Post Office Reorganizes Eagle Lake Delivery Route
Postmaster announces changes to Eagle Lake mail delivery with a new walking route system and three street boxes on Prairie Street, near E. I. Henry School, and Dust Main Street. A replacement carrier will handle inside post office duties while a truck delivers special letters and packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargrove Sowth
Cann
Prairie Street
E. i. Henry
Dust Main Street
Eagle Lake
Postmatter Smith
Sagle Lake
Mrs Kveton Declines Re-Election As County Commissioner
Mrs Gier W Kveton announces she will not seek another term as Commissioner of Precinct No 4 in Colorado County. The former first woman commissioner, elected in 1944 after Glen W Kveton’s death, says she appreciates support and will retire after her current administration ends. The opening creates a wire open race for the next Democratic primary on July 26.
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Gier W. Kveton
Coloredo
Seton
Kveton
He- Commissioners
Garwood FFA to Hold Market Calf and Hog Sale Saturday
The Garwood FFA chapter will stage its Ammug Market Calf and Swint Show Saturday in the Garwood business district arena. Twenty seven calves and ten hogs will be auctioned by Dr. John Nance from Sam Trouston State Teachers College starting at 12 30. The Lions Club provides prizes. awards include 25 for first calf, 15 second, 10 third, plus hog prizes and poster prizes. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce will award first and second in each division. A band directed by Charles Rice will perform before the sale.
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Garwood
Future Farmers of America
Garwood Business District
Garwood Lions Club
John Nance
Sam Trouston State Teachers College
Gerwood Volunteer Fire Department
Bhick
Gerwood Lions Chih
FRA
Columbus Ghamber of Commérce
FFA
Charles Rice
Seid Troy Krenek
Geewood Fea
Mayor And Two Councilmen To Be Elected April 1st
The Sty Council ordered a city election in Eagle Lake for April 1 to fill a mayoral post and two council seats. Incumbents Harold Toomes Walker and Shaw may seek reelection. voting will occur in the Municipal Building with presiding judge A. F Harbert. Filing deadline is midnight March 1 with City Secretary Mrs. Bert Larmer Jr.
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Sty Council
Eegle Lake
Lst
Na&thing
End Tre
Ure Téris
Harold Toomes
Walker
W. & Shaw
Rocomment
Bert Larmer, Jr
Coonethaén
Tate
Seaholm
Woene
Eagle Lake Chamber Plans 1958 programs at Feb meeting
The Board of Directors of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday night February 19 to outline plans for 1958. New president L. Tete will preside and appoint committee chairs for the year. Merchants seek two added holidays and the group will discuss the city council chamber's facilities in the municipal building.
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Eagle
Chamber of Commerce
L. & Tete
Dhairmen
Eagle Lake
van Jacinte
A Line of Suwsihine Let Us Not Grow Weary
A fragmentary line from a Galatian quotation urges perseverance in well doing. The text appears as an archaic moral phrase with no clear attribution or complete context.
Rice Outlook Points To Less Carryover Good Prices
The August 31 1967 carryover was 20.1 million cwt, about 42 percent below the 346 million cwt record on August 1 1956. Prices remain above support levels and overall outlook hints at favorable conditions for 1957 50 year. Cub Scouts and Den Mothers plan a porch light campaign in Garwood for March of Dimes with a five blast siren cue to remind residents to display lights and donate tonight.
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Tal John G. McHaney
Garsvod
Garwood
Plans For Summer Baseball Program Initiated
Community plans a summer baseball program as seven teen fathers meet at the high school cafeteria with Elmer Struss, chair of the Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee. Nearly 100 boys are expected to participate, with funding from past years and game proceeds to support the youths. organization sponsorship considered.
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Hight
Elmer Struss
Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee
Ethan
Grasshoff Runs For Colorado County Precinct 4 Commissioner
Butch Grasshoff announced his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 4 in Colorado County. He has eight years experience as foreman for Precinct 4 since 1950 under both Glen W. Kveton administrations and says he is well qualified for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butch) Grasshof
Colorado County
Hig
Grasshoff
Glen W. Kveton
Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs Set Here
Clifmens of Fagie Lake owners may vaccinate their dogs against rabies to comply with city ordinance. Chief James Adams announced a clinic February 21 and 22 at the police headquarters in the old city hall building. Dr. Driskell of Wharton will conduct the inoculations, attending the afternoon of February 21 and morning of February 22.
