Band Receives Warm Greeting At Friday Eagle Lake Concert
Eagle Lake band under Oran Johnson received praise from Martin Hale and local figures for a well staged program at the school auditorium. The evening featured martial marches swing tunes and a playful The Three Bears sketch with Billy Reading as narrator. Notable solos by Jim ay Jackett Reagan Laughlin and Sam Alvarado plus a bass fiddle addition energized the performance. The band also played again Saturday night at the Rotary Carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hale
Eagle Lake
Mlimbal
Qoe
Ciitenk
Oran Johnson
Columbus
Hale
Johnson
Mr. Hale
Stelg Mole
Kyle
G. Ki Thomas
National Antler
Massion
Jimay Jackett
Three Bears
Billy Reading
Reagan Laughlin
Sam Alvarado
Bill Haonig
District Engineer Assures Early Work On Wharton Road
District Engineer Wintermann reports progress on the Wharton Road project from Eagle Lake to Wharton County line. Work is paused to straighten two major curves. right of way deeds are largely ready and land for the change should be secured quickly. Hodges confirms construction may start by fall. Residents praise engineers and urge speed as the Hugle Lake to Wharton road deadline passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pissioner
Proquiet Four
LAB
Wintermann
Gagineee
Schiller
Boule Lake
Wharton County
Hugle
Wharton Road
Scotch Two Ball Tournament Planned
Jack O Bannon of Lageview Golf Club plans a Scotch two ball event to be held Sunday May 7 with teams of two using one ball. Players may select partners and play in foursomes. Mr and Mrs O Bannon will give instructions at 10 o'clock on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings inviting ladies and girls to learn the game. On San Jacinto Day Ralph Tal yorsen won the freg tournament with Sonny Spanidel runner up. A chicken barbecue drew a large crowd at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O'Bannon
Lageview Golf Club
Suniay
Tan
Wolian
Ceand
San Jacinto
Ralph Tal
Yorsen
Sonny Spanidel
Republicans Of County Convene May 1 And May 4
County Chairman Sam Ham burger of Colorado County calls for the precinct convention to be held at his home in Columbus on Saturday May 1 at one o clock. The camly convention will be held May 4 at 2:31 p.m. at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hamburger
Colorado County
Columbus
Pri Ae
Fire Prevention Essay Contest Planned for Eagle Lake Students
City Fire Marshal Excel Smith and Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department plan an essay contest for all Eagle Lake School students. Prizes total 250 dollars funded by local business people and Balarians from a recent collection, with multiple cash awards for each classroom and grand prizes for best preventive-fire themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excel Smith
A. A. Dipple
Eagle Lake
Ile
Smilth
Softball Season Opens Here On Monday Night
The Eagle Like softball squad begins play Monday night at Mars Day Night field with four men teams in four divisions including Universi Motor Co Abbie and Milner and Jones Motor Company sponsors. Three Indies teams also compete under the Softball Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhe Universi Motor Co
Abbie and Milner
Juhi Carroll Construction
Lassi~ Divers
Jones Motor Company
Funeral Services for Former Rock Island Man
Funeral services were held for Albert Sidney Moore at 4:20 last Thursday in Martin Cemetery in Rock Island. The 65 year old died April 20 at his home in ML Campo. Baptist pastor of El Campo officiated. He lived in Rock Island for years before moving to Columbus and then ML Campo. Survived by wife Pel Moore, three sons Albert, Willig, and Jessie Lee, all of Campo, daughter Nira L. Robiny of Mercedes California, and brother N. A. Moore of St Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtin
Hock Island
Albert Sidney Moore
MI Campo
el Campo
Moore
Rork Island
Columbus
ML Campo
Pel Moore
Mbert. Willig
Jessie Lee
Campo
Nira UL. Robiny
Mercedes
California
N. A. Moore
St Francisco
Cattle Move From Texas to Kansas Pastures
