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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1952
Page
1
Six men from the county are reported for induction proceedings with designation of unit 15. The article lists names including Deusen among those called for service and notes the ongoing draft process.
The January district tax deadlines are outlined with penalties for unpaid school taxes. A portion of taxpayers have paid, while about one third remain delinquent, with the rest of the balance due by the stated dates. The notice indicates penalties and potential collection actions for unpaid amounts.
Macnolia tests show Ranger scoring in the southwest region with local test results and a focus on OS metrics. The report emphasizes measured performance in the Macnolia area and notes sector activity by Ranger teams conducting tests.
An unclear notice reports Dr Tjaden resuming work in an office setting after injuries. Mrs Simed is mentioned in a terse line alongside chiropractic recovery notes and local county officials. The fragmentary text references Bernard, Mr and Mrs Griff Thumes, and a Sunday event.
A Friday meeting in Columbus urged Colorado county farmers to grow Gastor beans as a vital new crop under the Pro duction Marketing Administration program. County PMA secretary Charles Winkelmann announced guarantees of 13 cents per pound for bean contracts, with seed sold at 15 cents per pound. Officials said about 60 000 pounds would be distributed to PRA offices and planted at about 10 pounds per acre, with planting by June 25. The beans, used in paints, fertilizers, nylon, lubricants, and jet engine oil, are intended for national preparedness. A large planting is planned, with hand picking required and machinery available. County Agent J W. Rey and H A Schneier noted strong local interest and urged farmers to sign up at the Columbus PMA office for information and planting.
The Lions Club and Eagle Lodge spread March of Dimes containers citywide to collect funds for the National Foundation. J C Loughiy, Lions Club president, notes local efforts support hospital bills and difficult court costs, with county needs rising. Jack Draper chairs the drive in Columbus as four county delegates oversee collection and aims.
Officials clarify that several suits filed for delinquent taxes by Donald Davens contain errors. Some properties listed as delinquent, including Lots in various blocks, actually show no delinquency as taxes were paid or are not owned by the claimed property owners. The city vows to verify owners and remove duplications, with future suits limited to truly delinquent properties.
A representative from the office of Lye Collector of Internal Revenue will be in Eagle Lake January 22 at City Hall to assist with filing income taxes for 1952. John B. Bartlett and James Pod advise on the itinerary, including stops in Columbus, jot 123, and Weimar on January 22.
R B Powell was elected president of the group for 82 at a banquet planning meeting. Directors listed include Clyde Nispel Ri F Spanihel D SvTaylor H Ware Edgar Baking HC Johnson Mose Thomas and others. The committe in charge of arrangements reported the banquet near completion with tickets mailed to members this week.
District Court at Columbus disposed 125 cases in 1961 with 67 civil, 15 criminal, and old divorces. 56 years of prison were imposed on 16 men, one appeal noted for Willie Henry of Weimar. 52 suits were disposed. 186 marriage licenses issued. At year start, 29 criminal, 54 civil, 12 jury civil, and 39 divorce cases remained on dockets.
The Colorado County Commission rejected Shell Oil Company’s tax settlement proposal during a conference. The deal would have reduced the county’s tax bite by about 76,014 but the court deemed it insufficient. Attorneys from Houston and Columbus represented Shell. The court will decide the compensation act at the next regular session.
Alamo Lumber Co announces a formal opening on Saturday January 19. Manager Bob Powell says many prizes will be given away with no obligation to buy and gifts for registrants. A Snibe Appliance Demonstrator offers free coffee. the new building features a stone front and large glass show windows replacing the old office.
An Inspector compiles survey data for a United States file. The report mentions local offices and Chambers of Commerce involvement, listing several officials and committees as part of the data collection process. The document alludes to duties of post office inspectors and related civic administration activities.
The fragment notes a deposit figure of 5 200 975 48 tied to SL First National Bank and The Furst National Bank in a ledger style entry. It mentions Wall by Lins Comptrolley of Cumeney and Lae finned condy with references to Basis senlay and WSU deposits.
A rash of burglaries struck multiple area stores including Lissie and Garwood. The 2umwalt Pharmacy in Columbus and a drug store in Sealy reported thefts, with cash and goods taken. Garwood saw the Kallina Lumber yard broken into, with firearms and ammunition stolen. deputies recovered a wrecked car tied to the cases near Eagle Lake. Sheriff Walker continued investigations into the series of break-ins and attempted connections among the incidents.
The Dual Parking Meter Co of Sunken City will ship 170 meters ordered January 24 and installed early February along Malin Street square and Highway 200. The meters will require a one cent deposit, allow 12 minutes of parking, and be visible near the post office, with a plan for replacement on a trial basis.
The seventh annual Iserball tournament unfolds with boys and girls divisions featuring East Bure nord, Sheridan Loy die, Usa Park, Thorndale, and Deer Park contenders. Saturday games start at dawn with round two, eight minute girls and seven minute boys quarters, Sheridan set to face Seals Willis in the late schedule.
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