McLellan Seeks Re Election To State Legislature
Rep McLellan announces candidacy for re election as State Representative. He outlines anticipated issues for the next Legislature and notes his leadership on key House committees, including financial affairs and farm policy. He thanks voters in his two counties for their past support and asks for continued backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLellan
McLallan
McLelan
Mev Mclean
Behall of
Freetwads
Senate
Texas
MeLelsa
Gerwood Scouts Hold Kite Tournament Sunday
Gerwood Scouts hosted a kite tournament Sunday afternoon with judge coaches John Heiman and Bruce Me. Prizes were donated by local businesses. Twelve entrants were listed including Jimmie Bunge Jodie Kalina Wel don Dropeia Royce Gene Cizek and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimme Bunge
Weldon Drapela
Lage Die Lee Krenek
Gerwood Cun
John Heiman
Bruce
Braden Mercantle
Nailu
Garwood Food Market
Gar Lee Inn
Schockman's Caie
Prieameyer Dept
Storé
Kalline’s Lumber
Vera
Jimmie Bunge
Jodie Kalina
Weldon Dropeia
Royce Gene Cizek
Donald
Baddie Lee Kronek
Rex Allen Shoop
Arlin Miller
Garwood Lions Plan Charter Night Next Monday
About 200 guests are expected for the Garwood Lion Club charter night at eight o clock on Monday May 12 in the Garwood school gym. The Methodist ladies will serve the banquet under the supervision of President Junwees Hovkins with Lion District Governor M M Mikeyal of Gelveston likely in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Lion Club
Garwood School
Lion District
M. M.' Mikeyal
Gelveston
Junwees Hovkins
American Legion Post To Hold Called Meeting
The W. Cherry M. Perry Post 108 American Legion will hold a called meeting next Wednesday evening May 12 at eight oclock in the Legion Hall. Legionnaires are urged to attend as their services are urgently needed. Mrs Henry Esser of San Antonio visits her mother Mrs A Cearnel and sister Miss Madeline Cearnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cherry M. Perry
American Legion
Legion Hall
Mm. Henry Esser
San Antonio
A. &. Cearnal
Madeline Cearnel
Mrs Oscar Miller and family visit Blinges with relatives
Mrs Oscar Miller and children along with Mrs J 5a Johnson spent last Sunday in Blinges with Mr Millers parents Mr sr i Mis and F Hrachovy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Miller
Johnson
First County War Casualty Returning Home
The body of Second Lieutenant Leon P. Kallinn of the US Army Air Force, son of Frank J. Kallina of Garwood, is among 2024 American war dead to be returned from Hongluli aboard the Cardinnal O'Connell. Arrival will be announced by the San Francisco Port of Embarkation. next of kin will be notified in advance. Distribution centers will take 10 days to three weeks after ship arrival to advise families of dates for war dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon P. Kallinn
United States Army Air Force
Frank J. Kallina
Garwood
United States
Hongluli
United States Army
Cardinnal O'Connell
Department of the Army
Tie
San Francisco
Kelvia
Eagle Lake High School
Colorado County
Ufc
South Pacific
Tevens
Beige
American Graves Registration Service
Walter Kessler Seriously Injured In Road Accident
Walter Lee Kessler, son of Me and Mrs Wm Kessler, was seriously injured Sunday afternoon near Victoria while riding a motorcycle returning to work in Plaveds after a weekend visit. Tuan T Jering, arrested for failure to stop and aid, reportedly caused the crash. Kessler sustained a badly injured arm and hip and a bloody lip requiring six stitches. His employer Excel Smith was in Victoria and expects the arm to be set Monday. hospital discharge is anticipated soon barring complications. The Victoria Motorcycle Club and local residents have offered support and flowers during his hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lee Kessler
Wm. Kessler
Victoria
Plaveds
Young Kessler
Exter Oi Field Contracting Company
Victorix
Tuan T. Tjering
Tyering
Tamily
Keesler
Walter Lee
Excel Smith
Victoria Hospital
de Tar Memorial Hospital
Motorcycle Clubc of
Wille Wes
Former Headlight staffer Beatrice Calburn dies in Houston area
AB Winzenried attended services for his aunt Beatrice Winfree Calburn 69 who died en route to Houston hospital while visiting. Colburn formerly worked for Headlight. Raymond Winfree also served under editor Bruce W. McCarty. Survived by three sons, two daughters, a brother four sisters and grandchildren. Funeral 2:00 pm Thursday at First Methodist Texas City with Rev. Ervin Jackson officiating. Burial at Galveston Memorial Park.
