Dr Laughlin to Speak at PTA Meeting Thursday
Dr Laughlin will be guest speaker at the Eagle Lake Parent Association meeting Thursday at 3 00 PM The program includes a dental health segment titled Better Teeth and a demonstration of available dental equipment hosted by the group members The event aims to promote oral care education for families in the community
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Dr. Laughlin
P.T.A
C. Laughlin
Eagie Lake Parent Association
Thureday
Dargbog
Lions Club Formed At Sheridan Club In Garwood
The Sheridan Lions Club formed with officers elected Tuesday evening. The Garwood Lions Club sponsored the new club, which will meet for a program next Tuesday in the school cafeteria. the Garwood club was sponsored by the Eagle Lake Club in January 1948.
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Lions Club
Sheridan Club
Garwood
Sheridan Lions Club
Garwood Lions Club
Ear
Bers
V. EL Ir
Wilbur Brisco
C E. Car
Jim Thompson
M. P. Zueheke
Dstt Nicewander
Joe McKenzie
PLP
Leinweber
Ace Williams
J. Tones
Newman
Earl Colinger
L Alfont Elvin Tesen
Ctra Board
Kersh
Lab
Sheridan
Garvoed Lions Club
Eagle Lake Club
Jenuary
Engineer Stil At Work On Plans For Sewer System
Mayor Emanuel, Roes, and Marin Turner report progress on water and sewer improvement program. Plans for sewage treatment plant and reservoir are drawn. bids await ready plans. Water wells outlined. project funds and approvals noted as work continues with state and local agencies.
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Emanuel. Roes
Pew
Marin Turner
Eagle Lake Airport Adds Piper Stinson and Ryan Dealership
Eagle Lake expands services as Tommy Pilkington, manager, announces the airport becomes a Piper Stinson Ryan dealer. The field north of town features a 4000 foot runway with work on a second strip of similar length. Six airplanes listed, nine new Piper four place models arrived this week, with another on the way. Civil Aeronautics Administration inspector praised the field, promising listing on sectional maps. Pilkington notes the airport handles light sport planes and crop dusting services, inviting locals to inquire about flying lessons.
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Eagle Lake
Tommy Pilkington
Piper, Stinson
Ryan
Eagle
Piper
Ilkington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Fazle Lake
Mir Pilkington
Anicottan
Pilkington
Tessins
Ceci
Bey
Rock Island PTA Plans Halloween Carnival Event
The Rock Island PTA met Monday night with about sixty present to discuss the Halloween Carnival and to sponsor a picture show one night within two weeks. After yearbooks were distributed and business discussed, Mr. Graham played a piano solo and Mrs Sheridan spoke on Foundation for a Better Family Life. Refreshments were served by Mrs Don Hooper and others.
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Rock Island
Annual Meeting Of Baptist Colorado Ass'n Held Tuesday
Rev. A. Mr. Brown and about 20 representatives from the First Baptist Church attended the annual Colorado Association of the Baptist Church meeting in Columbus Tuesday. Speakers included Rev. M. A. Marshall Bay City Dr. Lester Bell Wharton and Dr BE Jackson Dallas who delivered the main address on Evangelism. Marshall was cleared moderator for the coming year Brown vice moderator and C H Prufer Newgulf clerk.
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C. H. Prufer
Newgulf
Victims Improving After Last Week's Head-On Crash
Albert Janik, injured in the head-on collision on Altair Road Wednesday night, is reported improving at Laughlin Hospital, home of his sister Mrs. Lewis Kopecky. Siattie Caldwell, also injured, remains a patient at Laughlin Hospital and is said to be doing well considering her injuries.
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Albert Janik
Altair Road
Laughlin
Lewis Kopeces
Kopecky
Daine Fine
Siattie Caldwell
Laughlin Hospital
Family members arrive to visit nephew in Duluth and Mustang
Mr and Mrs August Niemann of Duluth Minnesota and Mrs Sophie Abeling of Mustang Oklahoma arrived yesterday for a visit with the family of their nephew Mr and Mrs Alfred Marx. Mr Mare had not seen his uncle Mr Nie mom in four years.
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Sind
August Niemann
Duluth
Minnesota
Sophie Abeling
Mustang
Oklahoma
Alfred Marx
Mare
Nie
Two Candidates for Ninth District State School Board
In Texas ninth district, two candidates vie for the new State Board of Education seat created by Gilmer-Aikin laws. The contenders are Mrs Ine Wessendorff of Richmond and George Duncan of Alvin, both petitioned to run. No salary, only expense reimbursement. election in November with future regular terms.
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Texas
State Board of Education
Gilmer- Atkin
Colorado County
Ine Wessendorff
Richmond
George Duncan
Alvin
Wessendorff
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Spe
Feng
Duncan
Boar of Trustees
Alvin Trdependent
Brazoria
Gilmer-Aikim
Eagle Lake
WC. Reed
Rood
Wessehilurit Perseaniy
Sue
Tom
Dove
Bon Ramsey
UE Education
Plenty To Eat At Football Game
The Seniors will operate the old concession stand tonight offering sandwiches kalaches homemade cake candy peanuts coffee and cold drinks.
