Two New Aldermen Named In Eagle Lake City Election
Voters in Eagle Lake boosted turnout with about 360 ballots as Mayor Roos won re election. Campaigns named H. J. Campbell and W. D. Estlinbaum as new aldermen. Sinclair and Barnett were defeated. Campbell led council race, Estlinbaum followed. results define a six member council including Roos.
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Roos
Eagle Lake
Thesday
Kate Gunn
Fimanur Roos
H. J. Campbell
W. D. Estlinbaum
Sinclair
W. A. Barnett
Rous
E. KE. Shirley
Wes
L. Wehrround
Campbell
Estlinbaum
Burnett
Shirley
Wi Folh
H. Broyles
C. C. Epps
Llnyd Spalinger
Eagle Ltd
Peper
Campbell Feel & Supply
International Harvester
North Main Street
My. Estilnbaum
Dzalcy
Engle Lake
Ervin
Ray
Emmy Dts
Annual Catholic Festival Set for June 13 at Parish
The Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help plans the annual festival on Sunday June 2 with a barbecue dinner and afternoon recreation at the Kucherks Fawn near Baast. Proceeds will fund the Eagle Life church foundation, construction overseen by B H Reese, featuring a colonial style brick church.
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Our Lady of Perpetuai Help Catholic
Kucherks Fawn
Ba Ast Take
Ois
Eagle Life
Columbus Voters Hit Eagle Lake Race Saturday
Columbus voters faced a limited field for the member-at-large seat in the Columbus Independent School District election. The Columbus Press notes no election order had published and reports indicate arrangements were made to hold a vote, with citizens appealing to the State Superintendent for clarification.
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Pester Johnson
New Bellic
Sue M. L. Anderton
Zaple Lale
Thiftee
Colorado County
Columbus Press
Columbus Independent School
Tia
Columbus
Columnbuks
Steger announces for Coloreails County Attorney
Gus F. Steger Columbus attorney announces re election bid for Coloreails County Attorney in July primaries. Born June 26 1899 in Henkin Fannin County he practiced law in Memphis before moving to Columbus Texas in 1943 to run Elliott and Waldron Abstract and law office. He is married with two children and pledges full effort if elected.
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Colerails
Steger
Cnthe
Henkin
Fannin County
Benham High School
Washington On Lee University
Lexington
Virginia
Uniersity
Memphis
Tennessee
Fic
Texas
Columbus
Elliott and Waldron Abstract Company
Colorado County
Litzmann seeks reelection as Colorado County Clerk
Eigar L. Litzmann announces candidacy for re election as Colorado County Clerk subject to the White Loyalty Primary on July 24 1940 He cites years of service and pledges to continue serving all residents if returned to office He asks for voter support and inspection of his record.
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Eigar L. Litzmann
Colorado County
Edger L. Litzmann
Litzmann
Otto F. Moore, Sr
Texas
Wwe
Mrs J Kunetka Seeks Re Election as County Treasurer
Mrs John Kunetka asks for re election to the office of County Treasurer in Colorado County. The Headlight is authorized to announce her candidacy for the White Loyalty Party Primary on July 24, 1948. Kunetka has served as Treasurer for years and pledges undivided attention to duties. Vote on July 24.
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John Kunetla
Treasuton
Colorado County
John Kunetka
Kanetka
County Education Advisory Committee Named in Texas
Senator James I Taylor announces the Gilmer-Aikin panel’s appointment of local citizens to form the Colorado County Advisory Committee to study education. Members receive a handbook Lets Look at Our Local School in Texas and will relay findings to the statewide panel for school system improvement.
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James I. Taylor
Gilmer-Ajiin
Colorado
Texas
Gilmer-Aikin Committee
Go HH. Wooten
Columbus
Marley Gid‘dens
W. G. Dick Columbus
Truman McMahon
W. C Reed
Eagle Lake
S. Taybor
G. C Duncans
Clay Doyle
Weimar
Henry Brasher
Weimar Cup
Edward Braden Buried At Nada Cemetery
Edward Braden a prominent Nada resident died at home last Thursday night at 11 o'clock aged 87. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and interment followed at St. Marys Cemetery after a Requiem Mass at St. Marys Catholic Church with Rev. Edmund Bily officiating. Born May 1, 1861 in Mentz, he lived in Allegon before moving to Nada in 1921 where he ran the Nada gin for many years. He retired about 24 years ago. Survivors include his wife Eva Blanchard, children Lena Witte League City, Tillie Reitz El Campo, Mrs. Hosla Miller Columbus, Mrs. Aug Hate Miller Garwood, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Andrew Franz, Lester Witte, Eulie Reitz, Walter Braden, J. D. Kailina and A. G. Miller. He was a respected community member and longtime St. Josephs Society member. Deepest sympathy extended to the family.
