PRAIRIE CENTER

Matagorda County, Texas
 

PRAIRIE CENTER
 

Written by Margaret Hill Lawson McElrath Linn

During the year 1912, Common School District No. 12 was established between the Tres Palacios River and Cash's Creek. The two-room schoolhouse was first situated in the Dunbar community by the river and near the church and store. It was called "The School House." A. L. Dyer, Lela Driskell, and Harley Lewis were the teachers. In 1914 the building was moved to the middle of the district (about three miles west) on the prairie, hence "Prairie Center." Emma Shadel and Clara Schley were the faculty.
 

In 1917 the new three-room school was completed. These small schools throughout the state of Texas were known as "Jim Ferguson schools." Outdoor plumbing consisted of two nice little white buildings with half-moon blinds covering the entrances. The Sears-Roebuck Catalog had a secondary value then. The boys' outhouse was to the northeast, while the girls' was to the southeast. There were no paved walks, so during the wet season, rubber boots were a much needed item. Of course if you did not possess these, you went barefoot and put your shoes back on when returning to the classroom. The entire campus was a low area. Drinking water was furnished with a hand pump until sometime in the 1930s when a pretty white fountain with six outlets was installed.

From the time of the new building, teachers included: James Luther, Stella Dyer, Bessie Belnap, Robert Margarum, J. R. Laslie, Jane Ross, Helen Ward, Julie Lee Stapp, Christine Evans, Wilma Thomas, Mae Walker, Mary Aileen Elliott, and Margaret Hill. Margaret Hill Lawson attended the first grade at Prairie Center and ten years later taught her first year there, riding horseback during both times. Other teachers included Tina Dickerson, Helen Sanders, Monte Sweeny, Cherry Price, Ann Lane, and Ruth Miller.

Sometime in the 1930s, a horse shed with ten stalls and a saddle rest was built on the south side of the campus. After this, the book and storage rooms were converted to accommodate indoor plumbing. During Helen Sanders' tenure, a piano was acquired. Box suppers were held as fundraisers. The holiday programs were a joy to the community. The building was also used as a voting precinct. "So goes Prairie Center, so goes the nation" was the prediction. During this time the high-school-age children attended Collegeport and Palacios schools. A Model-T Ford transported five girls in 1931-32 to Palacios. Later a school bus was used to transport the children to the Center school.

During the spring of 1943, one of the teachers, Helen Sanders Murphy, left to join her soldier husband. The remaining teacher, Margaret Hill Lawson, taught seven grades, did the janitor work, drove the school bus, prepared hot stew on Friday from whatever the children brought, and helped deliver a baby for a nearby neighbor.

Prairie Center did not have the playground equipment like schools have today, but the pupils still enjoyed recess and noon time. Some of the games played were blind man bluff, froggie in the middle, wolf over the river, horseshoe, mumble peg, and marbles. The boys always kept a supply of horned toads to hitch up to matchboxes, and the girls were allowed to bring their dolls. Baseball had a season, too.

Many men served as trustees. Some of the first were Elmer Johnson, Charles Viets, T. A. McFarland, S. J. Hill, Frank Stallard, Stadig, Brown, Anderson, Lee, Harrison, Powers, Luther Hill, Ramsey Hunt, Laslie, and others.

Some of the children who attended the school were

George Anderson, son of G. W. Anderson;

Clarence, Bill, Mabel, Ruby and Buster Chamblee;

Clinton, Helen Leona, Leeta, and Loyal, children of S. B. Lee;

Elmer Johnson's sons, Spencer and Leo;

Honor, Agnes, Elinor and Joyce McFarlain;

Carl and Josephine Holiday;

Walter Woodruf;

Winfred, Charlie, Ruby, Mary, Margaret and George, children of Guy Johnson;

Fern, Faye, J. W., Wilbur, Eldon, and Maxine, children of Frank Powers;

Theodore, Alice and Margaret, children of Bill Dannels;

George Harrison's children, Ruth, Naomi, and Marion;

Ray, Donald, and Dorothy, children of L. Dorsey;

Violet and Ernest Rolene;

Ruth Callihan;

Sam, Mattie, and Opal Sexton;

Gertrude Knoff;

Margaret and Eldon, children of Luther Hill;

David and W. B. Carpenter;

Eunice, Euneve, Ada Mae, Ruth and Doris Brown;

Velma, Walter, and Leona Leadford;

Bertha and Bill Wright;

Howard and Lois Parker;

Lester and Erma Wilson;

Lottie Kilgore;

Elizabeth Stadig;

Hugh, James, Chester, and Ovie Warner;

George Stubblefield;

Harley, Minnie and Merle Viets;

Mary Lee and Carrie Lee Taylor;

Olga, Littleton and Raymond Harvey;

Mamie, Bessie, Effie, and Floyd Singleton;

Frances, Ethel, Ernest, and Vernon Snider;

Freeman, Hessel, and Audrey Harvey;

George, Alice, and Wesley Jones;

Anderson White's son Richard;

Rodin, Donie Fay, and Hope Pursewell;

Johnie Mae, Chrlsie, Eldon, L. J. and Nell Brister;

Jesse, Eva, and Judy Jones;

Mava Nee Ramsey;

Fleshana Alvarez and her brothers and sisters;

Cleddie Harvey's children, Carroll and Bobbie Joyce;

John and Bessie Bohuslav and their brothers and sisters;

Lorane and Gladys Rudenes;

Howard, Richard and Raymond Mozley;

Alfred and Ray Winfield;

the three Heath children;

the Rowlinson children;

Ray Dorsey's children, Joy, Ray, and Donald;

Harold, Carl, Carol, and Vernon Hunt;

Charles, James, Lurleen, and Correan Sikes.

When, in 1945, the doors finally closed for school, the building continued to serve as a community house for meetings, voting, and the like.

In 1955 the property was deeded to the Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club. The building was given a new roof, but in the process lost the cupola (bell tower) and the tall chimneys at either end. The campus was never landscaped since the cows could push through the fence at will and destroy any plants. The old building looks rather forlorn now, stripped of paint, but it had its day.

