Nada's Oldest Citizen Laid To Rest Monday
Funeral services for Mrs Anas Cobar Latay 95 Nada’s oldest pioneer were held Monday at the family home and St Marys Church in Nada. Rev. Edmund Lify officiated with Rev. Kasper and Rev. Weber present. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. Surviving are ten children 38 grandchildren 73 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Born in Rozney Czechoslovakia she immigrated with her family to Freisburg later moving to Nada. The Labay family donated land and a bell for St Marys Church built in 1888. She was widely known as Grandma Labey.
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Bycé. Co Leopold
Nufla
Anas Cobar
Zee 95
Nada
St. Mars Catholic Church
Edmund Lify
Paul Lasper
Hillie
A.J. Weber
New Braunfels
Stanley Petri
el Campo
Ev. Marcus Vaesta
Kasper
Ner Weber
Weber
St. Marys Cemetery
Jony Poncik
Ape
Freisburg
John Lahey
Neda
Labay
St. Mary's Church
Sirs
John F. Finke
Mes
Frank Daenne
Fictoria
James Safer
Taiton
Joe Labay
Garwood
Robert
Paul Latay
E. Campo
Cyril Lanay
Woaner
Joan
Mike L
George
Grandma Labey
Emil Prnie
Dr Pepper Bottling Co Opens New Building on Lakeside Drive
The Dr Pepper Bottling Company, under Roland Campbell, now operates from an attractive new building on Lakeside Drive. After years of success in the adjacent Universal Motor Company building near the Santa Fe depot, the company has moved home. Campbell and his family reside in the cottage next door to the plant.
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Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
UN Uder
Roland Campbell
Lakeside Drive
Universel Motor Company
Santa Fe
Dr. Pepper Company
Onn
Campbell
Emelt
Cotetage
Peanut Farm Allotments Open for Applications
Peanut farmers must file for farm allotments by February 1 1949 for those planting peanuts in 1949. Applications apply to farms without existing allotments and must be made by farm operators. Overplanting an allotment disqualifies a farmer from the peanut support price and incurs penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mife
Former Rock Island Citizen Dies Sunday
A. Grady Wilcox 41 of Rock Island died Sunday from injuries in a Saturday night auto truck crash on Wallisville Road east of Houston. He lived in Red Island as a boy and worked as a salesman for Houston Packing and Canned Company. Funeral services were held Monday at Wollass Cooper Funeral Home with burial in Forest Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mary Lais Wilcox, son Clayton of Houston, his parents Mr and Mrs C O Wilcox of South Houston, a sister and five brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
A. Grady Wilcox
Jefferson Davis
Houston
Hisville-Beaumont
Wilcox
Red, Island
Houston Packing and Classed Company
Wollass Cooper
Elmer D. Hobsen
Forest Park Cemetery
Harald Streat
Bridgeman
Michigan
Bubivors
Mary Lais Wilcox
Clayton Wilcox
Myo
C. 0. Wilcox
South Houston
W. Ow, Hunt
LaPorte
Floyd
Treventiy
Rock Islands
Fort Worth
Edsar
Pasadena
John
Jim
Bay Town
Eagles To Play In Rosenberg Tournament Today
The Sazla Take Euets cage team travels to Rosenberg to face Bolng, a Class A winner, in a tough opening game. In Garwood last Friday the Eagles trailed 21 to 15 late, led early, then lost 15 to 21 as Garwood surged. Frnka Jeg led with six, Cason four, Larmer three, Bope two, while Kallina of Sanwond had nine for the visitors. A large crowd followed the Eagles. Next home game is Friday January 21 when the team hosts Ruck Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sazla
Rosenbergs
Bolng
Garwood
Eagles
Gaite
Stare Wie
Fasur
Gulls
Frnka Jeg
Cason
Larmer
Bope
Kallina
Sanwond
Huvar
Bac Gles Fats
Garwead
Shence Jocal
Lester Herman To Head Lissie Boys Club In 1949
In a January 7 meeting of the Lissie Boys Club Lester Tietman was elected president for the coming year, succeeding Gayle Thomas. Claud Briggs became vice president and Dan Gertson was secretary. The club installed five new Shoemaster 1h inch masters in laws and electric rotors, as part of ongoing equipment updates. Plans proceed to raise salves for the third year with Tex boys considering entering the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissie Boy's Club
