National Air Mail Week Observed Marks 20th Anniversary
The United States Post Office observes National Air Mail Week May 15 to 21 with May 25 marking the 20th anniversary of regular air mail service. The piece outlines early routes from New York to Washington, progress to a 596 mile system, and mail options by air, rail, and delivery services. It notes that the Pennsylvanian office will host a plane stop May 11 if weather permits, with efforts to have mail dispatched by air.
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United States Post Office
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New York
Washington
Philadelphia
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National Air Mail
Dietize Desl
Pai
Ster
Post Office
Committee of Citing
Spress
Local Man Purchases Farm Grazing Lands West of Garwood
C R Schiurring of Garwood reported two land deals west of Garwood. Frank Binkley of Belefontaine Ohio owned the land sold to Rabb ers of Beg Lake totaling 320 acres of rice and grazing near the Tully land, later zoned by Buchel National Bank of Cuero. Both sales described as cork transactions.
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C. R. Schiurring
Garwood
Beg Lake
Frank Binkley
Belefontaine
Ohio
Mar
Schlorring
Roverts
Tully
Buchel National Bank of
Cuero
Darture Tant
Schlurring
Behiurring
Speakers Named for School Exercises
The 1968 school commencement program begins with the Berkxler Class play City to be shown in the one auditorium at eight oclock. The baccalaureate service Sunday May 22 features Rev J W Read Rev W M Logo and Mrs Kathleen Parker with a sermon by Padre Dave M Buckley. Gramm ar School Night May 23 includes a Parade of Nations with students portraying countries and national costumes. Commencement Night May 26 will present high school graduates and a principal address by Judge Joseph We Etro.
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David M. Buckley
Port Lavaca
Joseph W. Strode
Conroe
J. W. Read
Engle Lake
Kathleen Parker
Dave M. Buckley
Rotary
Civic Teadher
Frank E. Walker
Chergge
Episcopal Church
Grammnar
Parade of Nations
Bliss Miry
Whativy
Follo
Amercia
Suttith Anderson
Uncle Sam
David Anderso
England
Alfred Ruggies
Ty Gertson
Russia
Johnette Karieda
Moay Kethryn Alley
Virginia Mill
Germany
Jean Linke
Betty Linke
Edna Mae Wilila
Mary Elizapeth Davidson
France
Kurt Rechte
John
Laughlin
Ar. Tealy
Simon Walle, Jr
Texas
Charles Spalinger
Eunice Goorte
Lexie Lou Clair
Jewell Artemis
Guac Selph Lesnova
Selph
Jack Hinin
Gussie Lie Krien
Reynolds Beane
Carey
Bil Henly
Gongoe
Montgomery
Cplomas
William Sates
Addie Frances Beane
Mabel Lucille Campbell
Barbara Nel Cosgrove
Jane Doris Gunn
Audrey Bertha Criswell
Rata
Elizabeth Elkins
Ray Edward Evt-enbaum
Evelyn Mae Prnka
Loma Lee Pussell
Georgia Frances Jo
Softball Games Two Nights During Week
The Teanre and strong entry in Ne local softball aired up fifthen runs early to defeat Universal Motor Company 12 to The slants of Martin Roberts overwhelmed the boys from down Lisslewry. In the second game Dr Pepper Pets beat A-B Store 24 to 6. Rotary Club defeated Pepper-Uppers 8 to 1. Shraughonk provided a see-saw show as Soyphern Select edged We Prank Stephens Company 8 to 7 in a lively night of play.
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Eame
Universal Motor Company
Dr. Peps Pets
Rotary Club
Tean
Dr Feppers
Acore
Stephens
Open House Highlights Eagle Lake Telephone Plant
Visitors toured the Eagle Lake Southwestern Bell Telephone plant during a Tuesday Open House attended by 179 residents. They viewed the main frame switchboard handling about 1,200 calls daily, ringing machinery, and other equipment while staff explained operations and answered questions.
