City Bond Election Saturday Prompts Heavy Voter Turnout
Residents prepare to vote on a bond measure for community improvements at the Be Center on Saturday. Reports indicate strong interest despite conflicting views, with officials citing the project’s housing and post office needs as pivotal factors influencing approval.
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Bate McRee
Urs
Lois
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet Early
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce board met Monday night adjusting the monthly meeting date to next week due to President George Crane’s absence. The group discussed the March opening of the Altair venture over the Colorado River, with Mayor Harold Thomas leading committees arranging the event. A July 1 to 5 period was noted for some activities, and a Highway Commission date request was forwarded for a suitable opening. Lesus Club members offered to host a barbecue dinner to raise funds for the Texas Crip pledge Children’s Camp.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
George Crane
Colorado River
Harold Thomas
Progress vs Progression for Eagle Lake Post Office Plan
The town faces a vote on 90000 for a new post office and municipal offices funded by bonds. Proponents argue current facilities are inadequate and long over due, while opponents cite long bond terms and revenue reliance. Citizens are urged to decide for a future-centered, cost-conscious project.
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Post Office
Ant Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Cammerce
Citizery
Eacle Lake
Wiesmine Fink
Regie
The
Houston Post
Miss Loessin and Beseda Win Lions Club Awards
Miss Loessin and John Beseda receive Lions Club honors in a year end school awards program at the high school. The ceremony celebrated 1955-56 activities with trophies, merit awards and recognitions across subjects, student council, athletics, and community service, honoring standout students including Beseda, Loessin, and others.
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Lions Club Awards
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Antudil Evangeline Loossin
Bob Cook
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Tenn Causay
Guytie Adklyg
Mathermatics
Jim Claipson
Evangeline Thessing Library
Nelda Guid
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Ciltensup
Ben Behrens
Jo Ann Sens
High Schkep
W. Ry Wyatt
Steve Cordova
Ctip
Everett Anderson
Danforth Foundation
Jamy
Negro man stabbed to death in city last Friday night
A Black man was stabbed to death in the Rete Mill area late Friday. The incident followed a dispute at a residential street location where suspects fled. One man connected to prior offenses was later identified, and a suspect was tried in the district court before being found guilty of assault with intent to kill.
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Rete Mill
Assisiat
Palize James
Alianns
Duibery
Actas
Clacton
Assau
Crlumaus
City School Board To Meet For Final Hearings
The city and school board of equalizations will hold joint hearings at 9:00 am on June 7th. Officials plan to review property assessments and discuss local fiscal matters affecting residents and schools.
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Echoel Dietuel
Allie Hay
Junge Bib
Gerlach to Play for Montezuma Dance Saturday
Entunday hosts a gala Montezuma Dance featuring Ed Gerlach and orchestra. Louston's Kent promises fine music for the evening as guests gather for the early summer scent and merriment.
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Theinuely
Club Montezume
Ed Gerlach
Orchedira
Gepach
Louston
Kent
Otensloy
Cosgrove Retires After Long Bakery Career
H J Cosgrove known as Nor Jim or Poa retires from daily bakery rounds after decades serving Eagle Lake and surrounding communities with Herston bakery items. At 78, he ends a lifelong routine that earned him the respect of patrons and rivals alike.
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Eagle Lake
Setire
Fly
Coserove
Nor
Jim
Poa
Herston Bakeries
Nient
Reverend Walton Named New Pastor At Local Lutherans
Reverend Charles M. Walton, formerly of Grace, Wexls, is named new pastor of Calvary Memorial Methodist Church. He will preach his first sermon on June 3, with arrival planned by Thursday. A fellowship site is set for next Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the church hall with Berean Class sponsoring a covered dish gathering.
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Charles M
Wal
Daily Methodist Church
Hell
Radar on Highway 90 Traps About 35 Speeders Friday Night
About 35 speeders were ticketed in a four hour period Friday night on Highway 90 between Columbus and Seaty, with officer J.O. Tanner among those citing violators. An additional 17 drivers were warned and allowed to proceed. The radar clocked speeds as vehicles passed the checkpoint near midnight. Meanwhile Grace American Lutheran Church plans a large barbecue dinner at Eagle Lake Recreation Center grounds offering barbecued chicken, pecan pies, and drinks, with proceeds likely supporting church events and a new parsonage dedication service scheduled later.
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Houston
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Bugle Lake
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G. Wolf
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Friehus
Cummins District Water Control Plan Moves Forward
The Cummins Creek district in Lee, Fayette and Colorado Counties faced heavy farmer protest during a five hour State Board hearing about forming Water District No. 2 at Garwood. County landowners led petitions opposing the creation while plans call for dams and creek control over five years. Cost estimates total about 1.5 million with 1,250,900 funded by the Soil Conservation Service and 250,000 from property owners. The Garwood district covers 485 acres and previously hoped for 7 pay per F100 variation fees. Local residents J B and Mrs J B A ware visited, with J B Sterds listed on route 1, San Antonio.
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Garwood
State Board of Water Enemeers
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Cunning Creek
Lee
Fayette
Colorado
Saffer
Eusiek
Department of Aguiculance Solk Conservation Sarvier
Arthur Lee Vondecker
Columbus
Water District
Poseyvell
Lucelts
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County Board of Equalization Schedules Fifty On June 13th
The county board of equalization met Monday to review property assessments in Colorado County. Tax officials will hear appeals on June 13 at the courthouse, with property owners and representatives urged to appear for assessment adjustments and related proceedings.
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Commissioners Court
Colorado County
Henry J. Tingovsky
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Murrio
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Ries
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Shyla
Band Boosters View Uniform Samples Monday Night
The Kaple Lahr Band Reriptera Club will meet at Bard Mall next Monday to view samples of new uniforms approved for the Band Himibers Thy Beer of Education. Discussion will cover proposed no nindorme and cost. Store closing notices and a June holiday closing are noted for local businesses.
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Reriptera Club
Bard Mall
Iomberg
Alley
Semora Named on July 28 Ballot for Local Constable
Local race for Constable in Preeinot No 8 will list Harrison Walker Semora and E McLain on the July 28 ballot. John Elian and Buster Seranca join the slate while Melvin Campbell is not seeking re election and E E Davis retired for health reasons. The filing fee issue delaying one candidate was resolved by party chair Ban K Seymour after the state convention in Dallas.
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Buster Seranca
Thos
Harrison Walker
E. McLain
Jack Allen
Colorado County Democratic Executive Committee
Columbus
Hart Beer
K. Seymour
Dallas
Romar Het
Harry 3. Johnson
Semora Alti BR. McLain
Melvin
Campbell
Me Johnson
Camlidate
EE. Davis
Texas Exes To Meet Here Tuesday
Reservations for the event are noted with a price of $2.00 per person. The announcement mentions Duncan and a contact at a local address with limited readable details for the Texas Exes gathering set for Tuesday at a community venue.
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Tagie
Belvisi
Eeceign
Tie Hunhuy
de Wamacy
Oirdner Duncan
Scotch Golf Tourney Set Sunday Afternoon
Sunday afternoon at the Wine State Civic Center hosts the Scotch Golf tournament with a 12:30 to 2:00 tee time. Entry includes green fees the dinner option at top price, and various novelty prizes for teams and individuals. Both men and women will tee off with alternating strokes through nine holes, and advance registration is available with tournament chair Fred RL Fynka. Public invited to follow their favorite Toursome.
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Thienen
Wenn
Otiers
Pyirunsits
Mirienale
Ames
Fred RL Fynka
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