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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1954
Page
1
The event draws attention as preparations begin for the Rice Tourney. Organizers expect around 270 players with sponsors and visitor arrangements in progress. Community groups coordinate travel, housing, and meals to accommodate attendees and promote youth basketball.
GC President Spalinger announces the 1984 slate of committee heads across boards including Industrial, Housing, Sanitation, Streets and Loads, and Athletic Committees. The central leadership names feature Nese Themis shaman, D Taylor, Edger Baring, Clyde Niugel, EH Redigers Sr, L J Sp aaniel, J Bi Pilkington, R H Reese Sr, Alters Pustejovsky, Dr J Laughiin, and D FR Winterbaas among others.
Colorado County Tax Assessor-Collector Henry J Hajovsky and deputies will visit area mont.
Sealy and Garwood kick off the girls open tournament with games against Flatonia Columbus Eagle Lake and more as teams vie for semi finals. The Deer Park Deer Park and Spring Branch Bears headline the boys bracket with key matchups Friday. Tickets are on sale at $2 adults and $1 pupils.
Mrs Mary McDow died suddenly last Thursday morning December 31st around 7:03 a.m. at Eagle Peak. Funeral services were held at MOU-Baner Funeral Home with Rev A J Bate officiating and burial at Lakeside Cemetery. Survivors include sister Annie Meinert of Columbus brother Ed Walney of Horton and two half sisters with several nephews and nieces.
Eagle Lake Lions Club will discuss the March of Dimes drive at the regular meeting at the Community Center. Lion Le Guthrit of Alarms Lumber Company was named chairman of the committee to lead the drive in Eagle Lake.
Eagle Lake welcomes its first baby of the year born at 11:00 am on January 1. The infant Morris Lowe weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces. Parents Theodore and Anna Mae Lowe, locals, celebrate the milestone as the family gathers with friends from San Antonio and nearby communities.
Tickets mailed to Chamber of Commerce members for the annual membership banquet set for January 15 at the Communal Center. Guest speaker will be announced. tickets due by January 24 with extra tickets available from the chamber or directors. Also notes Mrs Neelhinmey recovering after Laughlin Hospital operation.
Eliana area notes indicate McNiel and Mrs McNiel relocate from Wichita Falls to join a new Lum company. Ghd Wil serves as managing figure with long ties to For Rig and Lumber Co. More details and a ceremony scheduled soon.
A 1954 Buick display tour begins Friday at Brasher Motor Co in Weimar and Jones Motor Co in Pay Here. The new line features panoramic windshields, six horsepower ratings, four series and 15 models with updated styling and interior and exterior upgrades.
County Lions plan a Polio Fund Drive with a 86000 county goal and asks residents to contribute 25 cents per capita, a drop from last year. Chairmen Jack Draper says the drive targets Columbus Weimar Garwood and Eagle Lake for collection efforts next week to fund iron lung care.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a panel and staff, a junior college, and booths. It references opportunities and production in a county context but lacks coherent details. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret, with several broken phrases and missing names.
Funeral services are planned for 10 AM for Miss Buena Sparks of Beaurcout who died in Beaumont. Interment will be at Masoni Cemetery. Survivors include three sisters and a brother, with services at home first.
Members of American Legion Post 108 will gather Tuesday night at 7:30 in the Community Center conference room. The regular meeting will discuss YMCA activities at the park and charity plans for the poor, with all members urged to attend.
Members of the Eagle Lake Rand Booster Club are reminded of a January 1 meeting in the band room at Eagle Lake High School. The session is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. with board and members urged to be present. Braden of Hauton and other relatives were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. EL.
Eagle Lake City Council discusses a proposed crackdown on roaming dogs amid rabies fears and property damage. Officials seek public opinion before final action, studying routes for future dog control and awaiting resident input at the January 18 meeting.
In 1953 Eagle Lake area saw rainfall totaling 7 inches in December, the wettest month, with other months low. yearly total around 37.56 inches. Measurements were taken at the Lakeside Elevation Company Plant, with average regional rainfall 2.0 to 4.5 inches annually.
The First National Bank reports 1953 deposits of 5 774 920.06 up from 5 732 377.24 in 1952 a gain of 4 502.88. Assets for 1953 reach 6 053 720.54 compared with 6 023 968.21 in 1952. Also notes a fire station meeting next Monday night January 8 for firefighters.
City officials announced a rabies vaccination clinic at City Hall January 23 20 and 30 with Dr. Driscoll and Jean Wharton available 1130 to 430 pm Thursday January 25 26 and 1 45 pm Saturday January 30. Vaccination costs 175 per dog includes owner papers a vaccination tag and registration as required by ordinance. Dogs on streets two weeks post clinic will be picked up to ensure clean streets and prevent outbreaks. Dog owners must register animals at City Hall per December 1951 ordinance with no fee but mandatory registration.
Universal Motors highlights the 1954 Ford lineup with a new 30 horsepower engine and an optional 115 horsepower V4 block Mileage Maker Six. The Skyliner’s tinted plastic top and a power assisted range including brakes steering and seats are featured. The event invites inspections and test drives at the Wisdisplay showroom.
Mrs A Lindsey Deputy District EV Sec 9 of the Order of the Master Star will be an honor guest of the Eagle Lake chapter as members meet this evening at 8 00 pm at the Flat MeatY School cafeteria. An installation service will be held and refreshments served by Mrs D L and 3s 7 A McCreary.
A Special Girl Scout Instruction Course will be held at the Community Center during the week of January 14. The event aims to provide training and guidance for Girl Scout leaders and volunteers.
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