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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
9
In a heated Saturday primary, Ruttta Walker Boethel and Koliba secured decisive victories. Reported totals show strong support across Eagle Lake, Colorado and Fayette counties, with Koliba defeating Spacek in the 46th district race and Homer Koliba clinching the Colorado County seat.
Fragmented results show incumbent governors like Shivers and Ramsey leading in statewide returns with multiple opponents. Run-off elections loom for key offices including attorney general and court positions. Unofficial totals reflect state wide margins but no clear majority, triggering further ballot races in August and November for Texas offices and courts.
Mrs David Konesheek announces the opening of Chorlone's Beauty Shop in town. She says a formal opening will be held at her home on Wharton Farm High area, inviting public visits to the new shop.
Stanley White announces in an issue advertisement the grand opening of the Independent Service Station on 7117 next to the Tramsey Hotel Wu. He promotes opening day bargains and gifts for a child, inviting the public to visit.
Local reports show Republican turnout was sparse across precincts with 28 votes in the county, 12 at Columbus, and small counts in Eagle Lake and Garwood. Ted Adams of Crackett is named GOP nominee potential, while Chrios Wat son and Ly don Johnson are mentioned in statewide races. Garvie Sam Hamburger is noted as county chair, with WR Lehrer of Garwood receiving a write vote. Also mentions a Texas Rice Pasture Experiment Station field day near Beaumont on August 4 with the director RD Lewis.
A month old Ganghiel Weil will move hares and perform his first official service. Smith and Saturday, Miz dairied at Christ Chih, with M Charlotte and Smiley attending morning worship.
Danny Miller, president of the Rice Belt Teenage Teenior League, says the junior district schedule will be announced after Sunday’s meeting. Two practice games are planned with local high schools, with a trip to Lay Grange, and officials expect the district schedule to be set by August 7. Fans may learn details by calling Miller at the Headlight office.
Colorado County Democrats and Republicans plan precinct conventions in Columbus on Saturday July 1 to select delegates for the county meetings. County GOP chairman Sarg Hambweger posted notices calling four precincts to hold conventions at 2:00 PM at Columbus City Hall and at the Community Center for the county meeting.
St. Marys Catholic Church in Nada announces its annual Homecoming and Feast on Sunday September 5. Pastor Rev B J Buy and parishioners invite friends to join for the day with services a barbecue dinner evening music and entertainment throughout the afternoon and night.
The public is invited to a church youth ice cream social at Lissie Church hosted by Miss Jenette Cause, program director. Performers may contact Miss Causey to participate. home made ice cream pie and cake will be served with donations accepted.
About 150 members attended a chamber of commerce membership barbecue at the Bugle Late Recreation Center. Lloyd Spalinger urged support for a new post office project and highlighted road and bridge improvements, the Main Street widening program, and an industrial survey. The event recognized contributors and raised funds for local initiatives. The Garwood Rice Sales office will host the first sale next Tuesday with about 2,6000 barrels of Century Patni variety.
Deeds for extending Garwood Farm to Market Highway 1643 have been signed by Resident Engineer J. Russ of the Texas Highway Department. Completion will allow contract preparation for the southwest Gere rood area. Bids are expected to be opened at the regular meeting of the commission with further details to follow.
Deer meat prices remain steep as a hunter was fined five dollars for a fawn weighed about 122 pounds. Game wardens warned of penalties as a judge set the fine after Monday evening actions and a Tuesday court session.
Community notice invites locals to Buckhorn Cafe in Altair for a Friday night open house event. The item mentions a celebratory gathering with informal activities and a potential showcase of new offerings. Local residents and visitors are encouraged to attend and participate in the evening.
Norma Faye Shoop of Garwood is crowned the second Colorado County Farm Bureau Queen at the Eagle Lake Community Center. She receives a 350.00 prize and will represent the county in district competition. Second place goes to Miss Angeline Loessin of Eagle Lake with 36.00, and third to Miss Janet Hunt of Garwood with 25.00. Other contestants receive gifts. judges selected the winners by number.
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