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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
1
Readable portions describe a PTA bazaar event planned for tomorrow night featuring Eagle Lake Parent-Teacher Association activities. Mentions include Stanford's second grade, December pupils, homemade pies and cakes, a White Elephant sale, holiday gifts, and a display of flowering plants.
Three men were arrested in Houston after burglarizing the Columbus Tire and Supply Co store. Suspects Leonora Burton and two others admitted taking pistols, with one witness locating a pawned weapon in Houston. A fourth man, Dave Waddel, was later linked to the case. The pistols include 22 caliber models, three with automatics, and a hammer type worth over $200.
Sunday afternoon December 2 at 2 o'clock the Fale Lake Community Center will begin holiday mood as volunteers prepare the spacious hall for Christmas. Ralph Thoms asks city clubs to lend a hand and share in decorating efforts. Volunteers have pledged support and more are welcome to help.
Mrs Lottie Heffley improved after a serious illness as attending physicians report progress. Her children Roy Heffley of Oklahoma Kansas and W. L. Heffley of Baton Rouge along with families have kept vigil at her bedside during the illness.
Three men jailed after pleading guilty to worthless checks. John A. Hancher and others faced fines of 25 dollars plus costs. Charles Klein of Columbus sentenced to 22 days, having received clothing and cash in exchange for a check. Leon Geltye and others from La Grange admitted guilt for checks over nine dollars, each given ten days in jail.
Colorado County trims its 1994 cotton crop forecast to about 10 361 acres, down from roughly 45 800 acres in 1953, based on a five year average of crop land rather than production history. C E Winkelmann, county office manager of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office, notes the adjustment.
A community notice urges residents to shop locally, showcasing about 61 merchants with a wide assortment. It emphasizes keeping dollars in the town to support schools and local buildings, and invites shoppers to visit stores before Christmas. Eagle Lake Girl Scouts and Brownies plan a meeting at the high school gymnasium with representatives from the South Texas Area Gil Scout group.
The Retail Merchants Association sponsors a Santa Claus parade through town on December 19 in the afternoon. Saint Nick will ride a sleigh pulled by live reindeer owned by Grady Carstner, with brass nameplates and bright harnesses. Perle from miles around will view the event as crowds gather to see the festive display.
Elkins died Monday after a sudden illness while working. Born 1688 at Oak Field, he lived in Eagle Lake area and led a prominent life in the Lakeside community since 1924. Survived by wife Sophia, children Frances Hutchings Ruth Orr Dorothy Cox Josephine Pain Antofic, and six grandsons, with funeral Wednesday officiated by Rev. Lansley.
Ohio Oil Co. indicates early construction of a stripping plant seven to eight miles west of Garwood. John A Hunther, a company representative, says the plant will serve gas and cistern wells with guttering pipelines. The site is reportedly on the Mixey and Mahan survey as the company seeks pipeline permits.
A countywide meeting will be held Monday December 7 in Columbus Texas at the County Columianss for discussing the 1904 Agricultural Conservation Program. Representatives from agricultural agencies will be present. Each farmer will be given opportunity to request cost sharing for practices to be carried out. Requests for assistance with be filed at the county com mittes beginning December 1 1933. The closing date for filing requests was December 21 1953.
The scheduled band meeting of the Bae Sl Came Boat Rosters Chuo is postponed to Monday at 7:30 PM due to a band fall flood impacting the event venue. New time and location to be announced by organizers.
Mrs. Hansen joins as Associate Editor after serving with Lie Headlight in a similar role. The change places Hansen behind the Staré masthead, signaling a shift in newsroom leadership and editorial direction.
David Wintermann of iBagir Lake, president of the American Rice Growers Cooperative Association, urges continuation of two price supports for rice. He argues the two price system would protect domestic consumption, prevent loss of foreign markets, and avoid drastic acreage cuts, while noting penalties under quotas and potential shifts in world prices.
Dingle Lake community members rally to support the Hemk Lake Lions Blood Bank project with an evening typing session at the Community Center. Khyeon Mie reports a steady turnout as residents line up from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to determine blood types, aiding a hospital and home care efforts.
Rotary Club plans a collection drive to obtain games for veterans. In an article by Andy Anderson the club outlines supervision, distribution, and a designated day for contributions to aid hospitalized veterans. The feature notes Anderson's national recognition for his work.
Texas Exes establish Educational Advancement Fund to assist high school graduates in attending the University of Texas. First beneficiary is Pratik Jae Tacs David, a Columbus graduate enrolled as a freshman. Haupt donor is O M Woitsis of Schoenburg who contributed 800 dollars. Repayment required after aid is used, with options to repay to help others.
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