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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
1
A. Dromgoole wins the county trustee post through write-in votes. The result confirms the victory amid incomplete ballot totals and local board tally updates.
Brother of W A Barnett dies of a heart attack Saturday. Services held at Epiphuse Church at 7:00 pm. Mason members meet in Mineola. burial at Mineola Cemetery. Survived by wife, three children, his mother and siblings. W A Barnett and others attend the funeral with relatives. General services conducted in a somber tone.
Incumbents Shirley, Jim Cupson and S. S Sinclair topped a heavy ballot in Eagle Lake Independent School Board race with 39 percent, 199 and 196 votes respectively. A write in campaign for A Dromgoole drew attention while Lester Johnson was the lone county trustee candidate and 196 voters scratched the ticket. Board members with unexpired terms include G C Duncan V E F Gosen V T Mat ERE Spauihel.
School districts announce the Easter break begins Monday marking the final holiday on the calendar with closures and limited operations.
A jury failed to render a verdict in a $350000 civil suit filed by Arthur W. Wildt arguing damages from a collision on Speaksville road southwest of Columbus. Judge Holt discharged jurors after hours of deliberation and the case awaits appeal at Galveston.
Colorado county Tax Assessor Keney J Hajovske and deputies will visit Wednesday April 23 to assess property for 1862 taxes. April 30 is the homestead deadline and filings require owner statements. Deputy collectors Jin Piner Brek and G Gay assisted in completing many assessments.
The Texas State Health Department plans a rat control program in Eagle Lake and countywide starting April 7. Specialists will dust ten percent DDT to kill fleas and deter typhus risk, use warfarin bait for rats and mice, and oversee distribution with local officials. The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and four county FRA chapters back the effort, with April 16 as the last day to order poison for April 21 delivery.
Sam Harbert won a county land sale bidding 8700 for a 93 acre tract after sheriff indicated no higher offers. The deal involved sale of surface rights with mineral rights retained by the seller and followed a planned disposal of the land to fund county needs.
Plans for a designated six mile Eagle Lake road to the state line face opposition from some landowners. Commissioned officials and Resident Engineer YW Ross will meet with property owners to discuss right of way, while construction could extend toward Calhoun if land rights are resolved. Meanwhile Eagle Lake and Columbus meet at the track with Eagle Lake riders dominating the meet led by Latine and Zahra dnick. Ernest Lermer top scorer with 118 points.
Eagle Lake wins district 63 3 meet with relay teams strong and multiple event wins. Athletes from Columbus Hebvinsee Golumpus and Needville place in high jump shot put discus while East Bernard and Newville claim marks. Continued on sport page.
The Ministerial Alliance sustains a five service series in Colly Memorial Baptist Church with The Death of Christ as focus Tonight features a 8:00 pm gathering at First Baptist Church host for the festival of Holy Communion and sermons from Rev D Rhea Allison and others The alliance invites all churches in the region to attend the remaining two services and musical program by York College choir.
G E Thomas Sr known as Grandpa Thomas will be featured on KRFD Ro inosxtay on April 16 at 7 00 p m for a ninety fifth birthday tribute. The recording includes his favorite piece Over the Waves. Eagle Lake residents who heard him in person will hear the record next Wednesday afternoon on KRFD.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a closing list tied to Jacinto Bay on April 21. The text mentions merchants and a signed order or proclamation to close certain business activities, with references to a “closing list” and associated duties or penalties.
The inspection division urges vehicle owners to have cars inspected promptly to avoid delays and possible fines. Anyone operating an uninspected vehicle after September 7 faces up to 200 in penalties. Eagle Lake and three local stations, Universal Motor and Jones Motor, are offering daily inspections to expedite approvals.
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