Heavy Vote On School Bond And Tax Rate Election
Voters head to polls Saturday at the downtown city building to decide a school bond issue of 10000000 and a tax rate increase from 128 to 150. Proponents cite funding for new construction and improvements while opponents warn of higher levies. Absentee ballots must be filed with County Clerk Eden L. Gitmann in Columbus days before election.
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Wodas
Pew Magipinat
City Square
Gedsonvith
Abe
CE. Maranal
Eden
L. Gitmann
Columbus
Texpay. Ca
Board of Trustees
Eutoneel
Saad
Teen Arrested Over Eight Tires and Wheels Theft
A 15 year old boy from near Eagle Lake was arrested by Eagle Lake Constable Buster Semora and placed in juvenile custody after stealing eight tires and wheels from four trailers. Two wheels were recovered. the youth admitted taking tires and selling two for cash. Owners cited include Allen D. Cassady and DR. Winter, with one wheel taken from the Colorado Sen Conservation District’s yard. County Judge J. M Ruta warned him not to appear in court again.
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Eagle Lake
Seeejay
Collumabus
Buster Semora
Semava
Allen D. Cassady
DR. Winter
C. B. Everitter
Colorado
Sen_Conservaton District
J. M Rutta
Eagles Lake chamber to sponsor fishing contest and plans
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce directors voted to start immediate plans for a second annual fishing contest once Diane is completed. They authorized the Recreation Committee to proceed due to strong interest from local fishermen. Last year winners were Billy Maness, Joan Davis Konyitka, and Gamier Seaholm in catfish. The board also planned a delegate to the South Texas Beatty Contest but budget was not set.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Diane
Boand Ertion
Mith
Billy Maness
Joan Davis Konyitka
White Perch
Ganiier Seaholm
Catfish
Chamber of Commerce
He Seguinath
Biss South Texas Beatty
BH Barris
Fred] R. Frnke
Tly
Minster
Chamber
Donna Lou Thomas
Daugh
Herold Thommas
Warner
Bosch
Lane
Texas Manufacturers
Keele Lake
Louis Silver
I B. Smith
Houston
Houston Chamber of Commerte
Vacation Bible School Sessions Begin at City Churches
Numerous city churches announce two week or one week Vacation Bible School sessions in June. The Thea Lissie Church starts June 5 with a Sunday evening program at 7 00. Grace Lutheran opens June 8 with a closing program June 28 at 7 30. Coly Memorial Methodist runs 8 30 to 12 30 daily through Friday with closing exercises at 7 30 Sunday. First Baptist continues its Vacation Bible School through June 24 with classes 8 30 to 11 30. A closing service and worker appreciation are planned for June 21 at Eagle Lake Recreation Center.
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Thea Lissie Church
Grace Lutherrm
Coly Memorial Methodist Church
Eagle Late Recreation Center
Hot Box Ignites Train Carload of Creosoted Poles
A Saturday evening fire west of the city was caused by a hot box on a flat car carrying creosoted telephone poles. Firefighters from Fagle Lake extinguished the blaze quickly after the poles were fully engulfed. A water main near Adolph Vecera’s FM 102 property supplied essential water for firefighting.
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Fagie Lake
Towne
Mira
Adolph Vecera
Lindis
Appeals Filed In Interstate R-Way Suits
The State of Texas appeals on verdicts of land condemnation suits for an Interstate Highway right of way south of Columns. Commissioners appointed by County Judge J. D. Rutta conducted hearings and awarded AT A L gti a for condemnation.
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State of Texas
Des Ared
Columbus
Lune Sth
J. DM. Rutta
A. L. Gti
Trail Ride for Youth Riders Saturday
Youth aged two to sixteen are invited to ride from Eagle Lake to Bonus on Saturday June 20. Supervised by A H Pappy Sesholm Bruce Wardell and others, the event ends with a hot dog roast. Contact Mrs Senhorra or Mr Wade for details.
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Eagle Lake
A. H. (Pappy) Sesholm
Bruce Wardell
Multiple County Crashes Leave Several Vehicles Damaged
Tuesday afternoon and Monday in the county produced several accidents. A 1959 Chevrolet and a 1954 Chevrolet pickup driven by Kirby Ethridge sustained damage near Freisburg on FM 100 after a nearly head on collision. Patrolman Adcock responded. Later Tuesday a 1957 Chevrolet driven by Tozh Diet Stevenson of Houston collided with a 1954 Mack semi trailer driven by James Arthur Allegar of Columbus over an overpass area, with injuries not detailed. Continued on next page.
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Ania
Amaze
Tilile Wilson
Pagle Lake
Camages
Pan
Monnday
Patroman Adcock
Freisburg
Hits
Tillie, Moora
Chevrolet
Kirby Ethridge
Columbus
Edell
Tozh
Diet Stevenson
Hoxston
James Arthur Algea
Igat
Calendar of Coming Events and Local Meetings
Calendar lists Lions officers banquet at 70 Smith Pry, Civle Leaguers in Sheridan Gat, CYC box sale near Albert's, school bond issue and tax rate election, Firemen's business meeting at 7 30 pm, Little League Vanita vs Sox Brayee, Little Leaguers head to Columbus, Rotary club officers banquet at 7 30 pm.
