Type 2 Polio Clinic Set for Sunday in Colorado Fayette
The Colorado Fayette Counties Medical Society will hold Type II Sabin polio vaccination clinics from 1 to 5 pm Sunday at five locations in Colorado and Fayette Counties. Sites include Eagle Lane High School Building in Elgin Lake, Columbus high school cafeteria, and Weimar City Hall. Vaccination is free. donations of 25 cents or more welcome to help expenses. Forms for authorizations may be completed at the clinic, with earlier August Std cards helpful. Individuals under 21 require valid authorization. those without cards must reauthorize. Those with fever vomiting or diarrhea should not be vaccinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Fayette Counties
Colorado-Fayette Counties
Medical Society
Ume
Citiens
Final Rites Held For Mrs Hopkins
Funeral services for Mrs. J. D. Minnie Hopkins were held at 3 p m Tuesday at First Baptist Church. She died Monday at Woodland Sanitarium in Houston after three years as an invalid from a broken hip. Rev Henry Adrian officiated. Organist Clara Maye Nash accompanied by HD Swearingen. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery. Born July 28 1872 in Nebraska she lived there 35 years, moved to Texas in 1912 and Engle Lake in 1931. She married John D Hopkins February 4 1892 in Weco Nebraska. Surviving are three sons Arthur Hopkins Round Rock Fred and … Continued on page 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D
Minnie) Hopkins
RL Lange
Woodland Sanitarium
Houston
Eagle Lake
Henry Adrian
First Baptist Church
Clara Maye Nash
HD. Swearingen
Lake Sige
Wire
Hopkins
Nebraska
John
Marie Widle
Texas
Engle Lake
John D. Hopkins
Weco
Arthur Hopkins
Round Rock
Fred
Texas Trail Riders Round-Up Set Now
C E Jonson president of the Texss Trail Riders Association announces the annual Round-up at Skull Creek Ranch Altair with an 11 pm start for a 15 mile trail ride. A barbecue follows at 8:00 am and a western dance at Skull Creek Tanes at 9:00 pm for 1962 83 members. All members and prospective members are invited to the annual membership meeting. LIBRARY CLOSED TUESDAY The Explo Lake Library will be closed all day Tuesday Nov Sth due to election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Jonson
Texss Trail Riders Association
Skull Creek Ranch
Altair
Skull Creek
Explo Lake
W. M. Thomas, Jr
Lbrarian
Community Council of Church
Wemen
Evangelical United = Brethren
Evangelical United Brethren
Lizzie Westmoreland
B. D. Anderson
Esther Sunderman
Eagle Lake School Builds Face Default Notice
Eagle Lake school district issued a default notice to Engen Construction of Houston and the bonding company after project delays. Contractors were pulled off site last week. seven day grace offered to resume work with equipment partially returned. If default stands, the bonding firm may complete the buildings per Engen’s contract. The contractor’s financial trouble and payroll issues have hindered progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake School
Engen Construction, Company of
Houston
Eagle Lake School Board
Encon
Eagles Host East Bernard in Big Friday Test
Eagle Lake High School faces East Bernard in a 8 p.m. Friday game. The Eagles carry two wins against two losses by East Bernard. Tickets are 25c for children and 1.08 for adults at the gate. Coach Bolby Anderson says the team is ready to contend in district play with Louise and Pearland upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Eagles
Bernard Brehmas
Bratunas
Bolby Anderson
Louise
Pearland
Iewas
Brahmas
Hitchcock
Plans Laid For Civil Defense Program In Event Of Attack
Last Saturday afternoon in the Municipal Building a Civil Defense meeting outlined nuclear attack procedures to be carried out with state and federal agencies. Director Tate urged calm and home shelter, with the fire department’s emergency vehicle broadcasting alerts. Auxiliary police added traffic control and volunteers were invited through Chief Se mora. Schools would be notified first and students sent home before any alert sound, avoiding traffic congestion. Preparedness materials and "Home Preparedness" booklets will be available from the Civil Defense Director. Attending were Tate, Edgar Baring, Mayor Shirley, City Manager Smith, Fire Chief Loessin, Fire Marshal Rodger, Superintendent Ethridge, Patrolman Gubbels, Chief Se mora, and Fred Ro Penko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. E. Tate
