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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
1
Eagle Lake Independent School District announces a September 7 start for the 1954-55 year. All faculties meet September 6. budget is set at 276 037 dollars with total receipts estimated at 277 253 dollars.
The Emergency Polio Fund calls for $20,000,000 to continue vaccine research tests and provide patient care. Eagle Lake residents and the county show support, with donations accepted via containers placed around the city or through the Lions Club as the second drive follows January’s March of Times event.
Work progresses on the new Thomas Food Market at Lissie six miles east of Eagle on Highway 90. The former Li ge Grocery and Welding Shop run by Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Thomas is being replaced. The building features cream hollow tile with dark brown trim and a sea foam interior. The store will be air conditioned with Frigidaire refrigeration, blonde shelving, and a self service layout. A snack bar offering Coke coffee and light meals will welcome shoppers before continuing.
Mrs Johanna Marie Walling died August in Glen Flora at her daughter’s home. Last rites were held August 1 at Broughton Hinze Funeral Home Wharton with Rev EF Lampe officiating. Interment at Columbus Oda Sallows Cemetery. Surviving daughters six and three sons plus sixteen grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren.
Garwood Schools will begin the 1954-55 term on Monday September 6 with holidays including Thanksgiving Christmas and Easter. The budget is 109763 with no tax rate change kept at 1.40. W B Hinton replaces Jack Pates as Commercial teacher and Joyce Polk will teach the primary at G W Carver Colored school.
Farmers urged to destroy cotton stalks immediately after harvest to curb boll weevils and pink bollworms. Early destruction stops breeding, reduces winter survivors, and lowers future crop damage, with guidance drawn from Texas communities where benefits are noted.
About forty planes are expected to fly into Eagle Lake Sunday for the Fifth Annual Rice Festival hosted by the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce. More than 400 people will tour rice fields, explain processing plants, and visit the Rice Growers Association office. Guests include Texas aviation enthusiasts and members of the Texas Flying Farmers and Ranchers Association.
Cubs and parents are invited to a basket picnic Sunday at the city swim pool. Scouts and other interested citizens may attend.
Ambassador Warren spoke on Venezuela and U S relations noting oil and iron exports and the coffee shortage pushing prices. He warned against judging by U S standards if Venezuela changes government by revolution. Otis Pouthey introduced Warren and TF A Heetinghaus visited with Warren's hosts, Sherton Burr guest rotarian from Bay City.
Absentee voting continues for the run-off primary scheduled for Saturday August 28 with a smaller turnout than August 14. Through yesterday fifty six absentee ballots had been applied For all Uy office of County Clerk Edgar Litemann. Desiring no more absentee may do so through Tuesday August 24. Two contests appear on the run-off ballot the gubernatorial race and a city of Texas race.
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell prepare to open the new Campbell Drive Inn Cafe on Friday from 10:00 to 1:00 with a modern brick building, gravel roof, indirect lighting, spacious parking, private dining room, and curb service. The cafe will feature a large kitchen, varied luncheon options, and a drive in with seating for drive via customers. The Campbells previously operated the Mars Dray Inn Cafe and invite neighbors to inspect the new facility.
Anton Duyka becomes the new operator of the Shell Service Station on Main Street Bags Lake this morning. He has worked at the Mare Inet at the QP Store and invites friends to visit. Former operators Mr and Mrs Duane Sheridan have moved into concrete contracting. Dryke plans formal opening soon.
Voters near Earle Lake area adjacent to Highway 80 A West reject plans to form a water and sewer district and pursue annexation into Eagle Lake city limits. Fourteen residents present voted to halt progress, six favored continuing, with proxies counting for absent property owners. The meeting, attended by City Council members, outlined potential district formation steps and implications for funding, engineering surveys, and bond issuance.
The Eagle Lake Quarterback Club will hold a meeting in City Hall Friday August 27 with Merribers and officers organizing acolysses for the year. They aim to support the high school athletic department and plan the opening football game September 1 against Cypress Fairbank. A membership drive begins with dues of 1.00 to 2.50 per year and club activities include annual All Sports Banquet Night Halays Ju nter League baseball and other community services. Arthur Anderson from Ft Benning visited with his parents.
AU prospective Eagle Lake high school Eagles football players are urged to attend a Sunday mass meeting at 3 00 pm to begin workouts for the 1954 season Monday morning Coach Ben Cobb asks that most players have physicals completed before Monday Between thirty and thirty five hopefuls are expected for opening drills Monday with two to three practice sessions daily until school starts Nine veterans return to anchor the team Wishing to rebuild after eleven seniors depart coach Cobb plans a full scrimmage schedule and the Eagles first host Cypress Palmer Bobcats in 1954 opener
Cally Memorial Methodist Church to host a Sunday night slide show and lecture by Glen Simderman and Rev. Allisio on a tour of Europe and Palestine. The program promotes biblical understanding and invites families and children to attend, featuring photos of holy sites and commentary on Christian faith.
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