Indicted county defendants face pleas and penalties
A list of eight defendants charged by a special grand jury with burglary and related offenses received arraignments in the district court. Sentences ranged from two to ten years in state prison for various crimes including burglary, robbery, and larceny at local stores. Several plea Guilty entries led to prison terms, with hearings scheduled for later dates. A jury was called for April to hear estate matters and a separate case involving Walter Gelstram’s estate was appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurge W. Y W. Ellisom
Moldey
Walter Gelstram
County Court
Five Month Old Fulkerson Baby Dies Suddenly
The five month old child of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fulkerson died suddenly. Funeral services were held at 9:00 pm on Tuesday for Samanthold Zinda-Kethryn Zioise Fulkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fulkerson, pallbearers listed. The baby was born October 27 at Leughlin Hospital. Survived by parents, sisters and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssmanthold Zinda -Kethryn Zioise Fulkerson
CC P Fudkerson
Leughlin Hospital
Freezer Demonstration to Be Held Today for Ladies
Bay City resident Veron Davis invités attendees at a local demonstration on freezers. The event aims to educate women on appliance use and efficiency, reflecting community outreach efforts.
Heavy Rain Causes Wide Crop Damage Across Colorado River Basin
Last week rainfall reached up to 12 inches in parts of the Eagle Lake area with totals near 6.65 inches at Lakeside Plant, causing crusting and replanting in rice fields. Matthews and Garwood areas reported up to nine inches while Mentz and Bernardo residents north of Eagle Lake saw as much as 12 inches, damaging already sprouted crops and threatening seeds not yet breaking through. An advisory notes a special session on Monday at 7:30 pm at Rice Drug Store to discuss the situation and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Eagle Iake
Beuges
Wednesay
Lakeside Trergelan Company
Matthews and Garwood Aresk
Eagle Leake
Mentz
Bernardo Ares
Mensay
Rice Drug
Ead
Bales
Cub Kite Tour Postponed to Sunday April 19
The Cub Kite Tour, delayed from last Sunday due to weather, will resume Sunday April 19 at 2:00 pm at Skull Creek Ranch on Highway 0A west of Altair. Seven divisions include largest kite, most patriotic, tallest kite, and most colorful. Public invited to watch.
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Opes
Skull Creek Ranch
Altair
Cube UD
Planotd
Esid Cube
Raster R. J. Campbell
Jewel Dutcher Buys Thomas Food Market in Lissie
Mrs Jewel Dutcher purchases the Thomas Food Market at Lissie and plans to open next week as Granny's Grocery. Former owners were Mr and Mrs Edwin Tomas. Local stock is arriving and an official opening will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Dutcher
Thomas
Lissie
Lisah
Granny's Grocery
Edwin Tomas
First City Tennis Tournament Entry Deadline Set
April 2 marks the entry deadline for the city wide first city tennis tournament with events across 13 divisions. Entries accepted through April 26 with fees of 1.00 per event for juniors and 2.00 for adults. registration and payment due by April 29.
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Sation
Ell
Fay
Three Boys Detained After Fuel Theft Incident
A trio of youngsters siphoned fuel from a vehicle at a station on Highway 90. One junior reportedly cut telephone lines while another drank from a tank. sheriff’s deputies alerted. Patrolman Wace led officers to detain the youths, who await trial on auto theft charges and will be held for Houston authorities.
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Acigitbar
de Dacumnent
Wace
Colorado County Sheriff's
H. Buller
Agai Tr
Houston
Licenses Sold in County Raise Over One Hundred Eighty Thousand
Colorado County Tax Collector Elertzy Hajnvexy reports total license plates issued reach 7,788 with revenue of 181,614.58, up from 1968 levels. Of 197,615.95 collected this year, 15,502.37 stays county and 65,942.61 goes to the state. county distributions follow vehicle registrations by category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Elertzy J. Hajnvexy
Lcense
Hajovsky
Coming Events Calendar for Local Listings
Calendar notes a school recital and audience event at 3 p.m. on April 27 in the high school auditorium, a Cub Scout Kite Tourney rescheduled to 2 p.m. on April 19, a Chamber of Commerce meeting at 7:30 p.m. on April 20, and a City Council meeting at 8 p.m. on April 21. details include dates, times, and event titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Léome
Kiweninna
City Counet
Menting
Pam
Last Fountain On Courthouse Square To Be Removed
On the county courthouse square, commissioners approved removing the large water fountain at the south entrance due to leaking and cracks. County engineer Brandon Fitzpatrick was authorized to proceed with plans for dismantling and replacing the fountain.
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Cor, Missioners
Tountin
Brandon Fitzpatrick
Tronkling
Jury panel formed for murder trial of B Sherrill
At two in the afternoon on Wednesday six jurors were chosen for the murder trial of B Sherrill charged with malice in Eagle Lake. A 75 person venire was summoned to select the panel. The case is before Judge W W Ellison with Edward Litman and Paul Boethel as counsel. Hearings resume Thursday at 10:00 am.