Funeral Held For J. H. Gist Of Lissie Tuesday
Funeral services for Henry Gist 73 of Lissie were held Tuesday afternoon at Null Funeral Home with Rev. A. M. Brown officiating. Burial followed in Lakeside Cemetery. Gist, born December 8 1875 in Colbert County Alabama, moved to Texas with parents and settled near Floresville then Wharton County. He married Misenda Mischkowsky on July 4 1906. Survivors include son Clarence Gist of Lissie, daughter Birdie Mansel of Wharton, mother Joe Gist of Rock Island, sisters Miss Iiepost and Miss Mattie Gist of Rock Island, and Mrs. Transton of Rockport.
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Henry Gist
Lissie
Null Funeral
A. M. Brown
First Baptist Church
Tyterment
Lakeside Cemetery
Armit Thomas
O. R Strunk
Sam, Mathis
Louis Sindel
G. W.tomas
H. L. Raaselt
Rap
Floresville
Clarence Gist
Birdie Mansel
Wharton
Joe Gist
Rock Tskindad
Misses Filepost
Mattie Gist
Rock Island
Transon
Rockport
Joe
Mammoth Teeth Formations Found at Gravel Pit
Mrs Westmoreland reports mammoth teeth formations unearthed at Horton and Horton gravel pit during dragline digging. Some specimens, linked to Lampre-historic animals, were displayed years ago at Hermann Park Museum in Houston. Archaeologists have not yet identified the exact mammoth species.
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Westmoreland
Andy Siidel
Horton & Hoton
Hermann Park Museum
Houston
Brave Pit
F. A. Hoeninghaus
Tovatii
Eagles Set for Victory Over Shorthorns Tonight
The Eagle Lake Eagles near full strength for their second district game with only Leon Ingram out. Schulenburg Shortburns hold two conference wins this season. Bugle Lake High School Band to perform at halftime after rainout. Game at 6 with low admissions. community support urged to boost the team.
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Eagle Lake Eagles
Cogdie
Arnold Payne
Tom Kirkseey
Leon Ingram
Eagle
Schuienburg Shortburns
Flatonia
Weizmar
Bugle Lake High School
Eagle Lake Eagles Deep Bench Football Rosters A to Z
Eagle Lake Eagles lineup lists Frank Ture George Cusin Jack Dewdy Parma Reading Claude Briges Robert Bradnick Tommy Scottie Walter Prake Edward Mooney Jimmie Jackett plus reserves David Alder Bobbie Payne Sammy Tise Ernest Lucinur Bruce Kilgore Joe Schindler Billy Wilcox Patrick Lednicky John Mathalite with positions and numbers for a local gridiron roster segment.
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Frank Ture
George Cusin
Jack Dewdy
Frank Parma
Billy Reading
Gad Claude Briges
Robert Bradnick
Tommy Scottie
Walter Prake
Edward Mooney
Jimmie Jackett
David Alderyom
Bobbie Payne
Sammy ‘Tise
Ernest Lucinur
Bruce Kilgore
Joe Schindler
Billy
Tommy Wilcox
Patrick Lednicky
John Mathalite
School accident injures student finger at Ag Shop
Joe Schindler son of Mr and Mrs August Schindler lost the first joint of the middle finger on his left hand in an accident while using an electric jointer in the Ag Shop at school yesterday morning. He was treated at Laughlin Hospital.
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Joe Schindler
Anc
August Schindler
Laughlin Hospital
Garwood Fair and Carnival Set for October Thursday Start
The Garwood Community Fair and Carnival opens Thursday October 20 with a 10:00 am parade featuring several school bands. A barbecue at noon and barrel races for two age groups follow, plus a stock horse reining contest. Livestock exhibits, bands, rides, and a carnival lineup fill the day as the Lions Club funds a new fire truck. A rodeo is planned for Thursday and Friday evenings at 6:00 pm.
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Garwood
Ganvood Roping Club
Garwood Lions Club
Daived
X. Pyer
Gideon
Carhivay Caiir
Rodeo Returns to Eagle Lake Arena October 28 29
Rodeo plans at Eagle Lake arena feature bareback and saddle bronc riding bulldogging calf tie down and roping events. Cowboys compete for 36000 in prize money with Jack Chen clowning and the Aay Brothers set for trick riding and roping acts. Rusty Thomas, advance man, promises a top show.
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Eagle Lake
Thomas & Clips
Aready
Total Arena
Dclover
Rusty Thomas
Jack Chen
Aay Brothers
Rusty
Crosley Shel Vader Given Away In National Contest
Home Appliances promotes the 1950 Crosley Give Away Program offering 9 cubic foot ShelVador refrigerators. Entry requires model, serial, owner name, and reason for selection. Judges decide winners. first prize is 10,000 dollars cash plus a Crosley kitchen. Prizes awarded between November 9 and December 10, 1948.
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Iocal
Meir
Broyles Returns to Houston Hospital After Accident
S H Broyles, injured in a Houston automobile crash in duty, was moved back to New Hermann Hospital Monday. D Taylor and Mrs Broyles drove him to the hospital. Infection appeared at the incision two weeks ago but X rays show the bone not reached. Mrs Broyles went back to Eagle Lake Tuesday and will be notified if another operation is needed.
