Suit Filed to Stop Eagle Lake District from Collecting Altair Taxes
A filed petition seeks to enjoin Eagle Lake Independent School District from collecting taxes on Altair land. The Tait family seeks detachment of 3550 acres from Eagle Lake to join the Altair Independent District. County trustees granted a hearing and order transferring the territory, with legal representatives named and petitions by residents presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle [Lake
Tait
Mathibia Tait
Columbus
Lester Holt
Red Eagle Lake
Uting
Altair Independent School
John Batla
Count Eagle Lake
Taitlands
Tbe
Gayiier Kendall
Blair
Kendall
Randal
Austin
Harry D. Larson
Rees
Voters of Precinct 20 Abolished and Merged in Colorado County
Colorado County Commission Court abolishes Precinct 20 and annexes it to Precinct 19 after a petition by C. Duncan and others. Precinct 20, which included Eldridge in the eastern portion of the county, ceases to exist and voters will cast ballots in Eagle Lake now under Precinct 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Colorado County
Wenit
Colorado County Commission Court
Eldridge
C. Duncan
Law Suit Over Matthews Depot Closure Damages Sought
Plaintiffs claim Santa Fe Railroad boarded up Matthews depot ending freight and passenger service in 1899 and violated a covenant. They seek about 10 470 dollars for a 5 235 acre land value drop to two dollars per acre. Lands lie between Lakeside Colorado County and Bonus Wharton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Railroad
Matthews
and. Fom
Higtsid
Columbus
W. S. Matthews
Sallie Jones
Marie McClanshan
Cane Belt Rail‘road Company
Haney Matthews
John Matthews
Sante Fe
Lake Side
Colorado County
Bonus
Wharton County
Bay City Rice Brings Record Price Amid Harvest
Bay City rice fetched a record 11.22 per unit with mills in Arkansas helping, 2500 barrels selling for 40270 to growers. Calhoun County forecasts growers may earn about 100000 from the harvest. A H Senholm of Eagle Lake pioneers using combines this season and began cutting 200 acres last Monday, with a sale planned in Eagle Lake this Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Arkansas Mills
Calhoun County
A. H Senholm
Eagle Lake
Jfs
Skeet Shoot at Lower Lake Club Sunday August 17
The Lower Lake Club plans a skeet shoot on Sunday August 17 with many shooters expected to participate. Jimmy Reel, club manager, invites everyone to attend and join the competition at the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Lake Club
Jimmy Reel
Frank Stephens Co Installs Office Air Conditioning
The Frank Stephens Company installs air conditioning in its office and the home of Hayes Stephens C. B. Stephens Dr John Foster and Mrs. H C Harris. The bedrooms are now air conditioned improving comfort in the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stephens Company
Frank Stephens
Hayes Stephens
C. B.stephens
de. Jotn Foster
H.C. Harris
Commissioners Court Acts In County Finances
The commissioners court at Columbus approved 800000 in county wide road bonds and moved 3000 between road funds to active accounts. It authorized 7000 of road warrants from a 60000 prior authorization and reset the 1948 budget hearing to Aug 29 per County Auditor Houlihan. Bonds bought include 8000 in road and bridge bonds at 244 percent interest maturing Jan 15 1966 and 10044 for 1000 in other bonds with Jan 15 1965 maturity. A $8000 transfer from road and bridge and constitutional road funds to active accounts supported by $2000 each. A jury of view was appointed to assess a third class road petition near Eagle Lake Amthor No. 96 to Old Spanish Trail near Caz Springs with witnesses Braden Kanstainer Heidhard Koehl Neuendorff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Ami
James F. Houlihan
Houlihan
Provan Roost
Colorado County Road
Istrict No
Jtoad and Bridge Fund
Constitutional Road and Bridge Fund
Willie Koehl
John Neuendorff
Eagle Lake Aces Open Season Against Columbus Cardinals
The first home game of the season for the Eagle Lake Aces is Sunday at 4 pm on the new field beside the football stadium. The Aces face the Columbus Cardinals in an intercity matchup expected to draw local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Aces
Aces
Columbus Cardinals
Cardinals
Jimmy Thomas
Springfield
Duddleston
Hingsley
Doc Beard
Sonny Spanidel
Eagle Lake
A_ FL Spanidel
Calf Roping Set at Louie's Arena Garwood August 16
Cotton Miller and Louie Frederickson sponsor a calf roping contest at Louie's arena on Sunday afternoon August 16 starting at 2 20 PM. The arena lies Iovate on Highway 1 one half mile north of Garwood with calf tiedown and calf breakaway featured alongside the main event. An invitation is extended to all to enjoy the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton" Miller
Louie Frederickson
Louie’s Arena
Garwood
New Highway Would Revive Old Farm Section
Editorial argues the Houston-Wallis-Eagle Lake Highway would revive a historic Texas farming belt in Harris Fort Bend Austin Colorado counties and open markets for Wharton Waller Lavace Gonzales and DeWitt counties. It would link Houston with Eagle Lake Hallettsville and improve access for cotton rice truck crops and dairy farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Chronicle
Rijday
Eagle Lake
Houston
Houston-Wallis- Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake-Hallettsville
Plas
Hallettsville
Lana
Calhoun and Eagle Lake School District Merge Vote
