Four Initiatives at McGee Bend Dam Progress Amid 1958 Work
Readable portions show four major undertakings at the McGee Bend Dam site on the Angelina River near Jasper. Dikes A and C and an earthen embankment form the dam’s foundation, with a 190 foot main structure planned. An uncontrolled spillway with 176 foot elevation and 2200 feet length will vent flood waters, while an 8000 foot bridge relocates Highway 147 to span the reservoir. Construction totals reach about 35 percent for the main works and 18 percent for the bridge, with completion projected between 1959 and 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Construction Co
Carrolton
Texas
F and C Construction Co
Houston
Jasper
McGee Bend
Angelina River
Congress
Easter services and local visits noted in Evadale briefs
Central Baptist Church held its annual Easter homecoming with a noon basket lunch and a large crowd. Guest speakers were Rev. O L Beaman, Rev. D J Sanders, and Rev. W F Nash. The column lists numerous weekend visitors and student locals visiting family in Evadale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Odom
Central Baptist Church
O. L.beaman
Beaumont
D. J. Sanders
Colmesneil
W. F. Nash
Woodville
Copeland
J. R. Tanton
Baptist Hospital
Carl Britton
C. J. Dickerson
Irene Tarkett
Bridge City
Jordan Dickerson
San Augustine
Lionel Reese
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Highway Relocation Linked to McGee Bend Dam Project
Madisonville engineers O W Howard and J C McLaughlin manage relocation of highway sections to clear the reservoir area for the McGee Bend multipurpose dam. The work, costing 254402 dollars, aims for completion later this year and follows phase specifics approved by Congress for the dam and reservoir plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
O. W. Howard
J. C. McLaughlin
Madisonville
Texas
Congress
D. G. Butts
McGee Bend
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McGee Bend Dam
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Biz
William Free
R. R. Burgess
G. E. Methvin
Port Arthur
John Whitaker
L. B. Kelly
J. C. Watson
Dallas
Silsbee
Overstreet
Phillips 66
Isbell
Yetty Sue
Nello
Evadale Community Briefs
Caroline Bynum
East Texas Baptist College
W. L. Bynum
W. R. Clark
LaBelle Baptist
James Earl Smithey
Texas University
T. M. Watson
Watson
Weslaco
L. E. Smithey
Pat Fagg
Stephen F. Austin College
Grover Fagg
J. C. Toole
T. B. Rodgers
Glenn Edwards
Bastrop
Leroy Jones
M. D. Ener
Arvel Day, Jr
Frank Read
Elmer Roberts
Arve Day
Spurger
Charles Frye
E. C. Andrews
Warren
W. J. Burrell, Jr
Nederland
Bob Goins
Rellis
Ballard OR
Pillsbury Biscuits
Robin Hood
Rouna
Isbell’s Grocery & Met
Yvonne
11Th Street
Baccto
Michigan Peat, Inc
Dehart's Nursery
Silsbee Bee
Industrial Welding and Machine Service
S. 3Rd St. Silsbee
Caulde Coward
Tri-State Finance Co
Warrick TV
Hardin County Savings & Loan Ass
Silsbee Swimming Pool
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