County court seeks bids to re wire courthouse and storage vault
Colorado County Commissioners Court on Monday voted to advertise bids for rewiring the 61 year old courthouse and upgrading record storage vault. The body also amended the current budget to fund a county jail expansion at about 570. Judge Joe F. Beal was appointed justice of the peace of Garwood to succeed the late Schilling after the Nov 2 election canvass, which showed Bear elected to the full term with 139 votes and John Hopkins 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County Commissioners Court
Keeton
Beats
Joe F. Beal
New 1955 Ford Fairlane Series To Be Shown Friday
Universal Rotor Company hosts Ford display Friday November 3 as Ford introduces the Fairlane line in the Tour of 1955 passenger cars. Manager E H McKinney invites the public for a look and test drives at the showrooms. The 1955 lineup features wraparound windshields, new silhouettes, and three new engines including a high compression Y-block V8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Universal Rotor Company
Prooms
E. H. Mckthinney
Menager
Dorby
Good Producer In Magnolia Gracey Well At Garwood
In Magnolia region a gas well at Garwood northeast of Garsand nears completion after a fracture area test. Location north west of Sheridan on a 500 acre lease with projected depth near 9 400 feet. Nearby Chesterville No 2 and Van Werden fields noted with activity in Colorado and Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Gracey
Garwood
Garsand
Colorado Rey
Mies
Sheridan
Johnson
Trewell
Chesterville No. 2
van Werden
Sherwind
Bohm
CROP Donations Pass $1600 In Relief Drive
The CHOP drive for relief funds, sponsored by Mi Moe, G. C. Duncan, and Joe Car, reports over $1600 collected with continued solicitation through Saturday. Workers remain active contacting churches and potential donors to meet the campaign goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soli
Hos Far
Suly
W. Treacher
Mimoe
G. C. Duncan
Joe Car
Rice Teriz
Alrare
McLellan Undergoes Surgery in Houston Hospital
Charles S McLellan former Eagle Lake citizen and Texas legislator from this district underwent surgery in Herman Hospital Houston Tuesday for a lung condition. Friends here wish him a quick recovery. Address for cards is Room 572 New Herman Hospital Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 5. McLellan
Eagle Lake
Texas
Herman Hospital
Houston
New Hermin Hospital
First National Bank Capital Stock Increased to 100000
The First National Bank of East Lake Lake announces capital stock increased from 75 000 to 100 000 approved by currency officials. The Diamondback area reports the bank’s fifty year history of growth, deposits surpassing 6 million dollars, and new par value changes. Community events include a Whirlpool Fund benefit football game at El Campo to aid high school athletic department.
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First National Bank
Eagle Lake Charterback Club
St. Phillip’s Catholic School Pioneers of
el Campo
Rake Lake Junior High School
High Schnoll Sian
Imi
Hosmer Dancer
Clu
First National Bank of
Eastle Lake
Ficonod
Passages of Armit Thomas 95 Die in Scranton Pa
Obituary notice for Armit Thomas aged 95 who died in Scranton Pennsylvania on Saturday morning November 6 funeral services planned in Scranton with relatives and friends from the Texas Thomas family expected to attend and pay respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armit Thomas
Scranton, Pa
Sat
Keach
Scranton
My. Thomas
Solas
Hid Browne
Glen Flora Man Succumbs To Heart Attack At Plant
George Tuthey 70 of Glen Flora dies of two heart attacks Tuesday morning at Texas Construction Material Co plant southwest of Glen Flora. He had accompanied a truck for gravel "just for the ride." Body taken to Wharton after Mill-Hawer Funeral Home transported him here for services at Hinze-Broughton Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tuthey
Glen Flora
Te Texas Construction Material Company
Tutley
Mill-Hawer
Wharton
Hinze-Broughton
Agricultural Census Begins With Local Worker
Mrs Louis Balas starts the Agricultural Census in Eugh Lae area on Thursday replacing Mrs Simon White who resigned after being appointed by county Agricultural Census leader Charles Klein.
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Louis Balas
Eugh Lae
Balas
Simon White
Sfter
Chas.e Kiein
Agricuumial
October tax collections reach seventy percent for county and state
Tax Officer Henry Hajoyssy reports that 70 percent of county and state taxes were collected in the first 30 days of the current period, totaling 617259.99 excluding auto licenses. State collections stood at 7741.97, 2 percent of 167033.92. county at 27510A9, 79 percent of 343764.58. Other districts and levies show varied percentages with Columbus leading at 43 percent of 120961.70. Eagle Lake district not included. 1485 poll tax recounts and 12 exemptions issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hajoyssy
Columbus
Garwood
Weimer
T Bernardo
Glidden
Rocky Hill
Provident City
Eagle Lake
Hajevsiy
Altair Chapter Announces New Board Member
The Altair chapter announces Mate Byler will serve on the Board. Mr Tyler states the State Board and Wits Hal coordination support the growth of HTL as the finest in Texas.
