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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1955
Page
1
Five Eagle Lake residents, four men and one woman, were fined and jailed after conviction in Wharton County Court for stealing gasoline, tools, and a chain from Powers Bros. in Wharton. Six suspects were arrested Saturday night by local officers as the case unfolded.
Fort Worth based Red Chain teart manufacturer Kurtin Hurtin will address Eagle Lake egg producers on Tuesday April 19 1955 at 8:09 PM. He will discuss egg product quality, marketing, and handling to support premium prices. Attendees include Universal Mills and related firms from Fort Worth and Tagle Lake.
Community Center hosts a Saturday dance by Ne committees with Broadens Orchestra. Jodie Braden will perform as Melvises of Club Montecum entertain attendees. Admission is free with fan for all.
An unclear local note reports Mrs Westmoreland Tidergoes undergoing surgery with details tangled in garbled text. The fragment mentions a late yesterday event and refers to a medical outcome without clear specifics.
A three vehicle crash on US 90 left a Florida man dead after a collision involving an Express cab from Dulles and a 1985 Chevrolet Goenvectible. The victim, Emers, died on arrival. authorities blamed driver Albert Solansky’s negligence after an inquest verdict. Emers’ survivors include his parents Jean and unknown, plus three brothers. The body was sent to Fort Pierce for burial.
The Eagle Lake Headlight will be printed late Wednesday evening April 20 due to the Sand Jacinto holiday. Advertisers correspondents and reporters are urged to cooperate to meet tighter deadlines.
The post office will stay open while the First National Bank remains closed as Eagle observes a newly approved holiday. The calendar change was unveiled by chamber of commerce officials during a public meeting, outlining the first date on the list of closures.
Garwood High School senior class will stage a three act comedy It s a Great Life Friday April 5 at 3 00 pm in the high school auditorium The cast includes Bobby Trammett Freddie Hsing bach Atlin Milter Florence Lacpold Lillian Tubesch Norma Shoop Jo Ann Woodrult Lactie reqek Rita Froka Marilyn Tom Jan and dinsny Bunge Benford Gardner sponsor says admission is 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children and the public is invited
Citizens face two April 15 deadlines for income tax returns to the Director of Internal Revenue and for vehicle inspections under the Vehicle Inspection Act. The Texas Department of Public Safety warns fines for late inspections, with five local stations listed. Do not delay to avoid missing the final day.
Central Power at Light Corre Hany with local appliance dealers hosts an Electric Appliance Show for area residents at B. A. Henry High School on April 19 at 7 30 pm. Eagle Lake Por rilure Co Alamo Lumtr Co J D Siryuss Auto Supply display appliances. Free demonstrations by Dean Keele CPL Honiv Parvice Representative. free movies for children prizes and grand prize. attendance free.
Seniors in Eagle Lake high school are invited to apply for four scholarships at Wharton Charity Junior College music department. A conference will be held at the WIC band hall Saturday at 12 o clock to provide details and personal applications for the scholarships for the next school year.
Residents petition Senator Gus Strauss to create a Water Control and Improvement District near Eagle Lake area. Affected properties would fund sewer water and fire protection via bonds after district evaluation, with annexation potential to the city upon approval. The prior narrowly rejected proposal in August was revived by demand for Tapovad sewer and water facilities.
Eagle Lake Garden Club invites the public to its annual Spring Hournet show at the Enely Lake Community Center on Tuesday April 19. Open hours are 3 to 8 pm with displays of hartienltuen, stringe tents, tables, and special displays celebrating spring. Committees prepare what is touted as one of the finest shows, with members and community flower lovers reminded to enter exhibits at the Community Center.
License examiner Char Buzbee announces that on April 22, 1955 he will be at the Courthouse in Columbus every Friday to conduct examinations. Applicants should report to the County Court Room at the Courthouse for testing. The stated tests will be given first, with additional testing scheduled after completion.
Lissie 4 H Club exhibitors to show and auction fryer chickens during the Wharton County Fair in El Campo on Friday and Saturday April 14 and 15. Members led by James Adkins prepared birds for judging Friday with sale set for 9 00 AM Saturday. The sale will benefit the group as bids come from local 4 H supporters in El Campo and surrounding area.
Mrs. Westmoreland argues the open city square should not be sacrificed for a post office or city offices. She suggests relocating facilities to vacant lots or demolishing old structures and condemns using park space for municipal needs.
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