Eagle Lake Schools Begin 1947 48 Program
Eagle Lake schools start the 1947 48 program Monday morning September 8 with Miss Lillian Isenhower and Mrs. Wie entering. An added teacher expands the faculty at the elementary school with Sth grade included and movers will relocate the Matthews building to the local colored school site to provide more classes.
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Eagle Lake
Lillian Isenhower
Wie
Tena
Sma
Geo. Ta San Marcon
Side
Dr Jones C Mayor's Race Statement to Eagle Tale
Dr Jones C. seeks support in the mayoral race and asks constituents to consider his eligible Army Air Corps service as a major in the China Burma India theater during the war and to vote in the upcoming election near Tuesday amidst local campaign noise.
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Eagle Lake
Rotary Hall
H.W Graves
Graves
Bay City
Kate Griffin
State of Texas
Emanucl Roos
Hazle Lake
A. C L. Walmund
A. J. Struss
Wakrmund
Roos
Jones C. Laughlin
Laughlin
Army Air Corps
China-Burma India
Lions Club
Civie
N.C. Ney
Southern Pacific Lines
Ney
Rotary Club
Eagie Lake
Cases Involving School District Before Court Today
The suit names R E Tait and his mother against Consolidated Eagle Lake Independent School District. They seek to stop the district from attempting to collect taxes on land near Altair. The case enters court today, highlighting a tax dispute with the school district.
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R E. Tait
A L Wahrmund Seeks Office As City Mayor
A L Wahrmund, long time Eagle Lake resident and former postmaster, announces candidacy for mayor after the previous resignation. He cites local business activity and 38 years in the community, urging residents to vote on Thursday September 5th.
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A.L. Wahrmund
Eagle Lake
Roos Declares Candidacy for Eagle Lake Mayor
Attorney E Roos announces for mayor of Eagle Lake city. He highlights long tenure as city attorney and involvement in drafting ordinances and resolutions, asserting experience with city contracts and legal matters. He frames his campaign around duties and responsibilities of the office.
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E. Roos
Eagle Take
Sacle Lake
Teras
Eagle Lake
Pansy
Wharton County Fair Opens Next Tuesday
Wharton County Fair tabulations show all 75 000 square feet of exhibit space filled for the 1917 show. A record 115 Quarter Horses are entered, promising top competition with horse rowers from across Texas. Brahman cattle and poultry entries exceed prior county shows, with judging Wednesday at 10:00 am and extensive entries continuing on last page.
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Wharton County
Wharton Mun
Texas
Houston
Simon Sinclair Presiding Foreman of Grand Jury
In Columbus district court on Wednesday Theresa Henpeke testified in a partition suit filed by Lucille and Alvin Garling seeking division of the late Louis C. Hennecke property. The session, the first jury case before Judge Holt this term, followed earlier will disputations and divorces on Labor Day.
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Theresa Henpeke
District Court of Columbus
Lucille Garling
Alvin Garling
Louis C. Hennecke
Holt
Lucille Garin
Pier Holt Ducig
Will Alfred Denley
Alberta Denley
Lee Water Martindale
Otho Martinaie
Sheridan
Nada Catholic Church Picnic on Sunday September 7
St Marys Catholic Parish in Nada invites everyone to the annual church celebration. Services at 6 and 9 am, dinner from early afternoon, supper at 5 pm, with daylong entertainment and a dance that evening at Hail. Music by Alfons Lichnovsky.
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St. Mary’s Catholic
Chearth
Nada
Alfons Lichnovsky
Oil Development Lifts Colorado County Property Valuation
Colorado County records show the current year’s assessed property value at 23.96 million dollars, an increase of 199 thousand over last year’s 18.96 million. Tax assessor Emil H. Rabel said oil development boosted the valuation and will produce about 191.68 million dollars at a 50 cent tax rate, with projected county revenues near 190 thousand from the roll. The assessor’s staff is fast completing the roll to start mailing tax notices and collections by October 1.
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Foles
Colorado County
Emil H. Rabel
McRabel
Lions Carnival Arrives In Town Tomorrow Night
The Lions Club Carnival comes to City Park in Eagle Lake for a fun filled evening. The Eagle Lake High School band will perform on the elevated stand and hamburgers from Albertson will scent the air. A cake walk and many flagging games will entertain, with proceeds benefiting Cub and Boy Scout activities and the community.
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Eagle Lake
Albertson
Ani
Ney Declares Mayoral Candidacy for Eagle Lake
N C Ney announces through Headlight columns that if elected, he will serve the city as mayor. He notes an election set for Tuesday September 9 and urges residents to support him on September 5.
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H. W Graves
Eagle Lake
Two Eagle Lake Firms Complete First Year Here
The paper thanks readers for advertisements from Duncan & Son and the Jones Motor Company as they celebrate their first year in Eagle Lake. It notes thriving businesses and appreciation from local merchants and families of Mr and Mrs R L Duncan and Mr and Mrs M M L tones, wishing many more years of service and success.
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Eagle Lake
Duncan & Son
Jones Motor Company
Ench
R. L. Duncan
M_ ML
Burns Suffered by H C Fitzgerald at Local Press
Howard C Fitzgerald, while operating a cloth presses at his shop last Wednesday, accidentally activated steam when his hand was caught in the machine. He sustained serious burns to his right hand. Friends hope for a quick recovery with no lasting effects.