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AB. Winzenried
Texas City
Beatrice Winfree Calburn
Houstort Hosital
Houston
Colburn
Ucether
Raymond Winfree
Bruce W. McCarty
Collinan
Y. J
Allen Dale
Archie
Baytown
Roy Mulenel
Texas Ciy
Mars
Cal Pepper
First Methodist Church
Ervin Jackson
Galveston Memorial
Commissioners Court Adopts Knight Care Contract For County Farm
Colorado County Commissioners met Monday to approve a contract with Joe Knight to care for inmates at the county farm at 20 per person monthly, canceling a prior 30 rate after grand jury criticisms. Three bids for inmate care were reviewed, Knight chosen after farm inspection. Rudolph Balzar bid 25 and Mrs. Fred W. Bunge 28. The court did not finalize plans for a permanent Jumto House. Judge Buescher plans a future structure. A motor grader was purchased from Benson Tractor and Hiway Equipment bid 20 666 10 for a similar device. Sheriff deputy salary set at 195 monthly, and bids to advertise public sales authorized. Attendees included several commissioners and County Clerk Lo Licemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County Commissioners Court
Joe Knight
Tnmates
Knight
Grand Jury
Rudolph Balzar
Fred W. Bunge
Jum
Henry Buecher
Benson Tractor Company of
Houston
Hiway Equipment Company
H. A. Drongoole
J. G Burt
Sheriff Department
Henry Buescher
Tud- He Bucuchog
RR. Hadden
A. Kai Alt
Agchenbeek
A. A. Cresignole
Edgar Lo Licemann
Ernest Mae Seaholm Wins D A R Good Citizen Award
Ernest Mae Seaholm, Senior Class member at Eagle Lake High School, receives the National Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Certificate. She was chosen for dependability, leadership, service, and patriotism, selected from three nominees by the faculty.
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Ernest Mae Seaholm
Fomilan
Eagle Lake
National‘ Society
Ernest Mae
Hew
Jer
Columbus Votes To Annex Freisburg School District
The Freisburg and surrounding districts voted on joining Columbus Independent School District in an election held Thursday. Columbus tally reached 987 for annexation with 100 against, while Freisburg opposed by 102 to 37 and Zimmerscheidt by 37 to 4. Weimar and Galtland also weighed in with favorable and opposing splits respectively. Oakland opposed 28 to 17. Local officials noted the county school board would canvass the results.
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Freisburg
Eng
Zummerstheidt
Columbus Independent
Columbus
Zimmerscheidt
Weimar
Galtland
Oakland
Tavow
McLellan Receives Update on Wharton Road Farm to Market
Representative Chas. McLellan of Austin and five Texas counties receives a letter from State Highway Engineer Db. C. Greer outlining status of the Wharton County farm to market road. Sections from Wharton to Egypt and Egypt to Colorado County are near or at bid stage with field plans for the final segment to Eagle Lake. right of way details await action as Texas leads in miles under construction.
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McLellan
Austin
Colorado
Texas
Db. C. Greer
Eagle Lake
Wharton County
jCity
Wharton, Coy
Wharton
Egypt
Colorado County
Dune
Thi Snot
Culorady
Frelsburg
Austin County
Weimar
Moell
American Legion Donkey Ball Game May 13
The W. Cherry M Percy Post 108 of the American Legion sponsors a donkey softball game on Thursday evening May 13 at 7:45 at the high school athletic field. Married men will play the single men astride donkeys to raise funds for the Swimming Pool. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 23 cents for children. tickets available from Bookman Brig Store or Luna Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cherry-M Percy Post
American Legion
Softball Association
Legionnaires
Lissie Woltvoll
Universal
C. S. McLellan
W. R. Thornton, Sr
Mel. Frank Duty
Houston
Democrats Of County To Attend State Convention
Colorado county Democrats will attend the state convention at Brownwood under instructions to support an uninstructed state delegation to the National convention and advocate restoring the two thirds rule for presidential nominee selection. County officers were elected at Tuesday afternoon’s courthouse meeting with C. L. Griffith as chairman and A. Haneker as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Democrata
Trownwood
Court House
C. L. Griffith
Alleyton
Det A. Haneker
Columbus
I. Spencer
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Spencer
Resolutions Committee
Truman
Teduenl Bovern
Cidelands
Uhuir Bodes
Panera
Bute
Mebellan
Jawan
Vole Ag
John 4. Hancher
Henry Bucush
Dan Hooper
Oto Gress
G F. Steger
Otto P.moore
Mervitt H. Gibson
Longview
Clint Small
Austin
Mothers To Attend Scout Council Picnic On May Thirteenth
The Girl Scout Council and troop leaders invite mothers to join Miss Frances Aldred at Rontho Park for a 9:30 a m meeting and picnic next Thursday morning. Ladies are asked to bring nosebag lunches and may stay for the noon picnic or just the morning activities. Mrs Corrie Mac Bowles of Kent Washington is listed among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Frances Aldred
Angleton
Rontho Park
G P L Installs 14 Additional Street Lights in Bay City
Gentral Power and Light Company moved to complete a city ordinance requirement from eighteen months ago. Wary of a nationwide shortage, local manager CG W Nispel announced materials arrived and crews were sent to install the 14 new street lights at various city sections.