Lester Tietman
Gayle Thomas
Claud Briggs
Nsident
Dan Gertson
Farmer's Implement Co
Take Lake
Tex Boys
Brother of Garwood Man Dies Last Week in El Campo
Freris of the John Shimely family of Garwood mourns the death of his brother Chas Shimet 46 of the Dane Yang Community. He was born in Ellinger Dee 4, 1903. Survivors include his wife a son and daughter two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
el Campo
Freris
John Shimely
Garwood Express
Chas, Shimet
Ellinger Dee
Mrs Otto Jenssen Dies Suddenly in Bay City
Mrs Gita Janssen of Routo 2 Bay City died suddenly at home from a heart attack during an evening meal. Born Egypt December 2 1902 she was the former Miss Pua Terueper and is survived by husband Otto two sons Adolph and Otto Jr mother Mrs Paul Krueger three sisters and two brothers. Mineral services were held at the Krueger home and burial was in Wharton cemetery with Rev Lanpa officiating. Deepest sympathy to her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gita Janse
Routo 2
Bay City
Janssen
Pua Terueper
Egypt
Fan Krueper
Tre
Mrr
Trijeger
Otta Janeen
Srr
Adolph
Otto
Paul Krueger
Ngss
Josie Krueger
Ernest Shieuter
Wharton
Mike Lorenzer
Houston
George Krueger
Glen Flora
Wally Krueger
Baynt
Krueger
Lanpa
Lutheran
Mre Janssen
Garwood Lions Start Year With Active Program
The Garwood Lions Club opens the new year with the Lads Might program under Jot Gideon as president for the M849 season. Officers include W. A. Helier first vice president, W. C. Smith second vice president, Roy W. Rees third vice president, and James G. Tp. Kins as post president. Plans call for an introduction, covemods, and minstrel staging on January 12 with new members joining. The club also notes Lions broadcasts and appearances, including Canwood Lida and the Littledale lineup, plus highway sign duties by Heese and Heiman and building committee additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwoon Lions Club
Jot Gideon
Presdon
James G. Tp. Kins
W. A. Helier
W. C. Smith
Roy W. Rees
Bucca Kellina
Feasures
Ji ML Herry
Linn
Hénewing Lionist
Januney
Colorado County Citizens Invest in Savings Bonds
Colorado County citizens bought 455061.20 in US Savings Bonds in 1948 per a year end report by Harry Owens, state director for Savings Bonds, to County chairman E. G. Miller. Texans bought 3196,448,537.50 in the same period, Owens said, earning 4,372,000 in interest that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Harry Owens
Dulles
E. G. Miller
County Savings Bonds
Texas
Tr Owens
Owens
Texan
Isi
Commissioners To Hold Flood Control Hearing
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday January 25 249 at 10 20 am in the County Court Room Columbus Texas. The Calb rade County Flood Control District seeks input on the expenditure of Flood Control Fund and proposed construction of river levers at the Colorado River near Columbus and below Eagle Lake. Drainage and surface water control issues within the act creating the district will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Texas
Commissioners Court
Calbrade County Flood Control
East Bernard School Activities In Recent Weeks
The East Bernard school reports progress across lunchroom participation with 11 056 lunches served and surplus commodities enabling better meals. Music classes featured Singing Aggies with chaperone Mrs. Philippa Russie. Pep squad sweaters awarded with gray and white, as students organized displays. Advertisements and annual book sales exceeded targets, thanks to supporters. Lions Club to sponsor the March of Times fundraiser. Lin Jahn f Magik chairs. donations welcomed at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 1. Murik
Philippa Russie
East Bermand Lions Clk
Lin Jahn F. Magik
Hiny
Former Garwood Citizen Buried January 11th
