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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
1
Qualified residents of the Eagle Lake Independent School District vote Saturday April to elect two members to the Board of Education. Polls open 8:00 am to 7:00 pm with a poll tax or exemption required. Candidates Busco and Warthnews are urged to seek support.
Ballot sample explains how to vote for candidates in Sobr coulee, with options to mark a square beside a name and instructions about submitting a signature after a rever ed aide. The text dates to April 4 1066 and references voter guidance for election procedures.
Voters in multiple townships participate in a Saturday election for trustee at large on the county school board. Incumbents and several candidates are listed for two or more positions in Garwood Rock Island Sheridan and surrounding areas with several seats unopposed or vacant.
Aprils start with needed showers across areas with spotty rain totals. Estimated amounts range under half an inch, aiding lawns and pastures but delaying full field work for rice farmers awaiting more rainfall. Irrigation reports show minimal gains as some plots miss moisture while others receive light precipitation.
Ladies of the community interested in playing golf or receiving professional instruction are invited to meet at Hagie Recreation on Saturday at 9 A.M. The event aims to introduce beginners to the game and discuss coaching opportunities.
Voters face two open seats in the Eagle Lake Independent School District with candidates Oscar Miller and M. Dromgoole listed, alongside Ir. Look O. Evoritt and Th. L. Parker as contenders for the board.
The Eagle Lake Recreation Center plans a full slate of activities starting Sunday April 8 including a barbecue dinner to benefit the Lien tue Family and competitions in races and men’s golf. Tickets cover chicken dinner and contest entries with prizes for low handicap scorers and other events.
The county assessor and collector report 7701 motor vehicle licenses issued through March 1st, up 45 from 1955, with commercial vehicles at 1485 and trucks 51 licensed. Passenger cars led gains. farm owner operators and certain categories saw changes amid a last minute rush and a pending county state division decision.
An Air Force C119 bound from Tinker to Matagorda diverted and landed two miles north of One Cities Services plant after engine trouble. The craft hit a fence and levees, injuring two crew lightly. all aboard were later taken to Ellington Field. Pilot reported propeller failure, strong wind helped reduce damage.
The heating team completed their contract for water and sewer improvements in the designated district. Final payment includes ten percent held to assure satisfactory completion and cleanup is finished.
Houston hosts its sixth annual Easter art show at Eagle Lake Community Center with works from adult, senior high and junior high students. Prizes awarded in each category by city sponsors Houston Museum, Pipe Arts, and Art Tangue of Houston.entries are displayed two weeks before Easter and tours follow, with Effie L Thompson chairing the exhibit and Geover Winterbotham leading the tour. continued on last page.
Mrs. Joe Kallina of Garwood was named vice chair of the Colorado County Republican Party. She will head the county Women's Division and assist County Chairman Sam Handburger. Kallina serves in the Republican Women's Club and on the Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs board. She represented the 15th Senatorial District at a federation convention in San Antonio last October.
A community event on Sunday includes a golden jubilee celebration with a dinner at 11580 and a public entertainment program. Lee Lie's orchestra will play for a dance as attendees enjoy various activities and the event features a bar card and supper.
Ek H Henry Band announces its annual concert set for Wednesday night April 18 at 7:00 pm. Director Mrs Paolc says the music site chosen meets public demand and selections will please attendees. The band promises top performances and hopes for a large turnout.
In a close mayoral race 287 Bugle Lake voters chose Harold W. Thoriss for mayor with Al Jermain Walter winning 166 votes and Shaw securing 153. New aldermen were also elected. vote counts include W.E. Shaw 149 and G.O. Tala 72 with some ballots invalidated. A recount followed, and council planned a brief session to certify results.
A local meeting will discuss improvements to the Scout Hut. Details are sparse due to damaged text but attendance is requested by residents and Scout leaders.
The Lower Colorado River Authority filed with the State Board of Water Engineers three tentative projects for the Mier reaches of the Colorado River. Directors Sam K. Seymour Jr and Morris Hodges indicate LORA studies aim to maximize use of waters below Austin for local communities and agriculture. Proposals include sites near Altair in Colorado County and in the Columbia area with further details by LCRA contractors.
A motion for a new trial for Lightfoot is set for Friday. The defense argues the jury erred on punishment and that prosecutorial information influenced the verdict. The plea contends the sentence is excessive and reflects prejudice, with testimony about the victim revealing prior attack.
A fragmented line cites a religious sentiment about pain and war with a reference to Jesus and a date style note. The readable text is limited and lacks clear events or entities to identify a concrete news item.
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