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B. Sherrill
Eagle Lake
Canter
Sherrill
Danner Inn
Doe
Hayle Lake
Charlie Alen
Otter
Ellison
District Court
Edward Litman
Wharfin
Paul Boethel
Justice of the Peace
M Jones
W. L. Baher
Mill-Bauer
Hone
Restina
Nina's Ballet Students Readies Recital This Friday Night
Nina Mascheck’s School of Mallet presents a recital at Eagle Lake High School Auditorium at 8:00 on Sunday. Performers include Class Dial Walzer and Subgroups with listed dancers Kathy Scott Elizabeth Burke Janet Ernie Jeane Wells Kay Beth Brioner Elizabeth Row and others. Public invitation extended for an evening of colorful, talented performances by community youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl McDonald
Kathy Scott
Elizabeth Burke
Janet Ernie
Jeane Wells
Kay Beth
Brioner
Elizabeth Row
Visigins Clipcon
Gladys Schenk
Dixie Lee Walker
Garwood Library Plans Friday Night Game Party
Garwood Veterans Memorial Library will sponsor a game party at the High School auditorium Friday night beginning at 7 30 pm. The public is invited with freewill donations accepted and refreshments reserved. The event supports Public Library Week.
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The
Library Board of Garwood Veterans Memorial Wbrary
Highschumt Auditorium
Public Library
School Board Reelects Teachers and Elects Muzhy President
Eagle Lake School Board of Education met Thursday and reelected teachers for 1959 60 contracts. Louis J Muzny Jr was elected President. Waddell named vice president. Principals met with the board to discuss renewals. Several teachers were reelected across elementary and high school levels. The board also set dates for Board of Equalization and approved evaluative measures comparing local achievement to national levels.
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Eagle Lake School Board of Education
Tursay
Louia J. Muzny, Jr
Wastrond Waddell
Econosary
W. M. Etbridge
Victor Leo
C. E. Ryahs
Sthobl
Irs
Ruth May
Jessie Graham
Mig
Marion Wozencraft
Bill Beston
Gillian Munford
Haymond Mayes
Kenneth Powell
R. Wells
RL Lange
W. C. Read
Mra
Sem Boothe
H.C. Ripple
M. H. Whitley
Merc Tira
Victor Scott
Bill Seacey
4. M. Sams
Mercus Gunter
H. C. Ripple
Marcus Gunter
James Feeds
Mov Means
Roy Marshall
Tda Causey
BT Sams
Herman Hootie
Sul
Bill Searcy
Ben Cobb
Buechel
E. O. Ranft
Joe Anderson
Ranft
Bnerd
Board of Equalization
San Jacinto Day Observed With Closures Next Tuesday
San Jacinto Day will close all banks offices and schools next Tuesday April 21st in observance of the Texas holiday. Many businesses will close while some firms remain open. public offices will follow holiday schedules and government services may be limited.
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San Jacinto
Eagle Bate
Ami
San Jacinta
El Band Show Planned by Lake Bands for April 24
Lake High and Junior High bands under BA Searcy will stage a variety show Friday April 24 at the high school auditorium. The director promises strong entertainment and invites all to attend, noting the event will feature a mix of performances and student talent.
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EL Bands
En Lake High School
BA Searcy
Mr. Searcy
Rice men seek more acreage and fewer controls
A survey of 1,505 Texas and Louisiana rice producers shows a strong push for increased acreage and reduced government price supports. About 487 responses favored a two price plan and lower supports to expand farmland, despite potential presidential vetoes. American Rice Growers Cooperative says farmers oppose the current program and prefer more land and fewer restraints.
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Texas
Louisiana
Rive Lakers
P Rice
American Rice Growers Cooperative Association
Rice Farmers Cooperative
Congress
George
Blae
Toge
County Farm Su Approved Lease Amendment for Courthouse Site
The county commission approved an amendment to its contract with Ge Farm Arreau to lease land on the south side of the courthouse square for a new building. The 99 year lease at one dollar annually remains in place, while a seven director delegation seeks terms for disposal upon forfeiture.
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Catorade County
Deadline for Vehicle Inspections Warned by Patrol
Highway Patrolman Tom Hobart warned that Wednesday April 5 was the deadline for vehicle inspections under the Safety Inspection Law. Cars without the 1959 sticker face fines and costs upon arrest and conviction, with penalties as low as a dollar up to two hundred nine dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hobart
Oddity found at Fitzgerald ranch in Shulenburg
Bud Fitzgerald reports a white Bluedon herd scattered through a patch on the Fitzgerald ranch. Local talk centers on water issues as we visited Bugle Lake Recreation Center where courts were underwater after heavy conditions.
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Bud
Fitzgerald
Shulenburg
Bugle Lake Recreation Center
Iegle Egut
Sea At & Small
Island
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E. E. Hens High School
Uri- Verssi Supply Company
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Barmah Powel
Sale Leke Nerero
Borstasy
Alcait Sienor
Perper Supply Company
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Mui
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Essis Lake
Terry Wrisht
Verne’ Gertson
Jacke Dixon
J. H. Wate Suck Wills
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Frances Campbell
Charles Sruth
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C. C. Fulkerson
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Bay City
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Gene Payne
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Garwood Library
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