City-wide Clean-up Set For July 6 7 8
City plans a three day cleanup beginning Monday following a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Crews will sweep different districts each day and residents are asked to prepare items for disposal to speed service. The effort aims to improve the town after the upcoming holiday, with broad citizen participation encouraged.
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Chamber of Com Merce
AeCarty Street
Eswa
JicCarty
Chamber of Commeree Civic Committee
Car Catches Fire Downtown Tuesday
An automobile in front of the First National Bank caught fire Tuesday morning. Bank custodian Ghne Briwsn and City Manager T J Smith extinguished the blaze under the homeF hs par. Considerable damage was done to the matter and to wiring. Firemen were called but the blaze was under control by the time they arrived.
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Charlie’ Aius
Eegte Lalu
3 Merce
First National Bank
Ghne
Eagle Lake Headients Start Classified Postcard Use
Beginning July 1 eagle Lake Headients will use a postcard form for classified ads and other accounts to speed billing and cut mailing costs for small accounts. Mrs Alton Kingsley called the editor for a story about the 1963 Eagle Lake closing found in Wealsworth in Houston. Miss Anna Lee Swerringen’s ring, missing a year, was returned by a friend in Wenlsworth who safeguarded it.
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Eagie Lake Headient
Alton Kingsley
Vo Thane
Eagle Lake
Knights of Columbus Chicken Barbecue Dinner Announcement
The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Perpetual Help Council announces a fifth annual barbecue dinner moved to the Community Center. Served 4:30 am to 7:00 pm for 2.00 per plate with dine-in and take-out options. Tickets available from council members and at the Community Center on Sunday.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Knights of Columbus
Tucker Barkecur
Heever Lion Center
Aynaire
Toma
Eagle Lake Council
Shenandoah at Rice Theatre This Friday and Saturday
Shenandoah film starring James Stewart screens at Rice Theatre on Friday and Saturday. The period western draws strong notices for Stewart’s performance and is highlighted as a top title in regional cinema this season.
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Rice Theatre
Smurtny
James Stewart
Truck Fails To Make E Main Curve Hits Pole
A large gravel truck heading west on Highway OA failed to make the curve on Fast Main St around 9 50 Tuesday morning and crossed the esplanade striking a telephone pole on the south side. No vehicles were in the intersection. The truck owned by Jack Barber was driven by Paul Simpson with the driver escaping injury.
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Main St
Jack Barber
Paul Simpson
Youth Baseball Schedule Near East Bernard Events
June 24 Eagle Lake Babe Ruth to East Bernard. June 25 Lakers and Cubs travel to Garwood for CVLL games. June 28 Eagle Lake Babe Ruth in Sheridan. Peewees Colts v Cards 7:00 pm. Sox Braver 2:30 pm. June 29 Eagles and Yanks to Garwood for CVLL games. Lakers and Cubs host in East Bernard.
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Thurs
Eagle Lake
Ruth Goss
East Bernas
Lakers
Cubs
Garwood
CVLL
Turse
Colts
Sox
Braver
Babe Ruth
Sheridan
Braves
Caniai
Ant Yanks
Gareood
Cvlb
Gubs
East Bernard
Houser Home Burns At Garwood Tuesday Morning
The Houser residence of Mr and Mrs W G Houser at Garwood burned early Tuesday while the owners were away in Dallas visiting relatives. Garwood firemen extinguished the blaze but the house was nearly destroyed. Cause of the fire is unknown.
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W. G. Houser
Garwood
Dallas
Jaycees Plan Flag Sale and July Fete at Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Jaycees announce a Fourth of July celebration with a flag sale starting July first, kiddie rides and cold drinks from 2:09 pm to 8:00 pm, and a grand fireworks finale from 4 to 4 pm at Bayle Lake airport. Community urged to stay off highways due to holiday traffic.
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Eagle Lake
Jaycees
Ritchens
Pla
Lagie Lake
Jocal Jaycees
United States
Jayeres
United Blues
Tayrees
Bayle Lake
Nada KG Festival Opens Sunday With Knights Hosts
Nada KG festival starts Sunday at the Nae KT Hall with Nata Corneil and the Knights of Columbus. Doors open at 2 00 pm with entertainment and refreshments for all ages. Beef supper served at 6 00 pm for 125 pen plate, beef prepared as in previous year, rice salad and tea. Houston band provides music for dancing from 7 30 pm to 12 30 am.
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Nata Corneil
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Houston
Patrolman Brock from Freeport Injured In Wreck Near Columbus
Patrolman Brock of Freeport and an elderly couple were seriously injured in a two-car collision on a rural Columbus road. Police say heavy dust reduced visibility as a McCulley station wagon swerved and struck Brock’s patrol car, then rolled. Mrs. McCulley sustained a brain concussion and multiple injuries. Mr. McCulley suffered leg injuries and bruises. All were hospitalized. Brock remained in serious condition with chest injuries from the impact.
