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Funeral services for Carl Herman Wilson were held at the First Methodist Church, Tuesday, February 11 at 2 p. m. with the Rev. John Fluth officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery with graveside services conducted by the Masonic Lodge. A resident of the Deutschburg community for over 30 years, Mr. Wilson was born September 13, 1878 in Axlarp, Sweden, and died Sunday, February 9 in the Bay View Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Wilson; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Boeker of Channelview and Mrs. Ida Mae Franzen of Collegeport; two sons, Wilford and Charles of Palacios; a sister, Mrs. Elin Knutson Carlson of Sweden and a brother, Axel Wilson, of Sweden. Palacios Beacon, February 13, 1958 Card Of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to those who in any way assisted us at the time of the death of our beloved husband and father, C. H. Wilson. The flowers, cards, foods and consoling words shall always be remembered with grateful hearts. We especially want to thank Dr. Wilcox, the nurses and the hospital staff for their kindness.
Mrs. Ida Wilson
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Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Matilda Wilson, 91, were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, February 13, at the First United Methodist Church in Palacios with the Rev. Carl L. W. Israel officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. A resident of the Deutschburg Community for many years, she was born in Austin. She died Monday at the home of her daughter in Channelview. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Herman Wilson and two sons, Charles and Wilford Wilson. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. C. W. (Hazel) Boeker of Channelview and Mrs. Gus (Ida Mae) Franzen of Collegeport; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Jarl, Mrs. Esther Berglund and Mrs. Tina Carlson, all of Austin and eight grandchildren.
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Funeral services were held for Wilford Wilson at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios on March 6, at 2:00 p. m. with the Rev. Leslie Webb officiating. Rev. Carl Israel, a lifelong friend sang a favorite hymn, "How Great Thou Art." Wilford, 63, was born March 14, 1913 in Austin, Texas, the son of Mrs. Ida Wilson and the late C. H. Wilson and passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston on March 4, 1976. Wilford was a retired farmer and rancher in the Deutschburg Community. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios where he served on the Board of Deacons. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ida Wilson; one daughter, Helen Wilson, both of Deutschburg; two sisters, Mrs. C. W. Boeker (Hazel) of Channelview and Mrs. Gus Franzen (Ida Mae) of Collegeport. Palacios Beacon, March 11, 1976
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Hazel Viola Boeker, 98, was born on March 6, 1919 in Austin,
Texas to the late Carl Herman and Ida Matilda Wilson and passed
away on May 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at her home
in Humble, Texas.
San Jacinto Funeral Home, Houston, Texas
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Her college career began at Texas Lutheran College,
where she was a member of the TLC Choir. She earned a Bachelor of
Science in Elementary Education Degree from the University of Texas,
and her Master of Education degree at the University of Houston. Ida
Mae taught in Houston, Texas City, Blessing and Palacios elementary
schools. She drove the Deutschburg school bus route while teaching
in Palacios.
Ida Mae Wilson and Gustave Albert “Goose” Franzen
were married on November 22, 1952. Ida Mae enjoyed teaching, but
chose instead her role as helpmate and mother. The newlyweds lived
with Goose’s mother, Ellen, and brother, Alex, in the family home
near Collegeport for a year, while they designed and built their
home nearby, where they raised their four children. Ida Mae’s
brother, Charles, was stricken with Bulbar Poliomyelitis on June 19,
1952. This occurrence significantly changed the lives of all of the
Wilson Family, who sought the best treatment for Charles. “Goose”
and Ida Mae accompanied Charles to Denver, CO for Chiropractic
treatment at the Spears Chiropractic Sanitarium and Hospital. The
trip was made on a Pullman Car, specially equipped with an iron
lung, loaned by Fred Snite, Jr. a wealthy Chicagoan who became a
polio victim seventeen years earlier. Burlington Lines’ Texas Zephyr
pulled the car to its destination in Denver. Hazel, Ida Mae’s
sister, was called to testify before a Senate Committee in
Washington DC regarding the need for medical insurance coverage for
patients benefitting from chiropractic treatment. Those at home
modified the house to accommodate the iron lung for Charles’ return
home. The family provided care at home until his death in 1959.
Meanwhile, Goose and Ida Mae worked their rice farming and beef
cattle operation at Collegeport and Deutschburg, maintaining
generations-long tenant relationships of the Wilson and Franzen
families, while acquiring their own farm and ranch land. One of Ida
Mae’s passions in life was cooking. The kitchen was the center of
the Franzen home, where her talents for cooking, bread-making,
baking, canning, pickling, processing and preparing nutritious
family meals were shared with her family and any guest at their
table. Ida Mae joined The First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport
and was an active member, leading Presbyterian Women’s groups,
Sunday School classes for youth and adults, and youth singing. Once
asked if she had a favorite hymn, without hesitation, Ida Mae
replied, “I like them all.” She was elected and ordained an Elder on
December 5, 1982, and served as Clerk of Session for a number of
years. The church presented Ida Mae a plaque “In Appreciation of
Many Years of Devoted Service” for her years on the Session on
November 17, 2002, but she was re-elected to serve at least one more
term as a Ruling Elder.
