Biggest Rice Cage Tourney Opens At 1 A.M Next Thurs
Eagle Lake citizens rally basketball fever for the Fifth Annual Rice Basketball Tournament with 33 teams and 13 girls teams. Games run hourly from Thursday January 13 through Saturday 16 with finals Saturday night. Overnight housing sought. local officials coordinate schedule, venue, and hospitality.
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Eagle Lake
Verity Boys
Gerreus Carpetiag
Eagie
Lake
Deane Pletcher
Len Cobb
Homer Dancer
Fletcher
Tifteen Cu Freras
Prcit
Ig Rames
Bernerd
Weedville
Sugar Land
Rock Island
Thormdle
Pearland
Weimer
Schuwenburs
Hazlettsville
Columbus
Girls
Spring Branch
Thorndsie
Mileno
sFessity
East Bernara- Needville
Pearland-Weimar
Sam Crosby
Louise
Charlots
Cypresa- Fairbanks
Tom Milano
Magnolia
Klein
Pettus
Japan
Klein Girls
Schulenburg-Hall
Beer Park
Crosby
Deer
van Vieck
Charlotte
Columbus-Schulerburs
Is-Thorndale
Cyp
FuCharlotte
Rhiegin-Pettug Spm
Sugar L . B. T
Vb. E.L
Thorndale
Wiener
Vin
Juniay
Halen
Bepardata
Bova
SposAth
Girks Tin
CSCD Cooperators Report On Weather And Drought Actions
The 1954 annual report of the Colorado County Conservation District notes drought pressure, with 162 tank requests and 49 dug tanks. Landowners fertilized 1000 acres for permanent pasture using grasses like Bluestem Bermuda and Legumes. Severe drought hindered seedings, limited to areas with irrigation or prior clover. six annual reports summarize 12 regular and 7 special meetings with full supervisor attendance.
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Colorado Sout
Arthur Noehn
Board of Supervisors
Koehn
Jncal
Colorado County
CSCD
Crop Drive Over Goal For Rice Car Load
The 1934 CROP Drive in Eagle Lake and Lissie ended with 41 of 2604.60 in cash and 73 barrels of rice valued at 50 each, totaling 104.60 toward a 3000 goal. Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance, sponsors, praise cochairmen G. C. Dimean and Joe S. Reed Jr, and treasurer W. E. Lenhart.
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Christian Bourge Overseas Program
Eagle Lake
Lissie
Carta of Fiore
Esgle Lake
Alliance
G. C. Dimean
Joe 5. Reed, Jr
W. E. Lenhart
Benson Sets Rice Referendum On Rice Quotas Jan 28
Washington Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson ordered a referendum among rice producers on January 28 to decide marketing quotas for the 1855 crop. He set a national rice allotment of 1,859,099 acres, 20.7 percent below 1954 planting and 11 percent under the five year average. Distribution to Arkansas Arizona California Tennessee and others will be announced soon. Two thirds of producers voting in the referendum must approve the quotas before they take effect, with price supports available to eligible growers at a level depending on supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ezra Taft Benson
Benson
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Tlemda
Minois
Louisana
Missouri
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
City School Taxes Become Delinquent
Eagle Lake citizens have until the remainder of this month January to pay city and school taxes before they become delinquent on February 1st. All unpaid 1954 taxes will then accrue penalties and interest. Tax collections by both city and school units have been good, but a last-minute rush is expected at both collecting offices.
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Eagle Lake
First 1955 baby arrives in Eagle Lake area
Laughlin Hospital records note Eagle Lake birth as the first 1955 baby. A son born to Irene and Jack Axel in Altair at 3 36 p.m. on January 2 weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces and is named Finnest Anniecw.
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Eagle Lake
Laughlin Hospital
Bor
Irene
Jack Axel
Altair
Finnest Anniecw
Notable Nicknames Mark Judge Bill Rutta Family Roots
Colorado County elevates Judge Bill Ruta to office at 32 as a rising young legal figure. The article traces his family initials and nicknames, notes his University of Texas law path from pre-law to bar, and covers his army service, marriage to Bettye McCoy, and entry into local politics. It highlights cattle interests and mentions three noted brothers Charles Sidney and Jerry.
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Colorado County
Bill Rutta
Texas
Butts
Bill
Fries Knn
James Milton
Fritz
Alfred Lee
Botts
Dominic Hi
Dean
Judge
Rutiv
James Atlon Ruta
Sam
Fudge Ey
Ki Seymour III
University of Ae
Ratta
Angus
Gus Miller
Charles Rutta
Columbus
Bettye Ju McCoy
Sam Games Alan
Burta
Romvittes
Agus Cattle
Shiney
Judge Rutta
Charles
Sidney
Jerry
Mrs Becker Out On Bond In Baby Murder Charge
Irene Marlene Becker, named in charge of baby murder, is released on bond as her case proceeds. Police and court records list Becker facing a serious homicide count, with prosecutors pursuing trial timelines and next court dates.
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Mrs. Becker
County Officials Seek Salary Increases Then Delay Actions
County officials appeared before Collet in December seeking raises to near legal limits but postponed action until a three week notice of the intention to increase salaries could be published as required by law.
Rice By-Products Converted Into Many Useful Items
Eagle Lake Rotarians heard L C Lemeke of the Texas Rice Oil Corporation describe how rice hulls bran and other by products can be transformed into valuable items. He outlined oil extraction from bran and new uses for ground hulls including silica for glassmaking and insulation for refrigerators. The talk previewed a future where rice by products serve diverse industrial roles and cooking oils.
