Elections for trustees and mayor near election
Interest grows as city races shape up with three mayoral candidates including incumbent W T Wel ford and challenger A Li Meaney. No alderman opposition, two current aldermen seek re election. School trustee race features three candidates for two seats, with PC Middlebrook and ary Ho Pinzgerald seeking re election and E J Wik added to ticket. County campaign begins with re election bids from County Attorney Chip Moore, Assessor Collector WG Papenburg, County Treasurer Mrs John Kuneka, and Sheriff B Mayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Welford
A. Li. Meaney
Judet W. S. Blickland
OS McLevan
Cnuse
Shieh
Uszal
PC. Middlebrook
Ary Ho Pinzgerald
E J Wik
Chip PB. Moore
Deitriee Glork
Papenburg
Tex
Ranounty
John Kuneka
Mayes
Eleck
Mann
Ian
Anndanred
Mr and Mrs Nost al Celebrate Anniversary
The Nostals mark their anniversary with a Catholic Mass at Eagle Lake Church attended by Bostal family and relatives. Dastal, daughter of the choir organist, and their son Henry sang during the service. Afterward well-wishers called at the home, bringing plates of refreshments and a sumptuous luncheon for the couple and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Catholic
Eagle Lake
Bostal
Aiee Dastal
Conpslewry
Henry
Chistal
Erresh Lennart
Frifurius
Poryots
W. E Lenhart
Meg
Key Stavensen
Miah Lucille
Boustarn
Tnt
W. E. Lenhart
Dally Syrné Sundey
Mayes
Mr. Mayes
Texas Agricultural Association To Meet Elbert Tate
County secretary Elbert Tate advised that the Texas Agricultural Association will meet in the district court room at 2 p.m. Saturday. Coauthors of Trinity are visiting the home of Mrs. Mary E. Davis and her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Agricultural Association
Elbert. Tate
Texas Agricultural Associaon
Trinity
Mrz
Mary E. Davis
Alf
World War Hero Alfred Beyer Dies at Home
Alfred Beyer, the first Coloredo county soldier wounded in World War I, died at his Santa Anna home near Columbus. He was 34, survived by his wife and two children. Beyer volunteered with the Fifth Marines after running away with friend Mary Frintch, was wounded at Dellenu Wood, and received the Croix de Guerre for rallying wounded comrades under fire. Funeral services were held in Ellinger with Columbus and LaGrange American Legion posts in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred G. Beyer
Santa Anna
Columbus
Ellinger
LaGrange Poste
American Legion
Beyer
Fritnch
Fifth Marines
Port. Royal
United States
Young Beyer
Tete Diels
Perahlile
Dellenu Wood
Columbus School Wins County Track Meet
Columbus School topped the county meet in senior and junior divisions, with high point totals led by Pete Glasser of Eagle Lake in senior events. James Ray Thomas and Fred Franka of Eagle Lake followed. Columbus utilized a larger squad to place first through fourth in many events, and district meet entries are expected in LaGrange on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Sunior
Calummus
Eagle Lake
Garwood
Bielau
Pete Glasser
James Ray Thomas
Fret Franka
LaGrange
Prelis
Will Bouih
Garmon Rites Mark Loss Of Local Citizen After 30 Years Here
Mrs Garmon a longtime resident died Sunday in Addseley after illness. Mr Garmon born in Ab athams moved to Texas at age four, married Martha C. Grege in 1896, lived in Engle Lake since 1907. They ran a restaurant then the Garmon Boarding House for years. Funeral services Monday at 4 pm at local church conducted by Rev. TA. tals. Active pallbearers listed. May she rest with his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. & Garman
Texas
Austin
Martha C. Grege
Garmon
Engle Lasxe
Jor
Aater
Qarmnon Boarding Howe
Hente
Rey Wt
TA. Tals
Panera
McCreary Funeral Home
G. W. Keith
Max Conner
Th. L. Keith
F. T. Koliman
W.W Little
F. A. Hoeninghatis
