Owing of gas reported in test well near Alleyton
In Colorado county a long awaited oil effort may materialize as Humble, Gulf and Penn drill a tri company test near the Old Spanish Trail on the Wilson farm. The well, centered in a 3600 acre tract, shows gas with cores indicating potential. Leasing activity surrounds the 20 mile area as Gulf Production and neighbors hold large interests and sales move at high per acre values.
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Colorado County
Columbus
Humble OU
Gulf Production
R. R. Penn
Old Spanish Trail
Wilson Farm
Humble, Gulf and Peen
Rich Ou Company
Nord
Tri-Company
G. A. Miller Drilling Company
Houston
Jackson High
Raccoon Bend
Belne
John Deering
Gullen
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Eldragee levee promises to shield area from floods
The Eldragee levee is under massive construction along the Colorado River to protect farms from high waters. The embankment will be five feet wide and robust, with room for a road or automobile atop.
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Colorado River
Eldridge Industries
Donna McClellan Undergoes Major Hospital Operation
Mrs. Donna McClellan underwent a major dual operation at Herman Hospital in Houston on Tuesday morning. Her sister, Mrs. W. R. Terrell, was with her during the procedure. Friends at home hope she recovers quickly and can soon return home.
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Donna McClellan
Herman Hospital
Houston
W.R. Terrell
Henry Beckman
John Sealy
Galveston
Beckman
Galvestone
Garwood Family to Move to El Campo Home
The Ben H Praka family of Garwood will move to 21 Campo soon. Proka plans two public sales at Garwood home on July 1 selling all livestock a Ford coupe cherzele trick and household and farming gear in the life insurance business.
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Ben H. Praka
Garwood
Campo
Mr. Proka
Ruling creates separate offices for city and school taxes
A higher court ruling requires separate offices for city and Eagle Lake Independent School District tax collection. Mayor Welford will continue city tax duties, with T Westmoreland appointed assessor and collector for the school district. The office will be on the Norris building’s second floor. The change ends combined handling since the district’s creation.
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City
an_independent school district
Welford
T. Westmoreland
Eagle Lake Independent School District
Westmoreland
Norris
Esgie Lake Independent
Bruce Mansfield
Columbus
VNEW Deputy Sheriff Sworn In At Garwood
John 3 Hopkins appointed deputy sheriff for Garwood by Sheriff T W Bulmer was sworn in on Friday, succeeding Wil Struska who resigned. Hopkins, a well known Garwood citizen, has long served as constable and is praised as a fine, gentle man and ready to make Garwood first class in law enforcement.
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John 3. Hopkins
Garwood
Sherif TW. Bulmer
Wil Struska
Mr. Hopkins
Citzen
Annual Houston Eagle Lake Picnic Set for July 13
Former Eagle Lake residents now in Houston plan an all day picnic July 13 at Rio Rico Country Club nine miles east of Houston on the Galveston road. Lunch served 12 to 1 for $1 per plate, golf $1, club facilities for 200 lunch and 200 bridge, with entertainment including golf, bridge, baseball, croquet, swimming, music and old songs.
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Eagle Lake
Houston
Rio Rico Country Club
Glenbrook Country Club
Chance
Rio Fico Country Club
Bnoasl
Hic Rico
Intereutsa
Rowne
First Siete Bank
Preston
Tol
Dolighridee
Charman
Chas. R. Westmoreland
Louis Gordon
Post-Dispatch
T. K. Smith
Tulane Gorton
Jay
Road bond election set for July 12 in Eagle Lake area
Voters in Precinct No 4 including Eagle Lake and Alleyton face a road bond issue vote on Saturday July 12. Proponents press for a strong public campaign as turnout is uncertain and past efforts fell short of the required two thirds. Local residents and families plan travel and visits ahead of the July Fourth period while others depart for extended trips.
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Eagle Lake
Alleyton
Heldright
Ato
Hard Boiled Officers On Border Warned By Wagner
Wagner for Wag ner s Cashway Grocery System and driver Fulton Dromgoole returned from a week in Mexico and the border region. Wagner recalls being stopped in Laredo for lacking automobile papers, the officer rough with him, and a tense exchange over car ownership records. He warned travelers to avoid the border area and to head toward Brownsville for visits into Mexico.
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Wagner
Cashway Grocery Systematore
Fulton Dromgoole
Mexico
Laredo
Sher
Tno
Brownsville
Illness Calls Brother of Mr Ruynes to St Louis Yesterday
A long distance car trip was made by Mr I B Ruynes to St Louis yesterday due to the serious illness of his brother. Piers are instructed to call or write at the same Westmoreland address and phone as listed for Mr Ruuwne in the obituaries.
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I. B. Ruynes
Bt. Loula
Westmoreland
Mr. Ruwwe
General Holiday Prompts Busy Weekend in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake observes Independence Day with most stores closed Friday, July 4, and many residents traveling to Houston San Antonio or Galveston for the weekend. Picnics and fishing are planned, weather permitting. The Avalon Theatre screens Mammy at 2 30 pm Thursday and again tonight and Friday.
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Eagle Lake
Houston
San Antonio
Galveston
Avalon Theatre
al Jolson
Fergusones to Speak in Sealy on Saturday
James E. Ferguson and Mrs M A Ferguson will visit Sealy Saturday to campaign for Mrs Ferguson's gubernatorial bid. Reporters note he uses the fervor of his earlier campaigns and "pourin' it on" in each address. Eagle Lake residents plan to attend to hear the Pettmason address.
