Parade Highlights Honor Local Leaders and Cowboy Star Gene Autry
The May parade featured state and national figures such as Jesse H. Jones and Coke s at Governor Heautori Gieter, with Lt Governor Alian Shivers and Gene Autry admired. Spectators praised Eagle Take street band and students led by Billy Reading Patty Beach Nellie Deshazo Jo Ann Meitzen, wearing orange and black coats and white trousers. The event celebrated with a three mile march, impressive turnout, and remarks on the band’s performance and costumes.
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Ued
Jesse H. Jones
W. P. Hobby and Cokes
Heautori Gieter
Alian ‘Shivers
Prica “Gene Autry
Eagle Take
Billy Reading
Patty Beach
Nellie Deshazo
Jo Ann Meitzen
New President Heads TCM Co Gravel Pits
At the annual meeting the new president of TCM Co Gravel Pits succeeds T. S. Reed. The company operates gravel pits and is linked with Atlas Clement and the Gemmer Company and Beau Bailing Materials. Local accounts name Phil Geromer and Sampson in connection with the leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TCM Co
T. S. Reed
Hounston ‘Chronicle
Phil Geromer
Mr. Sampson
Episcopalians Attend Diocesan Council in Beaumont
The Texas Episcopal Diocesan Council held a two day meeting in Beaumont with leaders including Rev. John Larsen and Mrs. A F Harbert. Discussions on making Houston's Christ Church a cathedral continued after a ceremony. Women attendees pressed for admission to the diocesan council and Vestry board. H C Fitzgerald chaired the Associated Women group and was elected president of the Southwest convocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Larsen
Ligvid Wintermann
G. C. Duncen
W. C_ Ohing
A_ F. Harbert
Mes
B.C
Sgesurmont
Texas Episcopal Diocesan Council
H.C. Fitzgerald
Associated Women
Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Southwest Convocation
Presbyterians Name Five Man Deacon Board
The First Presbyterian Church congregation elected four new deacons on Sunday January 19. They are Mr. Jones Ray Stallman Elmer Struss and Bruce Waddell. ordination planned soon. J. B. Wesson remains the sole preexisting deacon, forming a five member deaconate. Officers for the church year named Mr. BM Janes chair and Elmer Strugs secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Jones
Ray Stallman
Elmer Struss
Bruce Waddell
J. B. Wesson
Af. BM
Janes
Chm
Elmer Strugs
Cub Scout Den No 2 Meets On Monday Afternoon
Lewis Bland Epps joined Cub Pack Den No 2 at the home of Mrs J A Loughlin Den Mother on Monday afternoon. The boys began a web project for the pack meeting planned for next Monday at about three o clock. Ice cream sandwiches were served as refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bland Epps
Cub Pack
Den
J. A. Loughlin
Mrs. Mary Taulbee Dies in Fort Worth at 91
Mrs. Mary Taulbee, age 91, died Saturday in Fort Worth. Sympathy is sent to E. O. Taulbee of Bay City. Funeral services were held in Temple on Monday afternoon. Victor Richter and Stanley Parma, residents of Fort Worth, were reported improving after injuries from recent accidents in Latughlinurday hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taulbee
Bay City
Victor
Mary Taultee Richter
Stanley Parma
Fort Worth
Setboth
Rev A M Brown New Baptist Pastor Comes to Eagle Lake
Rev A M Brown takes the pulpit at First Baptist Church in Eagle Lake after a Sunday gathering. He is a Baylor graduate who studied at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and served as army chaplain in Europe. He plans to preach weekly while finishing his seminary degree, with family joining him after May. The article also notes the death of Arnold Urbano and his funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Eagle Lake
Rev. Brown
Baylor University
Waco
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
United States Army
Cehaplain
Hutchins
Texas
Ruth Flaine
Pew
Ie Seminary
Brown
Arnold F. Urbano
Garwood
Mel. Brown
Campa Hospital
Dorni
Luidigg
Uruanovsky
Fayette County
Marrige
Mary Abranel
Triska
Fayetteville
Frank Macusch
Payetteville
Gathalie Ceme
Toe
el Camyo
John
East Berard
Eail
Wharton
Adolph
Plum
Bennie
Shriners Stage Benefit Dance Feb 15 at High School Gym
Shriners of the Colorado County Arabia Temple announce a benefit dance on Saturday Feb 15 in the High School gym to support the Arabia Temple Cripple Children’s Clinic in Houston. Proceeds from tickets and entertainment go to care for disabled children regardless of race freedom or color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Colorado County Shrine Club
Arabia Temple Cripple Children's Clinic
Houston
Joca) Shriners
Boyston Clinic
Avyery
E. M. Rodgers
Clyde Gold
Moondas
Joseph Dorak Garnak buried in Nada on Monday
