Anicello judged insane in Pengo case with 33 years
District court proceedings this week totaled 33 years in the penitentiary, but 19 years were suspended by Judge Lester Holt. Bacilio Anicello was found insane in an assault to murder and murder trial, and committed to the Institution for the Criminally Insane at Rusk. He would face retrial if released. Other felonies included Gurths Thoms’s burglary conviction with five year suspended sentence and multiple two year or five year penitentiary terms for various burglary and forgery cases. District Attorney-elect Paul Boethel led the prosecutions.
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District Cour
Lester Holt
Bacilio Anicello
County Ferm
Holt
Anicello
J. C. Laughlin
C. I. Shult
Columbus
Holt Placid
Rusk
Colorado County
Gurths Thoms
Glidden
Lenny Martindale
Epps’ Dept
Sam Davidson
oWas
Aselvin Henrys Kusch
E. Anio
Johnnie Wiliams
Booker
Lucious Lomax Norman
Henry Lee Gilchrease
Willie Lee Daniels
Milton A South
Brasher Motor Company
Jesse Torres
Roy Pulido
California
Paul Boethel
County judges bids for Precinct 4 truck sheds in Eagle Lake
In a two hour special session on Friday Colorado County Commissioners Court authorized County Judge John A. Hancher to advertise bids for lumber and material to build truck sheds at Precinct No 4 barns in Eagle Lake. Bids will be accepted until 10 am Monday October 11. Specifications may be obtained from J B or G W Kveton. The court also approved closing a road north of Cheter for reasons not stated.
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Colorado County Commissioners Court
John A. Hancher
Eagle Lake
W. Kveton
Eagles Host Louise Friday in Non-District Clash
The Eagle Lake Eagles host Louise in a non-district game at Eagles Field Friday night at 8. Louise arrives with a strong squad after a 13 to 6 win over Last Bernard Brahmas, but injuries hindered several key players. Eagles with a 40 point loss to Sealy last week and a 155 pound team average face Louise’s 176 pounds per man, with injured starters expected to return for a potentially evenly matched contest.
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Eagle Lake Eagles
Sealy Tigers
Louise Hornets
Eagles Field
Hornets
Bernard Brahmas
Don Peterson
Louise
Eagle Lake
Eagles
Ben Cobb
Italy
Wayne Brasher
Hans German
Lonnie Sommerlatte
Horriets
1954 Eagle Lake graduates head to college or service
Eagle Lake 1954 graduates will pursue higher education or enlistment after graduation. Twenty five seniors are enrolled, with placements at Rice University, Baylor, Texas A&M, Trinity and more. Four join the Marine Corps, four enter the Army, and several stay local in jobs at the Rice Dryer, gas office, and local businesses.
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Eagle Lake
Arnold Payne
Payne
June Adkins
Trinity University
San Antonio
Carole Crim
Wharton Junior College
Wharton
Lene Gertson
U.S. Army
Adelena Tallas
Texas Southeastern Gas Company
Raymond Brasher
Rose Marie Brumbelow
Wilma
Arnold
Wilcox Grocery
QB Club To Honor Eagle Lake Eagles At Feed Night
The Eagle Lake Quarterback Club hosts the Eagle Lake Eagles football team at its Tuesday meeting at 7 30 PM in the elementary school raf torium. Oscar Miller plans arrangements and asks members to bring a Eagle, a turkey and dressing supper is planned and members and wives should notify Miller by Saturday noon. Humble's highlight of 1953 is on the agenda along with Halloween carnival plans for October 30 on the city square with prizes to be announced. Coach Ben Cobb praises player neatness and clothing for trips and home games and notes a youth missed school over clothing. membership cards at $1 support parkas for the Eagles.
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Eagle Lake Eagles
Eagle Lake
Rafetorium
Oscar Miller
Bude
Eagles
Cobb
Mild Norther Brings Cool Nights as Summer Ends
Citizens report cool nights and early mornings over the past two days due to a mild morning cold front. daytime heat remains plentiful, with morning temperatures near 61 degrees. Forecasters say no cold spell is in sight as summer gives way to fall.
City Files Suits For Paying Liens Hear Gas Proposal
Eighteen suits were filed in District Court at Columbus by Harry D. Latton attorney for the City of Eagle Lake asking judgment against property for payingssessments on recently constructed streets and curb and gutter. A gas distribution plan discussed by City Council includes forming a corporation to supply systems to served cities financed by revenue bonds. Eagle Lake stores will be closed Sept 28 for Jewish New Year observance.
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Columbus
Harry D. Latton
Eagle Lake
Larson
Graham
Damon
Duke
Steiner
Bratt
LE. Brown
Brown
Texas Pany
Texas Southeastern
Bel J
Hes
Eagle Lake School District Valuation Tops 11 Million
Deputy Tax Collector W C Reed reports Eagle Lake Independent School District has a 1954 assessed valuation of 11 506 070, up 642 460 from 1953. At 1.00 per 100 tax rate, net revenue would be 115 060 70 with full collection. Oil and gas value increases account for about 538 000 of the rise, with remainder from new construction and other sources.
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W. C. Reed
Eagle Lake Independent
Eagle Lake District
Loval
Reed
Eagle Lake
Columbus Independent
Garden Club Invites Public To Hear Conservation Talk
The Eagle Lake Garden Club invites residents to a soil conservation program on Wednesday October 6 at 7 30 pm at the Community Center. Guest speaker Dooley Dix manager of the Agricultural Department and Second Vice President of the Second National Bank of Houston discusses What Conservation Means To Us. Garden Club members host a social hour afterward.
