Vic Englehard Seeks County Commissioner Post in Colorado County
Vic Englehard, a longtime Eagle Lake resident and former city tax collector, announces his bid for County Commissioner of Precincts in Colorado County to fill the unexpired term of E H Rodgers. A WWI veteran and Eagle Lake American Legion member, he cites roads and bridges as key needs and asks precinct press support as he seeks to continue public service.
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Eagle Lake
Colorado County
E. H.rodgers
Vic Foglehard
Endehard
Eagle Lake High School
Eagle Lake Post
American Legion
Englehard
Prominent Columbus Girl Set To Wed Beckman in July
Miss Edias M. Welch of Columbus to wed August W. Beckman of Sealy in a Sunday ceremony. Welch, a Columbus High School graduate and Rainbow Girls officer, has worked in Dr. Tubbs’s Columbus office. Beckman, Sealy High School 1941 graduate, served four years in the armed forces, two and a half overseas, discharged last October. Welch previously lived with grandparents in Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Kansteiner
Columbus
Edias M. Welch
August W. Beckman
Oro Beckman
Sealy
Miss Welch
Fere End
Columbus High School
Hant
Order of Rainbow Girls
C. R. Tubbs
Beckman
Sealy High School
Welch
Eagle Lake
Maurice Glenn
Mrs. Lobpries Arrives From England to Garrood
Mrs. H. Lobpries arrives in Garrood on Tuesday June 4 after a 7 day voyage aboard the John Erickson from New York. She is a Chester England native, 5 feet 1 inch tall and dark haired, who worked as a beauty operator. Her fiancé Wes Lobpries serves in the Army in the ordnance branch, with 32 months in England.
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Pries
Garrood
Lobpries
Chester
Soutiern England
Wes
Rae Stewart
Loborics
Ordinance
Army
England
Sealy
Labories
John Erickson
New York
Edwin Hench
Lochner Bros
Headlight Staff Enjoys Fish From Port Aransas Trip
Headlight staff members express gratitude for a Port Aransas trip with plentiful local seafood. The outing highlighted sharing meals and camaraderie among reporters and editors aboard the trip.
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Port Aransas
Headlight families receive fish from local volunteers
During the weekend at Port Aransas E H Rodgrs Dr L Kopecky R P Wilcox Glen Eveton and Clarence Stephens supplied fish to Headlight families, delivering meals and support to residents in need.
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Port Aransas
E. H. Rodgrs
Dr. L. Kopecky
R. P. Wilcox
Glen Eveton
Clarence Stephens
Americanism Endowment Fund Sought In County
W F Woodard of the Columbus Post of the American Legion is Colorado County Chairman for the National Americanism Endowment Fund aiming to raise 15 million dollars for public welfare and education in Constitutional Americanism. Colorado County has a 45000 or 750 quota with posts in Weimar Columbus and Eagle Lake aiding as vice chairs. The fund, run by twenty one trustees, supports education and civic duties, with honorary chairs including President Truman and Governor Stevenson. A county solicitation plan will be announced by Legion Posts.
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W. F. Woodard
Columbus
American Legion
Colorado County
National Americanism Endowment Fund
United States
7Pexas
Colorado Couny
Woodard
Weimar
Sublime pool extended with Tide Water No. 2 D L Underwood
Production in the Sublime pool of Colorado county extended half a mile south west after Tide Water Associated Oil company No 2 D L Underwood was completed. New producer rated at 270.23 barrels of 32 gravity oil with 22 percent water and a gas-oil ratio of 1081 to 1. Drilled to 9580 feet, with 49 shots and a 1200 psi tubing pressure. Also Altair pool deep test for Mrs Myra S Pryor completed below 7000 feet in Colorado county route.
