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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
1
Vague, garbled OCR text notes a heavy vote favoring Laughlin and Brunner in a school election. Mentions names possibly Powell Carney Schidi Bord and MH, but details and outcomes are unclear due to fragmented source quality.
Lions Club reports profits over 200 from a benefit event directed to the Texas Lions Crippled Children's Camp. A follow up party is planned for late April or early May as the club advances health projects in the community. representatives met in Columbus with nearby clubs regarding scheduling.
Voters at Garwood Independent School District election last Saturday produced a tied result for the second trustee seat between Willany N Lehrer and Robert C Schirrling. Lehrer withdrew after the tie, Schirrling favored by the board president, while Joe P Krenek did not seek reelection. Other candidates included Harry Engstein Albert Leopard Karry Leboties and E H Stienke. Partial county returns show Rock Island trustees decided by close margins with El F Waits 66 votes and R B Thomas 31.
Principal recites a request that all Bi Boosters Club members attend the meeting in the high school band room on Monday night April 12. Campbell plans a probing question and urges each member to be present to share his views on the sub.
Cupmaster Tate calls a Crt Scout Council meeting for next Tuesday night April 21 at 7 30 p m at the Cody Memory Methodist Church. Mothers committee men and parents urged to attend the gathering.
Evangelist Floyd M Dury of Houston will hold a high night revival at Eagle Lake starting April 11 through April 18 with daily services at 7:00. The Rev. Emil and Selma Burger urge attendance and describe the preacher as a man of God with over thirty years in the Lord’s work. A basket picnic and Easter program will close the revival at Lake Recreation Center.
Saturday saw three county wrecks by 9:30 a m. A woman was fined 1 50 for tailgating at Weimar Justice A J Ratliff. A motorist near Eagle Lake survived a collision, and a 450 year old service member was injured after a two day old Buick collision on a county road. The patrols reported multiple minor injuries and transfers.
Eagle Lake high school dominated this year s Interscholastic League Sprints Meet winning first place in the literary events for the fourth straight year and totaling 138 points. Needville trailed with 100. Winners included Joe Beyette and Temmy Starke in Debate, Barbara Smith in one act and other top places in Extemporaneous Speech Ready Writers and Number Sense. District reps chosen for University of Houston April 20 include Beyette Starke Black Behrens White Middlebrook and others.
A funeral service is set for this afternoon at 3:00 PM for Mrs. EW Hanly. Local authorities request attendance be at the family home before proceeding to the church for the service.
Thousands of citizens from the 151 Senatorial District traveled to Austin on Sunday to greet Acting Governor Gus J. Strauss. He served from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Governor's desk, receiving a steady stream of South Central Texas friends. A 6:30 p.m. reception at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel followed, where the couple received a 2400 Sterling Silver gift and 5600 in cash from constituents of the 15th District. Among attendees were Mr. and Mrs. Citas Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson and children, and State Game Warden T. Waddell and Misses Barbara and Tommie Lau Reese.
Deadline for vehicle inspection is April 15th with alerts to highway patrol. Authorities warn drivers to visit one of five local inspection stations to avoid penalties and possible stoppage if they lack the required inspection sticker.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce calls on every resident to support the chamber. It urges former members who have not paid their dues to do so this month and invites nonmembers to join to help build a better community.
The Brown community chamber of commerce meets to plan an industrial survey aimed at attracting new manufacturing to the area. Members discuss inviting industry, promoting local resources, and using every contact to attract a thriving plant, noting a Texas factory’s potential location and urging members to act as advertising ambassadors for the town.
Ben Waligura was named president elect of the Garwood Lions Club at an officers meeting. Paul Lewis was elected president, with Chiv Breil Seen as first vice president and Jon Xuilina as vice president among other new officers.
Voters favored a ban on dogs at large in Eagle Lake as they reelected Mayor Harold Thomas and three city council members, with detailed tallies. The council will pursue ordinances enforcing the dog restriction and review related legislation in upcoming meetings.
Amid flushed rice fields and lingering rains, farmers begin sowing seed as Lakeside Irrigation Company opens pulpit operations to aid crop planting. Some wait for better conditions while others proceed, with cotton and corn also touched by uncertain weather and salt issues.
County tax records show receipts for license plates totaling $138,561.29 this year, up from 1953 figures, with 1122 plates issued including 742 passenger cars and 210 commercial vehicles. The county will receive $91,774.95 of the total, with the state receiving $41,787.95. Increased costs arise from farm truck licensing rule changes and more large trucks registered.
C P Moore Sr asks reelection to Colorado County Attorney post this week. He pledges to serve efficiently, fairly, and honorably if returned to office and thanks voters for past support while urging continued confidence and votes.
G W Eveton asks re election as commissioner in Colorade County Precinct 4. He cites record of work and fiscal restraint while appealing to voters in the Democratic primary. He thanks supporters and seeks continued cooperation from Precinct 4 residents.
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