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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1953

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Rice Cage Tourney Kicks Off With Local Teams Competing

The Rice Cage Tourney opens tonight featuring 16 boys teams and 10 girls teams in 26 games. Promoters announce concessions to support the Jumper High Athletic Fund as schools dismiss to attend the event.

Zacie Leke Guts Sis Tobias Uix Gus Gus Wai Two Re Spine Betile Sehneoburg Rocketis Eagle Lake Eagles Garwort Gazettes Topra Beslea Busses Bernari Beammee Cerus Héiwedr Arner Amenesy Eday Doane Pleeehor Tyurmeiment Cosch W. B. Fiston Arnold Payne Ena Jumer Eagie Laks Scopea Thaege Corenavon

Dist Court Dismisses Suits and Grants New Trial

Dist Court dismisses several suits and grants a new trial on multiple cases near Columbus. Notable actions include abatement allowances, transfers of land along the Crmradie river, and a verdict set aside with a new trial ordered in the Wolf vs Alalek case. Attorneys for involved parties withdraw or adjust representation as the term proceeds.

Ulalwis W. T Youens Tymer le Stevens Conneras Whel Shelin Massey Hodzes Moore Gites Ernest Perkins Jessie Young Stevens Glidden Fogliivas Sesienthe Bac Gismissal de le Tompeny Caml Wolf Fred Alalek Tarwoal Rutta Hutt Holt Durug G. F. Gleger Columbus Altoms Hatle Rabel Ed. Rabel

First National Bank To Close Monday Update

W E Leakur president announces the bank will close all day Monday to allow for reassessment and planning. Banking will resume Tuesday January 20 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Patrons are advised to make arrangements accordingly.

First National Bank W. E. Leakur Jukinscy Rathim Uae Bur Utley Rober E Lew

Lake Community Center Directors Report Debt Reduced

The Exel Lake Community Center met with President David Wintermann on Friday afternoon and learned that the centers indebtedness has been reduced to 2500 dollars. More than 49000 has been raised through donations from The First National Bank The Royal Cleanse and Mrs S Clipson. Additional gifts from supporters will help erase the remaining 2000 debt. Funds from the drive will support victims of polio and other emergency needs via the national organization.

Exel: Lake Community Center Davidt Wintermann Tosv Ciileeter Hayle Lake Ting Tore National Bank Lloyd Agalinger First National Royal Cleanee Mra/S C. Stuothers Richard Clipson

Explosion Damages Shell Co Plant. Four Die

An explosion at the Sheridan Refining Company plant caused about 356,000 in damages and killed four men with four others injured. Memorial services were held in Sheridan for Ralph W. Rabby, N. W. Beard, Bernie B. Hi, and J. B. Harvey. Funeral arrangements were reported for the deceased with burials in Columbus Cemetery and other locations. Local residents and guests from Houston and nearby towns attended weekend gatherings related to the tragedy.

Shell OW Sheridan Teegeling Thurstey Sheridan Ralph W. Raby N. W. Beard Benie B. Hi House J. B. Harvey Columbus Rabb Greenvilly Texas Wy Beard el Berada Athansna

Dry weather boosts progress on East Main Street widening

The dry sunny weather over the past two weeks boosted work on widening East Main Street. Excavation resumed after prior stoppages, with Root Company crews and equipment back on site to prepare the base for new fill.

East Main Street Highway Sea Ma Brout Root Company Jevaline

McElhinney Named Ford Dealers Advertising Board Director

B H McElhinney manager of Universal Motor Company Houston Ford dealer was elected director for a three year term on the Ford Dealers Advertising Fund board in the Houston district. He will assume duties at a meeting Friday January 16 at the Rice Hotel to set advertising plans for autos trucks and service.

A. McElhinney Universal Motor Company Ford Fora Peatems Houston Rice Hotel Andres Houta

New Pay Reported In Noble Field Shell Co Has Sheridan Pay

Noble Field Shell Co reports a new pay at Sheridan in Calo County. A deep pay at 21 Plow Really Co reaches 11202 feet with perforations and a 53.5 gravity condensate yield. An oil test at No 1 fonise M. Reesmen, North of 1A Hoel, shows production potential with 40000 CFCD and 272 tar gels.

