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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1958
Page
1
The city council approves two blinking traffic signals for Main Street and nearby intersections to regulate flow. One light will be at Lake Avenue and Main Street with a caution signal, the other at McCarty Avenue and Main Street with a red blink. Officials say the plan aims to ease congestion and improve safety.
Farmers begin active sowing season as Bain supports early planting. Some fields ahead of schedule while others lag due to weather and ground readiness. Local reports note increased activity across farms with preparations for the upcoming harvest.
Potarians and guests will listen to a student from France on Tuesday evening. The talk is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. at the Camber Free Church meeting room with speaker Beco of France.
A local chapter of the Students Association appears in action at Colmredo County, focusing on student concerns and campus activities within the community. Details remain sparse in the fragment but indicate organized student involvement.
County Commissioners Court on Monday authorized purchase of Motorel two way radio equipment for highway patrol use and bids for ready mix concrete and tancrate pipe. Advertisements for asphalt topping bids to open at May term were authorized. Two bids received Motorola at 566.95 per unit and General Electric at 54698.
Robbers entered Humble Service Station on Blain Street in Hagie Lake by breaking a window pane and prying the safe lock open. Constable Bu Semace and Chief Jemez Adams are investigating with Grifith reporting recent changes to the lock and door. The theft totaled about $70 with authorities continuing to probe the break in.
L G Tetech suffered injuries after falling from a scaffold while installing a 20 foot railroad line section for Southern Pacific Balrads. He received a bruised and jammed arm and will be off work for three weeks as he recovers at home.
Senior class members at Eagle Lake High stage the musical comedy The Bad Sack with tickets sold for April 22 and 23. Tickets available at the box office as students call for the hilarious performance featuring the cast and crew.
South Texas Chamber of Commerce plans a May travel guide review and a meeting with County Commissioner Court to discuss a proposed 4 mile road connecting Bogie Lake and Sealy. Attending were Mayor Harold Thomas and several local officials and residents.
A carnival and dinner will be held at the school gym on April 30 to raise funds for the senior class. A chili supper will be served and there will be games and a fish fry for recreation.
The notice outlines business closure and advertising changes tied to a Texas Republic independence commemoration. It notes closing times for The First National and nearby offices, requests patrons to observe the holiday, and mentions the Baliday event affecting public health and mail correspondence during the period.
The Eagle Like Volunteer Fire Department racing team won the Tri Association event in Bellville on Thursday night led by captain Benny Dastal. Members include Chief Henry Kretesehman and others. Bellville host clocked 198 seconds. Team prize money was $85.00. event attended by May field and city hall dedication guests.
About twenty seven citizens from churches schools and organizations met in the Community Center to launch a two week Clean-Up Fix-Up Paint-Up campaign set for May 11 through May 24. The planning committee includes business leaders school officials and local volunteers with Supt Deane and principal G G Grant among participants.
The Eagle Lake Independent School Board reelected most white faculty for the 1958 58 term. Two new board members Fant Powers and Raymond Wade attended. the district approved elementary and upper elementary teachers and discussed a new high school principal.
Citizens were notified Wednesday of the death of Jesse J. Beane Sr. in the Yourna Hospital after a period of illness. A funeral service is planned at 2:07 p.m. Thursday at the Rolty Memorial Wooded on Bugle Lake with the Myris Cemetery in Rock Island noted for burial. The Beane family arranged the services through the Fintrals House.
The association will hold its monthly meeting at 3 15 p m in the high school auditorium to elect officers for the 458 59 year The program shifted as Rev Gaston of the Gistte Church cannot attend Saintes Girdeer Sea holm 5 will report on the Sloventy Diseriec Meeting in Houston last week An upcoming woodwork display by Raymund Weed or students from Aprizalluro Shudente is planned Members urged attendance The meeting includes devotional psalms.
Garwood FFA will host its annual parent and son banquet on Thursday April 1 at 6 pm in Garwood High School cafeteria. The event features a lighting program by the Future Farmers of America youth and will be led by chapter advisor Tray Bre inel.
Readable text outlines a 1958 Band Variety Show at Eagle Lake High School auditorium Friday night at 7:00 pm. Featuring Eagle Lake Selim Stage Band, student performers, and guest pianist Can id Nenez from Bequmont. Tickets cost $1.00 for adults and children over years of age.
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