Strake Quits Poole Well West Of Lissie
Strake Petroleum Inc abandons the No 1 Walt Poole well on Poole land one mile west of Liss. Derrick and drilling gear moved to Sugar Land as Strake plans immediate operations for a new well elsewhere in the Lishe area with further development likely after a short delay.
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Strake
Poole
Lissie
Siblumnberger
Derriex
Bugar
Strake Petroleum
Isc
Lische
East Bernard Couple Will Make Home Here
James Wright of East Bernard bought the former J. T Camey home place from A. L. Reading. He and Mrs Wright moved their household to East Bernard on Monday and will make Engie Lape their home. Wright has worked in railroading thirty years and retired last Saturday. The couple previously lived in Eagle Lake and spent seasons here from 1908 to 1911, and locals extend a hearty welcome.
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James Wright
East Bernard
J. T
A. L. Reading
Wright
Eueble
Eagle
Bible Class Banquet Highlights Church Week Calendar
Fifty nine members of the Big Frother Bible Glass at peth ods Church gathered in Rocky club hall Tuesday for a chicken supper. The event featured two Sunday school classes, a decorated setting with Easter centerpieces, and entertainment by the men’s Avenue Song peniletie. A prayer of thanksgiving was offered, readings and group singing followed, with burlesque fun and praise to organizers for a joyful evening.
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Big Frother Bible Glass
Pethods
Rocky c Oub
Ese West
Joan Davis
George Marshal Cusor
Boston
Mesdames Verne Matthews
Maurice Goodson
J. A. Ruggles
Edwin Davis
G. D. Gersionbure
I. W. Jones
Wea
Peniletie
Fy M Clark
WK. Wiliford
Matcom Tieett
J. Firisbols
T. P- Deole
J A. Senith
Ubin
Alleis
Twenty Thousand Bags Early Prolific Rice Sold at Garwood
Mareger GR Schyircting of the American Rice Growers' Association sold 20,000 barrels of Early Prolific rice at Garwood on Tuesday to Camra Rice Milling Company. Price paid was per bag delivered in El Campo with transportation charges reduced to about 1.7, Schurring stated he has around 8,900 barrels on hand and can place all at the same price. He could not confirm remaining balance with other buyers. Grocers anticipate further advance in price.
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Mareger
Asxocite
Garwood
Camra Rite Milling Company
el Campo
Ehish
Schurring
Individuer
Lalfle- Ure
Pric
Wooten Announces Candidacy For County School Supt
Mr Wooten, Colorado public instruction head, declares candidacy for County School Superintendent subject to White Loyalty Party primaries. He is described as a trusted educator in Colorado county and seeks reelection to continue improving county schools.
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Mr. Wooten
JH. Wooten
Colorado Tounly
Toway Torrocitlan
White Loyalty Party
Wooten
Colorado County
Woolen
Concrete Pouring Starts Wednesday on Highway 71 Gap
The H B Zathty Construction Company began pouring concrete Wednesday to close the 16 mile gap in Highway 71 from east of Allatt to Columbus. The section is scheduled to be opened by June 3 and traffic diverted to alternate routes during construction.
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H. B. Zathty Construction Company
Allatt
Columbus
Lune 3
Austra
Princls
Altaly-Garward
Pres
Mr B B Hayden Seriously Ill at Lissie
Grandpa Hayden known as B D Hayden is seriously ill at his Lissie home. Family members and Mrs Winn Poule assist. The Headlight joins friends in prayers for a swift recovery. Marie Jones and Balle Jones with Mrs T P Dooie traveled to Columbus for a United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting in Memorial Fair.
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B. B. Hayden
Hayden
B.D. Hayden
W. A. Hayden
Winn Poule Aid
Lissie
Marie and
Balle Jones
T. P. Dooie
Columbus
United Daughters of Confederacy
Memorial Fair
Texas Wild Flowers Exhibit At El Campo
Texas State Highway Department's Division No 1 presents a wildflowers display in El Campo on April 6 and 7 to show local and state varieties. The event aims to educate the public about native flora, with accurate labeling and new plant varieties for broader interest and conservation.
