Horton and Horton Gravel Pit Opens in Modern Plant
Horton and Horton announce a new gravel pit about three and a half miles on their property near Eggle Lake. The facility features flat graves, sand screeners, toppers, a long conveyor belt system, a powerful 800 horsepower suction pump, and a pontoon operated pump boat. It loads directly into railroad cars via two gravel hoppers and a sand hopper, with three screened gravel sizes produced in one pass. Mr. Fowler heads an 18-person crew overseeing operations.
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Eggle Lake
Abour &Ysek
Horton & Mortes
Horton
Fowler
Fire Marshal Reports No Fire Loss This Year
Eagle Lake residents hear Fire Marshal Excel Smith state there have been no fire losses so far this year. He urges immediate action to clear tall grass on vacant lots to reduce cross fire hazards and keep alarms functioning, praising those who keep lots clean.
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Excel Smith
Eagle Lake
Star
Chas D Stephens Nearly Severes Arm in Accident
Chas D Stephens of the Eagle Lake Implement Company suffered a severe arm injury Tuesday afternoon when a protruding tin on a corn picker cut through to the bone as he slipped while starting the machine. He remains bed-bound at home after hospital care and blood loss.
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Chas. D. Stephens
Eagle Lake Implement Company
Big Mehl
Mr. Stephens
Rev John Larsen Returns From Month's Vacation
Rev John Larsen, pastor of Christ Episcopal Church, returns this week from a month’s vacation in the north. He will lead the morning service at 9:30 a.m. and deliver a sermon at the church on Sunday, September X.
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John Larsen
Daa G. Larsen
Chiat Epscopal Church
Education Board candidates urged for Texas election
Joe Humphrey of Abilene urged Texans to file for the new 21 member State Board of Education. Interested citizens may file Sept 9 through Sept 19 with no filing fee, in Austin. Candidates must be 30 or older with five years residence in the district. The board will appoint a top education commissioner and set general school policies under Gilmer-Aikin laws. Nine other details emphasize participation by residents and the need for capable leadership in the coming years.
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Austin
Texas
Joe
Humphrey
Abilene
Texas State Poachers Association
Bard
All
State Board of Adiation
Anis 3
Durin
J Edgeion
State Teachers Association
Sister Of Mrs. John Chumney Dies In Groveton
John Chumney of Eagle Lake died in Groveton Tuesday of last week and was buried there on Thursday August 25 wife Mrs. Bradley known as Miss Jimmie taught school 46 years including 20 years at Groveton High School. Survived by husband and two grown children. Mr and Mrs. Chumney attended funeral services in Groveton last week.
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Hog. Bradley
Bits
John Chumney
Eagle Lake
Groveton
Universal Motor Co Contest For New Ford
Universal Motor Co announces a contest to win a new Ford. Twenty five 4 door V eight Fords will be awarded. Prospective entrants must bring their car to the Universal Motor Company for a free safety check up and obtain contest entry blanks.
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Universal Motor Co
Ford
Universal Motor Company
Red Cross Seeks Nurses for Polio Victims in Midwest
Lona Trott, director of Nursing Services for the Midwestern Red Cross Area in St. Louis, appeals for registered nurses to aid polio victims across 14 states. More than 100 nurses are needed, with two to four month releases encouraged. priority is for nonworking nurses and those with willing employers. The effort partners with the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to ensure qualified care.
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Midwest
Lona L. Trott
Feed Cross
St. Jou
Syd
Red Cross
Fred
Nur Whage
Danam & Calf Hoferown Red Cross
Miss Trott
Missouri
Iowa
Olinois
Vhrus
Todppesi
Hag
Lions Carnival Opens Saturday At City Park
Lions Club invites all to a community carnival in City Park Saturday at 5 30 p m proceeds support community improvement projects amusement rides and food booths promised for family fun hamburgers and sodas featured by local entertainers and volunteers
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Lions Carnival
City Park
Eagle Lake Lions Chin
Lions Club
al Gertson
Wong
Cominy mix
Rice prices steady at GEA weekly sale
Prices paid by buyers at the American Rice Growers Association sale in Galesburg held this week were near last week. Blue Bonnet traded around 8.55 and Zenith at 6.50 with small volume sales noted to Sealy Rice Mills and local growers Ed Caylor Pow ere & Gonean Crow & Anderson.
