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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
1
The article describes a new school with features such as deusi di tops, plastic chairs, green blackboards, hangers on lockers, rest rooms with thermostatic heat, a library with seating, a small popular cafeteria, and a modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel gear including large ranges and sterilizing facilities. The text notes an open house on Sunday afternoon and classes starting Monday.
An appeal urges support for the March of Dimes with a community drive at Mrs. M. G. Silvert's home. The notice promises cash and in kind donations and mentions a campaign period ending after a week.
Gilstray of Texas University will headline the Rotary Club annual football fete on February 5. Gardner Duncan chairs the event. tickets are on sale at First National Bank for a per person price. A movie of the Texas Texas A M game from last November will be shown.
A new producing area, about 45 miles north of Garwood, Colorado County, emerges around Prince Drilling Company and related wells. Reports indicate a test from 160 to GAT2 bel with an 8/64 inch choke, flowing around 3,200 pounds pressure. Wells near Garwood show flows and multiple completions, with other rigs and nearby activity described.
More than 200 guests attended the Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at Eagle Lake Elementary School. Cayce Moore the Heame barber known for talking gave a lively speech mixing humor and philosophy. He urged focus on domestic peace and criticized taxation and government direction while signaling support for Dwight D. Eisenhower if nominated. The event highlighted local growth signs and community teamwork, with continued coverage promised on the sports page.
Fifty six county men named to serve on the February term grand jury in the federal court. District Clerk Richard Schemidtp announced the panel and the accompanying petit jury for the first week of district court. Names include Edward Pope Steve J. Lalay and others from Weimar Fayetteville New Ulm Allenton and Weimar region.
Farmers Equipment Company invites inspection of the 1952 Oldsmobiles on display including models with the Rocket engine offering 25 more horsepower and Hydro drive. P Boggess notes the new cars feature hydraulic steering and new custom lounge interiors, with a Super 8 model highlighted. The display runs today at West Main Street, inviting customers to view the latest Oldsmobile innovations.
Garwood Lions Club to hold a benefit program and Forty-Two party Monday evening February 4 at Garwood High School gym. The event features performances from the Gene Austin Dance School and proceeds support the March of Dimes fund drive.
January 28 meeting at 2 pm in the County Court Room Columbus will explain registration and title procedures. Representatives of the Motor Vehicle Division of hystin will outline steps. H J Hajovaky tax assessor invites dealers insurers and vehicle rebuilders to attend. Mr and Mrs Eiio Sens and child spent Sunday in Victoria with Mr Ind xs Gus Milter.
Sem Oil Co announces relocation of its entire operation to a new site on Highway 200 two blocks south of the post office, Flint becomes owner and operator under Sem Oil Company to distribute Shell Oil products from Rosemere to several Texas towns. The firm invites public interest and cooperation as it transitions to the Phoenix Oil Company name on March 1, 1952.
M F Campbell attends a dadinternee and repair school at Dual Park. The Dual Parking Meter Company notifies shipment of meters is due today January 21th with installation of 17% meters expected early February.
The PTA votes to start building a new Community Center at West Main Street after plans approved by the Executive Dormrales. Committees list chairpersons and officials for the March 21 event. local residents and donors named include Mrs. Rath Thomas Sak, Mr. Eddie Rudd, Miss Carlyn Decembya, and many others. A bricks frente with siding is planned, costing over 46 000, with site adjacent to West Main.
County Tax Assessor Collector Benny Hajovsky warns poll tax receipts are behind schedule and directs deputized citizens to help collect dues before the January 31 deadline. Exemptions and voting eligibility are discussed for residents ages 21 to 60, with penalties looming for late payments.
The VDEAYT board changed the call to February 6 with 67 to go, replacing the earlier 77. A list of individuals connected to Laval Dvart Buanldvar La Grate and other names appears, including Paul H. Wakeland and Owen Thomas Bauer, with several others tied to Bayle Lake and Eagle Lake.
Eagle Lake Sid boosters will gather in the Band Room at Eagle Lake High School Friday evening January 25 at 7 30 announced president M M Jones. They will elect officers for the coming year and discuss funds for new band uniforms. Some elected officials have not accepted their positions and others must be replaced.
Funeral services for Joseph Passant aged 76 in San Antonio at a military cemetery on Tuesday January 15. He died January 13 in San Antonio and is survived by his wife a sister two daughters and three sons including Joe Passant Chief of Police.
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