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Howard C. Fitzgerald
Enlargement of Court House Being Studied by Court
Colorado County commissioners adopted a budget of about 275000 and approved a motorized maintainer for Precinct 3. They discussed enlarging the courthouse to meet rising business, with plans to hire an architect to study needs and prepare plans. An appropriation for an assistant courthouse s enior and funds for tax appraisal experts were adjusted. bids for the maintainer were reviewed and a deputy district clerk appointment authorized.
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Colorado County Commissioners
Court House
Court House Senilor
South Texas Equipment Company
Benson Tractor Company
Houston
Aschenbeck
Galion
Ohio
Gulf Tractor and Equipment Company
Harry Tanner
Harvey Lee
James F. Houlihan
Emil Rabel
Edgar E. Litemann
Henry Buecher
Hadden
Richard Schmidt
Mrs. L. E. Cornelius Retires As Garwood Correspondent
We report the resignation of Mrs. L. E. Cornelius after 20 years as Garwood correspondent for the Headlight. She covered community activities with energy. The paper seeks a new Garwood correspondent and invites news items from readers.
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L. E. Cornelius
Garwood
Garwood School
Ambassador Warren Set to Sail for Paraguay From New Orleans
Ambassador and Mrs Warren depart New Orleans with Mrs Warren and escorts Mr and Mrs F A Hovninghaus and Frederick on Thursday for Asuncion Paraguay where they will sail today amid official duties and regional ties.
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Plethcher Warren Jett
New Orleans
Eagle Lake Voters to Nabe Mayor for Unexpired Term
Funeral services and local election details fill Eagle Lake notices. R T Westmoreland longtime former mayor dies, with references to his family, lodge, and funeral rites. City voters prepare to elect a mayor next Tuesday, with four candidates named and filing deadlines noted.
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Eagle Lake
Sid Thowspoon Westmoreland
O. E. Linstrum
Terry Wilson
Bay City
Ophelia Johnson
Old Rugged Cross
W. H. Albracht
J. T. Pilkington
H. E. Tate
G. Morgen
Frank B. Ruvene
Ray Esslinbaum
Gardner Seaholm
Joe Oeara
Barney Davis
Ralph Thomas
Westmoreland
Eagh Lake
Josh Mawel
Tacoma
Washington
Elizabeth Westmoreland
Austin
Rela T. Jr
Providence
R. I
Cameron
O. W. Westmoreland
J. W. Blasdel
Ruth Isobel
John A Blasdel
John A. Je
Carolyn
Patricia
Airs
A. W. Whatley
Jaz Blasdel
Joe Richard
Richmond
J. Edward Tohnzon
Kay
James H. Slasdel
Mary
Beth
Chas. Westmoreland
Divorce Cases Set Before Colorado County Court
The court holds a docket of thirty plus divorce actions including ITM vs Irene Hill, Walls vs James Walls, Rem vs Grant Hem, Edwards cases, Moore cases, Williams cases, Thomas vs Marion Thomas, Navarro vs Navarro, Collins vs Collins, Stover vs Stover, Zizuni vs Zikuhr, Austin cases, Schmitten cases, Morrow vs Morrow, Wilson vs Wilson, Smith vs Smith, Allen vs Allen, Goeckier Haro, Jones vs Jones, Deatles vs Dentley, Brune vs Brune, Martindale vs Martindale, Usher cases, Toliver vs Toliver, Coronado vs Coronado, Carroll vs Carroll, Lowe vs Lowe, Rutledge vs Rutledge, Fuentes vs Fuentes, Campbell vs Gillespie, Nichols vs Nichols, Nelson vs Coleman, Pape vs Pope, Gold vs Gold, Scott vs Scott, Bashaw vs Bashaw.
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Uel Itm
Irene Hill
Tay
ML Walls
James C. Wails
Ester Rem
Grant Hem
Ruby Lee Edwards
Conie C. Edwards
Edward Moore
Henrietta Moore
Hettie Willis
Closd Lillie Evans
Love Evang
Maria Williams
Charle Williams
Myrtle Clayborne
Frank Clayborne
Woodson Thomas
Marion Thomas
Anita Navarro
David M. Navarro
Joe W. Collins
Elizie Rutledge
Minnie Fuentes
Martin Fuentes
Matlie G. Campbell
Robert Gillespie
Aron Nicholas
Maggie Nichols
Verlet Nelson
Coleman Nelson
Beatrice Pape
Sherman Pope
Gladys Gold
Clyde Gold
Ora Lee Scotti
William Scott
Mary Ann Bashaw
Walter J. Bashaw
Fire Marshall Recommends Traffic Lights for Eagle Lake
City Fire Marshall Excel Smith urged Eagle Lake to install traffic signals at the Post Office, Bank, Harris Stand corners, and beside the tracks to reduce fire hazards. He urged a council committee meeting on September 11, improved fire prevention, and a citywide Clean Up Week with civic club support.
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Eagle Lake
Excel Smith
Bank
Harris
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Dr. Jones
Wharton County Fair
Simon Sinclair
Grand Jury
Nada Catholic Church
Lions Carnival
N. C. Ney
C. Fitzgerald
R. T. Westmoreland
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