Local church collection swindle nets city man
An alert merchant helped nab a man from Gagle Lake caught while attempting to buy a large amount to fund a ruse at Mt Ghye Church. He pled guilty in Corporations Court, facing five years. The swindle involved false pretenses to solicit donations from churchgoers and passersby, with several small sums collected before confrontation. Names and precise details were partially obscured in the damaged text.
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Tas
Gagle Lake
Menis Collins
Sian
Ipom
Sagerland
Texas
Wes
Judee P.V. Wever
Cslirs
Cme
Mames
N&t
Toy
Officus
Olive Baptist Ghurgh
A. F. Camppvell
Eng
Columbus
Seth
White House
Py Uthee
Teicus Collins
Beun
CGulpriis Steal Pot Plants From Masonic Graves
The city urges citizens to find the culprit who stole hydrangea plants from graves at Masonic Cemetery. The note calls the act despicable and shameful and asks anyone with information to report it to proper authorities.
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Acem Az Ip
Masonic Cemetery
Eastar
Happy Birthday Grandpa Thomas and Tetuns
Birthday wishes for Grandpa Thomas plus a note of Tetuns greeting. The brief text signals festive greetings and family celebration with emphasis on Grandpa Thomas. No additional events or details are provided.
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Grandpa Thomas
Duncan family travels to Fort Sam Houston for son Joe Duneen’s return
Mr and Mrs BR L Duncan and their son Dan traveled by car to Fort Sam Houston to welcome Sgt Joe Duneen home from Korea. Duneen, recovering from a 80 day furlough, served in the medical corps and earned a Bronze Star for evacuating wounded amid some of the fiercest fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. L Duncan
Dan
Joe Danica
Fort Sam Houston
Joe Duneen
Korea Theatre
Carey
Bay Ciayy
Business Firms To Close Here On San Jacinto Day
Eagle Lake business firms will close all day on San Jacinto Day in celebration of the Texas history event. The post office will remain open and students may be dismissed. Observances mark the first holiday of the year after New Year’s and before summer season.
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Eagle Lake
Tieéaday
San Jacintos
Texas
Stiden
Deane D. Fletcher
Headlights Echo Founders Policy From Eagle Lake Era
The Eagle Lake Headlight editors Bruce W and 5 C McCarty in 1908 set a policy to publish fair and impartial community news. The paper pledges to tell the truth, present both sides, and serve the community without malice.
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Bruce W
C. McCarty
Ant
Eagle Lake
Tolay
Marc
Fs Towne
Cin
300 E L Property Owners Need To Assess In County
In Earle Lake area, Henry Halcvsky of the Colorado county tax office mails notices to 300 property owners. He and deputies will be at Spalinger Hardware on April 22 to help with assessments. Those not yet assessed should pay 50 to protect homestead exemptions. Assessments cost owners about 3 cents per dollar when all expenses are counted. Resessments must be signed by April 30 to claim exemptions.
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Earle Lake
Henry Halcvsky
Colorado
Canlé
Wem
Spalinger Hardware Fom
Hajovsky
Texas
Girl Scout Amateur Hour Set For May 65
The annual Girl Scout Amateur Hour is scheduled for Wednesday evening May 6 at 7:30 in the High School Auditorium. Tickets go on sale now. Amateur Hour Chairman Mrs Charles Bogetss invites fathers of prere preschool children to encourage participation. Entry fee is 25 cents with three prizes awarded. Further details and entries are handled through Mrs Castle Boezess.
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Soutita
Charles Bogetss
Cool Norther Skids Temperature and Rain Sunday
A cool norther brought 0.3 inch of rain to Lake Bragle early Sunday. Winds eased by noon with highs in the 40s. By late Wednesday a new cold front dropped temperatures to 49 degrees. Expect clear skies and a gradual warm-up afterward.
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Bregle Lake
Haste Lake
Weekend guests visit J L Muesse in Shin ne Les
Mr and Mrs Dick Obenheus and their children Jerald and Jody, joined by Mr and Miss, In Goats Jr., and their children, and Mr and Mes Bill Se Mora and Bobby Joe, for a weekend with their father and Charatier J L Muesse in Shin ne Les.
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Dick Obenheusted
Jerald
Jody
Goats, Jr
Mes
Bill Semora
Bobby Joe
Charatier
J. L Muesse
Shinne Les
Weeks
Gils Pountey Named Be éral Supervisors
Gils Pountey is set to serve as Be éral supervisors, as announced by local officials. The appointment aligns with regional governance plans and expands oversight for the Be éral jurisdiction.
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Gils Pountey
Éral
Eagles Nine Meats and Eagles Nine Meats
San Jacinto Day features the Eagles facing East Bernard in a baseball clash set for 3:45 PM with a large crowd expected. The Eagles, coached by E Bernard, aim to improve after recent errors, as town merchants observe a holiday and provide parking near the elementary school.
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E. Bernard
San Jacinto
Dreir
Ciizens
Eagles
Ue East
Bernard Brahmas
Eagle Lake
Eagles Giermend
Purkirus Cars
Fragmentary OCR Summary of School Meeting Notes
The readable parts mention Sinclain Mey Clip headho board and a spring meeting with uncontested electees. Beth Smith teacher and Tades are named. Payne attended a prior meeting, and a pact or decision from Wan Sunool Prin mold is referenced. The text is partial and disjointed.
