State Soil Conservation Meetings Planned Across County Areas
State Soil Conservation officials and County Agent Brediey will meet at city halls at 10 o clock Wednesday morning to discuss bonds and the conservation program. P G Haines of the Extension Service spoke on county cooperation as officials from Columbus and Weimar plan two additional meetings to gauge landowners support for forming a district and holding an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brediey
Seil Conservation Board
P. G. Haines
Wrenrado
Columbus
Weimar
Goss
State Board
Lissie Church Announces Vacation Bible School Start
Rev N H Petersen of the First Evangelical Church of Lissie announces the annual daily vacation church school starting Monday June 2 for two weeks. Teachers and helpers have prepared devotional, study, singing and handwork sessions with music by Mrs Cansey and refreshments by Mrs Ed Catsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Petersen
First Evangelical Church of
Lissie
C. Cansey
Ed Catsey
W H D Club Announces June 12 Home Tour
Exyte Lake club members discussed a countywide home tour scheduled for Thursday June 12 at Mrs. R H Reeve's home. A covered dish will be served at Mrs. Dewey Geristenberg's home. Dorothy Crosslin had demonstrated baking bread and rolls at the prior meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exyte Lake
R. H. Reeve
Dewey Geristenberg
Dorothy Crosslin
Former Pastor of Methodist Church Dies
Rev R E Duke, longtime Methodist pastor in Texas and Rockdale, died after 31 years of service. Survived by wife, four relatives, and sister in Mississippi. Funeral held in Rockdale with church officials officiating. burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Condolences sent to Mrs Duke and family as health issues prevent further participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E.ing
Methodist Church
Texas
Duke
Rockdale
P. Duke
Dnupgat
Henry Antonio
Iida Fiemming
Silver City
Miss
T. Miller
Eagle Lake
Mrs Duke
New Fe Agent Arri Here This Week
Tommy Brown of Alvin won the Gulf and Santa Fe Railroad agency at Eagle Lake and arrived to replace H W Joe as agent. Mr Graves will resign as mayor on June 10 amid rumors of candidates. Mrs Graves to attend daughter's graduation at Hardin Simmons University. plans to join Mr Graves in Bay City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Brown
Alvin
Eagle Lake
Brown
H.W. Joe
Gulf, & Santa Fe Railroad
Graves
Bay City Art
Santa Fe
C. B. Roiison
Outstanding Students Seniors Return From Four Day Trip
Twenty two senior class members and teachers returned to the city Tuesday evening after a four day pleasure trip. They drove 106 miles to Pecos spending the night in a high school gym, visited Carlsbad Caverns, Langley court, and the Eagle Pass border area. The group toured Pecos Langley and Eagle Pass border towns then proceeded to San Antonio before returning home. They praised the trip for good conduct and credited drivers Mr Mill, Mr Gertson, and Mr Williams for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Balas
Chas
Frank
Mouston
Aubrey Denton
Pecos
Carlsbad Caverns
United States
Rey Bernie
Langley
Yoad
Bronday
Eagle Pass
Fort Davis
Eagle Fass
Eagle Lake
Marshall Ney
Victoria Club
San Antonio
Wey
Alamo
Bagle Lake
Wood Fellowship
Mill
Gertson
Williams
Catholics Plan Barbecue For Sunday June 8
Catholics plan a repeat barbecue at Kucherka farm on Sunday June 8 due to rain canceling the May event. All committees retain duties and inviting neighbors. the radio-phonograph prize will be drawn at the Rodeo program in the Eagle Lake Arena this Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng
Kucherka
Fagle Lake
CG. A. Brooks
Fred G. Finks
Gecar Bunge
Two Houston Rice Mills Purchased By Combine Group
Two Houston rice mills the Pritchard Rice Milling Company and the Adolphus Rice Milling Company were reported purchased by Eastern financiers. The Pritchard mill, the largest in Texas operating since 1907, is represented by J. N. Frazar with Eagle Lake ties, while the Adolphus mill began in 1938 and is represented by B. H. McElhinney. E. M. Smith Jr., heir to Eagle Lake, serves as treasurer. Management and employees are expected to be retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Rice Mills
Southwest
Houston Mills
Pritchard Rice Milling Company
Adolphus Rice Milling Company
Pritchard Mill
Texas
Eagle Lake
J. N. Frazar
Adolphus Mill
B. H. McElhinney
E. M. Smith, Jr
E. M. Smith
Houston Papers
Commissioners' Court canvasses election returns
The Colorado County Commissioners Court canvassed returns on a school merger proposal between Fagte Lake Attaty. In Eagle Lake 212 votes supported the merger and two opposed, in Altair 42 voted for the merger with 37 against. A large majority favored the bond and tax plan. A landowner's detachment hearing was delayed to June before the County School Board. Plans include integrating Altair white students into Eagle Lake schools for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court of
Colorado County
Fagte Lake Attaty
Eagle Lake
Mergier
Altair
Mmerger
Boal
Large Crowd Sees Garden Club Flower Show
The Eagle Lake Garden Club hosted their first annual spring flower show, displaying 100 tower arrangements and floral specimens despite wartime cuts. 207 visitors attended tours from 3 to 8 pm, with judges from Houston offering critiques to help members improve designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Fire Growers
Waben
