Walden Hoffman Birthday Party at Eagle Lake
Mrs Walter Hoffman hosted a kiddie party on Monday for her daughter Waldene s third birthday. Attendees included Ramons Sill Raley Richard Williams Anthony Kallinn Phil Popp and many more from Eagle Lake and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Waligura
Robert Schiurring
R. A. Shoop
Howard Harry
Floyd Steinmann
Schulenburg
Ed Lobpries
Waldene Hoffman
Walter Hoffman
Stephen Chel
Ganado
Douglss Wenn
Glenn Popp
Louise
Prink Kivemiersky Jr
Columbus Hospital
Cormir Comsat
Haw Shoowan
Ali
Tax Collections Report Highlights Strong County Support
The court approved delinquent personal tax roll of $1551.35, about two thirds of the $2266.64 remaining. Real property delinquent roll reached $3661.08, slightly above last year. Hajovsky reported $1965.03 added to rolls from previously underhanded or underassessed property and received permission to remedy errors totaling $496.79 due to double assessments and ownership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hajovsky
Nike
Chinchillas Attract Strong Demand In Fur Market
The Nicholds report chinchillas breed up to three times yearly with litters averaging two, a first birth produced a three kit litter. Chinchillas sell for high fur value as offerings sold out quickly and demand remains robust despite private competition. A fur show is available by calling Cedar 4 2743.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Nations Association of
George Nicholds
City Budget Figures Outlined With Departmental Totals
The document lists city budget allocations including general operations totals and department line items for Police Fire Street and Bridge and other services. Notable entries show police salaries and radio costs, fire training and equipment, street maintenance, utilities, and capital outlay with specific amounts and line-item breakdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Fire Department
County Farm Bureau Leaders Discuss Lease Terms
Farm Bureau man represented the county in a discussion about a lease. A June conference showed willingness to sense the lot and Buresyn reps to rearm members. It was not estimated the bulleute amount on hand. Under the lease, building tithe would revert to the county if the Bureau disbands without a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Buresyn
Bureau
Yathout
Rau Now Judged Sane Release Being Sought
Charles Rau Jr of Columbus was deemed insane by a district court jury last December 1 and is now considered sane at the state hospital. His attorney Gus Steger seeks his release, though Rau faces robbery charges from a June 11, 1955 poker game theft of $386. If released, he will be returned to Columbus jail to await trial. Herman Claud Moore remains jailed awaiting retrial, while Truman Glover Ward pleaded guilty and was paroled. Moore received a 15 year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rau, Jr
Columbus
Gus Steger
Rau
Herman Claud Moore
Truman Glover Ward
Moore
IRS Publishes Guide for Farmers Gas Tax Refunds
R L Phinney announces Publication 308 a 15 page booklet to help farmers file claims for refunds of federal gas tax paid on gasoline used January to June 1956. It explains the law relieving diesel and special fuels and notes refund claims are due July 1 to October 1. Forms available from local IRS offices or county agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Phinney
Internal Revenue Service
Austin
Texas
Internal Revenue Office
Phinney
Mrs Campbell Returns From Visit With Clowes in Waco
Mrs M F Campbell completed a week long visit with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Richard Clowe in Waco. She traveled with Miss Edna MacAmis and Jo Ann Willis on the trip to Waco and back. For vaccine and veterinary needs, Joe Dounas in Eagle Lake offers fresh supplies.
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Aeiruaes
Melvin Reesend
Alex
Mir
Henry Krenek
Jawgné
Richard Reese
Pebs
Fort Sam
Houston
Prank Dierit
Frank Zouzalik
Flatonia
Agnes Goonzer
Boling
Joe Krenek
Linda Graham
Los Angeles
Geo. Williams
Ben Graham
Baytown
L. E. Morgan
el Campo
Victor Frederickson
Vicki
Esgle Lake
Efe Vogelzang
Columbus
Lee Frederickson
H. A. Muesse
L. Frenet Sr
Fredefice
Beroan
Schmeeckle
George Sig DS. B. Rohrer
Spotmer
Ceo . Jr
Pat
Ed Boenish
San Antonio
W. J. Schoellmans
L. P. Bongo
Angela Stein
G. W. Brunberg
Arthur Smith
Adelia McIntyre
Max Bergfeldt
Seguin
W. X. Priesmeyer
Happy Shack
James Bunge
Bunge
Loueva
Geneva Bunge
Dick Shaw
Malazorte Beach
L. P. Bunge
Geneva
HL. Houseworth
M. F. Campbell
Richard Clowe
Waco
Edna Macamiis
Jo Ann Willis
Joe Douna's
Eagle Laie
Headlights Column Reports Odd Parking Meter Hitching Post
Ra chel Andel Terrell, a foreign correspondent, reports a strange sight in town with a camera in hand. The only foreign feature noted is a failed hitching post use of a parking meter in front of Eagle Lake Furniture Company, where the owner paid the nickel parking fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Andel Terrell
Eagle ‘Lake Furniture Company
Looking Back Zone 4 115e Spin Shipments and Local Updates
From Yours Ago column with notes on market drops and rain impact, June subscription promos, local church activity preacher Rev Walterets, tomato farmers near good crops, new books to Wi Lara's, windmill theft in Sealy, Mickey Mouse Club refreshments and upcoming officer elections, Garwood oil well drilling, county judge candidacy by Charlie D. Rutta, half inch rain in melon area, watermelon shipments due June 18, A L McCormick resigns as county commissioner, Altair river bridge progress, L Ritchey to open Red and White in Eagle Lake, Roy Towwell family bereavement in Houston.
