Eagle Lake Schools Open Monday With Favorable Outlook
The Eagle Lake public schools under superintendent W G Reed opened Monday with an unusually favorable outlook for a successful term. Enrollment totals show 240 this term, with 103 in high school and 35 in Mexican school, while the pep squad and student leadership roles were announced. Coach Olis Coffey reports football practice underway and prospects for the season to develop in coming weeks.
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Eagle Lake Public
W. G. Reed
Supt. Reed
Sephomores
Juni Jors
Apfe
Kathleen Hoolen
Begie
Mey
Alleged store burglars held by jam at Columbus
Deputy Sheriff Jos. Osako captured two young men from Louisiana, Alton and Gaines Cooper, aged twenty two and twenty four, in Newton County. They face district court on burglary charges connected with the B B H Rally and Dally stores robbery. The pair had prior five year penitentiary sentences from Newton County court. A longtime Colorado county resident died at home near Columbus, funeral set for Mentz.
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Sheri Jos
Osaka
Newton
Texas
Alton
Gaines Cooper
Louisiana
Columbus
Osobiefiys
Dally
Beaumont Lady Succeeds Hamilton Studios Here
Mrs Anata Smith of Beaumont has purchased the Norris building studio location and will equip and continue to operate it at the same quarters. Miss Byjith arrives in Eagle Lake as a respected photographer and studio manager, with locals ready to welcome her. The Hamilton family, led by Francis Hamilton and Francis Hamilton Jr., have run the operation and are now leaving Eagle Lake.
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Anata Smith
Beaumont
Hamiltons
Norris Building
Byjith
Eagle Lake
Je Lake
Francis Hamilton
Francis Hamilton, Jr
Hamilton
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Chesterville Man Held On Murder Charge Says Not Intent To Kill
H P Webb, 51, a Chesterville farmer employed by Wm Spallinger, held on murder charge after Ed Morrissey, 60, a pipe fitter, found dead in a Houston hotel. Autopsy showed death from a blow to the left eye with a blunt instrument. Webb claimed amnesia after an alleged drinking encounter and denied intent to kill. bond set at 2000. Witnesses described finding Morrissey on the floor. Webb kneeling beside him striking with fists. Morrisey died about six hours later.
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Chesterville
Wm. Spallinger
Houston
Ed. Morrisey
Ernest Wright
Morrisey
Webb
Ma'son
Wwe
Morrises
Boward Morrisy
Ferraleum
Congress Avenue
Justice of Our Peace Camp
Rstreet
Leo Horan
Petroleum Hotel
Morrley
Horan
J. B. Degman
Gay
Joy B. Lewis and Sons
M. V
Junior
Rex Reed
Normpangee
W. ©. Reed
FULL PROCEEDINGS OF DISTRICT COURT NEWS
District court proceedings include multiple judgments for plaintiffs in tort and contract cases, partitions, and amended decrees. The docket lists criminal week forthcoming, grand jury indictments for felony offenses, and multiple liquor related charges. A special center of fifty men was ordered for September 23.
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District Court News
HLH
Lois Dickson
Mune Tise
Max Schindler
Emil Schindler
August Schindler
HI State Bank Et
Henry Tsofis
D. Baker
C. B
George Jackson
Mary Lee Jackson
Whitley
Willie Kocurck
Pettus
Btate
Jim Pettus
Alonzo Payne
State
Horace Squires
Fred Tawly
Marshell Lillie
Joe Gomex
Allen Cooper
James Cooper
Monroy
Lgett
Hound Breaks Neck in Full Run at Sugarland Fair
William Waddell loses his greyhound during a full speed jump attempt at Sugarland. The dog slipped on a ditch, struck its head, and broke its neck after a costly purchase of 50 dollars for breeding aims.
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William Waddell
Waddell
Sugarland
East Bernard to Rosenberg Highway Set for September Opening
East Bernard will celebrate the opening of the paved highway to Rosenberg in late September. The event at the American Legion Park will feature state officials led by Governor Dan Moody. Fort Bend and Wharton county officials plan to dedicate Highways 3 and 60 linking East Bernard with Hungerford and Wharton via Highway 12.
