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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
1
In a busy high school event, 16 boys and 10 girls teams vie for 32 prizes and trophies. Contenders include Asma and other students from HIShne and Sinsgad schools. Final results and all star selections are promised in tomorrow’s paper.
The Rice Promotion Association announces a national campaign with funding from 283,305 dollars and participation of 721 irrigation companies and 235 rice dryers. David Wintermann of Eagle Lake is named president as the industry bills push for cheaf tee and rice products.
Local CAP members joined by the search Tuesday morning for the missing Palacios Miers Harvey Allen and Alvin Bikenborg. Bits of wreckage from a PIGS Cub plane found off Point Palatine as the search moved to nearby coastlines. The plane vanished after takeoff Sunday from the Gorn W Matagerds Glut down the pen insula bound for Palacios. The search involved Ellington Field Fifth Air Rescue Squadron and units from Corpus Christi Naval Air Station with state members joining from Dallas to assist. The wreckage was located about 1 50 pm Tuesday and the search called off shortly after.
The Carroll Suns reports Weimar drainage project contracts awarded Monday by county commissioners. The plan covers two bridges over Big Sunti Creek to Preciert with 60 percent county payment and 40 percent state control funds, plus driving piling on the Big Sandies Grider bid at 29127 with cost protections if unseen treble occurs. The court sat as Colorado County Flow Control governing body. the badge west of Garwood is planned, with steel and concrete construction initially considered.
Detroit based Speeloculer motor firm unveils the 1951 Plymouth line with new body styling, enhanced interior luxury, and improved ride. The Sarat flow ride shock system and hydraulic flow control promise smoother handling and fatigue reduction. Suburban Savoy and Cambridge series feature four sedans, coupes, club coupes, and convertibles with space for farmers and drivers needing cargo.
Mr Ras cites a neighbor dispute over branches overhanging the Allisons yard after a pecan tree incident. The case is described as unresolved with calls for peaceful resolution and warnings about ongoing friction between families.
W. Ack Stewart resigns as six of six manager of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce after a year in office. He notes the move is due to circumstances beyond control and wishes successors success. A candidate named Mrs. FW Stewart vies for the manager position with a long local Chamber record.
The report lists Eagle Lake men among inductees with January 18 followed by February 13 as next dates. It notes names such as Carl, Wm, Lenin, Sidney, Perry, and Alonzo Flowers among locals awaiting examinations and processing in county draft proceedings.
El Campo hosts a Civil Defense briefing with Major Dacola Thomas and Civil Air Patrol leaders. Officials outlined a statewide CAP linkage for coordinated civil defense, including CAB squad tactics and nuclear response plans in the county.
Judge Hancher and mayors from Eagle Lake Columbus and Weimar met to form a county civil defense organization. They planned county wire directors, local leadership, and coordination with state agencies to prepare for emergencies including fire, medical, and communication needs.
The notice requires physicians dentists and veterinarians who turn 50 on or before January 15 to register on January 15. Exemptions include those already registered with the tri county Board or in certain offices. Registration can be completed at the nearest registrar based on residency. no travel to LaGrange needed.
Foy Stephans Green, 43, of Houston, died yesterday at 8:00 in a Houston hospital after a prior stroke and high blood pressure. Funeral services were set for today at Pat Fo tt Funeral Home in Houston with the Rev. Weer officiating. Cremation at Brookside Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by brothers Kinwin, Frank Stephans Green, and Braxton Green, all of Houston.
A city wide Court of Honor for Boy Scouts will be held in the Me school cafeteria on Thursday January 18 at seven. Leaders announce annual awards and recognitions for Tenderfoot to Eagle ranks. Roy Serine from the Firemntellecesstal Ray Scout Delve will attend with fellow scouts and family. Public is invited to learn about Scout activities and support local units.
Hypnotist Dr Frahz Polgar, famed from Lite and Saturay shows, appears for a Lions Clubs benefit at Columbus School Gym County. A 2:00 pm matinee for children costs 25 cents, while the 8:00 pm evening show tickets are 1.20. Proceeds support the annual March of Dimes fund.
Jesse Wade Briscoe age 17 died after nearly a year in hospital following a spinal injury from a January 3 1950 automobile crash near Columbus in which seven riders were in the car. Survivors include parents brothers Raymond Emmett and Irvin in Korea and Emmett Lee, and sisters Dorothy, Betty and another in Sheridan. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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