Sealy ELFM Road As’69 Project Approved by Commission
Colorado County and Austin County leaders gain approval for a new Farm-to-Market highway from Bale Lake to Sealy. The route shortens the trip from Engle Lake to Sealy from 28 to about 15 miles, following the Santa Fe railroad line and passing near the Allegaten Prairie Chicken refuge.
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Colorado
Charles D. Rutia
Austin
Lee Distert
Texas Highway Commission
Bale Lule
Sealy
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Engie
Leke
Colorado County
Austin County
Chamber of Commerce
Hal Woor-'wsal
Herbert C. Perry
Ani
H. Kuligen
J. C. Dingwall
Torr
Belwerm
Carlsson Ins
Cape Yale Realest
School Bulletin Board Erected Downtown by Eagle Lake Council
Eagle Lake High School Student Council installs a bulletin board at the southeast downtown square for city and community event notices. City officials and nonprofit groups may post projects. contact Principal Victor Scott or City Manager T. J. Smith for details.
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Eagle Lake High School
Eagle Lake
Hatin
Renriter
Momeyer
T. J. Smith
Victor Scott
Cotton Clinic in Columbus Next Tuesday
Colorado County hosts a cotton clinic Tuesday February 6 at 8 00 pm in the County Agricultural Building Columbus. Extension leaders Doyle Moore and Fred Elliot head a team to discuss chemical weed control seed insect measures harvest quality and marketing for local cotton producers.
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AG@M University
Uons
Pam
Columbus
Colorado County Program Building
Doyle Tt
Fred Eliott
Colorado County
Philip J.humman
Ama
Reeves
Crockett Leyendecker
Referendum Sets 1968 Rice Marketing Quotas In County
The county reports show 219 rice producers voting on the 1968 marketing quotas with 7 voting against. ASCS headquarter notes nationwide support. the state referendum margin mirrors the county result. Final results awaited to finalize quotas for 1968.
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UL Winkelnapy
Bus
ASCS
Winkelman
ASOS
Nationwkde
Rock Island High Homecoming Activities Planned Friday
Rock Island High School schedules Homecoming activities Friday February 2 in the gym with activities and registration for Homecoming queen candidates. The girls basketball game against Sheridan starts at 6 37 pm followed by the boys game and the queen coronation.
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Renk Island High Sehocl
Registraton
Hocksland
Rock Tsland
Sheridan
Rork Islami-Sheriden
Arteta Means
Prisy George
El Wins Another Award in National Clean Up Contest
Eagle Luke earned a Distinguished Achievement Award for clean up club improvement and beautification work in the Natl Clean Up Contest. It marks the second straight year in a population under 25 000 category, with the award to be presented at a January ceremony and the city's scrapbook entry showcased February 18 20 at the Statler Hilton Hotel for delegates to view.
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Nat
Eagle Luke
Bae
Statler Hilton
Arrest Made In The Theft Of Riding Equipment
A year-old Negro man, Charles A. Cato, was arrested in Posi Transit City County and charged with stealing saddles riding equipment from the Gene Paschall home near Alleyton last week. He admitted taking three saddles saddle blankets and bridles and implicated another man not yet apprehended. Two saddles and a bridle were recovered. Cato admitted selling the other gear. Colordo County Deputy Sheriff Floyd Schlichting led the investigation with help from H F Guin of the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and Russell Martin of Freeport.
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Posi
Gitza County
Alleyton
Charles A. Cato
Fae
Cato
Garwood Lions Vehicle Fund Reaches 2500 Total
The Garwood Lions vehicle fund drive to aid emergency transport in Garwood and Nava communities has reached 2500 in contributions as of Monday January 29. Residents are urged to mail donations to Lions Club addresses or contact listed members to complete the drive promptly.
