County Officials Seek Raises in Salaries
County officials urge a higher pay scale at the December commissioners meeting. They seek increases for elected officers toward the maximum allowed by state law, with figures proposed for county judge, attorney, clerk, district clerk, treasurer, and other roles. The court signals it may boost salaries and align district pay with commissioners’ base pay, amid intent to raise overall compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Commissioners Court
Joan A. Hencher
Angluée Comnais
Rourt- Tipuse
Rice Theatre to Hold Free Kids Show December 24
The Rice Theatre in Eagle Lake will present its annual free Christmas Eve cartoon movie for kids on Friday December 24 at 2 pm. The program runs about one hour fifteen minutes with two showings from 2:00 to 3:35 and 3:15 to 4:30. The event, designed for children, offers free cinema while parents shop, with appreciation noted for past patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Theatre
Eagle Lake
H.C. Johnson
Miner of the Rice
John‘oni
County Aims to Be Debt Free by Mid 1956
A county financial study shows about 1.9 million dollars in cash and securities will be available by mid 1956 to cover debts. Current liabilities total around 501,000 in warrants and notes, with 442,000 due on a county road bond issue from 194-s, and 42,000 on road bonds assumed by the state. A sinking fund balance of 104,691.43 and 165,000 in government bonds offset part of the debt, with more funds pending from tax collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kang
Colorado
Wins
John Kin @tka
Sue Briscot
Perenter
Cotton Growers Favor Quotas by Wide Vote in County
Colorado County farmers approved cotton marketing quotas by 198 to 81 in a referendum. Chas Winklemann of the County Agricultural Office reported strong local support with Oakland Eagle Lake and other communities voting heavily for quotas. Santa Anna and Frelsbure opposed, while national trend mirrored the state with upland cotton producers backing price supports from 23 to 90 percent. those opposing quotas would have kept supports but without allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Winklemann
Colorado County Agricultural and Stabiization Office
Golinty Catton
Oakland
Eagle Lake
Oskleny
Frebsbure
Santa Anna
TS16
CIA
Voning
Celorain
Columbus
Weimar
Cexland
New Bielaw
Garwood
Eagte Lake
Santa Ana
United States
Colorado County
Dairy Mart to Open Under New Owners Today
The Dairy Mart on East Main Street will open today under new owners Mr and Mrs Erneal Tomlinson formerly of Walter. They recently bought the Daly Mart from the Brocewy brothers and plan 11 am to 8 pm daily and 1 30 pm to 8 30 pm Sundays. The shop will feature the same menu with new items added soon and is run by the Tomlinsons with two sons Rath and Roscoe helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Mart
East Main Street
Erneal Tomlinson
Walter
Tomlinson
Daly Mart
Brocewy Brothers
Tom Iinson
Tomlinsons
Waller
Rath
Roscoe
Alen
Retiring Judge Hencher Issues County Progress Plan
County Judge Jebh A. Hencher outlined six years of progress under the Commissioners Court and offered recommendations to sustain advancement. He urged good roads drainage flood control soil conservation a fair conservatively levied tax structure and the ability to say No to impractical schemes including a plot book system in the tax office and a tax reduction in 1987 when sinking fund requirements are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Commissioners Court
Jebh A. Hencher
Hancher
Nfs
Contract Awarded for Courthouse Rewiring Project
Colorado County Commissioners awarded a $25,656 contract to W K Jennings Electric Co Inc of Austin for courthouse rewiring with work to begin after approval by the architect and Spartias. The job is to be completed within 120 working days with a $13 daily penalty for delays. The low bid beat Wagoner Electric Co of Houston at $33,600. Contingencies include a $1,000 allowance and potential credits for existing fixtures. The project aims to replace inadequate wiring deemed a fire hazard. Architect Carl Stautz will supervise, receiving a $2,125 warrant for 35 percent of his $2,500 fee. County Judge elect W Ruta and Commissioner Albert Hahn attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Columsus
Colorado County Commissioners Court
W. K. Jennings Electric Co. Inc
Austin
Carl Stautz
Aus
Spartias
Wagoner Eléctric Co
Houston
Lentrisiens
Stautz
Cornt
Audit Finds School Finances In Sound Condition
Auditors Mr and Mrs Lee Brisque completed an audit of Eagie Lake school funds showing a sound financial condition. The Education Board reviewed the figures for last year with revenue totaling 260992 and expenditures around 249840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagie Lake
Lee Brisque
Local Long Ass'n Declares 3 Percent Dividend
The Colorado County Federal Savings and Loan Association announces its 88th consecutive dividend of 3 percent. Ghas BD. Rutta serves as secretary treasurer as over 2000 investors in Wharton Austin Fayette and Wharton counties will receive more than $80,000. The association serves 3000 families offering financing for constitutions improvements and timeshares with strong reserves and safe investments. Sam M. Seymap is president with E G Miller as vice president and M A Rutta as secretary. Directors include W TE Lenhart Henry Brasher R DO A right and Tsade Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado, County Federal Savings and Loan Association
Ghas BD
Rutta
Wharton
Colorado
Austin
Fayette
Waller
Colorado County Federal Savings and Loan Association
Sam &. Seymap
E. G. Miller
Ma Trutta
Wte. Lenhart
Eagle Lake
Henry Brasher
Welmir
R. DO. A ¥Right
Tsade Weaver
Carppo
Pictures For Portrait Calendars Taken Free For Children
December 17 is the day for portrait photos of four young children. The Headlight invites parents or guardians to bring kids to the Headlight office between 10 am and 6 pm for free pictures. Waltz Studios of Des Moines, a nationally known portrait slide, will oversee the photography. Families are urged to bring all children for individual and family portraits for a 1955 calendar, with no charge to parents. Images capture a present stage before growth changes, offering lasting mementos for later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
Iowa
Yam Wali
Christmas Cantata and Three SD Accidents Strike Area
A Christmas Cantata Light of the World will be sung by Mr Campbell and Mrs Allison with Maynard Kreitler bass in church events. Three SD Safe Driving day accidents near Lissie and East Bernard involve a tractor and two autos on Highway 90 A leaving one seriously hurt, others with injuries but no fatalities. Damages are extensive with drivers cited by local law enforcement.