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Eagle Lake
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Howe
H. G. Brickhorne
Gistrich
Legh
Brickhouse
E. Haugel
Misa Ella Beeltkreute
Ww. C. Elkins
Mmor
Drne
Adeline Parma
Odile Rowe
Nell Stapleton
Cecil Gertenberg
Alice Encle Tstlinebaom
Mable-Gueilie Campbell
Velma Harris
Telephone Company
Tom Tom Royalty Chosen at Columbus Pageant
Columbus selects Tom Tom royalty for the Youkum Tom Tom on June 10. Miss Roberta Struss, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Strruss, represents the Columbus High Bald senior class with escort Leland Zetopel, a senior class member.
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Columbus
Roberta Struss
Mea W. A. Strruss
Univ Year
Struss
Leland Zetopel
Leo
Intercity Rotary Meet in Columbus a lively gathering
The Columbus Rotary hosted an Intercity Meet and Ladies Night at the Masonic Building with about 100 Rotarians and guests from Eagle Lake Wel rat Hallettsville present. Speakers included Charles L. Kessler of Ford Motor Company sharing polar exploration tales, as attendees enjoyed barbecue, fellowship, and a sentry-like program.
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Columbus
Ruin
Mad Dog Bites Three Children In Town Thursday
A dog thought mad bit three children here on Thursday and reportedly attacked several others. The victims include Itty Charles Beeties and a Camaris child named E. H. Rodgers. The dog was shot by Tate and another dog killed in the incident. The dog’s head was sent to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for testing, with results expected soon. Mayor Wellard urged dog owners to restrain pets to prevent further injuries.
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Dog
Charles Bechtel
Dan Canaris
Head
Austin
Charles Beeties
Camaris
E. H. Rodgers
Tate
Whee
Pasteur Institute
Tennis Players Lose To Paint Rock Team
Martha Kilong and Evelyn Mur led a rugged match as Paint Rock edged the local team 3-6 6-4 9-5 in a weekend meet at Austin. Paint Heck defeated Le Magente Mome, last year’s state champion, while Meadow fell to the runner-up. the girls’ doubles showed strength though the teams were evenly matched.
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Martha Grace Kilong
Wid
Evelyn Mur
Fynka Tosh
Austin Wat
Beorey
Crearly
Temma
Paint Heck
le Magente Mome
Meadow
Senior class play and talk at Garwood Auditorium
The senior class presents the comedy Gay tonight in the Garwood High School Auditorium with Miss Jon Crim and others in the cast. Proceeds fund a graduation gift. tickets are available at Joe D Lunar Drug Store. Judge C G V Terrell of the Texas Railroad Commission spoke in Garwood, detailing the commission’s expanding roles and its place in state government.
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Luna
State Railroad Combers
Garwood School
Tnenity
Priday Eveninng
Jon Crim
Guy
Donald Obenhaus
Chadie Skeeters
Ray Estlinbaum
Georgin Jccke
Martin Hale
Rhythm Hane
Marisa Worencraft
Wil Tender
Lizzie Westmoreland
Kathleen Panter
Columbus
Garywood
Nada Citzens
Garwort School aAuditorium
CG. VY. Terrell
Texas Railroad Commission
Ennte
Terrell
Railroad Commission
Gad Motor
Spesker
UN Rommission
Dudger Terrell
State University
A. de Mt. Caldege
Texas
Terrelate
Pione
Jadee Terrell
Carwood
Nis
War State
North Texas
Barrord Commission
Weimar Woman Killed in San Antonio Hotel
Four men and two women were found dead in a San Antonio hotel room. Gentae Dickerson, 43, a retiree and former expert of the io machine, and Miss Wilma Shecke, 25, of Weimar, were identified among the victims. A 41 caliber revolver with three exploded cartridges and three unfired chambers lay near Dickerson. The scene was discovered by Miss Snell Stecke, the niece of one victim, during a planned visit. Reports describe Dickerson as fearful for the family.
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Stockett Hotel
San Antoio
SFE
Gentae Dickerson
San Antonio
Prince
Io‘pe Mechine
Wilma Shecke
Woimir
San Antonite
Dickerson
Mlse Slecke
Snell Stecke
Woban
Viatt
Mise Brecke
Ora Neik Hecke
Wileyhat Dickerson
Atten Vasitert
New Welman
Micke Ceyrge
Mrs Wintenmann 5 Expected Home Today
Mrs. Gi J. Wintennann recently released from Memorial Hospital Houston after an accident weeks ago is nearing home. Despite new injuries she will need a hospital bed at home while recovery continues. Mrs. Jon Brower also remains in Memorial Hospital Houston recovering from surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Bhner Looper visited from Muskogee, Oklahoma to see Mrs. Gee D.B. Sith. Columbus Elects Teachers for Year lists newly chosen faculty for Columbus Public Schools led by Superintendent W. G. Chiytun and High School staff including Mrs. Honey Murr and others. Several positions remain unfilled in the high school.
