Colorado county forms soil conservation district subdivisions
Colorado county voters divided the area into five subdivisions and two men, CHL Matthews of Eagle Lake and Arthur Koehn of Weimar, were named supervisors of sub d ivisions 4 and 2 respectively. County Agent J W Bradley prepared the subdivision map and explained the plan to keep communities in the same subdivision for coordinated soil conservation work. John Sends of Kenedy and Texas State Board of Soil Conservation officials presided, urging early elections and a county wide program to implement soil conservation practices. Boundaries begin at the northwest intersection with Austin and Foy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Court House
Columbus
Sail Conservation District
Chl. Matthews
Eagle Lake
Arthur Koehn
Weimar
Weimaar
Bir
Koehn
J. W. Bradley
Brasdley
John Sends
Kenedy
Texas State Board of Soil Conservation
Bradley
Matthews
Soil Conservation District
Austin
Foy
Christmas Lights Herald Season In City Streets
Christmas season is near as street lights glow and the City Park area brightens. Merchants showcase decorated stores inviting early shopping and festive cheer for the holiday period.
Sheridan Hotel Re decoration Under New Management
Wm E Niemen formerly of Kansas City Missouri takes over the Sheridan Hotel from Mrs M J Leviers. The building undergoes renovation and redecoration. Nielsen, an experienced hotel and restaurant man, promises guests a home like feel with a large community dining room serving wholesome food in a family style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm E Niemen
Kansas City
Missouri
Sheridan Hotel
M. J. Leviers
Nielsen
Senior Class To Present Plays in Eagle Lake High School
The Senior Class presents two one act plays in the high school auditorium on December 1 at eight o'clock. Casts include James Henry Barton Wal ter Petinsky and Tom Barton Joe Duncan, with names such as Jack Summers Reagan Laughlin Bill Freeman Billy Joe Williams Carolyn Hollis Mae Barton Jane Lynder man Betty Kilgore Grace Miculka Ernest Mae Seaholm and more. Tickets available this week from seniors. proceeds aid Gonzales Warn Springs Foundation for crippled children. Meet the Family and Elmer Clean Up are the featured titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
Aleet the Family
James Henry Barton
Walter Petinsky
Tom Barton
Joe Duncan
Jack Summers
Reagan Laughlin
Bill Freeman
Billy Joe Williams
Ars
Carolyn Hollis
Just the Mather
Jiss Mae Barton
Jane Lynderman
Phylis Bloune
Mary Davidson
Fiend
Jack
Marie
Betty Kilgore
John Redlick
Edmund Munford
Data
Clara Redlicki
Grace Miculka
Mary Redfield
Ernest Mae Seaholm
Elmer Tatiele Tred Glueck
Nancy Wayn
Sue Gathiman
Gonzales Warn! Springs Foundation
Elmer Clean
Girl Scout Council Supper In Readiness
The Girl Scout Council of Eagle Lake prepares a Mexican supper in Rotary Hall on Saturday evening starting at five. Tickets cost 1.00, advance purchase encouraged but attendees without tickets are welcome. Menu includes beans rice enchiladas creamer l and drinks with homemade candy. donations for candy go to Mrs. Fred G. Frok a, candy concession chair. Proceeds fund local Girl Scout activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council of
Eagle Lake
Rotary Hall
Fred G. Froka
New Austin Diocese Proposed Including Eagle Lake
The Catholic Church plans a new diocese of Austin to cover parts of San Antonio Galveston and Dallas areas. Bishop Mayer Louis J Heicher of Galveston would become the first bishop. The Austin diocese would include Austin county and portions of Fayette and Colorado counties north of the Colorado River, incorporating Eagle Lake formerly in Galveston Diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
San Antonio
Galveston
Dallas
Mayer
Louis J. Heicher
Galvestah
Fayette
Colorado Counties
Colorado River
Eagle Lake
Rock Island Rancher Dies Last Friday
E. K. Turner a longtime Texas rancher and farmer died at age 59 last Friday in El Campo after moving from Rock Island. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church El Campo with burial at Myne Cemetery Rock Island. Survived by wife Edene two sons Carroll and Elmer Lee a daughter and three grandchildren. Funeral attendance included residents from Houston Columbus Eagle Lake El Campo Garwood and nearby towns.
