Drymalla To Get Contract For Completing Schools
The Eagle Lake School Board plans to sign contracts with Columbus contractor Dr Drymalla to finish construction on district school buildings. The bid of 203000 covers all remaining work with 115,000 local funds, 2870 architect fee, and 85603.30 from Federal Insurance Company. Insurance backs the project after a previous contractor’s voided contract. Work to begin soon as Wednesday’s session concludes. The gymnasium wall collapse last night prompts repairs, but insurance covers the damage and plans include a four room addition to the white elementary school.
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Eagle Lake School Board
E Education
Columbus
Dr. Drymalla
Drymalin
W. G. Vale
Houston
Federal Insurance Company
Forernt Insurance
Barline Company
Encon Construction Co
Tehov
Willard Ethridge
Henry UN
Truck Loses Control on East Main Curve Injures Driver
A truck carrying a load of pipe and girders crashed near 840 East Main Street in Eagle Lake, narrowly missing buildings of Eagle Late Pipe Company. Driver Rudolph M. Caldwell of Bridge City Louisiana and passenger Malcolm LeBlanc of Marrero Louisiana were hospitalized after the slick pavement caused loss of control. The Younger Bros. truck then plowed into a pile of reef and iron, with a left front tire blowing out, but no fire ensued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ade
Jak
Vin
Sheil Mil Company
Sheridan
Figineau 904
East Main Street
Eagle Late Pipe Company
Louis Kohleffer
Lousiana
Rudolph M. Caldwell
Bridge City
Malcolm LeBlanc
Marrero
Laughlin Hospital
Mill Bauer
Eagle Lake
Younger Bros
Trick
Buster Semora
Marrowly
Pipe Company
Garwood Firemen Set Annual Ball February 25 at Nada hall
Garwood Volunteer Firemen announce their annual ball at Nada K. J. T. Hall on Monday February 25 with dancing from 8:30 to 12:30. Lee Tise and his orchestra provide music. Chairs 25 cents each, reservations via Garwood PL 8-322. Admission by donation to the Garwood Volunteer Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood Volunteer Firemen
Nada K. J. T. Hall
Lee Tise
Garwood
Garwood Volunteer Fire! Department
Line of Sunshine on Worldly Love From John Chapter Two
A Bible verse excerpt cites First John chapter two urging readers to not love the world or earthly things, warning that love of the Father is in opposition to worldly attachment. The fragment reflects religious reflection on moral priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T John
Cold snap drives temps to 14 degrees last Thursday
A late winter cold spell pushed the morning low to 14 degrees last Thursday, the coldest so far this winter. Temperatures recovered to 38 in the afternoon, with Friday morning near freezing and misty rain. by Monday it was 42 amid a brisk east wind. Ranchers warn continued cold may threaten crops and future hard freezes, though livestock losses remain low due to dry fronts and cattle conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
C. of C. Begins Plans For Active Program Of Work
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce directors met in a called session to map a program of work for 1963. They discussed improving housing for tourists and residents, traffic safety programs, and area promotion, dubbing the region the worst hunting capital of the world. President Sherman Tryon may announce committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Sherman Tryon
Sheriff investigates theft of arms east of Eagle Lake
Sheriff J O Walker investigated Tuesday the theft of firearm equipment from Marett Lloyd Williams' arming supplies east of Eagle Lake. Local authorities are reviewing evidence and seeking witnesses or leads connected to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Walker
Foots
Maret
Lloyd Williams
Eagle Lake
Grand Jury Duty List For February in Colorado County
The February Grand Jury for the 25th Judicial District in Colorado County will assemble Monday February 4. Prospective jurors include Melvin Nuendorff Cat Spring Victor Baca Alleyton Henry Seifert Ernst Scott Walter Poppe Wheinar H P Moyer Otto Schohel Columbus Ed Causey Bruce Waddell and Emily J Terrell Eagle Lake Howard Criswell Sheridan Boyd Rees Garwood Norman Eaton Rock Island Albert Leopold Nada Finest Jack Axel Altair. The panel will hear numerous cases including nighttime burglary charges against Torsman Powell and Robert Sylvester Israel, both previously imprisoned for similar offenses.
