County Commissioner Frank D Duty Killed By Train
County Commissioner Frank D Duty dies after being struck by an East bound Southern Pacific freight train in downtown Eagle Lake last Friday night at 10 27. He was a popular local figure, veteran of World War I, and former Vick Truck Line proprietor. Funeral services were held at Mall Pine Funeral Home with full military honors at Lakeside Cemetery.
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Frank Delma
Larse
Mall Pyne Eral
Lakeside Cemetery
BL Lingtrum
Colly Memorial Methodist
J. Wt. Brisbois
Ben Brasher
H. 3. Cosgrow
W. Chiery-M. Perry
American Legion
Leo Stapleton
Wee
Frank Mezue, Jr
I. B. Wesson
Fred SG
Pinka
Harry Larson
D. §. Taylor
Wiliam Ted Bruunec
Uty Wis
Southern Pacific
Raisey
Eagie Lake
J. Re Wes
Laughlin
Whch
Inepitire
Vick
United States Marine Corps
South Pacific
Guam
Bongalinle
Iwodima
J&mg
Colorado County
Barnett Seeks Re-Election To Eagle Lake City Council
W A Barnett announces candidacy for re election as alderman on the Eagle Lake City Council. A longtime barber and resident of the Norris building, he was first elected in 1945 to fill an unexpired term, re elected in 1946 without opposition, and is completing his first full term. He urges residents to vote April 6 in the city election.
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W. A
Red) Barnett
Eagle Lake
Aarnett
Clyde Nispel
Norris Building
Burnett
Adel
Unis
Bennett
Yairy
John C Calhoun Dies In Weimar On Friday Afternoon
Obituary for John C. Calhoun, longtime Oakland and Weimar resident, born May 8, 1870, who died after a long illness on February 19 at his Wenner home. Funeral services were held at 2:50 p.m. from Weimar Funeral Home with Rev. Atkinson officiating. Surviving include wife Bliss Ruth Harris, a son in Houston, three daughters, a sister, and two grandsons. numerous relatives and local mourners attended. The Headlight extends condolences.
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Joan G." Calhoun
C. A. Moutte
Egypt
Weimar
Atkinson
Calhoun
Wenner
Oakland
David A
Matte Calhoun
Weimer
East Bernard
W. PB
Obenhaus
C. W. Brown
Paul Miller
J. Gd. Volchar
Foyt
Ben B. Holt
Trenry Haste
Grady Shaver
Wemar
Bliss Ruth Harris
Koh
Houston
Foulk
Crumlin
H. H. Alka
Mount Carmel
Illinois
C. W. Frazer
Eviendy
A. W. Linke
W. C. Hughes
Eagle Lake
Anil
J. H. Glismans
G. Malona
Carter
G. M. Longmire
G. H. Northington, Jr
Geo. H. Northington
C.J. Willliams
Boyd
T. J. Matthews Sr
Hinze
Y. Davvyault
Glen Flora
di T. Reed
East Berhard
Appointment uproar over late Frank Duty succession
About one hundred businesspeople and farmers in Precinct Four protested the hurried appointment of a new County Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Frank D. Duty after his death in a train accident. They demanded Mrs Duty be consulted, and urged a special election, while G D Redding withdrew from the post. The county judge and attorney tried to calm the crowd, indicating a legal appointment but acknowledging public discontent.
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Columbus
Henry Buescher
Frank D. Duty
Eagle Lake
Duty
Hendjing
Dury
Bueschér
Reading
Wusitand
Dromgoole Announces Candidacy for Colorado County Commissioner
H A Dromgoole announces in the Headlight his candidacy for the April 2 special election for Colorado County Precinct No 4 Commissioner. The unexpired term runs to Jan 1 1949 with a July primary and August runoff possible before a January start.
