Ciever Cub Show Draws Large Crowd
The Ciever Cub Show attracted a large attendance of Cubs, their parents and friends at Eagle Lake. Notable participants included Don Smith, Wayne Brasher, Henry Kreteschmer, Dick Hens German, Mike Ha and Boboy Hughes with prizes and wins. Indian in Chief by Matthews followed, with others like Tick Laughlin and John Matthews performing. The event included a plea for mothers to volunteer for Dens, a German graduate ceremony, and plans for a Christmas party. Refreshments were provided by Den 1 and Coca Cola Bottling Company supported colder drinks. the Honor Den Flag went to Den 1 for highest parent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Onihe
Peck
Eagle Lake
Don Smith
Q Stants
Wayne Brasher
Henry Kreteschmer
Dick Na
Hens German
Mike Ha
Boboy Hughes
Winhers
Matthews
Will Billef
Tick Laughlin
John Matthews
Kenneth Wright
Emil Ulbrick
Minsrrels Ailare Bribois
Walter Brooks
Jim Cilpeon
Bob Cook
Jack Smit
Herbert Dromgonle
Walter Sleitzen
Hunter
Thomas Myr
Bones Wm
Lee Edwards
Houstom
Dens
Hans Germen
Boy Scouts
Cal
L. J. Rosprim
Ter Frank Davidson
Den 1
Wm. Albrecht
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Garwood Gars Close Season With Victory Over Van Vieck Leopards
Garwood defeats Van Vieck 20 to 12 at Garwood in a season finale. Van Vieck scores on a 50 yard run by Hanne, then Anderson adds a four yard sweep. Garwood answers with Navin and Huvar combo, Kalina Pavlu pair touchdowns, Kalina to Pais for another score. Dale Nunt dominates ground game and Tuvar punts kept opponents near their goal line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Garwood Gars
Bhy van Vieck Leopards
van Vieck
Hanne
Anderson
JD Ballina
Norbert Navin
Billie Huvar
Kailing
Pavlu
Aareer Kalina
Pais
Dale Nunt
Gars
Billie Tuvar
Danbury
Louis XIV
New Texas Highway Sign Shows Safe Curve Speeds
Austin November 15 a new advisory speed sign will appear on Texas main highways to indicate maximum safe and comfortable speeds for curves not safe above 30 mph. The yellow sign with black numerals guides drivers using a Ball Band indicator to measure turning forces and determine acceptable speeds. Highway test drivers will increase speeds on each curve until a safe limit is found. Governor’s Highway Safety Conference urged speed zoning and curve markings, leading to these signs.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Highway Department
Texas Department
Texas Elects First Woman Civ ernet Governor
Texas voters approve a historic election sending the first woman to a national civil post. A large majority supports Governor Ferguson over Republican George C. Butte, with Calorado County tallying a 1500 margin and statewide lead exceeding 100000. An Episcopal Church on Lake Avenue suffered major fire damage, diagnosed as total wreck with little salvage.
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Texas
Calorado County
A Furgeson
George C. Butte
Episcopal Charch
Lake Avenue
CG Leedy
Ure Flalloway Place
State St. Messrs
John Gideon
Billie West
Ches Secrest
Bay City
Hoeringhas
Gideon
Mauriné Gideon
Hallowe'en
PR. B Davis
Urban Furtsehell
Lewis
Crhimhus
Ray Sewtis
Episcopal Ghursh
Roberts
Johnsom
Cromponie
Hitz
Howard
Litsie
Oliphant
Morgan
Lemiahi
Nathan
Randon
J .D Odom
G. E. Thomas
Episcopal Church
Dw Fire Company
Cotton Ginning Report Shows County Output Rise
The Department of Commerce Census Bureau reports 7793 bales ginned in Colorado County for the 1948 crop before November 1, up from 7336 bales for 1947. AppeAL agent Harry V. Cherry filed the summary through Columbus.
