Funeral Rites Set For Wm Lee Stapleton
William Lee Stapleton son of Mr and Mrs Hen Stapleton Jr and Eagle Lake native will be buried with military honors after dying of injuries in a South Pacific naval battle October 16 1942. Funeral services are Saturday at 2:30 pm from the family home with burial at Lakeside Cemetery. He enlisted July 16 1941 leaving Eagle Lake High School and served in the Pacific, the only child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee Stapleton
Hen Stapleton, Jr
Jose Nisieda
Southern Pacific
Buriel
Lakeside
South Pacific
Smell
Guadalcans
Guadalcanal
United Sttes
Caninal O'Connell
San Brartison
Eagle Lake High School
United States Navy
Billy
Pacific
Stapleton
Veterans of Foreign Warn
American Legion Plans Anniversary Party March 16th
The W. Cheery-St Perry Post held an active meeting to finalize plans for an anniversary party for Legionnaires and their guests. The event will be at Hi Way Inn in Altair on Friday, March 16, with an adequate program. Chief Petty Officer Mizell spoke on Navy recruitment opportunities. Two delegates will attend the Texas Beach and Pool meeting in Austin. The Post will continue two meetings each month on the first and third Tuesdays, with plans for a business and a social meeting as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Legionnaires
Pred R. Frnke
Legion
Wm. Lee Stapleton Post to Elect Officers Tuesday Night
The Wm. Lee Stapleton Post Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at eight o’clock on Tuesday night in March at the Mone Thomas County place on Highway 904 near Eagle Lake. Officers for the coming year will be elected, and post members are urged to attend to help select officers. A discussion on a Buddy Poppy Sale to be held soon will follow. Refreshments will be served before adjournment.
Bids Open For Fourteen County Dump Trucks
Colorado County commissioners will open bids at 1006 am Friday in Columbus for fourteen tracks. Plans call for five two ton dump trucks at Precinct No 4 and two ton trucks, one pickup, and one chassis at Precinct No 1. Precinct 3 will buy three two ton dump trucks. Minor repairs at the county poor farm buildings east of Columbus are complete, with plans for a permanent building ready pending court authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County Commissioners Court
Columbus
Sagle Lake
Precifct No. 1
Buescher
Hancher Announces Candidacy for County Judge
John A. Hancher Columbus attorney and World War II veteran announces his candidacy for county judge subject to the White Loyalty party primary in July. Native of El Campo he led a varied career including service as a bomber pilot with the Eighth Air Force and Canadian forces and prior law practice in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Campo
FE. G. Hancher
University Law School
U. S
Mr. Hancher
Canadian Air Forces
Canada
Pot
RAF
England
U. S. Army
Eighth Air Force
Hancher
Louise Gratte
Columbus
Hollis Dassay
Veterans Service
The
Bar Association
Fhrst
American Legion Post
Rotary 1
Army
Early deadline set for removing wild game from lockers
Hunters must clear cold storage alcoves by March 3 to satisfy migratory birds rules. Ducks and geese face a March 29 removal deadline under the same law. The statute allows a 90 day retention in state storage. deer, quail, and squirrels may be kept indefinitely.
