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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
6
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Cilaree county commissioners court holds special session to advertise bids for two trucks. Bids to be opened May 29. Details mention a motor grader model from Éuliz-Chalmers traded for a Caterpillar grader and previous purchase from Benson Vastor Company of Houston. Other bid from Gulf Thero and Equipment Co. of Houston. County officials present included Judge Joan A. Hancher and Commissioners Hadden Koyeton Aschenteck. Card of thanks for blood donations after illness.
Henry Henneke twenty of Columbus dies at Columbus hospital after his car rammed under a loaded cedar truck on Highway 90 east of Columbus. Jad Delancey forty two of Route stin driver of the truck sustains back injuries and bruises. Investigators believe sleep at the wheel caused the wreck. Services for the deceased man in Mentz Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Civic group discusses house numbers for Eagle Lake and flag plans for holidays. Airport construction negotiations continue with Civil Air Patrol and federal aid. Chamber trade development plans include a barbecue with a working party to build tables.
The American Red Cross Colorado County unit holds its annual meeting in Columbus City Hall at 8 p m on Thursday May 15. Chairman Charles Klein says anyone contributing at least 45 cents to the Red Cross in the past year may attend and vote. Elections for an executive committee chairman vice chairman and secretary will occur along with finance campaign reports and other matters. The county will be well represented to reflect the will of the people in decisions made at the meeting.
Seventeen couples spend a country day at Walter Lee Bauer’s home near Bonus Sunday. They barbecue chicken dinner with sides and cake under pecan shade then enjoy a nearby baseball game. Attendees include Walter Bauer and many local residents plus Bill and Mrs Martin of Bay City. A 1949 Chevrolet half ton pickup advertises for sale at 985 dollars.
Public citation by publication to Bobby Warren Wilkerson defendant in a divorce suit filed March 25 1952 in Colorado County Texas. Plaintiff Viloi Wilkerson seeks divorce and support of minor children. Return required by May 26 1952 before the Colorado County District Court in Columbus Texas.
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