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Fergusons
Sealy
James E. Ferguson
Mirs. M. A. Ferguson
Family Reunion Enjoyed At Garwood
A large Garwood gathering at the J. L. Young home last Sunday featured a long list of relatives from nearby towns. A tempting barbecue dinner followed the reunion activities. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. L. Young, Preda Laverne of Waskom, and many others from Rosenberg, Wharton, Erin, Ganado, El Campo, Houston, Smithville, and Yoakum. Thomas Cruden Roberts, hospitalized after appendicitis, is improving at Tulsa University. Ongoing family travel and a trip to New Orleans for Glenn Davis were noted.
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J. L. Young
Garwood
Young
Preda Laverne
Waskom
L. J. Werlla
Helen and
Lucille
Rosenberg
Js. H. MeMathis
Evelyn Ruth
Verna Dean
Wharton
R.A
L. D. Roberts
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Thoms Cruden Roberts
Tulsa University
Thomas Cruden
O. R. Davis
Yoakum
New Orleans
Glenn
Crescent City
Garwood Superintendent Initiates Kappa Epsilon Alpha Members
The Garwood superintendent announces initiation of several summer school students into Kappa Epsilon Alpha, to be held next Tuesday at eight in Science Hall. Named initiates include Joe Wilton, J. B. Kerr, Jane Sparkman, George Angell, DJ Gertrude Leonie Ahrenbsch, Bobbie Smith, HE Kranee, Nanine Bareus, and Bivwart, subject to satisfactory scholastic records.
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Secon
Kappa Epsiion Alpha
Southern Scholarship
Science Hall
W. A. Payne
Joek Wilton
J. Ee. Kerr
Jane Sparkman
George Angell
Ers
Gertrude Leonie Ahrenbsch
Al Jolson in Mammy draws big crowds at Avalon Theatre
A full house is expected at the Avalon Theatre tonight and Friday for Al Jolson in Mammy. The all talking picture is described as bright with laughs and little sadness, said to differ from Jolson’s prior releases. Matinee Friday at 2:30 p.m. offers another chance to see the film.
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Avalon Theatre
AL Jolson
Jolson
Avalon
Renewed Activity Shown in Odd Fellows Lodge
All Odd Fellows are urged to attend the meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall next Monday night. Interest is rising in lodge work and the local series is again being conferred. George Salladay 39 degree master presides as the degree will be conferred and full attendance is requested.
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Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
Boor
AL Drenma
George
Salladay
Rain Reports Vary Across Nada and Taiton Areas
Reports Wednesday said rain fell Tuesday afternoon in Nada and Taiton, with El Campo seeing a shower. nearby roads remained dry. A light sprinkle reached Garwood, but dust was unsettled. Crops badly need rain, a soaking would help. Harry Hoffman, Gordy’s Shop barber, returns from Seguin and Austin.
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Nada
Taiton
el Campo
Garwood
Harry Hoffman
Gordy
Seguin
Austin
Little Garwoon Girl Wins Camp Prize
In Waldemar Camp near Keer ville a rainy day letter writing contest awarded prizes to five juniors. First prize went to Tress Mathering Dinger of Oklahoma City Oklahoma. second to Besse Beryl Heard ReToRone Rees Stucky of Humble. third to Shirley Jane Doe of Orange. fourth to Roberta Woods of Houston. fifth to Bunyard of Oklahoma City.
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Waldemar
Waldemar Camp
Keerville
Dorothy Jane Lehrer
Garecod
Waldemar Forest
Waldemir Janfors Wen
Tress Mathering Dinger
Oklahomm City
Oklahoma
Besse Beryl Heard
Rees Stucky
Humble
South Janeee
Onrwood
Firth Bunyard
Omphoma
City
Garwood Ladies Edge Coulter In Home Run Filled Game
Garwood ladies defeated Coulter 26 to 8 in a hot Garwood field a game marked by five homers credited to Garwood. Richter and Drepella pitched for Garwood with Miss Richter delivering under the bat as spectators cheered. An upcoming game against Garwood married women was teased as a future attraction.
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Garwood
Coulter
Convent
Some &Y
Ilexes
Swill
Richter
Drepella
Drapella
Miss Richeter
Piem
Howard
Eagle Lake
Carty Back Home From Kerrville Camping Trip
Mrs R Toreland and Louise Kil by Daphene McEly report Carty returns from a two week river camp near Kerrville Mississippi. Ruth Johnson remains with family at Kerrville as other party members depart for their summer cottage. Ethellene Wallace from Columbus also part of the trip with Louiseillough as camp staff and Elisabeth noted in camp paper.
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R. Toreland
Amises Louise
Lila Kil
Daphene McEly
Pest
Beth Westmoreland
Kerryville
Ruth,Johnson
Kerrville
Methodist Assembly
Ethellene Wallace
Columbus
Louise Eillough
Camp Dent
Litton Hillough
Nise el Camp
Ruth Johnson
Elisabeth
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Bob Walker
Big City
Bob
Reyany
Pershing Square
Alderman
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Southern Pacific Limited
Colorado
Dragoon
Arizona
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W. E. Rauh
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Gwendolyn Rauh
Richmond
Gwendolyn
Ethel "Bud" Collins
Matteleine McCarty
Ben Faun
B. H. Daily
Bo. G. E. Boothe
Eagle Lake Grai Company
Eagle, Lake Grain Company
Delphine Bentley
Fulshear
Bet
Houston Eagle Lake
Aura Putney
Pennington
W.E. Lenhart
Weening
Thureday
Putneyeer
San 'Astonlo ‘An
Borne
Medias Laks
P. T. Gordon
Tulane
Chester Lead
Orville
Leroy
W. M. Dedson
Lubbock
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Weilta
Houston Wis
TN Kappa-E-Alpha
Jelson
ODD Fellows Lodge
Garwood Ladies
Louis Landa
Man of Landa
Ft Corpus Christ
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