Brother of Mrs. Geo. Herder Dies in El Campo Home
An obituary notes the death of a native Texan, long tied to El Campo’s growth, with ties to Weimar and the Herder family. The piece recalls his early days, business years, and a community tribute as siblings mourn. A separate notice invites Nada and Colorado County residents to a September 8 barbecue picnic at Nada with functions, games, and a band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariio
Les
Willsm
J. Hem
el Campo
Hefser
Faretts Cou
Weimar
Iieorne Herder, Sr
Yeahnener
Uret
Sui
Nada
Eagle Lake
Colorado County
Eagle Lake Study Club Sets September 14 Meeting
The Eagle Lake Study Club plans a business meeting on September 14 at Me 8. C. McCady’s residence. Members and prospective members are invited to attend and enroll in a new course lineup covering English poets writers of England American literature and world topics with a $4.00 course fee.
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Eagle Lake
C. McCady
Sod Snrone
Ethir
England
London
New York
Pioueers
Great West
Parig
Versailles
Ruodiu
Vuittany
Ireland
Tony
America
LGOZE Returns to Eagle Lake Amid Local Buzz
Boree announces Booze and family return to Eagle Lake after a year away spent in Oklahoma City and other towns. Bougs notes his fondness for Eagle Kenny while planning to move into the Booze residence with his wife near town.
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Boree
Eugis Lake
Huby
Oklahoma City
Bougs
Equle Kenny
Nyguie
Ain
Hainkow Girls Attend River Swiduing Party
The Rainbow group from Hagle Lake or Ider attended a Monday evening river party at an old swimming hole. They enjoyed a light lunch with a marshmallow roast. Attending were Misses Mary Lowixe ScAlanahan, Haitie Holman, Lucy ners, and others including Mrs. Thelma Burger and Florence Eve lyn AVaddell, plus Mr S. O. Bootle.
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Hagle Lake
Ider
Rainbow
Fe Old
Thost
Mary Lowixe ScAlanahan
Haitie Holman
Lucy Ners
Reseie
Fires, Pattope to El Campo Merchant Life Summary
A man born near Pattope moved to El Campo and entered mercantile business. He is survived by his wife Andens Frideutitgn and Mrs. Marie Appling, eight brothers and five sisters including Mag J L Gélleaple and Mrs Geo Lercer, plus others in Cuero Waco Houston and Wen.
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el Campo
Andens
Centennial Celebration At Columbus a Great Success
Columbus marks a century of Texas history with pageants and speeches. Governor Pat M. Neff, Gen. Jacob F. Wolters, and Arthur F. Moore attend as hundreds of visitors observe the Columbus centennial events and a historical pageant exploring early Texas pioneers.
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Columbus
Neff
Jacob F. Wolters
Congressman Mansfield
Catunbus Guy
Stephen PF
Austin
Arthur F. Moore
Houston
Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
Santa Anna
Stephen F. Austin
Pat. M. Neff
Colmitas
United States
15Th Artillery
3Rd Infantry
Leon F. Dick
Aeing Ds
Howe Yard
Hey
Washington, D. C
Wollers
Matis
Wolters
Texas
Neffs
Congresaway Armsfield
C. K. Quin
San Antonio
Quin
Judge Manefield
Congress
Manafield
Stege
Nett
A. Yamwalt
Wotters
Toige-Gatn
Methodist Revival Set for September 23 at Brush Luke Church
The Brush Luke Methodist church holds fourth quarterly conference on September 21 at 8 p m under St Emory Wowk presiding. Pastor Meson urges pledges and reports. Rev A Tmapn Townsley of Columbus assists as revival begins September mind with services next Sunday and ongoing preaching at the church.
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The
Brush
Luke Motherist Church
Emory Wowk
Idéia
A. Tnmapn
Pownsley
Colttubus
Pyson
Sundus Tiethig
New Phling Station Opens Saturday in Lagie Lake
Lagie Lake's new fueling station, Central Pullog Station, will open Saturday. Mooney plans a launch promotion offering a free quart of lube with five gallons of gas and discounts on tires, though the opening is about two weeks later than earlier expected due to pump delays.
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Lagie Lake
Mooney
Rice Elevator at Lakeside Sold to Local Company
The Lakeside rice elevator has been purchased by a local company, Rice Elevator Co. The new owners plan a rapid overhaul and electrification to restore full operation within days. The facility will reopen to all buyers with no association to the adjacent rice mill.
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Lakeside
Mk USA
Louise Blanks Garwood at El Campo Sunday
Louise defeated Garwood in a seven inning game at El Campo on Sunday. The match ended 2 to 2 after darkness halted the El Campo versus Tanixe game. Louise led early with a 46 0 score in the earlier contest.
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Louise Blanks Garwood
EL Campno
Louise
Garwood
el Campo
Tanixe
Lncore
Rock Island Boy Killed in Kansas City by Live Wire
Mee Mase Townsend of Ryne Island sister of Mrs. Q. Weishee learned of son Hume Townsend's death in Kansas City Missouri. The 17 year old graduated Rock Island High School and died while handling a wire in shallow water near the Missouri River. Body shipped to Rock Island for funeral with many local relatives attending.
