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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1959

Page

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County court debates polling place consolidation plan

Citizens protest proposed polling place changes in the county. The July meeting discussed reducing precincts and moving sites to Weimar, Buescher, and other towns to save tax money. Residents urged keeping local polling locations and proposed new precinct numbers and boxes for future elections.

Colormlo Commissioners Court Rarzon Bul Rul Pari Mada Geowonl Nida Nua Ratha Columbus Glidden Analo Colin Kualant Wis Grove Weimar Sante Anna Buescher Neers Gurwood-Nada Gar Shaws Bend Brushy Santa Anna Buescheray Eighay Ernest Lickey Oakland C. Black Rockstark Albert Kollmann Flin Poentteach Frians Bend T. H. Criswell Sheridan Appke Kutta Bea Heale Jorge Mayings Democratic ‘Party

Wiese Family Plans Purchase of Bob In Grocery

The Wiese family of Brenham moved to town to complete negotiations for buying the Bob In Grocery. Mr. Wiese has 21 years at Big Bell Creamery and previously managed a pea plant, while Mrs Wiese also worked long in the Ble TT business. They have a daughter and a son and will operate from the former Funny Building on State Route 64, driving the new store name Witeso Drive Grocery.

Mra C. Wiese Ray

Tie Bagté Lake School Board Adopts Budget Proposal

The Tie Bagté Lake School Board adopted a proposed budget for the coming year totaling about 963,742 with several line items including boiler replacement estimates and a new refrigeration unit for the elementary school. Superintendent Gibson announced plans to interview applicants for teaching positions and aims to fill certain education posts within a week. The board authorized a county wide consolidation study and prepared to place the proposal before voters in a future meeting with Garwood and Rock Island.

Bagté Lake School Board of Education Bijidlag Austag Alter Tworskeg Fevenic Supt B. Gibson Engte Lake Furniture Co Tismeweed Waxstaken Gibsor Garwood Rock Irland O Wolleop Statfors Highway 72

Services Set For Therese Glueck AtiO AM Thurs

Funeral services for Therese Glueck of the Fitraard Peak rie are scheduled Thursday at 7:40 p.m. at the Eisinger Funeral Home in Sealy, with burial at Kollacschny Cemetery near Cat Spring Texas. Surviving sisters Mrs Herman Bens and Mrs Adolph Zaskula, and brothers Aetin Glueck and Eyall aint Ende share in the family’s loss.

Runeral Wrotg Thureday Ate Jann Therese Glueck Fitraard Orien Teothe Eisinger Punerat Ots Sealy Interypentin Ie Hone Enyla Leake Arran- Bemiats Wmtee Glueck Og Mazak Theo Therase Chexik Berggrd Prairie Bagks Lake Ghout Herman Bens Adolph Zaskula Sealy Aruvi Cecelia Grudek Tires Brithars Atein Glueck Bingae Lake Eyal

Calendar of Coming Events

Thurs Aug 13 softball events Baptist TM and Tattherana Cathatics wa. Fri Aug 14 softball Preaby tetiank Va Beptlat Wy EUS ve Lo therang. Sun Aug 14 Yor urbay biel ap Latheran Soe 8 p.m. Pub- Ne invited. Recreation Con for barbecue dinner and scotch get tournament. Mon Aug 17 Firemen's Inties Hight covered dish cuppper. Town Commerce meet 8 p.m. Aug 18 Sat softball Cath oles vx Methodist Baptist I ve Presbyteriana. City Counicl meet at 8:00 p.m. Schoo meai fification meeting counneil room municipal building 8 p.m.

Baptist Cathatics Lotherang Sun Urbay Biel Ap Latheran T P.n A of Commerce Tyee Catholes Methodist Baptist I Ve Presbyteriana City ‘Counc Schooomeaifiation Counneil

Two Negroes Charged With Cattle Theft Near Eagle Lake

Two men employed on the Mose Thoinel ranch west of Eagle Lake were arrested Tuesday and charged with cattle theft. Calves were allegedly stolen from the herd of Mr. Horus and R Wintermann and tied to the Compo Auction ring for sale. Lester Stout of Victoria represented the Cattlemen's Protective Association and found the calves not delivered for sale by Mr. Colorado. Sheriff’s officials investigated and arrested the suspects at the Thomas ranch. case to be presented to the September grand jury.

Scott Touke Norman Eagle Lake Mr. Horus R Wintermann Lester Stout Victoria Catlemen's Protective Association

Tennis Tourney Entries Will Be Taken Aug 13 20

Entries open for the second city wide tennis tournament of the season at the A J Sirmassae Toureags on August 30. Entry fee is one dollar for ages 13 and under, 50 cents for 15 and under, with events for boys and girls in age groups 18 and under, singles and doubles, and men and women singles and doubles. Entries judged by age actually reached, with higher age reported to directors Mr and Mrs G McMeant.

A. J. Sirmassae Tha Toureags Ee Diviatone Ihelude Beya Ane Aidla Vundter Ate G. McMeant

Searcy Resigns as Bandmaster at Eagle Lake High

Eagle Lake High School director Bill Searcy submitted his resignation last Saturday to accept a new role in Wharton. He built a robust band program over four years, earning praise from students, parents, and the community for his leadership and performance.