Supt
Willard Ethridge
Mr. Tate
Edgar Baring
H. Shirley
Kenneth Smith
Herbert Loessin
Earl Rodger
Strpt
Water and Sewer Department
Wit
Citizens Vote In Off Year Election With 14 Amendments
Citizens are urged to vote in the off year general election with Republicans challenging in many key races. Fourteen constitutional amendments are on the ballot, including statewide offices in contention such as Governor and Attorney General. In Eagle Lake polls run 8:90 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center with D. R. Wintermazn presiding. candidates include Democratic incumbents and Republican challengers for multiple posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Aspen
Community Center
D. R. Wintermazn
Jack Cox
John Connally
Constitution Party
Jack Carssyell
Toseph M. Rammier
Democrats Anes
Consolidated Fund Drive Opens At 9 AM Monday
The 1962 Consolidated Fund Drive in Eagle Lake begins Monday at 9:00 am to raise 7300 for agencies including Local Relief, Heart Research, Sam Houston and Local Boy Scouts. J T Pilkington urges volunteers and business leaders to prepare envelopes at the Community Center for collection Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Fund
Eagle Lake
J. T. Pilkington
Sherman Tryon
First National Bank
Texas Mental Health
Sam Houston Boy Scouts
Gonzales Warm Springs
Salvation Army
AJL
Mr. Pilkington
Special Section Welcomes Goose Hunters in Daily Headlight
This issue prints three eight page sections including a full section welcoming local goose hunters. The edition also carries numerous political ads urging reader support. A notable feature is the History of Eagle Lake Public Schools by Mrs Tha Causey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Public
Tha Causey
Contest Deadline Extended To Wed November 7
Simon S Sinclair owner of Universal Motor Company announces the Ford Punt Pass and Kick contest deadline for boys 7 through 11 has been extended locally to next Wednesday November 7. Three valuable prizes will be awarded in each of five age groups. Bring your father or mother in today and sign up before it’s too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon S. Sinclair
Universal Motor Company
Ford
Mr. Sinclair
Weimar Sun Sports Program Featuring Tim Thomas
Tim Thomas, nationally known sportsman, will present a discussion and films on whitetail deer hunting and saltwater coastal fishing at the Veterans Hall in Weimar. All regional sportsmen are invited. Refreshments 6 to 7, program 7 to 9. Lone Star Beer Distribution Co in Weimar sponsors event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Thomas
Band Boosters Spaghetti Supper at Eagle Lake Center
Eagle Lake Band Boosters invite locals to a chicken spaghetti supper at the Eagle Lake Community Center this Saturday from 5 to 8 PM. Proceeds benefit the school band and a Buccaneer Days trip. tickets are $1 for adults and 5c for children under 12, with at door sales. Pies cakes coffee and cold drinks will be sold separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Community Center
Corpus Christi
Galtete
Boi
Oscar Miller
Accidents on Slick Highways Cause Four Sunday Crashes
Four crashes in one hour Sunday on slick highways were investigated by Eagle Lake Highway Patrol. At 3 pm a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Roy Williams of Houston collided with a 1957 Ford driven by Clarence Dearton of Dayton after Williams tried to pass. Damages totaled about 200 dollars to the Ford and 125 dollars to the Chevrolet. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagie Lake
Billy Miller
Jonny Steed
Columbus
Roy Williams
Houston
Clarence Dearton
Dayton
Williams
Dearton
Ford
Chevrolet
Garwood Methodists Hear Lehrers' Travel Film Tour
Garwood Methodist Church invites all to Sunday evening services at 7 to view Mr and Mrs W K Lehrer report on their Far and Middle East and Europe tour. They will present movies made during the trip and recount experiences from the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar Wood Methodist Church
W. K. Lehrer
Far
Middle East
Europe
Mrs. Lehrer
Line of Sunshine Wisdom Quotation From Proverbs Cited
A brief biblical quotation emphasizes pursuing wisdom and understanding as the principal aim, citing Proverbs 4 7 to reinforce the value of insight over mere knowledge. The line frames practical guidance for readers seeking moral and intellectual growth.
