Cotton and Rice Harvests Set to Begin Soon
Harvesting in the area is expected to start this weekend or next week marking the opening of the 1959 harvest. Fabric reports note promising crops with some insect control issues and certain varieties being tested for resistance. The first bale is anticipated around mid July with most crops beginning later in August as markets anticipate good yields. Separately, Willie Odell Turck of Waelder faces arrest after passing a worthless check at the Eagle Lake area. Jurek, released on parole after forgery, awaits transfer to Huntsville while authorities pursue further action on remaining charges.
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Gsmond
Wada Pins
Taitan
Mr. Socha
Mehalie Brothers
Matthews
Fury
Garwood
Dim Clinon
Mr. Cligses
Griff Thames
Adyin Wiese
Bir Wiese
Z. C. Johnson
Johnson 5
Eagle Leke
Willie Odolll Turck
Waelder
Jurek
Huntsville
Dr Horne Closes Local Chiropractic Office Briefly
Dr Horne collapses from a heart attack several weeks ago and will keep his Houston practice active while closing his Eagle Lake office temporarily. He regrets the interruption and notes many friends made in Eagle Lake during the past year. He plans to visit Eagle Lake again.
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Zoidack
McCarty
Horne
Houston
Eagle Lake
Dr. Horne
T Fippe
Eagle
RMA Office To Be Closed Aug 17 Announcement
Mes 4. B. Johnson, manager at the Retail en. Ageocration office in Eagle Lake, announces this week that the office will close August 17 while the Johnson family takes a vacation trip.
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RMA
B. Johnson
En. Ageocration
Eagle Lake
Johnson
City Takes Over Operation of Garbage System Saturday
The City of Eagle Lete will assume operation of the garbage system following the resignation of Irene Davis who had run the service since her husband’s death a year ago. Kenneth Smith, the city manager, said no changes in rates or pickup dates will occur. The city will test the department’s functions and has agreed to purchase two units.
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Eagle Lete
Kenneth ©. Smith
Irene’ Davis
Metager Smith
Farzoanel
Assault With Intent To Murder Filed On Columbus Negro
Floyd Mitchell 22, Columbus Negro, was charged with assault with intent to murder after a dispute at the Golden Leaf Club in Columbus. Ami Ashton Jr 22, also a Columbus resident, was jailed over a contract dispute and linked to the case.
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Columbus Negro
Ami Ashton, Jr
Columbus
Floyd Mitchell
Golden Leaf Club
Columiss
Pavis
Ashton
H. L Lange Jand
Erand Jy
Alice Iit
Howard Chollett
City Hall
Mr. Smith
Ieca
Leonard Green
Tor
Ashitty
Fiel
Kentertice
Juder
Lester Holt
County Talent Invited to Compete at Rice Aug 7
County residents aged four to eighty may enter a county wide talent show at River Quaken Eagle Lake with entertainment by The Beasts. Entries register at Rice Theatre before Aug 7. Doors open 7 20 pm, show 8 00 pm, admission proceeds support the event. Prizes awarded to talent winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Oughout Parade
Ramages
Queaken
Eagle Lake
Rice Theatre
Schamethorn
Scharmer
Raymond Henry New Operator of Sinclair Service Station
Raymond Henry of Roth Island becomes the new operator of the Sinclair Service Station on Highway OGA Era Boothe Drive. He is a Navy veteran with ten years of service. He is married with a nine month old daughter and invites the community to visit. Construction proceeds on the Mesdingbrook Addition with an attractive home for Mr and Mrs L V Davison and family. Mr Davison works at the Tennessee Colony Pant and Mrs Davison teaches homemaking at Garwood school.
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Raymond Henry
Roth Island
Sinclair
Era Boothe
Henry
Navy
Mesdingbrook
Tan
L. V. Davison
Davison
Tennessee
Col
Ony
Garwood School
Chamber of Commerce Considers Lower Individual Fees
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce met last Friday to discuss reducing individual memberships from 25 to a lower rate. Directors noted a survey from South Texas showing cities charging less for individuals and debated incentives to attract farmers and residents. The current fee remains 25 for business and individual members, with expenses trimmed to yield a balanced year, and a decision on the proposal to be revisited.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Eokiting Pear
Ita South Texas
South Texas Chamber of Curnemerce
Trea T Prnica
Poink
Or Stalin
Mrs. Searcy Announces English Classes This Month
Mrs Searcy announces classes starting this week for a month to teach English. Classes offered for both younger students and those entering high school. Parents interested should contact Mrs Searcy immediately.
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5M Searcy
Momus
Ofpssey
Searey
Entry at Eagle Shoe Shop on Math Street Reported
The Eagle Shoe Shop on Math Street saw its fourth break in six months during the weekend. A rear panel was forced out, glass panes broken, and a door unlocked. Police Chief James Adams and Constable Buster Sermora are investigating.
