Seventh Garwood Fair Opens At 10 Full Program Slated
Seventh Garwood Fair opens at 10 with a full program on the school grounds. A parade and big event schedule feature bands, a $1.00 food sale, attendance prizes, and a six-man football game between Garwood and Sheridan at 7:30 pm. Lions Club officials invite all to attend and note proceeds fund community projects.
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Garwood Fair
Garwood Liars
Thamp Lewis
Froka
Eegle
EL Camps Radio Stata cv
Lewis
Ted Lewis
Carwood
Sheridan
Gerwoud Lions Club
Ben Waligure
Texas
Special Band Booster Meeting Called For October 25
Bandmaster QC Campbell called a special meeting for all band booster members Monday evening October 25 at 7 20 in the high school band room. All members urged to attend as the discussion will cover operation of the concession stand at the football game Friday night October.
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Campbell
Nelda Guidry to Represent E. L. Cof At Bair Today
Nelda Guidry will represent E L Cof at the Garwood Lions Club Fair and Carnival Reality contest this afternoon at 4 30 pm. Guidry, a senior member of Eagle Lake High School, was crowned queen of the PTA Song Festival in spring 1953. She competes with other contestants in the event.
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Her
Mtr
Herbert Loes
Sit
Eagle Lake
Garwood Fair
King Tor
Cammerce
Biss Nelda Guidry
Hunter Cisse
Eagle Lake High School
Guidry
Parent-Teacher Association
Pack Meeting Tuesday Night Brings New Plans
A cryptic note describes a pack meeting set for Tuesday night at the forge location. It mentions a plan or schedule teaser and signals a focus on a craft or trade activity. No clear names or exact places are provided.
Halloween Carnival at Eagle Lake Quarterback Club
Witches goblins and ghosts prepare for a city Halloween event at the Eagle Lake Quarterback Club. The Halloween Carnival on October 30 features a parade starting at 4 pm, entertainment, hot dogs, sandwiches, drinks, and family activities for all ages.
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Hallowe'en
Eagle Lake
Balloween
First National Bank Shows Steady Gains in Resources
First National Bank of Eagle Lake reports a $145,288.44 year over year gain in resources for the period ending October 7, with total resources reaching $6,198,319.70 compared to $6,053,082.26 at September 30, 1953. Bank president W. Lenhart notes slow rice sales influenced results, but optimism remains high for a banner year amid farm and oil-sector slowdowns.
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Eagle Lake
W. F
Lenhart
First National Bank
Bankini
Garwood Boy Injured After Auto Collision Near Home
A Garwood boy with a recent move home was injured when struck by a car. He sustained a brain concussion a broken arm and a broken leg. The driver, his father, was a passenger. no charges were filed. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near his Garwood residence.
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Bayin
Garwood
Antrseh
D. L. Wilson
Gaswand
White Damage Suit To Go To Fury Today
The $125,000 damage suit of James Le White, tried in District Court at Columbus, was set to go to the jury today. The defense rested Tuesday afternoon after Louis Richard Zinck testified in his own defense. Zinck, driver of the car that struck Wists as he crossed High Street at Glidden September 21, is named in the suit. The Carbide and Chemicals Company, Zinck’s employer, is also a defendant.
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James le White
Columbus
Louis Richard Zink
Mir Zinck
Glidden
Zine Wosasa
The
Carbide and Chemicals Company
Zinck
Eagles Focus on Weimar After Hallettsville Win
The Eagle Lake Eagles travel to meet the Weimar Wildcats in a District 24-A clash Friday night, aiming to stay competitive in the race. Bartes coach Bert Cobb reports most players ready after a 14 7 win over Hallettsville, with several “cripples” sidelined previously. Wildcats coach Johnny McLellan hopes to start Bartoch at fullback and Leppin, Vogt, and Salage as key forwards, while the crowd plans to back the team with strong turnout and band support.
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Eagle Lake
Weimar Wildcats
Tistrick
Bert Cobb
Bartes
Hatlettsville Brahmas
Stallettsville
Wharton County Junior College
Bendy Poole
Wildcats
McLallan
Doulgiss Bartoch
Deniel Liriak
Joe Hobb
Johnny Houchine
Tom Ja- Mak
Mervin Leppin
Elton Koehn
Swans
Jeff Carroll
George Vogt
Lackles
Prank Salagse
Harvey Kahkien
Clute
Boy Scout Fund Drive Kicks Off At Local Church
A annual Boy Scout fund drive begins Tuesday at the educational building of a Methodist Church. The event invites community members to donate generously to support character development and leadership through the Boy Scouts of America.
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Boy Scout
Tober
Orial “Methodist Chu
Boy Scouts, of ‘America
County Farm Bureau To Hold Annual Meeting Oct 27
The Colorado County Farm Bureau will convene at the American Legion Hall in Columbus next Wednesday October 27 at 9 a.m. Clarence O Heinsohn, president, will preside. A barbecue supper for members and wives at 6:00 p.m. Congressman Clark W Thompson will be principal speaker. Business includes resolutions for the State Resolutions Committee and an election for directors. Delegates will be nominated to represent the county unit at the Texas state convention in Galveston November 8-10.
