Middle School Winners Shine in Electric Week Art Contest
Three Eagle Lake Middle School students won first and second prizes and an honorable mention in the Rice Belt District CPL Art Poster Contest. Leo Leopold and Richie Parris earned top honors, Madonna Hamilton earned second prize, under mentor guidance from Jim Hamilton. The event marked Observance of National Electrical Week with local CPL offices displaying winning entries February 1–10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPL
Madonna Hamilton
Rich Farris
Frank Sherrar Loral
Philip Leopold
Rice-Belt
Eagle Lake Middle School
Amone the Sinsers
Eagle Lake
Rice Belt
Tms
Phils Leopold
Anc
Leo Leopold
Wlner
Rich Parris
William Lb
Ferris
Jim Hamilton
Fires Reported by Eagle Lare Fire Department This Week
Five fires since February 1 20 are reported by Eagle Lare volunteer firemen. An 8 55 am February 1 crew fought a grass fire on railroad right of way FM 102 west of town. On February 2 a car fire near Lisle where the tire was changed for the woman driver, the car later caught fire near Dary Dalite Lake. On February 4 another grass fire on Fight of Way Slmp Highway 80A east of town. Monday night a tar fire occurred at Ernest Fleidé home on A Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lare
Ety
Pam
Lisele
Zegle Lake
Tve
Freien
Ernest Fleidé
Adiy
Chumney and Walker Wells Abandoned Drilling Areas
Drilling donors to Eagle Lake area abandon sites and shift activity to new locations. Test wells, pay tests, and production prospects are noted near Til Boneh and Wall Ranch in Medway region. Companies include Oil and Gas Co and Shenandwan Oh Corp with tests extending to 2500 feet and 9000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Til Boneh
Ambassador Pritting Co
Arijet
Bude H
Eagle
Wall Ranch
Medway
Altar
Friendship Church Turkey Dinner This Saturday
Friendship Bible Church in Batte Lake sponsors a turkey dinner at the home of Mrs. Geneve Brown. The event offers plates for 31.25 each, with dinners served at 9 East Cat Street. Call 234-2766 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlestotie
Friendship Baprekt
Bagte Lake
Heosale Bf
Fin
Geneve Brown
East Cat
Farmers Income tax Meet Today Thurs
County Agricultural Agent Johnny Cooper announces a February 8 meeting at the Agricultural Building in Columbus to help farmers prepare their 1972 income tax returns. Attendees can pick up a copy of the Farmers Tax Guide and receive guidance on farm income definitions and filing accuracy.
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Agricultura
Columbas
Asye County — Agricultural
Johnny Cooper
Tax Records Meeting Promises Better 1972 Returns
County Agricultural Agent Johanis Cooner urges better kept farm records as tax reporting season begins. A meeting titled How to Borrow Batter through Reo garde is set for 7 30 in the evening to guide orderly record keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanis Cooner
LCRA Denies Water For Rice Allotment Increase
The Lower Colorado River Authority refused to add water for rice allotment increases. Only 23,600 acres to Garwood Irrigation Co and 25,000 to Lakeside Irrigation Co will be watered, totaling 46,000 acres, while Lakes remained low and Lakeside’s 1972 water use stood at 26,408.59 acres. Sam Seymour Jr. urged more water to boost production, but officials prioritized lake level stability over expanded irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UEDA
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Colorado River
Garwood Irrigation Company
Leeleetton Co
Eagle Dake
Garwood Irrigation Co
Colombus
Lcra Board
Wre
Welle
Coif Conat
Texas
Record keeping meeting in Columbus on February 3
The Extension Service offers a manual record keeping system and discusses consolidating tax returns and coordinating information. A February 8 evening meeting will cover combining records and improving profit through better record keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricil
Columbus
Cooper
Indictments Return in February Grand Jury Session
The February term grand jury convened at 10:00 a.m. and returned 26 indictments to Judge B. W. Patteson. Included are murder and burglary charges against several locals from Eagle Lake, Welmar, Sheridan, and surrounding areas, plus theft and auto crime cases. Names include Sosebn Lo Garcia Sr, Peter De Le Rosa, Wesley W. Pavia, Bully Ray Spicer, Jackip Ray Simpson, and others. dates refer to late 1972 and 1973 incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Patteson
Joe V. Adameik
Welmar
Clyde R. Cannipgaam
Jotn JL Garra
Joan T.pickington
Eagle Lake
Emily Frank
Elvin F. Hetfey
Columbug
Dorothy A, Surtuch
B. Criswell
Sheridan
C. W. Einksul
Rock Island
Feed A. Labsy
Naday
Wilfred Rejeck
Garwood
Juan Gilberto Herre
Ontutel Bi
el Zarape
Midolge
Peter de le Rosa
Fotar Sailnas
Fagle Lake
Dery Ord
Ballias
Midnight Bay
Steve Thomas Sauer
Ant Aull Corp
Wesley W. Pavia
First National Bank of
Ray Spicer
Jack-ip
Ray Simpson
Robert O'Niel Dee
Ham Venlesse Troat
Weatarn-Club-st Altalsy
O'Nial
Main Enterprises Relocates to New Building
Main Enterprises and its affiliates announce a move to 35 East Main Street, with Main TV and Appliance and Main Auto Supply relocating to a new facility at 807 East Main. The Greyhound Bus Station will be housed there as construction on the lot continues, and a soft opening is planned for early next week ahead of full operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Street
Greyhound
Bus
Evelyn Virnau
Maj Ato Supply
Main TV
Wmsted
Anpiiance
She Vi
Man stabbed at Zarape Bar in late night attack
Four people involved in a Sunday early morning affray at Zarape Bar. Wille En clay utared the EL Sarape with three women. Enclay was stabbed multiple times in arms shoulder and side with a weapon believed to be an ice pick. he was treated and released. A Richardson woman faced aggravated assault charges. trial awaits in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Callum
Wille
EL Sarape
Chardaon
Sagle Lake
Richardson
Diarystn
Tria Af Br Casa
Line of Sunshine in Saint Folia 17
A short religious verse notes law given by Moses and grace and truth arriving through Jesus Christ in Saint Folia issue 17.
