Plans For Fight Against VEE Vaccination Push
As of Monday afternoon July 19 the Texas Animal Health Commission VEE Quarantine was to be conditionally lifted allowing pooling of horses for vaccination to meet mandatory requirements. Movement for vaccination purposes only will be allowed and federal county and state line quarantines stay in effect. Starting Wednesday July 21 at noon every County Extension Office will report sick and dead horses to the USDA daily until further notice. Horse owners with sick or suspected cases should call the County Agent's Office. A county committee with area representatives will be authorized to call collect and inform local newspapers of members.
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Texas Animal Health Commission
Texas
USDA
Noun
Wil Hy
Aulton Kingsley To Report Local VEE Cases
Aulton Kingsley to report local VEE cases in Columbus meeting with County Agent Johnie Cooper to plan reporting and inoculation procedures. Kingsley named community contact for suspected cases. vaccine supplied free with vets reimbursed by federal government. No confirmed cases yet. potential clinics discussed and several county contacts listed.
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Johnie Cooper
Columbus
Aulton Kingsley
Cooper
Troy Krenek
Garwood
B. J. Valenta
Alleyton
Kent Ohnheiser
J, D, Norris
Heine Beken
Weimar
Crockett Leyendecker
Leroy Burt
Potter
T,baron
George Sebesta
Bernardo
Billy Strunk
Oakland
Colorado County 4 H Summer Horse Program Awards Ceremony
The Colorado County 4 H Summer Horse Program awards ceremony will be held as scheduled at 8:00 p m on Wednesday July 28 at the Columbus Arena County Agent Johnnie Cooper announced District Agent Buel Stockard will speak County Judge Lester Cranek will present awards to winners in the summer horsemanship competition The public is invited to attend
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Colorado County
Wed
Johnnie Cooper
Columbus Arena
Buel Stockard
Texas A, & M
Grass Fires On Increase Two Alarms Men
City officials warn grass fires are increasing with dry prairies evident. Fire marshal W M Thomas urges extreme care with outdoor fires and to avoid tossing cigarettes. Last Friday Eagle Lake firefighters fought a near miss in Altair area affecting a gas line to the Altair Dryer. Monday two alarms reported near Skull Creek dump area between Altair and Garwood, fire spreading to a field near homes before being extinguished.
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W. M. Thomas
Eagle Lake
Altair
Pew County
Skull Creek
Garwood
No Further Action At Site Of Old Well
No new developments in the investigation of an abandoned water well east of Eagle Lake. A 13 year old girl’s disappearance in Alvin is linked to a black car sighting. plans to pump the well with oilfield equipment had not started, and no body has been found or confirmed in the well.
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Eagle Lake
Brazoria County
Roy Chisum
Alvin
Brazoria
Chisum
Stephens Estate
Firemen Attend A and M Training School
Three local Eagle Lake volunteers Monroe Briscoe Henry Dostal Jr and Charles M Stephens leave Sunday for the Texas Firemen's Training School at A and M University. Briscoes in Fire Marshall class Bubba and Chuck in basic firefighting courses. City pays expenses. Five percent credit on local fire insurance premiums. Texas school praised as nation’s best with attendees from other states and countries.
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Texas Firemen's Training
Ant M. University
Monroe Briscoe
Henry Dostal Jr
Charles M. Stephens
Briscoes
Bubba
Chuck
Eagle Lake
Texas
Pickle urges coordination of spraying with rice farmers
Representative Jake Pickle urged the Agriculture Department to coordinate with Texas rice farmers on spraying to control the spread of equine encephalomyelitis. He said rice growers are muddled and need a unified approach to protect livestock and the Southwest.
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Washington
J. J
Jake) Pickle
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Texas
Pickle
Prihoda Has First Cotton At Nada Gin
The Nada Farmer Coop Gin reported its first cotton bale of 1971, brought in by Rudolph Prihoda from the Albert Frihede farm area. Manager Tom Looney noted Prihoda delivered about 2,000 pounds of seed cotton, with seed valued at roughly $60. The bale was graded with standard seed costs and market expectations discussed.
