Commissioners Court Takes Radical Action in County Administration
Colorado county commissioners session on Monday and Tuesday approved shifting to a salary basis for most officials, retaining elected officers on a fee basis. County Judge Henry Buescher presided as reforms tax the sheriff, treasurer, auditor, and clerk with raises and new pay structures while moving offices and adopting a photostat recording system to speed records and reduce staff. The court also awarded bids for dump trucks, bridge timbers, and road gravel, reappointed deputy sheriffs, and planned future courthouse reorganizations as part of ongoing changes.
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Colorado County
Ameyrourt
Palii House
Henry Buescher
James I. Houlian
Houlian
Houlihan
Aliorney’s Bay
Colorado County Bar
Bliss Dorothy Crosslin
North
Texas
Court House
Harvey Lee
Z. W. Brad. Jeyther
Fayette County
Litzmann
Jotamann
A.J. Rainer
Brander Motor Company
Khappers Company
Inn
Houston
Stout
A. J. Aschenbeck
Adolph Noshu
Fretsburg
EF. Hodge
Ments
Hodge
Harry Tanner, Jr
J. R. Phillipe Com
John Deere Day Draws Large Eagle Lake Crowd
About three hundred and twenty five guests attended the John Deere Day Provat at Eagle Lake Implement Company last Friday evening hosted by Chas D Stephens. The program featured a film show and a parade of John Deere machinery. Soil conservation and agricultural topics were discussed, cold drinks were served, and attendance prizes awarded to Arthur of Garwood and Braden of Bernarda for trades.
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John Deere Day
Eagle Lake Implement Company
Chas
D Stephens
Arthur
Garwood
Braden
Bernarda Cocalved
Two More Weeks Left In Which To Pay 1948 Poll Tax
Deadline for paying the 1948 poll tax is January 31. In Texas voting requires payment unless exempt. receipts obtainable from the County Tax Collector-Assessor at Columbus County Court House. Officials will be in Engle Lake January 26 27 28 from 9 am to 4 pm to collect tax or threaten property seizure. notices list residents and local contacts.
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Texas
Uniessu
Lsted
Rabel
Columbus
Engle Leke
Spaleinger Implemen Company
Betweed
Howe
Former Eagle Lake Citizen Longmire Dies in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth welding and boiler works owner and former Eagle Lake resident named Ma Longmire died after injuries from a December 22 crash in Fort Worth. He served on the Fort Worth force from 1924 to 1930 and helped in the capture of a man accused of shooting a police officer. He is survived by his wife, mother Mrs Maude Longmire of Columbus, four brothers and two sisters.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Longmire
Eagle Lake
Lmman
East Texas
Maude Longmire
Columbus
J. 5
van Vleck
Banta
J.P
Newgall
W. B
J.C. Wright
Post Worth
Harry Barten
New Homes Under Construction In Eagle Lake Area
Several new houses advance in Eagle Lake as builders push projects along Highway 200 and Lakeside Drive. Homes for Dig and Mrs. Carl Seaholm, Bert Larmer, Buddy Reese, and the Waddell family move toward completion with plans for sale or rent. A Mihe house project near Eagle Lake school begins with office set up, while Estifchaum and Spalinger crews start additional dwellings in east sections and on the Spalinger farm.
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Tarpentins
Heple Lake
Dig
Carl Seaholm
Highway 200
Laughlin Hospital
Bert Larmer
Buddy Reese
Waddell
Lakeside Drive
Presen
O. Middleton
Chas
Edwin Johison
Mihe
Eagle Lake School
Rodgers, Sr
C. A. Epps
Henry Dostat
Stanley Farme
Estifchaum. Bros
U. S
Charles Lee Spalinger
Spalinger
Eldin Kyeton Returns to Family Business in Eagle Lake
Eldin Kyeton with his wife and daughter Alice Lou resettle in Eagle Lake and join brother Glenn Kyeton in the family business. The Kyetons operate a grinding and unraveling operation, placing classified advertising and job work in the Headlight, inviting local patronage.
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Elin Kyeton
Bank To Observe Robert E. Lee Birthday Monday
Regional bank will close Monday in observance of the Birthday of Robert E. Lee. All customers are advised the closure applies to Medina and Eagle Lake area branches.
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Bank
Robert E. Lee
Eagle Lake
Robert BE. Lee
Medina
School Band Heads to San Marcos Clinic and Parades
The Eagle Lake School Band directed by Hale leaves by car for a San Marcos clinic sponsored by the Texas Music Educators Association. They will attend the 1948 Fat Stock Show Main Street Parade in Houston, with plans to perform at festivals in Victoria Gonzales and San Marcos.
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Eagle Lake
Meir
Martin’ Hale
San Marcos
TMEA
R. AL Tanioke
Manston
Houston
Texas
Itn
Hale
Waco
Fiala
Victoria
Victor- Hindy
Bua
Gonzales
Echoulghoues
Neve
Eagle
Gless Equipment Co Free Dance At Hi-Way Inn
Gless Equipment Co will entertain customers and friends with a free dance at the Hi-Way Inn on Wednesday January 21. The Hi-Way Inn management cancels the January dance and notes it will close that Friday so patrons may attend the March of Dance events either here or in Columbus.
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Gless Equipment Co
Hi-Way
Ian
Gless Equipment Company
W. HL Strahan
George
Hi-Way Wilk
Columbus
Boy Scout Week Observed With Nationwide Emphasis
Fragments show February 6 to 12 designated as Boy Scout Week with a statement from C. P. Anderson of Agriculture praising the movement. He notes the value of a growing organization and urges widespread participation to foster good deeds and community betterment.
