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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
8
Partial readable lines show pricing and county reference with unclear terms. The text mentions a subscription cost of 3.50 per year and a county heading but concrete entities and events are not discernible beyond general context.
A local lighting entry event announces registration deadline of December 3rd. The prize pool includes 8.00 first prize and 3.00 second prize in the influar division, with 830 available for participants. Lights must be on the night of the fading event.
Mr and Mrs F T Kollimén attend funeral services Sunday for his sister in law Mrs Henry Fi Campo. Mrs Meet along the way at El Campo quickly attends services Mrs W B Albrecht also present.
County agent Dosley Mooray announces a small grain variety demonstration on Chas Herder farm south of Weimar. Olive oat and barley varieties including Alamo Mustens torerain New Vortex Camellis oats Cordova Si bar tested. two plots each. Early growth shows Widdergrain and Cam ella catata leading with New Nortes Shi Mistang close. Goliad barley underperforming due to unusual conditions. pests ate two plots. Rice pasture trials to begin, with 40 warm and cool season grasses and legumes for 35 years. Initial plantings slated for March 15, 1956. more details to follow.
The Sheridan High School Broncos added three wins to their record last week beating Weimar Yoakum and Garwood. A 69 to 17 victory over the Weimar Wildcats featured 24 points from A. Brisco and 2 from Pat McKennon. The team’s defense helped them down Toohey and Garwood for a second time, before they travel to Cleveland for a cage tournament and face Huntsville in the opening round at 2 30 pm Friday.
Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department and guests gathered at the Community Center Monday night for their annual Christmas banquet. Chiefs awarded members for drill attendance and number of fires. Marvin's Caterers served turkey and ham as decorations and student performances by Mrs. R L Latre's third graders provided festive entertainment.
The W Y A group of the First Baptist Church will hold their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs O S McNiel next Wednesday at 5 30 pm.
Sheridan High School announces the retirement of Ioan Thompson, ending a nine year tenure as basketball coach across three teams. Thompson plans to retire next spring, concluding a career centered at Sheridan with continued school sports involvement.
An unclear report describes a birthday event where a crane theme delighted guests with a quirky food setup. Attendees found a plate of sandwiches and Ritz crackers amid an unusual stream of deontest inspired activities.
Ares beat La Grange State Bank two games to one in fall bowling action in La Grange. Beaves led with 691, 729, 698 and 697. Captain Con rad Hahn and George Causey anchored the Aves with 141, 187, 132 and 128, 167 and 136 respectively. Chicks dropped a game by one pin to end their series. Mrs Otto Laessity and Mrs Ola topped with 138, 138, 198 and 114, 921, 149. Next week extras face New York State, Bulderees meet RC Cola. Ares vs La Grange Drug, Chicks vs Pearl. New foundation work begins for Bayer home south of Highway 04 west.
Laughlin Hospital notes list patients including Aidin Keeton Cit Johnny Weid Rock Island Richard Charlie Kalina Mrs Hay Malina and daughter Eagle Mrs Joe Wade Ed Schmidt Rob Chavis and others. Mr and Mrs Alvin Pennington Pharr rejoice over a daughter's birth last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Seth Pennington of this city.
Mr and Mrs Ray Malina announce the birth of daughter Lee Ann at Laughlin Hospital on Saturday night December 10 at 7 45 pm. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edgar Choate of Waco and Mr and Mrs H Malina of Shiner. Joe Nardini of Sioux City visits relatives in town.
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