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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
9
Report notes the duck season began November 2 and runs until January 1 1956 sunset while daily bag limits and dates are outlined. Squirrel season closes during January February and March with a final shooting day in September.
South Texans raised their average household electricity use in 1985 amid rising costs and higher bills. The report notes CPL funded operations through salaries totaling 8.125 million and 4.0 million in other expenses while carrying over stock proceeds from late 1954. The document highlights government involvement and a general rise in power consumption.
The 1955 aliens residing in the United States must report their current address to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Service between January 1 and January 31, 1956. Post offices nationwide will distribute the report cards and collect completed forms for forwarding to the INS.
The paper notes meters wrapped with Not To Be Opened Until After Christmas were removed from Escribe Lake on Monday December 26 and meters officially resumed at 1:00 pm Tuesday morning. The period was shut during Christmas shopping. meters will continue for a penny or one hour for a nickel. Proceeds fund city operations. the free period was popular with businesses and shoppers.
The Community Center held a Winter Wonderland formal Monday night December 26 honoring Mary Ann and Billy Uzzell. Eighty five attendees from Eagle, Garwood, Ann, Hoysisn, and Port Arthur enjoyed a police escorted, music filled evening with a 7:30 start, then dancing and refreshments of cookies, cake, and punch before midnight.
C I Morris joined Tanner on Tuesday as highway patrolman for Colorado County. Tanner had been the only patrolman in the area since October. The Morrises reside in Columns and, as former Beaumont police, bring prior law enforcement experience.
Sunday guests spent Christmas day with Mr and Mrs Filipp and relatives including Mary Filipp Joe Filipp and children. Also present were George Filipp Bernam J P Mikusek Lea Eymos family Martha Ant WVere Dearing Ralph Susan Mulue and others from Alvir Vir Twain and Houston with Mr and Mrs M FE Selphad Janice.
Sixteenth annual Rice Cage meet awards $600 in trophies for boys and girls, with first place prizes from sponsors Universal Motor Company, First National Bank, and chamber members. Events run January two to fourteen with seven sessions at the high school gym, admission 30 cents adults, 28 cents pupils. Competitors listed include Pettis, Charlotte, Schulenburg, and Eagle Lake among others, with many schools entering teams and individual stars.
January census period set for schools statewide. Officials urge timely reporting and accurate counts to ensure funding and district planning. Local administrators should submit completed forms by the deadline to avoid delays in state records.
Fragmentary OCR note states testing and reporting of war material or event with unclear references to Uiree. The readable text hints at a reported strip or stripping action and a reaction or rejection but lacks concrete names places or dates for fuller context.
League bowling in the Pall Gowrie classic at La Grange resumes next week after a schedule gap. Williams Bros Humble Extras face Pearl Beer, Zazle Lake Implement Co and Baby Deeres scheduled, Farmers Supply Chicks box set against Gulf No Nox, Tall Lake Welding Ares vs Grand Prize Beer group on Thursday night.
Eagle Lake high school girls basketball topped Schulenburg then hosts Garwood Tuesday night. Scorers included Pat Loessin six Gail Beverlo seven with Jo Ann Sers 17 and 10 by others as the Eagles pull ahead in the first period and maintain lead through the game.
Mrs Selpa Falon Mee hosted a Christmas Day gathering at Mrs Lee Stahl's home for relatives and friends. Present were Mr and Mrs Roland Campbell with sons Dale and Alan, Mr and Mrs Russell Cooper, Haresy and Annis Mae, Mrs Virgie Cooper, Mr and Mrs Ted Findley, Simee Stahl Me, and Mrs Jesse Southamt. Dallas visitors briefly joined as WR Grahams traveled to Columbus for a holiday visit with Elmer Sasters.
Eagle Lake High School opens District 24 play against Giddings Buffalos at 7:00 p.m. in Eagle Lake gym with expected starting five Miley Besedy Harcle Moeitzen Pidgeon and V ictor Scott leading the junior varsity like squad in a bid for an eighth win this season as Garwood Gambles visit for the opener.
A 24 year old Negro man, Beagle, was charged in Funky Court with aggravated assault for striking Annin Lee Geanson, Whig Jist, and fined $50 plus costs by Jurlee iM Ruth. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve, with details of the heated exchange and local witnesses.
The Chamber of Commerce Eagle Lake plans its first official meeting next Tuesday night January to elect new officers. Board members include Fiyot, Wilesx, Duspal, Dye, Boggoes, and retiring president Rodgers. A vacancy will be filled by Teard Tuesday night. retiring directors include Asley Spalinger Rodgers Clipson.
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