Nutria Showdown and Lessons From Hurricanes on the Gulf Coast
An article discusses the nutria population along the Gulf Coast, noting Hurricane Carla reduced numbers and that public misperceptions persist. Ed Halder notes erroneous reports, while hunters and markets shift to pelts and meat. Nutria meat is lean and similar to rabbit. ducks suffer only modestly, with some marsh areas cleared aiding duck habitat recovery. Wildlife experts expect nutria to stabilize yet remain a permanent part of the ecosystem and be controlled naturally. Ruth Carter fined for fighting at a courthouse event. details recorded by local officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Sanford
Gulf Coast
Port Arthur
Carla
Ed “Halder
Mansa
Arati
Holder
Elhs Track Team Member Injured In Dryer Accident
Giller Flamiez, Bugle Lake high school track team manager, suffered a badly twisted right arm and possible bone fragment after reaching into a running clothes dryer at ELAS gymnasium last week. He was taken to Lauram Hospital for treatment and further tests to assess a potential bone chip. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Tider Ramires.
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Giller
Flamiez
Bugle Lake
Elas
Gilbert
Lauran
Gilbert Ly
Tider
Ramires
ELHS Athletes Prep For Spring Sports Events
ELHS athletes train across spring events at Eagle Lake. Coach Bakies leads track toward Tidehagen finals rescheduled from Lawn Hay, WHS competes at Schulenburg meet, tennis workouts run by Linda Anderson and Charles Voluse, girls volleyball prepares with Rams squads, golf and tennis dates set for March and April, track and field events scheduled for April 16.
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Eagle Lake
Robert Bakies
Eagles
WHS
Schulenburg
Linda Anderson
Charles Voluse
Wallis
Grr Worl
Rams
Galfers
the Tutarshin
Victor Scott
Area Women In State Bowling Tournament Highlights
Six teams from Shut Credle Lanes Bowlinst Leaguen competed in the Worms State Toucan event in Austin on Saturday and Sunday. Notable performances include Mrs Ray Tuoris, Mrs Stein, and Mrs Chops with top scores and a first 400 series by Mrs Mealha Wellister. The tournament continued into finals with individual and team standings yet to be finalized.
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Austin
Satunday
Albert's
Ray Tuoris
Stein
Marold Miamis
Wow
Lee
Mealha We-llister
Dts
Tennis Club Ladder Challenge Weekend at Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake Tennis Club plans a Ladder Challenge on Friday and Saturday March 16 17 19. Matches begin at sunset with players free to challenge others on the club ladder. First round matches tonight at the Recreation Center Tennis Court. Members not playing may be dropped from the ladder and must pay $1 per family dues to join or stay on list.
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Eagle Lake
Sxlam
Shy Ong
Anginee Club
Melizen
iMry
R. R. Thomas
Fred 2
Pinks
Astros Dodgers to Test Astroturf in Houston
The Astros and Dodgers will play March 19 20 in the Astrodome on a man made infield called Astroturf testing the new surface as a potential spring classic in Houston. Dodger and Astro managers plan lineup shores believe the games will draw fans while observers assess turf performance and future use in season operations.
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Astros
Dodgers
Histon Astras
Los Angeles
Astrodome
Dick ‘McDowell
Hooston
Grady Hatton
All-Dist. Basketball Teams Feature 5 Eagles From District 27 A
District 27 A all district selections include five Eagle Lake players among both boys and girls squads. Johnny Matthys and John David Konvicka named to boys first and second teams. Virginia Clipson Sue Rolf Darlene Loessin led girls first and second teams. Honorable mention went to Previdie Armstrong of ELHS.
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Giirl
In & Mésting
Peaches
Eagle Lake
Johnny Matthys
John David Konvicka
Virginia Clipson
Sue Rolf
Darrene Loessin
Previdie Armstrong
ELHS
Kenny Wynn
Bloomington
Mark Breaine
Frank Matek
Louise
Clifton Thomas
Tidehaven
Jerry Kubenn
East Bernard
Matthiaf Eagle Lake
Joe Graham
Larry Macitt
Maryin Janik
Hubert Och
Virginia Hachus
Rolf
Siards
Pam Anderson
Sarah Vurnstt
Leessin
Driving While Intoxicated Charge In Columbus Court
Johnny T Ballard faced a DWI charge in County Court at Columbus Saturday. He received a $100 fine plus costs and three days in jail. Ernest John Kacich also faced intoxication charges and was released on bond, with no further action by press time. A bad check charge was filed by EV Sheppard against Louis Cocheham for a $30 check to the B and C Cattle Company. Also noted is Spalinger Hardware's weekly special offering a 20 gallon galvanized garbage can, reduced from 2.90 to 2.25.
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DW Crarghs
Columbus
Johnny T. Ballard
Alo
Ernest John Kacich
EV. Sheppard
Sportsman's Restaurat
Bagie
Louis Cocheham
Cocheham
High School Presents One Act Play Friday in Auditorium
The Eagle Lake high school will present a one act play in the High School Auditorium on Friday March 25. Mrs Helen Craig is the director passenger. The play will be entered in the district inter scholastic league competition with the public invited and no admission charged. The district meet will be held in Bloomington on March 22.
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Eagle Lake High School
High School
Helen Craig
Bloomington
Columbus Girls Volleyball Team Busy in Big Night
The Columbus girls volleyball team defeated an unnamed opponent 25 to 6 in the Tuesday match. BEHS pinks later won a set 19 to 17. The lineup featured coach Linda Hersam aids Pam Derrick Macy Lette Darlene Loossin Kathy Leo Cynthia Spanty Gloria Monies Lynd Lilley and Margaret Semener among others. A season highlight includes a scholastic service to the community valued at 2552 dollars.
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Columbus
Githent
Valinyhall Pain
Inet Phils
BEHS
Caliinius
Lake Deams
Mys
Linda An Hersam
Pam Derrick
Macy Tau Lette
Darlene Loossin
Kathy Leo
Cynthia Spanty
New Wome Starry Construction Welcomes Voranes Family
Mr and Mrs Bobby Voranes welcomed a new home last week and have moved to Sheridan. The Torvanena family now resides in Sheridan where he is associated with the Shell refinery.
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Startexi
Bovby Voranes Ated
Torvanena
Sheridan
Shell QU Gs
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