Train Collides With Gas Truck Near Chesterville Plant
A near tragedy occurred around 8:50 a.m. when an eastbound passenger train struck a loaded gasoline transport truck at a crossing near the Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company Chesterville plant, five miles east of Babble Lake. Leroy Abey of Houston, driver of the truck, said he did not see the train until across the tracks. the engineer reported whistling before impact. The collision likely would have caused extensive damage and casualties if the trailer had not been struck.
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McRely
Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company
Chesterville
Baple Lake
Leroy Abey
Houston
Neel Binford
Halbert
Draft selectees ordered. physicals set for January 9
Four selectees from Local Board No. 44 La Grange scheduled for preinduction physicals January 9. Twenty to report for induction January 5 and nine others from Colorado County not called. This is the first preinduction examination cell since August 1957.
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la Grange
Colorado County
Birds Sought for Andy Anderson Memorial Dinner
Local patrons urged to donate game and birds to the Andy Anderson Memorial Dinner for disabled veterans. Contributions accepted at Eagle Market as the annual event continues in memory of the late Houston sportswriter.
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Munters
Eagle Lake
Andy Anderson
Eagle Market
Houston Press
Hunter Thomas Wins Outstanding Football Award at Edna HS
Hunter Thomas of Edna High School and Eagle Lake lineage received the Darwood Stockton Award for sportsmanship leadership and fundamentals execution among Edna football players. The senior was recognized at a football banquet amid congratulations from friends and family.
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Hunter Thomas
Edna HS
Hunter Thomes
Mrr
HS Thomas
Edna
Thomas
Eagle Lake
Darwood Stockton
Smong
Hunter
Edna High
Edna Gst
Two Men Injured In Fight In Alleyton
Two men were seriously injured Saturday in Alleyton after a fight at a place near Allstar. Wills Caldwell, employed in Houston, was cut in the hand and treated at Columbus hospital. Tryce, awaiting trial in Columbus, was treated at Lake for facial cuts. Deputy Sheriff W A Hobs said both injuries resulted from blows during the brawl.
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Plase
Allstar
Tryce
Columbus
Eapie Lake
Sheriit W. A. Hobs
Hottie
Wills Caldwell
Cobambus Hospital
Landers
Caldwell
Houston
Alleyton
Marine Promotion Noted at Lake High School
The report lists Marine Herman Zickuler promoted amid a Lake High School context with references to Marine forces and regimental designations. Details are fragmented but indicate a military promotion connected to a local school setting.
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Marine
Herman Zickuler
City Thanksgiving Observed Quietly by Engle Lake
Police report a quiet holiday weekend in Engle Lake with no burglaries. Disturbances at the White House Cafe led to fines for Guy Uncaum and Warren Bicholt for disturbing the peace. Other penalties included Simon Naverso $20 for no operator license and several traffic and equipment violations.
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Engle Lake
James Adams
Palich
Ge White
Polito Flores
Chalet Adams
Altair Man Pleads Guilty to Slashing Cousin
Bennie Sent pleaded guilty to slashing his cousin Robert Lee Scott in Altair on November 17. Judge HM Butts fined $100 and costs and sentenced him to 120 days in jail. Scott was in serious condition after the attack and hospitalized with credit given for time served.
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Bennie
Robert Lee Scott
Altair
HM Butts
Scott
Laughlin Hospital
Thanksgiving Dinner for Legon Youth at First Baptist
Legon youth and Young People of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a turkey dinner on November 26 during Sunday School with a Thanksgiving theme. Hev. S D Bassett from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Wharton delivered an inspiring talk on Thanksgiving. Robert Griffith led as master of ceremonies and Robert Duncan entertained with songs and guitar. Boats and hostesses included Mr and Mrs Powers Mrs Charles Spolinger Jim Clipson Mr and Mrs Frante Cheathim Mrs Bill Faris Robert Griffith and Birw J Davidson.
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Siritemmediates
First Baptist Church
Vera Crippen Reports to New Columbus County Agent
Colorado County expands home demonstration program as Vera Crippen arrives from Wheeler County to lead women’s clubs and extend outreach. Meanwhile Highway 71 incidents near Columbus claim a horse and multiple injuries in Thanksgiving week wrecks.
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Vera Crippen
Columbus
Patrol County
Colorado
Misa
Vera “Crippen
Wheeler
Bccory
Reta
Bennett
Texas Women's Ant
Denton
Akent
Fortag
Thanksgiving visit to Shreveport with relatives
Mr and Mrs Harry Todd and children Khilden Harry Mike and Vie spent the Thanksgiving week end in Shreveport Louisiana with their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Serelson.
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Harry Todd
Khilden
Harry
Mike
Vie
Shreveport
Mrs. 5
Serelson. Ee
Thanksgiving Guests At Bosse Home
Thanksgiving guests for Mr and Mrs Henry Bosse included Mr and Mrs Lee Graves of Sealy Frante Lee Graves of Bellville and Mr and Mrs Frank Foitik and daughter Mary Alice of Columbus.
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Henry Bosse
Lee Graves
Sealy
Frante Lee Graves
Bellville
Frank Foitik
Mary Alice
Columbus
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