Harborth Evers Homes Win in Lighting Contest
Eagle Lake residents enjoyed a festive Christmas lighting contest judged over Friday and Saturday nights. The Eagle Lake Jaycees and Central Power and Light Co hosted the event with a $30 prize pool. First place outdoor went to the Harborth home on Scott Street. second to Mrs Were on West Post Office. third to Lew Carsons on Waverly Street. Indoor first went to the Fuers home on Melody Lane. second to ER Schmidt on Prairie Street.
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Eagle Lake
Egle Lake Jay~cees
Central Power and Light Company
Power Company
CPL
Iners
Edward Harborth
Scott Street
Harold Were
West Post Office
Lew Cars
Waverly Street
Beautiful Tree
Les Fuers
Melody Lane
ER. Schmidt
Prairie Street
New County Judge Takes Office in January
New year brings many officials beginning new terms including two county judges. Dr. Lester Cranek of Garwood will replace Willard Shuart, while J. M. Rut ta completes Shuart’s term. Lloyd Bentsen Jr. to become U S Senator from Texas in January. Congressmen Jake Pickle and state rep Charles Jungmichel also win new terms. Swearing in planned at County Courthouse in Columbus.
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Lester Cranek
Garwood
Willard Shuart
Cranek
J. M. Rutta
Shuart
Lloyd Bentsen, Jr
United States
Texas
Ralph Yarborough
Jones
Aleteht
Justices of Peace
M,m. Jones
Eagle Lake
W. A. Ket
Ner
Garwood-Nada
Sheridan-Rock Island
Leser Schnaider
Charlie Allen
Martha Bodungen
J. Ratner
Weimar
Ally Stiles
J. 2
Jake) Pickle
Charles Jungmichel
Thursos
Colimbus
Club Montezuma Hosts New Year's Eve Party
Club Montezuma plans a New Year's Eve celebration with music and dancing. The event features a festive atmosphere, ongoing entertainment, and a toast at midnight. Local attendees are invited to enjoy a lively and sociable conclusion to the year.
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Club
Montezuma
Tax Officer Tour of County Begins January 4
Colorado county to host tax assessor Henry Hajovsky and deputies in a four day tour starting January 4 to collect 1270 taxes and register voters for 1971. Stops include Weimar Sheridan School Keck Island Bernard o and other locations through January 20, with hours listed for each site.
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Colorado
Henry
Hajovsky
Weimar
Sheridan School
Keck Island
Oakland
Richter's
Lone Oak
Heinsohn
Pretsburg
Schoellmann’s Grorcery
Nada
aMalr Rice Dryer
City Buys Ratio For Fire Dept
Eagle Lake City Council authorized purchase of a new radio unit for the Eagle Lake Fire Department. The bid of 659.00 from Mobil Radio Inc Basenberg was accepted with a factory rebuilt General Electric unit and new unit guarantee.
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Eagle Lake
General Electric
Mobil Radio , Inc
Basenberg
Koliba Provides Gifts to Inmates For 32nd Year
Homer L. Koliba of Columbus, longtime former State Representative, acted as Santa for the 32nd consecutive Christmas, delivering gift bags to ten county jail inmates at his own expense. Sheriff George Mueller praised his generosity in a county notice.
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Homer L. Kaliba
Columbus
Koliba
George
Dav
Mueller
Mr. Kolba
Homer L. Kolfia
Kollica
Rain totals highlight 1970 for Eagle Lake in 39.86 inches
Eagle Lake reports 39.86 inches of rainfall in 1970, slightly above the five year average. October leads the year with 8.24 inches while December shows minimal precipitation at 0.35 inches through December 29. Historical totals show 36.39 in 1969 and higher past years.
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Eagle Lake
Lakeside Irrigation Co
Vanuatu
Fifty Year Anniversary Celebrations for Otto Dankler Couple
Numerous relatives and friends visited Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dankler for their 50th wedding anniversary. Attendees gathered at the Danklers’ home to honor the couple with well wishes, remarks, and light refreshments as the milestone was marked in a shared family celebration.
