TWO MEN KILLED IN ALT AIR TRAIN COLLISION
Two men died when an automobile crossed the highway at Altair causing a collision with a Southern Pacific passenger train. The victims were from LaGrange and Campbell, Texas, with survivors including a wife and child. Investigation by Colorado County authorities followed the wreck near Garwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altair
LaGrange
Cole Sun
Southern Pacific
Lowery
Campbell
Texas
Lalshlin Hospital
Eagle Lake
VFLW
LaGesage High School
Albert Brendle
Brendle
Exas Peferen
Naral
Leslie Blume
Columbye Hospital
LaGrance
Garwood
Te Ears
Wits
Tillon
Red
Otto
Lay
Colorado
Talbeieer
Departments
Columbus
Oleom
Stouehlne
Funeral Services Held In Yoakum For F A Strunk
Funeral services for F A Strunk were conducted by Rev Paul Bethel at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Yoakum on February 4 1998. Interment followed in Grave Cemetery. Strunk born November 13 1863 in Strunkville now Sublime and died February 1998. He is survived by his wife and three children E L Beckman of Eagle Lake O V Strunk of San Antonio and V D Strunk of Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Betehel
Holy Cross Lutheran
Yoakum
Gk Gmve
Strunk
Strunkville
Sublime
Katherine Voltmenn
Mr. Strunk
E . Beckman
Eagle Lake
O. V. Strunk
San Antonio
VD. Strunk
F.F.A. Boys To Inspect Packing House Display
L. J. Resprim, agri culture instructor and Advisor of the Ioyal F.F.A. Chapter, received an invitation from the Houston Packing Company for the Chapter to attend a display of dressed pork, beef and lamb shown at the Fat Stock Show and an educational exhibit on livestock feeding. Exhibit hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February Watch. The boys plan to travel by school bus leaving Hagie Lake at 9:20 a.m. Sunday. fathers of the boys are invited to join the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Resprim
Sseetiang Agricultur
Ioyal F.F.A
Houston Packing Company
Hagie Lake
le i
Rosprim
Houston
John Mahattie, Jr
John
Morcinig Iu
Raymer
Raymer Pecking Company
We c
George Cason
PRA
George
George Pling Vais
Hired Hand Grand Champion at Houston Fat Stock Show
Jim Clipson's two Eagle Lake Quarter Horses earned place money in the quarter Norse Haltey class at the We Touston Fat Stock Show. Hired Hand, grand champion, was brought from Fort Worth and had strong competition among about 18 to 20 entries. Suzy Que placed fourth in a tight filly group, while Sleepy Jim did not medal but gained ride experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Clipson
UTA
We Touston
Darvel [Ove] Sprott
Litleen
Houston
Fort Worth
Mr. Clipson
Hare
B. D. Fussell
Sleepy Jim
Sorrel
Mayor Roos Announces New City Fire Ordinance
Mayor Roos urges observance of a recently passed ordinance repealing prior rules and banning burning trash and inflammables in the city fire zone. It sets distance and handling requirements, warns of infractions and prosecutions, and aims to protect property and assist fire suppression efforts with the state fire marshal.