Historic Matagorda County, Volume 1, pages 393-394
 

Prof. Dyer of Prairie Center was in Bay City Monday to make his final report to Superintendent of Education, Thos. H. Lewis. Prof. Dyer closed his school at Prairie Center last Friday. He is deeply interested in the contest for County Superintendent, favoring Prof. W. H. Smith of Matagorda as the best qualified man for the work, and the only one living he says, in the territory interested.

Matagorda County News and Midcoast Farmer, May 1, 1914
 

Prairie Center

Mrs. Jack Chamblee is spending the week in Houston visiting her daughter and other relatives.

J. W. Spender and E. I. Johnson attended the Federal Land Bank meeting at Houston Monday.

Miss Ward drove to Bay City Saturday to take her pupils Misses Uneva Brown, Fay Powers and Emily Kopecky to the graduating exercises.

Miss Helen Ward of Palacios closed a successful term of school by presenting an enjoyable program to a large crowd at the Prairie Center School House, Wednesday evening, May 9^th. The entire district speaks high in praise of Miss Ward’s teaching. Misses Brown, Powers and Kopecky passed the county examination for diplomas, receiving high grades on all subjects and 100% in Arithmetic.

Palacios Beacon, May 17, 1928
 

Prairie Center Club News

The 4-H Club women met with Mrs. Elmer Johnson on Feb. 15^th at 2:00 o’clock p. m. There were 17 members and six visitors present. Each member had a nice report.

Following the meeting the Club gave Mrs. Leo Johnson a shower. She received some nice and useful gifts. After the meeting refreshments consisting of hot chocolate and sandwiches were served. Everyone reported a nice time.

Our next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Jack Chamblee on March 1, at 2 o’clock. Mrs. Sides will be there.

Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, February 22, 1934
 

Prairie Center

Mr. Jack Chamblee has been very sick the past week with acute indigestion.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wright and daughter, Bonnie Lou, returned last week from San Augustine, where they were called suddenly to see Mr. Wright's father, who was very ill. They report him improved.

Mrs. Elma Johnson, Mrs. Spencer Johnson, Mrs. Arthur Wright and Mrs. Birdwell attended the council meeting of the H. D. Club in Bay City. Also were guests of the County Federation and attended the tea given by Mrs. Thos. H. Lewis.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Phillips and family of the Prairie Center community are moving to Yuma, Ariz. Mrs. Phillips, Frances, Ned and William left Saturday and will visit at points over Texas before going on to Yuma. Mr. Phillips and Taylor will join them at Abilene.

Palacios Beacon, March 22, 1934
 

Prairie Center Plays And Works

"We had such a grand meeting with twenty members and six visitors present, and our Short Course delegate, Mrs. Arthur Wright, gave us a splendid report on her trip to A. and M. Short Course." said Mrs. Mable Johnson, cooperator for the Prairie Center home demonstration club. She continued by saying, "We went early and stayed late, and Mrs. Wright fed us so bountifully, we couldn't sleep until midnight." This sounds like an active club and it is. They have had 100 per cent attendance record at council until this month when the council delegate was sick.

Matagorda County Tribune, August 20 1936
 

Prairie Center

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hill motored to Bay City Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. Freeman Harvey was a guest of Mrs. Glenn Harvey Saturday.

Miss Lucy Harvey spent the week in Palacios visiting friends and relatives

Mrs. Nora White and Mrs. Donnie Hill visited Mrs. Willie Laslie Friday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Snider were in Yoakum Thursday and Friday, having their daughter, Jewel, treated.

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Laslie are the proud parents of a fine boy, who arrived October 2nd. Mother and baby are getting along nicely.

The Women's Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. E. I. Johnson, Thursday at 2 o'clock p. m. They discussed the Achievement Day which will be at Mrs. Ruby Dorsey's near Dunbar, October 25. Come and bring your friends.

Palacios Beacon, October 11, 1934
 

Prairie Center

Mr. White returned to Houston Saturday.

We are glad to report Mrs. Hogg improved.

Harold Kelly moved to the Harrison farm Monday.

Mrs.. L. O. Hill and White and Miss M. Hill went to Bay City Tuesday.

Mrs. Harris Jones was a dinner guest of Miss Lucy Harvey Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. O. W. Melvin visited at Will Laslie's Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Harvey are spending a month at Yoakum.

The farmers have their cotton about all gathered and are now harvesting rice and making hay.

The Prairie Center school opened September 10 with the same teachers we have had the past two years and they have succeeded so well we are no longer called Pumpkin Center.

The Women's Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. L. O. Hill Thursday afternoon. An interesting program was given on the subjects:--"parents, children and money." Delicious refreshments were served.

Palacios Beacon, September 22, 1934
 

Prairie Center School Closes

Misses Mary Alleen Elliott and Margaret Hill closed a very successful term of school at Prairie Center on Friday, June 1, with a program and picnic dinner. The crowd was so large all could not get in the building so the front porch was used for the stage, and the program given from there. The seats were taken from the rooms and placed in a semi-circle and then cars were parked back of them. People of that community appreciate the work done by teachers and pupils and show it by their attendance at all public entertainments. Misses Elliott and Hill have been employed for the ensuing term.

Among the honor students of Prairie Center is Eldon Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hill, who has not missed a day from school nor been tardy during the  past five years. Eldon attended high school at Collegeport last year, but will be in the Palacios school the coming term.

Palacios Beacon, June 14, 1934
 

Prairie Center

Mrs. P. A. Richman was visiting in Palacios, Monday.

Mrs. Jack Chamblee is visiting relatives in North Texas this week.

Leslie Adams of Bay City spent the week end here guest of his aunt, Mrs. Pete Graff.

Margaret Hill attended the District Meeting of the Girl Reserves which was held in Houston, Sat.

Mrs. Pete Graff, Mrs. Jack Sisson and Mrs. Glen Hutson were Danevang and El Campo visitors Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Graff, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson of Bay City.

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ellis and children of Goose Creek were visiting relatives in Prairie Center over the week end.

