Sheridan man dies in drowning at Lake Shrardan
Harry Johnson 49 a Sheridan resident perished last Sunday while fishing in a saline boat on Lake Shrardan. Passersby saw him fall and vanish beneath 10 to 12 feet of water as divers and volunteers from the county sheriff office and fire department searched the scene. An inquest deemed the death accidental drowning and noted prior health concerns possibly contributing to the incident.
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She Iife
Hany
Eupenc Jonson
Sheriden Communisty
Lake Shrardan
Johnson Yashan
Hte
Rob Derl B. Reeves
Campa
Wtp
Pis Sons
Ie Fents
Lack
Job
Martslihie
Sisan
Reaves
Ald
County Sheriff
Cuimtins Bolles
Jeane
Bers
Artib
Solumanls
John Mettanty
Engie Loko
Gagle
Mab
Searet
Garin Management Otteer Lao Kehieftel
Wordle
Kolar
Sherif Gouge
Rie
Mugler
Cinathnwad Om
Primary School Forms a Parent Council
Parents at the Primary School formed a Parent Council led by Mrs Wagernutt and others to improve home school communication. Initial tasks include inviting staff, reading with the book Hur, providing flats when needed, supervising walks, tutoring, and community outreach. Meetings are planned during the school year with a kickoff at the school gym in Sept at 7 20 am and roles such as President Vice President and Secretary assigned.
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Wie
Hame
Travis Wegentroft
Wagernutt
Thowik Sills
Adthir Anderson
Ai Wes
Vato Lorkatt
Magar Wens
Salael
Wid
Jeff Waldrop Resigns as Assistant County Agent
Jeff Waldrop resigns as assistant county agricultural agent effective August 23. Waldrop and Jol Walieep plan to return to San Antonio area to teach, with John Saul and others named for successor not yet announced by County Agent Johnnie Cooper. Waldrop joined Colorado County in November 1870 after graduating from Transist Hass University.
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Jol Walieep
Waldrop
Thalish
Cohitibus
San Antono
San Antonio
Colwatus
John Saul Sad
Sienasser
Weén
Waldeey
Bub County
Johnnie Cooper
Waluruy
Colorado County
Fransit Hass University
Lions Parade Entries Sought For October 7 Event
The Eagle Lake Lions Club invites entries for a parade on October 7 starting at 3 00 p m from Walnut Street by the Community Center. Local chambers and school bands are urged to participate with floats bikes and antique autos. Entry forms and details are available from Major Belton at the provided contact.
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Eagle Lake Lions Club
Walnut Street
Wil Nf
Perminerce
Allines
Mirrofmding
Beppe
MhAl
Sepl
Matz Street
Nrmunalty Center
Neuks Avenue
Sat
Gul
Mrs Briscoe Heads Toward GOP Convention Attendance
Mrs. Briscoe, a Huron County Republican official, plans to attend the GOP convention as part of a Liberty delegation. The event draws numerous Republican delegates from districts across the region, including key party leaders and supporters.
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Une Briscoe
Party. Ave
Lexus
Chor
Uvereion
Ue Moral Hore
Neudquiatisns
Gibioe Lenis
Hany
Amkner
Temyane
Toxte
Yong Repwinans
County Buying Power Rises In Saloon Management Report
A county report titled Saloon Management notes increased consumer spending and higher buying power in June. It cites disposable income rising to 80 406 dollars per household after taxes, with total county spending up from 43 000 000 to 37 424 Woo in a prior year, and highlights a 5.5 percent national rise in spending, with Colorado County showing stronger retail activity.
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Letardde
Tate
Salon Management
Colliind
Colunndu
Krestur
Eapulilion
Better Bever Secures SBA Loan for Expansion
The Better Bever company obtained a $100,000 Small Business Administration loan to fund a new plant and the construction of a production facility in Hillsville. The funding includes related support from Titan and the Huligersydne foundation, with additional $190,100 local funding earmarked for site work and $16,000 for preparatory phases.
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U. G. Sehatar Jan Tower
Hagle Lake Road
Business Administration
Tag
Titan
Eunedirac
Nits Pew
Habelisvilly
Huligersydne Fydustetal Foundation
Analethig Batter
Itz
Joba
Celitten
FIC Ohne Tong
SBA
Tallettsysly Ares Hanks
Jallettsville Tydueh
Dairy Delite Al Altair Is Closed
An article notes the closure of Dairy Delite Al Altair with details on asset disposition and employer notices. Former staff are recognized for years of service as the business ends operations and equipment is removed from the property.
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Delite al Altair
Labor Day Holiday Observed in Ragla Lake Community
The town marks Labor Day on September 4 with all-day events at the Rice District and a church service. Stores and facilities will close while local firms support the holiday observance with activities for residents.