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Henry Marre at St. Phil Up's Catholic Church in El Campo after she died Sunday at El Campo hospital. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Marre, born July 20, 1883 in Garwood, was formerly Miss Elizabeth Braden. She leaves her husband, two daughters Mrs. W. A Stock of El Campo and Mrs Hi t Webbe ry of Wharton, a son Simon Marre of Houston, and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marre
el Campo
St. Phil
Campo
Marre
Garwood
Elizabeth Braden
W. A Stock
el Comipo
Hi.t Webbery
Wharton
Simon Maerx
Homstor
Geven Grandchldren
Local Men Attend Area Boy Scout Council Banquet
S H Broyles Coloraga County Boy Scout official andy L J Resprim Cut Scout reader attended a Houston banquet at the Tice Hotel. Notable speakers included Notre Dame coach Leahy and George Strake Houston businessman. Leahy urged emphasis on academic training and daily steady effort for every Boy Scout. Seymour of Calumetville received the Silver Beaver for long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Broyles
Coloraga County
Boy Scout
Andy L. J. Resprim
Cut
Houston
Tice Hotel
Prey
SCO
Ayere
Hey Prats Leahy
Notre Tatty University
Bet Hon
Iamed Pudio
George Strake
Ailaany
Spraker
Leahy
Seymour
Boy Scout Movement
Girl Scout Leaders Attend Area Meeting in Columbus
Girl Scout leaders from Eagle Lake joined 18 area cities for a round-up dinner at Memorial Hall in Columbus on Tuesday. Area officers were elected, and Eagle Lake reported 143 members trained, 61 active Brownie and Girl Scout units, and leadership courses awarding certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os, Campbell
Fred
Fimka
Wi F
Meitzer Fey
TI. L. Parker
J. Lockwood
Eagle Lake
Columbus
Memorial Hall
Mise Ella Scott Powell
Misk Pramces Allred
Girl Scouts
Anghetan
Jatin Sylvester
Baytown
W. VW Moorehead
Richmond
Vicn
Hana
Koch Jeaden
Sront
Severy
Eagle Lake Tagtios
Belog
Mosdimes Campbell
Meitwm Feaka
Furker
S.A Broyles
Geo
Crim
Sinelwic Burling
Ei C&mpe
Caluimbis
Carirne
Cyacn
Quail Season Ends Sunday Evening January Sixteen
Readers note quail season closes at sundown on Sunday January sixteenth marking the end of the hunting period for the 1939-50 season. Open seasons for ducks, teals, daves and deer have ended. squirrels are out of season now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teese
Daves
Dear
Quuipadarn
Uje
County Clerk Issues 222 Marriage Licenses In 1948
County Clerk Edgar Litezmann's office in Columbus reported 222 marriage licenses issued in 1948. The year noted several couples and dates, including Miss Alice Bele Clapp of Lake area and Prana H Ruby of the Bleten, who wed New Year’s Eve. Other licenses listed include Chase Lemer and Betty Elington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Litezmann
Coumbus
Alice Bele Clapp
Chase Lemerson
Betty Elingtor
Mrs Paul Henneke Dies in El Campo Hospital
Mrs Paul Henneke of Garwood dies Tuesday night January 7 after illness in El Campo Nightingale hospital. Born July 26, 1871, in Astoria County, she married Mr Henneke in 1892 and is survived by her husband and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Henneke
el Campo
Paul Hesineke
Garwood
Pital
Jane Hine
Henneke
Iss
Yarestne Bender
Aysliir
Lesure
Shrine Dance to Aid Crippled Children Fund
The Golarng Valley Shrine Club raises funds for Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston with a series of dances in February. Radgess Sr and Clyde Gold chair the events, starting February 9 at Air Eugla Lake School gymnasium. Tickets from Shriners support the hospital and other club parties are scheduled later in February and March.
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Golarang Valley
Rippled Children's Hospital
Houston
Radgess, Sr
Clyde Gold
Shriners
Belle Die
Chlumbos
Local Chevrolet Dealers Preview 1919 Models at Convension
Fort Worth hosts Chevrolet Regional Dealers Convention at Wil Rogers Memorial Auditorium. About 650 dealers from Texas and surrounding states attend as 1919 Chevrolets receive a restyled design and new features. The meeting features demonstrations and a luncheon, with emphasis on regional introductions and dealer plans.
