HARGROVE SMITH NAMED ACTING POSTMASTER HERE
Hargrove Smith was appointed acting postmaster at Eagle Lake to succeed W. Ei McFee who requested retirement after nearly twenty years of service. Posts inspectors arrived Friday to acquaint Smith with duties as McFee prepares to retire amid controversy involving assistant postmaster Robert Samuel Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargrove
Eagle Lake
W. Ei McFee
A. Smith
McRee
Ribert Samuel Martin
Postmaster McRee Ends Nineteen Years Of Service At Eagle Lake
Postmaster W. E. McRee turned over office keys to successor Hargrove last Thursday June 30 ending his nineteen years of devoted service in the Eagle Lake post office. Appointed June 25 1938 by President Roosevelt ill health led to optional retirement on June 30. He plans to spend leisure time with family and hobbies while praising his tenure and local Texas football boosters.
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W. E. McRee
Hargrove
Eagle Lake
McRee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Texas Langhorn
McMahee
Texas
Ererett McRes
Arthur
Kathrin McRee
Houston
Kate
Fagla Lake Insurance Agency
Four Men Arrested in Glidden Bank Holdup
Four suspects linked to the Glidden register at Timmie’s Cafe robbery are jailed after an $80 theft and a sawn off shotgun incident. The group was captured in Columbus after an arrest in Houston Sunday by Harris County Sheriff’s and local officers.
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Timmie
Glidden
Columbus
Hoston
Harris County Sheriff's
Fred Stacey
Colorado
J. C. Walker
Essie Lake Calet
Cotton Prospect Bright Despite County Insect Problem
County agriculture officials report good cotton prospects though bollworm and other insect pressure pose threats. Early control measures focus on targeting larvae in squares near the top of bolls with approved insecticides and proper timing to protect yields. Farmers are urged to coordinate with the county seat office for guidance and assistance.
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Counwera
Ion
Bon Wantiany
Cuir & R
Moore
Ragress
Revival Begins At Lissie Church With Weeklong Services
The Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lissie opens a revival Sunday at 11:00 am led by Rev. Branson of Derby Kansas. Evening services follow daily at 8:00 pm except Saturday through Sunday July 7 with Branson preaching and evangelistic work.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lissie
Morening
Pinyin Branson
Derby
Kansas
Branson
Open House at Lissie Parsonage Honoring Completed Decor
Open house will be held Sunday at the parsonage of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Tissle from Unree to five o'clock. Sunday, July 19th, guests invited to inspect the parsonage decoration completed by church members and community friends.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Tissle
Open Letter Questions Postmaster Selection Amid Political Winds
Gardner Duncan and Robert Serner Martin celebrate community support for a Postmaster bid while critics label the process political. The Eagle Lake debate questions why the winner was not chosen and predicts party winds shaping the 1956 race. Community members are invited to send signed letters for publication by the Headlight.
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Gardner Duncan
Robert Serner Martin
Eagle Lake
Republican Party
Fourth of July holiday brings few accidents in county
Reports indicate Eagle Lake and Colorado County observed a quiet Fourth of July with limited incidents. Patrolman D Wheon noted a single accident and police chief Shaw reported a largely uneventful weekend, with minimal fireworks disturbances and very few traffic issues.
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Eagle Lake
Coloado
Lival Ad Proverty
W. BE
Shaw
Local firms retrofit with air conditioning in Eagle
Sack's Barber Shop owned by WD Morris joins Eagle area shops embracing cooling as late installation ends over the weekend. Patrons at Tuck's Barber Shop can now enjoy cooler comfort while they visit.
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Sack
WD. Morris
Eagle
Tuck's
Water District Residents Approve Bonds in 52 to 25 Vote
Qualified residents of Col tatu County Water Control and Improvement District No 1 approved issuance of 120000 dollars in bonds for water and sewer improvements by a 52 to 25 vote at EH Henry High School. Directors will canvass results Friday and may bid for the project while annexation to Magia Leake promises city supervision and district dissolution.
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Coltatu County
Vriday
Coun
Eigthic
EH. Henry High School
Fersan
Rhoades
Directacs
Art
iWistardad
Magia Leake
Suutuel Astocment
Canes Fem
Ragle Lake
Man Denies Interference in Pipeline Service Case
A Tennessee gas transmission dispute in District Court ended without a temporary injunction as defendant denied obstructing pipeline servicing on his land. Judge Ellison dissolved the restraining order after the hearing and noted possible damages actions.