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W. J. Braden
Mentz ‘Mer Hies
San Anitonio
Walter
Nene
Lara
Campbell
Mickey Mouse Club
Garwood Oil
Charlies
D. Rutta
Melon
A. L. McCormick
Columbus
Altair River Bridge
L. Ritchey
Houston
Eagle Lake
Roy Towwell
William W. Towel
Garwood
B. J. Wink
Wharton
George J. Olsovsky
Bernardo
Hiway
Engle Lake
C. G. Krueger
Bellville
Washington
J. J. Williamson
King
Port Aransas
Joe Newton Frazar
Emmett M. Hunt
Altair bridge may anchor last span by Monday night
June 11 1972 report says final steel will complete the span over the stream by Monday night enabling faster progress on remaining bridge work according to contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altair Bridge
Houston
Mel H. Morris
Baptist Church
Wendell F. Leinhard
Nixon
Chesterville
P. T. Gordon
National Potato Institute
City Park
Columbus
George Herder
G. A. Seaholm
Garwood
J. J. Mansfield
Congress
Ninth District
Mansfield
National Congress
State Fair To Offer Miracle Of Modern Farm Exhibition
The State Fair of Texas will present an Agriculture Show from October 6 to 21 in Dallas highlighting soil and water conservation farming as the miracle of modern farming. Texas A and M and other agencies cooperate. the event promotes conservation and increased crop yields amid soil challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State Fair of
Dallas
Texas A and M College System
Texas State Soil Conservation Board
Association of Texas Soil Conservation District Supervisors
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administration
Agricultural Stabilization Committee
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Rice Soil Bank Agreements Open for Signing in County Offices
Rice soil bank agreements are available for signature in the County ASC offices. R G Shrauner, chairman of the State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, urged farmers to participate in the Acreage Reserve part of the 1956 Soil Bank. July 1 is the last date for plowing or cutting rice to meet the farm allotment, with payments of 2.25 dollars per hundredweight or at least six dollars per acre in cases of destruction or plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Bank
ASC
R. G. Shrauner
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Quick sap tests researchers use to check plant nutrition
Dale Mayeaux of Wharton County Junior College reports a new field test for nitrogen phosphate and potassium in plant sap. Using pliers eyedropper and filter paper the test shows cobalt blue lavender pink and burnt orange hues in about two minutes. Demonstrations are available and pocket kits are sold commercially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Mayeaux
Wharton County Junior College
Mayeaux
Soil Testing
Political Notices and Agricultural Update from Colorado County
The Eagle Lake Headh announces Democratic candidates for Texas Ninth Congressional District and state offices including State Senator, Sheriff, County Attorney, and Tax Assessor-Collector with several names listed. Also mentions insect pest control guidance for livestock and announces a watershed protection project under the federal act, referencing Ezra Benson and Texas sites Cummins Upper Brushy Creek and Brushy Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ereeres
Score of Agriculture
Ezra Benson
Texas
Cummins Upper Brushy Creek
Brushy Creek
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Frank J. Kusmier- Tr
Mares Church
Mada
Amos Anders
Mre Wm Wonadnan Ff
Galveston
Haro Bubele Sr
Nestors
Thisky
Len Glass
Farm Bureau
Revenue Service
Hargrove Smith
Dar
Willow Creek
R. H. Reese
Bernardo Road
Almanor Pinchback
Section
Garwood Hone
Are Saad A
Ing
Congres
Clark W. Thompson
Diskeie Culp
Krueger
Jack Fisk
Homer L. Koliba
Colorado
Coun
Boydhe" Walker
F. Moore
Colorado County
Henry J. Hajovsey
Harrison Walker
John Etton
Buster
Snd
F. E. McLain
Wharton County College
Elgin Watch
Joe D. Lane
Ric
Theatr
Paz Matlecca Burcay
Thurs
FBI
Glenn Ford
Ernest Borgnine
Rod Steiger
Wayne Morris
Mon
Wichita
Joel McCrea
Miles
George Nader
Jeanne
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