Rice Consolidated Board Approves $1,167,426 Budget
The Rice Consolidated Independent School District including Eay Lake Garwood and Sheridan Schools approved a $1,167,426 budget for the 1988-89 school year. The package includes $1,087,959 for the regular budget and $79,757 for Title I. Total district budgets for 1967-88 rose to $1,167, a74. Revenue relies on local maintenance tax, debt service, and state funds, with a tax rate set at per $100 valuation.
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Board of Education
Rice Consolidated Independ
Eay Lake
Garwood
Sheridan
Sujt
Eddie Krivacka
Charles DeShazo
Eagle
Bus Oo
Pog Marshall
Tavenue Ant
Jay Anderson Named to State GOP Platform Committee
Jay Anderson, deputy state chairman for Region 3, has been appointed to the Texas GOP Platform Committee. The assignment places him among delegates chosen at the 1274 convention to represent the 18th Senatorial District on the permanent committee. Anderson, native of Wharton County, has served on the State Republican Executive Committee since 1985 and attended the 1984 GOP National Convention.
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Chalraman Onfey
Agerin
Engle Lake
Poy
Zesomer
Scetterid
Anderson
Snl
South Texas
Inetdiz Austin
San Antonio
Chenus Christi
Rio Grands Vel Ino
Wharton County
Anjercen
GAP
Todk
Repurticans Advertise Gabler Candidacy in Texas District
A paid advertisement in Cytoreta County papers promotes Ray Gabler for the Tenth Congressional District of Texas. The notice notes Republican backing and asserts campaign activity across multiple sections in Columbus and five papers.
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Cytoreta County
L A Youth Is 9th Traffic Fatality in Colorado County
An 18 year old San Antonio man Larry E Camp died after a 1957 Ford sedan driven by Carl Allen Lang left Interstate 10 near Columbus and struck a bridge railing. Lang survived with injuries and was hospitalized. Highway Patrolman Joe French investigated the crash at Columbus Hospital.
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San Antonio
Colorado County
Interstate 10
Columbus
Larry E. Camp
Joe French
Eagle Lake
Carl Allen Lang
Lang
Columns Hospital
Chief of Police Semora Dies Suddenly on Fishing Trip
Eagle Lake mourns as Chief John Elton Semora known as Buster dies of a heart attack at Palatios while on a fishing trip with relatives. He led the department for ten years and earlier served as a patrolman, constable, and deputy sheriff with long community ties. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel at 4:00 pm. Sept. 16, with many lawmen in attendance.
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Eagle Lake
John
Elton
Buster) Semora
Somora
Tocal
Aight
Entel
Quy Lady of Perpermat Help Chatie
Mune Hay
Erteward Golser
Texas
Schoriermer To Head 1988 Consol. Fund Drive In Oct
Eagle Lake Consolidated Fund directors plan October fund drive. Franklin Reese, president, appoints Louis Schoriersmer as general chairman. Volunteers will participate in the Give Once, For All campaign. A budget committee will prepare recommendations on agencies. Directors meet again in November for officer elections.
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Schoriermer
Consol
Eagle Lake Consolidated Fund
Franklin F. Reese
Consolidated Fund Organizie Fin
Apeoinind Louis Schoriersmer
Board Adopts Schedule For New HS Bldg. Project
The Rice Consolidated Independent School Board approved a proposed work schedule for a new high school building near Altair aimed to begin in 1969 with completion by late 1970. The plan includes bond election timing, site options on a 100-acre tract west of Altair, and bids for construction and related facilities. The board also set special session to consider bids and authorized staff actions including cafeteria fund handling and check issuance under $1,000.
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Rice Consolidated Independent School Board of Education
Altair
Wilson, Morris, Crain and Anderson
Houston
George Winterbotham
Ernest Uyxell
C. EB. Johnson
Vny
Waterbotham
Mouliy
Humble of Co
Hirnish Wasoline
Bagle Lake
Sinehvir Jr Company
Insuline
Garwood
A. Krivacki
Bexbbook
Te Hive
Pafeteria
Twis
Busiiess
Manaven
Roy Mirxhill
Weldom Brisco
Ernest Vazell
Win, Farris
Lester Cranek
Bale Hunt
James Jones
Amid Frank Higgins
Krivarksay
Charles DeSuza
Mn. Marshal
Ani Fred R. Fras
WCAC Bus Schedule Starts Sept 16 At 6 30 A M
The WCAC bus will depart from Lake Basie at 6 30 am on Monday September 16 to shuttle students between Wharton County Junior College and Kaghe Lake city. No charge for the service. Driver is Larry Humphrey. Students should assemble at Kaghe Lake city square by departure time.
