Referendum Vote Favors City PO Building Issue
A light turnout on Tuesday favored a city post office building referendum with 59 percent support for the proposal while 45 voted against. Incumbents seeking reelection received votes: Seaholm . Tate 127. Wiese 198. The measure grants council support to pursue plans. no construction or bond decision will be made until plans are complete and the post office rents space is secured. The council will seek bids from the post office department in coming weeks to advance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House & Post Office
City Ofres
A. H. Seaholm III
H. E. Tate
A. F. Wiese
D. Morris
E. C Tesveil
Post Office Department
E L Lions To Sell Light Globes April 14
Local group E L Lions announce a light globe sale on April 14 to raise funds for the Texas Lions League for Children. Proceeds will support camp development and summer programs for disabled or underprivileged youths across Kerr County and the state. Community members are invited to inquire about sending their children to the camp this summer.
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E.L. Lions
Light Globes
Texas Lions League
Kerrie
Mydren
The
Lions
Red Cross Still Short of $139 of $7200 Goal
A report shows the Red Cross drive in Eagle Lake is $139 short of its $7200 quota. A $42.75 collection at B H. Henre Colare High School raised the total to $1060.43 yesterday. Contributions may be sent to A F L Dipple at First National Bank or given to Clyde Nispel, Clyde Gold, or D S Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Eagle Lake
B. H. Henre Colare
A. FL
First National Bank
Clyde Nispel
Clyde Gold
Taylor
Band Boosters Meeting Tuesday Night at Eagle Lake Hall
Eagle Lake Band Boosters call a meeting for 8:00 p m next Tuesday April 12 at the band hall All members urged to attend The birthday list will be handed out for final distribution at the session
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Eagle Lake Band
Terrell Muzny win places on Eagle Lake school board
Eagle Lake voters elected Thomas Terrell and Louis Muzny Jr along with J R Thomas to the school board, with 198, 150 and 135 votes respectively. Other candidates received 127 102 100 and 90 votes. Incumbents declined reelection and new board will convene after dinner at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Terrell
J. R. Thomas
Louis J. Muzny, Jr
Editore Hundred
Ervin C. Terrell
Jimmy Thomas
Louis Murny
Orville W. Powers
Oscar Miller
Jack Grieves
Dan A. Thornton
H. Shirley
Jim H. Clipson
Simon
Sinclair
Joe McCreary
County School Board
Eagle Lake Board
G. C. Duncan
Ted Brunner
W. T. Matthews
J. C. Laughlin
Thomas Station At Lissie To Have Opening Saturday
Thomas Food Market founders Mr. and Mrs. G E Thomas announce a gala opening for the Thomas Service Station on Highway 30 A at Lissie. The modern facility beside the food market will showcase Humble products Atlas tires and tubes batteries and accessories plus a full service department A nursery plant gift for lady visitors and souvenirs will be offered throughout opening day Located to serve Lissie Eagle Lake and nearby communities the station invites neighbors to stop in and inspect the new operation.
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Thomas Service Staton
Lissie
Thomas Food Market
G. E. Thomas
Thomas
Atlas
Eagle Lake
Satuday
Mr. Thomas
Little Leaguers And Parents Meet Tuesday Night
Community boys interested in playing Little League baseball this summer are urged to attend a meeting Tuesday night April 12 at 7 30 pm in the Firemen s room City Hall. L J Spanidel manager says parental presence is crucial as a proposal to hire a full time coach for local Little Leaguers will be discussed. About ninety boys are expected to try out for Eagle Lake to represent in the Colorado Valley Little League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
L. J. Spanidel
Eagle Lake
Colorado Valley
County School Districts Elect New Board Members
County wide school board elections produced light turnout as incumbents mostly retained seats. In Garwood 140 voters chose Kalina Jr. 107, Schoellman 100, Stienke 2, Ku sabech 79. one new member elected. Rock Island incumbents Burke Jr. and Edward kept seats, Hudson elected unopposed, Girndt did not seek reelection. 65 votes cast. Sheridan patrons re elected two incumbents Briscoe Jr. 46 and Weathoff 59, McMillan 26 of 68 ballots in the third race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood Independent
Boar
Charles Kallina, Jr
Joe Schoellman
E. H. Stienke
Fred Kubesch
Garwood
Rock Island
George Burke, Jr
E. E. Edward
Lester Hudson
L. M. Girndt
Sheridan
Isam Briscoe, Jr
W. J. Weathoff
A. T. McMillan
Windy day upends Boy Scout Hut near West Main
Strong winds estimated at forty miles per hour swept the area last Thursday evening ahead of a cold front. A cyclone level gust lifted the Boy Scout Hut from its foundation and shifted it eight to ten feet near the city’s West Main Street, causing light damage and a noticeable lean. A meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. will address restoration or relocation, with troop representatives urged to attend.
