Waterworks bond vote eyed in Eagle Lake city election
Qualified voters in Bayle Lake and Eagle Lake face a $159,000 waterworks extensions bond issue or a $150,000 option. The plan funds a 300,000 gallon elevated storage tank, new mains, and extra storage at the existing plant. Officials expect lower fire insurance rates and job activity, with work near Union and Strickland Streets.
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Bayle Lake
Eagle Lake
Counel
Union
Strickland
Colorado County Farmers Divert 4154 Acres to Grain Program
About 173 county farmers signed up for the 1964 feed grain program in Colorado County, pledging to divert 4154 acres from feed grain to conservation. The 1963 figure had 164 participants and 4037 acres diverted. County ASC manager Charles Winkelmann notes the signing period for farmers ends May 1.
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Aindred
Colorado County
Charles Winkelmstin
Agricultural Stabilization and Coneservation Service
Winkleimann
Tirmerephett
E. H. Henry PTA Meeting Tonight at 7 30 PM
The E H Henry Parent Teacher Association schedules a meeting for Thursday at 7 30 PM. The assembly will be held in the school building with AML members and invited friends urged to attend.
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E. H. Henry Pta
2 Henry Sie
In Mayor's Race and Council Seats Contested Tuesday
Voters will decide the mayoral race and four council seats in Tuesday's city election. Incumbent E H Shirley faces Harald W Thomas for a two year mayor term starting April 13. Council candidates include Sam J Davidson Alvin W Kohleffel Clifford Gritt Jr and Alvin F Wiese. Polls run 8 30 a m to 7 30 p m in the downtown city hall polling room with officials Edgar Bistant presiding and clerks Elisa Baring Ollie Simmons.
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Amy
Te Clly
Coupell
Wanieipa
Edgar Bistant
W. E. McRee
Elisa Baring
Ollie Simmons
E. H. Shirley
Harald W. Thomas
Shirley
Wis
Toomes
Sam J. Davidson
Alvin W. Kohleffel
Clifford Gritt, Jr
Alvin F. Wiese
Coumeilman
Rice Planting in Area Underway in Eagle Lake
Farmers in the Eagle Lake region begin 1964 rice planting with good weather. An estimated 70 to 75 percent of the area will be sown to the Belle Patna variety, another 40 percent to the early Noto, Bluie Bermuda chiefly for a small share. Harold Thomas plans about 140 acres of the new Texas Patina. The rapid planting pace may bring later farming challenges.
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Des Briday
Eagle Lake
Bale Lake
Harold Thomas
Nova
Polls Open 8 AM to 7 PM for Eagle Lake ISD Race
Voters in Eagle Lake Independent School District go to the polls Saturday from 8 AM to 7 PM to elect three board members. Five candidates compete including incumbents Patt Powers and Raymond J. Waddell, plus William L. Willis Dan A Thornton Maurice Willis and Louis Muzny. County Board Trustee at Large election also held in the same building for residents within the district.
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Eagle Lake Independent
Board of Education
Municipal Bilg
Dintrie
Eagle Lake Board
Patt Powers
Raymond J. Waddell
William L. Warris
Dan A.thornton
Maurice
Willis
Powers
Waddell
Thornton
Lakeside Irrigation Cn
Farris
Louis Muzny
Fox
Sonic Boom Rocks Gulf Court Area Monday Morning
Residents in Gulf Court area woke to a loud sonic boom around 8:43 am Monday rattling windows and horns. The noise followed by aircraft sounds drew startled reactions, with no injuries reported and officials noting no damage. A separate event mentions Eagle Lee Air plans a Surprise Party TV show in Houston with sponsor Wilcox Mini Tax. The program is set for 8:00 am Friday on Channel 12.
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Sonrc von Tiser
Gulf Court
Alagia
Eagle Lee
Houston
Wilcox Mini- Tax
Eagle Lake
Wileos
Line of Sunshine Verse Fragment in 25:54
A fragmented biblical verse in the line of sunshine referencing Saint Lutes and a passage about ascent to heaven. The readable text hints at a historical or religious context with phrasing suggestive of a gospel or apocryphal style.
Water supply tight for second rice crop under drought risk
Rice farmers anticipate a ripe second crop as irrigation relies on rainfall in the upper Colorado River drainage. Lower Colorado River Authority warns that without rains above Austin area dams, there will be insufficient water for the second crop and storage facilities may be overruled by drying conditions.
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Bell
Colorado River Authority
Austin
Secon
Editorial urges vote for Eagle Lake water bonds
The editorial argues Saturday’s revenue bond election will support water system expansion and extensions to meet peak summer demand and potential growth. It notes higher fire safety, possible insurance premium reductions, and presents a 50 cent monthly water rate increase as equitable financing, urging residents to vote next Tuesday.
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Emlire
Ity
District 27A Spring Meet Varsity and Junior Events
EL Students prep for the annual Spring Meet featuring golf tennis and other events from six teams in District 27A. Activities take place across venues including East Bernard Tidehaven Pearl and Eagle Lake with high school and elementary divisions.
