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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
1
County Judge Haneker told the Headlight the report that the Commissioners Court planned a tax hike is incorrect. He said the county’s budget remains essentially unchanged with a $7100 dragline project and bridge work ahead.
Skeptical readers verify a Headlight report about a planned rice experiment. Names cited include Graf Thomas Jr, Clarence Stephens, Ben McElhinney, Joe Frezar, and David Winterman. At Eagle Lake, Lundquist Feld and others discuss the test, with Winterman vouching that the Headlight's claim will be ready to proceed in a few days.
Claude WV. Cooke, now wire chief for the South Pacific Company in Los Angeles, stopped at Eagle Lake to visit the graves of his mother Mrs J G Cooke and his father, a former Southern Pacific High tower worker. He left Eagle Lake in 1923 and noted few familiar faces.
The Girl Scout Council of Fagie Lake plans a Friday appearance by the Pickering Family at the high school auditorium. They will sing a variety of songs including ballads and hillbilly tunes during the 12:30 to 12:45 weekday airing on Basic Station KTRH. W.F. Meltzen Jr. said the council will provide refreshments and souvenirs.
Construction buzz spreads through town as Esthinbaum Bros Lumber builds a new shed on Main Street for relocation from Vineyard home. Remodeling at Universal Motor Company continues under R E Reese Sr, while Ca Gerison Home at Lakeside nears completion in two to three weeks.
County records in Columbe show licenses issued by month since January with June listing 22 licenses. Officials complete surrounding improvements at the saint’s courthouse as county commissioners continue decorating efforts.
Mr and Mrs G B Oates of the Shell Gil Company arrived about three weeks ago and solved their housing need by establishing a trailer residence beside the C L Riemer home on Lake Avenue. The exterior uses elumiy iqum and the interior is blond birch wood. Oates says they plan to stay, prefer owning their home, and note the trailer is well insulated and cooler than some places they have stayed. Seck McElenurry had a two week visit in Austin over the Fourth.
Texas Rural Roads Association issues Rural Roads weekly to push a permanent program for all weather roads. President Cantrell notes 165000 rural miles outside the state system, 90000 are school bus routes, 65000 not usable in all weather. Impassable road conditions burden 60000 miles daily for mail carriers and others. Public funds per mile remain low, and culverts cost more than the yearly tax revenue per mile. Cantrell urges citizens to back the association to improve rural roads.
Mrs. BW. Wilkerson, polio victim, became mother to a 4 pound 14 ounce baby girl Eloise Victoria in Houston. The family, newly moved to Sheridan from Brownsville, will wait three to six months before the mother may leave the hospital. The newborn will stay with relatives, while hospital staff arrange special provisions so the mother can visit. The Wilkersons have an older son Robert and the father hopes for a Houston oil field job.
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Directory was delivered to readers yesterday. A comparison with the July 1948 directory shows expansion from six and a half pages to a full ten pages of listings, indicating growing telephone use in the area.
The American Rice Growers Association holds its annual meeting at Mose Thomas Camp with reports and a barbecue supper. Homer Brinkley of Lake Charles Louisiana will discuss finances and general rice conditions, and new directors will be elected.
Supt W C Reed attends El Campo High School for a meeting led by state authorities on Gilmer Aiken program reforms. The gathering includes superintendents principals and school board members from Colorado Victoria Calhoun Jackson Fort Bend and Matagorda counties. Reed plans to report how Eagle Lake districts will fund under the new program after the session.
Miss Mary Howe, 93, an English farm girl, travels through an international rural youth exchange. She stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Barto in Five Comers, Wharton County, and will address civic clubs. The program aims to foster understanding and friendships among farm youth worldwide and promote world peace.
Tuesday morning Sackherdt Abercrombie Jr joined the Texas Educational Service Company of Dallas representatives in evaluating city and school district property. He will assist in measuring houses and property alongside Edmund Munford Jr and Ed Mooney. The commercial appraisal aims to improve accuracy and cooperation with property owners.
Chronicle staff gathered material for an Eagle Lake page. Hinoa, Patty Seals, and others interviewed local officials and residents, with plans to publish in the next issue within ten days, per the Houston trade territory edition.
O F Armstrong Southwast representative of Srignds of the Land warned Toleylans and guests at a Rotary meeting on soil and water conservation. He said he was there to present facts, not teaching. noted his farm in Most Texas yields one bale of cotton per acre now, up from prior. He highlighted Texas declines in production and urged soil restoration methods including hairy vetches and blue stem grasses between rice plantings. A barbecue lunch followed at Lakeview Gulf Club with many local figures in attendance.
The Warren DB. Parke shrimping boat, built by James J. igon, waits beside Palacios Bay ready for launching. A larger boat blocked by inspection delays its entry, with plans for amendment likely. The Wilson and Franklin Reese families opened July 4th weekend at Palacios as crews finish motor install and caulking. The Warren D. was towed by trailer June 28 from the Wilson home yard to Palacios.
The Lissie Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold a week long evangelistic meeting at Tigsie Community Hall starting Sunday at 8:00 in the evening and continuing through July 24. Reverend Robert O Tapper with Dr Ay Gilliatt and Dr Gilliatt will conduct services. Mem Gillatt directs the music and leads the Men’s Chorus at the Vorne brake Theological Seminary.
Holiday business slowed exports and domestic sales as the US Department of Agriculture notes no price change for rough and milled rice from the prior week. Long grain quotes ranged around 12 dollars per hundred pounds, with Southern prices edging lower than a year ago. River crops improve across Texas and Louisiana amid sunshine, while Arkansas farmers apply airplane fertilization to new crops. no Posh rice sales reported in recent weeks.
A Bayview housewife washing her car was struck by a .22 rifle bullet from the football grandstand area. She blamed youths in the stands. Mayor Emanuel Roos calls the act illegal and warns officials may patrol the town edge to protect residents if suppression fails.
Local notes state no exact starting date for Red Cross swimming classes at the Levion Pool and Com area. The D. 3 Taylors report Colorado weather remains cool. A rarity card received yesterday says they have been taking lessons at Meeker’s July radio event, three times, and are now in the fourth of July program.
The new 26 four wide steel bridge north of the town was formally opened during the July celebration. Mayor E Wie win and County Judge A Hancher led officials in cutting the ribbon as traffic began crossing the span previously used for military purposes.
Buddy Trammell of Garwood, a Garwood High School football star, heads to San Diego for Marine Corps basic training. He faced delays due to enlistment quotas but now begins the journey with the USMC, aiming to stay active in sports and serve with Marine units.
Atamvers of Lakerley Golf Club to play a tournament with Wyma Golf Club members in Weimar Sunday starting at 7 am. The event features two series this summer with both clubs and a luncheon for members and ladies.
Dr Pepper softball team defeated T G T Toll in a thinly reported Thursday headliner. Lions Club edged Emen Fy Ling for a second event win as league play nears a midseason pause. Also noted is the birth of Douglas Wayne Schindler on July 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Schindler of Cit Spring, with family and local relatives mentioned. Faye Dodd to begin part time work at Universal Supply Company next Monday.
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