Grand jury indictments total 17 in February session
Seventeen indictments were returned by the February grand jury, including one for violence. Cases include burglary, theft from a residence, desertion, and robbery of a supply store. Names tied to charges include Lester John Arable, Willie Aqué White, Dorothy White, and J. S. Konvicka Tessence, with offenses dated June and November of prior years. The proceedings reference incidents in Eagle Lake and Weimar and note jewelry thefts valued at $363 recovered by investigators.
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Cringen
Crume of
Violenne
Tke
Tete “Holt
Jodie Court Court
Weimar
Lester John
Willie Aqué White
Dorothy White
Larry
Vir Durelan
J. S. Konvicka
Eagle Lake
Shanti J. O. Walker Ona
Dave Waddle
Samrter
Fieye Brown
Infant Son of W. L. Brumbeelow Dies Wednesday
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brumbeelow dies in early Wednesday morning. The child was born February 2 at 2:40 p.m. at Laughlin Tipspir. Survived by parents, brother James Alexander, and 4s E Tentmother. Funeral from Danbury home to Takede Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foonard Lee
W. L. Brwntelow
Laughlin
Tre Young
James Alexander
Universal Motor Co Wins 4 Letter Award for 3rd Straight Year
Universal Motor Company, a Ford dealer, earned Ford Motor Company's 4 Letter Award for the third consecutive year. Field representatives of the am division presented the award to B HL Weshin ney, manager, and staff for sound finances, efficient management, and strong facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Motor Co
Universal Motor Company
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Dowry
B. HL Weshinney
Eagle Lake QB Clubbers Meet Wednesday at School
Members of the Eagle Lake backfield club will meet Wednesday night at 7 20 pm at the school. The gathering aims to discuss team play and organize future activities.
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Eagle Lake
Cioh
Idth
Jury Recommends Interrogation Room at Jail and Clock Repair
The grand jury to Judge Lester Hult at Columbus urged creating an interrogation room at the county jail and repairing the courthouse clock on the east face. It also praised county finances, noting funds are properly accounted for and property including the courthouse jail and poor farm are in good condition. The report was signed by foreman Lester Johnson and listed twelve other jurors.
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Grand Jury
Lester Hult
Columbus
Sus Wegenhot
Lester Johnson
W. 2. Meilen
Esgle Lake
Join F. Heger
Otio Ginéler
ACP Cautions Farmers About Allotment Compliance
Colorado County Agricultural Stabilization and Conserving Committee warns farmers that under the marketing quota acreage allotment program penalties apply for excess production and noncompliance. Growers failing to plant within their allotment may lose cost sharing and be ineligible for government price support loans. cotton quotas were approved by a majority in the national referendum.
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Colorado County Agericultural Stabilization and Conservating
Rumors of an 8 Million Synthetic Plant Near Chesterville
Townwide speculation centers on a proposed eight million dollar synthetic rubber plant in the Chesterville area. No concrete evidence exists yet of construction or plot surveys, though some sources allege the company has surveyed land in anticipation of a late fall start. Further substantiation is awaited.
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Chestersville
Eagle Lake
Chesterville
Chester
Auto Collision With School Bus Leaves Passengers Sly
A car collided with an East Lake school bus on Highway 604 Monday afternoon. No injuries occurred, but the car sustained heavy damage. Officers Don Auitman and Dr. Wile son reported the incident, noting the bus driver Henry Becker had stopped to discharge passengers when the impact happened. Several children aboard the bus were shaken. charges for failure to observe traffic signals were anticipated. Occupants of an Eagle Lake yacht were mentioned in the report.
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Culorady
Eagle Lake
Stinearth Representatives Invite Garwpac High for Council
A message invites Stinearth representatives and a top notch pets talent to Shaw as Shaw seeks candidates for the Garwpac High school council.
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Garwpac High
Stinearth
Shaw
High School “Council
Bank of Directors Chooses New President
First National Bank selects a new president at its February election of the board of directors. Mr Crane, formerly with the Empire State Bank of Dallas, is expected to assume duties soon.
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1sBe
Crane
Lue
Empire State Bank of
Dallas
Culure
Choral Club Launches Two Week Headlight Drive
Eagle Lake High School Choral Club kicks off a two week fund drive to boost subscriptions to the Headlight. Members will solicit renewals and new subscriptions with receipt books, offering commissions and a bonus for strong results. Subscriptions cost 2.50 weekly or 20 yearly for out of county readers. Campaign runs Monday February 8 through Friday February 21.
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Eagle Lake
Peary
March of Dimes Drive Nets Over Sixteen Hundred Dollars
Eagle Lake Lions reported a March of Dimes Polio drive total of 1628.39 from Eagle Lake and area. Funds came from youth dances and benefit events at Altair and Cer yenke’s Place, with half allotted to national research and emergency measures and half kept for local polio relief. County quota was 6009. results include Weimar and Columbus campaigns totaling 500 and 920.
