Deadline set for filing for Democratic primary
Citizens face February 8 deadline to file for the Democratic primary and mayors, with races for sheriff assessor collector and county attorney among contests in Colorado County. Incumbent names and opposed candidates listed. May 2 primary and June 6 runoffs noted. several offices up for election.
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Sam K. Seyateur
Coumbus
Secs
Werner
Stavinoha
Weimar
Colorado County
She
Enou
Sheri Walken
Ed Potter
Columbus
George
Doc
Mueller
Wolimar
Harvey Lee
Walker
Lee
Hajovsky i
Richard C. Schmidt
Gun F. Steer
Albert W. Hahn
Walter I. Henicke
William
Bi) Zhoril
Garwood
Precinct
Reinhard Brot
Edwin Poenit- Bach
Death of 19 Month Old Kimberly Austin Shocks Earle Lake
Citizens mourn Kimberly Ann Austin, 19 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kerneth Austin, who died Sunday morning after a brief illness. The child was treated at Laughlin Hospital. last rites were held Monday afternoon, January 27, at 3:00 p.m. The community notes the loss as an untimely tragedy.
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Earle Lake
Kimberly Ann Austin
Kerneth Austin
Laughlin Hospital
Tax deadline Friday for poll taxes and county taxes in Colorado County
County tax officers report Friday January 31 as the deadline to buy 1963 poll taxes for 1964 elections and to pay ad valorem, state, city and school taxes without penalties. H J Hajovsky notes 3227 poll taxes issued by Tuesday and expects up to 5000 by Friday. County offices open 8 am to 2 pm and 1 pm to 8 pm. city and school offices close at 5 pm. Those 60 and over remain exempt without a fee. all towns in the county are under 10 000 population.
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Colorado County
H. J. Hajovsky
Co- Tuyibus
Man Arrested For Theft Of Doctors' Offices Jan. 7th
Sheriff J. C. Walker says a 41 year old man was arrested in Guieseilte Texas for burglary of multiple Columbus doctors offices on January 7. He faces charges for stealing cash and items including a typewriter from the Medicin and Survival Clinic and several doctors offices.
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J. C
Boyehe
Walker Tenis
Medicin and Survival Clinic
J. J. Wooton
Garwood Firemen Set Annual Ball at Nada February 5
The Garwood Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Firemen's Ball at Nada Hat next Wednesday February 5. Knights of Digie will provide music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Reserve seating by calling Garwood PL 82322. chair reservations cost 25 cents each.
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Garwood Volunteer Fun Deparnment
Nada 'T Hat
Digie
Garwood PL
Christine Herman Named Homemaker of Year at Eagle Lake High
Christine Herman, Eagle Lake High School, earned the 1964 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow honor after posting the top score on a December 3 1963 written knowledge and altitude exam. General Mills will award a Homemaker of Tomorrow pin, with her test paper entered for state honors. The state winner receives a 1500 college scholarship and national finalist consideration. her school gets Britannica set. the runner up earns 500. Christine is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Herman.
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Christine Herman
Eagle Lake High School
Betty Crocker
General Mills, Inc
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc
Christine
Oscar Herman
Gosch Resigns Sheridan Supt and DeShazo Elevation
Sheridan School Board met January 14 and accepted the resignation of W. E. Gosch as superintendent effective June 30. Besnane was named superintendent for 1964-65 while Bill Gohlke was elected principal and band director, combining roles.
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Sheridan School Board
W. E. Gosch
Sheridan Independent
Ater
Besnane
Bill Gohlke
Sr. Gohlke
DeShazo
East Texas State College
Commerce
Texas
Sabike
Southwest Texas State College
San Marcos
Sheviston
Gohlke
East Bernard
12000 Foot Oil Test Slated In Frelsburg Area
The Carthy Land Co. of Honton plans a 72000 foot Wilcox wildcat six miles southeast of Frelsburg and two miles south southwest of New Ulm Field in Austin county. The test is Mo. 14 G Kell ner, Grimes Survey A 224.
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Carthy Land Co
Honeton
Fralsburg
New Ulm
Austin County
G. Kellner
Patrolmen Remind Speed Limits On Pickups
Eagle Lake patrolmen Billy Miller and Jobin Steed remind pickup owners of speed limits on pickups and other vehicles. The daylight limit is 60 mph with lower limits at night, on highways now designated for 70 or 65 mph for automobiles.
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Sugtway
Billy Miller
Jobin Steed
Eagle Lake
Texas
Tax Office Opens Sale of 1964 License Plates Saturday
Colorado County will begin selling 1964 license plates to vehicle owners on Saturday February 1. About 11 000 vehicles are expected to be licensed this year with registration fees near 260 000 dollars. First 50 000 dollars stays in the county with the rest split evenly between state and county.
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Colorado
Henry H. J. Hajovsky
Texas
Cer
Texas Department of Public Safety
Columbus
Poll Tax Reminder Warns of 1964 Voting Eligibility
An editorial urges citizens to pay a $1.75 poll tax by January 81st to vote in state district county and city elections in 1964. It notes federal voters need no poll tax, but must obtain a free receipt except those 60 and over. No payment means forfeiting all voting rights. Friday January 21 is the deadline.
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Eagle Lake
School Board of Education
U. S
United States
Roberts to Speak to TSTA Unit Here Tonight
The Colorado County Unit of the Texas State Teachers Association meets at 7 30 pm in Eagle Late Elementary School Cafeteria. Representative Ronald Roberts of Hillsboro will discuss Academic Freedom and Selection of Textbooks in Texas. He helped safeguard the current textbook adoption method.
