County Court to Seek Bids for Agricultural Building
Colorado County Commissioners Court in regular session discussed a proposed county agricultural building with plans to solicit bids on March 14. The court also reviewed plans to aid elderly residents with a home for aging citizens, transferring funds to social welfare programs and approving 1956 appropriations. Present were County Judge BIW Rutta and Commissioners Kretan Aschenbeck Rainey Hahn. outlook noted possible special meetings and property considerations near Benny Fay tract.
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Colorado County Commissioners Court
Bil Ruita
Youensend
Grace Tower
Charles A. Hennes
Biw Rutta
Glen Kretan
A. 0. Rainey
A. J. Aschenbeck
Ryan
Hahn
Wiz Aechenbeck
Women Invited to World Day of Prayer in Lissie Church
Lake and surrounding communities are invited to attend the World Day of Prayer service at Lissie Evangelical United Brethren Church starting Friday morning. The theme Flock, One Shepherd reflects the globally simultaneous observance.
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Eaghe
Lake
Lissie
Election Officials Named by County Court 1956
ColoradoCounty election officials named by the county court for the 1956 election process. David R. Wintermania designated presiding judge at Eagle Lake Precinct with Thornton Melton W. G. Davey and B. H. McElhinney as assistant judges. Other precinct presiding judges listed including Mrs. J. R. Mellatan in Columbus and several named guardians for Goividen Algir Neda West Lichey and surrounding locales.
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Colorado Country Commissioner Court
Eagle Lake
David R. Wintermania
Thornton Melton
W. G. Davey
BH. McElhinney
Columbus
J. R. Mellatan
Gividen
W. 5. Obennans
Algir
Mamie Mitenell
Gerwood Albert Arnold
Neda
A. C Leapolit
Rock Island
George R Burke
Sherkiun
WT. Scott
West Lichey
Weimar
Grave
Buescher
Wr Tietschert
Shaws Bend
Fritz Hazndt
Santa Anns
Joe Cnernik
Brushy
E. Kolenovsky
Frelsburg
Bloter
Truck Slams Into 90 Bridge. One Hurt
A 1955 International truck tractor and trailer crashed into a concrete bridge 9.6 miles south of Columbus on Highway 90 at 5 30 am Saturday. One occupant was hospitalized with a broken right ankle and facial lacerations. The driver, Aurelio Garcia Hernandez, escaped injury. Traffic halted as the damaged tractor trailer overturned the bridge guard rails and spilled fuel across the roadway.
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Columbus
San Antonis
Mames
OES To Hear General Grand Chapter Speaker Tonight
Order of Eastern Star meeting at Masonic Hall tonight at 7 30 pm will feature a representative of the General Grand Chapter. All members invited to attend this special session as part of the lodge activities.
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Masonic Hall
General Grand Chapter
PTA Pop s Nite Postponed and Rescheduled Meeting
Hagie Lake Parent-Teacher Association has postponed the Thursday Pop s Night event due to conflicting high school and basketball schedules. A regular meeting is now set for 3:15 PM in the nigh sttisol auditorium with an entertaining program planned. Quote from Mrs Haye Spalinger, president, hopes many parents attend.
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Hagie Lake
Parent-Tedder Association
Mombui
Eagle Lake
Census Shows Eagle Lake School Enrollment Rise
In the 1956-57 census the Eagle Lake Independent School District lists 1206 students, up 33 from prior figures. White students total 447 with 8 additional white and 25 more Negro students in the colored category. 110 beginners, 50 first-years, 20 Latin-Americans, and 35 Negroes are recorded. The rise may climb further as more enrollments appear next year. census led by Mrs. H. O. Crensweldge of the Eagle Lake Parent-Teacher Association.
