County Tax Plan Faces Flood Control Funding Dilemma
Colorado county commissioners weigh the tax remission program amid lagging retailers and farmers as flood control funds rely on state grants. The board notes past drainage and road work costs, with 1946 grant promises and 1956 carryovers, fearing program halt would curb road and drainage improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Gio Monsy
Hood
Tenission Prograng
Colorado County Commissioners Court
Flacrite
Calvert Asang
Benali
Opis Wat Colorade County
Haneker
HU Warecen
Puble
Jané
PTA Elect Officers Next Thursday March 15
PTA plans to elect officers at 3:00 PM next Thursday March 15. Meeting details remain focused on officer roles and procedural voting within the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Pipeline Expansion Near Ramsay Superior Plant
A new natural gas pipeline is being built from the northern boundary of Ceinentiy county toward the Ramsay Superior Plant. The project, run by Wasmene Us Co, aims to transfer gas to the Ramsey plant, with expected handover to Superior around May 1 per supervisor G Wompck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard
Ramsay Superior
Wasmene Us Co
Holton
Znes Tram
Altair Seclion
Bary
Ceinentiy
Ramsey
Superior
Colybary
G Wompck
Qhaige
eGasteiction
Legion Carnival Set to Fund Swim Pool Upgrade
The American Legion plans a May 5 carnival to raise funds for needed repairs and improvements to the city pool before the summer season. Proceeds from the event will support operations and upgrades ahead of the 1950s swimming season, with local residents contributing to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Torp Swim Pool Fund
Mumey
Wan Legion
Fem
Meg Strikers
Hemi
Garwood school bond passes by vote of 181
Garwood voters approved the bond issue to replace the Garwood Newto School destroyed by fire. The proposition of issuing 50 000 dollars in bonds carried by a margin of 34 votes, with 251 for and 217 against. The meeting occurred last Saturday in Garwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Garwood Newto School
Isaac
Native Japanese student to speak at Lissie church event
Mrs. Tadoka Nishiyama of Japan studying at the University will speak at Lissie Sunday morning at the Bernard River church. The program includes a slide series on Westmar College, a conservation game, and the Lord's Supper. Conference officials, church leaders, and local superintendents will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
T. U
Lissie
Tadoka. Nishiyama
The
Universitoh
Will
Oglejock Warstop
Marceline Lissie
Lord's Gupper
Hay
Pow R Servey
San Amranio
Jay Auvdeeson
Cenformes
Tinbert D. Tupper
Cones Cnet
Meeting Here Of Baptist Brotherhood Draws 200 Expected
Over 200 men are expected next Friday night March 11 for a Baptist Brotherhood gathering at First Baptist. Russell Rowe, Brotherhood president, will preside. Jake Setser and Dr Arlen Webb will speak on revival topics and reports from various presidents will be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhurghey
Eirst Baptist Goi
Ee Colovada
Abnmieleine
Russell Rowe
Association Brotherhood
Jake Setser
Coltrane
Billy Greham
Fort Worth
Arlen Webb
Bay City
Alberk Brown
Laymen's Day at Colly Memorial Church This Sunday
Laymen's Day at Colly Memorial Methodist Church is set for this Sunday morning March 10 with speaker Paul Edge Jr of Brenham Pew members attend the morning worship service as the church prepares the Laymen's Day program led by the pastor and congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colly Church
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Cuest
Pawel Wo Edge, Jr
Brenham
County highway funds debated for arm to market roads
The court considers a plan to use county shares for arm to market roads with unspent portions accumulating to the original county. Funds would be chosen by the highway department from proposals by county commissioners, for discussion at the regular meeting. Colorado County reports about 110,000 and Lamar about 20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bec
Highway Department
Vander
Mominy
Colorado County
Vins
Graham
Julie Grubghly
Red Cross Drive NearingQuota in Eagle Lake
Mayor Harold Inomay reports the Red Cross drive in Eagle Lake is close to meeting its Jan 1952 quota as volunteers and workers, including women at the Post Office, urge townsmen to contribute. The drive chair and helpers praise the progress and call for continued donations this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rajon