Local Girl Marries in Columbus Tuesday
Eagle Lake residents learned of the marriage of Mrs. Rose Vanut of Eagle Lake to Frank Emens of Blople Hurst Nebraska. The ceremony occurred in Columbus on March 29. The couple will reside in Mebtrasks, and friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Ie Martiage
Rose Vanut
Columbus
Frank Emens
Blople Hurst
Nebraska
Lumens
Flo
Barilpe
Roy Miller
Houston Tor
Mira
Lenhart
Backwards Party Enjoyed by YWA Girls at Miss Terrells
Tuesday evening featured a backwards party at Miss Batty Jule Terrells home hosted by W. A. Oris. Guests performed a reverse program with words printed backward and events unfolding in reverse, followed by refreshments of pinch and cookies as a large group of young people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Oris
Batty Jule Terrell
Track event notes at Columbus meet with names listed
A fragment lists participants for 10 yard dashes including Gunn Columbus Hutchins Gayke Laker Gillispie Co fraps Bublick and Columbus. 10 yard dash mentions Antehins Bugle Lake Duan Columbus Burcher Colambun Ware. 100 yard relay names Te Bente Whyte Wesley Bates T SW Roberts Roly Balas Buster dragon and doh Westmorelmad athcope thanks for cooperation and success in the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn
Columbus
Hutchins
Gayke Laker
Gillispie
Cofraps
Bublick
Tvs. 2
Antehins
Bugle Lake
Duan
Burcher
Colambun
Ware
Time
Te 'Bente Whyte
Wesley Bates
T. SW. Roberts
Roly Balas
Buster Dragon
Doh Westmorelmad Athcope
Cotton Question To Be Discussed At Garwood Forum
An open forum on Is Cotton Doomed? will be led by Alexander of A and M College of Texas. The Garwood school auditorium hosts the discussion Tuesday April 7 at 8 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton
Garwoood Forum
Dr. Alexander
America
Alexander
Ag~ Slaukteal Sducaion
Tiers
Vals
Garwood School
Tinsday
P. Im
Publc
Sportsmans Association Formed At Wildlife Dinner
Approximately fifty attendees enjoyed a banquet at Rotary Hall as the National Wildlife Conservation program spurred the founding of a local Sportsman’s Association. Dr J L Laughman led talks on Texas wildlife history and deer protection while a round table session urged unified action. Dr J. Laugh Manipoleted was named president, with Mary D Larson as vice president and B H McElhinney as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zippo
Rotary Hall
National Wildlife Conservation Program
W.C. Reed
WY. W.lehman
Texas
Myx. Ziegler
Wildlife Conservation Bureau of
A. & Wl College
de North
Gavin Ik
Ubir
Broner
Tokay
Colorain
Elmon
Preacher from Port Werth to Lead Pulpit at Local Baptist Church
Rev James A. Reed of Port Werth will fill the pulpit at the Baptist Church here Sunday for the morning service. The public is cordially invited as churchgoers look forward to a stirring message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Reed
Port Werth
Local Boy Returning Home From Europe Journey Ends
Frederich Hovningham returns after a year in Europe with stops in England and France en route to the United States. He will visit Berlin and Hamburg, then sail from the Baltic region, reach Baltimore, Maryland, after a twelve day sea voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Frederich Hovningham
Raga
Latvia
Jory Tharsing
Berlin
Wintermann Named Rotary Club President at Dagle Lake
Dave Wintermann elected president of the Dagle Lake Rotary Club at a Wednesday meeting. W B Hinton Jr named vice president. W C Reed reelected secretary. N O Nevill to serve again as treasurer. The club planned a dual attendance contest and hosts a ladies night in April. Max Westerholm led a program with Garwood area FFA members presenting on goals and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wintermann
Dagle Lake
Dave
W. EH. Albrecht
BH. D. Larson