Mrs. Glen Hutson surprised her husband Sunday eve with a birthday dinner and "42." Forty guests enjoyed the evening.

Mrs. J. K. Darnall, and Mrs. C. G. Jeffers attended the Women's Federated Club which was held in Blessing, Saturday.

Palacios Beacon, March 17, 1938
 

Prairie Center

S. J. Hill was a Bay City visitor Tuesday.

Mr. Rockenbaugh is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Frank Stallard.

Mrs. A. J. Fisher of Victoria was a visitor at the Stallard home last week.

Mrs. S. Knudson of Danevang is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Glen Hutson.

Miss Montie Sweeney spent the week end with home folks in West Columbia.

Mr. Pete Graff and L. O. Hill were transacting business in El Campo, Monday.

Mrs. S. C. Brown and daughter, Doris, of Palacios were visiting in Prairie Center, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chamblee were Sunday guests of their daughter Mrs. Spencer Johnson at Oak Bluff farm.

Roy Windfield took first place in Story Telling at County Meet, Saturday for Rural Schools. We know this took hard work Ray, and also for our efficient teacher, Miss Montie Sweeney, District 12 gives you both a unanimous vote of thanks an appreciation.

Palacios Beacon, March 31, 1938
 

Prairie Center

Miss Montie Sweeney went to her home in West Columbia for the week end.

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Rockenbaugh of Freeport visited the Stallards over the week end.

Mr. and Mrs. Avon Harter and children, called at the Glen Hutson home Sunday night.

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gallaher of Simpsonville attended Church in Palacios, Sunday night.

Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Clary and children were Sunday afternoon visitors at the C. J. Jeffer's home.

Glen Hutson, Jack Sisson, Pete Graff, and L. O. Hill were transacting business in Wharton, Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Horn, and Mr. Gregersen of Bay City, were Thursday night visitors in the Pete Graff home.

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Florip and children of Palacios were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jeffers, Sunday.

Prairie Center School had an exhibit last Friday and was visited by three schools of the County. We also had our County Superintendent.

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fisher of Victoria were visiting friends in Prairie Center, Monday and Tuesday, also looking after their interest on the ranch.

Jack Sisson and son Bobbie, were in Houston Thursday and report Mr. Jackson recovering nicely from his recent operation, and will be able to come home Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Knudsen and daughter of Danevang, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knudsen, and Sam K. Knudsen of El Campo called at the Glen Hutson home Thursday.

The Bible Students held a meeting Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Pierce, and we understand it is to be there again next Sunday, and all visitors are welcome.

Palacios Beacon, May 5, 1938
 

Prairie Center

S. J. Hill was a week end visitor in Bay City.

Margaret Hill was a Tuesday visitor in Bay City.

Mr. Jack Chamblee was a week end guest of Mr. Neel in Wharton.

T. P. Hale, County Superintendent, called on friends in Prairie Center, Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Knudsen of Danevang were Sunday guests in the Hutson home.

Mrs. A. J. Fisher returned to Victoria, Sunday, after several days visit in Stallard's home.

Mrs. Herbert Chamblee, Mrs. S. C. Brown, and Doris, were week end visitors of relative and friends in Taylor.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edge of Houston, were Sunday guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chamblee.

Mrs. Ray Horn and daughter, Mary Alice, of Bay City, and Mrs. Burnice Hill and son of Robstown called at the Hill home Wednesday.

A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Graff Sunday, honoring the latter's father's 82 birthday. The guests were served barbecued lamb.

Palacios Beacon, August 25, 1938
 

Prairie Center

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hogg are visiting the former parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hogg.

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. White, Eleanor and Dick, of Kingsville, were week end visitors in the community.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutson and daughter spent Thanksgiving with their parents in Danevang.

Eldon Hill returned to San Marcos, Sunday, after spending the holidays with home folks.

Mr. and Mrs. Noble Hayes of Newgulf attended the birthday dinner at Pete Graff's, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Hill, Margaret and Eldon, were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horn of Bay City.

Mrs. D. M. Clardy and Mrs. Glen Hutson were Bay City visitors, Saturday.

Mr. Pete Graff was delightfully surprised with a birthday dinner at his home Sunday. Fifty-four relatives and friends were served a delicious feast of turkey and all the trimmings.

Mr. and Mrs. Royce Darnall entertained Friday night with "42" and Bridge, Mr. and Mrs. Able Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Clardy and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutson. The hostess served cherry pie and coffee.

Palacios Beacon, December 1, 1938
 

Prairie Center

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Richman Jr., were week end guests of their mother.

Mr. and Mrs. John Graff and children of Sweeney were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Graff.

Mr. and Mrs. John Horn of Bay City visited relatives in the Community Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Veralle Hill and daughter of Pearland visited in the community Saturday also in Palacios and Collegeport.

Miss Helen Sanders and Margaret Hill attended the Teachers meeting in Bay City, Monday night. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Sanders.

Mrs. S. C. Brown who has conducted the Hy-way Laundry at Palacios the past year has moved back to her farm.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Knudsen of Danevang visited their daughter, Mrs. Glen Hutson, Monday.

Home Demonstration Club

The Home Demonstration Club met for a regular meeting Thursday, March 2nd at 2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Ray Dorsey with 14 members and two visitors present.

Mrs. C. G. Jeffer's niece from Boston, Mass., was one of the visitors.

Miss Stewart was present and a Color Clinic was the program for the evening.

Each member went through the clinic to find which colors were the most becoming to her.

The next meeting will be with Mrs. C. G. Jeffers, March 16. A delicious plate lunch was served by the hostess.

Palacios Beacon, March 9, 1939
 

Prairie Center

Mrs. Pete Graff and sister Mrs. John Horn of Bay City were Houston visitors Tuesday.

Miss Katie Nickelson attended Mr. Bingham's funeral in Kennedy.

Mr. Glenn Hutson and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Clardy were Bay City shoppers Tuesday and Saturday.

Mr. S. J. Hill left Thursday for Corsicana to visit relatives and friends. He will also visit in Dallas and Ft. Worth.

