23 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
1
In Humble, Lange Well known as “Tight” gains attention as COMTI reports show its impact across nearby cities. Local officials note improved supply access while residents report steady outcomes amid ongoing developments.
The Weimar gathering of the County Texes Exes is scheduled for Thursday March 1st. David Guppy at Weimer will coordinate details with members and reservations required by Monday. Tickets are listed at 175 per person.
Sheridan Broncos meet Hutto in the first round of the Regions Tournament at Gan Maress tomorrow. Four area teams including Sheridan Bracketville Kyle and Bravos compete for a berth to the state finals set for Friday at 8.
Miss Agnes Popp senior at Garwood High School daughter of Mrs Louis Popp and the late Popp of Sada was among Citizenship Award recipients. She is a cheerleader vice president of the student council co editor of the Garwood News and president of the Future Homemakers Club. She also played basketball volleyball and baseball and won honors at a Washington Birth event in Winrheon alongside other named honorees.
Maurice Goodson assumed operation of the former Jones Motor Garage, taking over the repair shop and garage business. The transfer follows the shop’s wartime activity and its later association with Dunes Motor Company, with Goodson inviting local patrons to support the new venture.
Nada Texas unit Nada KJZT WI2T Ladwe No. 17 begins plans for a golden jubilee event on Sunday at St. Louis Hall in Nada. The program features a 2:00 pm start with speakers, entertainment, supper at 6:00 pm, and a dance with Lee Lse Orchestra concluding the gala marking the 50th anniversary of the Nada KJZT chapter. Public invited to attend.
NEFA Chapter of Ampeche will sponsor a hog show and auction at City Saharé in Eig'e Lake on Saturday March 3 at 1 00 pm. Willie Fitzgerald chapter adviser says the event features 29 head from Poland Chinese Ramp shiver and other stock. Some breeding stock will be offered for sale and judged by a panel to be announced next week. A sale will follow with proceeds aiding colored agriculture students and community attendees are invited.
Interested members of the Nest American Legion Post and civic committees are invited to a short meeting this afternoon at Rico Tan Store at 2:30 PM. A winter gathering with a fee of $39 per person will follow at the same location.
Civic committees discuss holiday approvals for 1956 with notes on law and civic duties. The fragment mentions Carn Jeted and charges of committees, but details remain unclear.
In a classroom notice the ram and St Patrick's Day event offers a two year term with prices of 100 dollars for adults and 40 cents for children. The menu features pie apple pie and coffee, with Grinks on sale. Attendees are urged to buy in advance or pay at the sea of St Patrick's Day.
A local manager launches a series of advertisements under the title Telk to discuss telephone system affairs. The ads aim to educate readers on the evolving telephone network and its impact, promising practical information and insights through weekly installments.
A candidate for the 15th senatorial district in El Campo addresses supporters and pledges a simple, value driven platform. He thanks district residents who offered encouragement and outlines core principles as he seeks the Gulf Coast seat, noting a background as a small family farmer and businessman. Continued on interior page.
The Eagle Lake High School girls basketball team, champions of District 24 4, earned a third straight title. Coach Victor Scott leads a veteran lineup including Shirley Proka and Jerri Sens, with standout guard play by Doris Alley and Virginia Starke. Tonight’s bi-district tilt at Barnet K features the 25 28 season record and a late-season 8 game win streak as Eagle Lake eyes a rematch with Belino in the next round.
Local civil suits cleared for trial as courts set hearings for March. Cases include W Stiles vs A Bigurty and Jack Dold et al v Jim Clipson with claims for injuries from vehicle collisions. Several defendants received suspended sentences while others faced nonjury trials and fines in a busy criminal week.
Last rites were held Tuesday morning for Fritz E Gold with services at Saint Perpetual Help Church. The deceased, long a resident of Enele Lake area, passed after a brief illness. funeral arrangements included a mass and burial assistance for mourners. Family and friends recalled his years in the community, with several relatives attending.
The Quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Consolidated Fund of Lake will be held Tuesday night February 8 at 7 00 pm in City Hall. Directors urge residents to attend and participate in the community gathering.
County commissioners accept bids for a maintainer vehicle and concrete pipe products. The lowest bid totals around 15,080.00 with several firms bidding for standard pipe and cement items.
In Eagle Lake the Lake Lions Club led a drive raising 1825 dollars for the National Foundation for Paralysis. R L Cook announced the final total and noted half will stay in the county to aid local cases, with the rest supporting national efforts.
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