Texas Rural Roads bill hearing set in Austin March 7
Delegates from Farm Bureau Rural Mail Carriers Teachers Association and county groups urge public support for funds to build all weather roads. James Tillihan Texas Rural Roads Association says business interests abroad push opposition but Texans will show strength in Austin on March 7 to back the measure. County turnout promises to influence allocations including 103295.62 annually for rural roads and 3241.88 for schools per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Rebie Fearins
Aspean
Associaton
James F. Tillihan
Senatoral
Texas Rural Roads Association
Texas
Austin
Senate
Agriculture group organizes Lake County farm bureau
The Lake County Farm Bureau announces three community and Blue Cross Blue Shield secretaries Mrs Mery Hopkins Garwood Miss Bonnie Northrup Columbus and Mrs Louis Steen Weimar to build one thousand memberships by 1950 The county board lists M L Aversofe Eagle Lake W A Stallman Gamwood August Bekin and Milroy Hoegemeyver Weimar with community committee men as assistant directors The leader emphasizes presenting a unified voice to influence farm program policy before Congress
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Brueau
Mery. Hopkins
Garwood
Bonnie Northrup
Columbus
Louis Steen
Weimar
M. L. Aversof
Eagle Lake
W. A. Stallman
Gamwood
August Bekin
Milroy Hoegemeyver
Colorado County Farm Bureau Reaches Membership Goal
M. L. Anderson received a certificate from the American Farm Federation recognizing Colorado County Farm Bureau for reaching its one half million member goal in the 1946-1950 National Membership Progress. Anderson credits Farm Teamsryead and Weintar for efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Anderson
American Farm Suresy Federation
Colorado County Farm Bureau
Fice
Mir. Anderson
Colo_rado County
District Court Recessed Reopens March Twenty First
Judge Lester Uoli recessed the District Court for two weeks in Se guin and announced it will reopen on Columbus Day, March 21. A settlement was reached in the injunction case of Herbert Booth and wife against Contractor G. Mid Mehr over a home built by Mr Middlebrook, with Booths awarded possession pending trial. merits set for April 7. Another settlement, Lehrer Ranch versus Louis Frederickson Jr with Dave Lindquist involved, awarded $2179.08 for tar water and land rent plus $1005.45 to Lindquist. suit concerned a 194% rice crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Uoli
District Court
Seguin
Columbus
Herbert Booth
G. Mid Mehr
Middlebrook
Booths
Lehrer Ranch
Louis Frederickson
Dave Lindquist
Lundquist
American Legion To Celebrate 30th Birthday March 15
Plans for the thirtieth birthday celebration of American Legion MM Petty Post 108 were set at a regular meeting. A chicken barbecue supper will be served to 1999 members at the Legion Hall on Tuesday March 1. The Swimming Pool committee discussed preparations for the 1949 season and will meet with Fred R Froki to coordinate Office Lake Headlight plans. Protective members urged to join as unity of numbers strengthens the post. Eagle Lake residents Strelight and involvement with Wharton County Junior College were noted with local visitors Shellan and Whatley listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Charny
Petty
Legion Hall
Wade
Cone
Fred R Froki
Erican Legion
Imerséis
Strelight
Eagle Lake Pest
Eee
Shellan
Fism
Panié
Wharton County Junior College
Eagle Lake
New Dodge Debuts At Jones Motors Amid Crowds
Dodge introduces the 1919 Model Dade v Garanet four door sedan at Jones Motors showroom drawing large crowds despite a cloudburst. New features include a gymanatic transmission optional on Coronet models, 24 percent larger windshield area, improved exterior styling, and the Wayfarer line expanding with an Italian wagon and other body styles. Local Dodge agency notes strong interest in the new models and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Motors
M. Mk Dunes
Towat Dodge Agency
Ture
Friday Rainfall Damages County Roads and Pasture Lands
Heavy rain and strong winds caused damage to county roads and pasture lands around Percinet 4 and nearby areas. Flooded creeks washed out sections and disrupted local sheep and buffalo pasture areas. Miss Mary Trew Graves visited Sealy for a birthday dinner with Theo Bischoff and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dromgoule
Percinet 4
Sander
Mr. Deoriguols
Tishermen
Mary Trew Graves
Sealy
Nirs
GMS Ing
Theo. Bischoff
Gulf South towns urged for industrial site data drive
A late 1940s survey notes Gulf South towns with 2740 to 75 population as prime sites for new plants. City officials say industry moves are data driven, with Time Magazine, Time and Business Week ads planned to spotlight regional opportunities to 2 million subscribers across four national publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mn Bewnward
Gulf South Wall
Tine Magazine
Gulf South
United Gas Hag
Wall Street
Time
Tirandler
Texas
United Gas
Ngs
Red Cross Drive Starts Here On Monday March 7
The 1949 Red Cross campaign aims to raise funds in Eagle Lake with headquarters to be set at the Post Office entrance. Mayor Roossie notes last year’s generous response and says this year will avoid high pressure appeals while requesting citizen support through church representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Eagle Lake
