Sherrill Given 2 to 25 Years For Murder Charge
Jurors deadlocked on death option as District Judge W W Bison sentenced Sherrill to no less than two and no more than twenty five years in the state penitentiary for the Eagle Lake Rod and Gun Club murder of Wilton F Danner. State witnesses testified to a shooting following a fish sale dispute while defense cited prior federal prison time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrill
Wagie Lake Commerce
Bsharma i
W. W. Bison
Ant
Wilton F. Danner
Fisk Isherran
Eagle Lake
Rod and Gui Club
Jang
I. Grasshoefi
Venirey Aad
Shor Tague
Pensiy
Paul Bosthe
Fred Froelich
Richard Preis
Weimer
Eugene Tietjan
Eddie Vasut
Otio George
Lester Soho
Ed Gundelech
Lester Aimich
Columbus
Robert Hlopvenburg
Sheridan
O J. Schifling
Garwood
E. W Wells
Rock Istana
Sherri
Dancer
J. Mo Pumpke
Forgery Appeal Trial Set After Deliberations
The article notes Geistmann faces forgery charges on appeal with a jury panel including Welter J Ceixtmann and Gilbert Rodgers of Weimar. Court actions reference a Monday session and a jury of several named individuals, with details obscured by damaged text.
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Dury
Geistmann
Wall
Pelse
Cass
J. Ceixtmann
Gilbert
Rodgers
Weimar
Werar
J. F. Ware
Jeck
Dolly Stiles Named Drum Major for 1959 60 Band
Miss Dolly Stiles was elected Drum Major for the 1959 60 school year at Eagle High. She has majorette experience and will lead the band next year alongside four other majorettes and Karen Cook, senior twirler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Stiles
Eagle Juike- Hier
Miss Stiles
Karen Cook
Eagie
One killed two injured in county auto accidents
A rash of five highway wrecks in Golorady County left one man dead and two injured. Robert Chester Woods, 17, of Louise, died when his pickup struck a bridge railing on Highway 72 near Columbus. Steve Frank Kotler, 52, of Weimar, and Henry Harmen Pyminukd, 58, of Houston, were among drivers involved in other crashes with non fatal injuries or vehicle damage. Highway Patrol officers, led by Jock Brock and Tom Halbert, investigated the incidents, which occurred Friday night and Sunday afternoon, with extensive damage reported to multiple vehicles.
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Golorady
Hghway
Jab Calimibus
Ty Poiel
Trin Holbert
Eugh Leke
Rovert
Chester Woods
Louise Besasac
Columbus
Woods
Tom Halbert
Eagle Lake
Rock
Highway Boa
Mercury
Olson
Albert
Cancer Fund Drive Planned Here Four Days Next Week
A local Cancer Fund Drive runs Monday through Thursday with a goal of 2000 dollars set by Colorado County chair Lenny Stein. Mrs Cherics D Stephens of Eagle Lake leads as drive chair with an $800 target for her area. Donations accepted at the post office or bank during the four days.
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Yves
Canter Society
Engle Leke
Lenny Stein
Colorado County
Stain
Mirs
Cherics D. Stephens
Eagie Lele
Joon
Stephens
Pat Fort
George Nleholds
Albert ‘Pustejovsky
Monslay
Mesdames
W F Meltzen, Jr
Mor Landry
Kenneth Mabalter
Masdames
Grieves
Ralph Geértean
Toho Brasher
VY. J. Kan
A. W. Moreland
Spanthel
Pewhinney
End
Mra. C
Tohngon
Busitieste Fiers
Granny's Grocery Opens in Former Market Building
Granny Dutcher announces the formal opening of Granny's Grocery in the former Thomas Food Market building at Lasse on Friday April 24. Registration requested with optional form Bam. free refreshments for attendees and children, as the new shop invites area visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Dutcher
Granny's Grocery
Thomas Food Market
Lasse
Indobi
Dutcher
Burret
AB Store Sponsors Pictures For Little Texan Contest Saturday
AB Store in Eagle Lake teams with Froedcroft Store and Carnation Milk Co for a 3x5 portrait event from 9 30 AM on the store parking lot. Parents with children ages 2 to 11 may have portraits taken for 5 and a Carnation product trade in. The winner advances to a state wide contest for a grand prize of a Shetland pony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Foedcroft Storet
Carnation Milk Co
Carnation
B. H. Rodgues, Sr
Eagle Lake Fryers Show Highlights Top Buyers and Winners
The Eagle Lake Pipe Company owned by Lownie Konlettel dominated the sixth Albertan County Fryer Show in Campa lost, with grand champion pen Jeboya be Robertake of El Campo and reserve champion pen by John James of Wharton. Kohleffel paid 25 per pound for 15% pound grand pen totaling 287.00, while reserve pen fetched 11.50 per pound or 183.87. Kohleffel’s bidding record this year matches strong past activity, including prior grand and reserve wins.
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Eagle Lake Pipe Company
Lownie Konlettel
Campa Lost
Jeboya
Robertake
EL CamPo
Kohleffel
John James
Wharton
Kohieffel
Cathe Fon
Spesehot
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Bir
Kohletters
Fryety
High School Library Seeks Back Issues of Magazines
Eagle Lake High School librarian Mrs. Clarks Causey requests back issues of Time and Newsweek for 1958 and 1959 and National Geographic for 1949 to 1952. She asks anyone with copies to contact her at the school or home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Causey
Tbrar
Eagle Lake Hileb
Yiles
Time
Menaweek
National Geographie
Lilitary
Ter
City Taxpayers Urged To Render 1959 Property Taxes
City and school taxpayers are urged to render their property for 1959 taxes at the respective offices prior to April 1. The deadline for taking tax returns is stated. Both city and school offices are located in the municipal building on the city name.
