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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
1
County records show over 65 miles of parcel market routes in the county. Unclear text references indicate state licensing and perpetuity matters tied to Payette region and Nez Perce areas, with scattered phrases about precincts and stores.
Freight cars loaded with potatoes moved through Glen Flora this week. Report notes shipments linked to the local crop and mentions figures like 205 cars and 25 freight movements, with unclear details on origin or railway line names.
Gite seeks payment of curb and gutter charges and assessments in Lake. The note lists parties and a formal request for collection, tied to the public works district and municipal authorities. The filing indicates an issue with water and sewer payments, with references to local offices overseeing the assessments.
BS Brown civil aeronautics authority advisor spoke at Eagle Lake to Harold Thomas and city officials about improving the municipal airport. He urged interest groups and flying clubs, recommended better field marking restrooms hangers roads and a workshop, and endorsed Cecil Bevette’s aviation work while noting federal aid is limited and funds unavailable locally.
A L Marx announces the purchase of Humble Service Station on East Main Street from Fred Metzger. The report hints at changes in management and notes local patrons and a plan tied to a high school student planning a move to Dallas for the summer.
The Eagle Lake area saw its first air planted rice on 180 acres farmed by Charles W Causey. Cecil Beyette sowed Century Patna seed on flooded land to test airplane seeding efficacy, drawing on aviation use in other crops. If successful, two new flights will open here.
Mrs Mollie Schantz 59 of Houston died at 9 30 am Saturday June 7 in a Houston hospital surrounded by family. Funeral services were held at 4 pm Monday at Callaway Funeral Home Houston with Rev C E Archer officiating. Interment followed at Forest Park Cemetery in Frouston. Survivors include CL Schantz husband two daughters Irene Duplantis of Houston Mildred McGuff of Port Arthur sisters Mary McDow of Eagle Lake Annie Meinert Columbus Kate Morris Elma Jonas both of Dallas one brother Ed Walney Houston six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Eagle Lake officials arranged with the city council to use Eagle Lake’s fogging machine in Columbus Tuesday night to combat mosquitoes and malaria. Jack Draper, chamber secretary, urged the campaign, noting no polio treatment exists and framing the measure as preventative.
Delegation from several Parent-Teacher Associations urged quicker access to school health services. They complained about delays and costs of serums vaccines and sought free availability through state channels. The county court voted 3 to 2 against purchasing a refrigerator but agreed to streamline service access and allow summer roundups with immunizations if planned.
The Texas Eastern TraneDeal from the anaes ANG City field to 'Castor. The line will travel about 32 miles from daty of Colorad county and ill' add many thousand dollars of tax able values to ol It will be the largest puil in the county. County Judge J… presided over the meeting attended by Kveton and Shenbeck and County Clerk Edgar Convening first equalization. The court authorized ad for bids on moving two residences. Also notes on sheriff radios and flood control fees in Colorado and Grimes counties. The Texas High School Rodeo Queen contest and a large turnout for the 6th Annual State High School Championship are detailed with Hallettsville planning and stock from the Thomas and Clipson rodeo company.
Former Eagle Lake resident Bud Anselin promotes a Caney Creek beach front land sale near Sargent. The plan is to develop Gulf front tracts into beach home sites within easy driving distance of Houston, with about four miles of Gulf frontage and access to the intercoastal canal. Relatives and local families joined a site visit in Sargent last Sunday to review the promising prospect.
At a Mineral Wells meeting on June 1, W M Thomas Sr of Eagle Lake was elected Director for District No 4 of the Texas Flying Farmers Association. His two year term begins immediately and he plans future efforts for the district. Thomas is active in aviation circles statewide, owns his own plane, and serves as Chairman of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee.
Mrs. E A Gibson said her son Jerry senior class member telephoned to report the Kentucky trip is progressing nicely. He said everyone is well and having a good time with minor bus delay delaying arrival in Eureka Springs Arkansas not late last night. They will stay three days and plan to drive home between 6 20 and 7 00 pm Sunday.
Mrs. Eddie Hansen and Mrs. Louis Balas join the Headlight staff this week. Hansen splits time between news and advertising, bringing broad experience in both fields. Balas returns to the business department to try the new role.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and Rev A W Didner prepare for the annual Catholic Barbecue set for Sunday June 22 at Lakeview Golf Course. A picnic style dinner will be served with afternoon entertainment for all ages.
The board approves maintenance rental rates for the Sage Lats Community Center including large hall $7.30, five committees room $1.50, library $1.50, kitchen $2.50, and per-plate fee unlisted up to $20 total. Monthly rates for Rotary and Lions $25, adult dances $30, Montezuma Youth Program pilot use.
The Eagle Lake City Council passed an ordinance June 3 prohibiting cattle horses mules jacks jennies sheep hogs goats and poultry within a defined district and near residences or businesses outside the city limits. Violators face misdemeanor fines up to ten dollars and the law aims to curb noxious odors flies and unsanitary conditions to protect health and sanitation.
The Dallas office of Autrey Enterprises announced the three winners from twelve entries in a local photo contest. Winners were Jane Katherine Booker, Kathy Sue, and a third entrant. Entries were displayed at the River Theatre during Thursday and Wednesday programings.
Officials from Holland Page Construction hosted a barbecue at Lakeview Golf Course last Saturday noon for city council members, city employees, and other friends. That evening the council was treated to a steak dinner at Marvin's in Altair. The events marked the completion of the city street improvement program. Grover J. Douglas, a local high school instructor, is spending the summer in Fresno, California.
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