Robin Engstrom Named First Runner Up Miss Texas Teenager
Garwood teen Robin Engstrom placed first runner up in the Miss Texas Teenager pageant held at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio among about 100 contestants. Coral Kingsberry of Santa Ana won the title with other runners up including Olive Coble of Portland and Debbie Palmer of Dallas. Engstrom earned $500 and a trophy, sponsored by Garwood Irrigation Company, and will advance to state and county queen duties.
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Robin Engstrom
Texas
Garwood
Zapels
St. Anthony
San Antonio
Lolorade
Harm
Pretty
Garwood Amitas
Mise Taxns
Eagle Lake council approves restroom and lounge services at airport
Eagle Lake city council votes to hire Rice Aare Inc to provide restroom lounge facilities and aircraft servicing at the airport for 200 per month. The contract covers seven day access with 24 hour on call. revenue and safety concerns raised by local airport users are noted.
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Eagle Lake
Jest Iesday
Willams
Rice Aare, Inc
Wilitarbe
Halamburt
Tonire Saigone
Murth
tMdee Aero
Ine
Aso
Ip Wengteonwuat
Will Mame
Abo
Correll
Bob Ashby
Clark Hewitt
Ashby
Ube
Ashby Aren
Ife
Heli Mable
Witurid
Hon Morgan
Rice Aero
Wharton
Chief Warns Bicycles Need Lights
Chief of Jolleo Hoy Chieum warned bicycle owners to equip bikes with headlights and rear reflectors for night riding. Tickets will be issued after two weeks for violations of state law. One rider per bicycle is allowed and riders should carry or be seated properly for visibility.
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Bogle Lake
Jolleo Hoy Chieum
Derknese
Netle
Meyers Ifhey
Radolvints
Government Raises Rice Price Support Slightly
The Department of Agriculture approves a higher price support for rice and related grains. Whole grains of rice set at 1.49 per 160 pounds, up from prior levels. breakage support rises to 4.39 per 100 pounds. Overall line crop support shifts from 20.62 to 30.44, with other adjustments noted for 1072 crop years.
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Tr Departmant of Agriculture
Joe Duncan New Partner at Duncan and Son Store
Mr and Mrs R 7b Dune announce their son Joe L Duncan has purchased an interest in Duncan and Son clothing store in downtown Bagis Lake and will manage on Tuesday August Tel. The new partner is a 103 graduate of Eagle Lake High School Hebacabe, with 22 and a half years at Shell Oil Co. prior to joining the store. Joe and wife Martha have three children. The Dunkans founded the store in 1046 and plan partial retirement with Joe taking over management as the family thanks customers and friends for patronage.
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Dune
Joe L. Duncan
Duncan and Son Clothing
Bagis Lake
Pecan
Tuas
Eagle Lake
Shell Ol Co
Shell
Tallasses
Alabama
Duncan
Gen
Pew
Werwing
Rele
Joe
Thompson Named New County Deputy Sheriff in Columbus
Sherid George announces Charles Thompson as the new deputy sheriff for the county. Thompson and his wife Nancy and their two children will reside in Columbus. He previously served four years in the sheriff’s office in Lee County, now moving to a deputy position in Giddings.
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Sherid George
Mueller
Charles Thompson
Thompson
Wito Nancy
Columbus
La 4
Dha
Bwu
Lee County
Giddings
Former Publisher Fred G. Fraka Dies Suddenly
Fred G. Fraka longtime Eagle Lake Headlight publisher dies at home after a heart attack. He served in World War I and rose from printer's devil to publisher, guiding the paper for decades while supporting his family. He died after attending rosary at the Headlight home.
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Fred G. Fraka
Elekl Yesracarr
Allen
Frog G. Fraka
Eagle Lake Headight
Prnka
Fred
Columbus
0.S. Army
Pranon
Wealart
En- Publisher
Bolwall
Mia Penk
Bart Page
Sheriff Cites Liquor Violations at county dances
Sheriff Mualier reports numerous violations of liquor laws across the county with minors found consuming beer at dances. He notes parents and adults who furnish or facilitate such possession face penalties from fines to possible imprisonment, emphasizing law enforcement will pursue all involved.
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Bharat
No Arrests Reported in Rice Equipment Vandalism
The incident occurred the night of the break in at a farm north of Eagle Lake. Deputies reported no arrests yet though a reward was posted for information identifying the vandals who damaged several combines and other gear. Witness rumors about a youth linked to the case were unconfirmed by officers.
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Harold
Eagle Lake
Cnet
Contos
Carpenter Named Assistant Coach at Columbus High School
Former principal Garwood and Columbus alum Carpenter, 35, has accepted an assistant football and track coaching role at Salvengh School, after a career in education and a degree from Comanche Terag Mlats School. He and his wife, Kristie, have a young daughter and plan to return to the community.
