Columbus Man Guilty of Murder Gets Ten Years
In Columbus District Court a Black man named Mitchell was found guilty of the murder of James Alley. He received a ten year penitentiary sentence after testimony alleging Alley threatened him moments before the shooting near the Golden Leaf and Silver Star cafes on May 1, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Mitehél
Celarthus Negro
James Alley
Alley
Galen Leaf
Golumsus
Torcoloreri
Mitchell
Hollis Massey
Allen
Kel Dims
Columbus
W. Gwiesel
Tuck
Geffen Leaf
H. Wooten
Colwabis Nadspital
Lau
Marcus Vester
Allcy
Kal Mitchell
Cue Rin
Owo
Mytchell
Wiegrocs
Mace LS
Garin
Columtas
C. H. Wolf
Metagorda County
Fred Malek
Garwoxk
Juricka
Hole
McCall Sanders
Weimar
G. Jursne
Laredo
Corpor'sion
Local theatre figure hospitalized after fainting spell
As We Hear It reports that prominent local theatre figure High Cerpession is resting in a hospital after a fainting spell. The piece notes his jovial manner contrasting with illness, and adds a humorous aside about a snake found in a hat and a historical tuition receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanson
Magna
Mr. Johnson
Ulis Pouncey
Joe Mudelles
Royal Cleaners
Joe
Clay
W.C. Reed
Jack Morris
Jack
Alway
Edaye
Three Men Convicted Granted Probation by District Court
Three men convicted of burglary in Wharton County last May 1st were granted probation by Judge Laster Holt. Elino Hope, 28, Williford Bee Machinsky, and Charlie Angrim were ordered to report to sheriffs and follow Texas probation law for five years, with restrictions on alcohol, gambling, and locations. Hope remained jailed on other charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisteret
Surglary
Sawrpili
Nata
Laster Holt
Sheril J. & Walker
Colorado County
Elino Hope
Williford Bee Machinsky
Charlie Angrim
Pend
Machinsky
Ahighmales
Wharton
M. H Buller
Ed Pots
Adwinmus Gus Steger
Jack Allen
Hope
Texas
Graering
Holt
Colorado
Eagles Stadium Set For Jr High Opener With Columbus
Jr high football hosts Columbus Cardinal in season opener at Eagles Stadium tonight. Coach Homer Dancer relies on Coren Lancar at quarterback after Burwood Fieether’s broken arm. lineup features Milby, Coronado, Alavacade and Riley Wiese among others as sixteenth graders and public is invited to attend.
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Homer Dancer
Columbus Cardinal
Eagles Stadium
Eaglets
Burwood Fieether
Jackit Pidgeon
Hobby Intergeen
Coren Lancar
Jim Milby
Asencio Coronado
Henry Alavacade
Riley Wiese
Mi Giebrook
Robert Duncan
Jez Steve Shaver
Clifford Mershail Ang
Herbert Leonard
Bettie Miller
Feast Day Picnic at St Roch's Church
St Roch's Church hosts its Feast Day on Sunday October 4 with a noon dinner priced per person. Children under five admitted free. Afternoon activities include games, entertainment by Sunset Play Boys, a turkey shoot, and prizes. Supper at 5:00 leads to a dance at Mont Parisay Hall with Ras Krenek and his orchestra. Ray A. W. Didner and parish invite all to attend.
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Ami
St. Roch's
Feca Breslang
Mont Parisay Hall
Ras Krenek
Ray A. W. Didner
Congregation of
St Roch's
C of C Directors and Committee Heads to Meet Monday Night
Regional director of National Flying Farmers James Danklers elected at CC Office Monday night meeting of Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce heads urged directors and members to attend the regular monthly session. Harold Wace invites all chamber members to join, convention attendance noted with Denk Tess and Gid Vom home from Wichita where Myr Danklefs named national regional director amid Texan registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of the
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Harold Wace
Chamber of Commerce
James 1
Denktess
Jahn Gid Vom
Wichita
Kansas
Myr Danklefs
CROP Drive Organized by E L Lissie Garwood Leaders
A CROPF drive was organized at a luncheon in Altair featuring speaker Pars of Wart. About 35 pastors and Jaymen from Eagle Lake, Welluw, Columbus, Garnwmed and Liste attended. Contributions of rice, meat, clothing and money will be shipped to Korea. Golambus and Weimar areas are asked for specific goods. The program aims to mobilize church groups and civic organizations to collect and distribute gifts through local ministers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatmar
Keres Ra
Moustan
jGen Toral Gvyerkens
Marwo'y Wes
Rev. S. Itman
el Campo
South Texas
Gurwood
Eagle Lake- Lissie
Golambus
Weimar
Uese
Keres
Varique
Texas
Korea
Christin Fitnizshors
Perter von
Walton Cartwright
Raintsees
Weirnucen Fran Fagle Bake
A J Pale
The
Dust Baptist Church
Rhea Allison
Colly
Memorial Methodist Church
Paul H. Roger
Lissie
Leslie Sunderman
Eagle Lake-Lissie
Columbus
Norman Roberts
C.J. Maf
CG Wals
C. J. Shult
John A. Hancher
Jaci Aliett
Eagles Travel to Katy to Face Tigers in Key District 25-4 Clash
The Eagle team, badly hurt in the haticfieid with few reserves, heads to Katy Friday night at 8:00 to meet the Katy Tigers. Coach W B Hinton seeks the first win of the season as Katy aims for revenge after a 7 to 1 loss last year. The Logics face stronger district competition, with several players sidelined by injuries. Starting lineup and looming rookies are noted, while attendance from Gate Lake and a county tax collection event after the game are mentioned in community briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Lake-T
Haticfieid
Katy
Tigers
Gastrict Yame
W. B. Hinton
Eagles
Joe Vestal
Wall Nok
Thomas
Wuck
Kennel Perry
Lavi
An & Sterling
Servite
Ainton
James Adkins
Revih
Alon
Tommy Starkend
Clea
Rade Jes
Joe Ralagar
Berthel
Lewis Bigos
St Juved
Laglo Lake
Wil
Unclear OCR noting community fund drives and giving
Fragmentary text references fund drives with food, community chest efforts, and annual Boy Scouts activities. Mentions dates in October and efforts in Columbus, urging community participation and assistance.
