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PALACIOS BUCKEYE ASSOCIATION Courtesy of Shirley L. Brown |
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Enjoy a Sumptuous Feast and Organize the Palacios Buckeye Association Saturday last was a memorable day in the history of Palacios, and particularly so to the many of our good citizens who hail from the famous and glorious Buckeye state. As announced last week the citizens of Palacios and surrounding country who came from Ohio met at the B.Y.P.U. auditorium Saturday, and by way of greeting and introduction partook of a most elaborate dinner, prepared by the Ohio ladies, occupying a table the entire length of the north side of the auditorium and which was insufficient to accommodate the crowd at one sitting. After the feasting Dr. J. P. Green volunteered as toast master, and called for speeches from different ones present, each of whom responded with a few happy remarks appropriate to the occasion. Previously every Ohioan had been provided with a badge, which was a buckeye from their native State. These were suspended to a white ribbon, and worn as a badge. These were supplied by Mrs. Jacob Sherman, who sent for them a year ago, when it was proposed to form an Ohio Club, but which was postponed. Mrs. Sherman enjoys the distinction of being the originator of the Palacios Ohio Association, an honor of which she may justly feel proud. A register was provided in which each one was required to register his or her name, together with their former home place in the old State. Following is the list as taken from the register:
A total of 123. It was a surprise to every one to find that there was such a large number of Ohioans among the citizenship of our city and vicinity, and it made each and all of them feel very much more at home in Texas. After the splendid dinner the meeting was called to order by Dr. Green, who introduced, Rev. Israel, of the Baptist church, and who in the absence of Mayor Ruthven, made an address of welcome on behalf of the city. Other speakers were Messrs. N. L. Hoopingarner, Rev. Bristor and Rev. Green, each of who spoke in a happy vein, and with many compliments to Ohio and our Ohio citizens. Miss Alice Campbell gave one of her splendid and always enjoyable readings. The special purpose of the meeting was then given consideration, and it was resolved to organize a permanent society of Ohioans which should hold a re-union at least once each year. Permanent organization was effected by the election of P. F. Campbell as president; Mrs. N. E. Whyman vice-president; O. A. Munk secretary, and Mrs. Jacob Sherman treasurer. A committee appointed to select a name for the organization and report at once, performed the duty assigned, and recommended the name Palacios Buckeye Association, which was adopted. The first Saturday in May of each year was chosen as the time for the annual meetings. Mrs. Munk, C. C. Campbell and J. W. Macy were appointed as a committee to prepare and arrange the program for the 1913 meeting. It was a delightful time for all the invited friends, of which there were quite a number. Palacios needs more of the sort of people comprising the Ohio association, and we express the hope that next year’s meeting may show a large increase in their number from the Buckeye State, and who can be assured of a hearty welcome by this new society and the people generally. Long may the Palacios Buckeye Association grow and prosper.
Palacios Beacon, May 10,
1912 |
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Second Annual Reunion and Picnic of Palacios Buckeye Association Held Last Saturday The Palacios Buckeye Association, composed of residents of Palacios and vicinity who were former residents of the State of Ohio, held its second annual reunion and picnic at the B.Y.P.U. auditorium last Saturday, which in every feature was a most complete success, and a time which all present will long remember. The dinner especially was a long drawn out feast of good things. The table extended the full length of the big auditorium; and was twice filled to feed the hungry crowd, all of whom came with appetites whetted to keen expectancy in anticipation of extra good things to eat, and in this they were not in the least disappointed, for there was all sorts of the choicest products of the cookery for which Ohio ladies are famous, and there was a most bounteous supply of it. The register showed one-hundred and fifty-three Buckeyes in attendance, which with the invited guests made more than two hundred in attendance. Last year the number of Buckeyes registered was a few over one hundred twenty; so it can be seen that this association like everything else in and about Palacios is enjoying a healthy growth. The literary and musical program, was also most enjoyable, and with the feast made an all day festival. The program opened with the singing of America followed by prayer by Rev. Bristor, and a song by a special quartet. Little Gladys Munk sang a parody on Old Lang Syne, composed by Mrs. Munk for the occasion, the words were as follows:
