Farmers Approve Cotton Rice and Peanut Quotas
In Colorado County Texas, farmers narrowly approved marketing quotas for cotton rice and peanuts in July referenda. Cotton quotas passed in Bernache and Eagle Lake while Rice quotas were approved in Eagle Lake. county totals show mixed margins and low turnout due to poor weather.
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Colorado County
Thes
Tis. Winkelmann
ASC
Colusetea
Bernache
Eagle Lake
Helbien
X-County
Agaluet
Garwood
Columbus
Weimar
New Bielaw
Oskiend
Preleburg
Sata
Anna & C Uy
Hagle
Colmbers
Christmas Lighting Contest Planned by CC CPL in Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce with Central Power and Light sponsors a Christmas Lighting Contest. Two divisions, indoor and outdoor lighting, award first second and third prizes. Judging by amateur volunteers, entries posted for December 22. Prizes set at first, second, and third per division. The aim is to make the city more beautiful during Christmas week for residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Chamber
Commerce
Central Power and Light Company
Manly and Company
Bam
Idooy
Willess
Tight meeting on high school site consolidation group
The Saint las Rchool steering committee held a tight Friday night session at Altair to discuss a site for the high school building as part of the consolidation study. Secretary H. L. Cook said no site information or approvals could be released yet. The Headlight reports engravings arrived late and space shortages may push some items to next week.
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Saint Las Rchool
Altair
Hig
H. L. Cook
Pregent Thi
Nowice
Uluike
Secretary of State to Speak at Lions Banquet Thyrs Nite
The Beagle Lake Community Center hosts the Lions Club annual ladies night on Thursday night December 17. Texas Secretary of State Zollly Stentsiey will speak, with entertainment by Nina Maschecks and others. Stonkley, a lawyer from Austin, previously served as Texas attorney general from 1939 to 1942 and in the military. active in Austin Lions Club leadership.
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Magle-Lake
Stoakley
Toxo
Yeofebaby Nridaves
Austin
al bin
Austin Lions Club
Lions Inlernational
Twin Daughters of Garwood Family Die in Tragic Loss
The Waliguras of Garwood mourn the deaths of 4 month old Peggy Ann and Patricia Ann Waligura. Both girls contracted a virus and died within days at Laughlin Hospital. A Houston specialist assisted but could not save them. Services were held at St Mary’s Catholic Church and Trivka-Wumeral Home with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. They are survived by parents, siblings Carolyn and Mike, and grandparents in East Bernard and Garwood.
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Wile
Peggy Ann
Patrick Ann Waligura
Miki Waligura
Garwooil
Uitle
Tuwwarley
Laughlin Hospital
Bat Isst Thoradtay
Pegey Ann Beeahe
Loughlin Hospital
Houston
St. Mary's
Naga
A. W. Diriner
League Lake Catholic
T. J. Bily
Th ‘Trivka Wumeral
el Campo
St. Mary's ‘Cemetery
Servine
Patricia
Chirtes
Y, Jr
Kermeth
Petit Leate
Cranek, Jr
Franklin
Pegey
Ari ¢ Lous Cranet
Hervey Popp
Gerald
James Cranck
Ting
Mra_ Fault Sehuix
East “Bernont
Garwood
Waeligura
Juanita Scholz
East Boland
Roreow
Morris Recovers at Home After Heart Attack
V D Jack Morris is recuperating at his home after a heart attack suffered at his residence. Friends and patrons expect him to return to work at the barber shop soon, with optimism for a quick return to normal duties.
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Jack’ Morris
Jack
Garwood court appoints J J Hopkins constable
Garwood precinct court names John J Hopkins as constable of the Garwood district to serve the unexpired term of the late G Wy Saline. The court approves bond for W C Bruith as public weigher and authorizes spending increases for map work, precinct improvements, and ad valorem funds.
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Camalauluners Court
Metulay
John J. Hopkins
Garwood Geselactio
G. Wy Saline
W. CG
Garwood
Unl
Sheriff's Department
Relphard
Tobin Map Company
Colorado County
Eagle Lake
Roa & Bride
Ro & B Claus i. Star Precinct 1
Mrs Bessie Landa Passes Away in Houston Sunday
Mrs Bessie Landa dies after eleven days of illness in New Berman Hospital Houston. Funeral services held Wednesday December 16 at 1 00 pm from family home on McCarty Avenue. Interment Lakeside Cemetery Eagle Lake. MJM Bauer Funeral Home in charge with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
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Max Landa
McCarty Avenue
Parking Meters to Be Sacke d Here Dec 71st 24th
Eagle Lake merchants will enjoy free parking from December 21 to December 24 as city code orders meters sacked to reduce pollution. Local merchants support the move and ask businesses to inform employees, with police placing sacks over meters next Sunday until Christmas Day.
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Eagle”Lake
Tae
Polluti Eagle Lake
Igarden
Powntrwi
la Patie
Locel
Duriiz
Eagle Lake
Estimates For Curb Paving Projects Studied
Prefinary planning examines curb and gutter street paving for Highland Pets area. Cantrell/Warton discuss costs and ownership shares totaling about 54,630.4. Estimated owner burden for property frontage shown. storm sewers to be added, with development plans pending final design and approvals.
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Maryor Theol Thomas
Highland Pets
M. Cantrell
Wharton
Mr. Gantfell
Cogie
Aircel
Wallige
Matty Chang
Firefly
Baptist Choir to Give Cantata Sunday Night
First Baptist Church choir under Frank Det will perform the Christmas cantata Love Transcending by John W. Peterson Sunday night at 7 29 pm. Solos by Elizabeth Boothe Myrtle Swearingen Bobbles Krienke Rabect Duncan Anson Nash Claire Nash with piano by Clara Maye Nash and narration by Charter Spalinger. All church members and friends are invited.
