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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
1
Sealy and Gor Aeml girls square off in the opening round as 27 teams play 27 games over three days for 46 trophies. Six games on opening day include girls and boys contests at 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. The event, directed by Owenheus and Ties, promises record participation and larger prizes than prior years.
1954 directors for Club Montezuma to be elected Monday at the Cannsuniy Center Vorday evening. Meeting will include by law revision and light refreshments after business. Seven incumbents listed and seven new candidates named from various nominees.
Lenfat, president of First National Bank, announced the bank will be closed Tuesday January 19 in observance of Robert E. Lee's birthday. Patrons are asked to make necessary arrangements for the holiday.
Members of Dw Loyalty Chass of the Wire Baptist Church are upset by a venue change for the regular meeting. The Jy business meeting is set for January 14 at 7 30 p m, hosted by Mrs Roy A Van Nord in plan of ts. FE E Davis, replacing the original schedule. All members urged to attend.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce banquet for 1954 will be held Tuesday evening January 19 at 7 PM in the Community Center. Val Jean McCoy, Gulf Coast Shell Oil field representative, will give the keynote address and be introduced as a 1954 officer. Tickets are selling briskly. last day to return mailed tickets is today.
The Rev. ALL Taylor aged 53, longtime pastor of the Rock Baptist Church, died Monday at 3 10 a.m. in Wharton’s Canny Valley hospital after a brief illness. Doctors reported traces of carbon monoxide on the deceased’s blood, indicating sudden death. He was born January 4 1901 in Starrville Smith County Texas and survived by his wife Eula Etta Tayloe, four brothers and three sisters.
Mary Carolyn Nash of Eagle Lake was chosen Miss Rice at a CAP dinner in Houston held in the assembly room of the EMO. The honor reflected contributions to Colorado County relief funds and community service. Sponsors Eagle Lake Minos Albanence praised Nash for citizenship, moral character, and church work.
Herbert T. Abney resigns from the faculty of the Upper Elementary School. He plans to return to Gregory, Texas. Superintendent Deane Pletsher announces temporary sixth grade teacher Mrs. M. Jones, with a permanent replacement expected within two weeks.
Commissioner Gien Kuglen of Precinct 4 arranged a bid process with Universal Motors for five heavy duty dump trucks including two cabs and trades in two used vehicles. The lot priced around 5,757.61 with additional options and a Ford V8 sedan bid at 1050, Brasher Motor bid 999.75 on a Chevette, with multiple higher offers noted.
Jotal Bartlett of the Internal Revenue Director for Colorado, Lavaca and Gonzales Counties announces January 1953 tax return filings. He will visit Weimar Cary Hall January 22, Gonzales January 25, Yorktown January 234, and other offices. Farm filers must file final returns or declarations by January 31 1994 and pay the due tax.
Eagle Lake residents form Eagle Lake Lamingying Company to preserve documents in plastic for lifetime. Heat bonding coats items, laminating cards up to 50 cents, with one day service for ordinary sizes. W GE Shaw, police chief, notes the venture in spare time.
The court authorized adding a deputy and an extra automobile along with a new rate telephone unit for the sheriff's department. Sheriff J D Waller was given authority to hire one more deputy at 3060 dollars per year. The move aims to boost efficiency and cross county cooperation to pursue criminals. Drainage District 3 at Garwood will receive improvements, including ditch cleaning via dragline, funded by a 20 cent ad valorem tax for flood control and road construction. Some work will occur on district ditches with payments from lands in the district treasury. Employee salaries remain at present levels except county engineer Brandon Fitzpatrick, raised from 1809 to 800 dollars.
Miss Cas tey Hanly of Fagin Lake High School named recipient of the annual Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award by faculty for dependability leadership and service. The award qualifies her for the state contest. Meanwhile county officials consider a $60,000 rural fire protection special election plan to fund city and nearby volunteer fire departments. The proposal, debated at February court, would issue bonds for equipment and maintenance in Columbus Bayly Lake and surrounding towns.
City officials plan to discuss proposed crackdown on roaming dogs at the January 26 council meeting. Officials seek vaccination proof and measures to curb nuisance while inviting public input on new regulations. Mayor Harold Thams and councilmen urge residents to attend.
A local fundraiser at Sam Austin Grocery rebrands the March of Dimes drive as March of Dollars. Lions Club collectors pepper the scene with coin and bill donations from five to pennies, with proprietor Sam Austin praised for support. The drive aims to reach 2000 of a 6000 dollar goal.
The Farmers Equipment Co. Inc. will display the 1954 Oldsmobile on Wednesday, January 20. The ad promises the most exciting automobile in America with a lively, refined design and new features, inviting customers to see the model described as nail at the car that couldn't wait.
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