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Eagle Shoe
Math Street
W. W
Ingon
James Adams
Buster Sermora
Revival ends Sunday at First Baptist with Milton Du Priest
The revival at Piest Baptist Church led by evangelist Milton Du Priest continues through Sunday. Afterward the Du Priest family departs for Tokyo to take a pastorate, with church officials inviting all to remaining services at 10 am and 7 30 pm.
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First Baptist Revival
Piest Baptist Church
Milton du Priest
du Priest
Tokyo
Japan
Chan Eer
Fially
Incomplete letters to outlying areas serviced by Mrs Davie
Fragmentary OCR describes letters written to small districts around the city that were served by Mrs Davie under separate contracts. The text also mentions fe quests and ta.
Sites West of River Ok'd For Proposed Consolidation
Area escapes damage from hurricane Debra as Lake area reports light winds and no heavy rains. A committee from Gatewood Rock Island and Eagle Lake advances tentative high school consolidation sites west of the Colorado River, near Highway 7, with three properties reviewed and owners contacted. Subcommittee meetings set for August 11 and 19 to finalize plans and potential voter approval. three districts would share a single board with elementary schools retained in each area.
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Ayte Lake
Debra
Mowston
Back Lake
Jess Han
Tain
Ger
Gatewood
Rock Tskind
Eagle Lake
Rock
Island
W. N. Lehrer
Ganvodd
Eaton
Rock Island
FF M Dramgudle
Bugle Lake
Colorado River
Stafford
Wells
Carwood
Gorwedd
Eha
Hohlee
Fubjic
Boule Lake
Baate Lake
Garwond
Rock Iisland
Louis J. Myaha, Jr
Eagle Ree
W. Rees
Garwood
Muerny
W&come Mites
Hrae
Pack Eetg Avid
Tuessay
Leaguers Must Return Uniforms This Week
Lime League players who have cut their uniforms must turn them in this week. Uniforms should be returned to team managers who will forward them to Dirk Obenheus at Mic Formers Supply Co. Torn uniforms must be mended and clean. Bennie Blair urges all uniforms be returned to him or A J Strugs Auto Supply. Uniforms at Siruses must be clearly marked with the player's name.
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Mkeé
Durlings
Williagers
Dirk Obenheus
Mic Formers Supply Co
Bennie Blair
A. J. Btrugs
Unifores
Sirusses
Flair
Patrolman Halbert to Get Assistant Next Week
Patrolman Halbert of Eagle bake station will receive an assistant patrolman next week. The officer to be assigned was not available at press time. Halbert has been handling the local station alone since the transfer of Patrolman Neat Binford to El Cermpa.
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Tom G
Halbert
Eagle Bake Station
Parmalment
Calendar of Coming Events for Lissie and Nearby
July 30 features Softball games between Lissie EUB and Lutherans Presbyterians and a Catholic match. August 1 has Lissie EUB versus Methodist with Presbyterians against Lutherans. August 4 lists a City Council meeting at 8:00 pm and softball matchups Methodist versus Baptist and EUB versus Baptist.
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Lissie
Lutherans Presbyterians
Lissiel
Methodist
Presbyterians
Lutheratg
Methodist Ve
Baptist
EUB
Baptist I
Friends First Month of CC Fish Contest
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly fish contest with seven city weigh stations. Winners receive $2.50 merchandise certificates for the largest bass, white perch, and catfish each month. Leaders include Mire A Struss with a 4 lb 11 oz bass, Ida Ruth Hodds with a 17 lb 10 oz catfish, and Lestie Craze with a 1 lb 2 oz white perch.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mat
Spanihel and Son
Mire A
Struss
Ida Ruth Hodds
Lestie Craze
Charter Member to Attend Presbyterian 50th Anniversary
Ida Mae Autry, sole surviving charter member of the First Presbyterian Church, Eagle Lake, plans to attend the church’s golden anniversary. Rev. Billy McDaniel notes efforts to contact past members. building history dates to 1913 with renovations and a 1988 Sunday School annex.
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Ida Mae Autry
First Presbyterian Chuld
Eagle Lake
Autry
Kate McRee
Owe Wes
Port Arthur
Tse
Au Bust Ltd
Billy McDaniel
Estores
Eagie Lake
Wiith Nyyw
Mer
E. W. Mitchell
Marvin and
Oresteny ‘Campbell
Universal Motors Offers $2 Wash and Inspection Deal
Fred Corsini of Pittsburg Kansas visited the Eagle Lake Headlight office Tuesday morning to set a subscription. Sven Glenn at Universal Motors compares a special wash and grease job with bumper to bumper inspection for $2 in this issue.
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Sven Glenn
Universal Motors Compare
Fred Corsini
Pittsburg
Kansas
Herdq
Mieht
Eagle Lake
Corsini
Vale
Sorgeon Fagarva
Wookt Uke
Whatils
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Bill Blair
Raymond Henry New
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Ernest Deutch
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