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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1959
Page
1
The Bagie Laks Lions Club will conduct a parish fundraising drive from 2:00 to 8:00 PM tonight for the Merch of Dimes campaign. Ray Friend Waddell says lions will eat an early supper and then discuss the financial contribution scene with their club.
Ground Observer Corps unit at Eagle Lake presents honorary life memberships to 16 observers and staff for volunteer service. Citations signed by General staff honor Pat Hurley and others at base headquarters.
Garwood Lions Club and Cub Scouts kick off the Garwood United Fund Drive Thursday from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Agencies receiving support include American Red Cross, Mercy & Shinss, Salvation Army, and other local groups. Door canvassers are urged to participate and indicate preferred beneficiary.
The Rock Island Independent School District invites all district residents to attend a meeting at the Rosie Island School gym on January 29 at 7:30 p.m. Officials will discuss current matters and future welfare of the district.
Reginald Snyder of Galveston and Houston Chamber of Commerce urged sustained city expansion to attract new industry. He argued that a thriving atmosphere and tangible assets draw companies, creating a positive cycle of growth and investment in the community.
The Fourth Annual Malorady County Rice Clinic will be held at the Community Center in Hagle Lake on Tuesday February 16 starting at 11 30 am with a barbecue dinner. A panel of speakers includes representatives from Louisiana State University and the Rice-Fastured Experiment Station, with audience questions and rice industry participation. Farmers are urged to attend and contact Agent Moore for details.
Dag vaccination clinic announced for February 12 to 14 at the old city hall on Past Street. A veterinarian will inspect dogs from 1:00 to 6:00 PM on February 13 and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM February 14. The inoculation fee is $2.50 and city ordinance requires annual vaccination with a tag.
Eagle Lake Kiwanitas wives of Kiwanis members have been deputized to sell 1968 poll taxes at First National Bank all day Thursday Friday and Saturday to help citizens meet the January deadline.
A fragmented listing outlines community activities including meetings and fund drives. Several items reference sports games for boys, tax payment deadlines, license plate sales, and a fire department practice session. Specific dates are unclear due to OCR errors.
Colorado County announces the sale of 1959 automobile licenses with 4600 plates to be issued from JA 700 to JN 700. Special license owners may reserve before February 16 1959 at the county courthouse as 1958 papers and fees are processed.
A garbled notice lists a city council meet at 7 30 p m and PTA gathering with a charity dance at an elementary school. It mentions Girl Scouts Brownies and a meeting for Scouts and Brownies on a Tuesday in February with attendees from Unthaut and Trinity invited to attend.
John Matthews, 16, was badly injured when a motor scooter collided with a 1958 Chevrolet driven by Ted Balutek near Eagle Lake last Thursday evening. Matthews sustained a fractured pelvis and other injuries. Balutek suffered minor injuries. Eagle Lake Police Chief Jam A Asiame investigated the crash.
Ohio Oil Company began drilling last week on the eastern outskirts of the city. The well aims to test the Mayes Stephens Estate area near Eagle Lake, about 200 yards from Funnt tu Maskat, with target depth near 2000 feet. Proceeds from a later athletic event support uniforms for local teams.
Burglars entered the Universal Motor Company Saturday night through a rear door and forced a back opener. They took about $5 in change and around $106 in cash from a safe that had just been opened. The same entry point was used to exit. Police Chief Tunes Adams and Constable Buster Semora led the investigation.
Leo Leopold opens a Texaco Service Station on East Main 31. former operator Dean Fisine bach and son My previously ran the station. Leopold, brother of Alburt Leopold who owns Nate Garage and Station, brings six years in service station work. He plans a Semprite service department and will handle Firestone goods. invites community to visit.
Fragmentary note cites a biblical quote about times and power given by the Holy Ghost, with unclear context. The readable line mentions the Father and season as within divine power. No persons or organizations can be confirmed.
Louise blanked Pattison 72 85 in the boys final as Sugar Land girls toppled Louise 50 46 to claim the girls title for a third straight year. Sugar Land Gators earned permanent possession of a tall revolving trophy donated by Lakeside Irrigation Co, amid other results from Eagle Lake High School gym.
The PTA will meet Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the Elementary School Cafetorium. Husbands of officers will preside, with a theme Education Inclusive, and Fulton M. Drormgaole, president of the Eysie Lake School Board, as guest speaker. Members urged to attend and plan for a fundraising supper.
Final day to pay taxes without penalty. County and city taxes due by midnight January 3. Taxes paid after will incur penalties. payments must be received by the tax offices in the city and county. inquire for exact hours and methods.
The Grand Jury for the February term of District Court in Colorado County will convene next Monday to hear charges of violations and to file its semi annual report to District Judge Lester Holt. The panel includes Advin Friese Robert R Wells Joe Kootellpa Mrs Latie St Matthews and others from olika area towns. The veniremen were chosen by a committee.
About Town notes welcome Mr and Mrs Cassie Tyler formerly of Port Neeles. Mr Tyler serves as deputy with Neehes Botane Company. J O Jotmean undergoes major surgery at Vere Methodist Hospital and is in Room 750 awaiting discharge early next week. Friends report he is recovering well.
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