Two locals among raid on wildlife sales network
Two local men, W. OK. Schulty and Sealty, were arrested in a Gulf Coast wildlife trafficking probe. Undercover agent Tony Stefano posed as a jewelry buyer, aiding a two year investigation that led to 44 arrests statewide and charges in federal court in Houston.
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Texas
Gulf Coast
Ueeharees
W. OK. Schulty
Facts Sealty
Federal District Court
Houston
Schulte
Rosenborg
Smithie
Warren Bob Hach
Houston Press
Stefano
Houston Jacs Ber
Stefeno
Siegal Ra
Ny Tme
Larry Moms
Prime Mapuement
U. S
Mishad Wildlife Servion
Albuquerque
New Mexico
ELHS Musicians Plan Big Music Show May 4th
Plan for a May 4 high school music show features the Beginners Band opening with a 15 minute set, followed by the Junior High Band and a 25 minute Senior Band concert, plus a variety act. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children, proceeds to fund the new bond hull.
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Seriool
Wells Onen
Siufea
Women Invited to All Day Bible Study at First Presbyterian
Church women from the community and ministers plan an all day Bible study at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday April 25. Mrs Merton Ames of the First Presbyterian Church of Houston will lead the discussion on the book of Deuteronomy. Registration begins at 9:45 am. A settee is provided from 10 to 10:20.
Two Nabbed In Cattle Theft Near Columbus
A motorist alerted LaGrange patrolmen after a pasture theft alarm sounded on Highway 90 east of Columbus. Sheriff Walker traced the suspects to a pickup seen in Weimar, leading to arrests within minutes. The two men are William Earl Wallace II of Houston and Henry Guerre Joanson formerly of Chicago, held on theft charges.
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Colimbus
Jernoon
Floronia
LaGrange
Walker
Weimar
Highway 90
Columbus
Raymond Canik
Tram
Pigventa Thas
Hays
Willian Earl Wallace
Houston
Henry Guerre Joanson
Chicago
Countylerk Edger Litman
Pioneer rancher Lee Johnson dies at 82 in Calrwade City
Lee Johnson a longtime rancher in Colorado County, born November 6, 1864, dies at 82 in Calrwade City. He married Mattie Reed in 1897 and built a cattle business with the T. Pryor partnership. Funeral services will be held at Memorial Methodist Church with hymn and music renditions. burial follows at Lakeside Cemetery.
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Lee Johnson
Trenry Les Tulion
Calrwade City
Wisborne
Jol Sah
Colorla County
Ahlsners
Terncon
Cally Memorial Methodiet
Ng Ituy
Donall S. Goodenough
GA. Sehwlao
Charles Tugger
Wiese
Jobson
Cinna Mae Nash
Taterment
Lakeside
Palthenrera
Albreent
Werlla
Lester Bunge
Luna
Mi Baver
Privipge
Psenta
Henry Lee Johnson
Columbus
Robert Branch
Martha Ophelia Johnson
Colone
T. Pryor
Landland Cattle Company
Mattie
Lae Reed
A. J. Aschenteuch
Colorado County
Jm. Sunutay
Kober
Untermeyer Tunenat
Calleihus
Trev
Avendes
May 7 Filing Deadline for Democratic Ballot Names
Prospective candidates for the Democratic primary must file by May 7 to have their names included on the official ballot. County party leaders set May 6 for a county convention with six district delegates. the convention names delegates for the national Democratic meeting held May 8 to choose national nominees.
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Qic Democratic
Alectine
Het Judy
Tliug
Sam Ik
Seymour, Jr
Eleveriain Dias
National Democratic
Garwood Senior Play to Be Held Monday Night
Garwood High School presents its annual senior play Let Me Out of Here Monday, April 23 at 8:00 pm. The event, a comedy from the Puratishine Company, funds the senior trip with tickets 35 cents for children and adults. Public invited to attend.
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Garwood High School
Ramsey FM 959 Bid Accepted by Texas Highway Dept
The Texas Highway Department accepted a bid of 8,102,584 for 9.6 miles of Farm to Market road from Ramsey north to Helwin y Street. The winning bid came from Schwope-Enullieoutine Construction Co. of Houston on Tuesday this week. The project covers interchanges with PML MP and a City Service plant at Tam Rey vna intercept, with right of way windowed from BY to FAD.
