First Rice Planted This Week By Area Farmers
The first 1962 rice planting in the Gaywood Rock Taland area began this week as farmers like Fussell and Walkura start sowing seed water from wells. Canal farmers will plant later as moisture allows and ground has warmed. A slow rain last Wednesday and Thursday brought welcome moisture, though many would welcome more rain for crops and garden plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton D_ Fussell
Willaw Lee
Mike Walkura Ae Sderickson
Gaywood-Rock Taland
National Rice Week Observed March 18 24 1964
National Rice Week is observed nationwide March 18 to 24. The notice highlights rice’s economic impact, producers and merchants benefiting from increases in acreage and production, and aims to boost consumer awareness and consumption of rice during the period.
GD Course To Begin At 7 P M Thursday Nite
Fayyle Late Olvil Perense will follow Tenologien Morlo course of intention in the column of youth of Municipal Tuitag Maret 22 23 and Maren 27 28 TT OP Late director urges all signed to take the course at municipal Quildine. Others should contact Mr Fate or Eduar Bari immediately for details. Equipment for the course has been arranged for six weeks. attendance at all four training sessions is urgent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayyle
Olvil Perense
Tenologien Morlo
Ie Municipal Tuitag
Maret
Maren
Tate
Colorado County Scholastics Rise in 1962 Census Report
Herbert A. Schroider notes the 1962 census shows 85 more scholastics in Colorado County for a total of 4 787. White and colored pupil counts vary by district with Columbus at 1 183 white and 238 colored, Eagle Lake listing 1 236 total, and Weimar Mevenny 1 037 students. Sheridan and Mook Island show smaller gains.
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Eagle Lake
Herbert A. Schroider
Colorado County
Columbus
Weimar
Mevenny
Sheridan
Genauy
Mook Island
Ree Maint
Bermidys
TNG
ELHS One Act Play Tonight Leads Competition
ELHS debuts a student produced one act play with cast members including Stealey Whitely Sue Matthews and Johnny Muzny. Wanda Kielsen directs with Frances Sander as student director and Gary Wright assisting in stage duties. The troupe, led by Miss Kielsen, aims for district competition after last year’s Moyle Lake entry earned high marks.
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Stealey Whitley
Teaty Odonntaty
Sue Matthews
Joe Reberek
Bhawn McSaely
Befey
King of the Little People
JT Himself
Johnny Muzny
Frances Sander
Barbara Torgess
Jamas Smith
Lewbh Kopecky
Prosperty Men
Gary Wright
Fghting
Wanda Kielsen
Moyle Lake
Etext
Johnny Mueny
Pile Cluinian Retort
Final Rites Held Sunday For H. J. Cosgrove
Community mourns as H J Cosgrove 80, longtime baker and former National Bread route salesman, dies at home after a 22 month illness. Born November 12, 187? in Wyoming, he moved to Tagie Ta in 1936, built a bakery, later worked for Fair Maid Co. Funeral Sunday at MI Bauer Chapel with Rev. Boyd Harris officiating. burial Lakeside Cemetery. Survived by daughter and several grandchildren.
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Citiwens
Hagle Lake
Forsru
Jaemex Cosgrove
Cosgrave
Watm
Tie
Cosgrove
Tagie Tae
Befan
Dakery
National Bread Co
Fair-Maid Co
MI Bauer
Boyd Harris
Cally Memorial Methodist Church
Lakeside Cemetery
Earl Braden
Adelph Ross- Wer
Wy Stiles
Robert P. Wilcox
Robert Griffith
Mr. Cosgrove
ISL
Wyoming
Titneis
Tigh James
Sarat Ivarsy Corytrove
Tremarvin
Hetare
Thorsloew
Syigtedes
Simasiung
Teherie
Tilly
Bobby
Harare
Harbara
Toan Hoosier
Holston
Jobin
Ray Wheat
Haywand
Aumiont
Lyoniae
Willy
Contents Of Ochoa Home Lost In Fire Last Saturday
Fire swept the Ochoa home on Saturday in Eagle Lake. Volunteers fought the blaze using kerosene stove remnants and damaged adjoining structures. A horse was involved and the scene drew neighbors as flames consumed the interior and base of the building.
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Ochoa
Eagle Lake
Pinner Niswernd
Alavi
Thoms Debea
Adlehiy Dairy Delite En
Tim
Deadline set for Colorado County Women's Bowling Tourney
The Colorado County Women's Bowling Association announces a March 31 entry deadline for its events. The tournament will begin April 7 at Skull Creek, Altair, with fees and formats listed. Proceeds cover participation costs. entries limited to 40 scratch, details via director and secretary.
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Colorado County
Skull Crewl Dames
Altair
Aliglss
Girl Scouts Court Of Honor Monday At Elementary School
Girl Scouts leaders parents and friends will meet at the Elementary School Cafetorium Monday at 7 30 p m for a Court of Awards ceremony The usual dinner is not held this year due to crowds The program Scouts Around The Wall will be given by Brownies and Scouts and narrated by Rev Billy Mc Daniel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esgle Lake Brownles
Billy McDaniel
McCall-Sanders Sues For Account Set For Trial March 28
In Columbus this week the Mc Call-Sanders Egg Company of Weimar sues Tyson Egg Company of Houston for an account totaling 2,566,160 dollars for eggs purchased. A damage suit by Haywood Smith Jr. against Southern Pacific is continued. Two cases set for March 28 include B C Vacsk Jr. v Jesse Burnham and Fussell et al. v Minnie Conrad seeking land near Male Lake.
