State Highway Commission Hears Delegations On 200 and 209 Early Completion
A large delegation from Lavaca and Colorado counties urged early completion of Highway 209 from Eagle Lake to Railsby while a farm to market plan shift to a state road was discussed. Vernon W Frost of Houston praised the hearing results as about 150 residents attended from five counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cola“ Tada
Lavaca
State Highway Commission
Bearns
Austin
Eagle Lake
Nai- Teltsville
Gus Streuss
Lavaca County
Henry Buvsther
Colorado County
Drnmcpole
Aad
Kainer
Harris
Fort Bent
Colorado
Houston
Wallis
Simonton
Alief
Frost
Highway Commission
New Veterans Officer Takes Over Duties
Veterans officer 25 year Air Force veteran W. T. Nelson replaces Hugh B. Wilson as county coordinator and instructor of veterans classes. Nelson arrived with his wife and two children from Temple to Col umins. He served as technical sergeant in World War I, earning a BA and pursuing a MA. He taught two years in Huntsville and attends a veterans vocational school in Leamon this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd W. T. Nelson
Hugh RB. Wilson
Me. Wilson
Nelsom
Temple
England
Italy
Sat Houstey State College
le Das
Veterand” School
Huntsville
Cumerened
Leamont
Eagle Lake A. F. & A. M
Raster Ster
Lake View Golf Clu
A. HK
Seaholm
Asl
W.C. Reed
Lodge
George Ww. Keith
Eagle Base Eitizen
Masonettit
Eagle Lake
Texas
Grand Lodge
Keith
Iodae
Tl Healtes
Fis
Evangelistic Revival Set for Lissie With Robert Tupper to Speak
In Lissie the Evangelical United Brethren Church hosts two weeks of evangelistic services starting Sunday July 25 and running through Sunday August 8. Services occur nightly except Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. The Rev. Robert Tupper is the revival speaker and Rev. E Stephen Ruby will lead the singing. Ruby serves at Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church in Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Bret Zen
Lissie
Duke
Ywill
Robert, Tupper
Stephen Ruby
Song Junger
Ruby
Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church
Dayton
Brisk Building Activity Driven by Good Weather
Local building boom continues as clear skies and mild temperatures keep contractors and trades busy. New structures rising include a cottage near the school, a bath house and confectionery for the American Legion, and several modern homes along Lakeside Drive and Highway 90 A. Plans show a Catholic church and parish house taking shape, with improvements at the Giess Farm Equipment site and the Schneider Ware Co. project underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aramdshire
Main Street
Giess Farm Equipment Company
Schneider-Ware Company
Tt Tarmational Harvester
East Main Street
House For Christ Episcopal
Bath
American Legion
Ag Zstractive
W. A. WeMillas Lwehich
Mes. Haryison
Walker
Will Wandell
Lakeside Drive
Waddell
Ted Boinner
S. J. Williams
Fagle Lake
John Churaines
Tan Johnson
A. P. Powers
Lake Avenue
Mies Ola Mag Wiest
Bobby “Robby
Lal Ut
Tovely Pesidences
Ais
Dee Lee
Commissioners Court Moves Through Active Week of Business
The Commissioners Court held a busy week with meetings on July 14 17 and 18 and a plan to meet again July 27. A bid from Dulaney Service Company for 10431.00 was accepted for a new motor grader for Precinct 4 and bids were opened for advertising for additional bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Gadary Tdth
Coutuye
Buescher
Roor
Haddow
A. J. Ascheneck
Shel OW Corporation
Couney
Provinet No 1
West First Street
Sheridan
Juavtce
J. F. Houlihan
Commissioners
Gulf Treetor and Equipment Company
Dulaney Service Compay
Dulaney Service Company
Lahat Preeiner No
Lun Bet
Oelock
A. Mh
Rodgers becomes new owner of A B Store and Market
E H Rodgers Sr takes over ownership and management of the A B Store from J C Lockwood. Lockwood thanks customers and urges continued patronage while Rodgers promises the same courteous service and quality groceries. C Bradford leaves for Houston. Nolan Grasshoff named head butcher. Existing staff remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Rodgers, Sr
A. B. Store
A.B
J. C. Lockwood
My. Lockwood
Rodgers
Lochwood
C Bradford
Houston
Nolan Grasshoff
Grasshoff
Gad
Cattie
Life Guard Announces Swimming Classes at Legion Pool
Sennen Davis announces swimming classes at the American Legion pool starting Monday at eight o clock. Sessions run each weekday at eight ten and eleven o clock depending on age and ability. Kenneth succeeds Mike Canny as lifeguard and offers guidance for developing swimming skills. Register at the pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sennen Davis
American Legion Pool
Wit
Wi Belel
Mie
Kenneth
Mike Canny
Hfe
Bast Weel-Ener
Dowdy Family Ties Noted in Estude Zu lia Visit
Mr and Mrs Dowdy and their siblings travel with Wavess kin since sister T Reynolds and children Roselle and Relaine of Estude Zu lia Venezuela. The text shows a family connection spanning locations and names.
