Luncheon Feb 2 Show Promotes Miracle Speaker
A Dallas based program by Southwestern Bell & Company sponsors a luncheon on February 2 featuring a demonstration of a magnet device claiming to generate electrical power. The event highlights a machinist demonstration and lists Rotary, Kiwanis, and Chamber of Commerce groups involved in statewide meetings and public demonstrations.
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Dallas Shiy
Newt K
Haverstocks
Mon
Southwestern Bell & Company
Browntie
Rotary
Eagle High Cagers Win Gre Lose One In District Last Week
Eagle High basketball team won one game and lost another in the district last week. Leading scorer Caldwell or Foke posted 29 points in one game and 19 in the other as the Tigers showed improvement amid praise from opponents and coaches for developing play.
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Eagle High
Lanne
Prata
LS Hoaper
Sava
Caldwell
Foke
Ihe
Atk
Sheridan Field Extension Near Mile Eastward in Colo County
Sheridan Field in Colarsida County was extended nearly a mile eastward by Shell No. 2 Hill Bank and Trust Company completion. The well 4S lies in the Cheatham survey on the county’s west central border with potential 290 barrels of oil daily and 4,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily. Open flow 255 volume reached up to 3,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily under pressure around 2720 pounds.
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Tae Sheridex
Colarsida
Shella No. 2
Hill Bak and Trast_Company
Cheatham Survey
TSE
To&s
Guerease Gil Et
San Antonio
Kubena
Tater Jye
Wharton Coun
Froelich Named Santa Fe Car Inspector Here
John O Froelich is appointed the new Santa Fe car inspector replacing John W Kearney as night car foreman in the Galveston shops. His territory runs from Eagle Lake to Maturia. Froelich comes from Bellville with about 15 years in the railroad mechanics field. Mrs Froelich plans to join when a house is found.
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John O. Froelich
Sant
John W. Kearney
Santa Fe
Galveston
Un deciding Holiday Calendar for 1949
City officials debate a holiday calendar for 1949 with five dates under review including Independence Day Labor Day and Christmas and New Year’s Day. No chamber of commerce guidance exists so a formal, unified schedule must be developed and observed by all departments.
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Tmyns
Otsetyaniog
Alovdus
Chamber of Commerce
Lge
Fenese
Baumert Attends Ice Engineering Course in Texas A&M Week
W A Baumert of Eagle Lake Lee Go attends an engineers' short course at Texas A&M College this week. It is sponsored by the Southwestern Tee Manufacturers' ssspelatenn and the Mechanical Engineering Department. The event gathers engineers from ten manufacturing plants for specialized instruction.
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A. Bumert
Eagle Lake Lee
Texas A. & M. College
Southwestern Tee
Ssspelatenn, Inc
A. & Me College
Independents Open Season With Loss To Houston Team
The Independents suffered a setback in their first game against a Houston team, falling short as efforts to rebound begin. They plan a rematch in two weeks at Earle Lake, then travel to Edna for another contest with Edna Independents.
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Independents
Houston
Bur Rey Ares
Earle Lake
Taupe
Edna Laurdey
Edna Inde
Enrollment in Blue Cross Now On Annual Basis
March enrollment period runs 1 through 15 for Farm Bureau members to join Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans with coverage effective April 1. Members may join Blue Cross alone or both plans. annual enrollment repeats each March. Colorado County Farm Bureau urges all eligible members to enroll and notes limited enrollment opportunities this year.
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Blue Cross
Iabel Fium Burmwal
Blue Shield
Ride Cross
Farm Bureau
Duth
Honoltadination
Cross
Bic
Fen Sons
Gel Mere
Ansersom
Colorado County
Turf Qu
Willy bin Ay Sool
East Bernard Undefeated In District Play
East Bernard remains unbeaten in district action after a 62 to 26 win over Sweeny High. Uriush led Brahmas with 15 points as Schiedes paired for big second half scoring while Savery’s team surged late sealing the 62 to 26 victory.
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Eugt Hoppardl
Wer
Roel Istiend
East Bernibays
Uriush
Pennig
Schiedes
Savery
Lernard
County To Seek Bids On Two Precinct 4 Bridges
County commissioners discuss advertising bids for two bridges in Precinct 4 to be built along the Cothauy line. Officials oppose changes and consider a measure to divert funds from county revenues. support the 30 50 division of the aura tax pins.
