Aviation Committee Plans CAP Unit Here
The CC Aviation Committee held its first meeting in Rotary Hall, outlining plans to form a Civil Air Patrol unit. Tommy Pilington will oversee airport improvements, with a Safety Board of six licensed pilots supervising aviation rules and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC Aviation Committee
Saber of Commerce
Rotary Hall
Thorntor
Air Vest
Tommy Piifington
Wil
Mar Dng
Wild
Official Order Of Names Drawn For City Ballot
The city ballot order was decided this week. Harold Thomas will be the only candidate for mayor. Other names listed include Cook, Field, Carroll, Disale, and Haber for the council positions. The one year term candidates listed include Powell and Seaholm. The election date is Tuesday, April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatte
Jack Stewart
Chamber of Commerce
Newiral
Harold Thomas
Cook
Wafield
Joh S. Carroll
Staira Disale
Eagle Lake Urges Early Garbage Pickup Start
Mayor Pro tem HJ Campbell announces an early start for garbage collection in Eagle Lake. Beginning March 27 pickups will occur a week earlier, with new day schedules and container requirements to prevent overloads during initial rounds. Residents should place all trash in approved containers and adhere to weight limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
HJ. Campbell
Mareh A
Montday
Delrot
Hous
Pecenn
Bross
Write-In Mayor Pro-Tem Stresses Duty to Serve City
Campbell responds to talk of a write-in bid for mayor amid plans for Waterworks and sewage plant projects Timely April 4 election consideration arises. he says he would accept duties if needed and would not solicit but would not shun responsibilities if compelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapbell
Mayer
Elee- Ben
Mer
Campbell Wit
Chimiysell
Campbell
Jon
Ford Parts And Service Managers Hold Meeting Here
Souly Central Parts and Service Managers of Ford Motor Company of Columbus gathered about 31 men in Rotary Hall Tuesday evening for a meeting attended by R. E. Lampe of Ford Motor Company Houston as main speaker and Bill Leng of Houston among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souly Central Parts
Ser
Ford Motor Companies of
Columbus
Bete Li Grange
Weimar
Hallettsville
Schulenburs
Plateaus
Moulton
Eagle Lake
Rotary Hall
R. E. Lampe
Ford Motor Company
Houston
Bill Leng
New Cowboys’ Association Forms Board in Hallettsville
Rusty Thomas named director and will attend first South western Rodeo Association board meeting. Area reps include Richard Miller Charles Whitley and Melvin Harper with others from Buckeye Hallettsville and Austas. SRA to share office steer offer from Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce. May 5 and 6 rodeo planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusty Thomas
Hallet Tve
Southwestern Rade Association
Rusty
Tobeth Taylor
Raywond
Bob Tirneat Crosey
Enwhaeys
Alex Border
Munger Paord
Chade Mulelys
Hallettsville
Rodeo Committee
Meminy Yivwetors
Lester Goodson
Enella
Linnecan Booth
Austas
Redio
SRA
Haliitisville Chamber of Commerce
Walter Heye
Ben of Commerce
Halleliseille
Tomas
Clipson
Application to Discontinue SP Night Trains
Accortie reports that Southern Pacific requests Texas Railroad Commission approval to discontinue Night Trains No. T and No. 7 Westbound and No. 8 Eastbound which stop at Fagle Lake. Train No. 7 arrives 1 30 PM and No. 8 at 3 43 PM. The commission will hold a hearing on May 1 in the County Court House to consider the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ralroad
Texas
Fagle Lake
San Antonin
School Board And County Trustee Election April
With no other candidates filing by Monday's deadline in the Eagle Lake independent. Election set for April 1 at locations listed on the ballot. G. C. Dunran and LT Matthews to appear as the two incumbents for the school board trustee race. election to choose the county seat’s trustee and defend school district interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
G. CO. Dunran
Mattheiws
Kite Tournament Postponed to Sunday April 2
The Third Annual Kite Tournament of the Cub Scouts is moved from March 27 to April 2 due to scheduling conflicts. A community dinner will precede the event at Lakeview Golf Course, with each participant allowed three kite attempts and a minimum flight time requirement. prizes and a trophy will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sune Bay
Amu
Te Cab Familias
Tran
Lakeview Golf Cilutrecourse
Ponimmament Alter Iber
Guelys
Ain
Mrs Strahan s Mother Buried In Richmond Tuesday
Mrs G M Jackson 76 mother of Mrs W H Strahan of Eagle Lake died Monday at 1 10 am at her home 1612 Sdr Russ in Houston She was a member of the Baptist Church of Garwood Survivors include daughter Mrs Lotha Edwards Houston sons Clyde W T B Crawford G Jackson Houston R I Darkson Columbus sisters Mrs Lillie Stokes Enid Hattie Edwards Houston brothers Wa BL J T Greenway Bloomfield Missouri granddaughter Mrs Virginia Clapp Houston great grandson Keith Tackson Columbus Tammy Jackson Houston and others Funeral services were held Tuesday at 100 pm at the Ged Hy Lewis Sons Funeral Home with burial in Richman Cemetery Richmond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Jackson
W. H Strahan
Eagle Lake
Russ
Houston
School Kids Strong For Conventions In Galveston
Local students and teachers prepare for the Southeast Division Texas State Teachers Association annual convention in Galveston. The group plans to attend sessions beginning today and officials work on arrangements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Eagle Lake
Texas State Teachers Association
Fiecon Mrion
Lusky Ugh
Senior Play Tickets On Sale For April 14th Show
Tickets are available for the Shiv' Play Hew-Cones Chavile with an April 14 premiere. Bell' yaleshion staff will sell tickets over the next few days. Admission lists price categories for adults and children.
