County Court Rejects Mower Bids and Plans Dragline Work
Commissioners Court in a brief session rejected all mower bid advertisements for Precinct 1 due to insufficient publication and redirected to use a LCRA dragline for ditch cleaning on 1.5 miles in Precinct 4 under Commissioner Glen Eveton. The court also approved an outside jail painting contract with A. D. Schumann and recessed for equili zation until June 9 to comply with law. A fatal highway crash near Colorado County, involving Mrs. Bertha Cole Scates and her granddaughter, led to murder charges against an事故 suspect bound over to a grand jury.
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Commissioners Court
A. D. Schumann
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Precinct 4
Glen Eveton
Sessile
Antonio
Grand Jury
Colorado County
Bertha Cole Scates
Grand
Mary Louise Huey
Houston
JO. Walker
Gardner
Robert Hammers
Sin Resanso
Seleis Giun & Seed Ca
Steve Walhoe
Ginly
Ayer Arsuru
Austin
Hobston Wi Tories
Vis Columns
Cis Weele
Seales
Tiny
J. C. Huey
Corpus Christi Oy
San Antonio
Council approves water rate hike and new tapping fees
Eagle Lake city council unanimously approved higher water rates to next bill, set a minimum consumption to 3000 gallons, and introduced new tapping fees for water and sewer connections. The change, computed after a study of the system, aims to fund operations, emergencies, and expansion.
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Eagle Lake
Order of Eastern Star Witch
Suney
Higher natural gas rates noted in May billings
May bills from the Texas Southeastern Gas Company reflect a rate increase approved by the City Council on October 7, 1952 after discussions with company officials. The new schedule, effective with the May billing, raises the minimum and per thousand cubic feet charges and introduces a 10 day delinquency penalty. The council previously granted and then rescinded a rate change amid pressure from other cities served by the company.
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Texas Southeastern Gas Company
Columbus
Bellville
Brenham
Sealy
Waller
Prairie View
Wallis
Hempstead
Seniors Trip Card Reports Smooth Journey and Good Health
A picture post card from chaperone Mrs. I W Scott notes the Seniors class trip proceeded well. It says all are ok and reports they woke at 4:00 am and traveled from Del Rio to Carlsbad after a dinner in Old Mexico and a swim in Del Rio.
Police Chief Campbell Joins State Training School at A and M
Police Chief Campbell attends a four week Police Training School at Texas A and M College in College Station with other officers from across the state. During his absence, duties are handled by Night-watchman Albert Schmidt and Officer PR Schmidt.
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Mpbeil
Texas A. & M. College
College Station
Albert Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt
PR. Schmidt
Ent
Eagle Lake
Hearing on Texas and New Orleans Railroad agency closure set
The Railroad Commission of Texas will hold a hearing at Eagle Lake City Hall at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday June 9 to consider T and N O authority to discontinue its agency in Ligsie. Commissioners Thompson Murray and Culberson will hear evidence and issue findings. The agency has existed over 50 years with Mrs A Wilkinson as the current agent.
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Railroad’ Commission of Texas
Eagle Lake
Texas and New Orleans Railroad
Ligsie
Ernest
Thompson
W. J. Murray, Jr
Olin
Culberson
Liskie
Pesent
A. ¥. Wilkingon
Wilcox Grocery Completes Air Conditioning Upgrade
The Wilcox Grocery reports completion of its air conditioning installation making the store fully cooled for shopper convenience. Robert Wilcox, the store manager, said the system aligns with an improvement program aimed at steady patron comfort and better service.
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Wilcox Grocery
Food Mart 16
Robert Wilcox
Killough Qualifies For Leaders Round Table
Roger Killough of Southwestern Life Insurance Co. has qualified for the Leaders Round Table of Texas for 1953. The honor group, chaired by George P. Montgomery of Houston, comprises more than 450 career life underwriters and writers in Texas and recognizes production qualification for agents.
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Roger Killough
Southwestern Life Insurance Co
Round Table
Texas
George P. Montgomery
Houston
Janik Studio to Hold Open House in East Bernard
Louis J. Janik to host an open house at his air conditioned studio in East Bernard on Sunday June 7 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The event formally opens the Janily Photographic Service with a large display of pictures and an invitation to local residents to attend.
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Louis J. Janik
Studi
East Bernard
Janily
Mr. Janik
Uisa
Rice Growers Assn Open House At New Eagle Lake Office
Alvin Wiese announces Open House Saturday June 6 from 3 to 6 PM at the Eagle Lake division offices on West Main Street next to the Community Center. Visitors can view new grading equipment and rice displays as samples are offered and a cooking demonstration by the Texas Rice Promotion Association operates. Simon White will host refreshments and guide guests through the office and grading room in the air conditioned building.
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Alvin Wiese
Eagle Lake
American Rice Growers Cooperative Association
Eagle Lake’ Division
R. H. Reese
Main Street
Simon White
Texas Rice Promotion Association
Plans Underway To Air Condition Eagle Lake Center
Eagle Lake community leaders plan to air condition the Eagle Lake Community Center with Rotary Club pledges starting at 500. W E Lenhirt chairs the Rotary committee and meets with David Wintermann and chamber representatives to seek consultants and funding. the project aims for summer completion.
