Eagle Lake School Bonds Win Big Vote 540-102
Eagle Lake Independent School District voters approve a 950000 bond issue by five to one, with 652 ballots about twenty percent of qualified, funding a new eleven room elementary school, additions to the white school, and a new gymnasium. A maintenance tax increase of 110 to 130 per thousand valuation accompanies the measure to retire old indebtedness.
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Eagle’ Lake Independent School
Kate Meftec
Judes
Eport Tmllals
Eagle Lake
Polocation
E. H. Henry Colored School
Bikin
Finitves
Senate
Tate Announces Candidacy For Commissioner
Garmer H. Tate declares for County Commissioner of Precinct No 4 in Colorado County in the May 7 Democratic primary. He works at Ten meco Chesterville plant, is married to Baltic Koneshed, with son Fran and daughter Lama, and has lived here since 1816. Tate promises to serve all county residents impartially and seek maximum efficiency at the least cost.
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Garmer H. Tate
Colorado County
Tate
Tenmeco
Chestervile
Baltic Koneshed
Fran
Lama
Tie
Daughtry Roberts Named Temporary Plant Superintendent
Daughtry Roberts serves on temporary duty as plant superintendent at the Tenhoon Chesterville site. Wilburn Kick also serves as leading man at Chester ville plant while Clyde TP Brown, the plant superintendent, reports the changes and upcoming celebration for Mr. Coffey.
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Daughtery Roberts
Daughtery
Iragle
Tovineely Lab
Tenhoon
Chesterville
Pertneey
Tookpar
Gur Iey
Coffey
Cele
Athe Eprapmniy
Wilburn Kick
Lal
Chester-ville
Clyde TP
Brown
Bank observance closes First National Bank on Lincoln birthday
The First National Bank in Eagle Lake will be closed on Monday February 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. No banking services will be available that day while staff arrange necessary preparations and notices.
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Eatgle Lake
Avraham Lincoln
We're Proud Of Our Citizens Editorial Honors School Bond Vote
An editorial praises the community for overwhelming support of the school bond and maintenance tax while defending opposing views. It extols free speech and civic pride, highlighting funded projects like the Community Center, Swimming Pool, Recreation Center, golf course, and tennis courts paid without debt, and lauds roads, police, water and sewer facilities as signs of prudent tax use.
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Satietay
Annual Science Fair Slated in Community Center
The Bone Lake High School Science Fair will be held Friday and Saturday at the Community Center. Exhibits open after dismissal and will be available for public viewing from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday. Trophies and awards will be presented, with three winners per division and an overall winner. First place high school entrants qualify for a regional competition in El Compo in March.
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Bone Lake High School
Cine Nital Selmies Fair
Nateuetur al Sponser
Efib
Tiayer
Shay
Dlissey Millay
Hint School
Wolagy
Ligibin
el Compo
Aareh
62 License Plates Now On Sale
The city announces 1962 license plates are on sale through March 3. Officials say the proceeds support local property tax relief and that supply will be available at city depots and various outlets in the downtown district.
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Yale
Sajovely
Nake & Tom
Tie
PTA Sells 166 Poll Taxes Here
The Earle Lake Parent-Teacher Association reports selling 166 poll taxes in Eagle Lake area before the January 15 deadline. Dowly supervised the PTA project and organized the sale of a holiday to fund activities.
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PTA
Earle Lake
Parent-Lenehor Association
Eagle Lake
Dowly
Six in race for treasurer and commissioner of precinct 4
Colorado County voters face a May primary with six candidates for County Treasurer including Phyllis Th Tyler Male Mattern Martha Fochangen Hilda Trajon and Leroy Adard. Multiple incumbents seek re election across precincts and county offices as filing closes in Columbus with candidates drawn for several races.
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Colorado County
Traasurary Laine
Phyllis Th Tyler
Male Mattern
Itaennn
Coury
iTueder
B. Wd Bilyy Istites
Fr. G Thate
Jatin S. Carroll, Jr
A. J. Kamer
M. M. (Mae) Jones
Fustier of
Zoel Rape Lane Pecifics
A V Smith Announces Candidacy for State Rep District 46
A V Smith of La Grange declares his bid for State Representative from District 46 covering Baktrop Colorado and Fayette Counties. A farmer and rancher, he has lived in Fayette County all his life with deep local family roots. His father T Lee Smith served local public life over two decades, and his wife Fay is mother to three children and six grandchildren including H A Moran of Beaumont and Jesse, an inspector with the State Highway Department.
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Waller Treve
Wicd of Paine of Preecing
Garwood
Te IP
Deal
Soekilis
Owen
Fayette
Homer Ts Kolita
Cohunhus Bas
A. Smith
Lay Genre
Willian W. Chong
Waldosa
Congress
Clyric
W.thompson
Jim Simpson
Texas
Austin
Columbus
Walla
Smith
la Grange
Baktrop
Colorado
Fayette Counties
Fayette County
A.V. Smith
T. Lee Smith
Peorta
Timor
Fay
Daugher
H. A. Morran
Beaumont
Jesse
Air Corps
States Highway Department
Bobby
University of Exits
Pehwd
Neurat Ager
Release Date Set For Unused Cotton Acres
Producers are reminded that February 9 is the final date to release unused cotton acres and to file for judicial acreage. Unreleased acres will be treated as planted on the farm and counted in the 1963 allotment if not actually used in the three prior years. Contact the ASCS office in Columbus for more information.
