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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
1
The mayor assigns seven new officials to civil defense positions as preparations begin for first aid courses. The readable text also mentions names and potential candidates in a period newspaper tone.
Scout leaders invite attendees to a 7 pm supper and Court of Honor at the Scout Camp in Dew Mekicd. The event, held by Bay Scout Camp in Ballwin, aims to foster fellowship and recognize scouts’ achievements with attendance encouraged by families and original leaders.
Local PTA session led by Mayor Harold Thomas will discuss civil defense measures. Plans involve Eagle Like group activities with participation from men and women, inviting community input at today’s gathering.
Police chief urges townwide canvass and inquiry into hoboes roaming the streets and door to door peddlers twofold danger of fires and potential disguises. City Hall and Chamber of Commerce to aid. calls for reports on suspicious characters and legitimate salesmen.
The 1951 Dodge, new in appearance with Oriflow check features and improved engineering, will be shown in Jones Motors showrooms. Culbert, Griffey, and Cirysler Condration officials described major advances in automotive design, improved visibility, instrument panel glare protection, and an enhanced engine sealing system across the Dodge line.
The First National Bank will be closed tomorrow January 23 in observance of Robert E Lee's birthday. Lenhart, president, reminds customers of the bank’s holiday and tax filing adjustments while banking services pause for the commemorative date.
Hypnotist Dr. Trane J. Pelgar tours the United States offering mind reading and hypnosis shows. At Columbus Gym the program includes a schoolchild matinee at 2:00 PM and an evening session at 8:00 PM. Admission is 50 cents with proceeds to the March of Dimes.
Buick announces the 1951 lineup with eight models including the Roadmaster Dynaflow transmission and new styling. The display begins Saturday June 20 at Brasher Motor Company in Weimar, Colorado County.
Bogie Lake's two doctors and one dentist registered here Monday under the Selective Service requirement for all male doctors dentists and veterinarians under fifty as of January 25. Registration forms for Dr J Laughtin Dr Lewis Kopecky and Dei R Laughfin were forwarded to Draft Board at LaGrange with county jurisdiction.
Proposals for sprucing up the old structure were put on hold to allow inspection of safety measures and the installation of new lighting wiring. Exterior work included sand blasting and repairing wood and metal, with fixtures and painting review to assess waterproofing and appearance restoration. Attending the meeting were County Judge John A. Hearher, Commissioners Kirkton, Hefiden, Kuiner, Arcnenteck, and Clerk Edegal Litzmann.
Club Montezuma failed to reach a quorum at its annual meeting as officers and directors could not gather enough members to vote. With 82 members in the club and over 120 on record, president John Carroll lamented the lack of attendance while efforts to convene another session failed. The adjourned meeting set for next Tuesday at 7 20 p m in the Gingham was announced to aim for a vote on governance and supper plans.
Bernard Edges Sheridan in tourney while Jeer Park girls defeat Thorkdale. The scattered text mentions pipeline work and corporate roles, referencing Anderson Bros. Corporation and a Fortune Magazine note on Hudston headquarters.
During 1940 about 650 county farms participated in soil and water conservation programs in Colorado County. Farmers shared costs with government support averaging around 60 percent of out-of-pocket expenses, and practices included terraces drainage ditches stock tanks weed and shrub control and legume and pasture seeding. Total spending nears 255000 with farmers paying half, reflecting substantial countywide improvements in farm land and water management.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce members met and approved renewed dues outreach to 1951 members. Bob Powell reported plans to contact delinquent members, with a report to the board on Monday. The Eagle Lake Eagles host Orchard Cagers in upcoming District 69 basketball games with Sealy Tigers visiting Sealy High girls and boys tipoffs set for tomorrow night.
Johan E. Bartlett of Yoakum, rep of the Collector of Internal Revenue, announced a schedule for farmers’ January 31 due date for 1950 income tax. Taxpayers may obtain Forms 1040 and 1030 at banks and post offices. dates include Yoakum January 22, Eagle Lake January 23, Gonzales January 26, and other listed sites.
Grand jurors selected for February term of court include VT Matthews J H McCreacy B i McLaney ML Anderson all of Engle Lake J D Seymour Columton Chas Kearney Rt 3 Wemar J Burtischell Rt 1 Alleston Chas Herder Weimar W G Dick Columbus G W Shaver Weimar SL J Mariner Cobble Henry Strush Weimar John Hajewsky Weir Mar Marin Gilbreath Wellar Sam A Hustedt Sr Columbius J L Husted Columbus Acre at thehore of Steiner Young colored wall sbout mild night last night did same dam a e to the interior of the house Jamng most of his clothes The soot and wall were not damaged according to reports this marine saye and was being treated at Laughlin Clme tis morning a et Mee Wil Walker i in Laugh On Tegpiral for treatment.
A lively two day girls basketball tournament crowned Deer Park as champions. Eagle Lake and Columbus fought hard with Deer Park edging ahead 21 to 15 in the final minute. Officials praised hospitality and flawless timing amid a capacity crowd.
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