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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
1
The seventh Rice Cage Tournament kicks off at 3:45 with crowds and a schedule listing early rounds, finals, and trophy ceremonies. The Fertus Ragics defend girls’ title, and Friday’s schedule includes 2:25 pen games and multiple matchups as teams bid for the giant Rice trophies.
A United Press report in the Houston Post lists Joe Barela as an end on the second all state Class A team. He previously earned first all district at end, with strong defense and 32 touchdowns over two years, contributing key plays and receiving.
Tax records show poll tax receipts lagging behind 1955 figures as 1660 issued by December end. Henry Bravery-By announces exemptions, with 168% receipts, and a forecast of upcoming elections including United States Senate race and local measures. Voters may face polls on water, forest, and city contests.
A fragmented line from Land of Sunshine quotes Psalms 32 a call to cast thy burden upon the Lord and trust in His sustaining support a brief religious text fragment likely from a devotional page.
Sixty eight residents of Garwood Water District voted Tuesday to reelect five directors for two years and three for one year. Re-elected were B. H. Stienke Frank Weeselski Jr Clyde Sa. other candidates received few votes. The board will meet to elect officers and canvass returns. The district was organized to build water and sewer facilities for Garwood residents.
A new wildcat oil test was staked last week in Hull and Til et al areas, Matthews Unit No. 1, four miles west of Matthews and seven miles from Eagle Take, on a 40 acre parcel in James Ross Survey A439. Drilling is expected to start soon, with a road being built to the well. Previous rigs on Meisel Awbouty’s No. 1 and Snell No. 1 show gas and distillate potential, while a Botting land test in Chesterville reportedly ended dry this week amid rising activity toward year’s end.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce announces tickets on sale for its annual banquet to be held Monday January 21 at 7:30 pm at the Community Center. Tickets are 50 cents per person and members receive two tickets each by returning a check to the chamber offices.
Community sports brief notes the annual Montezuma meet will be held at the center Tuesday night. Members are reminded to prepare their cards and bring any needed equipment for the event.
Junior High School Band members split into two groups led by captains Suzenne Powers and Barosis Boggeass to select the top salesman. Two overall winners will be named for the candy and chocolate confections fundraiser, with Bandmaster Bil Searcy announcing the results and inviting purchases from those contacted.
Plans announced for a parish mission to be held February 17 to 23 led by Rev. A W. Didner pastor of the church. The event will be conducted at the Gur Ledy parish building and aims to engage local Catholics in renewal activities and spiritual instruction.
Receipts for the Lake post office rose to 379813 in 1956, a new high amid a several year growth trend. Figures from five to six years ago show 201811, with continued expansion as bids flood in for a proposed new square and final departmental decisions loom.
Mrs. Rotert died at his home Monday afternoon after a heart attack. Services were conducted by Reverend Warren W. Bedie at the First Presbyterian Church with favorite hymns played. Interment followed at the Masonic Cemetery with pallbearers listed.
The first 1957 baby born at Laughlin Hospital arrived January 6 at 4 pm to Mr and Mrs Te Wy Sing of Spring Branch. Michael Sims weighed eight pounds one ounce. He has two brothers and two sisters, Tay Walter Jr, David Aeron, Donna Race and Martha Kay. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs V A Hayden of this city.
In Colorado County a 54 year old Alleyton Negro man King Thompson died of injuries suffered in a two vehicle crash on Farm to Market Road 1093 seven miles east of Bay City near Chesterville. The Ford struck by a loaded dump truck caused the fatal injuries. Thompson died at Layzmiin Hospital several hours after arrival.
Helmer Woytek, a former Military Policeman and reserve officer, has been hired as the new night policeman for Eagle Lake. He previously served with AMP duties and as a relief officer in Sellettsville, while Chief Adams and the department prepare for his start amid recent staffing changes.
Celaride County Tax Officer Henry J. Haiovsky and deputies will visit for three days next week to assess properties for 1937 taxes. They will be at Epslinger Hardware from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday January 14 1h ane W. The schedule covers Thursday and Friday January 1n aril 28 at the Mooking office from 9 am to 4 pm.
The Fagle Lake Parent Teachers Association will begin the annual census for school enrollment next week and aims to finish within seven days. It targets children born before September 7, 1939 and before September 1, 1961, urging parents to contact Supt. Deane D. Fletcher at the high school for participation.
Band Soosters To Meet Monday Night at Bend Hall next Monday. All members urged to attend including senior junior and band leaders. Mr. Lee Moh is president. New residents Air and Mrs Leroy Lines have moved to Eagle Lake. Mr Lines left SP job with Rahheedim Rosenberg and transferred to Eagle. The Lines reside in the apartments.
The City Council meets for its first session of the year to address budget and maintenance items. Curtis discusses fire department equipment needs while plans for a new water main and street repairs occupy attention. A traffic and engineering post is expected to be filled next week, with progress on acquiring highway office space and right of way clearance involving Alamo Lumber Company.
The district court docket lists 45 civil and 72 divorce cases prepared by Clerk Richard Schmidt for the next regular term. Judge Les CS presides with supervision by District Attorney Pan Boethel and County Attorney O. F. Moore as investigations begin. Jury and nonjury matters noted, with preparations set for February 1st.
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