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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1955
Page
7
The Eagles defeated Hallettsville by a slim margin and set up a home game with Bastrop tomorrow night. Bastrop visit remains the next key date as the Eagles seek another win.
A local notice calls for 15 to 16 year old junior and senior league players. Ten Kingsley and R. Cooper are listed as managers at Magnolia Service Station with a $30 sponsor. interested parents and players are urged to contact Mr Terrell for details.
Lions Club meeting heard L C Lem of Texas Rice Oil Houston discuss by products of rice and their medical potential. The talk highlighted improved health conditions and researchers’ findings, with volunteers discussing nutrition and future stock use of rice by products by investment firms.
The Rock Island Rockets upset Orchard 46 to 29 to secure the first district basketball title. Tommy Sitner led with 20 points, Larry Moss 13, while Billy Earl Henry Max Grun and Joe Garcia shone on defense. Orchard’s R. Denny led scoring with 15. The Rockets face Garwood Gazettes in the regional round with a Feb 21 or 22 date to be announced.
Members of W. Cherry-N Peny Post 10 American Legion met at the Community Center for the monthly session. They reviewed pool management applications for the upcoming swimming season and urged interested persons to contact Louis Murry, swimming committee chair, about managing or assisting with Legion pool operations. Commander Louis J. Balas announced the 1955 membership goal of 32 had been reached before January 12.
A garbled page item notes a purchase need for a Whirlpool unit linked to Eagle Lake High School. The Quarterback Club donated $250 toward equipment while friends of the school seem to request remaining funds of $12 to complete the purchase.
The article argues Texas cattlemen offer a hardy, adaptable breed strengthened by herd-building and investment in top sites. It notes improvements over previous years and warns that the association’s region faces hazards typical of the breeding industry, yet stresses readiness for shipment nationwide.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness during a hospital stay. The note mentions appreciation for cards flowers and visits aiding recovery and notes ongoing repairs at the C. C. Epps home financed by McNiel Epps Lumber. It also notes Hargroves sells all year round and fishing tackle and licenses.
Plans for continued building in Eagle Lake include commercial centers near the Rice Ware house on State Street and ongoing repairs to the rice facility foundations. The Eddie Hansen airport expansion and new home adds rise, while remodeling and new houses dot FM 102 and West Main Street. Local businesses like HIARGROVE'S promote household goods.
District FFA delegates meet in Columbus next Tuesday afternoon at 4 to designate the site of the 1955 district banquet. Delegates attending include Kenneth Mahite from Eagle Lake and J Ros Prim, advisor for the PRA chapter, with Hargrove supplying electrical supplies.
Have Leake High School girls basketball beat Hallettsville 42 to 33 to sharpen chances at a second straight District 24 A championship. Key players included Shirley Frake 26 points and Anne Sens 10. Virginia Starke, Martha Walker, and Doris Alley also contributed. The win gives Have Leake three district wins. next game Tuesday could seal the crown while a loss forces playoff.
The New Farmers of America chapter at E. F. Henry High School plans a pig show on the city square next Tuesday February 15 from 1 to 4 pm Judge County Agent Doyle L Moore will preside with S E Chase assisting This event features 22 pigs with 15 to be shown next week and prizes for exhibitors Public attendance is invited. firms may contact Henry School for prize contributions
Sam Harbert Jr is appointed to head the Colorado County Oil Industry Information Committee to promote understanding of local oil businesses and support for privately managed, competitive, and financially sound operations. The group will run two projects a school program with teaching materials and an October Oil Progress Week.
A record turnout is anticipated at the Community Center for Club Montezuma’s annual Sweetheart Dance. The Vie Ed Gasiach Orchestra and a Houston singer will provide the music as a new sweetheart is crowned. Reservations are moving fast and tickets must be purchased. tables can be reserved by calling Gardner Seaholm at 672-W.
The Headlight requests copies of the January 6 1955 issue. Ger stipmy exhausted. If you have a copy and are through reading it we will purchase the issue. Hargrove's sells toys all year.
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