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Gi. J. Wintermenn
Memorial Hospital
Houstay
Jon. Brower
Medilal Hospital
Houston
Mnchal Ste
A. My
Bhner Looper
Muskogee
Oklahome
Nere Wass
Gee DB
Sith
Columbus
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Mrs. Morgan Stricken With Stroke In Fort Worth
Mrs. Morgan, a longtime Fort Worth teacher and former Engle Lake schoolteacher, suffered a stroke in the early part of the week. Her husband was a former school superintendent. friends express deep concern and hope for her speedy recovery and renewed health.
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Morgan
Fort, Worth
Engle Lake
Ferkness
Memorial Service at Rock Island Cemetery
Memorial services will be observed at Rock Island Cemetery. Friends and relatives invite others to attend the memorial, followed by a basket supper. Mrs. J Natta is undergoing an eye operation and is ill wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Rock Ibland Cemetery
Pave Powers Undergoes Appendectomy in Columberos
Pail Powers, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A P Bowers, underwent an appendectomy at Lie Bell Memorial Hospital. The operation was performed by Tail Im of Bright Lake. He is listed in satisfactory condition by hospital staff.
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Pail Powers
A. P. Bowers
Lie Bell Memorial Espritl
Celine Ane Besday
Cierr
Bight Lake
Ole Steety Siye
Nededling
Roy A. Dobbins Funeral Held at Gonzales
Roy A. Dobbins, 31, died May 4 at a San Antonio hospital after years of illness. A Gonzales resident for the past year, the Gonzales services were held May 5 with interment in the Mason Cemetery. He is survived by wife Mire Pear, Walker Dobbins, a son, and two brothers.
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Roy A. Dobbins
Eagle Laxe
Paring
Houston
San Antonio Hospital
Dobbins
Ls Fouston
Genziles
Iran B
Mire Pear
Walker Dobbins
Alen Bobbing
Gonzalex
2. L. Dobbins
Houstan
Service Held Friday For Rock Island Man
Service held Friday for FP IL Rock Island man FP Roper, citizen of Rock Island, who fled Columbus May 5 at the age of 14 years 6 months and 20 days. He is survived by his wife Afra Nejjle BR, one daughter Mrs Pred Muller of Newport Beach California, five grandchildren, one brother and one sister in Kansas. Funeral services conducted at the Methodist church by Rev A F Poester.
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IL Roper
Chitizen
Rock
Kansas
Roger
Ctrusca
Methodist Church
A. F. Poester
Play to Be Given at Missie Wall Mae Im
A four act play Wheat Share Grofit sponsored by Bi Gy B will be preserved at the Lissia Community Half Monday evening May 16. The cast includes Hiro Thom Janes Adkins Henry Sum Derma John Cilpsan Mary Kath yA Brishols Mintie Briggs Vera Sunderman Ruben Bette man. The play directed by Mrs James G. and Glenn Sunderman promises homelike entertainment. Admission is 10.
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Lissia
Hiro ‘Thomas
Janes
Adkins
Henry Sumderma
John Cilpsan
Mary kKath
Ya Brishols
Mintie Briggs
Vera
Sunderman
Ruben Betteman
Wnter the Diccti
James G
Vacations Offered for Twenty or More Boys at Nvellellan Gulf Station
An old classified-style notice advertises a vacation trip for twenty or more boys from various locations including Me oliW and San Antonio. It mentions ages and a contact person likely Mr. Melis, urging interested boys to reserve and receive a receipt upon purchase. The fragmentary text implies a group travel or camp arrangement with stipulations and participant requirements.
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Boyand Si Antonio
Goa
MeLiellas
Fred Vacaion
Meelis
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Today’s Market Report
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Robert Cochran
Lake Charles
Louisiana
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Lew Hicks
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Medealist Church
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