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Colorado County
Melvin Nuendorff
Cat Spring
Victor Baca
Alleyton
Henry H. Seifert
Erhnst Scott
Walter Poppe
Weinar
H. P. Moyer
Otto F. Schohel
Columbus
Aluo
Ed Causey
Bruce Waddell
Emily J. Terrell
Eagle Lake
Howard Criswell
Sheridan
Boyd Rees
Garwood
Norman Ford
Pete) Eaton
Rock Island
Albert Leopold
Nada
Jack Axel
Altair
Torsman
Spookie] Powell
Robert Sylvester Israel
Henitentiary
Car Hits Freight Train At Crossing On FM 1093
Benjamin H. Lockstedt of Moulton escaped serious injuries when his 1961 Chevrolet collided with a moving box car at Farm Market Road 1093 around 5 p.m. last Friday. Foggy weather limited visibility and Night Patrolman Bert Gubbels charged the driver with unsafe speed or conditions. The car was heavily damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin H. Lockstedt
Moulton
Farm Market Road
Bert Gubbels
Lockstedt
Well Child Clinic Scheduled at Br. J. Henry School
The Well Child Clinic sponsored by Conant Connell Christian Women will open next Vernoxday February in the Br. J. Henry School cafeteria. Parents are urged to bring children for examinations and inoculations at the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conant Connell Christian Women
Br. J. Henry
Ministers Set Up Clothing Center Drive Begins Sun
The Ministerial Alliance plans a Christian Clothing Center to aid families in need amid cold weather. A women’s committee from cooperating churches will run the center, located near downtown. This Sunday February 3 1963 members are invited to donate clothing at their churches for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Alliance
Areregu
Cub Scout Pack To Re-Charter At Meeting Tuesday
Eagle Lake Cub Scouts plan a re charter meeting at the elementary cafetorium next Tuesday February 5 with Lion Club sponsor George F Causey Coushatta Field Scout Executive Curt Wilcox present to re charter the Eagle Lake Pack and organize new dens Henry Sunderman is the new Cubmaster for Pack No 78 and with committeemen invite every boy aged eight nine or ten and their parents to attend with an active program outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
George F. Causey
Eagle Lake Lions Club
Curt Wilcox
Coushatta Field
Henry Sunderman
Garwood Cleaners Sold. New Owner Plans Local Service
Simmons, owner of Simmons Laundry & Cleaners in Evule Linke, has bought the Garwood Cleaners building. He will serve area patrons from the Garwood location, with the former owner relocating with the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrgur Simmons
Simons Laundry & Cleaners
Ei Ule Linke
Garwood Cleaners
Garwood
Garwood Cleaner
Adventurous Youths Plan Los Angeles Ride With Trail Riders
Young Texas Trail Riders from Alair prepare for a five day 145 mile trip starting February 3. Led by trail chairman Johnson the group includes Cynthia Spaniel Joe Spanihel Mary Spanihel Teresa Spanihel Bob Tait Ann Langthlin Stephen Spanihel and Joe Eddimson as they head toward the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. A mascot from Misery accompanies them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Trail Riders Association
Ea" Johnson
Alair
Aliair
San Antonio
Cynthia Spanihel
Eagle Lake
Joe Mike Spanihel
Mary
Bob Tait
Columbus
Teresa Spanihel
Bante Lake
Ann Langthlin
Stephen Spanihel
Texas Trail Riders Begin Trip Sunday
The Texas Trail Riders Association will start its 1963 ride to the San Antonio Livestock Show Sunday morning, with hundreds of riders and horses traveling 7285 miles in four days. They assemble on Highway 77 at 2:00 p.m. and register by 7 p.m. at San Antonio. Pearl Brewing hosts a barbeque and band at Skull Creek to follow. The ride includes blessings at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, departure at 6:00 a.m., and stops through Hallettsville, Gonzales, and Denman Ranch before joining the San Antonio Coliseum parade on Thursday and the Pearl Party Friday. All riders must be registered and officials request motorists visit only during official stops.
