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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1954

Page

15

Eagle Lake Junior Leagues In District Play For State Tourney

Eagle Lake Junior League night action in East Bet, East Bernard and nearby areas featured a tense schedule with several games and standout performances. The league's top teams vie for the Rice Belt district crown ahead of the state tournament in Pasadena, with elimination rules and August deadlines shaping the race. Oscar Miller expects a full schedule soon. details to be released by Miller or the Headlight of Gee.

Eagle Lake Rice East Bet Bernardio Mizinte Eagle Lake Funtars Igh Pam la Gran Evidas Eagie West Corona Shevér Grount Millar Mel White Cubs Lake Milbue Sealy Pidgeony Sealy Arady Milbyagie Lake Mr. Miller Gee Schedul

Flournoy Wins Trophy In Texas Pro Amateur Golf

Buck Flournoy, a nineteen year old golfer, returned from the Texas State Junior Golf Championship Tour. He teamed with Stan Moses in Pro-Amateur play. Moses shot 66 while Flournoy posted 78 for a 2 63 handicap and a win with Moses. Flournoy later led a round, then won a match 1 up in 20 holes before losing next round 2 up in 18 holes. The event featured rising talent and noted Lakeview Golf Club membership winner Biel, with strong junior and high school golf background.

Buck Flournoy Flournoy Stan Moses Moses Har Biel Lakeview Golf Jeu Plarsom Toough

Good News for Gulf Coast Fishermen

Current favorable fishing prospects point to a strong year ahead as record catches were set at several sites this season. The director notes a gradual comeback since the 1951 freeze and expects 1954 to approach normal levels for the first time in years, with a hopeful omen for more anglers.

Nornalcy Agfierson Torheillusion Press

Four Youngsters Attend Lone Star Baseball Camp Near Huntsville

Four Eagle Lake Little League players Curtis Laughlin Gerry Cilpson Bill Uzzell and Steve Taylor join two week Lone Star Baseball Camp at Sara Houston State Teachers College near Huntsville. Parents accompany the boys to the camp which runs two weeks with daily sessions led by expert Jamesaughlin Clipson and Uzze.

Eagle Lake Lone Star Hunteville Curtis Laughlin Gerry Cilpson Bill Uzzell Steve Taylor Sara Houston State Teachers College Huntsville R. Laushtin Kim Chpson Ernest UazeHaml Stafford Taylor Jamesaughlin Clipson

Squirrels Open and Close Seasons Noted in Report

Open season for squirrels ends after Saturday with two month break until it reopens October 1. Verden Tom Wadrell notes a diminishing crop as raccoons harm young squirrels across the county. Separate item mentions Mrs A C Canales of San Antonio departing Pref Mont after a visit at Mr and Mrs W Hei’s home and a marriage discussion between F Bradson and Miss Redley Brar.

Game Verden Tom Wadrell Coun Anf

Eagle Lake Little Leaguers top Weimar 7 to 6 in hard fought game

Eagle Lake Little Leaguers defeated Weimar 7 to 6 at the focal diamond last Friday night led by Hal Cooper’s homer and Billy Uzzell’s timely hits. Uzzell and Jim Blankenship contributed key plays as Eagle Lake built an early lead, with Weimar rallying with four runs in the fourth before the visitors held on for the win amid fielding miscues and missed opportunities.

Eagle Lake Hal Cooper Billy Uvgell Weimar Focal Bo G Billy Uzzell L. J. Spanibel Lee Letgiers Oly Koeht Heger Greg Eagles Lake Jim Blankenship Derry Clipson Fursday Eest Bernard

Red hot race shaping for Little L title

The Colorado Valley Little League remains tightly contested with five of six teams still in the running. East Bernard leads after last week with several wins and a tie, while Weimar Sheridan Garwood and Camp push the chase. The league schedules a two round robin for twenty games total as leaders seek a winning streak to seize first place.

Colorado Valley Esgle Lake East Bernard Miny Weimar Sheridan Garwood Camp Joep Gny Bernand Weimar Rat Sheridan el Campo Eagle

Laughlin Hospital Notes and Dismissals Summary

Hospital notes list patients including Mrs J L Walkey City Josephine Cuellar Vie Engelhard City A Hoeninghaus City Mrs Joe Duncan and daughter Linda Mickow City Vicki Miskow City Carol Mickow City and Milisia Gibhs Cy Dismissals include Mrs Lato Gonzales City K Lo Carroll City A W Batard Sheridan Mrs Care Troxers City George Kretzschmar City Mrs Ellis Glueck City Melvin Cortivs Garwood Jol Sterling Rack Inland and Lena Mae Jackson City The note thanks donors Mrs Belle Nuil Ira Hay and others for houseward gifts and mentions a rock ing chair gift plus a dialog line from a fiction excerpt.

First Mass Said In St Basil's Church Under Coast

The Rev. B Shannon pastor of St Basil's Catholic Church presided at the first Mass last Sunday. Worshippers gathered as the church, still under construction, progressed with early rites marked by the new building's ongoing coast work.

St. Basil’s Church B. Shannon St Basil's Catholic Church de Pagle Lesaire Sars Afteneirs St.Basil's Church

Lone Star Avriving Company Declares 25 Percent Stock Dividend

Stockholders of the Lone Star Avriving Company of San Antonio voted a 25 percent common stock dividend for shareholders of record as of July 16, 1954. A special meeting approved amending the charter to raise capital stock from 420,000 to 525,000 shares of $100 par value. The 105,000 new shares will be issued from earned surplus and distributed as a 20 percent stock dividend to nearly 2,000 shareholders.

Lone Star Avriving Company of San Antonio

Second MOD Drive In County Set For August 16 Thru 31

Emergency funds for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis are requested for August 16 through 31. County Chama Jack Draper of Columbus notes additional funds will be raised in county communities under current plans. A new home for Mr and Mrs Robert Wilcox is under construction facing Clark Street near the Methodist Church.

National Foundation For Anesees County Jack Draper Columbus Robert Wilcox Sath Clark Street Ndat Methodist Church

Local L L AllStars Meet Schulenburg in Area Play

Area 2 Little League final plans set for August 2 3 and 4 at Ay Hertoe. Colorado Valley Little League groups open the tournament schedule with a local schedule in Ay Hertoe. Schulenburg teams Hallettsviligvan Wharton County open play Monday with a bye and Wharton Bame to play at 8 PM.

Ay Hertoe Aileetae Colorado Valley Little League Willig Hheir Schidenburg Hallettsviligvan Wharton County Wharton Ti

Onion Rice with Tomato Bacon Sauce Dish

A dated recipe describes peeling and boiling onions, cooking bacon, then combining bacon fat with tomato sauce, green pepper, ham, garlic, salt and pepper. Onions are halfed and added to the sauce, simmered briefly, and served over hot rice with grated cheese. Seven servings.

Aldrig

Primary election thanks from constable candidate Garrison Walker

A candidate expresses gratitude to voters in the precinct for support in the constable race last Saturday. He accepts the voters’ will and wishes his successful opponent success in continuing in office. A local mention of vehicle care and Universal Motor Company follows.

Garrison Walker

Westhoff Named Sheridan Plant Superintendent

Shell Oil announces Westhoff will become Sheridan Cycling Plant superintendent effective August 1. Golasinski transfers to Houston as district superintendent. Thompson moves to Tulsa. Phelan to Provident City. Dirk Thorson named assistant superintendent at Sheridan plant amid other personnel shifts.

Shell Oil Company Joe A. Golscinsk Sheridan Houston W. J. Westhall Sheridan Cyccling Jim Thompson Provident City Gas Tulsa Frey Phelan Midland

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