Rodeo and Round-Up to Draw Big Eagle Lake Crowd
The Duncan area gears for a weekend rodeo at Eagle Lake featuring top ropers and a large cast from Sugle Lake and Houston. Officials forecast a brisk turnout with rehearsals Friday afternoon and a grand entry parade among added events. Local entertainers and a cowboy dance cap the program, while race and rodeo judges include W S Cochran and Edgar Menke.
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Weil
Mickey Corey
Duncan Tanch Bone
Seutly
Eagle Lake
Staniay
Houston
Sugle Lake
Alfese
Duncan Saih
George Uy
Duncan
Roy
Kole Vo Degin
Hve
Duncen
Seeler
Nissen Jinz
Mildred
Frans Pacer
Meev
Addnibaod
Whnerman
Riih Ivete
Ubische
Dapolige
Bonita Harding
Dallas
Olive Duncan
Mars Lowe Duncan
Elizabet Goudlet
Egypt
Dimney Dye
June Duncan
Burnet
Kyrie King Corbett Bay Chy
Nancy Smith
Maney Forbes
Dorothy
Quarrels
Aulta Dart
Helen Jane Farmer
Fale Cherks
Wall Johison
Senly
John Carpenter
Texas Power & Light Company
W. S Cochran
First National Bank
Edgar Menke
Stockman
Hempstead
Gilbert Choppy
Gilbert
Erie
George Kay
San Marcos
Mim
Dun- Duncan
Acoss Ld
Wash
Babe Schindler
Wil Therr
Austin Hall
Mears
ate /Adence
Inkey Face Owl 18 Captured Saturday Night
Mr. Carter heard commotion among chickens at his home near Mauston on Saturday night and subdued an owl that was attacking poultry. He placed the bird in a bag and kept it for confinement, noting the incident as a local sighting in the area.
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Inkey Face Owl
Carter
Fred Green
Cartes
Columbus Racket Store Wrecked By Fire In Columbus
Fire destroyed the rackul store of Mrs. C. M. Bailey in Columbus last Saturday night and damaged adjacent dry goods stores. Loss estimates range from 2500 to 5000, with most insured. Fire chief praised Columbus fire department for preventing further damage as flames gutted the building.
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C. M. Bailey
Columbus
EC. Thrower
Estimat
G. Boyd
Olin Rolf
George Geegenworth
Heavy Rain and Hail Reported in Rural Districts
A severe storm dropped heavy rain and hail across the eastern area late Thursday afternoon. The shower centered from Chuslerville to Bayot, with the worst conditions near Nantliswn and nearby Bonus community, causing some property damage and power issues as crews work to assess and repair.
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Bayle Lake
Chuslerville
Naltiswn
Belgie United
New Drivers License Law Jolts Rice Harvest Hauling
A 1925 Texas law requires anyone operating or permitting a commercial motor vehicle over one ton to have a chauffeur license. Owners and drivers must obtain licenses, costing $5, with city court availability. The rule applies to any household with multiple drivers, affecting local rice farmers and trucking activity.
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Jos
Osolenek
Eros
Ely
Duobs
Columbus
Schauffer
State of
Tex
All Ready for School Again
The town prepares for the new school term with opening Monday morning. Out of town teachers are few. most staff are local. Supt Reed expects full enrollment and a successful year. The Headlight notes a Yellowstone Park vacation from Mrs Franz. Local residents Miss Lat ey Bock, Mrs Smith, and others visit Prairie Denver area. Reed and Grace Reed spend early week at Normanger. W Casey Jr returns with family. Finnie Lamb will attend Bugle Lake schools.
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Schoolkid
Brs
C. Swanson
Mildred Porter
Presley Ward
Mono
Alinen Frans
Yellowstone Park
Montana
Sranley
Franz
Stanley
Ciizens
Eagle Take
Wave
California
Latey Bock
Houston
Cmit Smith
Richmond
Richard Botk
Prairie Denver
W. C
Grace Reed
Normonger
W. Cy Jr
Columbus Hall to be repurposed as post office and meeting house
Columbus will gain a new post office building and a finished Confederate Memorial Hall. The hall, formerly a brick water tower base, is being remodeled by the Daughters of the Confederacy into a unique state landmark.
