Tax Values To Rise In Lion County
Lion County sees rising tax values as the Eagle Lake School Board of Equalization meets with property owners to set 1969 school taxes. The district plans increased valuations and a 8? cent rate, with total valuations projected around 45,081,890 to 345,900,000 after hearings. Commissioners note final figures will determine the final assessment and budget for the district.
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Batis
Regu Commissioners
Junal
Letham
Eagle Lake School Board of Equalization
Ike
New Oil Tests Set at Buck Snag and Columbus
A Te wsik test in the Buck Snag area near Columbus is planned by Frontier Petroleum Co of Houston. Leo J Turnlingen surveys the No 1 Joe Hastedt in the Bland survey north of Oelenbus. The test aims to drill 10,000 feet.
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Buck Snag
Columbus
Buck Snageld Z
Golfers of Area Invited to See Masters Film
Local readers are invited to view a Masters film screening featuring prominent golfers. Event aims to showcase key shots and notable moments from the tournament, offering fans a chance to relive the competition and celebrate the sport.
Last Charee To Order 1966 Aansai
Fragmentary OCR text describes a 1966 event or order with garbled phrases and names unclear. No verifiable entities or context present to form a reliable summary.
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Aansai
Evaluators Report on Colorado County School Consolidation
A UT Austin study reviews the Steering Committee plan for one county high school, urging a two high school solution for grades 7 12 and continued elementary use. The 17 page report, not signed, includes tables and facility drawings and notes refurbishing or abandonment of existing structures. Steering committee members include Lehrer Cranek Sult Brash Weimar Newman and others.
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University of Texas
Colorado County
Stearing
WN. Lehrer
Lester Cranek
Garwood
C. Eb Sult
Columbus
Henry Brash- Weimar
FG. Newman
August Jones
Ber
ER L. Cools
Eagie Lake
A. DeFoor
Rock Island
Tostead
Plans Started For New Bridge On 1093 Over Brazos
Mayor EL H Shirley and Chamber of Commerce officials joined county leaders and highway department engineers in Houston to discuss plans for a new road bridge on Farm to Market Road 1093 over the Brazos east of Wallis. The meeting produced enthusiasm and engineers indicated three options to obtain right of way and possible construction within a year. The Brazos bridge now is a single lane causeway and in frequent need of repair.
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EL H. Shirley
Chamber of Commerce
Gulf Coast Hereford Breeders Tour Area Ranches
Highly five members of the Gulf Coast Hereford Breeders Association and guests toured local ranches on Tuesday June four under Otis Pouncey guidance. They met at Epps Cafe for breakfast, visited Pens, Afortensio, Pen dergrass, Egypt Banns area, Let Reneh Garwood, and concluded with a noon meal at Martin Roberts farm west of Eagle Lake.
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Gulf Coast Hereford Breeders Association
Otis Pouncey
Epps Cafe
al Afortensio
J. N. Pendergrass
Egypt Banns
Let Reneh
Garwood
Martin Roberts
Eagle Lake
Jack Draper
Dr. Herder
Bradyy Ford
Har
Council To Meet Men On Trash Burning And Dogs
The Eagle Lake City Council will meet at 8:00 pm next Monday June 18 to discuss enforcing two ordinances. One bans burning garbage near city limits and the other prohibits dogs from overturning garbage cans. The fire marshal and volunteer firemen support the trash burn rule to prevent fires in hot weather. Complaints about dogs causing nuisance by overturning cans have prompted action to have them picked up. Residents interested in both issues are urged to attend Monday night meeting.
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Eagle Lake
Council of Dogs
Registration Set for Non English Classes at Begle Leke School
Superintendent Willard Ethridge announced a summer program for non English speaking children beginning June 27. Classes run eight weeks, with registration due by June 24. A birth certificate is required. Parents of children needing English help urged to enroll for prep before September classes.
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Begle Leke
Willard Ethridge
Ois
Jame
Billy T. McDesiel
Ethridge
Jons
sfEssons
Paul Marx resumes management of Gulf Service Station
Paul A. Marx, owner of the Gulf Service Station at 460 West Postal, announces this week that he has resumed active management after more than a year under lease. The station will resume full auto and truck services and continue issuing U. S. Green Stamps with purchases, inviting friends to visit.
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Paul A. Mars
Oiner
Gulf
West
the Steel
Esgle Lake
Robert Finney
Tater
Bedward Walker
Mara
U. S
Columbus Churches Host Summer Picnic on June 12
St. Anthony's in Columbus invites the public to its annual Spring Picnic at the Legion Memorial Hall. A half barbecued chicken dinner with dressing and sides will be served family style for $1 for adults and 60 cents for children starting at noon with continuous entertainment throughout the day.
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St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Columbus
Legion Memorial Hall
City To Publish Note For Street Work Next Week
City officials announce an upcoming street work notice for next week detailing location scope and public impacts. The message underscores traffic diversions and expected service interruptions during the project period.
