Topping of 7 Mile FM Garwood Road Underway This Week
Heavy rains and strong winds sweep across Texas causing flooding and roadwork. The 7 mile Garwood road project, linked to Marker euling and Route 62, begins this week with substantial work delaying completion. Officials report significant water levels and widespread damage but aim to shorten the route by about seven miles once finished. Flag S30 designated by the Texas Highway Department signals caution.
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7 Mile
Garwood
Biahovey- Sosk
Altair
Slarsek
Spade and Trowel Club Sets May 19 Flower Snow Event
The Spade and Trowel Club announces a May 19 gathering featuring Flower Snow. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but imply a judging system with ribbons awarded by the Sanilac system and multiple prize levels.
Use Of Suspended License Brings 15 Das. Jan To E.L. Negro
A local arrest report shows a man charged with operating a vehicle on a suspended license leading to 15 days in jail. The case references a county court appearance, appearance before Sarge Joan Fancier, and a suspended license status for one year.
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E.L. Negro
Pouce Canal
Venice
Ofensis
County Pu
Sarge
Joan Fancier
Aewes
Jal
de Rense
Tese
Unit 4
Exes Lake
Eagle Lake Fire Credit Rating Falls to 20 Percent
Eagle Lake officials announce a drop in the Good Fire Credit rating from 25 percent to 20 percent this week. The change follows a 36-car loss in the posy and reflects the five year prior performance used to set fire insurance profits.
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Eagle Lake
Good Fire
AL Dipple
Eagle Lakes
Sareat
Eagle
Seabee
Fire Siren To Signal Mental Health Campaign
A noon Monday fire siren at Eagle Lake Gresney will sound to draw attention to a Texas mental health awareness campaign. The event marks Heart Week proclaimed by Governor Shivers with proceeds to fund mental health education and services statewide.
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Eagle Lake Gresney
Texas
Rusk
Antone
Rotary serves hot cakes to over 300 at Eagle Lake supper
Eagle Lake Rotary Club held a cake supper Tuesday to raise funds for the Community Center. More than 300 people attended, with a goal near 350 dollars for drapes. The event featured the Eagle Lake High School Dance Orchestra and a list of local sponsors thanked for milk flour syrup and other donations.
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Eagle Lake
Comlnoes
Eubertalanor
Uie
Eagle Lake High School
Clara Maz
Nash
Gens Aust
Dynan Helmer Seaholm
Ann Clipson
Albses Mary
Cearalyn Mesh
Gail Beyatte
Commissioners Court Buys New Jury Chair and Chairs
The Commissioners Court approved buying 22 chairs for the district court and sought bids for one dump truck, an industrial tractor, and related furniture. County Judge Jona A and commissioners revealed bids from Speonemore’s Office Supply Co. of Bay City at 922 dollars plus freight, with rivals from Finger Office Equipment Co. in Houston and several others. Bids opened May 15 for a short wheelbase dump truck to service Prevines 3 and 4, with trade-in of a long wheelbase truck. Exterior jail painting and sandblasting prep work are already underway by county crews.
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Courti
Columbine Law Well
Jona
A. Rancher
A. J. Rainer
Glen Kveth
A. 2
Aschenbenk
A. R. Hadden
Edgar L. Liteman
Speonemore's
Office Supply Co
Bay City
Finger Office Equipment Co
Houston
Oscar Spring Er
Galveston
Am Zel Equipment Co
el Campo
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South Texas Office Supply Co
EL Campo Imide
Widsent
Conhart
Garwood Band Festival to Feature Eight Schools
The Garwood High School Music Department hosts the second annual Music Festival and Clinic on Friday May 1 with eight bands from Rock Island East Bernard Crescent Louise Hallettsville Sacred Heart Shines Moulton and Garwood performing starting at noon. Judges include Dr R A Tamoke Southwest Texas State College San Marcoe Bob Hanamitt University of Houston and Jobrade Dessaln Parker Music Company Houston. An All Star Concert at 3:00 p.m. will select standout players from each band to perform, with awards for the Garwood band and all star musicians. The Garwood Parent Teacher Association provides the evening meal for participants and sponsors. A concert at 8:00 p.m. Friday closes the event.