Sheriff Returns With Fugitive From Sweetwater Friday
Sheriff Harvey Lee is expected to return this week from Sweetwater Tennessee where he went last Friday to get Jimmie Grimes arrested there for burglary at Rock Tal and Lumber yard last December Grimes is under indictment in Colorado County jailed on the charge after Tennessee arrest based on information radioed to officers there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Lee
Sweetwater
Tenn
Jimmie Grimes
Colorado County
Grimes
Rock Tal
Tennessee
Sheriff Lee
Eagle Lake to Raise 1200 for Red Cross Drive
Eagle Lake opens annual Red Cross drive with a goal of 1200 dollars. Colorado County quota 4093 with branches in Columbus, Eagle Lake, Weimar, and Garwood contributing. Local volunteers will staff a Post Office booth to collect donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Red Cross Drive
Harry S. ‘Uruman
Red Cross
United States
Asierbay
BG. Miller
Colorado County
Pray
Columbus
Weimar
Garwood
American Red Cross
Emanueh — Frons
The
Thurch
Baby Michael Muzny Laid To Rest On Tuesday
Baby Michael Muzny died after pneumonia two weeks ago at Laughlin Hospital. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church with burial at Lakeside Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, a brother Danny, grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Muzny
Laughlin Hospital
George Mitny
Mill Funeral Home
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Lakeside Cemetery
AL Wa
Didner
Danny
August Mozsy
Rosenberg
Chelette
Alexandria
Father of Mrs Alvin Glueck Dies at 94 in Cat Springs
Paul Dittmar father of Mrs. Alvin Glueck died at Cat Springs Thursday night aged 94 years 3 months and 25 days after a brief illness Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon February 25 at Latheran Cemetery Cat Springs Texas He was born in New Ulm Texas and married in January 1885 to Russ Anna Range Their four children Willie Sharp Mrs. Alvin Glueck Edmund and Ernst survive along with nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren He was a retired farmer and had lived at the family home in Cat Springs with his wife until her death, afterward living with a son Ernst
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul . Dittmar
Alvin Glueck
Cat Springs
Latheran
Texas
Dittmar
New ‘Ulm
Russ Anna Range
Dite- Mar
Willie
Sharp
Alvin Giyeck
Eagle Lake
Edmund
Bernando
Ernst
Ditroor
Rock Island P T A Plans March 11 Meeting at Schoolhouse
Rock Island P T A will hold its March 11 meeting at the schoolhouse. Mrs George Cids is secretary. Officers reviewed at a Thursday night session and announced the nominating committee: Jack Weedell, Mrs J G Jenkins, and Mrs R E Williams. The executive committee will meet at 7 30 p m on the date of the next three regular monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cids
Rock Island
Jack Weedell
J. G. Jenkins
R. E. Wil Yams
Ranft Seeks Colorado County Commissioner Unexpired Term
E O Ranft a well known Tagley Lake citizen announces his candidacy for the unexpired term of Commissioner in Precinct Four Colorado County He cites road work and other county commission responsibilities in his background including service with the Southern Pacific Lines mechanical department during the war He is the third candidate to apply and asks for votes for the special election on Saturday April 3rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranft
Tagley Lake
Colorado County
Southern
Pacific Lines
Eagle Lake
Local Gas Manager Attends Air Conditioning School
W C Alley local manager of Mogie Lake and Columbus for Texas Southeastern Gas Company attended an air conditioning school in Houston February 23 to 26. Training covered sizing installing servicing and maintenance of units for homes and small businesses. The Servel company says gas air conditioning will rise in popularity due to health benefits and year round steady temperatures. Alley notes potential savings from fewer illnesses and the first home gas air conditioner installed in Columbus. Immediate delivery of gas appliances is available at Eagle Lake and Columbus offices with a 20 percent discount on heating equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Alley
Mogie Lake
Columbus
Texas Southeastern Gas Company
Houston
Sarvel
Tne
Servel Company
Alley
Texa Southrastern Gas
Hollis Massey
Massey
Eagle Lake
Texas South-eastern Gas Company
Albrecht Couple to Attend Coca Cola Convention in Atlantic City
Mr and Mrs W H Albrecht depart for Houston to join Coca Cola reps and wives for the company convention in Atlantic City next week. The trip marks the first national gathering since war and includes travel by special train from Beaumont and Longview to unite South and Southwest delegates. The Albrechts anticipate a pleasant excursion to the Atlantic City venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. H. Albrecht
Houston
Coca Cola
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Albrecht
Beaumont
Longview Tey
She, Albrechts
Anntican Playground
Atlantic
Colorado County forged check ring busted this week
A man in a Colorado County town is linked to nine forged checks totaling just over 90 dollars each. The passes occurred Thursday to Saturday at Eagle Lake Columbus Luling La Grange Flatonia and Yoakum. Checks stolen from Sheridan official Bohrman were drawn on Schulenburg First National Bank to pay a Schulenburg contractor for gym work. Police say arrest followed timely investigative work by Chief Deputy Sheriff Wheeler. An identification display in Columbus used a security card from R. W. King.
