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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1953
Page
10
Fragments show bids sought for county trucks and gravel projects in Texas, with detailed specifications and bond requirements. Also listed are rental ads for apartments in Lake Avenue and Eagle Lake, plus operational notices for sealed proposals and post office style classifieds.
Sealed proposals addressed to the Commissioners Court of Colorado County Texas will be received in Columbus until 30 00 AM Monday August 10 1993 and publicly opened for painting Dungen Bridge on Cummings Creek Precinct 3 and for approximately 3 7 miles of asphalt paving in Precinct 3 with aggregate stockpiled on site plus 2 6 miles of asphalt paving in Precinct 4 with contractor providing all materials and labor per engineer specifications in Columbus Texas
The article describes a Farm Bureau youth event with speakers and entertainers. Principal figures include Lester Johnson, Hugh Wilken, and W Wedemgyer, with performances by Kathryn Murphy and Jerry Everett among others from Eagle Lake, Frelsburg, Columbus, and Garwood.
Sheridan and Weimar players lead a long roster including Berger Heger Peters Waligura Koym Sards Gerbermann Detteriing and more as managers Father Wagner and Father Leopold named. Citizens urged to attend next Wednesday games at Hallettsville or Schulenburg to support youths chasing national honors. The ideal gift an Elaine from Joe D Lana's.
Out of town relatives and friends gathered for the funeral of John Chapman. The sister Mrs Borrest Grim and Mr Crim joined mourners from Waess and nearby towns. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J Jordan of Victories Mean, Mrs Willie Wilbeck, and Arthur Burford among others.
Residents note visits from relatives and friends in Weimar Schulenburg and surrounding areas. A farm bureau party near Wharton is referenced, with multiple family gatherings and weekend trips to Shenburg and Victora.
The Hatch family and James Bowie aided Ingleside settlement as 1869 plantation founder George C Hatch faced danger from Indians and unrest. George Haleh saved from execution after U S intervention. Later Lamarr founder Ira Westover’s company member joined Lamar’s growth and salt works. Stella Maria Catholic Church stands.
Seaddilk stopped briefly Sunday for a snort visit with Mr and Mrs PAL Walker while en route home from Sherman where they visited their son and family. Mrs L. Frederckson Sr and Mr and Mrs TO Rosentiel and daughter of Balla Mid enjoyed a visit in Monterrey Mexico.
Seven Eagle Lake High School baton twirlers spent July 12 through July 17 at a baton twirling school in Kingsville Texas. They returned Friday night with new skills and repertory to enhance their performances.
Lakeside Elevator and Grain Company held its stockholders meeting on Tuesday and re elected directors Dr JH Prater Cal Gertson Mrs Charles Causey and WM Thom an Sr for the coming year. The board then reelected officers for 1953 54 W M Thomas as president Cal Gertson as vice president and Dr J H Foster as secretary treasurer.
State Health Officer George W. Cox urges simple steps to prevent athlete foot and provides home treatment tips. Dry feet thoroughly between toes after bathing, apply fungicide powder or talcum, and use a mild antiseptic solution to clean between cracks.
William Peter Glasier, who operated a star route from La Grange to Cuerg for the post office at La Grange for seven years, has been listed as the rural mail carrier for Rural Route No. 4, effective July 20. Mr. Glasier, 15, is son of Mary Glasier of this city and was formerly a resident of Eagle Lake, graduating from Eagle Lake High School.
A record says 416 entries from Texas and Louisiana were received for the Fort Bend County Youth Rodeo to be held August 19th and 20th under PPA Chapters and HH Clubs. Prize money totals 4000.00 to be awarded to winners in three day contests.
Mrs. Eldin Evelon returned Wednesday from Liberty Texas after a three day visit there with her brother Mrs Burl Lee. She was accompanied home by her daughters Alice Louw and Glenda who have been visiting grandmother for the past week.
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