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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
5
The season opening is October first and closing December twenty ninth with hunting permitted from half an hour before sunrise to sunset. Daily limits include ten ducks. wood ducks banned. The introductory period allows a ten day test, while shooting hours and permit rules apply standardly.
Eagle Lake baseball notes describe a 20 to 1 win over Campo and a strong second inning where Meitzen reached on an error, Konesheed, Willer, Milby, and Shayer produced hits, and Alvarado cleared the bases with a grand swing. Shaver led with a triple and Milby scored on an error before the pitcher retired the side. The article mentions upcoming games and a crowd of Eagle Lake fans anticipating further action.
In a county court Friday Judge Colunbus Jest ordered jail terms for six men linked to an illegal deer hunting ring. Sentences included three months to years with varying bonds as investigators noted reckless behavior and multiple violations across the Bock Island region.
The excerpt describes a Sunday breakfast dish featuring Benedict eggs with ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. It mentions quantities such as two slices of ham, mustard Hollandaise sauce, peach slices, and a rich finish with a generous hollandaise topping. It reads like a vintage recipe card with vivid preparation notes.
A Texas Republican convention urged unchanged civic duty and a firm stance against what was termed civilized medicine. At a district caucus Colocedo County electors chose Tra Dippel to the State Executive Committee and others to key party roles. The meeting discussed committee representation and leadership, with Mr Lehrer noted in relation to county delegation duties.
Siem Gumber Company announces new hires at GuLY works Marvin Tyler as bookkeeper Gerald Browne formerly of Rarmonds ile Texas joins office staff Two sons aged four and one twenty years old seek furnished aid or tar house accommodation Alamo Lumber Co requests calls to arrange quarters for prospective families
The Catholic Altar Society plans a rummage sale on Saturday, September 5, at the Beagle Lake Implement Company building. Donations are welcome, with call-ins to Mrs. Lottie Reifey or Mrs. Albert Knippa and family to contribute items. the report notes local community involvement and a Wednesday visit by a daughter-in-law.
A young man in his early twenties faced charges after a weekend incident on Highway 50A near Piper Street. Chief Campbell reported drunken driving and an intoxicated driving offense, with a bail set at 72.70 and five days in jail. Further checks showed he was AWOL from the U S Navy, and police prepared to return him to base after the jail term.
Hospital notes list patients this week including Mrs Fritz Engelhard City Mrs Dan Hooper Jr Rock Island Mrs W L Jackson City Mrs George Causey and sen City Earl Rodgers Sr Cr ys Colored Patients Phillip Reggins City Tora Pettus City Dismissads Mrs Billy Joe Williema Cit 7 Irs O L Botard Sheridan Lens Botard Sheridan Mike Pleres Caty Leonard Walker City B F Cascady City Mrs Robert Moody Ramsey Mrs E D Adkins City Lupe Contreras City Marcus Truitt Ciny Billy Linyd Walker City Bradford City Eddie Rumple Rock Tslend Falcon Drangoyle Jr City Colored Dignitueata Joe Gooden City Charlie Chavis City Helen Axel Garwood
Schedule for September lists Eagle Lake Garden Club President's Coffee Rotary luncheon Lions meetings and several Rotary and Lions events. It notes Youth Night bookings, open dates, and instructs to contact hostess Mrs Rand Pia géon at 342-W for scheduling.
This August week in Eagle Lake sees Christmas plans taking shape with an advance press greeting for Santa Claus. Rancher Fhrady Carotheny Gald Wal The was seen dismissing bookings for his famed reindeer sled show, noting no firm plans or bookings had been finalized yet.
Jacob Zoeller staying in Wetmore Colorado reports Eagle Lake too hot by Calgieda mountains standards with 50 to 60 degree heat. Zoeller, visiting with wife Sophie and Paul Frank Cousey, plans to travel Colorado seeking new prospects and real estate interests.
Farm Bureau sub district meeting scheduled for Wednesday September 3 in Columbus Hall. Event marks one of twenty four statewide sessions with Walter Hammond of Texas presiding and R A Fuchs Brenham state director attending. Beginning at 10:00 am, locals from Go lumbue area expected to join.
September notes include Labor Day a legal holiday and a calendar of observances names National Home Week National Tie Week and Constitution Day among others. The piece also mentions Mr and Mrs Payne visiting relatives in San Angelo Texas to see Ella Mae Balas and children.
A bobcat described as two feet tall and weighing up to twenty five pounds has taken residence in a Lone Creek tree north of the Tisps home near Eagle Lake. Alvin Wiese, who farms Wintermann and Company land, first spotted the animal at the levee. Rumors say the same bobcat later detoured, but workers nearby reported seeing the animal again. David Wintermann has posted a twenty five dollar reward for the person who captures the bobcat so its true size can be confirmed. See. E L Furniture Co. hires new bookkeeper. Josephine Jivni nee to take over next week. The current bookkeeper Miss Ruby Lee Perry plans to attend the University of Houston and will leave in September. Mrs. Lawton Walsh and daughter Anna Louise of Baton Rouge visit Eagle Lake mother Mrs. Wu Tian.
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