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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1957
Page
1
Citizens meet with city officials on March 5 and 18 to discuss proposals to raise local message charges from 5 to 10 cents per line. The ordinance lays out new misc phone rates and aims to gauge resident reception.
Community members including Boy Scouts and local groups are urged to enroll in a Red Cross First Aid course starting Tuesday night. Registration is available at the opening session or by contacting Mr. Behrera at CE 42287.
The Eagle Lake City Council rejected two bids to operate the garbage system and considered taking over the operation. Davis bid 0.76 per star month under special provisions, while Louis W. Stiles bid 0.651 per star. Bids were reopened after an investigation found a misdated publication. The council tabled action and discussed city operation as a possibility.
Two San Antonio men suffered severe injuries when an Oldsmobile rolled over five times and crashed into Skull Creek on Highway SQA thirteen miles west of Eeple Lake. Driver Charles Paxton 22 and passenger Vernon Vois Jr 21 were treated at Laughlin Hospital with Paxton in serious condition. Patrolman Neel Binford noted the car apparently put Paxton to sleep causing the rollover.
Finneral services were held in Eagle Lake Liscom Tau area for David Tromes who died Sunday in Laughlin Hospital after seven months illness. The Rev A J Miller officiated at the Evangelical Brethren Church with music. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers included Hearty Long, Leslie Sunderman.
W C Reed, recovering from an operation in late year, was returned to St Luke's Hospital in Houston for further treatment after developing complications Tuesday night. His many friends pray for his full health and speedy recovery.
Serious illness in Laughlin Hospital leaves friends hopeful as B Hefty, 43, fights a heart condition. Prayer circles form on Monday night for his recovery to full health.
The Headlight announces a change starting March 7 to publish in the afternoon on Wednesdays instead of Thursday mornings. The shift aims to give advertisers better service and capitalize on a midweek advertising window. Local merchants and advertisers are asked to meet to discuss the new schedule and to adapt their ads for Thursday Friday and Saturday specials.
Farmers Equipment Company of Eagle Lake introduces the J-2 Rocket engine with three dual carburetors. Joe Reed emphasizes enhanced power without sacrificing economy, noting the unit delivers higher output for modern farm uses.
Students at a Colorado school entered an essay contest on Youth's Stake in Soil Conservation. Prizes listed include $10 for first, $5.50 for second, $1 for third, and $2.50 for fourth with recognitions to Mark Kathryn Henly Gracie Adkins and Judith Johnson. Judges named Hor Westerhoio Boylecore County Agent Meg Live Wegenhoft.
Mrs Stapleton sustained serious injuries to her left arm when her pickup overturned on 8 County gravel road while towing cattle. Passenger Harvey Rinwell aided her release, and Gordon Birdwell returned to assist, with Mrs Stapleton taken to Laughlin Hospital for stitches and care.
Jury selection for Lee Dock Tise, charged with six counts alleging rape of his minor daughter last November 17, completed after 48 of 60 potential jurors were examined. The state and defense teams questioned the panel to finalize the jury.
In a July morning trial Judge Holt sentences Rot after the daughter testifies denying the incident on the dais. The judge warns perjury in court or before Grand Jury. Rot was indicted by the February Grand Jury and is defended by Jerzy Henson and E. H. Prstka, appointed by Judge Holt. District Attorney Boethel and County Attorney Moore lead the prosecution with a male jury of 12. Jurors include Drymaila, Zatopek, Willcodt, Cady, German, Krenek, Wessolski, Brown, Winterbotham, Altman, Adamcik, and Berger. Chester Wade Einnans receives a two year suspended sentence for second offense while intoxicated in the only criminal trial Monday. Three cases of nee-support are continued on last page.
The Colorado County A and M Club regwar quarterly meeting will be held at the Lights Zell in Garwood Friday night starting at 7:20 with a buffet supper. Toyle L. Moore president invites all Aggies to attend. John F. Zymmo Beaumont district vice president will discuss The Former Student's Association and The Az tit Spirit. Charlie Babenek Beaumont will speak on Building Your Club's Interest. Also on the program Moore noted the Colorado County A and M Club Scholarship offering $2000 per year for four years beginning September.
Poll results indicate two thirds of Eagle Lake postal patrons back city home delivery. Readers were surveyed via green sheet ballots at the post office, with questions on acceptance, building plans, and potential inclusion in the next telephone directory.
Garwood Telephone Co switches to dial telephones, replacing party lines with new dialing equipment from Stromberg Carlson. The switch, completed Feb 25, affects 285 patrons and brings new numbers and house codes. Long distance operators will stay on duty until integration with Southwestern Bell long distance is ready.
Vics Rayner president of District Li of Texas PTAs speaks at Basie Lake association meeting at Basie Lake High School auditorium at 3:45 PM today Thursday. Rayner outlines the program theme We the People Achieve Effectively at Home School Community Relations. Founder's Day planned and a report from nominating committees is expected. Members urged to attend.
The First National Bank and the Post Office in Eagle Lake will be closed all day Friday in observance of the federal holiday honoring George Washington.
A gathering is planned at Garwood High School Monday night February 25 at 7:40 to organize a Cubs group. Grady Taylor from Coushatta District will help parents and leaders as the Garwood Parent Teacher Association sponsors the effort.
Local notes report Mrs H H Holmar recovering after illness and Toe Hi McCreary at home recuperating following surgery at Lincoln Hospital. Community members extend well wishes as health improves.
Ten local citizens attended the Bleakly morning session of the Esele Lake Chamber of Commerce at Mart Cote. President Hal Fevitress announced a successful meeting and outlines for yearlong work. A nominating slate named 1957 committee chairs across Agricultural, Athletic, Trade, Streets and Roads, Membership, and other panels, with appointments awaiting board approval and some members urged to accept assignments.
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