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Colum
Mumitey
I. A. Dromggaln
David R.R. Hari
John Hanecher
Tyomyaule
Cothauy
Ae Uig
Peauk Legisliturg
Baseball Directors To Meet February Second
A directors and officers meeting will be held in Lions Hall on Wednesday February 2 at 6 PM. The Eagle Lake Baseball Association names last week’s directors CW Causey FD Cawsey Ho Dugple R Powell Joe S Reed Jr BR PF Spanidel Hi Dowds and G Thomas Jr to confer with officers on plans for the 1949 season.
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Lions Hall
Eagle Lake
Causey
Cawsey
Dugple R
Powell
Joe S. Reed, Jr
PF. Spanidel
Hi Dowds
G & Thomas, Jr
Sesson
Eagle Lake Boy War Hero Reburial Set January Twenty Ninth
A 2Sevooy old Panis Lake farmer and anti air craft artilleryman Corporal Clarence Miculka will be reburied January 29 at Favent Fayk Cemetery in Huston. He died in action near Dillinger Germany during an April 24 1925 strafing raid and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Surviving relatives listed include four siblings and local mourners from Eagle Lake and nearby towns.
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Panis Lake
Danube River
Germany
iFavent Fayk
Huston
Clarence Micelin
Dillinger
Vrpiral Miowiich
Anti-Arrusatt
Seventh Oaths
Wowuhieh
Miculka
Hle
Alo
Bugle Lake
Megle Lake
Sauwary
Charles Miculkay Goth
Rigie Lake
Minry Micullen
Xeadville
Art Alphonse Mic
Banquet Held in Hallettsville Draws 200 Attendees
The C of C banquet in Hallettsville attracted about 200 people with Master of Ceremonies Homer Lennar and speakers including Val Jean McCas of Houston based Shell. Honorees and participants featured Lena Benatar, Gus Strauss, and the Westmine development contingent.
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Aanual Chatbor
Cobtineede Bauytet
Anne Benatar
Gus
Strauss
Tial- CeMide
Mncmomwel
Coramonies
Homer Lennar
Formes of
Austin
Val Jean McCas
Trenton
Shell OF Company of Houston
Accordion
Afr
Hush B Lyuts
Bagle Lola
Houston Stock Show Horses Seek Blue Ribbons
The city’s top horses compete for ribbons at the Houston Stock Show. Jim Chipson’s Eagle trike stakes a claim with 3 entries while Dick Schulz and others, including Bogie Lake’s entry, vie for blue ribbon honors. Johnny Ais and Garwyind Hills debut, with notable performances from Lil Far Stock and Sleeper Jin add to the field as contestants aim for top placement on February 6.
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City
Houston
Ng Cole
Jim Chipson
Eagle Trike
Dick Schulz
Pehruaty
Bogie Lake
Shaw
Fle
Soe
Shawn
Johnny Ais
Garwyind Hills
Dollatan
Havoe
Ange
Heiadk
Elfiss
Jim
Chak
Miguel Sane
Eagle Lake Men Attend Highway 200 Hearing Today
A list of Eagle Lake residents appeared at a Texas Highway Commission hearing in Austin regarding Highway 290. Named attendees include Clyde Ninpel Joe Lee D McCreary Albert Paste Jovaky Harry Lareen W C Reed Edgir Bering A tf Seaholm B M Dromgoule Clyde Gold David Wintermany Citas b Bopgess.
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Adteriite Hickening
Texas Highway Commission
Austin
Clyde Ninpel
Joe Lee
McCreary
Albert Paste- Jovaky
Harry Lareen
W. C. Reed
Edgir Bering
A. Tf Seaholm
M. Dromgoule
Clyde Gold
David Wintermany
Citas
B- Bopgess
March of Dimes Dances to Benefit Infantile Paralysis Funds
Colorado County Lions Club groups sponsor March of Dimes dances in Weimar Columbus and nearby towns with local bands providing music. Ticket price set at 1.00 per person. Proceeds support infantile paralysis relief in the Houston area and beyond as cases rise this year.
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Weimar
Columbus
Colorado County
Lions Clibs
Hale Lake
Ganyand
Welmear
Vicker Lough Gum
Bil Lotheleen
Orchesten
Davorice
Hug
Blume
Columios
Houston
Shrine Ball Tickets Available For February 10 Event
Tickets go on sale for the Shrine Ball on February 10 at the Arabia Shrine Crippled Childrens Clinic of Houston. The event supports health care for children with fund raising by the Colorado Valley Shrine Club and chairs Hi Rudyera Clyde Gold. Proceeds aid child welfare and medical restoration efforts, with performances from local musicians.
