Fire Marshal calls for Eagle Lake Clean-Up Week
Fire Chief A H Dippie urges residents to join May 2 through 7 in a community campaign to remove rubbish and potential fire hazards. The effort targets yards, attics, garages, and ditches with trucks and volunteers to cover both residential and business districts. Local donations cover vehicle and labor costs, with a published list of participants and gear found during inspections. Easter visitors are noted among the community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utis
Eagle Lake
Blay
A. H. Dippie
Methodist Church To Have Services Of Dedication
The Colly Memorial Methodist Church holds a dedication service Sunday morning for its new altar set, chairs, and flower stands donated by Mary and the class. Rev. C. E. Linstrum notes thanks to contributors as street improvements curb and parking were added to ease traffic hazards in front of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Mary
Mas
C. E. Linstrum
Ine Church
Oliver Westmoreland
J. R. Colly
Colly
Linstram
Army medical staff visit civilian hospital convention in Galveston
GIs from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio attended the Texas State Hospital Association convention at the Roccencer Hotel in Galveston. Col Richards and Col Beeson noted civilian lessons in military medical education since World War I era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Rughards
W. L Beeson
Medical
Brooke Amy Medical Center
San Antonio
Sugis Lake
Texas State Hospital
Galvesto
Col Richards
Richards
Hargrove Smitha
W H D Club To Meet On Monday April 25 Demonstration
The Women’s Home Demonstration Club held an April quilting party at the home of R H Beest. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for Monday April 25 at 2:45 p.m. at Mrs J Tate’s home. County Agent Edna Prentier will present a patterns and dressmaking demonstration, replacing the usual Thursday time.
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Women's Home Demonstration Club
Lie
R. H. Beest
Hare
Vacant Lot Owners Urged to Join Clean-Up Week
Mayor Manuel Rea urges owners of vacant lots to participate in the Wee Spring Clean-up Campaign to make the event a success. He notes a city ordinance allows the city to clean neglected lots at owners’ expense, but enforcement has never occurred and he hopes it remains unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Rea
Texas Officials Attend Oklahoma Measurement Course
W. C. Alley, recel manager of the Texas Southeastern Gas Company, with W. E. Koehn and W. H. Warren of Bellville, returned Friday from Norman, Oklahoma. They attended a three day course on East Measurement and regulation at the University of Oklahoma April 12 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W._C._ Alley
Texas Southeastern Ges Comempany
W. E. Koehn
W.H. Warren
Bellville
Norman
Oklahoma
University of Oxlahana
Reed Announces 1950 Retirement From Eagle Lake Schools
W G Reed, Eagle Lake school superintendent, said he will retire July 1 1950 after exactly 25 years in the post. The board also announced re elections for the 1949 50 term, listing several teachers and staff including Lizzie Westmoreland and Laura Boothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WC. Reed
Eagle Lake
W. C. Reed
Arnold P. Payne
Martin Hair
J. J. Resprim
Lizzie Westmoreland
Victor Englehard
E. C. Rantt
Kate Armstrong
Laura Boothe
Oliver Reed
C.C. Epps
Lillian Munford
Ina Flourney
Ola Mae Ashby
Rose Lange
Lillian Iéxbower
Vina Lee Barnett
Mycian Wozencraft
Traffic Laws To Be Rigidly Enforced May 1
Citizens of Eagle Lake have eight days to learn traffic ordinances to be enforced starting May 1. The issue publishes a complete list of last week’s ordinances covering stops, double parking, speeding, parking near fire plugs, and U turns. Workmen painted no parking cords and installed new stop signs as listed.