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Eagle Lake
L. Guthrie
Nouse
Cer
Yenke
Altair
Santalers
Guihdle
Jack Draper
Lions Clubs
Worning
Weimar
Columbus
Colorado
Henry Hajovsky
Eagie Leake
Polis Exempids
Garward
Wee
Ishend
Sheridan
Oakland
Oak Grove
Buescher
Stans Bend
Santa Anta
Brushyar Ow
Fretaburg
Mente
U Bernardo
E L Choristers To Be On KUHT TY February 25
Eagle Lake High School choral group makes a television debut at 3 00 p m Thursday February 25 as KUHT increases power to 50 000 watts with 4700 foot antenna improving Eagle Lake reception The telecast marks the choir's first road trip and travels as far as Marlin continued on next page
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Ami
Kprc-Tv
Marlin
Pelive Wee Shaw Clinic Warns on Dog Vaccinations
Chief Shaw reported a clinic held last Thursday through Saturday. he noted the public response was sober but many city dogs remained unvaccinated. He urged owners to vaccinate immediately and keep pets tied to ease pickup.
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Pelive Wee Shaw
Shaw
Youth Rally At Lissie To Celebrate Youth Week
The Church Youth of the community sponsors a interdenominational Youth Rally Saturday at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lissie. The Youth Fellowship hosts with support from Colly Memorial Memoritut Episcopal First Baptist and Presbyterian churches under the Ministerial Alliance. A religious film What Happened to Jo Jo will offer message and inspiration for Junior High to College students.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lissie
Jo Jo
Ace
Churely
Colly Memorial Memoritut
Episcopa
First
Baptist
Presbyterian
Rural group files counter petition on rural fire aid
A rural coalition petitions Colorado County Commissioners to reject a rural fire equipment election and seeks continued aid for rural fire fighting. The counter petition argues current plans would not serve all rural areas and outlines funding, future unit needs, and bond implications. Both sides prepare for a February meeting as the court weighs the requests.
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Coloradto County Commissioners Court
Cali
Royal
Cout
Blutehage Licks
Sural
Garwood
Oakland
New Bretou
Osage
Santa Anns
Frelsburg
Bernardo
Matthews
Rook Island
Sheridan
Altairaniale Grove
Celine
Pethiat
Gyerbo
Ander
Cnmrmmissioners Court
Seymour becomes Red Cross Finance Chairman in Caledonia county
James D B Seymour is named Red Cross Finance Chairman for Caledonia County by County Chair Aman Duck Allen. The county chapter meets in Columbus to discuss a 1994 drive aiming for 2000 members, with a $1 annual membership and a fundraising goal based on a prior year’s pool. A film on Red Cross activities will be shown in county venues by service clubs on Feb 23 to March 4, with Lions and Rotary clubs coordinating.
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James Dunn Seymour
Red Cross
Leehsiman
Caleratio
Duck Allen
Theone
Ty Red Cross
Eye Milter
Allen
Columbus
Dave
Calnrads
Garyoun Lions
Eagle Lake Rolar
Eagle Lake Lions
Weimar Lions
Weiar Hotel
Columbus Lions
Lubill
Highway Commission Plans New Bridge at Altair
Texas Highway Department officials inform County Judge that plans and specifications will be prepared for a modern bridge over the Colorado River on Highway 0A southwest of Tayle Lake near Altair. Estimated cost not to exceed 625,000 dollars. The move signals recognition of the need for a better bridge, though not an immediate construction date.
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Colorado River
Tayle Lake
Altair
M. J. Corne- Wun
Texas Hughnay Department
Victoria
John A. Hincher
Commelius
Mainutes
Highway Commission
Corplus
Henecher
Last Rites Held For Mrs Lewis Austin Wed
Funeral services for Mrs. Lewis Austin were held Wednesday at 2:30 pm at Celly Memorial Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Anderson officiating in the absence of Rev. D B Ria Allison. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery with Num-Bovers Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were J T Pilkington, Van Thornton, T R Robert Keals, S R Mooney, Gordoly Birdwell, and Z M Drumgoole. Mrs. Austin died at Laughlin Hospital Tuesday night after a lengthy illness. She was born November 16 in Templeton Indiana to John and Continue nh Spor
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Lewis Austin
Celly Memorial Methodist
Joe Ander
Ria Allison
Lakeside Cemetery
Num-Bovers Funeral Home
J. T. Pilkington
van Thornton
Robert Keals
R. Mooney
Gordoly Birdwell
Austin
Laughlin Hospital
Templeton
Indiana
John
Dial Phones Step Nearer to Reality in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake moves toward a dial telephone system as Southwestern Bell confirms plans to start dial service by 1955 and complete by 1956. The company has purchased main street property west of the current building for the new dial office, said manager BE. D Beschel.
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Eagle Lake
Telephone Company
Ge- Main Street
BE. D. Beschel
Southwestern Bell ‘Telephone Company
Aise
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W. L. Brumbelow
ACP
Mear Young
E. L
First National Bank
Kuhtty
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