Arrest of Negro for Burglaries Solves Area Thefts
Powell accused in multiple overnight burglaries across Seguin and surrounding towns. He allegedly admitted entries to Farmers Equipment, A J Struss Auto Supply, and Sam Disticson’s warehouse, with a pickup used to haul loot. The Cadilac, stolen from Sch-2952 Equipment, was recovered after a dead battery halted pursuit. Officers anticipate 16 to 27 charges once investigation ends. Powell implicated another man, Robert Israel, in related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisnan “Spookie" Powell
Eagle” Lake
Columbus
Colorado County Shesitt
Powell
Buster-Semora
A. J. Struss
Robert Sylvester Israel
San Antonio
Texas Ranger
Zena Smith
Highway 90
Veimer
Schulenburg
Powel
Cason Mercantile
B. Matthews
Balderas
Decker
Flace
Humphrey
Newtown
Lehu- Yenburg
Esrac
Canan
Sesnora
County Buys 3 Vehicles For $4981
County commissioners approved the bid from Meyer Motor Co for three new vehicles for precincts 1 and 3. Meyer offered 34 98100 net with trade ins for the trio. other bids ranged from 1 347 to 1 962 for individual vehicles and 1 712 for a pickup. Alternative bids from Truck and Tractor Co and Farmers Equipment Co varied, with Bresher Motor Co presenting single and combined offers totaling around 5 288.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Meyer Motor Co
Columbus
Meyer
Truck and Tractor Co
Wfarmers Equipment Co
Eagie Lake
Council Revises City Budget To 170849.90 Balance Foreseen
The Facile Lake City Council approved two revised budgets for 1982 46 percent, increasing the overall budget from 163 528.66 to 170849.90. Former City Manager Kenneth Smith prepared the revisions before leaving for Ennis, reflecting higher expenses in several departments due to unforeseen costs since April. Revenue in the general fund rose from 377,390.00 to 478,566.00, with disbursements up mainly for roof repairs and legal fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Facile Lake City Council
Kenneth Smith
Ennis
Cherlea Schamerhorn
Hrawn & Roat
Laughlin Road
Aosceplus of
MAGAG
Trav Cave
Thiter
Mound reports dry hole in re-entry at Isenhower land
The Mound Company states the re-entry of a well on M. E. Isenhower land five miles east of Eagle Lake has been abandoned as a dry hole. The effort aimed to reach producing sands but stopped after finding fresh water at about 3100 feet. Our earlier note misnamed the Mary Bridges well.
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Mound Company
M.E. Isenhower
Eagle Lake
Mary Briges
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Set
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet at 7:30 next Tuesday in the Community Center. Rev William P F Deatherage of Houston will speak on The Greatest Life followed by a catered meal. The event includes installation of 1983 officers with outgoing president E H Shirley presiding and introductions of the new officers and directors Carrol Buckhorn Albert Pusterovsky Wilcox Kohlaffer and Mrs Virginia Uzzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Marvin
Allan
G. OH. Chang
Albert Pivte- Javinky
E. He
Shirley
Sherman Tryon
Robert Philcox
Albert Pusterovsky
Carrol Buckhorn
Pusterovsky
Wilcox
Alvin W. Kohlaffer
Virginia Uzzell
County Officials Keep Salaries Steady and Funds Transferred
Colorado County’s 1963 Commission Court re-set salaries at 1962 levels, reappointed officials, and shifted funds to working accounts across precincts. Judge Charles D. Rutta presided as commissioners noted carry-over members and appointed roles for County Engineer Brandon Whitepetrick and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Charles D. Rutta
Commissioners' Court
L. W
Billy) Stiles
Rainer
A. W. Hahn
Reinhard Brod
Edgar, L. Litemann
Neunf
A. J. Ratner
Brandon Witepetrick
Grace Towell
John Hancher
W. T. Yollens
Berle Yates
New Hare
Ag Students To Monitor Screwworm Infestations Weekly
Eagle Lake vocational agriculture students and peers across the county will aid the Southwest Screwworm Eradication Program by calling 3 to 5 livestock producers weekly to report suspected screwworm cases and lab samples. Data collected will guide eradication planning and outreach efforts.
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Eagle Lake
L. J. Kosprim
Tagle Lake
Mission
Texas
T Ae
Iif
62 Total Rainfall Below Average for Eagle Lake Area
The Eagle Lake area recorded a total rainfall of 34.52 inches in 1982, well below average. Earlier figures note 46.55 inches at Lakeside Irrigation Co. Lake plant in 1959 and 441.53 inches in 1961, with monthly rainfall details showing varied amounts from January through December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Lakeside Irrigation Co
Bank Closed Saturday Observance of Lee Birthday
Notice states First National Bank will be closed on Saturday in observance of Robert E. Lee’s birthday. Addressed to customers and staff with banking services paused for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Moses
Ian
Robert EB. Lee
Sygon Mrs Stancik Promoted and Bradshaw Hired at Bank
The First National Bank board promoted Mrs. Joyce Stancik from teller-bookkeeper to assistant vice president and promoted Sherman Tryan to vice president. Mrs. Gerald Bradshaw began duties January 15 in bookkeeping, replacing Barbara Perry who resigned. Bradshaw has prior banking experience.