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Eagle Lake
Girl Scout Leaders Attend Area Meeting in Angleton
ers, W. F. Meitzen Jr. and Drs. Overton Campbell joined an area meeting of the Girl Scout Council in Angleton on April 12. Booths displayed badge work concepts, leaders shared project ideas, a Brownie and a patrol leader explained notes, and eleven Senior Scouts discussed last summer’s camp followed by a camp activities film. The 22 area presidents held a business session from 5:00 to 6:30, then Angleton served dinner. Next area meeting will be in Baytown in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
W. F. Meitzen, Jr
Drs. Overton Campbell
Girl Scout Council
Angleton
Aneleven
Angleton Council
Baytown
Killoughs Attend 40th Southwestern Insurance Meet
Mr and Mrs Roger Killough travel to Houston for the 40th annual convention of Southwestern Life Insurance Company agents. Killough, a local representative, qualified for the trip by years of service. The program features satire reader toast and business discussions. They expect to return to Earle Lake by week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Killough
Southwestern Ete
Houston
Kilough
al Sar
Mexican Supper Tomorrow at Rotary Hall
Tickets are on sale for a Mexican supper at Rotary Hall tomorrow evening served by the Senior Girl Scouts. Price 40 cents per plate, 1.00 for the special plate. Menu includes Mexican rice beans two enchiladas with chili tamales and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Hall
Rotary Ball
Thomas Clipson Rodeo to Feature Cutting Horses
The Thomas and Clipson Rodeo opens the fourth Eagle Lake rodeo with eight Gulf Coast cutting horses as top attraction. Events include calf roping bull riding and steer necking with $5 entry, added money for several contests, and Rusty Thomas eyeing victory in his own show. The rodeo runs May 11 13 with gates at 100 p.m. and moves to Wharton for May 27 28.
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Thomas and Clipson
Eagle Lake
Bes
Gulf Coast
Horse Association of Texas
Hiller
Shorty Anz
Waen
Seth
Anz Brothers
Pete Mellenede
Jasper
Rusty” Thomas
Tim Clipson
Wharton
Wharton Counts
Wharton County
Spring Flower Show Set For May 26 At Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake Garden Club announces its annual Spring Flower Show titled Flowers in Our Lives to be held May 26 at Rowery Hall. Drijay May 20th set the date during the April meeting at Mrs FA Hoeninghiaya home. Entry schedules will be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drijay
Eagle Lake Galen Club
Apsl
FA. Hoeninghiaya
Rowery Hall
T. Matthews
T. V. Dangan
W. T. Lenhart
Apri
Emanuel Roos
Clarinee TB. Stephens
Training Program On Camp For Girl Scout Leaders
A training program for Girl Scout leaders was held April 1 with a morning session at Mrs. W. F. Meitzen's home and an afternoon in songs and folk dances at Club Monte szura. Attending were Mesdames A Broyles H L Parker G W Crim Overton Campbell Harald Thomas H Reese Herbert Leessin Melvin Hayden Ro De Geane Maurice Goodson W F Metzen and W L Raver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Alfred
W. F. Meitzen
Club Monteszura
Mesdames 5
A. Broyles
H. L. Parker
G. W Crim
Overton Campbell
Harald ‘Thomas
H. Reese
Herbert Leessin
Melvin Hayden
Ro DE Geane
Maurice Goodson
W. F Metzen
Wo L
Raver
Beckman’s Drug Prepares for Summer with New Freezers
Beckman’s Drug Store gears up for summer with two freezer units, replacing one that holds 40 pints of ice cream and adding another filled with Lady Bird packaged ice cream pies and ice cream. The store showcases a dressed up display featuring a candy case and a reference to Mr. and Mrs. David Wintermann and an Easter lunch in Houston.
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Beckman's Drug Store
David Wintermann
Houston
Lightning Strikes Hollas Home Delays Planting
A lightning bolt struck the Adalph Hollas residence during a storm early Wednesday, damaging wiring and a radio, splintering floorboards, and delaying planting due to heavy rain. A 50‑foot pecan tree along Highway 200 fell, not struck by lightning but uprooted in wind. Total rain in April neared six inches, hindering field work and raising replant concerns for some crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adalph Hollas
Fuck Ward
Wledis Hollas
Mrs. Hollag
Cletus Sid
Hallas
Joe Lee McCreary
Highway Department
Carly
Seaholm
Verai
Farm Acreage Report Sign-up by A A A Office
The AAA Office asks farmers to visit the county office to file their Farm Acreage Reports for crops planted in 1945 1947 1948 and 1949. Reports determine allotments on cotton and possibly other crops for future years. Farmers are urged to cooperate and come on designated days to speed the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Jetter
A. Neip
District Court February Term Nears End Civil Docket Summary
The February term ends with one civil case set for May 1 at 10:90 am and a docket of 28. Of civil jury cases, 13 were heard, eight continued to next term, five settled, 17 continued, three dismissed, four sent to penitentiary, one suspended sentence, one support of children case, and one transferred to County Court. Criminal proceedings are noted but not detailed.
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Ur Penitentiary
Childre
New Farm Program Expected To Be Drawn By Congress
North Carolina Democrat chairman Copley Dumvernt predicts Congress will draft a new farm program to begin in 1950. He questions Secretary Meannain’s subsidy plan and says the Alken bill, supported by Republicans, will be scrapped or revised to a flexible 80 to 90 percent price support range. Senator Aiken argues the plan would broaden controls on farms beyond prior levels.
