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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1949
Page
1
Eagle Lake schools move into a new era as figures bow to the Gilmer Ankin plan. Officials attended a state audit seminar to explain laws affecting funding and staffing. The district expects higher costs and more teachers under the Minimum Foundation Program, with local and state contributions outlined.
A Scouters Course hosted by WCIC at Wharton Junior College will run August 30 and 31, covering den mothers and leaders for Colorado area units. Harrold Stevens elected president. Sam Evitzon to lead den mothers training. Ernest Lawrence notes wide participation urged to improve community scouting programs with exhibits and instructor-led sessions.
Local men attended a Brenham gathering Monday night where Abia Anders urged passage of a Texas Veterans Land Bill enabling World War I veterans to buy land with a $2410,000 bond issue for down payments of at least five percent. The plan offers 40 year payment with two percent interest and prioritizes veterans in the first 90 days. About 1000 veterans reportedly attended. the meeting was backed by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Rev G Wolf marked 25 years in the holy ministry with services across the three congregations forming his parish St Pauls Columbus St Johns Shaws Bend and Grace Bayle Lake The anniversary included a 730 pm evening service at St Pauls Columbus with speakers from Zion Houston and St Johns Port Arthur and a sermon by Pastor G Wolf of St Johns Port Arthur Attendance and a toast followed at Rev Wolfs home parish anniversary remarks and related tributes appeared on the page
Eagle Lake plan to upgrade water and lawn systems and major streets is outlined by city leaders. Roy Tinga, Paul Sealy, and local photographers document growth despite slow agrarian progress, with council members and mayor pictured at city facilities and notable sites.
In Salt Lake City last weekend the Payors reported sighting Jerry Landa and Mr and Mrs Fred K Hagar. They planned a swim for Steve Saturday morning before visiting Bryer Canyon Zion and ra fond Park then returning to the Grand Cariyen.
The flag on Wi aquare was at half mast along with other towns as a tribute to Governor T. H. Jester. His death, attributed to a heart clot, followed a heart examination trip to Galveston. Body lay in state in Austin, with services in Corsicana and then burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by wife, three children, and his mother-in-law.
Readable county ledger details a total cash balance of 618 398 dollars across all funds with disbursements including 319 519 23 on June 80th. Road construction from Read Road Bond funds and drainage district payments are listed with precinct disbursements and balances. Tax collection figures from 1945 indicate 97 87 percent of state and county assessments were paid.
Robert Durway is set to arrive in Tagle Siler tomorrow to assume duties as the Presbyterian churchs full time pastor. The Kipsp Presbyterian Church invites parishioners to welcome the new minister and notes a year of service history. Me and Mrs Wintermann hosted relatives from Houston including Tre Wintermanns nephew Gass Owen during the weekend visit.
LeCrone leads Red Cross swimming instruction at Garwood pool with Boy Scouts of America and local post sponsorship. Classes run from July 31 to August 20, with beginner and advanced sessions, fees set and early registrations urged for timely attendance and certification.
A car truck collision near Hillshore claimed the lives of Shorty Ann, Raden Clown, and injured Mary dar this Thais and Gupsey in 1949. Aurea Tucker and three children, returning from a pageant, were injured. The truck driver from San Antonio faced charges of negligent homicide, per state patrol.
A county committee discussed offering unincorporated towns in Colrado County a chance to opt in for spraying with a DDT solution before July 31. Judge Jos A. Eanonen was asked to survey residents and determine if they want to participate.
Local reports show three inches of rain in some areas while others received only a quarter of an inch. At the American Rice Growers Association office officials noted rainfall totals across nearby fields with Griff Theanas and George Sallardy among those filing reports from Ris Celds and Chesterville near Eagle Lake.
The Eagle Lake area will be sprayed from the air as a polio prevention measure. Secretary of Agriculture Ona F Brannan has accepted an invitation to address a Dallas Cotton Congress. Plans call for aerial spraying over Eagle Lake and city alleys, with planes dripped to disperse the pesticide. The operation, funded by the city, will use Army planes and follow a junior chamber of commerce and government meeting agreement.
A Humble Company representative seeks city approval to install two Weno tanks and connect buildings for a bulk depot at Eagle Lake. The plan, intended to serve a new dealer, prompts city review of potable water hazards and insurance implications, with local manager Booth noting scrutiny of the project.
Secretary of State Simon Hen Rameey notes publication of amendments was suspended and new orders for publication to be issued later. The delay affects the scheduled vote on constitutional changes, with only limited prior publication aligned to the original text.
A clipped report describes FF A boys assembling for encampment at Texas A and J, noting a main gathering and a parade style event. It mentions leaders and participants by initials, with references to age groups and planned activities. The text is fragmented but indicates organized group preparation and a local community turnout.
J H Wooten announces resignation as county school superintendent to take effect August 31 after years in the office. He cites need to attend to personal matters and to focus on arranging administration under the new Gillmore policy. The commission court will appoint a successor to serve the remaining term through December 31, 1850.
A petition signed by about fifty valley residents and groups in Garwood Catumbes Weimar New Biola and Eagle Like asks the county health nurse be appointed by the court. The county commissioners acted on the request noting an unsuccessful attempt in 1900 to obtain a county health nurse.
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