Light vote seen in Demo primary election Saturday
Voters face three referendum issues as polls open 7 AM to 7 PM Saturday at Community Center. Absentee voting closes Tuesday. The Houston Press notes predicted outcomes for state races including Senator Deniel and Ralph Yarborough with emphasis on Democratic candidates and local contest. A full ballot appears on the last page for readers to study before voting.
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Colorado
Seople
Houston Press
W. Lee
Deniel
Ralph Yarbor
Nates
Sis
Far Re
Heath
Taemsson
Jamez & Karls
Setarmine
Demo Precinct Meets To Be Held Sat
Democrats throughout the county will meet Saturday to plan the county convention slated for August 4. In Eagle Lake the precinct convention will convene at 5:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
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Eagle Lake
Pan Wei
Donations Pour In For Aug 7 Bridge Dedication Barbecue
The planning committee for the bridge dedication and barbecue met at the Chamber of Commerce. Donations total including cash of 679.50 plus in-kind support for the August 7 event to honor the new Tiway SOA bridge over the Colorado River, with participation from Eagle Lake area businesses and residents across several towns.
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Chamber of Commerce &Ca
Colorado River
Altair
Ireda
Lissle
Garwood
Hada
Rokislasd
Sporidan
Bernero
Meniz
Wallis
East Bernerd
Méyer Harold Thomas
Itume
Eagle Lake
H. Thornton
Sage Lake Recreation Center
Hon
Bydge
Adolph Holder
Pearl Wranglers
Ban Aurazio
Mir
Bonners Group
Hamid Grasshoff
Eagie Lake Rotery End
Moniass
Mr. Thomas
W. A. Sehnei
A. Py McNiel
Clyde Nispel
A T? Rosner
Albert Pustejov
G. H Crane
Misse
Martha Pidmeer
Lions Underwrite Two Lighted Tennis Courts at Mazle Lake
Eagle Lake Lions Club members voted to underwrite 2400 for construction of two lighted concrete tennis courts at Mazle Lake. The Rav tam club also agreed to underwrite 2400 of funds needed. Board of Directors of Eagle Lake Recreation Center approved site at the entrance beneath spreading pear trees. Project chair Ine 5 Reed is out of the city this week with no further plans announced. Donations of materials are being solicited and construction is expected to begin soon.
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Eagle Lele Lions Club
Mazle Lake
Ratam Club
Eagle Leake Recreation Center
Benteth
Ine 5
Reed
Ris
Leflar Elected Republican County Chair in Colorado County
Guy W Leflar a 30 year old Sheridan engineer was unanimously elected Republican county chairman at last Saturday’s precinct conventions. Leflar a nephew of Atty General Herbert Brownell active in local clubs plans to attend the Republican National Convention in San Francisco. Also elected were precinct chairs for Eagle Lake Garwood Weimar and Sheridan with Leflar to serve two years and serve on the county convention slate to be held at City Hall in Columbus on August 4.
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Guy W. Lefler
Sheriden
Republican Iy
Colorado County
Mr. Leflar
Sheridan
Herbert Brownell
City Hai
Columbus
Eagle Zake
Hargrove Smith
Roger Killough
Ganweod
Lehrer
Henry Prieseupar
Jack Montgomery
E. M. Hubbard
Guy W. Leflar
Guy W
Betlar
Legion To Elect New Officers Tuesday Night
Members of W. Chern Perry Post 18 American Legion are urged to attend a meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the river stove to elect officers for the new year and hear a report on summer pool activities. All legionnaires urged by Commander Louis J Bains. Food sale Saturday by Lutheran Church Women at Easter Gas Co building from 10 am featuring bread cake cookies and more.
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W. Chern
Perry Post 18
American Qarion
Weday Aighe
Othesrs
Legionnnaire
Louis J. Bains
Lutheren Church
South Easter Gas Co
Fire Destroys Home Near Eagle Lake As Firemen Respond
Daisy Sims and her daughter were at the nearby home when a grass fire spread to the residence of Mr and Mrs Jim Clipson a half mile away causing a blaze that overwhelmed the dwelling and its belongings. Eagle Lake firemen fought the flames after responding to calls near Lakeside Drive and the Clipson home. A separate grass fire at Lakeside Elevator area caused only fence damage.
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Daisy
Sims
Eagle “Lake
Jim Clipson
Eagle Lake
Stee
Eagie Lake
John Clipson
Clip-J
Santa Fe
Lakeside Drive
Lakeside Elevator and Grain Co
Farm Queen Contest Draws 14 Entrants in Colorado County
The Colorado County Farm Queen contest drew fourteen entrants from towns including Frelsburg Garwood and Garita. Contestants will be judged on poise personality and appearance with cash prizes for top finishers. The winner earns 2850.00 while second and third receive 30.00 and 20.00 respectively.
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John Admaka
Pagie Leke
Caty
Beverly Gardner
Kathy Mark Wied
Garwood
Bills Zak
Farm
TRI
Inter- Hie
Putty
Complaint about cemetery use and sanctity raised by reader
A reader complaint emphasizes maintaining the sanctity of cemeteries. The letter suggests Masonry Cemetery be kept for burial purposes only and notes children playing there may be disrespectful. The writer urges stricter use and reverence in the cemetery setting.
