Bids Sought for New Post Office Building
The city invites bids for a new post office quarters of about 1500 square feet with growth space. Bids must be received by October 8 and specifications are available from the local postmaster. Interested builders may submit proposals and contact the postmaster for details as Eagle Lake works to secure the project.
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Eagle Lake
As Now Ory Hell
Jessar
Fran. Stephens Saewne
Soliday Observance Shuts J B Smith GOP Food Store
The J B Smith Company and the GOP Food Store will close today Thursday in observance of the Jewish New Year.
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J. B. Smith Company
GOP. Food
Fires Mark Weekend With Eagle Lake School Blaze
Three fires weekend marked Eagle Lake area trouble. A lab in Eagle Lake High School caught fire around 11 p.m. causing smoke and minor chemical damage. A Tillman home explosion followed later, destroying the residence outside city limits. A railroad tie fire in the new town section was quickly extinguished by Eagle Lake volunteers.
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Eagle Lake
Elberta Tillman
Ection
Myraé V Wesson
Jo Ann Sens
Sens
Joan Smith
Tillman
Eagle Lake Volunteere Department
Fender
New Town
Funeral Services Held For Mrs McClanahan
Funeral services were held September 4 at Mill-Bager Funeral Home for Mrs Abel Clair McClanahan Sr 85 who died in Houston. The First Baptist Church of East Lake conducted the rites with piano solos and vocal selections. Interment followed at the Masonic Cemetery with pallbearers named Herman Zoothe Ed Causey Sr Tare Grieves Robert Samuel Martin Vo Ty W Manhews and Miles Thouman. Mrs McClanahan was born in Yorke.
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Pelt Tyesernvan
Mill-Bager
Abel Clair McClanahan Sr
Flouston
McClanahan
Hever
Joe Towypend
First Baptist Church of
Eapte Lake
Bower Funerial
Clara Mac Nash
Ophela Jonmzen
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Herman Zoothe
Ed Causey
Tare Grieves
Robert Samuel Martn
Vo Ty W
Miles Thouman
Mr McClenanan
Rice Farmers Busy With Harvest and Steady Bids
Rice farmers across the region are busy harvesting the 4955 crop as bids stay near last week’s levels. showers slow harvest in scattered areas while the American Rice Growers Cooperative reports two gale events. Blue Ribbon and River Brand lead on Century Patna and Blue Bonnet varieties with bids around 7.50 to 7.74 per barrel, including 31,250 barrels offered today and top bids by Eddie Caylor and Chas. Schneider for Blue Bonnet and Century Patna.
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American Rice Growers Cooperative Association ofGice
Eele Lake
Century Patname
Soe
R. L. Cilpson
Sila
J. R. Thomas
River Brand
Blue Bonnet
Eddie Caylor
Sam Davidson
Garrygood
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County budget hearing set for Monday at 10 A.M
Cripteda County Commissioners Court schedules two budget hearings on the proposed next year’s budget at 10:00 A.M. All county taxpayers invited to attend and discuss. Auditor Briscoe reports tentative receipts of 670,152.40 and total resources of 1,143,718 with expenditures at 1,078,950.50 leaving a 64,718.34 balance. Revenue based on 80 cents per 100 plus 30 cents ad valorem. rate may shift among funds. Tax statements prepared by Henry Bass for October 1 payments. Headline notes college attendance subsidy.
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Sunsese
Briscoe
Court i
Henry Bass
Iing
Attey Dent
Grand Jury In Session After Rioting Opening
A single line report notes the grand jury remains in session this morning after rioting marked the opening of the district's first half of December. The jury, all male, was empaneled under Judge Lester Holt.
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Grand Jury
Jurgé Lester
Holt
Grend
Quiet Week Highlights Disturbance at Sweet Shop
A colored man caused a disturbance at the Sweet Shop while Chief Adamis investigated a minor East Main Street accident. Mrs. Asa Frewitt Jones slowed for the cafe when a gravel truck driver, Ralph Simpson, driving for W. A. Lowther of Katy, stopped suddenly. The truck jackknifed, struck the Jones car, causing $50 to $150 in damages.
