Farmers Vote Tuesday On Cotton and Peanut Quotas
Farmers in Osierads County urged to vote on marketing quotas for the 1854 crop. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm with eligibility rules and allotment limits for cotton, peanut, linseed and other crops. Official guidance from Colorado County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office manager Win Ellmann.
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Osierads
Eazie Leake
Uae
Soltemius
Anna Fresburs
Bisten
Bernarda
Polls
Coes
Eelmann
Colorado County Agricupirel Stabil- Jenion and Conservation Office
Columbus Gas Wildcat Wells Draw New Producing Claims
A string of Atlantic gas and oil tests near Columbus and Lissie shows several wildcat wells reaching mixed production. Notable readings include 7.2 million cubic feet daily gas and 28.8 thousand barrels of condensate per well, with several drillings advancing to depths around 10,503 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale 3 Inc
B. Johnson
John Lowe
Dasje
Reyoolis Lining Corporation
Emi Cel Matthews
Lissie
Magpali
Petroleum Ca
Aba
Winnie Peale
GH & Wore Co
Printe Drilling Campany
Oss
JI Waligure
Emnglehart
Sed
Struse Wildcat
Columbus
Century notes and greetings from a local column
A cluttered column offers congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Aber tumbie on their 23rd wedding anniversary and wishes prosperity for their future. It also mentions bon voyage wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Ori James and notes their sailing plans from New York City on a Grace Line voyage to South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilien Hansen
E. F. Abertumbie
Bir
Ori James
Eleanor Jones
New York City
Seraiting
South America
James
Will
Recovery Of Stolen Pistols Helps Solve Three Thefts At Seymour
Recovery of two pistols from Columbus Tire and Supply led to uncovering three thefts at Seymour firm in Columbus. Sheriff J C Walker and deputies tied a nest of three Negro employees to the cases with Richard White and others charged in receiving and concealing stolen property. Burglary and theft charges followed for Bob Turter, Jesse Coleman, and Percy Jackson with bail set at 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour’ S
Columbus Tire and Supply Company
Kk. Seymour
Columbus Aid
J. C. Walker
H Buller
En Potter
Fevirth
Richard White
Eagle Lake
Bob Turteer
Jesse Coleman
Percy Jackson
Ueda
Pesce Bari J. Frmise
Bob Urges
Lack Utiver
Uick
Coleman Jackson
Columbus Tire and Supply
Dave Wadile, Jr
Allsyton
al Lest Page
C H Matthews Named on Nat s Farm Credit Board
In the Houston Post this morning C H Matthews of Tagle Lake, Tarmer and rancher, was named as one of twelve members of a Federal Farm Credit Board by President Rosenhower. The board will help shape policies for the Farm Credit System which had $189 million invested last year with reserves of $527 million. The appointments dated from December 181 are subject to Senate confirmation.
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Associates
Cepere
Houston Post
C. H. Statthews
Tagle Lake
Tarmer
Rancher
Federal Farm Credit Board
Rosenhower
Oard
Episcopal Guild Plans Christmas Bazaar at Texas Gas Office
Members of the Christ Episcopal Church Auxiliary Guild outline their annual Christmas Bazaar to be held Saturday December 22 at the Texas Southeastern Gas Company office. The sale opens promptly at 10 67 am and invites visitors to browse and purchase seasonal wares.
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Christ Episcpal Church Auxiliary Guild
Texas Southeastern Gas Company
Car theft report near El Campo prompts investigation
Colorado county officers recover two stolen cars after a burglary attempt in Sealy. A Ford owned by Ray Jones of Bernyard e linked to Farmers Equipment and a Chevrolet owned by Mildred Schwer of Galveston were found abandoned near Sealy with empty fuel tanks. Two tall young men matching descriptions were seen fleeing toward Edna after a failed entry and a chased evasion.
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Colarase
Autome
Ray Jones
Bern Yarde
Farmers Equipment & Company
Bexaw
Nana
Mildred Schwer- 32
Galveston
Jones
Sealy
Colorado
Oievis
Sealy Wormen
Il Canspo
Edna
Wild Game Collected For Vets Event On December 29
Hunters and landowners are urged to contribute ducks geese and deer gathered at Eagle Lake for hospitalized veterans. The drive organized by Eagle Lake territorial club aims to supply Brooke General Hospital San Antonio with game. Details will be announced next week.
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Eagle Lake
H.C. Johnson
Noject
Amy Anderson
Houston
Brooke General Hospital
San Antonio
Annual Christmas Lighting Contest Sponsored by Local Groups
The Waght Leake Chamber of Commerce and Central Power and Light Company plan their fourth annual lighting contest for city residences with a total of 30 prizes. Out of town judges will pick outdoor and indoor winners with top prizes of 12 dollars and 7 dollars, all residents within three miles of downtown Isle Lake eligible during judging period. The Civic Committee notes judging yields maximum city lighting and holiday displays attract visitors from surrounding towns.
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Waght Leake Chamber of Commerce
Central Bowet and Light Company
D. S. Taylor
Chamber of Commerce Lighting
Clyde Nispel
Centrel Power and Light Company
Cherge
Downtowrn Isle Lake
Civic Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Community Budget Meeting and Yearly Elections Notice
Tuesday evening December 15 meeting held to discuss scope budget and contributions with Treasurer Mabel McFing and land matters addressed. Sunday January 10 1954 set for religious census. officers elected include Reverend Paul E Ragen pastor of Evangelical United Brethren Church and Reverend Andrew J Pate pastor of First Baptist Church by Eagle Lake.
