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Milam County was visited by rain shortly after midnight Sunday night, which, while not heavy, was sufficient to do some good all over the county, and in some spots a great deal of good. Here in Rockdale the fall measured a little more than half an inch. Again Tuesday morning rain amounting to a little more than a quarter inch fell in Rockdale and over most of the county. From 8 a.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday morning, sixone hundredths of an inch was recorded in Rockdale. As this is written Thursday morning rain is still falling, slowly and in a manner by which every drop will do good. (Readers, Rockdale was experiencing a severe drought at that point in 1925. KWC.)
W.A. Womack, a farmer from the Kolb community out on the San Gabriel, was quite seriously injured last Thursday when he jumped from a wagon after losing control of his team which became frightened near the I.&G.N. Depot. Mr. Womack was picked up and taken into the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Longmire, where he is still confined to his bed. His injuries consist of several broken ribs, sprains and bruises, and it may be a week or more before he will be able to get out again. The team ran for perhaps half a mile without material damage either to the mules or the wagon.
On Tuesday evening, May 12, at the city hall in Rockdale, the American Legion Post will present for the approval of local patrons of athletics, and athletic contest between the Rockdale and Cameron High School athletes. The program will consist mainly of boxing and wrestling bouts and the receipts will be divided between the two school and the Legion. There will be some good music, and an enjoyable evening is promised. Ladies will be admitted free and are cordially invited. A small admission fee will be charged to men and boys.
Thursday afternoon the H.C. Vance home was the scene of a delightful gathering when Mrs. Vance was hostess to a large number of friends. The entire room was converted into a veritable rose garden. Dorothy Perkins roses, shading from the deepest crimson to the most delicate pink, were most artistically arranged. Amid this setting tables had been placed for the game of “Auction 42.” Although the game was new to many, the players entered into it with zest, and it was with reluctance that the closing game was played.
40 YEARS AGO
Cast members of Rockdale High School’s most successful one-act play in history took a bow at their final home performance on the RHS stage. They won at district, area and regional levels and advanced to state as one of eight top class 3A productions in the state. Cast members are Dana Rogers, Carl Dechert, Donna Mills, Wally Baban, Amy Washam, Steve King, Margaret Pesl, E.G. Rogers, Wesley Burford and Aaron Wentland.
20 YEARS AGO
Germaine Dawson and Ebony Douglas were king and queen of the prom on Saturday at the Patterson Civic Center. The seniors, voted on by their peers, were distinguished by many academic, athletic and service accomplishments.
10 YEARS AGO
One of Rockdale’s biggest annual events will unreel Sunday at the KC Hall when St. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church hosts its annual Mayfest. Mayfest routinely draws over 1,000 persons to the hall.A barbecue brisket/ sausage lunch sale—$10 per plate—begins at 11 a.m. Meal also includes “KC slaw,” German potatoes, beans, tea and homemade dessert.
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