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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
1
The opening rice sale reached 9.25 per unit with the same initial price as last year. Buyers included Hiverbrand and others. the harvest near Eagle Lake shows ongoing activity. Officials note the process extending toward a final tally as the season progresses.
The St Marys Church in Nada Texas invites all residents to attend the annual Feast and Homecoming on Sunday August 31. Activities begin at 10:00 am with later services and a community dinner at 1:30 pm followed by supper at 2:00 pm. Music and entertainment are planned throughout the day and seating will be provided for attendees.
A local observance marks V Day with no public events scheduled. Community members are invited to reflect quietly on wartime milestones and remember those who served, as leaders note the day’s significance amid a calm, low-key commemorative mood.
A meeting in a rural district discussed a proposed overseas program. Officials and supporters, including Louise hosting the event, outlined plan details and potential donor roles. Organizers praised foreign aid efforts and urged continued public backing this year.
The notice announces the final immunization round for pupils on Friday August 22. Colored students and white students are scheduled at specific local schools, with times around early morning. The registration and location details reference Besle Leake Sign Behool and Henry Fignachoth.
Colorado county commissioners vote to purchase a new automobile for Sheriff Walker, with a $2 bounty for each adult fox and 50 cents per pup killed. They also amend the tax collection contract and set county employee pay days to the first of each month starting Sept 1 to ease bookkeeping.
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting at the Legion pool Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Commander Louis Balas will preside as members discuss the close of the swimming season and related matters.
Flying Farmers from District 4 prepare to roll out the carpet for the Rice Festival at Eagle Lake Sunday. The event features an airport tour, a golf dinner at the Jose snr course, and extensive demonstrations of rice farming techs. Fred Amplett and Tex Anderson are expected to attend, with invitations extended to other aviation groups statewide.
Police report an individual named Vic Young was involved in an attempted robbery at SWIPE with motive to escape using gasoline. Further inquiry shows firearm and felony charges arising from stolen vehicles in San Antonio and Living City, with one car abandoned and another stolen in Chak City. no charges in this county and the suspect was turned over to authorities for trial.
Two men were injured in two separate crashes near Columbus on Highway 71 and Ratlife Creek Bridge. Raymond Henry, 28, suffered severe head and facial injuries including a broken jaw. his brother, 5, and another boy, 13, had minor injuries. Cars damaged, vehicle overturned, driver remained in Columbus for treatment. second crash noted with escaping details.
Mrs Harry Lobpries, former Garwood resident, and part owner of the Aide Inn near Wemar, was admitted to a hospital after suffering a broken neck while swimming in the Colorado River. Reports say she was found unconscious and rushed for treatment.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a school building project at Rock crossing with a cement foundation poured last week. The contract targets December 22 for completion with plants and a new building role noted.
The Spade and Trowel Club of Eagle-Laise has secured Eagle Lake high school auditorium for September 4. Tickets 30c at door. proceeds support junior sewing club. Several local girls including Ries and Liberuity are listed as models. committee chair Mrs Sheridan notes the list is incomplete and will be updated. Mrs W J Dauer heads the club.
Lawrence Lahay delivered the first bale of cotton at Garwood Gin, weighing 476 pounds and sold for 1 cent per pound. By yesterday, 20 bales had been ginned, with larger producers in Matthews, Eagle Lake, and nearby communities planning full scale picking next week as farmers rotate fields and await sales.
AY members of the Heghe Lake Spade and Trawel Garden Club are asked to attend a called meeting Friday, August 35th, at 3:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. W. L. Bauer. Mrs. Lee Barnett reports the club business in this faded notice.
A Kolberg dairy hay barn burned on Tuesday afternoon, destroying 4400 bales of hay before firefighters could gain control. The blaze was blamed on possible lightning and excessive heat. Nearby dairy buildings remained unharmed. Local manager Donald Kolberg noted no animals were reported lost and the source of ignition remains uncertain.
Lions plan a Sept 5 carnival at City Square with varied amusements and contests. Lions G J Pasina and W C Adevek lead committee efforts while Eagle Lake youths are included in the festive program supporting local charities and community groups.
Budget hearing set for next Tuesday as councilmen review the city of Bugle Lake budget for 1852 53. The note recalls a 1692 Texas Gulf Coast storm and warns such a disaster today would cause crop damage.
The Jim Kage Lake Tidypendent Scio board approves longtime coach Arnold Payne as principal and hires several teachers for the coming year. New staff include Mrs. RL Lange, Ms. Smith, and L. Tanect among others. The schedule shows a start on September 4 with holidays through May 29, along with bus driver changes and faculty assignments.
Joseph Herman Willrodt 94 a lifelong Columbus resident died Monday at Columbus Hospital after a long illness. Services will be Wednesday at St Church with burial at Fellows Rest Cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs Re Lee Hastedt and Mrs Phil Batley and son P. Wilh. Grand and great grandchildren noted.
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