Fire Prevention Poster Time Again in Eagle Lake
Fire Prevention Week prompts Eagle Lake volunteers to offer 36 in prizes for student posters. PTA porch light drive aims to recruit members October 19, with 110 already enrolled. Posters judged by faculty, prizes awarded across four groups, with top designs displayed downtown.
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E. L
PTA
Eagle Lake
Tireanen
Bould Tour
Brole A. Bares
Eaca
Ethup
A. N. Dipple
Snow
Burn Trash in City Limits Warned by Eagle Lakes Marshal
Eagle Lakes Fire Marshal T Pilsington warns residents not to burn trash within city limits without permission. He notes such fires endanger the city and require strict supervision, with permits granted only in emergencies. Citizens are urged to rake leaves and place them in containers for hauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cire Marshal
Eagle Lakes
T. Pilsington
Petty Moroks NA Caneow yerve vayue pee yuty a district Court
A district court hearing in Columbus begins Monday with a list of defendants including H. K Creary, J. C Lorlascol, CM. Cason, Jacob Zoeller, Joe Reel Jr, Allan D. Cassady, Joe Luedecke, 5. O. Boothe, G. hs EBgorith, Joe Fijipp, Hayle Lake, Hawerg Criswell, W. C. Dopre, Albert Wo Bora, Willis, and others from Sherilany Lea to Uhtia Cat Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caneow Yerve
Albert Wo Bora
Webis Willis
Sherilany Lea
Shane Great Sagal Of The West At Rice
Shane makes its eagerly awaited bow at the Nice Theatre for three days Sunday Monday and Tuesday October 4 5. George Stevens Paramount production stars Alan Ladd Arthur Van Heflin Jack Palance Brando De Wilde. Lucianical saga of the West hailed as milestone in motion picture production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
George Stevens
Paramounl
Shane
Alan Ladd
den Arthur
van Steflin
Jack Paughe
Brandon de Wilde
Miotion Picture
A. C. Wromnson
River Theatres
Dicanestéadler
Ali suLiy
Femil Tather and Son
Zur Wangers Cranpi
Vaneiusus Eabtierscrats
Frank Stephens Co. Sells Magnolia Interests Here
Wally Meitzen Jr and Bob Mettzen buy interests of The Frank Stephens Company as Magnolia Oil Company distributes Magnolia products locally since 1921. Bob Meitzen returns to former role at United Motor Company and will manage full duties with new firm. Floyd Houde to supervise distribution from warehouse near West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainiaghon
Wally, Meitzen, Jr
Bob Mettzen
Frank Stephen Company
Magnolia Oil Company
Hayes Stephens
Frans Stephen, Co
Magnolia
Maguntia
Olan
Stevehers
Nandird Gasolines
Piy
Fastbige Street
Bob Meitzen
Universe Motor Company
Finn
Floyd Houde
Wit Condons
Tient
West Main
Moilzon Brothers
Sixth Annual Garwood Lions Fair Carnival Set For October 22
Plans are under way for the Sixth Annual Garwood Lions Fair and Carnival to be held on October 22 at Garwood High School grounds. Paul Lewis, president of the Garwood Lions Club, leads the committee working on a full slate of activities and new attractions amid growing local interest. The fair aims to be one of the most popular events in recent years with wide community turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood Lions
Garwood High School
Paul Lewis
Sig Garwood Lions
Ty Fer Karlows
Gmnl
Cork
Safety Patrol Organized At Elementary School
A safety program has been organized at the Elementary School with the Eagle Lake PTA safety committee aiding efforts to prevent traffic accidents near the school. The Eagle Lake Suite Department will assist teachers and crime committee members to ensure the project’s success and urges parent cooperation. Members of the PTA safety committee include Mlesuarties and Rose Langs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Sulite
CIA
PTA Seeks Used Clothing for Needy Students
Health committee of Lie Fingle Lake Parent-Teacher Association asks community to donate used clothing for needy pupils. Chair Mrs. Mursle Phomps notes many youngsters lack adequate winter wear. volunteers urged to leave clothing at the frame 2, The Be oad or. he.
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Lie
Fingle Lake
Parent
Tescher
Mursle Phomps
Nis
Grave Towel
Cowery
Hse
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Jr. High
Columbus Tenie
St. Roch’s Church
E.l.lissie Garwood
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Patna
Henry J.hajovsky
Oe Spalinger Hardware
Sheridmy Dt. Tihant
Garwood
Mirai J. HL Thomas
He Baglé Lake
Parent-Heavher
Uie
Thorns
James Alip Wiere
R. B. Powell
George Causey
Provident City
Rocky Eee
Od. Central
Bernarun
Beiet
Wid Revere
Hagle
Sagal
Rice
Sun., Mon
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Magnolia Oi
Fo Meltzen
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