Goose Hunting Featured in ABC American Sportsman TV Show
Hunters watched a three part American Sportsman segment on goose hunting with Blue Goose Hunting 2 Altair by Andy Grif and Sam Snead. A white spread arse hunting scene introduced the season and showed large flocks, with football commissioner Fete Ropes and Gayle Sa opt featured in the opening. The program was filmed near the Lake area, noted as the Goose Hunting Capital.
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ABC
Altair
Andy Grif
Sam Snead
Fete Ropes
Gayle Saopt
Tahrin
Freshman Girl Cagers Drop 245 Tourney
Eagle Lake freshmen girls competed in the Smithville junior varsity tournament last weekend, losing both games. They fell 26 to 29 to Shiner and 45 to 41 to Lexington JVs. Holly Rolled led scoring with 19, Jennifer Smith 7, while Crone Gonzales and Thomas had two each.
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Eagle Lake
Smith Wile
Shiner
Lexington Jvs
Peggy Mcarthur
Holly
Jennifer Smith
Susan Crone
Marsha Thomas
Margare
Gonzales
Irene Jonsalés
Fera <Ochwelp
Elizabeth Lars
Liddie Bated
Sant
Sheridan P T Group Debuts Garment Display in Opening
Sheridan P T Group features a garment display as the season opens, with J.D. A and other participants noted. The event includes refreshments hosted by Mrs. D J Lundquist and others, while league standings show Les Fie at 42 wins leading the Men's Initial, followed by Anderson Crop Care and Osk Farms Dairies. High scorers include Dick Chomput, Max Dittmar, Johnnie Bartas, Ervin Som, and James Certsom, with various weekly bowling results across multiple leagues.
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Les Fie
Anderson Crop Care
Osk Farms Dairies
Dick Chomput Rolt
Max Dittmar
Johnnie Bartas
Ervinsom
James Certsom
Broncos Fall to Lamar Sophomores in District Opener
The Broncos lost to the Lamar Sophomores by 23 to 49 as Kendleton outscored Denver in three quarters. Coach Bob Renfrow notes the team averages high points and remains favored for the Class A State Championship, with district play opening January 27 against the Alief Bears in Allee.
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Sheridan Toy
Con Fon
Lemar
Bendieton
Onras
Kendle
Ton
Broncos
Bob Renfrow
Alief Bears
Allee
Sheridan Girls Eagerly Win Two Home Games
Sheridan girls played two home games last week, losing 51 to 40 to Smithville on Thursday January 22, then defeating Eagle Lake the next day to move back into the winner's circle. They opened district play Tuesday January 27 in Ader at 6 30 p.m.
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Ivesnerchan Hien Carks
Smithville
Eagle Lake
Jen
Canon
Ader
Eagles Split With Smithville and Giddings
Eagle Lake boys conquer Smithville 71 to 54 in district action then fall 83 to 68 at Giddings as conference play begins. Freshmen beat Smithville 23 to 12. leaders include Evers 23 and Tiezell 17. Giddings game featured Frika 26 and Axzell 9 while Matthy s 9 and Gad II 7 supported.
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Eagle
Smuthville
Mike Carson
Len Matthews
James Matthys
Dennis Stewart
Hewitt
Eagles
Smithville
David Evers
Ernie Tiezell
Jeff ?Inka
Gene Smuth
George Matthys
Gene Smith
John Seanolm
Baker
Ingram
Foster
Giddings Buffaloes
Eagle Gym
Buffs
Clife
Frika
Glover Gad II
Matthys
Evers
Axzell
Maxie
Iibbler
Eagle Lake
Giddings
Rus der Contreris
James Montgomery
Shields
Eagles, Bears Lead District BCAA In Recent Play
The Bastrop Bears emerge as surprise leaders in District BCAA basketball with a 4-0 mark, tying Luling Eagles atop the table. Columbus hosts Friday action while Luling visits Tuesday for a two-game set. Eagles seek a second crack at Luling in the Luling gym and a postponed Columbus game due to illness.
