Bid Date Extended for Eagle Lake Municipal Building Project
The Eagle Lake City Council extended the bid receipt deadline for the new Municipal Building to July 16 after Architects Wilson Morris Grain and Anderson reported mis-mailed specifications. Bids open publicly, plans and specs remain intact. bids advertised in Lisassur Roads project funded 20 000 by citizens. Columbia Securities Corp. of San Antonio holds bond. post office facilities contract to Sister & period of fifteen years. sewer commission to be formed. road and railroad work discussed amid heavy rains and detours.
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Eagle Lake
Hese Jost
FL 4
Reesen
Focal
Bitaers
Lisassur
Coluatia Securities Corp
San Ansoto
US Postal Department
Wet
J. Or. Johnson
Main Street
McCarty Avenue
Couner
GI & SE
Vineyard Center
Watermelon Shipment to Start This Week in Valley Area
Shipment of a late watermelon crop is set to begin Thursday with uncertainty on whether rail or truck transport will be used. Semura Brothers expect early cars to depart from the area while W. P.Meitsen Sr notes shipments may take at least two weeks. Late curing rains and pooling may delay outflows. fruit ready to ship and pricing unclear.
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Semura Brothers
Cnestecrilie
Telnet
W. P. Meitsen
Feen Valley
County Savings And Loan Pays 314 845 Dividends
The Colorado County Federal Savings and Loan Association reports its 43rd semi annual statement with assets rising from 3,735,219.46 to 9,752,658.10 between January 1, 1982 and June 30, 1997. It notes over 2,800 investors across multiple counties and more than 4,000 homes and business plans financed in 21 years of service.
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Court of Colorado
Wharton
Lavaca
Fayette
Ausin
Waller
Ane
Educad
Rotta
Association
VFW Barbecue Dance Slated in Columbus Fourth of July
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Columbus plans a Fourth of July celebration at Legion Memorial Hall with a 5 pm barbecue supper featuring beef and sides for 1.00 per plate. Evening entertainment runs 8 30 to 12 30 with Gue Lingemann and his orchestra. Admission 60 cents. The public is invited.
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Fegla Laie
Columbus
Veterans of Foreise
Post of Columbus
Legion Memorial Hall
Avid
Afiax
Legion Hat
Gue Lingemann
Local Girl Scouts Plan Broadcast with Cong Thompson
Local Girl Scout groups will participate in a Washington trip with Congressman Thompson. The plan includes tours of the Capitol, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court, followed by a noon gallery appearance as Congress adjourns.
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Cong. Thompson
Sun
Arcane Wdsy
Werdnewdinl
Capitol
Library of and
Congress
Alm
Fideral
Help Wanted Sign Out At Local P O
A posted Help Wanted sign at the Eagle Lake post office signals possible new city delivery jobs. The earlier plan, pending funding, was shelved but remains under study as details and applications later reach the Civil Service Commission in Dallas. Acting Postmaster Hargrave Smith notes openings and that information is available on the lobby bulletin board.
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Eagle Lake
le Civil Service Commission
Dallas
Hargrave Smith
Tde
Summer Story Hour Sessions Begin July 1 at Eagle Bale Library
Story Hour sessions start at 4 PM on July 1 at the Eagle Bale Library Community Center, continuing through August 15. Programs split into a younger group under seven and an older group starting at seven, with a rotation of guest narrators and dates in July and August.
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Eltin Kyeton
Wire
George Burke
Agai
Kyeton
Raymond. Waddell
Robert Griffithy
Gaydnér Duncan
Donald Kolberg
Joe Reedy
Mus. R. R. Wells, Jr
Auto Fire On Highway 904 Last Thursday
A Buick 195 stalled on Highway 904 last Thursday afternoon when a fuel line leaked and ignited near the exhaust pipe. The driver struggled to escape as the flames spread before firefighters arrived to extinguish the blaze.
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Nts
Secretary at Eat? Deadly remarks spark debate
A fragmentary report notes a secretary at a dining event allegedly made dangerous statements. The item hints at controversy over what was said and possible implications for safety and conduct.
Juana March 14 report lists deposits and figures
Fragmentary OCR notes show deposits amounts and dates with scattered numbers. Juana reference appears with a March 14 date and figures like 167 655 90 and 80 292 99. Context is unclear but indicates financial items or ledgers.
Youth Baseball Schedule For July Events
Fragmented schedule listings show Little Leaguers vs Eagle Lake at 5pm and Cubs farm at 7pm on Friday July 4. Other games include Cards vs Cubs at 7pm Monday July 8 and Babe Ruth caravan to Sheridan at 8pm. Additional Columbus League matchups and Cardstar games appear without clear dates.
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Pam
Lang awaiting repairs on forging machine delays
The forging machine failures caused a delay through Monday night and prompted further actions. Officials plan repairs by Friday night to address the faucets and complete necessary countermeasures. The machine had not experienced a similar breakdown before.
