Reelection wins for Uradlight trustees by wide margin
The Uradlight reports school trustees reelected by nearly three to one. J A Dromgoate and Wozencraft led the ticket with strong support, defeating Womack Harris and Wintermann amid controversy over election publicity and a disputed proclamation. In Columbus, trustees were also elected including William Tait and W J Wirtz.
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J. A. Drom Boole
Dre Bett
Wozewernt
Aik
Ieket
J. M. Womack
W. A. Dukdae
Ob Winterinagi
Dromgoate
Wozencraft
Harris
Womack
Dallas
Wintermann
AF Reyes
Jenne Matte
le Jn
Eliivens
Bay Tin
Clare Weeme
Texas
Kehoal Board
Tocal
Ts Vauld
Elvetion Tan
Distriet
Che Gleetion
Teich
Hagley Lake
Wevenge
Ibny Way
Lonthik
UlinipuKent
Columbua
William ‘Tait
W. J. Wirtz
J. W. Linford
Cleve Obenhaug
BF. Prickett
J. J. Northrup
P. Toerle
Fifteen Votes Cast In City Election
A regular city election yielded only fifteen votes on Tuesday with all ballots straight party except one scratched ticket. The weak turnout followed February's city primary, where four nominees sought office and voters were expected to back primary selections.
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Hks
Ihom Straight
Wri
Small Cyclone Wrecks Wharton Property and Injures Two
A territe cyclone and storm struck Wharton injuring two residents slightly and causing extensive property damage. The Peoples Cotton Oil Company shed, several homes including Mrs Hawenr and Mr Weight, suffered major loss with damages over 840,000. Telegraph lines and wires were knocked out, and flames extinguished before further damage could occur. Mr and Mrs Wright, former Eagle Lake residents, were among those affected.
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al Jenston Boukes
Wharton
Hat0 Velunk
Wired
Pagel Negra
Flim
Willeton
Iran
Myts
Hawenr
J. Weight
Wright
Eagle Lake
J.‘ Carney
Splendid Pictures at Rex Theatre Next Week
A chaotic Rex Theatre notice outlines a week of diverse film offerings. It promises episodes from set series and standalone features, with various dates and showings including comedy and westerns, plus a weather note and crowd notes.
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REX Theatre
Rain Damages Berry Crop And Snowballing Weather
Heavy rains and continued wet weather hurt the berry crop, stalling development and reducing yield prospects. Amid farm chatter from Eagle Lake area, growers fear a poor season as conditions worsen. A separate item notes Mira Maude Wisabet Dunn of Freeport and John Stout Hal of Tampico announce their March 26 wedding.
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Eagle Lake
Houston
Mira
Maude Wisabett’ Dunn
Freeport
John Stout Hal
Tampico
Mexico
Mra
Anna Newcom
N 'Tampico
Seventy Children Examined At Local Health Conference
The Child Health Conference under the Home Economics Extension Department of the University of Texas examined seventy children on Monday. Doctors and local dentists participated, highlighting common defects such as hernias, decayed teeth, enlarged abdomen, and adenoids. Parents were urged to seek corrections early, with Miss Mineksey noting strong county support and Antonio Logie aiding in procedures.
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Home Economics Extension Department
We University ‘of Texas
Aldaneepes
Avon Morell
Mian Mineksey
Fron Uic University of Texas
Plesel
Che Wonen
Tonston
Apedlailen
Folia
Mika
Miewabriet
Mogens
Meeting of Farmers Housed For Wednesday Night
A note invites all farmers to a Wednesday night meeting at 70 o clock in the city hall to discuss union votes and efforts to uplift local agriculture. The gathering aims to debate price improvements and cooperative actions to raise product returns and support regional farming interests.
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Ovc
Bexia
Aremide Jama
Peculiar Accidents Leave Houston Family in Shock
A four year old daughter of Me and Mew of Houston suffered a broken bone during a park playtime incident. A second child fell from a tree, injuring the chairman’s seat area. Mrs Pouta, formerly Miss Zelle Grom, is related to the Green family. Phillip Braden of Bay City visited north of town. he planned to return Tuesday but stayed until Wednesday morning after an all night rain.
