Classified Ad Bids and Notes Fragment
Classified ad fragment notes travel offer lost items sale and services across Texas towns. Listings include a solo traveling companion request to Syracuse or Boston, a lost Harwell wrist watch reward at Eagle Lake, a sale of sunflower plants, a spray painting business ad, a posted notice about trespass in Colorado County, two plow requests in Chesterville, a portable service for machinery cleaning, rental of a house near Sealy, a lost coin purse near Eagle Lake, life insurance sales in Rosenberg, and a stray line of dialogue from an Alabama friend referencing Henry.
Eagle Lake Fire Credit Ledger Shows Losses and Reforms
Olin Culberson notes city fire losses totaling 151,499.58 with a long history of fire credit. Since initial establishment, credit varied 16 to 25 percent, and despite large losses the city saved 24,227.77 in dollars. The speaker urges continued fire department vigilance and highlights years with 25 percent credit and periods of penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durans
Eagle Lake
Dsm
Citizens pay higher insurance for five years, fire losses cited
The speaker accuses officials of overcharging citizens for insurance, noting payments of 87 753 30 versus 63 555 53 and claiming citizens saved 29 227 77 by the department. They argue fire prevention reduces losses and criticize past fire events in 1943 and 1945 as proof of poor stewardship.
Rock Island Girl Plays Important Part With Army
Bertha Waddell of Rock Island serves in the United States Army in Germany as a teleconferencing operator in the Signal Center. With three years of service she handles direct messages between TAS officials in late Washington, maintaining formal communications during high level briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Waddell
Rock Island
United States Army
Germany
T His Waddell
TAS
Washington
Signal Center
War
State Department
Oil drilling activity in Colorado and Wharton counties
In the Sublime field northeast Colorado County Tie Water Associated Oil Co. wells No. 1 B. A. Johnson at 94 9500 feet reportedly flowed 82 barrels of oil. In Wharton County near Nat tawa the C. B. Stephens group well is described as an excellent gas distillate producer with testing ongoing. Tidewater moved rigs from the completed well to the Cook Sand location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Tie Water Associated Oil Co
B. A. Johnson
Wharton County
Nattawa
C. B. Stephens
B. EL. Dmckihimney
Tidewater
Cook Sand
Rotary News Summary Event With Game Wardens and Visitors
Rotary meeting featured Game Warden T T Waddell discussing the season as club members and visitors D B Wintermann Claude E Hil and Wan Lee Edwards attended. The discussion touched on state game regulations and season standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotarian
W.R. Thornton
T. T. Waddell
D. BR. Wintermann
Claude E. Hil
Wan. Lee Edwards
D A R Chapter Seeks WW II Dead From Colorado County
Mrs. W. G. Dick leads Columbus DAR to collect names of Colorado county boys who died in World War II yet missing from the court house tablet. A second supplementary tablet will list those not on the first, with no cost to relatives. Names received so far include William Lee Stapleton Gerald Shirley and Maurice Parker of Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Dick
Columbus
Daughters of the American Revolution
Colorado County
Da.r
Court House
D A.R. Organization of Columbus
Colorado
Willam Lee Stapleton
Gerald Shirley
Maurice Parker
Eagte
Arthur
Edward
Ready Your Fall Vegetable Garden in Colorado County
County Agent J. W. Bradley urges readying for fall crops amid high food costs and drought conditions. He advises planning, seed purchase, soil preparation, and generous fertilization for frost tolerant vegetables like beets spinach and kale, with planting possible into November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Tas
J. W. Bradley
Gardner
Bradley
Cub Scout Leaders Attend Handicraft School Tuesday
Wot Lee Edwards visiting Eagle Lake led a Tuesday handcraft session for Cub and Girl Scout leaders in the Scout Hut. Beads, metal, feather, woodwork, finger painting and wear were taught. Den One served cold drinks after a camileight ceremony honoring Edwards and others. 31 Cub Scouts attended with awards for achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wot
Lee Edwards
Eagle Lake
J. R. Languin
J. R. Reel
Excel Smith
Leroy Briggs
J. W. Brisbois
Jerry Carlile
Walter Meitzen
Jn. Overton Campbell
John Carroll
W. C. al Jey
J. B. Wesson
Maurice Goodsod
Den
Edwards
R. H. Reese
Mr Jones
Henry Kretzschmar
den One
Pene A
County Seeks Soil Conservation District Vote for Higher Profits
Colorado county eyes a Saturday vote to create a soil conservation district that would allow the Lower Colorado River Authority to finance and provide equipment for drainage terracing and soil conservation work. Director Sam E. Seymour Jr. says landowners would pay only a nominal fee while experts and LCRA labor assist farms at reduced costs.
