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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
10
City police and highway patrol report a quiet week with no major incidents. Chief James Adams notes steady enforcement presence and urges continued adherence to safety practices by residents. Officers Neal Binford and patrol units confirm the absence of notable events in the area.
The council reviewed repairs to a 1943 Fond fire truck and sought manufacturer aid to achieve required pressure. Mr. Payne requested a $2505-21 refund for a six inch water line installation at Eagle Lake Rite Dryer, now within the city after annexation. RUMBLE and Gull tanks approved. ordinance on storage tank sizes to be drafted. Paving on Davitt and Center streets referred to property owners with per foot pricing. trash and garbage collection concerns urged E. E. Davis to ensure the track bed is covered to the dump.
The city reports assets across general government, bonded debt, and proprietary funds, including bank cash and receivables, investments, and fixed assets such as land structures and machinery. Liabilities list accounts payable, matured bonds and interest, contracts payable, customer deposits, and due-to-funds balances, with totals reflecting four city funds as of March 41, 1956.
Mr and Mrs O J James Jr of Rantagis Chili announce the arrival of a six pound five ounce daughter Ori Jean born at 5 30 am Wednesday July 18 in Rancagua Chili Grandparents are Mrs O J James Sr of Rancagua and Mrs M M Jones of Eagle Lake Eleanor Jones of Eagle Lake is the former Mrs Games Jr
The document outlines bolded debt and water and sewer utility fund figures. It lists bonds due after 1956-57 at 629,000 with 23 00 from general bonded debt and 300,000 from water and sewer utility fund. Total liabilities 674,772.01. Contributions and aid to the municipality amount to 7,305.65 and 34,810 respectively from water and sewer funds.
The text notes Republican precinct chairmen to serve two years, with the Saturday convention details in several towns. Locations include Columbus Jack’s office at 10 a.m. and Eagle Lake Community Center at 2:30 p.m. presiding by Mr. Draper and Mr. Wintermantin respectively, Garwood Irrigation Office in Garwood, Sheridan at Shell Recreation Hall with Guy Leslar presiding, and Weimar Hubbard Lumber Co. in Hubbard at 10 a.m. with Hubbard presiding.
Delegates discuss three measures on race based attendance, state laws against intermixing, and interposition against federal encroachment. Aimed to shape the party platform at the September state convention, with expected legislative action and broad political advertising following the vote.
Circle No. 1 of the Women's Society of Christian Service met at 3 30 p m Tuesday July 17 in Mrs C H Matthews home with nineteen members and one guest present Miss Sallie Jones assisted with co host duties The group heard a devotional and lesson on Five Gardens Mrs Matthews presided over the business meeting in the absence of the president A Bible Quiz game was led by Fat Matthews Refreshments of sherbet and cake were served Later Terri Buckminster and her mother Mrs J M Buckminster and daughter Terri moved from Scot Air Force Base Belleville Minnesota to Shepard Air Force Base and are settling in Burkburnett after visits in Lissie and Galveston.
Summers Circle of the Wa mens Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church met in the home of Mrs. Fred Metzger with seven members present at nine o'clock Wednesday morning July 18. Following a lesson prayer refreshments of coffee cinnamon rolls and orange juice were served.
Readers asked to join up the qualifications of candidates and review available information sources to vote intelligently on Saturday July 28. The message emphasizes careful scrutiny of contenders and informed participation in the upcoming ballot.
Authorized to announce candidates for election in the Democratic primary for U S Representative Ninth District Texas Clare W Thompeon seeks reelection for Congress. Culp Krueger runs for State Senate 15th District. Jack File for State Representative 46th District. Boyd Walker seeks reelection for Colorado County Sheriff. Otto P Moore for County Attorney. Henry Hajovsey for Tax Assessor-Collector. Harrison Walker and John Elton Buster on ballot for Constable Precinct No 1. Seniors F E McLain.
Nine members of the Loyalty Class of the First Baptist Church attended their monthly meeting held at Mrs. Fred Metzger’s home last Thursday night July 12. The session opened at 7 30 pm with a brief business portion followed by a devotional titled Preparing A Sunday Dinner presented by Mrs. Robert Griffith. Punch and cookies were served by the hostess after the program.
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