Mr. M. A. Ellis of Goose Creek was visiting relatives in the Community, Monday.

The Home Demonstration Club members, their families and friends enjoyed a social at the Prairie Center school house Friday night, "42" and Chinese Checkers furnished entertainment for the evening. Cake and coffee was served by the committee in charge. The H. D. Club will meet at the home of Mrs. E. B. Hogg's Thursday, April 6, for an all-day meeting. All members are urged to be present.

Palacios Beacon, March 30, 1939
 

Prairie Center

Mr. and Mrs. Abel Pierce and children were Sunday visitors in the Stallard home.

Mrs. A. J. Fisher, Mrs. Abel Pierce, Mrs. Alton, and Mrs. Frank Stallard and babies spent Wednesday in Sargent at the beach.

Miss Helen Sanders, and Mrs. L. O. Hill were Bay City visitors Saturday.

Mrs. Pete Graff and Mr. Leslie Adams were in Bay City, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horn of Bay City visited their father Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. C. G. Jeffers, and Mrs. John Glenn attended the Home Demonstration achievement day in McCrosky, Friday.

The Prairie Center school trustees held their monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 26. The school house has been repaired and quite a few improvements added.

Mr. and Mrs. John Horn of Bay City visited in the Pete Graff home Sunday night.

Dr. and Mrs. Hood of Palacios visited in the Jeffers home Sunday.

Mrs. Tony Fischer, Mrs. Abel Pierce and Mrs. Frank Stallard and children were Bay City shoppers Tuesday.

Mrs. D. M. Clardy and Mrs. Glen Hutson were Bay City shoppers Tuesday.

Mr. Tony Fischer of Wharton visited his wife over the week end.

Miss Margaret Hill left Sept 18 for San Marcos where she entered S. W. T. T. C. for the winter term.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knudsen, Miss Henrietta Noda, and Frank Olson of El Campo and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Clardy and children enjoyed a chicken dinner in the Glenn Hutson home Sunday.

Palacios Beacon, September 28, 1939
 

Prairie Center

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Fields and sons were Bay City visitors Saturday.

Mr. R. T. Lewis and Mr. Frank Powers were Bay City visitors Saturday.

Miss Hazel Harvey of Angleton visited relatives and friends in Prairie Center.

Mrs. M. D. Jones and sons, Jesse and Charles, and Mrs. Parsutt visited friends in Barber Hills this week end.

Don't forget the Prairie Center Hallowe'en Carnival, Monday, Oct. 30, 7:30. We promise that you will enjoy every minute of it. Everyone is invited.

Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Johnson and Spencer Johnson were Bay City visitors Thursday.

Mrs. S. Knudson and daughter, Mrs. Laureston of Danevang visited in the Hutson home Thursday.

Mrs. D. M. Clardy, Mrs. C. C. Jeffers and Mrs. L. O. Hill were shopping in Bay City, Tuesday.

Mr. S. J. Hill left Saturday for Kingsville where he will visit his daughters, Mrs. M. A. White, and Mrs. G. H. Jones and families for some time.

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Graff were Houston visitors Tuesday. Mr. Graff took a load of calves to market.

Home Demonstration Club met Thursday, Nov. 19, at 2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Jack Chamblee. After the business hour the hostess served delicious refreshments.

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Graff and Elsie Hutson took in the circus in Bay City, Saturday night.

Honor Roll

1st Grade "B" Martha Heath, Billie Graham
2nd Grade "B" Mary Ann Laslie, Charlsey Brister, Donald Winfield, Lillian Bohuslav
3rd Grade Jesse Jones, Louise Pruett
4th Grade Mary Grace Young, Needa Faye Stubblefield
5th Grade Gladys Mica, Bessie Bohuslav, Ray Winfield

Palacios Beacon, October 26, 1939
 

Prairie Center

Mr. Jack Chamblee who has been on the sick list is much better.

Mrs. C. G Jeffries, Mrs. D. M. Clardy and Mrs. Glen Huston were Bay City visitors Tuesday.

Mr. Pete Graff and Mr. Glen Hutson were business visitors in Sugarland, Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Knudsen and daughter, Mrs. Laureston of Danevang visited relatives Sunday.

Miss Lula Hutson of Palacios visited in the home of her brother, and family Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Glen were shopping in Bay City, Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnson were in Bay City, Saturday.

A Birthday party was given Mrs. John Glen Tuesday night. "42" and Bingo furnished diversion for the evening. All departed at a late hour wishing her many more happy birthdays.

Mrs. Hebel underwent an appendix operation in the El Campo hospital. We are glad to report she is doing nicely.

Mr. Fred Coward of Port Arthur visited relatives and friends this week end.

Honor Roll

"A" 4th Grade: Needa Faye Stubblefield

"B" 1st Grade: Martha Heath, Billie Graham
2nd Grade: Donald Winfield, Charley Brister, Mary Ann Laslie
3rd Grade: Shelton Brister
4th Grade: Mary Grace Young, Medford Hebel
5th Grade: Ray Winfield, Della Mae Hebel, Gladys Meca

Palacios Beacon, November 30, 1939
 

Prairie Center

Mrs. Leo Johnson and mother, Mrs. S. C. Brown were Bay City visitors Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutson and daughter visited in Danevang, Sunday.

Mrs. Bill Chamblee and baby were brought home Sunday from El Campo in Brandon-Duffy Ambulance.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dorsey had relatives visiting from Corsicana the past week.

Glen Hutson and L. O. Hill were in Bay City, Tuesday.

Eldon Hill left Wednesday for College Station where he will enter school at mid-term.

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Graff were shopping in Bay City, Tuesday.

Mrs. Dennis Clardy is on the sick list.

Honor Roll

1st Grade: "A" Martha Heath; "B" Billie Graham.
2nd Grade: "B" Mary Ann Laslie, Donald Winfield.
4th Grade: "A" Neida Faye Stubblefield; "B" Medford Hebel, Mary Grace Young.
5th Grade: "A" Ray Winfield; "B" Gladys Mica.

Palacios Beacon, February 1, 1940
 

Prairie Center

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Graff attended the Fat Stock Show in Houston Sunday.