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Lions
Sheridan
Gat
CYC Buxe
Albert
Ehedon, & Arm
Buldins
Min
Firemen
Lotal
Vanita
Sox
Brayeeve
Cards
Little Leaguters
Columbus
Rotary Club Bsee
Box Rent Increases Set For July 1
Post office box rents rise with the new fiscal year starting July 1. Smallest boxes move to 1.20 per quarter, medium to 1.50, Tanger drawers to 2.25 and line-size drawers to 3.00 per quarter. Box holders will receive Rent Due cards Monday. payments may be by personal check and cover through June 30 or the coming quarter.
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Hargrave
Sily T
Posmaster Smith
Three Baseball Games Mark Juneteenth Weekend
Eagle Lake colored team the Eagles will host three games at Gelvin Manns Eagles Park during the Juneteenth weekend. Friday features the Houston Indians Rahimsey, Sunday sees Hempstead Tigers, and the Eagles meet Galveston Eagles. All games start at 3:00 p m with barbecue refreshments and a dance after the weekend festival. Local colored residents and whites are invited to attend.
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Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Eagles
Gelvin Mann
Eagles Park
Rice Miltrea
Juirteenth
Dante Villar
Ministers Present Bibles To Hospital
The Laughlin Hospital received donated Bibles from six participating churches led by Rev. Billy McDaniel. Dr. Jane Gain accepted the gifts on behalf of the hospital, noting the hope they will aid patients. The Bible plaques quote Psalm 119 and carry Alliance scripture, with several clergy present for the presentation.
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Billy McDariel
Miar
Rhce Rutheran Charch
Ralph A. Tosew
Firss
Gurch
Laughlin
By McDaniel
First Presbyterian
Walter J. Ktey
Leotis McDaniel
Colty Methodist Church
Council OKs buying 50 replacement parking meters
Eagle Lake City Council approves the purchase of fifty manual parking meters from Duncan Meter Company to replace aging units in downtown. The $3,143.50 order covers exchange of old meters with three year guarantees and planned monthly payments. The project aims to raise revenue and replace malfunctioning meters, with delivery expected within thirty days.
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Eagle Lake
Manuel Ypa
Sight of S
Diuncan
Tre Council
Arsent
Jace Grieves
ViTey
Sam Nelson
Duncan
Som
Nelbar
Coucil
Powar
Sight Company
Rete Beak
Clyda W
Lions Install Officers Thursday at Eagle Lake Center
Eagle Lake Lions Club set to install officers for the 1959 60 year at the Eagle Lake Community Center Thursday June 18. George Causey elected president succeeding Raymond Wandell with Lovell Dye Wells and others named to key offices and directors. Richard Clipson of the Bogue Lake area will be the installing officer.
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Eagle Lake Lions Cah
Eagle Lake
Peeareslag
George Causey
Raymond
H. Wandell
Lions Clubs
Lovell KR. Dye
Robert T. Wells, Jr
Sam Davidson
Billy Mates
Floyd Horde
Carl Sesholm
Cal
Three Large Damage Suits Filed In District Court
District Clerk Charlie Allen reports three damage lawsuits filed in district court. Albert Ruchti and others seek about 254000 from Britt Grain Co for a wreck with claimants outside Colorado County. Oscar Class and next of kin seek 77750 from McCall Senders and Raymond Rollins for injuries in a rear end collision. Theodor Mott seeks 100000 from George Kels and others for damage to Irishland in the northern part of the county.
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Charlie Allen
Distriet Court
Albert Lewis Ruchti
Raymond Charles Rollins
Weimar
Clunees
Sanders
Drilyon
Otto
Columbus
Theodor Mott
Jonathan
George Kels
Northiern
CYC To Hold Bake Sale Saturday
The Eagle Lake Catholic Youth Council invites the community to a bake sale on the 20th starting at 5:00 am in the vacant building next to Albert's Vadely Store. Enjoy homemade pies cakes kolaches loaves and sweet rolls for Father’s Day dinner.
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Eagle Lake
Albert
Rumors swirl after dramatic Saturday night incident
The editor pursued a sensational story about a bake event tied to Gardner Seaholm and a log at a waterfront area near Zolérado Fiver corlier. Gardner said he knew nothing of the claim while Mrs Seaholm allegedly pulled a drain plug causing water to spill at the dock. Congratulations are given to Mrs. Loci Hint and Mrs. S. C. Stafford for the observance of Breet.
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Gardner Seaholn
Gardner
Seaholm
Loci Hint
S. C. Stafford
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Edith
Laughlin Hospital
Tr. J. Ho Laughlin
All Memorial Nigerial United Brethren Churuh
Lisste
First Baptist
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Church End Grece
I Lutheran Church
Pyasma
Mr ‘McDaniel
Ralph Janes
Furst Baptist Gretch
The
Alliance
Rotary
Eagie Lake
Europe
Besl
Schulesburg
Adolis
Causey
CYC
Sale
Towa
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