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Herbert Austin Dromgoele
Colorado County
Frank D. Duty
Drumgoode
Eagie Lake
J. A. Dromgoole
2Ldridge
Duty
Sheriff Harvey Lee seeks re election in Colorado County
Sheriff Harvey Lee announces his candidacy for re election to continue serving Colorado County. He thanks voters for past support and pledges sincere fair treatment, relying on experience and radio equipment to improve future service. He respectfully requests continued public backing.
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Colorado County
Catorado County
Harvey Lee
Ull
Ioah Sinveraly
Alderman Sinclair Seeks Re-Election in Eagle Lake
Alderman S. S. Sinclair, local Gulf Refining Co. agent and Lake City businessman, announced his bid for re-election to the Eagle Lake City Council in the April 6 city election. He has served three and a half years, filling the unexpired term of W. M. Strickland. Sinclair is married with two daughters and appeals for voters’ support while visiting relatives.
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Simon S. Sinclair
Gulf Refining Company
Cagh: Lake
Willeek
Eagle Lake
Sinclair
Strick- Jan . Me
Staelat
Commissioners Court Purchases County Road Bonds for Cancellation
The Commissioners Court approved purchasing 32 Countywide Road Bonds dated July 5 1947, par value 370,000, to cancel them. The move saves the county over 12,000 in future interest, retiring 42,000 in bonds in 1948 plus 10,000 due January 15 188, totaling 52,000 retired and leaving 748,000 of 800,000.60 bonds outstanding. If redemption continues, the full 800,000 issue may be retired within three years of issuance.
Death of George W Paxton of Sheridan
George W Paxton of Sheridan died Sunday after suffering a heart attack while working on his car. He was formerly a Shell Oil Company gauger and pumpman, born February 20, 1890 in Thoga Louisiana, lived in Sheridan four and a half years, active in Eagle Lake Masonic circles. Funeral services were performed in Mansfield Louisiana with burial in Pelican. Survivors include his wife Mildred two children George Robert and Billy Joe one brother E D Paxton and two sisters Mrs W R Burns and Mrs Ed Lee Twilley.
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Georgy Wilson Paxton
Sheridan
Paxton
Shell Oil Company
Untll
Thoga
Louisiana
Garrypuly Paxton
Darby Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
W G Darby, longtime Eagle Lake resident and former owner of Darlys Safe, announced Thursday his bid to fill the vacant County Commissioner Precinct No 4 seat. He arrived in Texas in 19S, farmed in Notawa, ran a local restaurant in Eagle Lake, and now seeks the special election following Frans Duty's departure. He urged voters to support him in the election set for Saturday in Precinct No 4, citing his community ties and experience.
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W. G Darby Wall Buown Ray
Gla Lake
Darly's Safe
Darby
Texas
Nottawaarra
Eagle Lake
Houston
Ares
H J Hajovsky Seeks County Tax Assessor-Collector Post
Henry J Hajovsky 32 year old Columbus merchant and WWII veteran announces candidacy for county tax assessor collector. He owns Hajovsky's Grocery Market and services on Highway 90, served in the Army 1942 to 1946, Rainbow Division overseas, and is from Weimar with ties to local sports. He is the fourth candidate in the White Loyalty party primary set for July 24.
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Mally
Republia
White Loyalty Party
Hajovsky
Jimmie
Highway 90
Tae Army
Rainbow
Emanuel Roos Seeks Re election as Eagle Lake Mayor
Emanuel Roos announced this week his candidacy for re election as mayor of Eagle Lave. He was elected to finish the term after H W Graves resigned June 1 1947 to join Santa Fe Railway at Bay City. Roos is a long time attorney and Married with a son, running on his city service record.
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Fimanuel Roos
Eagle Lave
Roa
Ofice
H. W. Graves
Santa Fe Railroad
Bay City
Eagles To Attend Regional Basketball Tournament
The Lake Eagles and Coat Ewin Reach leave Friday for Huntaville to join the regional basketball tournament. They face the strong Sweeny quint this afternoon. Lettermen include Isidro Contreras Jack Dodd Leon Ingram George Cavan Banks Riper Bobby Wright and others. Several players previously starred for three years with Walker Prok and Sadd.
