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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1954
Page
7
A garbled clipping notes sports action involving teams referred to as Raiders and Bears in a high level contest with unclear details. The fragment mentions a season context and possible penalties or injuries, but specific scores, dates, venues, or outcomes are not provided.
Local hospital notes Vai Lehmann in Kleberg Hospital with unclear condition. Authorities and game warden are referenced in a disrupted report about legal or enforcement involvement.
Fragmentary OCR recalls local residents and visitors including Mr and Dr A L Bering and daughter Miss A Myn Louies Bering El Paso Griffin and Mrs Burns Antonio. Mentions a two hour visit and hopes tied to a congressman with uncertain context and dates.
Joe B Kai's advertises fresh ponds for weeding and veterinary use. The brief notice promotes ready stock and delivery options for local clients seeking aquatic features for gardens and animal care facilities.
The Livenss Gerk of the Gime Fist Crnumesign reports that hunting and fishing licenses will be mailed to deputies for prompt issuance. Resident fishing licenses cost $1.64, cover all legitimate fishing, and no license is required for fishing in swamps. Exemptions apply for under 17 and certain home or property hunting. Nonresident licenses include migratory bird permits at $3, five day fishing at $0.50, and regular fishing at $5.23.
Laughlin Hospital notes list multiple patients and dismissals with many city and personal names. The names include Fulton Drumgoole Jr Josephine Cucker Brasher Roy Gonzales Mrs Selma Falen LC Glover Lena Stapleton Garwood Iscist Mergaret Manilite Ehiea Martinez CR Pelabom Mrs Louis Bolari Sheridan T M Yancy Austin Mrs T ML Yancy Austin Mrs Robert Daugherty Austin Frances Gonzales Janet Reser Vic Engelhard Cle F A Hoeninghaus Vicki Linda Carol Mickow Altair Velered Herman Lee Senit Mellissa Gibbs Ruth Bren Beatrice McKay and others.
A voter expresses sincere appreciation to the voters of Precinct No 4 for their support in the July 24 primary. The note pledges fair and impartial service and thanks voters for their confidence in Glenn W. Kveton.
Attention airs Hans German. Here is a free ticket to the Rice Theatre showing Jo Johnny Dark Friday night. Clip this out for admission to the exciting movie.
In a tense district clash Eagle Lake and LaGrange split the actions with LaGrange edging Eagle Lake 2 to 1 in nine innings. Henry Alvarado starred for Eagle Lake belting a double with Sim Milby Chiffon Cole contributing late. Blume held the mound for LaGrange with 22 strikeouts in a tight pitchers duel.
Mrs Alirea Zahradnick received a surprise birthday visit Saturday evening from Mr and Mrs C L Ressmustemn and Mr and Mrs David Zapradnick. The group played Forty-Two and enjoyed cookies cake and coffee in a festive, home setting.
The Coforade Valley Little League schedule remains indefinite this week as district regional games influence postponements and rescheduling. A recent Ta gle Lake versus Sheridan game was halted by the semi final Celorann Valley Al Stars contest, forcing delays for future trips and TORA plans.
At the Ple Lake Lions Club Cook received a Master Key for his service. Members present gave a warm ovation, recognizing the fine work he and fellow Lions have done.
Seven Eagle Lake business firms sponsor baby books for newborns in Eggle Lakes area. The free keepsakes record a child’s growth from birth to graduation and are available only to new arrivals. Sponsors include Farmers Equipment Co, 1s Flowers and Gifts, C. and DP Variety Store, Hargraves, QP Storm es, Essie Lake Furniture Company, and Estlinbaum Lumber Co.
Pranksters set a German car and three other vehicles afire at a social event at the Catholic Recreation Center in Fayetteville. The 1953 Chevrolet owned by Mrs German was heavily damaged by fire and smoke. Firefighters responded. upholstery burned again after an initial blaze was quelled. Sheriff Flour noy pursued leads but no solution this week. Investigators believe arson rather than theft, with two pairs of expensive items damaged.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Guyon of Victoria are the proud parents of a son born Tuesday afternoon at Methodist Hospital Houston. The newborn weighed six pounds 15 ounces and the name had not yet been chosen. He is the grandson of Sem H Broyles of Eagle Lake and Eugene Guyon, and the great grandson of Mrs W S Strickland of Victoria.
Mrs H J Kretzschar of Ramsey receives a free ticket to the Rite Theatre on Saturday August 7 to see California Con Artest a colorful story of the roaring West. Clip and present at box office on the indicated date.
Margie and Les proprietors announce the opening of an exclusive children's shoe department at the Wharton Youth Center. Sony Lerman has been employed to assist in this portion of the Center's business.
TV viewers last night saw Grace Spaniel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Spaniel, compete on KPRC TV show Darts for Dough hosted by Dick Gottlieb. The appearance highlighted local talent as Spaniel played for a charitable cause.
Miss Evelyn Zahradnick accompanied her brother Robert to San Antonio on Saturday for a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. Anick and to discuss vaccine and veteran needs. A short rest was planned at Joe D. Lana's.
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