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Wharton County Junior College
Basie Lake
Larry Humphrey
WCIC
Kaghe Lake City Square
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set for Monday at 2 30
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its September meeting in the council room of the municipal building at 2 39 pm next Monday September 16. All interested persons are invited. Final plans will be made for promoting the hunting season and other upcoming activities.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Benefit Donkey Ball Game Thursday Night
Eagle Laks Imps and a friendly contest highlight the Jaycees benefit donkey baseball game on Thursday September 12 at 7:30 pm at the Youth League field. Adults pay 1.00, children 50 cents. proceeds aid local youth projects with tickets available in advance from Jaycees or at the field.
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Jaycee
Eagle Lale Jaycees
Tenue
Jlu
Jaycees
Eagle Laks Imps
Little League
Knights of Columbus chicken barbecue Sunday at parish hall
The Eagle Lake Council of the Knights of Columbus hosts its annual chicken barbecue at the Didner parish hall near Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church this Sunday September 15. Dinners cost 1.25 and may be eaten in air conditioned hall or taken to go. Meals served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with entertainment through the afternoon. Tickets available from members or at the owvish hall Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Owvish Hall
Eagles Open Grid Season Friday Night at Hallettsville
The Eagle Lake Wingles travel to Hallettsville to play the Brahmas in a none district opener. Injuries thin the Wayh squad, with quarterback Fred Broesele sidelined for one to three weeks and Donny Canarix out with a broken foot for several weeks. Gene Glover is out for the season with a bekeene.
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Eagle Lake Wingles
Hallettsville
Wayh
LiMide
Eagles
Laat
Fred Broesele
Aviter
Donny Canarix
Gene Glover
Paul Causey
George
Eagle Lake Study Club Founders Tea Opens Year
The Eagle Lake Study Club will start the 1968-69 year with its Founders Day Tea at the Eagle Lake Community Center next Wednesday, September 18, at 3:00 p.m. Officers include President Mareison, secretary Langer, treasurer Cassady, and reporter Szymanski.
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Eagle Lake Study Chuh
Tiss
Ims
We TE Mareison
C. Hlthows
R .R. Wells
St. L. Langer
AL BD. Cassady
K. Szymanski
Library Opens Early At 3 30 P M Next Tuesday Only
The Eagle Late Public Library will shift opening to 3 30 P M on Tuesday September 17 for that day only. The change affects patrons expecting the usual 2 30 P M opening. The librarian Mrs A P Meill and Mrs W H Harrison will attend a Library Legislative Workshop at Wharton County Library.
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Eagle Late Public Library
A. P. Me
Neill
W. H._ Harrison
Wharton County Library
County Tax Values Up Over $1 Million In 1968 Rates Unchanged
County tax assessors report 1968 valuations total 53.3 million up from 1967. Commissioners kept 1967-68 ad valorem rates with 1.00 county rate and 0.30 county add on per $100. State tax is 0.47. Distribution covers jury, roads, general fund, and permanent improvements. Penalties, discounts, and deadlines outlined for October to January.
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Colorado County
Henry J. Hajovsky
General Fund
Permanent Improvement Fund
ELHS Annals Pickup Notice
Early Lake High School students must collect their yearbooks by September 13 from the principal's office. Extra copies are available for sale at the Redepvid office, with orders handled through the school staff. Reserve your copy of the Rawle edition. pickup was completed Friday.
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Bagh Lake
Tish Seliaot Bowk
Eigh School
Princcipal
Meyeul
Peipeipils
Wikh
Raules
Jury finds 23 indictments and praises Sheriff Walker
A Colorado County Grand Jury returned 23 felonies indictments and commended Sheriff J O Walker after twenty years of service. The panel recommended a permanent sign in the courthouse and noted Walker's patience and courtesy during deliberations. Indictments include assault with intent to murder and multiple theft and burglary counts across Eagle Lake, Columbus, and Garwood. Trial set for Monday in district court with Judge Paul Boethel presiding.
