Science first in future of youth says a civic note
A historical piece urges equal chances for girls in science, praising the Bausch Lomb and Westinghouse programs and other efforts to provide college training regardless of income. It stresses that individuals must work hard and become informed citizens to advance in science. The Senior Class tribute highlights Betty Jean Krefzschar and Dolores Spaniel with personal details and ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tom Lemb
University of Rochester
Westinghouse
World of
Science
Maust
Galveston Stars Aid Texas City Relief Effort Show
In May 1947 Galveston rallied to raise funds for Texas City after the disaster. Hollywood stars led by Phil Harris and Jack Benny, along with Gene Autry Frank Sinatra and others, flew in to perform a benefit show that raised over 28 thousand dollars for the Texas City Relief Fund, with plans for further benefits across Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Texas City
Greater
Phil Harris
Sam Maceo
Phil
Maceo
Jack Benny
Jimmie Fidler
Gene Autry
Frank Sinatra
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Diane Lynn
Marjorie Reynolds
Phil Silvers
Rochester
Cass County Boys
Paige Cavanaugh
New York
Washington
Hollywood
Jonathan Mr. Waitewright
National Hotel System
Curtis Trahan
George Fraser
Geniat Ed Leach
Greater Galveston Boach Association
Buccaneer Hotel
Texas City Relief Fund
Houston
New Orleans
Port
Arthur
Austin
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Generoes Armerien
Diana Lynn
Curtis Tishap
Juniors Gaze Toward Senior Year in Quiet Study Hall
The piece reflects students already planning for finals and imagining the Senior year. It notes the Seniors will face tasks and pleasures ahead while Juniors look forward to moving up.
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Mr. Feed
High School News Caps Gowns Shine at Graduation
The writeup mentions graduates in gray caps and gowns with black and orange tassels. Students plan to Kent the tassels after graduation. Thanks are given to Mrs. Ranit for making the new caps and gowns possible. The Junior Class notes a settle down period as the school year progresses.
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High School News
Marchin
Kent
Ivy Poisoning Reappears With Warm Weather Signs
Dr. Geo W Cox State Health Officer warns that poison ivy returns as summer begins. Leaves have three leaflets with varying margins and small greenish flowers appear in May or June. Fruits are pale green peas and poisonous when immature. Symptoms range from itching to blisters and severe burning. Recovery usually in about 10 days. Prevention focuses on recognizing ivy during picnics and outdoor trips.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
East Bernard School Plans Baccalaureate and Commencement
East Bernard prepares for Baccalaureate services on Sunday May 48 1947 at 11 AM in the high school auditorium with Rev. Jerome Tydiacka of Rosenberg Holy Rosary Church delivering the address. Eighth grade graduation follows Wednesday May 21 at 8 PM in the auditorium with Mr John RB of A and M College as speaker. Senior exercises Thursday May 22 at 8 PM feature Attorney Olan M Street of Dallas as speaker and Doris Sklar as valedictorian, Georgia Dhyrek as salutatorian. A first concert by the school band under Jimmie Armstrong is set for Monday morning.
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East Bernard School
Jerome Tydiacka
Rosenberg Holy Rosary Church
John RB
A. and
M. College
Olan M. Street
Dallas
Texas
Doris Sklar
Henry Sklar
Georgia Dhyrek
John Uhyrek
Jimmie Armstrong
Gay
Fontenot Home Hosts Girl Scout Tea
The Fontenot home hosted a Mother's Day tea for Troop No. 1 Girl Scouts under Mrs. R. B. Davis. Mothers and guests enjoyed corsages, flowers, and a program by Miss Margaret McNeil, Miss Lula Jean Snelling, Miss Patsy Scott, Ernestine Davidson, Jeanita Barrett, and Miss Mary Annelie Broyles. Refreshments featured open-face sandwiches, iced tea, and cupcakes.
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Mr. and Airs
Fontenot
Girl Scouts
iMirs
R. B. Davis
Thei
Mss
Patsy Fontenot
Margaret McNeil
Lula Jean Snelling
J. R. Laugmin
Patsy Scott
Ernestine
Davidson
Jeanita Barrett
Mary Annelie Broyles
Scott
McNeil
Bliss Fontenot
Neuendorff and neighbors share Sunday visits in Bernar do
A long list of local families including the Neuendorffs, Kuhns, Hennekes, Prauses and Dreschers spent Sunday visiting each other at homes across Bernar do. Multiple households hosted relatives and friends such as Mr and Mrs August Neuendorff and son and Miss Dorothy Neuendorff who is in the Caney Valley Hospital in Wharton.
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Eeounty Spanihel
Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
L. C. Spanihel
Spanihel & Son
Harry H. Johnson
John Neuendorff
Gweghter
Lea Kuhn
August Neuendorff
Mirs
Elbert Henneke
Dorothy Neuendorff
Caney Valley Hospital
Wharton
Baldwin Hi
Clements Prause
Charles Wicke
Nelson
Edbert Hennel
Af Airs
Family Party for Mother's Day at Altair Park
Sir and Mrs Louis Tyler of Altair hosted a Mother's Day gathering at Altair Park with 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild among about 45 family members. Attendees included multiple Tyier in-laws from Eagle Lake Rosenberg Port Lavaca Houston and New York City.
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Louis Tyler
Altair
Altair Park
Tyler
G. Tyier
H. S. Tyjer
Fall
Dann Gibson
Eagle Lake
Auetm
Gene Selph
Houston
Gene
Paschal
Vanderbilt
Columbus High Names Honor Students for 19.. Commencement
Miss Lillian Leta Hoffman tops Columbus High School senior class to receive diplomas May 28 in the school auditorium. Second high honors go to Bliss Emily Jo Winkel, with Charles Wolfe third, both noted among Eagle Lake families. Rev. Jom G. Larsen will deliver the baccalaureate sermon May 25. Also noted are 15 boys and 22 girls earning diplomas. Gene Durbin of the U.S. Navy left for San Pedro after a visit with family.
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Lillian Leta Hoffman
Raymond Hoffman
Columbus
Miss Hoffman
Texas Construction Material Company
Eagle Lake
Bliss Emily Jo Winkel
Evie Winkel
AAA
Winkel
Emily Jones
Charles Wolfe
Ars. G. Wolfe
Charles
Miss Winkel
Jom G. Larsen
Christ Episcopal Church of
Marley Giddens
Columbus School
Mack Family Now Homes In Bishop Texas
Mr and Mrs TD Mack and their children have relocated to Bishop Texas and are settling into a new home.
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Td, Mack and
Bishop, Texas
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Betty Jean Krefzschmar
Hetty Jean
Betty
Eagles
Dolores Spanihel Dolores
Dear Ole Eagle Lake
Delores
Eagler
Dolores
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Janice D
Ruby
Aubrexy
New Braunfels
Tam Ethel Mae
Draper
East Bernard
Alvin Paschal
Alvin
L. A
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Bernardo News
Paul Hagan
W.G. Drescher
Leo Henneke
Edbert Henneke
Alex Jones, Jr
Sylvan Drymalla
Mau- Feen
Monroe
Mainard Ripper
Louis Feikert
Mrs. Louis Tyler
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Pepet-Cola Company
Tangtatown City
Kottler: Pepei-Cole Battling Company
Welmar, Texas
Columbus High School
Gene Durbin
United States Navy
San Pedro
Calif
Sirs. F.C. Durbin
Collinge
Mani
Becnyan
Albert’s Variety Store
Firemen’s Park
Sealy
Blume
Lad Janda
Hig Orchestes
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