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Nada Farmer Coop
Rudolph Prihods
Albert Frihede
Tom Looney
Burglar Steals Wallet From Dallas Man at Sportsman Motel
A burglar entered George Smith's room at the Sportsman Motel in Dallas between 4:00 and 5:15 a.m. Friday July 1, and stole a wallet with 250 dollars in cash, credit cards, and papers. Neighbors heard noises at doors and the room may have been unlocked. Chief Roy Chi sum said Smith woke for water at 4 a.m. and discovered the theft later.
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Sportsman
George Smith
Dallas
Palka Roy Chisum
Smith
Hog Quarantine Restrictions Eased in Colorado County
County Agent Johnnie Cooper reports that counties not under the federal cholera quarantine have had most restrictions lifted, including Colorado County. Hog movement permits are no longer required farm to farm, while the 30 day movement rule remains if moved, with a 30 day on site period unless sent to slaughter. Violations carry prior penalties.
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Johnnie Cooper
Colorado County
Pickup overturns injuring two Eagle Lake men
Two Eagle Lake residents were hospitalized after a 1954 Chevrolet pickup turned over on Highway 90A near the roadside park. Investigating officer Highway Patrolman Rodney Green said the left rear wheel came off as the truck passed a car, causing the skid and rollover. Charles Upson of Eagle Lake was injured in the incident.
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Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Community Hospital
Rodney Green
David G. Tunter
Charles Upson
Raider Booster Club Meeting Planned For July 20
The Raider Booster Club will convene Monday night July 20 at 8 00 p m in Rice High School to map plans for 1972 athletic boosters activities and fundraising projects. Parents and others interested in athletics are urged to attend as plans include club projects and school year activities. Last year the club purchased jackets for high school boy athletes.
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Rive Raider Booster Club
Riceigh
Eclut
Clut
City Seeks Bids for Hauling Gravel to Eagle Lake Streets
The City of Eagle Lake will accept sealed bids until 7 30 p m Tuesday July 27 for hauling road gravel from Superior Sand and Gravel Co operations on Highway 90A west of Eagle Lake to city streets for a paving program. About 5000 cubic yards of gravel will be used at a rate of 700 yards per day. Bids will be opened at the city council meeting Tuesday night.
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Eagle Lake
Superior Sand and Gravel Co
Shallow Gas Tests In Garwood Area
Two shallow tests in the Garwood area by Rose Production Co of Shreveport Louisiana highlight oil and gas activity. Ross will drill No 4 Cald well in Northwest Garwood Field ten miles west of Garwood to 3 300 feet on a 640 acre lease in the John Sheely Survey A 513. Another wildcat outpost is Ive No 1 Hawk and Barden in the East Garwood Field five miles west of Garwood and it will be drilled to 2 280 feet. Drilling is underway on a 8500 foot test by Kilroy Co of Texas Inc of Houston in its No 1 Charles F Kallina seven miles southwest of Garwood on a 352 acre lease in the 1 GN RR Survey 46 A 323. Also underway is a 2 400 foot test in the East Garwood Field by Southeastern Public Service Co of Houston in its test in the 200 acre lease in the Thomas Cartwright Survey All three miles south east of Garwood.
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Garwood
Rose Production Co
Streveport
Ross
John Sheely
Hawk
Barden
Easter
Kilroy Co
Texas, Inc
Houston
Charles F. Kallina
Southeastern Public Service Co
Crash Leaves Truck Demolished and Debris Scattered
A patrolman reported the truck was destroyed on the highway with sections spread over a wide area after the incident. The vehicle’s remains and debris were scattered as responders worked at the scene and the injured were taken to the hospital.
County Approves Drought Aid For Local Farmers
County officials designate drought relief for ranchers and farmers and outline eligibility for hay transport and grazing on non grazing ASCS lands. Charles H Winkelmann of the Columbus ASC office confirms official designation received Wednesday incorporating CAP program holders.
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Ers
Charles H. Winkelmann
Columbus
Ascs
Rice ISD Sets 1971 72 Calendar With Four Nine Weeks
Rice Consolidated Independent School District plans 180 instructional days, 15 holidays, and 10 workshops for 1971 72. The district shifts to four nine week terms, opens with teacher workshop August 16 19 and first day of school August 20, with graduation on May 25.
