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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
7
A fragmented plea echoes through Lutge Dos as organizers call for broad backing. Community members rally around a developing effort, urging participation and assistance to sustain the project and its goals.
Sherwood Cops 2 opened with a pair of games led by Helmcamp and Wallgera. Garwood defeated Schulenburge 0 with Shetwood tossing a two hitter as Ditford Cote and cohorts fueled a 12 hit attack.
The Little League season formally opened on Tuesday with ceremonies and a kickoff at the local park. Officials from the league and city attended, emphasizing youth participation and sportsmanship as games began across multiple age divisions.
Public notice fragment shows a Community Center calendar item with unclear date, event name, and location. readable text mentions local schedule while key specifics are unreadable. Further clarification is needed to produce a precise item with participants and times.
The annual try-out camp for aspiring players from the Greater Houston area will be held at Busch Stadium on June 14, 25, and 25. Cardinal scouts Mucuse Hollingsworth and Dickie Buff Manager will lead sessions for ages 17 to 21. Players must cover their expenses, but refunds are possible if not recruited. Bring shoes and a glove if available.
Gebasan, manager of the Rice Theatre, announces a Juneteenth program on June 18 featuring Dizzy Gillespie in Jivin and Be-Bop plus My Man Tonight with preview models. The event includes a 24 hour prescription service by Joe D. Lune.
Eagle Lake Little Leaguers edged by East Bernard 7 to 3 last Friday night then beat Weimar 4 to 2 on Tuesday as the season opened. Vic Corman, Herman and Altman led Eagle Lake hitters while Billy Schultz worked the mound for Eagle Lake. Weimar rallied for nine runs in the second contest after taking an early four run lead. Next games include a Friday encounter with Sheridan and a trip to El Campo, with schedule unchanged for June 14 and other league matchups.
Den No 3 Cub Scouts enjoyed a day at C E Johnson ranch on June 1 with 12 scouts and two mothers. The group swam fished hiked and rode jeeps, led by den chief Bobby Meltzen and aided by Richard Clipson Bob Ware Teddy Wiese James Booker Lloyd German Robert Johnson Darrell Struss Steve Balas John Thomas and Steve Terrell.
Emmanuel Lee Braden son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Braden received his Bachelor of Science degree at Rice Institute on June 3. He majored in Physical Education. his college career included U.S. Army service. The Braden family resides in Houston and he plans to pursue coaching.
Eagle Lake Little League announces four teams will start summer play on Thursday June 16. The squad, comprised of players not qualified for regular teams, will compete in evening games through the season, alongside the regular teams, at the league’s home field.
Services were held Wednesday in Bay City for a local garage owner. Surviving are his wife Mrs An ta Creech of Van Vleck two daughters Mrs Vivian McNair and Miss Violet Creech and one son Jesse Robert Creech and a brother Sid Creech of San Antonio.
Lanier Ripple, Steve Taylor, Curtis and Tom Laughlin, Billy Uz, Charles Wayne Sims, Mike Cheatham and Steve Terrell returned home Saturday from a weeklong baseball camp at the Country Campus of Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville Texas. Mrs Jim Clingom and others accompanied the group home.
In Hospital a city list includes W A Gabitasch and daughter Colimbis Gloria Leen, City Carol Sue White, Rock Island Mrs. William Spalinger, City Tony Cardenay, City H D Waits, Sheridan Jim Kailina, Garwood.
Cops and Mrs D R Hamilton announce the birth of a son named William Roger Hamilton in Cocca Florida. A sister Beth welcomes him. Grandparents Mey and Mrs Bert Larmer Sr of Eagle Lake and Mrs Lillie Hamilton of Commanchers commemorate the event. Captain Hamilton serves at Patrick Air Force Base.
EBA Tse of Winston-Salem met last- duty relatives Mr and Mrs Ray Tise and Mrs Nettie ise and Mr and Mrs Feed Addicks. A happy reunion followed the discovery of Mr Tise as an unknown relative recently found by Earth Nise of Sugar Land.
Grand Prize Brewing Company of Houston, with distributor Joe Ha sky, will host a monthly County Day event at the Houston brewery on the third Thursday each month through the summer. The first was May 19, with the second on June 16 and further tours planned for July August and September. Interested attendees should contact distributor Joe TiAjaysky of Weimar for full details.
Elaine Dahse valedictorian of Weimar High School received the annual $150 Texas Exes scholarship to the University of Texas at a county banquet. Otto P. Moore presented the award for Colorado County. Mrs. Lucy Rathbone spoke as UT Home Economics head. Local families attended. other county students were considered by a committee led by Mrs. Robert Flail Wolters.
The Eagle Lake Red Sox under manager Russell Cooper lose 11 to 5 to Rosenberg Juniors amid injuries. Starters Konesheck and Harborth suffered fractures and facial injuries respectively, while Johnny Nash remains sidelined with an arm injury. The team vows to return June 1 for a Bay City rematch despite the setbacks.
Mrs Mary Parker and her husband John Parker of Colorado County sue William Kolar of Gonzalo alleging unlawful seizure of a 1947 Chrysler on May 3 1955 in a high handed manner. Plaintiffs claim 600 damages for loss of use and 500 exemplary damages.
We sincerely thank all who sent powers offered Masses food and sympathy during the illness and death of our wife mother and grandmother. Thanks to Father Valenta Dalenters of Nada and St. Mary's Choir and Leopold for kindnesses May God bless you all, Ed M Frnka Wilfrid Frnke family Edwin Buxhamper family Bert Ulrich Tom Triptett. Bo. arrived here Tuesday June 7th or a week's visit with the T. Thumran's.
Help wanted for general office work including bookkeeping and clerical tasks. Previous experience desirable. Apply to person at Farmers Equipment Co 408 West Main Eagle Lake.
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