Primaries Near as May 7 Draws Campaign Heat Across District
As May 7 approaches, Democratic and Republican primaries intensify. Incumbent state senators Call Kruezer and William N. Patman collide in the 18th district due to redistricting, while County Judge and State Representative races heat up across Colorado Fayette and Bastrop counties. Write-in seeks rise for County School Superintendent and other precinct posts. absentee voting runs to May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call Kruezer
el Campo
William N. Patman
Ganzdo
Francis J. Truchard
Alleyton
Charles D. Rutta
Charlie Jungmichel
la Grange
Carrie Carter
Elgin
Colorado
Fayette
Bastrop
Ernest H. Moore
H. A. Schroeder
Truchard
W. A Hofner
Justice of Peace
Gary von Nada
Rock Island
Sheridan
Altair
Mor
Republics
Campaiem
United States
John Tower
J. J. Pickle
Austin
10Th
Texas
James Sumner
Travis County
Edger Litzmann
Columbus
MYF Pancake Supper At Eagle Lake Center
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Dolly Memorial Methodist sponsors a pancake supper at Eagle Lake Community Center from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Saturday April 23. Plates are $1 and tickets are sold by MYF members or at the door. Your attendance supports the MYF program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Dolly Memorial Methodist, Church
Eagle Lake
MYF
Mac's Food To Open All Day on Sundays
Mac Jones owner of Mac's Food Market announces Sunday hours extend from 8 00 a m to 7 30 p m effective this Sunday. The store had closed Sundays from 10 75 to 1 30. Fire at Western Club Altair light damage. Eagle Lake volunteers responded to a neon sign fire quickly controlled by building occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac
M. M. GM
Mac Jones
Mac's Food Market
Western Club
Eagle Lake
Altair
Eagle Lake Jaycees and Chamber Plan July Fourth BBQ Fundraiser
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Junior Chamber will jointly sponsor a July Fourth barbecue to raise funds for a downtown Christmas lighting and decorations program. A joint committee will finalize details, with the board approving the date. Other topics included highway efforts to Sealy, Prairie Chicken Refuge progress, and an Eagle Lake brochure. Directors urged caution to protect windshields from gravel and asked law officers to check reports of vehicle damage from flying gravel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Sealy
Prairie Chicken Refuge
Mrs Kammerman Attends NASA Orientation in Washington
Mary Katherine Kammerman of Houston represented NASA Manned Spacecraft Center's Compilation and Analysis Division at an orientation in Washington DC. It marked the first time a woman from that division attended such a session. Sue Fultz of Houston earned nursing cap, both Eagle Lake High School graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Mooney
Mary Katherine Kammerman
Houston
Manned Spacecraft Center
National Aeronmaubies Space Administration
Washington, D. C
Mooney
Sue Fultz
Eagle Lake High School
Eagle Lake Schools Dismiss 2:30 for Faculty Meeting
Eagle Lake schools will dismiss at 2:30 p.m. next Monday, April 25, for the monthly curriculum meeting of all faculty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Community calendar to list future events
The Chamber of Commerce will maintain a city public calendar of all upcoming community activities in the municipal building. Organizations churches and groups are asked to call the Chamber at CE 4-2783 or the city office at CE 4-2640 to have events listed this year. President Wm. H. Harrison urged cooperation to make the calendar truly community oriented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Wm. H. Harrison
C. of
Jaycees Re-Set BBQ To May 15th
Eagle Lake Jaycees announce their fourth annual barbecue at the Eagle Lake Community Center on May 15. Barbecue plates with chicken or beef and trimmings are $1.25 with takeout available. Proceeds fund junior tennis and golf, Road-E-O, fireworks, Labor Day stay, swimming pool, and other community projects. Tickets on sale May 5 from Jaycees or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Jaycees
Eagle Lake
Patman Wins Sail Conservation Outstanding Award
Texas Senator Patman received the Sail Conservation Districts of America honor for 1966. The award recognizes his service including as vice chairman of the Agriculture and Livestock Committee and his 1960 election victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BL Patrnoino
Ganude
Sail Conservation Districts of America
Patman
Texas Senate
Karnes-Golind Soi
Ute Agriculture and Livestock Committee
Henry Brashers to observe 50th wedding anniversary