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Texas
el Campo
Texas State Highway Department
A.m. Fridey
Hivaway Department
Witt
Victoria
Thin Ice Sets In Across Texas During Cold Spell Morning
A late cold front brought strong northwest winds and near record lows. Thermometers show 38 to 36 degrees with thin ice forming on open waters at Eagle Lake Lumber Company yard. Farmers report damage to corn, cotton, potatoes, rice and gardens may suffer. potato digging expected in two weeks. Gardner Duncan and friends visited Port Lavace.
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Huspense
Texas
Eagle
Eagip
Lumber Company Yetda
W.M. Thaias
Sean
Gardner Duncan
Port Lavace
Medical student Dan Blackburn tops national aptitude ratings
Dan Blackburn a senior premedical student at Southern Methodist University earned the highest score of five on the national aptitude examination sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges. The report notes Blackburn tied for top honors with several dozen students nationwide, with details of seating and percentile rankings in the upper percentiles.
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Dan Blackburn
Southern Methodint Univershy
LSA
United States
Catner
Bhuckburn
Association of America Medical Colleges Withs
SINDA
Aion
Wen
Glaser eald—Dallan
John Carsay
Ragic Luke
Colorado County Teachers Banquet Set for April 13
The Colorado County Teachers Association will meet April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Building at Columbus for a banquet at fifty cents per plate. Dr. L A Woods state superintendent and G B Wilcox will address attendees, with musical numbers by Eagle Lake Weimar and Columbus talent. Those attending should notify J H Wooten in Columbus.
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County Unit of State Association
Columbus
Masonic
Colorado County
Stute ‘Teachers Association
Mie Sonic
L A. Woods
G. B. Wilcox
A. & M. College
Eagle Lake
Weimar
J. H Wooten
Bupl
Mys
Henry Hury
Colinbus
Mika Kathryn’ McRee
Hage Ake
City Softball League Set For Next Monday Night
Arrangements proceed to form a four team solo ball league in the city for spring and water play. The Weal Rotary Club will sponsor a free league, hoping many teams participate. Queen W. B. Hinton was appointed by the Rotary Club to oversee the softball team in the absence of H. C. Fitzgerald. A meeting for interested players is set for Eagle Lake High School at 7:40 PM next Monday. Mrs. H. D. Swearingen and daughter May Anna Lee Swearingen were in Houston over the weekend.
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Weal Rotery Club
W. B. Hinton
Rotary Chik
H. C. Fitegerald
Rotary Club
Ieague
Eagle Lake High School
HD. Swearingen
Houston
Bie Way
Miay Anna Lee Swearingen
Baptists to Convene as Church Plans Call for Pastor
Members of the Baptist congregation gather Sunday at 11 45 for a due conference at First Baptist Church Hers to select a regular pastor. The church has been without a settled pastor since Rev AS Gre resigned several weeks ago.
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First Baptist Chridt
Raplivis
AS. Gre
City’s New Telephone System Nearing Service Start
Eagle Lake braces for a new Veidtne-re ceiver telephone system to go into service on April 1. Southwest Bell executive Brickhouse announced the overhaul includes a flashlight switchboard and Western Electric equipment. All phones have been prepped for temporary placement on the new board and will switch to crank instruments once the system is live. Subscribers are expected to enjoy more convenient service after the transition.
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Eagle Lake
Brickhouse
Southwestern ‘Bell Telephone Company
Ithe
Western Electric Company
Mnufacturing
Bell ‘Telephone System
Eagle Luplike
Fritz Englemard for Business in Washington
Engelhard, chairman of the Oradan River Authority, talks in Washington for about two weeks. He aims to secure funds for immediate construction on the Austin dam project and related Colorado River Authority programs.
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Engelhard
Oradan River Authority
First After Easter Dance Announced by Joen Committee
The Joen dance committee sets the sheet after Easter dance for Saturday April 23 at Austin Hall. Music by the Syncopetars. Mrs A E Hillyer and Mr Blmms of Houston head the committee at their parents home.
