One Killed and Wounded in Sheriff Deputy Battle
Gee Negremia was shot to death and Deputy Sheriff Ed Potter seriously wounded when Sheriff J O Walker and the deputy confronted a pair near Columbus. A bystander, Davis, was killed. the wounded man, Davis, was hospitalized in Houston, while witnesses described a rapid, chaotic confrontation with a back door escape and a secret inquest hearing led by County Attorney Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Negremia
J. O. Walker
Ed Potter
Bo Way
Walker
Potter
Frnka. of
Columbus
Charles Wackson- Davis
Anid
A & Ic
Davis Welker
Mavis
Miz
Wren
Broxcha Walker
Wandung
Woods
Wood
Moore
Palter
Oo. P
Sixty Planes On Texas Air Tour Stop Here Saturday
About fifty to seventy five planes from the AMT Texas Air Tour are due to land Saturday around 2:00 p m for a brief stop. The Texas Flying Farmers and local officials will host a barbecue and refreshments. The event raises awareness for the March of Dimes while organizers prepare for the next leg to Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Air Tour
Get
Towle
Galveston
Platea Wim
Chamber of Commerce
Gigni- Tarlés
Texas
Ty Han
Ag Man’ Dersons
Can
Well Child Conference Exam Day Oct 13 at Norris Building
The Eagle Lake Well Child Conference sponsored by the Community Council of Christian Women will hold free health exams and immunizations for underprivileged children on Wednesday October 13 from 1:00 pm in the Norris Building over Beokism’s True State. Mothers are urged to bring children for cheelaips and shots. all preschool youngsters welcome regardless of Treed. Dr Gariber Snaholm leads the GW council with Lisbeth iat and other council members inviting families to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Avis Norris
Beokism
Gariber Snaholm
Vald Lisbeth
Ansious
Cheelaips
Sho
Columbus voters reject gas bond project 2 to 1
Columbus residents vote 2 to 1 against a revenue bond of 65000 to buy or construct a gas distribution system. The contest drew strong interest and occurred Saturday with Columbus voters weighing the proposal amid a heated campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Methodist To Hold Recognition Service Here Sun
The Colly Memorial Methodist Church plans a recognition service on Sunday morning October 10 honoring all active teachers and substitutes in the church’s education departments. Named are Carl Seaholm Edith Duty Edith Duty and many listed workers across Primary Youth and Adult classes with church officers also to be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsip
Colly ® Memorial Methodist Church
Amacok
Commission of Educato 7
Carl Seahalm
Sieve Wap
Larane ‘Austin
Ice Gauise
Jack Rhodes
Mays
T. Matthews Sas
Edith Duty
Gatine, Seahalm
Carl Seaholm
T. P. Dole
TF Doole
H. J. Cosgrave
Thornton Melton
John
Chimney
Children's Department
Ben Brasher
Edna Causey
Frenk Pidgran
Playa
Free Refreshments At Lion Game Party In Center
The Lions Chat We Community Center hosts a game party on Thursday October 14 offering free coffee and housemade cake. Guests will enjoy entertainment from The Lions while a large number of games provide fun. The event replaces the usual Lions meeting to support their activities fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parhy
Lions Chat
We Community Center
Tarr
Lions Am
Tax Collector To Visit Here Oct 13 14
Tax collector schedules visits on October 13 and 14 to collect poll taxes. Current locations include Garwood tomorrow, Nada Ret in 1th and Rock Island Met. The officer will be at Spalinger Hardware from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirsby
Garwood
Nada
Rock Island
Spalinger Hardware
Beane Receives Order of Military Merit from Korea
S Sgt James R Beane, formerly Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, received the Order of Military Merit Siwarang from President Syngman Rhee for outstanding service from March 17 to October 15, 1951. The citation praised his engineering work with the Republic of Korea Air Force and his leadership as noncommissioned officer advisor. He is the son of Mr and Mrs P R Beane of this city and remains active in his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F Beane
United States Air Force
Syngman = Rhee
Republic of Korea
Military Merit
Siwarang
James J. Beane
Beane
Resonts
Republic of Korea Air Force
Sargeant Beane
Republic of Keres
PR. E. Beane
Engares i Rlee Furen
Texas Highway Commission Starts First Step in Road Program
Texas Highway Commission begins the Road Program for Texas with Chairman BH Thornton announcing funds derived from the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. District Engineer M G Cornelius of Yoakum says work will begin 7.6 miles northwest of Garwood, extending 67 miles toward Rock Island, with Resident Engineer V J Ross in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Commission
Texas
BH. Thornton
Chaiman
M. G. Cornelius
