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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
7
Unclear text describes L League All Stars in a section playoff, with scattered names and partial game action. The readable fragments mention Corpus and various players, but details and outcomes remain obscured due to OCR damage.
Local artists presented works at a 30 artist show featuring Lange’s young artists and a wide range of styles. Mrs D TeMor organized the display with Mrs T Metihoss and Mrs ROE Rees Jr coordinating performances and receptions. The exhibit showcased landscapes floral still lifes and modernist pieces reflecting the period’s art trends.
Dr and Mrs Lewis Kopecky announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Low Marie Kosecky to Jerry Gibson son of Mrs EL As Gibson of Eagle Lake. Couple will exchange vows at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with date to be set.
In a disjointed report from Victoria, Citrus Noses all star team rallies to edge past rival for a share. The game features erratic pitching by Clifford Cole and standout hitting from Baby Ment and Eagle Like. Houston arrests Alamo Heights 1 0 presages a Tuesday night clash for the Section TIT crown.
Garwood Athletics hosted a baseball game at Garwood Athletic Field where Garwood defeated the Yankees 12 to 9. Wali Foeris tossed strong pitching as Gierie Crareecat and Tar ule contributed key hits. The event featured a doubleheader with early action beginning around 4:46 p.m. and drew local fans to the park.
Dowdy defeats in a skeet shoot at Eagle Lake with 48 hits of 150 as the top score. participants include Berk Jo-50 EF age Victor Bal Wels 4.50, Niel Baer 14y35, and other shooters. The scene lists local scores and casual notes about the event and future plans at Ei Campo after a wedding, with mentions of JSbson, Duele High School, and Texas A M College affiliations.
The Hi School softball team edged Ashby but Sealy won 12 to 1 in a marathon 12 inning game. Pitcher Tommy Wiledy starred for Sealy with support from teammates as Ashby forfeited the later game due to an ineligible player. Ashby hosts Sealy in the next twin bill, while Sealy travels to Sheridan.
C H Matthews addresses the statewide PCA gathering praising President Eisenhower and Agriculture Secretary Speer as praised by local leaders. He notes the PCA aim and acknowledges Gow Bless Tira and the passage of a related bill amid the session. Otis Pauncey Bagie Lake from El Campo production credit group is also noted.
We express heartfelt appreciation to Drs J R Laughlin and J Laughlin and the Nutts Ghd hospital staff for the care and kindness shown during our time of loss. Our thanks extend to the friends and family who shared tables and prayers. May God bless you all. Mr and Mrs Tolliver and Parily. Mr and Mrs John Burabicher and children Lydia and David of Houston visited last weekend with Mr and Mrs Henry Dostal and children.
The Eazy Lake Little League and Sherman Lille League teams battled in eight innings, with Sheridan winning 8 to 7. Next Tuesday night, manager Spanikel plans two Sheridan games as All-Star competitions end, showcasing improved pitching and a strong farm-tea matchup.
Lakeview golfers begin play to name the club champion with first round races at Lakeview Golf Club Sunday. Pairings drawn by the tournament committee assign one week per pair to determine a winner to advance to a bracket starting each Sunday until the champion is decided. Public invited to cheer favorites as players vie for the coveted trophy held a year, with three wins required for possession.
Colorado County will hold its annual budget hearing on September 9 to set the tax rate and discuss the fiscal year 1953 budget. The meeting invites all interested residents to attend and review the county's finances. Lester Senmag is now employed at Gless Farm Equipment Co as parts master, after previously working at Spailager.
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