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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1953
Page
1
Contained in a garbled notice, Harold Thomas resigns from the mayoralty effective April 14, prompting questions about succession and ongoing city council stability. The document references a council vacancy and potential interim arrangements as the city addresses leadership transition.
City Council accepted a Retail Merchants Association poll showing strong support for shutting parking meters in the town area on Saturdays at 6:00 PM instead of 9:00 PM. The plan affects weekday hours and follows a Wednesday vote with 40 of 44 respondents favorable.
Oil field notes report Sheil rig targeting a Wilcox formation deep below 14 900 feet in the O A Winn Survey area. A separate No 1 Mary Emm Hoye well near Zag Lake shows progress to 11 148 feet with favorable sands rumored near 16 000 feet. Southwest Louise area gains new pay from a Texas Transmission Co project, up to 14 000 feet.
Bay City and Eagle Lake residents linked to a seven man indictment for rape and felony shell were released on bond from Moratorin county jail. Pete Belanose and Mateo Camarillo posted 33,500 each in real estate as bond. The seven, all unmarried, face jury on individual charges of rape. Continued on fast pages Gulf Dyesi Hereford Breeder.
Funeral services for L. R. Medsker of Eagle Lake were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at the Mill Bavet Funeral Home. Rev. Lawren Riley of Christ Episcopal Church conducted the service. Interment was made in the Chestville community, directed by local undertakers.
The district court in Columbus heard three criminal cases in a recent session. William Douglas Teague’s suit against Edgar and Gene Elston Greene was slated for trial. Lester Gest received a suspended sentence for a second offense, with license revocation. Clarence Harris got a five year suspension for tire-related charges. Clarence Matura faced two-year burglary sentence in Houston, while Matura’s related case tied to the Weimar incident. Damages suits and quiet title actions were decided by Judge Holt with several uncontested judgments.
Police Chief M F Campbell reports a blue 1950 Ford was stolen here between 1:00 and 9:30 am Wednesday. The car, owned by Paul White, was taken from in front of the Texas Water Gas Pipeline office after an earlier break into a maroon 1980 Chevrolet nearby. ignition wiring and unlocked doors aided the theft. An all points bulletin was issued for the vehicles and owners were urged to report sightings immediately.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Warren and children spent Sunday at the Home. Mr and Mrs W W Smith and family were also noted in the social column with a brief family gathering reference.
A weathered list shows ticket committee details with names like Mrs. Joe Lee McCreary and Mr C. S. McLellan. Vague lines urge band members and nonmembers to contact the chair, with partial names and family references scattered in the damaged text.
Engh Goke Parent-Teacher Association schedules its annual Spring Coronation in the high school auditorium on March 24. Rehearsals start soon, and the Coronation Queen selection is underway. The theme is School Days, with details to follow at 2:15.
Reed, deputy school tax collector, reports 107000 of 103000 tax assessment paid this week, reaching 88 percent of total. He expects the remaining 1 percent by August 1, praising local citizens for their interest in institutions.
A new theatre project in Mobile TV area draws focus on patron comfort and public access. Commissioners approve bids for equipment while funds and future offices are set, with Mrs. Lattin Hansard noting community needs and Gulf Coast entertainment growth. The opening is scheduled for Tuesday at 2:00 PM with owners Biagio Li and I C Davisson leading construction as work continues on adjacent offices.
Melvin Selph was elected head coach of Sealy High School athletic department at a February meeting. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M E Selph of Paie Dale and a former four year standout at Engle Lake High School and later at Southwest Texas Site Teachers College.
Mrs Edwin Thomas owner of Bea's Powern announces the opening of a new greenhouse in Lissie. Open House Monday February 23 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with guest registration for a door prize drawing at 5:00 pm. No obligation and attendance not required to win. Specializes in potted bedding and foliage plants.
First National Bank and the Hagia Lake Post Office will observe Washington's birthday with closures Monday February 2. Offices open on Tuesday with adjusted hours. religious institutions and other services plan limited operations.
Scout Troop 334 and parents are invited to a pot luck supper tonight at 7:520 Elm Street HMuvational Building Colly Memorial Methodist Church. Rev. Jog Ader will speak and outline plans for the Wart Jamboree, with Bayly Lake representing at the jamboree.
Mrs. Helen Smith of the Lissie community is named Headlight iLissie correspondent returning to duties after prior service. The Headlight staff welcomes her back and notes Miss Anna Lee Swearingen’s interim relief while reporting tasks continue with citizen cooperation.
The regular monthly meeting of the Eagle Lake Parent Teacher Association will be held this afternoon at the high school auditorium and all members are urged to attend.
Hoge Lake's new Vipwerh movie theatre opens with a 2 to 4 pm open house and a 5 pm first show on Tuesday. The schedule features releases including The Stooge and Phifndar in the East with daily showings, box office hours, and prices. all ages pay the same prior rates.
Police chief M P Cwapbell announces no burglary or prowling reports in Amo area for almost seven days. Last investigation involved two box parcels and a nearby home incident. Officers responded Wednesday night to track a prowler, suspecting a pattern and urging residents to report any unusual activity to local police immediately.
Cubmaster Lewrence Tate announced the Cubs Scouts annual Kite Tournament will be held Sunday afternoon March 16 as part of the Cubs’ anniversary celebration. Lions Club sponsors will provide necessary prizes prints and arrange for materials. The event, begun in 1943 by Jerry Carlisle, has grown yearly with boys crafting and tying kites and tails for the contest.
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