Eagle Lake Garden Club
Moore
Houston
R. W. Schlumpf
John Creepen
Estelle Cook
J. G. Jenkins
Gischolus
Ben McCormick
Lissié
Mickie
W. Il Abbreehi
Mya
EB. Abercrombie
Albrecht
American Growthers Association
Sec
Giadieluz
Armaypement Dix
Shout
Dirs
Vi' T. Matthews
Hayes Stephens
E. W. Han Yy
A. H. Dipple
J. J. Kalina
E. Pisher
J. J. Kallina
Lloyd Spalinger
V- T Matthews
J. ¥. Duccan
Bee
V. T Matthews
Plans Ready for Legion Swimming Pool Construction
Contractor R H Heese Sr has plans ready for the American Legion sponsored swimming pool and bathhouses. Utilities adjustments by Vexas Southeastern Gas and sewer line moves are planned next week, with ground conditions delaying large equipment. Materials are staged, funds are still needed, and donations go to the First National Bank or advisory board members to complete the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Heese
American Legion
Vexas Southeastern Gas Company
Mit
Enroll 128 in First Baptist Church Summer Bible School
The annual summer Bible school at First Baptist Church opened last Saturday with enrollment reaching 128 children, the largest turnout in years. Activities include mission studies, handwork, scrapbooks, coasters, woodworking, pot holders, and textile painting. A 3:30 pm picnic at Boothe Park is planned this Friday, with a display of work and commencement at the church next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Saran 2
Boothe Park
Mother-in-Law Cart Featured At Tonight's Rodeo
The arena program highlights a mother-in-law cart drawn by a Brahman bull with Marlin Roberts as potential driver Loy Unis also part of the show. The event includes several top acts, a livestock contest, calves to be shown, and a radio prize draw at the Catholic Barbecue. Oscar Bunge’s Brahma calf donation will be auctioned during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Roberts
Bettween
Tracy Brooks
el Campo
Bobby Ashees
Houston
Toflea
Oscar Bunge
Eastern Star to Hold Public Installation at Masonic Hall
The Lakes Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a public installation of officers at the Masonic Hall next Monday at eight. Officers elected at the last meeting include Ida Causey as Worthy Matron and Harold Thomas as Worthy Patron, with several other appointed officers and chaplains announced. A special program and gifts were presented to outgoing Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron Edna Int Dipple and Helmer Seaholy, followed by dessert and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ense Lake
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Sis
Ida Causey
Harold Thomas
Sra
Spalinker
Lloyd Sgalinger
Lucila Taily
Curntine Darby
Rose Longe
Corductress
Aly
Agni Matzard White
Associ Conduenuss
Causey” Birs
Ruth Jemkine
Stichia Albror
Ruth
Martha Melellan
Ester
Abies Bes Brit
Martha
Lely Phams
Sentinel
Ottes
Betty
Moteoy
Edna Int Dipple
Helmer Seaholy
Wats
Lissie School Closes With Evening Program
Lissie School held its closing program Wednesday in Lissie Hall. Mrs. MM Jones and Mrs. Harold Thomas narrated as pupils performed songs, plays, and a graduation rite. Emma Thomas accompanied. Marion King entertained. Dean Lee gave valedictory. certificates of promotion were awarded by Mrs. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. Jones
Harold Thomas
Lissie School
Lissie Hall
Emma Thomas
Marion King
Howdy
Donna Lou Thomas
Allan Causey
Ann Reid
Elizabeth Ann Strunk
Vic Binny
Deiss
Victor Ray Coxman
Jess
Dean Lee
Sam
Lester Merman
Steve
Gayle
Thomas
Harry
James Beil
Judith
Joyce Tee
Belle
Loraine Richter
Elizabeth
Shirley Allier
Jean Causey
Jo Carolyn Corman
Joyce Lee
Tater Boller
Lestee Herman
Flotine Richter
Elsie
Harold Hutchins
Gayle Thomas
Jiamie Cupson
James Bell
Allon Lerman
Jo Caralyn
Victor Ray Cannan
Shirley Miller
Dolly
Jeat
Peterson
Meiss
Lean Lee
Res N. H. Roi
Mrs. Jones
Llover Lew
Lester Hermito
Florine Fichtor
Migs Rath Powers Weds James H Clipson Wednesday
Migs Rath Powers wife of James H Clipson in a quiet Wednesday ceremony at the Powers home Rev Albert Brown officiating. Ruth Powers daughter of Mr and Mrs P Powers wore a light blue two piece dress with white hat and lavender orchid corsage. The couple plans a wedding trip and will live in Eagle Lake. Mrs Clipson a Eagle Lake High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert AL Brown
Sliss Ruth Powers
P. Powers
James H. Clipson
Pearl Clips
Lissie
Clipson
Rihes
Eagle Lake High School
South Weal State College
San Barcos
Eagle Laku
Congrat Wations
Bert
Drs. Clipson
Garwood Methodist Groups Plan Special Wednesday Program
Garwood Methodist groups the Wesleyan Guild and Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet Wednesday evening at 8:00 at Garwood Church. A panel discussion on “The Christian and the Pomol BAe” will be presented to Mrs. Gidea and Mrs. Ginn, with Rev L. Rhea Alison among the speakers. Open forum for questions and client attendance is urged, with a bake sale in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood Methodist
Wesleyan Gita
Womens Society of Cristian Su + Vie
Garwood
Churei
Wednnesday
Gidea
Ginn
L. Rhea Alison
Aud Winl
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Soil Conservation
W.H.D
Arri
Mr.Graves
Bay City
Mr. Brown
James Geren
Su Ville
A. 4. Gertson
Sliss
Betty Joyce Linke
Airs
Ein Linke
Eagle Lake Lions Club
Combine Group
Garden Club
Baptist Bible School
Eastern Star
Migs Rath Powers
Jacob Zoeller
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