Komensky area notes bride shower and local events
The Komensky Friendly Corner reports Mary Ann Gillar’s bride elect shower at Komensky Schoolhouse with guest book, songs, and gifts including a 52 piece silverware set. It also lists local residents at a chicken barbecue, notes travelers to Ft Chaffe Arkansas, and says the cotton crop is good nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Gillar
Lester Hoerig
Komensky
Irene Kocian
Eleanor Kucera
Cinadr
Gonzales Park
Ernest Chaloupka
Enurene
Jeanette
Marvin Bohuslav
David Allen
Joe Machabe
Shirley
Arnold Bohuslav
Garry Lee
Chas. B. Halata
Daniel
Duke Bohuslave
Helen Valis
Polansky
Shiner
Vernon Wenske
Floyd Ferguson
Clarence Bohuslav
Ft. Chaffe
Arkansas
Edwin Provazek
East Bernard
Louis Firasch
Meran
Wagner Hospital
A Boy For Pilats
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pilat announce the birth of Calvin Wayne, a 7 pound 6 ounce baby boy born at Shiner hospital on July 12 at 10 30 am. He has two sisters and was baptized at St Josephs Catholic Church with Father Joseph Kopp officiating. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs Milton Jobb. Grandparents are Frank Kolar, and Albert Pilat of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Pilat
Shiner Hospital
Calvin Wayne
Frank Kolar
Albert Pilat
Moulton
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Milton Jobb
Personal Guests and Family Visits Share Local Social Round
Mrs. Anna Bratrich hosts guests including John L Krauter Phil Crowley LA Adrian Boswell San Antonio and Pamela Comfort. The Darilek family from La Marque vacationed with Tom Bohuslavs. Ethlyn Freytag visited parents Rud and Jane Freytag. Kocian family hosted Ince Kocian’s, James, and Jozef. James Kocian and Frankie Kocian spent time Sunday. Inoc Kocian hosted James Franklin and guests James Janak Quinton, Victor Hermis Jerome Delores, Louis Smolik Benj and Gertrude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna _ Bratrich
John L. Krauter
Phil
Crowley
Louisiana
Adrian Boswell
San Antonio
Wm. Bratrich
Marvin Flach
Pamela
Comfort
Inoc Kocian
James Franklin
James Janak
Quinton
Victor Hermis
Jerome
Delores
Louis Smolik
Benj
Gertrude
Freytags and Pylands Host Family Weekend Guests
Mr. and Mrs. James Freytag of College Station visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Freytag and with other relatives over the weekend. Mrs. Alice Pyland of Waco was a weekend guest in the home of Supt. and Mrs. J. W. Pyland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Freytag
College Station
Arnold Freytag
Alice Pyland
Waco
Supt
J. W. Pyland
Lavaca County Declares Cotton Week July 22 28 1956
County Judge Paul H Fertch proclaims July 22 through 28 as Cotton Week in Lavaca County urging citizens to honor the cotton industry. The resolution notes cotton’s prominence as America’s leading fiber and crop, supporting livelihoods and industrial strength with extensive economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
U. S
Paul UH. Fertch
Lavaca County
Texas
Paul H. Fertch
Personal Notes from Prairie Area Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Eddie Pilat and children visited Mr and Mrs Frank Okruhlik Sr of Praha on Friday night. Geraldine Kuhen daughter of Jas per and Mrs Kuhen left for Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for a medical exam. Mr and Mrs W G Schilhab and family returned to Farmerville La after vacation with Chas E Beran and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Pilat
Frank Okruhlik Sr
Praha
Geraldine» Kuhen
Jasper Kuhen
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation
W. G. Schilhab
Farmerville
Congressman Clark W. Thompson Attends Final Congressional Session
In a letter to neighbors Rep Clark W Thompson of Texas 9th District explains late session activity in Congress Fort Bend County gains a Watershed Act amendment he introduced cutting project review time from 45 to 15 days The Civil Rights Bill looms as a major issue with potential impact on States Rights and federal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Senate
Fort Bend County
White House
Turkey Creek
Lawmaker Opposes Centralizing Bill and Supports Local Projects
The speaker declares opposition to a centralizing measure and vows to follow conscience and constituents. He notes two key Public Works projects Brazosport Harbor and Matagorda Bay Point Comfort Ship Channel and anticipates needed action to move the bill through House and Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazosport Harbor
Matagorda Bay Point Comfort Ship Channel
House
Senate
Return from hospital notices for Pilat Firasek family
Mrs. Albert Pilat returned home last week after major surgery at Shiner hospital on July 3. She is on the road to recovery. Mrs. Fred Firasek of Giddings had surgery at Shiner hospital last week Tuesday and was released Saturday morning. Edward Firasek, son of ... is reported doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Dallas
Albert Pilat
Shiner Hospital
Fred Firasek
Gidings
Saturda
Edward Firasek
Mrs. Andrew Petrek Hospitalized After Incident
Mrs. Andrew Petrek of this city was taken to Renger Hospital in Hallettsville Monday night after an incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Petrek
Cit
Renger H Pital
Hallettsville
Fisk Vision for State Policy and Fiscal Conservatism
Fisk pledges to defend state rights and advocate strict economy in government spending. He opposes a general sales tax and state income tax while supporting the gasoline tax refund to farmers and upkeep of farm-to-market roads. He stresses strong public schools, water and soil conservation, freedom of occupation choice, and integrity in public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FISK
Fisk Aims to Cut Taxes and Boost Texas Farm Programs
Jack Fisk, a two term Texas House member, champions tax relief proposals and gasoline tax refunds for farmers. He backs Farm To Market road expansion, Small Claim Courts, teacher raises, narcotics enforcement, and State Board of Control reforms to save taxpayer money. He has toured state institutions and supported state budgeting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer-Aikin
Texas
Colson-Briscoe
School For the Blind
School For the Deaf
National Guard Armory Board
Judiciary
House of Representatives
Texas Senate
Senate
Red River County
Aikin Grove
Milton
Lamar County
Deport
Paris Junior College
Cumberland University
Velma Morphew
Bobby
Fisk
Ord
State Board of
Carol
State Budget Board
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Mrs. Bonumil Bohuslav
Baldwin Business College
Voakum
Cochran & Gosch Butarke CO
Carl Vit
Waelder, Texas
Jorn
Astin
Wya
By Ted Key
Tedke
The
Travelers Safety Service
Wey
Eddie Darilek
Children of
Ethlyn Rose’ Freytag of
Houston
Mrs
Rud. Freytag
Louis Kocian
Ince Kocian
James
James Kocian
Frankie Kocian
Zormécé Farmall
McCormick
Farmall
Jackson Farm Machinery
Edmund Kram
Clark W. Thompson
Neighbors
A. M. Aikin, Jr
Paris
A. M. Aikin
Pol. Adv
Lis
Washington
Renger Hospital
ST. Joseph’s
Shady National Hall
Yoakum
Hochheim
Southernaires
DANCE
Jack Fisk
Austin, Colorado
Fayette
Lavaca
Lef
Waller
Wharton Counties
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