Caple Lake Library Building Fund Receives $25000 Gift
The Caple Lake Building Fund reports a $25,000 donation from Mr. and Mrs. Damd Ri Wine, inspiring broader contributions. The library project, to be housed on a cleared lot by the Community Center, aims for a modern steel building and community ownership. Committee members include Mrs Winkey Harrison as chair, with Matt hews treasurer and Clyde Nispel secretary guiding planning and space use. Donations may be sent to any committee member or the First National Bank in Eagle take.
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Caple Lake Pastyearboars Building Fund
Er Irri Trust
Dan Cal
Ikan&s
Fir
Win- Lerman
Tag
Cymmunities
Winkey Harrison
C. By, Matthews
Clyde Nispel
Raymond Waddell
David Wintermann
Library Best
Hu, Wells, Jr
W. S. Heed
Afton B. Cassady
First National Bank
Eagle Take
Screwworm Case Confirmed In Colorado County
Texas health officials warn there are not enough sterile flies to concentrate in affected areas. The confirmed screwworm case in Colorado County was near Freisburg, five miles west of Freisburg at the newborn calf premises. The next reported case was near Shiner as of April 13, prompting livestock owners to rely on sterile flies to control spread.
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Colorado County
Tealth
Texas
Colorrado
Perummings Creek
Freisburg
Kermit Rick Fer
Shiner
Baptists Begin Revival This Sunday at Bayle Lake church
The revival at Pizat Baptist Church in Bayle Lake opens this Sunday with Rev Don Jopling as speaker and Kev Le G McKinney assisting. The event is described as a parish revival with emphasis on spiritual renewal and community involvement.
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Don Jopling
le G. McKinney
Ead
Pizat Baptist Church
Bayle Lake
Jopling
GS Rummage Sale Saturday at Eagle Lake building
Eagle Lake Chi Scval Troop 24 invites shoppers to a rummage sale. Beginning at 9 am Saturday, the event features clothing and household items at bargain prices in the building next to the McCarty and Main corner.
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Eagle Lake ChiScval
WLU
McCarty and
Main
Eagle Lake Rotary Fish Fry Benefits Boy Scouts
Eagle Lake Rotary Club will host its annual Fish Fry at the Eagle Lake Community Center next Tuesday April 25. Proceeds support the local Boy Scout Troop 334 and the Scout Hut improvements. Dinners are $2.00 with served and takeout options from 5:10 to 7:40 p.m. Boy Scouts assist in prep and service, with entertainment during the serving period. Arthur Anderson is general chairman and T. J. Smith, president, helps promote the event.
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Eagle Lake
Arthur Anderson
T. J. Smith
Bladby
Hoy
Eagle Land
Thay
Home From Service Two Eagle Lake Men Return Greeted
Welcome home signs greet Tony Balas and Jim Wood, two Eagle Lake servicemen returning from assignments overseas with the Armed Forces. Balas is the son of Louis Balas and Mrs Jo Gregory, while Wood is the son of Mr and Mrs Dick Wood. Local readers noted the families’ pride as these young men resumed civilian life after Vietnam era duties.
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Eagle Lake
Hime
Tours
Vietnam
Tony Balas
Louis Balas
Jo Gregory
Mam
Fla
Jim Wood
Dir Addirs
Dick Wood
Sheridan Lions Elect Gohlke New Pres
The Sheridan Lions Club elected William C. Gohike as president and several members to officer roles for the coming Lion year. New directors include Reuben Wundersteh Tall Twinter, William C. Benner, Charles W. DeSiaza, and Jean F. Walker among others. installation date to be announced.
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Sheridan Lions Club
Fsa
Wiliam C. Gohike
Preai
Dent
Ernest MH
Moore
V. Ba
Warren C. Dupre
V. B
Dove J. Garcia
Reuben Wundersteh
Tall Twinter
William C.benner
Lion Tumor
Charles W. DeSiaza
Jean F. Walker
Jerry Saulnier
Jerome Kocian
James NM. Moore
Dale
detarnijned_lalar
Weimar Man Dies After Shooting Sun
A woman named Maxine Jackson, reportedly escaped from a Baton Rouge prison, is arrested by Colorado County officers and charged with murder in the death of Ipene Mann, a 22 year old Columbus Livestock Company employee. The shooting happened near Wolmar on Right Way Road around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Mann died after hospital transfer. Jackson’s escape claim is verified and she is jailed awaiting grand jury action. Mann was known in the county and had received threatening calls.