Funeral services for Joseph Dorak Garnak 82 were held at St Marys Catholic Church Nada on Monday after he died Saturday. Rev A J Weber conducted Mass at Nada Cemetery. Survived by three daughters a son four stepchildren fifty two grandchildren forty eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Annie Waligura
Lon
Mary Labuy
Dornak
County Agent Salary Cut Reversed by Commissioners Court
County Agent J. W. Bradley was assured by the Commissioners Court on Wednesday that the proposed $400 salary cut would not be carried out. The court rescinded the January 1 order, cancelling four public meetings scheduled for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bradley
Commissioners’ Court
Steel Fire Escapes Arrive for Eagle Lake School
Steel fire escapes arrived in Eagle Lake this week and will be installed on the high school building. Two modern chutes will be located on either end to serve students and faculty, with evacuation routes on the second floor in case of fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Vie Park GE Selva
Grieves Leaves for Las Vegas Son Born Wednesday
Jack Grieves leaves Eagle Lake on Wednesday night to meet his newborn son born in the afternoon. Grandmother's call announced the arrival. the baby is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Conway of Las Vegas New Mexico and Jack Grieves Sr. of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Grieves
Son
Dack Grieves
Las Vegans
N. M
Eagle Lake
Etsnaraz
B. A. Conway
Las Vegas
Houston
John L. Waddell Dies After Lifetime in Eagle Lake
John Leonard Waddell of Columbus born October 26, 1856, died Thursday night at his Eagle Lake home. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday at Sonic Cemetery. Survived by wife Jane. daughters Mrs. W. T. Eggers, Mrs. White of Houston, Mrs. Dustin Smith, Mrs. Meurice Goodson. eight grandchildren. one great grandchild. brother Lee Waddell of Coleman. sister Mrs. E. L. Stone of Houston. Four children, including infant Bula, among mourners. community extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leonard Waddell
Masonic Cemetery
Mr. Waddell
Columbus
Eagle Lake
Weddell
Jane
W.T. Eggers
White
Houston
Dustin Smith
Meurice Goodson
Eagle Lite
Lee Waddell
Coleman
Texas
E.L. Stone
Bula
Farmers Hear Splendid Talk By GPS Officer
A group of Eagle Lake farmers met at Cole's Theatre at 3:00 on Tuesday for a farm program presented by First National Bank. The speaker EB Mormyanger urged diversification of farming, highlighting new crops and markets, dairy expansion, and home grown feed to boost meat and dairy supply, with a closing showing of the film "BU Bailey and the Four Pillars."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Cole's Theatre
Jack Oh
First National
Bante W. E. Lanhert
Bank
EB Mormyanger
Lignt
Neiswanger
Feist
Ben
aAlartin Hale
BU Bailey
Tennessee Bank
Billy Harrison Moves Package Store To New Location
Billy Harrison relocates his package store to a newly purchased building that previously housed FLT Kollman Plumbing Shop Roy Towell Electrical Shop. The site sits between City Grill and Eagle Lake Grain Company on May Street. Mr Kotimean and Mr Towell also change locations nearby in the block between Feeders Supply Store Cus Grove Bakery and the old fin station behind Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Harrison
FLT
Kollman
Oil test near Eagle Lake draws Chicago company plans
Eagle Lake awaits results as Chicago Corporation of Carpus Chris advances with plans to drill a 120 foot wildcat two miles west of the city. Preliminary derrick work is underway and drilling could start soon. The venture links to gas supplies via Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company which operates booster plants nearby. Local holdings include J H McCreary and others, with Skelly Oil owning a half interest. Other area activity notes J Magnolia Petroleum at No 1 Jess Adams in Chesterville and Warren Petroleum at Altair pool with multiple wells drilling depths mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Chicago Corporation of Carpus Chris
J. HH. Vennis
Wharton
J. H McCreary
Brad McCarty
David Wineterman
Chan Lengerke
Skelly
Chicago Corporation
Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company
Nottens
Tennessee Gas and ‘Transmission Company
United States
iMong
J. Magnolia Petroleum Company
Jess Adams
Chesterville
Colorado County
Chestervie
Altair
Warren Petroleum Company
Tio
Miller
Patrick O'Daugherty
Deadline Today for 1947 Poll Tax Payment in Columbus County
Columbus County Tax Office will stay open at the courthouse until midnight tonight January 21 to assist those who have not paid their poll tax. County taxes also face a deadline with no penalty after today, and officials report ongoing tax collection progress with many poll taxes yet to be issued before the January 31 deadline.