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Department of Commerce Bureau of Census
Harry V. Cherry
Columbus
Colorado County
Mr and Mrs Le E Henry Holiday Visit Across Corpus Christi
Mr and Mrs Le E Henry spent the holidays traveling between Corpus Christi and Alice last week, staying with relatives and reporting pleasant conditions during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le E. Henry
Corpus Christi
Alice
Bobcat Football Wins Lone Star Title With Houston Clash
South West Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos closes its season with a game against the University of Houston Cougars. Bobcats clinch the Lone Star Conference crown as star back Bub Selph from Eagle Lake contributes in every game this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South West Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Bobcats
University of Houston Cougars
Eagle Lake Eagle
Melvin
Bub) Selph
M. E. Selph
Bub
Eagles
Ile
Hag
Rebcats
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Trinity
East Texas
North Texas
New Orleans
Keith to Marr Home in Mississippi
Bob Keith, brother of the late George Keith, has made his home in Fagle Lake for about 48 years with his sister Mrs J W Kin e his niece Mrs Anna Crisler and nephew Walter King of Shit Mississippi visited Thursday morning to help make his home. Mrs King Mrs Crisler and Mr Kin have made many friends here during their stay with their brother and Uncle since his passing. All good wishes go to the family on their Mississippi home. Hernando de Soto, a Spanish explorer, discovered the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Keith
George Keith
Fagle Lake
Mra J. W. Kine
Anna Crisler
Walter King
Mississippi
Rotary luncheon screens Wild-Lite film by Dr Laughlin
Rotarians enjoyed an interesting movie titled Wild-Lite shown by Dr. C Laughlin at the Wednesday luncheon. Guests included Ben Faber Ned Grnng of Tens sieskee Gas & Transmission Co chard Howell of Controst Company Houston and Mr Simpson VP of Union National Bank Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. C Laughlin
Ben Faber
Ned Grnng
Tenssieskee Gas & Transmission Co
Chard Howell
Controst Company
Houston
Mr. Simpson
Union National Bank of Houston
O. E. Rantt
Gardner
Rheumatic Heart a Major Killer of Children
Article from Austin Texas notes rheumatic heart disease as a leading killer and disability source for youths aged 10 to 25. It cites Dr George W. Cox on early warning signs such as joint pains and irritability, and urges early physician diagnosis and preventive measures including avoiding crowded living conditions and ensuring proper diet, rest, and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
George W. Cox
Great-granddaughter arrives for Mrs Alley
Mr and Mrs Wylie Wayne Alley welcome a baby girl born November 113 weighing eight pounds named Gladys Marie. The birth coincides with the nee great grandmother Mrs J R Alley's 90th birthday in Alleyton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie Wayne Alley
Gladys Marie
J. R. Alley
Alleyton
W A Gless Hosts Dealers Barbecue Friday
W H Strahan of Glass Farm Equipment assisted W A Glass in serving a dealer and farmer barbecue in Richmond rescheduled to Club Sylvan Rosenberg due to rain. Attendees included J D Gooch Abbeville M J Green Clyde Murray Steve Clark Craw ley La Harry Hawthorne E L Vinson Welch La Frank Bowles Beaumont Tommy Johnson Dayton Arthur Christensen Houston BR EB McElroy Katy E FP Hermansen El Campos S Hermansen Port Lavaca A A Corry Hempstead N A Keithley Alvin and company reps L W Kohler G E Morcow B P er L O Melton Mark Cheekda plus numerous area farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Strahan
The
Glass Farm Equipment Company
Richmond
W. A. Glass
Club Sylvan
Rosenberg
J. D. Gooch
Abbeville
M. J. Green
Clyde Murray
Steve Clark
Crawley
Harry Hawthorne
EL. Vinson
Welch
Frank Bowles
Beaumont
Tommy Johnson
Dayton
Arthur Christensen
Houston
EB. McElroy
Katy
Hermansen
el Campos
S. Hermansen
Port Lavaca
A. A. Corry
Hempstead
Meat in Diet Stressed by Rock Island Club
The Rock Island Women’s Home Demonstration Club heard Miss Edna Prentice discuss the importance of meat in diet and meat cookery. The gathering at Mrs. G. Williams’ home also noted low temperature cooling of protein foods and more uniform products. A December 12 Christmas party was announced with guest invitations and a handmade gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Eads
Irving
Edna Prentice
Rock Island Women's Home Demonstration Club
G. Williams
R._E. Williams
Miss Prentice
Chih
Howard Whese
Mesdanws R. C. Miller
H. &. Townsend
Joe Pitonyok
Alfred Besch
J. D., Henry
D. A. Shewander
G. ©. Edds
Jess McDowell
Eens
Shell Pipeline workers win safety honors at NSC Congress
Shell Pipeline Corporation and its West Texas and Bayou divisions earned top NSC safety awards in Chicago. The Sheridan Station staff logged 1,272,630 man hours without a disabling injury from January 16 to June 11, 1948, earning the Distinguished Service Award for second time. First place in the Petroleum and Gas Pipe line Safety contest went to the Pipene unit for fewest disabling injuries. Bayou employees earned honorable mention for a 135,621 accident free miles in inter city truck division.