Harold Inomay Tsberday
Red Cross
Thomas
Besch Wins Round Court Action Involving Parents And School
A fragmented report shows a court action involving Mr and Mrs Kleiah t and others over titles and support for a child. The suit, linked to Lot 11 French and Frazee subdivision, was dismissed without prejudice. The article notes public school events and parent attendance at school programs during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besch
Holt
Nan
Kleiaht
George Sy Winkerbotham
Winterbothams
Frazee
Sneveys
Waco
Comany
Earnest Roberton
Ophelia Roberson
Bet Roberson
Amlerial
Monty
Holidays Set For 1951 With One Optional After d
Community officials outline holiday dates for 1951 with one optional day. Dates include Memorial Day proposals, Independence Day plans, Labor Day weekend, and New Year observances. Local merchants will accept dates set by two committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shana
Bago Lake
Gael Friplay
Bugihautigray Rma
C of C
Grieves Given G Mos Deferment and Davis to Active Duty
Grieves and Leonard Davis both Reserve captains returned Friday from eight days of active duty at Randolph Field San Antonio Texas. Grieves to receive a 24 month deferment and Davis will report to Randolph Field after 30 days to resume active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Grieves
Davia
Dick Grieves
Leonard Davis
Ie Air Force Reserve
Aranks Air Force Base
San Antonia
Grieves
Davis
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Two Die, Three Injured as Car and Train Collide
A Missouri Kansas Texas area crash left two company men dead and three injured when a car collided with a train at night. Names listed include Otis Siakey, 26, John G. Buber, 21, and Willie Was Sillett among the deceased and injured, with details describing the wreck and immediate aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imap
andHer
Dares
Kansas
Pat Rainey
Otis Siakey
Willie
Ag. Dent
HB. Lane
John G. Buber
Omar
Mr. Haney
Bagae
Purles
Two Eagle Lake Men Inducted Into Army Monday
Harold Lloyd Walliams and John Sutin of Eagle Lake are among local draftees inducted into the army Monday. The article lists several other draftees from Colorado County and nearby areas, including residents of Nada Sheridan and Weimar. Mrs Gus Krink visited Arkansas over the weekend. her husband is stationed at Camp Charles near Fort Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd Walliams
Johnit Sutin
Eagle Taku
Eagle Lake
Colorado Austins
Fayette Counties
Army
Colorado
Robert Charles Grover, Jr
Alvin
Leon Joseph Meismer
Nada
Archie Finyd Criswell
Sheridan
Leroy John Hoettscher
Herbert Fat Kusler
Alvart Julius Janene
Millary Lois Tretay
Weimar
Gus Krink
Arkansas
Hey Hushart
Camp Chaltes
Fort Sanlth
Council Hears Case For Higher Telephone Rates
Eagle Lexe city council heard testimony on proposed rate increases by the Southwest Telephone Company at regular meeting Tuesday night. County officials and residents debated the need for higher charges while objections were raised to the percentage sought and the impact on local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Doll ‘Telephone Company
Offitins
Ausory Council
Baie Lake
Cole
Mare
Clipson Reports Growing Interest in Gonservation
Supervisor Jon Clipson describes rising interest in conservation work by farmers near Eagle Lake as the Caslade Spit Conservation District expands across 16 districts in Texas. He outlines a democratic, volunteer district program linked with UGRA PMA and the County, detailing services from soil conservation to equipment rental and plant materials, with district-owned fertilizer distributors and harvesters offered at low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Clipsom
Caslade
Eagle Laka
Eagle Lyles
Wwe
Oykest
Clipson
Colorado
Texas
Sue Forum
Dex Porlmont
Aeniculture
Suia Lowe
Colum
Ant Webber
Mt Tie Groub
Spi Consargition
Tafch
Tope. Br Dies
Cohmeryas Hort Plantat
Che
Ogver Lp
Che Eirmen
Vancher
Wits Lave
Fae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mombecchip
Finance
Chen Beso
Vefferis
Wi B
Lottie Heffley
B’hood
Alli
Baird
Doane Cetehrr
Hhal Nindt
Studer
Thamyere
Charles Licks
Iardulgns
Guy Armitage
Rina Afton
Studer Council
Brvetans
Rotary Club
Inett
Daons
Vwrught
Channel’ of Commercee
iMen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!