The yearly sprig movement of cattle from south Texas to Kansas pasture lands continues, with railroads reporting added service. Santa Fe shows 35 cars from Wadworth, 28 from Garwood, 19 from Lakeside, 1 from Beard, and 23 cars slated for May 1 from Wadsworth, plus 11 from McCreary. Southern Pacific reports shipments from Altale area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
Kansan
Santa Fe Railroad
Wadworth
Garwood
Lakeside
Beard
Wadsworth
McCrreky
Southern Pacific Lines
Spring Dairy Show At Weimar Marks County Event
Colorado County gears up for the second annual Spring Dairy Show in Weimar on May 19 with judging by Jimmie Davis and county agent J W Bradley. About 50 dairy cattle from four breeds are expected to exhibit as residents vote on class winners while Davis covers balanced dairying and cattle management. Funeral services were held for Mrs Gerbermann aged 76 in Nada, with survivors including four sons and several daughters and a lengthy list of relatives and clergy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Weimar
J. W. Bradley
Wich
Jimmie Davis
Texas Extension Service
Bradley
Davis
Wwarthouse
Alt Rainer
Bank In Temporary Quarters As Home Remodeled
The First National Bank in En gle Late is looted and the lobby damaged as workers bury walls and prepare for a modern service area. Nearby projects include Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church foundation, East Main Street firms Schneider and Ware and Glass Farm Equipment Company, with construction ongoing into summer. Dozens of cars viewed the pool site amid the area’s redevelopment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Banke of
Engle
Frank Stephens
Ronmolme
Ie Bank
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
East Main Street
Schneider and Ware
International Harvester
Southern Pacific
Mose
Thomas Price
Famous Rodeo Clown At Firemen's Rodeo This Weekend
Leo Franks will perform as the famed rodeo clown at the Firemen's Rodeo with tricks and antics. The event runs Friday and Saturday May 4 and 5, featuring calf tie-down, breakaway, roping, riding, barrel race, bull riding and more. Gates open 7 00 pm, show starts 8 00 pm, adults pay 31 20, children 0 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Franks
Ty Ranke Lake
Pironen
Tlargld ‘Thomas
Banks
Tor
Henry Buescher Seeks Re election for County Judge
Henry Buescher, long serving Colorado County Judge, announces candidacy for re election in the July primaries. He is a recognized local businessman active in ethics and civic affairs and asks voters to consider his past record and support in the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Buescher
Colorado County
Buescher
Coloredo County
Firemen Sell Rodeo Tickets for Community Resuscitator
Eagle LakeVolunteer Fire Department sponsors a May 14 15 rodeo in Kaple Lake Texas to raise funds for a community resuscitator. Firemen will contact residents starting Monday inviting ticket purchases and donations of five cents or more to support the life saving device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaple Lake
Texas
Eagle Lake
Seniors Stage Two Plays At Eagle Lake High School
The Senior Class of 1948 presents two plays in the Sehr auditorium Tuesday evening May 4 at eight. Directed by Miss Talian Ruth Tsenhower, Mrs. J I Ehlert and Mrs. Vic Englehard with Edna Mae Willis, Joe Duncan, Walter Petrosy, and Leon Parnas on the advertising team. Casts include The House of Grow with Letitia Roberts and Walter Petrosy among others. and For the Love of Mike featuring Alley Elizabeth Davidgup Natalie Lass and several supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
Sehr
Tale Lian Ruth Tsenhower
J. IL Ehlert
Vic Englehard
Edna Mae Willis
Joe Ducan
Walter Petrasty
Leon Parnas
Annie Belle Schindler
James Thornton
Sylvie Selith
Letitia Roberts
Elia May
Willis
Caplalin En Avice
Eanest Mae Seupathy
Mamie Hidd
Letitia
Betty Dane Kilgore
Gwenda Lee
Bol Springfield
Cedri
Babes Lasting
Walter Petrosty
Torey McAstuly
Suleemilti
Holett Humblr
Dutecctive Lruules
New York
Jorites
Mike
Jacladim
Alley Elizabeth Davidgup
Natulie Lass
Fer
Sue Gathmn
Pauline Lowter
Fig Sisters
Arace Auoulita
Mrs. Laster
Tia Hhey
Jane Stuidormin
Maggie Malloyes
Migtabin
Fried
Croolyay the Tae
Gosguduns
Lepaved
Olin Walk
Michael O'Malley
Juuid Munford
Mir
Tester
The
Rekha Anererenihie
Tlanle
Natalie
Trend
Vernon
Gerlson
Peter
Westinu
Mincetors Gavile