Eagle Lake High Schior Inn Bill Searcy Rmale House Wharton Searcy Bags Lake Ee Anal Echond Lowin Ainoipees al Garwood Jack Ballers Navy Garwood Sireelie Nat Vgrade Myre Hetty Gaye Aie James Keenig Gartner Gi Gil Jeet Heenen Prince Ral Ganifer Scioness Wo. Hinton Commercial Atubiea Helena Malneliach Mogtyn Bee V. Davison Vthegias Stone Voach al Troy Aavek Wyoleullare Barker AL GW Carktr Princival Drsse J. Conde Han Jane Charles Vince Lucilly Byberson Chariié Cohonan ARPA V. E Geach Mim Ian Kubeech Neda Hazel Brown Victoria Eicher Shit Temnyssen Home Erenomica iGeog Reeves Anon Moyes PR Wachor AU Gotta Dem Taland Dracher Jack Klipatriak Victoria Inter Caltege Reltaville Wita Wiltegrhy Moore Red Velen Witla Bieskess Tray Z.leswright Sulphur Springs Wil Othexa Larry Jones Dimator C. BR. Kor Gieran Margaret Cave Henrice Krupha Ard Tae Meyer Jotmenn Isyateman Maiuination Tonsdur Meri Reese Eshort Sysiow Mephal Teach van He Mira Sammy Bynum Bynin Wella Gibson Ad Fund Directa H. Flenoey John Ya Colored

Unclear historical names and places muddle a partial notice

Fragmentary OCR reads like a political or legal notice with multiple names such as Dab Geet Pate Be Veto and Grail, Henry Sundergan, OP form, AGKink, Ranier Ree, John 1 Een, Jie Cipean, Nato from Jack towon, and CP James Hopkine. Details and actions remain obscured by garbled text.

Dab Geet Pate Henry Sundergan Agkink Bea Tee Ranier Bot John 1 Een Jie Cipean NATO Jack Towon Kallien Dever James Hopkine Stone Gareued Roe Sales Combey Wis “West Naie Aexy

Cotton Picking Progresses at Garwood Gin

Garwood Gin reports 75 bales picked on Tuesday as the busiest day with pickers active in the river region. Ed Seifert notes most cotton comes from Matthews area while listed workers include John Mehalite and son Kenneth Alien Genege Arthur Mahalite Joe Pete Mehalite and Matifees Zena. Seifert predicts continued rapid ginning into early next week.

Tany Teles Soephern Garwood Gin Wicklay Ed Seifert Gareved Gis Atatthews Srea John Mehalite Kenneth Alien Genege Arthur Mahalite Joe Pete Mehalite Mati Zena Seifert

Garwood area schools face staffing and safety notes

Garwood schools open Aug 31 and Sept 8 as staffing numbers stretch, with new teachers announced for Eagle Lake and Engle Lake districts. A stabbing incident near a Garwood site prompted police investigation. court actions and hospital reports followed. Superintendent outlines new hires, payroll details, and opening plans amid ongoing aftermath and student registration delays.

Air Conditioning Almost Ready at Catholic Church

Work to install air conditioning at the Lady of Demetial Help Catholic Church on Chir Lady Street proceeds under private commission. Two Titan units are being installed and tested as electricians complete wiring and service connections. Father Didner said the plan is to have cooling in time for services this Sunday.

Demetial Bealig Pasiy Hiv Didner

Patrolmen Warn Farmers About Mud Flaps On Trucks

August 101 report from Eagle Lake notes Patrolmen Halert and Billy Biller warn farmers and truckers that mud flaps with dual wheels are required by law. Violations carry fines from 1 to 200 dollars plus court costs. Authorities stress installation must keep flaps within eight inches of the ground to prevent spray and accidents.

Highway Patrolen Tre Halert Billy Biller Eagle Lake Stelien

Final Story Hour at Community Center August 13

The article notes a final Story Hour event at the Community Center hosted by Mrs. CW Gaomy. Children are invited to attend this program starting at 4 00 pro.

CW. Gaomy

A Nine of Sunshine Sermon on Salvation Faith

A religious note cites Romans 10 asserting salvation comes by confessing Jesus as Lord and believing God raised him from the dead. The message emphasizes faith over works and urges personal commitment to salvation through belief.

Jesus

County School Consolidation Discussed by Officials

County wide consolidation plans dominated a meeting at Mnevin s Altair with boards from Garwood Sheridan Weimar Columbus and Eagle Lake invited by Rock Island to examine proposed sites at Wells or Stafford. Officials noted enrollment shifts and potential benefits including a college, better teachers and curriculum for area high schools.

Deel Mnevin’s Altair Garwood Sheridan Weimar Columbus Eagle Lake Rock Tnland Elmer Lar- Gent Rock Inland Rock Inland School Board J. & Laughtin Eagle Lake Board Tock Isen Eagle Wells Stafford Ogar Altair Calumias High School Weiner Gurwood Seeriden Rock Island Exypest Moore Rock Ishend Sail Wen Ego Paneer Ace Feimear Weimars Eagie Lace Garwood Sen

School Building Reopens After Repairs and New Boiler

School officials report finishing repairs at the High School building and say the structure is perfectly safe again. Contractors RH Rees worked on cracks at the southeast corner where walls were pulling apart and a crack appeared, with a boiler upgrade noted in the work.

High Scheol RH. Rees

Luther League Plans Ice Cream Social Sunday

The Grace Lutheran Luther League announces a Sunday ice cream social with a freewill donation. The public is invited to attend.

Luther League Social Sun

About Town Barber Shop Incident During Week

A local barber shop faced disruption this week as owner Mr Heck underwent a medical treatment and briefly rested at his chair. The event caused a temporary pause in services while the proprietor recovered and staff resumed operations promptly.

Jack Gack Morala Mr. Heck Chetr

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