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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
1
May county expenses totaled 15996 dollars with receipts showing 1625405 dollars in Color Mi oe Countyliie F iosd. Bond payments and road and bridge costs are noted alongside a closing balance of 86.09 dollars. The report references a county wide bond and a 120812.11 dollar item linked to Way WWVart.
The Eagle Lake Independent School District lost its appeal to overturn an IRS order transferring about 3552 acres of Altair land from Eagle Lake to the Columbus district. Officials expect no new hearing motion and note the district will pursue no further action at this time.
The Funka family reunion, held on June 5th, drew the largest crowd yet. Organizers reported high turnout and community spirit with attendees from across the region. The event featured a dinner and recollections from family members, and the next gathering is planned for Houston.
Rev John Larsen of Christ Episcopal Church marked thirty eight years since his ordination to the priesthood last Sunday. The quiet observance went largely unnoticed by his congregation.
The article notes Columbus will install a dial telephone system in the fall with workers from Western Electric building the line and installing the system. It mentions a completion target this fall and includes a travel note about Mr and Mrs Griff lumps Jr returning from a vacation in Colorado and Utah.
Raymond Waldo Wolf son of Rey and Mrs Wolf of Columbus Texas will be ordained to the Order of the Holy Ministry at St Pauls American Lutheran Church Columbus Texas on June 12 at 10 00 a m He will be installed as pastor at St Pauls Wharton Texas in a 2200 p m service on Sunday June 19 Born November 28 1926 in Monticello Iowa Wolf attended Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque Iowa and Luther College Seguin before accepting the Wharton call The ordination and installation involve church officials Rev C Rath Seguin and others.
Mrs Dave Thomas and Mrs Adelina Cortez Mass Tae Kate ruthie My jin Mes Raymond Po Hire and salitons visited Laughlin Hospital this week. Mr Aire TB Taster and sen tient with Miss Dollie Beanlss left with Mr and Mrs Tives Stenhens this morning to return home in Greeneville Tennessee.
James Thomas Young 69 of Alleyton died here Sunday June 5 at 8 45 pm from a heart issue. Born January 24 1880 in Reading Pennsylvania he married Maile Tharp Pez in 1918. Survived by two daughters Justine Parkerson and Kathryn Stoppers two sons Mal O Young John T Young Fred E Young one step daughter Kathryn StoPfers two step sons Howard Perce and M r Perez. Funeral services held June 7 at the Ben Emisher residence with interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Schultz Lake Schultz Tom Martin Abe Martin El Scroggins and Mr Ward.
Mrs Holman writes from the Grand Canyon area during a western trip with the 1949 graduating era. A card mailed June 1 from Grand Canyon Arizona describes Pecos on May 28 Carlsbad May 29 visits with Reagan Laughton and New Mexico Military Institute attendance. They mention Painted Desert Petrified Forest Meteor Crater and Grand Canyon landmarks.
Cub Scouts will join Lions Club guests for a weiner roast at the Scout Hall. The Lions Club plans a travel outing at 3 30 pm on Wednesday with gold drinks and prizes for the Cubs. Den Mothers are asked to arrange transportation and have mothers accompany their dens to ensure a trek.
Elementary Vs and Junior High teams meet in the feature softball attraction at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the high school field. The second game pits Dr Pepper against ? at 8:00 p.m. The schedule notes a rainout on Thursday night and highlights performances by players like Johnie Weilker and Sokol.
District clerk records May filings in Colorado County including foreclosure action Colorada Ga Mederal' Sat apu Loan Association vs Amnald 3. Wold Grirywoor Irrigation Co vs Di Lundquist damages petition to adapt in Tort cases and injunctions. Divorce filings include Dolores Delgado Manuel Delgado Dorothy Daley Tickson James D Dickson Axel Jackson and Mason cases.
Capt Odom hears a local child claim in Weekly Reader that a mug flew from flatvals to New Jersey. In reality a Banana plane piloted by Capt Colony traveled from Tandaly Hawaii to Tetertore New Jersey to set a record of 46 hours 2 minutes. Houston reception honored Cap Dao by Mr and Mrs Reed with many attendees including Bruce Cabot and Mrs Beech.
A polio case from Sheridan was reported by Jefferson Hospital in Holston yesterday. A mother, around 30, who had recently moved from Brownsville with her husband and newborn, was attacked before unpacking in Sheridan.
Journal records a Houston society note as the Reynolds twins headline. Mr and Mrs Jerry Buta of Paris welcome a daughter named Helen Teresa born at Laurhia Hospital on Saturday, June ath, weighing 6 pounds 1? ounces with health status described as good.
Futures trading in milled rice began this month with the June 1 inauguration of Faure HacNe jee Milled. The market activity included deliveries for January and other contracts, marking the first nine facilities for such futures transactions. The move aimed to extend services to the rice industry and related sectors.
Ben Smith of San Antonio, division manager for Southwest Texas, is named assistant general manager of the Southwestern Telephone Company. W L Prehn announces the move, placing Smith in charge of statewide business supervision. The Smith family plans to relocate to Dallas as Smith prepares for Rotary speaking duties.
Game Wardens Edmondson and Emmett Wolsdorfz arrested two men in Sheridan area for killing deer. They reported multiple deer shot in the vicinity with some left by the road as authorities investigated the incident and tied it to local hunting violations.
Terry crediatnr Gad Chesby Wainsheak of the Earle Lake Volunteer Fire Department will travel to the annual State Firemen and Fire Marshals Convention at the Buccanner Hotel in Galveston June 15th and 16th. Fire Chief Dipple says the rating team plans to enter the races at the facility if employees can be granted time off.
Report states Terry Houlihan Ta will enter West Point Academy on June 13. The notice mentions his parents Jamon FP Houli tan and others, with unclear references to local officials and related entries, but the key fact is the attendance at West Point.
Postmaster announces Saturday closing time set at 7 00 PM starting July 1st for Windcuts. The service shift follows official VR McRee notice. The change affects hours on Saturdays and aligns with July 4 observances.
Local Rotary committee probes anti polio spraying here amid health concerns and registration drive. The group discusses efficacy, safety, and possible city wide use while coordinating with state health officials.
An unclear local piece references FFA member Tommy Scott and a Gulf business angle. Fragmentary text suggests plans, street names, and community ties but lacks solid dates, places, or actions to confirm a concrete event or outcome.
Victor Richter broke his thumb in a farm accident while lifting a fertilizer sprouter. He was jacking a machine when it slipped and fell on his hand. The thumb is in a cast with wiring to pull it straight. Richter previously survived a severe left arm injury in a nine years ago automobile crash.
The event notes a Summer Festival at City Park on Saturday June 25 featuring music and activities. Attendees greet vendors and a procession with locals and visitors joining the celebration, though details are partly unclear due to OCR errors.
An upcoming Catholic church dedication is announced for two weeks from Sunday with a high mass and archbishop involvement. The ceremony at Lakeview golf club area will include priests and invited relatives from the surrounding community.
A disrupted notice describes a Shriners special train stopping at the local station tomorrow afternoon. Details are garbled but indicate a scheduled arrival around 2 35 with supporters and attendants expected to participate.
The American River Growers Association reports the sale of Rica seed remnants from the 1948 crop. Members indicate planting plans and expected market results, with details on quantities and buyers remaining unclear from the fragmented text.
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