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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1953
Page
7
Garwood Little League team defeated the Little League Yankees 17 to 7 in a Friday night game. The Garwood hurlers shut down the Yankees with strong pitching and timely hitting at Eagle Lake High School, as several players contributed to the high scoring contest.
Eagle Lake High School field hosts ELHS Lissie softball in a league clash tonight. Shel Gil Uo Sealy also on schedule with Ashby Co. and Saple Lake in a top attraction previously. past games show Lassie losses to Ashby and Shells beating Sealy.
Expresses gratitude to many Hers for cards flowers and gifts during stay at Laughlin Hospital. Special thanks to Dr J GeLaughlin and the nurses and hospital staff for their kindness.
The Egle Lake Little League Yankees prepare to face East Bernard next Tuesday with Weimar travel set for Tuesday night. Manager and coach plan to ride the ace pitcher as the Yankees aim to challenge the favored East Bernard squad.
About fifteen people joined a community effort last Friday in the American Chamber of Commerce district to build and fence a new ball field enclosure. Duffield Teno oversaw the project while volunteers installed the lighting system and completed most fencing work. Local businesses and firms donated time and equipment. The coop was praised and anticipates a grand finish and turnout.
The Counts Commission granted Singlair a permit to construct an eight inch gas line along a road segment. The project includes a casing enclosure and will run under the roadway, with details referencing the Peduction and Schneider lease and associated market terms.
G H Hurley, a representative of the Boulnwest Reserve jife swanege Company, travels from Engle Lake to College Station for a company sales conference at Texas A M College. He plans to stay in the city dorm while there.
A Lissie resident was injured Tuesday afternoon at home in Lissie when a lawn mower blade cut his fingers after the machine slipped back into gear. He was treated at Loughlin Hospital Eagle Lake and released the same day, recovering at home. Local relatives from Georgetown and Torockmoytor were visiting.
Eagle Lake Junior League baseball team defeated Rosenberg 14 to 4 at Eagle Lake High School stadium. Milby and Alvarado led with three singles and strong pitching by Orrell, while Rosenberg scored in the fourth on walks and a double. Next games include Boling on Wednesday and a key trip to Bay City.
Clyde Gold of Eagle Lake joins thousands of Shriners and their wives at the New York National Shrine Convention this week. The Golds traveled by special train from Houston and will visit Washington and New Orleans with planned side trips before returning by weekend. Gold is a member of the Colorado Valley Shrine club and remains active in the group.
Ten scouts and two leaders left Sunday for Camp Strake where John Matthews Dick Terrell Bill Rigedag Bennie Miller Walter Jones Riley Wiese David Kenesheck Bobby Medteen Harvey Cooper and Kent Boyette attend with merit badge work and advancement. Scoutmaster Clifford Wiao and Explorer David Cook assist as the group participates in usual camp activities and a Junior baseball game last night.
Moror of the National Guard Company G Columbus returned Sunday after two weeks of training and field maneuvers at North Fort Hood with the 36th Infantry Division. Company C is part of the Listh Tenk Battalion of Tl Campo. Returning guardsmen report a very successful camp despite intense heat and humidity. The unit fired at Milan and conducted field problems. the division paraded in a Fourth of July event before Governor Allan Shivers. Participants from Eagle Lake included Lo J. Rosprim August Jonus, corporal dank Dota, Jesse Briscoe, and Kat e Payme.
David Wintermarin president of the Eagle Lake Community Center acknowledges a $500 donation toward the air conditioning fund. Also acknowledged is a contribution from Clubs Marteume via First National Bank to support the center’s cooling project.
Fragmented notes describe Epps Cafe on Main Street seeking curb service and possible reopening. Mentions invitations to friends and patrons, upcoming changes, and construction near Laughlin Hospital with a Brookshins partner involved.
Gardner Duncan, area rancher, spoke at the Eagle Lakes Rotary Club luncheon about cattle prices and drought. He warned of overconfidence among ranchers and the impact of drought on supply. Duncan urged upholding credit to sustain cattlemen through the expected price declines.
Texas Lions and their wives attended the Eagsternational meeting in Chicago with over 1000 delegates. Activities included sightseeing, a Detoit Tigers vs White Sox game, Lake Michigan yacht trips, and ceremonies at the Conrad Hilton and Palmer House. Notable events featured Miss Helen Keller and Navy Secretary Anderson, plus international flag presentations and the Lions Parade.
Laughlin Hospital notes list patients and visitors including H C Harris City Mrs Hob Ashay and son Mrs Henry Moland Mrs Oty Rogers D H Kelly John Simmons Swift Stapleton Garwood Dismudeuls doctors Ire Hey Ray Crubaield Earl Carter Billy Lein Graham Mrs GL Johns and daughter Charles Malling Jr Garwood Dismisalar Lian Davis and son Altair Nowe Lee Henry Cry Master Everett McKee Port Arch and Miss Kathryn McRee Houston visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs WW Mehtee.
Auction notice lists a Singer Lewig machine in good condition for $1800. It cites contact names Mia Chas Davis and an Eagle Lake reference with a phone line 179-1. The date appears as 7-26-1t.
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