Columbus Starts Fund For Modern City Library
Columbus moves toward a modern public library with a new fund drive led by W G Clayton. Congressman J J Mansfield donated the land where his home stood before a fire twenty years ago and opened the drive with a $100 donation. The Columbus Study Club announced the gift at a Monday meeting, and officials promise modern books, or at least fiction, and a vital community need.
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Columbus
J. J. Mansfield
Texas
W. G. Clayton
Columbus Study Club
Clute
Girl Scout Fundraiser Plans for Pool Drive
The Girl Scouts open with the pledge and sing God Bless America to support a swimming pool fund run by the American Legion. They will care for children wash dishes run errands and host a rummage sale accepting clothing hats and shoes. Collectors are asked to drop items with Barbara Springfield Lula Jean Snelling or Betty Kay Meitzen.
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America
American Legion
Barbara Springfield
Lula Jean Snelling
Betty Kay Meitzen
U S Engineers Recommend Levees Proposed Here
Col. David W. Griffiths told the Colorado Basin Assn meeting in Brownwood that new federal levee projects for the Colorado River and its tributaries would cost 43 million dollars initial. Projects include levees at Columbus LaGrange and below Eagle Lake. Funds exist to start Columbus work but presidential-ordered construction ceilings must be lifted before start. Mrs M F Mitchell returned from a three week New York trip attending her sister Marjorie Waters wedding to Frederic Shipner in New York City on September 30. Mr P P Ramsey and Mrs Ramsey sold their brick home near the First Baptist Church to Mr and Mrs W A McMillan who will occupy a new cottage opposite the S C Cooper home.
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David W. Griffiths
Galveston
United States
Colorado Basin Assn
Brownwood
Colorado River
Columbus
LaGrange
Eagle Lake
New York
M. F. Mitchell
New York City
Syracuse
Buffalo
Marjorie Waters
Frederic Shipner
P. P. Ramsey
First Baptist Church
W. A. McMillan
East Bernard News Highlights Local Death and Community Notes
Frank Barborak, 17, died Sunday at Wharton County Hospital in El Campo after long illness. Born Sep 10, 1929 in Industry, he was the son of John Barborak and Antonie Laukep Barborakk and attended Holy Cross Grammar School. Funeral held at Holy Cross Church with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Survivors include his father, stepmother, an sister Lucille, and other relatives. The East Bernard area reports on parish bazaar, Lions Club meeting, elections of a school board trustee, and various visits and outings. Dennis Keptra joined the Marine Corps in San Diego. Rev J P Jones and A J Kaym attend district events. multiple local residents are noted with travels and gatherings. Governor Coke Stevenson emphasizes USO support for deployed Texas men.
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Frank Barborak
Wharton County Hospital
el Campo
Industry
John Barborak
Antonie Laukep Barborakk
East Bernard
Frank
Holy Cross Grammar School
Galveston
Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross
Lucille Barborak
Union State Bank
Henry Sklar
Frank Frazak
Rabinowitz-Otto Co. Bernard
Lions Club
Joe Kozelsky
East Bernard Independent School District
Delbert O. Brandes
Kozelsky
Lad J. Marik
Westover
Texas
Dennis Keptra
Marine Corps
San Diego
California
Rud Pustkay
Beasley
Birs
Olga Michna
Womens Society of Christian Service
East Bernard Methodist Church
L. D. Landrum
Methodists' Church
J. A. Koya
Waco
1946 Tax Payers Notice for Local Taxes Collection
A deputy will collect State County Rest Drainage and School taxes for 1946 at listed towns and stores from Oct 7 to Oct 26. Discounts of 3 percent in October 2 percent in November and 1 percent in December apply only to State ad valorem taxes.
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Eagle Lake
Spalinger Hardware
Matthews School News Halloween Decor Themes
Matthews School reports room decorations for Hallowe en with cats and ghosts and new pictures. First Grade knows twenty six lash cards and words. Second Grade writes cuisine style in place of manuscript writing. Third Grade works on subtraction and addition facts. Visitors Jean ette Miculka and Judy Perry. Mrs A L Baring and Mrs Lora Baring of Houston visited in Austin to meet granddaughter and niece Dr and Mrs Ralph Fuller.
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Hallowe'en
Jim Davis
Jeanette Miculka
Judy Perry
Geneive Salazar
A. L. Baring
Mis. Lora Baring
Houston
Austin
Ralph Fuller
Dave Culpepper New Clerk On Duty At Wilcox Grocery
Dave Culpepper of Oakland is named the new clerk on duty at the Wilcox Grocery, taking over as the store’s latest front counter staff member.
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Dave Culpepper
Oakland
Wilcox
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L. C. Sodolak
Prop
Brookshire
Sealy Hiway
Bar X Cowboys Mixville Sunrise Hall C
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Girl Scout News
Billy
Willie
Mae
James Melton
Howard Barlow
Lyn Murray Chorus
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U. S
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Lena Kovar
Bob Brandl
Huntsville
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Hungerford
Mary Horelica
Grace Polak
Pfc
Charles Gurecky
Leon Klozek
J. F. Sullivan
Wallis
USO
Coke Stevenson
Texas Uso Campaign Committee
J.P. Jones
A. J. Kaym
John Kearney
C. E. Kubena
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Henry B. Kubena
Kearney
Kate Kame
Jefferson Standard
R. A
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Balas
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Jefferson Standard Life Insurance CO
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Lone Dak
Amdt
Frelsburg
Heinshahn
Santa Anna
Brune Store
Bernardo
Hills Store
Mentz
Howehouse
Brushy
Rocky Hill
Sheridan
Briscoe Cafe
Post Office
Nada
Henry Maerz
Trent
Tod
Garwood
Lyle Phillips
Weimar
First State Bank
Hill Bank & Trust Co
Rock Island
M. I. Nicewander
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E.H. Rabel
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Lakeview Cleaners
Ramon
Nature
Chris’ Cafe
Thelma and
Chris Christensen
Dino
F. J. Kallina
Albert Arnold
Wady
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