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East Bernard
Rosenberg
Taverner
Black Land Road
American Legion
Dan Moody
State Highway Commission
East
Bernard
Wharton
Hungerford
Santa Fe Thanksgiving Excursion Planned to College Station
Oscar Nelson travel passenger agent for the Santa Fe visited yesterday and outlined a special Thanksgiving excursion train from Eagle Lake to College Station for the annual game. The train will depart Eagle Lake at 8 30 AM and reach College Station at 12 30 PM, return by 10 10:30 PM, with a fuller menu this year. Fare is likely less than a game ticket, and highway work between Eagle Lake and College Station will be underway during the trip. The service is expected to be heavily patronized.
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The
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Nelson
College Station
Eagle Lake
Football Grounds
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Deligutpui Bridge Party Honored Local Guests
Mrs B L Beckman hosted a Tuesday bridge party at her home honoring Misa Kitty Belt Ney and Mr Lina who plan to attend Dex a Christi University and Piola University. Four tables featured many local players with punch sandwiches ice cream and cake. Mr and Mrs H B Hampton of Houston visited over the weekend.
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BL. Beckman
Misa Kitty Belt Ney
Doc Lina
Dex |A Christi University
Piola University
Kathryn McRey
Belly Harigel
Thelma Blanche Dunlavy
Athleen Hooten
Mudrest Porter
Wilcox Westmoreland
Margaret Little
Kitty Belle Ney
Janie Westmoreland
David Earl Morgan
Columbus Woman Drowned in Abandoned Gravel Pit
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Walter Cook, 30, who drowned at an abandoned gravel pit near Columbus after slipping into the water while reaching for a missing basket. Her husband survived. Local searches recovered her body. death is believed accidental.
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Puneral Servicea
Eliinger
Walter Cook
Cook
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Viki
Garwood tragedy: Denk shoots self after pistol wound
Willam Denk, about twenty two, was wounded during a dance at Nada's K J T Hall and fired a pistol at his chest while on the ground. Deputy Sheriff Strusky then urged him to surrender the gun. Denk reportedly fired, died later feared, rally then declined, serious condition in Garwood.
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Willam Denk
Joe Denk
Garwood
K. J.T Hall
Nada
Deng
Publc Road
William Strusky
Denk
Itérée Trom Garwood
Former Eagle Lake Onlizen Passes in Wharton at 74
Mrs. W Neal, 74, prominent Wharton resident, died suddenly of heart trouble in Wharton. Survived by her husband, four daughters Maggie Turner San Antonio Merata J J Everett Alleyton Mrs Dick Clements Bay City and Mrs Arthur Shannon Houston. two sons Dr T M Neal and Gall Neal Wharton. Also mentions earlier moves from Allerton to Eagle Lake.
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W. Neal
Wharton
Neal Penny
Allerton
Eagle Lake
Maggie Turner
San Antonio
Mera
J. J. Everett
Alleyton
Dick Clements
Bay City
Arthur Shannon
Houston
T. M. Neal and
Gall
Gas Company Unloads Piping for Ramsey Project
The Southern Union Gas Company based in Dallas begins unloading piping for city gas work. Three cars of 4-inch piping have arrived and two more cars of 6-inch piping are expected to Ramsey for the Racoon Fork to Eagle Lake connection. Authorities say four cars will ship in for immediate use. CERES HESS
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Southern Union Gas Company
Dallas
Elty
Southern Pan
Cific
Ramsey
Ones
Menia
Fle
Eagle Lake
Ceres Hess
Roberts Promoted to Top Banking Department Post
E. Roberts of Austin, formerly Eagle Lake, is named Deputy Banking Commissioner of Texas and assumes duty on September 1. He has long served in the Banking Department and rises to the highest non-commissioner position, celebrated by friends and Home folks.
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E. Roberts
Austin
Eagle Lake
State of Texas
Roberts
State Banking Department
Banking Department
Hug
Wee Oniya
Pumteeeed
Gene Hoberts
Tim
Six Injured In Sealy Truck and Car Collision
Six persons were injured seven miles south of Sealy when a passenger car struck an empty cotton truck and trailer on the Sealy Wellls Highway. Injured include J. F. James and wife of County Line Oklahoma, J. F. Potter and wife of Tatum Oklahoma, Thomas Foster 19 and Jesse Potter 19 of Tatum. Jesse Potter sustained skull fractures and internal injuries. condition described as critical. Others, including Mrs. James and Mrs. Potter, had minor injuries and were later treated. The truck driver was uninjured.
