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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
7
A veterinary exam shows a fungal infection named Bibesis Tie diagnosed in birds and dogs with “black tongue” and other myths debunked. Early 130s reports of deer deaths in Heh County are disputed by surveys. improper feeding blamed for disease. Officials urge replacing rumors with authorized information to curb misinformation.
Local message celebrates Wharton and Oleander Bowl region Cardinals, with congratulations to John Walker and coach Bil Herds. Notes on Class B play near regional meet, mentions Corry Mangrum and Kermit Christmas among honorees, and references reflecting on TSU and varsity efforts.
Deer season closes Sunday December 31 amid variable hunter turnout and weather. Authorities report modest success with several deer checked, while counts remain affected by rough conditions and limited equipment.
Melvin Selph of Southwest Texas received honorable mention in the Bobcat team honors for the year. He played for Southwest Texas and helped the team finish second in their schedule with a victory over East Texas States.
Thursday night Coach Arnold Payne led the Eagles past the Comets 53 to 41 after two overtimes. Frankie Paria, Tommy Scott, and Ernest Larmer sparked the Ragls as Lake girls struggled to score in the second quarter while Se Se aac readin highlighted the event.
Drawings for positions in the Eagle Lake tournament will be completed early next week. Girls and boys divisions feature Tenths end-ten and twowins events Friday and Saturday with top teams set to clash. Championship games Saturday night begin at 8 00 pm with entries including Pettus Magrolta Klein Garwood Eagle Lake East Beard Thorndale Duer Park Cypress-Fairbanks Newville Waller Rock Island and others.
A garbled notice from a social security representative outlines regular visits at Eagle Lake by Buckner and Willswberg officials. It urges residents ages 65 and over to inquire about eligibility for social security benefits and details extending to workers like household employees and farm workers.
Mrs Cole was honored at a gathering yesterday with a Christmas coffee at Mr Dippole’s home. The event celebrated Dis Robert Cole’s forthcoming departure to make a new start in Lindelivge. A whale candle and silver frayes decorated the room while white bells and flowers adorned the coffee table.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a diverse performance with dancers moving through themes from Europe Asia Attica and America. Figures in elaborate costumes present a courtly tale culminating in Father Time or a Christ Child scene pleasing all involved.
A damaged fragment recounts a mythic Norse style tale of Balder slain by mistletoe and the Völva prophecy. The text blends mythic figures with deduced rituals and a promise of lasting love and vengeance amid forest omens.
A garbled dialogue captures a college party mood as guests mingle amid costumes and chatter. Amid early mishaps and social rituals, conversations drift between flirtations and warnings about propriety, ending with a whispered vow to stay discreet.
Peter Sato and elderly Merkney appeal for volunteers to assist Ian and other seniors. Clyde Gold, chairman of the local Red Cross Chapter, invites interested people to help with commissions and support efforts.
An archaic recount of a hunter skirmish with a boar during Yuletide feasting. Dancers and spears attacked the beast as the hunter endured wounds, while the crowd praised the triumph and shared in the Mead at the Christmas table.
Hours after a July incident Charles Lee Billingstey, a 15 or 16 year old, was fined $50 and sentenced to serve five days for diving while intoxicated and driving without a license. Judge Joba A Hatches presided with County Attorney Otto Moore. Billingstey claimed drunkenness erased memory of the accident. The court urged sobriety to prevent future trouble and noted the borrowed car, with Sheriff Hardy Lee present.
A five foot rattlesnake was killed Tuesday near the Reading farm by Albert Rucker who works for Perky Meddlebrosk. The serpent reportedly had 212 rattles and a button, and description was provided for the cryptic signaling. Motorists attempting to burn up the road ran into danger in the vicinity.
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