Weimar Columbus Protest Superhighway Routing
Citizens of Weimar and Columbus voiced opposition to a proposed six mile Texas Highway plan starting in Colorado County. Hearing led by M G Cornelius drew about 150 residents who signed in to testify. officials warned location details may shift and urged public access roads and accurate routing information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Weimar
Columbus
M. G. Cornelius
Yoakum
Texas Highway Department
United States
Bil Rutta
CPEAR
Teddy Brasher
Ortage
Meyer H.P. Meyer
Cornelius
No News On New Gas Co. Manager
Nonformation has been reserved this week on naming of a new manager for the Eagle office of the Texas Southeastern Gas Company to replace it to begin employment with Tidewater Associated Co. E. A. Peters, manager of the Columbus office, has been dividing his time between the two cities and will continue to do so until a replacement has been named by company officials in Bellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Texas Southeastern Gas Company
Tidewater Associated O% Co
E. A. Peters
Columbus
Bellville
Webelos Cub Scout Meeting To Be Held Tuesday
Webelos Cub Scouts urged to attend a Tuesday meeting at the Scout Hut for organization of a Webelos group. Boys turning eleven in August and September must come with a parent. meeting starts at 7 50 pm with Donald Kolberg, neighborhood commissioner, emphasizing urgent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webelos
Donald Kolberg
Coushatta
Illness Grips Reuther Family In Wharton Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Reuther rushed to the bedside of his father George Reuther Sr who lay gravely ill at the Wharton home of George Scheel Jr. Also Mrs Alfred H Reuther and Kathy visited the grandfather Tuesday evening while others kept vigil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reuther
George Reuther, Sr
George Scheel, Jr
Wharton
Alfred H. Reuther
Kathy
Marx Gulf Station To Begin Extensive Remodeling This Week
Paul A. Marx owner of the Marx Gulf Service Station announces extensive remodeling on FM 102 will begin this week. Gulf Corporation will install new tanks under the existing apron while local contractor R. H. Reese leads the overall upgrade converting the station into a modern facility. Service will be somewhat impaired during work and patrons are urged to cooperate and avoid inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Marx
Marx Gulf
Gulf Corporation
R. H. Reese
Mr. Marx
Mr. Mars
County Approves Pipeline Crossing Near Weimar
In a brief Tuesday session the Commissioners Court granted permission for an 8 four inch pipeline line running 20 miles from Rock Island to the United Gay pipeline west of Weimar. It will cross 10 county roads. The permit was requested by Rock Island Transport Company, a Coastal States Gas Production Co. subsidiary of Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Rock Island
United Gay Pipelines
Weimar
Rock Island Transport Company
Coastal States Gas Production Co
Corpus Christi
City Square Beehive Of Building Activity In Eagle Lake
Downtown Eagle Lake buzzes as construction starts on the municipal and post office building. J L Drymalla wins the $76181 contract and expects completion in 130 working days. Gulf Builthic Co begins curb removal and corner rounding, with about 600 feet of new curb planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
J.L. Drymalla
Beng
Drymalia
Gulf Biulithic Company
Sdmie
Oper
Rev. Fred Gaston New Pastor At Lissie Church
The Evangelical United Brethren Church at Lissie begins August with Rev. Fred Gaston and his family as new minister. He previously served at Capitol Hill Church in Oklahoma City and replaces retiring Rev. A. J. Millen and wife who will reside in Temple. The Millens express thanks to friends for their kindness, while services continue as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Lissie
Eh Gaston
Tidnday
A. J. Millen
Temple
Gaston
Capitol Hill
Driver Survives 600 Foot Highway Skid and Two Flips
Raymond Leroy Bell, 40, escaped death Friday evening when his 1257 Ford went out of control on Highway 71 three miles north of Garwood. The car skidded 600 feet and flipped twice before landing on its top. Bell suffered severe head cuts and was hospitalized at Nightingale Hospital in El Campo. The vehicle was completely demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Leroy Bell
Garwood
Neal Binford
Bell
Nightingale Hospital
el Campo
Fatal shooting near Golden Leaf Cafe shocks Columbus
Eddie Joe Wright, 19, a Columbus Black man, was killed by a 38 caliber bullet near High way 90 in front of the Golden Leaf Cafe late Sunday. Wilson Wallace Glass, 32, of Schulenburg, surrendered to deputies and was jailed on a serious case charge after witnesses placed him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Joe Wright