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IDS
Eagle Lake
Tis Rice
Eayle
H. O. Crenweldge
Precincts Set Auto Registration Revenue Shares
Commissioners Court in regular session voted to divide bonds from auto registrations in the same percentages as last year. Percentages are based on vehicle counts in each precinct. Upon collection, the county’s portion will be allocated as follows: Precinct 1 to 56, Precinct 2 to 64, Precinct 3 to 13, and Precinct 4 to 27.
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Commissioners Court
Houston Teens Arrested In Auto Theft Case
Three Houston teenagers were arrested in connection with a theft involving a Ford in the Steger area. Police report the trio were seen near the victim’s home on Monday morning and fled the scene along Borden Road. Further details were limited as the investigation continues.
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Houston
Steger Auto
Ai Steger
Imelinie
Ford
Borden
National Guard mobilization echoes in Texas campaign
The notice describes a February 22 observance and a one day tesmiisin in Texas. Major General K Berry Adjutant General calls for recounting sampaien and urges all National Guard units in the state to cooperate with the Reserve Forces Day campaign set for Washington's Birthday. The text notes a strong volunteer citizen-soldier National Guard.
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K. Berry
98 Percent County and State Taxes Collected by Feb 1
Colorado County Tax Assessor Collector Henry J Hajavery reports strong tax collection before the February 1 deadline. State funds show 88.02 percent of 17,727.68 collected, County tax 74.0 percent of 534,790.98, and County Ad Valorem at 68.5 percent of 120,948.25. School district totals include Columbus AT 98.0 percent, Carwoog 90.9 percent, Weimar 96.26 percent, and Pernavio 96.22 percent.
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Colorado County
Henry J. Hajavery
Columbus
Carwoog
Weimar
Pernavio
Post Office Closes February 22 for Washington Birthday
The local post office will be closed next Wednesday February 22 in observance of Washington's birthday. No mail delivery or window service will occur. rural routes and the box office are shut, with dispatching handled as on normal holidays. Acting postmaster Hargrove Smith notes mail will move as usual on other days.
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United States
Washington
Hargrove Smith
First National Bank To Close Next Wednesday
The First National Bank of Easgle Lake will close all day next Wednesday February 22 for the observance of the birthday anniversary of George Washington, father of our nation.
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First National Bank
First National Bank of
Eas Gle Lake
Father of
Vgonitts
George Washington
Highway Commission Approves Plans For 90 Freeway
State Highway Engineer informed county officials that the Highway Commission has accepted the county’s proposal for a 14 mile U.S. 90 route across Color ado County. The commission will require location surveys and a right of way of at least 300 feet, with ultimate construction of a four lane divided highway planned though not yet funded.
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D. C. Greer
Colorao
Atoas
Taito
14 Mile Commission
Denista Rie
Coutt
Plans Started For G S Day Camp May 28 June 1
Plans were started for the Girl Scouts Eagle Lake Day Camp to be held May 28 to June 1. The 1956 camp theme is International Friendship with Mrs. TP Dowely as director and a committee overseeing site budget publicity transportation and program.
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Ant Weols
Girl Scouts of
Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Town
Toteterm
Mame
International Friendship
Tp, Dowely
Mes
F. Meiteen
Budget
R. P. Wilcox
Local Worker Sues for Workmen Compensation in Columbus
David MrPaniel employed at the Texas Coherele Silo Company files suit in Cyartiet Court at Columbus against Fidelity Casualty Co. of New York for workmen's compensation after injuries at the plant. He seeks 825 per week for 401 weeks with legal interest and costs. In a separate filing Rosa M. Hraziel, Lee Roy Braviel seek partition of property.
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David _MrPaniel
Tyre
Texas Coherele Silo Company
Cyatriet
Columbus
Fidelity Casualty Co
Nove Yuris
McDaniel
Rosa M. Hraziel Ye
Lee Roy Braviel
Grand Jury Indicts Fourteen in Colorado County Murder Case
Fourteen indictments returned by the Colorado County grand jury include one for murder. Judge Lester Holt presided in district court as the grand jury, led by foreman Dr. Heasher, considered multiple cases and heard about two hours of testimony before adjournment. The body reported the county’s financial affairs are in excellent condition per the County Auditor’s 1955 report.
