County Adopts Record Budget for 1966 in Colorado County
Colorado County Commissioners approved a record 1966 budget of 1 142 701.37, up from 1965 and 1955 levels, with tax rates kept the same as last year. The plan includes road and maintenance outlays, ad valorem tax rates set at 8.0 mills and 50 cents per 100 valuation for additional ad valorem tax, and an anticipated end-of-year fund balance around 670 126.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County Commissioners Court
M. E. Briscoe
Lester Henry J. Tmajevsky
Colorato Counts
Texas
Frequent Rains Hamper Final Harvest Work
Frequent and scattered showers slowed the final harvest as crops lag in August growth. City rainfall rose with nearly an inch on Monday and river bottom fields saw uneven progress. At the Lake Plant of Laleside Irrigation, rewards for August totaled 197 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenceday
Cain
Laleside Irrication Company
J B Smith Co Holds Massive Bargain Mayhem at Eagle Lake
J B Smith Company at Eagle Lake reports a big sale Tuesday morning drawing vast crowds of patrons. The owner Lewis Silver says the event runs Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 7 pm with all merchandise and equipment discounted during the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Smith Co
J. B. Smith Company
Eaple Lake
Leui Silver
Ist County Hay Show Slated Sept 3
The first Colorado County Hay Show will be held at the Dennis Catering Hall in Columbus on Friday September 3. Judge Albert Movasad, Extension Pasture Specialist, Texas A&M University, will select the grand champion sample. Entries must be a four inch block and arrive by 9:00 a.m. September 3 or 2 p.m. September 2 at the hall with exhibitor name and hay variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searen
Coloreds
Colorado County
Dennis Catering Hall
Columbus
Doyle Moore
Albert Movasad
Leoni Texas A&m University
Mevasad
Dennis
Loco Seed
Columbus Lions Carnival Slated for August Night
The Colbie Lions Club hosts its annual Street Carnival on the south side of the courthouse square in Columus on Rachday August 2. A barbecue supper starts at 8:00 pm, with entertainment from the Columbus high school band and pony rides, games, and prizes. The turtle derby closes the evening as proceeds fund community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbie Lions Club
Courthouse Square
Columus
Columbus High
Columbus Lions
Western Dance For Teenagers At Eagle Lake Center
Exete Lake Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Teenagers Western Dance at Eagle Lake Community Center Friday evening August 27. The Senations provide music from 5 20 PM to 12 midnight. Admission is 75 cents per person.
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Exete Lake Junior Camber of Commerce
Eagle Lake
Line of Sunshine Deceptive Quotation Cited as Scriptural Verse
A misquoted biblical line circulates with a variant rendering of Saint Mark 13323, claiming endurance guarantees salvation. The altered text swaps expected wording and introduces crude phrasing, prompting questions about authenticity and source.
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Saint Mark
East Bernard and Sheridan Openings Set for Week
East Bernard Elementary plans registration this Friday August 27 to prepare for the 1965-66 term starting Monday August 30. Buses will run Friday and schedules begin at 8 20 a m. High school students were registered last week. Sheridan School will open at 8 30 a m Tuesday August 21 with Supt Charles DeShazo overseeing. A faculty meeting is set for 2 p m Monday August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bernard
Sheridan School
Charles DeShazo
Committee To Discuss Cattle Imports In Austin
An interim Texas legislative committee schedules a 10 am Tuesday meeting in Austin to study the economic impact of meat imports. State Rep. Charlie Jungmichel invites cattlemen and livestock stakeholders to attend, with appearances by Agriculture Commissioner John White and other industry leaders.
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Texas
House of Representative
Austin
Charlie Jungmichel
la Grange
John , White
Dolph Brisco
Jim Stevenson
Armair Coy
Sint Sn
Avestock
Jungmicnet
Altair Post Office Announces New Hours
Mrs. Phyllis R. Tyler acting postmaster announces new hours for the fourth class Altair Texas post office. Effective immediately the post office will open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm with Saturday hours from 8 am to 12 pm. Mail arriving at 6 30 am will depart at 4 30 am and the entrance will be open 3 am to 8 pm for mail sorting and box service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis R. Tyler
Altair
Texas
Spat
Mall
Garwood Men Sponsor Thursday Ice Cream Supper
The Garwood Methodist Men will sponsor an ice cream supper Thursday evening at 6 o'clock on the block at the Methodist Church. Tea, preservice and calta will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood ME Men
Garwood Methoriist
Methoriist
Three Die In East Bernari Three-Vehicle Crash
A three-vehicle collision on Hirshway 90A in East Bernari left Howard Fate Sr 49 Vivian Fate 45 and Broward Path Jr dead. Their two daughters Carol 22 Becky 15 injured while the pickup parked by Arnold Limpert 45 sparked the chain reaction with Gene Duren 34 driving the other truck. Texas Highway Patrolman John Steed led the investigation.