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Duwnhart
Treas
Mabel Mc‘Fiing
Por- Fc
W. G. Darby
Dake Alicente
Pre- Sideht
Paul E. Ragen
Evangelical United’ Brothern
Lissiey
Secretary-Treasury
Andrew. J. Pate
Bepfist
Eagle Lake
New Ten Cent Store Opens Saturday in Magle Lac
The standalone Givean ten cent store opens Saturday December 12 beside Epps Compacment and Pilote’s Mac, on the square’s east side. Owners Mrs Helen Collins and Mrs H Hy Parker invite the community to visit Saturday and register for prizes, with two large turkeys awarded to registrants. No purchase required to enter the drawing at 8:00 pm. The store offers household items, toys, school supplies, jewelry, and more.
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Magle Lac
Suna
Givean Ten Cent
Epps! Com Pacment Lure
Pilite
Mac
Helen Collins
H ‘Hy Parker
Hagle Leka
Ras. Collins
Parker
Promised Industry Play Dec 16 at Salt Lake High
The Salt Lake High School Junior Class presents Deadly Ernest a lighthearted play in the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening December 16. Curtain 8 18 p m Tickets 75 cents for faculty and students. Henry the hero faces trouble after being fired by his boss and abandoned by his girl Aunt Ethel orders him out. He spends the night in the park where he meets Mr Bumpus who offers help from a mysterious Mr Test for a price.
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Hex
Henry
Ernest
Salt Lake High School
Ethel
Nin
Heni
Mr Bunpus
Mr. Bumpus
Sr Test
Inquiries On Gate For Bagle Lake Dog Vaccination Clinic
Pet owners inquire about the Bagle Lake annual vaccination clinic. Eagle Lake Police Chief Shaw says plans are under discussion and an out of town veterinarian is needed to administer shots. A city ordinance requires rabies vaccination tags for all dogs.
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Bagle Lake
Heldright
Eagle Lake
W. E Shaw
Christmas Holiday Plan Shaped by Local Firms
Four hundred residents and Wounded citizens of Eagle Lake joined a Lions Club led blood type typing drive at the Community Center. The effort, supported by Farmers Equipment Co, aimed to mail cards showing blood type and Survivor status to Walkier Blood Bank members. A second typing session is planned after New Year.
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Ant
Hugle Lake
Thy Lions Club
Pesuilte
UK Club
KP Wilcox
Walkier Blood Bank
Eagle Lake
Texas
Wilcox
Aguttesy
Farmers Equipment Company
Burglars Steal Whisky Worth About $1000 at Nada Store
Liquor valued at roughly $1000 was stolen from the Nada store owned by Ludwig Schoellmann between Sunday night and Monday morning. Sheriff J O Walker reported about 35 cases of liquor missing, each valued at 50 to 60 cents per bottle, with the thief possibly driving by the place with lights off. Entry was gained by prying the front door open.
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Ludwig Schoelmann
Nada
Elosinn
Mr. Schoellmann
J. O. Walker
Nelwhim
Christmas Mailing Rules Cited by Eagle Lake Fest Leader
W E B McHee of Eagle Lake urges careful Christmas mailing practices. He cites 60,000 cancels in a 10 day span and stresses proper addressing, stamping, wrapping, and early mailing to speed delivery. Return addresses must be on the left of the envelope, greeting cards sealed or unsealed require different postage, and bundles should be addressed uniformly to aid post office handling.
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W. EB. McHee
Eagle Lake
Luca
Addess
Lts
Sun
Post Office to Stay Open Late for Christmas Mail
Eagle Lake Post Office announces extended hours Saturday December 19 after 6:00 pm to accommodate late Christmas mailing. Regular closing remains 1:00 pm for the day, per Postmaster W. E. McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. £. McRee
Eagle Laxe
Sri Me Mckee
Members To Elect Four New Directors
Ballots misled this week to Chambter of Commerce members here elect four new directors from a slate of candidates. Lloyd Spasinger presented the nominees Monday night. the four elected join Clyde Nispel, B H McElunny, Mose Tuomas and Rare old Ware for a one year term. Ballots must be returned to the office by Tuesday morning December 15. The board will then select officers for 1953 and install the group at the January 19 membership banquet.
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Chambter
Couunerve
Fist of Girl
Alert
Mondsyight
Lloyd Spasinger
Joe Joe McCreary
Ban
Thornton
Sonny) Spanihel
L. S Tate
Imlom
Jones
Coree Banquet Tentatively Set For January 19th
The Armies Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet is tentatively set for Tuesday January 19 at the Community Center. Board of Directors named committees for tickets entertainment reception menu and arrangements with Harold Ware as General Chairman and RB Powell among leaders.
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Armies Chamber of Commerce
Board of
Community Center
C. of .C
Harold Ware
Lloyd Spelinger
W. E. Lenhart
C. Johnson
HL McElhioney
D. S Taylor
Clyde Nispel
Lee Braecoe
Albert
Pusiejovsky
Menu
Hodgers, Jr
John Cilpsler
W. C.alley
J. Spanihels
Edgar Baring
Mose
Thomas
RB. Powell
Pera
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C. H. Matthews
Nat
Episcopal Guild
el Campo
OF G
P.r “Ae
Mdovin
Altair
Osa Euirby
E. L
Walk
Blood Bank
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
M. I. Briscece
Wilcox Grocery
A.B. Blare, & P
Eagle Market
Sam
Onglaka Jesseley
Spalinger Hardware
Hargrave’ ‘3
Western’ Union Assy
Albarts Varietytore
Bradfords Grocery Market
Home Appliances
Milbk Bauer Funeral Home
Lake Crest
Bagh
Lake Lnglement Co
Universal Supply Co
Kretzsenmaar Fadi
Dorothy's Beatty
Salon
J.B. Stajth Company
Epps’ Department
P. O
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