Garwood News Highlights Social Events and Travel
Miss Ruth Ann Schmeeckle gave a piano recital in El Campo while her family visited El Campo and Garwood. Denver Shilling of Columbus spent the day with relatives. Anna Lou joined for summer vacation. Mary Catherine Green toasted at a 12th birthday party hosted by Mrs. Ben Woodruff. A large lawn party honored Patty Jean Martin, a recent graduate, with games, refreshments. Several local residents attended Memorial services in Rock Island. John Heiman left for the University of Texas for postgraduate work. Local gatherings included bridge games, barbecues, and visits among Garwood, El Campo, Houston, and Conejo communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Schmeeckle
el Campo
Denver Shilling
Columbus
Lady of the Lake High School
Anna Lou
Ben Woodruff
Mary Catherine Green
Roy Shoop
Monroe Krenek
George Stallman
Lawrence
Roy
G. C Schmeeckle
Ruth Ann
Rove
Rock Island
A. ‘Y. Crouch
Siouston
John Heiman
Austin
Texas University
Fred Young
Louis Miller
Bellville
W. RB. Frnka
J. S. Harry
R. A. Shoop
Joe A. Kailina
Robert Schiurring
Otto Dankiels
Campo
Lora Baring
Edna Galmer
Alimounin
Mrs. Joseph M Perkins Named State Commander of Texas Field Army
Mrs. Joseph M Perkins of Eastland is named state commander of the Field Army of the Texas Division, American Cancer Society. She will direct a year-round program with 18 district commanders to educate the public and promote early cancer treatment across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Perkins
Eastland
Field Army
Texas
American Cancer Society
State Board of Education
Perkins
Texas Federation of Music Clubs
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Scout Executive Visits County Aids Local Scout Camps
Wm. Lee Edwards of the Sam Houston Area Council conducts a week in Colorado County guiding troops and packs. Troop 127 in Eagle Lake registers for the June 29 to July Sth Camp Strake session. Eight boys already signed with more expected. Weimar, Columbus, Garwood and Sheridan groups also attend. Edwards will oversee programs and qualify boys for the Swimming Merit Badge at Weimar pool Friday night. Eagle Lake Pack hosts "Come See Us Month" on June 23 with plans for further events later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lee Edwards
Sam Houston
Weimar
Edwards
Eagle Lake
Weitmar
Columbus
Sheridan
Garwood
Brownie Troop Notice Meets June 7 at Overton Campbell's
Brownie Troop usually meeting at Mrs J C Lockwood is invited to meet at 9 O'clock on Saturday morning June 7 at Mrs Overton Campbell's home All members urged to attend. Eagle Lake friends greet Rev G Cecil family in Columbus happy new pastorate and home in Freer. Rev Leo F Ross of San Juan is Columbus Methodist Church new pastor appointed by San Antonio conference. The painter jokes that the tycoon's wife is a lemon in a tale about painting a peach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Lockwood
Overton Campbell
Eagle Lake
Laural Church Schedule Promotes Sunday Services
Sunday Services listed with 3:45 a.m. service and 6:30 p.m. Training Union. 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday 3:00 p.m. W M U meeting and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting. 8:00 p.m. Choir practice directed by J. G. Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. [Jenkins
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Mly-F
Eagle Lake Churches Plan Vacation Bible School
Eagle Lake area churches announce summer activities and services across Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist and Baptist congregations. Vacation Bible School opens next week under Mrs. John Chumney with children urged to attend. church services listed for Eagle Lake and Columbus, with details on classes, prayer meetings, and social gatherings.
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Eagle Lake
John Chumney
Church School
Methodist Groups Meet At Garwood 1 On Wednesday
Methodist groups from W. 5 C. S. Wesleyan Guild and M. F. Groups met Wednesday afternoon at Garwood Educational Building led by Mrs. John Gideon and co leader Mrs. Chapman. The session featured songs, solos, sermons, and discussions on alcohol and education with Rev. D Rhea Allison returning as Garwood pastor for another year.
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W. 5
C. S. Wesleyan Guild
Methodist Guard
Garwood
John Gideon
Chapman
Ruth Ann Schmeecke
Ms. Gideon
Allison
D. Rhea Allison
Summer Story Hour Opens at Eagle Lake Library Today
Evo Al McGowen will lead the annual summer story hour at Eagle Lake Library on the City Hall second floor at 10:30 this Friday morning. The first tale is Sojo, with more stories each Friday during the break. Free for all children who may also check books after the session. Lt C W Lovelette and wife from Houston will reside in Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evo
al McGowen
Eagle Lake
Local Social News Highlights J L Adkins Birthday Picnic Beasley Visits
Lice Wyppenines Adkins reports a Beasley gathering for J. L. Adkins 60th birthday with family and friends from Eagle Lake Wharton and Indiana Pa. Mrs. Adkins Mr and Mrs Cassady Wiese Spalinger and others attended. Also noted are hospital stays vacations and a wedding in Houston with community members visiting.