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Eagle Lake
David Wintermann
Ing
Eagle Lake Rotary Club
W. E. Lenhirt
Rotary Mittee
Winterman
Theare
Eral Savi
Eagle
Lake
Alvantes
Yitiolt de Lav
C of C Discards Trade Dev BBC On Present Basis
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Board voted to discontinue the Trade Development Barbecue after polling 33 firms found only two wanted to continue it. The Trade Development Committee was asked to propose a new development program. The Directors approved moving ahead on a lighted youth baseball park with over $3,000 already raised of $4,000 needed. A joint meeting with City Council was urged to discuss a T and NO Railroad speed limit request. C H Matthews to report on Washington talks regarding the Eagle Lake post office. New state road maps arrived for distribution.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Clyde Nispel
Chamber of Commerce
L. J. Spanihes
T & NO Railroad Company
City Hall
C. H. Matthews
Washington
Eagle Lake
M. L. Briscoe
Large crowds greet opening of Legion swim pool Sunday
Over a hundred swimmers enjoyed Splash Day at the American Legion Pool with pool manager Homer Dancer reporting sustained attendance and signs of a record year. The pool operates 2:00 to 8:00 pm except Tuesdays and Saturdays and private parties can be arranged through Mr. Dancer.
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Legion Swim Pool
American Legion Pool
Ports
Homer Dancer
Legion Park
Vernon E Botard Dies From Oil Field Injuries
Vernon E Botard died Friday from complications after an oil field accident on May 28 at 4 00 p m He had returned to work days earlier after prior injuries Funeral services were held May 31 at Kabena Funeral Home Hallettsville and Sheridan Baptist Church Interment followed at Sheridan Cemetery The 29 year old native of Sublime left behind his parents four brothers and three sisters plus in laws and friends across Hallettsville Sheridan and surrounding areas
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Vernon BE. Botard
Laughlin Hospital
Lex
Kabena
Hallettsville
Sheridan Baptist Church
Sheridan
Raymund Pratt
Sublime
A. W. Botard
Eagie Lake
el Campo
A. W. Bolard
Lee E. ‘Hotard
Oscar
Hearing Tonight on T and N O Speed Limit Raise
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and City Council meet with Texas and New Orleans Railroad at City Hall tonight at 8:00 for a hearing on raising the through city speed limit from 20 miles per hour. Railroad officials will present their case and the public is invited.
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Eagle Lake Cimber of Commerce
Texas Snd New Orleans Railroad
Railroad Company
Dogs Escaping Rural Roads Spark Local Complaint
A Head Light resident asked neighbors to stop abandoning dogs on country roads. The dogs are said to threaten sheep and poultry, prompting rural residents to urge action against the practice.
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Eagle Lake
Shu
Filipp Bros Open New Meat Market Saturday
Filipp Bros invite the public to the grand opening of a new meat market in Eagle Lake on Saturday. The store, run by Joe Filipp and George Filipp, offers retail and wholesale meats and will award five prizes including a curved ham and assorted hams to visitors who register.
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Lomel
Filipps
Builiie
Joe
George Filipp
Atwitiers
Aire
Joe Pilipp
Pilipps Cafe
George
Bagle Lake
East Bernard
Margaret Ann
Messrs
Filippi
Band Rehearsals for Summer Start Monday Morning
Bandmaster Neal Canyibell announced summer rehearsals begin Monday morning June Suir at 8:00 am. Rehearsals will be daily except Tuesday for a period of if when all members must be on hand and on time.
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Neal Canyibell
June Suir
Hoe
Lighted Bail Park Get Go Ahead With 31000 More Needed
The Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee won approval to build a lighted baseball park north of the Elementary School for Little and Junior League play and high school use. About $3000 of the estimated $7000 needed has been raised in the first week, from donations and outfield fence sign sales. Further contributions are sought via Spanidel Miller or E G Terrell.
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Faye Lake
L. d Spinihelvind Osean Miller
Chamber of Commerce
Go Alent
Chamber
Ike
Spanidel
Miller
Topping of East Main Expected to Start Today
Hard surfacing of a portion of Highway 90 along East Main Street between the GC & Su railroad tracks near Philipp's 66 Station and SAP tracks near Eagle Markets is expected to begin today. The project, by Biuwa a Root of Houston, has faced bid wearin and delays. Construction plans extend toward the Wharton County line and include widening toward a junction in Rosenberg with U S Highway 53.
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East Main Sweet
GC. & Su
Philipp's 66
SAP
Ty Eagle Markets
Biuwa
Houston
Ireelion
Dave
Thie
Wharton County
Lisi
Budget hearing set for Eagle Lake 1953 54 year
Notice announces a proposed City of Eagle Lake budget for fiscal year 1953 54. A hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 16 at City Hall and citizens may inspect the proposal and attend the meeting.
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Eagle Lake
City Hall
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