Mr. P. K. Darnall and son, Royce, were Bay City visitors Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Farwell called at the Hill home Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutson and daughter, Elsie, were Danevang visitors Sunday.

Among those who attended the show, "Gone With the Wind," in Bay City Friday were Mrs. Spencer Johnson, Mrs. Jack Chamblee, Mrs. L. O. Hill, Miss Margaret Hill, Grandpa Hill, and Miss Helen Sanders.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horn and Mr. S. J. Hill visited relatives in the community Thursday night.

Mrs. Spencer Johnson and Mrs. Jack Chamblee were shopping in Bay City Friday.

Margaret and Eldon Hill returned to school Monday, Margaret is a senior in S. W. T. T. C. where she will receive her B. S. degree in August. Eldon is enrolled in A. & M. and doing work on his master.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McConnell and children of Palacios, Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn and children, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clardy and children, and Mrs. Munn and children all enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Jeffries Sunday afternoon.

The H. D. Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. E. B. Hogg. Mrs. Lillian Darnell had charge of the program. After the business hour the hostess served a delicious plate lunch.

At the close of the meeting Mrs. Leroy Hogg, a recent bride, was happily surprised with a miscellaneous shower.

Palacios Beacon, March 28, 1940
 

Prairie Center

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Richman and children were week end visitors of his mother.

Mrs. Glenn Hutson, and Mrs. Dennis Clardy were Bay City visitors Tuesday.

Mr. D. N. Tate of Houston and Mr. M. A. Ellis of Goose Creek visited their relatives Sunday and enjoyed a fishing trip to Oyster Lake Monday.

Mrs. S. C. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnson returned home last week from Saron, Okla., where Mrs. Brown was called by the death of her mother.

Mrs. S. J. Hill visited his daughter in Bay City over the week end.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horn of Bay City visited in the Hill home Sunday evening.

The Wayside Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Glen Hutson with Mrs. L. O. Hill assisting hostess.

After the business was dispensed with the hostess served a tempting plate lunch.

Palacios Beacon, April 4, 1940
 

Prairie Center

Mrs. S. C. Brown and Doris, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnson and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dorsey and children all attended the Brown reunion at the B. Y. P. U. grounds.

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ellis and boys of Luling visited relatives over the weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Knudsen and Mr. Sem visited in the Hutson home Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hill and Barbara Kay of Richmond visited in the L. O. Hill home over the weekend.

Mrs. H. B. Farwell, Mrs. Ethel Young and Miss Eleanor Wildman visited in the Hill home Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horn of Bay City visited relatives in the community Sunday.

Miss Elsie Hutson spent the past week in Houston visiting relatives.

Mr. S. J. Hill is visiting his daughter in Bay City this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutson attended the wedding of the latter's sister in Danevang, Saturday.

Mrs. Ethel Young and daughter, Miss Eleanor Wildman of Victoria, were dinner guests in the Hill home Monday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Alton were in El Campo Monday.

Prairie Center, June 20, 1940
 

Prairie Center

Mr. and Mrs. Shady Lane, and Mr. and Mrs. Joiner of Palacios visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Chamblee Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Able Pierce, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stallard, entertained a group of Bay City friends Thursday night with a fish fry on the bay.

Mr. S. J. Hill returned home from Corsicana, Friday night.

Mrs. John Glen and daughter, Laverne, returned last week from a visit with her parents in West Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. Royce Darnell were Bay City and New Gulf visitors Monday.

Miss Grace Pearl Pierce visited in the Stallard home Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnson and children were Bay City visitors Saturday.

Palacios Beacon, August 15, 1940
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met at 2:00 P. M., March 7, in regular session, at the home of Mrs. J. K. Darnall. There were 18 members and three visitors present. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Frank Stallard, the president. Roll was called and minutes read by Mrs. Bill Chamblee, secretary. Minutes were approved for the last meeting.

Mrs. Joe Edge gave the council report.

Motion was made and seconded that we have a "42" party at the Prairie Center School house, March 29. Everyone is invited. Bring sandwiches, dominoes and card tables.

Motion was made and seconded that we order 20 boxes of cards.

The Constitution was read and amended.

A bridal shower was in order for Miss Marie Clardy.

Delicious refreshments were served and meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Ray Dorsey on March 21.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, March 14, 1946
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met in regular session, Thursday, February 6, at the home of Mrs. Dennis Clardy. There were twelve members and five visitors present.

Plans were made for an all-day meeting in the near future, to improve our community center.

Mrs. Abel Pierce was in charge of the program and Mrs. Glenn Hutson led the creation period.

A motion was made, seconded, and carried that we buy some song books and a recreation book.

Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess and meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Calvin Sexton on February 20.--Mrs. Vernon Clardy, Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, February 13, 1947
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Frank Stallard with eight members and two visitors, Mrs. Roy Nelson of Collegeport and Mrs. Louis Koerber, Jr. of Palacios, present.

The meeting came to order with the singing of "Follow The Gleam" then roll call was answered with advice "on good grooming." A very interesting talk on "Ceramics" was give by Mrs. Koerber.

We voted to send Christmas gifts to old folks home at Hillje. Bring your gifts to our Christmas party on December 17 and Mrs. Glen Hutson will see that they are sent.

Delicious refreshments of tuna salad, crackers, pickles, cookies, cake and coffee were served by the hostess.

The next meeting will be with Mrs. LeRoy Hogg and our home demonstration agent, Mrs. Dawn Duncan, will be present and give three meat demonstrations.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, November 11, 1954
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Roy Nelson in Collegeport with twelve members and five visitors resent. The visitors were Mesdames John Horn and Roy Williams of Bay City, Dick Corporon, Percy Corporon and W. L. Ellis of Collegeport.

The president brought the meeting to order with the reading of the T. H. D. A. prayer.

The next meeting will be at 2 p. m. June 16 at the club house with Mrs. Royce Darnall as hostess. The agent Mrs. Dawn Duncan will meet with us.