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Geles
Dungen Expected To Seek Grand Jury Probe
Lee Dungen of Columbus plans to urge a grand jury to investigate the shooting death of his brother at the H R Cullen ranch near Thanksgiving. Local game warden Tom Waddell was acquitted by the grand jury on a murder charge tied to the case. Judge Lester Holtfies set the grand jury to convene soon.
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Lee Dungen
Columbas
Frank Dungen
Columbus
H.R. Cullen
Tom Waddell
Eagie Lake
MP Dungen
Lester Holtfies
Td' An
Meeting on Sept 6 to organize CROP in Colorado County
A county meeting set for Tuesday September 6 at the County Court House in Columbus to organize the Christian Rural Overseas Program in Colorado County. CROP begun in August 1849 as a Catholic Relief Services program, seeking church unity and charitable relief. Leaders from local associations, churches, schools and organizations are urged to attend.
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Court House
Columbus
Colorado County
CROP
United Church Group
Catholic Rural
War Relief Services
Catholic Welfar Conference
Churity World Service
Peotontont Chung
Liheran World Re- Nef
Aski
Mer Thom Auch
Offwers
Dermorstra- Now Association
Postos
PMA
Cory
Fai
Viv- Wie
First Copy Of New East Bernard Tribune Out Sept 1
The East Bernard Tribune published its first issue yesterday September 1 edited by Jae Machae. It is owned by Malee Publishing Company Hallettsville Texas and will appear weekly on Thursdays as part of a four page eight column format in a regional group with Lavaca County Tribune Congo Tribune and Yoaleun Hervid Times.
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East Bernard Tribune
Jae Machae
Malee Publishing Company
Hallettsyile
Texas
Noy Domov
Lavaca County Trisbune
Cungle Tribune
Yoaleun Hervid Times
Buckhorn Cafe Opens on Highway 71 Near Alraie
New cafe known as the Buckhorn Cafe prepares to open Saturday afternoon near the junction of Highways 77 and 300 at Alraie. Mr and Mrs Dan Gibson, formerly with Hi say Inn, will operate the Buckhorn.
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Benown
Alraie
Mos
Dan Gibson
Hisay Inn
Buckorn
Displaced Polish Family Arrives in New Orleans Sept 6
The Polish Karnauch family, chosen by the World Service, is set to sail on the General Town and arrive in New Orleans on September 6. M L Anderson had arranged fares and aid, after Farm Bureau referrals, with transportation planned from New Orleans to Tapgle Lake.
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M. L. Anderson
New Orleans
Pawlo Karnanch
Woodymur
Ludmyla
Ruslau-Fargsan
Anderson
Karnaueh
Colorado County
Mc Angergon
Karnauch
Tapgle Lake
Lissie Church Youth Fellowship Meeting Sunday
The Youth Fellowship of Lissie Church and Houston Campa Tranjeli United Brethren sponsor a gathering at Community Hall Sunday afternoon. Program includes guest speaker Reverend Jack Adrian at 2:00 pm, fellowship until 6:00 pm, youth meeting and debate at 6:15 pm, evening worship at 7:45 pm with Steve Ruby leading a Singspiration, and a showing of the film Beyond Our Own After service.
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Ligsie
Pam
Steve Ruby
Dayton Mhia
Alex T Vineyard Dies in Houston at 76
Alex T Vineyard, 76, father of Miss Lillian Vineyard of Eagle Lake, died in a Rousten hospital Tuesday, August 30. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 31, with burial in Forest Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Ada M Vineyard and step son J L DuRoss of Houston. Mrs Lillian Vineyard and Mrs CA Brewer attended the funeral services.
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Alex T. Vineyard
Teather
Lillian Vineyard
Eagle Lake
Rousten
Porest Mark
Ada M. Vineyard
J. L. DuRoss
Houston
CA. Brewer
Parker Named New Salesman at Jones Motors
Jones Motors announces H L Parker, former Eagle Leovice resident, as a new salesman. Parker previously worked with Fox Rig Lumber Company and CW Springfield, joining Jones Motors to handle automobile sales duties.
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H.L. Parker
Jones Motors
Hon. Parker
Eagle Leovice
Fox Rig & Lumber Company
CW. Springfield
Mr. Parker
Eagles Grid Squad Open Warily For Lamar Opener
Eagles at Eagle Lake under Coach Arnold Payne prepare to meet Lamar Consolidated in the season opener on September 9 after a week of Austin camp and daily workouts. Eight lettermen return from 1943, with eight returning players and several squadmen fighting for open positions.