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Clifmens
Fagie Lake
James Adams
Driskell
Wharton
Balling
Mary Lee Wesszelski Wins DAR Award At Garwood HS
Mary Lee Wesszelski daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Wessaleki of Garwood was noted recipient of the annual Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizenship Award at Garwood High School.
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Mary Lee Wesszelski
Garwood HS
Mary Lee Wesseleki
Frank Wessaleki
Garwood
Garwood High School
Political Ads Announcements Paid In Advance
Public notices explain all political advertising or announcements in the Headlight must be prepaid per selection statutes. Cooperation from sponsors will be appreciated.
Grand Jury Returns 11 Indictments in District Court
Grand jury convened for the Spring term under Judge Lester Holt and foreman Hugh Witken Jr. The panel, including Paul Beethel and C. P. Moore, reported eleven indictments all felonies. Among them three involve wife desertion and three are for driving while intoxicated, second offense. Other jurors named include Sar Boothe D A Thortites Arthur Keb Albert Jenak and residents of Eagle Lake Weimar.
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Lester Holt
Spring Tenn
Hugh Witken, Jr
Alleyton
Thes
Wittithe
Paul Beethel
C. P.moore
Twestey
Seleven
Chia
Sar Boothe
D. A. Thortites
Eagle Lake
Arthus Keb
Albert Jenak
Weimar
Lester
Sweetheart Banquet For Eagle Lake Youth Tuesday
Eagle Lake youth from Eagle Lake and List will be honored at a Sweetheart Banquet sponsored by the Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance in the Community Center Tuesday February 1 at 7 pm. A featured speaker will address the program following the banquet.
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Eagle Lake
List
Allance
Representative To Discuss EL Yoakum Train Plan
An SP Railroad representative will visit to discuss the Lake Yoakum to Pine Lake segment status. Freight Traffic Manager L A Brockwell will provide details, with Assistant Public Relations Manager and other SP officials expected to attend in the coming days.
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SP Railroad
Kingle Lake
Yoakum Southern Parific
L. A. Brockwell
Nga T. 1&N
Ees
J & Bart
Aill
Brodewell
Ald
Frat
R. de Waal
Bart
Pane Lake
City Council Approves CPL Electric Rate Changes
City council approves a new residential electric rate schedule from CPL. The plan lowers costs for customers using 10 kW or more and sets a lower 1.5 cents per kwh for over 3,000 kWh monthly. A fuel cost adjustment clause may raise or lower prices with fuel costs. impact this year likely minimal.
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Exmerake
Aigile Nispex
Central Power and Light Company
USA
CPL
Pris
Weimar Candidate Charlie Allen for District Clerk
Charlie Allen of Weimar announces his candidacy for the District Clerk position in Colorado County, subject to Democratic primary action. A 49 year old veteran, he has spent most of his life in Weimar except for 3.5 years in the army during World War II.
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Charlie Allen
Weimar
Clerar Colorato
Allen
Wallar
Eldin M Kveton Seeks Election as County Commissioner
Eldin M. Kveton announces candidacy for Colorado County Precinct No 4 Commissioner. He plans to enter the Democratic primary on July 26. Kveton, married with two daughters Alice Lot 17 and Clouds 9, runs a trucking business and works for Lake Furniture. He states his qualifications and desire to serve the community.
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Eldin M. Kveton
Colorado County
Mr. Kveton
Alice
Clouds
Lake Furniture
McNiel Seeks Local Justice of Peace Post
A.P. McNiel, Eagle Lake businessman and McMiel Boys Lumber Company part owner, announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Eagle Lake Precinct No. 823. He says he is qualified, believes in safe impartial service, and solicits Democrat voters in the primary set for July 26.
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McNiel
Eagle Lake
Busijnessman
McMiel Boys Lumber Company
MyriMcNiel
Tre
Precinct Na
Democrat Party
Mooney Seeks Eagle Lake Justice of Peace Seat
Buster Mooney announced his candidacy for Justice of Peace in Eagle Lake Precinct No B. He urges Eagle Lake voters to support him in the Democratic primary on July 28 and plans to meet each voter to discuss his qualifications.
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Buster) Mocey
Fagle Lake
Mooney
Gasloaimbrity
Gaya
Menusl
Eagle Lake
MaxConner
Justice of Peace
Garwood Firemen To Hold Benefit Dance February 13
The Garwood Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual benefit dance at the Mada KT Hall on Thursday February 13. Citizens are invited to attend and donate for admission. Surecka’s Onsheura will provide music for the event to support fire department activities.
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Garwood Volunteer Fire Department
Mada KT
Surecka
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