Harvest of Cotton Crop Begins at Nada Coop Gin
The Nada Cooperative Gin turns out the first bale of middling cotton for the season on Monday July 13 as farmers in the Colo ust area rush to gins. W A Braun of Nada buys the bale at five cents per pound amid reports of a good crop prospects for the Garwood area and lingering weather and pest concerns.
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Fearvest
Bourutul
Nada Cooperative
R. J. Lachs
Nada
Taito
Coop
W. A. Braun
Nadi
Guy
Weimar
Patna
S. R Tomin
Jodha
Nada Corop
HL Burek J. W
Nada Groctry
Neds
Servier
W. A. Bradan
Garrwood Gly CO
Gallen
Emul Socha
Taiton
Ed Seiffert
Jos
Garon
Stesaly
Brother of Percy Foreman Dies In Grash in County
Hugh G Foreman brother of Percy Foreman of Houston a lawyer was killed last Thursday morning at 11 05 when the truck he rode in blew a tire and crashed into a roadside tree. The only other occupant E Bullivan 19 of Houston suffered injuries. Foreman died at Grange hospital. Sheriff said death likely from impact. Survivors include his wife three children his mother and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh G. Foreman
Percy Poreman
Houston
Delock
Irs
E. Bullivan
Lajeeny
Columbus
Austin
Sullivan
Broce
Moe Sue
Vrainan
Veniele
la Grange Fremen
Foreman
Walker
Play on New Baseball Field To Begin As Soon As Lights Arrive
A delay in arrival of lights for the youth baseball field holds up games this week. Clyde Nispel of Central Power and Light says lights should arrive soon and immediate energization will be made. Committee members plan to start using the facility as soon as lighting is installed despite ongoing work at the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Nispel
Central Power and Light Company
Feld
Building Permit Requirement Adopted by City Council
The Sagle Lake City Council passed an ordinance requiring a city building permit for new construction, remodeling, alterations, or repairs costing over $100. The permit costs 1.50 and requires forms, project details, location, and materials. The ordinance takes effect August 1 and violations incur a fine from 5 to 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagle Lake
Gig Counsil
Gmits
Eastle Lake
Columbus Youth Charged With 2 Night Burglaries
Charlie Raw, 25, of Columbus, is jailed on charges of two night burglaries at Alleyton. Deputy Sheriff Buller said Raw admitted entering the Holub residence and Buck Borden tavern the same night. Bond set at $1,000 for each count after he was dragged from under a building by officers and found with a coin box containing $1,245 in a nearby car.
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Charlie Raw
Columbus
Or Umua
Sean Holub
Alleyton
Sheri M
Buller Shari
O. Walker
Raunaz
Holub
Buck Borden Tavern
Denuty Buller
Somitone
Halub
Allegion
Mr. Butler
Buller
Raus
Rau al
Denice al I
Rock Island Baptists Set Youth Revival Dates
The Rock Island Baptist Church plans a youth revival from July 23 to August 3 led by Rev W L Taylor assisted by secure young men and guest preacher Rev Dir Clouds of a neighboring church. Clinton McLendon is to wed during the revival period.
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Rock Island Baptists
Hell
W. L. Taylor
Rock Island Baptist Church
Jay
Dir. Clouds
Vari Wreek
Clinton McLendon
Eagle Lake Community Center boards retires original debt
The Eagle Lake Community Center board of directors voted to retire the original debt used for construction and allocated funds not to exceed 6000 dollars for air conditioning. President David Wintermann reported the center would operate with some red ink and that rental fees may be adjusted to increase income while maximizing use by organizations. Other directors at the meeting were Mrs Earl Rodgers James T V Toncan and Leiya Spatinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Gearkl
David Wintermann
Eset
Ite
County Surpasses GOP Finance Drive Goal By Fifty Five
Colorado County exceeded its Texas quota for the 1904 congressional campaign fund by $55.00 with local backing. William Ne Lélinee of Gerwoo and Sinanee Qidinman in Colorado County described strong support as parts of a broad effort including Young Republican Federation state committee members. Eagle Lake supporters contributed over 40 percent, with other towns such as Aleyion Columbus and Gyre also represented in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
William
Lélinee
Gerwoo
Sinanee Qidinman
Mépibieah National Committee
Congress
Texas
Lehrer
Young Republican Federation
Lemner
Mme Needbors
Eagle Lake
Weimay Aleyion
Columbus
Gyre
Fire Set by Lightning Burns 10 000 Bbl Magnolia Tank
A lightning sparked fire at Magnolia Pipe Line Company pump station north of Columbus damaged a 10 000 barrel steel oil tank and about 7000 barrels of oil. Estimated losses range 20 900 to 25 000 dollars. Fire began about 9 40 am Monday. pumps continued to move oil from the tank’s bottom, saving an estimated 13 000 barrels. Flames visible near Tomas all day and control gained by Tuesday evening. Plant operations continued with oil routed from Schulenburg. Plants expect repair and reinstallation soon.
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Magnolia
Magnolia Pipe Line Company
Columbus
J. A. H. Jackson
Lea
Mr. Jackson
Cotomas
Jackson
Schulenburg
Club Montezuma Sets Membership and Center Aid Plan
The directors of Club Montezuma discussed membership dues set at 200 per year to fund secure events and provide two guest admissions per member. They also voted to allocate 500 from club funds for remodeling the Community Center, noting the group's original aim to entertain local youth.
