Cooperation Urged as City Plans Clean Up Day
Mayor Harold Taomes and city committees met with colored citizens at H. H. Henrs High School and secured pledge of support. A Latin American meeting follows to outline functions. Merchants urged to clean premises downtown before Clean Up Day. Vacant lots will be mowed starting Tuesday and residents with trash should set it out Tuesday for pickup. A heavy fogging and fire department actions are planned for Wednesday night.
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Allen
Harold Taomes Ani
Citic Comsittes
Koliba Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Homer L Koliba of Columbus announces his bid for state representative of the new 46th district in Colorado and Ete Counties. He states he is 48, grew up on a farm, has a wife and three children including a daughter married to a U S Army member, and has worked as a clerk and brakeman for a railroad. He references sheriff service in Colorado and links to local business interests.
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Colorado
Ete
Koliba
U.S. Army
Schon
Cher
Texas Vex Orienas Railroad
Adept County
Te al Lyases
Public Invited To City Phone Go Discussion July 15
The city schedules a public hearing for July 15 at City Hall on Southwestern Bell Telephone Company’s proposal to install dial telephones in Begly Lake. The council invites all residents to attend and hear details about potential rate changes tied to future investments and dial phone rollout.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Begly Lake
City Hall
Wany
Milan
Clean Up Program Aims to Sanitize City Streets
A city meeting urged a half day Clean Up to wash downtown streets on Thursday to remove dirt and debris and curb the polio threat. In rain, the plan would be postponed to Wednesday, July 36th, keeping the focus on sanitation and fly control.
Iron Lung Fund Near Goal Urges Donors
The Memorial Fund for an Iron Lung reports a $200 rise in a short week, but about $1,500 remains to purchase the Munagiai Portable Respirator model. It treats two patients and includes power and battery units plus six chest shell sizes. Donations may be sent to A. H. Dipple, treasurer, or Mrs. A. F. Harbert, secretary.
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A. H. Dipple
A. F. Harbert
Vacation Church School Opens July 21 at Christ Church
Christ Episcopal Church will host a one week Vacation School for children aged 3 to 11 starting Monday morning July 21. Four young teachers trained at St Stephen's Austin will lead sessions, aided by Mrs. Newton F. McDonald and Miss Joel Ann Middlebrook. Staff includes Miss Sarah Allen Houston Miss Anna Mary Tucker Miss Catherine Tucker and Miss Sylvia Swift Nacogdoches. Parents may enroll children by calling the listed numbers.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Lawton Riley
St. Stephens Episcopal School
Austin
Newton F. McDonald
Joel Ann Middlebrook
Christ Church
Middlebrook
St. Stephen's’ School
Mr. Riley
McDonald
Riley
St. Stephens
Sarah Allen
Houston
Anna Mary Tucker
Catherine Tucker
Sylvia Swift
Nacogdoches
Watermelon Shipping Began Monday Five Cars Go This Week
The first five car loads of Eagle Lake watermelons were shipped this week with most going to Kansas City and St Louis. The melons were grown by Buster and Charlie Semora and W. P. Monzen Sr plans to begin shipping Monday. Santa Fe agent A Barger says this season’s melons are better overall than last year.
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Eagle Lake
Kansas City
St. Louis
Buster
Charlie Semora
W. P. Monzen
Co. A. Barger
Santa Fe
Meeting Called For FFA Monday Night To Discuss Cleanup
L. J. Rosprim, advisor of the local Future Farmers of America chapter, calls a meeting of all FFA members at the agriculture building Monday at 8:00 pm. The group will discuss assistance for Clean Up Day next Wednesday and plan the State FFA meeting and summer camp.
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L. J. Rosprim
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Local Board 44 to Host Induction Day Coffee
La Grange NCJW chapter will serve coffee and coffee cake on the courthouse lawn for inductees and their families on July 16 1952. Names and home addresses of Colorado County inductees include Eugene Engbrock Eagle Lake Jack Lyons Huvar Garwood Rudolph Jeemenek Columbus Myles Jones Jr Columbus Robert Vasek Eagle Lake and others. Pre induction examinations are scheduled with notices sent to fifteen registrants for July 9 1952, plus the regular pre induction exam July 23 1952.
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la Grange
Stuart T. Penik
National Council of Jewish Women
Trevette County
Colorado County
Eugéne Engbrock
Eagle Lake
Jack Lyons Huvar
Garwood
Rudolph Fred Jeemenek
Rtl
Columbus
Myles Jones
Columb Ous
Robert Vasek
Penick
Seaman Austin
Amos Floyd Clayborne
Frani William Steinhuser
Rt.2
Edward Herbert Wied
Unlawful Dumping of Trash in County Ditches
County Commissioner Glenn W. Kveton warns that dumping trash in drainage ditches along county roads is strictly prohibited. He notes multiple reports and says violators may be fined. Citizens are urged to stop the practice to avoid taxpayer costs in removing obstructions.
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Glenn W. Kveton
Lion Ladies Nite Installation at Lakeview Golf Course
Eagle Lake Stone Club hosts a ladies night and officer installation at Lakeview Golf Course at 7 00 PM. The covered dish supper precedes a musical program by a local quartet.
