11 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
1
The Matthews brothers harvest underway with the first cotton sale expected locally. Weather is hot and dry, dust common as pickers work, wages cited at about 82.00 per hundred pounds and laborers in short supply.
A fragmented notice describes a radio hour featuring requested numbers and guest appearances. The program includes performances by Blue Barnes and a special Saturday arrangement with varied acts and a countdown to a 71 08 am time slot.
Over 150000 acres have joined the rice booster program as cooperation expands. The initiative seeks full participation, aiming to finalize seals of consumer education and promote organic farming practices through state and local agencies.
Eagle Lake district announces three new full-time teaching positions to support grade meals, home economics, and general instruction. Applicants are being sought by the superintendent. One post was identified for White school, with several vacancies hard to fill late in the process.
Work crews rush to connect two newly drilled water wells supplying the city as the water main network awaits inflow. Sewer plant construction under RB Reese Sr supervision aims for completion in about 120 working days, with Holland Page Co Austin building lines and hydrants across the city in cooperation with city officials.
Charles Po Boggess, 48, becomes Humble agent at new bulk plant in Eagle Lake. Native of Caths Tinots, moved to axag ane, lived in Eagle Lake past toy years. Production from fight school followed by two sears study at Greenville College. Recipient of Purple Heart with two slits and Hig Silver Star. Member of City Canine and Lions Club. Family details include wife La Hilbert and several children.
Legion Post 108 will hold a Tuesday meeting at 7 o clock with MF Campbell, post commander, to install officers. A brief business session precedes the ceremony followed by refreshments for attendees.
Mrs Harcrove Smith editor of the Eagle dake Headligh cannot be blamed this week as she takes a four week break. The editor and her husband Mr Smith of Universal Supply Company are both on vacation.
Eagle Lake Bagle Like Eigh Selig Band will wear orange and black uniforms selected by the Bank Boosters for their first home game of the season. A Houston uniform maker measured students and the band voted on headgear as the Finance Committee begins funding.
RMA members gather after midnight at the Rotary club to discuss amendments. The group emphasizes unity and policy changes during a terse briefing. Local officials and attendees include key names and the council’s stance on proposed adjustments.
A local Merchants Association in Eagle Lake plans meetings on credit issues. The sessions, led by experts, will address reducing risk from slow paying accounts and improving collections. Directors have not approved start dates yet.
Bugle Lake business houses will close Monday August 14 in observance of VJ Day marking Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. A long holiday weekend is expected to draw many locals to resorts and relatives, with visitors from neighboring cities in Waglt Lake. Recreational facilities, the Legion Swimming Pool, and Lakeview Golf Course will be open during the holiday weekend. No official observance has been set by veterans or civic groups. Next holiday is Labor Day in September.
A park carnival to raise funds for the American Legion Swimming Pool is announced with plans for chicken supper stalls and shows. Public admission is noted with a goal of community participation and support for the pool project.
As August 26 runoff looms, local campaigns intensify with several races in focus. Harvey Lee faces opposition from Glenda Walker in Engle Lake, while Colorado County races include Muth Frais Zeiske and Bullvale editor Quavity in contested contests. A large primary turnout on July 22 shapes the August runoff, with Sheriff and Commissioner races drawing strong interest and candidates eyeing pivotal county seats.
The Chamber of Commerce directors support a committee plan to distribute 1000 maps, with copies to be filed in the office for distribution to new members and directors. The program aims to inform merchants and residents about Eilyde make and related arrangements, proceeding with a citywide outreach.
A barbecue will be held at the new bulk station in Humble near Lake Ragle on August 16 at 6 15 p m. Local officials including Mayor Batali and Chamber of Commerce head C lerbut Matthews will speak. The event features a fashion display and a community gathering at the Humble Tea room, with the aim of celebrating the opening and inviting residents to inspect the facilities.
Seventy more men will report for physical examination on August 22 for the Payette-Colorsde-isting county draft board. A second group of 42 is slated to report and a third call for 70 may follow soon. Inductions await post examination, with a 21 day minimum wait possible. A separate vehicle accident near the Pepper Bottling Plant involved Alame Lumber Company workers. occupants were lightly injured as the truck veered off the road and into a ditch.
In a school incident, multiple panes were broken and later replaced. The event prompted talk of safer supervision and budget implications as administrators consider costs for repairs and improved protections around windows and entry points.
A attended event in Beaumont Tuesday featured local men including Bea Anders and Joe Anderson observing displays at the Rice Field Day. Officials discussed work conditions and agricultural practices as guests looked over demonstrations and noted peppering of perianits dinnerway and rising of suliotley in the area.
Joe Frazer is gone at Hadacol. A large truck with Hadacol lettering was seen cruising. The Chamber of Commerce office and a new Retail Merchants Association phone number 355 are noted. Six people were present at once, and talk includes Eagle Lake freight trains and Magle Lake store scenes.
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