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Brigar Baring
Bogle Lake
Frank Tolhart
Columbus
Chevnatoy
Fort Worth
Lexag
Chevrolet
Turney
Wil Rogers Memorial
Park Worth
Accu
Deas Turing
Locel
Post Office Lease Expires May 1 1949 On Present Site
Notice posted in lobby announces renewal proposals for a lease on the present site. The office of Post Office Trinector WS Wallkins at Houston Texas invites bids to furnish quarters with utilities and furnishings for about LAU square feet. Details available in lobby of the Hugle Lake Past Of Clee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
WS. Wallkins
Houston
Texas
Hugle Lake
Clee
East Bernard Brahmas win Boling Invitation basketball tourney
East Bernard Brahmas beat Boling 41-18 and Wharton 40-35 to claim the Boling Invitation title. Wesleys and teammates led by Wilbert Plows and Johnny Haas Tomlin posted strong showings as East Bernard took 25 wins in district play, with J. Schroeder earning tournament MVP honors.
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Bernard Brahms
Cita Lion
Heeline Boling
Snewurday
Jisuney & Thordwe
Bie Bratras
Boling
Raye Oty
Wharton
Brahmas
Ner
Ealing
Wilbert
Bernard
Wells
Schroeder
Polite
Ben Urbish
Henry Koym
Johnny Haas Tomlin
Clarenee Marik
Foliac
Anderson
White Odren
Bury
Sherif
Stringer
Ted
Tur Fini
Bay City
Bealings
Pless
Red. Schroeder
Tenlin
Urish
Clifford Schroeder
Fred Poilik Land Mavik
Tay City
Ole Tows
Magruder
Colter
de Soto
Ham
Brahduns
Bruins
Wharton Tigers
East
Press
Faohin
Arhist & Ouch
Fodl Senraeder
Marie
Jean Wharton
Speer
Cox
Yasei
Miller
Painty Wharton
Trahnyas
Tigers
J. Schmueder
Senior Class to Present Magician Show at Local Auditorium
The Senior Class of Eaght Lake High School under Mrs B O Hantz sponsorship will present a Magician Shay in the local auditorium next Wednesday evening December 19 at 7 o clock. Shay Thanas Magcum, a well known entertainer, will perform during the program. Admission is 30 cents for adults and 48 cents for children. The event invites all students and the community to attend this entertaining show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaght Lake High School
B. O. Hantz
Shay
TSN
Thanas Magcum
Plane Named For Zeno Smith To Fly To Inauguration
A garbled early 20th century item describes a plane named for Zeno Smith set to fly to an inauguration. The text mentions Unis Air, a guard, a commanding officer, and a planned trip with Zena Smith aboard, but most details are unclear due to OCR damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno Smith
Former Eagle Lake Citizen Passes Away in Lawa
A former Eagle Lake resident, Clayttin Mellison, died in Endcliffe after events in February. Relatives say he was connected to Eagle Lake and Chesterville communities through in law ties to Mrs Tam Clapp of Eagle Laks. Friends and acquaintances remember him as a longtime local figure.
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Eagle Lake
Lawa
Clayttin Mellison
Sir
Prick Keltisin
Tuwaryard
Endcliffe
Akeny
Wil Temenier
Bellison
Chesterville
Ketjizon
Tam Clapp
Eagle Laks
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Rosenberg
Lester Herman
Lissie Boys Club
Otto Jenssen
Garwood Lions
J. ©. Hall
S. M. Matt
A. L Richards
Clinton Tubbs
Sam Davidson
Elnve Sens
East Bernard
Schoal
Area Boy Scout Council
Strauss
Senate
Ges
Stas
Liautenant Goverine Allin Slivers
Sk Chatpinay
Talons
HCO Strauss
Tom
East Bernard Cops
San Angtome
Carrie
Eagle Lakerist Ton
Texas Ranger
Zena Smith
Jerse Hanger Zant Smith
Witham Hensey
Aquairon
Neve
Ilenslax
He Ramtre
Wilbesery
Trurpan
Wishauton
On Tait
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