Grand Jury Indicts 22 in Colorado County Case Load
Colorado County grand jury handed down 22 indictments including two misdemeanors. Targets include former city official Charles A. Schamernonn for misappropriation of Eagle Lake funds and others for burglary theft and swindling. Trial set to begin in District Court Monday before Judge Paul Boethel with 30 plus veniremen summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County Grand Jury
Charles A. Schamernonn
City of
Eagle Lake
Paul Boethel
Hermanth Yo
T. J. Stroud
Emil Peter
Rane Larl “McGee
Ernest Scott
Charles Whited
Sidney Faldyn
Frank Feldyn
Benny Gonzales
Lydia Gonzales
Robert Diaz
Iso
Robert McCollum
Meckey
E Laszlo Sagi
Gerald Jake
James G. Cash
Esme Senz
Cide
Morgan
Wik
John & Franks
Frances
Rock Island
Richard Nichols
W. €. Spears
Everett Ammann
Edward L. Pikulski
Garwood
Clemens A. Verghave
Cut Spring
Willard Hagendorf
Charles Haines
Omi Kinchelne
Sheridan
Columbus
Jury Recommends Air Conditioning Water Softener
The September term Grand Jury reviewed county funds and properties and issued a letter to the district that urges air conditioning for the grand jury room and a water softener for the county jail. It also asks the commissioners court to ensure county property is used for public purposes and commends county law enforcement for their work. Members listed include Harrison, Struss, Wilcox, Baring, Sebesta, Henneke, Rickier, Frels, Ward, Johnson, Ravel, and Herder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
W. H
Commissioners Court
Mr. Harrison
Elmer Struss
Robert P. Wilcox
Elgar Baring
Eagle Eake
George Sebesta
Bernardo
Emanuel Henneke
Mentz
Kermit Rickier
Brushy
Marence Frels
Garwood
Oscar Ward
Sheridan
Lester Johnson
New Sietau
Henry Ravel
Leroy Herder
Welmar
Girl Scout Rummage Sale Saturday
Girl Scouts and leaders host two rummage sales this Saturday at Bent 18th in the vacant west door to the Sports Club or Main Street. Doors open at 2:00 am with worn apparel and items offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing West
Main Street
Schamerhorn Returned to County as Trial Set Monday
Charles A. Schamerhorn, indicted on two counts of misapplication of city funds, was returned to the county from Las Vegas after noon Monday. He is to be tried with other grand jury indictments on Monday. bond set at 310,000, and city officials discussed audit findings and internal control issues at Monday night council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Schamerhorn
Grand Jury
Colorado
Las Vegas
Nevada
J. O. Walker
Eagle Lake
Bert Gubbels
Kenneth E. Smith
Buster Semera
Gubbels
San Antonio
Mexico City
A. J. Schamerhorn
Pasadena
Saya
Bill Shirley
Schamerhorn
Sut Briscoe
Maple Avenue
Rice Mill
California Girl Pinned Under Car In Wreck
A 17 year old California girl Miss Monica Franklin is hospitalized in Laughlin with severe injuries after her car overturned on Highway S0A east of town. She was thrown from the vehicle and pinned beneath it when it struck a telephone pole. Police and fire crews responded and lifted the car to free her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Monica Franklin
Laughlin Hospital
Buster Semora
Fire Department
Laughin Hospital
Passenger Train and Truck Collision on Beaks Avenues
A westbound passenger train and a 1963 International truck collided around 9 36 am Friday at an intersection on Beaks Avenue in the southeast city sector. The truck driven by Robert Louis Thompson of El Campo and owned by Milton Rainer could not stop before the tracks. the train engine struck the right front, causing heavy damage. The driver sustained only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaks Avenue
Buster Semoca
Robert
Louis Thompson
el Campo
Milton Rainer
Bat
Eagle Lake
Niely Margalin
Christopher J. Cab[ler
Houston
Esgle Lake Chamber of Commerce Meeting
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting next Monday at 2 30 PM in the council room of the municipal building. Directors and committee chairmen and all others interested in community betterment are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esgle Lake
Eagle Lake
Parent-Teachers Association
Bill Farris
Rotholds
Willard Elfridge
L. J. Spanidel
Ed Krivacka
Vic Scott
Ethridge
Paul Powers
PLTA
Vernon Gerison
Iiye
Eagle Lake Eagles Face Weimar in Non-Conference Clash
The Eagle Lake Eagles travel to Weimar Friday night for a 2 00 PM non league contest against the Wildcats. Weimar features quarterback Wayne Williams and a deep backfield while Eagle Lake pursues adjustments after losses to East Bernard and Needville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Weimar
Eagle Lake Eagles
Wildcat
Wildcats
East Bernard
Eagles
Needville Tigers
Wayne Williams
Jim Pat Berger
Larry Line
Fulback
David Boethel
Hnemen
Fritzie Celtjendiers
Otis Stech
Dickie Meehr
Sidney McAllister
Dwight McAllister
Bobby Berger
Delbert’ Fuchs
Pounder
Howard Hoogemeyer
Wiese
Charles-Ray Altman
David Grieves
Richard Clipaon
John Thomas
Balas
Wynn Rolf
Altman
Leslie Crane
James Booker
Dennise Wise
Johm Prnka
Lanny Powers
Suards
Darrell Struss
Oil Firm Requests Tax Valuation Adjustment