Opening Baseball Game Rained Out In Local League
The opening game of the South Central Tears League between the Eagle Lake Aces and Brenham was rained out last Sunday. The Aces will make up the game on a later date and continue practice on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:00 PM. They seek a contest with the Platonius team next Sunday at 3:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Aces
Brenham Leany
Aces
Ivith
Iplatonis
Nunber
Jocel Tans
LaGrangi-Columbus Pam
Columbus
Giddings
Fiatonia
Burton
LaGrange
Burwin Mexts
Skeet Shooters Big Day Planned At Lower Lake Club
Sunday May 6 Skeet shooters led by Ken Beegie Reel Mabueer invite the public to watch at Lower Lake Club. The event features international experts and tests of marksmanship while participants arrange gear and spectators observe competition details and practice targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Lake Club
Winns Reel Mabueer
Jay Badjang
Loo
Mr Reel
Ken
Beegie
Rotary Carnival Draws Large Eagle Lake Crowd
A Saturday Eagle Lake Rotary Carnival drew a large crowd of residents and neighbors to enjoy supper concessions the cakewalk and a novelty turtle race. Funds from the event benefited charity and civic work with donations of 850 to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and 450 to the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Jal
Whale
Wierd
Mardin Hinde
Roturnins
Civid
Boy Scouts
Elnb
Thornlan
Appeal Of Five Suits Set In County Court At Columbus
Five suits from West court slated for May 12 in Columbus County Court before Judge Henry Buescher. W H Dickson charged with speeding 72 mph on Highway 90 between Seey and Columbus. a jury found him guilty and fined for failing to have a working speedometer. Two Houston Stem cases for killing a doe at night also set for the date. Fost Welch Virgil Barton charged. Waddell jury fixed 100 penalty for chasing the doe and 200 for nighttime killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Court
Columbus
Jude Henry Buescher
W. H. Dickson
Seey
Columba
Fance & OW Hulin
Dirkson
Houston
Eagle Lake School District Petitions Court For Land Return
Eagle Lake School District seeks court action to reclaim land detached after a board election. The district alleges unfair handling and seeks reversal of the Board of County School Trustees of Colorado County decision, with the case slated for the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Bogie Late Independent
Columbus
Alab
Actly
Board of County School Trustees of
Colorado County
State Board of Education
Swimming Pool Fund Plans Splash Day in Eagle Lake
A large Eagle Lake meeting of the Advisory Board and Swimming Pool Committee approved a May 16 Splash Day to fund a new pool on Highway 200. Attendees included committee members and Legionnaires who outlined ticket plans, entrance fees, and hours, with lifeguard and concessions leadership assigned and completion expected to transform the local recreation space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
W. Cherry-M. Peery
Aneriwan Legum
Tealight
Pew
Highway 200
Coard
Will Lermann
Wo EF
Leulart
Be Stephens
H. Mwesy
Sryduegion
Brod Re Frnka
Par- Yoo
Melvin Campbell
Roland Campbell
Taylors
Kovey Lassson
Wesley T. Walla
J. B. Wesson
Kennie Bauer
Reese
Bari
Ik Twa
Eagle Lake
Advisory
Boavelund Legion
Addi
Aouta
Magianal
Byard
Soahaly
Southwest Texas State College
Fayale
Life
Ant Beford
Codeme
Modis
Weslly J. Wallis
Legionnaire
Steiminvni
Scout
Argusiv Zations
Bathrose
Cari
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Kansas
Gerberthann
Bi J
Leopold
Nada
St. Mary's Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Gerbermann
San
Birg
A. IL
Mary
Schooliman
Annie Uittpakds
Sada
Tarachimm
Anmel
Milheim
Cat Sala Wa
MA Ehe
Dah Gerbermann
Mente
Pierne
Farmiire
Albert Leopold
Lawrence Fupp
Robert Setar
Eugene Schoellman
Alfredt Wally' Guru
Leo Popp
A. J. Morkovsky
Balletisville
Tex
Albert BE. Smith
Anthony Michalik
M ML
George Daly
St. Louis
Magee
O'Brien
Pran
Mathli ‘Aie
Paul P. Kasper
Hilfsie
Victor A. Raska
Platonia Glarence
A. Leopold
Beney Psencils
Halletissie
Leo Peschuferth
Rudolph C. Hoffman
jSiiner
Alvere Henkes
Karnes City
Bank
Firemen'’s
Cowes
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