Aces Edge Cardinals 2 1 In Opening Game At Columbus
The Eagle Lake Aces won their first game in Columbus Sunday after noon 2 to 1 over the Cardinals. Sonny Spanihel pitched six hits allowed with one run scored and struck out threats. Dugas and Beard drove in the winning runs for the Aces. The Cardinals used Polechana R Musse on the mound and kept hits to six. A rematch is set this Sunday Aug 24 at 3 38 pm in Columbus baseball park. A practice is planned Friday at 6 pm for the team.
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Eagle Lake Aces
Columbus Cardinals
Sonny Spanihe
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Columbus
Westmoreland lake project planned for local park
Mr and Mrs Westmoreland announce a community lake at the park with boating and picnicking space. Plans include evergreen and live oak plantings and a caretaker’s home near the Southern Pacific tracks. If water runs low windmills may be added and the lake may be stocked with shallow water fish once full. Mrs Lizzie Westmoreland taught at the high school and is on leave due to her husband’s illness.
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Westmoreland
Southern Pacific
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Young ex mayor Trahan pursues Texas City seat in independent bid
J C Trahan, 31, veteran of World War I and former Texas City mayor, seeks the district congressional seat. He is known for emergency work and rehabilitation during recent disasters and refused a $2000 campaign gift from CIO Oilworkers. Galveston press veteran Clark W Thompson also campaigns, noting his World War I and II service and prior Congress tenure. Election day is at Rotary Hall in Easle Lake with David Wintermann as judge. Voters face a College Building Plan amendment allowing funding for veterans and students without tax increases after legislative approval.
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Texas City
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Clark W. Thompson
Galveston
Clay Stone Briggs
Thompson
Mansfield
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Sulak
LaGrange
Congress
Easle Lake
Rotary Hall
David Wintermann
Congress of the United States
Texas
Eagle Lake Financial Statement Publication Urged
Advisory Board urges City Council to publish the city's financial statement in The Headlight as required by law. The notice aims to give citizens access at home to read, digest, and understand the city’s operations without visiting City Hall. Little Johnnie Meitzen injured his right foot when a stone fell on him and was treated at Laughlin Hospital with no broken bones.
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Eagle Lake
City Counci
Johnnie Meitzen
Laughlin Hospital
Walter Meitzen, Jr
Docket Set As Court Prepares For Fall Trials
District Court records list Leo Glancy and others of Weimar and Nada residents among defendants. W H Horn faces murder charges in the Bay City death of J H Horn dated November 23 1945, transferred from Matagorda. A partition suit Lucille Garling vs Theresa Hendecke with estate concerns set for Sept 2 before Judge Helt. Bond of $500 posted for Mrs Hennecke protection in injunction case. The Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad heirs seek $10470 damages over Matthews depot closure.
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Lucille Garling
Theresa Hendecke
Alvin Garland
Helt
Garlings
Hennecke
Gerlandgs
Haney
John Matthews
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad
Matthews
Robert H. Abell Campaign Statement
Robert H Abell outlines his political platform and views citing Jeffersons phrase Those who are governed least are governed best He lists address 206 Gill ee Galveston Texas and names campaign manager David C Mays a VA graduate and WW II veteran with Capitol experience and Navy service indorsement noted Your friend Robert H L Abell
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House
Thomas Jefferson
Gillee Galveston
Texas
David C. Mays
University of Virginia
National Capitol
Merchant Marine
Card of Thanks from Mrs Alfred Marx Sr
Expressions of gratitude for cards flowers visits meals and help during hospital stay at El Campo Hospital and recovery at home. Mrs Alfred Marx Sr asks blessings for all who supported her.
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el Campo Hospital
Levery
Alfred Marx, Sr
Hold That Hemline Crowds Women Speak On Skirt Lengths
Feature notes a fashion revolution urged by American women in 1948. Dallas activists form the Little Below the Knee Club opposing long skirts while others protest designers reshaping wardrobes. General concerns on materials and warmth accompany personal health updates from Laughlin Hospital patient Miss Charlyne Stephens.
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India
Dallas
Charlyne Stephens
R. E. Cole
Laughlin Hospital
Amos and Andy Hold Oil Plant Interests in Sheridan
The famed radio duo are listed on Colorado County tax rolls as owners of royalty in Shell Gas Recycling units at Sheridan. Emil H. Rabel, the Tax Assessor, estimates value at about 5600 per acre. Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden are named with shares of two and two thirds acres and one and one third acres respectively. Tax notices will go to their Beverly Hills office.
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Andy
Colorado County
Shell
Sheridan
Emil H. Rabel
Charles Correll
Freeman
Gosden
Beverly Hills
Calif
Family expresses thanks for kindness after bereavement
We the family of the late H. A. Davis express appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement. Mrs. HA. Davis and Children. BE IN VOGUE with several attractive new summer frocks at J. B. SMITH CO.
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H. A. Davis
HA. Davis
J. B. Smith CO
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