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Garwood High School
Wil ¢Omauet Ryair
Jack Sailors
Thei' Garwood Band
Rock, Island
East Bernard
Crescent
Louise
Hallettsville
Sacred Hell Shines
Moulton and Garwood
Saflora Yard
Garwood — Parent-Trecher Association
Garwatd High 5
Allstar
Senior Class Play to Be Held Friday Night
The senior class announces a Friday night performance of a written piece inviting families and friends to attend. The event features a student cast presenting a family friendly program in the school auditorium.
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Hite
Knights of Columbus Anniversary Picnic in Columbus Texas
Knights of Columbus Council 87 in Columbus Texas celebrates its seventh anniversary with a picnic at the K C Hall on Sunday May 3. Citizens are invited to attend for barbecue beer and trimmings at 1.00. Serving starts at noon with amusements planned in the afternoon and evening. Members from Eagle Lake and Wey hope for strong representation.
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Knights of Columbus Council
Columbus
Texas
Willa
K. C. Hall
We Organization
Eagle Lake
Wey
Stolen Tools At Marx Gulf Station Friday Night
Chief Campbell reports two disturbances last week culminating in a raid at the Marx Gulf Station where about 25 pounds worth of tools were taken. On Monday night a prowler entered the Farmers Equity Co back door and searched the premises with no money missing. There was one trace of connection between the incidents, Chief Campbell said.
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Campbell
Jit Outdoor
Mars Culf
Marx
Rock Soldier Tony Garcia Receives Purple Heart
Spt. Tony Garcia of Rock has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered from enemy action in Korea on March 27. He formerly served in the Marines and joined in August 1943, arriving in Korea in January of this year. He is reported to be progressing nicely at the hospital ship duty station.
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Tony Garcia
Rock Is
G. C. Fads
Mrandyg
Joe Arcia
Rock Inland
Spt
Garcia
Pics Marine Division
Dick Obenhaus Seeks Damages In Truck Accident
Dick Obenhaus seeks damages from a truck accident involving a school bus and a trailer. The petition names several defendants and outlines actions by Obenhaus as the driver heading eastward with the vehicle, while the bus was in front and the trailer involved a turnover or hazard.
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Dick Obenhaus
Iver
Lissie
Barnar School
Gaye
Work Day Big Success Brings Park Improvements
Dozens of American Legion veterans joined a Sunday work day to install a proposed fence and assist park improvements. Members of the Sprinkle and Trowel Club aided with grass planting around the pool area, while Legionnaires plan another work day next week to finish fencing, painting posts, and completing the project.
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Gion
American Legion Ard
Roomate Legion
Mosdany Mornning
Spride and Trowel Club
The
Legion
Legum
Girl Scout Amateur Show Wednesday at church event
First Baptist Church schedules Sunday May 6 service with Missionary Tony Pitt from Southern Redesia, South Africa, as guest speaker. Pitt, studying at East Texas Baptist College, travels with Albert Wearalen to present program about Africa. A film on mission work and a Training Union program follow with Rev. AL JL Pate leading services.
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First Baptist Church
Willaye
Tony Pitt
Redesia
South Africa
Watch
Mr. Pitt
Eart Texes Baptist Cole Lege
Marshall
Albert Wearalen Herp
Gatoma
Kodeata
Bank Beefore
Africa
Choister
Training Union
Worl
Aluke Opurel
Fig
Warnken
Eagle Lake
Oses Baptist Colles
Ais
Mea
Waiken
Tery
AL JL Pate
Wirst
May Fete and Dance Sunday at KJT Hall
Nada Soddlity of Wada Texas will hold its second annual May Fete and Sundry event at the KJT Hall Sunday. Activities begin 8:00 am with introductions of Bulky Duchess Pudi Princess and the King and Queen Muste. The day features Ju-ean's Orchestra The Solarlity invites the public to attend a colorful and entertaining program.
