Hayes Stephens Dies in Columbus Area Car Crash
Hayes Stephens, longtime Columbus banker and former chairman of First National Bank since 1933, was fatally injured in a collision at Highways 1 and 90. His wife Mrs. Stephens was seriously hurt. Adolph Athert Cejak driven pickup involved. Stephens died at 4 00 Monday evening after severe head injuries.
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Hayes
Bosipessmim
Stephens
Fist Wational Bank
Surder Tring
Columous
Corke
Contre
Huhie
Bert Dancer
Columbus
Aan
Bsai
J A Grieves Buys E L Furniture Co Building
J A Grieves completes purchase of the building housing the Eagle Lake Furniture Company on the corner of McCarty and Main Streets. Grieves bought from Mus Err Hermann of Brenham. sale includes the furniture portion but excludes a smaller warehouse used by foreman.
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A. Wack Grieves
Eagle Lake Furniture Company
Ermasny
McCarty
Main Streets
Grieves
Mus Err Hermann
Brenham
Gartion
G. M. Cason Suffers Heart Attack Sunday
G M Cason, a Wagla Lake area rancher and owner of the Matthews Mercantile Store, was stricken with a heart attack Sunday near Matthews. He was hospitalized and not resting well, with friends hoping for a complete recovery.
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G. M. Cason
Stephens Rites Set Today for Esteemed Eagle Lake Financier
Funeral services for Hayes Stephens 79 a prominent Eagle Lake financier and retired businessman will be held today Wednesday at 4 p.m. from the Mill-Raver Funeral Home with Rev. Senior Levy of nearby churches officiating. Interment will follow at Massante Cemetery. Pallbearers include D. R. Wintermann S. S. Stein Mose Thomas Lloyd Szellinger P.P. Wilcox H. Rodgers Jr Louis Muzny and Floyd Hodde. honorary pallbearers are directors officers and affiliates of the First National Bank of Eagle Lake along with Eagle Lake Rotary Club members and many state friends. Survivors include widow Mrs Lite Stephens two cousins Clarence Stephens and Wis Addie Jo Taylor and numerous relatives in Tennessee. Stephens born February 15 1878 in Greeneville Texas came to Eagle Lake area in 1887 and built a long-standing grocery hardware and general merchandise business later expanding into banking becoming president then chairman of the First National Bank of Eagle Lake. He owned downtown commercial properties and substantial real estate across the region.
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Laet Ritez
Hayes Sterbens
Zagle Leke
Mill-Raver
Stephens
Tataly
Columbus
Enior Léy
Maurizi
Kerwilla
First Baptist Church
Eagle Teke
Masante
D. R. Wintermann
Sinstein
Mose Thomas
Lloyd Szellinger
PP. Wilcox
H. Rodgers
Jr Louis Muzny
Floyd Hodde
First National Bark
Bagle Lake
Eagle Lake
Rotery Club
Lite Stephens
Clerence B. Stephens
Wis
Addie Jo Trylor
Tennessee
Mr. Stephes
Greaneville
Tex. I
Bessee
Frank
Josephine Stephens
Dissia
Essie Lele
A. B
Frank Stephens
Crene Pati
Lile Strickland
Bigie Lake
Firat National Bank of
Ragle Lele
Fiat
Une
Arca
Eeketats
Ana
Hainebachs Take Over Texaco Station In Garwood
Leon Hainebach and son take control of the Texaco Service Station on Mulin Street from Melvin P. Campbell and his son, who ran it for 12 years. The Hainebachs, residents of Garwood, plan to run the station full time. Melvin Campbell Jr. intends to enter the armed services. no enlistment timing announced.
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Texaco
Oese Mulin Street
Melvin P. Campbell
Melvin
Leon Hainebach
Adie
Hainebach
Garwooh
Mill
Clee Buyer
Garwood High School
Freddie
Wharton County Junta
Haidebsch Salt
Aviats
Campbell
Soi
Armed Services
Spom Tai Bir
Plang
Family Extends Deepest Sympathy to Loved One’s Family
The bereaved extend heartfelt condolences to the family of their loved one, expressing deep sympathy and sorrow for the loss. They acknowledge the shared grief and stand in support during this difficult time.
Rotated entrants named in weekly meet page notes
Four competitors are rotated onto page three of this week’s edition. The brief item hints at entries and placement, listing Obenhaus Ray and Mrs Roberts Wi among the referenced participants, with instructions to see the last page for details.
