Candidates to discuss qualifications at political rally
Fourteen candidates will speak at a Dig Pol Local Rally at Eagle Lake Recreation Center near the golf course route. The event begins at 7 18 p m with a 5 00 p m signup deadline and includes seven county office contenders and seven other proposed speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Recreation Center
Aighway Maylise
Iocation
Chamber of Commerce Watt
Bert Gottfth
Bil Faris
Marthe Pidgeon
Pam
Candidi Varos
Ard
Distele
Kitty EB Exberinge
Richard C. Saimicy
End Charie W. Aten
Mirs
J Ddan Kuretha
Mes
Lora McLennan
Herbert A. Schroeder
Layo Wesenhoft
Chamber of Comimserce
J. 2
Bil
Butte
Eagar le Liaann
Inebiity 2
Ruel C. Walker
Sarah T. Hughes
State Supreme Cort
Gleih Kochman
Clark W. Thorepson
Chamber of
Latel
County Tax Office Reports 1957 Collections Totals
County Tax Assessor Henry Hajaveky reported 1957 tax receipts totaling 872 576 26 from state and county tax pools and school district levies. The office collected 98.62 percent of the state total and balanced its books to the penny, detailing breakdowns for ag value and county levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Henry J. Hajaveky
Hajovsixy
Ag Valorem
School Ed. Meets New Superintendent Gibson
The Hagie Lake School Board held its regular meeting Monday night to welcome new School Superintendent E. U B Gibson. The session focused on introducing the superintendent to board policies and administrative methods. The board discussed recommendations by landitor Mrs Sue Briscoe about signed administration checks and the need to locate a capable supervisor to oversee maintenance of school houses.
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Hagie Lake School Board of Education
E. UB. Gibson
Sue Briscoe
Aontaly
Mrs Pidgeon On Vacation For Bookings At Center
While Mrs Pidgeon is on vacation for three weeks six bookings for the Eagle Lake Community Center should be made with Mrs Ted Balusek Balusek will be at the Center each month or connected at her home 312 West Port Office Street in the afternoons Charles W W Causey will serve as Librarian at the Community Center Library during Mrs Pidgeon's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pidgeon
West
Eagle Lake
Ted Balusek
Mrre
Balusek
West Port Office Street
Charles WW. Causey
Commovunicy Center
Pidgeon
Ambassador Warren Visited Houston Before Immediate Recall to Turkey
The U S ambassador to Turkey arrived in Houston for a brief visit before being recalled to Ankara due to a crisis in Lebanon and the Far East. He traveled with Mrs Warren and was hosted by Mr and Mrs Hoeninghaus, planning to depart Wednesday. The article notes U S Marines in Lebanon and President Eisenhower warning against a Communist counter-stroke.
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Warren
Turkey
Fletcher D_ Warran
United States
Amoescador
Ankare
Lebanor
Far East
Fletcher Warren
FR. Hooningnaus
Houston
Ambessarior Warren
Ankara
DD Waresen
Is Hoeninghaus
Mew
Fioeninghaus
Howaver
Mra. Hoewibe
Bia
Lebanon
United Stars
Youth Baseball Schedule For Two-Week Period Update
Local league games listed for Friday July 18 with Cards against Yanks at 7:00 pm and Cubs at 8:15 pm in Bex ve. Eagle Lake Little League meets Garwood at 2:00 pm on July 18. Monday July 21 Bore League features Cards vs Sox and Yanks vs Cards with El Campo in El Camps tournament at 5:00 pm plus July 22 winners matchups. Friday July 26 Lakeland and Yenks games with Cards vs Sox. AllStar games follow, ending July 28 with final league games: Saxis Cards Yanks Cabs.
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Yanks
Bex Ve. Cubs
Eagle Lake
Garwood
Sox
Carts
Colorado Valley Aistas
EL Campo
el Camps
Wharton Palacios
Lakel
Yenks
AllStars
Saxis
Cabs
Gommr Court Awards Delinquent Tax Collection Contract
Colorado County commissioners met in regular session and awarded J. R. Law Tax Records a three year contract to collect delinquent taxes. The meeting also reviewed the Negro agent report by S. E. Chase, approved the tax assessor payer, canceled several double tax assessments, and paid claims. The board then met as Board of Equalization to address current and delinquent tax assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County Commissioners
S. E. Chase
Bheken
J. R. Law
Nanvel
Pax
Henry J. Hajovsky
J. M. Butts
Mra
Glen Kveton
Albert Hehn
A. J. Kaiger
Reinhard Bund
Board of Equalization and Parernal Approm
Second Beginner Swim Course To Begin Mon July 21
Tames Peeves, manager of the Legion Swimming Pool, announces the second beginner swimming course starts Monday July 21 at the pool. Parents of children ages 6 to 32 are asked to contact Mr Peebles at the pool for entry. The class runs daily from 1 to 2 pm for ten sessions, except Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tames Peeves
The
Legion Swimmling Poo
Mr. Peebles
Headlight seeks Lissie writer for weekly column
The Eagle Lake Headlight invites any Lissie resident to submit a weekly community column idea. Interested persons should apply at the office for details and to discuss the assignment and column format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Woulike
Wilke
Olice
Freadght
Gospel Meeting Opens at Local Church of Christ
An eight day gospel meeting begins Sunday at the local Church of Christ continuing through Sunday July 2. Leon Lopke of Hungerford is featured for the meeting. Services are at 7 30 p m each evening and 10 45 a m Sunday morning. Interested are invited to attend any or all services.
