School Bond Issue Carried by Overwhelming Majority
Voters approved the school bond by a large margin in a quiet election day. A total of 392 votes were cast amid weather and confusion over reports from opposing sides. Pro construction plans aim to improve the Eagle district with a new school building and related facilities for better community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie Eeke
Sani
Loweter
Belog
Wis
Joris
Eagle Aies Pew
Eagle Lake School Honored at La Grange District Meet
Eagle Lake School earned honors at the La Grange district meet with entries gaining second places in several contests. Rain hampered travel and hurt some top competitors, but the school still posted a strong showing and looks to stronger county participation next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake School
la Grange
Eagle Lake
Hanara
Messra
Pulley
Bunge
Thettnen
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce meeting held in Eagle Lake
An Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Miret Nations Bark building drew strong local business participation. Discussions covered a proposed yard building project, the railroad issue with G B H and S A, and committee appointments to resume chamber activities. Misses Apnie and Leas Strickland returned home after a short visit to Honetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Prand
Imp
Prising
Iig
Apnie
Leas Strickland
Honetes
Painful accident harms 1 year old lad
Master Wille Wright Jr son of Mr WHL Wright of Vullican community suffered a severe hand injury when a dynamite cap exploded in his hand last Sunday tearing off his thumb and index finger The wound was dressed and reported improving slowly The incident occurred near Calhoun with Wright family details noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Wright, Jr
Whl Wright
Calhoun
Potato digging season forecast for May
The Brownsville area reports promising potato crops with vines set and good weather. Early planting looks strong and farmers anticipate higher prices than planting time. Despite past challenges like late frosts and floods, growers expect a solid harvest and price realization.
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Brownsville
Methodist Parsonage Gains New Paint and Improvements
The Methodist parsonage recently received a fresh coat of paint and new concrete walks, boosting curb appeal and value. Bro. DA, Alery, and others who oversaw the project are praised for the work, amid warm congratulations for the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Parsonage
Gifen
Ima
Alery
Baptist WMU Meets Tuesday for Yearly Work
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union met Tuesday afternoon at the church to complete plans for 201. Eighteen members were present and several new members were added. The next meeting will be a business session led by Mrs. J E Green on Tuesday at three o'clock.
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Churet
J. FE. Green
Sisters of Mrs Frep Frnhe Buried at Hungerford
Mrs Joe Breaks, sister of Mrs Prod Froka, died at their home near Bilas cerford last Friday. Funeral was held Saturday with Mr and Ira Finke and Dry J F Proka attending, traveling by car to the service and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frep Frnhe
Hungerford
Joe Breaks
Prod Froka
Bilascerford
Rathrday
Ira
Finke
Dry
J. F
Proka
Four Negroes Drown Crossing Colorado River
Four laborers drowned when their small rowboat capsized while crossing the Colorado River near Lakeside Irrigation Company pumping plant. Early Monday, swift current and strong south wind hindered rescue efforts. all four bodies recovered by nightfall. Names listed: Nor ts Austin, Joe Spann, Lee Foster, Jesus Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River
Lakeslee Irrigation Company
Atriem
Lone Austin
Gwais
Bowies
She Dankind
Heatgroes
Norts Austin
Joe Spann
Lee Foster
Jesus Haynes
K Sume Racing Contract Set for Highway No Three
Three bids were received by the county court on April 20 for gravelling 1.2 miles of Highway No 3 from near Borgen to Welmar. The lowest bid was $9,070.83 by Chas Con of Corrales and Ben Hopper at $9,027.75. contract let to Hopper. Gravel cost $17,245, totaling about $26,315, averaging $8,240 per mile. Gravel to be 18 feet wide, wider than usual 16 feet. Work to start in fall. contract signed at May meeting.
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Coumutesiouars
Wesday
Borgen
Welmar
Pirle & Nontanden
San Antonia
Frilog
Chas. ‘Con
Corrales
Ben Hopper
Mtv
Mopper and
Wit
Oinwhovera
Jat
Fey Plachar
Neaitine
Sixth Grade Bons Lose to Lissley in Season Opener
The Viner hall season opens with a sixth grade boys game as Burns, Taucher, and Migs motored to Lissley to face the local team. Lissley defeated the visitors by a score of four to two, marking the debut of the season and promising hard training ahead for the sixth graders.
