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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
1
In a high turnout day, One County reported multiple runoff contests across three precincts Eagle Lake Bain Keeton and Garwood. Voters selected candidates for county offices justice of the peace and precinct commissioners, with results showing incumbents and challengers vying for a final ballot position.
In county races candidates earned slim margins with incumbents generally holding. Elated totals include Mrs Kunetin defeating her opponent by two votes for County Treasurer with 3066 to 3064, and Charles Allen narrowly beating Rickert Schnidt by 33 votes though both will face off again in August. Other races record splits and runoffs, including Beal versus Pene and Shimek in precinct tallies.
Absentee voting for the runoff begins August 3. Voters needing ballots while out of county or unable to attend polls should contact County Clerk Edgar Litemenn. The notice outlines deadlines for supplemental sworn expense statements and filing requirements before the final runoff election date.
Delegates to the County Democratic Convention will gather in Colirpbus at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 2, to adopt resolutions electing delegates to the state convention. County Chairman Sam K. Seymour Jr. will preside. Precinct conventions were held with support for Governor Price, while opposition within the party contends for leadership. Venice Lake earmarks twenty eight votes, one of the largest delegations in the county.
Eagle Lake Public Schools begin the 1958 59 term on Tuesday September 2 with preliminary meetings August 24 to plan assignments for the new school year. Superintendent Gibson announced new faculty appointments pending board approval and a forthcoming complete faculty list. First grade beginners must bring immunization and birth certificates. high school students new to Bogle Lake High School should register at the principal’s office before opening.
Colorado County voters backed Price Daniel for a second term as governor with a majority over three opponents. Aaron Yarborough led the ticket for lieutenant governor, defeating Ben Ramsey, while Wilmer Hunt ran for an associate post. County results showed Daniel winning heavy in Beyle Lake and Yarborough topping Blakley, with Nokes losing to Somery in the county race.
Garwood plans to open schools Friday August 29 with a limited faculty change. Principal Lewis announced tentative calendar adjustments including a Labor Day break and a return for teachers the following week. A number of staff will be absent for personal reasons, with several positions temporarily unfilled.
Community committees studying the Dogasbillies and district consolidation expect a final report in Rock Island by Monday August 16. A survey conducted with officials from Austh or Houston should be completed soon, with findings guiding the consolidation plan and potential district formation for Garwood and Rock Island. An invitation was extended for citizens to attend a public meeting at Eagle Lake School to hear plans and enjoy a cream social with freewill donations and baked goods. Brick work and interior construction progress on the new building were noted with completion anticipated around early September.
The Lissie Evangelical Brethren Church hosts an evangelistic revival starting Sunday evening August 3 at 7 45 with Rev Merle Pulver leading the service and continuing each evening except Saturday. A preliminary meeting July earlier this week prepared the program and extended a warm invitation to all.
Fragments from a Sunsaete page quote a line about grace and salvation appearing to all, referencing Titus chapter 2 verse 17. The handwritten text shows archaic spelling and incomplete context.
Mrs. E. B. Powers of Temple and kin honor her birthday with a chicken barbecue at the Thomas camp. Attendees wore tacky outfits, featuring red hats and high heel shoes, as Mose Thomas and others join in the playful dress theme.
Local youths gather for a community center banquet marking the end of the Summer baseball program. About 120 players from area teams compete Sunday in an 18-hole golf tourney with 20 prizes. Open tourney features wrist watch, camera kit, golf balls and other rewards.250
Nolan L. Grasshoff is no longer foreman for Cobradot County Precinct No. 4. A county advertisement notes his duties ended at noon Tuesday. The town buzzes over the move as Grasshoff was defeated in the race for Commissioner.
Monday’s Local Little League tilts were postponed to Friday night due to a heavy rain and wet field. The first game features Hos versus Carda at 7 00 pm while the Cubs meet Yanka in the second game with a 5 Do thia prize noted.
The article notes postal rate hikes apply tomorrow Friday with new stamps and prices. Tellers and merchants plan early mailings to capitalize on lower rates, while most changes affect first class and parcel mail, with penalties delayed until October 31 to ease transition.}
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