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Salvengh School
Laitvernad Motor Gorjipayy
Ad Mercury
Camanter
Garwood
Assenarh
Il Verskun
Garwood Ind Beter
Iwewand Steel
Universad
Alewe
Tony Shi
Bliclair
Triverndl
Uae
Lam
Carpenter
Comanche Terag
North Thian
Vii
A. Sketer
Fear Payne
Kristie
Construction Tools Stolen From Site Near Frablarg Home
A theft at a local construction site near Frablarg reports missing tools and equipment. An officer noted a post, wires, a heavy extension cord, and other gear were taken from the site with no suspects identified.
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Fica
Tyler Ok
Frablarg Puty
Rice Schools To Begin Classes Thurs Aug 17
Rice schools will start on Thursday August 17. The report notes strong rice harvest activity with large volumes in dryers and ongoing sales, as market conditions remain favorable. Prices stay steady with expectations of government support to bolster the market and quality rice entering the market.
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Rice
Four youths arrested in bicycle theft ring
Four 13 and 14 year old youths were implicated in a bicycle theft ring operating in a locality. Police recovered frames and parts, some bikes disassembled, and investigators found a seat and ten speed frame. The youths face multiple charges and will appear before County Judge Lester Crank. One youth also faces a prior implausible charge from last year.
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Oteritoy Shine
Yale
Heyer
Mike
Malin
Ferat
County Syvanna Judes
Lester Crank
Oieo
Eagle Lake
Mickie
Lane of Sunshine Thd Sin Tharatore Stall
Fragmentary OCR reads like a theater note with unclear title. The readable bits mention a time stamp 4:36 and words suggesting a stage scene involving freedom. Entities and concrete facts are insufficient for a solid summary.
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Lane OF
Saint-sohn
Weather and harvest delays hit county crop work
Turbulent weekend weather brought rain hail and high winds across the county. Shattered showery conditions slowed harvests, with many farmers already finishing the first crop and preparing for a second. Cotton fortunes worsened as winds and hail hindered growth and lifting, causing yield concerns and extended work to repair impacts and losses.
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Tate
Shaw Ark
Sonny
Eatlinbaums
al Meir
Weck
Aranon
Ass Aunday
Screw Worm Gases Spread Across Antarada County
Report from County Agricultural Agent P. Johnnie Cooper notes 87 screw worm cases, concentrated in the western half. Most infections involve newborns and castration wounds with multiple states and territories referenced in origin. County officials warn the infestation is near borders but not yet widespread locally.
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Antarada
Apiiculurat
P. Johnnie Cooper
Newvhorn
Colorado
Gordon Birdwell Retires From Fire Dept
Gordon Birdwell, a twenty year veteran of the Northwest Lagia Lake Volunteer Fire Department, retires. Members and the Ladies Auxiliary honored him at a covered dish supper, with remarks from Fire Chief J Spanlpat and best wishes from the community and colleagues.
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Lagia Lake
Ladies Auxiliary
Gordon Birdwell
T. J. Sih
Gegdon
Leetor
Gemimwatty Suriog
Earliest Opening Date Ever Sets Record for School Term
The Ricu con selltated indepennent School District announces the earliest opening for the new school year on Saturday August 17th. Teachers begin a week earlier for ten workshop days, totaling 160 class days for students with multiple holiday blocks including Christmas and New Year. Final calendar and budget approvals are expected August 4th.
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Ricu
Indepennent
Thesares
Dresk
Aince
Feaur
Wehool
Board of Trucation
Metriet
Ea— Yin Lake
Sheridan
Garwood
Eagle Lake
Ars
Burglars Take 5375 From Beken Feed Store
Burglars opened Beken Feed Store at night and stole 5375 in cash. Authorities investigated the break in, the cash was missing but the safe door appeared pried. The sheriff’s office responded after the alarm and notes suggest the thieves may have known the building layout.
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Beken Feed Store
Hitelers
Daekan Feet
Weltar
Gme
Punty
Avice Waa
Higa
She
Lars
Prylig Opes
Hospital and community seek stable care after setback
A garbled report notes Hope and friends facing fear at Playa Hospital Norton amid major surgery and delayed recovery. It mentions a reader’s wish for improved care and hopes for healing, with vague references to local figures and a wishful outcome.
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Hopem
Frienia Swill
Hodde
Rosewond
Casaral Hospital
Norton
Mirgery
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al Duncan & Son
New County
Leon
Pernon
Columbus HS
Universal Motor Co
Irgle Lake Ottea
Wmettein
Bando Lake
Ninetaan
Millie Cathar
Gritt Thomas
Hocond
Moe fMbhor
Belle Paka
Ty Raymond Waddell
Adph ‘Wharpia
Wibilas AM
Phamit Fuyer Owltle
Fire Dept
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