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Siniictor
ALE Spring
Chem- Ath
Sinclain
Aplahbis
Beth Smith
M Tades
Wan Sunool Prin
Payne
Mail Messenger Bids For P O To Rail Station
Bids will be received by the Postmaster for a mail messenger service from the Whe Bogie Lake Post Office to the Bugle Lake T. & N.O. Station until April 18, 1955. Blank bills obtainable from the Postmaster. Bid covers yearly rate. Messenger may resign with 45 days notice. Service required for trips as needed. Bidders must be at least 16 and capable of handling entrusted duties.
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United States
Maison Wail
Revié
Bogie Lake
Bugle Lake
Humble Stakes New Oil Sotation In County
Stilted notice reports Humble Stakes drilling in Colorado County with J Walker et al No 1 in GW Taylor survey. The Beane lease spans 1350 acres with a well depth around 1500 feet, 1000 feet drilled, and sand production noted this week.
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Adumble
Colorado County
Walker Et al
Taylor
Frir
County Precincts Share $100000 For New Roads
Colorado County Commissioners Court in regular session discussed an estate plan and an acoustics upgrade for the district courtroom. They voted to distribute 100000 among precincts for permanent highway improvements and approved related bond and interest actions.
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Colorado “County” Commissioners Court
Momisy
John A. Hancher
Glen Kyoton
A.J. Rainer
A. J. Aschenbeck
Edgar L. Litanann
Cammissioner
Ror Hadden
Hall
New Council Swears In At City Hall After Election
New council members, including Mayor Harold Thongs and Aldermen MoM Joviex and L. Seeholm, took oaths of office Tuesday night at City Hall. Mayor Thomas Tate thanked outgoing officials and invited citizens to a steak supper hosted by the mayor at Campbells Drive Inn.
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Council
Meabes
City Hall
Atcheiraeg
Alvin F. Wiese
E Tate
Harold Thongs
Lund
A. EL
Seeholm
Alcermin
Mom
Joviex
fUge
Coyneiliien
W. J. Cottey
Walken City
Werner
Willie Maye
Tate
Ily Hall
Thomas
Campbells
Early Deadlines Next Week For Holiday Observance
Our offices announce slightly earlier copy deadlines next week due to the San Javints holiday. Eagle Lake edition will publish Thursday to accommodate advertisers correspondents and club reporters.
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Eagle Lake
Tursuay
Eagle Lake Police Chief Reports Year Progress and Revenue
Eagle Lake Police Chief Campbell told the Rotary Club the department has grown in a little over a year, issued 3187 traffic violations earning 811.03, made 230 arrests and generated 5,775.25 in court fines. Half of parking meter proceeds, 3,416.52, went to the general fund. the rest paid the meter company. Campbell praised city cooperation and noted new equipment, radios, and a top office. He warned on rising crime, urged vigilance, and outlined collision reporting rules under the Safety Responsibility Law.
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Campbell
Eagle Lake
Peinieg
Lini
Bugle Lake
Ci Co
Campbell Bayshé
Commission
Meare
Heinrichs Brothers to be Tried for Deer Slaying
Heinrichs brothers face trial on a deer hunting charge in county court. Emmett Woldoriy and Leo Kobffe were arrested after a March 1 chase near Columbus, with Rosa E. Phillips previously fined and jailed. County Clerk Eagar Gitwacum has summoned 16 jurors for service and listed potential panel members from Columbus and nearby towns.
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Heinrichs Bros
Thutvin My
Wlury Hemvichs
Jon Harstan
Strom
A. Moneley
Rosa E. Phillips
Gace Wardins
Emmett Wolledory
Leo Kobleffe
Columbus
Tribe
Weimer Maul Bindar
Weimar
Dispel
Earle Lake
Edger Evseh
Glidden
Cosen
Aline
Ant Chases
Sehsollmatin
Gareweed
Newman
Sheridan
Sylvester Varek
Ray Lo Dungen
Columpbus Pat
Texas Aggies Muster At Marvin's In Altair
The Colorado Association of ex Aggies invites all members to the annual muster at Marvin's in Altair Texas on Tuesday night April 21. The event features steaks and a dinner program with a humorous speaker. Reservations start at 6 30 p m via T Matthews or Joe Los MéCheury in Eagle Lake.
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Colorado Association of ex-Aggies
Taxay 4 & DL College
Marvin's
Altair
Texas
Abe
Jack Drage
Cehumties
Ang Nla Trugter
Eagle Lake
T. Matthews
Joe Los MéCheury
St Marys Parish Nada Plans Rectory Dedication May 17
St Marys Parish Nada will dedicate a new rectory at Marys Catholic Church on Sunday May 17. The Rev EB J Baty pastor and Bowey or tie event a Brow gram has been planned with services. Open house at 5:30 PM. Parishioners invite friends to attend the ceremony.
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St. Mary's Parish
Nada
Cor
Comana Isi
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Hovson Artchitect
Vngt
Wirklows der
Colorado County Commisioners Court
Joha ‘A. Hanghers
Pourt
Yeeuhur
Cotunerywide
Wegenhoff
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Bridge Fund
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Chronih
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Mersing
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