County approves countywide fire ant eradication plan
Colorado County Commissioners approve a countywide fire ant eradication program and sign an agreement with Pest Central division for full scale spraying. County Agent Doyle Bours supports rapid action to limit spread and costs. Some commissioners worry about socialism and quarantine risks, but the vote passes to proceed with eradication efforts.
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Colorado County Commissioners” Court
Piest Pest Central Division
USDA
Doyle Bours
Commission- 19
Anit
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Ander
Raneeditengen
Rainier
Dalte
Vega
Phadges
Mier
Prmeraia
J Wes
Pee Gon
Billy Siles
Bagla Lake
Peecine
Ithant- Thoushy
Auchine Les Briscoe
Women Of Grace Lutheran Ice Cream Social Sunday
Grace Lutheran women in Eagle Lake sponsor an ice cream social this Sunday on church grounds. Free will offerings will be accepted for homemade ice cream and cake as the event invites the public to attend.
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Women of Grace Lutheran
Grace Lutheran Caurch
Eagle Leake
Pep Squad Bake Sale Saturday at Wilcor Minimax
The Eagle Lake High School Pep Squad will hold a bake sale Saturday in front of the Wilcor Minimax starting at 9 00. Delicous cakes pies and other items will be offered for sale. Special orders for wine and cakes are being taken by Carlyn Duyka at CE 41313 and will be delivered.
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Eagle Lake High School
Wilcor
Columbia film plan aims at Columbus site and courthouse trees stay
County commissioners approve a plan allowing film makers to shoot in Columbus with courthouse and jail exteriors used. Five new trees will be planted and old trees retained on the county lawn after permits and conditions set by the board. Horton Foote wrote the script for a film starring Alan Pakula as producer with Robert Mulligan directing.
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Columbia
Columbus
Colurdd County Commissioners Court
Columbia Pinaires
Ornelion
Calumbus
Peru
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Moemday
Columbine
Lac Milles
Quiumbis
Jenon
Herla
Horton Foote
Whitton Real Dent
Alan Pakuin le the Dims
Robert Mulligan
Gregory Peck
Horton
Fisher
Wharton
Steve McQueen
Colorado County
Montiny
CYO Ice Cream Social Next Wednesday August 21
Cathie CYO invites all denominations to an ice cream social after church services at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The event seeks community support and participation from Catholic Youth Council members and parishioners.
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CYO
Cathie Cyo
Catholic, Youth Council
CYC
Consol Fund Studies 63 Budget Placed For Review
The Consol fund committee reviews requests for the 1963 budget drive. Members William Parris and others push for participation and a tentative allocation. A board meeting on April 27 will decide approvals while annual collections total $5,654.00 to date.
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Qonininiee
Chosolitalil Bank
Miele Baler Mel “Haestingley Ngan
Eh Prdijmundey Plore
HIG
Getovel Bath
Armistles Inclave
Willian Parris
Clairmays Trabere Grilins
Gardney Kunesin
Thess 60 Clipse
Thin Tenettat! Moon
Pagar Baring
Ho Ware
Armani
Senior Girl Scout Scone Sale Planned at Club Event
A community notice announces a Saturday gathering by the Senior Girl Scout troop with a scone sale starting at 400 pan. Admission is 5e per person, with refreshments and probable decorations.
Warnings Raised at East Main Street Curve
The East Main Street curve received new warnings after frequent incidents near Wheseville. Drivers faced danger as vehicles and a trolley were noted at the bend, with reflectors, lights, and signage added to improve safety.
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East Main St
1963 ELHS Yearbook Distribution at School Thursday
The 1963 Eagle yearbook edition will be distributed at Lavle Lake High School on Thursday. Students will receive copies during the school day with a prepped section detailing highlights and activities from the year.
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ELHS
Senior Tungs Arrive at High Lake High
High Lake High School invites seniors to a Thursday morning event at 10 o clock in the school building. The notice emphasizes seniors and sets the location as the high school.
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High Lake High School
Hrigh School
City Audit Flags Need for New or Increased Revenue
City auditors warn the municipal finances lag behind rising costs and demand for more revenue. The 1963 to 1968 report by Troy L Tope and Spillers Co San Antonio cites a 66 percent expenditure rise to 83 106 55 and notes General Fund revenue growth fails to keep pace with rising expenses across administrative, police, fire, streets, garbage, airport and capital projects.
