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Full name is Verner Thomas Matthews.
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Citizens of Eagle Lake and throughout the area were shocked to learn Monday night of the tragic and sudden death of V. T. (Lefty) Matthews, a victim of an automobile and truck collision at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The shock became even greater when the cause of the accident was learned, for there was probably not another citizen in these parts who was more of a proponent of the principles of caution, slow speed and courtesy while driving.
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His death came less than an hour after the crash, in Laughlin Hospital, where even on his death bed he showed concern for his fellow man, when he told doctors not to worry about him, but to see about the other fellows.
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An expression of the deep admiration held for him in this community was evidenced in the hundreds of cards, letters, telegrams and mounds of floral tributes at funeral services yesterday, Wednesday afternoon, September 26th. Probably never before has a man who has been so unconspicuous in public life been paid humble homage by so many.
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Serves were held at 4:00 p.m. yesterday at the Colly Memorial Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Walton, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery with eight close friends serving as pallbearers. They were Griff Thomas, J. N. Frazar, W. E. McRee, Harold Thomas and G. C. Duncan of Eagle Lake; Urban Burttschell and Cunningham Griffith of Alleyton and Pat Dwyer of San Antonio. Mill Bauer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Surviving to mourn the loss of their loved one are his widow, Mrs. Frances Sue Matthews; a son, John Herbert, a student at the Virginia military Institute; one daughter, Verner Sue; and a brother, C. H. Matthews of Eagle Lake.
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Verner Thomas Matthews was born August 8, 1899 in Buffalo, Texas. At the age of ten he came to the Eagle Lake area with his parents, settling in the section called Matthews, and founded by his father, John Matthews.
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On December 29th, 1936 he and Frances Sue Sarrar were married in Wharton. He was a successful farmer and rancher in the Matthews community operating with his brother, “Hub” as the Matthews Bros.
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Mr. Matthews, better known to every acquaintance as “Lefty” gained state-wide fame during his college days at Texas A. and M. College. He participated on the baseball squad for four years and was captain of the baseball team in his senior year. Following his graduation in 1922, he entered professional baseball playing for some time with the Paris Texas team in the East Texas League and later with the Ardmore team in the Western Association. He played nearly every position on the diamond with equal ability and gained the nickname to be carried with him throughout life.
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He was a Shriner, director of the Production credit Association of El Campo, Texas; he was a Community Chairman and delegate to the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee. He had a number of years of distinguished service on the Eagle Lake School Board of Education; and served on the Board of Directors of he Eagle Lake division of the American Rice Grower’s Association.
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Although his sudden death brings deep sadness to his loved ones and friends, may they be comforted in the fact that he lived a rich and fruitful life, abundant with love for his family and for his fellow man.
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A and M Club Sets Up 4-Year Scholarship Fund
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The Colorado County A. and M. Club met at Hill Memorial Park in Weimar Tuesday night with sixty ex-Aggies and wives present for a barbecue supper.
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President of the Club, Doyle Moore, announced the death of V. T. Matthews of Eagle Lake, an ex-aggie who was killed in the auto accident Monday night, and requested a few moments of silence in his memory.
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The Club voted to sponsor a $300 scholarship for four years to some student from the county to attend Texas A. and M. in September of 1957. The selection will be made by the A. and M. Ex-Students Scholarship Committee at College Station.
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The scholarship will be supported by contributions from the members of the County club.
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The County A. and M. Club members voted to hold their next meeting in February in Garwood.
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Eagle Lake Headlight, September 27, 1956
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Latest revision as of 23:50, 17 March 2012


Full name is Verner Thomas Matthews.

Citizens of Eagle Lake and throughout the area were shocked to learn Monday night of the tragic and sudden death of V. T. (Lefty) Matthews, a victim of an automobile and truck collision at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The shock became even greater when the cause of the accident was learned, for there was probably not another citizen in these parts who was more of a proponent of the principles of caution, slow speed and courtesy while driving.

His death came less than an hour after the crash, in Laughlin Hospital, where even on his death bed he showed concern for his fellow man, when he told doctors not to worry about him, but to see about the other fellows.

An expression of the deep admiration held for him in this community was evidenced in the hundreds of cards, letters, telegrams and mounds of floral tributes at funeral services yesterday, Wednesday afternoon, September 26th. Probably never before has a man who has been so unconspicuous in public life been paid humble homage by so many.

Serves were held at 4:00 p.m. yesterday at the Colly Memorial Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Walton, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery with eight close friends serving as pallbearers. They were Griff Thomas, J. N. Frazar, W. E. McRee, Harold Thomas and G. C. Duncan of Eagle Lake; Urban Burttschell and Cunningham Griffith of Alleyton and Pat Dwyer of San Antonio. Mill Bauer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Surviving to mourn the loss of their loved one are his widow, Mrs. Frances Sue Matthews; a son, John Herbert, a student at the Virginia military Institute; one daughter, Verner Sue; and a brother, C. H. Matthews of Eagle Lake.

Verner Thomas Matthews was born August 8, 1899 in Buffalo, Texas. At the age of ten he came to the Eagle Lake area with his parents, settling in the section called Matthews, and founded by his father, John Matthews.

On December 29th, 1936 he and Frances Sue Sarrar were married in Wharton. He was a successful farmer and rancher in the Matthews community operating with his brother, “Hub” as the Matthews Bros.

Mr. Matthews, better known to every acquaintance as “Lefty” gained state-wide fame during his college days at Texas A. and M. College. He participated on the baseball squad for four years and was captain of the baseball team in his senior year. Following his graduation in 1922, he entered professional baseball playing for some time with the Paris Texas team in the East Texas League and later with the Ardmore team in the Western Association. He played nearly every position on the diamond with equal ability and gained the nickname to be carried with him throughout life.

He was a Shriner, director of the Production credit Association of El Campo, Texas; he was a Community Chairman and delegate to the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee. He had a number of years of distinguished service on the Eagle Lake School Board of Education; and served on the Board of Directors of he Eagle Lake division of the American Rice Grower’s Association.

Although his sudden death brings deep sadness to his loved ones and friends, may they be comforted in the fact that he lived a rich and fruitful life, abundant with love for his family and for his fellow man. A and M Club Sets Up 4-Year Scholarship Fund

The Colorado County A. and M. Club met at Hill Memorial Park in Weimar Tuesday night with sixty ex-Aggies and wives present for a barbecue supper.

President of the Club, Doyle Moore, announced the death of V. T. Matthews of Eagle Lake, an ex-aggie who was killed in the auto accident Monday night, and requested a few moments of silence in his memory.

The Club voted to sponsor a $300 scholarship for four years to some student from the county to attend Texas A. and M. in September of 1957. The selection will be made by the A. and M. Ex-Students Scholarship Committee at College Station.

The scholarship will be supported by contributions from the members of the County club.

The County A. and M. Club members voted to hold their next meeting in February in Garwood.

Eagle Lake Headlight, September 27, 1956 [1]

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