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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1962
Page
2
The piece argues for a stronger two party system in Texas with attention to primaries and ballot access. It notes current rules stamping party on poll taxes and that the Democratic primary has dominated local politics. It urges Republicans to demonstrate strength and cross party cooperation to benefit state citizens.
Mrs Roy Addickshop offers a free ticket to the Mew Theatre for Saturday April 28 to see Alninzam the Great and Lost Hattaten. Box office on date indicated. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs William Spilinger include Mr and Mrs William Dewitt of M Allen and others visiting relatives in Houston and Columbus.
A compilation of reader letters praising and responding to editorials on gambling and newspaper accuracy. Signals support for editorial stance against legalized gambling, with thanks to Editor Freddie and notes of appreciation from residents like Mrs Boothe, Elsie Wegenhoff, Henry Adrian Tr, and Shree.
The Eagle Lake community lists Easter and Palm Sunday visitors from Corpus Christi Houston Wichita Falls Portland and College Station. Families including the Austins Claris Tate Miles Selph and Wiese shared meals and greetings during the holiday weekend. The Hasler weekend brought Kenneth Smith family and others to Eagle Lake. 24 hour preservation services at Eagle Take Pharmacy remain available.
Lions Clubs members from district 2-S3 will attend a two day convention at Austin May 6 7. District governor Herbert A Schroeder of Columbus announced the event to be held at Villa Capri Motor Hotel with Finis E Devis of Louisville Ky former Lions International president as principal speaker. Deputy district governor D E White of Austin chairs the event and district includes 47 Lions Clubs across 21 Texas counties. The report also notes recoveries and social visits within area families.
The W. S. W.S. of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Guy Briggs home April 18 with Mrs. Jom Anderson as co host and leader. A morning meeting followed by a covered dish luncheon encouraged attendance at the May Fellowship Day May 1 at Christ Episcopal Eagle Lake. Delegates elected to the WSWS convention in El Campo April 25 are Mrs. Frank Higgins Mrs. Dexter Anderson Mrs. Jay Anderson and Mrs. Esther Sunderman.
Mark Wilson of Hollywood will serve as master of ceremonies for the Boy Scout Circus. The event runs May 3 4 and 5 at Sunt Houston Coliseum with 7 40 PM showings. Cubs Scouts Explorers throughout the Council purchase tickets. all seats are reserved.
Twenty members attended a lunch and left for home after the meal. The report notes a light social gathering and mentions a small food mishap described as a yellowish around the fly.
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