Ida Mae was also active in the Woman’s Club of
Collegeport, sponsor of the annual Collegeport Day homecoming the
last Saturday in May. The celebration has been held each year since
1909. Gus and Ida Mae Franzen were recognized as the Collegeport Man
and Woman of the Year for “Many Years of Dedicated Service to the
Collegeport Community” by the Woman’s Club on Collegeport Day in
1989.
Ida Mae supported the youth of the community as an
organizer and adult leader of the Collegeport 4-H Club in 1968,
assisting youth with various projects including Livestock, Food,
Sewing, Public Speaking, and Record Books, and as an auction buyer
and supporter in the Junior Livestock Show and Heifer Show,
beginning in 1967. She also supported youth in the Home Economics
Division as an auction buyer, sponsor and presenter of awards for
High-Point Winners. She also participated in the Adult Division of
the Food Show. She has been recognized by several youth
organizations including the 4-H, Future Farmers of America and
Future Homemakers of America for her involvement. In 2015, Ida Mae
was presented a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for her support of the
youth of Matagorda County by the Matagorda County Fair Association.
As rice producers, both Gus and Ida Mae encouraged
others to “Eat More Rice.” If potatoes were served at a meal,
“Goose” would not hesitate to assert, “You should serve RICE! We
don’t live in Idaho!” Ida Mae, more subtly promoted the use of rice
through her 30+ years of participation in the Rice Dish Round-up at
the Matagorda County Rice Festival by entering recipes adapted to
include rice as a main ingredient.
Ida Mae was named Outstanding Conservation Homemaker
at the Region III Texas Conservation Awards Program in 1983. She was
sponsored by the Matagorda County Soil and Water Conservation
District #316. For a number of years, she gauged and recorded
rainfall for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the
Collegeport area. These records along with others from across the
county were beneficial in helping local farmers and ranchers prove
eligibility for Federal Disaster Programs through the Farm Services
Agency. Ida Mae Franzen was a Life Member and past director of the
Matagorda County 100-Club, an active member of the Carancahua
Extension Education Association Club, and the Athena Club of
Palacios; She was a past participant in the Matagorda County “Relay
for Life”, supporting the American Cancer Society.
Ida Mae was a devoted wife, a wonderful mother and
grandmother, and a tireless worker in her church and community. Upon
the death of her husband, Gus Franzen, in 1997, Ida Mae continued in
their rice farming and cattle operation, assisted by her family, and
remained an avid supporter of the youth of Matagorda County. Many
youths in the county benefitted from her generosity and kindness.
Ida Mae was preceded in death by her husband and two infant sons,
Gustave Albert Franzen III and Charles Ray Franzen; her parents, two
brothers, Wilford Leroy and Charles Herman Wilson, and by her
sister, Hazel Viola (Wilson) Boeker. She is survived by her four
children: G. W., Derril (Samantha), Terri (Franzen) Adams, Wesley
(Tonya Piwonka); grandchildren: Stephanie Busby (Brian), Savannah
Moeller (Jeff), Tyler Adams (Kelsey), Colt Adams (Madeleine), Dillon
Franzen (Angela) and Hayley Franzen; great-grandchildren: Reese,
Carter, Jake, Tate, Weston, Tanner, Addison, and a
great-granddaughter and two more great-grandsons expected in 2018;
sister-in-law, Ann Franzen, and a host of nieces, nephews, and
friends.
Visitation will be held at Taylor Brothers Funeral
Home in Bay City on Wednesday, February 14 from 5:00 PM to7:00 PM. A
private graveside service will be conducted at the Collegeport
Cemetery. Ida Mae’s sons and grandsons will serve as pall bearers;
her nieces and nephews, church family, friends and neighbors are
regarded as honorary bearers.
A Celebration of Life and Witness to the Resurrection
Service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the First
Presbyterian Church of Palacios with Rev. Chuck Kimball officiating.
A reception will follow at Clement Hall.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian
Church of Collegeport, Mopac House Foundation, or Collegeport
Cemetery Association; All may be directed to P. O. Box 175,
Collegeport, Texas 77428.
Ida Mae’s family appreciates the compassionate care
she received at home through “At Your Side” Home Care.
