1948 Boy Scout Week Observed In Eagle Lake
Boy Scout Troops 315 and 124 and Cub Pack 73 of Eagle Lake will observe National Boy Scout Week with services at First Bel fast Church on Sunday morning February 1. Cub Pack meetings were canceled due to weather while plans for a Blue and Gold dinner to mark cub scouting anniversary proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Fagle Lake
Leo Edwards
Exer
Houston
Eagle Lake
Indies Wi
Carlile
Independents Set To Host Army Recruiters Monday Night
The Independent Basketball team of Zagie Lake hosts United States Army Recruiters from Houston Monday night at eight in the gymnasium. The Independents seek new gym suits for the game sponsored by the school band and expect a large crowd after a 54 to 28 win at El Campo. L. J. Spanidel scored 16, Ernest Frnka 15, Fred Fronka 10, with other players contributing in the prior victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zagie Lake
United States Army
Houston
Independents
el Campo
L. J. Spanidel
Ernest Frnka
Fred Froka
Timer Struss
M. A. Board
James Mathis
George Causey
Gym
Tasul
Columbus-Eagle Lake Girl Scout Councils Meet
Miss Elle Scott Powell of Angleton arrival in Eagle Lake Sunday night precedes meetings on Monday and Tuesday with Girl Scout and Brownie leaders. Mrs SS Sinclair training chairman will notify leaders and members. Monday night the Columbus Council joins Eagle Lake for an important meeting with Miss Powell. Frances Allred also involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elle Scott Powell
Angleton
Eagle Lake
Mss
SS. Sinclair
Theu
Miss Powell
Girl Scout Council of
Columbus
Mixes Frances Allred
Neve Cor
Mutiny
Former Methodist Pastor Dies In Austin
Community learns with regret of the death of Rev N G L Oement at his Austin home on Wednesday after serving as pastor here on two occasions He was superannuated several years ago and chose Austin as his home He is survived by his wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
N. GL
Austin
Cement
Tle
Spring Term of District Court Opens in Columbus
District court convenes Monday with Judge Lester Holt presiding for grand jury actions. William E. Ellison and J. W. Drust attend. 42 divorce, 29 civil, 13 criminal cases on docket. Grand jury panel includes W. G. Greve, Janey Krenek Jr., and others from Columbus, Weimar, Garwood, Eagle Lake, Nada. Suit for 8255 by the Lewis and Lehrer families against Wezenhoff seeks land rent on 1966 acres known as Jones Ranch near Garwood. Damages totaling 500.95 sought in Huebel auto crash case, plus 5000 exemplary damages. Mrs Huebel killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lester Holt
Williama E. Ellison
Gonzales
J. W. Drust
San Antone
Richard C Schipine
Grand Jury
W. G. Greve
Janey Krenek, Jr
New Uhnj
Sunley de Waal
Samuel Kennedy
Garwond
Wegenholt Brothers
Thet Ney
He Jease
Galveston
Terns
Teese
Feu
Emil H. Huebel
Ellie B
Huebel
Douglas R. Cone
A.C. Cameron
Robey A. Relsing
Jaclyn
American Legion Post To Hold Meeting Tuesday
Members of the W. Cherry, M. Perry Post 108 of the American Legion are reminded to attend the regular business meeting at the Legion Hall on Lakeside Delve next Thursday evening at 7:30 o clock. The Legion plans to resume work on the swimming pool project before the summer months, and full cooperation is needed, with progress a key topic at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cherry
M. Perry
American Legion
Legion Hall
Lakeside
Legion
Funeral Rites Held Tuesday For Mrs Parker
Funeral services were held at 2 pm at the Farmer Home for Mrs. Georgia Tate Parker who died Sunday morning after a brief illness. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Albert Brown officiating. Survivors include daughter Mrs. G A Burge and sons Percy Parker and Daniel Tate Parker. two sons Noel Parker and Maurice Parker preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Puners
Georgia ‘Tate Parker
Mess
Masonic Cemetery
Hoy
Albert Brown
First Baptist Church
Lester Burge
E. C. Terrell
Ea Henry
Lin
George Walter Parker
Sunny Hil
G. 4
Bunge
Mwagle Lake
Percy Parker
Wood River
Illinois
Daniel Tate Parker
Houston
Noel Pecker
Maurice Parker
Henry Beckman
Ed Hodde
Dr. P. T. Gordon
W. C& Eling
G. M. Cason
Harold ‘Thomas
Fred Wills
Jim Clipson
Benson Wussell
J. R. Cally
Griff ‘Thomas
W. S. 2Reithews
Herbert Matthews
James O. Walker
Parker Faily
Wrestling Matches At Columbus On Saturday Night