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Roos
Grand Jury Report to District Judge Halt in 1849
The February Term Grand Jury of Colorado County Texas reports to Judge Lester Halt. They inspected county finances and found improvements current and projected. courthouse and yards are clean and well kept. approve building plans for the County Poor Farm and urge central heating to reduce fire hazards. The jail and its yard are in much improved, clean, excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Halt
District Court of
Colorado
Texas
Grand Jury
Colorado County
Iswa
Commissioners’ Court
Funeral Rites Held for Mia Koneshek at Eagle Lake
Funeral services were held at Mill Funeral Home for Mia Elt. Koneshek 56 of Eagle Lake who died Monday at Wharton hospital. She was born June 24 1892 in Rainbow Texas and lived in Eagle Lake 35 years a First Baptist Church member. Pallbearers listed and survivors include husband four children nine grandchildren five sisters and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill
Mia Elt
Konesherl
Tihine Wharton Hospital
Albert Brown
First Baptist Churely
Lakeside
Eagle Like
Koneshed
Rainbow
Texas
Mamie Woodward Rogers
J. W. Rogers
Eagle Lake
First Baptist Church
O. Boothe
CH. Matthews
Gordon Bindwell
Sam Austin
RE. Altman
Eddie Cuyler
Konesheck
C. L. Richter
GH. Tate
David
Chester
Epidemic of Amputated Fingers Shocks Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake reports five citizens with finger amputations from recent accidents while inspecting radiators and pulleys. Names identified include Morris Naumann Henry Wheeler Thorstenburg de Tamborella Gravel Pit supervisor Mr Briaco and others. Some injuries occurred near Laughlin Hospital during school district investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Joser
Morris Naumann
Henry Wheht
Thorstenburg de Tamborella
Mr. Bricao
Thomas
Placend
Henry
Laughlin Hospital
Mr. Naumann
Eagle Lake Considers Full Time Auto License Agent
Eagle Lake may host a full time state highway department agent to issue automotive licenses. Plans listed Welmer and Catum ing in Colorado County with Temple director E. J. Amey submitting details. The bill would shift car registration duties from county offices to state agents to reduce courthouse trips and waiting in lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Hishysy Department
Colorado County
Welmer
Catuming
Ren. W. A. Shafner
Temple
E. J. Amey
Highway Department
Sharper
State Highway Department
Former County Home Demonstration Agent Visits Here
Roy Leverenz and his daughter Lynde Nell of Wallowa Oregon visited this week with the G. Kobberg family. Mrs. Leverenz, formerly Miss Winfred Jones, served as County Home Demonstration Agent until 1941 and later became Food Specialist at A and M College. She has since contributed articles to term publications and held night adult education classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Leverenz
Sean Elf
Lynde Nell
Wallowa
Orenon
Tickets For Scout Banquet Must Be Secured By Feb 12
Preparations for the Annual Colorado District Scout banquet on February 16 at Memorial Tali Columbus with main speaker Rabbi Robert T. Kahn of Houston and other clergy. Tickets are $1.50 and must be reserved by February 12 via listed banks and stores in Eagle Lake Weimar Rack Island Sheridan New Ulm Garwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Tali Columbus
Colorado District
Robert T. Kahn
Houston
Joe E. Lewe
Baptist Church of Colonisting
B. Koladgle
Catholic Church
Columbus
LeRoy Stvin
Columbus Catholic Church
Chester Leroy
Eagle Lake
S. EH. Broy Jes
First National Bank
First State Bank
Columbus State Bank
Charles Klein
J. D. Seymour
Weimar
Min Bank and Trust Company
Garwood
R.J. Drapela
Garwood Irrigation
Mrs H F Carter Of Rock Island Dies February 2nd
Mrs H F Carter 23 of Rock Island died February 2 after a lengthy illness. Born May 15 1874 in Brunswick Sheridan County she wed April 6 1896 in Sedalia Missouri. Funeral February ath at Garwood Methodist Church with interment in Myrtle Cemetery Rock Island. Pallbearers included relatives Charles Vorrbres Galveston Ed Wackhens Texas City Dudley Mulin LaMarque and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HF. Carter
Rock Island
LaMarque
Irs Carr
Cecil Roues
Glen Williams
Roan
Lee E. Petrosky Injured In Auto Accident