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Colorado County Farm Bureau
American Legion Hall
Columbus
At & A.m. Sunaunees
Clarence O. Heinsohn
Clark W. Thompson
Ninth Congressions District
State Resolutions Committee
Lyn
Galves
Services Friday For Eto Schilling Of Garwood
Funeral services are set for 9:00 a m Friday for Eto J Schilling 73 longtime Garwood resident and Justice of Peace who died after illness in Campo Hospital Survived by his widow Annie Schilling one son Leroy of Garwood and one daughter Mrs Tani Stusks of Garwood
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Eto J. Schilling
Garwood
Schilline
Campo
Pily
St. Alan's Catholic Church
Negro Charged With Hit Run After Lincoln Park Accident
An aged Negro man died after a hit and run near Eagles Lake Sunday morning as another Black man was freed. Milligan, jailed at Columbus, later turned himself in claiming he fled the scene in fear after striking a man on Route 4947 Plymouth fender damage.
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Cnet
Engie Lake
Wilson
Eagle Oneet
Thomas
Strickland
Ray
New Route To Houston Nearer Through Wallis Step
A proposed Farm to Market route from Wallis to Wharton County near Eagle Lake to Houston advances with construction planned on the Eagle Lake to Chesterville segment. The project links Sealy to Cat Spring and aims for a direct Houston to San Antonio path via Farm to Market roads, with local officials pushing for earlier designation.
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Houston
Wallis Step
Housios
Sai Antanio
Earle Lake
Gime
Mtel
Texas Buehway Department
Walie
Wharton County
Ktees & Farm
Maarlet Bielway
Eagle Lake
Sealy
Cat Spring
Chesterville
Austin County Ccommission
Senta Fie
Milhelm
Highway Department
Wallis
Dan Aruske
Toston
Fulshear
Wallin
Eaple
San Antone Lo
Commissioner Glenn Kveton Dies on Fishing Trip
County officials report Commissioner Glenn Kveton died of a heart attack during a fishing trip. County Judge John A. Manders and others said no discussion of a successor to Commissioner Hueson would occur until funeral services. Unclear if a successor named at the next general election would begin immediately or at the term’s end December 30.
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Glenn Kveton
John A. Mander
Commissioners Court
Hueson
Texas
Soult
Services At 10:30 This Morning Glen W Kyeton Dies
Glen W Kyeton prominent Aransas Bay citizen and Precinct 3 commissioner in Colorado County was found dead of a heart attack on a small island near MEW's Wharf in Aransas Bay after fishing with Mr and Mrs W A Barnett. Funeral services set for this morning at 10:30 at the Mu-Raver Funeral Home with Rev A J Pale officiating. Surviving are his wife, daughter, stepson, and one brother. His sudden death draws tributes to a longtime county public servant.
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Glen W. Kyeton
Eaple Lake
Colorado County
MEW
Aransas Bay
Wyeton
W. A. Barnett
Fort
Lees
Uneagh
Funers
Mu-Raver Faonerel
A. J. Pale
Sweeny
First Baptist Church
Musit Wal
Baptist Chshr
Lakeside Cemetery
Dows
Coe Stee
Chamber of
Cammore
Tisyd
Sputinger
Busines
Svetan
Ixith
Pega
Tela
Peu
Shom
Amily
Exernt Fae
Americen Dad
Ariat Baevicas
Mra Rite Striank
Alsheather
Frank Duty
US & Army
Wes
Trgtand
Germany
Mes
Sie Kyeten
Marcia Lees
Leon Winks Syudene
Texas A
J. College
Eldin M. Kyeton
Hagle Lake
Chestey Kyeton
Kyelon
Che Fue
Final Day For Local Chamber Of Commerce Post
Local Chamber of Commerce opens secretary or manager job applications with a 5 00 pm deadline tomorrow Friday. M L Bristoe recently resigned amid business pressures. Application blanks available at the Chamber office. Several applications already submitted. position open to men and women. President Lynd Syalinger called a special board meeting October 25 to review candidates.
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Persins
Yie Basie Lake
Cammmnerte
Lymarrow
Priday
Ihetr
Appiicaudas
M. L Bristoe
Linyd Syalinger Fast
Board of Directors
Rice storage figures show 14 million cwt of 1954 crop
The Virginia State Department of Agriculture Marketing Service reports Texas and nearby states placed 14 million cwt of either stored or under purchase agreements for the 1954 rice crop by September 15. Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi held significant on farm and warehouse stocks as harvests lagged by scattered showers. The five rice producing states hold a record total under purchase agreements and storage with Louisiana near completion and Texas 60 to 70 percent harvested. Continued notes indicate market firmness into mid-October.
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Vaile States
Texas Departmment of Agriculture
Tvers
Sepember
Texas
Joan
Louisiana
Arkansas
Department of Agriculture
Sandy Flower Show Draws From Lifetime Of Memories
The Sandy Garden Club invites visitors to the Spare & Row ol Garden Club Power Show at the Community Center on Tuesday October 26. The third annual event features a 90s scene recreated by the Staging and Properties Committee led by Mrs. Ralph Gertson. Entries for horticulture must be in by 5:00 PM October 25, with arrangements due by 10:45 AM October 26.
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Garden Club
Chasemay
Ralph Gertson
Mermuries
Youngmother
Ival
Broadway
Tome
L S Tate Elected President of Maple Lake Retail Merchants
Lawrence 5 Tate, manager of Gleas Farm Equipment Co. of Eagle Lake, was elected president of the Maple Lake Retail Merchants Association to fill the vacancy from Lee McCreary’s resignation after selling his stake in the business. R P Wilcox became vice president and Walter Brumberow filled the vacancy on the board. George S Crane remains secretary.
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Lawrence
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