A wrestling card at Columbus arena sets eight o'clock start on Saturday night January 21. A J Braedon presents return bouts led by 160 lb Bobby Novak of Columbus vs E G Jones 158 lb of Glidden in a 90 minute two out of three falls semi final. Billy Pesek 160 of Omaha meets Pat Cochran 156 of Memphis in 90 minute time limit. A Battle Royal offers $25 to the last man with Jones Cochran Novak Pesek and others. Tickets on sale at W LeCate with ring side $1.50 balcony $1.30 and children under 12 half price. A section reserved for colored fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Arena
Noter
J. Braedon
Bobby Novak
Coumbus
Oboe
E. G. Jones
Glidden
Umit
Billy Pesek
Omaha
Nebraska
Pat Cochran
Memphis
Tenn
EG. Jones
Pas Cachran
Bobby
Noval
le Cate
Columbus
Attend Boy Scout Executive Meet In Weimar Tuesday
Weimar hosts a Boy Scout executive meeting Tuesday evening at the Methodist church with Broyles Boothe and Davis in attendance. Gillreh and W. Mleun ker of Columbia installed as district chairman succeeding il, G. Seymour who served in 1947. Scout officials Cram Weimar Co Tumbuys Eucie Leke Sheridan and Rook Lalund head William Lao Edwards. County officers include T. Waddell district commissioner and S. FL. Broyles commissioner at Earle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broyles
Boothe
R. B. Davis
Weimar
Gillreh
T. Waddell
Aid S. FL. Broyles
Earle Lake
Jack McElmory
Draper Step
Kens
Leis
Ame
Texey University
Seme Pier
1948 License Plates To Go On Sale February 1st
The state issued license plates will go on sale February 1 with about 8000 sets available. Vehicles must display a 1948 plate and be current on 148 license fees. new vehicles bought after April 2 will use the new licenses. Colorado county passenger cars will use DE 4200 to DH 8199. other vehicles lists follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil
Rabel
Colorado County
Fermi
Utie
Needed Material Arrives For Legion Pool Project
Weather delays did not stop the American Legion from securing materials for the planned Legion sponsored swimming pool at Eagle Lake View. Workers will resume pipes and sidewalks as conditions improve, with a hoped for completion ahead of early summer. The project aims to provide wholesome recreation and support to the community amid high prices and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagie Lake
American Legion
Bugie Lake
Bill Wallace Narrow Escape in Florida Train Wreck
Bill Wallace, on a business trip to Florida, barely escaped injury when a train hit a broken rail that tore through the upper berths of a coach. The near miss, widely reported, left his family grateful he survived unscathed while others were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wallace
Florida
Pits
Bess Wallace
Leon
Bill Wilace
Avants
George
Wallace
Nine Probate Cases To Judge Henry Buescher County
Action in nine probate matters before Judge Henry Buescher includes admitting the will of CP Hoyo to probate at Eagle Lake, appointing appraisers Lenhart Gwen Hoege t Hever and G Miller, with a $10,000 title bond. Administrators named include David Winters Ina O Boothe and John C Hoye. inventories and appraisements approved for estates of William Grover Michallee, John and Fred Guenther, and the estate of Eva Greenwood. Bond approvals, guardianship for Nick Marsalia, and administrator bonds for Emil F PheTenthold and Amy Vau lavik noted. fines and charges related to petty offenses listed with miscellaneous checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Inten ii
Henry Bueschée
Seauion
CP. Hoyo
Eagle Lake Ding
Lenhart
Gwen Hoeget Héver
G. Miller
David Winters Ina
O. Boothe
John C. Hoye
Edward Riel
Trearing
Se Real Estate
Otto A. Guenther
Sekerita
Charles M. Heaths
F. Teger
John J. Uoroveky
Max Conner
P. Wilcox
W. 8
Bob Due Marsalia
Liddie May Marsalia
Nick Marsalia
Guardian
Oneta M. Fahrenthold
Emil F. Peh- Tenthold
Alfred Meisner
B. Brosher
B. Brosher Jn, Are Superienes .Will of Thee Late Mrs. Eva Grewood
W. Arrington
Gladys Kikur
Amy Vaulavik
Alfonse Vadaval
Houston
Jette
Crone Hower
George Herder
Peunty Cour
Sheridan Market
J. A. Whig
Elbinney
Eagle Lah Lake
Water Works Men Name Ed Pledger Official President