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Gentral Power & Light Company
Gum
Garwood Farm Trials 2 4 D Weed Control In Texas Corn
County Agent Wy Bradley reports Garwood Farm cleared of weeds using 2 4 D in a Wage enhett and Gracey area corn field. Wishert’s experiment claims reduced weed growth, easier cultivation, and potential yield gains, noting first Texas test with 2 4 D and comparisons to Midwest results. He believes success could persuade South Texas farmers to adopt the chemical on corn despite its broader kill range.
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Wageenhett
Gracey Place
Vest
Hus
Texas
Middlewest
Beachey
Wishert
Opening Night Softball Thrills at School Stadium
Softball season kicks off Monday night with the Jones Motor Company Girls and Left Overs defeating Lett Gvers 8 to 7. Abbi and Elmec’s boys beat the Lissie Elevators 14 to 1, while two girls teams seek sponsors to join the league as the schedule unfolds for May.
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Jones Motor Company
Jones Metor
Bulph Parme
Lett Gvers
Sonni¢ Spaninel
Abbi & Elmec
Noys
Lissie Elevators
Marriage Licenses Issued in Colorado County Clerk Office
Feri Patrick and Wiss Hen Mildred appear on marriage lenses issued by County Clerk Edgar L. Litpmann in Colorado County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar L. Litpmann
Feri Patrick
Wiss Hen- Mildred
Season Tickets On Sale For Wi Cherry Pool Opening
Final preparations for the Wi Cherry M Perry Post 108 American Legion Swimming Pool opening on Sunday May 16. Season tickets priced at $5 plus $1 test, total $6, available at Wilcox Grocery Beckman’s Qray Lunn’s Brig Luke Headlight and other outlets. Tickets allow pool access and event entries including junior and senior revues and living exhibits.
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Cherry- M. Perry Post
American Legion
Legionnaires
Ue- Neots
Wilcox
Beckman
Qray
Lunn
Brig
My Jane We Luke
Ai Hisslon
Baek
Leyte
Goa
Walter Leu Baar
Lucius
Aig
Pdranee Tee
Merthambs
Eae
Vido Swine Suis
de Enirnytss
Semar Revie
Bagh Lake Motary Cluts
Dorothy Mulintete
Rtore
Michel Mag Reese
Albert's Variety Store
Betty Dine Hilyere
Duncan& Son
Sue Guteman
Eagle Lake
Furniture Company
Brily Jone Kreleschmaar
Universal Sup
World's Greatest Marksman to Exhibit Here
Ken Beesgle, renowned marksman, will give a free exhibition at the Lower Lake Chili skeet shoot on Sunday May 16 with an all day event. A barbecue opens at noon and a swimming pool program follows. Mrs Breyle assists, and the show features expert demonstrations by the guest marksmen drawing a large local crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Beesgle
Lower Lake Chili
Diramy Reel
Lab
Reel
Miltary
Mra. Breyle
Lewar Lake Club
Miz Beegle
Bunnur
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Rep
Gerwood
Garwood Lions
Walter Kessler
Commissioners Court
D.A.R. Good Citizen Award
Crimage Syne Belen Aang Thes
Heswani
Rep. McLellan
Wharton Road
Baga
Scout Council
Corrie Mac ‘Bowles
Kent Washington
Nery Brother
H. McCreary
G.P.L
Garwood Farm
Mareggr
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