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Baton Rouge
Colorado County
Maxine Jackson
Nlae
Ipene! Mann
Wolmar
Columbus Livestock Commission Co
Chiscara Fram Oe County Sheriff's
Mann
Wounz
Unti Mann
Youen
Hospital Indiste
Houston
Houson
Wousan
Sak Gabrielpri
Absentee Vote For Primary Underway in Columbus
Absentee voting for the May 6 primary began Monday and continues through Tuesday May 2. Annotations for absentee ballots for both Republican and Democratic primaries may be obtained at the county clerk's office in Columbus.
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Coutin
Columbus
GOP Women To Meet Wednesday In Chesterville Area
The Republican Women of Colorado Coley will meet Wednesday, April 26 at 2:00 PM. Mrs. Jay Andepaan hosts at the Anderson home on Highway 2704 near Chesterville. Mildred Northington will present a program titled The Magic Suitcase. An important business meeting will follow.
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Republican Women of
Colorado
Coley
Jay Andepaan
Anderson
Chesterville
Mildred Northington
Opening Ceremony Set by Eagle Lake Little League
Eagle Lake Little League officials announce the official opening next Tuesday evening for both majors and minors. President Edwin Gay says four major teams are scheduled to play, with all eight teams expected in uniform for the opening ceremony. The event includes ceremonies to launch the 197% summer program beginning around 8:00 p.m.
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Eagle Lake Little Leaguans
Eagle Lake
Little League
Edewin Gay
Grand Jury Recalled This Thursday in Colorado County
The February Colorado County Grand Jury, 12 members, is recalled by District Judge to hear criminal cases at 9 30 am Thursday April 20. The session includes the Columbus Chief of Police Ed Potter shooting case and other indictments to be presented by District Attorney Huston Mungon. Jurors include William Pearce Arthur Sr Charles Leyendecker Jr Eva Ball Rubin Danse Ewald Prievirien Robert Wells Arthur Afidereyn and others from Columbus and surrounding areas.
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Colorado County
Lehraub
Cagag
Columbus
Potica
Ed Potter
Wei- Tar
Huston Mungon
William Pearca
Arther, Sr
Charles Leyendecker, Jr
Columbua
Eva Ball
Rubin
Danse
Ewald W. Prievirien
Weimar
Rovert R. Wells
Altale
Herman Maxie
Arthur A. Afidereyn
Bagla Lake
Lawrence C. Labay
Nada
Dale
Hunt
Gar
Gar‘wood, W. A. Chrisler
Rt. 2
Fayettaville
Ont Hobhard Brod
Cat Spring
Aggie Muster Planned at Marvin's Friday Night
Colorado County Texas A&M University ex students association will hold their annual muster and meeting at Marvin's in Al Tal Friday at 7 50 pm. Former Aggies are urged to attend this traditional gathering to honor deceased alumni. A muster speaker from A&M University and officer elections will follow the business meeting.
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Colorado County
Texas A&m University
Marvin's
Altal
San Jachio
A&m University
Guadalupe Ladies To Sell Mexican Foods for a Easter Sale
The ladies of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church plan a sale at Andrews parish hall starting April 23. They offer Mexican foods and fried chicken and invite community members to enjoy a dine in or take out option with proceeds supporting church activities.
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Ladies of Our Lady of
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
The notice urges clocks and watches be moved ahead one hour Saturday night to stay on schedule for Sunday. It reminds readers that DST starts Sunday, April 23, and advises adjusting time before bed.
School Board Approves Funds For Summer Recreation Program
AL KLOSS KILLED IN ACCIDENT AT SHELL PLANT. A 56 year old Shell employee and shift foreman at the Manston Central Gas Plant Sheridan died Monday morning in an explosion while handling a propane high pressure container. J E Woolward reports the plant supervisor that the blast was heard across parts of the plant. Justice of Peace Richard C Schmidt ruled death an accident after an inquest.
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Atmuth Kloss
Shell
Manston Central
Sheridan
Kloss
J. E. Wools Ward
Klose
Eiliar
Itiea Peace
Richard C. Schmidt
Columbus
Miss Clara Koch to Be Honored for 50 Years Teaching
The Parents and Teachers Club of St Mary’s School in Nada will honor Miss Clara Koch marking her fiftieth year in teaching. The event is Sunday at St Mary’s Parish Hall from 2:30 to 4:20 p.m. Koch, retired after teaching elementary grades in Campos for many years, has spent the last five years guiding third and fourth graders at St Mary’s.
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St. Mary's Catholic School
Nada
Clara Koch
St. Mary's
Program for Boys and Girls Begins in 1973
The Rice School District Board approved a 4 310,000 summer recreation program for 1972 73 to be effective in summer 1973. It covers Boys and Girls in Gar Wood, Sharidan, and Eagle Lake with a district director and facilities upgrades including a lighted baseball multi purpose field at Eagle Lake and bleacher additions at Garwood and Eagle Lake. The plan includes supervision for baseball, softball, track, and other activities to create a premier summer program locally. A Little League delegation sought use of bleachers and space from existing football facilities to support playoff hosting and capacity needs. A committee was named to study the request and report at the May meeting. Two new academic subjects were approved for 1972 93 pending addition.