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Garwood Lions Tub
Garwood
Nava
Man- Too Krenek
Garwool Lions Chih
Nre
Followin Lions
Robert Salursing
Lee Schneier
Ben Waligura
Thomas Gulbrenth
LeRoy Briggs Seeks Constable Post in Precinct 8
LeRoy Briggs, a longtime Engle Lake resident and former Eagle Lake officer, announces candidacy for Constable of the Peace Precinct No. 8 in the Democratic primary on May 4. He pledges honest, impartial service if elected.
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leRoy Boles
Annonney
Briggs
Engle Lake Area
Eagle Lake
David Mahalite Wins 87 Bushel Corn Yield Award
David Mahalite of Eagle Lake received a yield award for producing 87 bushels per acre of number 2 corn during a dry hot season. He harvested 87 000 bushels on a measured 1900 acre field using Funk's G T20 hybrid with 40 inch rows and 31 600 plants per acre. Fertilizer applied totaled 100 pounds actual nitrogen 40 pounds phosphate and 15 pounds potash per acre with Sid Hermarm representing Funk's from Victoria presenting the documented yield award after certification of the yield.
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David Mahalite
Eagle’ Lake
Malele
Funk
Sid Hermarm
Victoria
Muhallte
House of Fabrics to Open on Main Street
Mrs Sidney Miller announces the formal opening of The House of Fabrics at 217 Main Street next to the School Tax Office. The opening is Thursday February 7 with Mrs Martin Merman assisting in operation. Prizes for registrants to be drawn Saturday February 10. no obligation to register.
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Sitney T Miller
Beyte Lake
Fabries
Main Street
House of Fabrics
Miller
House of Fairnes
Martin Merman
Bates
Spring Maid
Klopean
Wil Ien
Manythers
Mbor
Wie
Mri Strees
Two Men Charged With Shooting and Cattle Theft in Dale Grove
Colorado County sheriff reports the arrest of two men on charges of shooting and stealing a cow and calf at the John Peters farm in the Dale Grove community. Both suspects admitted involvement and face trial with bonds set at 5 000. Authorities note earlier similar incidents near Welmar.
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Colorado County
Sheiff
John Peters
Dale Grove
Peanineten
Alabama
Wellar
Choy
Oth
Peres Richards
Semalts Court
Jper
MT. Buller
MT. Buller, Deputy Shorth Floyd Sehlich, Jing, Gane Warden Leo Kehlerfel
Texas Ranger
Sliven
Highway Patrol
Tovesthatfon
Schuichting
Tye
Wernin Kehiden
Welmar
Before After School Study Program Available for High School Students
Parents are urged to enroll students in a before and after school study program run by high school faculty. The morning session runs 7:15 to 5:00 and the afternoon 3:30 to 4:30. Teachers listed include Mrs Boothe Mr. Arellano Mr. Eberhart and others with specific February duty dates.
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Une
Hirgh
Fea
Roothe
Mr. Arellano
Eberhart
Boy Seler
Arelano
Boktes
Arellano
Mr. Melton
Foothe
Mr. Jones
Humph
Jesi
Melton
Boothe
Jones
Humphrey
Knife Attack Hits Columbus School Faculty Member
Mrs Homer Koliba a Columbus school faculty member and former Eagle Like teacher was slashed by a Columbus man last Friday, suffering two knife wounds to the cheek, chest, and face. George Alley alias Sear-plu, a Black man from Columbus, faces assault with a deadly weapon charges with bond set at 5000. Mrs Koliba was taken to Columbus Hospital in satisfactory condition. Harvey Hayek aided her to the hospital. The incident stemmed from a delayed peg leg pageant prop linked to Three-Legged Willie.
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Homer L. Koliba
Columbus
Willie
Sear-plu
George Alley
Columbius
Court of Justice of the Peace
Richard C. Sehmidt
Prec. Commr Henicke Seeks Re election in County Race
Precinct Commissioner Walter J. Henicke announces candidacy for re election to Precinct 1 in Colorida County. He states dedication to serving residents and county, and asks Democratic voters to support him in the upcoming primary after May.