Max Westerholm
Vocalienong- Mculture
le Garwood
Tte
Future Farmers of America Chia
Harry Schorlen
Robert Schirnhig
Melvin Schilling
Clarence Etruska
Teansurer
Danklefa
Relative of Local Citizen Dies Monday
Avie Dibtriet five year old relative of Fumie Mirch of ene Binglee Lakh slumped over pinw while Blenwing ya teleen Ts Coy ear Schwlenbury Monday morning. His death was due to a heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning. Survived by mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avie Dibtriet
Schwlenbury
George
Rover dl
Holt
Dewberries Of Season Here Tuesday
Dewberries were brought to town from the country Tuesday in buckets and sold in the local market. It is the first time in years that dewberries have been offered in March, with berries plentiful this season and readily available to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wruthey
Flower Show Here Will Be Season Event
An upcoming Flower Show by Eagle Lake Garden Club will be held downtown on Wednesday April, judged by expert J Mitchell of Sam Houston. The executive committee and multiple chairpersons in charge of classifications arrangements decorations and reception plan a notable event with meticulous coordination from members including Mrs J W Adlers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lane Garden Club
Eagle Lake Garden Club
J. Mitchell
Sam Houston
J. W. Adlers
Meedames
AFL Dipple
Dancin
Hayes Stephens
Killough
Mesdames T
Haley
Hogers
EW. Bayly
Geo. H. Heck
P. G. Middlebrook
Mesdames
BR. Elllough. ¥, Miniviews
J. W. Giesge
BT. Stapleton
AL le Wahrmund
David Winterman
E Centiari
Bruce McCarty
FP. Wilcox
RB. Lange
Jobin Kearney
Job Matthews
Heyo
Lerdy End RL
Cate
Local Girl Seriously Hurt In Auto Accident
Miss Margaret Arnold is treated at Caney Valley Hospital Wharton after an auto crash on Sunday. She underwent an appendix operation and a second procedure during the same surgery. Her condition improved Sunday afternoon and doctors report careful progress as she recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Arnold
Caney Valley
Wharton
Dowlors
Sunitey
Figvd Metal
Boyd Stapleton
Marenret Arnold
Amir
Nograes
Aline
Arata
Mirgarek
Hospital
Airtanay Celebration at Ment Airtanay Birthday Guests
Airtanay celebration at Ment as Mrs Wood Honekeene Lertaines hosted. Linda Maye Young of Columbus celebrated her birthday and St Patrick's Day with friends and relatives. Attendants included Mr and Mrs W L Woodriff, Darothe Ang, M C Welgel of Houston, Mr and Mrs Frank Young of Columbus, and Mr and Mrs Joe Piekert and daughter from the Huchelor Hi community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Honnekeene
Mente
Bayelay
Munnenke
Linda Maye Young
Columbus
St Patrick’s Day
W. L. Woodriff
Darothe Ang
M.C. Welgel
Houston
Frank Young
Colunbus
Joe Piekert
Huchelor
Slamming Car Door Breaks Arm of Girl
Miss Maxine Lewis suffered a broken arm after a car door slam on a Wednesday incident. The injury was described as fortunate and the girl is recovering, with doctors noting the outlook as improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Lewis
Pricvuis
Wilmond
Mr and Mrs Rtem Return to Eagle Lark Home
Mr and Mrs RTEM Dezvern return to Eagle Lark, longtime residents of Eagle Bibi, after six years away, planning to reside here again with family, travel via Crockett, and rejoin the local community. a representative and treasurer will oversee the welfare as the town welcomes them back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rtem
Eagle Lark
By Stell
Formir Citnens
Eagle
Crockett
Avicome
Wharton Principal Heads District 36 Football Council