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Sublime
Colorado County
Tide Water Associated Oil Company No
D.L. Underwood
Feery
Superior Oil Company
Myra S. Pryor
Legion Women Gather for Legion Auxiliaries Meeting
Commander Messitt Campbell of the Eagle Lake Post presided at a coffee for wives mothers daughters and sisters of Legionnaires in the Legion Hall. The event featured summer decor and hospitality. An Auxiliary organization meeting is set for Monday at 3:00 PM with officers to be elected. Eagle Lake is one of two Legion Posts in the district.
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Messitt Campbell
Eagle Lake
American Legion
Legion Hall
Campbell
Legionnaires
Legion Auxili
Reir
Port Aransas Fishermen Reap Large Haul Across County
County anglers from Garwood Columbus and Eagle Lake joined a Port Aransas trip led by Stage Game Warden T. T. Waddell. Fifteen from Garwood ten from Columbus and over seventy from Eagle Lake fished two spring days, with E L Beckman winning a 40 pound jack as King Ling Beck. Jimmy Wilson R. R. Peskey and D. Colly Vic Englehard and Simon White won $5 prizes for top catches. Clarerice Stephens landed a 24 pound kingfish and planned pro fisherman attire. two Eagle Lake participants qualified as professionals.
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Eagle Lake
T. T. Waddell
Colorado
Port Aransas
Garwood
Columbus
Vic Englehard
Simon White
Beck
Clarerice Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Joop
Rodgers Named Business Manager in Eagle Lake Move
E H Rodgers resigns as Commissioner of Precinct 4 in Colorado County Columbus to become Business Manager of Eagle Lake City Waterworks and Tax Offices. Mrs Ruben Miller hired as bookkeeper. Five candidates announce for Rodgers successor: Doomboole Simmons Wallace Dui Engichard. Applications to fill unexpired term due by Saturday night. temporary appointment likely to go to another Precinct candidate not seeking July primaries. Rodgers praised for service to Precinct 4.
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E H. Rodgers
Colorado County
Columbus
Rodgers
Eagle Lake
Ciy Waterworks System
Ruben Miller
Paul Walker
Mr Rodgers
H. A Doomboole
Robert S. Simmons
di Wallace
Frank D. Duiy
Vic Engichard
Imust Ywle
Commissioners Court
Rodger
Legion posts react to decision with widespread regrets
Expressions of regret flow across Legion Posts nationwide as they react to a leader's decision to leave. The local post notes the impact extends beyond the precinct and echoes from distant posts, signaling broad concern and sympathy.
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Expres
Rodeo Roping Event Tonight At Eagle Lake
A late evening rodeo roping program is set for tonight near Eagle Lake. About 45 cowboys from the region compete with top contests won by A A Bittner Tracy Brooks Henry Beken Rusty Thomas Bubba Watson and more. The Eagle Lake High School band performs 7 30 to 8 00 p m with proceeds aiding the band fund. The roping starts at 8 00 p m and roping and riding events draw local and nearby fans to witness top roping and other attractions.
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Busi
PLC
Breakaway
A. A. Bittmer
Tracy Brooks
Harry Martin
Henry Beken
A. A. Bittner
Rusty Thomas
Bubba Watson
Eagle Lake High School
Martin Hale
Drera
D A Allen Victim Of Typhus Fever
Doctor Alvin Allen aged 33 died at Laughlin Hospital after a 17 day typhus illness He was a native of Okemat Oklahoma and worked at the Shell Oil Company Cycling Plant in Sheridan The body was sent home by Mill Funeral Home with wife and three children to Oklahoma Survivors include wife two sons one daughter father Joe Allen of Arizona one brother and two sisters The community mourns the loss and extends sympathy to the bereaved
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Alvin Allen
Laughlin Hospital
Allen
Okemat
Oklahoma
Shell Oil Company
Sheridan
Southern Pacific Lines
Mill Funeral Home
Joe Allen
Arizona
Sttricken
Gubernatorial Candidate To Visit Eagle Lake June 22
Dr. Homer P. Rainey former University of Texas president and Democratic gubernatorial candidate plans a Southwest Texas tour starting June 1 covering 28 counties with stops at Edina Ganario Wharton Kise Bernard Eagle Lake FE Campus Columbus Selmenburg Capra and ending June 23 in Victoria. He will speak three or four times during the trip with a visit to Eagle Lake scheduled for June 22.
