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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
1
A former convict was detained in connection with the theft from Dr Laughlin’s garage or residence. Police report show the suspect was apprehended after inquiry by officers and is being held for further questioning.
The board approved a committee to assess teacher ability to select classroom books. Appointed were Supt Wegenhoft, Mrs Vo FL Go ch, Mrs ean Tirk, Sheri dan, Mrs C W Kearney, Glidden, Mrs Margaret Free, Miss Lois Bennon, Rock Island, and Frances Bunge, Recky Hill.
The due date for farmers to file 1949 income tax returns has been moved from January 15, 1950, to January 31, 1950. John E. Bartlett, representative of the Internal Revenue Collector in Colorado, will be present to explain the extension and assist farmers in filing.
The Ristvethirad Annual Session of the Eva United Brethren Church will be held at Lissie Church this January. The Conference Council of Ad utistation will meet January 18 for its business meeting, with guest speakers and sessions planned. Delegates and guests will be entertained in Wells with program themes addressing denominational work and church activities.
Fragmentary text discusses thermocoete type charts and weather anomalies. Mentions Sid Kemp Thenell and various garbled references to notes, phrases, and items tied to a C O C drive and a collection of names, but the exact event or context remains unreadable.
Martinez charged with assault to murder after wife injured in early Sunday shooting at home. Deputy Buck Wheeler reports the man returned intoxicated, argued with his wife, and fired a 410 shotgun wounding her in the back. Bond set at $1,000 after waived examining trial.
Final tribute to Col J W Hinton scheduled for Monday January 16 1850 at 11 00 am at Oak Hill or local cemetery. The service honors Col J W Hinton who died in a planel crash in the Netherlands Indies and whose remains were found after five years. Family members including his wife daughter and Bay City relatives attend. community mourners remember his college years and public service.
Shrine Drive for Crippled Children is underway with committee names and local figures listed. The Calumbus unit hosts events and leadership includes Hargidhomas and Jiveeror among others.
Jerry Janek is the new manager on duty at the Eagle Lake Ice Co replacing W. A. Baumert who resigned January 1. Mr. and Mrs. Janek have rented Mrs. Maud Floyd's house and came to Eagle Lake from Schulenburg.
Miss Ophe Tin Johnson is named cashier of First National Bank, the first woman in the bank since its 1904 charter. The 20 percent dividend is declared, with President Woh Lowter stressing the bank’s profitable status and Mrs Johnson’s noted confidence and readiness for the role.
The PTA sets a meeting for Thursday afternoon January 19 at 3 30 PM in the school auditorium. Mrs W G Reed presents a Purport for the Love of Topsy. Fourth grade teacher Mrs HO Ripple salutes students with high attendance and upcoming class activities.
School board members BH Shir jes and RE Spaninel met with City Manager FH Booth and City Engineer W Baumert to review drainage at the southeast corner of Lake Street seen flooding after rain. Immediate drainage measures were planned with permanent fixes after weather clears and water drains away.
Drilling is down to 4600 feet at the Winnie Pole well south of Listie. Salt Dome Oil Company of Houston operates the site. Sterling Qi Company of Houston has located on the Chas. Tongerke 300 acre tract nearby.
A chaotic OCR style report notes 1950 Oldsmobiles appearing in Eagle Lake with references to Hagie Lake and a dealer Pins Equipment Company. The text mentions model names like Hie WS and GE, various names and phrases, and appears as a garbled local item about car displays and community reaction.
Monday's Commissioners Court approved salaries for the county officials including the county judge and four commissioners, with deputies and easements authorized. Bids were opened for projects and utilities, including a $370 bid and a $135 bid, while the Central Fund allocations and legal notices were noted.
Lake's Laamilin Hospital welcomed the first baby of the year on Wednesday afternoon at 4 45 weighing six pounds one ounce. The newborn is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Pyle of Gareren.
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