Pre Easter Union Services Set for School Election Week
Voter turnout expected light as school board election runs April 7 to 11. Three incumbents vie for two seats in the county district with Madeline Cearn named election manager. County judge orders election for two at large trustees. several districts list multiple candidates. Vehicle license plates sold in Colorado County with 39 purchases to date, plates available until May 1.
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Retayy Hall
Wes
B.A. Shits
Siimen
Ginelgyy
Jim Clipson
Pete
Madeline Cearn
Colorado
Joni A. Hanentz
Onlg
Hing
Lester Jennsok
Garward
Grrwood
W. 4. Heiner Jr
John Nelson
John Gideok
Walter Weld
Charles Welling, Jr
Fred Kubeseh
Joe Schoellman
Shavidan
Sheridin
Isam Bripcce
Brand J. A
Field Day Invites Farmers to Angleton Substation
Farmers and ranchers are invited to a Pasture Livestock Field Day at Texas Substation No 2 in Angleton on Friday April 4. The program opens at 10:00 am with sessions on Pinkeye Research and parasite control, followed by a noon lunch and a tour of station plots.
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Texas Substation
Angleton Tomormon
F.C Jeexson
Pouncey
Legion Plans Pool Opening and Carnival For May and June
Legion plans to open the pool June 1 and stage a carnival May 27 on the city square to raise funds for equipment repairs. Commander Jeuis d Balas named two commissioners and a chairman to study salaries and applicants while a pack committee schedules follow ups for further discussion.
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Legion Plans
Fred i
Eroka
D. E.essanter
Pacl
Mendeysuzht
Uuther
Legionnaires
Pach
D L Moore Named New County Agent
D L Moore named county agent for Washington County in April. The selection followed an hour long meeting and discussion by the Extension Service, with candidates Herbert Schroeder, Robert Moore, and Irvin Slovik named as possible assistants or finalists. Moore, 28, a College graduate with four daughters and three and a half years in Wahington county, previously served in the army during World War II.
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Moore
Ham
Sistutil
Washington
J. W. Lyndley
Sissy Annally
Aleao Cowie Plus
Mers coUrt
Jonday eLfeunvol
Herbert Schroeder
Robert Moore
Colorado
Couunty
Comar
Irvin Slovik
Beyfis
Formiar
Ned i
Feta
Wahington
Hey
I 1
City Greyhound Reach Agreement On Bus Parking
The Greyhound Bus Company and city officials reached a parking space agreement at Blain Street Ward House after weeks of negotiations. Greyhound will pay 32.00 per meter per month for parking space, with officials noting the rate justified by public service and facility use for city betterment. Representatives H C Wilshire and E Hudson met with the council.
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Gresngund Bus Company
Ity Haty
Blain Steel al We Whyte
Greyhounds
H.C. Wilshire
Southwestern Greyhounds Lines
E. >. Hudson
Rhodarb Film Event At Eagle Lake High School
A 4 motion picture version of MH Allen Smiliths tale titled The Story is shown April 17 and 18 at Eagle Lake High School under the Esislish IL class sponsorship. Rex Grangm is confined with a leg injury but improving this week. Tickets are available from class members at popular admission prices.
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Rhudarb
Allen
Esislish IL
Eagle Lake High School
Tom Gt Liat
Vostars Ray Mill
Jan Sternz
Tliss
Fritz Engelbard Reports Rain Storm Monday
Fritz Engelbard reported a storm on Monday with rain described as regular yet gold in appearance. The report notes timing around 2:00 pm and mentions local details at the Engel hayet farm.
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Fritz Engelbard
Frie Engerlard
Ur Yuostias
Tata
Tne
Mortay
Ingelhayét Fam
Fritz
Mrs Jo Balas Joins Headlight News Bureau
Mrs Jo Balas is associated with the Headlight this week and will assist in gathering local news for the paper. Citizens with guests or social events are invited to call 88 at the Headlight office to be noted.
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Lows
Wna
Bulus
Eagle Lake elects Walker Coffey to city council and reelects mayor
In Eagle Lake on April 1, L L Walker won 89 votes edging John Carroll who had 81 to secure a council seat. W L Coffey was chosen alderman with 132 votes while Mayor Harold Thomas was reelected without opposition with 130 votes. Write-in bids included Car Thornton Melton and AL Wahrman for mayor and H J Campbell for alderman. Terms begin after a council meeting on April 7.
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Landred
Eagle Lake
Leonard L. Walker
John S. Carroll, Jr
S Borth
W. L. Coffey
Harold Thomas
Thornton Melton
AL. Wahrman
Tis
H. J. Campbell
Ciro and
Coffey
Ed Offirivis
M. M. Jones
F.C Durbin
Seakcim
Buckshot Lane Opens Bid For Seat In Congress TV
Buckshot Lane, Wharton County sheriff, launches a bid for the Ninth Congressional District seat. He plans his first campaign speech atop a Tide bus in Wharton on Saturday April 1, outlining a thirteen point program. Lane gained national attention via Life magazine and promotes his run with a statewide tour and endorsements from local supporters.
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Buckshot
Lane
Wharton County
United States Congress
Wharton
Whartell County
Life
Elmer Struss and Sons
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Merchants Sign to Close in Honor of San Jacinto Day
A petition circulated in Eagle Lake lists merchants agreeing to close on Monday April 21 to honor San Jacinto Day. Twenty seven write in votes nearly reached the majority, with many merchants stating the date should have been included in the balloting list. Signed closures include Witcox Grocery Berkman Drug Spanhel & Son Kanvinlse Jews B. Smith Co Suncay Stove Albert's Vusty Store AB Store Bradivnt Grocery Western Auto Agsuelle Store Royal Cleaners A. J. Otruss Auto Supply Frank Stephens Co First National Bank Stoicknaned Insurance Agency and Spalnger Committee on dost pages.
