Postmaster warns of Christmas mail surge and congestion
Postmaster Hargrove Smith urges patrons to mail early to prevent last minute pileups. He notes this year may set a Christmas record for volume and recommends stamping for Christmas cards and sending distant packages now. Office hours shift to handle 204 parcel posts starting Saturday December 11, with extra help from box holders to move mail faster.
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Hargrove Smith
Christamas
Mali
Devery
Ohi
Smith
Focal
Collision on Highway 30 causes $400 damage
Two autos, driven by Davis Young Henry of Altair and Carl Zach of Le Grange, collided on Highway 30 near Aller last Friday at 11 49 am. No injuries reported. Neal Binfors of the Highway Patrol noted $400 in damages. A direct1on of the afternoon Rite crossed Highway 90A and was struck by Zach’s car.Patrelymn Rinford filed charges of failing to yield right of way against Henry.
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Aller
Neal Binfors
Davis Young
Henry
Altair
Carl Zach
le Grange
Zach
Eagie Lake
Patrelymn Rinford
Hhordea
Wey
Band Boosters Christmas Party and Carolling Plan
Band boosters announce I Hold Christmas party and a caroling trip at 8 am on Christmas morning. Joe Tey McCreary presided at the meeting which included refreshments and social time. Attendance was good and the next meeting is scheduled for January 15.
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Christmay
Joe Tey McCreary
Delleinus
Citizens Warned To Bs Sure of Quality Of Goods from Itinerants
Citizens warned about itinerant peddlers selling jewelry at holiday time. Reports describe jewelry sold as high value but undervalued, suggesting buyers trade with trusted hometown merchants who stand behind merchandise quality.
Fort Bend Deputy Fined for Trespass Charge
Fort Bend County deputy sheriff Mfr Paul Zkawr of Richmond faced a trespassing charge and was fined $119.50 by the Pexor Ea. Fraks at Columbus. A game warden reported the officer was on Cullen ranch in Montz two weeks ago and was caught after a foot chase of about two hundred feet while wielding a 270 rifle. Mr and Mrs J Lee and son left Wood Trailer Perk to their trawler for Houston.
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Fort Bend County
Sher
Paul Zkawr
Richmond
Juktiog
Pexor Ea
Columbus
Robieffel
Ficer
Cullen Ranch
Montz Free
Wells to lead services at Ye First Presbyterian Church
Richard O Wells a student at the Austin Presley Theological Seminary will conduct worship at Ye First Presbyterian Church in Ingle Sunday December 15. Wells serves as a student chaplain and holds a degree from Tulsa University.
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Richard 0. Wells
Austin ‘Presley Theological Seminary
Thorntons and Carnegie Winners at Prize Session
Winners announced for the prize session led by Dr. Rasmord and Mrs Elie. Thomas Carnegie acknowledged special award amid department officials. Next session scheduled for Tuesday with prior vote results and graduate assistants named from Hallettsville.
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Dan. Thornton
Mata
Elie
Rasmord ‘Thomas
Aéhi
Ehip Christma Weel
Raymond Thorns
Nell Dye
Donk Molberg
Ant
Roscop
Car Crash Near Southern Parke Tracks Injures Drivers
A collision occurred east of the Colorado River between Frank Nell Verner of Houston and George, who pulled in front of Verner causing his vehicle to strike a heavy deforestation stop light. Verner's car sustained damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars. police estimated costs.
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Colorado River
Frank Nell Verner
Houston
George
Clash at Columbus Promises Night of Wreath Tradition
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a planned event at Columbus involving a wreath ceremony at night, with unclear timing and potential clash in schedule. Names and specifics are not readable, but the essence points to a late evening gathering or confrontation linked to a wreath tradition.
ELHS Seniors Reach Semi finals in National Merit
Two Eagle Leke High School seniors advance in the National Merit Scholarship program. Named as semifinalists are John Pendergrass son of Mr. and Mrs. Pendergrass and Alan Calizey son of Mr. and Mrs. Causey, among about 7,500 high scorers nationwide.
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Eagle Leke High School
G. G. Grant
Joens
Bivenly
An Beuber
Eagle Dale
Ire
Ohn
Pendergrass
N. Poydergrass
Alan ‘Calizey
Irs
Seare-Roenbuch Foundation
ELHS
Calambas hosts annual wrestling bout with notable matchups
Out of three Fala Otth a one hour time liner. The semi-Gref features Bro Gne Frank Zares vs Dan O'Stadker and a special bout pairs Whiskers Savace with Sull Montane. Tickets available in advance at City Cleaners and Seymour Lumber Co. or at the door on night of the bouts.
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Frank Zares
Dan O'Stadker
Calambas
City Cleaners
Seymour Lumber Co
Legion Merorlai
Columbus Post Reaches 140 Member Quota for Ameri can Legion
Columbus Post No. 383 Ameri can Legion reports 140 members toward a quota of 1359, with Adjutant Tith ard Sehmidt stating the post is among the first to reach the goal. D. J. Zath and others signed up new members and renewals. Merit scholarships and large endowments influence the push, with about 200 of 7.9 lists to become Merit Scholars around May 1.
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Columbus
American Legion
Tithard Sehmidt
Schidt
D. J. Zath
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Texas
Frank Norman Davidson
Jr. Training Union Dept
Geo. Crane
Clark
Will
Columbus Post
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