Campaign Launched For New County Highway Link
Colorado County official P. W. Herbert announces a proposed six mile gravel road linking Matthews to Eagle Lake and Matagorda Bay to connect with the Dagetan San Antonio highway. He says enough gravel is available from Lakeville to cover the project and lists expected county costs and coordination with nearby counties.
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Colorado County
Eagle Lake
Matthews Highway
Matagorda
Colordo County
Mateagora
San Antonio
Musephic
Cole Coury
Bode Herbert
Ube
Werbort
Dent Whiertol
Calorydo
tWighway Fere
Sheil
Weratcourus
Matengordit
Whiertoh
Matagora
Wineton Enuity
Matthews
Pei
Trelhway du Taege
Cole
Canat
P. W. Herbert
Matagorda Bay
Herbert
Lakeville
Prominent local couple planning move after March
Mr and Mrs Schleicher announce plans to relocate after March and consider a site for a new home. The wife and husband expect to finalize arrangements soon with several proposals open. A roof fire at the George Renehaw building last Friday prompted urgent action from firefighters but caused no property damage.
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George Renehaw
Frank Stephens
Walnut Avenue
Houston Woman Linked to Hartman and Hillen Families
Mrs Clara Day of Houston appears in a notice noting connections to Milc Harti and Mrs Jo Hillen, detailing familial or civic ties in the local community.
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Clara Day
Houston
Milc H.O. Harti
Jo ‘Hillen
All Day Institute At Methodist Church Big Success
An all day institute at a Methodist church held Monday drew strong attendance and praise. Notable speakers included local leaders and visiting pastors, with sessions on gospel appeal, life service, and missionary work. Lunch offered by the Missionary Society accompanied the program.
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All-Day Institute
Methodist Church
Rothistor
Bayern’ Institute
Mechodteboclinel
Mowley
AL Ans
Pananiieg
Hick
Phethies
Farle Onesiataiettons
Mar Thales
Estavels
Rey
Tosten
Hiy Ko
Hawk
Thlor
Missionary Society
Sandwieken
Negro Burglar Sentenced to Six Years in Penitentiary
Atoert Ti, an African American burglar, was convicted on charges of burglary at the Harbert home and stealing two pairs of trousers. He received six years in the penitentiary after a trial in the Matriel court at Columbins. Additional related theft cases against him were noted with pleas of guilty and concurrent sentences.
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Harbert
Mer
Marbert
Targhiry
Senneldor
Matriel Courk
Columbins Mondiy
Mane
Iriel
Pna
Festinielly
Sophomore Class Rally and Banquet Highlights
Readers recount a sophomore class event featuring speeches by the president, awards, and a reception with cake and chocolate treats. Attendees included Hon. Clyde Danley and other officials as the group celebrated achievements and planned activities.
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Beligore
T He Elise
Tuymend Teel
S. Teonge
Washington
Clyde Danley
Yeni
Ini
Snowball Toss at Local Matinee Draws Crowd
Last Sunday morning boys threw snow balls near the station as a parade of snow from freight cars filled the town. They also brought a wagonload to town to display the fresh snow and enjoyed the winter display. Mr. Davidson returned from St Louis after a two week visit to relatives and to buy stock for spring and summer. Mr O H W Baring and family visited from Brenham and spent the day with relatives.
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Aid Ome
Bai
Alan
Pam
Davidson
St. Louis
Breaking of Shaft Delays Test Work at Lissie Oil Well
The Lissie oil well operated by Burkbor nett To vston Oil Company suffers a shaft break delaying test work. Repairs and cam p yling tests continue with progress slow and depth uncertain as crews assess whether the test will proceed this week or extend into the near future.
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Lissie
Burkbornett Tovston Oil Company
Wachinery
Adtva
Welk
Anaitsiing
Fediaiee
Jay
Cary Eye
Tlesie
Former Columbus resident dies in Houston Thursday
Mrs Alaer Mhorntai died in Houston Thursday after being aided at a hospital. Funeral rites were held at 1H Mrnvie Street, Mufibay. The obituary notes Thornton formerly headed Coe Titiwink and mentions local residents and a subscription renewal visit to Headlight office. Additional items reference Col. Jesse TL Tohisen, Mr. Andreason, and a Rockport test well for oil.
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Alaer Mhorntai
Tvistone
Hult
Ewig
Mrnvie
Atetack
Thornton
Bipdhnayt
Kipsyilte
Three New Men to Serve on Incoming Board of Aldermen
Three new men will serve on the incoming board of aldermen after a quiet election day. Voters favored Payne Carney and others for city offices as a small turnout reflected weather impact. The new aldermen will replace outgoing members. two seats remain contested and the exact ballot results show the elected individuals.
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Eliy Pehnary
Mitsix
Tye Hanies
Wwe
Bliss
T.rocapies
A. A
Payne
Carney
Tony
Local Fair Highlights Winners At Rives Cafternoon Event
A lively village fair featured a piecing contest with guests Abbie Welnesday and Mes. WAN. Winners included Hopkins of Garwood second prize and Weds HUiver top calf show. Attendees like Mrs TD Hester and TD Hester visited from Welwar, praising community turnout and an all-day Methodist church gathering.