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E. K. Turner
Rock Island
Dist
First Baptist Church
el Campo
Myrne
Turner
Texas
Wharton
Colorado
Turner Ranch
Ely
Edene
el Campa
Carroll
Kansas City
Elmer Lee
San Antonio
Houston
Columbus
Eagle Lake
Garwood
Former Sheriff Dies At Home On Thanksgiving
John F. Wegentift life long Colorado County resident died at his Columbus home on Thanksgiving Day after a long illness. Born April 30 1873 he married Mollie Louise Obenhaus December 2 1905. He served in public offices and became Colorado County sheriff in 1918. Survivors include his widow three daughters Esther Sufesteau Lavine Dash Vera Jewel Albright a son Roy Ford Lara Oliver John, three sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Wegentift
Colorado County
Columbus
Mollie Louise Obenhaus
Esther Sufesteau
Wheaton
Lavine Dash
Mrs. Lee H. Krenek Resigns As Garwood Correspondent
Garwood readers learn that Mrs Jon a Krenek of Garwood resigns as correspondent. Her services were appreciated and the paper hopes to obtain her successor soon. Garwood friends are urged to send in news and social items to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee H. Krenek
Garwood
Jon ‘A Krenek
Realgimai Ae
Young Methodist Leader Talks On World Conditions
The Coliy Memorial Methodist Church hosted a Tuesday evening covered dish supper with chrysanthemum centerpiece. Miss Jackie Christie from San Antonio, a delegate to the World Youth Conference in Oslo, Norway, spoke on world conditions in Poland and Normandy and urged aid to Europe’s Brest need. She later addressed high school students, recounting the Oslo conference and travels through Europe’s needy areas.
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Coliy Memorial Methodist Church
Jacket Christiey
San Antonio Wes
Mss Christiey
W.S.C.S
Ibis
Oslo
Europe
Another War Dead to Arrive Monday at Eagle Lake
The Headlight reports a naval veteran who died in the early war years will arrive on the 6 38 Southern Pacific train at Eagle Lake Monday evening. Funeral plans were incomplete Friday. The American Legion Post 108 will provide a military funeral for the former sailor, son of Mrs. GW Parker of Eagle Lake. His widow Mrs Frances Cabiness Parker lives in Houston. a complete obituary will run next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mousier Parker
Fisufe
Eagle Hake
Southern Pacific
W. Cherry M. Perry
American Legion
Rs. GW. Parker
Eagle Lake
Frances Cabiness Parker
Houston
Girl Scouts Serve Mexican Supper and Meeting
Girl Scouts will serve a Mexican supper in Rotary Hall on Saturday from five o'clock. Drinks included with the supper. extra drinks for a small charge. Tickets available in the Post Office lobby this weekend. advance purchase encouraged. The council meets Friday December 12 at Mrs C W Springfield home to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Hall
Tirs C. W. Springfield
Eastern Star Christmas Party Plans at Eagle Lake Chapter
The Eagle Lake Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold its annual Christmas party in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening December 12 at 7 30. Each member brings one guest and two gifts one for the guest and one to exchange with another member. The event is supervised by Worthy Matron Mrs. Chas W. Causey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Order of Eastern Star
Brother-in-Law Of Mrs E F Abercrombie Dies
Mrs EF Abercrombie learns of the sudden death of her brother-in-law William P Hartgraves 41 who died at his Houston place of business Monday afternoon. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Houston. Survived by his wife and three children. Deepest sympathy extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. Abercrombie
Houston
Wm. P. Hartgraves
Columbus Man Appointed to State Commission for the Blind
W Reginald Taylor of Columbus Way was named by Governor Beauford H Jester to fill the unexpired term of Rebecca J Chaplin on the Texas State Commission for the Blind. Taylor, a 4 year graduate of the Texas School for the Blind, is a local resident and rice farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Reginald Taylor
Columbus Way
Beauford H. Jester
Rebecca J. Chaplin
State Commission For the Blind
Taylor
Texas School For
Schulentury Shorthorns Win Bi-District Honors Thursday
The Schulentury Shorthorns claimed bi-district honors with a 26 to 0 victory over Caunferenee 32-B in Whartes on Thursday night. Ines Tet Sweeney, champions of the Conference, led the win as Schulentury edged ahead. Bir and Mrs R A Farnum visited Santa Claus land in Houston on Saturday with their children.