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KJT Hall
St Macy's
Wada
Tex
Wil
Mada K. 2. T. Hall
Bulky
Pudi
Juuean
Solarlity
Remodeling Sale Lets A B Store Demo Shine
Rodgers and Son proprietors of the A B Grocery announce a two day remodeling sale over three days Friday and Saturday May with 100 in groceries given away to buyers and two continuous quizzes. Free pancakes syrup bacon and college will be served Saturday while prizes include 200 in groceries and two large hams. Public invited to visit and register for prizes. No purchase needed to win.
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Rodgers
Pillsbury
Vermont Maid
Armour Bacon
Autiiration College
Lie Plate
Sear Page
Girl Stout Amateur Hour Attracts Numerous Contestants
With less than a week to go until the May 6 amateur show in the High School Auditorium, many contestants sign up daily. Mrs. Boggess, Publicity Chairman, says specialty numbers will be featured. Tickets go on sale by the Girl Scouts, with additional sales at the door next Wednesday night. Adults 50 cents, children 25 cents. Entries include songs, dances, and humorous skits by groups and individuals such as Virginia Christman, Susie Leaylson, Joana Lowe, and many others performing pieces like Keep Lh Sectsures a and Glow Worms in duets and ensembles.
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Awistorium
Has. Boggess
Fublicity
Tevn
Seoul
Mis Eida Diveton
Gene Austin
Scoub Troots
Laughlin
Vieie
Linset
Ales
Sue Tulin
Alow Mun
Virginia Clinstn
Lone Quarbe Cune
Susoyy Leayldson
Wen Davis
Jackie Pligewn
Lanes Hippie
Tdi Dowdy
Dae
Dea
Ywao
Barbaray Reese
Dn Sale
Swanine Pawens
Ery Tapsan
Joana Lowe
Sav Diance
Corile Ges Yelle
Indie Jobo
Sybil Miles
Ares
Zou
Nadetic Mary
Aitot
Macilyn Moizem
Jerry Byattt
Bashy Atkinson
Eleanor Fer Goods
Betty
Vie Buda
Dence
Kate Cook
Judy Clinton
Linda Powers
Lolly Stiles
Sench
Drehids
Mihy Angteeee
Judit Carrol Wage
Spann Cavalier
Altair Colored Residence Destroyed by Fire
The home of R. C. Glover on Jored residunt in Altair was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon after an explosion from a kerosene stove. The entire household goods and belongings were lost. A fire alarm sounded Tuesday night when a vehicle at the Gulf Station burned during the electric storm.
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R. C. Glover
Altair
Eagie Lal’ Bireen Couch Beezh HiMiem
Pontrod
Marx Gulf Station
Precinct 3 Plans Four Miles of Shaw's Bend Road Blacktop
Preparations were under way to asphalt about four miles of Shaw's Bend Road in Precinct 3. IL R Cullen officials agreed to proceed once field notes and deeds for the property are received, with the section to be paved as an extension of Farm to Market Highway 18 by the state.
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IL R. Cullen
Jad
A. J. Aschenberls
Wayne Brasher Faces Knee Surgery After Injury
Wayne Brasher of Eagle Lake High School is scheduled for knee surgery after a Tuesday afternoon incident left cartilage damaged. Despite the injury, Brasher has shown great promise across multiple sports and has been highly regarded by coaches for his potential.
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Wayne
Poinlye
Eagle Lake High School
Orr
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Lakestir Irrigation Co
Mose Thomas
Tiowever
Rotary
KK. of C
Marx Gulf
South Redesia
Albert Warnken
A. B
Ehofe
Shaw’s Bend Road
Wayne Brasher
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