School superintendents and coaches of District 45 8 met in Wharton High School Tuesday night and elected officers for the coming year. T A Roachy of Wharton was reelected chairman. J E Carpela of Il Campo reelected secretary-treasurer. W C Reid Eagle Lake and O E Hutcheson Bay City named to the executive council with Floyd Heits Wharton and Herndon Rosenberg as alternates. The district schedule for 1938 was approved and Bugby teams seek a third consecutive district title. Coach Tom Driecait looks for a stronger squad than last season. Attendees from Es Ele Luke included Supt W C Reed, WS Eiptot Jr, and Ted Bruter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Glectett
T. A. Roachy
Wharton High School
Sur
J. E.carplea
Il Campo
W. C. Reid
Eagle Lake
O. E. Hutcheson
Bay City
K. L- 7Ikhis
Floyd Heits
Herndon
Rosenvorg
Bugby
Tom Drlecait
Luke
W. C Reed
WS. Eiptot, Jr
Ted" Bruteer
Sugar Land Couple Weds Here Saturday Evening
Sugar Land couple wed at Engle Lake Presbyterian Church with Rev. Wo M. Logan presiding. The bride and groom, Miss Giorela A. Shola and Mr. Ware, plan to reside in Sugar Land after their wedding, with the groom noted as a recent graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Land
Oelosk
Giorela A. Shola
Engle Lake Presaybhin
Wo M. Logan
Bryn
Celt Grattan
Sugar
Westmoreland hosts talent show at Magle Lake Garden Club
Mrs Westmoreland led a gathering of Magle Lake Garden Club members on Worthusday for an entertaining evening. Students from the seiled clase and their distrhr, Wis, BR. T, Wert moralanst, ud Wa Med, contributed through the skit wid. Mrs Westmoreland spoke to fund the pattern on "Wd Players." The event featured engaging progenins of Lie eh Ure season and noted a pleasant performance by Mrs Westmoreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magle Lake Garden Glub
Gattergt
Melty School
Wteernoan
Clase
Wis
BR. T
Mra. Westmoorehind
School Trustee Election To Be Held On Saturday
An upcoming school trustee election for the Lake Independent Square District is set for Saturday in Tul city. Incumbent board president PC. Middlebrook and member Howard C. Fitzgerald have terms expiring, with candidates seeking the positions. The race is described as a basic election for two seats, with several nominees running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truskey Elesth
Toschen Lake
Tul
Middlebrook
Ninl Howard
C. Fitzgerud
J. Wink Alta
Grimes County Manual Adovers Grimes County Mutat Life
Fragmented OCR shows a large advertisement noting a Grimes County mutual life insurance affair. It references Dickenson at WHYAZOIA sta treasurer, mentions Mr A Qo RMT and a death, and cites involvement of Conlay’s firm and Chi mremmiller. The text is garbled but centers on an insurance company and a death tied to a policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickenson
Whyazoia
Grimey County
Thsurance Assoutien Wits
Thevbi
Bea
Mann
Thu Wittes Fore
Cele
Mus
Cal Life Association
Jelvale
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Mrs. Nostal
Alfred Beyer
Pashes ON
Columbus School
Shaw
County Capitol
Gla Eagle Lake
Cousins
Yourns
Thomas
Eagle Lakes Green
Baenk
Co- Winbos
Sehtilts
Schluring
Garood
Sten
Benis
Sheridan
Braden
Berse
Schultz
Watson
Engle
Inka
Murrin Dunklets
Gaewnod
Kanitelyer
Northrup
Fa Uantine
Trev
Milerehy
Slasser
Hever
Fraka
Pole Saints
Miler
Schmud
Coluarkis Hed
Pawelece
New Bic- Jan
Conten Jett
Teck
Jian Eres
Colman
Reese
Eagle Take
Ted
Ursand
McMian
Engie Lake
Dyutr
Burger
Columber
Leyendecker
Besch
Colunbia
Erika
Obontuus
Jensanan
Shvyard Dhah
Froka
Beser
Walnee
Eegie Lake
Guo
Columbua
Burdick
Fzst
Engle Lake
Wallnes
Spanthel
Eegle Lake
Dhs
Mr. Garman
Coluabus
YWA
Sportsman's Association
Baptist Church
Hele
DAVE_WINTERMANN
Rotary Club
W. B. Hinton, Jr
Sthare
Lassie
Walt Poole
Lissle
Jos
Bini
Setuenvure
Tin Te Herth
S. Stahh
Gongiles
Tabey
Tms
Stahl
Towson
Coton
Strick
Roosters
T. A. Roach
Grimes County
Munual
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