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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1952
Page
1
Thompson and Lane face a run-off in a Democratic primary with voters urged to vote soon. Incumbent Clark is mentioned along with Paluxon area results showing totals around 33,108 votes for a candidate, while Novice party figures appear in the fragment.
Fragmented notice details Garwood schools reopening September 5 for the 1952 53 term. Mentions superintendent Heenan principal Benford and athletic coach Malfunctioning lines obscure staff roles and teaching assignments due to damaged copy.
Motorists scramble to complete inspections before the deadline. Stations in Eadie Lake report heavy traffic as drivers rush to obtain inspection stickers to avoid fines under the Vehicle Inspection Law. After September fifth, cars without stamps face penalties from one thousand to two hundred dollars plus costs.
Eagle Lake precinct voters will cast ballots on Saturday in a election marked by a new telephone rate schedule approved by the City Council. The ballot includes county and state judges candidates, with isolated mentions of local officials and the upcoming rural service changes. The town anticipates improved dialing and a modernized exchange as Southwestern Bell implements the revised rates effective late September.
Board of Education plans to name a new head coach for Eagle Lake High School after reviewing at least six applicants. Superintendent Deane Pletcher said no decision has been reached. Junold Payne, former Eagle Lake administrator, has taken the role as high school principal during the transition week.
The article notes a bank will close on Saturday, August 23, to observe the second primary election. EL Leinart, identified as president, announces the temporary closure and references a one day halt in operations for election-related observance.
Members of the American Legion voted Tuesday night to close the public pool on Labor Day September 1 marking the last swimming day of the 1942 season. After that date the pool will be drained for the summer, with remaining open days Thursday and Saturday for any last swims.
Monday sales at the Eagle Lake division show high prices for rice with barge prices around 9.34 to 9.44 per barrel for Century Patna and related varieties. Buyers Newman, Pritchard, Rakestraw and Clipson Brothers purchased thousands of barrels, while lower bids of about 5.02 appeared for some lots as weather and harvest progress continued.
Eagle Lake school band plans a meeting Monday August 25 at 10:00 in the school beach hut. Bandmaster Ray W. Smith of Eagle Lake High School faculty invites all former members and anyone joining band activities to attend.
Colorado County commissioners seek legal opinion after Light Company request and council approval to extend a crossing over tracks near Eagle Lake Rice Dryer. Residents on opposite side face longer detours to reach homes, prompting formal deliberation.
Garwood community sales show $9.34 per unit for parboiled rice from Garwood division and related high bids. Buyers named include James Heplins, Patna, and Harold Andrews with shipments to Pritchard, Eagle Lake, and other firms amid daily reports of large-volume barrels and varying bids.
Workmen from Lake Construction Company under PL G Migglebrook convert the old auditorium at E H Henry School into two new classrooms. Superintendent Deane Fletcher notes the space will relieve crowded lower grades for years and the old auditorium has been sold for use as a library and office space.
Wynn ee League holds two oclock workouts sponsored by Hallettsville with players Miller Ben Koneshuck Joubn Bobby Meitzen Harvey Bludson Johnny Meit Wayne Cortian listed among participants and organizers.
Lion Louis Muety, general carnival chairman, outlines ten dollar gift certificates and prize items for the Bagse Dake Lions Cup. The event, led by Igia Sortan Anual Cabaita, will be held at Ci Park in Finlayening on September 5 with several prizes mentioned.
Hormer Brinkley, executive secretary and general manager of the American Rice Growers Association, announced resigning in Lake Charles Louisiana this week. He will become executive vice president of the National Council of Cooperatives in Washington District of Columbia and will remain with the association until November or a replacement is found.
A long county tax dispute ends as Shell Oil capitulates, paying back taxes for 1951 plus penalties and interest totaling 32 425 18. The case includes a 76 000 dollar reduction request and affects Colorado County and local school districts. A grand jury panel was named for September 1 in Columbus with Judge Lester Holt presiding.
Superintendent Fletcher announced this week that Lula Monkhouse and Marguerite Humphries were added to Eagle Lake High School staff. Monkhouse will teach Language, Speech and Journalism, coming from Wharlo where she taught. Humphries will teach English and Spanish, from San Antonio with a BA from Texas University. The additions boost the district's experienced faculty ahead of the opening day on Monday, September 8.
Texas Flying Farmers from across the state arrived at Lake airport for the second annual Rice Festival. They toured rice fields and irrigation setups, viewed field operations, and were hosted by Lakeview Golf Course for a dinner under pecan trees. Mayor Harrli Thomas welcomed guests as airport improvements were noted.
Brown and Root Inc of Heiston was the low bidder for five miles of repair work on Highway 90 4 East with a bid of 285 527. Bids opened Tuesday by the State Highway Department covered 31 projects. Wharton County saw South Texas Construction Co of Corpus Christi bid low on 92 miles of paving and surfacing on U S 58 from Fort Bend to the coast.
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