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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
1
City ordinance demands yearly dog tagging and vaccination. Officials warn failure to comply risks fines as inspectors may call at local clinics. public notices remind owners of required licenses and penalties.
Tournament slated for January 15 17 with 26 teams at Deer Park gym site. Officials note entry fees range up to 32 and plastics and equipment will be provided. Boys and girls divisions will be offered with draws set by the superintendent and events run through the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Duane Sheridan announce in this issue they are now operators of the Shell Service Station on Main Street They plan a formal opening Saturday December 15 inviting old friends to visit They will feature a complete lining of Shell lubricants plus prompt courteous service
Colorado county this week completed renewing insurance on the court house and convalescent home, with the policy totaling 3900,0 on the courthouse and 27000 on the convalescent home. Contents of the courthouse valued at 2731,000, and the home policy covers 250,000 on the building and 2000 on contents. Old policies were 1,75,0 on the courthouse including 500 on the contents and 23 on the home.
County and City collaborate with the County Commission Court and Commissioner to obtain a new railroad crossing south of the city. Rail Company 15 will build the crossing, granting access near Highway 102. Previous access depended on funds and local approvals, with the widening project enabling the crossing near Mogi Lake and nearby areas.
Anauai G of G Banquet set for January 13 at the Comin Jas Center amish with B. Powell presiding and Clyde Nepal as general chairman. Gaye Moore spoke on an enjoyable eve, while the Chamber discussed bringing a portable X ray unit to screen schoolchildren for tuberculosis. Directors approved a $500 gift for decorating the Car Center for the holidays.
The report notes repeated heavy rainfall with 3.8 additional inches since Wednesday, bringing total precipitation higher than typical for November and early December. Forecasters expect a shift to drier, sunnier weather with warmer temperatures ahead.
The Eagle Lake post office urges early Christmas mailing and prepaid stamps. Address all mail clearly with zone numbers and bag or box details. Cards sent first class with 4 cent stamps may carry messages and be forwarded if needed. Third class items with 2 cent stamps must not contain personal messages. Packages should be securely wrapped and not sealed unless specified. Continued on last page.
John F Fenka 78 longtime Nadaang Eagle Lake resident died after two long illnesses in Holston hospital Houston. Survived by widow Mary Laag Ebiki two brothers Len Aol Neda Bennie and two sisters Mary and Veta Mae Dingil. Funeral arrangements pending with Calambus Funeral Home.
M G Lanier will head Struss Auto Supply TV and radio service department opening on Main Street. Lithice, formerly of Garwood and Columbus, takes duties this week. Lanier, renowned repair expert, boosts Struss firm as the new department opens to serve customers.
Christmas season activity fills Main Street as Central Power and Light crews string lights from the market to the highway. Local merchants promote seasonal displays and plan purchases while residents anticipate festive windows and a family shopping rush.
A local council sponsors a program for children in need with support from a women’s conference. Parents and medical staff attend examinations and planning sessions as officials prepare future announcements.
A local ballot notice outlines voting on December 15 to choose eight town directors from nominees including PL G Middlenmok A Pile Sowerd Wi Alley Lies Spahmgavy AY Dippte dan Cligson and others Retiring directors include Terrell D Vasler IL 7 Reese Spaniel Let he Dipaclinht columns and shopping hints appear in the imperfect text
Central Power and Light sponsors an annual Christmas light contest with prizes across divisions. Judges will visit on December 25 26 or 27 to evaluate displays within a four mile radius of Biarke Boke area, offering top prizes up to 3400 dollars.
A garbled report notes arrests in a case involving a fawn deer killing with authorities naming multiple individuals and locations. The text mentions fines, enforcement, and legal action, but many names and places are illegible. The fragment implies a state or local justice response and penalties for wildlife violations amid unclear details.
Weather may force cancellation of a free city movie last Saturday and an informational showing this Saturday. Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and local merchants sponsor the event with parking and seating plans on the Square. If rain stops, the movie and related activities proceed with limited seating and park viewing areas.
The Lake Pose Post Office will keep its windows open until 6 00 PM on Saturdays December 13 and 20 to handle Christmas mail more easily. Postmaster W El Mefies notes the extended hours aim to relieve crowding and ensure mail service despite heavy rainfall and recent storms in the area.
In a dramatic World War II era style reel a mother recognizes her son William Henderson a Marine with eleven years service in Korea as a machine gunner is shot and carried from the battlefield. The footage shot by a photographer captures the bloody chaos and the moment of injury during a brutal clash. Continues on later pages.
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