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Walter J. Henicke
Mike Henske Wins Boat Motor and Trailer at Houston Show
The article reports Mike Henske winning a boat, motor, and trailer at a Houston boat show. It notes his family connection and that he learned of the win while attending the event.
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Mike Henske
Houston
Mike Tine
Ani Mes
May 4 election filing deadline and local notices
A public notice outlines deadlines for filing for the May 4 election with a Monday February 5 cutoff. It also covers voter registration timelines, mail-in postmark rules, and local races including sheriff, county commissioners, and other offices. The report references a long list of local officials and candidates.
Four Year Old Loses Leg In Train Accident
Four year old J. D. Clayton suffered the loss of his right leg below the hip after a train accident last Friday night near McCarty Street crossing. He and two companions were attempting to crawl over two derailed cars on a Southern Pacific train when he fell and was dragged for over seventy feet. He was rushed to Eagle Lake Community Hospital in serious condition but expected to recover.
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J. D. Clayton
Eus Gym
Southern Pacific
McCarty Street
McCarty
Commerce Stich
Clayton
Hie
Royle Latin Tuntor High School
El Jaycres Benefits BBQ Feb 16 at Community Center
The Wagie Lake Jayeess will host two tarhecues on February 1h at the Community Center from 5 pm to 7 30 pm to raise funds for local projects. A July celebration by the Tyee Blige features a $1.90 admission for 1 habits and $100 for children under 12, with a dance and music. Tickets start at $1.50 per person.
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Wagie Lake
Jayeess
Firmini
Texas Trail Riders Begin Long Ride to San Antonio
Members of the Texas Trail Riders Association start a 135 mile ride from Altair to San Antonio with 400 riders expected. Registration at 11 am, barbecue, hospitality hour, and formal presentation of the 1968 Trail Ride Queen Phyllis Romney. Ride ends Thursday with participation in the San Antonio Livestock Show parade.
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Engle’ Lake
Altair
Lopan
Altill
Texas Trail Riders Association
San Antonio
Altur
Attair
Alamo City
Melvin Staples
Rosharon
J T Fraka Seeks Reelection as Constable Precinct 8
J T Fraka announces candidacy for reelection as Constable of Justice of Power Precinct No 8 in the coming Democratic Primary. He urges support in the May election and notes long community residency and prior road construction work. He was first elected in 1984.
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J.T
Jimmie) Fraka
Justice of Power
Fraka
Gre
Ratt Lake Study Club Sets Flea Market Dates
The Ratt Lake Study Club announces its second Flea Market on March 15 and 16. Members and associates are asked to collect items for the benefit project. Mrs Dexter Anderson chairs the Hot booth and will arrange donated articles. contact CE 42376.
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Study Club
Ratt Lake
Dexter Anderson
Friendship Night at Eagle Lake Eastern Star Meeting
Eagle Lake Charter 483 Order of Eastern Star holds Friendship Night tonight at 7 30 pm. Officers will wear formal dresses and members from surrounding chapters are invited to enjoy a program by the Solumbios.
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Eagle Lake
Order of Eastern Star
Solumbios
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Cotton Clinic
Rock
Paschall
Garwood Lions Vehicle Fund
LeRoy Briggs
Pree
Sidney Miller
Homer Koliba
Willer
Henield
Lin
Aiuner
Prevines
Colorida
Democratis
United States
Onder
Slwvil ¢. O.geyehe
Walker
George
Doc) Mueller
Colorado County Commissioners
Walter
Henlekeshay
Reinhard Brod
Gus F. Steger
Mra
Mabacie T. Litemann
Golindor
Henry J Hojovsky
Marthe. Boungen
J.t.jimmie
Freka
Bae Lake
Justice of Peace
Rles Lion
LeRoy Mately
Coperaseman
Piper Miron
Tose
Alsey
Charles Jingmichel
EL Jaycres
Texas Trail
J.T. Fraka
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