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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1954

Page

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Eagle Lake Cagers Face Burnet In Bi District Tilt

Eagle Lake High School meets Burnet in bi district basketball after district play in District 2A. Coaches Hinton and Payne represent Eagle Lake. Burnet officials attend. The winner advances to regional play for a shot at the state title.

Coser W. B Kinloss Sagles Lake High School Fasses Burnett Senet Eagle Lake End Basirop Behovary Tegione Hinton Grant Amaia Payne Eagle Lake Vern Harriss Burnet Olack Burnet Esgie Lake Burnet Avil Wbath Nice Andy Luling Eagles Wal Wien Burget Maton Anil Hinten Cleo Kolguressien Eagles Bastrop Rassia Jy Geyan

Buck Wheeler Seeks Sheriff Post in Colorain County

Buck Wheeler announces candidacy for Colorain County Sheriff this week. He states his 25 years in law enforcement including six years as chief deputy and time as Columbus city police chief, emphasizing honesty and service to the people.

Bucky Wheeler Colorain County Wheeler Calorado County Coloraio County Colorsds County Coloraty County Joe Gainty City of Columbus

Man Died In Auto Pickup Collision Near Rouke Island

Earl Alley 41 of Ramsey died early Monday after a highway crash that injured four others on Highway 90 near Eagle Lake. Fred Sulek of Louise was charged with driving without a license and on the wrong side of the road. Two other drivers and a San Antonio man were uninjured in the wreck that involved a pickup and a car. Military funeral services were held for Alley with an escort and pallbearers named from local communities.

Rouk Island Ian Weimar Zarl Fulton Alley Ramsey Bape -Ake Henry Marasla John Ross Alley Joh Schmittou Marvin Schmittou Eagle Lake Marsalin Dickup Liedhse Fred Sutek Louise Walter HL Campo D. L.wilson Justine Schilling Garwood Sail Sulek Ambrose Guaran Valle San Antonio Houston Doyenis An & Streal Vison Don Austinany Wiho Yall Far Bart Fulton Alley A. J. Pate First Baptist Mill-Reuer Mes. H Swencingen Jesus Clara Mae Nash W. Cherry-M. Perry Alley Family Cemetery Beswee ‘Ramsey and Aileyton Raymond Kohleffel Louis Kohleffel Booker Raymond Graves Henry Marsalia Frank Ruby Louis Balits Ray Calhoun Ped Brunner Fred Hern Frika Earl Braden Edmund Schindler Mer Schindler Harry Larson Chaglain Wayne End Alley Rainey Dan Alley

Willrodt Case Seeks Summary Judgment and Venue Change

A motion for summary judgment and a request to change venue were filed in the Emma Kathry Wilrodt versus Unie City Transfer Company of Beaumont damage suit. The case, arising from a fatal collision on July 1, 1952 involving Artine Will Todt, husband of the plaintiff, is set for hearing on March 1 and trial on the term’s third dime at the 25th District Court in Columbus.

Emma Kathry Wilrodt Unie City Transfer Company Beaumont Askig Columbus Artine Will- Todt Willendt Ge Tendans Company Jieat Columbus Bam Maren Ist

Special PTA Program Today at Eagle Lake High School

Public invited to a special PTA program this Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium. Founders Gay skit forms major part of the program with cast including Ione Downy Berth Johnson Mary Sineluie and Agnes Jones. PTA president J C Lockewond extends cordial invitation to attend.

Eagle Lake Audivarium Mesdaies Ione Downy Berth Johnson Mary Sineluie Agnes Jones

Special Election On Rural Fire Aid To Be Set At March Meeting

Commissioners Court set a special election for March to decide if Golnrade County purchases four attack pumps for fire suppression in Eagle Lake Gerwood Weimar and Columbus. Petition drive pro and con paves way. Estimated program cost about 66000 dollars.

Bei Golnrade Commissioners Court Ge- Chie Eagle Lake Geriwood Weimar Columbus

City Parking Meters Net Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Five

Two year period shows city general fund netting 7 885.08 from parking meters begun February 1932. Debt declined to about 4 920.25 while first year share 4 544.76 plus 3 340.52 sent east reduces original obligation. Meter program funds city services including police fire and bridge departments.

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Public Event Sparks Curiosity Over Local Incident

The community is invited to attend a public event exploring what could occur if a person is forced into a restricted area. Officials emphasize safety and urge orderly viewing of the demonstration.

Eight teams to vie in Eagle Lake tournament this weekend

The Independent Basket Ball tournament features Bays City Wharton and others at Eagle Lake High School gymnasium February 25 26 27. Play starts 5 30 pm with four games nightly finals on the 27th at 7 15 and 8 36. Proceeds fund aptitude tests and a scholarship fund. tickets 1 for adults and 50 cents for students 6 25 admission.