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Eagl
Lake Eagles
Coat Ewin
Huntaville
Tournaent
Bok
Charigiom
Fortiail UN
Waler Fr
Wach Bayik Rene
El Campo Legion Wins Basketball Tournament Over Eagle Lake Independents
The El Campo Legion captured the second annual Eagle Lake Independent basketball event, defeating Eagle Lake Independents in a closely contested tournament. The high school gym hosted multiple evenings of games with players from Weimar, Halle, Ganado, and LaGrange contributing strong performances. Proceeds benefited the Este Lake School band, and referees included Dick Obenhauz and Coach WB Linton Jr. Judge E.P. Abercrombie announced the schedule and results.
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EL Campo Legion
Eagle Lake Independents
Clybt
Pwlft Awavirig Basket
Yall Tebma
Eagle Lake
Wenms
Per
Hesunterg
Welmar
el Campo
Eusley
Canada
Sherigan
la Grange
Linton, Jr
Sant Bernard
Dick Obenhauz
E. PL Abercrombie
Charlynne Stephens
Leom
Este Lake
Rosenbore
Weimar
Berry
Musehberg
Andery
Weimt
Hensiey
Rey
J Camps
Ludewig
Bewwley
Bally Lake
Ganwdw
Lukins
Uteen
Spinihel
Eagle Like
Duncan
Puvper
Ganieatch
Suevidan
Burger
Fernche
Palnie
Gunde
Sheridan
Ganade
Dunvsn
Meastey
Wei- Mar Gisy
Housley
Venture
Ludwig
Heusley
Veteran Southern Pacific Employee Dies On Tuesday
A Southern Pacific Railway employee Marcus Howard Wink dies at 5:25 am in Columbus Puree Home Hospital. Funeral held at 4:90 Wednesday afternoon with Rev. George O Quinn officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows Rest. Survived by widow Nora Walker Wink a daughter Mrs A P Quitters of San Antonio sisters Louise Wink George Becker Ferdinand Tengler brothers Ed Wink Jessie Wink and several grandchildren. Wink born March 17 1580 at Shaw s Bend lived in Glidden since 190 and spent 34 years in the train service.
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Columbus
Marcus Howard Wink
Veleten
Bouter Pacific Bites
Company
Houten
Lnrss
George O'Quinn
Burdul
Odd Wellowe Rest
H. G Hope
Maples
J. Wegenbott
D. A. Th Jer
J. M. Foley
G.arLiie
D. Southerland
V. Nene
Mr. Wink
Shaw's Bend
William Wink
Glidden
Southern Pacific Railway
Nora Walker
Apa
A. P. Quitters
San Antono
Thee
Louise Wink
George Becker
Ferdinand Tengler
Osage
Bruthas
Ed Wink
Eagle Luxe
Jessie Wind
Anel Iheee Geami- Shi Wren Kathleen
Mark
Ber
County Judge Orders Special Election April 3rd
County Judge Henry Basson orders a special election to select a successor to the late Frank D. Duty, county commissioner, to be held in Precinct for Saturday April 8. Candidates must file names with the county clerk by a stated date. The election coincides with the annual school district trustees election for Magle Lake Independent Consolidated District.
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Henry Basson
Preelace
Colorade County
Frank D. Duty
Maret
Duty
Guna
City Agencies Target Traffic Violators With Fire Plug Tactic
A week of notices shows fines issued for violations near the A B Store fire plug, with several citizens paying five dollar penalties. The local press notes widespread ticketing and calls for a broader, citywide enforcement campaign rather than selective penalties.
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Eilien
cam+ palen
Athens
Uiis
Justinias
Nathan Lovee
Yigeardutl Loverran
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W. C. Elkins
Robert Eberstacher
Coraline
Mildred Spuy- Stacher
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Mildred Eberstacker
James Illtins
Maven
H. J. Hajevsky
Henry J. Hajevsky
Emanuel Roos
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