Derailment Triggers Citywide Evacuation and Alert
A freight train derailment near Beaks Street released methyl ethers prompting precautionary evacuation of the southeast city area bounded by FM 1093 Main Street State Street and McCarty Avenue. Residents near East Lake and the SP depot were urged to evacuate while investigators search for the cause and fire units stand by from East Lake and Wharton.
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Main Street
Lresnc
Riverainl
State Street
McCarty Ave
Railroad Company
Alizens
Eaete Lake Fire Department
Wharton
Pilot Everett Olson Dies In Fiery Plane Crash
Everett Olson, 40, veteran pilot for Fire Aero Inc of Eagle aka Starolind, died Monday when crosswinds drove his plane into power lines and fence posts near Braces. Witnesses say the aircraft vaulted, tipped, and burst into flames after a fuel leak caused dense smoke. Highway Patrol and Deputy Jack Greene assisted at the scene. Lakeside community services planned Olson's services for Wednesday at the Myers Home chapel with several pallbearers.
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Crgsn
Aife
Len
Rose
Uille
Highway Patrol
Jack Greene
East Bernard
Saa
Aviaton
Olson
Myer
Mui- Bauer Pawers
Bycher Dell O¢ Wharlan
Lakeside
Richard Shipp
Vernon Gerison
Billy Sijlés
Reagan Loughlin
Lou Trayiting
Curt Seaholm, Jr
Be .T. Williams
Ron Morgan
Sheridan Lions Sponsor BBC Dinner Sunday
The Sheridan Lions Club will sponsor a barbecue dinner at noon Sunday at the Cross Roads of 7M 155 and Highway 60a west of Sheridan. The event ties in with the 1960 Texas Trail Ride from Altair and San Antonio, inviting the public and trail ride members alike. Barbecue dinners will be served for $1.350 per plate.
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Sheridan Lions Club
Sheridan End
Altair
San Antonio
Ube
Uha
Ie Shertan Lions Club
Soa-Fm
Moad-55
Mass Road
Phyle Hanch
Denman Ranch
Farmers Supply To Close Saturday Afternoons Beginning February
Farmers Supply Company in Eagle Lake will begin closing on Saturday afternoons starting February 1. Manager Dice Oberhaus announced the change to allow necessary arrangements. The notice urges patrons to plan around the new Saturday closing, with the firm remaining open other days.
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Farmers Supply Company
Eagle Lake
Dice Oberhaus
Deadline for County City School Taxes and Voter Registration
County residents face January deadline to pay taxes without penalty. Tax offices in Columbus Eagle Lake and municipal building outline tax due dates. Voter registration also requires action by Sunday of the week before January 31st, with eligibility rules for new residents and those under 21.
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Columbus
Rice
Schual Businetcy
Eagle Lake
Fantasas
Texas
Thio Paper
Club Montezuma Annual Meet Notice at Community Center
Club Montezuma will hold its annual meeting at the Community Center this Thursday at 7:30 PM. Members invited to attend as ballots for the 1969 board are distributed with nominees and continued terms. ballots must be returned by mail or at the meeting.
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Club Montezuma
AW Thembara
Ly Beige
Mew
Gill Farris
Kenneth Mahal—ite
Stiles
Ponzi Obenhalts
Doyle Wald~ Trop
Mickey Kochwe
B.J. Williams
Relish Gertson
Mayor Harold Thomas resigns effective January twenty eighth
Eagle Lake Mayor Harold Thomas submitted his resignation to the City Council during a Teguilar session on Tuesday night and will leave in January. He cited pressing personal business and best interests of the city. Allen D Cassady will serve as acting mayor until a successor is named in the forthcoming April city election. Thomas had one year left on his term and his successor will serve the remainder after the April election.
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Eagle Lake
Harold Thomas
Thomas
Pup Uc
Bagleizke
Phoem Allen D. Cassady
Thornaut
Woryeer
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Begins Friday
Girl Scout cookie sale starts Friday with scouts out selling near their neighborhood bake sale venue. Several varieties will be offered at two per box, with proceeds supporting the annual program and community projects.
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Girl Scout
Hood Bane
Troma
Don Bradshaw New Mobil Sta. Dealer Here
Don Bradshaw aged 33 has been named Mobil dealer for Ashby Oil Company in Eagle Lake. He will operate the Mobil Service Station on East Main Street with 24 hour service, full line Mobil products, and on site mechanical work. Marquetta Lira named service manager. Bradshaw and family plan to remain at 08 Walnut while active in community church.
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Don Bradshaw
Tories
Mobil Ol
Houston
Mobil
Ashby Oil Company
Eagle Lake
East Main Street
Bradshaw
Werrantes Aid
Teddy
Brenda
Keltn
Howe
Dimmy Wiese
Walnut
Othe Baptist Church
Weth Mvc
Professsohal
Mobi
Marquetta Lira
Elizabeth Reed Wins Betty Crocker Award
Elizabeth Reed wins a Betty Crocker Homemaker award at Eagle Lakes High School. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Reed, she earns recognition for homemaking achievements and a national scholarship. Reed receives a silver emblem from General Mills and is named Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow.