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Colorado
Dal
Columbus
Eagle Lake
Otto
Man
Mar
Fm Sowe
R. Wo King
Boniman
Timn
Wheeler
Wardens Lead Girl Scout Troop on Nature Study
Game Wardens and leaders T. Wad dell of Eagle Lake accompanied the Intermediate Troop of Stouts under Mrs. C W. SpringGeld and Mrs. Sinclair on a nature study trip last Saturday. They visited a camp near Rock Island where Wardell spoke on local animals and their habits as the woods offered a practical field drill. scouts observed 200 to 900 deer, Brahman and Hereford cattle, armadillos and many wildlife species. The group praised Wardell and Huegett for an educational outing and thanks for one of their most interesting trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Waddell
Eagle “Lake
Dargett
Bellville
Stouts
C W. SpringGeld
Sinclair
Rock Island
Waddell
Huegett
Mrs Josephine Hollen Buried In Mentz On Tuesday
Requiem high mass was said at ten o'clock Tuesday morning at St Rochs Church Mentz for Mrs Josephine Hollen who died Saturday at 8:30 at her daughters home Antone Dry matth Buyiel Was In the Catholic Cemetery at Bent. Mrs Holten was a well known community member and many friends expressed sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Requim
St Roch’s
Josephine Hollen
Antone Drymatth
Buyiel
Bent
Holten
Mary
Do You Know What A Volunteer Fireman's Pay Is
Do you know some of the things the Fire Department is called upon to do The piece urges community cooperation and asks individuals to consider the value of volunteer firemen asking if one can help prevent fires and improve credit rating It emphasizes lost time during calls and the need for cooperation among citizens and firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gona
Retired Major General Johnson Speakers at Meet Here
Major General Harry Johnson, retired Army leader, spoke to the 495th Component Group Officers Reserve Corps gathering in Eagle Lake. The event, hosted by the Eagle Lake Lions Club, featured former officers from Texas and nearby counties, with Johnson sharing wartime insights and anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
MEET
Karry H. Johnsson
Tetiad
Houston
Gur Git Company
Harry S. Johnson
Eagle Lake
Mirela
495Th
Eagle Leaky Lions Club
pHa
United States Army
Aly Corps
Hagle Leake
Columbus
Weimarland Gaiwood
Culnrady County
Houson
Eagle
San Antonio
Rome
del Ho
Aokighan
Jordy
Blub
Mage Lake
Lown
Johnson
Joe Lichndvary
Une
el Campo
General Johnson
Nada
Lichanyaky
Butte
Mac Smith
City Hall
Columban
Morrissey
Holly
United States Army Siwtiquet
Herry
S. Johnson
Sylar
Wilby C. Smith
Wenni
Fred Priesmayer
Charles Kalina
Willian NM
Lehrer
James 'T
Danklefe
Gyrwoon
Last Day To File For City Election And Other Races
The notice states March 6 as the final day for mayoral candidates and aldermen filings, with March 13 for the uncontested county commissioner seat in Precinct Four Colorado County. It also references a forthcoming school board election with trustees for Eagle Lake Independent Consolidated School District to be elected in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apel
Colorado County
Cularay County
Ue County School Board
Eagle Lake Independent Consolidated School Board
Bathing Pool Bias Hit In West Virginia Town
Federal Judge Ben Moore ordered Montgomery West Virginia to allow Negroes to use the municipal swimming pool or provide alternative pool facilities. An injunction restrains the town and council from denying Pool access to Paul Lawrence and other Black residents. The case cites constitutional obligation to equal rights in pool access funded by public bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Montgomery
Ben Moore
Negroce
Hoe
Paul Lawrence
Moore
Lawrence
Montgomer
School to Close March 12 for Teachers Meeting
Students at Braule Lake School will have a holiday on Friday March 22 as faculty attend the Texas State Teachers Association meeting. Supt Reed, district secretary, will depart Thursday for the three day session with other faculty members joining Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braule Lake
Texas ‘State
Associaton
Lig
Wlc
Reed
Two County School Board Seats To Be Elected
Two members of the Colatud county school board will be elected. The election is set for the first Saturday in April, April 3. Trustees Lester Johnson and H. W. third from the Wein precinct expire this year. Holdover members are C. H. Matthews Eagle Lake precinct Jack Draper Columbus Precinct and Charles Leyendecker representing the precinct north of the river. Terms expire in 1849.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colatud
Henry Duescher
C. HL Matthews
Eagle Lake Provinct
Jack Draper
Columbus Precect
Charles Leyendecker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Lee Stapleton
American Legion
W. F. W. Post
John A. Hancher
Attornney
Colorado County Bar Association
Baby Michael Muzny
Rock Island P.T.A
W. H. Albrecht
Billy Heading
Wilsie Mae Restling
Grantson
Elkins
New Houston Chronicle
Ragle Lake
Hot Check
Mentz
T. T. Weddell
Munday
Phoenix
Brownson Ranch
Engle Lake
Edwin Baluzck
Mexico
Jack Waddell
Rocy Island
West Virginia
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