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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1957
Page
7
Fragmented notes describe a wildlife event at a Gemesty eater with mentions of squirrels and a tragic incident in a southern region. The text is garbled but signals a local meeting or report about animals and a sad outcome.
Community note thanks contributors for a Veterans Day game fete at Eagle Lake. Appreciation extends to Mr and Mrs Carter Walker for sponsorship and to Game Warden efforts and local volunteers who supported testing and safety. The piece honors veterans and notes broad community support.
EL girls fell to Bellville in a West Columbia tournament game. Schulenburg also played Friday, with Sealy and Eagle Lake posting contest notes amid fouls and turnovers.
Fragmented notes describe hospital staffing, a weekend plan, and a poll tax exemption debate. References to March dates and civic participation appear amid unclear lines about a dietary exhibit and local governance concerns. A stray tale mentions nutria displays and a lake edge hunting anecdote.
The Eagle Lake Eagles split games in district action beating Missouri City 88 87 after a prior 46 96 win, then losing 35 20 in a B game. Jim Milby led with 15 points, Larry Shaver 12, Pidgeon 6, and Pendergrass 2 as Mo City scorers totaled 13 by Rovers. Season totals crown Shaver with 107 field goals and 247 points while Welby remains second in points.
Two men were critically injured when their car struck a tree four miles west of Boling. The occupants were Silvacor Castellanos, 25, of the Asthy GU Company, and Jesse Brian Je, age 28. Both were treated at Caney Valley Hospital for severe injuries and later transferred to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Hotaton, where they remained in serious condition.
The Women of the First Presbyterian Church gathered at 5:30 am Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Lloyd Spelinger with Mrs. Earl F. Rodgers, Sr. co hostesses. President Mrs. S S Lin Clair led a brief business session, followed by a program on Community and the Church. Refreshments were served. A District Conference will be held at the local Presbyterian Church on Wednesday morning in February, with registration at 9 am and the conference from 3:30 am to noon.
Garwood Gakers prepare to entertain Orchard and Pattison in a next week basketball clash. Garwood High School students showcase team effort as they aim for a strong home performance against Orchard and Pattison squads this coming week.
Mike Todd son of Mr and Mrs Harry Todd celebrated his third birthday with a Cowboys and Indians party on a Wednesday afternoon January 23. Friends Russell Kurt Thomas Kathy Renther Jeff Finka Carlene Schamerhorn Billie Jean and Dent DicGehee Eddie Cuyler and the honoree’s brothers Harry and Vic attended. Guests received Indian and cowboy play pieces and candy filled sacks. Refreshments included hot dogs cowboy cookies candy and orange punch.
An inch of rain fell around the Eagle Lake area with slow soaking expected to aid spring crop prep and pasture growth. The moisture accompanied a cold front that pushed temperatures near freezing, with lows around 42 degrees after a brief drop early Wednesday.
School census nearly complete with a deadline in late January. Hagie Lake Parents Teacher Association members urged to contact Superintendent Fletcher at the high school if they have not yet been reached or recorded.
The Hagle Lake Hotary Club announces Sam H. Broyles Wyatt and Dr. Ri Thomas as directors in a short formal notice outlining leadership positions.
The Eagles both boys and girls teams dropped district games last week. Coach James Gordon reports Friday night action at home against Giddings with games scheduled for 7 30.
NG Zigie Wateh reports a pectin hit at the Jet D Exne'e Un Easals Dreg Store. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR, but incident involves an unusual name and a local enterprise. Police investigation ongoing.
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