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Adkins
Sin
Richard Hinch
Beasley
J. W. Adkins
Booths Rark
E. C. Cassady
Dale
Cassady
E. A. Wiese
C. T. Wiese
J. M. Everitt
Caney Valley Hospital
Wharton
Wiess
L L Peterson
Indiana
N. H. Peterson
John Clipson
Lavendusky
East Bernard
Sophia Hooker
Josephine
Hanna Linderholm
Chicago
Jim Clipson
Eagle Lake
Mrz
Isenhower
Lillian Ruth
Cha
Second Half Of Softball Season Under Way Now
The Shell Oilers closed the first half and seek the second half title by beating Rotary 9 to 5 on Tuesday and Universal 16 to 2 on Thursday. Firemen edged Excel Contractors 4 to 3 on Tuesday. Games continue Tuesday and Thursday nights at the High School field under lights with admission charged. Standout hitters so far include Spanihel .583 Crispwell .538 Warnke .455 H Criswell .438 and others.
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Shell Oilers
Rotary
Universal
Firemen
Excel
Contractors
Gudent
Af Thue
Hauting Stars
Spanihel
Criswell
Warnke
H. Criswell
Kloppenberg
E. Frnka
Powell
Filipp
Dickerson
Zuchike
Pilkington
Reed
Altman
Landry
3Elph
R. Waddell
Henry
Eskine
No Change In Stalemated ACP Program Reported
No change registered on stalemated Agricultural Commodity Production approvals for land improvements at the local office. Mrs Evie Winkle reported. A farm program meeting in Houston today and tomorrow will discuss problems including a congression al proposal to trim about 25 000 000 from the Department of Agriculture appropriation. B F Vaney ordered prior approvals discontinued for the time being. Colorado County Citizen.</s>
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Evie Winkle
ACA
Milroy County
Houston
Tomorow
Department of Agriculture
B. F. Vaney
Colorado County
Bring In Your Old Chevrolet Truck Today
The search for the oldest Chevrolet truck still in active service attracts entries nationwide at hundreds per day, with 1918 as the first year and many early models still in daily use. The contest runs May 4 to June 15, offering an advanced design truck as the prize for the oldest entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Burke
Chevrolet Motor Division
Teuick
Burke
Chevrolet
Garden Club Year End Party at Rock Island
The Eagle Lake Garden Club will close its 1996 97 season with a party at the home of president Mrs J G Jenkins in Rock Island on Thursday morning June 12 at 10 30 o clock All members are invited A series of brief social notes follows including visits and travels of local residents such as Mrs John Kellum of Corpus Christi and relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Garden Club
J. G. Jenkins
Rock Island
Rotarians Visit Eagle Lake Luncheon Guests Include County Agent
Rotarians visiting Eagle Lake for the Wednesday luncheon included Dudley Baker San K Sey mour Jr and W H Mickowall of Columbus F Abercrombie introduced Miss Dorothy Crosslin County Agent of Colorado County who explained duties of a County Agent and nearby work Five congratulations were extended to Rev Oscar E Linstrum on being returned to the Colly Memorial Church by the recently held Methodist conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Dudley Baker
San K Seymour, Jr
W. H. Mickowall
Columbus
F. Abercrombie
Dorothy Crosslin
Colorado County
Oscar E. Linstrum
Keng
Colly Memorial Church
Vacation Bible School Held at Lissie First Evangelical Church
The annual vacation Bible school at First Evangelical Church in Lissie began with 60 children enrolled by day two. Rev. N A Peterson reported strong participation from Lissie and nearby communities. Four teachers and assistants oversee diverse learning and work projects. A recognition service is planned for Sunday worship on June 15 with certificates to be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Church
Lissie
Everjust
N. A. Peterson
David Carter Injured In Accident Near Dayton Visitor
David Carter grandson of Mr and Mrs L D Roberts was biking home from Vacation Bible School when his right foot jammed in a wire fence at the A E Cearnal home. He was rushed to Laughlin Hospital where doctors found a badly broken second toe and a lacerated foot. He rested at his grandparents home Wednesday as family and friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Carter
Former Eagle Lake Teacher Engaged in Columbus Wedding
In Columbus last week Mrs H B Tanner announced the engagement of her daughter Edith Tanner to Julius G Johnston Jr son of Mr and Mrs J G Johnston of Victoria. The wedding is set for June 15 at St Johns Episcopal Church Columbus. Miss Tanner formerly taught in Eagle Lake elementary school, with family connections noted in Austin.
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Columbus
H. B. Tanner
Edith Tanner
Julius G. Johnston, Jr
J. G. Johnston
Victoria
St. John's Episcopal Church
Miss Tanner
Wilcox
Tommy
K. E. Voekel
Austin
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