Lights Going Up At Youth Base In Eagle Lake
Construction progresses on a youth baseball park in Eagle Lake with light poles framing the outfield fence and a four foot high wall. Funds are raised slowly with contributions to First National Bank and the Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee.
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Gonarrurtion
Lake
Com- SF
Ser Ae
First National Bank
Chamber of Commerce Athletic
Oscar Miller
J. J- Spandel
Gue
Two Men Charged With Murder in Weimar Slaying
Two men and a woman are held in Columbus on murder charges connected to the fatal stabbing of Nolan Jackson at the Weimar street intersection last week. Sheriff Fred Varse and Eunice Henry, 38, led the case as authorities pursue details of the affray.
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Worman
Columbus
Nolan Jerkson
Weimiar Street
Cin
Campbell Drive Inn Adds Air Conditioning in Dining Room
The Campbell Drive Inn installs two air conditioning units in a new dining room building addition. The cooling system will create a comfortable atmosphere for patrons during meals and holiday visits.
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Campbell Drive Inn
A L Baring Inc To Close For Summer Vacation
A L Baring Inc will close all facilities from Saturday July 4 for summer vacation and reopen after July 11. Edgar Baring, a company member, said the shutdown aims to maintain service quality before and after the vacation period and thanked patrons for cooperation.
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A. L. Baring, Inc
AOL, Baring, Inc
Locel Chevolet
Tareuigh Seamiag
Edgar Baring
Menaber
Baring
Legion Pool to Open Saturday July Fourth
The Legion Swimming Pool will open on Saturday July Fourth from 2 PM to 8 PM despite usual Saturday closures. Manager Hemas’ Dancer arranged with the Legion Pool Committee to host holiday swimmers under regular admission and rules, with no changes to existing regulations.
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Hemas
Legion’ Pool Committee
Legion Swimming
Legionnaires
Dancer
Legion
Anil
Eagle Lake Scouts Prep For County Swim Meet
Eagle Lake Scouts ready for the Swan Meet in Columbus on July 6. They will hold practice at the Legion pool from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday evenings with Charles Refus in charge of the meet and Werner Stasinoha directing the beginner division for ages 11–13 and 14–17 for Explorers.
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Eagle Lake
Columbus
Legion Pool
Charles Refus
Werner Stasinoha
New Telephone Directories Released in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake receives a new telephone directory this week. Floyd Reed of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company notes the area’s growth is shown by a rise in telephone lines from 687 in 1948 to 1,146 now, reflecting expanding service and customers.
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Eagle Lake
Floyd Reed
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Bagle Lake
Nimgst Teire Ag
Visitors Welcome At Recreation Center During Holiday
The Hagié Lake Recreation Center will be open Saturday for holiday recreation. Clyde Nispel reports the lake picnic grounds are busy daily and swings for children have been added. Lakeview Golf Course is open to visitors with a nominal greens fee. members may play free. Organizations should reserve picnic grounds early with Miguel or caretaker Henry Bien.
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Hagié Lake Recreation Center
Clyde Nispel
Lakeview
Miguel
Henry D. Bien
County Royalty Owners Meet To Map Plans For Fair Return
About 74 members of the Colorado County Royalty and Land Owners Association met at the Taft Ranch house near Columbus for a four hour session focusing on fair returns for royalty and oil lands. E.G. Miller presided, with Charles Johnson introduced, and committees on taxation and uniform lease specifications authorized. Discussions covered gas pricing, lease terms, and measurement of wells and processing costs, amid plans to question county total valuations at the upcoming equalization board.
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Colorado County Royalty and Land Owners Association
Enc
Taft Rance House
Columbus
Lester Binge
K. Taft
Echols of
Carthage
Man Yy Owners Association
Leirs
Fandla
Charles & Johnson
E.G. Miller
Colorado’ County Group
Johnson
EL PL
Wuners
F.C
Ure
Citmers
Companius
Otfa Schobel
Association
Jiow
Uesten
Etary
Hare Fim
Pontine
Wells End
Colorado County Board of Equalization
Tittle
City Plans Early Saturday Car Closures For Watermelons
City announces closing two early Saturday car shipments for the July 4 holiday. The notice notes items shipped Wednesday and references local buyers and routes, with unclear fragments about Wiarton and J.R. Smelon.
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Wed
Special program aims to draw attendees with refreshments
The notice invites the public to a special Christian Rural Overseas program. After the programs, sponsors will serve refreshments to everyone present.