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Colorado County
Lister Hall
W. W. Ellison
Simul- Hancourty
Columbus
Westernay
District Court
Raymond Clay Hegges
Teaders
Generaisurahee
Noor
Jatlomnuys
Mileder
Colorado County Grand Jury
Lester Holt
Grand
Ay Heasher
Dr. of
Weimar
Marter
James ‘Lightfoot
Eagle
Megro
Hebert
Levine
Oscar Frank Greak
Joe Ward
W. F. Tengler
Secorl
George W. Bratcher
Willie Matlings
Mesertion
FR. J. Johnson
Otis Trewin
Freddie Randan
Maine Bushie
Juan Castle
Eit
I. Yo Grove
Trate
Trian
Freddie Bardlalt
R. L. Johnson
Johnson
State
Masons Plan Washington Party Friday Night
The Washington Masonic Lodge hosts its annual George Washington event at the Farle Lake Community Center tomorrow at 7 30 pm. Members and guests of the Order of Eastern Star attend with Rev D Rhea sitisen of Lae Cally Merani jal Methodist Church as guest speaker.
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Eagle Lake
Masonic Lodge
Washington Airthlay
License Plates On Sale Here Today In Garwood
License plates go on sale today in Garwood with Officer Henry J. Hajovacky coordinating the event. The sale runs today only before moving to Cimwood tomorrow, with purchases available at Spailspor Hardware during the group’s visit.
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Garwood
Cotenady
Henry J. Hajovcky
Thersiay
Cimwood
Spailspor Hardware
Local air search launched for missing four-seat plane
Civil Air Patrol units and pilots from Eagle Lake Columbus El Campo Palacios Freeport Baytown Pearland Seguin and Gurwood joined a wide area search for a missing four place light plane that took off from Sam Houston Airport. The search base used the Fade Lake airport with a radio station manned by Mrs. Priesmeyer. The missing Houston men were Joseph W. Shiver 40 George Simon 28 Eugene Mills 35 and Cyrus M. Khersole 33. They reportedly headed toward San Antonio and Brownsville but exact destination unknown hampering the search.
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Allly Air Patrol
Folly Houston
Sam Houston
Eagle Lake
Vielnicy
Jovas
Fade Lake
Columbus
el Campo
Palacios
Freeport
Baytown
Pearland
Seguin
Gurwood
Civil Air Patrol
Priesmeyer
Gatwood
Berehorart Bonahts
Joseph W. Shiver
George Simon
Eugene A Mills
Cyris M. Khersole
Houston
Jack
San Antonio
Brownsville
Harold Thomas
Jack Daniels
Tommy Pirkinston
Dan Thornton
Alvin Witse
HL EL Tate
Griff Tharing
Band Boosters Start Birthday Calendar Project
Band Boosters begin a birthday calendar project at a meeting of the Eagle Lake Bard Roosters Clits. Members discuss calendar setup, city clubs, and event planning including improvements and banquet menus for upcoming birthday events.
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Eagl Laka
Wala
Morutu
Rome
Bane
Mszon
Courtesy Mail Box Now In Service At Sunset Post Office
The Courtesy Mail Box on Sunset side of the post office began service to allow mailing after hours. Postmaster Hargrove Smith said the box will be emptied at times and available for those who need to mail letters when the main office is closed. Previously a front-door slot was used after hours, but that will be closed and mail moved to the Courtesy Box.
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Hargrove Smith
Bechstot
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Arcent
E.L. Isle
Orld Day Prayer
St. John
PTA
Eagle Lake Rotary Club
Rotarians
Coote Simon S
Sinclair
Jett
Xssterants
Fred H. Freks
Anid ‘Ed Brunner
Post Office
G. S
Grand Jury
Logal Vegro
Farkus
Paykis
Andil
Holthward
Seebrook Spinyant
W. KR
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