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Hirshway
East Bernari
Howard James Fate, Sr
Vivian
Broward James Path, Jr
JT Eli
Texas City
Patas
Carol
Becky
Schuhmann’ Hospital
East Bernart
Texas Highway
John
Steed
Arnold J. Limpert
Alto Lema
Gene L. Duren
Mwere
Poiratnny Steet
Sixteen People Called for Grand Jury Panel
Sixteen persons were notified to appear in District Court on Tuesday September 7 as prospective jurors for the September term Grand Jury. The group includes twelve women and fourteen men from Columbus Garwood Eagle Lake Altair Mew Ulth Weimar Alleyton Sheridan and Garwood. The Grand Jury will review criminal matters and inspect county properties and records, as directed by County Attorney Gus F Steger and District Attorney EB W Batteson, with District Judge Paul Boethel presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persoye Fave
Bonnia Glasscock
Columbus
B. EF. Turner
Garwood
William H. Hiringon
Mike Duyrte
John Lee Haynes
Eagle Lake
E. E. Werlin
Altair
Magor Heinsehn
Paul Boethel
Emurt
Air Conditioning Upgrade at Eagle Lake Community Center
This week new air-conditioning units are installed at Eagle Lake Community Center to improve comfort in the main hall and library areas. Two older cooling units are replaced with three heat pumps that will serve the main hall and reduce noise for speakers, with separate units planned for the library and conference room. The project was funded by community sponsors and donations from local activities.
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Eagle Lake
Formolly
Maine Hall Q
Registrations Set For Vick Dance School On Aug 31
Doyce Viele announces registration for children and adults at the Eagle Lane Convention Center clubhouse. Classes include tap ballet taptoe and jazz dance with sessions starting at 10 am.
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Vick Dance School
Doyce Viele
Chisées
Eagle Lale Fevrention Center
Tron
Sheridan Lions Plan Water System Dedication Banquet
The Sheridan Lions Club will host a Lediey Night banquet and water system dedication on Tuesday August 31 at 7 30 p m at the Shell Recreation Twi in Sheridan. A barbecue banquet will precede remarks from local officials and dignitaries with admission set at 125 per person in advance from local Lions club members.
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Sheridan Lions Cli
Tes- Tay
Shell Recreation
Cyellig Phint
Sheridan
Atinissinn
Imy Sher Non Lun
E H Henry Students To Register Friday
E H Henry students must register Friday between 2 and 3 PM. Principal O W McClure urges all new students to attend, noting the registration takes place in the principal's office.
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E. H. Henry
Catholics To Hold Feast And Open New Hall Sept 19
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church invites the public to a Shared Feast on Sunday September 19 at the parish hall. A barbecue beef and sausage dinner will cost $1 per plate with drive through service from the car. The new parish hall across Stevenson Street will host parish gatherings and catechetical instruction rooms.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Anl
Stevenson Street
A. W. Didner
Our Lady of Perpetually
Port of Bay City Dedicated This Saturday
Bay City plans a 10 30 a m dedication ceremony for the Port of Bay City with Congressman Clark W Thompson and local officials attending. The event coincides with a Golorado River Industrial Development Association directors meeting at the Caravan Motel in Bay City and draws city officials chamber of commerce and CRIDA directors from the area.
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Bay City
Clark W
Thompsen
Golorado River Industrial Development Association
Caravan Motet
Amon
Unisathy
Chamber of Commerce
CRIDA
Eagle Lake Schools Prepare for 1965-66 Opening
Eagle Lake public schools set the 1965-66 opening for 8 15 a m on September 1 with seven period days and no lunch break. Registration for grades seven through twelve runs 1 30 p m on Friday and Tuesday, with an orientation for returning students. New superintendent Keddie A Krivackin leads staff changes as Victor Scott begins as principal of the high school.