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Austin Hall
A. E. Hillyer
Mr. Blmms
Houston
A. Hayden
Limb Reaches Recovery After Accident Tale Emerges
Friend of Glen Edwanl Pager of Houston reports the limb regained function after an accident. Mr and Mrs J L Wridewell of Eagle Luxe note their grandson’s progress as Edward was brought to the hospital last week for care.
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Glen Edwanl
Houston
Grrtison
J. L. Writelell
Eagle
Olen
Edward
Widdell Ware
Riverside Pavilion Dance Promises Modern Sounds
Eddie Fitzpatrick and the dle orchan direct from St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio will provide music for a modern dance at Riverside park East Benmomard Setuiring April 16th. Admission one dollar. tables four dollars. Proceeds support nine year fetototona early.
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Eddie Fitzpatrick
Dle Orchan
Tra
St Anthony Hotel
San Antonio
Riverside Park
East Benmomard
Cemetery Grounds Blessed With New Plantings And Water Works
A small-town report praises Thomas Chornins for beautifying Bugle Lake’s cemetery. He planted 19 hyeraks and 12 hyerunts from nursery stock, installed water works, and built reprieved walkways with crepe myrtle trees. Neighbors note improved grounds and envision mature, graceful trees as lasting memorials.
Houston seeks James Gates in $200 loan scam case
Houston police seek James Gates after a LaGrange couple, guided by a man posing as a Hottslett Insurance agent, loaned him $200 on Saturday in Eagle Lake. Gates allegedly promised a quick double return, fled with the money and the couple’s car, while officers pursue him. A teacher from SrhwWensurg and others are noted in the report.
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Houston
James Gates
Otera Mason Collins
SrhwWensurg
Heereys
Hustead
Eagle Lake
LaGrange
Gates
Eagle Ate
Ratte Kerrey
la Grange
Griss Grove
Crtlinges
Fayette County
Cole Theatre Sells Tickets at Reduced Prices
An old advertisement notes special low prices at Cole Theatre with details about showings on specific days and a call to customers to mail or visit for tickets and further information.
City Elections Over What About Sewer Tax
City voters just finished local elections while questions linger about sewer charges. Citizens fear higher monthly rates and potential tax-like increases despite promises of reform. A reliable resident notes previous officials warned of rising costs linked to sewerage improvements, urging careful scrutiny of proposed bills.
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Xowesi
Chines
Ty Akhedy
Lewes
Welford Re-elected Mayor in Eagle Lake Race
Welford wins fifth consecutive term as mayor of Eagle Lake in a low turnout city election. Results show W E Wellard 2024 votes, L Walersmund 158, HR Mooney 25. no opposition for aldermen. Judge W B Strickland 937 votes, C J McTellan 380 for re election. Write in votes noted. total 383 ballots cast, 48 fewer than two years ago.
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Tom People
Zelie Fouts Wedding In Houston Featured By Annual
Zelie da Gerth Fouts married John David Sibley in Houston Saturday evening at the home of Elwood Pouts. The ceremony was performed by Dr. James de Wolfe with granddaughters of Mrs. Green and Mrs. Mery in attendance. The bride, a granddaughter, is connected to notable Houston society lines.
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of Houston Society
Afts
Elwood Pouts
Zelie da Gerth
John David Sibley
William Pranklin Alhley
Shreveport
James
de Wolfe
0. Green
J. F. Mery
Rugte Lake
Mira
Ulery Wens
Bn Howton
Election for Trustees Draws Firework Noise in Weimar
Saturday's trustee election in Weimar features a contested race with multiple write-in candidates and the re election of current trustees Middlebrook and WT. Do. The balloting, tied to school bond issues and a proposed independent district seat, attracted vocal voters and highlighted disputed nominations.
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Middlebrooe
Huagerabl
Fitegerstl
Middlebrook
Saburiday Prey Linworks
Sama
Mulluway
Charly Werder
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