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Sealy-Wellls
Sealy
J. F. James
Okla
JF. Potter
Tatum
Thomas Foster
Jesse Potter
Sculy Hospital
Potter
Thomas
James
Crim and Coapman Locate Pontiac Car in Arkansas
Crim and Chapman, Oakland Pontiac dealers, are en route from Forrest City Arkansas driving a car noted in a payment by a man named Nelson. Officers apprehended the man in an Arkansas town and notified authorities. Orlin left Sunday for Forrest City.
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Arkansas
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Cornerstone for Church at Nada Laid in Grand Day of Celebration
The Nada parish marks the cornerstone blessing for a new Gathalle church. Archbishop of San Antonio presided. Rev Fathers Hointze Ruska Schmidt led Mass. A parade, choir, feast at J.T. Hall, and a grand ball followed as contractors Sutton and Risk push to finish the building in coming months.
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San Antonio
Gathalle
Father Hointze
Father Ruska
Fl Campo
Father Schmidt
Jourdanton
Father Homntne
Pather Schmidt
Pather Ruska
St. Ann
Mary Labay
Annie Stall
Aguilas
IC. J. T. Hall
Sutton and Risk
Tye
Drummers Home Hotel and Annex Built Years Ago
Fragmentary local history notes recount the Drummers Home hotel and annex, built around 1901 to 1903 for duplex cottages. Mentions W. J. Eldridge of Sugarland, Mrs Battle Dukes of Maryland, Miss Aintie Watson, and Governor Taylor’s visit, with references to Eagle Lake and Gyse Lake in a period reminiscence.
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Bob ‘Taylor
National Fe
Gryse Lake
Wm. C. Zelle
Duaius
Apr R Cay
Scouts Return From Long Western Trip
The Eagle Lake and Columbus Boy Scouts returned home Wednesday night after traveling through nine states. Led by Rev. J. W. B. Alrey and Rev. W. A. Plachindor, they visited Colorado Los Angeles Catalina Island Yellowstown Park and the Grand Canyon. Ten boys from Eagle Lake and ten from Columbus rode a six speed International truck donated by Hayes Stephens. The trip brought elation despite tire troubles and scarce meals during the journey.
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Bracke
Duro
E'Elock
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Wallhue
Qonanles
Deep Test Near Eagle Lake Promised by Land Owners
J S Fabriguze and Winn Poole, local developers, visit from Houston to arrange early drilling on leases held around Eagle Lake in Wharton County. They aim to secure tense acreage and attract a major oil company to post a bond for a 4500 foot deep test, with a second well if warranted, marking a potential revival of oil exploration after a long lull. The effort hinges on landowner cooperation and company interest, with expectations of resuming significant deep testing near Eagle Lake.
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Eagle Lake
J. S. Pubriguze
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Fabriguze
Wharton County
Engie Lake
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Child narrowly escapes being hit by westbound car
A young girl about eight or nine narrowly escaped injury when a westbound car speeding toward Beckman Drug Store turned sharply to miss her as she crossed the street Saturday afternoon. A passerby near the Beemer Dri Store jerked the child to safety, preventing a possible fatality. witnesses urged caution at the Beckman Fresh National corner and noted dangerous turning practices by drivers in the area. Mr and Mrs S O McCurry returned Wednesday from a San Antonio visit with daughter Mia O Z Dennlogs staying with them.
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Becksman
Dri
Prominent local family plans move to Bay City
The Callison family of Eagle Lake sold their Eagle Lake home and will relocate to Bay City as soon as a suitable house is secured. Mr Callison bought the Poster Advertising Plant in Bay City and both he and Mrs Callison are longtime Bay River Lake residents. They are well regarded and their daughter, Miles Frances, is noted as a popular figure. The community expresses regret at their departure and wishes them good fortune in their new home.
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Wintermain
Callison
Tamily
Bay City
Bay Rie Lake
Eagle Lake
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