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Columbus
Daughters of the Confederacy
Us Hall
PAIK WILL HAVE A NEW SCHLOOK
Conte has been taken to war use kit Cm bus for the erection OL. GUNES was awarded continued or town blood of $587. Buildings expected to be completed by the early part of the spring. The school provids and used for celared serial jinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calavert School
Teachers Institute to Convene in Columbus for Two Days
The Colorado County Teachers Institute will meet at Columbus High School on September 17 and 18. All white teachers planning to teach in Colorado County are required to attend and pay a $1 fee to cover lecturer and institute expenses. Prof R M Woods of Sam Houston State Teachers College will be the main speaker, with Dr W W Jackson of Westmoreland College lecturing on character education. A separate Colored Teachers Institute will be held in Columbus with lecturer Dennis of San Antonio and a $1 fee.
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Colorado County Teachers Institute
Columbus High School
Tsis
J J Tf. Wouter
Pan ‘Tiose
R. M. Woods
Sam Houston State Teachers’ College
Wooten
W. W. Jackson
Westmoreland College
W. G. Clayton
Columbus
W.W. ©. Reed
Y. A. McDonald
Colorado County
Colored
Tysltat Moebab
Bulflaing
Sally
Ee Oy
FLFP
Dennis
San Antonio
M. L. Darmonts Condortor
Former Citizen Visits Here Form Los Angeles
Mrs. W. Cooley of Los Angeles California is here for a visit to friends her first in four years. The former Eagle Lake climber says Eagle Lake gave her good to Verngab She and her husband have long contended they were fish temporarily away Will host or be entirely satisfied with return. Many friends were glad to see the Cooleys and will welcome them back by Citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooley
Los Angeles
California
Tls Leing
Eagle Lake Climen
Eagle Lake
Engle Tiel
Cooley
Engle Lake
Mini
Godley
Local Citizen Appeals To Governor On Cotton Legislation
An Texas citizen urges Governor Ross Sterling to slow cotton legislation. The letter warns against government meddling, cites failed programs, and argues for careful consideration of the cotton industry’s welfare before approving any new measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintermann
Ross TR Sterling
Texas
Helief
Jebux
Country Store Crowd Drawer At Avalon Theatre
A local country store event at the Avalon Theatre promises a big crowd with a plan to give away 100 prizes including a Chevrolet credit and Dr Pepper products. The show features Robert Woolsey in Everything's Rest and general admission set for children 1 cent and adults 40 cents.
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Billy Jacob's
Avalon ‘Theatre
Billy
Chevrolet
ALT
Baring
Armour Hum
Lore Sk
Casey
Dr. Pepper
UH Dr. Pepper BotMing Company
Kewaun Kuna
Wagle Lake Furniture Company
Mfy
Avatin
Robert Woolsey
New Library Donates Two More Books to Members
The Eagle Daily reports new book donations to the library with two notable volumes: Mexico by Slavic Clie and Jon Moury by Rene Brac. A biography of Sian Houston by Marais James also appears, plus Che, a Pulitzer prize winner. Volunteers prepare a catalogue. Frederick Hoeninghaus guests.
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Didi Tarary
Bray Meobers
Mexico
Slavic
Clie
Jon Moury
Rene Brac
Reven
Sian Houston
Marais Jamcs
Ue Murgey
Texas
Young Man Back Prom Abroad Returns to Wallis
Doc RH Mize of Wallis and his bride Brisese Tows Orc chextre Nave return after a three months tour. The group, with twelve states Canada and other countries, lists Doc as orchestra director who studied music and French in France. He visits his parents before moving to Waco to attend Baylor University as a senior.
