City to call gas bond election in January
Exgie Lake City Council discussed issuing revenue bonds to purchase the Eagle Lake Gas Distribution system. A formal election date for January 9 was expected, with a December 15 meeting to finalize bond costs and legal fees.
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Exgie Lake
Eagle Lake Gas iBirjon Co
Eagle Lake Gas Distribution
Ernest L. Broan, Jr
Houston
le Council
Tren Barthes
Cmeerine
Weimar
City Square
Ho Park
Columbus School Bonds Vote Planned for $1 150 000
Columbus Independent School District patrons head to the polls on Saturday December 5 to vote on a $1 150 000 bond issue for new constructions and improvements. The plan includes a $580 000 air conditioned high school a $120 000 gymnasium and related items a $61 100 furnishings and fixtures site improvements and other capital needs. Also proposed is a Riversite Colored Behind project with $4500 for contingency funds. A tax levy up to $1.29 per $100 valuation for maintenance and a counter S. B. 116 option to set a sufficient tax are on the ballot. Board officials say the rate will cover interest and sinking fund needs totaling about $17 per 100 value versus the current $4.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Independent
Columbus
Riversite
Columna School Board
EL Welding to Relocate and Close Through January Ist
Faele Lake Welding and Machine Shop will begin relocation this week and close until January 1st. Owner Herbert H. Loessin asks for cooperation from customers and patrons during the move from East Main Street. The new site and relocation details to be announced later.
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Faele Lake Welding and Machine Shop
Herbert H. Loessin
Elon
East Main Street
Garwood Lions Park Fund Drive Underway
Garwood Lions Club launches a drive to raise 30000 for Garwood Nada community park. Started November 30 and to end Sunday with possible extension due to busy members in fields. Those not contacted will be contacted to participate. Lawrence Stallman reports progress and contact details.
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Garwood Lions Club
Garwood-Nada
Lawrence Stallman
Lions Club
Gaywood Lion
Stallman
Chamber of Commerce Meet at 2 30 Next Monday
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce type group and encminteemen will hold a meeting Monday December 5th at 2 30 PM in the comic room of the municipal building. Jennings is president R P Wilcox is listed. The session aims to finalize plans for Santa Claus arrival on December 12 and year end projects. Four newly elected directors will join carry over directors in electing 1967 officers.
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Bay
Chamber of Commeres
Jennings
R. P. Wilcox
Santa Claus
Dee
Dulles
Santa to Visit J B Smith Co 2 to 4 P M
Santa Claus will be at the Smith Company store in Eagle Lake from 2:00 to 4:00 p m Saturday December 5th. Children of the community are invited to visit him there. During the visit he will distribute candy to children who come for the visit. The invites youngsters to bring their want lists.
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Bani Claus
Te I
Smith Company
Eagle Lake
Shis Saluniay
Gil
Tie
Santa Claus
Alchldvert
Ft. Winnimg
Tleadlight
WRECKS FEW DURING LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN COLORADO COUNTY
Highway Patrol reports only two accidents during the Thanksgiving period with no injuries. In the first crash a 198? Malibu sedan from Mansile Alabama collided with a concrete vehicle on highway west of Hock Tstun, causing heavy damage but no injuries. The second crash near Ganwoot involved a 1964 Mercury Comet and a Chevrolet pickup from El Campo. no injuries were reported and damage was about $300.
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Colorado County
Billy Mil Jey
Cohwubus
Waat
Ralph Mawhi Murdock
Mansile
Alabama
Hock Tstun
Murdeels
Sail Wit
Ganwoot
Leon Cranek
el Campo
Norman Graham
Campo
Graham
Lakecrest Flower Shop Holiday Open House Invitation
The Lakecrest Flower Shop hosts a holiday open house through Christmas with Christmas decorations, arrangements, and ceramic gift items from Lakecraft Pottery Shop. Visitors can register for prize drawings on Dec 23. Mrs. Pansy Burger, owner, invites calls for home or business decor needs.
