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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1958
Page
1
Eagle Lake residents head to the polls Saturday December 13 to decide on issuing 1 million dollars in gas system bonds. The measure funds purchase and extension of gas facilities and street work, with rates set per 1000 cubic feet and tied to bond issuance and system improvements.
A 1958 city assessment details a gas distribution system appraisal for Lake area service. It covers total value at 274000, 18000 customers, and per customer value 238.90, with replacement costs, street-pavement impacts, and noted savings versus speculative future builds. The report cites Texas Railroad Commission comparisons and past street-work history as context.
The county invites bids for four equipment items including a Chevrolet vehicle. Bids are requested by the designated closing time at 8 oclock. Brasher Motor Co of Weimer is listed among participating dealers.
The Hagh Lake Community Center will be decorated for the Christmas season at 3:00 pm Sunday. Citizens interested in helping with the decorating are urged to be present. Mrs. Wisin Farrig is general organizer for the event with decorations and lighting to be arranged.
Mra Prank Pidzeon faced no big changes this week while irked by land questions and a potential owner dispute. She contemplates settlement over Christmas dinner. De Foerl Reese, son of Mrs and Dire B Reese Jr, is mentioned in the fragment.
Crowds braved cold to enjoy Henristtn the elephant Coole the chimpanzee and Stariight the trained primate during the Free Merchant's Christmas Circus. Santa rode the elephant several times as 600 children and parents gathered on Commerce Street near the city square for acts sponsored by local businesses and Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Burglars prowled the J B Smith Company shop likely Saturday or Sunday, gaining entry through a back window and taking $12.57 from the cash register plus a piece of Semienite lugpage. An attempted break in at the Western Auto Associate Store via a back door failed. Police investigated with officers James Adams and Huster Semora leading the inquiry.
Post office notes inquiries about the cost of a Christmas card. Rates shown apply to local and out of town mail. Sealed and unsealed letters are treated the same for postage.
The committee reported total revenue from the event held at Santry Store, with proceeds of $231.62. The sale featured items from various eras including antiques and vintage wares, attracting enthusiastic attendance at the Community Center site.
Senior Girl Scout Troop 5 will sponsor a Mexican supper at the Eagle Garnzantsly Center from 5:50 to 6:00 pm Saturday with plates at $1.00. Proceeds fund troop activities and the 1940s year program. Candles and homemade crafts will be offered, and no ticket will be held at the door. Tickets may be bought from any troop or by calling Mrs Boggess or Mrs Reese.
Tours by Lions and Kiwanis on December 13 and 14 at the Community Center from 2 to 4 pm. City Revenue Band election. Baptist Church program. Cotton and rice referendum vote December 15 from 2 to 8 pm. Fireman's Indies night banquet at the Community Center. Rotary Club ladies night Christmas party. City Council meeting at Eagle cages. Kiwanis Ladies Night Christmas Party December 17 at 11:30 pm. Saturday Club Christmas party.
Cotton and rice growers in Lisapeara and Best Bernard communities vote next Monday on a 1969 marketing quotas referendum. The measure affects parity-based price supports and allotments, with penalties or relaxations tied to approval or disapproval. Names and places include Lisapeara Hall and Best Bernard high school agriculture building amid broader county voting details.
Post office hours will be extended starting Friday with the finance lobby opening at 8:00 AM and mail service available in the afternoons. Saturday afternoons will see continued hours as long as business warrants, according to Postmaster Hargrave Smith. He urged early mailing and noted Christmas mail volume is peaking soon, emphasizing First Class mail for cards and gifts to avoid disappointment.
The Ministerial Alliance presents two showings of How the Bible Came to Be on Bible Sunday at 2:00 and 4:00 at the First Baptist Church. Admission is free with a passing plate. Proceeds go to pay rental for the film and to provide Bibles for hospital patients.
The Flagie Lake Chamber of Commerce with Central Power and Light Company will sponsor the annual Christmas Lighting Contest. After a gap last year the event returns with higher prizes and two divisions for indoor and outdoor lighting. CPL contributes $50 for prizes, up from $30 in prior years.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce announces a directors meeting for next Monday at 2 30 pm due to a conflicting event. President S Tate confirmed the venue and time.
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