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Moses
Bat
Jésus Christ
Saint Folia
Rice Referendum Approves County Vote Result 192 18
Colorado County rice producers voted 192 to 1 for marketing quotas on the 1973 crop. Daniel C. Streckfus, executive director for the county ASCS, reported results of the mail referendum held Jan 22 28. To become official, the quotas must be approved by two thirds of rice producers. Local results will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Daniel C. Streckfus
Tle Agricultural Stabilization Ani Gene Servation Service
CC Directors To Meet Men
The Eagle Love Chamber of Commerce will meet next Monday in the Council Room of Municipal B uts. Directors and other interested persons are invited to attend. Plans will be made for committee work to be carried out through the new year, said Travis Wegnholt, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Love Chamber of Commerce
Municipal Buts
Travis Wegnnholt
FFA Trail Ride Set To Start At 8 30 A M Saturday
FFA Trail Ride organized by Rice High School Putare Farmers of 4 Meripats invites Trash riders in the area to participate. Ride will begin assembling near Altair Rice Dryer at 0:00 am with the main run starting at 8:30 am. A sweetheart contest will select a winner announced at the FRA show and sale in Garwood Implement Go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
Annpal
Allah
Garwood
Alvin Nonlettel
Raymond Waddell
Eagle Lake Lions
Clun
Afligh
Garwood Implement
Formes Swift Stapleton
Vor Populi
Portahlernstroom
Heritage House Opens for First Residents Saturday
Heritage House in Eagle Lake prepares to welcome its first residents on Saturday February 10 as a new 12 resident convalescent facility. Admin says twelve initial occupants will join while work continues on grounds and surrounding facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Laxe
W. H.bul
Straam
Ami
Roum
Alamo Lumber Co. Names New Manager in Valde Move
Carroll Lepori named to manage Alamo Lumber Co. duties in Uvalde as Mrs. Drake relocates this weekend. Drake, longtime Alsina Lumber Co. manager, will shift to new post after ten years in Alsina. Lepori previously led Poteet office and spent two years with Alsina. Cit izens welcome the couple as they plan to move next week. Drake active in Lions Club and local chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peierds
Fi B. Drake
Uvalde
Alamo Lumber Co
Poteet
Mre
Leport
Citzens
Myr
FFA Swine Sale at Garwood Boosts Local Fair
The Rice High School Future Farmers of America will stage their third annual calf and hog sale at Garwood on February 10. Events begin at 8:30 p.m. with a Pioneer Trail ride from Altair to Garwood, judges include Harold Franke of Texas A&M University, and trophies funded by Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce. A barbecue lunch is offered at noon, and sale begins at 1:30 p.m. with calves at 59 and hogs at 54. Proceeds support FFA members across Garwood Nada Eagle Lake Sheridan and Altair communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Tl Rice High School
Altatyo Garwood
Kalling Dryer
Altair
Garwood
Harold Franke
Texas
ABS University
Hogan
Senta Gertrudis
Eer Piste
Duroc
Hanty Brisco
Billy Hetnar
Franke Io
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Gar~wood Implementant Supply Co
Uaciliis
Highway 2
Jerry Milraske
Columbus
PPA
Nada
Eagle Lake
Shedder
Altai
Pam
Brior
Manoun
Eagle Lake Caambér
Cammarca
Bill Bode
Ft Campo Livestock Commminwion Company
Hoge
LdCo
M. George Magan
Columbus Livestock Commington Company
Garwood Lions
Agaist
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Middle School
Ming
Fem
Frank Sherray
Walker Wells
LORA
Calumbua
Rendon Morales
Asex
Ander Rodriquar
Elgin Franklin Juhmon
Mike George Harris
Legtie
Treadway
Katie Schuells
Johm Douglas Tarver
Hew
Zarape Bar
Heritage House
Carroll Lepori
New Alamo Lumber Mor
Rice High School
Ffa-Members
adVicares
Ronprima
Rald
Satrias
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