River Flood isolates Bote Columbus and Alleyton
Flooding from the river isolates Bote Columbus and Alleyton with 60 acres under water. Reports indicate the river reached a peak level around twenty eight percent above normal while farms and crops suffer. pumping stations and power lines suffer due to submerged land and damaged infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wearya
Eldridge
Cuk Mach of Herken
Sagres
Sram
G. W. Ther
Boyle
Dormin
Ives
Ial
Ater
Nanion Companys
Boat Capsized Near Eldridge Abc Escaping Rescue
A boat capsized near Eldridge on Thursday, leaving three men missing and two bodies recovered by responders. Ludwig, caught by barbed wire while the vessel sank, survived after swimming to safety. Rescue teams, aided by a swift current, continued searches as witnesses described the perilous scene and concurrent river conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leriege Stantation
Robert
Marly
Peldasa
Deer Burttschell
Fily Jaco
Keare
Fanny
Gian
Ludwig
Garwood
Cavan
Stites
S.C. Smithers
Jee Fry
Dnel Smith
Phiwe
Bate- Lys
Levee Break Near Eldridge Causes Major Flooding
A levee near Eldridge breached Tuesday around 2 p.m., washing out a long stretch and flooding the Faber Merrittile plantation area as water rose along the river. The breach widened, destroying portions of the levee and forcing residents to higher ground while a Coast Guard plane radioed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kocurek
Faber Merraitile
Felers
Fager Merpintile Company Partite Diun
W. Stiles
Eldridge
le River
L. Ww Gilles
Coast Guard
remMer AL van
Elas
Hood
Colorado County Receives 4000 for Flood Relief Work
A Rotary club committee met Governor James Allred in Austin to push relief for tenant farmers ruined by the Colorado River flood. Secretary Muller outlined conditions while Red Cross aid was organized in the county. Local merchants will honor food orders issued to needy tenants for cash redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Burt
Cala- Fada
Hi Exglebal Rotary Club
James Allved
Rentillor
Mili
Iany
Calarido
Austin
Lee Hustetth
Columbus
Engle Lake
Mr. Hintett
Wilson Hitaboa
Afa
Yvengl
Royal Red Grass
Postoffice to Move to New Location
A. J. Bichnowsky postmaster at new building received no permit for Washington post office move. New location will place the office closer to the Main Street area. The move is expected to ease access for patrons and speed mail handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bichnowsky
Wew
Technoveky
W. A. Bixler
Lightney-ke
Braden
Merclandisn
Negro farmer shot in dispute over loose stock at Eagle Lake
The prominent colored farmer, known as Parker place resident near Eagle Lake, was seriously wounded Thursday morning after a dispute over livestock getting out. Wylie Williams, another respected colored farmer, arrived at the scene and surrendered to authorities as efforts to stop the shooting continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Parker Place
Eagle Lake
Rawena Walker
Lana
Wylie Williams
George Willamec
Old-Time Dance Nadal Wednesday Night
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an old-time dance event planned for Wednesday with archival wording. It mentions a cordial invitation and a display of attendance, though many words are garbled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY Nighiy
Mrs Raasch dies at Lissie after long residence
An elderly resident Mrs Margaret Raasch died Tuesday at Lissie age fifty four. Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran Church in Willis with burial in the local cemetery. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Raasch of Willis and a sister Mrs Fuisely of Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raasch
Lissie
Muirgaret
Robert Never
Lutherat
Willis
Doe
Ry Stoumk
OM. Lee
Prink Hough
J.om. Boorne
Witt
Sibler
Dar Keim
Gurminy
United Sites
Wits Marin
Boi
Uwe Ol Avhiin
Duvir Pwalhwn
Suik
Rassoh
Areighhor
Fuuisely
Aviv
Ladheruy Chace
Frivals
Overflow of the Colorado River in 1913 causes widespread flood damage
Extracts from a 1913 account describe a major river overflow that flooded towns including Columbus and Alton, with water depths reaching feet in streets and depots. Traction disruptions interrupted rail service as residents faced rising waters and evacuations amid reports of wrecked tracks and damaged homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Hewdigh
Negra
Jack Battle
Loab
Lali Mall
Columbus
Elouk
Warter
Hear
CabwMbor
Uetow
Witker
Sothern Pacific
Betstern Alleyten
Colym la
Alton
Rice Farmers Meet Here Monday Night
The American Rice Farmers Association will hold its annual meeting at Fo gle Lake City Hall at 1 p m on Monday June 26. All rice farmers and their families are urged to attend as reports at the meeting will be discussed by association officers and managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annual Meeting
Office Association
The
Ammerican Rice Farmers Association
Fogle Lake
E. Turner
Sap Boyl
Beaumont
Association
Romer J. Brinkley
Ceniar
Wedding in San Antonio described with family praise
The article reports the marriage of Mr. R. Killough Sr. and Charlotty Themis in San Antonio with notes on the bride’s character and public regard. It mentions the couple’s connections to Dallas and local communities, plus a flood-related delay affecting travel and a long list of attendees and well-wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Killough
Charlotty Themis
Syme
M. Oth
Southwestern Lie Insurance Company
Dallas
Jacat School
Nantamohiy Woneyaman
iVarden
Colorado
Wad
Farmers plan replanting in flooded Colo river valley
Farmers in Gulonide county plan rapid replanting of cotton and corn after Colo river valley floods recede. Most fields unlikely until late June. many will risk replanting if ground heals, with some fields seeded by Bam and others delayed. The flood loss prompts hopeful recovery plans as weather and water levels influence decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coloadie River Valley
Gulonide
Hensight
Chi Finlds
Tyne
Une
Wiley
Wno
Pier
Government survey of Rice Farm Acres Underway
Government engineers Pur of Baggle Take and Reid of Gurwood commence field survey across Wharton and Pothride varieties on rice farms. Workers identify acreages for planting, evaluate varieties, and assess fertility with plans to map vast tracts in Wharton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pur
Tom
Reid
Gurwood
Edey
Wharton
Colonie
Wharton County
Obituary for Mrs Dadhemae and family mentions
Fragmented obituary notes the death of Mrs Dadhemae and references her parents, spouse, and extended family. It lists locations including New York and nearby towns, with scattered names such as Gide Weetone and Trewin, hinting at a broader family history and burial context.
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Perrin
Packard Nivay
Berangels
Advin
Arnost
Cat Springs
Edmunst Og
Bernardo
Dadhemae
Win
Trewin
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Bote Columbus
Alleyton
Manly
Burtischell
Felix Jase
Crown Ad
Morris Ludwig
Gringing
L. W. Stiles
Fabers Mercantile Co
Suftty
le Sid
Colorado County
Colorado River
Wylie
Williams
Wash Norris
Vance
Byery
Altni
Wakhoyen
Ywiliond
San Antonio Thursd
Ciel
Tithiwiy
Rnin
Norers Aurel
Sinwonie
Deamgoote
Wally ViNepuscy
Hee
Willy
Peatiawynee
Houston
Portia
Homie
Listy
Ravel
Aviary
Maria Halen
Ann Galylimiss
Little
Mideline
Ars
Alves Glueck Pies
Ireen
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