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Viner Hall
Rhein
Taucher
Migs Burns
Lissley
Lissle
Headlight Sold To Mr Bruce W McCarty Headlight Sold To Mr Bruce W McCarty
The Headlight newspaper changes hands as former owner Mr Bruce W McCarty buys the plant and business from current partners. He will assume control May 1st with former manager Mr D S Taylor returning later. Norman will focus on banking duties while McCarty promises continued local service and market growth.
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Bruce W. Mc Gerty
McCarty
Loe Bueluces
I, 4
Normen
Portnera
Mrr
Taylor
Uhe
Mle Headtigat
Wwus
Ir. McUarty
Kya
Norman
Landis
Bualners
Oir
Bysinesa
Habre
Star
Thie City
Gut
Reuters and Advertiaem
Death of George Brower in Houston Last Friday
George Brower of Monstein died in Houston last Friday after a lengthy illness. The obituary notes his five children and wife, and states the family planned the funeral and burial near Gar sco. Brower had long served the county and was a former voter, with his family and community paying tribute.
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George Brower
Houston
Irlin Mary
Mes
Jose
Garsco
Leo Moetes
Mra BF
Koliman
Real Desee
Caina
Mreteburg
Moebes
I. Moeben
Woertitz Desven
Germany
Julius Breitkrentz
Yoakum
Chris. Voss
F. T. Kollman
Eagle Lake
Christlin Church
Dreleburg
Barl Trudenberg
Thatr
Sorrour
Elaborate Plans for Japanese Operetta Tonight
An obituary and event notes mix with plans for a Japanese operetta at Frazer Opera House. The Konus Club stages Yuki San in a elaborate production with stage decorations, music, and drama. The event features a 32 member cast, a strong orchestra, and a Weimar engagement on Monday April 36.
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Hp Elven Toniche
Frasay’s
Konus Club
Komya Club
Otters
Frazar Opera House
Guidd
Romus Club
Korma Cikb Tna
Weimar
Apell
eutrGuliaedt
Flubor Iydy
Mikedg
Ieland
Taaki Saa
Sev Yuoki Han
Unit Suiggests
Finily
Ba Wenil
Wolf Witen
Walt Witel
Olu
Ggod
Mil- Kido
Uie
Walt Whech
Yank
Steldick
Jipan
Yanki Hun
Jobs
Beutah Guidroz
Maranvyt Glituerd
Auannor Chapmin Mesias
Herbert Matthews
Marquest
Cus
Pater
Prince Toto
Yapl San
Mehomald
Princeas Loto
Yiluki
C. I.wittiome
Tigh
Cuntop Xe Mon
Gueu
Alwrles Meterlig
Raybort
Price Oley
Tirpo
F. Barttsotedt
Dagens Amndens
Sallie Vones
Fraures Methodi
Harty
Rachel Roodsery
M “Ours
Cytmbheline ‘Langue
Mss
Geo. H Silladay
Fuslor
Saab
Prominent Stockman Attacked by Infuriated Brahma Bull
Mr Urban Burttschell son of Sir and Mrs Henry Turttschell near Jlamsey had a narrow escape when a Brahma bull attacked him last Saturday after others attempted to restrain the animal with ropes. The bull broke free from the horn rope, tossed him against the fence, injuring his leg and thigh before workers finally pulled him to safety. He remained bedridden several days but recovered enough to be up Monday.
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Mir
Urban Burttschell
Henry Turttschell
Jlamsey
Hurttachell
Burttschell
Alin
Troy
Burttebell
Phe
Burttrebell
Ain
Burtixchell
Ructteehell
Aeverud
Watts
Hudson Grain Company Sold to Beaumont Hen
The Hudson Grain Company was sold this week with transfer of assets to Beaumont Hen. Mr Gampkin retained the pill Hist and the firm’s business will be conducted in Beaumont under W A Dean and J A Tonducks who will move to the city. The United Grain Company will model the new business arrangement and enlarge future operations locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffndson Grain Company
Jnokl
Gampkin
Mee Hudson
Mesges
W. A
Beaumont
Aml J
Goaree
United” Grain Company
Vague Youth Meet Promises Fresh Talent
A garbled report describes a local youth event with youth ages and entries. Mentions Mr TeV Deiteny and Mevltieny as organizers. Notes competitions and potential future participation, with unclear outcomes and names partially legible.
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Chamber OF Commerce
BELD
Baptist WM. U
H. Les Johnson
Jutu‘sombag
W. Y
Westmoores
Bre
Duole
Johnson
Meltan
Crenin
Ewan
K-Sume Racing
ISSAE
Bruce W.—Mc Carty
Hudson Grain Company
Seellan
A. Fitsun
Guynn
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