Voters in Eagle Lake and Calhoun school districts approved a merger on Saturday August 3. Election judge Mrs. W E McRee reported 132 yes votes and 25 for and 24 against the measure as the Commissioners Court prepares to finalize the consolidation and extend bus service to Calhoun district children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Calhoun
Whem
W. E. McRee
Commissioners Court
Wii
Rice Harvest and Golf Club Events Highlight Texas Louisiana Notes
Early rice harvest broadens this week per the Production and Marketing Administration. Prices for rough rice hover around 10.30 to 11.00 per barrel, while new crop milled rice shows slow demand at 1250 per hundred pounds. Lake View Golf Club hosts an Aug tourney with 1.00 entrance plus 0.50 green fee and prize structure. E H Rodgers Sr. defends the club trophy after recent matches with scores around 79 to 85. Local drought relief via showers in Texas and Louisiana offered little saltwater impact on crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Production and Marketing Administration
U. S. . Department of Agriculture
Calcasieu River
Louisiana
K. Eroka
Lake View Golf Club
Arkansas
Texas
Avelu
E. H. Rodgers, Sr
Dr. L. Kopecky
Hr. Rodgers
Mr. Rodgers
J.B. Laughlin
Dr. Kopecky
School Bus Takes Children to Red Cross Swim Classes
Eagle Lake School Piglet provides site burials weekly for Red Cross swim lessons. AL Mane drives. Red Cross supplies instructor and pool costs. Beginners to experienced swimmers receive tailored instruction. Carnival Friday marks end of classes with participants including Janice Davis and Kay Kearney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Roos
Colorado
Janice Davis
Lois Marie Kopeck
Kay Kearney
Patsy Fontenot
Lee
W. P. Petrosky
Lee Petrosky
Sanderson
Simon
Funeral Rites Set for Hi A Davis Here
Friends mourn the death of Hi A Davis from a cerebral hemorrhage. He lived in Garwood and Oklahoma, owned the Garwood telephone exchange, and was active in Dolly Memorial Methodist Church. Survived by Eva Myrtle Miner spouse, two daughters Mrs Wilbur Vandegrift and Mrs Emmett McMahan, two sons Leo H Davis and W W Davis, four grandchildren. Funeral at Dolly Memorial Methodist Church with Rev O E Linstrum, organ by T P Doole, burial in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. A. Davis
Eagle Lake
Fran Garwood
Harry Landa
Dolly Memorial Miethodist Church
Davis
Garwood Telephone Exchange
Oklahoma
Atl
Dolly Memorial Methodist Church
O. E. Linstrum
T. P. Doole
Old Rugged Cross
Oklahoma City
Okla
Five Year Old Sheridan Lad Killed in Accident
Little Wilford J. Sheridan, five, died when a gun in his father's car discharged en route to a Provident City rice field. The bullet first wounded the father minorly, then struck Wilford in the neck, killing him instantly. The family resides in Sheridan and funeral plans were not available at press time. The Headlight extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Wilford J. Sheridan
Buel Sheridan
Provident City
Sheridan
George W Hill Campaign Tour Through Colorado County
George W Hill plans a campaign swing in Colorado County with talks stressing justice for all and support for farm parity and soil conservation. He urged continued farm work and labor efforts, inviting audiences to hear him on August 15 at multiple stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hill
Colorado County
George W. Hil
Congress
Y EU
Nig Hom
Vernham Kyee
Victoria
Klue
Galveston
Seasons on Game Listed by Game Warden Waddell
State Game Warden J. Z. Weddell of Eagle Lake lists open seasons for Squirrel, Duck and Goose, Doves, Mourning Doves South Zone, Rails and Gallinules, Prairie Chicken closed until Legislature action, and Antelope with dates across Alpine Marfa Hudspeth Culberson counties. Shooting hours, bag limits, and penalties for violations are outlined, with permits required for antelope and a note to rice farmers about Rail season closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Z. Weddell
Eagle Lake
Samie
Alpine
Marfa
S. P
Hudspeth
Culberson
Fishami Oyster Commission
Austin
Texas
T. T. Waddell
Lions Club Carnival Set for September 6 at City Park
The Lions Club announces a Saturday September 6 carnival starting at 5 pm in City Park. Tickets are on sale at Beckman’s and through Lions members. Grand prizes drawn at 9:30 pm include a De Luxe Bendix automatic home laundry and a Schwinn bicycle for boys or girls. admission need not be present to win. The Eagle Lake High School band will provide carnival atmosphere, with games, hamburgers, drinks, a cake wall, and baked goods by members. A large family-friendly event is planned with activities and vendors, encouraging attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Beckman’s
Lion
Schwinn
Eagle Lake High School
Faure
Theer
Steel Miking Surup
CPR
Stiles Promotes Kaiser Frazer Agency in Local Ad
L W Stiles advertises as Agent for Kaiser Frazer in Arza and Engie Lake area. He invites customers to meet Monday at the White House Hotel in Houston for a demonstration. Family mentions and visits noted in accompanying community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Stiles
Kaiser ‘Frazer
Arza
Treadlight
LW. Stiles
Engie Lake
Stiles
Houston
Ihgiej
White House
Gastonia
N. C
Chas
Frank
Eagle Lake
Supt
Dirs
W. C. Ree
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ted Upson
Matthews Depot
Commissoners’ Court
Trons
Rotary
Finka
Jack Larsen
Ozark
Ala
George Grey
Doris Mulcahy
Seguin
Tom Clapp
Mrs. Clapp
Jesse ‘Thomps
Sonney
Q. Boathe
Hi. A. Davis
Sheridan Lad
Laughlin Hospital
Benny Horne
and Mes
Taytor
Yee Noepitel
BUC
Careleen
Waddell
Lions Club
Mrs. T. Wilcox
Ed Hils
Salooim Pelioay Nw
Calvert
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!