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S. H Broyles
Houston
New Hermann Hospital
Jaitemoan
Taylor
Broyles
Mr. Broyles
Eagle Lake bright spot in rice crop amid wider storm damage
Eagle Lake and Colorado County remain a bright spot as rice growers gauge losses after a nearby storm. Local leader David Wintermans says the 40 percent loss estimate from two weeks ago still holds, with some fields down 10 percent but overall only about one third of the crop at risk. Officials note weather in the hurricane area affects the outlook, with only light rain since the storm. Counties seeking federal aid include Liberty, Chambers, Jefferson, Hardin and Orange.
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Eagle Lake
Colorado County
Rhal
David Wintermans
Cruwer
Texas
Anwri¢an Rice Growers Association
Tose
Jess
Angleton
Dentury
Washington
Cappleman
Farmers Rome Administration
Dallas
Afpine
Liberty
Chambers
Jefferson
Hardin
Orange
F F A Elects Officers and Opens Animal Projects
F F A elects Billy Reading as president of the Joes chapter with George Cason Ralph Payne Tommy Svell and others named to officer posts. Members begin projects in calves fillies chickens sheep and more with several boys starting calf and sheep divisions. Some details and names are unclear due to OCR errors but list includes project starters and officer titles.
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Billy Reading
Joes
Future Farmers of America
Benday
Ketoberith
George Cason
First View
Ralph Payne
Tommy Svell
Tiird View
Martin Pape
Prank ‘Fale
Lester Fermin
George Birdwell
Sentinel
Patrick Letnich
Stanley White
Edward Mooney
Albert Dutcher
Joe Schindler
Tommy Scott
Roy Addicks
Martin Fape
Eugene Austin
John Perry
Billy Reed
George Firdwell
Robert Zahraciick
Stiles
Robby Payne
Dyid Anderson
Sammy ‘Fuse
Leon Tagan
John Mahallte
John Mahallte: ‘Chickens, Frans Ripper, Taster Eferman, Claedus Hallas
Verney Shepward
Tis Aouke
Lester Herman
Funeral Service Today 2 30 For Mrs Manuel Camossa
Funeral services are set for 2 30 this afternoon for Mrs Manuel Camossa who died Wednesday night at Laughlin Hospital after arriving from Long Island New York. Sister of Mrs LC Westmoreland and aunt of Mrs Joe Luna, she came to Saginae from New York this summer amid illness. The service will be led by Rev GO Linstrum at General Rome with interment in Lakeside Cemetery.
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Manuel Comossa
Laughlin Hospital
Manuel Camossa
LC. Westmoreland
Joe D. Luna
Camossa
Sagi Lave
Long Island
New York
Iher
Fev GO
Linstrum
Feneral
Rome
Lakeside Cemetery
Halloween Parade and Carnival Planned for Monday Night
A Halloween Carnival and costume parade are set for Halloween night on the school square. Sponsored by the football coaches and football team for the athletic fund, and by the Chub Manezum for its operating fund, the event features usual carnival attractions plus speck attractions. Further parade details will be announced later.
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Hallowe'en
Chub Manezum
Girl Scout Week Tea Set At Christ Church Parish House
Girl Scout leaders met at Rotary Hat with Miss Frances Allred to plan the observance of Girl Scout Week October 30 to November 2. A tea on November 3 at 4:00 pm will feature Mrs. T Dawds reviewing The Life of Juliette Low founder of the movement.
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Rotary Hat
Frances Allred
T. Dawds
Juliette Low
Girl Scouts
Christ Episcopal Church
Educators Hear Gilmer Aikin Progress Report
About 500 educators attended a Austin meeting at the Crystal Ballroom in the Driskill Hotel where acting State Education Commissioner Sturgeon and Senator Aikin spoke on the Gilmer Aikin program. Aikin said implementation is proceeding faster than expected. Dr. Alexander Stoddard of Los Angeles and former Providence and Philadelphia schools chief spoke as well.
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Faglé Leke
Wlc. Reed
Austin
Sturgeon
SenatorAikin
Crystal Ballroom
of & Driskill Hotel
Aikin
Alexander Stoddard
Los Angeles
Stoddart
Providence
Philadelphia
Rice Prices Hold Steady After Patna Sale
Prices for rice remain higher than regional levels as Patna sold for 88.79 and 3.69 this week. The Edmontson Dube Mill of Rayne and Pritchard Mill of Houston figure among bidders for Bluebonnet stock. Much of the week’s harvest was damaged by dust storms and wind before sale.
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Patna
Rere
Edmontson*Dube
Rayne
Loviskia
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Mgr
Rock Island Pta
Hallowe’en Carnival
Baptist
Colorado
J. H. Gist
T. ¢. Roberts
Tipuston
Lewis Kepecky
Ho McElhinney
Wharton Hospital
Eagles
Shorthorns
G. Merzik
J. Novak
Ty D. Berger
Garwood Fair
Crosley Shelvader
Home Appliances
HB. Broyles
Mr. Comossa
Supt
Reed
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