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Homer P. Rainey
University of Texas
Texas
Sisty
Edina
Ganario
Wharton
Kise Bernard
Eagle Lake
FE Campu
Columbus
Selmenburg
Capra
Saunday
Snd
Victoria
Columbus Volunteer Fire Department Dance Set for June 29
Old time fiddle music to fill a barn in Columbus on Saturday June 29 as the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department hosts a dance. Prizes of 5 for best costume 3 for second and 7 for third will be awarded to a man and a woman according to TEST.
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Columbus
Columbus Volunteer Fire Department
Dance Arrangements Set by County Sheriff in KC Hall
County Sheriff Harvey Lee arranged a social event at the KC hall also called the old opera house. The notice mentions plans for a dance organized under sheriff oversight in the local venue.
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Arangements
Harvey Lee
Iold Opera House
George Cason Wins Calf at Garwood FFA 4 H Show
George Cason 4 H Club holds calf show in Garwood despite heavy rain. Nine FFA and 4-H youths sold calves with strong prices. champion calf weighed 699 pounds and brought 30 cents per pound to Gracey and Wagenholt. Other top bids ranged from 21 to 25 cents per pound with weights from 430 to 730 pounds. Auctioneer W F Newton of El Campo praised organizers. buyers varied due to rain but paid well for stock.
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Can Garwood
Farmers of Américan Chapter
4-H Club
W. F.newton
el Campo
George Cason
Gracey & Wegenhof
George Embrock
FFA
Garwood Food
John Perry
Garwood
Food Markett
Sidney Perry
Gracey and
Wagenholt
Kenneth Nances
R. C Perry
Gracey & Wagenhoft
Masons Elect Officers For Coming Year
At a stated meeting of Eagle Lake Masonic Lodge on Tuesday evening officers for the coming year were elected. W M Lindsay. Senior Warden Jack Rhodes. Junior Warden Roberts S Simmon s. Treasurer S H Broyles. Secretary Edgar Baring. Tiler Robert L Cole. Cemetery Committee P D Gerison. Installation set for Monday evening June 21. Lindsay succeeds Cole as head of the lodge. he is Shell Oil chief clerk and active in civic and religious circles.
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Eagle Lake Masonic Lodge
W. M. Lindsay
Jack Rhodes
Roberts S. Simmons
S. H. Broyles
Edgar Baring
Robert L. Cole
P. D. Gerison
Mr. Lindsay
Mr. Cole
Shell Oil Company
Emergency Food Drive Progressing Here This Week
Rev A D Jameson and committees from the Rotary and Lions Clubs with church ladies organize an Emergency Food Collection in Eagle Lake. Early reports show about 210 dollars deposited with more funds expected. drive runs all week and accepts canned foods, with donation boxes at local grocers.
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A. D. Jameson
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Oite
Eagle Lake
Columbus Catholics To Have Game Party June 18
Columbus Catholics plan a game party at Anthony's Catholic Church in Columbus on Tuesday evening June 18. The event details are incomplete but indicate a church activity aimed at parishioners.
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Columbus
At Anthony's Catholic Church
Community Party Sponsored by Confarternity to Christian Doctine
Invitation to a mixed age event described as an evening of fun and entertainment sponsored by the Confarternity to Christian Doctine. The note invites attendance and hints at setup details in the South area. Mentions Parma and three men with three runs in the first inning and a continuation on the last page.
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The
Confarternity To Christian Doctine
Parma
Frank D. Duty Seeks Post of Commissioner
Frank D. Duty seeks the office of Commissioner of Precinct 4 in Colorado County. He cites Wick Truck Line experience, Marine service, and road-construction work from 1924 to 1930 as qualifications. Duty, married with one son, lives in Bagit Lake and is active in American Legion affairs. He pledges to work with residents for better precinct services.
