx
Jones Motor Company
E.G. Miller
Columbus
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
Cleveland
Ohlo
Mrs Strahan Hosts Birthday Dinner in Richmond
Mrs W H Stranhan entertained her mother Mrs G M Jackson of Houston with a birthday dinner in Richmond on Tuesday June 3. Attending alongside them were Mrs Hattie Edwards, Mrs du Crawford, Mrs George Owens, Mrs Anne Mercer, Mrs Letha Glothin, Mr and Mrs C G Jackson, Mr and Mrs Sam Symington, all of Houston, plus Mrs Wintermann and Mrs S C Smothers from Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stranhan
G. M. Jackson
Houston
Richmond
Strahan
Jackson
Hattie Edwards
du Crawford
George
Anne Mercer
Letha Glothin
C. G. Jackson
Sam Symington
Moo Ji Wintermann
S.C. Smothers
Eagle Lake
Burdette Birth Announced in El Campo Nightingale Hospital
Mr and Mrs L C Burdette of LaWard announce the birth of a son Dennis Clay at 2 am Wednesday June Ith at Nightingale Hospital El Campo weighing six pounds four ounces. Mrs Burdette formerly Miss Ethel Barker. Their son Douglas Wayne visiting aunt Mrs F C Dave during mother’s hospital stay. RE Walker of Houston visiting relatives in area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Burdette
LaWard
Dennis Clay
Nightingale Hospital
el Campo
Fathers Day Observance Highlighted Across Denominations
Sunday June 15th marks Father's Day with ministers guiding services to honor fathers and affirm their sacred privilege and responsibility. The observance, rooted in filial love and dates back 87 years, emphasizes respect, family duty, and the moral duties of parents toward children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Dodd
America
Fatherhood’s Magnitude Beyond Jokes in Father’s Day Reflection
The piece notes fathers neglect material concerns for family spiritual welfare and questions whether they have been good fathers. It cites Balzac and Wadsworth, linking fatherhood to a deeper understanding of God and a holier name for the divine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balzac
Wadsworth
Sunshine Class Bake Sale Saturday at Spalinger Co
The Sunshine Class of Dolly Memorial Methodist Church will hold a bake sale at 2:30 PM on Saturday June 7 at Spalinger Implement Co. Proceeds go to the organ fund. The group plans weekly sales through June. Mr and Mrs W E Lenhart visited Mr and Mrs Ray Burris in Navasota Tuesday. Mrs Burris remains seriously ill and friends wish her quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Memorial Methodist Church
Spalinger Implement Co
Organ Fund
W. E. Lenhart
Navasota
Ray Burris
County Wide WHO Meeting In Columbus Colo
Mrs A W Linke and Mrs J K Davidson attended delegates from Colorado County Women’s Home Demonstration Clubs in Columbus. The meeting featured a demonstration by County Agent Miss Dorothy Crosstin on cooking for the sick. Delegates will present the lesson at their clubs later. A number of accompanying persons joined the trip and other locals were mentioned in a series of social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Linke
J. K. Davidson
Columbus
Colorado County
Dorothy Crosstin
Jean Linke
Kay Kearney
Janice Davis
Mary Elizabeth Davidson
Susan Davidson
Johnny Davidson
Funeral attendance across states notes families involved
Tulane jon Attends Funeral in York North Carolina where I W Johnson is laid to rest. Gordon of Houston son of Dr and Mrs P T Gordon of Eagle Lake attended the funeral and sympathy is expressed to the Gordon and Johnson families. Separate visits mention Mr and Mrs John S Carroll Jr and children in Parm arsville La and Palestine Texas and Carol Crim visiting Huntsville with grandmother Mrs H L Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulane Gordon
Houston
P. T. Gordon
Eagle Lake
I. W. Johnson
York
N.C
Johnson
John S. Carroll, Jr
Parmarsville
Palestine
Texas
K-Lu
Stanley
A Carroll
Geo. Crim
Carol
Huntsville
H. L. Reading
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Johnny Mack Brown
Raymond Hatton
Spencer Tracy
Katherine Hepburn
Wild Bill Hicock
Constance Sennett
Bruce Cabot
Saratoga
Engrid Bergman
Gary Cooper
C.E. S
Linstrum
Jones Motor Co
Rex Collins
Roxanne
Hatch, N. M
A. P. McNeil
Margaret
B. H. Meinert
Columbus Hospital
Hi-Way Inn
Altair
Mrs. Strahan
Mother
Mrs. L. C. Burdette
Son
RE. Walker
G. B. Skelton
Baker's Coca
BES
Ces
Sacramento
VITA
Hormel’s
Mrs. Grass
Tye
Shiner’s White Lily
Wisconsin
Via
Lettice
Maxwell House
Pablum
Gerber's Baby Food
Macaroni
Mme
J. C. Lockwood
Sunshine Class
R. L. Lange
Hugh Sheridan
Janie Lee
Gladys Faye Moore
Victor Pernaud
Tulane
Jon
North Carolina
W. G. Miller
Bruce Ledbetter
Brenham
Ledbetter
Lavonne
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