John Perry Dies of Sudden Heart Attack in Eagle Lake
John Perry, lifelong resident of Eagle Lake area, died suddenly on September 13, 1931, in Gonzales County. He wed Rosalie Janak and is survived by his wife, three sons Bill George Bert Perry, three daughters Ruby Lee Edna Mae Lucile Perry, one brother Buck Perry, and a sister Mrs Willis of Beaumont. The community extends condolences to the bereaved family.
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Sagi
Glen Kveta
Pickett
Hei Wheulks
T. B. Brattcn
Corm
Barch
Gonzales
Myllie
Nash Perry
Eagle Lake
Sociorado County
Rosalie Janak
Bill
George
Herbert Ray Perry
Ruby Lee Perry
Edna Mae Perry
Lucile Pery
Buck Perry
Willis
Beaumont
Effort to Swing to Eisenhower Shortlived
An OCR fragment describes a Colorado county Republican effort to back Gen Dwight Eisenhower. It notes chair Sam Hamburger defeating L. at a meeting and mentions plans for a national convention and a permanent chair, but many details are garbled and unclear.
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Eisenhower
Colorado County
Dwight
Bink Birdwell Passes After Long Illness May First
Birdwell known locally dies at home after extended illness at 10:25 pm. He underwent a lung operation at Sguly Hospital on April 23 and had been in failing condition since then. Survived by father B C Birdwell and brothers Wallace of Mithigah Hugh of Jeanetta Husvey of Gordon. Burial and funeral details to follow in later column.
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Birdiwell
Jess
Lung
Vole Sguly
Strs
le George
B. C. Birdwel
Wallace Birdwell
Mithigah
Hughy
Precinct Political Meets See Low Voter Interest Saturday
In City Haltbers citizens gather for party meetings with little turnout. Republicans chose Mrs. G Duncan as a delegate and backed Tait for president, while Democrats led by precinct chairman Barry Larson elected five delegates and five alternates to the county convention. A loyalty pledge was debated but most Democrats voted to send unpledged delegates, and Fritz Engelhard proposed a state tidelands resolution to the county convention.
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Enuuga
Corveti
United States
Mhuen
Republican Party
First National Bank
Ehe
F. T. Kollman
HA Drampaole
Louis Balas
Fritz Engelhard
Hinton
Larry 2
Laren
W. C Reed
Harold Thomas
Vrs. S
KE Rickee
W. F. Meitzon
Allan Shivers
Tidelands
City Seeks Bids for Garbage Collection and Disposal
The City of Eagle Lake invites bids for collection and disposal of garbage and trash per city ordinances. Bids must be received by the City Manager before Tuesday, May 20, 1952.
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Eagle Lake
Tgpan
Final topping of streets in ninth part of city underway
City crews in Eagle Lake proceed with first coating on several streets including west main street near the new elementary school. Workmen set up equipment and material on a lot beside Mose Thomas residence as topping moves forward. Officials say curb and gutter work is near completion and urge prepaid assessments to fund the remaining phase.
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Xinoo
Holland Page
Popih
Wong Avenue
Moses Thomas
West Main Street
Sidewik Siper
Eagle| Lake
Howe
George Salladay Burned In Gasoline Incident
George Salladay suffered serious burns to his arm and body when a gasoline canister ignited while he was priming a unit Tuesday evening. He rolled in grass to extinguish flames, threw gas on the fire, then received medical care at his home and Laughlin Hospital.
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George Ore
Salladay
J. R Laughlin
Mr. Salladay
Salladey
Eagle Lake
Chesterville
Laughlin Hospital
George
Little League Tilt Here Monday Night at 7:45
A Little League baseball tilt is scheduled for Monday night at 7 45 with teams positioned for an early season test. The event highlights local youth baseball and community attendance anticipated.
Legion Carnival in Park May 17 To Benefit Swim Pool
Members of the American Legion in Eagle Lake host a park carnival on May 17 in the city square to raise funds for the local swim pool. Proceeds support repairs and upkeep since the pool runs at a loss, with entertainment for families and homemade cakes available.
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American Legion
May
Legion
Senior Class Play Postponed to May 15 at 8 PM
The senior class play titled Hillbilly Courtship, directed by Mrs. Tom Kirkscey, has been postponed due to the death of two fathers of cast members. It will be held in the high school auditorium at 8 PM on May 15 with the Liv cast diligently practicing their parts in the three act comedy.
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Faure
Liv
Hate
Tveir
Tom Kirkiscey
Atury
Tove
Detour on 90 A lifted. traffic resumes on main
Construction on drainage and widenings along Highway YU A progresses with curb and gutter work by Holland Page crews. Detour signs remain at Fastotticsami McCary intersection while traffic returns to the main route. City and State Highway Dept plan widenings. preparations for Mother’s Day visit by Monroe Barry family noted.