Delicious refreshments of angel food cake, nuts, punch and coffee were enjoyed.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, June 9, 1955
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. F. M. Jackson on May 17 with 21 members and one visitor, Munir Kahn of Pakistan present.

Mrs. Dawn Duncan, the agent, who met with us gave an interesting talk and demonstration on the placing and hanging of pictures, after the meeting had been called to order with the singing of Let Us Sing Together.

Mr. Kahn gave an interesting talk on Pakistan.

The hostess served delicious cake, coffee and punch. The next meeting will be at the club house on June 7 with Mrs. George Sorenson as hostess.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, May 24, 1956
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met at the club house on July 5 with Mrs. Abel Pierce as hostess. There were nine members, six visitors and Mrs. LaJuan Fite, assistant home demonstration agent, present at the meeting.

Plans were made to attend Rally Day at LeTulle Park on July 10.

Nancy Seerden and Annette Bunk gave an interesting demonstration on "Repairing and Selecting Electrical Equipment."

The next meeting will be July 19 at the club house with Mrs. Fulton Lothridge as hostess.

Delicious refreshments of sandwiches, cake, cookies and cold drinks were served by the hostess to Mesdames Joe Edge, Glen Hutson, Roy Nelson, Cleddie Harvey, E. B Hogg, Pearl Clardy, Frank Stallard, R. L. Henry, Walter Alton and Chris, and Paul Cooper, also to Misses LaJuan Fite, Annette Bunk Nancy Seerden, Susan Barnett.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, July 12, 1956
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Swenson and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fulk of Olivia, to Houston Friday to attend the funeral services of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Gust Swenson, who passed away 10 days before her 95th birthday. The Olivia relatives, joined by Elizabeth, had planned a birthday surprise for her on Sunday, August 5th, but were notified July 25th that God in His infinite wisdom, understanding and love, had called her to her reward in heaven.

Palacios Beacon, August 2, 1956
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club held its regular meeting Thursday, January 16 at the home of Mrs. John Jensen with Mrs. Frank Stallard, president, presiding. Sixteen members and three visitors, Mrs. Billy Jenkins, Mrs. Polly White and Mrs. W. B. Janes, were present. Mrs. White became a member of the club.

Committee reports were read and the Matagorda County Demonstration Council's 1958 recommendations were discussed and voted on.

Mrs. Glen Hutson led recreation and Mrs. L. L. Chandler won the prize. Delicious cake, sandwiches and coffee were served by the hostess.

The meeting then adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Niels Carlson on February 6.--Mrs. Leon Arlla, reporter.

Palacios Beacon, January 23, 1958
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met march 6th at the home of Mrs. Niels Carlsen in the Foley Addition. There were 12 members and one visitor, Mrs. R. H. Neeley, present at the meeting.

Mrs. Carlsen gave the Council report, stating it would be voted on whether they would like to go see the Hogg Foundation at West Columbia or to New Braunfels for our educational tour sponsored by Council on April 14.

Mrs. Dawn Duncan gave an interesting demonstration on "Foods and Nutrition."

Recreation was a game to unscramble the names of flowers and the prize was won by Mrs. Cleddie Harvey.

Our next meeting will be on March 20 at 2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. E. B Hogg.

Delicious refreshments were served to Mesdames Frank Stallard, Leon Arlla, Cleddie Harvey, F. M. Jackson, R. C. Florip, Glen Hutson, E. B. Hogg, W. B. Jaynes, C. McDonough, C. M. Cox, T. W. Morton, Robert Neeley and Mrs. Carlsen.

Palacios Beacon, March 11, 1959
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met on April 3rd at the home of Mrs. R. C. Florip. The president, Mrs. Frank Stallard, presided at the meeting, and roll call was answered by 15 members and one visitor, Mrs. C. G. Jeffers.

Plans for a Chicken-Spaghetti supper to be held at the club house on June 2 were discussed.

There will also be a demonstration on First Aid held at the Prairie Center clubhouse at 6 p. m. on April 16. Anyone interested in learning First Aid may attend. Bring a covered dish for a Pot Luck supper.

We adjourned to meet on April 16 at the clubhouse with Mrs. W. B. Jaynes as hostess.

Delicious refreshments of coffee cake, coffee and tea were served by the hostess.

Palacios Beacon, April 9, 1959
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met April 17 at the club house with Mrs. W. B. Jaynes as hostess. There were 11 members and two visitors, Mrs. A. W. Hurta and Mrs. Franzen present at the meeting.

Mrs. A. W. Hurta gave an interesting report on her trip as a delegate to the District T. H. D. A. meeting at Orange on April 11.

Mrs. Niels Carlson gave the Council report, and Mrs. Joe Edge reported on "Tang, the New Breakfast Drink" taken from Consumer's Magazine.

On April 16 there was a First Aid course held at the clubhouse with Van J. Simmons and W. J. Klingman of Bay City as instructors. This was a very interesting course and all members present considered their time well spent.

On April 14, Mrs. Joe Edge, Mrs. Frank Stallard, Mrs. Cleddie Harvey and Mrs. Abel Pierce Sr., were among the members from the Matagorda County H. D. Clubs that made a trip to New Braunfels and went on an educational tour of the Mission Valley Mills.

Recreation was led by Mrs. Glen Hutson at our meeting and Mrs. Cleddie Harvey won the prize.

We adjourned to meet on May 1st at the home of Mrs. Cleddie Harvey at 2 p. m.

Delicious refreshments of Devil's Food cake, pound cake, coffee and tea were served by the hostess, Mrs. Jaynes.

--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, April 23, 1959
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club held its regular meeting on May 1 at the home of Mrs. Cleddie Harvey. There were 15 members, two visitors, Mrs. Ellen Franzen and Mrs. Paul Cooper, and our agent, Mrs. Dawn Duncan, present.

Mrs. Frank Stallard presided at the meeting and roll call was answered by "What do you have in your medicine cabinet?"

Plans were discussed for Rally Day to be held at LeTulle Park on May 12, also for the Chicken Spaghetti Supper to be held on June 2 at the Prairie Center Clubhouse.