Rev. Bristor gave a most entertaining address, after which the dinner was served. After dinner the program was resumed with an address by Mr. Howard of Carancahua, who also sang a couple of songs, his contributions to the exercises being especially appreciated. There were addresses by Mayor Ruthven and Mr. F. C. Hensel, recitations by Gladys Munk, Corinth Campbell, Mrs. C. V. Snyder, and a number of the little folk, a cornet solo by Keye Roberts, interspersed with songs by the quartet. Messrs. C. V. Snyder, Geo Hatcher and Mrs. Chas. B. Harriman were chosen as a nominating committee to nominate officers for the next year, who reported recommending the re-election of the old officers which was done by unanimous vote. These officers are P. F. Campbell, president; Mrs. A. T. Whyman, vice-president; Mr. O. A. Munk, secretary and Mrs. Jacob Sherman, treasurer. A vote of thanks was tendered the B.Y.P.U. association for the use of the auditorium, the program ending with the singing of God be with You Till we Meet Again. President P. F. Campbell presided and introduced the different members of the program in a happy manner. Following is the list of those registering from Ohio at the reunion:
The Palacios Beacon,
May 9, 1913 |
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The third annual reunion and picnic of the Palacios Buckeye Association will be held on the B. Y. P. U. grounds at Palacios, Texas, on Saturday, May 2, 1914. Let every Buckeye be on the ground early and be a committee of one to help make it a pleasant and social day for all. The music and speaking is scheduled to begin at 10 o’clock and last till each speaker is ready to quit, but so far as possible, eating will be prohibited till the noon hour so that the contest may be fair and free for all. Palacios Buckeye Association is composed of, and is for the amusement and social interests of every one living within driving, walking, swimming or flying distance of Palacios, without leaving their usual place of abode earlier than six o’clock on the morning of the said second day of May–provided of course that you were born in or have lived in Ohio after you were born, or that your are the husband, wife or child of a Palacios Buckeye; but it is against the rules to bring any troubles along with you on that day, and there has been no provision made by the program committee for time to hear troubles or anything grouty. A cordial invitation is extended to all Buckeyes living on the Collegeport side of the bay or elsewhere in the county, to bring your baskets well filled with grub, (we will furnish the water) and meet with us and give us a chance to get acquainted with you, and at the same time you can meet us too–but if you cannot bring the baskets, come any how and help–you may be the means of saving a doctor bill for someone else, for the Buckeye ladies are such good cooks that it is dangerous to eat all you really want.
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The Palacios Beacon,
April 24, 1914 |
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The annual celebration of Ohio Day by the Palacios Buckeye Association at the B. Y. P. U. grounds last Saturday, like its predecessors, was a most complete and happy success. At the big community basket dinner, some two hundred people dined, and there was provender sufficient of the most tempting kinds to have fed a hundred more. The long tables were most profusely and beautifully decorated. The program for the day was especially attractive and entertaining, consisting of two piano selections by Miss Katherine Cope, speeches by Rev. Shepherd, Prof. Snyder, Mr. Howard, Mr. Lewis, and C. J. Wildman; vocal solos by Mrs. Huffman, Mrs. R. J. Sisson, Mrs. Parker and Miss Parker; a male quartet by Messers. Snyder, Campbell, Robinson and Whyman and a humorous duet by Mrs. M. M. Miller and Mr. P. F. Campbell. Officers of the Association for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, P. F. Campbell; vice-president, F. C. Hensel; treasurer, Mrs. J. Sherman; secretary, O. A. Munk. The following Ohioans registered as present at the celebration:
The Palacios Beacon,
May 8, 1914 |
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The annual picnic of the Ohio Association at the B. Y. P. U. encampment grounds last Saturday, was not as largely attended as former years, due, doubtless to the fact that the day was rather chilly and clouds threatened possible rain. But those who did attend had just as good a time as could be, and the big picnic dinner was up to the high standard of former years, and there was nothing lacking in good things to eat. No set program had been prepared for the day, but a number of impromptu speeches were made, and reminiscences of other days in the Buckeye state were told. For officers for the next year Mr. F. C. Hensel was chosen president; Miss Leafa Green, secretary, and Mrs. Jacob Sherman, treasurer. The register of those in attendance contained the following names. The register is incomplete in that the former place of residence in Ohio of many was omitted, so we publish the names only which embraces the original Ohioans and their families.
The Palacios Beacon,
May 11, 1917 |
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