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Main Street
Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Lake Students Win Again In Literary Events
Eagle Lake students extend a four year edge in District 63 B by leading the Spring Meet in Needville with 163 points versus Needville's 90. Final ready writ ing scores pending. five points remain to potentially tie the local school's record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Needville
Rachel Anne Terrell
Pat Loessin
Dick Laughlin
Ben Behrens
Jimmy Tallas
Tommy Starke
Wayne Brasher
Jean Causey
Gail Beyette
Betty DeShazo
Jimmie Frika
Kenneth Wright
Mary Nash
Glidden Youth Killed By Auto On Sunday
A 13 year old Glidden high school pupil John Edward Hickey died after being struck by a car while riding a bicycle along Highway 90 between Columbus and Glidden about 2 p m Sunday. The driver Alvin Coston 47 of Los Woneies was at the wheel and said Hickey had a faint pulse after being placed on a Columbus hospital ambulance stretcher. Authorities described the injuries as a broken neck and crushed chest. Witnesses at the scene supported the driver’s statement and police opened an investigation as the case continued on the last page.
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John Edward Hickey
Alvin Coston
Los Woneies
Accid
Rice Farmers Busy Planting After 11 In. Rain
Rice planting moves into full swing as fields dry after a weekend rain of about 11 inches. Some seed already in, most planting postponed to this week and next to secure moisture. With no further rain, most area rice could be planted by end of next week. Replanting cotton and corn damaged by the recent freeze is largely finished as farmers await sprouts.
Texas Co locates oil test at Rock Island island
Lloyd H. Smith and the Texas Company locate a wildcat test in No 1 Elma Sweiger, J. Smith Survey, one mile southwest of Rock Island. The 160 acre lease well will be drilled 600 feet from U S Highway 9 A and is projected to 10 600 feet.
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Lloyd H. Smith
Texas Company
Elma Sweiger
J. Smith
Rock Island
First National Bank to Close Saturdays May 7
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake Texas will close on Saturdays and Sundays starting May 7 1955 under new law allowing five day week. Hours shift 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. W. E Lenhart president urges patron cooperation with the schedule.
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First National Bank of
Eagle Lake Texas
Vernon
W. E Lenhart
First National Bank
Three Cases Set In District Court Next Week
Suit of the Texas Employers Insurance Association to set aside an award to Hymer Weddle by the Texas Industrial Accident Board was expected to go to the jury in district court at Columbus after a one day layoff. Dr A EB Brodsky of Houston testified for the plaintiffs. he was the first witness to take the stand Wednesday. Weddle was awarded more than 500 for two injuries while with Free Hintz Oil Well Service Company. the company contests the award as excessive. Judge W W Ellison is conducting his first regular term of court since his appointment last year. Three cases are scheduled next week including Joe Cook vs Mat He Mathes and others.
