Two Die in Colorado County Traffic Crash
Everett Fulkerson 15 of Allerton died after running a red light on Highway 90 near Weimar. His car was struck broadside by a Hill Bank and Trust driver. A passenger, Medeline Marburger of Alleyton, was uninjured. Fulkerson’s death followed a prior traffic week toll in the county.
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Lfe
Colorado County
Everett F. Mulkerson
Allerton
Weimar
Young Fulkerson
Highway 90
Waimar
Holub
Hill Bank and Trist Company
Pulkerson
Nuries
Water District Directors OK 52 25 fount
Water district officials report approval of a $120 061 bond for water and sewer improvements near Eagle Lake. Presiding judge Jack Thoudes announces an official count of 32 to 5 in favor with bids to be sought. project aims to annex the district into Eagle Lake upon contract letting and completion.
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Water District
Tee Board
Jack Thoudes
Whch
Baste Lake
Eagle Lake
Courthouse Wiring Payments Approved by Commissioners Court
At Columbus Commissioners Court meeting final payments for courthouse electrical rewiring were approved. Total paid to contractor reached 24 747.20 from a 25 000 contract with three additions, plus 50 for external outlet and 1 600 contingency. Startz received 445.90, plus 120.90 and six percent of additions. prior 135 paid.
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Commissioners Court
Columbus
Tor Fhe
Armliteat
Worts
Ted duScio
Garwood Gin Prepares for Season with New Cleaners
Seifert, manager of the Garwood Cotton Gin, announces readiness to start the run with new lint cleaners. The upgrades aim to reduce lint loss and improve product quality while offering lower prices to farmers.
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Garwood Gin
G Seifert
89 Cars Melons Shipped Here
Eighty nine carloads of water melons from Eagle Lake ereg have been shipped to eastern markets. Loading hay beets underway for three weeks at the Santa Fe Railroad Station, with another week of loading expected. Melons fetch a poor price despite good quality as most go over Santa Fe tracks to Kansas for eastern and northern markets. Ship owners W. F. Meltzen Sr and Charlie ends Buster Semora are named in reports.
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Eagle Lake Ereg
Éern
Bante Fe
Santa Fe
Kansas
Astern
Muton Shippers
Tnddie
W. F. Meltzen, Sr
Charlie Ends
Buster Semora
McCormick and Sister Die in Beaumont on Tuesday
Mrs McCormick of Eadie Lake and her sister died within ten hours of each other on Tuesday in Beaumont. Funeral services for Mrs McCormick were held at 1 pm at the family residence while Mrs Flinn’s services were arranged in Beaumont. Burial followed at Lakeville Cemetery with Mill-Bavei Funeral Home directing. Kathryn Harrington McCormick, born November 27, 1884 in Lissie Texas, married Fred B. McCormick July 25. The Harrington family, early settlers of Lissie, survive. Mrs Flinn, born September 10, 1883 in Lissie, had services planned in Bertont, Texas.
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Beaumont
Cormick
Eadie Lake
Mcc
Flinn
Mew
Lakegille
Rae Harold S. Godttenough
Cony Memorial
Mill-Bavei Funeral Home
Kathryn Harrington B McCormick
Ales
Owen Harrington
Lissie Texas
Fred McCormickk
Lissie
Harrington
McCorpick
Fred B. McCormm
Ole
M_ Jennings
Falestine
M. Haris
Fairbanks
J.J. Fllin
Bertont
Texas
County Employees To Decide Health Insurance Plan
County employees will vote at 5:39 pm on July 21 to choose a group health insurance plan with payroll deductions. A meeting at the court house will allow representatives from health insurers to discuss options. The decision follows Commissioners Court consideration after four plans were presented.
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Healt& Ins
Smployers
Colorado County
Anon
Camtris Sioners
Hody
REETETIN Friends Win Regree to Team Hunt
Mrs. N Ney was admitted to Columnses Hospital after a minor incident. Details and arrangements remain unavailable as she recovers in the morning.
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Ney
Columses Hospital
Eris
Unofficial Support Value Factors for 1955 Rice Crop
An unofficial report lists tentative support value factors for the 1955 rice crop at 5 percent of the parity price. Century Patna valued at 252 per cwt, Blue Bonnet 9.05, Texas Patna 9.39, Zenith SAL and Pears 6.89 per cwt, with Trent per pound for broken crates. Previous figures are noted as preliminary and not official.
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Patna
Texas Patna
Sebien
U.S. Department OF Ageiellure
Court Allows Leave, Funds Diverted for County Projects
Legal notice states Sm content with 901 erg and county court school taxes on 1934 rolls. Brareen Fitzpatrick granted permission to leave state for vacation. reports approved. Court moved 10,000 to operating funds and 10,000 to each of four commissioner precincts. Road and Bridge District 2 spent 24,000. remaining 16,900 from Additional Ad Valorem Fund. Government securities purchased with about 8,500 interest and sinking funds for Road District 3 bonds not payable until March 1, 1960. Expenditure from Perusaherit Improvement Fund raised from 22,000 to 27,000 to cover rotting job and contingencies.