Abulirman
Hoos
Mayaronp
Youth Fellowship Supper at Methodist Church
The Methodist Youth Fellowship hosted a church wide supper on February 5. Local youth from Garyood and Columbus attended as guests. Austin District leadership supported the event and the conference aims for scholarships and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Methodise Youth Fellowship
Clarge
Teo. Wood Jr
Austin
Gariyood
Columbus
Ufagle Lake
Xome People of Pie
Bon Pinber
Vivien Janaicum
Reverend Curry to preach at Methodist Church on Sunday
Minister Rev. C. M. Curry of Lamesa Texas will be guest preacher at Colly Mem orialist Methodist Church this Sunday. Rev O E Linstrum says the visit aims to deepen spiritual commitment with a sermon on Christian living. Rev and Mrs Curry are visiting their daughter Mrs W A Barnett in town. a full house is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. EL Linstrum
Marri
Colly
Metiadiee
Curry
Lamesa
Texas
Whew
W A. Barnett
Gay City
Linstrum
Chase
Medora Methodist
Eider
Centon
Cheol
Ivuring
Garwood P T A Wil Present Comedy March 20
The Garwood P T A will present a comedy titled Theo's A Man he House on March 20. The cast lists many local residents and village figures, with proceeds to defray duplicator expenses for the serianl. Proclaimed as an evening of fun, the show invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood P. T. A. Wil
Maren Uth
Ganyeud Parent Teachers Association
Theo
Neh
Splena Stecumh
Red Apinstee
Mes
Llant
Pige
An Tohony Willuers
Hen Frend Lili Oy
MS Biden
Lee Weir
Preiverce Leathersheo
Newpaper
Koa Shvep
Dawaitier
Pricsenever
Deaseley
Merrit
BT. A
Senator Strauss Urges Denial of Priends and Legislative Review
Senator Strauss urges denying proposals and explains Senate activity. He cites 263 bills introduced, 20 constitutional amendments proposed, and weeks of House sessions. He highlights constituent interest in education, soil conservation, minimum standards, veterans, and local road funding while noting proposed Texas Trail Roads legislation and expanded funding for infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bie Morubyy
Sesuloy
Sime
Wentalon
Sie
Association
Dre
Baylies Laces
Setohy
LORA
Phereby Oseuvin
Gilmers
Thamints IC
Bobruar
Bennth
Amarillo
Piin Duro
Bonn
Amarill
Wralas
Fk Thom
Irving
Cantarens
Boris
Eagle Lake Independents Win Band Tournament Title
The Eagle Lake Independents defeated El Campo Legion 59 to 46 to win the band tournament. Excellent officiating and strong defense led to a clear second half margin as Eagle Lake earned the trophy with standout performances from Tappmeyer and Ulery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Independents
EL Cripolegion
Ui Band
Eagle Lake
Inetepenenia
S Campo Legion
Liyele Hake
Jlo 45
Uy Bipg
Hampaltar
Geihe
Ue el Camps Tau
Buel Dhoniites
W. 1S
Tlintoay, Jr
Fred Ro Peat
Sptalors
Billy Reade
Ube Tatin
Ubunl
Rane
Hurtt Daving
Phursdaye
Tims
Hens
Heenan
Rosin I Berg
Bethesdas
Beare
Rosen
Tabnalus
Penile
Chevine Hameln
Senniheem
Osim
Laver
Tappmeyer Wevenl
Bpauwhey
Stross
Uleryovide IG
Motif
Canspis
Spadhel
Ronald Tappmeyer
Bate Exch
Abaveromble Nater
Motul
Taplayy
el Campo
Rimer
Fingle Lala
Failte Tate
Ranney
Winker Rosenberg
Ariel
Parga
Abercrombie Tuid
W. B. Hire Yon
Dick Obenhaus
Pred Ry Prika
Joby Ulery
G. Perry
Virgol Shaddroe
Leslie Burton
Rosenberg
Semikel
Ronaki
Genferd Gerriner
Columbus
F_ Sisli
Katy
Iuwards
Banimester Marsh
Hal
Sehiool Band
Eagle Duke
Cub Scout Leaders Trained by Scout Executive
Warne Levin, a scout executive, led the first training session for Eagle Scout mentors. Attendees included Mrs. Yo Maalthesys and several others. The next meeting is set for March 7 at Scout Hall with Mr. Les Crane to demonstrate weekly den merging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warne Levin
Willeion
Eagle Kine
Worine
Scout
Les Crane
Tomorrow Last Day To File in Council Race
Tomorrow is the final day to file for the city council race with no entries yet. Applications must be on file by midnight March 5, for the April 5 election. Current councilmen G Epps, Wook Spulinger, and S. Broyles have announced attempts to seek re election. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Henry hosted events Wednesday and Thursday in New Springfield.
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Treve
Rerenuy
Ely
Maren Sth. the Three Places Calw Wlleti In This Eléction Ge Now Occupied Fyr
Epps
Wook Spulinger
Qui S
Broyles
L. E. Henry Srent
Thurdar
New Sraynfels
Deirich Hollas Rites At Bryan
Funeral rites were held at St Joseph's Parish School for Deirich Hollas and his nephew A Hollas with bereaved parents Mr and Mrs Mola Haas and family in Bryan. Relatives from Fagle Lake attended as did Mr and Mrs VoD Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deirich Hollas, A. Hollas
Rites At
Bryan
Mola Haas
Edus
Air
Ado
Uhus Mottis
Debrich
St. Joseph's Parochial School
Ellie
Brvun Aller & Few Ders Itvess
Vod. Morris
Fagle Leke Aku aUynted
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Texas Rural Roars
J. Whatley
Houston
Grne-Parc
Management Engineering
College
Dawnward
Breckers
United States
C. M. Curry
Sen. Strauss
Austus
Marth
Sincerely Yours, Gus J Strauss
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