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San Jacinto
Witcox Grocery
Berkman Drug Store
Spanihel & Son
Kanvinlse Jews B. Smith Co
Suncay Stove
Albert's Vusty
Store AB
Bradivnt Grocery
Western Auto Agsuelle
Royal Cleaners
A. J. Otruss Auto Supply
Frank Stephens Co
First 2Vatuial Bank
Stoicktaned Insurance Agency
Spalnger
Glen Kweton Seeks Reelection As County Gomm
Glen Kweton announces his bid for reelection as county commissioner of Fifth District, listing prior service, a 46 year age, and a background including army service and local business ties. He references successor L. 21 Tod Bers and notes resignation of a foreman tax.
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Glen Kweton
Gomm
Glen Weveton
Felina
Salle Primi
Messigger
Tod
Bers
Sete
Frank
Fuliosinas
Kyeton
Goa
Ulery
Keeton
U.S Army
Europeah
Lagle Lake
Cotmercy
Corp
Curb Guiter To Vineyard Gor Up 1.8 In
Weather notes report 1.8 inch rainfall raising totals for March in Lake area. Rain helped pastures, fields, lawns and grasses but more rain is needed. Irrigation region shows variable precipitation and echoes calls for relief measures.
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Curb
Guiter
Hain
Colorado
Menchy
Epps Cafe Open House Draws Wide Local Turnout
Epps proprietorship of Epps Cafe on Easy Main Street reports a large turnout for an open house last Sunday afternoon. Visitors from Eagle Lake and nearby communities toured the newly remodeled cafe, praised its redesigned interior, equipment, and decor, and extended thanks to local firms and individuals who contributed furnishings and arrangements. The event followed the cafe’s opening Monday morning and featured ads in this issue of the Reedlight.
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Epps
Easy Main Street
Eagle Lake
Chi Cafe Wimederr
Palit Geren
Nature Wet Dbisnes
Equlipmienir
Klockman's Cafe
Stiadey
Cis
The
Heedlight
Highway project eyed near Vineyards Corner progress noted
A regional highway plan proposes widening near Vineyards Corner and a Wharton County link to city halls for improved access. Officials discuss right of way, property acquisitions, and anticipated rebuilding costs under state impact and local traffic adjustments.
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Pwapeswil
Wiles
Hult Page
Earh Wick ueLey
Wineyayd Corner
Negubsitioins
Ray
Porn
Nighway
Vineyayd
Wharton County
Chicltung
Main Speer
Ciry
Vitor Mees
Car Train Collision at Lake Ave Sparks Charges
A Plymouth driven by Sterling Willan Truant collided with a freight train caboose at the Lake Avenue crossing at 148 early Tuesday. The car skidded several yards. the occupant was not seriously injured and taken to Columbus Moulay. Charges were filed, with a five day jail sentence and license suspension for 15 months.
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Lake Aqunue
Badlg
Slyaywutin
Plymouth
Sterling Willan
Columbus Moulay
Interscholastic League Spring Meet Opens At Eagle Lake
Tomorrow through Saturday district 63 7 schools including Orchard Seedville Munpaes Writ Colwmus Rosle Is feajel Beavied Bit Bevnied send contestants to compete in literature and track events. Registration at 8 20 am, first literary event at 3 00 pm Friday, volleyball Friday, field events Saturday with finals after ART. Names of schools and many participants listed in sports section.
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Orchard
Seedville
Tmunpaes Ord
Writ
Colwmus
Rosle
Beavied
Bit
Bevnied
Seele Lake
Senor Girls
Eagle Lake
East Sore
Baghy
Bays Wid
Guns
Shighe
Athoetic Tiehi
Gronn
Canarii Neethy Ciy
Bitin
Crwoy
Euils
Au Dyer
Aplus
Evantaal
Dean Ws
Aror Uvls
Sue McLathan
Curiig
Metter SM Pte
Bos Duchunetion
Arutusch
Dick Laka Ladysay
Bil Lauds
Cacarge
Duly Lee Barry
Kenneth Noten
Butty Smith
Barbara Smith
Copey Manly
Ale Fortiale
Grae Campball
Coraphne Mcdonald
Altercdle
Lo Sie Sidadays
Suamber
Richard Layvnit
MS Bins
MS Bins Extavurineaus Speveh
Bodus Hollus
Gerald Peterson
Gis
Campbell
Barbara
EC Lake
Ene Wits Ars Qeelunation
Juder Boy
Ehibert Lawinis
John Adkins
Jung
Dudy Bick
Sab
Dick Richler
Sue Junior
Indy
Sur Cook Oh
Guy Phunas
Joann Khalys
David Juchets
Wanda Davis
Amd
Sih
Jun Causey
Evangelin Latisin
Alten
Tates
Myma Wessel
Betty Les Shazo
Ready Writers
Macy Nasty
Tens Causey
Lumber Seuse
Drareete Diekurs Lidire
Call
Revertes
Beary Veling
Claire Gene Grasev
Alletnacos
Rose Basson
Gerald Chpsol
Fee
$350,000 Damage Trial For Widow Seeks Jury
The $350,000 damage suit of Mrs Kathryn Wilfrodt against Onlor City Transfer Co of Beaumont was to go to the jury in Columbus district court after a Monday start. She sues for herself and child in connection with her husband Arthur W Willfredt's death in a collision on Speaksville road July 1 last year. The defendant's trucks were involved in a move at Glasscock and New Ulm routes.
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Kathryn Wilfrodt
Onlor City Transfer Company
Beaumont
Columbus
Wilfrodt
Childsen
Arthur W. Willredt
Speaksville Road
Fem
Glasscock Vance
Ulm Fiek
Willvedt
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