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Frank BD
Colorad
BE. H. Rodgers
Duty
Wick
Vial War Production
Houston
United States Marine Corps
Marine Engineer Corps
Pacific
Fom
Marine Engineers
Marr
Bagit Lake
Eagle Lake
American Legion
Presbyterians Call Rev Reynolds As New Pastor
Presbyterians in Eagle Lake welcome Rev Reynolds and his wife and young daughter as their new pastor. They plan to attend services in mid July and will occupy an apartment in Mrs Ann Cordz’s home until permanent housing is ready. Congregation members express pleasure and extend a hearty welcome.
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Reynolds
Isveston
Eagle Lake
Arive
Ann Cordz
Egle Lake
Three Fast Soft Ball Games Top Card For Week Three
Week three softball highlights include the Shell Oilers beating the American Legion 6 to 5 in a thriller at the High School Stadium. Legion hitters Criswell Bruce Waddell and B Criswell doubled. J Brisco added a triple. J Idinak doubled. Shell pitcher Wile Brum struck out twice. A late decision postponed a later date for a second Shell game and Rotary 17 Firemen 0 with strong fielding and a big second inning. Lions 5 Universal 3 and Firemen 3 were also noted for fast play and tight scoring.
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Shell Oilers
American Legion
Legion
Shell
Criswell
Bruce Waddell
B. Criswell
J. Brisco
J. Idinak
Wile Brum
Protess
Firemain Gale
Lions
Universal
Tn Am
Fireman
Sheil
Wallace Enters Colorado County Commissioner Race
D Wallace files as a candidate for County Commissioner of Colorado County in Columbus. He moves from Eagle Lake since 1924 and touts road and bridge experience, civil service rating, and a conservative approach. He seeks voter support at the polls next month.
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Promicr J
Colorado County
D. Wallace
Columbus
K. Rodgers
Eagle Lake
Wallace
Neo Sons
United States Construction Engineers
New Officers Installed by C E Chapter
Eagle Lake Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed new officers at the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening June 8. Worthy Matron Edna Earl Dipple and Worthy Patron Helmer Seaholm were among those installed, with numerous officers named and a new leadership promising continued community service.
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Eagle Lake
The
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Iase
Ruby Amlers
Olive Reed
Lizzie Roos
Ellen Hawkes
Nacogdothes
Edna Earl Dipple
Helmer Seaholm
Ida Causey
Harold Thomas
Louella Hanly
Caroline Darby
Louise Spalinger
Rose Lange
Amelia Albercht
Bertha Thomas
Marshall
Ruby Ahlers
Daisy Morgan
Adah
Lelie Thomas
Ruth
Harriet Cosgrove
Esther
Anna Margaret White
Martha
Irma Nispel
Eleena
Anita Wilcox
Warder
Ben Ahlers
Sentinel
Dipple
Elisa Baring
Sew 'Verthy Marron
Catholic Ladies Rummage Sale Saturday at Local Association
Members of the Alvar Society of the Catholic Church will hold a rummage sale on Saturday June 15 in the front portion of the American Rice Growers Association building. The sale starts at nine o'clock in the morning and organizers welcome donations and patronage.
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Alvar Society of the Catholic Church
American Rice Grower's Association
Levee Proposal Petition To Be Presented To Court
A special meeting will be held at the Councs Court Mouse in Co Tumbay es Moreau on June 17 to present the proposed levee perision before the Comrise sion Court.
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Councs Court
Co Tumbay Es Moreau
Comrisesion Court
Court Ordered Hearing for Levee District Petition
Figo age officials set a stevial meeting as proponents of the levee district may air opinions and present the shames affixed to the petition. The action invites discussion on the levee plan and related items in the public forum.
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Img Figo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. H. Lobpries
Americanism Endowment Fund
R. Colly
E. H. Rodgers
Mgr
D. A. Allen
Masons
Frank D. Duty
Presbyterians
C.E
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