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Eagle Lake High School
Thierscholastia Tenge
Netlvilies
Law
Baple Lake Recreation Center
Sohon
Satmorlium
East Bernard
Tidehaven
Uitehcock
Pearl
Jooltise
Eagle
Clementiay Place
Satturlay
Pearland
Lementiny S¢Diletts
East Berpare
Bernie On Tah
Waule Lake
Parcel Post Rates Increase 13 Percent Across United States
The Talecetale Commerce Commission approved a 13 percent parcel post rate rise effective April 1. The increase targets about 100 million dollars in annual savings for the Post Office Department and will affect charges for packages to cities including Houston Dallas and Yorktown according to office calculations.
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Talecetale Commerce Commission
Armeances Postini
Post Office
Touxton
Dallas
Houston
Ste
Trestmmaster
Caravan Exhibit At Municipal Building Today
A display titled Gs Caravan Heme Elewtines travels to the Municipal Building to showcase central air, cooling and healing components for homes. The event runs Wednesday, April 1 until 200 PM, with the exhibit set up in a van at the building.
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Elewtines
Central Air Co
Gardens Club Wild Flower Tour Planned Next Wednesday
Payle Lake Gumon Clan members organize a Gardens Club pilGrimage along the wild Power trail next Wednesday April 8. The group meets 8:30 a.m. at Mrs I G Kee and travels by motor caravan visiting places of interest en route. Participants must arrange transportation if needed and expect a late return, with guided wildflowers blooming by April 5.
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Payle Lake Gumon
I. G. Kee
Wim
Cockravan
Placus
Gail Mia
Lee
Apel
Rock Island CD Plans BBQ For Fire Truck Fund
The Rock Island Civil Defense group sponsors a barbecue at Rock Island school on Saturday April ? proceeds go to buy a fire truck. Tickets are $1.25 each. County residents are invited to attend and support the effort.
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Rock Island CD
Rock Takin Civil Defense Group
Rock Island School
Sawinlay
Rock Island
Junior High Track Meet and New Eagle establishments announced
Local Eagle area events include a junior high track meet at Eagle Lake High School stadium Friday and a new restaurant and motor court planned by Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Sweeten on Boothe Drive near Highway 980A. The track meet features teams from Eagle Lake Garwood East Bernard Rock Island Sheridan and Louise with preliminaries in the afternoon and finals at 8 PM. The new Cherry’s cafe and Sweeten motel will open next week with a formal ceremony announced.
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Eaglebe
Cher
L. C. Sweeten
Boothe Drive
Highway 980A
Cherry's and Son
Sweeten
Sony
Motor In
Cleveland
Texas
Tumor High School
Eagle Lake High School
Eagle Lake
Garwood
East Bernard
Rock Island
Sheridan
Louise
Andere
Sia
Magle Lake
L. Leaguers Meet Thursday For Little League Tryouts
Ten to twelve year olds begin workouts at Little Langue Park under Bruce Waddell Th L Parkex James A Mathis and Bob Meitzen. Final selections for Colorado Valley Little League teams set by May 1 with a committee including Bob Ashby Fred Br Froks and Goeland McMeans. Interested players may register with Mr Ashby or at the Chamber of Commerce in the Headlight Building.
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Little Langue Trial Park
Bruce Waddell
Th. L. Prrkex
James A. Mathis
Bob Meitzen
Colorado Valley
Little
Bob Ashby
Fred BR
Froks
Goeland McMeans
Mr. Ashby
Chamber of Commerce of Vics
Just Add Water and the Citys Growing Water Needs
A fragmented discussion on urban water supply outlines the push for a $160 million improvement project. The piece notes public demand for reliable, safe water, the need to expand infrastructure, and the civic emphasis on sustainable delivery and community well being.
Interesting Races Expected in Area School Districts
Local election notes list multiple candidates across Guowoorl Sheridan Rack Estland Berpaydi and Will counties. Incumbents face challengers for school board seats with write ins and scattered slates. Countywide posts include county treasurer and trust council with several names on the ballot.
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Guowoorl
Leder O. Cranek
Foo
Kathi Walter
Jerry Zbranek
Robert C. Schiurring
Wee Yeru
Wee Yeru's Igo Run A Write-In Call Aen Ud
Hot Seling
Sheridan
Tommie C. Hall
Wo E Hapenhard
Sso
Frances Syutzek
Estland School Board
Glindt
John A. Spickre
Worlroy Vengtians
Jesse G. Speck
Dan Houper
Ry de Bobi Hentersen
Den
Cecil Owers
Diefer
Berpaydi
Fer
Ediver Hart
Bernard Wstric
Alec Favo
Wil
Peter J. Gertsar
Liasie School
Juan Hull
Friendship Baptist Church Barbecue Sunday Details
Friendship Baptist Church advertises a barbecue sale this Sunday with proceeds supporting the church’s fundraising fund. The notice invites patrons to attend and purchase barbecue for one dollar and notes relief for church programs through the event.
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Friendship Baptist Church
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