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Copley
Dumvernt
North Carolina
Fouxe
Congress
Meannain
Cooley
He von Brass
Cartlere
Tighnieth Congress
Senator Aiken
Vermont
Republica Farm Law
Square Dancers Of 7th Grade Contest Winners
In spite of a heavy rainstorm, nearly a full house attended the junior event at the School Auditorium. Winners include five first prize recipients, with a $5 award, a $3 second prize, and a $2 third prize, plus numerous amateur performances led by Mrs. J W Bristeis.
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Aque
Ameac Gerlsos
Cen
Crees Tell Sinclair
Cares Hanly
Gavin Thomas
Mayer Blourney
Daviel Conknd
Bobtac Milvore
J W. Bristeis
Majoratte
Bow Wow
Nour
Cage Ware
Grane Campbell
Craig Adams
Patsy Scott
Mate Avinetic Broyles
Tames Rirks
Tommy §Rith
Ernestin Davidson
Dan Duncan
Pete Canaris
Billy Stapleton
Jack Dowdy
Claude Briggs
Kenny
Br Jones Appointed to Rome Summer Academy Session
Dr Robert Epes Jones head of the department of classical language at the University of Alabama has been appointed to the summer session of the American academy in Rome set for July 4 to August 14. Admission is limited to 25 students with training in classics or classical archaeology. Jones, a Virginia native, holds AB from Re... College MOA from Johns Hopkins and a PhD from Johns Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Epes Jones
University of Albama
Sallie F. Jones
Eagle Lake
Tate WT. Jones
American Academy
Rome
Academy
Jones
Virginia
Ilds
Rewilol-Macon Oghege
University Oiversity of John Hopkins Universinia
John Hopkins University
Randolph-Macon College
Funeral Services For A M Kveton At 4 30 P M Today
A M Kveton 86 died yesterday and will be laid to rest at Mason Cemetery after a 4 30 p m service at Mill Mineral Home. Rev A M Brown of the First Baptist Church will conduct the service. Born September 2 1882 near Bernardo Texas he was a retired cotton ginner and survived by two sons Glenn and another son, four grandchildren, three sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunald
Mathis Kvecton
D'Elogk
Rey A.M. Brown
First Baptist Churen
Mill Mineral
D. Yrenuiment
Masonis
Kyeton
Hyeton
Dear
Mint
Albee Hulda Estlinoun
Bernardo
Texas
Janus
Wenzel
Annie
Reverent
Marie Lake
Wis
First Baptist Church
Nmn
Glenn
Chesler
Glenn Flin Kveton
Vandalia
Allee Lou
Glenda Sue
Margia Lee Kveton
Tla
McLellan Bill Returns to House Floor After Committee Action
Texas Farm Bureau President J. Waller Gammon notes surprise as the McLellan bill to tax natural gas advances from Revenue and Taxation Committee to the House floor. He says support grew after April 11 when referred back for study, and emphasizes farm bureau stance on passage and legislative timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue and Taxation Committee
McLelan
Curt J. Waller Gammon
Texas Farm Bureau
Ineresasport
Hammond
Farm Bureau
Ferardly
Four Homes To Be Given Away At Houston Home Show
Four two bedroom homes valued at 36000 to 24000 plus merchandise prizes will be awarded at the Fourth Annual National Home Show in Houston. The event runs April 24 to May 1 at Sam Houston Coliseum with exhibits from Houston firms and daily prize quizzes. The Home Builders Association chairs emphasize the show focuses on home products and displays, with a home awarded every other day starting April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Sam Houston
Mie
Houston Home Builders Association
Tlome Builders Group
Ang
Ue Elgie
Apen
WG Partington
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William Waddell
Leon Hereik
Senu
Mise Leona Glueck
Alin Glieck
Methodist Church
G.l’s
Civilian Hospital
Convention
W.H.D. Club
Jain
Alley
W. G. Reed
Killoughs
Garden Club
Beckman
Hollas
al A.A.A
District Court
KeLn
Stainel Carroll
Mary Agnes Dromgoole
Rita Thornton
Judy Thomas
Wanda Scott
Beverly Csmmonell
Anchors Aweigh
Haddie Lockwood
Jack Ernst
Walter Jane
Br. Jones
A. M. Kveton
McLellan
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