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Lakecrest
Lakecraft Pottery Shop
Pansy Burger
Holiday party schedule fills community center calendar
The Community Center reports a busy upcoming holiday season with events from December 14 to December 31. Banquets and parties include the Eastern Star banquet, the Rotary Club Christmas Party, Lions Club banquet, Firemen’s ladies night, Study Club Christmas meeting, Youth Formal dance, and Club Montezuma New Year’s Eve frolic. Volunteers plan festive attire and center volunteers decorate with a decorated tree due to interest in volunteer work.
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Apap
Tenncco
Sur
Lions Club
Firemen's
Walter Gon
Band Boosters to Sell Xmas Trees Friday in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Band Boosters begin Christmas tree sales Friday in the former post office building on Main and McCarty. Scotch pines arrive Thursday and sales continue daily until Christmas with hours, sizes, and prices available. Gene Baker chairs the booster committee. W. L. Bauer leads the club. Call CE 48456 for information.
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Eagle Lake Mondey
Eagle Lake
Main and McCarty
Bugle Lake
Ely
Gene Baker
W. L. Bauer
Band Boosters Club
Elevated water tank project set to start soon
Steel and other materials are due for arrival to erect the 300000 gallon elevated storage tank at the Currant Waterworks Improvement Pool. City Manager T J Smith notes Pittsburg Des Moines crews will work from a base prepared on McCarty Street. Corbett Bros of Fort Worth completed final coat, bond issue approved, city crews advancing to keep costs down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Smith
Pittsburg-Des Moines Company
McCarty Street
Davilt
Center Streets
Corbett Bros
Mart Worth
West Main Street
Local Negro Fined For Resisting Officer
James Davis, declared man, was fined $25 in City Court for disturbing the peace after resisting police during attempted return to headquarters. He paid a further $25 and costs in County Court for aggravated assault on an officer. Additional fines were levied in Corporation Court for George Ramirez and Toe Canailes of Houston for disturbing the peace on Thanksgiving Night.
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James Davis
Tull Bayment
LeRoy
Briggs
Davis
E. H. Henry PTA To Meet Tonight At 7 30
The EB H Henry PTA will hold its regular supply meeting on Thursday night December 3 at 7 30 pm All payments are paid to attend After the general business Henry teachers will introduce some phases of Modern Mathematics to the parents Discussions in Mathematics will continue for two or three meetings during the year Parents will also be introduced to a course In Health and Safety known as Medical Self Help Training
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EB. H. Henry Pta
Busi Hess
ELH
Henry
Altar Society Harvest Bazaar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church plans a Harvest Bazaar Thursday and Friday in the office building beside Parker's 5 and 10. Bazaar hours are 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day, with Christmas decorations handwork baked goods and other items for sale. A coffee and goodies hour will be offered on both dates. visitors can also view a vigil display of sale items.
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The
Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Thanksgiving Day hit and run kills H W Obenhaus
The 21 year old Henry Wayne Obenhaus of Jones Creek was struck on Highway 36 near Tones Creek Baptist Church while his car stood on the northbound lane. Witnesses and paint evidence point to a passing vehicle. early arrest expected. Survived by parents, a brother and sisters. services held at Tones Creek. Graveside rites followed at Lakeside Cemetery.
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Henry Wayne Ohenhaus
R. LE. Obenhans
Jones Creek
Tones Creek Baptist Church
Tunry Wayne Onenhave
Rexidon Boxe
Freeport
Tones Creal
Nor Breopart
Tam
Longoria Arrested For Entry Of Hi Way Garage
Longoria held at County Hall after admission to police that he broke into a garage owned by Hans German, stole a car and license plates, and removed parts. He was arrested in Palfurrias after missing work at the ranch in Egypt. Car found near Glen Flora. items recovered.