Swimming Pool Opens May 26 as Legion Plans Events
Kirkscey named pool manager for Eagle Lake High School. season tickets priced at 8.00 including tax go on sale. Legion members plan a one day opening celebration and April 16 work day to prepare grounds, with Red Cross tile saving and swimming classes offered during the 1950 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkscey
American Legion
Legion Pal
Ton Kirkscey
Fagle Lake High School
ED Parma
Melvin Campbell
Roland Campbell
Harry Larson
Fred
Frika
Taylor
Ronnie Bauer
Louis Mugty
Jie. Wesson
Wilcox
Legionnaires
Vi Tay
Red Cross
Paal
Meadlight
Beckman
Litha
Wimax
Gettigg
County Treasury End Of February Financial Summary
A sanitized county ledger shows January and February disbursements and balances for Colorado County. It notes United States Treasury Notes valued at $100,000 not included in February disbursements, and lists precinct disbursements and ending balances for Road Bond funds. Totals indicate January disbursements around $947, and February disbursements about $228, with a closing overall balance near $190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Turmesoy
Moulihian
Aumon
Tollows
Jonrney
Tantery
Halmuary
Damaey
Boar Mrt
Wits
TVA
FIC
United States Treasury
Daving& Pur
Harines
Glen W Kveton Enters County Commissioner Race
Glen W Kveton files for unexpired term on county board, citing past service and military record. He seeks the seat vacated by Rodgers, for a term through January 1949, and campaigned on his work in the community and business ownership in the area.
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Glen W
Myeton
Henanik
Mae
Iragic
Reetan
Veterans of Foreign Wit's
Lving
Army
Bovine
Jmil
Chamber of Commerce
Commissioney
Hass
Mord
Ladle Singe
Ritalin Cour
Hugh Selael
Ragin Lake
Whrer
Weking
Baptist Crusade to Run April Fourteen Through Twenty Three
Rev A M Brown announced a nationwide Baptist Crusade from April 14 through 23 at Angie Lake First Baptist Church. Over 8 000 Baptist churches participate in a unified evangelistic effort led by evangelist James A Tangles and leader Rhea Gray with cooperation among congregations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Lake Mirst
Dick Obenhaus Buys Eagle Taxi Company From Tom Haley
Dick Obenhaus purchased the Eagle Taxi Company from Tom Haley and began operating it today. Obenhaus, formerly with Jones Motors, invites calls when transportation is needed.
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Dick Obenhaus
Eagle Taxi Company
Tom Haley
Tick Obenhaus
Otenheus
Jones Motors
PTA Country Fair At School Next Friday Night
A local PTA announces a school country fair next Friday evening in the social building. Food will be served at 6:30 PM with games and booths including a curiosity show, a dart game, novelty, blue ribbon, and handmade items. Tickets sold in Mrs. R. T. Westmoreland’s classroom to benefit the Queen’s Coronation event on April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BPA
Bui
Mhinynte
Krnwimys
Scipie
R.T. Westmoreland
Pal
Williams-Lehrer Rice Damage Suit To Galveston
A damaged note outlines a civil action filed in Galveston involving Williams-Lehrer Rice, claiming damages and taxes amid disputes over water rights and a rice crop. Lawyers Roberts and Mansay appear, with trial dates mentioned and references to a separate defendant, Kleinman, in a framed suit context.
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Williams-Lehrer
Galveston
Aire LE
Doahnok
AML Amatlag Putewoddl Intigaloy Company
Beomadt
We Jeu Daitre
Thirtyenne
Awimoas de Ware
Staal
Tudge Losier
Alvin Phin
Rd. Kleinman
BF Lewis
B. Buckes
Boy Loses Eye In School Stick and Rock Throwing
A school incident left a 10 year old boy blind in one eye after classmates threw sticks and rocks during play. Reports describe chaos as boys fought and a severe eye injury occurred prompting calls for better supervision and safety. The event underscores risks of rough play on school grounds and the need for protective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jomus Dawid Morris
Pussais
Calveries
Ieeles
Jorge S
Exeter's chilly spring tease slows Easter dress plans
A fragmented local notice references unseasonably cold weather and frost delaying seasonal plans. It notes Exeter's reputation for late chilly snaps just as Easter preparations and light outfits begin, hinting at a prolonged winter feel in springtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome Monnay
Ben Speing
Exeter
Census Crew Begins Counting in April 1950
The article notes Lizzie Hain of Columbua and Peter Order of New York as crew leaders for Colorado County for the 1950 census. About 43 workers on the crew are planned, with applications received and work set to start April 1 despite garbled lines about locations and officials. The notice urges cooperation from residents as data collection proceeds, highlighting its importance to Eagle Lake’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Hain
Columbua
Peter Order
New Uort
Colorado
County
Tor
Hahn
Horus Iron Eagle Lab
Paul Tinker
Galveston
Contin
Alumbens
Campbell
Eagle Lake
Veterans Reminded Of Important Benefit Deadlines
Veterans face critical deadlines for benefits including home loan programs and education assistance. The notice urges eligible veterans discharged before a specified date to apply by July 25, 1956, to secure entitlement and avoid loss of aid due to delays or ineligibility factors. It highlights GI home loan provisions and education stipends with emphasis on timely applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterwis
Walger
Hugh Autgiasi
Pirie
Garean
Rai
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Ford Parts and Service
New Cowboys
Glen
Kveton
Baptist Crusade
PTA
Dromgoole
Bromgonte Amnounert
Cominisivote
Mredani Ord
Tirgenucale
Ueto Gt
Popntans
Fredtam
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