L B Walker of Hall Walker and Glark Houston met Colowaca County Commissioners Court to seek relief on the 1961 Frontier Oil Co unrendered assessment of 200170 dollars. The firm argues the amount is in error and notes no taxes were paid before selling to Nicco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L B
Walker
Hall, Walker and Glark
Houston
Colowaca
County Adopts 843011 Budget with Tax Rates Steady
County Commissioners in Colorado adopted a regular session budget of 843 011.07 for 1963, up from 782 641.39 in 1962. Anticipated receipts and tax figures remained largely unchanged, with 1963 revenue from ad valorem taxes at 483 460.44 and delinquent taxes at 2 565.00. The tax rate was set at one dollar per thousand plus 30 cents for additional ad valorem, keeping rates steady for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
M. L. Briscoe
Rice Farmers Fight USGS Officials in Texas Suit
Seven Texas Gulf Coast rice farmers sue ASCS officials in Jackson Colorado and Wharton counties to stop penalties for alleged excess rice allotments. Plaintiffs include James Danklers Garwood and B Allen J L Allen DV Allen Ditto Jackson County. hearing set September 26 in Houston federal court. Plaintiffs say potential losses total about 4 million for individuals and 15 million for Texas rice farmers overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Agricultura, Stabilzation and Conservation Committee
Jackson
Colorado
Wharton
Texas
James T. Danklers
Garwood
B. Allen
J. L Allen
DV. Allen
W. B. Ditto
Jacksen County
Kenneth Cox
L. G. Raun
Wharton County
ASCS
Charles J. Winkelmann
Hugh Willson
George Salladry
Fred Froelich
SCS
Texas Rice
7 L Group
Starid
Rice Quality Lowers Bids at Eagle Lake Rice Sale
Prices at the Eagle Lake office of the American Rice Growers Co-Operative Association show lower bids due to poorer milling quality caused by heat and drought. Blue Bonnet rice drew top bids around 7.85 with Blue Ribbon and Beaumont posting 7.83 to 8.18 on prior sales, while several lots sold near 7.37 to 7.86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
American Rice Growers Co- Operative Association
Anderson Bros. Comet
KR. L, Cook & Som
Groopy
Blue Ribbon
Beaumont
L. R. Gultman
Hlavinka Bros
Nata
Comet
James Dutcher
Tice
Mothers Of Elementary Pupils To Meet
Elementary principal Td Krmviec announces meetings for first grade mothers Monday 2 30 PM in their rooms and third grade mothers 3 40 PM. On Wednesday September 19 second grade mothers meet at 3 00 PM and the ath wide brothers at 6 40 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Td Krmviec
Budget Adopted for El Lake Schools for 1962 63
The Eagle Lake School Board approves a $484 664.24 budget for the 1962 63 year with $476 422 anticipated revenue. Capital outlay covers three new buildings and equipment. debt service totals $52 184.24. Local taxes, state funds, and other sources compose the revenue mix. Contracts are approved for four teachers and an industrial appraisal firm awarded a one year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Unis
Colored School
Sevenue
Simon Utay
Tyra Feil
Jack White
Canon
Archie Nash
Jcclored
Texas Exes Set September Meeting With Coach Littlefield
Texas Exes in Colorado County plan a September 20 gathering at Marvin's in Alisi. Garwood Exes lead the event with Lawrence Stallman as committee head. Reservations go to Mr Stallmong in Grewood by September 18. Coach Clyde Littlefield will speak, starting his fourth UT season as football opens two nights later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Texas Exes
Marvin's
Alisi
Garwood Exes
Lawrence Stallman
Stallmong
Grewood
Clyde Littlefield
University of Texas
Longhorns
Rainfall Tops Four Inches in Five Day Period
A rainfall total of 2.54 inches was recorded at Lakeside Istigation Company near Earle Lake from Wednesday to Monday, bringing relief to parched pastures and lawns. Rice harvesting was only slightly delayed with minimal field damage expected. Readings included Sept. 5 18, Sept. 6 75, Sept. 1 27, Sept. 8 58 and Sept. 10 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside Istigation Company
Earle Lake
Band Boosters Meet Tonight Election of Officers Planned
Band Boosters Club schedules an 8 PM meeting at the Band Hall tonight. President Oscar Miller urges all band parents to attend for officer elections and other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clu
Oscar Miller
Second Sabin Polio Clinic Set for September 23
Colorado and Fayette Counties prepare for the second Sabin oral polio vaccine clinic on Sunday September 23 from 1 40 to 5 00 pm at three locations Ragie Lake Columbus High School and Weimar City Hall. Vaccination is free with a 25 donation requested from some attendees and a signed form required for all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Fayette
Colorado- Fayette Couinties Medical Society
Ragie Lake
Ith
Columbus
Cafete
Weimar
Perrons
Feom
Sid Ther Merical Society
Eagle Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jury
Girl Scout
Council
Schamerhern
Corporation Court
Sonshine
Peter
Hell
St Matthews
C. OF C
Bard
USGS
Federal District Court
Mothers of
Elem
PTA
Littlefield
Tonite
Thurs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!