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A. & Leopard
Edward Braden
St.Mary's Cemetery
St Mary's Catholic Church
Edmund Bily
Mentz
Bradewater
Allegon
Nada
Franece Toree
Mantz
W.A Braden
Neda
Ole
Lester Witte
Andrew Franz
Euiéhy Reitz
Walter Braden
J. D. Kailina
A. G. Miller
Braden
Cory
St. Joseph's Society
Fred J Willis Buried Here After Funeral Services
Fred John Willis, a prominent farmer from the Eagle Lake and Rio Grande Valley areas, dies at the Rugeley Slasingume Hospital in Wharton after a several month illness. Born January 24 1875 in Germany, he came to the United States at age eleven and built a life in Brownsville and nearby communities. He is survived by three daughters Milla Wilms of Columbus, Mrs BD Hamillton of Austin, Mrs J C Willis Sr of Eagle Lake, two sons Jin Wills of Columbus and W B Wilms of Los Presa, a number of grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services are planned for four o clock this Friday at the Shatto Funeral Home in Tunis with Rev G Walle officiating. burial will follow in Magonic Cemetery with city undertaker Magone in charge of the rites. An obituary will be continued in next week's Headlight.
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Fred John Whine
Hone Aa Co
Tunis
Rev
G. Walle
Atheran
Magonic
Magoné
Wills
Ly Farre- Ing
Eagte Lake
Rio Grande Valley
Wharton
Germany
United States
Nls Ita
Brownsville
Milla Wilms
Columbus
BD. R. Hamillton
Austin
J. C. Willis, Sr
Eagle Iske
Jin Wills
Columb
W. BP. Wilms
Loa Presa
Jin Crunde
Poni Israndsons
Amimplete
E H Rabel Seeks Re election For Tax Assessor Collector
E H Rabel announces his candidacy for re election as Tax Assessor Collector of Colorado County in the White Lop party primary on July 24 1948 He cites past service in World War I as well as roles with the Red Cross Columbus school board American Legion Rotary Club and various lodges and clubs He asks voters for their support and pledges to perform duties honestly and steadily in the coming election
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E. HH. Rabel
Calaredo
Dre
Hebel
Rebel
Colorade County
Kea Cross
Columbus School Board
American Legion
Columba Rotary Club
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Brotherhood
Rabel
Columbus S
American Legion Post 363
Rotary Club of Columbus
Garden Club Meets At Home Of Mrs Everitt Thursday
Garden club members met at the home of Mrs C Everitt Sr on Thursday afternoon to discuss the Spring Flower Show plans for May 2. The meeting noted an all day session May 8 at the Educational Building of the Golly Memorial Church with Mrs Paul King, Cornelius District FX, Texas, and a clinic for garden club monitors. A covered dish luncheon was planned.
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SW. Causey
LYON
Meyer
Eagle Lake Garden Club
Mes. C. Evori
Golly Memorial Chuucch
Paul Kinig
Corneilor
Texas
Gieden
Shell Changes in Key Personnel Here
In Eagle Lake, Shell Oil Company announces personnel changes after eight years of service. Fontenot, district superintendent, moves to Texas near Benbrook to lead a new division, with wife Patsy and daughter Patsy joining later. Lindsay moves to Houston as division chief, with wife and three children remaining until school closes. The community notes these departures as the loss of longtime civic contributors.
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M. C.fonteast
Wallace Lindsay
Magic Lake
Peruonnel
Shell Oil Company
Fontenct
Lindsay Ferries
Taghe Lake
Snell 672
Homes Pte
Fontenot
Uke
Theis
Highway 20
Uc Hagle Lake Linngs Club
Torome
Texas
Benurmont
Patsy
Lindsay
Oiet
Houston
Avalstuart
Clarité
South ‘Texas
Bob
Marianne
Wadsay
Eagle Lute Rotary Club
Eagle Lake Aureaq
Glock
Eagle Lake
Tas
Shell Offier
We Shell OU
Rowdy
Mahwek
Disrael Sapurin
Fondeat
Morne
Dewy Ve Bel
Shell Ti Company
Legion Approves Bath House Plans and Pool
The American Legion post adopts revised glazed tile bath house plans replacing earlier wooden divisions. A swimming pool is planned with a May 16 opening for a community event, but operation details and operator are to be announced. Donations to the Legion will fund the project for area residents.
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W. Cherry-M. Perry
The
American Legion
Raf
Reese
Legian
Legion
Aleady
Reddy Ai
Synilay
Lule
Swtm Legion
Otto F Moore Sr seeks reelection as Colorado County Attorney
Otto F Moore Sr announces his candidacy for reelection as County Attorney of Colorado County Texas. He pledges to enforce the laws and continue his past service. A separate note recalls Harbert Austin Dromyote winning a special election to succeed the late Frank D Duty after a Carson freight train incident.