Schamerhorn gets 2 to 5 years for theft of city funds
Former Eagle Lake city secretary and treasurer Schamerhorn pleaded guilty to mis appropriation of public funds in the 25th Judicial District Court. He was sentenced to 2 to 5 years in the state penitentiary after a brief trial before District Judge Paul Boethel. The audit showed shortages of 810,109.83 in city funds from April 1 1961 to August 25 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Schamerharn
Eagle Lake City
25Th Judicial District Court
Paul Boethel
Schamerhorn
She Qty
Eagle Lake Corporation
Hubert Humphey
E.W. Patteeson
Gus F. Steger
Kenneth E. Smith
Sue Bris
City
Buster Semora
Cerl W. Austin
Smith
Semora
Austin
Schamertiern
Sheriff Department
State
HuntsyiWe
Reethel
Las Vegas
Nevada
Blair Seeks More Students for Hunter Safety Course
Bennie F Blair NRA Safety Instructor issues a last call to enroll in a Hunter Safety Course starting Saturday morning at the Blair home on Lakeside Drive. He says at least eight more students are needed for the course to be offered and urges parents to enroll their children now. The course costs 45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie F. Blair
National Rifle Association
Blair
Lakeside Drive
Court House To Be Closed Nov 12 Veterans Day
Colorado County Commissioners Court votes to close all county offices on Monday November 12 to observe All Veterans Day. Eagle Lake does not list the holiday on its calendar while the bank post office and possibly others plan to observe the holiday on the 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County Commissioners Court
Eagle Lake
Rooms Needed For Hunters During Week End
With a surge of Roose hunters this week there is a dire need for lodging. Anyone willing to host a hunter overnight should contact the Chamber of Commerce CE 4278 for arrangements.
City Buys Pickups and Power Unit for Water Plant
Eagle Lake City Council bought two new pickup trucks for the Street and Sewer departments and approved a 100 KW diesel generator to safeguard water and sewer services during power failures. Funding comes from a 1987 refunding bond balance. The unit lessens insurance costs and supports potential postattack city operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake City
Universal Motor Company
Ir Sewer Department
Water Department
Farmers Equipment Co., Inc
Schneider-Ware Company
Ciy
Kenneth Smith
San Antonio
Eagle Lake Insurance
Death of Six Week Old Scott Mann in Houston
Community mourns the death of six week old Scott Sinclair Mann son of Mr and Mrs Jeck A Mann of this city He died Friday at 12 10 pm after pneumonia at Children’s Hospital Houston Funeral services were held Sunday at Mill Bauer Funeral Home with Rev James Danhelley officiating Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery Pallbearers were L J Spanther Elmer Struss Louis Muzny and Raymond Themas He was born September 5 in Laughlin Hospital Survived by his parents a sister Elizabeth 4 a brother Jack Jr 2 grandparents Mr and Mrs Shaon Sinclair and Mrs Charlotte Mann great grandparents Mrs Adele Sinclair and Mr and Mrs Percy Owans Deepest sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Sinclair Mann
Jeck A. Mann
Scott
Children's Hospital
Houston
Mill Bauer Funeral Home
James Danhelley
Christ Episcopal Church
Louie Balas
Lakeside Cemetery
L J. Spanther
Elmer Struss
Louis Muzny
Raymond Themas
Laughlin Hospital
Elizabeth
Jack Jr
Shaon Sinclair
Charlotte Mann
But
But~ Jler, Mo
Adele Sinclair
Eagle Lake
Percy Owans
el Cama
Earth
Bake Sale Planned by Assembly of God Church
The First Assembly of God Church will hold a bake sale Saturday starting at 9:60 am in front of Wilcox Minjrose Sakes. Cookies kalaches and homemade bread and candy will be offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
W. MW
First
Assembly of God Church
Wilcox Min
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Hopkins
Texas Trailriders
E.B
Spain
Tate
Buster Se
Citzens
Civil Defense
Preston Smith
Bill Hayes
Waggoner Carr
T. Everton Kentterly
Joe Pool
Des Barry
Ustexpirad
Ben Ramecy
Bernard ML Hanson
Robert S. Calvert
Hargrove Smith
General Land Office
Jerry Sadler
Albert B. Fay
John C. White
Harry Hubbard
Clark W. Thompson
Dave Quies
Garwood
Lannie Priesmeyer
Justice of Peace of
Consolidated Fund Drive
Weimar Sun
Garwood Methodists
Lehrer
City OF EL
Church Women’s Council
Lissie
Hunter
Court House
Scott Mann
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!