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Thighway
Ramsey
Hielwiny St
Grose’ Covier
Brent
Attendance Urged At Montezuma Game Party
The Montezuma Community Center invites members to a game party Monday night April 23 at 7:30. Contests for bridge and canasta start at 7:30 with a 250 point bonus for early entrants. The event aims to determine champions while allowing nonparticipants to join in.
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Iys
Wnt
Canasta
Alumur
WLU
Amendahes
Local Firms to Close for San Jacinto Holiday Saturday
Local business firms plan to close on Saturday for the San Jacinto holiday with some remaining open until 8 pm Friday to accommodate shoppers. Grocery stores and other outlets will extend hours Friday night to 2:00 pm. banks will observe the holiday.
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San Jacinto
National Bank
Attios
Garwood High Band Festival Set For Thursday
Garwood High School hosts the annual band festival on Thursday April 26 with bands from local areas. An all star concert closes the day at 8 00 pm with guests from Garwood Rockland Sheridan and others. Admission 50 cents for children and the public welcome. Jacob Salters directing the festival with certificates for participants and all star selections announced.
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Garwood Thurs
Garwood High
Garwood School
Ghly
Garwoul
Rock Taland
Sheridan
Bernard
Danbury
Eagie Cale
Crescent
Warmnar
Orchard
Averseen
Jmwe
Afr
Gurwate
Schnal
Allstar
Quulls
Jacob Saltars
Mc Garwood High School
Rural
WHO Club To Seek Funds For Cancer Crusade
The WHO Club seeks funds for a cancer crusade in the community. Mrs Tote is appointed chairman. Members urged to contact any club member to contribute to the fundraiser for the dread disease.
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MM. Janes
Adult Eqtectalement
Revoirdin
WHO
Cancer Crusade
Tingle Lake
Tote
Mir
le Waliveygel
Ladies Organize Swim Club For Summer Season
Local ladies form a community summer swim club with weekly meetings at the Legion and plans for a Monday Thursday swim schedule. Officers include Mes. Tenply Jentumi mink Mas Rewin Wart Arll. membership priced at 7 dollars for the season. Mrs. Gerlsorar and Mrs. Wind invite interested women to join.
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Seininsing
Cluk
Ceramand
Somgon
Mes
Mvilaun
Power Wechamvnen
Cyr
Jentumi Mink
Rewin
Wart Arll
Legion Poi
Keaton
May Pana
Gerlsorar
Wind
First National Bank Publishes Statement
The bank reports deposits and assets for the period ending April 10. Total assets reach 9,379,942.25 with liabilities at 5,087,411.95. Ending deposits are 5,928,52.25 and resources around 950,402.
Judy Black Elected FHA President for 1956 57
Members of the Ames chapter of the Future Homemakers of America met on April 18 to elect officers for the 1956 57 school year. Judy Black was chosen president with Tulle Anderson as vice president, Ruth Ay Tate secretary, Carat Sens treasurer, Judy Perry historian, Janet Gibson song leader, and Jantee Selph reporter. Officers to be installed at the next FHA meeting on May 8.
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Fagle Tike
Ailate Homnemeners of
Amesion
Judy Black
Tulle Anderson
Ruth Ay Tate
Carat Sens
Judy Perry
Janet. Gibson
Jantee Selphie
FHA
Eddie Wiese Fryers Bring Top Prices at Show
Three Eagle Lake area firms paid 11.50 per pound for the third place fryer pen raised by Eddie Wiese of Mir, Art Mrs. Hoover Wiesi, at the Panil 2 Cimpo Preyer Show last Saturday. Multiple breeders and buyers from Eagle Bend, Wharton, East Bernard and surrounding groups purchased pens and premiums, with earnings varying from 2.25 to 16.50 per pound for different lots and weights.
