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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1953

Page

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Forty one candidates named for four city offices Tuesday

The article lists forty one candidates running for four city offices to be decided next Tuesday. It notes several prominent names and that the mayor and aldermen will be sworn in at the council meeting.

Thomas’ Wiese Tate Seaholm Laugiiu Epps Marl Rodgers Hing Lorec Dlesers Thameswir Wiese Jones Mir Durbin Sila Wierdyst Imen A. MeKillan Junga Mars Ethel Stubengall Indir Herbert

Strict Court Jurors To Sit In Style In New Chairs Next Term

Work to install 12 tyde swivel jurors chairs in the district court room at Columbus for easer comfort during long sittings. Albert Grohman of Weimar will do the hour by dash and the county furnishes material. Chairs fasten to floor and rock to deck and turn for comfort. Easter weekend visitors included Allen Glueck and Darreil from Calgary and G Laid, Martin Wente from Houston.

Alvin Glueck Allen Glueck Darreil Calgary Canada G. Laid Martin Wente Houston Herbert Glueck House Necka

Mrs. Virgil Hough Dies in Liberty Friday

Mrs. Virgil Hough, longtime Linetty resident, dies in Liberty Friday after living in the area six years. Services were held at Liberty and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with surviving husband Virgil, their children, a daughter, siblings, and extended family. The obituary notes birth on April 4, 1915 in Seyrmone and marriage to E Hah on November 13, 1929.

Lake An Shinela Gat Suite Linetty Siler Eagle Lake Tih Beck Liberty A.W. Ditiher Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Lake Veronica Marek = Hewgh Seyrmone E Hah Kissie Edward Virgil Terki Louis Myth Daugter Iso Hier Meother Stanley We W Thompson Frenk Paylat Miss Verack

Willie Wied dies. longtime Baytown refinery foreman

Willie Robert Wied 53 native of Garwood died April 1 at Baytown. Services 2 pm Friday at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church with Rev. E R Burns officiating. Burial East Cemetery. Survived by wife Mamie Wied, two sons Leon and J R Wied, seven sisters and seven brothers. వేయ

Au Baptist Cheren Willie Robert Wied Baytown el Carn Pd Eduani Tate Eagle Lake Dewey Corliss Houston Otto Fonp

Headlight To Celebrate Golden Anniversary Next Week

Eagle Lake Headlight closes its forty-nonth year of publication and will celebrate its Golden Anniversary with the issue next Thursday. The anniversary edition will carry numeric articles reminiscing back through the past fifty years of publication.

Eagle Lake

Forty To Report For Draft April twenty seven

A local draft notice lists Eagle Lake youths called for induction into the armed forces on April 27. Colorado County shares 13, Austin County 42, Fayette 14. Names from Garwood, Columbus, Weimer, Rack Island, and other towns appear among those reporting, including Huvar, Andersén, Becker Jr, Hetty Fojtik, Kocu vek, Perboda, Susberry, and Zapalec.

Worty Bnard la Grange Apel Eagle Lake Colorado County Austin County Wil Fopwate Fayette Fay Billy Edward Huvar Jand Cacar Ramon Andersén Garwood Arthur Becker Frank Hetty Fojtik Leon Kocu Vek Lebert John Perboda Vin Susberry Columbus Henry Jienes Druitner Verrion Kenneth Karin Leonard Edgar Meredith Worwin Kenneth Oniken Joe Victor Zapalec Weimer Claude Clinton Trapp, Jr Rack Island

Legion Carnival committees named for May 15 event

Members of the American Legion map plans for two May events the annual play and a work day. The carnival set for May 15 at the park aims to improve the swimming pool area with new fencing and concrete posts. Commander Louis Salas named committees for food game table drink cake and other duties. proceeds will fund pool improvements and attract a large crowd.

American Glan Wien Heath Rha Louis Salas Mes Fred R. Frnka RB Wesson Spanihel Harry Larson BE. J. Parma

Laughlix Named County Health Officer by Court

Dr. J C Laughlix named county health officer by the commissioners court in Columbus. Dr James Weatern of Columbus, the incumbent, declined to serve another term. The appointment relates to Calhoun road improvements and county plans.

J.C. Laughlix James. Weatert Columbus

Rock Island Students Move Into New School Building This Week

Rock Island students began moving into their new high school building on Tuesday April 7. Construction started last summer with early wings opened by March 31. Principal Sept W L Sutherland announced the dismissal of schools Thursday evening, resuming Easter holidays and studies Monday morning.

Rock Island Mes. GG Bad Island High School Blententany Bilding W. L. Sutherland

Eagle Lake Chamber Names Committees For Busy Year

The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce held a Monday night meeting to appoint committee members and plan an active year to attract industry, retail trade and new residents. C F H Matthews will represent the chamber in Washington calling on U S Congressmen and post office officials to improve housing and routing, while other committees were listed including Civic Trade Development Agricultural and Membership with chairmen and members named.

Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Eagle Lake C. F H. Matthews Chamber U. 5 Matthews Clark Thompson Post Houston Oda Trouston South Ernestine Davidson Tommy Smith T. Seaholm L. S. Tate Gen. Crim Albert Pustajovsky Jain Cerroll Clyde Dispel W A. Schneider C Ehsmmen RB. Powell Oscar Molen Jehan Clipson Walter Bauer Geo Crim W. M. ‘Thottes B. H. Medthinney J. H. Ware Otis Pouncey AH. Seaholm C. # Matthews Gardner Duncen Moses Thomas A. H. Dipple David Wintarmann Continard

Rev Andrew J Pate New First Baptist Minister

The community welcomes Rev Andrew J Pate and Mrs Pate to the First Baptist Church. He brings years of service in church work and leadership roles including President of the Brazos Valley Ministerial Alliance and secretary duties. The Pates join parishioners and friends in celebrating the new ministerial arrival and wishing them many happy years in the community.

Andrew J. Pate First Baptist Pate

Rotary Hot Cake Supper At Eagle Lake In April

The Eagle Lake Rotary Club hosts a hot cake supper on April 28 at the Community Center to raise funds for buying drapes. Tickets are 1.00 per plate, with a floor show, waiters and cooks, plus coffee and cider. Proceeds support the Community Center decor and comfort.

Eagle Lake Rotary Club Rotary Club Commi ‘Iy Gcg Duncan Fred Ro Finks Jim Clipson Simeon Sinchie Kelmer Sesholt

Coof C-Har Tourist Guide Information At Chamber Office

Tourists planning extended trips this summer are invited to the Chamber of Commerce office to obtain a copy of the new tourist guide. The guide lists hotels motels and other facilities and includes road maps and other information valuable to vacationers.

Chamber of Commerce

Incumbents Win School Board Offices in Light Voting

Incumbents secure school board seats as voter turnout remains extremely low. The Red Cross drive fell short of the goal with 75 collected toward 1900, as donations continue and organizers extend the drive into upcoming days. Local precincts report varied support, with multiple small contests and modest vote totals across Eagle Lake, Colunialis, and Glidden areas.

Eagle Lake Fayortal V.T. Matthews C. C Dunews Sage Lute School Board of Lawsacoll McCreary W. B. Meatige Sen Dole Classet JL McCheary Reece Tait Wee Coelumbus Usiwwiod Iduen Foul Sheridan Sud Hoek Dslind Cyigs Marky Hill Bernaylo NiuCrstis Uksteus Wadi Vitesse Wwe Sheridan Lins Hell Weil Andrew G Vans Gad Victor Muuseth Sistan Rock Island Dehets Johnny Schmidt Reweere Muerte Oswald Henneke Oldsen Rocky Hl Glidden Howant Beschwith Albert Ringer A. D. Glueck Rocky Herbert Lil] Lie

Car and Tractor Crash on Highway 71 Injures Several

Reports detail two collisions on Highway 71 near Columbus. Mrs Karen Sit Swink 12 of Eagle Lake injured when her car rear ended a tractor. another driver James E Thornton 23 Bay City survived a multi rollover after failing to negotiate a curve. District officers cite tractor ownership and road conditions as contributing factors.

Karen Sit Swink Eagle 1 Columbus Swink Spear Ole Ramainder Calunbus OL L. Coulter Sent Aubleung Glover Injied L. Wilsol Shontl Walken M. Reidulder Cook Eagle Lake Swink James E. Thornton Bay City Sua Im al~ Fair Sua Mc Wilson Thornton

LP Bunge No 1 Is Producer In Garwood Field

Opleraila County reports LP Bunge No 1 as producer at depth 10 500 feet. Location 49 on the Bunge ranch in Englehart field north of Garwood. one drilling prospect found at Wierarich barbecue. Chavanne stakes No 1 in J I Ign ea et al No 1 in Sam Kennedy Survey north of Garwood. Rangers No 1 Beane 10 500 feet south of Rock Island begins drilling. Easter visits noted for local residents and guests with families in Garwood area.

Opleraila County Garwood L. P. Bunge H. J. Cnavanne Prince Drill Bunge Engiehart Gare Wood Wierarich Chavanne J. I. Ignea Et al Sam Kennedy Ranger Rock Island Robert Zeluaewicl Wael

Bombing Plans Spread To Kill Crows At Shaw Bend

Reported measures to slaughter crows at Shaw Bend along the Colorado river involve timed bombs set to explode as the birds roost. Authorities note the plan targets nesting crows, with local citizens awaiting a public hearing before commissioners. The scheme, attributed to a Texas agency, faces opposition amid safety concerns and debates over seasonal viability.

Colorady Shaws Berns Seawis Lewis M. Morris Enn Texas Grit Env Bish Commission Borsi Fems Pas Tisanis New Shaws Bend Securiny Ares A J Ase Chenheck Foxas Gum Come

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Virgil Hough W R Wied E Lake Legion Names Elise “Jones Rotary Red Cross Hardu Thomas Bagh Lake Raxte Lake Alice Netteil Bisup Thomus Matthews Danvan Letter Forbes Mrr WG. Darby Shaws Bend
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