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Otto P. Moore
Amateur Night Program To Be Held Tonight At Engle Lake Aud
Tonight, a gala Amateur Night show opens at the Engle Lake Auditorium. Martin Hale will host as master of ceremonies. Winners are chosen by audience vote, with a long list of children performing dances, songs, solos, and tricks under a lively program.
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Engle Lake
Voto
UN Teva
Genitest
Tommy Smith
Ernestine Davidson
James Owen Ricks
Tele Canaris
Paray Fontenet
Leon Simwrle
Patey Sewis
Grace Camptrel
Dadur Dy Shazo
Dan’ Tumcan
Mary
Anvelle Broyles
Acrabanies
Percy Pascal
Jo Pay Syithi
Suf
Fuge
Caye Coddsting
Frank Stegell
Kay Kearney
Stu Mucnay
Yon
Ben
Abrahan Kia
Hedy Munger
Hulla
Dolly Stiles
Uta
Mary Agnes Davidson
Bob Maréalia
Frank Carille
Marie McCreary
Dahce
Dickie Senith
Bobbie Trammel
Daice
Getty
Kay Meitzen
Joel Ann Middlebrook
Joan Brown
Tap Dante
Jo Aan Meitzen
Sae
Jeanetta Causey
Serge
Sam Moore
Cong
Doris Alley
Jo Apo Seris
Judy Thomas
Walia Scoupitne
Eleanor Jokes
Sone
Alis Tard
Brishois
Jac
Bobby Hughes
Dickie Laws
Mellie Dydhs
Seidhs
Eyarite
Muttersen
Skeet Shoot Planned by Lower Lake Club Sunday
Lower Lake Club invites the community to a Sunday skeet shoot at nine o clock in the morning. Club manager Jirmy eel said the event is the first shoot of the season and welcomes all, regardless of weather or skill.
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Lower Lake Club
Jirmy Eel
Ute Lower Lake Club
Sundes Seytnnine
Suintowa
Reasnh
Geo A Baker Dies At Columbus Tuesday Night
George Arthur Baker a well known Columbus resident died of a heart attack Tuesday night at his home in Columbus. He was 40 and had spent most of his life in Columbus and nearby islands. He married Helen Cudperper on November 26 1941 in Extile Lake. Survived by wife two sons Kenneth Allen and Wilden New his parents Mr and Mrs Baker and other relatives. Interment was in the Odd Fellows Rest with Rev Lite officiating. Bearers named Franke Col bert Malund Jackson Jack Myer Jehmun Sprek Leanart Chappel and Leste Iing. Continued on page 2
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George Arthur Baker
Columbus
Baker
First Baptist Church
Odd Fellows
Foe
Franke “Colbert
Malund Jackson
Jack Myer
Jehmun Sprek
Leanart Chappel
Leste Iing
Bor
IMF
Gungood
Wm. A. D. Baker
Bis Site
Fock Island
Helen Cudperper
Extile Lake
Hn Ewift
Kenneth Allen
Wilden New
Mrs. Baker
Fine Gragnurs
Conlinued
Colorado County Vehicle Registration Surges Past Five Thousand
In Colorado County over five thousand vehicles are registered with 3,566 passenger cars 523 other trucks 584 farm trucks 35 commercial tractors 14 truck tractors 29 trailers 41 motorcycles and 7 city buses. Total county collections reach 64,692.33 while state total stands at 14,208.02. Funds include 2,155.50 for Officers Salary Fund and 81,958.85 for 1943 automobile registrations.
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Rubel
Jullows
Conarerclo Craoks
Iotor Cycles
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. F. Steger
Gus F. Steger
E. L. Litzmann
Nada Cemetery
Lisle @ave
Fred J. Willis
E. H. Rabel
Garden Club
Shell
Harbert Austin Dromecoie
Prucway Four
Coloala
Rotary Hutt
Meime
Frank D. Duty
Duty
Southern Pacific
Henry Bucscher
Precinck Power
Dromyote
Bable Lake
Alleyton
O. Ranstin
Bagle Lake
Alley
Miteron
Aly Aucytol
Vital L
Bari AL
Reivers
Eagh
Lake
I. I
Harn
I Allepton
Teval
W. G Darby
Hagia Like
Pote
Weedy Dew
Uehk
Eugle Luke
A& Yiu
Alleyton Gales
Ath Bromgeule
Dvinaelis
Ube Wunied
Uyak
Boyle Joule
Mie Lee Mo Amid
J. A. Brusgoole
Droragale
Dagenter
iBieridge
Gurwaad
Geo. A. Baker
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