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Naternal Bank
W. Wi. Leninert
T We
Sherman
Tryan
Joyce Stancik
William H. Harrison
Vic
Gerald
Gail Sue) Brad- Ishaw
G. H. Crane
Bradshaw
First State Bank
Freer
First National Bani
San Marcos
Sheridan
Barbara Perty
Bani
Nine Month Old Gloria Ann Seifert Dies in Garwood
Nine month old Gloria Ann Seifert, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Seifert of Garwood, died Monday after brief illness. Funeral services held at St Marys Catholic Church at 12:00 am with burial in Nada Catholic Cemetery. Surviving relatives include two sisters and parents.
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Puneral Ferviers
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Gloria Ann Seifert
Joe Seifert
Garwood
Nada Catholic Cemetery
Gloria
Confirmation Rites At Catholic Churches This Sunday
The Most Reverend Louis J. Reicher will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation this Sunday January 20. The rites will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 2 30 p.m. and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at 2 00 p.m. A large group from both churches prepared to receive the sacrament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Reicher
Austin
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Queen
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Coxthelic Church
New Home Construction Progress Near Engle Lake
Work on a new home for Mr and Mrs Ervin Rucka and their children proceeds in the Highland Park Addition near the Leo Leopold residence. Mr Rucka operates the Rucka Texaco Service Station in Engle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Rucka
Highland Park
Leo Leopold
Mr. Rucka
Rucka Texaco
Engle Lake
Aene of Sunshine Peter rebukes for money gift note
Fragmentary OCR reference cites a biblical verse about selling spiritual gifts. The text appears garbled and cites acts style language. No clear news event, persons, or organizations are present to summarize as a lead item.
Gas Firm Files Initial Request for Rate Increase
Eagle Lake Gas Distribution Co informs the City Council of potential rate changes to fund operations and emergency reserves. Harold Thomas states rates would rise slightly, with minimum service from 2.50 to 1.78 monthly. full figures to follow as records are compiled.
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Manters
Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Gas Distribution Co
Harold Thomas
Mainain
Thomas
Earle Lake
Chine
Texas Southeastern Gas Company
Opening of School Completion Bids Delayed to Saturday
Bids for completing the East Lake School buildings are postponed to Saturday at 2 00 pm at the Municipal Building. Original bid date was Tuesday, moved to allow bidders more time. Encon Construction Co of Houston faced contract issues and noncompliance stalled the project. The school retains 118 000 of the bond issue to cover the completion, with insurer Federal Insurance Co backing any excess beyond the 118 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attile
Wyle G. Valery
Houston
Fime
Eagle Lake School Bown
Encon Construce Firm Co
Briscoe Buys Main Auto Supply in West Main Street Deal
Lee Briscoe completes purchase of Main Auto Supply from Roy Addicks and Travis Thigpin. New owner plans to expand parts and supplies offerings. business opened previously in the Koh Left building on West Main Street last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darold Vandewerker
Jack
Jan McCarty
Gene
Main Street
Gene Tomas
Vantewerker
Mr. Tomass
Farmer Gordy
Armed Services
Lee Briscoe
Roy Addicks
Travis ‘Thigpin
Mrs Mann Replaces Miss Petering as HS Commercial Teacher
The Hagle Bake School Board met Monday night and elected Mrs Jack Mann the new commercial teacher to replace Miss Beverly Petering. Petering resigned mid term to marry.
Rice Cage Tourney Opens With 16 Teams This Thursday
The 13th Rice Cage Tourney starts at 4 30 p.m. Thursday with sixteen teams eight boys and eight girls competing for prizes. Eight games run Friday and conclude Saturday with finals at 5 45 p.m. Tickets and schedule details are in the sports page.
Eagle Lakers Endure 19 Degree Cold Spell
A severe cold snap hit the Eagle area last Friday plunging temperatures to 19 degrees with winds of about 20 miles per hour. Freeze warnings lingered into Sunday with minor livestock losses and several water pipes bursting as plumbers repaired damages citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiday Nish
Cattemen
County Grants Fire Depts Funds and NG Unit Support
County commissioners approved a grant of 1000 to each of four county fire departments to help cover alarm response costs and 25 per month for maintenance of the National Guard unit at Co-Torobus. The action was taken at a regular session of the court on Morday.
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Elorade County
Gourt
Otu
National Guard
Co- Torobus
Ji¢nla
Enele
Co. Likurehus
Weinvar
Atx
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Tack B. Mannanal
Robert R. Welle
State and
McCarty
Charles P. Boggess
Landa
Manns
Strickland
Mike Beard
Isenhower
Texas Eastern Transmission Company
Read’and Bridge
Read and Bridge
Texas Predatory Animal Assn
J. M
Rin) Rutta
Dno. Kurnetiza
Sygon
Stancik
Joe Seiferts
Catholic Ch. Sun
Tor Ruceah
Peter
Royal and Grrwood
Royal and Orchard
Wallis Elvis
Wallis
Grards
Don
Labi Tite
Royal
Orchard
Charlotte
Danbury
Angleton
Eaglelake
Saturns
Ho Prphy
Eagle Lake Merchants
Lindy Gilmore
Eagle Lakers
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