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Texas Employers Insurance Association
Hymer Weddle
Texas Industrial Accident Board
Columbus
A. EB. Brodsky
Houston
Winess
Weddle
Accident Board
Free Hintz Oil Well Service
W. W. Ellison
Joe] Cook
Mat He Mathes
Easter Sunrise Services At Eagle Lake Sunday Morning
The Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance invites the public to Easter Sunrise Services at 6:00 a.m. at the J. H. McCreary lake site near Laughlin Hospital Highway 60 A. The Eagle Lake High School Choir directed by O N Campbell will present music. If it rains the service moves to First Baptist Church. A large crowd is expected on Easter morning.
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Eagle Lake
J. H. McCreary Lake
Laughlin Hospital
Eagle Lake High School
O. N. Campbell
First Baptist Church
Revival Begins At E. L. Mission On Easter Sunday
Evangelist Floyd M. Durham will be guest minister at a revival meeting starting Easter Sunday night at 8 o'clock at Eagle Lake Mission Church. Pastors Emil and Selma Burger invite the public to attend each evening through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd M. Durham
Eagle Lake Mission Church
Emil
Selma Burger
Cantata by Lissie Colly churches Sunday 7 PM
The combined choirs of Evangelical United Brothers church of Lissie and the local Methodist Church present The Crucifixion by John Stainer at Memorial Methodist Church Colly Sunday at 7 PM. Q Neal Campbell directs with Miss Marian Wozencraft at organ. Soloists include Campbell Allison Kreid Brasher. Public invited.
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Colly ‘Memorial Methodist Church
Evangelical United Brothers Church of
Lissie
Jocal Methodist Church
Q. Neal Campbell
Marian Wozencraft
Mr. Campbell
D. Rhea Allison
Maynard Kreidled
Wayne Brasher
John Stainer
Tentative by pass plans for Highway 90A approved
Eagle Lake officials and the chamber of commerce approved a tentative Highway 90A by pass route routing traffic away from Main Street. The plan shifts the route north of the business district near the Ashby Oil area, crossing private properties and intersecting Main Street near the current truck route. Details on right of way and funding actions remain to be resolved.
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Eagle Lake
Main Street
S.A.P
Lumber Company
Laughlin Hospital
Vineyard Corner
Chamber of Commerce
Highway Department
Wea
San Antonio
Tous
Wallis
Pal
Maa
Altair
Chesterville
Wallis West
Wharton County
Counyl
A. F. Harbert
Edna Council
Ste Lake
Edna
Palacios
Alvin
Supreme Court
Eet
Anal Ist
Licenses Sold By Deadline Reach 7250 Total
Colorado County tax collector reports 7250 motor vehicle licenses sold by March 31, raising 140223.16 dollars. Gain over 1954, with 6879 vehicles last year and district shares detail county retention of 95112.83 and state 15110.33. Class breakdown includes Passenger 4928, Commercial 1412, Farm Tractors 0, Truck Tractor 54, House Trailer 6, Farm Truck Tractor 0, Motor Cycles 19, Dealers 29, Trailers 217.
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Colorado County
Fleury J. Hajoveky
Hajovsky
Ry Land
Easter Holiday Closures At Eagle Lake Schools
Eagle Lake students begin a four day Easter break from Friday through Monday. Classes end Thursday afternoon and resume Tuesday at 9 am. Local businesses remain open for Good Friday though not a federal holiday. post office and banks expect normal hours. San Jacinto Day films scheduled for Thursday, April 21.
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Eagle Lake
San Jacinto
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Office to Close Saturdays
At a Monday night board meeting, secretary Miss Martha Pidgeon was authorized to close the office on Saturdays. Directors discussed plans and the office hours, which had previously closed at noon on Saturdays, with most discussion focusing on proposals for the future.
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Board of Directors
Eagle Lake Chamber Commerce
Setetary
Martha Pidgeon
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Terrell, Thomas, Muzny
E.L. School Board
Boy Scout
E. L
Glidden
Texas Co
Rock Is
Nat'l Bank
E. L. Mission
Colly
C of C
Santa Fe
Ashby Oil Company
Frank Adams
Don Smith
Hargrove Smith
Adams
Smith
W. E. Shaw
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