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Obenhaus
Ray
Mrs. Roberts Wi
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Ralph Jones Named Pastor At First Baptist Eagle Lake
The Rev Ralph Jones was elected to lead the First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake and will move with his wife Mrs Joey and son James into the parsonage this week. He comes from Pennington Tennessee where he pastored for a year after graduating from Corpus Christi University and Southwestern Theological Seminary Fort Worth. He succeeds Rev Joe Townsend and will preside at mid week services tonight and fill the pulpit for Sunday morning and evening.
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Ralph Jones
First Baptist Church
Eagle Lake
Joey
Memienth
James
Baptist Parsonage
Mr. Jones
Pennington
Tens
Corpus Cinti University
South- Western Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Joe R
Joe R. ‘Townsend
the Royal Baptist Church
Mr Jones
Aline of Aonshove Quote From Philippians 4 19
Aline of Aonshove presents a biblical verse from Philippians 4 19 about God supplying all needs through Christ Jesus. The line echoes faith based assurance and Christian prosperity themes.
Rice Theatre To Screen Saturday Matinee Series
The Rice Theatre will host a one time only Saturday matinee at 2 30 p.m with box office opening at 2 15 p.m The feature Lent in Alaska stars Rob Abbott and Low Costello Regular admission applies The Friday Saturday show begins at 6 00 p.m with 8 10 From Yuma starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin also on the schedule
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Rice Theatre
Johnson
Alaska
Rob Abbott
Low Costello
Just
Yuma
Glenn Ford
van Heflin
Membership drives underway in multiple Texas counties
Colorado County tax assessor Henry Hajovsky and deputies will be in Garwood on October 14 and 15 to collect 1957 taxes and issue poll taxes from 9 am to 4 pm at We Spalinger Hardware. Early payment discounts apply through November 2. Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce launches extended membership drive, led by co chairs A H Senhorn and Moses Thomas, with plans approved by the board to boost local business support and community growth.
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Colorado County
Henry J. Hajovsky
Garwood
Getaber II
Hopkins
Benden
Rock Islad
Eagle Lake Chamber Commerce
Campaigh
Mongay
Cympaign
Nords
Cochairmen
A. H. Senhorn
Moses Thomas
Hones
Eagle Leake Chtmbar of
Charles FP. Boggess
Eagle Cate
Roggess
Rth
Guss
First National Bank to Close Saturday for Columbus Day
The First National Bank of Ba- Blea Lake will close all day Saturday October 12 in observance of Columbus Day. The closing affects customers needing services and prompts advance arrangements for payments and deposits.
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First National Bank
Ba- Blea Lake
Oetober
Columbus Bay
Americanistopher Columbus
Tong Weel
Band Boosters To Meet Monday Night
The Eagle Lake Band Boosters will meet Monday night at 7 30 p m at the band hall. All band members and interested friends are urged to attend the important meeting which will include election of officers for the 1957 58 year.
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Eagle Lake Baw
Why join the Chamber of Commerce for community progress
A reprinted appeal argues membership benefits including planning, counsel, and action through the Chamber. It frames participation as a duty to safeguard personal and community welfare, promote growth, and unite local business in advancing the town’s development and attracting new industry and payroll.
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Clinoly State Chamber of Commerce
South ‘Texas Chamber of Commerce
South Texan
L. Bethuse
Chamber of Camazarce
Chamber
Chamber of
Tiz Chamber of Commerce
Commérac
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanians and Lions Clash in Oct 25 Grid Tilt
Kiwanians of Beale Lake meet Maple Lake Lions in a high school stadium game slated for Friday October 25. Tickets go on sale at SLO for adults and 25 cents for children. Proceeds fund community projects. Espe Lake Sign School band to perform at halftime.
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Onohalis
Tigle Lake Kiwanians
Maple Lake Lions
Beele Lake High School
RLS Eagles
Lions
Kiwanians
Effles
Tre Rvent
Speculors
Breve Souls
Smede
Civic Club
SLO
Esple Lake
Seheal Band
Wani
Grand Jury Finds No Evidence In Officer Charges
A September term grand jury found no evidence supporting charges against the officer. The report was presented to Judge Lester, reflecting a conclusion of insufficient evidence to proceed.
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Neonieg
Lester
Hott
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J. A. Grieves
E. L. Furniture Company Building
Leon Hainebach and Son
Texaco Sta
First Baptist Ch
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Christ Jesus
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Jamés Adams
Serks
Satuday
Sudfisimmons
Pryor ‘Simmons
Texas Christian University
Judy
Eagle Lake High School
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