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Caangeen
Columiam
Hopkins
Garwood
Huiver
Sevan
Tirat
Kemp
Wharton
Milton
Cechinting
Sound
Lo 'Duiteun
Eagle Lake
Tudanek
Whiners
Prourney Iet
Prouse
Accond
H. Wonton
Cotumbus
Miles
Weluwarted
Oard
Hester
Welwar
Eagle Lake to Host Child Health Conference April 4 5
Local Eagle Lake hosts a two day Child Health Conference April 4 and 5. The event features activities for children and families, with participation from the Red Cross, hospital staff, and community volunteers.
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Eagle Lake
Frost Covered Country Faces Cold Morning
Frost covered fields blanketed the area Monday morning with vegetation affected as trees showed white coats. A hog shipment moved to Houston with seventy head in one cartload and another being prepared as sellers chased the market.
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Wiite Frost
Mann
Prominent case eying trial as weights clash in court
A garbled report hints at a prom engagement and a legal suit involving multiple caret and sports figures. Names and details are obscured but refer to a prominent weight lifting context and domestic or regional dispute over finances or disputes. The text is largely unreadable but suggests a high profile court or sporting tension.
Washington program delighted schoolchildren and parents Tuesday
A packed school auditorium hosted a Washington themed program directed by Owen Miles. Students from primary to fifth grade performed songs, recitations, and dances including Washington medleys and a minuet, ending with the National Song and a pledge.
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Schoobe
Waalvens
Charly Margins
Hike Aube Stchwels
Ton McBi
Dr. Win
Walker
Wan
Wadely
Walle Senos
Marg T
Onpbitts
Wille Mae Thirnett
Florence Koneselek
Wil Westmonelind
Gricie Gene Vincent
Mary Katharine Norman
Maxine Readhng
Margaret Murtht
Owen Miles
Reelatha
Ena Vaine
Dintogne
Bruce
Katherine Roberts
Plovenee Mac Roberts
Cleo Snow
Margaret Luttte
Iney Rogers
Florence Mae Roberts
Lucile Ney
Florence Evelyn Waddell
Constance Sodergren
Vietrola
Fale
Oath of Alletance
Ladies Sowing Circle Meeting At Mrs Lee Home
The Tadiex Sewhus Circle of the Cathal Choret held its regular weekly gathering at the home of Mrs A T Lee with a list of attendees including Mexciamis Adamé, Bunge, Mhuinehard, Balas, Jus TM, Bertrand, Delaney, Wo MM Keltes, Blackman, Lee, A A Taylor and Viola Blanchard. The next meeting is set for Mrs F C Delaney on Tuesday afternoon March 1. Mr B Q Harris arrived from Fous ton Saturday night and spent Sunday in his old hometown, Mary Hart wed Leathe Speen the previous Friday and had been visiting the week.
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Tadiex Sewhus
Cathal Choret
A. T Lee
Torso Adama
Hostyas
Tin Tulle Ing
Mexciamis Adamé
Bunge
Mhuinehard
Balas
Jus
Bertrand
Delaney
MM. Keltes
Blackman
Lee
A. Taylor Maus
Viola Blanchard
F.C. Delaney
B.Q. Harris
Fouston
Mary, Hart
Leathe Speen
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Mrs. Schleicher
Setledetter
Walt Bletty Qureshi
HL Brasig
Will Orn
Tie Fries
Strashg
Che Tsien
Anid Mass
Sebreieher
Behtefeher
Sehtefeher
Tidma
Elestly
Mr. O. HW. Baring
Brenham
Simon Williams
Columbus
Opiizen
Coldexse Johnson
Jesse TL
Toronto
Iin
Mes
Fowiod A. Townsend
Bie
Col. Dehnagn
Cahuulus
Chas
Andreason
Sherida
Ely
Chicago
Menora
Vineyard
R. H. Beyer Jef
Dilinger
Mr. Vineyard
C.A. Brewer
Breck
Enridike
Rockport
Bentlemren Owen
Telitorey Eloe
Worlivahiy
E TR Bros. Abr
Tanti Minin
Robert Ait Westey Hite
Metiest Bane
Dali Betereat
Ator Ely PY Weithelt
Penineician
Mrs. Heard
Ean Winn
Aif Siut
Fale Mar
Mixnes
Mednol Howles
Seplin Wily
Monin Taw
Cnioken
Pede
Mike Meanie
Gabriel
Pete Cot
Bolles
Bagley
Heonehy
Ted Cross
Anon Ily
Aneuting Et Eorities Committee
Cobban
Mat
Peleiaty
Avery
Witd Catton
Cupzen
Gisste
Edwardsville
Penn
Neamtheen
Bawardsvilly
Penney Tvinias
Tassie
Reese
Hiesie
Cheniebe Lake
Menges
Deey Reget
Chia Seetlore
Antonio LA
Tad Ge
Sig Mitwnie
Gineditor
Huis
Pena
Bunch Lake
Benford
Mewar
Keith de
Mika Hinlee Crawford
San Marcon
Sir Clara Bell
Wilifama
Snear
Clatites
Prom Engelhardt
Cnet Boer
Ronan
Estonia
Atp
Khel
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