School Tax Valuations Exceed Eleven Million Dollars
After sessions of the Board of Equalization for the independent school district last week valuations rose by over a million dollars. The increase suggests higher assessments for city services holdings and business properties, with figures indicating a notable shift in property values and tax projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Tiswry
SIG
Agnolia
Valusbens
Cities Services Holdings
New ELHS Head Coach Ben Cobb Sets Fall Plan
Ben Cobb named head coach at ELHS with his family moving nearby. He plans early July training for eligible players to stay in shape this summer and begin formal workouts in August ahead of fall football. Community welcomes coach and honors former coach Couch.
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ELHS
Ben Cobb
Ben Cab
Yilie
Cobb
Mary
Aliguet
Cruzers
Couch
Bids Sought for Chesterville FM Road Construction
The Texas Highway Department invites bids at 9:00 a.m. on June 16 for construction of approximately TROD miles of asphalt pavement on Farm to Market Road 3597 from the Colorado-Wertzor County line near Chesterville to east of Bagly Lake city limits. Plans and specifications available from WJ Ross, Resident Engineer, or the Texas Highway Department in Austin. Construction expected after contract testing around June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Tetas Highway Department
Iron Ag
Colorana-Whertor
Chesterville
Bagly Lake
WJ Ross
Co- Tumbug
Texas Highway Department
Lst
San Antonio
Columbus Nail Guard Two Week Training Camp Report
The Columbus Nail Guard unit, under Capt J W Davis, prepares for a two week training camp at Eagle Lake. Guards and recruits travel by bus from Columbus to North Fort Hood Texas for intensive drills and readiness evaluation during early June.
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Columbus Nail Guard
Sun
Readin
Columbus
J. W. Davis
Will .Cave
North Fort Hoot
Texas
Eagle Lake
Prince Completes Minarcik Well In Englehart Field
Local oil news notes Prince Ceiling Co has completed Minarcik No 2 in Englehart field with gas output around 21.2 million cubic feet and 3,208,000 cubic feet through an adjustable choke. The well sits near Garwood and East Bernard, near Os Monirs No 1 Lehrer, with projected depth 8 000 feet and formation gas estimates at 21 million cubic feet. A new wildcat is staked northwest of East Bernard in Continental No 1 Frantic Made, four piles leased, projection to 8 000 feet.
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Prince Ceiling Co
Sem
East Bernard
Continental
Youth Sock Hop at Community Center Friday Evening
Members of Bugle Lake’s youth invite all area youths to a sock hop at the community center Friday evening, June 11 at 6:30 pm. Cookies and punch will be available, with refreshments provided by the youth. the dance floor has been refinished for smoother dancing.
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Buggle Lake
Incaneity Center
Funeral services for Frank K. Hlavinka East Bernard
Funeral services for Frank K. Hlavinka 64 of East Bernard, father of Mrs. Paul A. Marx of this city, will be held this morning at 845 am from Urbish Funeral Home and 9:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Requiem Mass conducted by Monsignors J. A. Valetta and Jos. C. Kane. He was born September 7 1887 in Czechoslovakia and died Tuesday. (Continued on fast page)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Hiuvinka
East Bernard
Paul A. Marx
Holy Cross Catholic Church
J. A. Valetta
Jos. C. Kane
Hlavinka
Ile
Geteber
C2zechostovakie
Citizens Asked to Help In C of C Survey at Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Board plans a house to house survey to attract industry. Families will be contacted by merchants in downtown stores to fill questionnaires on family size age groups education health and purchasing outside the home. Committees will collect forms Monday June 28 and aim to gauge public reaction without a full canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Caramities
A. H. Dipple
Bert Rodgers
Albert Pustejovsky
Lioyé Spalinger
Economic Research Department of
Texas A
M. College
Prine
None Injured In Two Collisions On County Highways Last Week
Two traffic accidents were reported on county highways last week with no injuries. On Highway 904 at Sheridan net Friday Dora Bollard 63 of Sheridan drove across the road and collided with Thelma Meyers 32 of Richmond. Meyers car suffered serious damage. A second crash 23 miles east of Columbus on Highway 93 involved John Dale Smith 35 of Houston and Gertrude De Jarde 40 of Columbus. both vehicles were moving in the same direction. De Jarde turned left and Smith’s car struck her side. their baby was unharmed. None were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Dan Anitmen
Dora Bollard
Shendan
Thelma Meyers
Richmond
Meyer
Columbus
John Dale Smith
Houston
Gertude de Jarde
D. L. Wison
TRPA Promoting Rice In 22 Major Markets and Elections
The fourth annual Texas Rice Promotion Association meeting in Gonzales highlighted national marketing drives amid export concerns and competition. President Muelk urged expanded campaigns across the U S while officers and nine directors were reelected to guide the Rice Belt operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRPA
Texas Rice Promotion Association
Gonago
Ernie Lake
Kern Tips
Monster
TREA
Wink Opel Spearer
Daves
Mercia
Americas
Grenade
Aventes
TRA
Aigit
Ruffato
Ginebnati
Kanes
City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Newark
Queensborough
Sao Pruncisto
Washington, D.C
fragmentary custody complaint details outline
An unclear report describes a custody dispute filed by Frazier. Deputy Shets tier acted on a road north of Grogs stove. suspects Mi Frazier Aweld Miller and Os if ae held three pounds of material and sample markings including 3058 Colo. The county judge John continued the matter on the last page.
