Largest Crowd and High Scores at Colorado County Skeet Shoot
A large crowd attended the Colorado County Skeet City event on Aishway 200 Sunday, with Wayne Craig of Victorie hitting 109 straight, the first to reach such a feat. Lamen Sinclair joined the 30 straight club with 12 gauge, and Seth Coop ey posted strong scores. At a midweek shoot, Dowdy and Gertson Duncan each posted 2035 straight for top honors as scores from July 17 and July 20 events showed broad participation across multiple gauges. Another shoot is planned for Sunday July 22.
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Colorado County
Aishway
Wayne Crai
Victorie
Lamen Sinclair
Seth Coopey
Dowdy
A. Appelt. Gr
Suge
T. PF. Dowdyight
C. Gertson Duncan
Sander
Geuge — Sinclair
Wayne Craig
Appell Jr
Duncan
Bill Adams
Cal Gertson
Harold Thomas
Graham
Beck
Balusek
Brorely
Abercrombie, Sr
Struss
Shell
Apwell Sr
Buckly
Bob Wells Jr
F F A Boys Encampment at Kingsville College
F F A boys from Eagle Lake and area attend encampment at Texas A and M College Kingsville. Speakers include George Eindweil Cletus Hottas John Mahattie Ralph Fayne Bill Stiles Bill Read ing Patrick Legnick Joe Seith er El Reed Lester Herman and others from Eagle Lake Orchard and nearby towns. Encampment closes Sunday July 24.
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AL Boss
Ind
Eagle Lake Unin
L. J. Arday
Texas A. &L College
Kingsville
Rusprint
George Eindweil
Cletus Hottas
John Mahattie
Ralph Fayne
Bill Stiles
Bill Reading
Patrick Legnick
Joe Seither
el Reed
Lester Herman
Frenk Tate
Arthur Anderson
Ge Cason
Eagle Lete
A. Checkers
Lawrence Vick
Edwin Dusek
Edwin Chilupe
Jemes Laskoskie
Orchard
Sun Gay
Reed Named Voting Delegate for Rice Growers Meeting
J R Reed of Lissie, elected voting delegate at the July annual meeting of the local American Rice Growers Association, will travel to Crowley Louisiana tomorrow to attend a stockholders meeting of the Eagle Lake Association central organization. David Wintermann and Ed Cressey, directors, will also attend a directors meeting after the stockholders meeting where officers for the central organization will be elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Reed
Lissie
American Rice Groves Association
Crowley
Louisiana
Reed
Eagle Lake Association
David Wintermann
Ed Calesey
Hand Tools Arrive for Vocational Ag Building at School
Hand tools for the new Vocational Agriculture Building at Fagio Lake High School have been arriving in recent weeks, said J. J. Rospirc vocational agriculture instructor for the fall term. He expects power equipment to be installed before the school opens.
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Fagio Lake High School
J. J. Resprim
Rospirc
Red Cross Swim Classes Start Monday at Legion Pool
Warne LeCrone, Boy Scouts executive for Colorado and Wharton counties, leads Red Cross water safety instruction at Legion Pool. Beginners meet 9:00 to 10:00 a.m with advanced sessions 10:00 to 11:00 a.m daily. Free class registration advised. certificates awarded.
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Red Cross
Legion Pool
Warne LeCrone
Colorado
Wharton Counties
Boy Seals
Malvin Campbell
Legton Cam- Trander
LeCrone
Boy Scouts of America
American Legion Post
Eagle Lake
Campbell
LeCronessit
Name Of Boys Town Used In Magazine Racket
Father Nicholas H. Wegner director of Boys Town Nebraska warns a magazine soliciting scam uses the Boys Town name without authorization. He says no boys are permitted to solicit or be contacted by magazine firms and requests police notify if any solicitor uses the Boys Town name.
