12 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1956
Page
1
A community organization buys 50.8 acres near the Bias Golf Course to create an El Recreation Center. The transfer involves private and public parcels, including Lake Reagle and Hagle Lakes areas, with donations and filings by local officials.
A road collision involving Tom Waddell and Jack Badd disrupted traffic on Thursday. One car skidded about eighty feet before the impact, with both drivers shaken but presumably uninjured.
Jewel Johnson resigns from Laughlin Clinic in Fargo Lake to take a laboratory technician post at Bellville Empire in Bellville on July 15. Bermond Decil of Manston replaces him at Laughlin Hospital and Clinic, continuing services there.
Thirteen members of Eggle Lake Chamber of Commerce form an Industrial Team to study local industry assets, land, and transport. They plan a broad promotion push and seek partnerships to attract new plants, urging timely action and ongoing meetings led by chamber president G. A. Crane.
The parish invites friends to tour the recently completed Our Lady of Perpetual Help House on Pendleton and Stevenson Streets next Thursday July 19 from 6 to 9 pm. Rev. A W Didner, pastor, extends the invitation as the modern veneer building awaits occupation by the pastor and parish community.
Colorado County residents paid 98 percent of the 1955 tax bill. Figures from the Commissioners Court show state levies of 79,350.50 and school levies totaling 492,236.69. Treasurer’s returns to the county treasury amount to 1,349.10, with discounts and commissions largely funding county costs.
A youth formal dance will be held at the Eagle Lake Community Center Friday night July 13 with the Es Gerlach Orchestra providing music from 8 30 pm. Admission is $2 per couple. High school students from Eagle Lake and nearby areas are invited. It is a no corsage dance and girls should bring homemade bookies.
C C Bradford becomes head butcher at the A B Store owned by E H Rodgers Sr and E H Horgers Jr. He succeeds C E Hahn in the position as C Bruglard takes over. Mr Hanngton plans to move his family to Houston soon, with Anton Dyke assisting Bradford in the market.
Me and Mrs George Wicholdts bought two adult chinchillas and two young ones in 1953. This week they publicize a sale of 28 animals called gold plated bunnies. The NicholDs moved from four animals to twenty eight in a new home in 1995 underlines their venture.
A former Eagle Lake police official reflects on dismissal rumors and cites record caseloads at City Hall as justification for law enforcement during ten years in office. He says he learned of his removal through street gossip and asks City Council and City Manager for clarity while thanking colleagues.
Citizens invited to budget hearing at City Hall July 17 as Esple Lake forecasts for the 1956 57 year show expenditures of about 52 580.44 thousand, up from 45 805.00 thousand, with revenue projected at 52 520.14 thousand and forest district expansion noted. The report highlights higher street and bridge costs and lists tax types and license revenues contributing to income.
Alfred H L Reuther is listed at the Voturan'y Hospital in Houston. He is assigned Ward 210 on Holeoinhe Boulevard, Texas.
The Colorado County Farm Bureau hosts its Fourth Queen Contest with entrants from Eagle Lake Columbus Fretsburg Wetman and Ger wood. Prizes total 50 10 and 80 with first place feeding into a district contest. A highway 90 bridge dedication and barbecue follow the event staged August 7 near Eagle Lake.
Mrs Joe Kalina Garwood Republican County Chair posts notices for precinct conventions to be held in multiple locations on July 21. Sessions at Eagle Lake Community Center and other sites begin in the morning with presiding officers named. Canvass at County Convention in Columbus on August 4 to choose next two year officers.
Local Little League season finale features four teams competing tonight. Games start at 1:48 pm and 6:15 pm with Texas title opener and second game. Jorge Twins lead standings with no losses. Louis and Wolves chase second place. Bagies sit last with one win four losses. Public invited to the closing event on the youth diamond.
A compact note cites Hebrews 1:2 linking God’s final revelation through his Son. The brief mentions a renewed focus on the divine message and its contemporary interpretation within a local religious discussion.
County approves a six year lease with the Farm Bureau for a ride site on county land. The plan includes constructing a building and providing services linked to local programs including a Blue Cross chapter expansion. About 300 members currently access information through the organization.
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