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Colorado County
F. R. Carroll
Justice of the Peace Office
J. O. Walker
Walker
Grand
Jashiine Willicom Washington
Garwood
Carl Lewis Lemons
Howard Harry
Henry Kuykendall
Heleneth Kuykendall
F. £. Bennett
Carl Austin
Charlie Amos, Jr
New Ulm State Bank
Jack Richard Shook, Jr
Alfred Charles Haberman
Columbus
Huey Duke
Smalley of
Alfred Upson
First National Bank of
Eagle Lake
Deek Bryant
Jobson Motor Co
Denali Ray Hogi
Tome Robert Unierwood
McNutt
Herman ‘Thamann
Lois Adams
Charlie Mitchell
Fargery
Choeke Ta Dunn Aind Son
Stanley Pare Wis
Gary Don Wells
We City
Cale
Spyntoar
Don Wells
Leander Vhn Schuvite
Petjer Samos Gersky
Bing
Colinthes
Dar Varik
Chel
Moyer Jones
Qm Distel Jaemes Geil
Jom Vans
Paul Boethel
Carrell
Weimar
Vweman Ury
Henry Herder
Henry Hrachovy
Finyetteville
Teo Hoclseher
Garwoml
Gilvert Hottub
Sheridan
Baron Kal Rne
GapWwoor
Louis Magny
Gitgle
Parker Retires As Natl Ins Agent New McClain Named Successor
Parker resigns after eighteen years as National Life and Accident Insurance agent in Eagle Lake. HDL Parker’s long service praised as valuable to the company. McClain named to replace Parker. five years in Hampton cited. McClain to reside at Lake Avenue, Eagle Lake, with family.
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Parker
Nat’l Ins
McClain
National Life and Acci’ Lent Insurance Company
HDL Parkey
Cllectivis
Eagle Lake
Cometany
Uhatt HL
cClain
Mira Like
Accident Oy
Hapton
Ate- Clal
Tarlen
Snd
Ofteits
Sdergoes Surgery Report From St Luke's Howetan Hospital
Frank Pidgeon underwent minor surgery at St Luke's Hospital in Howetan last Thursday September 5. He is reported to be recovering and weary but improving. Friends in the community extend best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Frank Pidgeon Undernvan
St Buke's Hospital
Howetan
El Study Club Begins History of Eagle Lake Community
The Rage Lake Study Club forms Historical Committee to collect family memories for a history of Eagle Lake. Members urge residents to share earliest arrivals, contributions, and ties to the community, with topics including the lake legend, early history, settlements, city beginnings, business, schools, organizations, churches, and wartime years.
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EL Study Club
EL Community
Rage Lake
Eagle Lake
Dexter Andersen
W. Cansey
J. le Nimmons
Justin Smith
Mes. Iglen Sunderarin
W. M. Thomas
Arly
High School Reserved Seats For Hallettsville Game
Eagle Lake High School offers reserved tickets for the Hallettsville football game on Friday September 12. Reserved seats cost 125 dollars. general admission is 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students. Call now to secure a place.
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Eagle Lake High School
Falo-Hallutsyville
Hallettaville
Fort Yur
A Line of Sunshine Proverb Note
A concise proverb note cites Proverbs 12M about diligence and consequences, contrasting the industrious with the slothful under tribute in a moral line of wisdom.
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Rice
Jay Anderson
L.A
Semora
Sat
WCAC
C. OF C
Kc’s
Study Club Founders Tea
Bernardo
Colorado
Colorado Water Central and Improvement District
Engs Lake
T School
Baghe Lake
ELHS
Tne Sluae
Jerry Reeves
Fort Worthy
Victor Wilson
Woodland Hills
Calif
Frances Hengst
Durham Business College
Austin
Dianne Duncan
University of Texas
Vance Duncan
TMI San Antonio
Gene Guyon
San Marcos
Rozz Burke
Cornell U
Ithaca
N.Y
Elizabeth Burke
St. Stephens
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Fred Frady
East Bernard
Tom Laughlins
Eugene Browns
Manhattan
Way
Earl Ball
Hollywood
California
Myra Anni Dromgoole
Austin College
Shernon
John Axel
Rosie Hardison
Sugar Land
HS Lake Ave
Karel Lake
May Methain
Wits Mildred
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