County road bond vote urged for 800000 in Colorado County
Voters are urged to cast a heavy vote on Saturday July 12 for an 800000 county road bond issue. A two thirds majority is required to approve the bond which would bear interest up to 2 34 percent and could mature within 20 years with an ad valorem tax to repay. Each precinct would receive 200000 for roads and bridges.
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Colorado County
Prank Duty
Duty
Cerete
Vale
Imei
Rodeo Show To Be Presented Here Tonight
After weeks of out of town appearances the rodeo stock and performers will be shown here at eight o clock Friday night. Programs will run each Friday night with events such as wild cow milking bronco riding bull riding and calf roping. Ralph Thomas and J H Clipson announce a larger stock now ten fine performances with six more men and horses added to their array. Bitter the out pitchingest remains part of the act.
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Ralph Thomas
J. H. Clipson
Ambassador Warren Returns for Vacation in Eagle Lake
Ambassador and Mrs. Warren vacation in Eagle Lake after a West Texas and New Mexico visit. They plan to depart from New York in September for Asuncion Paraguay where he will serve as U S Ambassador. Warren joined the foreign service after UT graduation in 1921 with postings including Cuba Colombia Latvia Russia and Nicaragua.
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West Texas
New Mexico
Pletcher Warren
Eagle Lake
A. Hoeninghaus
Freidrich Hoeninghaus
University of Texas
Ambassador Warren
United States
Managua
Nicaragua
Washington
Mrs. Warren
New York
Asun- Goa
Paraguay
United States Foreign Service
Warren
Cuba
Colombia
Hunce
Latvia
Russia
Nicara
R. B. Powell Installed As Lions President
Eagle Lake Lions Club holds chicken barbecue at Mose s Thomas country place before installing officers for the new year. R. B. Powell receives the president’s pin as new officers including M. M. Jones and c Boggess are named. Newcomers to Eagle Lake are given seats in the club.
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Eagle Lake Lions Club
Moses Thomas Country Place
Eee Seah
Club
C. S. Taylor and Stephens
John W. Keern
A. Gertson
C. W. A. W. Weise
R. B. Powell
Gloria Cauthon
Lee McCreary
M. C. Fontenot
J. C) Laughlin
F. B. Dave
Donald Obenhaus
Raymond Waddell
MM. Jones
C.) . Boggess
E. J. Parma
Dr. L. Kopecky
Excel Smith
James Ray Thomas
R. F. Spaniel
C. W. Springfield
J D. Luna
J. C. Laughlin
Eagle Lake
Iear
Powell
Batte Lake
Alamo Lumber Company
M. M. James
Highway Dept. Expands County Road Aid Plan
Texas counties may receive up to 100000 annually for farm to market road projects with the state funding up to 25000 and the county covering the rest. Eagle Lake district roads Ramsey to Grace’s corner on Highway 90 and Eagle Lake to Chesterville are cited as eligible feeders. County leaders push to extend the program to maximize highway department aid.
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Commissioner Courts
Chambers of Commerce
Texas
M. D. Hodges
Sabor Termit
Henry Buescher
Buescher
James Houlihan
Golf Tournament Set At Lake View July 20
Fred R. Frnka of Lake View Golf Club announces a Sunday July 20 18 hole tournament open to Eagle Lake area men with nine holes morning nine afternoon. No qualifying round. handicaps given. four prizes including shirts gloves balls trophies and tees. Entry via Mr Frnka. junior boys event June 27 and a men women best one ball tourney also on that date.
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Fred R. Frnka
Lake View Golf Club
Eagle Lake
Froka
Council to Call Election of Mayor Date Undecided
The Headlight reports a two hour council discussion on a proposed mayoral election to replace H. W. Graves who resigned June 10. No date set, but officials assure an election will be held. candidates await formal announcement as residents urge voting.
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H. W. Graves
Graves
Eagle Lake
Methodist Board of Stewards Meet On Monday Evening
Mr and Mrs Roger Killough W C Reed and daughter Mrs Charles Frank of Houston entertained the Colly Memorial Methodist Church officials with a southern chicken dinner in Rotary Hall Monday evening. After the dinner refreshments of ice cream and chocolate cake were served. During the business meeting the financial budget for the coming year was adopted. Ambassador Fletcher Warren was guest of honor and spoke on attending church services in foreign lands.
