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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1959
Page
13
The article discusses earthworms as the most widely used fishing bait, with minnows, redworms, and a variety of critters also employed. It explains how to present bait naturally to entice fish, the importance of worm quality and subtle movements, and tips for keeping worms fresh and ready for use. It references techniques such as timing, presentation, and keeping bait steady to improve catching success.
Cub Scouts of Den No 8, led by Mrs Campbell and Mrs Sparks, visited Monument Hill on a Saturday trip with several accompanying mothers from La Porte. Scouts on the trip included Bubbe Sparks Dale Campbell John Kanvicks Kirby Waldrop Clark Powers Ken Powell and Don Africa. The boys reported saving time during the outing.
Irene Davis and family traveled to Waller Sunday with her parents to visit their grandmother who suffered a heart attack last Saturday. Gus Hartmann accompanied them on the trip to support the family during the emergency.
Eagle Lake sent seven players to the Wharton Country Cubs invitational. Lo J. Spanihel finished third in the fourth flight to win a refrigerator cooler. Winners across flights included Jack Dat Mar Wos 2 playoff for first in the 1st flight, Dan zey Walker beating W.C. Dictkin Ty in a 159 playoff for first in the 2nd flight, Werner taking 3rd flight, Gilbert in the 3rd flight, Engelking in the 4th flight with 473, and Werner Rees clinching the last flight. Spanihel totaled 177 over 36 holes. Eagle Lake participants listed include Draper Stephens Pred BR Frocks Dr JR Laughlin Brenk Higgins John Farrell and R. L. Cuipson.
The March wardens booked 262 persons for fishing without licenses, a first in months for major violations after trespassing. There were 22 fence climbers, 10 for illegal use of electric devices, and other charges. Violators paid $89,896.33 and costs $617, totaling $10,518.33.
Beard's Nere Te quests manager Holt calls for soldiers to join two summer bowling leagues at Rosenberg alleys starting June 5. Beginners invited to use the center as it adds lanes and completes eighteen lanes for the season. Mr and Mrs Kollmehn attended Decoration Day services at Frotsburg Loe therm Cemetery.
The First Annual Invitational Golf Tournament will be held May 30 and 31 at Eagle Lake Recreation Center. Entry is 12.50 including weekend medal play with prizes for first second and third places and a set of clubs or balls. Winners will receive corresponding hardware.
District 25 track and field results from Missouri City show Katy and Sugar Land tied for first. Notable events include 100 yard dash won by Robert Pierson Pearland and 440 yard dash by Wayne Schayrds Sealy, with multiple athletes from Katy Sealy Sugar Land and Missouri City earning top marks in hurdles relays discus and jumps.
Free ticket offered to Mrs. Garland McMeans for the film Sheriff of Fractured Jaw starring Kenneth More and Jayne Mansfield. Valid on Sunday Monday or Tuesday May 3 4 5 with clip for box office presentation.
In the Eagle Lake Recreation tournament, Butch Parma secures a victory as defending champion Gerry Copein loses. Junior boy’s division sees Curtis Laughlin beat Gerald Copein for $22. Ladies’ division features Mira Wiese and Eunice Frnka scheduled to meet for the title.
Commie McCann of El Campo, owner of Hellér-Gadeke and Connie's Studio, plans a part time photo studio in Eagle Lake. He has rented second floor space above Jack's Barbershop and awaits equipment to furnish the studio. McCann operated a successful El Campo studio for fifteen years and has served as mayor for six years. The Eagle Lake studio will offer portraits, commercial and meeting photography.
Local Little League in Eagle Lake thanks supporters for contributions that funded a baseball pitching machine and a large batting cage. Volunteers and sponsors from B Store to Farmers Equipment Co helped outfit the park, with ground crews and stands nearing completion as George Causer and crew prep the field for play. A storage building was requested to store gear, and community members were urged to visit the park to see the new equipment in action.
Mrs. Alvin Meebes of Houston and Mrs. Arthur Meebes of Bellville spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Kellmann. On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Kellmann hosted Mr. and Mrs. Howard Willard of Albany. Mrs. Alvin Meebes and Mrs. Willard are sisters of Kothnann, Subeerthe ta the Hendighe.
An editorial laments the growing injury and death toll from traffic crashes, calling the Sicklese Legion a silent army of the hurt. It cites 26 700 dead and 2 824 060 injuries last year, notes a 12 percent rise in injuries, and urges caution on highways and roads.
Mr and Mrs Richard Clowe of Dallas announce the birth of their second daughter on Tuesday night April 1 in Dallas Mars Clowes formerly Miss Grace Campbell of Hilselty. The baby weighed five pounds one ounce. Grandparents include Mrs Melvin Campbell and Mrs VitePil Clowe of Fort Worth with Mrs Campbell traveling to Houston for weeks.
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