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Time Fngle Valco Qngnition
Colorado Valley
Sheine Club
Clare Unie
Gansiee
Aten
Pal Mhumas
Hocswarp Cyisic
Ani
Loces Chapter Heads to Fat Stock Show in February
Loces FF and A Chapter members will attend the Fat Stock Show in Houston on Saturday in February designated as PPA and Hon. Day. Rosprim, an agri culture instructor, will accompany the group from Eagle Lake With School. Performances include a mintte, scramble, and solos with several details and names unclear due to OCR issues.
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Loces FF
L. Dg. Rosprim
Eagle Lake
Houston
Day
George
Cosah
Desers Rice Improvement Assn Elects Officers
David Wintermann re elected to lead the Desers Rice Improvement Association at its February meeting in Beaumont. The 1940 officers listed include JC Dish Nim of Beaumont as president AH Boyt of Beaumont as vice president. Directors include David Wintermann Swele Lake Poyt Devers Joe Hroussam Beaty Mont FH Hunusker Beaumont L Nolte Alisha Banfield Redord and MM Maurits Ganado.
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Desers
Diretuns
Sunual Iniselang
Beaumon
Fareuy
Dish Nim
Beaumont
AH Boyt
Yce
Alisha
Banfield
Réduord
Mm.w. Maurits
Ganado
Eagle Lake Data Drive Sparks Industry Move to Towns
District Court grand jury selections released show names from Fo yle Lake Gar wood Columbus and Weimar with seven jury cases and 29 non jury cases. College Station reports cities with 1700 to 7505 population under study for plant location factors. Industry interest centers on power water and labor plus local facilities and social infrastructure.
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Nid
Ruichied v. Schmidt
Disciet Court
Colorado
Chas. Py Boggess
R. T. Powell
Foyle Lake
Louis Miller
G. Fryious
WA. Berger
Garwood Retrer
Mareau
G. Oa. Beans
J. Tf
Jen Scott
Columbus
Cras
W. Kearney
Lester Johnson
Agircy Hoyeeieyer
Don A. Hajavsay
Weimar
Gus Willams
Gilden
College Station
Jan
Bryineeting
Tethis A
Colieze
Industrieg
United States
Fudge
Chansl
Wesheer Tondd Nist Industries
Marinucement Benineerine
Jerik Duwer
Jaley Fuentes
Indusary
Lesawey
Casey
Large Crowds See New Chevrolet At Baring Showroom
Huge crowds gathered at the Baring showroom to see Chevrolet's latest models. Attendees noted new styling, updated interior features, improved suspension and braking, and a bright display highlighting the car line.
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Chevrolet
Baring Showroom
County Tax Penalty Waiver Deadline Extended
County tax records note three additional days to pay without penalties, with January 31 the final deadline for poll taxes and related state taxes. Officials warn that late payments incur penalties, while new license plates become due after purchase and must be displayed promptly, with refunds processed by the Assessor-Collector.
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Henry J Hayovsky
Shunty
Moe Benot
Officu
Tajovsky
Midwalt
13 Year Old Burglar Caught In Munford Home
A 13 year old American youth confessed to city burglaries and will plead not guilty in January. The boy implicated another suspect, Burney Lee, as authorities in Mobarags County Sheriff’s office continue the investigation.
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Munford
George Gongaes
Tath
Amerigan
Suventh
Burney Lee
Moborags County
Eagle Lake’s Near Southern Pacific Agent C A Hail
Fragmentary text references Eagle Lake and a Southern Pacific agent C A Hail with scattered terms suggesting a historical railway context. The readable fragments mention locations and names but no coherent event or clear action to summarize into a full news item.
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Eagle Lake
Southern Pacific
Agent C. A
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Dallas
Southwastern Bell Telephone Company
Eagle Leake Rotary Club
W. A. Baumert
East Bernard
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David Wintermann
Rice Improvement Ass'n
District Court
Cn Iilay
Ihepiist
Evns
MpeAwEronts
Amd Janovatios
Advaviem
Célertor
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arcHuult
WeiKlen
Arthur Wall
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