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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1953
Page
6
Wharton County reported its first bale of cotton ginned on Sunday. The bale weighed 1687 pounds of seed cotton with 46 pounds of seed, and was harvested by a local gin crew using a 10 to 47 day harvester, marking an early start to the 1959 season.
A local notice urges volunteers to donate hours at a new city diamond project. Merchants with idle time are asked to join workers on Friday morning to complete fencing and site preparations. The event, labeled a giant community effort, aims to mobilize residents for the site without delay.
A San Antonio man sues for 35725 citing injuries from a rear end collision. He seeks 22500 in cash losses and 19000 for suffering plus medical and other damages.
Rotary members heard a recap of the Ir Lek Senior Crest trip to Colorado Springs and other points. Luncheon guests included Ray Marshall, Bay City faculty member, who announced Mrs. E Edwards will not cater after September 1.
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Stautmaster of Troop 334 Ea aie Lak Cikierd Wiese says twelve Scouts and more will camp at Crue Stake near Cantoe next stock for their annual summer outing. The number attending depends on weather and Eden camp without missing Little end Junior League baseball gaces. David Cook of Explorer Post 127 assists in supervision.
A fragment mentions the Flying Farmers annual state meet scheduled for October 18 and 19 in Texas with entrants and signatories listed. It notes discussions about competition and participants including families visiting and the presence of specific local figures at the event.
A garbled column touts dry heat as good for refinishing floors and home projects. It mentions Harcrove's devices and Moor wanderers, promotional fatigue, and various names while urging readers to seek advice at Fairgrate's. The piece blends weather talk with product plugs and contrived anecdotes.
Sealed proposals to be received at the County Judge's office in Columbus Texas at 10:00 AM on Thursday July 23 1953 for approximately 4000 tons of base material to be used on Jess Adams Road Precinct No 4. Bids on per ton basis must indicate pit location and whether price includes loading. Court may waive facilities and reserve right to reject all bids. By order of the Commissioners Court dated July 7 1953. John A Hancher County Judge. Also contains local notices and social notices from Lake Texas area with names and brief weekend visit details.
EL Explorers swept the county swim meet taking first in every event. Participants included Troop 228 and Troop 312Z from the Boy Scouts, with teams racing at Eagle Lake and Columbus Past Post.
Mra NL Birdwell and family spent Sunday at John Schmitts near Berpargo then visited her brother Arthur Schmitt and family in Sealy. Local reports note two cars moved to markets then four more cars loaded out, with shipments by Semoca t Brothers and W P Meitzen. part sent by Santa Fe agent C A Barger.
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