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Lion Ladies
Golf Club
Eagle Lake Stone Club
Lakeview Golf Course
Eagle Lake Banks and Posts Shutter for Independence Day
Eagle Lake shops will close Friday for Independence Day following a merchants poll. Texas safety chief Homer Garrison Jr cautioned the long weekend will bring traffic dangers, noting 42 fatalities expected nationwide and urging caution amid holiday celebrations.
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First National Bank
Fost
Eagle Lake
Homer Garrison, Jr
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Huge Alligator Slain In Garwood Alfalfa Field
Allen Rolf killed a 415 pound 11 foot alligator in an alfalfa field near the Gracey Wegenholt wildcat well in Garwood Monday. The Garwood Dehydrating Company worker brought the reptile to surface and it was weighed on local scales by Billy Lehrer.
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Garwood
Allen Rolf
Gracey-Wegenholt
Garwood-Matthews Royal
Rolf
Garwood Dehydrating Company
Billy Lehrer
Garwood Implement & Ply Company
Cpl James Hearn Wounded in Korea for Second Time
Cpl James N Hearn of the U S Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs Joe Hearn of Eagle Lake has been wounded in action in Korea for a second time. He has served four years in the Marines and recently completed a lengthy tour with the forces. Details from the Navy Department confirm the injury.
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Cpl
James Hearn
Korea
James N. Hearn
U S. Marine Corps
Wid
Joe Hearn
Eagle Lake
Navy Department
Hearn
Vine Mac Sine Corps
To Yelrs
Fey J
Amily Co
Lime Net
Reds Defeat East Bernard 7-1 in doubleheader upset
East Bernard fell 7-1 to the Reds as Jim Milby pitched a one hit gem and struck out fourteen. In the fathers versus sons game, Bob Meitzen held the Little Leaguers scoreless with three hits allowed, while Corona and Henry Alvarado pitched well for Garwood in a 3-0 win. Garwood's team later beat East Bernard 7-4 in a separate matchup, signaling balanced strength across local squads.
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Reds
East Bernard
Fathers
Garwood
Wieni Eagle Lake
Little League Reds
Jim Milby
jMight
Ding Terrell
Boy Castilla
Coren
Frankie Pidgeon
Bennileiter
Bob Meitzen
Corona
Henry Alvarado
Jim Clinse
W. 5
Gordy
Houston
Razing Of Rock Is Council Considers School Underway
The Rock Island public building is being torn down this week for construction of a new school. Bids for construction were awarded last week to Wie Rock Istana. additional contracts for electrical, plumbing, and heating work were issued to several firms. The project is funded by a $156,000 bond issue approved in May. The council plans to consider a new plumbing ordinance at the next meeting on July 8.
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Rock Island
Selony
World
Wie
Rock Istana
Dow
Jones
ASA
Aneusti Staselk
Colne
Grees Plumbing
Anatin
Federal Water Control Discussed Moving Contract at C of C Meeting
Sunderman Homes linked to moving structures on Eagle Lake land owned by Glen Sunderman with bids led by Mower Moving Co. of Lissie at 2775 dollars. One weather bid was rejected. court plans bids for door scrubbing and polishing machine for courthouse floors. Present were Judge John A. Hancher and commissioners Gert Harden, A. Jo Rainer, and County Clerk Edgar L. Li.
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Federal Water Control
Sunderman Homes
Eagle Lake
Glen Sunderman
Cony
B, & B. Mower
Comepany
Lissie
Roberts
la Grainy
Exerpe Wineton County
Techeewl
McDonald Land
Jnder
John A. Hancher
Honeher
Jvndis Gert
Harden
A. Jo Rainer
Edgar L. Li
Rain Brings Brief Relief as Heat Persists in Rice Farm Area
Heavy Sunday rain at Rice Growers brought temporary relief to parched fields, with 29 inches recorded and beneficial to rice crops. Cotton areas report squares and early bloom, while heat remains record-setting and forecast to continue, affecting farmers across the region.
Water Resource Debate Highlights Texas Conservation
The Houston Chamber of Commerce July meeting discussed puderal encroachment on Texas water resources and how Texans may face conservation actions. State Board of Water Enigneer Austin member P Rolling outlined that 61 million gallons are drained from Texas each year, urging state funded projects over federal aid and recalling Texas’ historic themes Remember the Alamo and Remember the Tidelands. Judge Guy C. Jackson emphasized strong Texas water conservation interest.
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Texas
Houston Chamber
Commerce
Houston
Tejans
A P. Rolling
State Board of Water Enagine Austin
Wat
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Alamo
Tidelands
Guy C. Jackson
Pu Cent
Texas Water Conservation Association
Skeet Club To Hold Shoot On Independence Day
A local Skeet Club announces a shooting event scheduled for July 4. The notice provides few readable details but confirms the holiday date and club involvement.
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Skeet Club
Appeal to Clean Trash From Lots to Be Mowed
Chief AH Dipple and aide Lake lead volunteers to clean trash from lots before mowing next week. property owners must clear fences and remove small trees or have on site supervision during mowing. aims include removing fill snakes and other debris to allow safe operation of mowers.
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AH. Dipple
Aide Lake
ACSI
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