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Masonity
Flying Farmer Queen Dil James W Lansters Meet in Texas
The Lansters of Garwood served as chasers the Sweetheart at the Texas Flying Farmers and Ranchers Association Mekan awa meeting. Mr Dankiers has been president for the past year, guiding the Texas Flying Farmers and Ranchers.
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Dil
James W. Lansters
Garwood
Texas Flying Farmers and Ranchers Association
Mekanawa
Hot Dog Supper Tonight For Little League Helpers
Members of the Little League program and four Fann teams along with umpires and parents are invited to a hot dog supper at the Eagle Lake Recreation Center tonight at 7 26 PM. Funds for the event were collected at the Father-Songante last Friday. Bob Biles of Fairmaid Bread Company is providing buns for the event.
Rock Island youth drowns during Colorado River fishing trip
Tommy Henry, 15, of Rock Island, drowned while seine fishing for catfish in the Colorado River between Spalinger and Werlla properties. Rescue efforts, aided by Columbus Fire Department and volunteers, recovered the body hours later downstream. He was a student at Rock Island High School and survived by his parents and siblings. Funeral services were held with burial in Travis Island Cemetery.
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Teomy Benry
Rock Taland
Colorada
Henry
Spalinger
Werlla
Altair Bridge
Wa Orient Selning
Pam Marcbers
Colorido Cairjf Shen
Columbus Fire Department
Sevel Mondrerd
Lester Hudson
Raye Monn Canik
Shevills
Fire Department
Peputy Ed Polefer
Chet Tepaty
M. TL Buller
Columbus
Fryka
Justice of
Pesca
Antil
Wis Dr
Gente Vee Henry
the & Marines
Pearl Harbor
Crom Lite Bank
Vlad Methotiat
Chireh Wath
Walter Stevins
Church of Chest
Refucio
Sivating
Pe “Yitile
Travis Island
Flo
Trina
Rennie Sul W. Watts
Arex Girt Gateis, Jr
Ton Wedel
Ntin- Baer Pineral
Page Take
Arranges Mente
Tharsis
Leon Henry
Garwand
Texas
J.B. Hoory
Rock Tstend
Elizabeth Verlie Judd
Hallettsville
Euzdreth
Dien [Na Lau
Raymond
J Hauston
Wilba Reet Tutund
Genlie Lee
Arine Corpsy
O- 1
U. S. Navy
Billie jEarl
Angk Ising
Walle Mae Kemberly
Dori Wilbesiis
Houston
Dorothy Greak
Glidden
EL Schools Open Sept 4th for 1956 57 term
Ragit Lake Public Schools will open the 1956 57 school year on Tuesday September 4. Sup Deane D Fletcher announced the start and holiday schedule. The board will close May 24 with holidays through next term including November 12 Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year’s Easter. The Eagle Lake School District budget talks set for Monday August 13 inviting interested persons.
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Ragit Lake Public Schools
Deane D. Fletcher
Sie
Fletcher
Eagle Lake
Ant
Sunshine Class Rummage Sale At Eagle Carra Implement
The Sunshine Class of Doily Memorial Methodist Church holds a rummage sale in the Eagle Carak Implement Company building Saturday morning July 28. Sale starts at 9 am and continues until sold. Members solicit clothing donations and contact the Sunshine Class for details. Bible verse Isaiah 40 31 appears in notice.
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Doily Memorial Methodist Church
Eagle Caka Implement Company
Congrege- Son
Eagle Lake Community Center approves financial report and officers
The Eagle Lake Community Center board met for the annual meeting and approved the financial statement showing assets of 19 794 92 and cash on hand 5 507 04 plus real assets 5 607 06. Officers reelected include D F Wintermann president Erika vice president Lloyd Smeer treasurer and Mrs. ts. The year ended June 80 1956 posted a net loss of 1 48 with donations 22 17760 and rent and other income 4 200 209 leading to a 26 956 99 excess over expenses. A building committee was named to address care and maintenance with Rotary Zions Club and Lake Garden Club members.
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Eagle Lake Community Center
Manfay
Ssi
D. F. Wintermann
Erika
Lloyd Smeer
Eagle Lake
Colorado Federal Savings and Lawn Assn
Ballaing
Jess
Seareele
Visicers
Wintermenr
Assigt Mire
Franis Pidgeon
Rotary
Zions
Lake- Garden
Jata Froka
Endlinger
Toe Peer
Lent Imuzay
Gucmy ‘Cason
Rey van Mort
Pitsros
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Guy Leflar
Republican — County Chi
Legion
Lenin
Vove
Pec Fegisaciog
Fegriela
Vorr
Agaiast
Agliast
Pero
Brgte
Bal Tmgairsy Pest
Tommy Henry
Rock Island
Colorado County Water Control and
Aerow
Board of Disruptors
Garwood Veterans Memorial Library
Smetiher Board of Directors
BE. B. Stuncke
Cham J. iXalling
State Board of Water Rngineers
Wintermann
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