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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
1
E H Booth dies after a lengthy struggle to preserve life at the Davis place. The notice records a final call of medical efforts, with local physicians and family officials confirming the death after a prolonged illness.
The fourth annual Cys Seuur Kite Tournament at Arri righe featured a windy contest with wind failures and surprising outcomes. Cub Scout Alan Causey could not enter due to insufficient wind while the top six foot box kite from Blue and Gold struggled to lift, yet most kites flew and prize donations from local merchants were awarded to Noble Whitley Jim Whitley and John Paul Parker.
Friday night ceremonies were postponed due to the NCASIES epidemic affecting many children slated for the queen’s coronation. Carole Crim, senior high candidate, named spring festival coser winner, will be crowned April 12 with escort Gayle Thomas. Junior high contender Lals I Marie Kapseky took second. numerous escorts listed for other participants.
Garwood Lions announced the results of their 1961 Red Cross Drive yesterday. President B Priesmeyer reported the community collected 448.50 to aid Red Cross services.
Chica Blark Pracar, age 78, died at Lawshim Hospital last Friday thirty hours after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Friday, April 1, at 3:00 p.m. from Mill Funeral Home with Rev. J R Durway officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs. Daisy Davis and five daughters, plus a granddaughter and several relatives. Born July 26, 1862, she was one of Eagle Lake’s two oldest native citizens.
J M Evorin of Linsia, father of C F Evarst, is in Laighlin Hospital with injuries from a highway collision near the Colorado Wharton county line yesterday morning. His car collided with a gravel truck driven by J B Tipton of East Bernard, who reportedly tried to pass another vehicle and could not avoid impact. A Yester lay afternoon report said Evorin sustained no serious injuries. Mary Annetle Browns and Patsy Seoul, with Mrs B K Oconnell and Mrs T W Scott, attended a recent Future Framemakers of America meeting in Alvin.
Readable portions show Needville leading in high school division with 77 points and sweeping senior and junior boys events. Needville and Eagle Lake athletes win multiple events across track and field, extemporaneous speech, spelling, and shorthand. results include names like Ernest Larmer, Milton Wenebremerd, and Bethy Rath Brae, with scoring across divisions and contests.
Baw Burley and Mona Warehome were sentenced to years for stealing two thousand dollars. A goat named Rachael Stith, described as negroge en lous, was also moved as part of the theft from a Schoebel garage in Columbus. Two white men Alva Losh and Jim Marcus Hathway received five year terms for armed robbery in Weimar. Both had prior Western State prison terms.
Dr Tjaden, previously setback by injuries from an automobile crash, showed signs of improvement yesterday after four days of testing. His son George Tjaden of Minnesota and brother Sam Tjaden of Chanvelios arrived to be by his side as he convalesces in South Dakota where warm weather hastened his recovery.
Supt Deane Felcher warns some six year olds are not listed on the school census calling to check with parents. He estimates 64 to 70 first graders will enter September with about 99 total expected. Felcher notes not every child entering first grade in September will be listed and discusses possible actions. Bert Laven Jr returns from wedding trip to Nevada before reporting for Army induction.
A disjointed report describes a jail encounter involving Wade, Chief Deputy My Es Buller, and an alleged visitor. It notes a Houston telephoned Sheriff Walker about a man with a long record and ties to automobile thefts across several states. Details are fragmented and may reflect an incident brief or note.
Deputy sheriffs took Weissinger back to New Mexico from Columbus after he faced charges for removing encumbrances on a car. In Silver City and Columbus officials stated the youth was driven back to the state, with about 3500 in payments on the car noted as past due.
Tate, who has been having trouble with his heart for the past two weeks, was doing better yesterday coming to a family member. Mr. Tate was taken home from his place of business Tuesday morning, and Dr J C Laughlin was attending him.
A Legion Post hosts a carnival in Sauiiies with a chicken barbecue May 5. Planning includes games drinks cakes and a pool event as part of the annual fundraiser with committee members listed and roles assigned.
Mayor Thomas announced surveys will be made in Lake 7 area near Street Cil for drainage and street work. Geasion co bne engineers Freeze Nichols and Turner of Houston will conduct the survey at a special city council meeting.
The local Puttre Farmers of America Chapter announces the third annual FFA Stock Show and Sale on April 21. Exhibitors will display animals not up for bidding. entry and prize details follow with listed cash awards and judging concessions.
Voters head to Rotary Hall on Saturday April seventh for the school board election. Only incumbents appear on the ballot for the board seats. Lee McCreary seeks reappointment to the county school district post as other terms near expiration. A Sunday church program at First Baptist Church in Fort Worth closes the week with a prayer service and notable attendees from Austin.
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