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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
1
Work progresses on schedule for a big switch to dial telephones at 101 AM Sunday August seventh. Edits note that dials may interfere with service until the change. residents urged to use the current directory and avoid confusion by waiting for the new books. Hundreds of switches will click into place as the Lake area gains modern service and clearer dialing.
May face entries from several communities in a free queen contest staged by the Third County Farm Bureau. Participants named include Ella Muismer of Columbus Zatozek Kathryn, Weimar. Carl Jang Helgisohn Roselyn Stuyweke Pressburg. Carl Carolyn Rees Beverly Gardner Kathy Einenke Jeans Engstrom Carol Mendell Judy Wied Cindy Botner Garwood. Eagle Lake entry pending. listed entrants from Weimar Pressburg Garwood Neda and Gar were notes. first place winner to be announced after test page completion.
A wild electrical storm Tuesday evening struck J. R. Thomas herd north of the city, killing three Brahmas while damage was not noted until Thursday as storms subsided. The loss reduces Thomas stock and owners assess spillover effects on careful grazing plans.
The council discussed the annual budget and scheduled a public hearing for August 2 at 8:00 PM in the city hall council room. A copy of the proposed budget is available at city hall for public review, with questions invited. The meeting touched on tractor and mower purchases and road tapping for West Main Street actions near local homes, subject to further discussion at the next session. county officials will be contacted about outside-city issues.
Shriners from the Colorado Valley Shrine Club and guests will meet for the annual banquet and entertainment next Wednesday, July 27, at the Eagle Lake Community Center. Local Shriners are making arrangements for the event.
Arnold P. Payne Pagns longtime Eagle Lake High School principal resigns after seven years. He accepted a new post as Junior High principal at Aldine High School near Houston, starting August 2. Payne arrived in Engle Lake in 1948 and has held multiple roles including athletic director and interim principal.
The Retail Merchants Association of Eagle Lake held a Tuesday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to reelect officers and discuss a possible sponsorship of a cleanup campaign. President Tete was reelected. vice president Lewis served another year. secretary-treasurer Crane retained post. Directors Glass, Gold, and others discussed downtown cleanup needs and promoting business amid vacant buildings.
Beno Malek, a 63 year old Garwood resident, was found dead in his pickup in a field near Garwood. An inquest ruled the death an accidental gunshot, noting he appeared to have been drinking. His wife found him after he remained in one spot in the field. he died instantly. Funeral services were held at St Mary's Catholic Church, followed by burial in the cemetery. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, two sons, and his mother-in-law.
Shictie Alsop was fined for driving while intoxicated after her car rolled over at a 90 A curve in Colorado County. The incident led to a suspended license and a brief jail term. Investigators later linked the vehicle to stolen license plates traced to Tennessee authorities.
The Nada Farmer's Co-operative Gin reported the county's first bale of cotton ginned, brought in by J. R. Seana and weighing about 489 pounds of middling staple. W. A. Gratien bought it for 36 cents per pound, with premiums from Nada merchants adding to early earnings amid showers challenging the crop. county health officials await details on second polio shot distribution as vaccine shipments arrive and plans hinge on future announcements.
A chaotic notice from Bradford area announces phone operators to be followed at an open horse event this Friday. It mentions Mrs Wi RR and Mriday amid garbled lines. The piece references county courtrooms in Calumtana and a health insurance plan, with details unclear due to OCR errors.
The First Presbyterian Church of Eagle Lake completed a two story education building and remodel of the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Lake Contracting Co finished the project at 54 500 dollars with completion debt free. Dedication and open house were held July 1 with Rev. J Robert Curven and Rev. Warren W Henle officiating.
Mrs. T C Clapp died in Sleen at her daughter's home, Mrs. Ten Vallahy. Funeral services were held Sunday at Colby Memorial Methodist Church in Ba ba Lake with Rev. Fliroil & Copeenowgh officiating. She was a longtime member of the church. Burial followed at Enkeside-Banar Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. N C Ney were held Sunday at the Horger Funeral Home in Hono followed by mass at Holy Cross Catholic Church in D Hani s. The Rev D A Kahlich officiated with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery near Deanis. Mrs Ney who died after a brief illness had been hospitalized in Columbus last Wednesday. She is survived by relatives and friends in the community.
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