Noble Field Shell Co Cecil N Fos Corporation Fave Nod Lilla Reuse Cecil Nobie Teeuery Boxer Sheriden Calocado County Shell Oil Company Colorado K Oil & Gas Company M. Reesmen C. J. Ward R. Buler Dyer Tax Wood Wes Kennerlyoneswell

Tax Collector To Visit Eagle Lake January 19 20 21

Colorado County Tax Assessor Collector Henry Ininovsky and deputies will be in Eagle Lake January 19 20 and 21 to assess 1958 property taxes. Residents paying taxes are advised to bring tax bills and, if first time, proof of ownership.

Colorado County Henry T. Ininovsky Eagle Lake Majovskysks

Important PTA Meet Scheduled Today January Fifteenth

An important open panel discussion on the health of the school child is set for 3:15 p.m. today in the Ane Det Yehool Auditorium. Mrs Ki T Westmoreland and several named members will host officials and attendees.

Ane Det Yehool

Excel Smith Family Relocates to Florida

Mrs Excel Smith and her family move to Spruyers Florida to join Mr Srongy wits who is engaged in a contracting effort with the armed forces in the area. Tommy Sinidy remains.

Excel Smith Puns Me Spruyers Florida Srongy Wits Tommy Sinidy

Court votes to void F-M designation on E L Calhoun road

The county commissioners meet to cancel three prior highway agreements and restart two, citing landowner opposition to a 3.8 mile Ches terville route and a 4.9 mile Ladsavar Gare stretch. The court also considers designations by the Highway Commission, approves radio telephone contracts, jail contracts, and renewals for transportation planning, with financial statements and depository bids authorized.

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Court Sets Salaries and Appointments by Colorado County

Colorado county Commissioners approved salary increases and reappointed officials in a session. Chief deputies and sheriff staff saw raises, with deputies earning up to $5210 and new daily supplements proposed. County agents received higher salaries as part of the session outcomes, details debated in an incentive season.

Colorado County Tts Sheriff's Department Degattes Sular Welker SIO Lsheriff

C of C Seeks Rooms as Pipeliners Arrive in Eagle Lake

The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce reports about 200 single and married pipeliners, workers for Associated Pipeline Contract, are expected to come within two weeks seeking room and apartment listings. Mr Briacoe at the Chamber office invites any vacant units to contact.

C. of C Ise Thiseor Emule Lake Eagle Lake Sheridan Briacoe Ab Chambers of Collimercte Éphorie

Eagle Lake Chamber Banquet Highlights 1952 Plans

Members of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce gathered for the third annual banquet on Tuesday January 12 at the Hayle Lake community center. New officers were introduced, a talk by Hohn and a fundraising appeal were features, with prayers and greetings from local clergy and business leaders.

Bundet Fiy Eagle Lake Chamber of Commpice Sug Puents Memhrship Hayle Lake Cemec Capser Chamber of Cormmercé Powell A. W. Didhér

Spanihel Receives Outstanding C of C Honor

Leen Joseph Spanihel known as Scraggy at 26 is honored with a Chamber of Commerce Outstanding member trophy for 1952. As Athletic Committee chairman he organized Little League baseball, guiding equipment, managers, and schedules for about thirty five youngsters. He works at Spanthel and Sép Clothing, captains Eagle Lake Fire Department, serves as treasurer of a local club, and is a member of the Order of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Leen Joseph Spanitiel Ding Chamber’ of Commerce Theele Ware Ee Ee Wean Ee Svandhel Sperfire Leseball Spanthel Spanthel & Sép Eagle Lake Pie Cugir of Our Lady of Perpetg-Heip Cal

Internal Rev Agent To Offer Pax Assistance Jan 20

Internal Revenue agent John E Bartlett from the Youkum office will assist taxpayers at City Hall on January 20. Bartlett states income tax returns can be prepared quickly and privately, with helpful service for those needing assistance.

John E. Bartlett Youkum Tnternal Revenue Service Bartlett Sora

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