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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1957
Page
1
Local notices advertise a Mexican supper from 5 to 8 PM on Saturday and a hot cake supper set for Tuesday. The event aims to raise funds for community programs and includes activities for scouts and Brownies, with desserts and activities for all ages.
Revival services will run March 3 to March 13 at First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake with B. B. Sumrall as evangelist and Vide Jones providing music. Community members urged to attend and join in the weeklong program daily at 7 30 p m and 5 30 p m.
The U of Texas exes announce a Friday night gathering at Marvin's with plans coordinated by event organizers. Additional notes refer to Alter Tram and Geers of Alter handling arrangements.
Wilcox Grocery will replace town circulars with advertisements starting March. An advertiser one page will be mailed to subscribers after 3 pm each Wednesday, replacing the usual route flyers. The move aims to streamline notices and reach citizens efficiently.
The Eagie Leake School District will elect ten trustees to three year terms on April 6. Expiring are Dr. J. C. Laughily and W. d. Brooner. Incumbents include I. J. Muzny C. E. Terell I. RB. ataline i Cook F. S. Persons. filings close March 67 with notices sent to Louis J. Muang or the Board secretary. Forms at Supt. Deane Fletcher Mr Brammer and Dr. Languin offices.
Three Colorado County School Trustees terms end in April. No candidate announcements have been made, per County School Superintendent Lara Wegerhoft. Officials with terms expiring include Clifford T. Wiese of Eagle, Esk member Jer se, and Wat cane Reimar from Precinct 2.
A damage suit filed Wednesday in District Court by Dr. Jang Wooten and wife against Texas and New Orleans Railroad Co. settled at noon for 27500. Their minor daughter suffered back and vocal cord injuries when a car with her as passenger was struck by a diesel locomotive at the Front Street crossing in Columbus on February 23, 1966.
An oil test is set to start soon on land owned by Hayes Stephens, located between Sukderman and Pie WaW. The Shell company will conduct the completion, with the operation beginning immediately.
Construction is anticipated on 8 and Ing on East Main Street to house a new drive-in grocery for Eagle Lake. Ed Hinly owns the property across from Eagle Lake Welding and Machine Shop where building work begins soon. Owners Bob Jarvis and partner plan to lease and operate the store, after drought hit her New Mexico ranch. They have rented a house from Mrs. Ben Stapleton and expect to move in soon.
The Eagle Lake Lions Club via Caravan Sales will stage a Thursday March 14 broom sale on the city square. Proceeds from WellGmede products produced by disabled workers fund Lions local projects and provide employment. R J Clipson chairs the committee and notes the event will feature maps door pins and other items.
Thirty two teams entered the QB Club night relays at Fifth school stadium on Friday March 8. The event will feature preliminaries at 2:00 pm and finals at 7:50 pm with 6d and 220 yard dashes 240 380 and mile runs high and low hurdles and three feature relays. Trophies go to top four teams and individual winners receive meals. Wharton High School won last year’s relays in a spirited finish.
Late yesterday there were no candidates filed for the City Council race to be on the City Election day Tuesday April 2. Candidates must file with City Recorder Mrs Bert Ler by midnight Saturday March 31 to qualify. Terms of Councilmen A Wiese A H Senberst and H B Tate expire that date. Last week LL Walker was listed in error as term expiring.
Latin American children enrolled to enter first grade in September are invited to attend an English kindergarten at Caley Memorial Church Recreation Providing. Sessions run March 4 to May 5 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am five days weekly with volunteers aiding staff.
A blonde bandit fired a 32 antoinette pistol at cashier Norbert Sablatura after demanding money at the Columbus store. The shot missed the man’s cheek as he slammed the register shut and fled about ten minutes after three o clock on Saturday closing time.
The monthly session of the Child Clinic will be held at the E. H. Henry Colored High School cafeteria from 1 to 3 pm next Wednesday. Parents of preschool children are invited for immunizations and examinations. Grace Towel the County Health Nurse and ladies from the First Presbyterian Church will assist Mr. Grace Towel in conducting the event.
Garwood library board sponsors a community game party Friday at 7:30 pm to raise funds for building needs. Consignments accepted. proceeds support library renovations. First National Bank of Ba ggle Lake closes Saturday March 21 for Texas Independence Day holiday observance.
Garwood FFA plans its annual Calf and Swine Show and Sale for Saturday in downtown Garwood. Thirty-one calves and ten hogs will be judged by Dr. Join Nance, with sale of stock starting at 1:30 pm near the Garwood Fire Department. Lions Club funds prizes. FFA members showcase stock and band performs beforehand.
Public invited to see high school science projects at Zayre Lake High School Science Club fair. Exhibits run Friday 7 30 pm to 10 pm and Saturday 9 60 am to 3 00 pm August town judges present to judge entries. Sponsor Pant Cowan notes many educational displays and inspiring student work.
Mr and Mrs WLW Atkinson of Eagle Lake announce they will open the City Shoe Shop in the Brophens Building on Main Street across from AB Mr Atkinson and his wife have operated a shoe repair business before and will mend all types of shoes and boots The new shop invites patrons to visit and seek their services
Rotary members welcomed Wt Reed back to the club after a four month recovery from an operation. He underwent a brief hospital stay and is progressing well at home, with a short period of convalescence completed.
Polls show three of four patrons favor home delivery with names and businesses. Post worker W R Warrick and the acting postmaster mapping city routes to assign house numbers and decide walking carrier versus station wagon coverage. A city agreement will aid block number assignment before carrier votes.
The Headlight will start printing on Wednesday afternoons next week moving from the previous Thursday schedule. Advertising deadlines shift to 9:00 am Wednesday for content and notices.
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