Election Called for April 1 Mayor and Aldermen Race
The election call lists April 1 as the voting date for the mayoral and two alderman seats. The notice appears to be issued by the city hall or electoral office.
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
1
The election call lists April 1 as the voting date for the mayoral and two alderman seats. The notice appears to be issued by the city hall or electoral office.
The report notes Wintermans Well Being logged with HOYO below 4300 feet. A separate line mentions Gracey Eldridge with a mark of 2 on an unspecified item. The fragment contains unclear terms and incomplete context.
A compact notice lists school band concerts nine weeks, a Girl Scout Father Daughter event, a beige Tits Montezuma Club party, a circus review, Regal Sports Benguet meeting, and a San Jacinto grounds event. Also mentions elementary band to Bellville, interscholastic league, and a spring football practice.
Colorado County publishes its latest financial statement this week, detailing transactions and accounts. Officials note summaries cover revenues, expenditures, and balances for public review and transparency.
A fragmented count from Eagle Lake lists 1169 voters with references to poll taxes and exemptions. The note mentions multiple counties and towns, including Columbus and Brushy, alongside various voter figures and anomaly phrases about exemptions and averages.
Millard Denton, 33, of Dallas, Texas, died after an apartment fire. Fire officials say he suffered broken bones and burns while jumping from a window to escape the blaze. The incident occurred Friday in the Chesterville area.
A representative of the Collector of Internal Revenue will be at City Hall in Basle Lakeson Wort on February 27 to advise and assist income taxpayers with their 1952 income tax returns.
Colorado County farmers urged to grow castor beans under PMA contract to aid preparedness. Chas Winkelmann cited 10 cent per pound price guarantee for contracted beans. Seed and planting plans available now at the PMA Office with limited supplies. growers should contact the PMA office promptly.
Corporal Bernard Labay of Nada is back after a 15 month tour in Korea. He arrived on January 21 to a homecoming with family and friends. A reception was held in his honor at St. Me in Wade as members gathered to mark the furlough and future duty report.
Colorado county commissioners court reconvened to approve sale of 93 acres acquired at tax sale in 1933 near Cheatham. Surface rights will transfer with the property after legal opinion resolved mineral rights. Sale set for April 1 between 10 AM and 4 PM. Universal Motor Co. bid $2063.75 accepted for a unit truck. Road closings near Freleburg debated. bids for county home inmate care to be opened March 10 with $1000 bond required.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce athletic committee met Wednesday afternoon at Fort Fale Lake. Attendees included Oscar Millen and Len Kra. They plan to have baseball practice at the high school field on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at 5 15 with potential help from big league players as coaches.
Eagle Lake schools announce Public Schools Week activities from March 2 to 8. Both white and colored schools participate with open visits, assemblies, and events each day. The Senior Band concert is scheduled, and parents are invited to attend campus programs and Rotary meeting updates.
Cub Scouts will host a Blue and Gold dinner and Pack meeting at the new elementary cafetorium on Wednesday February 27 at 7:00 PM. The event celebrates Scouting's birthday and honors den mothers Mrs Jack Ravages Mrs W F Meitzen Jr and Mrs J F Laughlin with awards and stunts to follow.
The Eagle Lake Quarterback Club board and banquet committees plan for the All-Sports Banquet on March 13. They will meet Friday morning at 6:00 at the Gingham Girtwo. Sirens came later.
County and state tax totals show about normal collection levels, but Shell Oil’s unpaid bill distorts percentages. Assessed state taxes 81,227.20 paid 60.60 percent. common schools 165,921.50 would push overall collection near 97 percent if Shell paid. School districts Reed Garwood Eagle Lake report varied local collections.
Mrs. J. H. Everett of Sneuun khtin Hospital after a high speed single vehicle crash on Rock Island Highway 200. Her 1951 Chevrolet left the road, rolled twice, and she was taken to Laughlin Hospital in serious condition with multiple injuries reported but improving.
The district court docket lists criminal trials and a $950,000 suit as being heard. A Hereford breeder sale drew top bids with a record bull selling for $1,000 and multiple cattle selling at higher prices. Proceedings reference arrests, indictments, and sentencing with multiple individuals named in relation to theft, forged signatures, and bond matters.
Members plan a social at Rotary Hall Friday at 7 30 pm hosted by Well Club Gale. The event at the Community Center will feature a pie and tea reception with admission set at a nominal price. Proceeds support local community efforts and group activities.
Colorado County Chapter of the American Red Cross aims to raise 5100 for the county drive with a state goal of 520,000, split among four branches Columbus Eagle Lake Weimar Garwood. Campaign to start March 3 with chairs Klein Harbert and others setting quotas and plans.
The PTA Spring Festival selects queen candidates: Miss Susan Powers third grade represents lower grades, Miss Virginie Starke sixth grade upper division contender, and Miss Arlene Germon as high school candidate. Classes sponsor fundraising carnivals with proceeds for cafeteria equipment.
Sgt Gein E Dave son of Sin and Mrs F B Dave of this city expected in the states today after about a year on front lines in Korea. He was to dock in Seattle aboard a transport with 2476 troops returning under the rotation system. His parents accompanied him to Fort Worth on February 17, 1952 to board a train for Seattle and then a ship to Korea.
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