Youth Theft Suspect Held After Run In With Police
Reported in Matagorda County, a 14 year old with prior run ins evaded officers near Rest Cemetery and Golf Course. The boy was captured after threats to teachers and a prior home intrusion, with custody sought by authorities and a judge order directing guardianship to his mother.
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Ec Woods
Ellows
Columbus
Cub
Matagorda
Jorm Manecher
Home Appliances completes air conditioning installation in Columbus store
Carrier units totaling seven tons were installed at Home Appliances on Main Street by Ramsey Heating and Plumbing of Wharton. Proprietors O L Mill and W L Bauer promised comfort for summer shoppers. A separate accident near Hatfield Creek on Highway 12 left one man slightly injured when a truck hit a bridge and crashed into a car driven by Juan Roots of Columbus. passengers included Roots' father and wife. The truck owner was S K Seymon, operated by Eddie Green.
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Secial Furniture
Main St
O. L. Mill
W. L. Bauer
Sammer
Ramsey Heating and Plumbing Company
Wharton
Avery Yiced
Eagle Large
Themaths
Meads BY and
Bauer
Bruck
Hatliff Creek
Highway 12
Colummbus
Lu.buller
S.K. Seymon
Eddie Green
Juan Roots
Calumbus
Jury Decrees Torres Unsound for Hospital Commit
The county jury ruled 28 year old Tiny Torres of HuSenberg is dangerously insane and to be sent to the State Hospital for mental care. Testimony from J T Wad Gell and others described his prior acts and the need for commitment after a recent incident with Game Warden Toni Wile Gell.
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Torres
5. A. Hospital
Tiny Torres
Hu- Senberg
Nave
Sar Antonia State Hospital
Terras
J.T. Wad- Gell
Utehiaene
Ile Son
Toni Wile Gell
de. J. Laughlin
Pbenta
Yoormicher
Chamber of Commerce Directors Prep July Meeting
The Board of Directors and committee chairmen of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday July 6 at 730 pm at the Chamber office for the regular monthly session. President J H Ware urges all directors and chairs to attend as important discussions are planned.
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Boar of Directors
Chamber of Conuercee
Rice Harvest Nears As Rain Boosts Field Yields
Farmers report the first green rice of the Century Patna variety visible in downtown displays signaling harvest is set for the second week of August. Excess heat and dry spells hindered earlier growth but yields are expected to be high quality as fertilization and weed control continue.
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Patna
Asseust
Opell Bevette
Rain Brings Relief as Drought Breaks Across County
Heavy rains over Sunday and Monday end a long drought across the county and surrounding area. Farmers hail improved pasture and cotton prospects while homes tend to watering and greener landscapes after the rainfall. Federal disaster aid and market impacts are noted as relief efforts and price adjustments unfold.
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Eagle Lake
Worliern
Tots Cain
Washington
Texas
Southwest
Agriculture Department
IGS
Drouth
Prowler Arrested Near Walker Home No Charges Filed
A person tied to Browny & Root construction was arrested last Friday near the Walker residence after neighbors and Mrs. Walker halted them in an alley. Police investigated. no crime was found and the suspect was released without charges. A separate note mentions Frankie Parma’s new assignment at Keesler Air Force Base and future duties with transport units.
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Prowler
Walker Home
Eimmayes
Browhy & Root Constructing Company
Intal Pallre Fee
Walther
Malkee
Mr. Campbell
Albert Schmidt
Blatt Street
Harold Thomas
Walker
Frankie Parma
el Camps
Keesler Air Force Base
Mississippi
Parma
Envleni
Europe
County Board of Equalization completes work adds to roll
The board concluded its assessment tasks and added about 1 million dollars to the tax roll. Officials noted statewide reductions and that most new value came from various counties despite grants. The commission will revisit budgets and set rates when the roll is finalized.
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Ussorsky
Laa
Eflien Stall
Pulido Found Guilty by County Court Jury
A County Court jury found Ray Pulido, 25, guilty of aggravated assault after an affray near Columbus on June 10. He was fined 100 plus costs of 334.65. defense argued the weapon possession stemmed from self defense.
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Pulido
Ray Pulido
Willy Stasnive
Charles Ggaewles
Nis Wrothee
Siger
Columbus
Gonzales
Gut
Hollis Massey
Mantuel Rios
Aic
Army
Legion to Elect New Officers at Meet Tuesday
Members of the American Legion post are urged to attend a Tuesday meeting to elect new officers and delegates for the Department convention. The session includes officer elections, delegate selection, and refreshments after.
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Legion
W. Cherry
Wopy
American Legion
Department of Texas
Hous
Don Dels Weui
Department
Unis v
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Jeanette Causer
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