Prize Winners in County Christmas Displays
Four died of injuries in two wrecks in the county. The 1st Presbyterian Church manger scene won third place in outdoor entries. Indoor winners included a unique Christmas tree display by Mrs Jack Daniels on Prairie Seeel. Prizes ranged from 5 to 12 dollars, with honorable mentions to several residents. The Chamber of Commerce and Golden Cub thanked participants for making the area more beautiful for the holidays.
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James Gertson
Setianee
Claus
1St Presbyterian Church
V. T. Mathews
Robert Wilcox
C. E. Everitt
Jack Daniels
Prairie Seeel
Lloyd Spalinger
Santi
Thire Place
Pes] Adams
Alvin Wiese
H.R. Schmidt
W. C Alley
Chamber of Commerce
The
Golden Cub
Montezuma Plans New Year's Eve Dance Event
Community officials announce a New Year's Eve dance in Montezuma at the Crrmoiry Center. The event aims to bring residents together for celebration and social entertainment at year’s end.
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Montezuma
County Population Rise Cited Amid Budget Woes
A county shows a three year population gain from 687 to about 19 150 as of April. State lawmakers report a higher biennial appropriations total and warn of rising costs, while local officials discuss revenue needs and planning for upcoming legislative sessions.
Rice Problems Discussed At El Campo Meeting
A January meeting in El Campo convened to address rice production concerns. Attendees included an agriculture representative, a congressman, state ASC representatives, and local farmers seeking farm plan support.
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EL Campo
Garwood Water District to Elect Three Directors
Colorado County Water Control and Improvement District No 2 at Garwood will hold a special election from 9 am to 7 pm Thursday to elect three directors. Incumbents with terms expiring are E E Strenke Clyde Muesse and Frank Weaselski. Voting will be at the Garwood Veterans Library.
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Valere
Colorado County Water Control
Gurweet
Thesday
Dai, Ltd
Garewood Veterans Library
EE. Strenke
Clyde Muesse
Frank Weaselski
Birth of Jesus Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes Text
The excerpt from Luke 2 7 notes that Mary laid her first born in swaddling clothes and wrapped him in a manger because there was no room in the inn. This concise biblical verse highlights humble nativity details in Bethlehem.
Christmas Visit By West Columbia Family
Mr and Mrs Kenneth FPewell and sons Terry and Timmy of West Columbia and Miss Pam Terrell of Houston spent the Christmas holidays with their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Forrest Terrell in a family gathering.
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Kenneth Fpewell
Terry and
Timmy
West Columbia
Pam Terrell
Houston
Mes
Forrest Terrell
Monroe Krenek Wins Garwood Homes Christmas Display
Beautiful Christmas decorations judged in the Garnor Living Club annual Garwood display contest. Outdoor division first prize went to Monroe Krenek, indoor first to Lester Craneh, with several homes earning runner up honors. Prizes funded by Central Power and Light Company.
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Garnor Livng Club
Garwood End
Nada Somme Ities
Father Didner Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Ordination
The Rev. A. W. Didner, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, marked 26 years since his ordination with a High Mass on December 23. The Altar Society and Knights of Columbus presented him a gold chalice and ciborium. He previously served Eagle Lake parish after assignments at Mission parish and Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
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Didner
A. W. Didner
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
1 Knights of Columbus Council
Father Didner
Eade
Tade
Mission
Eagle Lake Parish
Three new county officials begin four year terms
The Eagle Lake region and much of the Texas Gulf Coast received heavy rainfall over Christmas. A severe cold snap was forecast but fades to freezing. winds shift north. Three new county officials will sworn in January 2, taking four year terms, including County Judge and County Treasurer elects. Several incumbents also begin new terms January 1.
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Eagle Lake
Texas Gulf Coast
Colorado
Charles D. Rutta
J. M .Bit
Rutta
Bill Ratta
Redder
jRet
Charles D. Ratta
Martha
Polch E Bodunsen
Eriden
Wid Rock Island
John Gideon
Ganwood
Republicar
Lonnie Priesmeyer
Garnot Ar
W. Stiles, Jr
Edgar L. Litemann
Charlie Weallen
Frank Davison
M. MM. Tones
Justice of the Peate
Preesinel No
HL AL Schroider
Cousity
Sam Ki Seymour
Democratic
Chainnan
Mrs Briscoe Named In Texas Women Of Distinction
Mrs Merion Lee Briscoe of Eagle Lake and Earl Lake man Earl Lake are highlighted in the 1962 Texas Women Of Distinction edition published by Mes Adams Publishers. The list honors prominent Texas women, noting Briscoe as a certified public accountant and owner of a ranch and trucking firm alongside her accounting practice.
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Earl, Lake
Mes Adams Publishers, Inc
Merion Lee
Sue} Briscoe
Eagle Lake
Texas
Briscoe
Acc
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texcks Society of Certified Buniic Accountants
American’ Women's Society of Certified Public ‘Accountants
American Society of Women Accountants
Who's Who
Americar
Women
Denas Women of Distinctinn
Dask Stephen Draper
Myrah Jans MrCormick
Columbus
George Hele
Nce
Nora Provente
Weimar
Aid Birs
Dilton Abramson
California
Hatherine Holman
Business Firms To Be Closed Next Tuesday New Year's Day
Eagle Lake businesses will close all day next Tuesday January 1 for New Year’s Day observance. The closures cover Tuesday only and are not part of a two day holiday as with Christmas.
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Eagle Lake
Babson predicts good year 63 no war prospects
Roger W Babson forecasts a modest business dip followed by a quick recovery in 1964 with government spending rising and advertising and employment steady. He cautions defense centers may slow early 1964 but recovery should occur in late 1964, with stocks likely to rise later in the year.
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Babson
Roger W. Babson
Action Siy
Roger W. Bapson
Ighest Reson
Neiiay
Busite
Menec
Buck Season Closes Sunday Geese Run To Jan 13
The abbreviated 1262 lark hunting season ends this Sunday December 30 at sunset with a two duck per day limit. Goosh hunting continues with geese season ending January 13. Wet winter likely boosts pheasant shooting. Chesterville, Lissie, Ganwood and Eagle Lake areas noted for good late-season results. Quail season remains open through February 18.
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Steeting
Chesterville
Lissie
Ganwood
Eagly
Quel
Logat
Quiet County Holiday Police and Sheriff Report
Chintata County reports a very quiet Christmas holiday with citizens well behaved. Chief of Police Bemorit notes the county saw minimal incidents as Highway patrols cite few accidents and motorists largely heed warnings. two minor skids in one area were the only notable events.
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Chintata County
Lubeleigh Lake
Pojipa
Billy Miller
Jack Steed
JPR
Columbus
Investim
Tae
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Hayden
J. PF Barnett
Wedent Willy
ASC
Comnty
Garwood Water Dist
TG Elect
Monroe Krenek
Dr. Cranek Homes
Garwood
Derbert Locastn
Tate Venter
Asst
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Bay
Stoke Milist
Buck
Geese Legal
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