Short history behind Manor Gin Company revealed.

This news article will explain what the Manor Gin Company in Manor, Texas was.

Manor Gin Company was a cotton gin which grew cotton for the small town of Manor, Texas. T. A. Christenson of Manor was the owner, operator, and manager of Manor Gin Company.

Carl Blomquist was the manager responsible for operations of Manor Gin Company in 1949. He had been managing the cotton gin since 1946. He had previously managed and operated other cotton gins in Travis County for many years. (Ref: https://newspaperarchive.com/austin-american-aug-12-1949-p-61/)

Gin No. 3 belonging to Manor Gin Company caught on fire on the night of January 14, 1939. What exactly ignited the fire was unknown. However W. A. Hiller believed the fire was caused by rats or mice carrying matches into the gin. The fire originated in the gin press. (Ref: The Austin American, Gin Is Destroyed By Fire at Manor Special, Page 2, Tuesday, January 17, 1939)

“The Manor Gin company's Gin No. 3. located on the Austin-Manor road, was completely destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. W. A. Hiller and W. A. Boenemanu, who are connected with the company, estimated the loss at more than $8,000 with insurance amounting to $6,000. Up until last fall, when the policy was renewed, $8,000 was carried on the structure, they said. Mr. Hiller stated he believed that the fire was caused by rats or mice carrying matches into the gin. It originated in the gin press.”

Manor Gin Company sold a part of their farmland to Allen Samuels and his wife on August 27, 1943 for a price of $25. “Manor Gin company, limited to Allen Samuels and wife. Aug. 27, 1943. $25 ; lots 9 and 10, block 27, city of Manor.” (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/356030634/)

Manor Gin Company was located on Parsons Street, Manor, Texas, US 78653.