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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
11
A fragmented report notes a December 1 incident near Columbus where a 147 DeSoto was found parked by Highway 90 east of Columbus. The investigation mentions a father and a benefactor, with unclear details about the car’s prior location and ownership.
A Columbus case involving a Black defendant accused of assault was dismissed on Monday. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
A brief notice announces a new nour prescription service operated by Joe D Luns at the Droge Store. It outlines availability, eligibility and how customers may enroll, highlighting local access to medical nutrition services.
Three autos were damaged in two minor wrecks on Colorado County highways Saturday. Albina Rachel Seifert 66 of Weimar was charged with failing to yield after a 1986 Chevrolet struck her car on Highway 90 west of Weimar. Frank Roman Burak 33 of Texas City rolled over a 1955 Pontiac on Highway 90 near Columbus after attempting to pass a truck. he and a female passenger escaped injury.
Three suits in county and district courts request judgments on behalf of clients. Oscar G. Brandt of Weimar sues Ernest Thumann for 208 dollars plus interest and costs for money lent services rendered and merchandise sold. A note due February 19 for 1113.79 seeks 1000 set off from Ford Ranch tag. State Bank sues Henry W. Wright in district court claiming 490 and 500 due on notes from 1955. Mack K Allen seeks 141.63 plus interest and costs from Lel Schreider couple in county court for beef bill.
An AWOL soldier and two 15 year old girls were arrested in Glidden after a stolen California car trip ended at a McNutt Service Station. The group, using aliases, cashed checks and traveled across state lines. FBI examined them at the jail. the car carried civilian clothing and few personal items.
Betty Mead daughter of Grace McElmurry of Eagle Lake and Sergeant Reynolds Beane son of Mr. and Mrs. R E Beane were united in marriage at a Methodist parsonage ceremony officiated by Rev Harold S Goodenough. Beane is stationed at Laredo Air Force Base and will join his wife after Christmas. Betty Jo McElmurry is employed at Spalinger Hardware.
Officers said three individuals signed Paul Conway in the Pad gett girl’s purse during a search. They had 6.15 dollars in cash, noting the change from a check used to buy gas in Columbus.
A young boy declines a week in the country despite coaxing and promises. He insists they have threshing machines there, and he prefers staying where work is done by hand. Mrs A Z Orroldfinston and her mother Mrs W C Elisins visited here Friday.
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