New Well To Be Drilled Close To Bernardo On Prairie
A new well is planned on the Bernard prairie near Bernardo with the Columbus Bernardo Company pursuing a second attempt after earlier failures. Crews move a derrick and prepare to drill on the Royser tract as they aim to reach paying quantities.
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Bernardo
Derrick
Columbus-Bernardo Co
Bernard Prairie
Columbus Bernardo
Aly
Comeien
Rhay Cumuungy
Doe Royser
Purdes
Columbus-Bernardo
Terra
Wis
Briond
Bersarda Ganbus-Reranie Cil Corporation
Musing
Jez Ag
County Fair Prospects Bright at Columbus
The Colorado County Fair Association met in Columbus with O A Zumwalt presiding as plans form for a county exhibit to the Dalles Waco and Fort Worth shows. A parade of county schools opens the fair with prizes for best float and participation. Prizes include 16 for largest school participation 5 for second and a large flag for third. A carnival runs daily with a merry go round ferris wheel and wild west show plus evening dances at the opera house. Football games may feature Eagle Lake high and a video program promises free inside attractions. ladies exhibits livestock and farm products loom strong.
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Colorado County Fair Association
The
Fair Association
Opera House
Eagle Lake High
Four farm boys win trips to Dallas fair in county contest
Alfons Hudec of Hamshers, Curtis Fling of Garwood, Rudolph Hrverick of Altair, and Clifford Leyendecker of Trelsburg headline a county contest under A and M College supervision. Winners earn trips to the Dallas State Fair with expenses paid by local banks, business leaders, and donors.
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Dallas
Alfas Hidee
Weimar
Curtis Fling
Garwood
Debu
Weirsir
Clifford Leyendecker
Trelsburg
Bos
A. & M. College
McNeil
Mean
Danlas Fair Association
Alfons Hudec
Gore
First State Bank of Columbus
Rayment Ray
Columbus
Rudolph Hrverick
Altair
Fenmensy
Hon
Geo
Herder
Curtis
Dieob Schmuckle
Jean Daltse
Weline
Elul
Geo. Heriler
iFent
T. A
J. O. Beettscher
Tisde Weimar
Colorado County
Baptist Mission Union Meeting With Mrs Wade
The Baptist W M A met with Mrs Wade on Tuesday afternoon for a business session. Twenty-one members and one visitor, Mrs H Thomas, attended and one new member joined. After business, Mrs Gathright read the Twenty third Psalm and prayers were offered. refreshments were served. The next meeting will be an all day event hosted by Mrs Vineyard with an invitation to all members.
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The
Baptist W. M. A
Wade
H. ©. Thomas
Gathright
Healess
Vineyard
Local High Opens Football Season At Rosenberg Today
Eagle Lake journeys to Rosenberg for the season opener as Rosenberg with a new coach prepares a stout defense. The Eagles enter lighter at 155 pounds on average, but Headlight sees Eagle Lake winning the opener in 1993 despite Rosenberg’s home edge.
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Rosenberg
Agle Lake
Toseberg
Eagle Lake
Rosenberg Herald
Ars
Local Bank Names New Cashier and Plans Big Community Barbecue
P A Landy elected cashier of Rock Island State Bank succeeding J Young who resigns though remaining briefly for transition. Landy, longtime Rock Island resident, to assume duties immediately while Young relocates. Committees plan a large barbecue near Columbus,Colorado County, expecting 8 000 to 10 000 attendees with free calf and yearling barbecue. Program to include speakers Congressmen Manefield and Rev Johnson and Lt Governor Davidson, plus musical acts throughout the day.
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P. A. Landy
Rock Island Suate Bank
J. Young
Landy
Young
Sen Tan
Lundy
Rock Island
Rock Toland
The
Teadlight
State Bank
Mr. Young
Columboy Govetuber
Te Liaw and
Order League
Cotorado County
Columbus
Glidden
Teatteville
Cornelson
Taylor couple relocates to Colorado ranch near Meeker
A card from D. B. Taylor announces the Taylors have moved to a ranch 14 miles from Meeker Colorado. They invite Eagle Lake friends to visit. The note mentions recent snow, 150 tons of hay saved, 12 cows to begin milking next week, corn dry at 45¢ per pound, and abundant ducks with Mesou son open.
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Taylor
Jet Snu
Meeker
Eagle Lake
Colorado
Ninety Percent Of Rice Crop Cut And In The Shock
Ninety percent of the district’s rice crop has been cut and placed in the shock with little threshing done. Gertson Bros. at Lissie and James Tellara of Chesterville are among those beginning threshing. Rainy weather delayed harvest, causing damage to fields and heads, while Mexican laborers from Texas arrive to help with the harvest.
