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Harris County Cooks in the 1940s

The 1940s in Harris County was a time of big change in cooking.  During World War II food was rationed.  Many foods were sent overseas to our soldiers.  Other foods relied on transportation for distribution to local stores and with gas rationing they were delivered erratically or not at all.  The Office of Price Administration distributed rationing stamps for…

Harris County Ladies Luncheon

The Harris County ladies luncheon started around 1977. Edna and Mary Fort, along with Frances Mobley, decided it would be fun to meet for lunch, and were soon joined by other ladies. The earliest ladies included: Laura Williams, Chic Walton, Mary Williams, Mary Fuss, Lucille Bauer, Lyra McMichael, Nancy Crye, Jennie Mae Sivell, Mildred Cooksey…

Homes in Harris County

The Cason and Virginia Callaway Home The Cason and Virginia Callaway home has 57 acres with a rustic style main home, 8 outbuildings, a lake and lily ponds. The Atlanta architectural Firm of Ivey and Crook designed the main house in 1931 as a hunting lodger Cason’s brother Fuller E. Callaway. It was designed in…