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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
1
County commissioners approve budget amendments to fund pay increases. The action raises salaries across offices, totaling about 530 dollars in adjustments and affecting several departments. The decision comes amid staff changes and seeks to balance payroll with available funds.
At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce committee for contingencies of operation, Joe Hews and his colleagues discussed drawing up closing dates. The board announced monthly director meetings on the second Tuesday, with the next set for February 19, and quarterly general membership meetings to follow.
W. Cherry M. Perry Post 108 Avachian Legion will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Legion Hall on Lakeside Drive. The gathering is scheduled for Wednesday February 7 at 1220.
A San Antonio woman, Mrs Ruby Gould Meares, died at Columbus hospital after a Sunday collision near Columbus along Highway east of town. Houston man Reeves was killed in the crash sequence as multiple vehicles, including a Bradshaw truck, were involved. Investigating officer Crowes reported heavy damage to Wick’s car and Reeves’ vehicle, with several injuries and charges filed pending.
The Department reports the 1930 cotton crop in Colorado County was about half of 1929. It shows 11,159 bales produced in 1929 compared with 10,972 bales for the crop of 1929.
In Evergreen Park Illinois a civil defense committee printed micro announcements for an organizational meeting but crowds did not form. Citizens gathered near the town hall as police stationed men reported attendance. Ted Clay of the Rice Bet District crew appears in CBS News January segment about daily problems at the Employees Club Christmas party.
Miss Mersfelder, longtime Huntsville area schoolteacher, dies after a brief illness. Funeral services conducted by Memorial Methodist with interment at Masonic Cemetery. Survived by family and colleagues, memory cherished by students she taught over four decades in multiple Texas towns.
Plans are underway for Bogie Lake’s Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 with parishwide re dedication to Scouting. The kickoff at 8 19 am Thursday February 7 includes a town wide campout and participation by local officials. A Blue and Gold dinner is planned for February 28 with each den decorating its table and families attending a light program of games.
Storm forces school closure for two days as superintendent Deane Fletcher announces no classes Thursday and Friday. Rotary Club meeting notes mention disruption to children and local attendance. many pupils remain home with weather conditions causing cancellations.
A fragment describes a theatre month with comedies cartoons and a contest entry. Readers may submit entries at the box office or through a ticket window to see their name highlighted in lights.
Meeting called to Mayor Harald Thomas and registration for Red Cross first aid course was to be held at City Hall Tuesday night but postponed to next Tuesday February 8. City Hall will host at 7 30 p m with plans to involve community volunteers who completed previous first aid courses.
A woodcarving exhibit on the square last Thursday featured hand carved engines from early proposed models to modern streamliners. The local Volunteer Fire Department received a third of the proceeds, with Ernest Warren describing his brother starting carving at age three. Souvenirs and keepsakes were sold, and plans were made to display the engines at the Houston Pkg Stock Show.
CAP organizers invite pilots and volunteers to an airport event on Saturday afternoon to water, test, and observe bays in action. Dorkmy Pilitington and Al Batents coordinate with Jack Stewart urging attendance from CAP Lauadrors Con.manier and supporters for hands on demonstrations.
Seven tracts of land including a tower of Tots in Provident Cyry will be offered to the highest bidder at auction conducted by Sheriff 3.0 Walker on courthouse steps in Colwintus next February 6. The sale starts between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm with cash bids. The county acquired the land at low sales.
Unclear OCR fragment describes city meeting plans involving CAP Mobler units in civil defense. Mentions Jacke Stewart Toram Pills tan HE Scahole and a debate about mobie support. Mayor to announce location near Kuste Lake. meeting scheduled Wednesday night.
Love C of C men attended the annual dinner last Friday night of the Wallettsville Chamber of Commerce. Clyde Nispel chaired. Attendees included F. L Spanihel and Ben McTithinnes. Marin Dies, former Unamerican Activities Committee member, spoke. Attendance estimated between 250 and 800. Miss Ernest MacSealetnt at the University Of Tokas was home for the holiday.
Cold snap grips Eagle Lake and surrounding highways with temperatures near 27F dropping to 24F, dense mist and slick shell streets. Reports of multiple vehicle mishaps, frozen pipes, and high demand for feed as gas and phone lines see disruptions but local services struggle to recover.
This fragmentary notice appears to describe a themed event at an Oldsmobile dealer titled rocket launching week. The garbled text references new Oldsmobile models, display features, and promotional elements, though specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Local report on a March of Dimes fundraiser featuring a basketball game between Wade Lake Independents and a city team. Players like Fogtat Latie-Rosenburg are mentioned in a tense preview with scores and remaining schedule, noting doors open tonight and proceeds support the March of Dimes campaign.
Rotary Club football banquet postponed due to bad weather. Plans to hold the event are moved to an announced later date. Officials say a new date will be issued once conditions improve.
Susrterback Club nestors To Khcet ArScheo. Monday afternoon a meeting at Jab to discuss football matters led by Supt. Boyne Feluhpe. Hugh Behan is among those being invited. Walter Fria and Betharde Abercrombie led a 4:00 pm session for Col joge Staton to begin the second term at A. & IM.
Morning incident left a path of sand across downtown crossings disrupting business and social life. Vendors saw reduced traffic as stores limited trips for necessities and hotels reported demand for information and shelter.
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