Hancher Leaves Judge Bid to Run for District Attorney
Colorado County politics shift as County Judge Jehe A. Heqcher withdraws from reelection to seek the District Attorney post. W. J. Gonzales also in the race, with both negotiating ballots and filing deadlines through June 7. The electorate across Colorado, Lavaca, Gonzales, and Guadalupe counties anticipates a crowded contest for the DA office.
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Hancher
Spot
Colorado County
Jehe A. Heqcher
Sutasill
Colorado
Gladsure Holt
Fism Et Wgster
Hencher
Integeris
Jounty Jaze
Livaga
Gonzales
Guadalupe
Lavaca
Yale
Legion To Honor Deceased Vets On Memorial Day
The American Legion Post 108 will decorate graves of deceased veterans on Memorial Day Sunday May 30. Commander Fred Proka said services will be scaled back to flag ceremonies in churches and cemeteries with pastors coordinating prayers. Veterans will be honored with flags. any unlisted names will be added by cemetery staff and flags left at cemetery entrances for placement on gravestones.
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American Legion Post 108
Fred
Proka
Chusehss
Remimmunity
Asi Rewail
Grav
TRY RATING YOUR TOWN
A 1954 community survey from the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce lists 30 plus true or false style questions about town quality. It asks residents to circle Yes or No on civic services, schools, business climate, safety, amenities, and leadership, with directions to mail back the completed questionnaire.
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Clvic
Chamber of Commerce
Esay
Sap Lever
Bell Church
Whfinder
the Town Journal
EB. Street
N.W
County Tax Valuations Up 2 Million in Oil Boom
County assessors predict total valuations will reach 43 million dollars, up about 2 million from 1953 as oil and gas properties drive the rise. The board of equalization, aided by appraisers Stults and King, met with about 20 oil company reps and royalty owners to discuss changes in plant valuations, with Shell Oil Company’s Sheridan plant slated for a roughly 2.2 million increase despite a 400,000 adjustment elsewhere.
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Colorado County
Commissioners Court
Sheridan Pes
Sheil Oil Company
A. C. Stults
Foyd Latham
Jas
King
Jayn Fund Stults
Rene Bitions
And
Sheridan
Memorial Day Holiday Closures Monday May 31
City firms plan to close Monday May 31 in observance of Memorial Day as the holiday falls on Sunday May 30. Post office and federal offices will be closed. Many residents will travel. drivers warned to expect heavy highway traffic. Local pools golf course and picnic grounds open Sunday and anticipate large crowds.
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Rayla
Wids Mikchy
Committee Heads Named For G. of C. Industry Survey
The Hayle Lake Chamber of Commerce board unanimously approved sponsoring a Community Industrial Inventory survey. President Liogd Spalinger announced committees and chairs to work with Texas A. and M College staff and the Texas Engineering Experiment Station on area description, raw material markets, and marketing. Local groups cover Living Conditions, Progress, Financial Condition, Population Survey, Sites and Buildings, Public Utilities, Transportation, and Laws.
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Hayle Lake
Otis Poureny
Cochairmen
Joe Lee McCreary
W. E. Lenhart
Edgar Baring
A- Ho Dipple
Bert Pustejovsky
Barl Rodgers, Jr
Dan Thornton
W. C. Alley
Clyde Nispel
Herald Ware
A. V. Wilkercon
Harrord Thomas
P. ¥. Werner
Splash Day Draws Crowds at Local Pool Facility
A fragment of a public notice describes Splash Day events at the Whitehead pool area with hours, admission, and a focus on community improvements. The piece mentions the pool’s extended hours, playground equipment, and a fresh sky blue paint update to enhance visibility and appeal. Local attendees, including Wilcox Grocery and Lina Leng, are cited in connection with the day’s activities and tickets.
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Eason
Wilcox
Lina Leng
The
Legion
Aria Ie Italleur
Farmers Egpt To Display Cadillac At Open House
Farmers Equipment Inc a new Cadillac dealer in Lake Will display the magnificent 954 Cadillac at their show rooms at open house from 9 00 am to 5 30 pm Friday May 28 The dealership will augment the Cadillac facilities for the Blend Willis Cadillac Co of Rayston The public is invited to attend the showing to acquaint themselves with the beautiful Cadillac which is beyond all doubt the most advanced Cadillac ever presented to the motoring public said Chas P Bogeess manager of the company
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Farmers Equipment Inc
F. Gle ‘Lake
Blend-Willis Cadillac Co
Rayston
Chas. P. Bogeess
Lions To Hold Installation Here
RLF Wilcox of the Eagle Lake Lions Club announced plans for a two wide installation of Lions Club officers in Eagle Lake on June 24 at the Community Center. The ceremonies begin June 1 with Columbus Lions Club and Weimar Club assisting and Garaxced Lions handling decorations. The Eagle Lake Choir will arrange the installing officer and dinner.