MERS FIDGEON TO ATTEND CHAMBER FUNCTION IN HOUSTON
Miss Marina Pidgeon, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, will visit Houston from July 20 to 26 attending two Chamber of Commerce institute sessions at the University of Houston. During her absence Mrs. Gene Bayne will oversee the Chamber office during regular hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marina
Pidgeon
Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Fhe
Uversity
Gene Bayne
Earl Rodgers Jr Named New City Fire Marshal
Earl Rodgers Jr. was named City Fire Marshal to succeed JT Pilkington on July 1. A member of the Volunteer Fire Department, Rodgers previously served as assistant Fire Marshal. The change ensures a fire marshal is available in Eagle Lake at all times. Pilkington’s duties with Lakeside Ligation Company require his absence from the city.
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Ho Rodgers
New Eagle Lake
JT. Pilkington
Rodgers
Marual
Alwert Pustejovety
Fitkingtoin
Lakeside Ligation Company
Ofter
Lutheran Ladies Bake Sale Planned at Get Office
Lutheran Ladies of the church announce a bake sale on July 19 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Get Office. They invite all citizens to drop by and purchase religious cakes cookies and candy.
City approves final order for water sewer refunding bonds
The Eagle Lake City Council approved an ordinance authorizing 283000 in refunding bonds for the water and sewer system ending a closed lien on the system. Beissner and Co. advised the deal with bond holders consented to the plan which will save the city money. The council discussed a 250 budget item for firemen and approved a $100 expense bill for six Eagle Lake firemen at the State Firemen’s Convention in San Antonio.
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Eagle Leake
Thecity
Beissner and Company
Bat
Re Brown
Brows
Focal
Comat
L. A. Tate
Eagle Lake
Eagle Laie
San Antonio
CVLL All Stars Play Area Tournament Opener Monday
The Colorado Valley Little League announces its All Stars and alternates with names from Weimar Columbus Eagle Lake Sheridan Hayt Garwood and others. The All Stars meet El Campo on July 21 at 6 p m in an Arar game with the winner facing Wharton Palacios for district entry in West Columbia.
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Ais
Colorado Valley
Little League
Hennie Blair
Eagle Lake
AlleStars
George Berger
Weimar
Berger
Williams
Hoethel
Radke
Kotrla
Brannon
Columbus
Warnard Blake
Pnllar
Varley
Sheridan
Henry and
Neiser
Hayt Bernard
Jemeser
Wallgure
Garwood
Robison
Blair
Lorfing
Rast Bernami
Kisbesah
Gurward
el Campo Alle Stars
el Campo
Pam Wharton-Palacios
West Columbia
Ecneluskin
Gill Westhoff
Tulusa
Oklahoma
Weathole
Tree Rer
Free Times
Useir-secord
Land Eagle Lake
Golf Trophies To Be Given At Box Supper Tuesday
Members of the Eagit Lake Recreation Center gather at the picnic grounds on Tuesday July 22 at 7 00 p m for a picnic supper and trophy presentation for golf champions Proceeds from a boxed supper auction go to the clubhouse building fund Winners include John Carrell Mrs Elmer Struss Curtis Laughtis JT Pilkington Draper Stephens Charlie Tothete and Mrs Howard Wiese in both men s and ladies divisions
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Eagit Leke Recreation Center
Aun
John Carrell
Elmer Struss
Curtis Laughtis
Mr. Carroll
JT. Pilkington
Draper Stephens
Charlie Tothete
Indies
Struss
Howard Wiese
Mailing Lists Ready by August First by Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce secretary Miss Martha Pide gear Aus completed a compilation of addresses of local students and business firms. The Headlight will begin work this weekend to prepare the mailing list with completion expected before August 1. Persons with address changes in the next two weeks should call the Chamber office immediately.
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Chamber of Commerce
Martha Pidegear Aus
Lecal Zestudents
Persans
Chamberg Commerce Office
Eagle Lake City Building Permits Show Growth Through 1958
City building data indicate steady expansion in Eagle Lake with 1957 permits totaling 292 514 dollars including a large Municipal and Post Office project. In the first half of 1958 permits reach 216 033 dollars with commercial activity led by a new bank, hospital additions, and the Eagle Lake Rice Dryer expansion.
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Engine Lake
Eagle Lake
Cormparison
James Dodson
Eagle Lakes
Houstonian Hurt When Car Flips East of Lissie
Two Houston men escaped death Friday morning after a 1956 Lincoln driven by Eddie Joe Duckworth swerved to avoid a truck and rolled four times near Lissie on Highway SA. Bruce Alexander was severely injured and transported between Laughlin and Houston hospitals. Duckworth was uninjured. Police said the semi driver, W. W. Conley, dazed at the wheel, contributed to the crash and no charges were filed yet pending further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Bruce Alexander
Houster
Eddie Joe Duckworth
Hounston
Alexander
Laughlin Hospital
Bauer
Hottiton
Duckworth
Tom G. Halbert
Eagle Lake
Wharton County
Duck
W. W. Conley
Conley
Talbert
Rabert
G. of C. To Meet Monday Night
The Eagle Late Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting Monday, July 21, in the conference room of the new municipal building. Members are invited to attend and bring suggestions.
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Eagle Late Chamber of Commerce
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Grinka
United “Stakes
Camille Chamain
Matthew Serond
Umell
Bordars
Gommr Court
Lissie
Church of Christ Gospel Meeting
Mers Fidgeon
Cc Orc
Tnsuieute
Earl Rodgers, Jr
New City
CVLL
C. C
First National Bank
Langhiin Hospital
Haale Lake
Gene Paymi
Est
Spetinger Bardware
Eagle Lake Cuprement Company
BE. H. Hercy High School
Sembly of God Church
Church Street
Bruce Waddell
Lakeside Drive
Laughlin
Waddell
Ina
H. C. Ripple
Highway Soa
W. T. Matthews
Prairie Street
Arthur Behrens
Cemetery Avenue
L. J. Spenthelz
JR. Thomas
G. of C
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