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Elizabeth Reed
Ween
Betty Crocker
Bagh Lake
Om- General Mills
Omer- Jean
Free Photos at Wilcox Minimax This Week
Announced by Wilcox Minimax, free color portraits for families available Thursday through Saturday with accompanying photographers Dob Mahoney and deans Clare appearing in Witcox Minimax on Saturday January 49 and February 1. Community members invited to have each family member photographed and receive a complimentary autograph photo. in person appearances by Dow and Jeanrin on February 1.
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Louis Magny
Wile
Den
Jeanna Clare
Witcox Minlenax
Peurunry
Aye
Persopkilties
Rawlepeke
Tyceve
Dow
Jeanrin
Mrs. Larson Recovering After Additional Surgery
Mrs Harry Larson is reported to be getting along nicely after further surgery last week. She is in the Hamist Memorial Hospital Room 04 Houston Texas. Friends wish a speedy recovery and send prayers for her health.
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Phillips
Clyde Phillips
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Harry Larson
Hamist Memorial Hospital
Rom
Kouston
Texas
Urgent Polio Vaccine Drive for Children Friday
Colorado County issues urgent notice urging all children to receive the Trivalent Oral Polio Vaccine. vaccination will occur Friday at three Eagle Cake schools, covering preschoolers aged one to six and school-age children. The program aims to bolster immunity amid recent local polio cases and follows state health department guidance.
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Eagle Cake
Uist
To & Daly
Cegmentary
State Health Department
Garwood
Vanvéne Ars
Tme
Hereford Assoc to Hold Columbus Sale Feb 7
Nineteen Gulf Coast Hereford Association members consign 22 registered Herefords to the association's 19th annual sale at the American Legion Park in Columbus on February 7. Animals include horned and polled cattle. sale begins 10 a.m. under joint management by Sam Johnson of Van Winkle Ranch Buffalo and Welter Britten of Fry.
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Gulf Coast Hereford Association
Josh
America Legion Park
Columbus
Gulf
Sam Johnsoi
Aker
van Winkle
Buffalo
Tes
Col. Welter Britten
Fry
Auotfonger
Will Sarl
Uy,im
Taycees To Host Royal Maid Cagers Feb 18
The Royal Maids basketball troupe, famed as top cage attractions, planned to perform in Eagle Lake on February 14 and February 18 at 7:30 p.m. under Eagle Lake Jaycees sponsorship. The act features the era’s noted players in a stylized exhibition, with interludes between 190-90 games under men’s rules across the country.
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Taycees
Dirlings
Wiens
Ole
de Ingle Lake
Tyesitar
America
Haetians
Famaris
Egle Laba
Selay
Eagle Lake
Earle Lake
Winder
Attic
Jaycues
Royal
Wil Glay
Galles
Aeaimel
Orpan
Taking Bids For County Farm Property
The county invites bids for twelve acres of land east of Columbus and buildings on the property. Bids for sale of land and improvements may be submitted by April 1, 1969. Removal of buildings required within 80 days. sale subject to lease terms and reserves, with ownership transfer after payment within 90 days. Copies of conditions available on request.
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Oiverto Gailiyy Sesame Slowers' Court
Tnle
Volumbus
Farmers Invited Program Here 7 30 Wed
A meeting for all interested in higher farm views will be held on January 28 at 7 40 pm at the Saoriseay restaurant. Raymond Keck from eastern Wisconsin and representative of the National Farmers Organization will present a tape and slide film on bargaining power for farmers and labelers. Producers, their wives, business people, and anyone who feels agriculture is important to Whisi community are invited.
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Saoriseay
Raymond Keck
Club Montezuma Dance February Fifteenth
Members of Club Montezuma will enjoy dancing to the band He Kushts at the Eagle Lake Community Center starting at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday February 15. All members are invited to plan to attend.
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Club Montezuma
Enxte
Eagle Lake
County Tax Office Sets Friday Hours and Registration Rules
County Tax Office announces Friday hours until 9 pm and voter registration deadlines for 1969. Officials warn late registrants face penalties starting February 1, 1969. Registration drives cover months through April, with fees and vehicle license details noted and an emphasis on timely postmarks. The registrar states progress compares unfavorably to 1968, with about 50 instead of nearly 3,000 registered.
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Henry v. Hajoveky
Wiajavsky
Leinster
Food Sale at Guadalupe Church Parish Hall This Saturday
The Ladies of Gur Lads of Guadalupe parish advertise a fundraiser at Andrew Parish Hall near the Guadalupe Church. Barbecued chicken and meat pies will be sold with meals starting at 7:00 p.m. Local kickoff times and exact pricing not listed.
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Ladies of Gur Lads of Guadalupe
Andrew Parish
Guadslupe Church
Hundreds Expected for L A Trail Ride Saturday
Hundreds are expected to join the five day 380 mile trail ride to San Antonio, opening the 1969 San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. Events begin with a pre trail ride bash at Pearl Brewing and a gala parade kickoff at Piercetown, with a barbecue Saturday and a community dance. Participants will end with a banquet and rodeo festivities in Columbus and nearby ranches on Sunday February 9.
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Texas
San Antonio
Pearl Brewing Ga
San Antonia
Hellattaville
Pearl Brewing Company
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