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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
1
Coach Edwin Reach leads the Eagles in a planned game against Richmond on September 13 with key players Melvin, James, Gertesn, and Tsnaris listed as backs and ends. The roster and schedule details remain unclear amid garbled OCR text but indicate a September start and a later October 4 adjustment.
A Sunday service at the Presbyterian church features a guest speaker associated with Austin College in Sherman Street, Texas. The event highlights local religious and educational ties and invites community members to attend.
Postmaster Wo SioHee informs Foatieit that Aeaw has filed for terminal leave pay. Former Go 5 epee receives fee vo its. Mrs. Hdgar Eiltannns and others attend Thursday morning at the home of her sister.
The Legion and Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening at o clock. This will be the last meeting with presiding officer Nie present to finalize details. All members are urged to attend and discuss remaining business.
Frane D. Duls, owner operator of the Wicks Truck Line, won the office of Commissioner of Precinct No. 4. Glenn Veton was appointed to serve the unexpired term after Rodney’s resignation. Duty led the primary and ultimately secured the position over rivals in a district contested race in Colorado County.
The Colorado County awarded a contract for a 14 mile section of Highway 200. The project to grade and structure the stretch totals 216000 in expenditure with Killian Hisuse Company named as the successful bidder.
In Eagle Lake only 473 of 1200 voters cast ballots to nominate Democratic candidates. Beauford Jester led for governor with 98 votes, ahead of Homer Rainey. Alan Shivers won lieutenant governor and statewide races showed McDonald and MacDonald close for Agriculture. Jesse Owens led Court of Criminal Appeals race. Beauchamp's results continued.
Early this week figures show Gus J. Strauss of Hallertsville and Harvey Betts of Hempstead leading the Rim-Ore Primary race for the 15th District State Senate. Strauss carried most counties with 2,548 votes while Betts trailed with scattered totals across counties including Austin and Lavaca. Governor and district lines referenced with old representation by Joseph J. Mansfield in the Sth Congressional District.
Migratory bird seasons are set with bag limits and dates. The notice lists species including dove and other winged fowl, with season reopenings and restrictions effective before a specified sunset.
The Columbus district court opens its September term with civil actions and divorce petitions listed. Cases involve multiple plaintiffs and defendants including LeBeau, Miller, Williams, Conway, Evans, and Gentry among others, with parties seeking annulment, property disputes, and alimony. Proceedings cover numerous docketed matters and related motions.
All business houses in Eagle Lake will close on Monday September Labor Day including First National Bank and Eagle Lake Post Office Civics remind of the fact so all shopping and business transactions will be suspended for the weekend Some citizens expect to attend the American Legion celebration while others join the East Germany American Legion’s all day celebration This is one of six holidays merchants agree to close for Armistice November 11 Thanksgiving December 25
Proceedings delayed due to persistent rainfall affecting events and schedules. Mentions of local figures and institutions appear garbled but indicate postponed activities and affected plans.
Episcopal Bishop Rev Cinton Quin of Houston will celebrate Holy Communion at Christ Episcopal Church at eleven o clock Sunday morning. Members of the parish and citizens of the city look forward to the Bishop’s visit with interest.
Roth has resumed employment after returning from service in the United States Navy this week.
Eagles football players received reversible sweaters during a Friday evening ceremony at the First Baptist Church. Coach Rench and Draper Stephens distributed the awards to Magle stars and bi district players as preparatory plans for fall practice were announced.
St Moays parish members organize a church picnic at the Nada gymnasium on Sunday September 1. Masses at nine and one o'clock will be celebrated, with Alphonse Llehnavek and his Schuienville band providing music. Homemade sausage and other served dishes offered to all attendees.
A two day advancement camp for Gas Scouts of Colada County was held in Eagle Lake starting Tuesday. Camp activities included cooking over camp stoves, merit badge work, and a Board of Review led by H. Larson. William Lee Edwards supervised advancement with Tom Waddell assisting Troop 27 in Eagle Lake sponsored by the Lions Club.
Reports from Colorado County detail activity by Superior Oil Company and others. Tests proposed and carried out on the Altair pool and nearby prospects, with references to deeper wells, test footage, and operators, including notes on formations and results.[]
Lakeview Golf Club starts its season with a Sunday barbecue at Acer, organized by Lake Toi Golf Club members and families. The event featured meals of beans pickles and cold drinks, with a meat dish prepared by Bill Rodgers Sr. After dinner, attendees enjoyed rounds of golf.
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