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Colorado County
Sam E. Seymour, Jr
Columbus
Lower
Colorado,River Authority
Colorado River
Caeser (Dutch) Hahn
Washington County
LCRA
Hohn
Seymour
Coul
Cole
Lets Look Back lands for benefit two sources district created
Federal experts will plan at no cost while LCRA crews handle most interstate construction. The meeting promotes a proposed conservation district that could benefit all county landowners. Campaign remarks emphasize prosperity and wide gains for residents regardless of occupation or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zado County
LCRA
Eagle Lake
and O'cioen
Austin
B. L
W. J. Waillis
Land Owners Continued From Page 3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe voluntary soil conservation planning by Mr Bradl. The text mentions no farmer will be forced to terrace or adopt any soil conservation practice unless he desires to do so. The context suggests an agricultural policy discussion.
Matthews Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding
Matthews and Mrs James L Walker marked their golden anniversary on October 20 in Bonnay with a small family gathering at home. They are lifelong Colorado County residents with three children and several grandchildren, receiving heartfelt congratulations from many friends. District election notices and local clerk assignments followed, naming polling boxes across Columbus, Frelsburg, and Eagle sections, with judges and clerks listed for each site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Walker
Bonnay
Gem Cazon
Mariett
Becker
Huntsville
Walker
Colorado County
R. O. Walker
Kentucky
James M. Skinner
Fallarias
Cason
Local Court Awards Damages Over Water Shortfall
A Columbus district court ruling favors tromney Hollis Massey and Oscar Hunge against the American Water Company. The case centered on land owned by Massey and Hunge where 2500 gallons of water were not produced. Judge Lester Dodge presided as jurors deliberated across seven issues. The verdict was delivered Thursday afternoon following a seven-day trial. Eagle Lake was noted in the district proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tursday
Tromney Hollis Massey
Columnus
Oscar Hunge
Eagle
American Water Company
Halloween Party for Little Misses Hears Laughlin Gypsy Costumes
Linda Powers and group of 16 young “playmates” enjoyed a sunny Halloween party with costumes including Indy, gypsy, and witches. Guests were treated to Halloween cake, candy, and a witches brew while mothers and hostesses attended to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Powers
Ty ¢ Laughlin
Indy
Mary Agnes Dromgcole
Jimmy Cling
Ruth Ann Tate
Albright
Karen
Dick Fichter
Stephens Taylor
Edward Harborth
Pat
Shirley Ann Jessin
Nita Lynn Fick
Haddie
Helen Lockwood
Jerry Birdwell
Jerry Clipser
Christe Cauthon
Glenda Sue
Charles Ray Altman
Tom Curtis
John Laighlin
Mary Agnes Dromgoale
Bobby Lee Cole
Anson
Clair Nash
Billy Hart
Hearne
Johnny
Susan Davidson
Richard Boeckler
Glen Flora
Cindy
Fatricia Thomas
Lanny Powers
Ruth Elaine Browh
Jerry Powers
Dr Brehn Appointed Justice of the Peace
News says Dr O L Brehn is appointed to fill the unexpired term as Justice of the Peace in Converse Precinct No 3. Judge Brehn, step-father of Mrs C Weiderstein, died at home on October 13 after a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. O. L. Brehn
Justice of the Peace
Converse
Brehn
Mra C Weiderstein
Benus
Tm Iiverse
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Syracuse
New York
Boston
Mass
Leouani Walker
Telephone
Harwell
Fred
Martin and Weiser
John M. Chumney
Lake
Texas
Gowery
Eagle Lake Gravi Ca
Bomer Way
Sungbeny
I. Ingram
Chesterville
Ein
Campbell Feed & Supply
E. E. Green
Coumty
Garwoud
Moore
I D. Anderson
Chestersville
Geir
John Stancer
Sealyom Highway
PJ. Walters
Wharton, Texas
Goth
Lange Legal
Sallie F. Jones
Henry
Alabama
Arky
Olin Culberson
Army
Rotary News SS
D.A.R
Cub Scouts
Soa
I. V. Duncan
G. CG
Duncan
Matthews
County Coom
Lester Ey
Frank Hoegemeyer
HL Allen
Gerwood
Joe Minarcik
Sutie A. C. Leopold
Heiman
Mayes Store
R. C
Fritz Heinsohn
Freisburg
W. E. Heinsom
Kermit Rickier
En Boxkamper
Hill Store
Bers
Emanuel Hemmecks
Bert Meyer
Heney Gr
Everitt
R. W. Gillespie
Margaret Griffith
Urban Tschell
City Hall
Eagie
H. A. Dromgoole
Simmons
Stanley Kuct
Pete & Joe
Taney
They
Tudor
Chevrolet Tudor
BOM Alisband
Setan
Thadd Hank
Houston
Sealy
Stags
San Antonio
Ormer
Eagle Lake Grain Company, Inc
First National Bank
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