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Glub-Montezma
Earh
Club Montezuma
Precinct Chairmen to Discuss Changes in Voting Precincts
A meeting is scheduled in Columbus Saint Seymour Jr and Charles Butta with Judge John A. Uaneher to discuss proposed 19 election precinct changes in Colorado County. Letters inviting precinct chairs were mailed, noting changes may include combining or enlarging precincts, with final court action only at the regular August meeting.
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Colorado County
Columbus Saint
Seymour, Jr
Charles Butta
John A. Uaneher
Wednisday
Banditz
Fordain
Fort Ent
Colorado County Farm Bureau District Meeting Schedule
The Colorado County Farm Bureau District Meeting will be held in Eagle Lake July 28 at 8 00 p m in the Community Center. All members are urged to note the time and date and attend. The evening includes a Queen's Contest and other entertainment with more details to be announced next week as two County Farm Bureau officials are secured.
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Colorado County Farm Bureau District
Eagle Lake
Farm Bureau
Colorado County to bid on road topping near Lissie Station
Colorado County Commissioners plan to award bids for blacktop topping work on about 15 miles of county roads. The effort covers Precincts 1 2 and 3 with projects from Farm to Market 333 west to Lavaca County line and other locations. The court also approved bids on bridge painting and maintenance and authorized a public weighers bond. Local residents requested graveling a Garnwood area road which was tabled.
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RR Commission
Lissie Station
Colorado County Commissigners Court
A. J. Aschenbeck
Shaw
W. J. Harrison
Herbert Naithews Trust
Colorado River
Bun
Précinct
Il Wes
Columbus
Asthobeck Wilk
Pantie
Deel
John A. Haneker
Sexsinn
Alenuich Ware
Tiecour
Tiecour Also Authorized Ety Vertisement Fox
Dina
le Bo Bongal
Connissioner
Mallen
B. J. Drapela
Gatewood
W. RL
W. N. jLehrer
Iail
Ad.settamann
Jean
Sapeabe
Nada
Altair
Brandl's
Talt Ranch
Selwlemmirg
Speaksville
Cemmery
Colibis
Shaws Bet
Glen Evelon
Weiss Adams Road
Dungen Road
Crimmins
Aschen Keels
Anna
Coly
Henry J. Hajovsky
Pinky Chapman Dies Suddenly In Pickup Yesterday
Pinky Chapman dies suddenly after being found in his pickup along Route 115 Glock near Garwood. The body was taken to Langelin Hospital Eagle Lake and the Rev. Jordan Mann will officiate at Mill-Bouet Syntra services with interment in Masonic Cemetery. Surviving relatives include a sister Mrs. Forrest Crim of Wen and a brother William Chapman of Bay City. three nieces and two nephews.
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Garwood
Rider
Texas Highway Department of Columbus
Garvood Irrigation Company
W. K Lehrer
Mr. Crapman
Lengtlin Hospital
Eagle Lake
Helin Hospital
Seivever
Jordan Mann
Columbus Methodist Church
Mill-Eader
Chapman
Forrest Crim
Wen
Willan Chapreai
Bay City
Nhrée Meres
Postal receipts rise at Eagle Lake office in June quarter
Postmaster McRee reports Eagle Lake office postal receipts for the half month ending June 30, 194 were up four percent compared with the same period a year earlier. The increase reflects steady mail volume and improved efficiency in service delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WE. McRee
Eagle Lake
Jirre
Echols Guilty On DWI Charge in Columbus Court
George Hunter Echols Sr was found guilty of driving while intoxicated by a four member jury in Columbus County Court. Judge Jell Ateebot imposed a $200 fine. License suspension would follow for months under the law. Echols posted $1,500 bond for appeal and immediate motion for new trial was denied. The case stems from a April 16, 1953 collision with another car near Jack Hill's Inn as Highway Patrolman D. Lo Wilson observed.
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George Hunter Echols
Houstead Ol Sra
Jell aAteebot
Cauntry Court
Columbus
Unis
Hollis Massey
Holiols
Hancher
Echols
Echol
Jack Hill
D. Lo Wilson
Half Inch Rain Brings Brief Calm To Dry Heat
Weather notes report half inch rainfall and north winds offering short relief from hot dry conditions. Temperatures cooled briefly to near ninety with a note that rain is unlikely to return soon as forecasters expect continued heat before the next favorable window. Fritz Engel provides local updates for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Engel
Record Year as Colorado County Tax Office Collects 11 Million
County tax receipts for 1952 total over 11 million across state, county, and school levies. Henry Hajovsky reports ad valorem, auto license, and other taxes with notable delinquent and supplemental rolls revealing substantial potential revenue, and separate district collection offices noted.
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Qwrers
Real Ag
Colorado County
Ase
Henry Hajovsky
Shetl of
Hajevsky
Commissioners Court Montag
Atbas Weimer
Rock Tilara
Garwood
Shertian Anad
Fire Destroys Tenant Home At Duncan Ranch
A tenant home at Duncan Ranch was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. George Kelley reported the house burned down with only personal belongings saved. Kelley said his family escaped with no serious injuries as firefighters arrived after the blaze, owned by TV Diiina and son CL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Ranch
TV Diiina
Retama Rafich
Eagle Lake
Air-Condition Units Pending at City Centers
Delays in shipment stall major air-conditioning projects at Colly Memorial Methodist Church and Eagle Laxe Community Center. Weimar Sheet Metal Company, contractor, faces hold ups en route to installs. Colly Church units may be finished before the weekend.
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Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Eagle Laxe
Weimar Sheet Metal Company’g Ranteactor
Colly Memorial Methodist
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Percy Foreman
Grash
Ing City
GOP
Calise
City Lake
Nets
Lissie
Pinky’ Chapman
Will
Colly Church
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