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Sundey
Degolos
Mr. Campbell
Allison
Maynard Kreitler
Miss. Marlar
Lisate
East Bernard
Laughlin Hospital
Murl Thornton
L. Guthrie
Thornton
Guthrie
Tn Schuhmatin Hospital
East Bernardere
Joe Fojlik
Eisenhower
Dhain
Age Wate
Ing
Jack C. Arderzo
Jun
Lucidia Cordova
Reading
Pendleton Street
Andersen
Eagle Lake
Benl Muska
Hullettsville
Vineyand
Muska
Himjshie
Steiff J
Walker
Garwood River Bridge
L. J. Wessel Siti
Garwood
Issac Lenard
Shaw
Cake Sale by Eagle Lake Garden Club at Texas Southwest Gas
The Eagle Lake Garden Club will sell Mrs Hing s Texas Pecan Cake Saturdays at the Texas Southwest Gas Co office beginning at 9 00 a m The public is invited to buy these delicious cakes for holiday menus and Christmas presents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Garden Club
Mrs. Hing
Texas Southwastern Gas Co
City Churches Plan Special Christmas Trees and Services
The Evangeliest Unite Brethren Church at Lissie hosts Christmas season activities with morning worship led by Rev. Paul Reger and a sermon on "stc ping Christmas for Christ." A candlelight cantata titled The Light of the World will be presented by combined choirs from Colly Memorial Methodist and Lissie Church. Youth Fellowship party for all Lassie worth ages 12 to 24 set for Tuesday December 21 with caroling at 7:00 p.m. December 26. Christmas Eve program by children and youth of Sunday School in Lassie hall. An offering will be received for Flat Race Children's Tree. Sunday services December 26 include installation of officers and teachers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeliest
Unitee Brethren Church
Lissie
Paul Reger
Colly Memorial
Methodist Church
Lutheran Christmas Program at Eagle Lake Church
The Abrerivan Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake announces its annual Christmas tree program on Sunday December 19 at 7 53 pm for children. A Christmas and Communion Service will be held Christmas Day with Reverend G Wolf inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abrerivan Lutherat
Church of
Eagle Lake
Thuch
G Wolf
Ehoyeth
Presbyterian Sunday School Party on December 22
The First Presbyterian Church announces a Sunday School party for December 22 at 7:00 pm in the church’s Sunday School rooms. Youth members will decorate for Christmas and sing carols. The evening will feature a sermon titled The Message of the Angel and a separate evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Chur
Trane
Tre Adam
Mission Children's Christmas Tree Service Invitation
The Mission Church invites the public to a Christmas tree service on Friday at 7:00 PM. Reverends Friend Solma Burger and church members urge attendance to join in worship during the holy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solma Burger
Publis
Baptists To Hold White Christmas Service And Kids Party
At First Baptist Church Burlay a Christmas Eve service begins at 7:30 PM on December 19 with a tree of gifts for the needy and a program led by Mrs. H. L Swearingen on Put Christ in Christmas. A children's Christmas party follows December 22 at 7:30 PM with gifts from Sunday school teachers and a Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Burmlay
Chileh
H. 10 Swearingen
Christ
Episcopal Pageant And Children's Tree Event
The Rev FL Parke Smith announces a special children's pageant and Christmas tree program. The event will be at the Episcopal Parish House with invitees urged to attend. A second service a Holy Communion will be held at the Episcopal Church on Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. Friends are invited to attend the worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wranesigy
FL Parke Smith
Episcopal
Smith
Chiec
Episcopal Church
Catholic Altar Society Christmas Party for Children
The Catholic Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church hosts its annual Christmas party for the church children. The event is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Fugle Lake Community Center with gift distribution. Mass will be celebrated later that week at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church with services at 8:00 and midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society of Our Larty of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Fugle Lake
Santa Claug
Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Our Lady of Perpetual 'Help
Thas Rye
Colly Memorial Church Christmas Activities Highlight Cantata
Colly Memorial Methodist Church and Col- Memorial Methodist Church share in Christmas events with religious programs fellowship and charitable giving. A key moment is the Christmas Cantata at Lissie Church Sunday December 19 at 7 30 p m cosponsored with Lissie Church. The Christmas program aid tree follows Wednesday December 22 at 7 30 p m with Berean Class arranging tree decoration for the Educational Building. The College Individuals Business Peoples Class was decorated by Mrs Dowdy and the Sanctuary dyes decorated by Mrs Barnett and others. Reverend D Rhun Alison leads, with scripture scenes songs from various groups and the Methodist Men's quartet performing. Continued on last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col- Memorial Methodist Church & Av
Glad
Lissie
Berean
College Ind iVoulme
Peoples
7. P. Dowdy
William al~ Jtrecht
Joe Gaysé
Jacke Rhos
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County Aller- Tey C
Souis
rayUsiuin
Meady
Hencher
aunUay Igm
Byrds
Chris
Jane Laren
Gtvon Hecht
da Lissie Church
Lutheran Children’s
Presbyterian Sunday School Party
Mission Children
Catholic Altar Society
Party For Children
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
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