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McCary
He Atrete
Holland Page
State Highway Department
GC. & SF
County Campaigns Spark Deafening Primary Flurry
Fragmented OCR reports list candidates and contests across three counties including county offices, commissioners, sheriff and attorney posts. Filing opened May 5 with names like Hadden Keeton Hahn and Steger among entrants. Details on opposition, party roles and upcoming drawing for wallow positions appear amid convoluted phrasing.
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Walker
Harvey “Lee
Sago
Sehaed
Moore
Gus
F Steger
Columbus
Sourcary
Mmontrutla
R.¥. Willis
Glen Keeton
Homer Koliba
Otto Opperman
Constable Pet
Fultz Horadi
R. P.simmons
Joseph ©. Fraden
RR Hadden
Prectict J
Wher
Kyeton
Hadden
Aoburt W.hahn, Jr
T. J Pesneil
Canute
Legislative Raid
Fot Uistrict
Ever
Msis
Nemes
Cone
Secrenestiyger
Gle
Kim Tary Rutia
Watering of Rice Crop and Cotton Chopping Begin
Reports from Lakixidte Irrigation Company indicate irrigation started May 1 in the rice and cotton areas. Farmers replanting after heavy rains hope to salvage yields. a Girl Scout Amateur Program at the High School Auditorium, May 9, includes many performers and is noted as a fundraiser for a local cause.
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Lakixidte
Renlaat
Colst Neids
Sage Lake
Matthews
Ptier
Colley
Fred
Record Number Expected At Trade Barbecue May 20
A large turnout is anticipated for the Trade Development Committee barbecue at Lakeview Golf Course on Tuesday May 20. W A Sehaviden chairs the event with plans for barbecued fare, cold drinks, and entertainment to welcome nearly a thousand guests and chamber members. Tickets are on sale through Commerce tium.
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Che
W. A. Sehaviden
Trade Development Companvtie
Chamber
Lakeview Gelf
Vickers
McCreary
Albert Pusu
ayTine
Spring in Texas Flower Show Captures Beauty of TS Title
The two Karlen clubs sponsored a flower show in the high school auditorium last Friday demonstrating outstanding displays. Judges Gregor Anderson and Mrs My Smithers praised the designs while entries from Eagle Lake and Spade and Trowel clubs filled the gym with tables of arrangements under a national and state flag backdrop. The dish garden winner depicted a Texas ranch scene with a water pond and plastic fences.
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Texas
Blay
Gregor Anderson
Irs
Smithers
Ian
LA Porte
T. Thre
Mas Are
Eagle Lake
Garden Club
Spade and Trowel Garden Club
Ted Garten
Amge
Weir Abaun
Tuuiiy Grail
Texas Taabey
Carlos
Dirs
Ashby
Mary
Billy Goats
High School Rated High in Evaluative Criteria Held Here
A committee report on Eagle Tale Huth N00 indicates the local high school meets evaluative criteria set by Southern association officials. The document, coordinated by Khan College, praises the school’s philosophy and practices as sound and aligned with secondary education standards, rating the program as very good and superior.
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Committee On Auton
Eagle Tale Huth
Phow
Khan College
Sitwen Sébioul
Spence
Moport Iba Lugh School
Ladebaly
Boy Scout Benefit Supper Planned at School Gym
The Rock Talents Boy Scouts announce a benefit oyster supper in the School Gym on Wednesday May 4. Hours are 6 to 6 30 pm. Proceeds support the Boy Scout Building project. Everyone is invited to attend and help the Scouts.
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The
Rock Talents Boy Scouts
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Taft
John Perry
Birdwell
Nenth
Geo. Salladay
Red
Sox
Anz
Lea Pije
Mms
Monroe Barry
Houston
Nannie Barras
Willig
Wade
Colorado
Sheyirt Tio
Clark Rich- Schmidt
Ciby Mbore
Pyle Oru
Auditorum
Barbara Bopress
Jeanp Lats
Tap Yenny
Linky Stiles
Tag
Heddle Lockwood
Daren
Fletunes
Accocdian
Accocdian- Eleanora, Nh Gols, Dancy, Daan, Dowdy
Dunne
Christing Cauthall
Darjue
Bowne
Eum
Wiista
Gant
Jo Amn Sens
Wid
Tome Lau Reen
Songara
Jean Rete
Death Huitz
Saxaphone
Sueon Lavison
Ann Tyoese
Sem
Dig Raye G Son
Landa Babebs
Dud
Aren Sue Sook
Sig
Loretta Alitler
Sous
Lignee
Staley Garvali
Song
Marilyn Jupitet
Sung Jooy Thvieney
Day Tehes
Fur Powe
Eucle
Wor
Sone
Tule Anderson
Sieg
Sybil Begne Mies
Geng
Wanda Tews
Heverky Gurpnett
Axephant
Seth Mewar
Hissy Suerett
Pang Uli
Ot Gell Wells
Ales
J.B. Labi
Lapua Bogkess
Jean Cate
Uie Towers
Bury
Bagi
Boy Scout
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