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Rlf Wilcox
Eagle Lake Lions Club
Lions Club
Columbus Lions Club
Weimar Clab
Garaxced Lions
Lion Bruce Waddell
Nicewander services today in Rock Island
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 30 from the Rock Island Methodist Church for Mores I Nicewander of Rock Island who died Monday May 26 after an extended illness. Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery in Rock Island. Nicewander moved from Champaign to Indianapolis before returning to Rock Island in 1911 where he married Bel Plesew. Surviving are his widow two sons Leonard L Nicewander of Rock Island Dan Nicewander of Tulsa Oklahoma and daughter Mia Elaine Porseth of Spring Valley Wisconsin five grandchildren and one sister Mary Wilton of St Joseph Michigan
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Rocl Island Methodist Church
Mores
Nice Wonder
Rock Island
Taterment
Myrtle Cemetery
Rock Teland
Nicewinder Wees
Champaign
Nichois
Indianapolis
Heek Island
Ibel Plesiwr
Berna
Leonard L
Aps
Dan Nicewander
Tua
Oklahoma
Mia
Elaine M. Porseth
Spring Valley
Wisconsin
Danny
Merrit
Janie Elaine Nicewander
Eric Myron
Marth Ethelda Pareth
Mary Wilton
St Joseph
Michigan
Postponed Meeting Notice for Eastern Star Group
A notice for a special called meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star is postponed. Members are instructed to disregard the prior notice and await further information in this issue.
Bandroom Improvements Sought by Band Boosters
Band boosters invite bids for bandroom upgrades at the high school hall. At a special meeting, bandmaster Campbell outlined needed improvements and the group authorized spending for acoustical materials to enhance the hall. Contractors may contact Campbell at the listed telephone.
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Banudmester OS Campbell
Band Booster Club
Lecel
Bison
Gand
Sauximaster
Campbell
Showers Continue In Area This Week
Showers of varying intensity have predominated in the area this week. A Lakeside Irrigation Company plant wing reported .25 of an inch, one-tenth Tuesday through Wednesday. Farmers south and northeast of the city reported heavy rains up to one half inch yesterday, causing damage to rice in those localities.
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Lakesite Irrigation Company
Commencement Exercises Friday Night For 31 Seniors
Commencement exercises at Eagle Lake High School Friday night at 8 00 mark the end of the careers of 31 seniors The event wraps a week long series ending with a three month vacation The principal address will be given by Lizzie Westmorn land and many graduates are expected to receive praise and awards Continued on last page
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Eagle Lake High School
Studens
Eagle Lake
R. T
Lizzie) Westmornland
Henry High School
Thurstey
Mennia Selle Aycox Hirst
TSA
Texas Southern
Bruston
Mary Alice Claud
McAlgin
Helen Marie
Dancy
Edna Mae Decker
Nettie Gene Glover
Hattie Divine
Polk
John Lee Price
Frank Faward Sloan
Stellas
Freddie Lee
All-Class Night Honors Eighth Graders At High School
Two hundred eighty mothers and students were honored with awards and sixty eighth graders received certificates of promotion to high school last night in an impressive All-Class Night program at the high school football stadium. The setting featured lattice work and green day decorations for the ceremony, with Mrs. Matthews named outstanding citizen of the community and a luggage prize awarded. Various departments presented awards including Babe Ruth Sportsmanship, vocational and business honors, and the Legion School Awards.
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Lie Sighth
Brady Shidents
Deane O
Raby Eagles
Marian Woezenevalt
Andy Roll
Mit
WT. Matthesys
Supt Pletcher
Matthews
Uw School
PTA
David Coal
Dune Atkins
A. PO Wilemr
Hiccub
Uye
Doricg
Hargrove Smith
Lalto Delores Doines
Rich
Wil Clivson
Rice
Travia Arnold
Wwusinass
Crane
Nash Sanat Bank
Barbara Smit
Legion School
Pred FL Frokat
Carole Crim
Ahmed Mara, Jr
Isupi
Pletcher
Babe Ruth
Oko Lédncky
Carey Henly
Strioe
Carey Danly
Carey Hanly
June Adkinte
Ellenbedy Boothe
Arnald
Payne
Dep Aising
Juris Avking
Joe Beyette
Tha ‘Bauch
Lomb
Sheridan High School honors graduates and top scholars
Superintendent VV. E. Gosem announced honor students for Sheridan High School. Leslie Hood was named Valedictorian with an average of 96.73 and Martha Sue Mercrickson Salutatorian at 95.77. Other top scholars included Mary Ann Watts and Slee Buckley. class officers listed as Briscoe, Joan Lawson, Delbert Coleman, and Mack Ray Bridges. The grade school program is set for Thursday May 27 with commencement exercises tomorrow night at Sheridan.
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VV. E. Gosem
Sheridan High School ii
Leslie Hood
Martha Sue Mercrickson
Mary Ann Watts
Slee Buckley
Briscoe
Joan Lawson
Delbert
Coleman
Mack Ray Bridges
Sheridan
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C. Industry Survey
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Texas Legislas
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Texas Legislacure
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Fetter
Mir Weeenhoft
Celm
M. 1
Nicewander
Gatesville
Engle Lake
Columbus
Galesville
Ipovenis
W. FR. Shinwit
LE. H. Henry
Mrg
Adkins
David Cook
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