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Colorado County
Texas State Teachers Association
Eagle Late
Ronald Roberts
Hillsboro
Texas
Roberts
BI Hartley
Columbus
Council Votes No New Out-of-Town Garbage Pickups
The City Council Monday night limited refuse collections to current levels to avoid overburdening city services. City Manager T. J. smin noted an outside residency request, and officials warned added outside customers could strain resources. The council re elected Dr J C Laushin as health officer and discussed a tentative elevated storage facility for the water department. Engineer Frank T Drought from San Antonio advised no further report until the February 10 meeting.
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T. J. Smin
J. C. Laushtin
Ashe
Water Department
Frank ‘T. Drought
San Antonio
J T Finka Seeks Precinct 8 Constable Seat
J T Finka announces candidacy for Constable of Precinct No 8 in the Democratic Primary on May 2. A longtime Engle Lake resident active in road building and construction, he appeals for support in his Tex campaign and election effort.
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J.T. Gimmie
Finien
Finka
Engle Lake
City Manager Smith Named Fireman Of Year At Pearsall
City manager T J Smith received Pearsall Volunteer Fire Department Fireman of the Year honors from Fire Chief Herbert Loexsin. The award recognizes his 16 years with Pearsall and 9 years as chief, and notes his recent move to Eagle Lake and continued service to his communities.
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Smith
Pearsall
T. J. Smith
Eagle Lake
Herbert Loexsin
Pearsail
Fale Lake
Aad
pRingle Late Department
Richard Schmidt Seeks County Tax Office Candidacy
Richwel C. Sehidt, 14, a Colorado County native, announces his bid for Tax Assessor and Collector. A World War II veteran with overseas combat service, he pledges full time effort and active campaigning to serve county residents. Schmidt, a Columbus High School graduate who attended Southwestern Business College in Houston, is VEW and American Legion member, married with a 13 year old daughter, and says countywide support is essential.
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Richwel C. Sehidt
Colorado County
Announcinis
Tas
Schmidt
Campaigh
Columbus Igh School
Malina Family Relocates to Austin for New Home
Mrs Ray Malina with children Lee Ann and David move to Austin this weekend to join Mr Malina who was transferred by Southern Pacific. Friends regret their departure but wish the family happiness in their new home.
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Austin
Ray Malina
Lee Ann
David
Mr. Malina
Southern Pacific
Texas Trail Riders Begin Ride From Eagle Lake to Altair
About 1000 Texas Trail Riders start from Eagle Lake to Altair with a Wallis group joining for a parade and barbecue. They will gather at Adkins Dairy Delite at 1 45 pm and reach Altair Saturday evening for registration and a member barbecue. The Texas Trail Riders Association plans a 135 mile Altair to San Antonio ride February 2 7 with multiple overnight stops and a final arrival Thursday afternoon at the Joe Freeman Coliseum.
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Eagle Lake
Altair
Adkins Dairy
Texas Trail Riders
Marvin's
Adolph Hofmer
Pearl Wranglers
Texas Trail Riders Association
Columbus
Rock Island
Garwood
Texas Train Riders Association
San Antonio
Texas
Highway 71
Aletair
la Verne’s
Skull Room
Skull Creek Lanes
Aubrey Williams
Rock I Island
C. E
Ed)Johnson
David Shelton
Gonzales l
Hallettsville
Gonzales
Denman Ranch
Phyle Ranch
Joe Freeman
Reichert Seeks Re election for Precinct 8 Constable
Walter W. Reichert Jr announces candidacy for re election as Constable of Precinct 8 in Eagle Lake area. He has served for several years and appeals for Democratic primary votes and support. Reichert owns Eagle Lake Plumbing Co and seeks continued tenure.
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Walter W. Reichert, Jr
Eagle Lake
Thi
PTA Bake Sale Saturday by Wilcox Minimax Spalinger
The Parent Anchors Association sponsors a bake sale Saturday at 9 30 in front of Wilcox Minimax and Spalinger Thordware Stores. An assortment of pies cakes cookies and breads will be offered for sale. Proceeds support PTA programs and student activities.
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Anchors Association
Wilcox Minimax
Spalinger Thordware
High Xehoot
Cotton Producers Invited To Clinic At 2 P M Next Wednesday
Cotton producers from across the county are invited to attend a meeting at the Agriculture Building in Columbus next Wednesday afternoon starting at 2 00. Specialists from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service at Texas A and M will address problems in cotton production including insect control chemical grass control fertilization and other measures to improve efficiency. County Agent Dayle Moore noted the Calorie County Program Building Committee sub committee believes such a meeting will benefit producers countywide.
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Agriculture Building
Columbus
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A. & M
Dayle Moore
Entian
Calorie County Program Building Committee
Indie County
New Alert System Aids Firemen and Cuts Rates
The Eagle Lake fire department installs a radio cone alerting system funded by volunteers to speed calls. It cost over 4700 and cut fire insurance rates by one cent for policyholders. Dispatchers alert volunteers via tone generators, then relay details, allowing some to reach incidents directly. The State Board of Insurance is aware, noting rate adjustments next publication.
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Volustocrs
Eagle Lake
Uarheeuus
State Board of Insurance
Austin
Farle Lake
Insurance Commission
Electron Corporation
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