The Rice Belt Water Works Association elected officers at its annual meeting held at the Community Center in El Campo on Thursday. Ed Pledger, superintendent of El Campo water works, was named president. Ed Whitton of Eagle Lake was named secretary and Tom Vickers of Freeport as vice president. State Senator Jimmy Phillips spoke on current water works legislation and fielded questions. The February meeting will be held in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Belt Water Works’ Association
Conimutity Center
el Campo
J. C Pledger
Pledger
Ole
Fenns Water Works
Ed ‘Whitton
Eagle Lake
Sec Treat
Thomas Vickers
Freeport
Brown couple acquire Eagle Cafe in town
Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Brown purchased and assumed ownership of the Eagle Cafe last Friday morning. They invite patrons to visit and promise excellent service with first class meals from the new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Joe C. Brown
Eagle Cafe
Climax Lions Club March of Dimes Dance Tonight
Eagle Lake Lions Club hosts a fundraiser dance at the gymnasium to cap the March of Dimes drive. Local leaders urge support as donations fuel infantile paralysis research at Johns Hopkins University. tickets priced at 50 cents, with live music by Haine Winkler's Orchestra and contributions noted from civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Climax OF Lions Club
Eagle Lake Lionz Club
M. A
Doc
Beard
Laanay
Curnelsan
Joe C. Wesnendorff
Fort Dand
March of Dimes
M. Powell
Focal Lions Club
Iit
Eagle Lake Vohantece Fire Department
Cua
T.P. Doe
Mount Olive
Eagle~ Lake
Columbus Lions Club
Memorial Hall
Columbus
Haine Winkler
Local Lions Sponsor New Garwood Club Formation
The Eagle Lele Lions Club sponsors a new Garwood Lions Club with 37 members attending the initial gathering at the Garwood school. James G. Hopkins elected president, F. J. Pressmeyer secretary treasurer, and L. Frederickson Jr. as charter members list includes many local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lele Lions Club
Garwood
Chatter
Heid
Powell
Eagle Lake Clut
Harry Larson
E. J. Parma
R. ¥. Spanibel
SR. Rofigers, Jr
Raph Halvorsen
Projgeans
Garwood Lions
Chile
James G. Hopkins
F. J. Pressmeyer
L. Fredericksson
Johnnie G Nelson
Jampa Ei Schuirring
W. C. Smith
J D, Gideon
Howard R Hurry
Boyd W. Rees
PM. Schilling
Louis Cranck
Jr E.R. Green
Rhea Allison
WU. L. Benird
Heat
Heni, Wualigure
Clarence B. Frels
Buen J. Kellinn
Albert Ciel
TL. L. Helman
Jott J. Williams
Deadline January 31 for poll tax payment in 1948
Citizens urged to pay poll and personal taxes by January 31 to avoid a ten percent penalty. Visit the County Tax Assessor-Collector E. Havel at the courthouse in Columbus to obtain the receipt and settle obligations before tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltempran Mehr
Columbus
Alamo Lumber Co Becomes Westinghouse Distributor
Alamo Lumber Co announces distributorship for Westinghouse appliances in this issue. The firm offers seven and nine cubic foot refrigerators Westinghouse stoves radios and small appliances and invites customers to inspect the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Lumber Company |S
Westinghouse Appliances
Westinghouse
A. W. Weiss Resigns from Highway Patrol
A. W. Weiss, a state highway patrolman, resigned and will return to county service. He was in Eagle Lake on Wednesday to announce the move, with the resignation effective on February Fury dst. Weiss and his family planned to move to Columbus after a brief stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Weiss
Eagle Lake
Weiss
Petra
Columbus
Senior Girl Scouts Hike to Pike's Peak Campout
Senior Girl Scout Troop hiked to Pike's Peak where they cooked hamburgers on tin can stoves. Included were W F Meitzen Jy assisted by Mrs C W Causay and Scouts such as Janice Davis Betty Kilgore Jane Sunderman and others.
County Citizens Set Record in Poll Tax Payments
Colorado county reports over 4200 poll tax receipts issued by Tuesday morning marking a record for payments. Dax Officer Emil H. Rubel’s office anticipates at least 1000 more polls by day’s end as tax collection continues. The county courthouse will stay open until midnight Saturday to accommodate payments and issue receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Ulready
Dax
Emil H. Rubel
Ieuien
JR Uinta
Gay Speal
Spite Anger
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion Post
Parker
Water Works
Ed Whidder
Lions
New Garwood Club
Alamo Lumber Co
A. W. Weiss
Highway Patrol
Senion Girl Scouts
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