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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
1
Daniel tops city county and state results in a tight governor race. The article notes a strong finish amid a crowded field, with vote totals showing Daniel ahead by a narrow margin. Local and statewide implications are discussed as results finalize after late counts.
Semora wins local constable race as Brad elected. Precinct 8 results show Blais Snide Chanty and Reinhard Bred narrowly leading Feber Syenadell for constable, with Aschenbesn term details noted. Absentee counts report 0.
All den mothers of boys will attend a Sub Sci training session this fall. The event runs from 9 am to 4 pm at the Hagle Leke Tinemen's facility in Gobrom. Donald Kolberg, Neigh hood Scout Commissioner, will lead.
El students resume classes amid a record roll call as Eagle Lake schools prepare for the new year. The document lists faculty assignments, new hires Mrs Graham and Louis Petrusel, cafeteria plans, and staff meetings scheduled for opening day.
All pep squad members and interested persons are urged to attend at 6:00 PM tonight following band practice. A meeting will select a head cheerleader for the squad with the election conducted during the session at Earle Lake High School.
Garwood Schools begin the 7956-57 term on Monday and hold a meeting at 9:30. The Sheridan School opens Tuesday September 4th with a faculty meeting at 6 am. Rock Island delays opening to Monday September 10th. An Hock Selanid facility meeting is set for Saturday September 8th at 2:00 pm.
Eagle Lake firms will close all day Monday in observance of Labor Day. The long weekend expected to boost activity and lead to preparations for the opening of school the next day. Experts warn of potential traffic and property damage during the extended holiday period.
Leonard Steck president of the Colorado County Farm Bureau invites all members their wives county board members and others to attend the District Farm Bureau Queen contest at Giddings High School next Thursday September 6. A free dinner for queen contestants and chaperones will precede the contest according to Lee County Farm Bureau members planning the event. Colorado County's Queen Miss Sally Gideon daughter of Mr and Mrs Jann Gideon of Garver will compete.
The County Earners committee reports 101 additional applications for federal help to buy 1,395,500 pounds of feed. Government pays $1 per 100 pounds, totaling $11,955. Total requests reviewed reach 16 percent with 2,268,560 pounds approved, saving applicants $22,650.50.
Eagle Lake reports Rice Theatre owner AL C. Dubnigan announces a gala back-to-school late show Saturday night September 1 starting at 11 30 pm. Box office opens at 1 00 pm with public admission, featuring The Invasion of 30 Body Sketchers and a star turn by Renin McCecthy and Jeth His handiwack.
Frank Billings an 18 year old from Columbus was buried alive in a gravel pit cave Monday around 4 00 p m He and Harold King 13 were playing beneath a bluff when the cave collapsed a load of dirt and clods near a dragline. Billings body recovered by 3 20 p m and the boy was identified as a Columbus Little League player. The tragedy prompted a large rescue effort and an investigation by Columbus authorities.
Eagle Lake mayor Harold Tho yesterday stated that the post office project will move ahead with bids opening on September 7. Local officials expect construction to begin soon after bids are reviewed.
The Garwood Rice Sales office conducted its first sale of the year with 21 lots totaling 30,275 barrels of Century Patna offered. The top bid reached 7.38 per century Patna for a jet raised by Mrs. Cole Hopkins and family, with several other bids listed by buyers including Raymond Hunt and Jim Kelling.
The Eagle Lake High School band will elect a mascot at a pre game session this evening at the high school. Parents of children age four and older are invited to bring their daughters to audition for the band. The winner will be chosen after a panel of members voices talents. Bandmaster Scarry says nine practice sessions begin at 6 am Monday September 3 after the holiday to prepare for the football season opening next Friday.
A local business notice states the market will close Thursday September 6 for observance of the Jewish New Year. It lists closures affecting stalls including the oil, food fare, and related operations attributed to J B Smith Company.
Lions prepare a 5 PM carnival on the downtown city square featuring rides games and food. Town residents cheer for community service as proceeds support Eagle Lake projects and the Lions pledge ongoing efforts.
The first Well Child clinic of the new school year will be held in the Juneh room of the FE A Hens Colored High School next Wednesday from 1 to 3. Parents are urged to bring all children for examinations and inoculations at no charge. The event is sponsored by the Community Council of Christian Women and directed by Mrs Grave Towell, County Health Nurse, with assistance from Epistles Church ladies. It is urgent that interested parents bring their children to take advantage of the services offered.
The Community Center will close from Friday through Tuesday for floor refinishing. Regular Friday and Saturday evening programs are canceled, with activities resuming after completion.
Our Lady of Ferpetuately Catholic Church announces a barbecue and picnic on September 23 at Eagle Lake Recreation Center grounds. Rev. A W tother and church members invite all community friends to attend, with foods served in ample quantities for all ages.
Beth Kennedy of Wharton announces the opening of a dancing school in Eagle Lake. Registrations will be made Thursday, September 6 from 2 to 5 at the Eagle Lake Community Center. Classes begin Monday, September 10 at the Center.
In Garwood the water district hearing on property exclusion from the Colorado Corn Waiter Control and Tranpavement Distro No. 2 was postponed after a failed analysis of factors. The plan includes a detailed design study, equitable sufficiency review, and construction cost evaluation totaling about 0.95, with citizen protest and calls for full community effort to find a solution.
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