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East Bernard and Lissie Donate 1328.07 to March of Dimes

The March of Dimes drive in East Bernard and Lissie raised 1328.07, the largest amount in the area this year, led by the East Bernard Lions Club. George Baxquez of Bellaire visited over the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs Sidothers.

East Bernard Lissie Lssie Ang Myre George Baxquezot Bellaire Ces S50 Sidothers

Tax figures show district payments and assessments

Fragmented OCR lists tax figures for school districts including Island and Sheridan Lake, with percentages paid ranging around 97 percent. It notes specific assessments and sums such as 329,162.84 and 112,292.14, and mentions Columbus and Delmar with high payment rates.

Tacock Island Sheridan Lake Nar Sda Ate Columbus

Modern Fuels Opens New Garwood Area Enterprise

Modern Fuels Inc. launches operations in Garwood as a new local business. Walter J. Von Heeder, formerly with a sealing company, serves as Commissoir Agent for the venture. The firm promises full line products and services and aims to serve Garwood trade territory and nearby communities.

Modern FI Fuels Garwood Modern Fuels, Inc Tems Walter J. von Heeder Séaly Bu Mane Company Garwood Tade Adde

First National Bank To Be Closed Feb 22

Announcement from W. Leenhert president states Diver National Bank will be closed all day Monday February 22 in observance of Washington's birthday Patrons are urged to conduct banking before and after the closure Bunting hours will be extended Tuesday February 29 9 am to 2 pm

First National Bank

Mayor and council seats on Eagle Lake ballot April 6

Election officials named by County Commission for Colorado county include replacements for resignations. An Eagle Lake election on April 6 will decide a mayor and two councilmen, with terms expiring for Mayor Thomas and Councilmen Cates and Walker. Voters will decide on stray dog legislation and other local matters at the Community Center.

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Forty Percent Of Eagle Lake Vehicles Inspected

Inspector Ingram announces only about 40 percent of Eagle Lake area vehicles have passed state inspection. About 327 of an estimated 2,290 vehicles were dispersed at inspection stations. The deadline is April 1, with penalties up to 200 dollars for uninspected cars. inspection sites include Universal Motor Co, Ay Barin Inc, Jongs Motor Co, Farmers Equipment Co, and Hi-Way Garage.

Hause Texas Infermalion Twernthen Jack WW Dngnam Mala Department of Dubie Sale Elas Ingranmik Sowily Yestentay Count Eagle Lake Jo Linas Universal Motor Co. Ay Baring Inc Jongs Motor Company Farmers Equipment Co. Inc Hi-Way Garage

Nine men sentenced to 27 years in state pen

Nine men were sent to serve a total 27 years in the penitentiary in Columbus, with four others receiving suspended sentences. The district court also set cases for trial and continued a murder case against Floyd Wilson, with altered witness access noted. Several defendants pled guilty to burglary and theft, receiving two to five year terms, while others had charges dismissed or postponed.

Colmbus Holt Floyd Wilson Weimar Altowney Wilson Socalese Meg Tagram Weinay Sub Houston W. W. Fllison Scc C. Dooley Columbus Fran Universal Matas Company Eagle Lake Charley Goober Ray Gurmary Batah Phive Alleyton BriSon Secon Willie Robert Barnett Raymond Davis Ratian Jack Henderson Winn Columbus Ihelp Henderson Dave’ Warlle Sammie’ Maweather Floyd Brows Consbus Boustar Bob Turner Jessie Coleman Percy Jackson All i

Last Rites Held for W. S. Lehrer in Columbus Texas

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 pm in Columbus for Wile ligt S. Lehrer 90 of Lie Gae woud tofumlinus? The Rev. Hy Washuawlon officiated and the body was moved to Houston for interment at Bo vest Park Cemetery. Survivors include one son William Lehrer of Garwgod and two sisters Miss Katherine Lehrer and Miss Clara Lehrer of Pin ounnot Obie and other relatives.

Columbus Texas Wileligt S. Lehrer Lie Gaewoud Tofumlinus Lehrer Dina Bovest Park Lemer Apel Wi Lehrer Garwgod Katherine Leher Clara Lehrer Pin

New Speed Zoning Sign Up In Eagle Lake City Limits

New speed signs along Highway 90 A in Eagle Lake set varying limits from 20 to 50 mph. Signs mark 20 mph near Abe Lakeview Golf Course to West 90 A, 25 mph toward East Main, then 40 mph past GC SF tracks, and 50 mph toward the city edge. Traffic speeds rise toward Hi Way Service Station and beyond with gradual increases at key landmarks.

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Eagle Cagers Burnetin Dist Buck Wheeler Sheriff's Office Earl Alley Willrodt Ais J. C. Lockewond Ind. Gage al” Aucton Lalorado County Commissioners Court Pee McMahan Dasy Orpak Susie Steiner Sam Hamburger Glitden W. E Oberthaus Gus Williams Altair Mamie Mitchell George Staffors Albert Arnold Eagie Lake W. S. Lehrer
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