Local Scouts Earn Warrior Badge At Camp
Local Scouts from Earle Lake earned the Warrior badge after camp activities. Attendees included Mike and Pete Canaris Billy Stiles Billie Reading Bruce Kilgore Tommie Smith Leon Parma Keegan Laughlin Dotelas Tate Billie Bertina and others. They thanked Scoutmaster A A Curtis who moved to Brenham last week for his deep interest in the troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Earle Lake
Mike
Pete Canaris
Billy Stiles
Billie Reading
Bruce Kilgore
Tommie Smith
Leon Parma
Keegan Laughlin
Dotelas Tate
Billie Bertina
Brenham
Curtis
Activitie
Powell Business People Move Into Eagle Lake Community
Powell notes new arrivals in Eagle Lake as Jones Motor Company expands with a purchase. Second Vice President C. P. Burgess joined after buying into Farmers Equipment. newcomers Lion Tamer Excel Smith and Directors C J Springfield and Dr Jones Laughlin show keen interest in city affairs. Mose Thomas received applause for hospitality at the camp amid cold drinks before and after the supper program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Motor Company
C. P. Burgess
Eagle Lake
Farmers Equipment Company
Lion Tamer Excel Smith
C. J. Springfield
Dr. Jones Laughlin
Cty
Mose Thomas
Golf tourney pairs mixed teams in one ball format
A mixed doubles style event features a man and a woman paired against another couple. Each group plays one ball with alternating hits until completion. Prizes will be awarded for the event. The date includes a best one ball tournament pairing a man and a junior boy.
Annexation debate and school district tensions in Eagle Lake area
The Calhoun and Garwood split over annexation persists as residents discuss road floods and tax implications. Attendees consider state rural aid, district consolidation trends, and the impact on school funding while noting transfers to Garwood and honors for local families moving away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Colo- Tag River
Calhoun
Gar- Wood
Reat
Upper
Colorado
Matthews
Calhoun-Garwood
Gir. Matthews
Diascuss
Garwood
Garwood’ School
State Department
Calhoun District
Caloun
Cason
Baseball Practice Sessions Held Here This Week
Two practice sessions were held for the baseball team this past week at the new diamond site. Manager Springfield organized workouts on Monday and Wednesday focusing on infield skills and battery prospects. Prospective players, including pitchers and catchers, are asked to contact Sonny Spanshel and submit entries by August 1 for a chance at a season pass awarded by judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. Springfield
Coniac
Sonny Spanshel
Jimmy Thomas
Eagie Lake
Whey
de Civer
Kilgore Sr. Breaks Arm in Rock Island Oilfield Accident
Harry Kilgore Sr an employee of Dillard and Wallermeier broke the forearm of his left arm while segregating pipe at a rig in Rock Island. A pipe slipped and fell across his arm as he held it on a truck awaiting chain securing, injuring him above the wrist. Friends express wishes for a speedy, painless recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kilgore
Dillard and Wallermeier
Kilgore
Rock Island
Tomball
Hunt Family Barbecue honors Wilsons at Garwood Ranch
Mr and Mrs Everet Hunt hosted a July 4 gathering at Garwood Ranch near Garwood to honor Major and Mrs Jewel Wilson and their children returning from Germany. Attendees included Ellison and Henderson families, H D Clack, Paul Henderson and others. games and a chicken supper provided entertainment. Darlene Kaye Boethel celebrated her July 5 birthday with a park party in Yorktown featuring sailboat cake and prize games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs. Everet Hunt
Garwood Ranch
Everet Hunt
Garwood
Major
Jewel Wilson
Germany
Beling
Prowse | Aziz
W. J. Ellison
Vera Ellison
Velma Ellison
Homer Ellison
H. D. Clack
B. T. Clark
Alfred Hunt Ee Baby
Edna
Darlene Kaye
Dertene Kaye Boethel
Roy H. Boethel
Yorktown
L. J. Burger
Eagle Lake
Big Rodeo Programs at Swift Stapleton Station July 26 27
The Swift Stapleton Station arena has been overhauled with new lights in preparation for two rodeo programs at 3 pm on Sunday July 26 and 27. Events include bull and bronco riding, a flag race, calf roping, breakaway and tie down with stock furnished by J. H. Clipson and Rusty Thomas of Eagle Lake Rodeo Arena. Pickup men are Gen Brooks of Egypt and Preacher Williams of Bay City. Radio announcer Stop-Toe of East Bernard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Stapleton
J. H. Clipson
Rusty ‘Thomas
Eagle Lake Rodeo Arena
Gen. Brooks
Egypt
Preacher Williams
Bay City
Stop-Toe
East Bernard
Lower Lake Skeet Club Founded by Jimmy Reel
Lower Lake Skeet Club organized by local man Jimmy Reel. The field sits between Eagle Lake and Matthews beside the club house for Eagle Lake and nearby sportsmen. First shoot held Sunday July 6 with high scorer B H McElhinney and Mrs. Wintermann leading women. Open house Sunday July 20 from 2 pm until sundown with prizes and shells. private party reservations via J R Reel or phone 75.
