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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
1
Campaign chief R I Sowell announces Eagle Lake Lions drive with a public parade and rodeo program. Ralph Thomas promises an outstanding show with top riders and bold stunts to attract crowds as Pac West entertainment lines up for the event.
The text outlines industrial spending in the Gulf South and contract awards, noting widespread activity across Pennsylvanina and New Jersey while referencing publications such as Business Week and Manufacturers Record. It mentions a forthcoming appearance and broad distribution to over two million traders via six publications.
Band Mothers and Band Boosters will meet at 7 30 P M at the school auditorium. Martin Hale director will announce details and a color movie of 30 hands will be shown. A representative from a band uniform company will speak and anyone connected with Eagle Lake High School band is invited.
The Frnka Family Reunion is set for Frelsburg on June 11. Organizer Bynke Heuston, president of the family association, urged attendees to bring news and photos for the gathering.
Tex Ritter, famed film and stage star, to perform with the Thomas & Clipson Rodeo in San Antonio. The show features Rusty Thomas as co host and host of the rodeo with his horse White Flash, plus other attractions. Tickets are on sale at the Gunire Hotel in San Antonio.
The 23rd Baptist Crusade opens this morning at 10:00 o clock in the First Baptist Church. Rev A M Brown leads the event with evangelist James A Langley of Southwestern Seminary Fort Worth and Baylor University student Harold Rhea Gray to sing during the Crusade.
The Wharton Chamber of Commerce adopts eight holidays for 1950 including Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day and Thanksgiving with observance plans noted for civic and community events in San Jacinto and local areas.
County PMA chair WA Stallman announces that cotton farmers may file by April 2 1850 for acreage increases under the new legislation. Eligible operators must submit applications to county committees to be considered for revised allotments while those satisfied with current allotments need not apply.
Sauls, 22, a colored Matthews man, is charged with assault and attempted murder in the shooting of Rosie Mae Polk, 22, at Strickland Lake near Maggens. Polk was taken to Laughlin Hospital in serious condition. Other defendants, Hurd and Alvin Hurd, faced fines for disturbing the peace.
Tickets for the Oilmen's Barbecue sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Trade Development Committee are selling briskly for April 18 at Wyeakesiew Golf Course. Local Eagle Lake representatives and civic clubs urged attendance, with colored lapel cards for Eagle Lake men and other color codes for different groups to identify attendees.
Girl Scout leaders from 24 Lowny including Wagh Luke Ottereter the South Texas Area Association meet Tuesday night in Alvin. A polforvirus clinic at 6 30 pm was reported and Dew Walker of Texas City spoke. Meitzen Jr. was appointed secretary to Tillott the Whexpited term and Mrs Ise Post at EA Cargo attended. Attendees from Eagle Lake included Mrs G Prika Q Campbell Maurice Goodson Fran Pidzcon W F Meitzen Jr and Miss Well.
The census remains incomplete as field workers continue the nationwide count. Officials say it will take several more weeks to survey households and finalize data, with some regions still awaiting full coverage before results can be released.
The Eagle Lake Headlight celebrates its forty seventh birthday and reflects on its long history and readers. The article looks back at past hopes for a more pretentious paper by its twenty third anniversary and thanks readers for ongoing support.
The Eagle Lake High School plans its first Homecoming since 1937 for May 13. A committee led by Generis Ca and Chatmen oversaw arrangements, with many local residents invited to attend events at the school gym and surrounding areas.
Dress rehearsal completed Wednesday and the senior play directed by Me Bo 1 Foal and Nhs Wloo. It will start at 8:00 tonight and Friday at the THER Sencol Bult with a three act comedy plus specials by Latin American First Grinde Runthin Tava Gene Austin and Jim my Jockets. Cast includes Emma Jorn Walker Groves Cason Alma Gold Walter rita Frank Pate Rose Mure Reaves Stanley White Eleanor Jones Martin Pape and others.
The obituary notes the April funeral for Mrs. George Ait in Wharton County. Survived by husband George, two daughters, a sister, five brothers, and several relatives. Ball bearers and local attendees are listed. relatives from Houston and Texas A&M were present at the service.
City officials convened the first meeting after the election as Mayor Brotran and aldermen prepared to take oaths. Treas. Lenhart retires while hearers heard of highway work and waterfront projects, and council debated street and park improvements before adjourning to April 26.
V T Matthews was elected president of the El School Board at a Monday meeting. The report notes Matthews will lead the board and oversee district affairs with election details and member actions summarized.
A terse note questions federal rules and market conditions. The editor cites Houston as potentially better off than others, mentioning investments, sales, and a move back to a preferred climate, amid regulatory tensions and political concerns.
Eppes Department Store plans to be the citys first air conditioned retail venue. Local Bank and Zoms of Haglake report refrigerated service on offer. Work installing the cooling system began this week.
The Oakhill Cemetery Association of Florida will observe Decoration Day on Sunday April yeth. The time of the special observance is 2:00 p m.
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