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Nicholas H. Wegner
Fisnagan
Boys Homme
Boy Town
Nebraska
Boys Town
United States
Pather Wegner
Guy Boys
Bo Toon
Further Wegner
Rams
Pupils Must Apply By August 1 For School Transfer
Under the Gilmer-Allin law a pupil attending a school outside their home district must be legally transferred by August 1 to qualify for state funds. Supt W C Reed urges parents planning transfers to Eagle Lake school to apply at the County Superintendent's office in July. Those awaiting forms should contact Reed if not received.
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Minimum Education Foundation
Suot
W.C. Reed
Eagle Lake
Rice Drying Meeting Wednesday July 27
Rice dryer operators in Tagle Lake area will hear findings from a home research worker on rice drying. The Beaumont Rice Experimental Station will present via the American Rice Growers Association. The talk is set for 7:00 p.m. at Fay's tea room in Altair.
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Tagle Lake
Wednnesday
Uly
Fay
Altair
Beaumont Rice Experimental Station
American Rice Growers Association
Tate
Census seeks Eagle Lake business input for nationwide survey
The U S Census Bureau appoints Mrs W Hann of Columbus to interview Eagle Lake retailers and trade establishments about 1947 receipts payroll and employment. Enumerators will collect brief truthful answers, keep data confidential, and mail forms back to Houston for processing in Washington to reveal how’s business nationwide.
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Eagle Lake
Burzau
W. Hann
Columbus
Shelley C
Houston
Washington
U. S. Bureau of the Census
Burerti
Sensis
All Contracts Set For Paving Highway 200
Contracts awarded for paving Highway 200 from Altak to Hallettsville with Souther Construction Company of Austin bidding 209698.96 for trading structures flexible base and asphalt pavement treatment. State Highway Commissioner ALT Mitchell confirmed the letting on July 19.
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Altak
Hallettsville
Souther Construction Company
Austin
Harte Take
Hal
Columbus Cancels Plan for Parking Meters in City
In Columbus officials cancel a contract with Karpark Corporation of Cincinnati for proposed parking meters in the business district set to begin September 1. Chamber of Commerce opposition and a business petition swayed the reversal of plans.
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Columbus
Karpark Corporation
Gincinnetti
Chamber of Commerce
Plains
Vacation News Call In While Traveling
Readers are invited to share vacation plans and visits with a local paper. A phone line is provided for tips and guests arriving, signaling community engagement during the summer travel period.
New Police Chief Appointed By City Council
The City Council, after reviewing applications, selected Eltey Buster Samora for Eagle Lake’s police chief. At a special Monday meeting, Samora 38, reared in a nearby farming community, was chosen and will be sworn in once bond is approved. He recently moved to Eagle Lake last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eltey
Buster) Samora
Eagle
Lake
Samora
Eagle Lake
Semora
Sidewalk Awnings Rebuilt Under Summer Work Plan
Sidewalk awnings at local businesses are being rebuilt this summer. Duncan and Son’s awning was completed by Percyddlelands last week. Work continues this week under Mr Mig Gienrook at Epps Department Store with interior rearrangements and the girls department moving to the bakery area once complete.
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Duncan & Son
Percyddlelands
Mig Gienrook
Epps
Clyde Gold
Little Girls
Accidents Don't Happen Film Shown At Shell Meeting
The Sheridan District Shell Company hosted a Monday night safety program titled Accidents Don't Happen. Houston area safety supervisor RKivkards presented the film to about 70 Sheridan employees and local office staff. Division superintendent C. H Tevlor from Etonstan attended as a guest.
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Sheridan
Shell Gil Company
Daly
Alreiy
Dy . Rkivkards
Houston Area
H Tevlor
Etonstan
City Evaluators Report Cooperation Amid Real Estate Survey
City Councilmen say residents cooperate with appraisers in evaluating houses and property in Esgle Lake, with only a few exceptions. Edmund Munford Jr. Mooney Oma Eckwardt Abercrombie Jr. assist in measurements as City Manager Booth expects city work finished this week and school district work by end of next week.