Mrs. Duncan gave an interesting demonstration on Bathrooms and Repairing Plumbing Fixtures.

Recreation was led by Mrs. Glen Hutson with Mrs. F. M. Jackson winning the prize.

Our next meeting will be on May 15 at the home of Mrs. R. L. Henry at 2 p.m. The demonstration will be on Cake Decorating.

Refreshments of German chocolate cake, cocoanut cake, potato chips, olives, coffee and punch were served to Mesdames Frank Stallard, Leo Arlla, F. M. Jackson, Niels Carlson, John Jensen, Joe Edge, Roland Florip, Glen Hutson, E. B. Hogg, R. L. Henry, Roy Nelson, Ellen Franzen, W. B. Jaynes, C. C. McDonough, C. M. Cox, Paul Cooper and Steve, Dawn Duncan and the hostess, Mrs. Harvey.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, May 7, 1959
 

Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club

The Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Joe Tanner on September 4. Present were 14 members and one guest, Pamela Saunders of Houston, also Mrs. Dawn Duncan, county agent and Miss Ward, assistant agent.

Mrs. Niels Carlsen gave the council report stating Rally Day would be held on September 22 at LeTulle Park at 10 a. m.

Mrs. Fulton Lothridge read the report of the nominating committee and officers for 1960 will be Mrs. Leon Arlla, president; Mrs. Roland Florip, vice-president; Mrs. Cleddie Harvey, secretary and Mrs. Glen Hutson, treasurer.

Mrs. Duncan and Miss Ward gave an interesting program on "Use of Credit." Mrs. Hutson led recreation and Mrs. Cleddie Harvey won the prize.

Next meeting will be on September 18 at the clubhouse with Mrs. John Jensen as hostess.

Delicious refreshments of ice cream, soft drinks and crackers were served by the hostess.

Palacios Beacon, September 10, 1959
 

Prairie Center Club To Meet Fri., May 18

The Prairie Center Women's Club will meet Friday, May 18, at the Clubhouse instead of at the home of Mrs. A. H. Pierce, as previously reported, as Mrs. Pierce has been called to Louisiana due to the illness of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Pierce. Mrs. Frank Stallard will be hostess at Friday's meeting.

Palacios Beacon, May 17, 1962
 

Prairie Center Women Enjoy Supper, Regular Meeting Friday, Nov. 2

The Prairie Center Women's Club had a covered dish supper, Saturday, October 20th, at the Clubhouse, for their families and guests.

After supper games of "42" were enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Arlla, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edge, Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutson, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Florip, Mr. and Mrs. Abel Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Corporon, Mr. and Mrs. Cleddie Harvey and Mr. Niels Carlsen.

The next meeting will be held Friday, November 2 at the Club House.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, November 1, 1962
 

Prairie Center Women Plan Christmas Party For Saturday, Dec. 15

The Prairie Center Women's Club met Friday, November 2 at the Club House with 14 members and one visitor present.

The president, Mrs. R. C. Florip, called the meeting to order and after committee reports were read, Mrs. E. B. Hogg and Mrs. Abel Pierce gave a program on "Thanksgiving."

Papers were read by Mesdames Frank Stallard, E. B. Hogg, Joe Edge, Clarence Cox and Leon Arlla covering Thanksgiving by the early settlers, the original Thanksgiving, Texas Thanksgiving, European Thanksgiving and the modern Thanksgiving.

It was decided to have the usual Christmas supper, with the exchange of gifts, at the Club House on Saturday, December 15.

The hostess, Mrs. Pierce, served delicious pumpkin pie with whipped cream, nuts and coffee.

The recreation prize was won by Mrs. Leon Arlla.

The next meeting will be held at the Club House with Mrs. Carlsen as hostess on November 16.

Palacios Beacon, November 8, 1962
 

Prairie Center Club Women Hold Annual Dinner And Party

The Prairie Center Women's Club had their annual Christmas dinner and party Saturday night at the Club House.

The following members and guests enjoyed the turkey dinner and the games after dinner:

--Reporter

Palacios Beacon, December 20,1962
 

Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Bowers To Celebrate Silver Anniversary Saturday

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Verner L. Bowers will honor their parents with an Open House on Saturday, December 22, in celebration of their 25^th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to call between the hours of 3 and 7 in the afternoon at their home in Collegeport.

Palacios Beacon, December 20, 1962
 

Prairie Center Club Women Meet At E. B. Hogg's Home

The Prairie Center Women's Club met at the home of Mrs. E. B. Hogg, February 1, with 15 members and two visitors present.

The president, Mrs. R. C. Florip, presided. The minutes of the January 18th meeting were read and approved.

Our next meeting, the Valentine Supper at the Clubhouse, was changed from Friday, February 15 to Saturday night, February 16. Members please try to contact the ones that were not present.

The meeting was turned over to the program chairman. Mrs. Clarence Cox showed slides of our two new states, Alaska and Hawaii.

Recreation, a game "What Part of the Body is___?" was led by Mrs. Percy Corporon. The prize was won by Mrs. Frank Stallard.

The hostess served delicious sandwiches and coffee.

Those attending this meeting were Mrs. Roland Florip, Mrs. Abel Pierce, Mrs. John Jensen, Mrs. Leon Arlla, Mrs. Niels Carlsen, Mrs. Percy Corporon, Mrs. C. M. Cox, Mrs. Cleddie Harvey, Mrs. R. L. Henry, Mrs. E. B. Hogg, Mrs. C. G. Jeffers, Mrs. Glen Hutson, Mrs. C. C. McDonough, Mrs. G. C. Sheets, Mrs. Frank Stallard and visitors, Mrs. Alex Benbow and Mrs. Fulton Lothridge.

Palacios Beacon, February 14, 1963
 

Prairie Center Club

The Prairie Center Women's Club met at the Clubhouse on March 15th with ten members and one visitor present. Mrs. John Jensen was hostess.

Mrs. Abel Pierce, vice-president, presided for a short business meeting before starting the games.