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Ani
Sev
Thomas
Atkingon
Geophysten Pay
Dallas
Bonds
Téluphone
Gus
Steven
Caney
Frazier
Berrerdo
Shetstier
MiFrazier
Aweld Miller
Osif Ae
John
Clay Balls and Pinner Equip Mati Avere Rot
A cryptic note mentions clay balls and pinner gear linked to Mati Avere Rot. Details appear in fragmented list form with scattered references to equipment and names. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
Farewell Reception For Rev and Mrs Riley Next Wed Eve
Friends of the Rev and Mrs Lawton Riley are invited to a farewell reception at the Episcopal Parish House Wednesday evening June 16 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Women of Christ Episcopal Church host, and a special invitation is extended to Riley’s friends before they leave for Jefferson Texas to take the Christ Church pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Lawton Riley
Episcopal Parish
The
Christ Episcopal Church
Friends of the
Riley
Fifteen Rounded Up on Gambling Charges Here Last Saturday
Police Chief E Adams and Night Policeman round up fifteen men in two cards game raid. They were arrested late Saturday night and during the early hours. Thirteen were fined $1 and others faced larger penalties. some held briefly in jail while others paid fines totaling substantial sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Latte
E Adams
Ugist
PV. Werner
Tudge Werria
Hiya
Construction Begins On New Campbell Drive Inn
Comlenetian was started this week on a new api modern Dive Ti aud Cafe tie Ate ami Mas, Overlay Campbell The wey Drive Ti Vi fe Witatedd just west of Lie Rice Courts on Highway SOA, two man west of the city. Dy and Mrs. Campbell presently lease to former Mes Drive Lori, 'The McLean Constrllation Com pany will bad the ayew building willeh will be modern in every de tail and designed for customer's comfort and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comlenetian
Campbell
Soa
Lori
McLean Constrllation Company
Ayew
Willeh
J I Bar-B- Inn Opens Saturday After Remodeling
J I s Bar-B- Inn the Bradford barbecue shack has new owners J T Fanka opens the remodeled restaurant behind Bradford Grocery one block off Main Street with a private dining car and barbecue pits. It will operate daily except Mondays with weekend hours and free delivery offered call for details. Frakes will continue gravel and asphalt work and welcomes continued patronage.
