Charter Denied for New Colorado County Bank
Founders of the proposed Colorado County National Bank of Eagle Lake received news Tuesday morning that their application for a charter had been denied. The telegram from the U S. Treasurer of the Currency James Saxton said a letter of explanation would follow. This marks the second failed attempt after a prior state bank charter rejection in 1863.
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Colorado County National Bank
Eagle Lake
New Nations Bank
U. S. Teaver
James Saxton
Bie
Saxton
Commissioners Set Holidays Reappoint 2 Officers
Colorado County Commissioners' Court closed offices for holidays and reappointed two county officers. Dr. Wot Your of Columbus was named County Health Officer and County Health Nurse. Grace Thwell of Eagle Lake was reappointed County Sheriff Officer and Health Nurse. The court authorized holiday closings at the courthouse on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with further observed days. A note on January 1 and attendance rules for the commissioner and justice of the peace remain in effect.
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Colorado County Commissioners' Court
Wot. Yours
Columbus
Coumty Stealth Oser
Grace Thwell
Eagle Lake
Conmellariers
Christman
Garwood Lions Drive Reaches Over Eleven Thousand Collected
Garwood Lions Club reports Park Drive fundraiser totals to date with about 11,083 collected and 7,153.45 pledged toward a 20,000 goal for construction and swimming pool work. Several solicitation teams have not yet reported. renewals and contributions from local residents are urged to forward checks to the Garwood Lions Community Frungation.
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Park Drive
Garwood
Garwood! Lidins Club
Eyonims
Lions Club
Garwoni-Neda
Garwood Lions
Johnson Buys Nu-Courts and Takes Over Ea gle Lake Facility
Johnson of La Parte has taken over ownership and management of the Nu-Courts, a 38 unit facility on East Mein Street in Eagle Lake. The former constellation worker purchased the courts from Mr and Mrs Werner Denhl who acquired the courts just over a year ago. The Nu-Courts offer televie won and a courteous attitude. Johnson invites residents to visit any time.
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Johnson
la Parte
ELHS Music Dept Christmas Concert Tonight
The ELHS Music Department will present its annual Christmas Concert at the high school auditorium this Thursday night. Admission is free with a suggested donation. the program features the school choir and band directed by Shares Nes and Branver Mie.
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Elhs Music Dept
Oragi Lake
Jasadena
Nved
Sheil GH Company
Christmas Calendar Of Coming Events At Eagle Lake High
A year end page lists community events at Eagle Lake High School including a music recital, a Christmas program, and a multi Christmas party. Activities include a 7:30 pm event on Thursday December 21 and a New Year’s Eve dinner with music by various performers.
Eagle Lake Churches Plan Christmas Special Events
Eagle Lake and surrounding communities announce Christmas activities across churches. Programs include cantatas, tree lighting with Santa, Christmas Eve and Day services, living nativity, and festive parties led by pastors and church youth choirs.
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Eagle Lake
Matthews tragedy as Agnes Beasley dies after shotgun blast
Agnes Beasley, 53, a Matthews resident, died at her home after a 12 gauge shotgun fired from a position near the doorway. An inquest by Justice of the Peace M. M. Jones has not yet determined if the wound was accidental or the result of self defense. Police report burglars failed to break into Eagle Lake Drugs in nearby town, leaving behind broken entry points and tar on doors.
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Matthews Sat
Eagle Lake
Agnes Heasley
Newgro
Matthews
Stanfly
Justice of the Peace
M. M. Jones
Hare
George Wilvon
Merical Nee
Tupice vi Pesce Jones
Hattie B Cunningham
Moma Shige
Greater Union Baptist Chueh Ho
Intaband
Johnnie Teasley
Peecesten
Wul .Yylere
Lely
Zoogie Lake
Dougs
Downtrath
Les Muers
Engle Lake
Busfer Semora
Bulding
Texas Ranger
Mullis Sillion
Shentt
Woorcest
Businesses Plan Wide Holiday Closings Across Town
Local firms announce special Christmas closures from December 24 to December 26 with limited hours on December 25 and 26. Banks offices and utilities set reduced schedules. some operations reopen January 2. The county courthouse will close December 24 through 26 and resume normal hours January 2.