Lee E. Petrosky suffered serious injuries in a Saturday January 28 vehicle crash near Dol Ro. Reports say he was pinned, with a twisted neck and facial injuries from freezing rain and snow. Mrs. Matrophy stated Petrosky’s condition remained precarious as rescue crews responded at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee E. Petrosky
Lee i
Petroski
Dol Ro
Verdois
We Petro
del Rin
Ducane
Matrophy
Chin del Filo
Texas
Baby Daughter Of Roland Ingrams Dies February 7th
The baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Ingram of Chickasha died early Saturday morning in a local hospital. Committal services for Sharon Gui Tagram were held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Chickasha with Rev Fo OW Badzetl of Trinity Baptist Church officiating. The Chickasha Funeral Home arranged the services. Grandparents named are Mr and Mrs L L Ingram of Chesterville and Dana Bridges of Encino, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Gui Tagram
Pin Mengay
Rose Hill
Chickasha
Orueneol
Hwoulay Uld
Roland Ingram
Hat Wily
Fo OW
Badzetl
Trinity Baptist Church
Chickasaa Fusneral
L. L. Ingram
Chesterville
Dana Bridges
Encino
California
Thanksgiving hunting death leads to grand jury no bill
Waddell, Eagle Lake game warden, faced murder without malice charges for a Thanksgiving Day shooting near the Cullen ranch. The Grand Jury failed to return any true bill after investigating the incident and other cases, while local notices include a birthday gala for Mrs. Casarmie and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Waddell
Grand Jury
Waddell
Eagle Lake
Colorado County
G. A. Beane
Frank Dungen
Houston
Old Shell OM Company
Duncan
Cullen Ranch
A. Datson
Johnny Span
Span
Datson
J. Casarmie
Vickey Renee
Jina Costrove
Margaret Marshall
Ghey Goungil Studies Water Situation and Improvements
The council discussed the city water probe, wells location, and standpipe work with Water Tank Service Co. A general election was proposed for November 1, 1949 to elect three aldermen. Street improvements and bond funding were examined along with extending hard surface streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghey Goungil
Stradpiver
Emanuel Theos
Ayell
Mideemen CC
Epps
Linyd Spat Inger
Sant H. Proydes
Noni
Shell Oi Company Names New Area Treasury Manager
Shell Oi Company Inc named Avid PL Hagen as Treasury Manager for the Houston area. He succeeds R. Mueller, who will become manager of Shell's Mead office Accounting Department in New York. Hagen, with 25 years at Shell, began as a clerk in 1923 on the Pacific Coast and has held roles from field auditor to office manager in Los Angeles and San Francisco before his Houston appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avid PL Haden
Deo
Treasury
Clue
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Hel Way
Houston
New Dodges And Plymouths Shown To Auto Dealers
M M Jones, Incal Dodge Ply mouth dealer, and Maurice Good son attended the advance showing of the 1849 Dodge at the Pleasure Field in Galveston last Friday. They report improvements include more head and seat room and better body room. MF Jenes and M A Borg, also of Jones Motor Corp, viewed the preview of the 1945 Plymouth in Galveston Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Jones
Maurice Goodson
Virginia Snelling Wins Mystic Six Contest Prize
Virginia Snelling has been named prize winner in the National Mystic Six Contest held locally. She received a certificate for $25,000 presented at Wilcox Grocery, focal T.G.A. Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Snelling
Mystic
Wilcox Grvery
Focal 'T.G.A
Sports News Of The Week On Page Seven
The page collects sports items for Eagle Lake and nearby communities edited by Fred R Frnka. It invites sports fans to turn to page seven for the latest news and thanks readers for comments on the sports page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bred
Freds
Eegle Lake
Fred R Frnka
Dust Weyis
FLF A Members And Rosprim To District Meet
FLF A members and Rosprim will attend the district meeting at Wharton to observe district chapter operations. Ellison White of Eagle Lake serves as vice president of the district organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FPA
Goxs
Rosprim
Whartton
Ellison White
Eagle Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Strunk
P A Simunk
EL. Beckman
F.F.A
Rs, Leserenz
H. F. Carter
Roland Ingrams
Cub Scouts
J. J. Resprim
Arwre
Cally Memorial Methodist Chirth
Hoy
Jan
Warne Latrone
Bugle
Shell Oi Company
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