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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1957
Page
1
The school board extended the school superintendent’s contract through June 1959 amid debate over staffing and reorganization. Trustees unanimously approved recommendations from the faculty and principal regarding retention and pay scales, with talk of future extensions and personnel changes at Eagle Lake schools.
Brunner Laughitr elected to school board in a local election. The vote counts and full list of board members include L. Muzny C Terre J Ro Thomas SM Drorgcole and TL Cask, with EB McBee presiding judge.
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Fiefner and McGreary lead the slate for Geunty School Board, with several incumbents reelected. Election results show votes tallied for multiple seats, including Hatner and other candidates, amid a close county contest.
The Indiana Eagle Lake andTumaupty ask entries for a spring flower show to be held at Community Center on April 12. The Evgin Lake Garath Club sponsors with nine prize notables. Viewing hours run 9 99 to 5 00. Exhibitors must keep plants in posession for at least two months. Public draw to follow. attendees not required to be present.
The Cubs and Lions plan a kite tournament next Sunday April 14 at 2:00 PM at C. E. Johnson Skull Creek Ranch, Altair. Seven divisions include largest kite and longest tail with judges provided by Lions Club. The team with most participants wins a Lions trophy.
The Lewol Board of Education chose Terrell as president for 15 months and set the school district tax rate at 105 per thousand. The meeting elected Brugner as vice president, with L. J. Aarny and others remaining on the board. The vote and agenda items followed a special election set for the district.
Ken Powell named manager of Alamo Lumber in Basle Late era community reshuffle. Powell, a former manager, succeeds departed leader. He and his wife plus two sons plan to settle here as church activities and choir rehearsals begin anew. residents urged to contact the commerce office for rent and access details.
Citizens of Eagle Lake and surrounding communities are invited to all Noonday services through next week. The Lake Millisterial Alliance sponsors daily talks at Rice Theatre at 115 am. Rev. E D Vanderslide of First Baptist Church of E Campo will speak on inspiring messages during the sacred season. Directed by Bill Seemty with a school music department, the series aims to urge attendance.
Youth in Weimar are invited to a Sunday clinic for Teeball and Little League players. Former major leaguers including Ed Knoblauch Art Nelson Bert Adrian Larry Biggins Howie Pollet Del Rhodes and Jasry Burmeister will lead and assist youths before summer activities. Sponsorship by Bri-Comny Bebe Huth Les with Weimar Lions aiding.
The American Legion Post announces the Legion swimming pool opening on May 26. Plans for the summer season are discussed Tuesday night, with no operators named yet and applications to be accepted by Post Commander L. J. Bains or Committee Chairman J. J. Mueny. The post reports $600 worth of pool equipment improvements completed and ready.
The city awarded an architectural contract and prepared for a bond sale to fund a municipal building. The council approved plans with Visaly Morrizon and Crain of Houston for design and supervision at a 6 percent fee. Eagle Lake voters approved 30,000 in bonds, with election results 287 to 189 and four percent interest, funding via city revenue and future utilities contributions.
The Rev Brady Tyson will preach Holy Week services at Colly ME Church, formerly associate pastor at University Methodist in Auster, now pastor at Lon Peesnes. Early services at 7 am Monday to Friday with coffee and light breakfast after. Evening services at 7 each weekday, public invited. St John 12 24.
An all star variety program presented by the high school music and drama departments unfolds Friday night at the auditorium. The ELHS Stage Band and multiple acts including vocalists, dancers, and choral numbers will perform with tickets 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Proceeds benefit the music department funding and student awards.
The meeting of the board of directors, chaired by Tre Boar, saw Hal Fentress resign as president while several officers including Dace et Chinen and Myr Fentres remain active. New leadership moves discussed involve placing a successor and naming a committee to manage membership and contest entry procedures.
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