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Esgle Lake
Edmund Munford, Jr
Mooney Oma Eckwardt Abercrombie, Jr
Booth
American Legion Calls Meeting To Nominate Officers
At a regular meeting of the American Legion a special called meeting was set for Tuesday night July 26 to nominate officers for the coming year. The July 26 session will be at Legion Hall, with the following Tuesday August 4 as the officer election date. Mrs J R Reel and Mrs F Causey traveled to Port Arthur for the wedding of Mrs Reels daughter Zuettes Kelly. Mrs W O Beck visited Wharton hospital for eye treatment and returns for further examination.
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Americai Legion
Legion Tali
J. R. Reel
Fd Causey
Port Arthur
Reels Nicer
Zuettes Kelly
W. O. Beck
Wharton Hospital
R R Poskey Dies After Short Illness in Eagle Lake
R R Poskey formerly of Eagle Lake dies Thursday morning at 11:30 after a brief illness. Born February 23, 1893 in Houston he lived in Eagle Lake six years and earlier worked with Shell Oil and Southern Pacific. He was a member of No 386 Lodge in Burbie and Knights of Templar. Survived by his wife Mrs Luke Poskey a daughter Mrs F R McNamary three brothers and a sister. funeral at First Baptist Church with interment in Rosewood Cemetery Houston.
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Poskey
Eagie Lake Coy Te Pil
Thursaday
Busta
Tuyutu
Eagle Lake Club
Hin Fe
Southern Pacific Wailroads
Houston
No. 386 Lodge
Burbie
Louisiana
Knights of Templer
A. M. Brown
First Baptist Church
the Mill
Rosewood Centery
Luke Passeey
Anti Polio Spraying Delayed By Weather In City
City officials say anti polio spray plans have been postponed due to recent rain. Army planes from Brooks Field in San Antonio were expected to carry the spray, but no exact date has been given. Residents worry about breeding mosquitoes and fever risks, as materials and readiness are reported delayed.
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Tedd E.B. Rooth
Brooks Field
San Antonis
Booth
Hie
Aye
Fussell's Colt Sleepy Jim Places 4th In Olney Show
Fussell's Sleepy Jim, a 26 month old quarter horse colt of EBOD Puszedt, placed 4th among 20 at an Olney Texas show near Wichita Falls last weekend. Sleepy Jim, a line bred Little Joe stallion, faced strong competition from Kine Hand and R L Underwood Witt Fall farms. Mr and Mrs Fussell and daughter Miss Loma Fussell attended the event in Olney Friday and Saturday nights.
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Sleepy Jin
Puszedt
Texas
Wichita Falls
Sleepy Jim
Kine Hand
Underwood Witt
Putssell
Daupa Fer
Loma Fussell
Olney
Muesell
Miss Austin Opens Beauty Shop Saturday July 30
Miss Dorothe Austin, an Eagle Take girl, will open her own beauty shop here Saturday July 30. She will operate from 8:00 AM in the building formerly used by the Lake Jewelry Company. Austin studied at Lydia Trouston Bell College in Linuston.
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Dorothe Austin
Sea Jy
Tormorrow
Garwood Rice Association Barbecue Draws 130 Attendees
The Garwood Rice Growers Association held a barbecue at the Hi-Way Inn Altair Tuesday night with about 130 men in attendance. J G Hopkins, local manager, described the event as a substantial, equal gathering among members and guests.
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Garwood Rice
Alout
Garwood Digistra
Amertin Rice Growers Association
Altair
J. G. Hopkins
Garwood Rice Growers Associator
Pickering Family in Show at Selma Auditorium
The Pickering Family headlines a July 29 show at Selma High Auditorium. The program airs live at 8:00 PM on Radio XTRA Holston, featuring ballads and western numbers. Girl Scout Council sponsors. local handbills advertise the event.