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Sand Court
Brareen Fitzpatrick
Road District 3
Perusaherit Improvement Fund
Lightning strikes WV Martin home damages TV set
A Monday night lightning bolt struck the WV Martin residence in the southeast city section. The strike caused the TV antenna to burn and the television to smoke, stunning Mrs. ER Martin and her daughter who were nearby. Repair appears limited to the TV and minor home damage.
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W. B. Martin
Mt Martz
Sodeam
Commission Fresharen
Martin
ER Martin
Lilyineston
Vtelevision Sat
OES to Honor Masons at Annual Supper
The Hagie Lake Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will honor Trembers of the Masonic Lodge of Eagle Lake with a picnic supper at the Community Center on Monday night July 18 at 7 30 p.m.
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Hagie Lake Chapel
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Eagle Lake
Beauty contest crowned in town pageant
Local event named Mrs vood Mrs Les ar Mrs Prank art pas Ry z Sen officials ran a Tula beauty contest here, with contestant Betty Kay Meiteen in the running for year’s title.
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Vood
Lesar
Prankart Pas Ry
Tula Beauty Shoop
Gurgood
Lifeguard Classes Planned This Week At Local Pool
Sandy Fretcher announces several lifeguard courses from July 28 to August 6 including beginners for children, an intermediate class, and a life saving class in late afternoon hours. Call the pool for details on Gulf AAW swim meets junior Olympics and potential teams for small competitions.
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Sandy Fretcher
Legion Pedifeguand
Dimanncad
swinniig_ instruc
Migs Fletcher
Services Held Today For 17-Month-Old Diane Cranek
Funeral services were held Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at St Marys Catholic Church in Nada for 17 month old Diane Cranek daughter of Mr and Mrs L V Cranek Jr of Garwood. Burial followed in Catholic Cemetery at Nada. Survivors include three brothers and one sister.
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L. V. Cranek’s, Jr
St. Marys Catholic Chum
Nusa
Diane Cranek
L. V. Crane
Garwood
Thledent
Cathollc Anetor
Nadaeste
Inelite Aer Priveris
Prominent GOP Workshop Planned at Eagle Lake Center
Republican leaders and supporters from Colorado County and District 15 announce a political workshop and campaign planting event on August 9 at Eagle Lake Community Center. The event, sponsored by the Colorado County Republican Women's Club, aims to mobilize conservative Democrats and promote two party policy discussions. The meeting features district GOP leaders and state headquarters representatives.
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Texas
Colorado County
Uc Eagle Lake Comunity Center
Republican Women's Cluic
Mes
William Nehrer
Garwood
GOP
William K. Lehrer
Hargrove Smith
Engle Leke
Austin
Colorado
Fayette
Levaca
Lee
Waller
Wharton
Wen
Denub- Bear
Jack Porter
Deine
Ternin
First National Bank Sees Revenue Rise at Eagle Lake
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake reports stronger business through June 30 1955 with total resources at 4 093 083 67 and deposits at 4 322 296 60, marking increases over the prior year. By April 12 1955 resources reached 5 067 70 and deposits 5 206 722 38, up from the same period in 1954.
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First National Bank
Eagle Lake Cortineds
Itzense
Quorum Short At C C Meet Mon No Business Transacted
The regular chamber of commerce meeting was postponed due to lack of quorum. Earl Hedgers stated there has been no fine assessed for another meeting this month.
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C.C
Directoss
Chamber of Cooineses
Earl Hedgers
Chamber
CV Little League All Stars Named Begin Workouts Saturday
Colonie Vall es Little League managers named the All Stars led byGarwood area players Charles Meismer and Jerry Tward, with East Bor hard and Wet Weimar reps. A first practice is set for Saturday July 16 in Garwood followed by a July 46 exhibition in Garwood. Valley reps boast a history of strong national showings.
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Colonie Valles ‘Litte Leacinp
Gai
Jwood
Nema
Vorteals
Charles Meismer Satther
Jharey Tvord
Marvig Keiser
EL Caniet
Poy
Tohe Rolf
Garwood
Billy Devel
Pitetter
Derey Clipson
Billy Echults
Aternate
Bagley Lake Mill
Westhoff
Shendon
Robert Schiurring
Gaswsai
AIT Stars
Garvord
Ctprada Valley
All Stars
Treasury Report Shows County In Sound Condition
Treasury report details county finances with cash balances and operating funds allocations. Includes jury, road and bridge, drainage, and precinct fund amounts across districts, plus permanent improvements and office expenditures.
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Treasury Report
Local Guardsmen Training At Fort Hood With Co C
About 76 members of the County Texas National Guard from Co C are at Fort Hood for the summer training week. They left Columbus early Sunday and will return soon. Reported participants include Lewis Rosprim August tones Tack Dodd and Butch Herman.
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Co. C
Fort Hood
Tor Olwue
Texas National Guard
Columbus
Lewis Rosprim
August Tones
Tack Dodd
Butch Herman
Be Vande
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