Troy Krenek New President Of Garwood Lions
The Garwood Lions Club elected Troy Krenek president for 60 61 year starting July 1. He succeeds BW and will be installed by Sid Stevenson at the Lions Club on June 29. Officers include N W Lencer first vice president Harry Engstrum second vice president Goh Raley third vice president Ley Ray Lundquist secretary treasurer Jidhi Yoo Krenek lion tamer Albert Anpeld tail twister and directors Thos Stone NZ Schneider Hers Schurring and Eugene Ran. The meeting site is to be announced.
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Garwood Lions Club
Troy Krenek
Yinieh
BW. Thee
Lions’ Club
Oilers
Yane
Wo. N. Lencer
Pressen
Harry Engstrum
Sevond
Goh Raley
Ley Ray Lundquist
Secretal Rreasurer
Jidhiyoo Krenek
Lion Tamer
Albert Anpeld
Tail Dwister
Thos
Stone Cut
Schneider
Hehers Schurring
Eugene Rani
Sid Stevenson
Brett ‘Liane Club
Aca
Navy's Big Weather Balloon Over City Tuesday
The United States aerostat passes over Eagle Lake area Tuesday afternoon drawing many calls. Launched from Brunswick Georgia the balloon carried 800 pounds of gear and reached 124000 feet before descending mid afternoon. Equipment valued at 850000 with a reward for its return.
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United States
Eagle Lake
Brunswick
Georgia
Tiyan Ti
Local Man Hospitalized After Saturday Knife Scrape
Henry Schmitton of Eagle Lake is recovering from knife wounds suffered in a Saturday evening fight behind the Legion Swimming Pool on Highway GA. His brother Marvin Schmitto and Buddy Semors were charged. Marvin was fined $4 in city court, Semors posted $100 bond after three days in jail and faces trial as the injured man refuses to file a claim.
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Henry Schmitton
Eagle -Lake
Legion Swimming Pool
Schmitton
Marvin Schumittou
Buddy Semors
Marvin Schmittou
Eenneth Smits
Semors
He i
Youth Baseball Schedules For Tri County Babe Ruth Play
The schedule lists games across June with East Bernard at Eagle Lake Garwood at Hellville and other matchups including Columbus at Garwood and Weimar at Walton. Cubs travel to A Tedin and Braver vs Cubs noted. Further dates show Eagle Lake at Garwood Rellville at Sealy and Weimar atlumtus with East Bernard at Sheridan.
Welcome Wagon Program Ties Garwood Eagle Lake Community
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and Garwood Lions Club launch a Welcome Wagon to greet new residents. The two sessions run June 6 to June 24 and July 0 to July 28, offering swimming lessons, baseball, and tours. Local merchants issue gift certificates to newcomers to foster personal connections in the community.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Clvic
Eagle Lake
Welcphia Wain Committee
Whelerinine
Aly Dilsiichs
Hwever
Jvho Tate
Thas Hettecen
Moyle Lake
Cel Hety
Ten Year Service Awards for ASC Colorado County Staff
Charles Winkelmann manager and Beatrice Zeiner employer at the Colorado County ASC office received 1 year pins and certificates in a brief Columbus ASC office ceremony on Tuesday. Hugh H. Wilson of Aleyton presented them, praising decade of faithful service. Other committee members included George Sotheday of Eagle Lake and Fred Fruellies of New Bieta.
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Colorado County
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Servicw
ASC
Columbus
Charles Winkebtam
Mattager
Becrice G. Zeiney Sind
Hugh H. Wilson
Aleyton
Ohannan
Coomony
George vi. Sotheday
Hagle Lake J
Fred Frueliels
New Bieta
Community Center to Close Monday for Repairs
The Eagle Lake Community Center will close next Monday and stay closed through the remainder of June for repairs and remodeling. No events are planned at the center after Youth Night Saturday.
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Eagle Lake
Reminder of Fame
School Board Reviews Repairs at Negro School
The school board studies needed repairs at a Negro school, evaluating maintenance needs, funding options, and timelines amid ongoing discussions. Officials consider safety improvements and facility upgrades to address identified deficiencies.
McDonald Wins Run-off For Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals
Extremely light turnout in Colorado County helps McDonald of Bryan secure a short term seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Incumbent Lloyd Wy Davidson trails as voters cast fewer than 400 ballots statewide.
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McDonald
W. To McDonald
Bryan
Court of Crime al Appeals
Texas
Lloyd Wy . Davidson
Colonide County
McDongle
Colorado County
Tor
David
Bible schools underway at most churches
Vocation Bible schools began this week at several churches. Classes started Monday at First Baptist Church Grace Lutheran Colly Memorial Methodist and the Lissie Allegheny Creek Brethren Church with schedules to be announced.
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Vaeition Bible Schools
First Baptist Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Colly Memorial
Brethrem Churcha
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