Chamber of Commerce Plans July Political Rally
The Farle Lake Chamber of Commerce announced plans at a recent meeting to sponsor a political rally on Saturday July 19 at the Eagle Lakes Recreation Center. Candidate invites will be extended for appearances by Democrats Republicans and other local figures. a youth contestant will represent Beg i Lake. Officials also approved merchant outreach for membership and a new business directory tract.
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Chamber of Commerce
Farle Lake
Brean
Eng
Gach
TSS
Bething Penuty
Sépain Chamber
Fourth Af
Heenid Thomas
Indy
Begi Lake
Organizeton
Eligible voters must secure exemption for June 1958 primary
Men and women who reach age 71 by Jan 1 or who will be 21 by the Democratic primary may vote in the Inter 1958 election if they act promptly. An exemption certificate from the Office of Tax Assessor Henry Hajovsky must be filed at least 81 days before the election, and since the primary is July 25 the exemption must be dated before June 25.
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Henry Hajovsky
Insects Bite Lake Area Residents Amid Irritating Insects
Residents along Eagle Lake and wooded regions report persistent bites from mysterious insects described as tiny mites or midges. State entomologists are testing samples to identify the species, with results due soon. People stay indoors with windows closed to avoid irritation.
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Jake Smolters
Eagle Lake Red and Gur Club
Weather Drought Impacts Bay County Farmland and Pastures
The area endures a prolonged dry spell with only light drizzle and high heat. Pastures suffer while bay area farmers report declining moisture, though rice and cotton show resilience. May rainfall totaled 3.5 inches, with drought threatening crop yields if rain does not return soon.
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Siena
Local Felony Charge Involving Columbus Woman
Old mother in Columbus faced a felony charge after a January 22 incident near the Winterbotham property. Billie Ruth Bussie daughter of C Lucas surrendered part of the enemy to Mr Buller, with the rest turned to an officer as he prepared to pave. She was bound over to await grand jury action with bond set at 2000 dollars. Mrs Bussie had been living with her father about 400 yards from the Winterbotham home during the following month and has a two year old child.
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Columbus
Winterbotham
Billie Ruth Bussie
C. Lucas
Winterbotham Han
Justice of the Peace JH
Beal
Garwand
Abe
Acthin
Grand Jury
Bussle
Wintervothans
County Farmer Queen Contest Set for July First
Mabalite is reported recovering from a severe heart attack suffered after retiring Sunday night. He is confined to Laughlin Hospital and has been under treatment, though somewhat improved at this writing. DELAROMA guests noted, with John attached.
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John
Mabalite
Laughlin Hospital
Colorado County Farm Bureau Garden Contest Held at Eagle Lake
The annual contest takes place at Eagle Lake Community Center on a Tuesday in July. Mrs RL Wales and family from Tulsa, Mrs Bob Potter from Columbus, and Mrs Mate Ween from Alianton are among visitors. Seven entries have been received so far. a musical program precedes the queen contest. Last year’s queen Rose Ann Miller reached the state competition. Howard Moore will MC the event.
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Colorado County Farm
Eagle Lake
Tuestay
RL. Wales
Okdshome
Bob Potter
Columbus
Freisburg
Mira
Charlee
Ney
Fle
Treiny
Leonard Steck
LaPorte
Alshalt
Weimar
W. A
ARG Office Meeting in Garwood Addresses Rice Industry
The Eagle Lake ARG meeting featured George Blsir and Dexter Hiventrgh from the American Rice Growers Cooperative Association and Rice Marketing Specialist for the Fate Agriculture. Speeches covered rice grading, export development, and proposed legislation, with ME BLA praising Lake division farmers for top quality rice and strong prices in 1957.
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ARG
Gar ‘Wood
Hunt
George Blsir
American Rice Growers Cooperative Association
Dexter Hiventrgh
Fae Agriculure
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Eagle Lake
R Wimtermann
ARG Association
Bruducsr
ME Bla
Lake Division
Hie E
Ome Divin
Dixon
le Om
Geerty
Ezra Benson
U. S. Department of Agrimuiiure
Turkish Pianist Gonul Arslan Concert Tonight
Citizens are invited to hear a concert by Turkish pianist Gonul Arslan at 8:00 pm Friday at the College Memorial Church. The event, hosted by Mrs Warren and Mrs Moeteher Warren, offers a rare cultural program with attention to Arslan who studied at Ankara Conservatory and Southern Methodist University.