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Rock Island
Kansas City
Ryne Island
Mra Ge. Q. Weishee
Colouibs
Wbson
Hume Townsend
Kung City
Missouri
Young Wau
Setdaine
Cath
Mi Igs
Hock Island
Hoek Te
G. C. Weiler
Former Colored Citizen 18 Buried Here in Monday Funeral
Meridith Gates age about 50, a former colored citizen of Eagle Lake and Houston cement mixer, died in Houston after a long illness. Remains shipped to Eagle Lake for burial after a daughter from California arrived. Survived by aunt Emugh Brown and three children Emine Surrey, Ta ebire, and Solomon Gales.
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Meridith Gates
Hayle Lake
Houston
Eagle Lake
Emma Suttig
California
Meridith
Sim
Emma Gules
Browe
Fulshear
Hia Tupther
Emugh Brown
Emine Surrey
Taebire
Solomon Gales
Steiner Young
Sunday school ice cream social attracts many children
Min and Mrs. A C Thomas hosted a Sunday school ice cream social for Chinlatian Sundis Seneat pupils and teachers on a Tuesday night. A large crowd enjoyed games, treats, and social time others recounted the event with lively descriptions of the evening.
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Isunday School
Min
A.C Thomas
Sundis Seneat
Ing
Sudkey
Reverend Joseph Carmen Dies in Oklahoma Pastor Known Locally
Obscure telegram style obituary notes the death of Reverend Joseph Carmen, longtime parish figure in the area. It mentions his service within the Episcopal Church and a residence noted in Oklahoma, with reference to associated clergy and diocesan leadership.
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Ker
Onnes
Episcopal
Gielurchy
Oblahema
Oklahom
Diocesa
Theodore Pugne
Ebarstan
Family trips to New York and Chicago for business
Mr ialiterstein and wife with George Bauterstein return to New York Chicago and other gulets to purchase on Bea rtiful Mae for their stores at Weimae and La Grange. Mr Daniels remains feeble from pneumonia in Chicago and will stay in home gallery a few days.
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Ialiterstein
George Bauterstein
Ghont
Welmar
Missionary Union Tuesday Elects Officers For Year
The Federate Missioning Societies meeting at Mex Therium Tuesday chose officers for the coming year. President A Tromcote, vice president Mrs Jimly, secretary Fondaf, treasurer Chua Sryebre, and assistant brief aAlrer. A vote of thanks was given to Dr and Mey. Over 150 attended the program, with special thanks to M A Phillips and Emory Phillips for assistance. The best checking will be held next Tuesday in November under the secretary.
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Therium
Sehieh
A. Tromcote
Jimly
Viet
Mes Fondaf
Chua Sryebre
Aed Mey
Ics
Atereaptiqnn
Hawaii War
Sugiety
M.A
Emory Phillips
Aileckell Amahon
County School Board Meets in Tuesday Session
County school board held its Tuesday morning session in Columbus. Vacancies were filled and apportionments for county funds set at 13.0 per capita. The five board members listed include Angust Dashie Weitnrsit A Beyer Ellinges J HW Selinotiman Muli To J Terrell Calheuts and Brite Euieiard.
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Teastees
Columbus
Legrd’s Gill
Leurd
Angust Dashie
Weitnrsit A
Beyer
Ellinges
J. HW. Selinoti
Boys Return From Month at Training Camp
Local youths conclude a four week training camp at an unnamed facility. Reports mention attendance by several named individuals and imply mixtures of activity and rest. Authorities note reduced workload during this period and hint at ongoing preparations.
Prisoners Transported by Automobile to State Penitentiary
A group of prisoners from a county were driven by car toward the state penitentiary after a confrontation while en route. The scene drew a crowd as the vehicle moved through the area with guards escorting the detainees.
Rex Theatre Offers Free Show for Ladies and Children
The Rex Theatre announces a free evening show tonight aimed at ladies and children under seven, as part of a September policy introducing two rare specials weekly. Admission is 10 and 26 cents for the featured film Forbidden Fruit, a reduced price event.
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REX Theatre
Rex
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Wd. Hefner
Eagle Lake Study Club
Lgoze
A. Yiman Townsley
Farmers Elevator & Grain Co
Home Townsend
Monda
Joseph Carmen
Mre
Dromgoole
Calaboose
Katves
Mizore
Pice
Heyou
Matthews
Prairie
Exiabouse
Cleveland Craig Too
Warrett
Bert Barrett
Nat Wordfork
Will Boykin
Earlie Win Fame
Davis Gordon
John Henry Rune Dolph
Kats Randall AY
Thea
Bond
Diring Bunday
County School Board
Sunelog
Baghy Lake
Hoya
Rett West
Ernest Mrantas
Wye
Birgar
Amd
Aisiy
Sui Chornaites
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