Line of Sunshine Angel Prophecy Fragment
Fragmentary line quotes angelic message about fear not and a blessing for all people. Text appears from a religious or poetic source with archaic spelling and unclear provenance. Readable portions mention peace and joy for all, attributed to a speaker identified as Lulee.
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Nat Cor
Fo Beime
Mosat
Lulee
Post Office to Extend Hours This Saturday
Local postal office announces hours extended to 4 39 pm on Saturday with deliveries to resume Sunday. Officials note usual five day service disrupted by holiday schedule and warn customers to expect mail carriers later than usual.
Catholic Youth Put On Pageant Sunday Evening
The Catholic Youth Council presents a pageant at 6 30 PM Sunday with a living nativity and music by a choir. The event will be held near Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and the pageant is sponsored by the Catholic Youth Council.
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Devender
Fimes Dane Netley
Ehterch
Annua Childrens Christiane
Children of Our Lady of Perpetual Holy Catholic
Thie Jimior
Lissie
First Presbyterian Church
Shipwit Cedlaw
B. Mullins
Iurner
Lady of Perpetual
Ise Cathali
Youth Corneil
Christmas Tour of Homes to Benefit Library
The Eagle Lake area hosts its third annual Christmas Tour of Homes on December 17 and 18 from 3 to 6 PM. Six decorated homes will open with maps and yard flags. refreshments offered. Admission with a 150 donation to the library. Tickets from Study Club members or any home on the tour.
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Fagle Lake
DR. Wintermann
Cranes P. Boggess
Lakesite Drive
G. ©. Duncan
Eade Lake
Campbell
Lake Avenue
Briscoe
Hermes
Eagle Lee Livesey
Te Liberacy Perfect
Banquet plans announced by Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce plans a banquet on January 18 at 7:30 PM in the Community Center with a wild game menu by Motvin's of Alta. Local citizens will contribute wild game and attend to socialize and bid for items as part of the evening.
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Eanle Lake
Coprneres
Motvin’s
Alta
Erry
Miler
Mirkat
Christmas Cantata At Lissie E U B Church
The Lissie E U B Church will present the Christmas Cantata Mighty of Marvels on Sunday December 2 at 5 p m under the direction of Reverend Kirby. Senior choir members hope many friends and families will attend the event at the church.
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Lissie E.U.B
Ilasie
Lissie
Jerey Sedarole
First National Bank Installs New Time Temperature Sign
The bank unveils an electronic time and temperature display on its roof, featuring self correcting sensors and automatic planetary style accuracy. Engineers from American Slim and Trilgates Corporation designed the system to blend with the building, while a Santa greeting and Christmas decor enhance the West Malton building’s public display.
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First National Bank
Tyne
Wwe
Amierican Slim
Trilgates Corporation
Ant Us Jncattion
Garwood Lions Judge Lighting Entries December 28
Garwood Lions will judge the Christmas lighting contest in the Garwood community on December 28. Entries may be seen at the town hall and judges will award nine prizes to outstanding displays. Residents are invited to call for details and rules.
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Garwood Lions
Fee
Hg Central Perverrate Light Compuiny
Durivine
Hadany
Ate
Merii
NT Rt
Ohyoevs
Uhvaughfures
Garworl
Biwe Ingir Bois
Gurwen Bing Herbert Pbapp
Cotton Growers Vote in Favor Of Market Quotas
In Colorado County a referendum approved marketing quotas for cotton. About 12 counties participated with Columbus, Weiran, New Bivlny, Oulland, Garwood Nada, and other communities reporting acreage and support.
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Colorado
Panier
Colnritia
Conte Asos
Columbus
Weiran
Oulland
Garwood-Nada
Raxie Lake
Pressburg
Santaakin
Bermania Tk
Work Starts on New Homes in Facies Take Area
Construction begins noon on two additional houses for Facies Take eWlizenny, with Frank Reese listed as contractor. Additional project sites include the J Ho Wilson residence and homes on Sigelhvide and Sirlehlend Streets, near Late Win Row east. HC Fosvler of Colurbus serves as contractor for the Wark project.
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eWlizenny
Mita
Fesuistin
Reese
Sigelhvide
HC Fosvler
Colurbus
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Mae's Mead Market
Marvin's
Alkur Yell
Lawak Widlity
Content Power and Light Co
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Atul Sahnny Praaok
Exuipment Co
Tae
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Mage Lake
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