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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1948
Page
7
Public notice invites bids for a county built infirmary and aged care facilities with related road resurfacing and site improvements. Project spans several sites in Calhoun County Texas with completion timelines, bonds, and bid security required. Principal: James Boulihea Calhoun County Auditor. Bids due and governed by statutory requirements with provisions to waive informalities.
Commissioners Court of Colorado County Texas announces plan to dismantle and relocate material, equipment, and fixtures from Camp Swift to the County Farm for infirmary and indigent care use. Notice sets sixty day window for exact disposal actions and transfer of portable items to the new building site in Columbus Texas.
Colorado County Texas Commissioners Court invites sealed bids for paving Fas Frostburg road surface and base repairs to town streets plus five wooden bridges rebuilt. Bidders furnish certified check or acceptable bid bond for 5 percent of bid. Deadline October 26 at 11:00 am.
A long list of family milestones and local society notes from Columbus Texas recount births and relatives. Highlights include W B Martin retiring in Houston after six weeks with granddaughter Blaine Deucella Bouchillon, daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Gollehillen. The baby weighed eight pounds five ounces at St Joseph's Infirmary. Also mentions Walter Braden Jr of Nada, college plans, and visits by Woodrow Glueck and others with Texas University ties.
Helene Brown to preside at a nine annual meeting of American and allied accounting societies in Chicago. The event gathers leaders in certified public accounting and related boards with Miss Brown noted as former Houston chairwoman and Texas CPA award recipient.
First Baptist Church plans an ordination service Sunday with three deacons to be ordained. Reverend Albert Brew, Reverend Colmurl of Pal-Bens, and Reverend Inman of The Campy Teaw Paul Stevens will lead the ceremony, followed by a reception hosted by the congregation. Mr and Mrs Rowell Hanwius of Houston visited the Henrys over the weekend.
The article highlights an Arkansas woman noted for writings in leading accounting publications. She was named Moustart's Outstanding Business Work of the Year during National Business Week on October 14 1947.
Nine calves sold for 3005.50 as cattlemen praised the judging by J s men. Winners received prizes including items from Unversal Supply, Spanhel & Sondoe, Geslinger Hardware, and a blue shirt pair of boots. Dan Gerlog supplied a prize calf and awards were presented by local sponsors and a sound system loan.
A fragment of a local sale notice credits Pote Geetsam and Tassie for printing the portion. The readable lines provide only partial action details and the names involved are clearly stated. No dates or locations are legible.
The article outlines AAA steps to implement rice loans and purchase agreements for 1988. It states farmers can enter purchase agreements before loans are issued and may sell rice at any time, with the purchase agreement signed at the required office.
The family of W A Crow expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during their father's death. Appreciation is extended for flowers and support. Mrs Frank Johnson and children of Smithville visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs HS Johnson.
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