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First Baptist Church
Frank Det
John W. Peterson
Elizabeth Boothe
Myrtle ‘Swearingen
Bobbles Krienke
Rabect Duncan
Anson Amd
Claire Nash
Girl Scouts Light Parade at Eagle Lake Saturday
Girl Scouts plan a tree of light parade event at Eagle Lake plaza 6 PM Saturday. Scouts wear uniforms carry flashlights, aiming to illuminate the square with a short demonstration and songs. Local organizers emphasize safety and community participation despite a note about police absence that evening.
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Eagle Lake
Bature Bay
Maely
Ehbir
Politie 72
Sie
Columbus Man Held In Shooting Sunday Hight
A Columbus man with a prior record is detained after a Sunday shooting in northwest Columbus. The suspect, Benjamin Ligs, 44, faces possible murder or assault charges. details include a previous five year sentence suspended in 1955 for Leonard Green’s murder.
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Columbus
Houston
Eax Deatt
Columba
Moll Ashton
Reyear
Negra
Borer
Colorada
Sheriif
Benjamin Ligs
Farmers Equipment Co Buys Baring Chevrolet Agency
A lengthy legal notice describes Farmers Equipment Co acquiring the Baring Chevrolet Agency. The report notes a separate civil suit filed by the widow of a cyclist fatally injured on Highway AN and details about the ensuing proceedings, court actions, and parties involved, including lenders, attorneys, and witnesses. The article references local business changes, property transfers, and planned construction tied to the deal, with names like Latoy Shewmualsig and A. Le Barling listed among involved individuals.
School Board Hires New PE History Teacher
The School Board approved hiring a new physical education and history teacher amid discussions on textbooks and committee needs. Superintendent plans to appoint a successor following the death of former Suny E B Gibson as the district prepares for upcoming examinations and staffing changes.
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School Board
Renan
Tee
Maevin Serraer
Iawhiter
Sulirneder
Mraehwu
Aubert
Shbaitib Teachott
Okeyedt
Suny
E. B. Gibson
Santa to Visit J. B. Smith Co Friday
Santa Claus will make another visit to Eagle Lake next Saturday, December 19, to talk with children from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. He will bring candy gifts. Mary will bring forth a line of sunshine. Matthews 1:21.
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Santa
J. B. Smith CO
Fri
Sanita Claus
Eagle Lake
Satur- Jay
J. B. Smith Company
Mary
Jesus
Matthews
OES Golden Anniversary Tea Marking 50 Years
Eagle Lake Chapter No. 483 of Eastern Star plans a golden anniversary tea Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at the Eagle Lake Community Center. The event honors charter members and members with 50 year certificates, with a history of the chapter to be shared.
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OES
Center Sun
Eagle Lake
Ger
Eastern Star
Ylatton
R. E. Welker
Tagle Lake
Lizzie Roos
Mattie ‘Dolliver
Ces Menbers
Jones
Yar Gornor
Wilcox Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Free Drawing
Wilcox store marks 20 years in Elk Lake area with a Christmas appreciation sale. From Thursday through December 24, drawings give away Royal Doulton dinnerware at 3:00 pm. Registration required each day. no present-need to win. Organizers include R. Wilcox, T. G. Wilcox, and Louie K. Muany Jr.
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Muncy
Wilcox Groberry
Y Lal
Hlore
Ilnin
Lucky Person
Wwe
Baescity
Willcox
Willy Hie Brother
T. G. Wilcox
Louie K. Muany, Jr
Eagle Lake Lions Christmas Party at 7:30 PM
Eagle Lake Community Center hosts annual Christmas party on December 17 at 7:30 PM. Montezuma Club plans its festive event December 19 from 2 to 9 PM with Tee Timchin's Orchestra from Yorktown. Eastern Star celebrates a Golden Anniversary on December 20 from 2 to 6 PM. Firemen hold a banquet on December 21 at 1:30 PM with a holiday program.
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Eagle Lake
Tonighe
Burelay
Eagle “Lake
Lions Club
Brostecuma
Tiemchin
Yorktown
Order of Eastern Star
Wil
Holiday Activites
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CC and
CPL
Lions Banouet Thurs
Zolleg Stearley
Mrs
Mike Waligura
J. d. Hopkins
Constable
Garwood Pet
Bessie Landa
Baptist Choir
Girl Scouts
Carol
Tree OF Light
Walker
Colomaly County
Bhaylt
J. O. Treyehe Walker
Bevays Gralle
Asklig Roddece Ton
Feu
Tals County
Feerth
Hite Askea
Jeg
Sherily Walker
Cotosada
Timor Iniy
Pei Ilertin Howe
Torphenay
Eeelier
Lee
Kate
Farmers Equipment GO
Baring Chevrolet Agency
Catorada
Charlea Alien Mire
Gerdia M
Latoy Shewmualsig
Colrpblid
Kellie
Clloory
Clyde Janes Bodlaner
Anelie
Ikeweialier
Biting
Inv
Diera
Mayle Lake
Chevrolet
Iis
Eprmarelauipmnent Company
Fue
Bogle Lake
Charles
Bogpesi Eid Ste
le Haring, Inc
Ail Mer
Heer
Thiring, Inc
Wdgar Harleg
Hug
Mathietee
Mika Lakin
Darling Alyo Announeed
Tian Buen
Angle
A. le. Barling, Inc
Bulkling
Oda BR
Wilcox
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