Henry Brashers Jr and his wife of Weimar celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a reception hosted by their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs David Gun. The event is Tuesday April 26 from 7 to 10 pm at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Weimar. The family requests no gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brashers
Henry Brasher, Jr
Weimar
David Gun
First Methodist Church
Felowship Hall J
Draft Chairman Clarifies Spring Graduate Position
Sam K. Seymour Jr chair of Local Draft Board No 44 covering Colorado Fayette and Austin counties explains 18 year olds graduating this spring may defer by written notice of their intent to enter college or university. The deferment lasts until November 1 1966 to allow schools to file SSS Form 109A with the Local Draft Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam K. Seymour, Jr
Colorado
Fayette
Austin Counties
Seymour
Heavy Rains Bog Down Farm Work on Week's Weather
An electrical storm and high winds halted farming operations in the area on Wednesday and Sunday nights. Most rice planting is finished, with rain expected to aid sprout emergence. Lakeside Irrigation Co. records show 1.38 inches Sunday, 4.4 total for the 13th, and up to 3 inches in other areas. January to April totals vary, with recent rainfall aiding crusted seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Irrigation Co
Iake
County Aging Committee Plans May 2 Meeting
Ernest H. Moore chairs the Colorado County Committee on Aging which recently received a charter from Governor John Connally. The group credits Mrs. Robert Schlurring Doyle Moore Bella Yates and others for support as subcommittees cover Financial Help Housing Recreation Church and Mental Wealth. The next meeting is scheduled May 2 at 7 30 pm in the county agriculture building in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest H. Moore
Colorado County Committee On Aging
John Connally
Robert Schlurring
Garwood
Eagle Lake
M. C. Rees
Walter Gold
Nada
Lester Johnson
Weimar
Werner Stavinoha
Frank Horak
Glen Sunderman
Mildred Schultz
Fayetteville
Jones
Co- Timbis
Chamraune
Ware Ron Boekholt
New Ul
New Schedule of Masses at Catholic Churches
The Rev. Marion Atomanczyk announces a new Sunday Mass schedule starting May 1. Masses will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 6 and 4 a.m. and at Our Lady of Guadalupe at 10 a.m. Until May 1 the current schedule is 6 and 9 a.m. at Perpetual Help and 11:15 a.m. at Guadalupe.
County Teachers To Hear Patman In Garwood Tuesday
The Colorado County Chapter of the Texas State Teachers Association will meet at the Garwood school cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. next Tuesday April 26 to elect officers for 1966 67 and hear a program. Guest speaker will be Honorable William N Patman candidate for reelection in the 18th Senatorial District of Texas. Tom Rohner of Garwood president will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Texas State Teachers Associaton
Garwood
Wm. N. Patman
Texas
Tom Rohner
Water Well Completed At Rock Island
The J O Siegert Drilling Co of Bryan completed a Rock Island Water Corporation well. It is 698 feet deep with perforated steel casing and gravel packing. The RELA Co op set a 440 volt three phase meter and the test pumped 0 gallons per minute from 615 feet depth. Water samples were sent to the Health Department for analysis. Ernest H Moore said Rock Island will gain ample soft water soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Siegert-Drilling Co
Bryan
Rock Island Water Corporation
Rela Co-op
Department of Health
Rock Island
Ernest H. Moore
Rock Island Water Supply Corporation
Henske Elected VP of District Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Henske was elected vice president of the Ninth District Legion Auxiliary at the Hallettsville convention hosted by Hudgeons Post 230. Elizabeth McLane of Texas City was named district president, succeeding Dorothy O'Bannon of League City who moved from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Henske
Hallettsville
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Hudgeons Post
Henske
Auxiliary
Elizabeth McLane
Texas City
McLane
Dorothy O' Bannon
League City
the Legion Recreation Hall
Paul C. Boethel
Legion Department
W. H. McGregor
Beatrice Heinzel
San Jacinto Day Closures Noted for Local Banks and Courthouse
Bank closures and a county courthouse lockdown are noted for San Jacinto Day observance. Eagle Lake banks will close Thursday April 2 and County officials plan April 21 closures, reflecting official holiday status in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto
Aft
Eagle Lake
Colimbus
Nieasure
Eagle Lake School District offers three E H Henry buildings for sale
Eagle Lake Independent School District invites sealed bids to sell three wood-frame buildings on the E H Henry campus including the band hall cafeteria and an old vocational agriculture shop. Purchasers must move the structures between May 20 and June 30 and provide a 10 percent down payment.