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Board of Education
Rice
Gar
Wood
Sharidan
Eagle Lake
Garwood
Bane Ruth
Conale Mack
Gtrle
Eagle Lake Littles League
Edwin Day
Dli Matchesk
Beyrd
Te Eugls
Frank Iggos
R. Thoman
Joox
Areu
Newcomers To City Welcome Walter Broyles Home Buyers
Begle Lake residents greet new neighbors Mr and Mrs Joni Bobbitt and their child who have purchased the Walter Broyles home at State and Lake. Mr Bobbitt is a practicing trial lawyer in Houston and commutes to the city.
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Begle Lake
Joni Bobbitt
Walter Broyles
Hayes Stephens
State and
Lake
Bobbitt
Houston
Alfred K Marx Returns Home After 18 Day Hospital Stay
Alfred K Marx was discharged Saturday after an eighteen day stay at Metropolitan Hospital in Hawaton for eye surgery. He is recovering well but will remain at home for an additional week to recuperate.
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Priends
Alfred K. Marx Weegbte
Saturtey
Methodial
Hawaton
Hie
Garwood Methodist Men Sponsor Ice Cream and Cake Supper
The Garwood Methodist Men's Club will sponsor an ice cream and cake supper this Thursday evening April 20 in the church educational building. All are invited to enjoy homemade ice cream and cake, with donations reserved at the door.
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Une Warwoot — Maethodist Men's Club
Tennis Benefit Clinic At Eagle Lake Recreation Center
A Sunday tennis benefit features exhibition matches by Mrs. John Angla Yewcombe and Reed Witt at the Eagle Lake Recreation Center courts. Funds support the Sagle Lake Tennis Appreciation and community program. admission is a $2.90 donation for ages 12 through high school, free clinic for junior high students, open to observers.
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Tahnis Fane
Thie
Nis Phiyers
Eagle Lake Recreation Center
John
Angla) Yewcombe
Houston
Reed Witt
T Bar M
sTennis Ranch
Jocal Talent Serving Ag Part
Mra. Newcombe
Mr. Witt
Sagle Lake
Wit
Tahaga
Last Rites Held Wed For E. E. Green
Edgar E Green 80 longtime Garwood County resident died April in Columbus Hospital after nearly four years illness. He was a deputy sheriff for about forty years and a charter member of the Garwood Lions Club. Born October 2 in Rock Island he married Hazel Dake Green in Columbus. Survived by wife two daughters Ben Woods of El Campo and Lawrence A Barger of Garwood a son Gano Green seven grandchildren five great grandchildren and numerous relatives. Funeral services were held at Mill Bauer Funeral Home Chapel in El Campo.
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Hhe
Edgar &. Green
Green
Calumbus
Gar
Wood
Colorado
Gaywood Lions Club
Garwood
Carwood
Iasi
Fock
Quintus
Belly Dake Green
Mraw
Hazel Bartar
Columbus
Isto
Mra
Ben Woods
el Campo
Lawrance A. Barger
Gano
Bozo
Waratobo
Mill-Bauer Funers
Eugla Lake
Milleka Grocery Owner Seeks Bicycle Owner Claim
Oscar Miller of Milleka Grocery in Eagle Lake reports a bicycle found in the rear parking area weeks ago. He says the owner has not claimed it and may recover it by presenting proper identification.
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Bexcle
Oscar Miller
Eagle Lake
Serayal
Hunt Named President Of Rice CISD Board
The Rice Consolidated Independent School District board elected new leadership at a regular meeting. Hunt of Garwood was chosen president, succeeding William Le Farris of Eagle Lake, with Lave Briscoe of Sheridan as vice president and Dr. Ray Thomas of Eagle Lake as secretary. New terms were set for Frame Lake, Anthony Xallina of Garwood, and Busco, with Busco resigning mid-term.
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Regine
I Lake
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Library Committee
Eagle Lake Lbrary
Pitt
David B. Wintermann
Eaat Wintermann
Wr. H. Haredson
Athrea
Tor
Alu D. Cassady
R. Wells, Jr
F. Johanie Cooper
Baptists
Boy Scouts
Rotary
Sheridan Lions
Gohlke New Pres
Aggie
AL Kloss
Clara Koce
Garwood Mens Ce
Tennis Benefit, Jr
Cinic Here
Sun
Mrs. Newcombe, Reed Witt
E. E. Green
Pres
Rice Cisd Board
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