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Eagle Lake
L. C. Lemeke
Texas Rice Oil Corporation of Houston
Lemeke
Mde
Rite
Filer Rlass
Lemele
Commission Court Opens Year With Bond Approvals and Bid Hopes
The commissioner court held its first session of the year approving bonds for three officers and planning to review bids next Monday for a new precinct. Officials discussed land issues and preparations, with bids expected to be opened soon after 10 am.
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Mundry
Aleemer T
Haha
Rory Tsand
Lions Plan Tonight to Complete Drive for March of Dimes
Eagle Lake Lions Club members map plans for an active campaign at their meeting tonight. Funds are urgently needed by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to support treatment and care of afflicted individuals. Contributions to the March of Dimes containers were distributed this week and are appreciated.
Portrait Calendar Photo Proofs To Be Shown Wednesday
Portrait calendar proofs will be shown Wednesday at the Headlight due to scheduling issues. Representatives for Wiltz publish arrived with proofs for Hallettsville patrons and Eagle Lake proofs, cooperation requested.
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Oy Tico
Mbatod Pon
Wiltz Pbuillo
Hallettsville
Eagle Lake
Xour
Firefighters Contain Blaze In Eagle Lake Apartment
Five members of the Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department answered a Tuesday call to a two unit apartment house owned by Boots Turners in New Town. The blaze started on the Benson side with occupants Buster Brown and Anna Lee Benson inside. no odor pails were available. Firemen contained the fire quickly, limiting damage to one unit while removing contents from both apartments before extinguishing the flames.
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Eagle Lake
G E Thomas Sr Dies In Lissie Memorial Fund Set
Griff E Thomas Sr longtime Eagle Lake Lissie resident died January 4 after a heart attack while playing cards with his son. Funeral services set January 7 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lissie with burial in Ionic Cemetery. Memorial fund established at the church. survivors include four daughters and five sons with many relatives.
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Griff E.thomas, Sr
Gm. Thomas, Sr
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lissie
G. E. Thomas Sr
Lvs Choren
Texas
Thomas
Spekrad
Mir
Greips
Griffith Edward Tints
Abardere South Wales
Janary
Evangelical ‘United Bretheren
Ionic
Cagle Lal
Mill-Bauer
Tng
Birt
Arizona
Is Res
Isenhower
G. B Heflin
Ebb
Powers
Tample
Glen Sunderman
Eagle Take
Moses
Grill
Ami
Earl Rodgers Jr Elected President of Eagle Lake Chamber
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce board on Monday elected Earl Rodgers Jr as president for 1965. Julie Clipson was named vice president and Don Thornton treasurer. Four new income directors join vets Z C Laughlin RL Clipson G H Crane and Otis Bounce with retiring directors including OR Powell Marc Thymas Edgar Bering and ITC Isonmagon.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commacrce
Earl Rodgers, Jr
Wee Julie Clipson
Don Thornton
Drs
Z. C Laughlin
RL Clipson
G. H. Crane
Otis Bounce
LS. Tate
Alley
J. BR
Thomas
Loyd Spalingee
OR. Powell
Marc Thymas
Edgar Bering
ITC
Isonmagon
Rodgers
Tlood i Spilinger
Mme
Bangles
Iaqimey
Sith
Vickers
Chante of Commerce
de Paigeon
Cub Scouts Extend Mitten Drive Through January
Eagle Lake Cub Scouts and Den Mothers vote to continue their Good Will mitten drive for January. House to house collection will proceed with wearable items preferred and new or used mittens and socks accepted as long as wearable.
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CUB
Eagle Lake
Korea
Heles
Eagle Lake Business Survey Highlights Prosperous Market Ties
The Eagle Lake industrial inventory by the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and Texas A&M shows Eagle Lake as an attractive town with strong market access. It notes paved streets, good civic facilities, and transportation facilities supporting growth. Agriculture remains a base with petroleum products as another key raw material. Continued on next page.
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Fagie Lake
Yetry
Ogle Lohe Chamber of Commerce
Texas Engineering Experiment Station
Texas A. and
M. College
Chamber of Commerce
Thiz Erea
Eagie Lake
Fisele Lake
Eagle Lake
Texas
Services Today For Year Old Charlie Birdwell
Funeral services for Charlie Birdwell one year old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Birdwell are set for 2:30 PM at Mill Bauer Funeral Home with Rev Joe Anderson of Evans Zelical United Brethren Church officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. Charlie Birdwell died yesterday at Laughlin Hospital from a choking incident. He was born August 29 1953. He is survived by his parents four brothers Harvey Roger Topherd and Johnny a sister Carel Arm and grandparents Mr and Mrs Birdwell and Wil Kessler.
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Charlie Birdwell
Momhaied
Harvey Birdwell
Las Laughlin Hospital
Fagle Lake
Supt Deane Fletcher Listed In Who's Who Of Amer
Supt Deane Fletcher of Eagle Lake is listed in the 1953 54 Who's Who in American Education. The biography notes nineteen years as a leather and school administrator with posts including Alaska school superintendent 1932 42 Canadian high school principal 1942 45 Canadian schools superintendent 1945 48 and Sharyland superintendent 1948 50. He has served as Eagle Lake superintendent since then.
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Eagle Lake
Deane D. Bletcher
Alaska
Canadien Schnels
Sharyland
Spalinger Hardware and Universal Supply Set Saturday Closing
Local hardware firms Spalinger Hardware and Universal Supply announce Saturday closing time at 6 PM. Stores will observe reduced hours with doors opening at 7 AM the following day.
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Spalinger Hardware
Spalinger
Universal Supply -Co
Witl
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill” Rutta
Marlene Becker
G.E. Thomas, SR
G. E. Thomas, Sr
Eagle Lake ’ of C
E.L
Supt
Deane Fletcher
Who's Who of
Amer, Education
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