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Pickering
Pickaring
High Selma
XTRA
Holston
St. the Girl Scout Council
W. F. Meitzen
Colorado County to Get Two Farm-to-Market Roads
State Highway Engineer B C Greer states funds for two Farm to Market roads in Colorado County will be available in September. The projects run from F M News south of Weimar to Oakland about 4.9 miles and from Freisburg No 204 to northwest to Mad intersection about 42 miles. Construction under Senate Bill 287 requires Colorado County to provide right of way at no cost. Greer will prepare plans for construction with about 96 200 dollars in cash. Affected maintenance and staging dates follow state highway department guidelines.
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B.C. Greer
Colorado County
F. M. News
Weimar
Oakland
Freisburg
Forthwest
Mad
Senate
Colorads
Greer
Garwood Clean Up Day Set For Monday July 25
Garwood Lions Club votes to run a town wide campaign with committees for health welfare betterment and public works. Residents are asked to place all trash and garbage curbside by Monday for pickup and a throwing machine will be available to handle bulky items. The effort aligns with county anti pollution plans.
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Garwood
Garwood Lions Club
Sleantip
Health & Welfare
Raw Beeterhuisting
Sphaiman
Omni’ Betterment Committee
Lo Freierieesan
R Preaver
Phar Han
Amr
Qounty
Lissie Evangelical Meeting Closes Sunday Night July 24
Sunday night will mark the close of the Evangelistic Meeting conducted by the Lissie Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev. Robert G. Tempe and Mrs Chaecter are listed among the participants with J Gillatt as a presiding figure for the event in progress at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lixie Evangelical United Prethren Churen
Columbus Plans New Grammar School Building
Columbus school board selected architect Carl Stautz of Austin to design a new grammar school addition. Stautz previously planned the Columbus gymnasium and was named to plan the addition for the local school system.
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Columbus
Calumbus School Board
Grammar School
Carl Stautz
Austin
NicLeilan May Be Candidate For Lieutenant Governor
Political observers name NicLeilan and others as possible candidates for lieutenant governor race next year. Names include Way Peppesentative C9 Motel, Foy Leutee Nant from Bittle Lake, and Dallas figures Q Teed and Fred Kirdy Harris. Also mentioned are Senator George Moffett of Chillicothe and Speaker Durwood Marland as potential contenders.
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Fagle Lake
Motel Jan
Bittle Lake
Shivers
Beny
Stare Mi Tempore
Q. Teed
Dallas
Fred Kirdy Harris
George Moffett
Chillicothe
Durwood Marland
Giant U S Quiz Program 1950 to Census Driven Effort
The United States Commerce Department plans the largest quiz program yet in 1950 tied to the census. Some 10,000 door ringers will probe 40 million households, costing the government about 70.9 million dollars. The effort covers housing, farm, and population censuses with questions designed to gather core statistics over years.
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United States Commerce
Moereau
Tvo
SOMO
Penaram
Fermurs
Gil Activities On Three Sides Of Eagle Lake
The Superior On Company tag moved in a vig and yill start drill ing near the Kreteschmar tract by Ruin avy. A 14600 foot test is planned. Humble Company has run tests on the Northington well near Mie-Des, reported as a light halo. Phillips Company will begin operations at the GF Thomas site.
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Yill
Suan
Kreteschmar
Ruinavy
Hayes Steprens
Northington
Mie- Des
Phillips Company
Thomas
D and TAYLORS RETURN FROM WESTERN TRIP
D and Mrs Tavion and son Mr D and Mrs Tavion return from a 4187 mile western states vacation. They visited Grand Junction Rifle Glenwood Springs Meeker in Colorado then Salt Lake City Bryce Canyon Zion National Park Grand Canyon area and Carlsbad Caverns on the return trip.
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F.F.A
Rice
U.S
American Legion
R.r.poskey
Fussell
Miss Austin
NicLeilan
U. S
GIL
D. & Taylors
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