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Bng
Gertson Bros
Lissie
James Tellara
Chesterville Wie
Meir
South Texas
Mendlight
Garwood
Ling
Cotton Stalks Put On Two Feet New Growth Since Rain
Farmers report cotton stalks have new growth two feet high after the rainy spell and hot weather. Blooming and squares fill the fields as growers expect an early tear-picking window and potential high yields barring boll weevil pressure. Local growers note weevil numbers are thick but not doomful if dry conditions continue.
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Oller
B. J. Willtrout
Fett White
Farmer who burned lights in cotton fields sparks renewed method
The Meadowlight scheme tried by Peter Yakel near Columbus involved burning lights in eight cotton acres during two months to exterminate pests. Yakel reports seven bales from eight acres and six bales from 42 acres, praising cost efficiency while noting uneven results on poorer land. County officials plan a meeting in Garwood to organize a broader Tight burning crusade next season.
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Peter Yakel
Pene Columbus
Mimi
Bnet
Yakel
Peisons
Hemlight
Satre Patel
Oliver
Arene McNeil
Garwood Seton
McNeil
Muiny
Chambers Consolidates Banks In Tuna With Guaranty
Mr RS Chambers former Bugly Lake resident now in Tuna Eidelgo county has bought Farmers State Bank and merged it with Guaranty Bank. A bank statement published September 14 lists total deposits at $5.
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RS. Chambers
Bugly Lake
Tuna
Eidelgo County
Guarantry State Bank
Farmers State Bank
Guaranty Bank
Fheast
Chamber
District Rotary Governor Visitor To Local Club
The weekly Eagle Like Rotary Club meeting in Dallas Flatel wo was postponed to Friday to host Lester Dawley of Paris as district governor of the Thirteenth Robby District. Dawley arrived by train from Yonkwa and delivered an address outlining Rotary principles.
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Rotary
Dallas Flatel
Pines
Rotary Districk
Lester Dawley
Paris
Robby
Onely
Yonkwa
Am Rotary
Dawley
Texas
Visitor Mr G J McDouald Returns With Mrs McDouald
Mr G J McDouald visited Cvilde this past weekend and returned home accompanied by Mrs McDouald who had been staying several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs W O Victor. Her relatives are glad to have her back after an absence.
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G.J. McDouald
McDovald
W. O. Victor
Southern Pacific Conductor Shot in Train Ambush
Conductor Lil Walton on the Southern Pacific shoots a negro passenger during a disturbance on a train from East Bernard to Nottawa. The conductor, who surrendered to a deputy, died next morning. The wounded man, a son of Meridith Gates, died Sunday morning. Walton posted $1,000 bond and waived examining trial in Columbus.
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Ieee
Dussemger
Lil Walton
Htve
East Bernard
Nottawa
Gates
East Berefort
Eagle Lake
Wade EU
Bo Forrest
Brown
Ee. Walton
Letweer Floiston
Ban Antunio
Trin
Pacific
Solomonates
Gites
Houston
Hire
Fulshene
Waltoh
Columbis Abaciy
T. A. Townsend
Old Citizen Ends Life With Shotgun Near Wright Place
A 75 year old man identified as Mr. A. E. Nent ended his life last Tuesday by shooting himself with a shotgun near the Wright place. He had been in ill health and despondent, with notes of distress reported by acquaintances.
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Wright Place
A. E. Nent
Nee
Mr. Nent
Wood Wright
Utd
Wright
Athy
Pete Ville
Neal
le Bart
Stuly Club Meets With Members Discuss Community Topics
The Stuly Club gathered with Mrs Renee McCarty last Friday night drawing twelve members including Mex and Mrs Wilson Wis A welcome was extended to the guest teachers with plans for a reception at the Parish Hall on Friday night in October. A reading on Our thick Neigh bors was presented. The next meeting is set for October 12 at 3 30 at the Larleh Hall with attire theme Fans Buslixit Boots. Tea and savories will conclude the program.
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Stuly
Renee McCarty
Audenoun
Heesee
Mex
McCarty
Wilson Wis
Wilcome Gover
Frouse
Fritiy Nliht
Mex de Te Rach
Larleh Hanwe
O. McCaery
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Baptist Mission Union
Bank AT
Cs Bi
MR. and
Mrs. Taylor
Gotton
Acre
Chambers
Pons
Southern Pacific
Walton
IRS
Bruce McCarty
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