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Schulentury Shorthorns
Caunferenee
Whartes
Ines
Bir
R. AL Farnum
Santa Claus Land
Houston
City Ordinance Bans Firecrackers and Air Guns in Eagle Lake
Mayor Emanuel Roos warns residents that shooting fire crackers Roman candles sky rockets and air weapons is unlawful on streets sidewalks or public squares under a misdemeanor penalty up to one hundred dollars. The notice urges youths and parents to keep explosives off city premises and move such activities outside town limits to prevent noise and fire risk during holidays. The piece references a dispute between Columbus and Eagle Lake over district land boundaries and a pending Department of Education compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Larzon
RK. Wells, Sr
Gaynor Kendall
Eagle Lake
Austin
Columbus
Altair
Charles Hutla
Sy Giddens
Dr. Schulte
E. B. Stegar
Schoo
jAltair
Calumbus
Department of Education
Emanuel E. Roos
Ulu
Manuel Roos
Anc
Norua
Boya
Administrators Urged To File Final Probate Reports
County Judge Henry Buescher urged guardians and administrators in Colorado County to file final probate reports for more than 100 cases to clear old records from the docket. He warned administrators may be liable for losses from neglect, noting a Dallas county example where liability was imposed for heirs’ losses. He said many probate cases should have been settled long ago and aims to close all that can be closed.
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Henry Buescher
Buescher
Guaran
Dallas
Nounly
Colorado County
Accident near Matthews injures driver Raymond Wallace
Raymond Wallace drove a gravel load when his vehicle left the road at the Santa Fe crossing near Matthews. He was dug from gravel by Mrs. J N Pendergrass and her daughter Jenny, helped by passersby who extinguished a car fire. Wallace received treatment at Laughlin Hospital for slight burns.
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Raymond Wallace
Avon
Santa Fe Crossing
Matthews
J. N. Pendergrass
Jenny
Mr. Wallace
American Legion Sets Tuesday Meeting For Turkey Bean Supper
American Legion members are urged to attend a called meeting at the Legion Hall at 7 30 Tuesday evening December 1. Plans for the turkey bean supper on December 16 will be finalized and participation requested to boost attendance and support the event.
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American Legion
Eld
Legion Hall
Turkey
Eagle Lake Firm Wins County Bid for Metal Sheets
In a special session county commissioners accepted Eagle Lake Grain Company bid for corrugated metal sheets for precinct 4 and kept open bidding on bridge timbers to December 8. The firm submitted a bid of 6.06 dollars per sheet. County Judge Henry Buescher and commissioners R. Rt. Hadden A. J. Aschenteck and Frank B. Duty attended.
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Eagle Lake Grain Company
Precinct 4
Eagle Lake
Henry Buescher
R. Rt. Hadden
A. J. Aschenteck
Frank B. Duty
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Sea Wit
Girl Scout Council
New Catholic
Young Methodist
the Headlight
Girl Scouts
Eastern Star Chapter
E. F. Abercrombie
Piaets
Columbus Man
Schulenburz
Columbus-Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Firm
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