Commissioners Continue Deliberations On Budget and Contracts
Court deferred several items including salary-test petitions for county officials effective after January 1, a challenge to the District Judge salary setup at the Hodrary treasterrell, and a contract with BAS Thos. X. Pickett for valuations study. Also delayed was a bridge petition for Mustang creek and a planned sale of a caterpillar 40 tractor by Precinct 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Herassing
Lester
Hodrary Treasterrell
BAS Thos. X. Pickett and Co
Dallas
Ges
Pickett
Leo H. Krenek
Garwood
Mustang Creek
Griffith Lane
Precinct 3
Farm Bureau Resolutions Urge Soil Conservation Payment Broadening
The document urges extending soil conservation payments due to rapid soil depletion from high farm production. It calls national manufacturers to allocate part of their output to agricultural use. Dr and Mrs Frank Lundberg visited El Campo, former local church leaders and standard-bearers. Supt W C Reed attended the State Board of Education in Austin on school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orther
National Farm Bureau
Comerand
Urs
Frank Lundberg
Kingsburg
Calif
el Campo
Lundberg
O. E. Linstrum
el Cazipo
W. C Reed
Austin
State Board of Education
Neck shot study argues for better deer harvest
The article analyzes deer hits from neck to heart, citing NRA data on spine shots yielding the highest drop rate. It notes neck shots, while debated for sportsmanship, may improve chances of a clean kill and bringing home a buck, with average trailing distances and a minority of heart shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
NRA
Social Security Aid for WWII Veterans in Wharton Visit
World War II veterans receive old age and survivors coverage for three years after discharge even without an SS account. Survivors of deceased veterans should meet a Social Security Administration representative in Wharton next week at 7 oclock Tuesday November 1 at the Texas Employment Commission office. Regular services on the Federal family insurance program will be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
Houston
Social Security Administration
Wharton
Texas Employment Commission
Fedveral
Destruction in Eagle Lake Cemeteries Urged Stop
An appeal urges parents to control children who desecrate local cemeteries. Shown gravesites, broken flowers, and vandalism are blamed on youths using burial grounds as playgrounds. Masonic Cemetery supervisor notes most damage occurs after caretakers depart, possibly costing owners.
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Eagle Lake
D. Gertson
Masonic Cemetery
Editor of Gonzales Inquirer Backs Proposed New Road
Henry Reese US editor of the Gonzales Inquirer praised the Houston-Wall Eagle Lake highway project in a letter to State Highway Commissioner Fred M. Knietsch. He argued the primary highway would benefit Gonzales Seguin Hallettsville and Eagle Lake and urged connecting Houston and San Antonio rather than a single long four lane road. The piece notes nearby social visits and local events including Mrs Jack Grieves and baby returning from Las Vegas and E G Munford’s Cuero trip for the Turkey Trot closing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reese
Gonzales Inquirer
Eagle Lake
Seguin
Houston
Gonzales
Hallettsville
Highway Commission
San Antonio
E. G. Munford
Cuero
Oid
Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights 1948 Texas Oklahoma Game
The Eagle Lake Eagles and Coach Edwin Reach spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon as Martin Hale presented a film of the 1948 Texas versus Oklahoma game. Guests included E G Miller E E Inwin S Burris Henry Johnson and Joe Reed. Hargrove Smith joined as an active member in Grain and Feed classification.
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Eagle Lake Eagles
Edwin Reach
Rotary Club
Oon
Martin Hale
Texas
Oklahoma
E. G. Miller
E. E. Inwin
Columbus
S. Burris
Henry Johnson
Bay City
Joe Reed
Hargrove Smith
County Agent Seeks Grain Saving Plan for Poultry
County Agent J. W. Bradley urges poultrymen to remove loafing hens to cut feed waste. He cites millions of pounds of feed wasted monthly by nonproductive birds and argues profits from good layers can fund removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bradley
Texas
Army Recruiting Officer Schedules County Visits
Army recruiting officer MSgt R J Understellar, now in Graves Barber Shop Columbus Texas, announces weekly county schedule. He plans Mondays in Columbus, Tuesdays in Glidden and Weimar, Wednesdays in Columbus and Frelsburg, Thursdays in Alleyton and Eagle Lake, Fridays in Altair Garwood Matthews Nada, Saturdays in Rock Island and Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msgt
R. J. Understellar
Graves
American Legion Thanks Helpers for Armistice Day
The American Legion post thanks volunteers donors and attendees for Armistice Day events and notes special gratitude to Lake View Golf Club and Montezuma Club for facilities. Funds remain needed to finish a community swimming pool project and donations are urged via First National Bank Eagle Lake or Legion members.
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W. Cherry i. Perry
The
American Legion
Legionnaires
Gratef
Lake View Golf Club
First National Bank
Eagle
Legionnaire
County tax receipts show 76 percent collected
E H Rabel reports October 1947 tax collections across Ad valorem categories totaling 76 percent. Figures list state district and county ad valorem amounts along with school district receipts and multiple local district sums. Interspersed notes mention local residents attending Shrine Circus and a medical operation in Houston.
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E. H. Rabel
Colorado County
Glidden S
Borden
Oak Grove
Harmony
Oakland
Osage
Wilawnod
Bogey Branch
Zisamercheidt
New Bruno
Bais D' Arc County
Rock Island
Nada Shaw's Bend
Santa Anina
Sheridan Provident City Sprinls
Columbus
Weimar Larwood
Bernardo
Rogie Lake
School Band Receives New Uniforms This Week
The school band and majorettes gain snap coats trousers and caps renewed last spring with many members happy to swap old outfits Patsy Beach will wear a gold satin uniform with black trim and Ann Meitzen Nellie DeShazo wear white satin with orange trim The band uniforms fund seeks more contributions to support further attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Beach
Ann Meitzen
Nellie DeShazo
Theis
Martin Hale
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Farm Bureau
Social Security News
Maximillian
Universal Motor Co
Jack
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Rotary News
Woodrow Ludwig
Sandra Kay
Rosenberg
Victoria
W. E. Channing
Lowell
John Foster
Mary Baker Eddy
Seneca
Girl Scout Review
Brownie
W.G. Alley
Shirley Ann Finke
Shelly Lee Alley
Shelly Lee, Jr
A. H. Perry
Alvin Ray
K. C. Frederickson
Ora Belle
Harald Beaird
Jacke
Shrine Circus
Jackie Stegall
Henry Stegall
Laughlin Hospital
Mrs. W. C. Beck
Missouri
Gene Kelly and
Marte
the Body
McDonald
Navy
Chas
Starrett
Durange
Smiley Burnette
Doris Houck
Mon
Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Baucal
Sioux City Sue
Gene Autry
Champion
Barbara ‘Stanwyck
Aleis Smith
Marcia Ann Munford
Cin
General Electrics
Chas. Stephens
Draper SI
Texas University
A.m
Langhorn Band
W. E. McRae
J. N. Frazar
Baylor
Jones Motor Company
Dodge and Plymouth
Sales & Service
Eagle Lake, Texas
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