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Jimmy Reel
Lower Lake
Eagle Lake
Matthews
B. H. McElchinney
S. Sinclair
David Wintermann
J. Raughiin
Leonard Walker
Dale Cassady
Rees
McEl
Mother of Henry Paulus Dies In Hallettsville
Annie C. Paulus aged 82 died suddenly at her Hallettsville home after visiting her son Henry Paulus former district attorney. Funeral services were held with Rev Henry Smith Baptist minister presiding. Her husband D A Paulus long-time postmaster and senator preceded her in death on June 4 1932. Deepest sympathy to the Paulus family in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie C. Paulus
Halletteville
Henry Paulus
Yourkin
Hallettsville
Henry Smith
Harrettsville
D. A. Paulus
Paulus
Columbus Legion selects new post commander
Sam K. Seymour Jr. is elected post commander of the Columbus American Legion with installation set for August 7. The Columbus post lists officers including Join Hrck, T. W. Glithero and others. local visits reference Bay City, LaGrange, Houston, and family guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam K. Seymour Jr
Columbus Legion
Sam K. Seymour, Jr
Columbus
American Legion
Columbus Post
Hrck
T. W. Glithero
Leroy , Stein
Chas. D.rutta
Truman McMa‘han
Willie Williams
Rev. . M. Davis
W. A. Kuchar
E. J. Konesheck Injured in Eagle Lake Accident
E J Konesheck long time Santa Fe section foreman at Eagle Lake was slightly hurt when a rail split under a motor car near the Santa Fe depot. He and six Mexican section men were traveling from Lakeside to the depot when the car jolted and he suffered a leg injury. He was taken to Laughlin Hospital for X rays but returned to work.
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E. J. Konesheck
Santa Fe Railroad
Eagle Lake
Santa Fe
Konesheck
Lakeside
Laughlin Hospital
Louis Muzny
el Campo
Mrs Schiurring Hosts Garwood Bridge Party
Mrs. Robert Schiurring hosted a Tuesday afternoon bridge party with prizes for high Mrs. Harold Beaird and second high Mrs. Bill Huvar while Mrs. R A Shoop took consolation. Guest prizes went to Mrs. Foes Phillips and Mrs. W K Lehrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schiurring
Harold Beaird
Bill Huvar
R. A. Shoop
Foes Phillips
W. K Lehrer
Billie Shultz
H. W. Huvar
Charlene Branon
Ross Phillips
Injured in Weekend Highway Crash Near Eagle Lake
An automobile collision on Highway 200 about four to five miles from Eagle Lake injures Mrs. Robert Bricker of Matthews and others. Mrs. Bricker is taken to Laughon Hospital. Lewis Austin and several family members were in the other car. Both vehicles were badly damaged and all occupants bruised. Additional visitors and family plans are noted for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bricker
Matthews and Airs
Lewis Austin
Bricker
Laugh- On Hospital
Eagle Lake
Highway 200
Oil well near Freisburg shows strong flow potential
Colorado County reports a well extended 2850 feet to the southwest near Freisburg. The Sinclair Prairie Oil Company No. 1 War Schak in W. Hunt survey, abstract 263, reached 10 600 feet. Cementing at 9442 feet and perforations from 208 to 10, not specified, indicate an open flow potential of 10 300 000 cubic feet.
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Colorado County
Freisburg
Sinclair’ Prairie Oil Company
Warschak
W. Hunt Survey
Baptist Families Prepare for Annual Summer Camp at Palacios
A large group including Rev. and Mrs Brown and their relatives, Mr and Mrs 3 H Broyles and children, and many friends plan to attend the Baptist encampment on the gulf shore at Palacios. Excel Smith ferried children to Palacios Monday. Mrs CO Brown of Houston joins the family, with Paula Celia of St Louis visiting nearby relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy
Tommy Scott
Leon Simank
J. G. Jenkins
Misa
Anna Lee Swearingen
Excel Smith
Palacios
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B. H McShinney
Met
Texas
Ford
Powell
Wat
Olivia DeHayliand and
Lew Ayres
Texas Moon
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Sun
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Randolph Scott
Robert Ryan
Sune Jeffrers
George “Gabby” Hayes
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Glenn Yord
Janis Carter
Jole
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
J. B. Jose
Wharton
Gus Senkel
Lissie
Houston
Mostey 3
Gourhier
Warren Ellison
Lansing
Hich
Harry Kilgore, Sr
Firestone de Luxe Champions
Firestone da Luxe Champions
Mvs
Minneapolis
Brisco -Harris- Hugginsmayes
Grady
General Merchandise and ‘Lumber
Fullhear
Coranges
Swift Stapleton Station
H. H. Rowe
Hal Rowe
Ray Buchman
William Glaiser
LaGrange
Chester Glaiser
Fritz Gold
J. C. Willis
Bir
Mrs. Schiurring
Garwood Bridge
Raymond Taylor
Pat
S. A. Taylor
W. W. Taylor
Kingsville
Cleveland
Ellison Bentley
Gaughter
Beaumont
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Sam Davideor
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