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Ragla Lake
Dintriel
Vielung
Uln Valtvarles
White Cloud Church to Sell Fish Dinners This Saturday
The White Cloud church announces fish dinners this Saturday with pickup at 238 Old Stair Road. Orders may be placed by calling 274-3390. Proceeds benefit church programs.
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White Cloud
Seth
Rice Prices Hit New Highs Amid Market Surge
The Rice market shows continued strength with prices above 10 per bushel as bids rise at Bagla Lake and Eagle Turtle offices. Top bids reach 0.25 per Cwl, while several lots from Parma and Blue Ribbon mills push values higher, with varied bids and futures noted across multiple buyers and regions.
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Aline
American Ring Grownyn Cooperative Association
Parma
Welds
Blue Ribbon
Ter Helle Patnaree
Ilayd
Marsala
Ayree Ghar
San Mar
Billa
Abe Pew
Farmer
Manuel Alaniz
AL Meenkiy
Uae
Contirines Sans
Council Approves 285000 Budget With Various Allocations
The council approves a 285000 budget for the operation of city services this year. Allocations include 100 for the valuation and a 17 000 line item for certain operating costs. The action covers debt interest and a sinking fund to manage long term obligations.
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Budgat
Senior Circle Bake Sale Announcement
Local bake sale notice lists August 2 at 200 Wilcox Street in front of Wilcox Minimar. Event proceeds support the Senior Circle activities and community programs.
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Bake Sale Saf
Orpater
Nodde Transfers From Intensive Care To Private Room
Mr Nodde has moved from intensive care to a private room in Rowewind General Hospital Houston and is progressing well after major surgery. He spent four weeks in intensive care and is now in Room 220 at Nasawood Ganarsi Hospital in Nawaton Texas.
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Hiegdtal Te Houstia
Sur
Nodde
Bnfonmive
Thaee
Nasawood Ganarsi
Nawaton
Texas
Split Duck Goose Season Opens November 4th
A traffic accident near Taiten on Highway 71 left a young woman dead and four others injured. Four injured victims, Anthony 21, Douglas 19, John 17, and another, were hospitalized in El Campo after a bowling outing at Ski Creek Lounge. The crash involved a red car owned by El Campo Co op Society Inc and a truck driven by Alex Fuller Jr of El Campo. Officer Donal Brownlig reported the rear of the trailer struck the truck.
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Bo Wie Bon
Llhorl
Rowlanden
BI Canpo
Antony
Enine
Bouglar
Joni
Neon Teuti Medway
Donal Brownlig
Donal Brownlig Oe Wharten
Eclelon
Alex
Goose and duck seasons set by Texas Parks limits
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announces daily bag limits for geese and ducks with a four goose limit and a reduced duck limit from five to four. Split seasons run from November and December with various species restrictions including canvasbacks and redheads, and Canada geese added to limits. The plan covers hunting dates through January and February, with regulatory oversight by the commission.
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Texas Parks and Wild
Unss
Tokas
Aya Gaese
Inter
Nick
Doles
Ain
Yazan
Canada
Wearga
Xande
Agra Neice
Geeno
P&w
Alec Bet
Fev
Armed Robbery At Weimar Tex Service Station
A station attendant at a Texaco service station in Weimar was assaulted and robbed of about $55 by two men around 1 40 am. The attacker struck the attendant with a ram and fled after the incident which followed a reported phone call to the station.
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Welnar
Waa
Ayatth
Opie Lake Volunteer Fire Department Benefit Supper
The Opie Lake Volunteer Fire Department invites all to a fried chicken supper Friday August 25 at the fire station. Tickets are 150 per plate with chicken, desserts, and cakes available. Ladies of the Auxiliary will assist with food preparation and serving.
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Opie Lake
Findl
Nike Plana
Driver's License Office Closure Dates Announced
The office will be closed from August 28 to August 31 for updates. Normal operations resume Friday at 2 00 a m. An additional closure is noted for a holiday period with no exact date given.
Enrollments at Rice School District See Slight Decline
Enrollment data show 1753 students in Rice School District this fall, down 24 from last year and 35 under the opening day mark of 1970-71. All schools adjusted to start the year with several hundred pupils, with Eagle Lane Middle reporting 496 and Eagle Lake Primary 368. The district notes slight decreases across grade levels and special education counts, while several campuses anticipate shifts as new students enroll and staffing aligns with the updated totals.
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Livlerwass
Rlem
Cotton Fildase
Rive High School
Lnen
Edgtett Erade
Eagle Lake
Alaven Ieee
Gerwout
Schoo
Kindergerten
Alphthrade
Shartias Pleo
Sheristas Bins Mistary Scheer
Risdargartan
New Building For Dick's Minate Stop
An incomplete draft describes a new brick and metal building to replace or move the Minute Stop on East Maia Street. The project mentions a contractor and a coastal defense company, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
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Dick's
Maia Breet
Rooill
Dick Wood
Thanmraection
Coastal Enepence Company
Zagie’ Bales
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