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Shell Pipe Line Corporation
Sheridan Station
Eaxle Lake
National Safety Council
Chicago
Pipene
Shell Pipe
Shell Pipeline
West Texas
Public Utilities
Communications Department of Shell Pipe Line
Bayou Pipe Line
Bayo
Alaska Travel Talk Delights Eagle Lake Study Club
Mrs. I V Duncan led the Alaska travel program for the Eagle Lake Study Club at Mrs J C Lockwood home. Members heard reports on plaques and officer work while displays showcased trip purchases. The group announced its Christmas program to be held December 1 at Mrs Preston Haley’s home with Mrs Clara Mae Nash leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
J. C. Lockwood
H. H. Harman
I. V. Duncan
Alaska
United States
Canada
Duncan
Bryant Stave Baby Boy Welcomed by Family
Mr and Mrs C A Bryant announce the arrival of a seven and a quarter pound baby boy born Sunday November 1. Roger Dale joins two sisters Lucretia and Linda. Grandparents are Maude Bryant Lissie Matula and Mike Matula. Mrs J Walker and John Daly attended a Rice Aggie freshman game in Houston last Friday. John Walker Cadet John Walker returned home for the weekend. John and Kelsardt Abercrombie were joined by Mr and Mrs E F Abercrombie on their trip to Hempstead A M College Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Roger Dale
Lucretia
Linda
Rice-A.-M. game attendance by Everitt and Weiss couples
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Everitt Jr and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Weiss Jr of Richmond joined for the Rice A. and M. game in College Station last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Everitt, Jr
R. A. Weiss, Jr
Richmond
College Station
Shower Honors Angie Jimenez in Lisste pre nuptial event
In Lisste area, Mrs Victor Richter hosted a Wednesday afternoon shower for Miss Angie Jimenez soon to wed Gus Herman. The event featured white chrysanthemum decor, a bride’s chair with ribbons, readings by Miss Anna Lee Swearingen, and small gifts from Janelle Richter and Geneva Herman. Refreshments of chicken salad sandwiches and angel food squares were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissie
Victor Richter
Angie Jimenex
Gus Herman
Richtey
Anna Lee Swearingen
Martin Herman
Janelle Richter
Geneva Herman
Rudolph Herman
Oscar Herman
M. E. Isenhower
Girl Scout Cowasll
Mrs Jo Thornton Returns to Beauty Salon Work
Mrs Jo Thornton resumes operations at her beauty salon after injuries from a mobile incident. She announces assistance from Miss Mamie Saccedo and plans to re open soon. Mrs Thornton invites patrons to visit the shop as she ages her customers in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Thornton
Bob Thornton, Jr
Mamie
Thornton
Preselle
Saccedo
Franon A Thomas announce birth of girl Hirl October 30
Mr and Mrs Franon A Thomas announce the arrival of Hirl born October 30 at Joseph's Infirmary weighing seven pounds ounces. She is welcomed by one sister Mary Prancks and Theresa Anne is referenced in the birth note. The spelling is inconsistent with several garbled names in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A
Hirl
Joseph's Infirmary
Theresa Anne
Mary Prancks
Tyler
Mathis Couple Welcome Daughter Beverley Jo
Beverley Jo Mathis was born at Lauslin Hospital at 1:13 Thursday morning, weighing five pounds four ounces. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mathis of Eagle Lake. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H N German of Eagle Lake and Sam Mathis Sr. of Lissie. The mother is Miss Selma German of Eagle Lake. CommandF J Wissie of the United States Navy stationed on Guam is the father. Former pastor Klass wrote of current events in China at the Brese time.
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Jean Briethaupt
Theresa Edna
New Orleans
Reserve
Sear New Orleans
Eiel
Doht Hopkins T Hospital
Baltimore
Mer
Kriethaupt
Corpus Christi
The
Shell of Company
Eagle Lake
Beverley Jo. Mathis
China
Brese
H E
Mor and
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Elizabeth Taylor & Wed
Adelie Dor
Richard Crane
Betn' Tuttan
MacDonslé Carer
Dream Girl
Ciever
Bob Selphin
Bobcat
Marr
Hernando de Soto
Mrs. Alley
W.R. Thornton
Eddie Caylor
New Braunfels
San Antonio
Alderney
Guernsey
And
Jersey
Rire Islands
Coast
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Club Rendezvous
Sealy, Texas
Lad Janda
Flls
SL Prtson
Gend Fond
Lab Janda
W. A. Gless
Mrs. Duncan
Mis
Bryant Stave Baby Son
Angie Jimenez
Lisste
Western Auto Associate Store
Eagle
Abercrombie
South Wind
Deer Hunters
Marlin
Mrs
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Marvin Busty
Marvis Mauum Compo
James Schuli Garwood
Hi-Way Inn
Mrs. Tamer " Mathis
Woorltow Wilson
Federal Reserve
University of Texas
Hallettsville
Grover Shelle
His
All-Universit Orchestra
Ferger
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