Three Injured In Wreck On East Main Street Eagle Lake
Three people injured in a two-vehicle collision on East Main Street in Eagle Lake around 4 45 p m Monday. Vehicles a 1968 Ford El Camino and a 1966 Ford, occupants James Wesley Wilabay Bebra Lynn Wilabay and Mrs Billy Salazar. All taken to Eagle Lake Community Hospital with cuts bruises and severe head injuries to Mr Wilabay.
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East Main Street
Eagle Lake
Blussell Sillagan
Nick's Gulf Station
Main
East Main
Allen Avenue
el Camino
James Wesley Wilabay
Bebra Lynn Wilabay
Billy Salazar
Otler
Salazar
Wilabays
Eagle Lake Community Hospital
Wilabay
Sillavan
New Year Day Masses At Catholic Churches
Masses will be held on New Year's Day at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of Guidance Catholic Churches, announced Rev. Edward Ceiser. Services at Our Lady of Perpetual Help set for 7:35 and 9:30. at Our Lady of Guidance to follow with prayers for the deceased and a special Mass for the faithful.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Our Lady of Guidaiine
Edward Ceiser
Pang Ac Serena
Holy Land Film at Baptist Church Wednesday Night
First Baptist Church hosts a color film "His Land" on Wednesday December 30 at 7 30 pm. Ralph Carmichael created the score and arrangement for the musical journey into the soul of a nation. Reverend Raymond Woodruff calls it a feast of color sound and song and invites the public.
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Ralph Carmichael
First Baptist Church
Raymond Wood
Deer Season Ends In This County Thursday
Deer hunting in Colorado County ends at the close of shooting Thursday this week. The season remains open in neighboring counties under state regulation through Sunday January 3. Goose shooting runs to Sunday January 17, ducks close Sunday January 3, snipe through January 24, and quail through January 31.
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Colorado County
Dev. St
City to skip garbage pickup Friday notice
The city announces garbage collection will not run this Friday due to observed issues. Residents are advised to place trash out as usual for next collection and await further updates from city officials.
City Offers Davitt Street Lot for Future Apartment Building
Eagle Lake city council, citing a need for more multifamily housing, offers 27 200 square foot Davitt Street lot at five cents per square foot for exclusive use in future apartment construction. Edwin Gay reported a prospective buyer. sale conditioned on starting a multiple dwelling within a reasonable period.
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Eagle Lake
Davitt Street
Edwin Gay
The
Ely
J. J. Smith
Nicki Stallman Set To Ride Rose Parade Float
Nicki Stallman will ride as Cinderella on Float No 96 in Pasadena California during the New Year Rose Parade. The Farmers Insurance Group sponsors the Texas themed entry titled Through the Eyes of a Chin. The piece notes ongoing efforts and local interest surrounding the parade pageantry.
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Nicki Stallman
Pasadena
Gaalifornia
Com Tumbusy
The
Farmers Insurance Group
de Farmers Insurance Group
CC To Meet Jan 4 Banquet Plans Set
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold a scheduled meeting near Monday January 4 at which plans for the annual banquet to be held January 19 will be made. Tickets go on sale after the meeting with directors handling sales and also at the CC office after Monday. Since the banquet falls on the regular CC meeting date the January 4 meeting will be the only one held in January and all directors are urged to be present.
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Eagle Lake
Timber of Commerce
C.C
Annual Forecast Brighter 1971 Predicts Gains Across Economy
Babson predicts brighter 1971 with better performance in markets industry and labor. Absence of 1879 style perils and easing inflationary pressures should lift the economy, while political shifts in 1970 influence policy and help spur growth amid improved demand and employment.
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Pristri
Sears
Durther
Evening Lions To Sell EL High Furnishings
Citizens and former Eagle Lake High School students may buy furnishings from the former ELMS building at a sale conducted by the Eagle Lake Evening Lions. Items priced for convenience will be sold on commission, with desks chairs and cabinets among the offerings, set for January 9 and announced hours next week.
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Eagle Lake High School
Elms
Eagle Lake
Saly
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Washington
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L. S. Department of Agriculture
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Pivkle
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Pakistan
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Nixon
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Evening Lions
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