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Roger Killough
W. C. Reed
Charles Frank
Houston
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Rotary Hall
Fletcher Warren
Businessmen Push Houston to Highway 200 Extension
Local business leaders push a Houston to Eagle Lake state highway via Wallis. Fort Bend Harris and Austin counties form the Houston Wallis Highway Association to back the project with a July 17 meeting and a $4000 sponsorship goal. Eagle Lake residents urged to participate and back the effort.
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Houston-Wallis
Eagle Lake
Houston
Rotary
Lions Clubs
Harris
Fort Bend
Austin
Houston Post
Houston-Wallis High-s Association
Vernon W. Frost
George N. Allen
Earle North
Westheimer- Alief Civic Association
Chamber of Commerce
Earle
North
Simonton
W. M. Wireless
Gulf Oil Corporation
Houston Trade Area
Wallis
Altair
Hallettsville
Chamber of Commerce Highhway
Highway Department
Dally
Sugar Land
Richmond
Rosen
San Antonio
Houston To
Breakfast Honors for Warren and Hoeninghaus Guests
Ambassador and Mrs. Fletcher Warren and Mrs. F A Hoeninghaus were entertained at a Bastrop breakfast hosted by Rev and Mrs J W Griffin. The guests were en route to Austin to visit Freidrich Hoeninghaus, UT student, for the day.
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Fletcher Warren
F. A. Hoeninghaus
J. W. Griffin
Bastrop
Austin
Freidrich Hoeninghaus
University of Texas
Agreement reached to annex Calhoun to Eagle Lake district
Calhoun, facing a split sentiment between Garwood and Eagle Lake, agrees to join Eagle Lake. Garwood withdrew its annexation petition after a district court hearing in Columbus, with Calhoun residents favoring Eagle Lake over Garwood. The process likely concludes by week’s end under boards’ mutual agreement.
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Calhoun
Eagle Lake
Garwood
Trict
Garwood Independent
Eagle Lake I
Columbus
G. M. Cason
Calhoun Crushes
Eagle Lake Independent
G. D. Reat
Garwood Schools
Calhoun Area
Mansfield Family Called to Bedside in Critical Condition
Washington July Illinois reports 86 year old Representative Joseph J. Mansfield of Texas has been ill in Bethesda Naval Hospital for three months. His condition worsened recently and his son Bruce Mansfield says he is sinking.
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Washington
Joseph J. Mansfield
Texas
Bethesda
MD. Naval Hospital
Mansfield
Bruce Mansfield
American Legion Dance Planned At Lakeside Hall
The W. Cherry-ML Perry Post No. 108 of the American Legion will host a dance at the Legion Hall on Lakeside Drive Saturday evening July 12. The V. F. W. Orchestra of Columbus will play music. Admission is 1 25 per couple and invites are extended to Legion friends. Mr and Mrs Art Anderson returned from a visit with their son Rev. Too Anderson in LeMas Iowa.
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W. Cherry
Perry Post ‘No. 108
The
American Legion
Legion Hall
Lakeside Drive
V. F. W. Orchestra of Columbus
Friends of the Legion
Art Anderson
Rev
Too Anderson
LeMas, Iowa
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social Scheduled
The Sunsiaine Class of the Dolly Memorial wiiouist Church hosts an old fashioned ice cream social in the Guy ark on Saturday evening July 2011. Martin Hale and his school band will provide music as proceeds aid the church organ fund.
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Dolly Memorial Wiouist
Oceana Social
Guy Ark
Martin Hale
Universal Defeats Garwood All Stars In Softball Clash
The Universal Motor Co. softball team beat the Garwood All-Stars 10 to 7 on Wednesday in Garwood led by Pie Henry with two home runs. Shel Oilers were eliminated 4 to 2 by Joss, Dr. and Mia as J. R. Laughlin and family vacation in Austin this week.
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Universal Motor Co
Garwood
Gare Wood
Pie Henry
Shel Oilers
Lake Jackson
Joss
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Lions
Highway Dept
Methodist Board of Stewards
Camp Strake
Boy Scouts of America of
Pasadena
Mike Canaris
Rey
Fort Bend, Harris and
Austin Counties
Eagle
H. A. Dromgoole
Calhoun Board
Co. H. Matthews
Reat
Mr. Cason
Gar- Wand
Universal
Dr. and
Mia
J. R. Laughlin
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