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Bobby Hooker
Columbus
Columbus Cardinals
T&s
Bastrop Bears
Luling Eagles
Eagle Lake
Collimous
Giddings Buffaloes
Pantesi
The
Eagles
Freshmen Capers in Tourney Thurs in Giddings
The freshmen team will compete this weekend in a tournament in Giddings and will meet Columbus in the APs round of play on Thursday.
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Giddings
Columbus
Cn Poem
Judge Reavley To Speak At Marist Church Rescheduled
The Cully Memorial United Methodist Church community learned that Texas Supreme Court Justice Tom Reavley’s illness delayed his planned appearance. Pastor Windel Bell announced the talk is now set for the first Sunday of March, urging members and friends to save the date. In other sports notes Vernon Gertson posted 188 49, Harald Williams 327, Gob Cook 510, as The Gnat Killers top the league with 80 1/2 wins ahead of Crae.
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Windel Bel
Cully Memorial United Methodist Church
Lsarn.of
Texas Supreme Court
Tom Reavley
Reavley
Cuily
Austin
Windel Bell
Colty Church
Bir
Reaulay
Vernon Gertson
Harald Willams
Gob Cook
Gnat Killers
Engle Lake Drugs Seeks Arguid Mie Cles Preserto Nom
A disrupted OCR line lists Arguid Mie Cles as preserto nom for services at Engle Lake Drugs in postal area CE 14505. The fragment points to a pharmacy setting and a likely service or staffing entry. Further readable context is needed for full facts.
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Engle Lake
Senior Boys Edge Firemen For City Cage Championship
Eagle Lake high school dogs win city basketball title by defeating the Lions in the opening round and then the Firemen 20 to 16 in the final. Firemen beat the Jaycees to reach the finals. Lions and Jaycees contest for consolation, Jaycees prevailing. Event raised funds for the Volunteer Fire Department. organizers thank attendees and advertisers.
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Eagle Lake Lions Club
Eagle Lake Gymnnasium
Eagle Lake High School
Lions
Firemen
Jaycees
Frey Home For Holidays Returns From Cape Blanco Duty
Earl D Frey spent the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Sidney Frey in Mentz. He arrived December 22 for a 15 day visit before departing to Sixes Oregon for duty. He had been stationed at Cape Blanco Oregon for the past year. New address is Earl D Frey ENS Cape Blanco Lorsta F G Box II Sixes Gregoc 87476.
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Earl DB. Frey
Sidney Frey
Mentz
Sixes
Oregon
Cape Blanco
Earl D. Frey
Cape Blanco Lorsta
F.G. Box II
Gregoc
1970 License Plates On Sale Monday February 2
Colorado County Tax Assessor reports 3870 license plates received for sale starting February 1. New plates have white background with blue letters and numbers. Special numbers can be reserved by February 1 1970 via county box office. To reserve, owners must present renewal notice from Texas Highway Department and license fee, then send vehicle title and 199 license receipt. Plates issued for various vehicle categories with specific number ranges listed.
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Colorado
Uallador Newry
Hajoysky
Rock Island News Socials and Funeral Movements
Rock Island society notes show Mr and Mrs Gilbert Baker returning to Altair after attending the funeral of Mrs Baker’s sister Mrs Bertha Hunt Gore in Stillwell Oklahoma. Several visitors arrive for the funeral of Mrs Marije Larsen including Mrs Frances Drummond of Denver and Eugene Burdick of New Jersey. Mrs Oscar Baker returns from Atlanta, and Mrs M L Baker with Wanda arrive for a few days. Charles Campbell Jr and Houston guests visit Mable Campbell and Betty as Norman Hopper and family spend Sunday with Mrz and Mrs Bat Hatcher.
