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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
1
The county court docket shows two suits this week. One suit alleges fraud with Ben B. Devisinoiff and J B Walker of Houston as defendants. The second suit involves a promissory distrel against Michna Michna Auta Bevo civil etc.
A protest action is filed by Tezans challenging cotton quotas and seeking an immediate court order to block enforcement of the 1950 crop control plan. The filing argues the agriculture program pressures seed and oil production and questions the restraint on grain sorghums and flax planting.
A note warns voters in Colorado counties that paying poll taxes is required to vote. It explains the constitutional amendment and that taxes must be settled before eligibility, with reminders about deadlines before the next July period.
A Wharton meeting of the Sea District American Legion called to allocate veteran farmers’ acreage. A resolution urged that veterans who farm receive the same acreage as in the previous three years. Attendees from Earlville Lake included Hasty Larson as Post Commander Ches Spalinger Mel Win Hayden Raymond Hohteifel Allen Cassaday George Cation and W M Thomas Jr.
Santa Claus will visit Fawn tomorrow afternoon at Sith Campane Store. Children are urged to prepare Christmas lists and bring them for Santa.
Enrollment figures released by Supt. W C Reed show growing pupil numbers at Bagla Lake School. Grades 1 4 read 67 71 89 and 73 with rising counts through 10th and 11th. All rooms in use and extra classrooms needed for next term as graduates rise. Reed notes postwar growth and 25th year as superintendent.
About 50 mothers and teachers heard Mrs J H Holiway give a reading from The Gift of the Magi at the PTA gathering in the school auditorium. Mrs T P Cody, president, reviewed school board plans for Hegle Lake School improvements and heard from EL Hey, board president, at November meetings. Mrs Dowdy spoke of Rock Island PTA meeting and its stainless kitchen and lunchroom. The Rock Island project has $110,000 to spend this year for Back Island School. There are 84 pupils. Room mothers reported on classroom projects. Ways & Means chair E Abercrombie asked for booth ideas for the Country Fair PTA project next March. Assigned duties were discussed at a Monday officer meeting. The meeting opened with Silent Night and a talk by Rev A M Frown.
Local notice states Joe Filipps purchased the Eagle Lake Club in a business transaction. The transfer references Mrs FR Parkey Wirs Paskey and notes a move to Abilene where she plans to establish her home.
Commissioner Bromgovle urged the Commissioners Court to aid Eagle Lake residents in securing a crossing light at the Railroad and Highway 200 crossing west of town. A letter to the State Highway District Engineer was proposed. Pay day for county employees was set to the 19th. Duiney Service bid 11 876.26 for a motor grader was accepted as lowest of three. Reese bid 4 831.00 to build a concrete and steel bridge on Poole Road near Birdwell tract. County Library received donated law books from E R Spencer of Columbus. Additional care to house new works was approved. Bids sought for two old trucks for Precincts 3 and 4.
At a Monday meeting of the Parent Teachers Association led by president Mrs T P Dowdy plans were started for a spring Country Fair on the square in late March or early April The project aims to fund improvements at the local school Mrs Dowdy announced Mrs Abercrombie would chair the Ways and Means committee and work with Houston PT A experience to ensure a strong fair with support from officers including Harold Thomas Jim Dipson S Campbell and Hargrove Smith
Magnetia Sompeng plans to drill Chesterville No. 5S in the Chesterville unit on Adams Jar near Eagle Take. Target depth is 9600 feet with derrick ME Meee active. Cities Service No. 1 Goerkler in Ramsey field completed, flowing 109 barrels condensate and 3 951 000 cubic feet gas through 1964 inch Croix at last reports. Sheridan field activity around 6000 feet on Shelt's No. 2 Ruth Powers unit. Contract depth 10 600 feet.
The Lions Club plans a March of Dimes campaign with campaign chairs named for contributions. Members have placed donation canisters in local businesses and a photographer or walker with crutches is featured in a public appeal for support.
W A Baumert will be superintendent of the water works sewer system and streets beginning January 1 according to acting Mayor Campbell He has long been connected with city operations since 1925 and will oversee the construction of the new water works and sewer systems prior to taking over full duties A contract was signed recently for collection of delinquent city taxes and he is currently at work in the city
The Ameteen Farm Bureau Federation declares it does not need a Federal appointee to guide Hen Bain policy. Allan T. Wine criticizes December 10 letter implying a need for federal guidance and notes former Federation members are well informed on public policy. Brannan was not invited to speak at the Farm Bureau national convention amid opposition to his plan.
The post office will be open Sunday December 18 for package delivery and windows from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, with extra hours 12:00 to 12:30 pm. Saturday afternoons remain open until 6:60 pm on December 17 and 24. Citizens are urged to use Sunday service to ease Monday congestion.
Over 80 people gathered in the high school gym for Cub Scouts of Cus Soeurs as they gave parents handmade gifts and exchanged presents. Attendees watched short films including a wild elephant roundup and a Santa themed reel. Cubmaster J 1 Resprim received a special pin and seals of approval, while Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Matthews attended as guests from Houston.
Eagle Lake Garden Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. E W Booths home with a white Christmas Tree. Mrs. C E Everitt announced $800 had been contributed toward the Community Hall Fund. Gifts were judged for prizes and total gift box value added $54.50 to the hall fund. Several members traveled for the event and guests included visitors from Port Arthur and Ruston.
Christmas services are planned across city churches with multiple programs on Thursday and Friday nights and Christmas Day. The First Presbyterian, First Baptist, and Celly Memorial Methodist host events, with Our Lady of Perpetual Help and others offering services at Rotary Hall and Matthews. Holy Communion and cantatas are scheduled, inviting the public to attend. Meanwhile the White Christmas Eve and various worship times fill the holiday schedule. Holy Communion and Christmas programs highlight the season.
Figures from Henry Hajovsly Colorado County Assessors Director show about 25 percent of poll taxes paid, with only 1743 receipts. The delay stems from voters awaiting November 1 election results on constitutional amendments. Poll taxes due by January 1, 1950 impact eligibility. 1939 collections through November display state 84.60 percent, county 81.81 percent, common schools 90.20 percent.
The Texas Railroad Commission Tuesday approved discovery allowances for Superior No 7 and related production matters in the Ramses field. The action includes approvals for specific supplementary requests and plans affecting operations in Colorado-Colints and the Ramses area.
The Civil Service Commission will offer a substitute clerk examination for vacancies at the Eagle Lake Post Office. Applicants must reside within the delivery area and meet eligibility. Applications and information are available at the post office or the Fourteenth U. S. Civil Service Region office at 210 South Harwood St, Texas.
Clacs clacs announce the Christmas holidays will start Thursday afternoon with exchanges of gifts. Classes end after the approach, with a ferry service likely to wrap up by 2:00 p.m. Eleven days of holiday proceed, with classes resuming Tuesday morning after Christmas vacation.
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