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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
7
The article reports on a wildlife commission study in Texas assessing deer, dove, antelope, wild turkey, and other species. Researchers gather data during harvest season to inform future hunting regulations and bag limits. A safety incident is noted with a Fort Worth boy killed by a rifle wound while hunting.
Famine reports linger as hunting season closes and fishermen adapt to fresh water angling. Aquatic biologists discuss species and conservation while officials assess the region’s fishery outlook and potential seasonal shifts.
A Texas hunting season report from the Executive Secretary of the Game and Fish Commission details four additional fatalities. Most incidents involve firearms with a Bonham man fatally shot by an unattended gun, highlighting several accidental discharge cases and occasional misadventures across counties.
The final legel hunting season for 1853-52 ends Saturday January 16 after sunset. A 45 day quail hunt concludes with meager results as the season wraps up despite efforts by local hunters and officials.
The G H Henry High School Blue Eagles welcome Columbus Colored High School for a four game district basketball night. The boys and girls teams from Blue Eagles split with Sugar Land earlier, the boys losing 42 to 50 and the girls winning 28 to 20. Friday night featured district matches with junior varsity results noted as part of the night’s slate.
Mr and Mrs Hugo Braden of Rowena visited county friends and relatives while en route to San Antonio to accompany their son Oscar who is studying to become a Catholic priest. Mrs W A McMillan of Angleton visited here Wednesday and has recently moved to Angleton to live with her son Robert McMillan.
The Eagle team dominated the court with a 49 10.19 victory as Wayne Brasher scored 22 before fouling out early. Klea Lednicky added 5 and Beseda 4, Ulbricht led Wildcats with 23 in a hard fought loss while Eagles built a strong first-half lead and showcased sharp team ball handling led by Dixon and Barsela.
The Lakers beat Wi Tadeperment 65 to 57 at the local gym to extend their win streak to six. Danesr led with 22 points, followed by Adams 11, Arnold 7, Alston 6, Scott 5, Vestal 2, and Dowdy 1. Speer had 16 for the opponents. The Lakers travel to Sealy next Wednesday to face the independent team.
Universal Motor Co First National Bank and Chamber of Commerce sponsor youth basketball awards. Teams place across boys and girls divisions with sportsmanship and all star recognitions. Several coaches named including Strickland Insurance Co and De Lamy. awards include free throws and softball throwing events.
In a tournament game Lamar Consolidated edged Erst Bernardin 38 to 37 with a late substitute forward scoring the decisive goal. The result followed an earlier upset as the consolation bracket began to unfold. Mr and Mrs Perry Morris and daughter Cindy of Houston visited with their parents during the weekend.
Mrs. Gerteon received notes and mementos to keep for reference at her marriage. Pecan pie and coffee were served as a friendly reception. Little Louise Zombra from Flutonia visited for the weekend as a guest of Miss Ian Grangin at the W. R. Graham home. An Elgin watch was given as a wedding gift from Joa Th Luna's.
The Coast League opens with the Fingle Lake Imps hosting the Wharton Independents at Wharton in a season kickoff. Players include Imps’ leading scorer and a cast of Draper Stephens Abercrombie and Lundquist, with home games set through February and playoff hopes riding on a West Zone showdown.
Mr and Mrs Herman Hoffman of Gibtden extend a public invitation to the marriage of their daughter Miss Austin Ball Hoffman to Rueben Musach on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 PM January 17 at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Columbus. A reception will follow at the bride's parents home in Glidden with light refreshments.
Workers started Tuesday on a district wide school census ordered by the local school board. The executive board divided the Zag Lake area into sections with each member to lead community surveys aimed at counting every child ages 6 to 17 set to enter school in the next six years, plus younger children birth to year.
Imes defeated Edna Airmen Indepentent basketball 57 to 43. James Gertson led with 17 points, Walter Bremmer 16, Leroy Lundquist 10, with Brune Williams and Draper Stephens adding 2 each. Imps led 34 to 25 at halftime and earned their second league win. Mrs Selma Palen visited Columbus, staying with Mr and Mrs C A Schobel. Headlight Print Shop advert follows.
Cub Scouts and their parents are invited to a regular Pack meeting at the high school cafeteria Monday evening at 7 30 pm. Cubmaster L Tate invites all Cubs and parents to attend. The meeting follows wheel alignment notices and a Shell Service Station stop sequence.
The piece reflects on New Year resolutions for farmers in 1954, urging planning across crop choice, cultural practices, and insect control. It stresses turning intentions into action, reviewing 1953 results, and starting to implement plans immediately to boost profits.
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