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Gilbert Baker
Altair
Baker
Bertha (Hunt) Gore
Stillwell
Oklahoma
Oscar Baker
Atlanta
H. K. Baker
M. L. Baker
Wanda
Rock Island
Charles Campbell, Jr
Houston
Mable Campbell
Betty
Norman Hooper
Mrz
Bat Hatcher
The
Bowling Tourney Opens Saturday at Skull Creek Lanes Altair
The Colorado Valley Bowling Association starts its annual tournament this Saturday January 11 at Skull Creek Lanes Altair with rounds in singles doubles and team events. Competition runs again February 1 and the weekend of February 7 8 with handicap prizes and added funds totaling 59 for team 25 for doubles and 25 for singles plus entry fees. Ervin Krupper of Columbus chairs the fifth annual event.
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Colorado Valley Bowling Association
Skull Creek Lanes
Altair
Ervin Krupper
Columbus
Colorado Valley Association
Two Youths Fined for Malicious Mischief in County Court
Jony Patrick Maloney and Eleven M. McBrearty pleaded guilty Friday to malicious mischief. Judge Willard Shuart imposed fines of 100 dollars and costs and 80 days in jail for each, with one year probation on the jail terms. The youths were among four arrested for malicious mischief at Columbus business places. charges against the other two minors were dismissed.
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Jony Patrick
Maloney
M. McBrearty
Willard Shuart
Columbus Business Places
Watts Home Guests and Houston Visit Highlight Weekend
Watts home welcomed Mr and Mrs J E McDonald and Florence McShan of Canada. Mrs Woodroe Venghaus spent two weeks in Houston with her daughter Gaye Lyn hospitalized at Texas Children’s Hospital.
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Watts
and Wirs
J. E. McDonald
Florence McShan
Conada
Woodroe Venghaus
Houston
Gaye Lyn
Texas Children's Hospital
Eagles Open District Play With Win Over Luling
ELHS girls beat Luling Eagles 48 43 in Eagle gym to start district. Next at Smithville Thursday at 6 30 p m, then host Bastrop Monday. Sheridan beat Eagle Lake 46 29 in Friday game as Eagles faltered with fouls. notable scorers include Fenka 27 Williams 19 and Botard 22 for Sheridan and McGehee 17, Phillips 12 for Luling.
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Eagle Lake High School Hs
Luling Eagles
Eagle
Beggy McArthur
Eagles
Smithville
Gles
Bastrop
Sheridan
Sheridan Girls
Bronvos
Tanet Fraka
Janet Scott
Prnkd
Eagle Lake
Julie
Tad
Addlen Willan
Jantee Beatt
Leatrice Botard
Luling
Bile Jean McGehee
Susan
Phillips
Holly Rolt
Heber
Barnett
Eagles Run in Cross Country Meet at Southside San Antonio
Eagle Lake high school cross country team competed at the Southside meet in San Antonio last Saturday. Seven of the twelve runners earned awards in their divisions. Willia Cleveland placed second in Division 1, Wayne Demphill finished seventh, and Roy Marquez Vik Edward Dawson also competed. The team next races in Karnes City on February 7.
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Fle
Eagle Lake
Southside
San Antonio
Karnes City
Willia Cleveland
Wayne Demphill
Roy Marquiés
Edward Dawson
Free Tickets Offered for The Steat Bank Robbery at Rice Theatre
Mrs Cora B Garza receives a free ticket to see The Steat Bank Robbery starring Zero Mostel and Kim Nayak in Technicolor and Panevision. Valid on Sunday or Monday Feb 1-7 at the Rice Theatre.
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Cora RB. Garza
Rice Theatre
Zero Mostel
Kim Nayak
Track meet results with multiple divisions and placements
In Division II Ronnie Rob inson placed tenth Eloy Gutierrez eighteenth Latural Norris twenty third and Melin Pipgins twenty sixth In Division I Terry Sant seventh Rocky Hyaitie With Tennis Stewart ftc and Apel Cante twenty seventh
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