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Boy Scouts of
Americ
Boy Scout
Cilttan P. Anderson
America
Eny Scout Movement
Dole
Pilirts
Callison Rites Held for Mrs. Cora Brown Callison
Mrs Cora Brown Callison widow of the late Ned W Callison died Wednesday morning at her home in Van Vleck. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Mill Funeral Home with Christian Science rites. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Surviving are her mother Mrs M Brown of Houston daughter Mrs W L Harrington of Van Vleck son Nedie Callison Jr of Houston grandchild Leah Harrington sisters Mrs Irene Wilson and Mrs C Egbert Jones brothers C C Brown and Paw Brown and many nieces and nephews.
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Emerds
Reagan Voss
Charles Voss
Luthey Clausel
Wayne Brown
Houston
Wallchesters
Callison
Atlanta
Texas
Eagle Lake
Brown Hotel
Wag & Gop
Calumibus
Thay
Bay City
M. Brown
W. 2. Harrington
van Vieck
Nedie Callison, Jr
Houstin
Leah Harrington
Jones Novak Bout In Columbus Tonight
E G Jones of Glidden meets Bobby Novak of Ohio in a main event wristling match in Columbus tonight. Novak weighs 180 pounds, Jones to spot him one pound in a 90 minute bout with a 45 minute semi final grunt and groaner featuring Hai Hachel of Dallas and Billie Pesek of Omaha in a best out of three falls. Tickets are 1800 side, 1.30 balcony and 50 cents for children with a section for colored fans.
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Pat Cochran
Novak
Pesek
Colmbes
District Court to Convene February 9th Session
District Court will open February 9 with Judge Lester Holt presiding. A grand jury will be empanelled from a commission of Leroy Stein Columbus C A Grobe Weimar and L V Cranek Garwand. Over 90 cases await action including 42 divorce suits 29 civil cases seven for jury and 13 criminal cases carried over. Marriage licenses issued include AM HL Kent Roburb Hendrir Sam A Morris and Mrs Emelia Clark and others. Attendance at the midyear conference of the State Department of Education is noted.
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Richard C. Schmidt
Lester Holt
Leroy Stein
Columbus
C. A. Grobe
Weimar
L. V. Cranek
Garwand
Cler
Edgar L
Ichamann
AM. HL Kent
Roburb Hendrir
Sam A. Morris
Emelia Clark
Etwin B. Kelner
Irene Ur
Pan Jewell
Allee
Thomas
Plans Approved for Renovation of First National Bank
Stockholders met to approve plans for the bank renovation including lobby and president's office. The bank will vacate April 3 with temporary offices in The Frank Stephens Company lobby. Bronk stein's Inc. of Houston to oversee design work and new features, with expected April 26 completion in time to resume operations. Directors reappointed Hayes Stephens as chairman and W. Lenhart as president, with Js. H. Broyles as secretary and other staff listed. Total deposits noted at 4,616,817.
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Eus Bank
Directa
W. ‘Ej
Lnbbye
Frank Stephens Company
Mair ‘Street
Bronkstlein's Inc
Houston
Tellies
Prsident
Banix
Ar. Lenhart
Bank of Or Absup
Iine
Hayes Stephens
March Of Dimes Dance Draws Crowd In Colorado County
March of Dimes dances planned at Baghe Lake High School gym and Columbus Memorial Hall on Friday evening January 30 to honor Franklin D. Roosevelt. Cornelson and his Orchestra will play in Eagle Lake. Winker Orchestra in Columbus. Sixty cent tickets grant admission. proceeds aid infantile paralysis victims locally and nationally. Forty percent stays in Colorado County to support state and National Foundation efforts.
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Bugbhy Lake Lion Club
Art Linn
Colorado County
Dre Usyy Celling
Sigkets
Baghe Lake
Memorial Hal
Columbus
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cornelson
Eagle Lake
Winker
Flig Foe
Temeinder
Warm Springs Foundation
Gonzales
Texas
Warns
Springs
Georgia
Sven
Lions Club
Lion
Sheriff Braryey
Legion Sponsored Swimming Pool To Be Completed Soon
The W ChurryM Perry Post 408 of the American Legion will meet next Tuesday January 20 at 7 30 p m to discuss pool completion plans. Fittings arrived and pipes arrive early next week enabling work on walks and the fence. Move funds needed for bathhouse and confectionery. Contributions may be mailed to the Swimming Pool Fund at First National Bank or to the American Legion Post. The pool is planned to be ready for swimming as weather permits once bathing suits are formed.
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W Churrym
Perry Post
American Legion
Mehi
Jahuary
the Legion
Pont Wi
Panoe
Swirrarting
First Nutania Bank
American Legion Post
Telephone Go Refused Increases By Eagle Lake Council
Eagle Lake city council and Southwestern Bell officials debated proposed rate increases in a Tuesday night meeting at City Hall. The company argued current rates were low and rising costs required higher revenue. the council refused the proposed 25 cent monthly rise for residents and $1.50 for business lines, voting to keep rates unchanged and planning further talks with the company.
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Eagle Lake
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
the Telephone Company
Eagle Laka
Cermel
Lloyd Spalyger
Svupusal Caumeimen
C. Epps
S.L. Broylns
Cuintpilivans
Bennett
Florida
Linable
Lafe
Epps
Broyles
Eagle cd
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Commissioners Court
Moth Thomas
Manti Rider Street
Moze” Thomas
Marth Hamle
Wy — Alton
Beeston
Eldin Kveton
Brother
Ned W. Callison
Jones-Novak
District Court
We Va Teele
State Department of Education
Auntia
Prigay
First National Bank
Hallettsville
Herbert, Eldridge
D. C. Greer
Altair
Stwiee Highway Department
Rock Island
Ain
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