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Tennessee Gas
BF Tseree
Tuape Wildis
Ellison
fSight
Aarmages
Rob Waddell Returns From Houston Hospital
Bob Waddell of Sonora returned home Wednesday from Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston where he underwent serious surgery on June 27. He is reported doing very nicely now and is recovering under family care.
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Bob Waddell
Sonor
Bruce Waddell
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston
Eleven Pilot Wells to Test Columbus Field Potential
Eleven pilot wells will test potential of the Columbus Field’s recently identified pirateation zones in the netta Gillumbus area. The unit covers about 5,000 acres with 11 product wells currently, producing at 8,400 to 10,500 feet. Cities Service Oil Company led the venture with Pan-American and Texas Gulf Producers. several smaller interests join. Drilling to start within 18 months. location decisions and audits will guide future development.
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Netta Gillumbus
Cities Service Oi Company
Delaware
Pan-American Peacing Company
Texas Gulf Producing Company
Interfair Oi Company
Exests
Cities Service
Amdiicor
Pan-American
Texas Gulf
D. S. Bodir
Coompanias
Wiversing
Commercial and Petroleum Transport Company
Fan-Amenieim
Ralph &. Fair 7
GB Stoddard
Bradley Streeter
Bodie
County Seeks Bids For Oil And Gravel For Roads
County commissioners advertise for bids on oil and gravel to surface Precinct 2 and 3 roads. A J Rainer and A J Aschenbeck are named for road work including top coats and shoulder widening. Bids cover 9 60 gallons No 1 road oil 22 860 gallons other grade 455 cubic yards No 1 average travel end 265 cubic yards No 2 gravel. Bids opened at 4:00 am July 22.
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A.J. Rainer Wil
Bone Yard
Sedan
Toddnese
Bill Rutt
Kittner
Aschenbeck
Building To Begin Soon In Campbell Addition
Construction of several homes is planned in the Campbell Addition near the northwest city edge. Purchasers include Mr and Mrs B C Taylor and Mr and Mrs Bill Sumen. The site lies near the elementary school, well drained, and intended for suitable housing. Interested parties are asked to contact Mr or Mrs Campbell.
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Campbell
M. F. Callahs
Autekiris
B.C Taylor
Adigt- Vom
Bill Sumen
Carnot
Vitrus
Camphell
Vanishing Prairie at Rice Theatre July 12 13
Walt Disney's Vanishing Prairie, a true life adventure, screens at Rice Theatre in Eayte Lake on July 12 and 13. The film follows an American prairie tale with hawman and white scout guiding vast herds and elk as they roam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disney
Rice
Tie Blee
Hail Damaged Rice Showing Partial Recovery
Rice damaged by a recent hailstorm between Lissie and Beyer is slowly recovering. Early estimates project about seventy percent of normal production barring further developments.Fields show uneven stands with some stalk loss where digging was delayed, but overall the crop is progressing well.
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Lissie
Beyel
Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher Event at Sseangers Hardware
A public invitation announces a Saturday event at Sseangers Hardware to showcase the Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher during the store's 50th anniversary sale. Registrations are requested but not required, and attendees may participate in a VIP drawing with a prize.
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Cune Aneto Drawine
Sava Minnie
Elady
Presbytery to Dedicate New Unit at Eagle Lake Church
The First Presbyterian Church of Eagle Lake opens its new Sunday School unit and remod eled sanctuary with an open house Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6 pm. Rev. Robert Durway of Westminster Church Maplewood La will preach at 10 48 am on So We Believe We Live. The project cost totals 943,500 with 22,000 debt remaining. air conditioning covers the fellowship hall and sanctuary.
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First Presbyterian Church of
Eagle Lake
Robert Durway
Westminster Presbyterian Chirch c
Maplewood
Bers
German &T
Warren W. Beale
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F. BE
Lissie Parsonage
Csstemn
Sre
Roy VanNort
Wwe
Jon
Isgreg
Rob Waddell
Columbus Field
Bostie
Mrt
Colorado ‘County
New
Campbell Addition
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