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Fanaouiloss
City Square Deeds Sought in Eminent Domain Move
City of Ene igh Lake advances title clearance on the city square amid four quitclaim deeds from Madeline McCerry Bruce Wilson McCarey and Mrs Mary Magde Demints. City Attorney Harry Thearsen will pursue condemnation bearings with a three member commission to review protests from five or more residents for the proposed municipal building site.
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Yast
Eneigh Lake
Southers Pacific Rail Dead Company
Madeline McCerry
Bruce Wilson McCarey
Mary “Magde “Demints
Anticipsyad
Harry Thearsen
Legion To Meet Next Tuesday At 7 30 PM
Perry Post 108 American Legion urges members to attend a regular monthly meeting next Tuesday July 9 at 420 pm at the River Drug Store. Commander L. J. Balas announces several important veteran topics and committee discussions.
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Wy Cherry
Perry Post
American Legions
Wig Post
Pat
Rive Drug Store
L. J. Balas
Lexion
Soinsaing
Ngs
Isibtr
Rotary Honors W C Reed Eagle Editor for 25 Years
Rotarians honor W C Reed longtime editor of The Eagle for twenty five years at a club installation ceremony. Officers were sworn in and a dinner followed with remarks by club members acknowledging Reed’s service and leadership.
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W. C. Reed
Eagle
Pegie
Rotary Cup
Ueming
Katie Lele
W. C. Feeed
Diche Bulletin
Rottariaus
Henar
Prin
Leghart
Reta
Tte
Ecomber
Gam
Rotary Eagle
Helmer Sesholm
Fog Townsend
County Seeks Bids for New Overnight Juror's Quarters
County officials announce bids to convert the west wing of the third floor for juror quarters, costing about $5,000. Plans call for two baths, movable partitions to create two rooms, and accommodations for men and women jurors. Funding from the permanent improvement fund, debt-free once paid, with work overseen by architect A Z Wilbert.
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Laborada
A. Z. Wilbert
Hallway
Bill Ruth
Genet
Denwark
Sdom
Vourt
County Tnt
Istrict Jidzes An Zours
Robert Griffith New Owner of Humble Service Station
Robert Griffith resumes ownership of the Humble Service Station on East Main Street after leaving Ball's Shell. He will serve as station manager and dedicate full time to operation. The Williams brothers will assist locally.
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Robert Griffith
Ball's Shell
Main Street
Humble
East Maln Street
Harold Loyd
Big Joe Wil
Griffith
Bondy
Mater Pients
Inomer
Rober Finney
Highway Patrol Crackdown During Fourth of July Holiday
Eagle Lake patrol officers announce a strict traffic enforcement in the area for the Fourth of July. They warn violations will be filed and patrols will be intensified through the summer to reduce accidents and deaths in Colorado County.
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Eigle
United States Post
Haliday
VW Post
Wehway
Ha Fle Lake
Toni Halbert
Colorado County
Patcoltman Hojo
Neal Beatverl
Eagle Lake
Free Movie Monday Night at Massey-Waris Combines hall
The Giess Fann Equipment Co of Angle Lake invites all interested persons to a free movie showing at their Rest Mary Street location Monday night. Beginning about 7:20 the event offers a mid- series presentation with refreshments of soft drinks coffee and donuts provided during the screening.
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Giess Fann Equipment Co
Angle Lake
Massey- Waris
Elintex O31 Co to Run Eagle Lake Shell Station
Elintex O31 Company will operate the Shell Service Station on Main Street in Eagle Lake across from the University. The action confirms the new operator agreement and location details for the service site.
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Elintex O31 Co
Shell Sta
Pinter “of Company
Shell
Main Street
Eagle Lake
Universit Moe
Monthly Meet Monday Set By Eagle Take Chamber
The Eagle Take Chamber of Commerce will hold its Monday meeting at its office on July 8 at 7:30 PM. Citizens are urged to attend as directors review projects for purchase, current activities, and broad plans for development at the Bugis Lake industrial foundation. President Charles P. Boegess leads committees reporting progress. residents with ideas or concerns are invited to attend.
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Conmurierve
Conamnite
Tormaliun
Bugis Lake
Last Rites Held Today For Mrs McCarty in San Antonio
Last rites for Mrs McCarty were conducted at Mii-Rauer Funeral Home in San Antonio with Rev Charles Walton officiating. She had resided with her husband J. Jannines in San Antonio and was wife of J. O. McCarty, a former publisher of the Eagle Lake Headlight. Interment followed at Masonic Cemetery in Hallettsville with a list of pallbearers including Richard W. Wilson, WT Bondurant, Simon J. White, C. F. Sanat, Joe N. Erarur, and Gardiner C. Duncan among local men. The Lavaca County judge presided over a court funeral service.
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McCarty
Vlay
San Antonio
Har Dmustrey
J. Jannines
San Antonia
NeCarty
Eagle Lake
Charles Walton
Peetor
Coffy Memorial Methodist Church
Mii-Rauer
Masonic Cemetery
Agaailbenrerg
Richard W. Wilson Z. Col
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