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Robslin D. Longoria
Columbus
Ue Reway
Iast
Longoria
Frm
Hans German
Corvair
Gene Page
Glen Flora
Slo
Buster Semova
Palfurrias
Rolkins M Ranch
Egypt
Eagle Tractor Co Becomes J Gale Dealer in Eagle Lake
Eagle Tractor Company joins Eagle Lake as new J Gale dealer after purchasing the J T Case dealership from Farmers Equipment Co. New owners Riley Wiese and Joe Vestal plan a full line of Case machinery with parts and service. They will operate from West Main Street after completing relocation, while Farmers Equipment continues limited service. Santa Claus events slated by Eagle Lake Chamber Dec 12 with gifts, letters contest, and community celebration.
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Eagle Lake
Eagle Tractor Company
Riley, Wiese
Joe Vestal
J. T. Case Company
Likechise
Farmers Equipment Co., Inc
Wiese
Mr. Vestel
Chas
BP. Boggess
Joe Reet
Fassiers Equipment Day Inc
Rend Plas
General Motors
Undee
CadiMar
Obismos Bil
Chevrolet
C. T. Wiese
Five Homes Open For Study Club Tour Event
Citizens plan to visit five local homes on Thursday and Friday, December 17 and 18, from 3 to 5 pm, as part of the Hayle Lake Study Club program. Homes include DR R. Wittermann, O. Baggess, GC Duncan, If J. Gamphall, and ML Briscoe with refreshments at the Duncan and Wittermann houses. Funds and times are available from Study Club members at the local library. event coincides with a card park activity in February.
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Hayle Lake
Thomes
DR R. Wittermann
Baggess
GC. Duncan
If J. Gamphall
ML. Briscoe
Duncan Hore
Thireday
Whitermann
Priday
Bate Lab
Ecard Park
Club Montezuma Sets Policies For Youth Night Activities
The Youth Committee of Club Montezuma drafts rules for Friday and Saturday Youth Night at the Community Center. A key rule forbids alcoholic beverages inside or near the building. The center closes at 12 08 am on normal weekends with earlier posted special occasions. Parents are invited to visit from 9 to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays to show support for youth programs.
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Club Montezuna
Rick, Wells
Marg. HS
Creiwelke
Pam
HS Peatie
Wrkig Freent
Noromiltes
Shell Station Moves to New Location on East Main
Flintex Oil Company of Eagle Lake announces relocation of its Shell Service Station from Main and Lake Avenue to 20 East Main Street at the former Sinclair site. The renovated station includes extra servicing stalls and a Shell motif. Owner S. A. Flint invites residents and motorists on Highways 90A and 102 to inspect the new facility and attend the grand opening.
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Shell Station
East Main
Flintex Oil Company
Eagle Lake
Shell
Main and
Lake Avenue
Eest Main Street
Hut Sinclar
Stufon
Lstlinbaum Lumber Co
S.A
Fiint
Plintex OU Company
Flint
Christmas decor advances in downtown Laie Lee
The Chamber of Commerce completes the first step of its Christmas decorations with silver tinsel garlands along downtown streets. Funded largely by the chamber with merchant and city support, volunteers from Central Power and Light, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and local dames lead the effort.
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Chamber of Commerce
Acmis
Central Power and Light Company
Ernest Uzzell
Q. J. Mill
Laie Lee
Helyn's Flower Basket Christmas Open House Slated
Helyn's Flower Basket announces a Christmas Open House on Friday and Saturday December 2 and 3 with hours 9 am to 5 pm daily. Citizens are invited for refreshments and a chance to win door prizes to be awarded December 22. Mrs Helyn Parris, owner, says the shop is taking bookings for Christmas business, home, and party conditions.
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Helyn
Earls Gake
Tex
Cate
Helyn Parris
Inn
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Garwood Lions Park Fund
Bowen
EL Jaycees
Dayton Conegar
Jayeons
Avery
C. OF C
Santa
J.B. Smith Co
John A. Farris
Rice Council For Market Development
Council
Washington
Fars Rin
Great Plains
Lakecrest Flower Shop
E. .H. Henry Pta
Altar Society
H.W. Obenhaus
Apuctal Wanthh
Fromers Equinement Co
Tne
Iy Wegrle Faukee
Attenaunce
Chas Service Department
J. Gale
C, of
Club
Montezuma
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