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Doc RH
Mize
Jey
Wallis
Canadda
Doc
University of — Sorbounty
Parks
France
John H. Mize
Waco
Wm! Wenior
Baylor University
Indictments and Divorces Highlight Grand Jury Meet
The grand jury returned thirty one bills of indictment including liquor law violations assault with intent to murder and theft cases. Divorces granted include Leona Nance vs Clifton Nance Julius Ervin vs Rosie Ervin and Beatrice Tucy vs Pantley. Several default judgments were noted as part of the session and local residents were mentioned in passing.
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Shauus
Wallis Smith
Willie Gragg
Constant Haase
Shelly Gillis
Samelle Tolbirk
Chu Begin
Mien Vester
Ang
Henry Hodde
Hemphill
Amandas Krueger
Weypln
Hayford Phillips
Chariie Somara
Wille Johnson
Robert Elnkaul
Grant Giles
Robert Bolden
R.A. Allen
A. A. Allen
Jessie B. Allen
Norman
Reth— Wardt
Roosevelt
Henry
Shermin Polk
Rd. Cox
Leona Nance
Clifton Nance
Julius Ervin
Rosie Lee Ervin
Beatrice Tucy Ve Pantley
Jodhe Brown Harris
Alice Vern Marets
Roberta Davin
Arment Davin
George Spates
Mathie Spates
Tithnen Woods
No As Woods
Prank Stephens Company
Mex
Rosa Burttseneit
Celebration marks first anniversary of Nada gas plant
A large crowd gathered Tuesday in the Nada community to honor the first anniversary of the Nada gas plant. Eagle Lake firms and local business leaders sponsored the celebration with music from the Henry Mocbes brass band of El Campo and the Jamous Band of Fayetteville. Food offerings included chicken, sausage, barbecue and cakes as locals enjoyed the day and the big dance in the evening.
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Nara
Origi
Kolebribor
Peaple
Eagle Lake
Henry Mocbes
el Campo
Ravelo
Mio Nada
Jamous
Fay
Etteville
Mookes
Nada
Bagh Lake
Elden
Ana Nanny
Bes
Madagrowide
HL. Reading
Selumacher Company
Preset
Bert Rude
Bate
Bresenh
Des. Patho
Elerray
Asta Parisa
Sebiitius
Reading
Nadi
Tbe
West
Eagle Bake
Jini Jay
Enthony
Peat Beatty
Ehuveh
Colt Ave Neue
Stevennyeed
Hoveky
Sunttenen
Schools Open Delayed at Accouued District
Owing to a delay in securing the envelope, the accou d schools will not open in September. White schools will have teachers Miss Key Rogers, Katherine Horkin, Miss Mors Lloyd, Mrs Kate Adwir Hopking, and Miss Hatherine MyRee at several locations.
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Taivnene
Enope
Ae Cathoun
Matthews
Mkiridge
Reptember Wb
Key Rokers
Katherine Horkin
Mors. Lloyd
Kate Adwir Hopking
Hatherine MyRee
Mol Mi
Gom. Guson
Uierainne Eggers
Calhowma
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Ropers
Daisy Morgan
Rubty Clapp
Queene Theuman
Ethel Barker
Illo Mac Hayden
Mildred Wazel Reece
Velma Harris
Alleyton Grove
Here
Columbu S
PAIK
Ronlden
Teachers’ Institute
Opheling Dusek of
Higin
Eagle Like
Pederdt Farm Board
Russia
Temmassen
Crainyatiz
Te Parent- Teachers Association
Locisolored
Lakeside
T He Colored Parent‘Teachers Association
Joes Colored School
M Bteluweln
Reed Sonde
Cou
Cacheney
Michie Urouk
Ail Mes
Toth
Melvetley
Mir
Melly Rey
Eagle Dai Puublic
Turarey Nas
Frederick Hoeninghaus
Young Man
Osoba
Clive Te
Antonie
Er Eagle Bark Na
Marrif Suny Vons
Minnie Tanise Harker
Ian Aelock
Homie Wits
Atm
College of Tort
Towle Lake
Morgan
Duplay
Clytte
Charlies Morgan
Maes W
Lenhart
Panenington
W. OG
Darby
Dorothy Darby
Morty Noy
Kathryn McRee
Arnold
Etovistinns Formorty
Faccoud
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