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Torothy
Ani
Houston
Willy
Totintont
Cief
Mra. Pouta
Misa Zelle Grom
Mra Green
Thie City
Philip Bradey
Bay City
Braden
Adam Braden
Barbecue and Program by Modern Woodmen at Lake
Local Modern Woodmen of America members plan a barbecue and afternoon program at the lake next Thursday. Details include a concert by the Eagle Lake band, goat roping, steer riding, and activities as organizers finalize speeches and entertainment.
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Modern Woodmen
Lake
Meader Woodmen
America
Alnee
Woollmanel
Sarronni
Woodwen
Eagle Lake
Henry Bath
Mies
B.A. Nery
Roberte
Evens Meiher
Xengrat
Ewanger
Dallas
Inrioen
Odd Fellows Celebrate Lodge Second Anniversary
Odd Fellows plan a second anniversary celebration with a service April 24 at 1 am at the Methodist church in Bag h Lake Sumlay. Members and families will attend a basket dinner at a lake site after the service and bring their lunch.
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ODD Fellows
LODGE
Regitar
Gil Metlows
Hanlin
Bet
Tito
Cina
Mergont Hutser
Servdeos
Bagh
Lake Om Sumlay
Tres jHulno
MeTawnehtin
Local marriage record from Columbus church ceremony
The report notes the marriage of Mr D C Soya, a merchant of Columbus, to Mrs Bally Cone of Unt City after a ceremony at Columbus Methodist Church conducted by Rev Manley JT. The couple then visited friends and relatives in OpRIENDU.
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Clumbur
Bally
Cone
Unt Oity
Tay
Cotomium Methodist
Mr. Manley
Opriendu
Texas rice acreage falls 29 percent since prior decade
The Texas rice acreage shows a 29 percent drop from ten years ago, based on 1940 census data. In Willingon and Weis irrigation areas the survey notes reduced plantings, with only a few counties like Liberty and Orange reporting any increase.
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Texas
TATA
Censis
Willington
Weis
Toferson County Courinues
Tom Sens
Bert
Heyer
Brazoria
Thor HA Hon
Jackson
Martigerda
Heavy Monday Night Rain Floods Town
Widespread rainfall drenched the city from Monday night into Tuesday morning. Streets and roadways flooded as gutters overflowed and drivers faced slick conditions. Authorities urged caution as precipitation continued to endanger travel and utilities.
Bridge Party Brings Social Evening and Prizes
A lively Thursday bridge party featured elaborate decor and a spread of chicken pie wafers deviled eggs ice cream angel food cake. Winners were M J Wintermann and Mrs J M Callison. Numerous attendees listed include local residents and officials in attendance.
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Vonna Crazar
J. Wintermann
My Callison
Meadamon I.i
Heart
M. Scall@ichor
Hy Nunebitum
W. A. Dullar
Mises
Sophia Dally
Kate Pogram
Mildred Bowlen
Move Begun For An Organization In Farm Bureau Work
A mass meeting of farmers in Columbus last Saturday voted to start a countywide Farm Bureau organizing campaign. About seventy five farmers attended and support grew for uniting diverse communities under the Texas Farm Bureau to boost cotton growers and county farmers. The plan calls for a countywide drive, with meetings scheduled April 11 to April 15 in several towns to enlist members and form local groups.
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Columbusch
Colorado County
Farm Bureau
Leoneemul
Cexe
Parthermore
Mathelene
Blackinant
Cation Pont
Texas Farm Bureau
Wendie
Blackman
Turcau
Columbus
Mleet Alllvers
Wilbexfe
Mehin
Montz
Sheridan
Trips to Market Augment Farming Community Ties
Farmers gathered for a market event with apologies for missing details. Local Catholic ladies group met Tuesday afternoon with several members present. A pota to crop update credited Mr Waddell for seed and efforts, noting rain and heat affect crop prospects.
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Sekine Cleele
Mies
Beulah
Nellie
Wennetia Guidroz
Jim Neutting
Miskes
Giliron
WLM
Kelley
Umea
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