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Miss Gonul
Mss
Construction Boom Drives Eagle Lake Projects Amid Heat
Eagle Lake shows continued growth with three major projects under way the First Nations Bank building the Eagle Lake Rice Dryer expansion and Laughlin Hospital near completion Interior work at the new bank and dryer additions progresses while Laughlin Hospital nears bed capacity targets Brick and alabasterite products arrive for installations along with plumbing and storage additions Local homes in the Mee Lowheasts and Prairie Street areas are under construction with multiple families moving in after completion Plans include locker room facilities and recreation center improvements by contractors Reese Smith and Spel with several residents moving into new houses in the near future
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Eagle Lake
Flrat
Eecle Lake
Laughlin
Mubure
Texas Concrete Site Co
R. B Rees
Tustin Stith
Laughlin Hospital
Enzie Lake
Justin Smith
Mire
Frank “Chestham
J. R. ‘Thoms
Piieline
Mee Lowheasts
J. R .Thomas
R. B. Reese, Sr
Egle Lake
Egle Lake Is Contractor For the Hens. the ‘Thomaser
Clark and
Prairie Street
Mev
Huby Matthews
Pinchas
Paul Powers
Earl Braden Reve
Heese
Powers
Braten
Mike Canaris
Canaris
VT. Matthews
Finn
Vo Ty Matthews
Prairie Sty
Lt. Spanthet
Span
Local Address List Price Set By Eagle Lake Directors
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce directors voted to award the Headlight printing contract for the city address list. The roster will list nearly 2 000 mail addresses for residents and businesses with charges of 5.00 for members and 10.00 for non members. Advance orders may be placed, print completion expected within a month, and Miss Mertha Pidgeon is secretary. The project proceeds amid growing interest from the community and local merchants.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Girman and
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerts
Jte Keng
Mertha Pidgeon
Eagle Lake
Ishington
Bagle Lake
Likis Telephone Company
Carter
Mac’s Foot Market
Griff Thawes
Hobby Thornton
Garnner Seahaim
Bob-Ih Grocery
John Davis
Konvicks
Large DC fishing contest draws growing interest and prizes
The Washington area fishing contest near Eagle Lake attracts many entrants as the deadline nears. Prizes include largest bass from A J Struss Auto Supply, largest sphite perch from Western Auto Store, and largest contish from Spalinger Hardware. Entries weigh-in at several local stations within a twelve mile radius by midnight June 30.
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Artold Kenvicka
Ia. J. Struss Auto Supply
Western Auto Store
Spalinger
Eagle Lake
Eagle Market
Sam Austin
A. B. Store
Q. P
Wilcox Grocery
Mac's Food Market
M. MO (Mae) Jones
C. Johnson
Chalibet of Commerce
Supt Wegenhoft Survives Narrow Brush With Death
County official Lara Wegenhoft had a narrow escape from death about 2 am Sunday when he touched an alecbic power line while 23 feet above the ground on a windmill at his home east of Columbus. He was rushed to Columbus hospital with injuries from electric shock and is recovering.
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Lara Wegenhoft
Columbo
Columbus Hospital
Mira
Wagenhott
Lissie Youth Ice Cream Social Scheduled for June 26
The Lissie Youth Federation annual Ice Cream Social is set for next Thursday June 26. Ice cream served from 6 30 PM and program begins at 8 00 PM. Free admission with optional donations to support youth camp costs.
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Lissie
Kiwanis Boat Races Set for Eagle Lake June 29
The Kiwanis Club sponsors its annual outboard regatta at Eagle Lake near the Al Mai Bridge five miles from town. Five heats determine the four winners who share a prize of 525,000. Professional drivers from Lake Charles and other cities vie for records. notable entrants include Clay Pettifer and Bruce Nisholeon.
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Eagle Lake
Kiwanis Glob
Jes
Colorado River
al Mai Bridge
Fourtsen
Lone Star
Aseaciu Tich
Howes Freesort
Beaumont
Austin
Baytown
Lake Charles
Clay Pettifer
Bruce
Garwood Box Rents Drop in New Schedule
Garwood postmaster WX Priesmeyer announces changes in quarterly box rental rates effective July 1 1954 No. 1 box remains 50 cents No. 2 box rises to 50 cents No. 3 box increases to 1.10 dollars and box 4 to 1.50 dollars The postmaster notes checks are accepted only during a designated quarter and hints at future rate changes tied to July 1 1957 and July 1 1959 The report also mentions a separate test and local company activity near East Sen Est with unresolved details.
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WX. Priesmeyer
Garwood
Pricameyer
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Dan
Kis Teks
Delaroma
Actine OF
Garwood Arg
Wegenhoft
Kiwanis
Nisholeon
Posedena High Strios
Uftarr J
Roger Smith
Len Hichter
Kiwanis Club
Houston Pest
Garwood Box
East
Sen
Gimpany Toy
Atenpany
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