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Funeral Services For 
Ida Mae Margaret (Wilson) Franzen was born to Swedish
parents Carl Herman and Ida Matilda (Peterson) Wilson on March 14,
1922, near Kenedy, Texas, and passed away peacefully in her home
near Collegeport on February 11, 2018. She was the third of four
children of this share-cropping family. Moving and working various
farms, the family made their home in the Jackson County community of
Deutschburg in 1932. Ida Mae attended grade schools in the
Francitas, Deutschburg, and Carancahua communities, where she and
her sister, Hazel often performed in school programs—both of them
had beautiful voices and enjoyed singing. Ida Mae was confirmed in
the First Lutheran Church of El Campo, Texas, and was a 1939
graduate of Palacios High School.
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Several new families have moved into our neighborhood recently. ...Mr. Wilson and family from Kenedy on the Gass farm.
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The Wilson family have been having a siege of the "flu" the past week. Mrs. Wilson is still confined to her bed. Several others in the neighborhood have been sick the past week. Mrs. Carlson, who came here from Denver two weeks ago to visit her brother, C. H. Wilson and family, left Tuesday for Round Rock, where she will spend a week visiting relatives before going on to Chicago, where she will join her husband who has a position there.
Palacios Beacon, January 10, 1929 |
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The following program will be given at the Carancahua School House, on Tuesday, May 14th, at 8 p. m.:
Duet, "Better Be Good"--Hazel Wilson, Dorothy
Schicke
Palacios Beacon, May 9, 1929 |
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Mrs. Wilson had a lower limb quite badly burned a few days ago when a kettle of boiling water overturned on her. The Wilsons have but recently moved into their new home occupied last year by the Smith family.
Palacios Beacon, January 2, 1930 |
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C. H. Wilson was a business caller at Ganado and Francitas Tuesday.
Palacios Beacon, March 27, 1930 |
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The C. H. Wilson family visited at the Slaikeu home last Saturday evening.
Palacios Beacon, April 2, 1931 |
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Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wilson entertained the School Board and their families Tuesday night. They new board organized and some business was transacted, after which the hostess served ice cream and cake. Those present were L. E. Frankson and Mr. Farmer and families and L. J. Saikeu.
Palacios Beacon, April 7, 1932 |
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Messrs. Densmore Sartwelle, Clarence Schicke, C. H. Wilson and Maynard Frankson were Edna visitors Monday.
Palacios Beacon, October 13, 1932 |
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The Green and Wilson children have enrolled in school, bringing our enrollment up to thirty-five. We are pleased to have these children in our school.
Palacios Beacon, November 10, 1932 |
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The Spanish Serenade and Box Supper Friday night was well attended. The decorations were representative of a Fiesta and costumes were typical of the occasion. The program was supposedly broadcast from a Mexican station in Del Rio, and consisted of a Medley of family Spanish songs and several dances. As an additional number, the Misses Wilsons of Francitas, rendered a piano duet, "School Days." After the program the boxes were sold. Messrs. Wingart and Brocker acted as auctioneers. Refreshments were sold by the pupils. Among our visitors were Mr. Lorraine Howell, of Corpus Christi; Misses Lauriedell Knipling and Dixie Howell and Mr. Mike Martin, of Ganado and a number of Francitas people. We were very glad to have these folks with us. Proceeds of the evening will be used for school equipment.
Palacios Beacon, October 19, 1933 |
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The Rhythm Band and music pupils of our school were presented in recital Wednesday evening. Decorations were in red and white. The musical program was as follows:--
2. “Soldiers on Parade”—Herbert Stark. 3. “Snake Charm”—Emma Gerhard. 4. “Tiddlewinks”—Frank Pearce. 5. “Moonlight March”—Frances Cavallin. 6. “School Days” (duet)—Martha Gerhard and Ida Mae Wilson. 7. Song, “Are You Ready?”—Hazel and Ida Mae Wilson.
Palacios Beacon, February 22, 1934 |
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Miss Hazel Wilson, principal of the Carancahua School visited homefolks over the week end.
The Edna Weekly Herald, October 6, 1938
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Deutschburg Miss Hazel Wilson made a business and pleasure trip to Bay City and Edna, Saturday.
Palacios Beacon, October 19, 1939 |
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Mrs. Sadie Hill and Miss Ruth Woodrone spent the holidays in San Antonio and Yoakum. Misses Emma Gerhardt and Ida Mae Wilson of the Lutheran College at Seguin spent the holidays with homefolk.
Palacios Beacon, January 11, 1940 |
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Last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Johs, Alice Johs, Virginia Anders, Wilford and Hazel Wilson, and Leonard Schulke went to Matagorda and the Gulf and enjoyed a delightful swim.