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Eagle Lake
Tagle Lake
Eagle Lake Public Schoo's
Eagle Lake Schol
All Eagle Gale
Neve
Keddie A. Krivackin
Roy Marshall
Willard Eshvirine
Simumie Marquart
Neere Jin
Marshall
Tale Lake
Schoal
Funior
Ard
Victor Scott
Grace Mann
Moud Spenrath
Mike Newby
Linda Anderson
Charles Lartison
Albert Taylor
Tda Causey
Herbert Merz
Sidney Piuy
Ken Notis
Dunine
Anil
SFA
Yee
Eberhari
Uior
Vetwaig
Tate Dixon
Schoo
Anil Tesheen Bukies
Imorman Rene
Mia Qhas
Arrivan
Libris Stants
Marvus Gunter
Beatrice Scott
Betty Wexgenthoff
Mulliner
Sanden Benge
Winona Ralf
Loretta Sowell
Ronnie Cole
Wants Aygo
Glenda Eberhart
Rose Landy
Mae Ashby
Dune Lachseh
Gayle Newby
Pradee
Winell Engstrom
Tyra Voit
Marian Wo Zercratt
Thela Moore
Jaycee Swim Pool to Close August 29
The Eagle Dale Jaycees swimming pool will close for the 1985 summer season after this Sunday, August 29. Attendance was good throughout the season with Santa Mikes serving as manager. the pool operated as a private swimming club this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Dale Jaycees
Santy Mikes Hay
Garwood Opens Schools Tuesday for 1985 86 Year
Garwood high school begins registration with 110 students in grades seven through twelve and 1585 86 enrollment planned. The Garwood schools open August 31 at 3 15 am with teachers meeting for a workshop. Staffing shows two vacancies a sixth grade teacher and girls physical education.
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Garwwood Igh School
Garwood
Fellowine
Robie Millay
Maureen Nix
Ja An Burge
Claudia Compton
la Nel Tichaerk
Jeromd i Knejian
Princel
Tor Gabreaths
Friendship Church Brotherhood Sells BBQ Chicken Sat
Brotherhood members of Friendship Baptist Church will sell barbecue chicken dinners at the Joe Lee Hemphill home 81 Beat Street in Metal colored section on Saturday. Orders will be delivered if called, price one dollar per plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine Brothertood
Friendship Baptist Church
Joe Lee Hemphill
Baat
Pupil Room Assignments At Elm Elementary School
The document lists room assignments for grades 1 through 6 at Elm Elementary, with principal J. M. Benze and Staff including Special Education Director Moore and numerous teachers. It directs students to contact the principal if not listed and covers sections for Grade One through Grade Six with multiple names and rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Eaple Lake
J. M. Benze
Cementy
Icoam
Moore
Joan
Gloria Delcarto
Exeqatel Pelgade
Johnny Fernandes
Marty Ann Guerra
Salty Medina
Stedby Morales
Yolanda Morales
Julian Navarro
Mary Jane Navara
Jerry Schtenemann
Josephine Torres
Theresa Wanjura
Fist Gente
Station A
Miss Wor Eevoratt
Ronen
Itodf
Anderson
Peg Ru
Faculty Complete For Rock 1 School Opening Next Tuesday
School staff finalize preparations for the 1965-66 term with a faculty meeting on Monday and the opening set for Tuesday. Principal RvInt Wile Thoms leads the faculty with Mrs. Huby Mae Mey er and others in key roles as the Rock 1 school district schedules a public board session Friday at JORG site.
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Eil Moore
Mids Spence
Radon
Huby Mae Meyer
Cyntess
Novia Crmytortih
Eugene Koltwasser
Peace
Amd
Isang Aireoters
Tit Pogbles
Srenen
David Maura
Gerry Teéterson
Cnpimeveinl
Suljents
Victor Zorhemuidance
Xehool Primcipals
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Columbus Lions Carnival
East B
Sheridan Lions
Tait Stidente
Renixten
Urilay
O. W. McClure
New Hall
ELHS
Tris Clarke
Willie Fitzgerald
Helen Glover
Annie Gordon
Bernies Greemyood
Ebert Parton
Fred Niles
Ehie Nash
Eurel Wart
Jammage
Catherine Petje
Claudine Shorter
Willie Flowers
Able Jackson
Ruby Mellan
Maeran Wonlrnge
Obla Rhodes
Rehard Lith
Anna Maya
GU Crates Claudte Melton
Sechnol Anionee
Jaycee
Friendship Church Brotherhood
Avating Bylvht A
Burela
Cynthia 4
Barta
Jeannile B. Collins
Larry Contreras
Cyel
Dunedin
Dae
Dinaclas Wrench
Tose Mart
Gomez
Mechel Maine Hern
Andrew Howwith
Tauirin Qouer
AT Ey Mahatite
Ivabeth Mann
Torey Miller
Everett Moore
Debra J. Newsom
Witney
Rhodey
Beverly Rollins
Dost D. Rivera
Wil Ninna
Sirieik
Charles F
Supake
Wilia le Mmmm
Nord Wiperson
Tirst Grads
Mira Kogstrom
Taw 2
Michael
Artélotts
Duty KK
Ashby
Barbara K. Baler
Dobon
J. Brune
Vonds
Joan Cox
Sherry Fak
Wathy
Frenrel
Delind Howry
Kirk Krienke
Russell Z. Mahadlic
Patricia A. Maths
Teather
Diane Morates
Debby Norris
Ted Olvero
Ernest M. Boyne
Craie AL Puppy
Shelia Rainey
Breety Ramirez
Denise M
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