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Catton
Telenserd
ASCS
Ty Coe Tumbus
DAR Chapter To Host Washington Birthday Banquet
The Jehe Everett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a George Washington Birthday luncheon on Friday February 16 at 12 noon in Eagle Lake. The event honors the first president and invites members and guests.
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Jehe Everett
George Washington
Laincheun
Eagle Lake
Anic
Cotton Producers invited To Hear Specialists Feb 14
A meeting for cotton producers will be held February 14 in the Agriculture Building Assembly Room, Columbus. A&M College specialists B G Reeves and Dr Ty Ridgeway will discuss ginning harvesting cotton insects weed control defoliation fertilization and related topics. County Agent Dayle L Moore invites all interested to attend for harvest information and guidance.
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Agriculture Building
Columbus
A & M. College
B.G. Reeves
Ly Ridgeway
Pr. Elliott
Dayle L-Moore
Rabies Vaccination Clinic Planned in Eagle Lake
The City of Eagle Lake schedules its annual rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Friday February 9 and Saturday February 10. The event runs from 2 PM to 6 PM both days at the police station corner Porte and Commerce streets. A veterinarian will administer vaccines and owners must pay a $2.25 registration. Dogs without ID or claimed after 10 days will be impounded and may be euthanized.
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Eagle Lake
Old City
Porte Office
Commerce Streets
Lon
Watt Reiglstigy
Hereford Association Spring Sale Scheduled in Columbus
The Gulf Hereford Breeders Association will hold its spring sale Friday in Columbus. The event features entry judging, with consignors including Martin Rnbers, J. N. Pendengrais, and others from local farms, while Walter Whitten of Collins Station conducts the sale.
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GC Hereford Assn
Columbus
oOaan
Mack
Waiter Avitten
Collis Station
Martin Rnbers
J. N. Pendengrais
Bangle Tike
Children Photographs Slated At Weston Store Today
Local notice announces children's photos to be taken at the Weston store today. Parents are invited to bring children for portrait sessions with free painted proofs and price details provided.
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Weston
Grand Jury Returns 15 Bills Dancy Charged With Murder
The grand jury handed up 15 indictments with Dancy charged in a murder case. Leroy Janda, 31, announced for county treasurer in the Democratic primary set for May 5. He cites 10 years in Columbus with his wife Dorothy and two children Linda and Bonnie, and states his service as Assistant Chief of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Dept and his Catholic and Knights of Columbus affiliations. He has worked for the SK. Seymore firm in Columbus for six years.
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Leroy A. Jamlie
Columbus
Janda
Eid
Dorothy
Belinda
Bontie
Columbus Volunteer Fire Dept
Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Pst
SK. Seymoe
Grand Jury Returns Sixteen Indictments Including Murder Charge
The Pebtttity Grand Jury completed its term Wednesday with sixteen indictments against fifteen individuals. Included is a murder charge against Lehman Davey for the killing at Deckard’s residence. Other counts include burglary, auto theft, forgery, perjury, and incest among members from Magle Lake and nearby towns. The jury praised jail cleanliness and noted funds were current. Henry Herder Jr. of Weimar presided as foreman.
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Pebtttity Grand Jury
Lehman Davey
Nooks Foster
Lorenzo Estrada
Dlenry Herder, Jr
Weimar
Sophie Zoyller
O. W. Po- Wers
John Carroll Runs for County Commissioner in Precinct Four
John Carroll, long time business figure and former president of local firms, announces candidacy for County Commissioner in Precinct Four Colorado County. He cites construction industry experience and commitment to fair service, seeking to win Democratic primary on May 6.
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John
Sarrall, Jr
Colmada
Carroll
Throllver
Ubildeen
Stanley
Precinct Tote
Colorado
Parents urged to attend Little Leaguers meeting Monday
A local youth program requests all parents to have each boy represented by a parent at the upcoming meeting to plan the 1962 season. Officials seek participation details to estimate team numbers and confirm practice fields and facilities for Pee Wee players and their families.
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Barents
Languet
Wimga
Pobruiny
Binniks
Toone
Reavst
Roy Sccur
Colorado
Wales
Teyne Duagues
Petente Af
Lanshuin
Feehate
Ysidor Ramirez
Bruce I Waddell
Raymond Waddell
Mokiers
Orn
Burglars Hit Garwood Lumber Co and Others
Burglars forced open a safe at Garwood Lumber Company late Saturday taking about 300 dollars and a shotgun. Similar thefts were reported around the county including Garwood High School and the Skull Creek Rolling Lanes in Altair where approximately 100 dollars in change from machines and a jukebox was taken. Sheriff’s deputies investigated as the garbled report notes multiple break ins and ongoing inquiries.
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Garwood Lumber Company
Cosh
Shotgim
Colorado County Sheriff's Office
Garwoorl High School
Tere
Altair
Clumber Company
Apon
Joe J. Kalline
Oyner
Llmbor Company
Wieglivs
Howlind
Drake
Mie Shrifts Department
Npe Hyve
Iin Pelingy
Wier Righteous Man Faces Irony in Community
A fragmentary note describes a man turning away from righteousness, facing irony as his vigilant deeds are questioned by the community and his path ends in a paradoxical outcome.
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Dieth
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Dancy
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Stony
Ang
Magescay
Melby
Aviai
Stirrts
Yoo
Lumber Company
Jovsky
Jane OT Sunsitne
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