Calhoun County Histori cal Survey Committee Meeting Update
At the Calhoun County Historical Survey Committee meeting in the First State Bank, members heard that most Calhoun County judges’ photos will be framed and hung in the County Courthouse. A protective railing for the Moses Johnson grave site is under construction, with highway and grave markers arriving in 60 to 90 days. The group previewed a Civil War sign for the Jail House Museum and discussed historical medallions for Miss Stalka Wedig’s home relocated from Indianola. Charles Ward spoke on the Aransas Wildlife Refuge and its history, including whooping cranes. Regional meetings in 1975 are urged, with sessions planned for April 9 at Columbus and April 10 at Falfurrias, 9 am to 3 pm. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Brett and Leonard McCown, who indexed The Old Indianola Scrapbook to aid cemetery restoration.
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George Man
Calhoun County
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Calhoun High School
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Dr. Johnson
Bull Winsor
Houston
Jail House
Stalka Wedig
Indianola
Grace Episcopal Church
Rhodes
Charles Ward
Aransas Wildlife Refuge
Black Jack Peninsula
Texas Historical Commission
Columbus
Falfarias
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Leonard McCown
Jaycees Meet Thursday to Elect 1975-76 Officers
The Port Lavaca Calhoun County Jaycee group will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at First State Bank for an election of officers for the 1975 76 year Lance Newman president urges attendance An installation is set for Friday April 18 at the Shellfish Restaurant Troy Fox and Jim Strawser will report on the recent Jaycee Slo Pitch Tournament
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First State Bank
Lance Newman
Troy Fox
Jim Strawser
Enticing minor charge filed in County Court
Guadalupe Ramirez Jr was charged in County Court with four counts of enticing a minor from parental custody. Police pursue a related theft of two brass regulators valued at about 200 dollars as part of ongoing inquiries.
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Guadalupe Ramirez Jr
Infant Elizabeth Silvas Dies at Birth in Port Lavaca
Infant Elizabeth Jeanette Silvas died at birth early Wednesday at Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ruben Silvas of Port Lavaca.
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Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital
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Ruben Silvas
Port Lavaca
Improvements Suggested for Harris County Jail Plan
Harris County Sheriff Jack Heard cites a federal study by the U S Law Enforcement Assistance Administration recommending improvements for the county jail and rehabilitation center, with an estimated cost of 20 to 35 million dollars. The commissioners court plans a jail bond issue later this year to fund the project. Funeral services will be at 4 p m Wednesday at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church with Rev Donald McNally officiating, burial in Port Lavaca Cemetery, and the Port Lavaca Funeral Home in charge.
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Donald McNally
Port Lavaca
Johnny
Ruben Jr
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