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Eagle Lake Garden Club
Dooley Dix
Agricultural Department
National of
Houston
Dawson
Garden Club
County Hears FM Road Allotment Plan for Precinct 1
Colorado County Commissioners met with District Highway Engineer E A Cornelius in Yoakum to discuss the 1955 Farm to Market program. A 63 mile Garwood to Rock Island extension proposed as FM 1693 would cost about 115000 to the state with right of way by the county. The plan designates all 55 miles to Precinct 1 for 1955, with possible shifts for future years and a potential debt to build Eldridge road as a county road if funds allow.
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Colorado County Commissioners Court
Yoakum
E. A Cornelius
Colorado County
John A. Hancher
Garwood
Reel Island
Cornelius
Garwood-Rock Island
Eldridge
Wharton County
Cordelius
Rock
Eagle Lake
Commissioners’ Court
G. W. Kyeton
Eldridge Road
State of Texas
County Commissioners Court
Austin
Highway Commission
Chuck Wagon Supper Tickets On Sale For Oct 6
Eagle Lake Rotary Club hosts its first annual Chuck Wagon Supper at the Eagle Lake Recreation Center on Wednesday October 6. Tickets are $1 per person from any Rotarian, with food drinks and fellowship promised. Otis Pouncey leads as general chairman planning a western parade featuring a horsedrawn chuck wagon and riders opening the event at 5 30 p m. Serving runs to 7 30 p m then attendees may attend weekly church prayer meetings.
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Eagle Lake
Burial Rites Here Today For Mrs George Allen
Funeral services are in progress in Baytown for Mrs. George Allen who died Tuesday night. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery at 2 00 P M. She is the sister of Mrs Maude Bryant of Lissle and aunt of Elmer Reagan of the Chesterville area. Mr Allen preceded her in death less than a month ago.
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Baytown
George Allen
Lakeside Cemetery
Allen
Maude Bryant
Lissle
Elmer Reagan
Chesterville
Telephone progress and water planning in Eagle Lake area
Colorado County officials back a six watershed planning request under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act with CSCD. Southwestern Bell reports a modern dial plant for Eagle Lake, a July 1955 completion target, a new 68 by 25 feet building on West Main Street, and that 992 subscribers currently use the Eagle Lake system.
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Commissioners Court
Colorado County Flood Control District
Colorado County
Colorado Soil Conservation District
CSCD
Cummins Creek
Skull Creek
Mustang Creek
Harvey's Creek
Sandies Creek
Pinoak Creek
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Peschell
Southwestern Bell Tell Company
Eagle Lake
West Main Street
Farmers Equipment Company
Eagle Lake Iron Works
Peschel
Telephone Company
Roseberg
The
First Texas Patna Brings $8.87 at Rice Auction
The Eagle Lake sale opened the local rice market with Texas Patna bidding 8.87. Pritchard led high bids on Smith and Mayes rice. Blue Bonnet and Century Patna lots sold from 3.41 to 8.28, with Gulf Coast buyers active. Harvest 85 percent complete and near end as dryers rest after a whirlwind July rush.
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Texas
Eagle Lake
American Rice Growers Association
Pritchard
Smith and Mayes
FE. B. Ottalland
Patna
River Brand
Gulf Coast
W C Alley Heads Band Boosters Club for 1954 55
Band Boosters at the high school named W C Alley as president for 1954 55. Other officers include Mrs Elmo Sons as vice president Mrs Jim Clipson as secretary Adolph Raabe as treasurer and Mrs Ben Brasher as reporter. They meet the second Monday monthly in the band hall and run the food concession at home games inviting parents and friends to attend.
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Band Boosters Club
W. C. Alley
Elmo Sons
Jim Clipson
Adolph Raabe
Ben Brasher
Work On Ches. FM Road Underway By Holland Page
Holland Page Company of Austin began moving heavy equipment this week preparing to start the Eagle Lake to Chesterville Farm to Market Highway. Construction in the rice field area was postponed until harvest. some work continues with bridge building and site preparation. The road will intersect Highway 90-A near Vineyard corner and run east to the Wharton County line. Housing is in demand for crew members, and locals with available apartments are asked to contact the Chamber of Commerce.
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Holland Page Company
Austin
Eagle Lake
Chesterville Farm
Vine~ Yard
Wharton County
Chamber of Commerce
J R Thomas Named New C of C Director
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce board named J R Thomas, a local rice farmer, to fill the vacancy created by ML M Jones resignation. He will meet with the board at the October 4 session.
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Thomas
ML M. Jones
Thomas
Rice Farmer
15 Mile Speed Zones Established At E L Schools
City of Eagle Lake installs 15 mph school zone signs near the high and elementary schools. Zone runs on school days 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Signs replace many stop signs. two remain at Prairie and Cemetery crossing, creating a Cemetery Street throughfare. No parking signs added along Cemetery northwest of the grounds. City and school officials urge drivers to observe the new limit for child safety.
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Eagle Lake
Prairie
Cemetery
Cemetery Street
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Precinct
Robert Robinson
Daniel Sablatura Py
Sidney Boland
Herald Fountain
Jimmy George
Dennis Rayborn
Alvin Morton
Morris Orsek
Gerald Foltyn
A Lamarr Branscum
David Menefee
Jimmy Tallas
John Adkins
Kenneth Mahalite
Guy Stanley Carroll
John Beseda
Lonnie Sommertatte
E Bop Cook
Eli Wayne Brasher
Tommy Starke
Torillo Barels
Billy Salazar
Armed Services
Saat Eagle Lake
J. J. B. Smith Company
Q-P] Food Store
Harry Landa Grocery
E. L
Holland Page
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