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Eagle Lake
Eddie Wiese
Mir
Howand Wiesi
Kiddie
Indian River Crags
Comtie Ashby Oi Company
Eagle Ba Troplemoent Company
Universal Sapaly Company
John Amala
FE Campo
Utopia Drive Inn of Wharton
Bosco Zientek
East Bernard
Pecan Ledge Care
EE Campness
Elgar
Lissie
Bust Rhapter
Pen
Taisal
Herbert Perry
Fanners Supply Company
Nelson Ixenhowne
Tlohert Adkins
Farmers Supply Coraneny
Martin Tierman
Joe To
Ray
Forrester
Wilcox Grocery
Melvin Sanderman
Franke Martin
Rudy George Herman
Und Retail Supply Co
Ana Downie Wirse
Ashby OL Cy
Grover Chin
Grif Distribktor
Purchaaed
Kentie Metin
PTA to Hear District President at Meet Today
The Hacedake Jarent teacher Association will hold its monthly meeting at the high school this afternoon. Fay, Hegslnninie and other members invite vested friends to attend and hear the district president of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers speak. The program will follow the usual order with a presentation of the organization's work.
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PTA
Hacedake Jarent Teacher Association
Wil Heid
Dts
Titorivet
Abs Aternoon
Dye
Catter
Rayon
Texas
Pavevis
Cub Scouts Collect 3210 Coat Hangers
Cub Scouts gathered a large clothing hanger drive raising 3210 items. Funds and materials will support local cubbing projects and activities.
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Cub Scouts
Fire Limits Ordinance Passes First Reading By Council
The City Council approved the first reading of a new fire limits ordinance for Easy Lake City. The measure defines permits for inspections, construction types, and penalties, with a $1 permit fee and fines for violations, aiming to improve fire safety and regulate building within the fire zone. The ordinance also outlines enforcement, appeals, and future readings before adoption.
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Hagle Lake
Merst Yeadite
Easy Lake
Begonuing Inc
Buy Ness
Het Beer Retin
Ttenemansea
Casarwner
Talsslon
Lee
First Aid Course To Be Taught Here May 7 8 9
A first aid training event is planned for May 7 through May 9 with instructors including Jimmy donne and others from the Sheth Cu Company of Mayes tem. Details on the exact location will be announced later. Community members are urged to contact Mrs TF Tinesiy for more information.
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Jimmy Donne
Sheth Cu Company
Mayestem
Tosa
Cara Tha
Bunion
Eipear Commoniyy
Infervareyk
TF Tinesiy
Courgés
Ceramics Club Art Show Display Planned for April 28
The Ceramics Club announces an art show featuring ceramic works by student artists. The Eagle Cake Chapter of the Amato Artists sponsors the event with a first exhibit of new pieces. The display runs April 28 with several pieces by Leslie T. Henson and other local artists. A portion of proceeds supports the Spring Exhibit Fund and public attendance is invited.
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Wien
Amato
Ffoustyn
Oresertist
Leslie T. Henson
Open Golf Tournament Draws 100 Players at Eagle Lake
More than 100 golfers are expected Sunday at Eagle Lake Recreation Center for the first Open Golf Tournament with a $450 prize pool. Four flights determine winners. first prize includes a Wise Sammy woods set, Wilson golf bag, and a chipping iron. Entry is $5.00 with a barbecue dinner served noon to 4:00 p.m.
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Eagle Lake Recreation Center
Terrmement
Sammy
Woods
Wilson
Rolfe
Hue
Ates
Band Boosters Food Sale Friday at Gas Office
Band Boosters will hold a food sale Friday at the gas office location. A food suite will be available with proceeds supporting band activities and student programs.
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Garwood
Ramsey FM
Eagle Lake Busizycus
First National Bank
Fryers
Svolleil
Paojs
Omar Hangjwers
Asivelek
Lo S. Tate
Tite
Aschenbeck
Aschenbeel
Commissioners Court
Tasweek Hernal
Frelsburg
Pre Aseherbeck
Watil Fo
Elestet
Herbert
Tle Arms
Leroy Weishunn
Warner
Tvier
Lae
Couijici
Werner
Fone Inessenek
Ise Oy
Harald Thomas
A.H. Serheits
H. E. Bates
L. L Walker
Ss Vetary
Bert Larmer
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