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Rice Consolidated Independent
Eagle Lake
Gar=wood
Sheridan
Rice
Board of Education For
Wilh
TSTA
Rice harvest in full swing in Eagle Lake area
The 1971 rice harvest is in full swing with many farmers combining the first crop. Yields and quality are reportedly good and the first sale in Eagle Lake was set for Wednesday July 21 though results came in after 3:00 p.m. Damage from showers and winds affected some fields but overall the crop is expected to be among the best in recent years with strong market hopes in upcoming sales in Eagle Lake and Garwood.
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Eagle Lake
Donald O=bentaus
Henry Sunderman
W. J
Ted) Bruner
Bonus
Egypt
Bella Patna
Carl Seaholm, Jr
Powers Bros
Garwood
Cattle Brands Re-Recording Rule Set by Senate Bill 249
Effective August 30 1971 all cattle brand registrations must be re recorded or new brands filed within six months. The fee is 2 dollars per brand. County Clerk Lester Schneider notes recordings start August 30 1971 and no earlier. The law grants priority to first record or longest usage if unresolved. Contact the county clerk for questions and see page eight for the full law.
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Lester Schneider
Temple Memorial Hospital Sees Santa Fe Agent Recovering
James A. Reese, local Santa Fe Railroad agent, was treated at Temple Memorial Hospital after a light heart attack last week. He was transferred to Temple Hospital for further care and will remain hospitalized for two to three weeks.
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James A. Reese
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Santa Fe Memorial Hospital
Temple Hospital
Thorncey
Photo Special At House Of Fabrics Tuesday
A photographer from Shue gari's Studio will be at House of Fabrics, 217 Main Street in Eagle Lake, from 9 a.m. until closing next Tuesday July 27. Wallet size color portraits offered for 9 cents. Mrs Sidney Miller owner invites all to take advantage of the special offer.
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Shuegari
House of Fabrics
Main Street
Eagle Lake
Sidney Miller
Phone Strike Settled After Wage Aid Near Week’s End
Monday wage settlement ended a South western Bell Telephone Co strike with Communications Workers of America. Eagle Lake workers staged a brief walkout, while Rosenberg and other areas saw continued delays as supervisory staff manned switchboards and kept service limited. Direct distance dialing and local calls functioned with only minor interruptions.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Communications Workers of America
CWA
Bell System
Eagle Lake
Rosenberg
Auto Stolen Near Columbus After Night Park
Bennie Doyle of Columbus parked his 1967 Dodge along old Highway 90 near Columbus at 10 30 p m Sunday night and when he returned the vehicle was stolen and stripped in the area.
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Bennie Doyle
Columbus
Line of Sunshine Psalm Verse Fragment
A fragmentary line references Psalm 139 8 about ascent to heaven and presence in hell, expressing a seeking or theological meditation without clear news context or event details. The text presents a biblical verse fragment rather than a reportable item.
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Heaven
Hell
Car reported missing leads to pasture discovery near Reese Lane
At 2 30 a m a vehicle was reported missing and the county sheriff's office investigated. Later Jack Leyendecker called to report a car in his pasture off Reese Lane. Investigation found the car belonged to Doyle but it had been completely stripped inside and out.
County Booth Sponsorship Set For Houston Show
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce approved joining Columbus and Weimar chambers to sponsor a county booth at the Houston Livestock Show. A three-chamber meeting with county officials in Columbus led by Judge Lester Cranek planned the project. County agent Johnnie Cooper joined the promotion for the full show length as the chamber agreed to cover one third of booth costs estimated at 250 to 350 dollars and staff with volunteers to spread county information. T J Smith represented Eagle Lake at last week’s meeting.
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Eagle Lake
Houston
T. J. Smith
D.C
Dag Thornton
Albert Pustejovsky
Louis J. Muray
Joe L. McCreary
Rice Council
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Stiller Rice
A&m Training School
Prihoda
Nada Gin
Raider Booster Club
House of Fabrics Tues
Columbus Sun
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Houston Rodeo
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