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Jack Brock
Columbus
Nelson Sehule
Wharton
McCulloy
Miekett
Broels
Pond
Billy Miller
Brook
McCulley
Arock
McGulley
Eagle Lake
Roy Brine
Tabi
Anthony Rogel
al Freeport
Gonivhl
Langhille Fospital
Huoas
Th Hospital
Chevrolet
Raymond RB. Borden
East Main Street
Chick Folice Busier
Semora Investlant
Nevaholes
Barry Saverio
Geranda Sosa
Allen Street
Benjani
R. Beleik
Galveston
Oy Elray Davis
Jilies Atone
Zanetige Club
Moos Geleik
Laiehlin Hospital
AA Group Formed Here To Meet Saturday Nights
Over forty persons attended last Saturday night in Eagle Lake to form an Alcoholics Anonymous group. The Bare Tale Group will meet at BO pon pach Saturday evening near the Municipal Building. Two visitors from out of town attended the kickoff. The first three meetings will be open to non-alcoholics and the public is invited to observe and participate.
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Eagle Lake i
BO Pon
Sparsane
Tve
Abed Pliss
Fry
Piblic
AA Aryanlandisn
Rotary To Install New Officers At Banquet
The Tagle Lake Rotary Club will hold a 7:30 pm officers banquet at the Community Center next Tuesday June 29. Rev Henry Action Til of First Baptist Beadle Lake will keynote. Bhorman Tryon becomes president with Sue Sebring Howard James R Thomas among new officers.
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Tagle Lake
Sany HM
Broyles
Hireelers
Jay Anderson
Eyinostwil
Kenneth Craig
James R. Thomas
Last Rites Held Monday for Mrs Frank Arnold
Citizens mourn the death of Mrs. Frank Arnold a longtime Garwood resident who passed Saturday at Nightmente Hospital in yl Campo Funeral services were held Monday at Triska Chapel in TH Campa and St Marys Catholic Church Nada Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery Fayette County born February 6 1879 she married Frank Arnold November 27 1899 Two sons predeceased her and survivors include Albert Arnold and Frank Arnold of Garwood William and Tao predeceased her a reverend daughter Mrs Amin Rete plus many grandchildren and other relatives
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Frank Arnold
Garwood
Nightmente Hospital
Yl Campo
Triska Chapel
TH Campa
St. Mary's Cathoic Church
Nada
Edmund Schoellyaaim
Edin Bily
Monsiner
John Gerbermantnn
Morsignor Lagis Leopard
Wiliam
Tao
Howih
Stusivings
Albert Arnal
Garwand
T Campa
Amin Rete
Alsi
Bol Rek
Houston
Eugene Nol
el Campy
AL. Arnold
Thausten
Pretend Bikulaki
Garward
Ink Arnold Contin
Eagle Lake Desegregation Plan Approved for 1966-67
Eagle Lake Independent School District receives United States Office of Education approval for desegregation of the Eagle Lake schools in the 1966-67 school year. The district will qualify for federal funds for transportation, aid, and programs as it proceeds. About two dozen students have signed transfer requests to move from the Colored Schools to the White elementary and high schools as part of the plan. The district plans full desegregation of faculties and shops, including specialized teachers and counselors, by 1967-68.
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Eagle Lake Independent School
Digitiet
United States Office of Education
Bale Lake
Willatt Rmr
Secial
Sehnal Board of Edit
Pyre
Laristey Blake
Transfor
TIT Neny
Marto Tale
Eagle Lake
Te Lourd
Eature
Mary Potter Crowned Colorado County Farm Bureau Queen
Mary Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs Ad Potter of Cohym ts was chosen as Colorado County Farm Bureau Queen at a Community Center pageant Friday night. Runner up was Miss Virinian Clipson, sister of Richard Clipson, with a panel of judges including A O Moachemelil and Mrs Avain Schultz. Dewey Compton of KTR Houston was master of ceremonies. Escorts and entertainment filled an event with music and variety acts.
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Mary Potter
Ad Potter
Cohymts
Colorada
Buresu
Vierinian Clipse
Mr. and
Myre
Richard Clipson
Bavle Lube
Leon Thittevimainn
Florida County Farm
Bueven
Pling Park
Ken Tobnoima
Jaycee Tennis Entry Deadline and Local Venue Listed
The public is invited to watch the Jaycee tennis event at Eagle Lake Recreation Center, with entries due Thursday May 24. Competition spans singles and doubles for age groups 7-16, with first place winners advancing to the state tournament in College Station on July 10. Entry fees are 2.00 per player for doubles and 2.00 for singles.
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Eacle Lake Recreation Center
talktLie Trent
Themporta
Testo
Rabby Marsala
Ehshmaniot
Ayr
Aniy
Hesitists
Cafey
Dairy Mich
Javie Lake
Eka Age
Wallis
Sheilin
Rack
Columbis
College Stalion
Citywide cleanup plan advances with Mrs West named
Eagle Lake chamber of commerce votes Mrs. West into vacancy on the council and launches a citywide cleanup campaign. The Civ ig Communities group will sponsor the effort, aiming to fill the vacancy left by Paul Cierty. Chamber officials urge residents and local businesses to cooperate in the project.
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Eagle Lake
Ssn Chamber of
Cottinenie
Albert Prerinvtie
Solas
Residend
Businessias
Otheys
Elvic
Tmi
West
TAAL
CP Causty
Hith School Abearian
Mavis
Tnfornas
Epps to Hold Annual Summer Clearance Sale
Epps store announces its annual summer clearance sale starting Friday. Readers are urged to visit the outlet for bargains across departments with brand selections and savings noted, as customers anticipate discounts and special offers during the event.
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Epps
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Ernest
Uzzell
Lauchlim Hospital
Brock
Freeport
Rotary
Eagle Lake School Dist
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Eppst Deparkmant
Evidius
Pamuine
Rontans
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