Mr. C. H. Wilson and daughter, Hazel, made a business and pleasure trip to Seguin and Austin last Monday. They returned home Thursday evening.
Miss Ida Mae Wilson visited Mary Eleanor Louderback Sunday morning before Mary Eleanor left for Alpine.
Misses Hazel and Ida Mae Wilson visited Miss Alice Johs Sunday evening.
Palacios Beacon, June 6, 1940
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Miss Hazel Wilson made a business trip to Bay City last Friday. Misses Alice Johs and Hazel and Ida Mae Wilson made a business and pleasure trip to Palacios Tuesday.
Palacios Beacon, June 14, 1940 |
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Others in the service are: S2/c Chas. Wilson in Pacific.
Palacios Beacon, May 17, 1945 |
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Mrs. C. H. Wilson and sons, Wilford and Charles, spent part of the week in Houston and Channel View. Charles underwent a nose operation in Houston, from which he is recovering, and Mrs. Wilson and Wilford visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. "Dub" Boeker at Channel View.
Palacios Beacon, March 28, 1946 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Boeker and small daughter of Channelview were guests of Mrs. Boeker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wilson this week-end.
Palacios Beacon, June 6, 1946 |
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Charles Wilson returned from Houston this week where he has been staying the past two weeks. He and Earl Engle, a Palacios boy who has been in the Armed Forces, went together and when Earl returned to his camp, Charles continued to stay with some friends.
Palacios Beacon, July 4, 1946 |
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Overnight visitors of the C. H. Wilsons were H. Francine and sons, Erick and John, Carl Francine and Allen Clint of Kenedy.
Palacios Beacon, August 8, 1946 |
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Mrs. Charles Wilson and sons, Wilford and Charles, Jr., drove to Houston and Galveston last week.
Palacios Beacon, August 15, 1946 |
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Wilford Wilson drove to Austin for a visit with friends and to get his sister, Ida Mae, who has been in school there the past year.
Palacios Beacon, August 29, 1946 |
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Ida Mae, Charles and Wilford Wilson made a week-end trip to Houston and
Channelview, where they picked up their sister and family, the Dub
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Wilford and Charles Wilson accompanied Miss Ida Mae Wilson to Houston where Miss Wilson spent Friday night with Miss Ermine Harbison of Palacios. Saturday they continued to Texas City where Miss Wilson will teach in the grammar school.
Palacios Beacon, September 19, 1946 |
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Committee chairmen busying Joe Johs, sales; Mrs. O. R. Kubecka, food; Mr. Joe Johs, Bingo; Mr. Wilford Wilson, "42"; Mr. Paul Gerhard, dancing; Mrs. H. A. Cooke, publicity.
Palacios Beacon, February 13, 1947 |
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The following are the official returns of Saturday's school trustee elections throughout Jackson County:
COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICTS
District 20--Deutschburg
W. L. Wilson......................28 P. L. Manning....................22 John Rampmeier.................4
The Edna Weekly Herald, April 15, 1948
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Members of the Deutschburg-Carancahua Security Club met at the Deutschburg Schoolhouse on Thursday night, October 7, for their regular meeting. And getting off to a good start, a committee consisting of Murel W. Dillard, Wilford Wilson, and M. Frankson was appointed to look into the possibility of getting a telephone system erected in the two communities.
Palacios Beacon, October 14, 1948 |
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The first bale of cotton for Palacios this season was brought in by C. H. Wilson, July 21, and was ginned by the Farmers Cooperative Gin. Mr. Wilson, who lives in the Deutschburg Community on the East Carancahua River, reports a wonderful crop this year and says he has averaged a bale every day since the first one was brought in. A nice premium list had been arranged for the first bale which was presented to Mr. Wilson. Business firms and citizens donating merchandise and case were as follows:
A report from the Palacios Gin Wednesday noon, was nine bales received up to that time. Mr. Wilson had eight of them and E. H. Jurek one, which came in Wednesday morning. Other first bales reported in communities nearby were Charlie Peterson of Olivia and ginned at Port Lavaca; W. E. Buffaloe of Bay City and Paul Ratcliff of El Campo.
Palacios Beacon, August 4, 1949 |
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Palacios Beacon, December 5, 1957 |
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Palacios Beacon, June
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Helen Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Wilson, celebrated her first birthday Thursday night, December 3, at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Ida Wilson, in Deutschburg. Refreshments were served to the honoree, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Green and grandson "Squeaky," Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Poston, her grandmother, sister, Yvonne, and Helen Bolling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Bolling.
Palacios Beacon, December 10, 1959 |
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Mrs. C. H. Wilson of Deutschburg and Mrs. W. L. Wilson and children of Palacios were callers in the D. F. Frankson home.
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