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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1957
Page
1
The report notes that ity mail delivery for Engle Lehe was officially approved and preparations for inauguration not yet set. Details mention new delivery service start date and carrier selections from city preparations, with references to grid applications and examinations for future carriage.
Sugar Land girls coached by Alford won the Texas State AAU girls track and field meet in Abilene. They outpointed Blue Bonnet Belles 81½ to 66. Jo Ann Sens led with javelin and 400 meter relay wins. Alma Miller, Georgia Binford, and Mary Lou Alford also starred in sprints and jumps.
Readable portions indicate Nada hosts annual Homecoming and church feast in September. Event likely funded by Nada Union of Higa of Columbus. Local coverage mentions social gathering with music and food planned for the night, sponsored by community group.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on Wednesday afternoon August SthGeorge W Stephens 55 father of Charles D Stephens of this city passed away in the local hospital. He was to be attended by his son-in-law and a funeral plane to attend services. An obituary will be published in next week’s Headlight.
Bay City held its first 57 rice sale for the 1987 crop on Thursday with a top bid of 8.73 per barrel. Louis Lenge State Rice Hall reported the auction occurred on Sovere tract east of Markham on Rootte Island in the Colorado area. The sale marked the United States’ first cutting of the 1987 crop, with the bid $2 higher than last year’s opening bid.
A state law raises vehicle license fees by ten percent effective August 22. Tax collectors report rates will rise across major vehicle categories including trucks and cars.
The Est Lake region received about three inches of rain Tuesday morning improving pasture and crops after a sixty day drought. In nearby cities rain totals ranged from two to four inches with Ramsey reporting the heaviest at about 4 inch. Agricultural areas expect better quality and timely moisture for cotton and pastures while early patches already dry may not benefit.
Trooper reports Lent Mal 27 of Houston and Columbus was charged with failure to yield after stopping at Farm Road 102 and entering Highway 90 then colliding with a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Leon Edward Lavoge Jr 34 of Houston. Both vehicles were damaged but drivers were unhurt.
A fragment from a zine titled ZINE OF SUNSHING quotes a Saint Jabe line referencing Jesus and a wife, noting that no mart comes to the Weather but by mic. The odd verse blends religious phrasing with weather, creating a cryptic cultural snippet.
Weather slows work as contractors resume Wednesday after a halt caused by rain. J Le Deymelle and crew continue laying the foundation for the new municipal building and post offices with an estimated completion near 25 days.
Wil A Bearer notes Nada cot ton at 35 cents per pound with premiums for Nada merchants. Garwood Gin Company processed sixteen bales as Mahalite Brothers and Colorado County producers lead. Rainfall boosts expected cotton quality and timing. Steve Toman and Ha Seifert report favorable prospects in their areas.
The first rice harvest in the aven is delayed due to late planting caused by heavy March April and May rainfall. Irrigation canals will not be ready for cutting until near harvest time, with fields depending on canal water delayed by about a month compared with last year.
Ben Behrens 17 of Battle Lake wins the Southwest Water Works Journal scholarship named for Egmont Smith. He plans physics at University of Texas and is active in science and language clubs, sports, and theater. Since 1949, 23 scholars have been named from four states. nine from Texas.
Members of W. Cherry-hi Perry Post 108 Americann Legion planned regular monthly gathering Tuesday August 12 at 7:30 pm at Rice Drug Store. The agenda includes election of officers for 1957 58 and discussion of gate setting for the swimming pool project.
White and Latin American first graders will use a new addition to the Elementary School when classes open September 3. The addition, built by contractor Reese, cost 42 173.35 and includes nine classrooms with new furniture, a canopy for bus unloading, and an all-weather entrance. Interior renovations to the High School Building are also underway with repainting and refinishing.
City council approves first reading of an ordinance to remove visual hazards at intersections by limiting walls hedges and plants within 20 feet of curbs and approves flood relief funds totaling 630.60 from the Federal Flood Disaster Relief Fund while reporting $2440.78 damage to the sewer system from heavy rains and $350 needed for replacements.
The Eagle Lake Lions Club will stage its annual fall carnival on Thursday September 5 at Eagle Lake site under General chairs Reymond H Waddell and ER L Clipson. Features include a concert by Eagle Lake High School Band and booths for entertainment food and rides with committee members named.
The Eggs Take Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting next Monday night at 7 30 in the chamber office. Citizens invited. Agenda includes potential industrial foundation and a drawing showing Eagle Lake relation to Tetrapolican area and resources.
The Saxis Rice Promotion Association announces its annual meeting at the Americad Lawsen Hall in Alvin on August 16. David Wintermens and William Leirer, local TRA board members, say the event targets both member and non member rice growers with a keynote by John Mechaney from Texas A and M Extension Service on market development. Marcus Mau tity, TRA president, will present the annual report detailing progress and future plans for balancing the rice supply program.
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