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Abealy
Troy L. Tope and Spillers Co
San Antonio
Airport
Civil Defense
Ceneral Fund
Menoh
Yale
Harvest Races On In Meager Harvest Conditions
In hot dry weather harvests press on at a rapid pace amid persistent heat. Many growers report first outings on future allotments and widespread routine tasks continued, with bids and market notes at the Lake office detailing rice lots and prices.
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Marie
Imeunt
Vahitull Recorder
Hare
Lakeside
Syeigutuon
ARG
Uni
Vvieky
Molly
Vi¢E
Patna
NATO
Tritt CT
Psene
Hipsin Bros Ari
Tabiyson
Shinsarnee
Eushirered
Didemdkt
Syd Boakerhe
Elementary School Supplies List
A catalog of classroom items with Crayolas No 2 pencils paste crayons and binders. Notes include pencils and erasers, pens, ruler, paper, and assorted art supplies. Some garbled lines reference science and wooden rulers. overall focus remains on basic school provisions and after school distribution.
Gubbels Granted Leave To Attend Polygraph School
Gubbels of the police force was granted leave starting September 23 to attend a polygraph school at Texas A and M College. He requested leave for Monday’s meeting, citing future savings to the city. The program trains on use of test detectors and will run until early November. The council authorized Mayor Shivtay to support the county warming program and provide assistance as possible.
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Eagle Luke's
Bert Gubbels
Pollcv
Texas A. & M. Colleza
Gubbele
Antion Mortlay
EB H Shivtay
County Conwisstone 4
School Ed Hires Four Teachers for 1963 04 Faculty
The Eagle Lakes schools announce four new teachers and other staff moves for the 1963 84 year. Principal Victor Seath will preside at the September 1963 meeting as the board approves hires, salaries, and changes to the curriculum and gymnasium expansion.
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Educatin
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Cyyerss
Ist
Brutshiaw
Asgurmanto
Lysillon
Oyo Il
Leni
Bucky Johnson
Sagie Lake
Esperai
Fei
Luery
Munuay Heh
BU Pam
Rew Gymnasium
Istissed Ab Fength
Ani Che
Lins Moraburs
Roe Law
Apotnaga
Wigon Sturt
Dag Bond
Carpenter
Frimerigne Delivary
Siilee
Goo Moray
Kliner Slusy
Victor Scart
Wally Reinhert
Hugh Gertson
Bos
Aveels
Bentenber
Condemnation of Tract for Routing 102 at Alleyton
Colorado County Commissioners authorize condemnation to requisition about 2 acres for rerouting FM 102 around Alleyton. Court failed to settle with owners including Mrs. Louis Dehmner and others. plan calls for crossroad realignment and new right of way along Atlas tract edge near Meephreseet intersection.
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Alleyton
Colorado County
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Siil
Tela
Uni
Louis Dehmner
Tin Tihman Uwarrison
Lovth Schiassenden
Annie Telfer
Chiedana
Hoytheely
Atlas Tan
Suiles
Abs
Legion Swim Pool to Close Saturday Sale Notices
A fragmented notice announces the Legion Swim Pool will close on Saturday. It mentions rummage sale ads, bake sale items, and fundraising activities for local groups including the Scouts, inviting residents to visit before the closure.
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Legion Swim Pool
Budget Hearing Set for Eagle Lake School District
The Eagle Lake School District announces a budget hearing on Monday at 7 00 PM in the superintendent s office within the high school building. Residents and interested parties are urged to attend and participate in the fiscal planning for the coming year.
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Eagle Lake
Pho Fage Tage
Pai Monlay
Cirehs
Pho Bawred
Oil and Gas Production in Colorado County Worth Millions Annually
Colorado County lies tied to the energy boom as Texas and national markets shape local revenues. The Texas Mid-Continent Gas Association cites 1981 data showing county oil and gas output valued in the millions, with hundreds of producing wells and substantial drilling expenditures.
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Colorado County
Energy
Thecome Ipiox Comentrie
Pilitical
Sie Petroloug
Tte
Dustry
Agenating
Statistlea
Bally Clyde Tomita
Texas
Bureau of Mines
Colorado
Texas Railroins
Powersid
Justry
Chil & Gas Jana
Lmore
Belem
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