Texas Highway Department
Yoakum
Hos Etates
Garwood
Rock Island
Cornelius
Commission Fia
VJ. Ross
Columbus
Texas Paina Bids Near $10 As Rice Harvest Nears End
Bid activity for Texas Paina fairs in a period of rising prices as the rice harvest winds down. High bids neared $10 with a top of 89.97 reported, while bids for Texas Paina vice reached 5.9, and sale notes logged a high of 21. Other bids showed variability as harvest progresses and fields prepare for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Paina
Texas Patarite
Ake
Vna Baie Neld
Texas Paina Vice
Idhother
Renters face housing squeeze amid big job boom in town
Lee Briscoe, Chamber Manager, reports city population to rise as Olett Construction expands at Beagle Lake. A large crew of construction workers will be housed in temporary rental facilities while on the Tennessee Production Cap project, prompting landlord concerns and a push for more apartments and houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iis Tergent
Chamber of Contence
Lee Briscoe
Olett ‘Construction Company
Odea i
Conic
Beagle Lake
Tennessee Froduction Cap
Jo Sue Salladay Named FFA Chapter Sweetheart 1954 55
Lake Future Farmers met Wednesday in the Ay shop and chosen Jo Sue Salliday daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Salliday as FFA chapter sweetheart for 1954 53. The meeting planned a Halloween float and Greenland initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Sue Salladay
FFA
S Lake
Wedndaday
Jo Sue Salesday
al Salisday
Vara
Roy Dean Ven Nort
Gary Briges James
Hankons
James Bell
Hallowe'en Caps
Ortaher
Greenland
Yom Kippur Observed By Local Stores Shutdowns
The Jewish holiday Yom Kippur will be observed today causing several stores to close. Q Pood Store J 3 South Company retail goods store and Harry Lapda Grocery are listed as closed for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lixiey
Q. P. Pood
J. 3. South Company
Try Goods
Harry Lapda
C of C Manager Briscoe Resigns Amid Applications Open
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce announces the resignation of manager Briscoe effective December 1. He cites other duties and will transfer to the Westmineland building. Applications to fill the post are invited from both men and women, with blanks available at the chamber office. An industrial survey by Texas A and M College is also discussed, noting a projected budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hage Lake Chamber of Commercie
Briscoe
Court of Directors
Wy Briscoe
Chamber of Commerce
Pers
Iseal Chamber
Retail Merchants Association
Carl
VW. Davis
Choral Chambers
the &S
Chamber of Flies
Uwe Chan
Beisver
Hes
Westmineland
Jack
Texas 4
At. College
T. S. Patiy
Bank Holiday Observance at First National Bank
In a readably garbled notice the First National Bank remains closed all day in commemoration of Colleen Bub Dry with a reference to Lenhart and a bank holiday display noting Fur 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy BE
Lenhart
Premdens
Collen
Entries Open For 08 Halloween Garnival Parade
Entries for the 08 Halloween Garnival Parade are planned with Campbell urging groups to sponsor entries and contact him or NMx Parra next week. The parade, chaired by Campbell, opens a series of events and aims to engage community groups in a spirited annual celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acrals
Marade
Saruwlay
Wetoher
Campbell Emeettn
Wests
Gruuys
Camapbell
Draft registrations and physicals scheduled in Colorado County
Local board 44 La Grange lists ten ordered for draft and thirty for pre induction physicals for October 11 and 14. Names tied to Eagle Lake and Alleyton appear among volunteers, with multiple registrants from Colorado County including Castillo Gonzales Koenig and Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatal Board
Grange
Tor
Colorace Cantyange Evel Cans Brows Allegteny
Jolie Hoy Brahaza
Eagle Lake
Butt
Berkray Fantoy
Voluinters
James Owen
Birks
Job Fred Stinska
RED No
Garwood
Voluilour
la Grange
Wood
Colorado County
Invaco HL Castillo
Eagle
Raul Gonzales
Glifden
Jones Ludwig Hanek
Gulten
Reuben Earl Koenig
Alleyton
Willis ME Wiliams
Weimer
Plow Up Deadline for Cotton Oct 20th
October 2015 notices urge farmers to plow cotton stalks by October 20 to meet the year’s deadline. The push comes amid pest concerns and pressure to prepare fields promptly for the new crop.
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Methodist
Sun
Center
James R. Beane
Korean Republic
Pres
Sweeny
C. Mgr
Thomas F. Kahilen
Charles J
Adamelle
Buxkemper
Missouri Kanes
Trias Railroad
Cannes
Tove & Rory
Lester Holt
Eve Nelice
Ma Txkemper
Beaumont
Willvodt
Henimiin Academy
Free- Rouce
Aricoite
Foyind
Rusk
Bank Holmay Thsnay
Eagle Lake High School
Javely Tnssles
Gram Major
Jo Ann Sens
Conlee
Gail Beyette
Wanda Scott
Jo Ann Konvicks
Doris Artin Arey
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