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Colomlo
Columbus
Parthianie Isler
Antib and Wight
Rabel
tor-Assassor
Ar. Rubel
Yah Ms
Mrs. W. E. Welford Injured in San Antonio Car Accident
Reported in San Antonio, Mrs. W. E. Welford sustained a shoulder injury in a car accident while accompanying her daughter and two friends. She was hospitalized for treatment, and friends express hope for a speedy recovery without lasting effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Welford
San Antonio
Welford
W. Beard
C. Fredericks
Rotary Trims Lions in Benefit Basketball Game
A large crowd watched the Bangleale Rotary Club and Eagle Lake Lions compete in a charity basketball match at the high school gym. The Lions lost 19 to 10 to Jean Gespet’s Eagle Lake team, then Beales of the city defeated an all-star aggregation from Jase Barc hard by a score of 43 to 43, with proceeds supporting Eagle Lake School athletic programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangleale Rotary Club
Jean Gespet
Eagle Lake Lion
Gem
Eyveong
Beales
Jase Barchard
Beta 43
Ure
Eagle Eske Softball Associaion
Proweds
Eagle Lake
Girl Scout Council Elects Officials Here In Eagle Lake
The Girl Scout movement in Eagle Lake shows rapid growth under visiting leader Aliys Elia Scout Powell. A Wednesday meeting elected officers including President Mrs Overton Camp, Vice President Mrs R F Reese Jr, Secretary Mrs John S Carrell, Treasurer W Caffey, Finance Chair Mrs Joe Lee McCreary, Organization Chair Mrs W F Meltzer Jr, Training Chair Mrs R S Davis. The group plans a busy year with a Leaders Training Show and Training School. A drive for Tus is planned and a Girl Scout hut near the Boy Scout hut by Highway 200 is hoped to be finished for meetings and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gagie Lake
Malong
Aliys Elia Scout Powell
Council For
Bugle Lake and
Viciniy
Overton Campbeiks
R. FR. Reese, Jr
Johnn S. Carrell
W. Caffey
Joe Lee McCreary
W. F. Meltzer, Jr
R. 5. Davis
Davis
Girl Scouts
Brownie
Eagle Lake
Tus
Highway 200
Local Man Survives Fiery Trailer Fire Sunday
Henry Schonittou awoke to smoke and flames in his west Main Street trailer about 11:00 p m He escaped with burns to his neck and ears and lost his trailer home in a total loss The blaze occurred on vacant land between Mose Thomas and B O Rantt properties Howard Fitzgecull plans to spend semester break with his parents at the Texas University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schonittou
West Main Street
Mose Thoias
B. O. Rantt
Sehmittou
Howard H. Fitzgecull
the Texas University
Mir
2. C. Fitzgerald
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Martin Hale
Stella
Gene Autry
Beaumont
Cub Scout den No. 2
Mary Taulbee
Rev
A. M. Brown
New Baptist
Albert Mt. Brown
Dallas
Shriners To
Joseph Garnak
Iin Nada
Arnold Urbanovsky
John L. Waddell
Chicago Corp
J. H. H. Dennis
Rotary
Girl Scout Council
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