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Texas Trail Riders 'Association
San Antonio
Lance
Skull Creete
Ats Cin Sheridan
Cnn
Arriv
Cross How
Sublime
Pam
Hallettsville
Gongales
Denman's Ranch
Phyle Ranch
Seguin
San
Antonie Coliseum
Texas Trail Riders
Trail Boss
My. Johnson
Control of rose hedge topic for Eagle Lake meeting
A meeting is planned in Eagle Lake on Monday February 4 at 2:00 pm to discuss control of the macartney rose, an unwanted pest in the county. Gavlyn Hoffman of Texas Extension Service will share research and use colored slides. All interested farmers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Doyle L. Moore
American Rice Growers Association
Gavlyn O. Hoffman
Texas Extension Service
A. & M. College
Jose Control
Moore
County Tax Office Extends Hours To 9 PM Today
County Tax Assessor Henry Hajovsky announces extended hours at the county courthouse until 9 PM Thursday to accommodate last minute taxpayers. He notes only about 2,000 poll taxes have been issued this off election year and warns penalties accrue after January 1. City and school taxes are due with penalties after that date and may be paid in municipal offices.
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Colorado County
Henry J. Hajovsky
Hajowwky
Clyde Phillips Operates Mobil Service Station
Clyde L. Phillips takes over as operator of Clyde's Mobil Service Station on East Main Street in Bugle Lake. A Mobil Oil Company insider for over fifteen years, he offers a full Mobil product line and automotive services while Anton Schindler relocates to Weimar to manage a Ben Franklin store. The station opens for 24 hour service with ongoing community ties.
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Clyde L. Phillips
Mobil
Ashby-Schindler
East Main Street
Bugle Lake
Phillips
Mobil Oil Company
Clyde
Anton Schindler
Weimar
Ben Franklin
Clyde's Mobil
Yal
Eday
Mr. Philips
Nur Foray
Neal
Tiny Fine
Charles Larison Named New Science Teacher at Eagle Lake
Charles Larison, a recent graduate of Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, is the new science instructor at Eagle Lake High School. He succeeds J B Peebles who resigned due to ill health last week. Larison and his wife with their young child have moved to Eagle Lake, taking residence with Mrs Mite Floyd on Walnut Street as he begins duties this week. Citizens welcome the Larisons to the community.
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Charter Lavison
Texas
Teachers College
San Marcos
Eagle Lake High School
J.B. Peebles
Tee
Larison
Enghe Lake
Mite Floyd
Walnut Street
Joly
Larisons
Columbus Auction Backs Screw Worm Eradication Effort
Colorado County leaders report strong support from Columbus Livestock Auction Company for the Southwest Screwworm Eradication Program. R M Doc Tagan and Ray Wright contribute per head on cattle sold this week, amid a funding shortfall that could halt the program by March 30 without more donations from livestock producers.
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Colorado County
Columbus Livestock Commission
Gardner Duncan
R. M
Doc) Tagan
Ray Wright
Local Commission Company
Columbus Livestocke Auction Company
Jis
Duncan
Iiive
Proseim
Hanner
Hein
Mareh
Hugh R. Wilson
Alleyton
Wilson
Columbus Livestock Commission Company
Bells Sell Cage Egg Equipment to Weimar Man
Harland Bell and Mrs J H Bell of Rock Island have sold their cage egg equipment and closed the business. The Bells and their son Jimmy were early caged egg industry pioneers, starting in Lissie in 1956 and moving to Raets land in 1958. The equipment was sold to Henry Hattermann of Welmay and moved to his operation, The Bells thank their supporters for years of patronage.
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Harland Bell’s
Weimar Man
Servicine Unis
J & TL
World Service Day Program At Liesie Sunday
A community World Service Day program is planned at Evan gelient Church on Sunday February. The event promotes unity in ecumenical relations and cooperation within the church. Mrs. Bod Anderson is slated to speak at the morning event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liesie
Mveryone
Sie Evangelient Church
Bod
Anerson
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Drymalla
J. R. Laughlin
Laughlin Road
Fee
Dover
Gulf Coast
C. of C
Cub Scout Pack
L.A
ALG
Te Lewlership
E. Johnson
Association
Aubrey Williams
Rose Hedge
Highway
Johnny Stow
Columbus River
Highway Department
Emma C. Hutchinson
Richmond
Altair Bridge
Mary M. Garcia
John G. Pate
Garcia
Clyde Phillips
Mobil Sta
Charles Larison
Columbus Auction
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