17 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
1
Three aldermen will be named at the city election on April 5. The announcement notes the contest will decide representation for local wards, with candidates listed on the ballot and public polling planned across precincts.
Services were held Monday for Charlie Marx. The obituary notes funeral rites led by local clergy and a graveside ceremony at the city cemetery with friends and relatives in attendance.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce announces an upcoming Texas Retail Credit Institute sponsored by RMA. Local business owners managers and sales staff will gather to discuss retail credit procedures credit risks volume growth and collections. All store managers and personnel are invited to apply through the chamber office.
Drilling has begun on No 1 LW Stiles two miles south of Cletthews with a 396 39 foot-depth target. Phillip's No 1 Frederickson in Garwood area finished last week as a gas producer. Tidewater No 1 Felix Ferrankamp and Hill and Hill No 2 Frike are underway, about 2 200 foot post to Englehart field.
Extensive remodeling at Spanihel and Son Dry Goods Store on Main Street continues as Eagle Lake prepares for a grand re opening. R Spanihel says a formal date is near and urges citizens to watch for details of the event. An opening celebration will feature many free gift items.
Portrait calendars featuring Incal children are available for pickup at the Headlight office by parents at their convenience. Additional photos and calendars will be shipped directly to subscribers from Weltz Studies in Des Moines, Iowa.
Santa Fe officials push eliminating passenger schedule to improve freight operations. They say current mixed trains delay shipments due to passenger rules and underused passenger cars, and the plan would reduce penalties on shippers while allowing freight trains to run on their own terms.
The First National Bank of Earle Lake will be closed all day next Tuesday February 22 in observance of George Washington’s birthday. Gans patrons are advised to make necessary arrangements for the day.
Garwood youth Jang nak, 23, injured when his car collided with a stationary vehicle owned by G. Tob Wali mura, 22, in front of the Garwood station. Police report he was driving too fast for road conditions. damage estimated at about $200 to his car with questions over the other vehicle's damage.
The Eagle Lake PTA invites the public to a 3 15 p m meeting in the high school auditorium with guest speaker Mrs J O Salyers Past President of District 1 2 percent Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers She will discuss Promote the general welfare through the common denominator of all neighborhoods the PTA under the theme We the People
The Gulf Coast Hereford Breeders Association will hold its fifth annual spring sale tomorrow February 18 at the American Legion in Paris. A total of 74 head includes 41 bulls and 22 females offered in pens of two bulls or five pens of three females, with sales as pens or shields. M. Crens of Eagle Lake consigns one bull.
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Mrs. W. T. Matthews advocates a joint Bend community calendar for 1955 56. Churches civic groups and service clubs urged to list meeting dates and events to avoid conflicts while a separate birthday and anniversary calendar is planned. Listings cost 29 cents and must be submitted by February 21 to Mrs. Matthews or Dr. Campbell.
Garwood Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual benefit dance at Nada KIT Hall from 6 30 to 12 30 tonight. No tickets sold, donations accepted at the door and are tax deductible for donors. Jurecka's Orchestra will provide mixed music in a social event inviting county residents to attend.
Rotarians plan a Hot Cake Supper at the Community Center on Tuesday benefiting club projects. Admission is one dollar for hot cakes, sausages, syrup, coffee or drinks with entertainment by Gardner Duncan and a full program. Proceeds support community projects and air conditioning at the center. Local lawyers and court news appear in this issue.
The Community Council of Christian Women from Exgie Lake and Lissie will host the World Day of Prayer gathering on February 25 at First Presbyterian Church. The event, part of a global observance, includes a collection to support mission work and invites all local churches to participate in the program led by Gartner Seanolm.
Eagle Lake High School girls basketball clinched the District 24-4 championship by defeating Bastrop 26-? in Bastrop Tuesday night and earning a berth to a bi district showdown with Goldthwaite. Coach Homer Dancer led the Baglets with standout performances from Bonnie Koanhleffel and Shirley Fruka, while Virginia Staczke Martha Kor Doris Riley and Evangeline Loossin anchored defense.
Students from Colorado Soil Conservation District entries named by Arthur Koehn, chair, with first prize going to Joan Parks of Colem Tous High School, second to Miss Jo Sue Salladay of Eagle Lake High School, and third to Miss Carel Roeder Columbus High School. Widespread district and business sponsorship noted. Fort Worth Press also involved.
The Cub Scout Pack Nb. TH sail held its annual Blue and Gold dinner in the new elementary school cafetorium February 20 at 7 pm with Cubmaster Tate announcing the schedule. Rev. Mans of Golwabus Methodist Church will be guest speaker as Cubs display their handiwork and guests attend the event.
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