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Nehool
City
Nehool Tas
Nane
Xhe
Burglary at Bayle Lake Targeted Baking Powder
Police report details a burglary at Sosa Grocery near Bayle Lake in which a thief seized baking powder but fled after a mistaken grab. Chief Janes Adams described the 61 year old incident and noted residents found evidence in a vacant lot. Further details appear in another story.
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Bayle Lake
Chlef
Janes Adams
Sosa
Adassid
ELKS Bands Present Variety Show At Arlington Auditorium
The Eagle Lake High School and Junior bands will present a tele jament Variety Stage Show at the Wghgehot auditorium Friday night April 24 at 8:00. Admission 50c for adults and 25c for students. The program features the band director Bill Searcy and a Dixie Land group. The German Five and Coke Bolte Symphony will perform along with Mrs Nina Mascheci's ballet students. Other local and out of town performers will join the event.
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Eagle Lake
Studete
Bill Searcy
Omany
Twanierd
BLHS
Dixie Land
MHS
Coke Bolte Symphony
Ase
Nina Mascheci
Calendar of Coming Events
April events include City Council and Lions meetings on Thursday April 23, Band's Variety Show April 25 at 8:00 PM in the high auditorium, Girl Scout bake sale April 25 at Boam Montezuma residence 9 PM, Cub Scout kite tournament April 26 at Elcull Creek Ranch 2 PM, Firemen meeting April 27, local tennis tournament entry deadline, and Cancer Crusade campaign runs through April 20.
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Jmeet
Lions
Kiyanis
Pam High
San
City Council Postponed To Thursday Night
The Eagle Lake City Council meeting, originally set for Tuesday, is rescheduled to Thursday night due to the San Jacinto Day holiday. Officials urge residents to attend and note new timing.
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Esgle Lake City
San Jacinto
G C Makes Plans to Economize with Part Time Operation
Eagle Lake community groups discuss a move to part time offices and reduced staff to save funds. Legion pool plans include season opening May 31 at the Legion Swimming Pool with Bobby Meitzen named pool manager for the summer and tickets at seven dollars. Chamber of Commerce contemplates sharing office space and hiring a part time worker as funds run tight.
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G.C
Lesbuutaires
Legion Swimming Fool
Bobby Meitzen
Eagle Lake High School
Ls J. Bas 14S
Fost
Bobby
Ie Pool
Legionnaires
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Lake
Martha Pidgeo
W. L Bauer
Retail Merchants Association
Dye Chamber
RMA
L. S Tate
Gost
Hamors
Culumbus
WL. Farris
W. L. Bawer
WL Raurr
Dodson
W. Didner
Industrial Romemistes
Colorado River Industrial Development Association
Fing Central Power and Light Co
Clyde Nispel
Broudey
Mr. Spanidel
Mr Tate
Mr. Dodson
Herold Thormet
Charles D. Stephens
Harkey
Farris
Bouse Bot Grifffith
CE Holton
Father Didoer
J. H. Were
Billy McDagiel
Turner Elected President of Garwood Lions Club
Garwood Lions Club members elected 1952 60 term president B F Turner as president for 1952 60 with other officers including Tyrer as president elect Final View president Hrenek Lehrer Stallman Stallrai secretary treasurer Jankers Farner Miller Stone and Schneides as directors Walter Byaden Jr and Boo Raley to serve through the coming year
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Garwood Taons Club
FC Tyrer
Sugesté B. H. Stenhe
Troy Hrenek
Final - View
Wm. Ni Lehrer
Ray Stallman
Lawrence Stallrai
Lote Jankers
Liv Farner
Cotton Miller
Tail Twister
Thomas Stone
W. J. Schneides
Treris
Walter Byaden, Jr
Boo Raley Ciry Over -Thirough
County Tax Officer to Take Assessments Here Today
Canty Tax Assessor Collector and deputies will be in Eagle Lake today to take assessments for the 1959 state and county tax rolls. The deadline to list property with county and state tax rolls is April 30. The tax officer will be located in the council room of the new municipal building. The group will also visit Garwood Friday, April 24 for further assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canty
Eagle Lake
Coupell
Garwood
Cub Scout Kite Tourney Delayed Again to Sunday
The Cub Scout Kite Tournament is postponed for the second week in a row and now slated for Sunday at Skull Creek Ranch in Altair. Organizers hope to hold the event next Sunday, April 26, at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout
Wetero
Torveat
Skull Creek Ranch
Altair
Hayle Laxe Tennis Tourney Lowers Fees and Extends Deadline
The Hayle Laxe Tennis Association cuts entry fees to 2.00 for boys and girls and adults, extends the deadline to April 27, and requires balls as part of entry. Entries at A. J. Struss Auto Supply. Events include singles and doubles for boys, girls, men, and women, with draws after April 27 and competition starting the week after.
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Hayle Laxe Tennis Association
Hutl
A. J. Struss Auto Supply
About Town Adds Classifieds and New Religious Page
The Headfield introduces a redesigned classified page sorting ads by services sought and a new religious page with a weekly drawing, a thought provoking message, church service schedules, church news, and auxiliaries updates. A low-cost quick-result ad can be placed by calling CE 4-2788.
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Fém
Twerity
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L. Li Brinco
Temes Loudon
Mir. Atti
J. Reel
Bottom Roy
Agnes Maude
Reel
Deborah Lynn
John Howard
John W.brasher
Jock Brock
Alton Adcock
Scafeld Harrison
Henry Harmen Pyminukd
Fiospitus
Houston
Eagie Lake
Pyminsii
Cancer Fund
AB Store
ElGampo
High School Library
Elks Bands
B. F. Turner
Garwood Lions Club
Ai Tennis Angardsagain Bene 08 Adits
Breoys
Goodreen
Toomis
Arsociation
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