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J.i's
Fraka
Tie Dom
Hina
Yatr Ander
MY. Frakes
Ays
Two Lawyers and Two Judges Seek Colorado County Seats
Twenty-two of thirty-one Eagle Lake graduates plan further education. Ten will attend Wharton County Junior College. others head to Austin College, Texas University, and several state colleges. In politics, two men run for district attorney of the 25th Judicial District, and two seek Colorado County judge. Filing closes midnight June 7. The 25th District covers Colorado, Lavaca, Gonzales, and Guadalupe counties. A new court was created. Judge-elect expected next September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atend
Wharton County Junior College
Hose Marie Sinhelos
Caralé Crim
Royce Plournyy
Arline Gertson
Phyllis Johnson
Mary Ben Konvicky
Cleo “Annicky
Alfred Marx
Btenie Porn
Barbara Sith
Tne Adkins
Austin College
Wilma Arnota
Southwestern Business College
Joe Heyette
Ray Datook
Texas University
Lewis Epps
Texas A
My Carey Honry
Yexan University
Delores Horde
Mary Lon Micuika
Lala Charles College
Joel Ann Middlecrack
Grace Dell Singin
Texas State College
Wome
Denton
Gayle ‘Thomas
Texas Aud
Margorie White
Corpus Chiristi University
Gravalion
25Th Judicial District
U Sea
Colorado County
Geri
W. W. Ellison
Gonzalez
Tudee John A Hancher
Colorado
Mace
Flancher
Paul C. Boethel
Hallettsvilla
Lavaca Cenisty
Colorain County
Ae Bye
Botts
Mme. Allen
Uy Vf. Eisetechielt Jalso
Yaer
Nimgell
Neithey
Bilson
Hanehser
Laveca
Gonzales
Gualledune
Blind
Jude
Services Held For Baby Joe Anthony Gertson
Baby Joe Anthony Gertson son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Gertson born Monday died late last week funeral Tuesday morning at Milne Memorial Store with Rev W Didier officiating burial Lakeside Cemetery eight pounds two ounces survivors include parents one sister and grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Meitzen and Mr and Mrs Al Gertson case notes indicate mother recovering after long illness at Lauphlin Hospital
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Joe Anthony Larksan
Ralph Gertson
Milne
Mil-Bauer Mumeral
W. Didier
Lakeside
Ralph Geeison
Grantparents
Walter Meitzen
al Gertson
Io Tie
Lauphlin Fospital
Withdrawn tract in July 6 tax sale in Eagle Lake area
One of 73 tracts in Colorado County advertised for sale July 6 was withdrawn after sale. The notice cites a withdrawn lot in Highlands Peak Addition, Eagle Lake, Block 14, which has not been subdivided, despite earlier listing. Names referenced include Shheare 9 Walker PV Werner and John A Hat Sher.
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Colorado County
Shheare
Walker
Uie
Werner
Esyrle Lake
John A. Hat Sher
Kighlands
Eagle
Eagle Lake
Committee To Probe Advisibility Of Including Outlying Land in City Limit
A city committee of about a dozen property owners and Eagle Like City Council members met at City Hall to study including outlying areas east and west of the current limits. They discussed benefits like sewage and trash savings against costs such as city taxes and services. A plan calls for an engineer to cost and map extensions, with residents petitioning the council if a majority favors annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prnji- Bmly
City Hall
Ely Bowntin
Suehay Achior Avineh
Gad
Meer
Meneral
Binsits
Cos Uor Ducessry Sewage
Walter Dinvs
Unis
Hesse
Laughtin
McCredey
Chas
D. Stephens
Powel
Lopecity
Thomas
Ind
Plane Flips Over On Emergency Landing Pilot Escapes Injury
A crop plane suffered heavy damage during a forced water landing near the Carriage-Whartol county line past Bayle Lake. The pilot escaped injury as the aircraft landed in a field, veered toward a drainage ditch, then was righted and towed to Pasle Lake airport for repairs. Eyewitness Thomas Jr. was on scene immediately and described the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cell Beyetic
Thyaver
Wmm. Thomas, Jr
Pasle Lake
Spade and Trowel Install Officers at June Lunch
Spade and Trowel plans a June 15 luncheon to install new officers. Members and guests will gather at the Episcopal Parish House in Luiehean for the spring meeting chaired by Mrs Don- Ant Thelitene with Mrs dames A. [iping. Harvison and Alvin Wiese aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spade & Trowel
Mealib
Episcopal
Luiehean
Git
Eagle Lake
Garler
Chia
Don- Ant
Mraile A
Iping
Harvison Avatker
Alvin Wiese
Vamenile Groe Matters
Altar Society Game Night At Center
The Altar Society of Quinady or Perpetual Help Catholic plans a Tuesday evening game night at the center. Funds raised will support church activities with coffee and cake served. A large turnout is anticipated as members invite guests to join the event.
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Altar Society
Quinady
Perpetual Help
Ghurck Esteddds
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Englehart
E. B
Paul Marx
Maurits
United States
Mice McMillan
Rev
Mrs. Riley
Eve
Campbell Drive Inn
J. T. Fanka
Bradford
Baby Joe Anthony Gertson
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