County To Claim Another War Dead Soldier
Obituary summary notes Fullan Forrest Aljuy of Ramsey died serving in World War II with the 45th Division. Born March 7 192? buried in Alley family cemetery, survived by mother four brothers and five sisters. Body recently returned to the United States. funeral details set in Columbus with American Legion honor guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullan Forrest Aljuy
Ramsey
Oty
Wallers
Texas
Octeber
New Jersey
North Africa
Rome
Italy
United States
Will Arrye
Columbus
Southers
Columbus Post
Armerican
Legion Wi
Uni
Burlal
Alley
J. de Alley
Boerne
Army
Cash
Jot
Ross and
Wylin
J, WD. Jr
Houston
Nick Marsalla
Eagle Lake
A &, Gluck
Hoggton
Nuhavite
Reatsey
Skeet Shoot and Barbecue Slated at Lower Lake Club
Lower Lake Club plans an all day skeet shoot and barbecue on Sunday August 1. Manager Jimmy Reel invites members and guests to attend, bring dinner or notify for advance seating, guns and shells available at the club, spectators welcome at the county event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Reel
Lower Lake
Reel
Nada Farmer Delivers First ISHS Cotton Bale
The first ISHS season bale, 580 pounds, was brought in by Cyril Shield at Nada Thursday. He received $40 for needs and a $410.00 premium from One Sada co-op. The cotton was bought by Broder Morante Conn fans for $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Shield
Sada
Gottom
Broder Morante Conn
Luspahiaf
Nada
Democrats to Hold Precinct Meet Saturday
Democratic leaders announce a precinct convention at City Hall Saturday at noon to select delegates to the state convention, with a lively fight expected among rival factions over Texas electoral votes and support for Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry DB. Larson
Temmerai
Brecinet
Suda Chock
September Hill
Texas
Mrs Elizabeth Gookenboo Former Eagle Lake Resident Dies
Mrs Elizabeth Waddell Cooken boo a former Eagle Lake resident and daughter of J J Waddell died in Houston after months of illness. Funeral from George Lewis Funeral Home featured Rev P Waller Henkel officiating with burial at Forest Path Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Griff Vaney and Mrs Arthur E Sims, a son Eugene Waddell, a brother Jack Waddell and two sisters, with family from Eagle Lake in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Waddell Cookenboo
Eagle Lake
J.J Waddell
Houston
Chetlish
George Lewis
Hey. P. Waller Henekel
Forrest Path Cemetery
Clatula Snares
Gene Crawford
Sam Albert
Deland
Ruby Bertrand
Euegene Lyre
Oolenhoo
Warren
Ohio
John J
Macy. Tomkinson
Waddell
Anl
Paras
Ellene W. Cyekenhoo
Jene Wiately
Moustan
Wellrntlers
T. Waddell
Wm. Waddell
Bale Lake
Tweer
Griff Vaney
Arthur E. Sims
Snainr
Jack Waddell
Rops Island
Mra Chia Tj
Clement
Mreanbrack
Eugene
Hee
Hi Way Inn Anniversary Dance Celebrated at Adin
Hi Way Inn at Adin hosts its Second Anniversary of opening with an anniversary dance on July 23. Eight piece orchestra led by Lad Jandu will perform. reservations urged. Owners Mr and Mrs Mervin Tyler thank patrons and promise more wholesome entertainment future events.
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Tomuhti
HiWay
Adin
Lad Jandu
Noveltic
Nike
Mervin Tyler
Vhl-Way
Crick Pit
Buepet
Tri-Way Yver Eves Shore
Youths Must Register Under New Aug 30 Rule
The nation requires youths born in 192? to register on or after August 30 as part of the Selective Service act. Men reaching 18 will register. those born after September 7 will register as they turn 18. Men over 26 will be called for duty. enlistment offices push for early registration under Major General Lewis Hershey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BUN Congress
Lewis R Hershey
County Poor Farm To Get Camp At Camp Swift
Alfred E. Rainer County Commissioner asks Commissioners Court for new bids to move War Assets Administration buildings to Camp Swift for the Colorado County Poor Farm. He describes prior orders, costs, and plans to dismantle and haul the structures to the Poor Farm for inmate housing and related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Rainer
Camp Swift
War Assets Administration
Sams
John Kundke
A. Dromgoole
Swift
Alfred E. Rainer
Colorado County
Utd
Commissioners Court
Mareh Sth
Commissioners’ Court
Adina Tetrbttin
Cviwtse Poor Party
Lwe
We A. A
Uney
Colorada
Calorady
Ammllo
Uty
Bs County
Columbus
Rmet & Motem
Uddu
Willet
Roe
Truake
Camp Swit
Liesathio
Sheridan Store Robbery Reports Cash Loss
Early Tuesday morning the Harf Store at Sheridan was robbed of about $60.00. Sheriff Harvey Lee said the break occurred at daybreak and police arrested a trio just outside Columbus. The car carried a Georgia license and the cash was linked to that state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Sheri Harvey Lee
Calumaus
Sheriff's
Columbus
Georgia
Primary Election Urges Voters to Choose Candidates Tomorrow
A strongly worded notice urges adults in Colorado County Texas to vote in the Democratic primary and White Loyalty Party election tomorrow Saturday July 24th at Rotary Hall Eagle Lake and other polls. It stresses civic duty, lists polling hours from eight to seven, names presiding judges and clerks, and notes the selection of U S Senator governor and other state officers.
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Yomorow
Sutirday
Atos
Gelved
United States
Stale Vitieiala
Legiglatans
Ani Gracinel
Texas
Colorado County
Vorling
Peimary
Lantomoune
Mugle Lasley
Laois
Reed
Eagle Lake
Tomor
Magle Lake
Rotary Hall
W. C McRee
Edgar Barne
Ans
Siemens Ag
One Councilman Votes To Raise Telephone Rates
A called City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday evening saw one councilman support higher telephone rates for the Southern Bell Telephone Company, while the other four did not express approval or opposition. The outcome appears uncertain as the matter is to be investigated before any final decision. Action on the appointment of a city manager and another matter was deferred at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onue Aleominate
Bell 'Yellphone Company
Poviow
Lefere Declan
Acton
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Geo. W. Keith Geis
Masons
Donald Kabberg
Little Son
G. G. Trolbern
Wanifred
Gasit
Bouston
Elizabeth Gookenboo
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