Columbus
Hobbs
Glassy
Glass
Eagle Lake Community Center Elects Officers for 1957 58
The Eagle Lake Community Center board elected officers for the 1957-58 year. David R Wintermann was re elected president, Lloyd Spalinger vice president, Dr R R Thomas treasurer, and Mrs Ros ce Fountain secretary. Three at large members were named for 3 2 and 1 years: Wintermann Spalinger and Fred R Frnka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle “Lake
Ear
David R.wintermann
Lloyd''Spalinger
R. R. ‘Thomas
Rosce Fountain
Wintermann
Spalinger
Fred R.frnka
Fountain of
Justin Smith
Garden Club
Gardner Seaholm
Eastern Star
R. L. Clipson
Lions Club
Hargrove Smith
Kiwants Club
Clipson
Raymond Waddell
Study Club
Fountain
First Bale of Cotton Ginned in Colorado County
The Mahalite Brothers produced the county's first cotton bale for the 1957 harvest at Garwood Gin Company. Bale weighed 535 pounds and sold for forty cents per pound. Spring rains delayed planting and peak production, with rice harvest also later than prior years. Altair Dryer plans store up to ninety carloads of milo in central Texas facilities amid ample crop leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altair
Texas
Ernest B. Uzzell
Taylor
Uzzell
Milo
Mr. Uvzell
Colorado County
Garwood Gin Company
Mahalite
Matthews Common
Allen George
Arthur Mahalite
Ed Seifert
Garwood Gin
Nada Co-op
Luster Bunge
Ernest Uzzell
Richard Clipson
Eagle Take
CVLL All-Stars Reach Area Final After Edna Victory
CVLL All-Stars defeated Edna 4 to 1 to advance to the Wharton area final vs Eli Campo. Mickey Westhoff allowed three hits, Tommy Fanak homered, and Eagle Lake players Altman and Drymalla featured at first and third. Booker sat out Tuesday. Campo beat Wharton 82 and Jackson County 12-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Wiley Little League
Wharton
Edna All- Stars
CVLL
Eli Campo
Beak All-Stars
el Campo
Jackson County All-Stars
Mickey Westhoff
Sheridan
Caneer
Tommy 'Fanak
Weimar
Leroy Drymalla
Charles Ray’ Altman
Eagle Lake
Beses
Altman
Allstars
Drymalla
James Booker
Garwood Lions Buy Fogging Machine for Community Projects
The Garwood Lions Club purchased a portable fogging machine for citizen use at a nominal fee. The device will be kept by a club member and available through contact with any Lions member. The board outlined year activities including ladies nights, scholarships, loans, drives, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood Lions Club
Lions Club
Garwood
Boys State
Frank Laredo Becomes Acting Agent At Santa Fe Depot
Frank Laredo, a five year Santa Fe Railway employee, is the new acting agent at the local depot. He arrived from Galveston on July 24 to relieve B H Tolliver who retired after more than fifty years with the Santa Fe Railroad. A full Tolliver resume will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Laredo
Santa Fe Railway
Mr. Laredo
Galveston
B. H. Tolliver
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Junior High Youth Activities Planned Saturday Nights
August Saturday evenings invite Junior High students to Eagle Lake Community Center from 7 30 to 9 pm. Mrs Frank Pidgeon hosts the Club Montezuma program inviting boys and girls entering junior high this coming school term to enjoy the club facilities with planned entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Frank Pidgeon
Ciub Montezuma
Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord
Psalm verse from Psalms 105 3 urging believers to rejoice in seeking the Lord. Likely a devotional or hymn note reflecting on faith and praise.
Moms and Dads Play Sons In Baseball Friday Night
Mothers and fathers of Little League and farm teams will suit up to play their sons in a doubleheader at the youth field. The event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce athletic committee, begins at 6 45 p.m. for mothers and sons and 8 p.m. for fathers versus sons, with chaperones for players lacking parents. A free will offering will help cover summer expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Crane
Sox
Brent Boggess
Cubs
Jerry Everitt
John Langhiln
Yanks
Elmer Struss
IC. of C
Blair
Bill
Charles Ray Altman
John Allen Ralf
Babe Ruth
Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee
Mr. Struss
Struss
Little Teague
Ghme
Costa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Austin County
Southern Pacific
Borden
West County
Mr Corner
New Gas Co
Fred Gaston
Lissie Church
Mahalitc Bros
Cotton Man
Edna
Garwood Lions
FFA
Stueent
Santa Fe
Pieter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!