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Adamis
East Main Street
Sppe
Asa Frewitt Jones
Ralph Sinpson
W. A. Lowther
Katy
Jones
Community Center Floors Sparkling After Refinishing
The Community Center on East Main Street completed Tuesday refinishing floors to boost its appearance. Center officers and Frank Pidgeon urged cooperation to keep the space beautified while noting the Delite will be closed until Wednesday September 12 for a one day weekly closing. Mrs. M. Womack of Houston attended funeral services for Mrs. A. C. L. McClunakin Tuesday.
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Wark Tras
Frank Pidgeon
East Main Street
Bextinping
Bruce Johnson
Cater
M. Womack
Houston
A. CL McClunakin
Meitzen Station Burglarized Tuesday Night
Police investigate a burglary at Meitzen Station on Tuesday night. Chief Jaés leads the inquiry as officers review entry points and security footage for clues.
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Meitzen Station
City Council Tackles Gasoline Measures and Street Light Breakage
City council discussed limiting bulk gasoline sizes at stations and residents and the number of street lights broken around the city. It warned the public that vandalism of street rights of way will be prosecuted under a proposed ordinance. Dental Power and Light Company complained about excessive breakage, while a sanitation issue involving livestock near the city districts was reviewed.
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Wigatins
Dental Power and Light Company
Tony Martin To Play For Montezuma Dance Sat Night
Tony Martin and his orchestra Prom Faustan will provide music for Club Montezuma members and guests at the club's dance Saturday night September 8. Vir Martin and his group play from 9 pm to 1 am. The orchestra is a popular act on the Gulf Coast with recent engagements at top spots in Houston and Beaumont.
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Tony Martin
Montezuma Dance
Prom Faustan
Club Monten
Vir Martin
Mr. Martis
Touston
Beaumont
Eemves Evry
Alijb Dante
Enrollments Rise as Eagle Lake Schools Begin 1956-57
Record 102 students register on opening day in Eagle Lake Independent School District as district reports higher enrollment than last year. White and Negro students show growth in elementary and high school lines, with 49 students from former Altair school included in totals. staff adjustments and late registrations noted as new year starts amid traffic accident reports and local incidents.
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Eagle Lake
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Munford
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Fletcher
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Renga Agin
Snack Bar to Have Formal Opening Saturday
The Sneek Bar a new cafe on Main Street near the A B Store will hold a formal opening Saturday September 8 with free doughnuts and coffee mornings. Owners TT and Marguerite Starke say the seven day operation will offer short order sandwiches and the renovated site features red white and blue decor.
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Marguerite Starke
Cub Training Course Tomorrow at Firensr’s Wish
All Den Mothers urged to attend a training center event at the party’s pavilion in September. The notice promotes a cub training session from 9 to 4, inviting den mothers and others to participate.
Eagles Host Shiner in Grid Opener at Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake high school Eagles open the 1896 football schedule Friday night hosting Shiner Comanches in a non district clash under new lights at the stadium. Coach Ben Cobb and Victor Scott rely on eight returning lettermen and a mix of veterans and freshmen as they seek a strong start.
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Eagle Lake High School Eagles
Shiner Coiands
Eagle Lake
Hay Craighfield
T. P. Dowdy
Esele Lake
Ben Cobb
Victor Scott
Eagle Lake Eagles
Eagles
Milip
Cabb
Jackie Phigeon
Ak Bale
Welter Jones
Henry
Exele Lake High School
Gand
Bill Scarex
Judy Simons
Fanet Gibson
Pat Locsai
Nahe: Bradiord
Mrs. Smith and Mr. Lehrer Re-Elected GOP Executives
Mrs. Smith and Wm K Lehrer were re elected to the Republican Executive Committee at the 15th Senatorial District convention in Corpus Christ Tuesday. The party noted Hirthont of the convention as Thad Hufche fLoret who will serve as War Republican candidate. Hilhotelms supported by Texans delegation at the national convention in San Francisco and involved in platform discussions.
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Thad Hufche Fon
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Voice of Tech
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Texas
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California
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