Those present were: Mesdames E. B. Hogg, George Stubblefield, Alex Benbow, Cleo Burke, R. C. Florip, Niels Carlsen, Abel Pierce, Frank Stallard, John Jensen, Joe Edge and our guest, Mrs. Ray Dorsey of Edna.

The next meeting will be at the Clubhouse April 5th with Mrs. R. L. Henry as hostess. Mrs. Niels Carsen will give a demonstration of plastics.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, March 21, 1963
 

Prairie Center Women's Club To Hold Game Party At Clubhouse Friday, April 19, 7:30 'Til

Eleven members and one visitor attended the April 5th meeting of the Prairie Center Women's Club at the Clubhouse with Mrs. R. L. Henry as hostess. Roll call was answered with their favorite Bible verse.

There will be a game party at the Clubhouse Friday, April 19, beginning at 7:30 p. m. The public is invited to attend. Prizes will be given for high scores in Progressive 42, also a door prize. If others desire to play dominoes, canasta or bridge, they may do so. A charge of 50c per person will be made which will include free refreshments of pie and coffee. The money is to be used for the upkeep of the clubhouse.

Mrs. R. C. Florip, president, presided at the meeting. Old and new business was taken care of, then the program was turned over to Mrs. Niels Carlsen who taught the members how to make plastic ivy. She brought some that she had made which were lovely.

After the demonstration, the hostess served delicious refreshments of sandwiches, snacks and cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream, which were enjoyed by all.

Mrs. Percy Corporon had for recreation the materials for making Easter bonnets. The members worked in partners, one to create the hat and the other to model. Mrs. Joe Edge and Mrs. John Jensen won the prize for their creation.

Those present at the meeting were: Mesdames R. C. Florip, Joe Edge, John Jensen, Leon Arlla, Niels Carlsen, Percy Corporon, C. M. Cox, Cleddie Harvey, R. L. Henry, E. B. Hogg, Glen Hutson, and our visitor, Mrs. Joan Sorensen.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, April 11, 1963
 

Prairie Center Women Meet With President

The Prairie Center Women's Club met Friday, May 17th, at the club house, the President, Mrs. Roland Florip, presiding. Thirteen members answered roll call. We were honored by one visitor, Mrs. G. A. Salsbury.

Old and new business was taken care of, meeting was adjourned for recreation. One table of canasta and two of 42, was enjoyed by all.

Our hostess, Mrs. Roland Florip, served delicious refreshments of cookies, snacks and punch.

Our next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Niels Carlson, June 7th.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, May 23, 1963
 

Prairie Center Club Women Hold Game Night At Club House

The Prairie Center Women's Club met at the clubhouse for their Games meeting Saturday night, September 28.

Forty-two and Canasta were enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stallard, Mr. and Mrs. Cleddie Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Niels Carlsen, Mr. and Mrs. Abel Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hutson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Corporon, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Florip, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Arlla and Mrs. Pearl Clardy. Coffee, cake and cookies were enjoyed by all.

The next meeting will be held Friday, October 4th at 2 p. m. at the clubhouse with Mrs. C. C. McDonough as hostess.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, October 2, 1963
 

Prairie Center Women Plan Christmas Party

The Prairie Center Women's Club met at the clubhouse at 2 p. m. November 1st with the President, Mrs. Roland Florip, presiding. Twelve members and one visitor, Mrs. Eugene Harvey, answered roll call with what they were thankful for so many blessings that just one thing couldn't be named.

Old business was taken care of. Plans were then made for the annual Christmas party.

The program was turned over to Mrs. Evelyn Mireless for a demonstration of Beauty Counselor products, who gave an interesting history of Cosmetics. She was assisted by Mrs. Jewel Gottschalk and Mrs. Joe Tanner.

The meeting was adjourned to meet at 6:30 p. m., November 16th, at the club house for a covered dish supper and games.

Delicious refreshments of coffee, cake, cookies and snacks, were enjoyed by all.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, November 7, 1963
 

Prairie Center Women Play Games At Meet

The Prairie Center Women's Club met January 17th in the home of Mrs. Leon Arlla with 12 members and one visitor, Mrs. Dickenson of Blessing, present.

The meeting was opened by singing "Follow the Gleam" and then a prayer was said by the president, Mrs. Abel Pierce.

Games of "42" and canasta were played. Mrs. Dickenson won high score in canasta and Mrs. Carlsen high in "42." High score prizes were a soap saver pouch.

Delicious coffee, shrimp and sweet sandwiches and snacks were served by Mr. Arlla and were enjoyed by all.

The next meeting will be held at 2 p. m. in the home of Mrs. E. B. Hogg on February 7.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, January 23, 1964
 

P. C. Women Meet

The Prairie Center Women's Club met April 3 in the home of Mrs. Niels Carlsen.

Mrs. Leon Arlla presided as president for Mrs. Abel Pierce. Eleven members and one guest answered roll call with their favorite Bible verse. Mrs. Alley gave a delightful reading on the crucifixion. Old and new business was discussed.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Carlsen who was assisted by Mrs. Jensen and Mrs. Florip.

The next meeting will be April 17 at 2 p. m. at the club house with Mrs. R. L. Henry as hostess.--Reporter.

Palacios Beacon, Apr. 16, 1964
 

Women’s Club

Eight members attended the regular meeting of the Prairie Center Women’s Club held at the home of Mrs. Fern Harvey Friday afternoon, with Mrs. Rubye Lechtenberg, vice-president presiding.

The meeting opened with singing, Mrs. Dorothy Corporon accompanying at the piano. After the business meeting, the program was presented by Mrs. Fannie Mae Stallard. She read “Four Keys
to Good Living” and some very funny letters from Charlie Weaver's "Letters from Mamma”, Mrs. Fern Harvey read some interesting letters from Cleddie Harvey's niece Roselyn and husband, Doug Howell, telling of life and ways in London, England.

A social hour was then enjoyed with the hostess serving salad, chips, cookies, doughnuts, coffee and cold drinks.

The next meeting will be our Thanksgiving covered dish dinner and games party. It will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the clubhouse.

Palacios Beacon, November 9, 1978
 

Prairie Center Common School District No. 12
 

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