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Eagle Lake
E. H. Henry
Board of Education, Bay Ltd
Henry
Eagle Lake Independent
P. O. Box
Texas
Study Chip Benefit Luncheon May 6 at Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake Study Chip will hold its annual President's Luncheon and Game Benefit at the Eagle Lake Community Center on May 6 1966. Luncheon starts at 12 30 p.m. Admission is 1 50. Proceeds will support Library Community Center and club projects. Tickets are sold in advance by Study Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Study Chip
Eagle Lake
May 2 Deadline to Allocate Rice Allotment to Farm
Rice producers must complete the May 2 deadline to allocate a producer rice allotment to a farm. Charles H. Winkelmann of the county ASCS office said those who allocated before the 10 percent increase in 1966 rice acreage allotments must contact the county office to reallocate, including transfers out of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Winkelmann
The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASCS
Free Color Portraits At Parker's Treeday Event
Free portraits of children of all ages to be made at Parker's Treeday in Eagle Lake next Tuesday April 26 from 9:30 am to 4 pm. A Color Classics of Houston photographer will take portraits of any child with a parent or guardian present. One color portrait per family as a gift from Parker's. Additional portraits offered from the studio.
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Parker's
Eagle Lake
Pam
Color Classics of
Houston
Prg Bient
Ace
Armanent
Cach
Parker
Sand We
Garwood FFA Members Named Lone Star Farmer Award Candidates
Seven Garwood High School Future Farmers of America members qualified for the Lone Star Farmer award at the state FFA meeting this summer. Chapter advisor Troy Krenek praised the group, listing Carl Rees William Krenek Samuel Ramsey Wayne Beck Albert Leopold Ronnie Bubela and Jimmy Rees among the nominees. At a District IV meeting in Columbus last week district representatives nominated William Krenek as Area president with Brentam hosting the area meeting May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Farmers of America
Menbors
Covetet
Troy Krenek
Carl Rees
William Krenek
Samuel Ramsey
Wayne Becnk
Albert Leopold
Ronnie Bubela
Jimmy Rees
Columbus
William Kre“nek
Brentam
William
Dist. TV
Well Driller John Larsen Dies Suddenly in Katy
John G. Larsen a prominent Katy well driller and former Chesterville Eagle Lake resident died after a heart attack at a drilling site near East Bernard. Services were held at Katy Methodist Church with burial at Chesterville Community Cemetery. Survived by wife Vic Vian Larsen son Otis Larsen two grandchildren brother Jack J. Larsen sister Lala Austin and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Larsen
Katy
Chesterville
Eagle Lake
Larsen
East Bernard
Eagle Fhadow Rotary Club
Martin Larsen
Katy Methodist Church
Buyial
Arabia Temple Masonic Lodge
Katy Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Vic Vian Larsen
Otis Larsen
Jack J. Larsen
Houston
Lala Austin
Corpus Christi
Louis E. Larsen
Tom B. Larsen
Mint
Ray Johnson
Saint Louis
Jury Called For Worker's Comp Suit Monday
A list of fifty petit jurors was notified to appear in District Court at 10 am Monday, April Sith, to hear the workers compensation suit of Guadalupe Castro vs Texas Employers Insurance Association. The suit seeks maximum compensation of 35 per week for ADL weeks for injuries received while employed in Mis county. Jurors named include Caroltyn Respeiny Forrest Terrell Arnold Kisckman WF. Moelizem Jr. En o Trl Campbell Gene F Brown Bart H. Roexteers Elmer Schindler Ludwig Schoeman Nad y St ward Harty Raymond Koren Lorena Nichols Garwood Tenry Kaiser Leander Uhthile Cat Spring Kenneth Nanny Rock Island Leon Walla Thirrsess Walker Willis Rutyehin Alleyton Mrs Aubrey Williams Altiir and others. Mr and Mrs Horsey Cooper purchase the E A Krivacka home at State and McCarty corner and move to Mrs Pall tips rent house on Guynn Street.
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Guadalupe Castro
Texas Employers’ Insurance Association
Thy
Su Cstro
Mis County
Anton
Caroltyn Respeiny
Flite Hoth Singur
Forrest Terrell
Nanny
Rock Island
Leon Walla
Thirrsess Walker
Willis Rutyehin
Alleyton
Aubrey Williams
Altiir
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Jaycees
Mrs. Kammerman
Mooneys
NASA
C. of C
Sail Conservation Outstanding
Dist. Legion Auxiliary
Jime
Study Club
Parker’s
Treeday
Garwood Ffa
John Larsen
Krivacka
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