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Altair
Mr. Tyler
A and Wits Halcoonation
SF Everje
Mir
HTL
Texas
Mate Byler
Hundreds To Take Part In Opening Deer Hunt Tuesday
Hundreds of deer hunters will gather for the opening day of rifle hunting on Tuesday morning November 16, with shooting hours from half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset. The general deer season runs November 16 through December 31, with the turkey season also in effect under state law. Local Game Warden Tom L. Waddell notes drought impact but expects strong hunting statewide. Hunters are reminded to display license tags on their vehicles and horns to confirm legality. an estimated quarter million deer hunters are preparing for the annual fall venison season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddell
Sheridan
Rock Island
Game and Pish 'Commission
Beers
South Texas
Scout Fund Drive Passes $1100 Mark
The annual Boy Scout fund drive raised over 1100 dollars as volunteers collected contributions in Rawle Lal comeymite mone ers Weenesday. The tally reflects community support and steady participation, with organizers awaiting final totals.
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Ach
Diptic
Hiditehsirman
Rawle
Lal
la Towle
Lavace Colorado County Fire Reward For Wolves And Bobcats
The Lavace Colorado County Game Conservation Association offers a five dollar reward for wolves and bobcats shot in Lavace and Colorado counties during deer season. The action was announced last week by President Halton Buchanek. Wolves or bobcats must be killed or trapped in Lavace or Colorado counties. Reward forms available at Werree's Sporting Goods in Hal settsville or with any officer of the Lavaci Colorado Game Conservation Association. Edgar Baring serves as a local director for the two county group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavace
Colorado
Gane Conservation Association
Halton’ Buchanek
Lavaca
Coltraile
Rifieg
Werree's Sporting Goods
Halsettsville
Lavaci-Colomide Gaye Conservation Assn
Edgar Baring
Two-County Association
Rough Draft Of Industrial Survey Is Completed
A rough draft of the Commune dty Industrial Survey was returned this week by LS Paine Research Fronomist of Texas A and M College. The survey inventories the community highlighting physiography city layout business development and utility transport labor markets and materials. It will be reviewed by the Chamber of Commerce president Lloyd Spalinger and directors before final compilation and a detailed headline report to attract industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dty
Ls, Paine
Texas A
M. College
Ami
Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Spalinger
Jay Board of Directors
Eagles Wind Up Grid Season in Giddings Friday Night
The Eagle Lake Eagles travel to Giddings Friday night for a District 24-4 clash with the Buffalos at 8 pm. Coach Ben Cobb’s team aims for a final win as seniors lead a strong lineup including Tallas, Manalite, Car earth, Sommeriatte, Gerome, Brisher, Starke, and Barela.
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Eagle Lake
Giddings
Buffeiies
Ben Cobb
Eagles
Buffs
Dows
Brasent
Bastrop
Anay
Laling
Hallettsville
Smithville
Magle Lake
Weimar
Cobb
Eagle
Jimmy Tallas
Wenneth Manalite
Stanley Carearth
Lonnie Sommeriatte
Hasis Gerome
Wayns Brisher
Tommy Starke
Foriblo Barela
Nora
Barels
Some Businesses To Observe Veterans Day Holiday
A number of local firms will close Thursday November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Reported closings include The First National Bank the Post Office Jack’s Barber Shop Hatsnett’s Barber Shop Gordy Barber Shop and Hearlight office as listed on the 1954 calendar of holidays approved earlier in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Post Office
Jack’s
Hatsnett's
Gordy Ber Shop
Hearlight
Girl Scouts Invite You To Their Mexican Supper Saturday
Girl Scout Town Committee invites the community to a Mexican dinner Saturday evening at 7 with serving runs 5 to 9. The annual fundraiser, cafeteria style, will be at the Community Center. Tickets available at the entrance. proceeds support local Girl Scout programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Moi
Girl Scout Town Committee
Services Held for Roy W. Shoop in Garwood
Roy W. Shoop longtime Garwood resident died last Saturday in Housrad Methodist Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:60 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Et Camps with Rev. Lester Collins and Rev. S. M. Inman officiating. Interment followed in Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery near Fl Campa. Survivors include his widow Beulah Yong and three children Lunnie Leroy, her me Fiyo, and Nel Owen, plus two sisters Mrs. H. M. Nelson and Welter Powell and four brothers Clarence Shoan Robert Shoap and others. Pallbearers named. Out-of-town relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Woshunp
Housrad
Shoop
Gare Wood
Garewool Methodist
S. M. Inman
Robert Sebithi
Raymond Hust
Howant
Harry
William K. Leferbod
Lae Shaw
John Gideenn
Davie Philips
Siyle
Yattomd
Walter Powell
Vera
Walter, Jr
Ead Lield
Eldorace
Max Shoop
Langely
Colo
End Of Harvest Celebration At Mada Sun
The Nada KS Society stages an end of harvest celebration Sunday at the Nada KST Hall starting at 5 pm with a turkey shoot. A beef stew supper will be served family style for 1.00 adults and 0.30 for children under 12. The day ends with a dance featuring Rod and his Westeners of Victoria Texas and three attendance prizes announced.
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Bert Ag
Rod
Westeners
Victoria
Texas
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I. F. Beal
Uni. Motor Co
Cbas
S. McLellan
OB Club
Grid
Whirlpool Fund
Bobcat
Roy W. Shoop
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