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Columbus
McCall-Sanders Egg Company
Weimar
Tyson Egg Company
Houstrt
Weimar Hinn
Haywood Smith Jr
Southern Pacific
Charlie Allen
Siene
Wed
B.C. Vacsk, Jr
Jesse Burnham
Case
B.D. Fussell
Minnie Conrad
Male Lake
Under the Southern Cross at Lissie Church
An upcoming program titled Under the Southern Cross will be shown at Lissie Church on Sunday. The event is presented by the Women’s Society in connection with a local civic or church program, featuring a community gathering and related activities.
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Lissie
ELHS Band to Contest in Baytown Saturday
ELHS band will perform in Baytown on Saturday for school and league contests. The program includes Lode Barward iy Olive Moth pieces and Theninny Overture by Whitney, with Towels and Nertumidy as featured songs.
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ELHS
Baytown
Vinnie Laie
Kita
Taterkcholastit
Republicans Prepare Ballot For May Primary
The Republican County Primary Committee meets March 26 to arrange the May ballot. State leaders voted March 12 on three referendum questions including pari mutuel betting on horse races and the poll tax prerequisite for voting. Options include a Sea-shore area on Pow e Island and a Padre Island park. A Saturday rally at Biatiff Bar X Ranch west of Angleton on Highway 35 offers tickets with a $4.00 donation. State-wide candidates include Jack Cox from Stephens County and Roy Whittenburg from Potlyn County for governor, among others.
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State
State Legislature of
Texas
People of
Angleton
Jack Cox
Stephens County
Roy Whittenburg
Potlyn
Mrs Merz Piano Students To Give Recital Saturday
Mrs Merz’ piano students will give a recital Saturday at the school hall. The program features young performers including Marie Lal Sabine and Mark Geil in a varied program of classical pieces and light selections.
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Rory
Tee
Marie Lal Sabine
Mark Geil
Board OKs school construction plans in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake School Board of Education approved plans and specifications for new Willard colored schools and tentilive additions. Project includes eleven room elementary building at E H Henry school a four room addition to the white elementary school and a new gymnasium and PE plant for Eagle Lake and Junior High students. Bonds of 350000 approved. Architect Wylie Vale and associates discussed bids with Richard Y Choysen and Henry Sunderman attending. Also slated April 1 for bid openings and barbecue fund raiser by Eagle Lake volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eegle Lake School Board of Education
Willard Colored Schools
Wylie Vale
Schoal Board
Hhe High School
Richard L. Choysen
Henry Sunderman
Hoare
Gulf Coast
E. H. Henry Negro
Zogla Lake
Wilks
Ben W. Cobb
Echools
High Island
Eagle Lake
Thornton Melton Dies Suddenly Monday Morning
Thornton Melton died suddenly Monday morning at his sister Mrs. T. P. Daole’s home in Unam, at 71. He was active and apparently well off, with piano lessons in his past. The obituary notes shock in the community and mentions his late residence and family ties.
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Thornton ‘Lee Maltin
T. P. Daole
Unam
Deby
Wael
Tighe
Little League Tryouts Open For 3 9 Year Olds
Reports indicate 3 9 year old players begin tryouts today at the local Little League program. A Kingsport area official said the event targets primary school attendees and will form two teams of 9 10 year olds, with emphasis on skill development and future league participation.
Wagle Lake Chamber names committees and sets 1962 budget
The Wagle Lake Chamber of Commerce adopted a 2,000 dollar budget for 1962 based on 4 members. Civic and Publicity and Advertising each receive 200 dollars. Recreation, Welfare, and Health, Housing, and Trade receive various allocations. President Baton announced committee appointments with chairs and co chairs for Civic, Publicity, Trade, Welfare, Housing, and Health and Safety.
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Wagle Lake Chamber
Ne Commerce
Baton
ETO
County Worm Control Program Raises Over Half Million
A countywide worm control initiative collected 517010 from residents. Officials praised community support and described funds as boosting education on the program’s aims. County Agent Doyle de Moors noted the generosity would aid demonstrations and student learning while stressing careful handling of contributions.
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Gavchiay
Colurnda
Bemaweyeany Rontrok Cammiier
Heanor Prodicers
Poesaigvauy
Colurula
Minean
Doyle de Moors
Monroe
Timpan
Mom
Garwood Jr MYF Plans Covered Dish Supper Friday
Members and friends of Garwood Methodist Church are invited to a covered dish supper this Friday night at 7 o clock. The event at Saint Mark 3024 features fellowship, entertainment for junior high youth, games, and prizes.
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Garwood
Garword
Local Notices and Social Inquiries From Sheridan Segment
Brief society notes invite residents to share news with Mrs Pustejovsky for weekly publication. Mentions Mrs Harvey Mickledovelge and activity in Colorado County Bar Association education missive series. End of week deadline indicated as Monday for forthcoming pieces.
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Harvey Mickledovelge
Honttett
Sheridan Seven
Pustejovsky
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