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Windka
Hoorés
Falbber
Eagle ‘Lake Eagles
Lamar Consolidated
Austin
Eagles
Eagle Lake
Eagles Field
Arnold Payne
Tom Kirksley
Bernard
Coceh Hinton
East Bernard
Eaglesfield
Payne
City Council Answers Questions on Proposed 610000 Bonds
School registration and upcoming schedule details are announced as students return. Seniors register at 9:00 a.m., Juniors at 10:00 a.m., with other grades on September 5th. Classes begin with half-day sessions September 7th and full timetable from September 21st.
Eagle Lake Water and Sewer Bond Election Questions
Residents ask about the $610 009 bond election set for September 10 and how bonds will be funded. City Council members provide answers on pledges revenues and potential tax levies for repayment, and whether rates will rise to cover bonds.
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Talle
Toother
Wou
Eagle Lake
Annual Homecoming at Nada Church Planned for Sept 4
The Nada Church hosts its annual homecoming on Sunday September 4 with two Masses and a harvest dinner from 11:80 AM to 3:30 PM. Activities include games auctions and amusements. Henry Brose Orchestra of Moulton Texas will provide music.
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Nada
Mores Chureh
Bret Bartwene
Chinten
Sotmape
Henry Brose Orchestra
Moulton
Texar
Calls for Operator to Columbus to Be Answered Here Soon
Dial equipment installation in Columbus is estimated to be completed soon by Western Electric crewmen. An Eagle Lake operator will answer calls here after completion of the automatic system. Equipment has been installed at Fuji Lake to help Columbus officials.
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Columbus
Eagle Lake
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Iebout
iColumbus
Fuji Lake
Ilis
Lissie School Opens Tuesday September 6
Announcement states Lissie School will open on Tuesday September 6 with Miss Herma Dene Hoffman to preach the first grades at Lissie School. Older students above third grade to attend Eagle Lake School for the year.
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Lissie
Herma Dene Hoffman
Eagle Lake
Fis Feu
Loyd Foster Becomes Chevrolet Mechanic at A. L. Baring
Loyd Foster of Columbus accepts a position with A. L. Baring Inc Chevrolet dealer here. Foster is described as an experienced Chevrolet mechanic.
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Loyd Foster
A. L. Baring
Columbus
A. L. Baring, Inc
Chevrolet
Ar Foster
Business Houses To Close Monday For Labor Day
Latics Day holiday prompts local businesses to close on Monday September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Melvin in Campbell Sr was taken to the Veterans Hospital in Houston Wednesday afternoon for evaluation of ongoing severe headaches.
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Fagle Lake
Melvin
Campbell
Veterans Hospital
Houston
Press questions on health bonds and city finances
The text discusses health problems, disposal plans, and a city bond issue. It notes a one seek storage problem and a Jeopardy remark about funds. It claims taxes will not be raised above the current 1.50 cap and that street bonds may reduce maintenance costs.
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Thi
Exmanuel Roos Ani
School Band Expected To Remain About Last Year Size
Eagle Lake High School band director Martin Hele reports the band will be about the same size as last year though practice is disrupted by athletes and travel. Eight members are out for football and some students are still away, with plans to graduate in the spring. a smaller instrumental group may form later this year. Regular practice occurs each morning at 8, while a smaller group also trains at 10.
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Martin Hele
Eagle Lake High School
Hale
Simwler
Garwood School to Open September with Reat as Superintendent
Garwood School will open on September 6 with G. D. Reat serving as superintendent. Reelected teachers include Coach Benford Gartner, Wi ct Smith, Reid Director Bill Swain, Miss Fanily Marverum, and Mrs. Reat. New staff are Miss Maury Louie Jones of Houston, Miss Mac hine Reeves, and Miss Thelma Reynolds of Huntsville.
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Garwood School
Suyt 6
G. D. Reat
Benford Gartner
Ct Smith
Reid
Bill Swain
Fanily Marverum
Marle ‘Carey
Reat
Garber
Maury Louie Jones
Houston
Machine Reeves
Thelma Reynalds
Huntsvi
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Chas
D. Stephens
Candidates For Education Board
Red Gross
Zenith
Dungen
New East Bernard Tribune
Lissie Church Youth Fellowship
Lamar
Ave” Dee
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