13 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
1
Incomplete OCR text outlines efforts to organize industrial development with references to a fund, forms, and a center. The readable fragments hint at a civic or organizational initiative but lack clear individuals, organizations, dates, or locations to specify.
Fragmentary text describes an event or notice involving cakes and individuals with unclear names. The readable portion references a weekend timeframe and possible persons named Dar and Id am. Not enough coherent details to extract a full news item.
School leaders at ELAS High School aimed to create a welcoming atmosphere for students staff and families. Administrators cited inclusive programs and community events designed to engage newcomers and strengthen school pride across the district.
Robert Lee Brewes, 21, of San Antonio, died when his car struck a concrete bridge near Garwood Sunday afternoon. Investigators indicate he was the sole occupant. two other Black men reportedly left for a funeral. The crash occurred at 2:40 pm on Highway TL. A separate city notice reports a third quit claim deed for Eagle Lake downtown square prewar project and railroad land actions in progress.
County invites bids for a 2 way radio system for the highway patrol. Transfer of 525,000 related to salary funds and a 25,000 transfer appears in the budget notes. County Engineer Brendan Pitzhetickani granted permission. County Clerk Edgar Clomann plans to leave the state.
Youth baseball notes list several scheduled games and venues. Schedules show teams such as Sagle Lake LS Hip Leagues at Weimer, and Basa Sox farm team at TG po Mahisy. Fenn team Joos Simo faces Hagin Deke Lite League in Sheridan with Cubs farot at 7 PM.
Assessors project a rise of 1.2 million in the county valuation, bringing the total to 46 million. Officials note updated figures reflect current property values and tax base, with evaluators scrutinizing parcels and exemptions as part of the reassessment process.
Johnny Simmons ten gees old son of Mr and Mrs Pryor Simmons, suffered only minor injuries after being hit by an automobile driven by Edward Larry Naylon of Bellaire while bicycling with friends near the McCreary home. He endured a forehead gash, bruises, and scrapes with no broken bones. This marks a second time he was struck by a motor vehicle, the first incident occurring at age five in Hamilton.
The Catholic Daughters of Nada announce a June 20 dance at Nada Hall in Nasa. Rhine Winkler and his Schulmburg Orchestra will perform for dancing from dusk until 1. Admission by donation with five cash prizes and other awards to be presented during the evening.
Surge W. W. Ellison will present arguments on motion in the Central Power and Light Company case and H J Saxiers for damages in the Flowers case. The court will hear the suit of St J Flowers and the claim by Gus T Stones for possession of 100 acres and damages. Judge Edison, after argument by Ruth, oversaw the Flowers case settlement.
Hage Lake residents report ongoing issues with a fogging device under repair. unclear details describe disruptions to daily life and local concerns about service and safety.
Roe, chairman, will preside at the meeting with Eagle Lake Liane providing separation for the banquet. Columbus Lions are in charge of ticket sales, Weimar Lions handle programs. Garwood Lions take up outstanding entect alterient for the avant.
Abandonment of a drilling site in the Me Lissie area and continued testing on Shell OF Companys No 1 Frmmtk Martin. Masdecher's No 1 Denke Dun can six miles south of Eagle Lake was plugged and abandoned at a dry hole. Sheil tests today on the Martin well with depth reported around 6400 feet. Sherween Blohm's No 1 J. C Willis in Chesterville area drilling around 900 feet. Fiio Drilling Co below 7000 feet on No 2 Zeta Waddell three miles south of Eagle Lake.
County commissioners completed the sale on Wednesday for 185000 dollars of retirement bonds preparatory to paying down county road and bridge debts. Total proceeds plus cash balance bring the amount to retire the bonds near 322506.49, with some shortfall to be covered from undisbursed funds. Bond details show 65000 in 2 3/5 percent issues and 100000 in 2 1/2 percent issues, yielding interest totals around 363047.35 and 94426.13 respectively, clearing the county’s sinking fund for the retirement plan though some funds remain to be allocated to precincts.
Mrs Elo Kotrla purchases Eagle Furniture Renovating Company of Eagle Lake from WH Kon steiner who retires to operate a clothes pin factory in Columbus. Citizens are thanked for patronage as the firm continues repairing remodeling and refinishing furniture.
The Columbus clothes pin factory owned by W H Hansteiner of Colupius will remain in operation after idle years. Eagle Lake Development Committee failed to secure relocation funds as Hansteiner preferred Columbus, planning to restart within three weeks. The plant can produce about 500 clothespins daily, lacking capital for large scale output. The Eagle Lake board also discussed student assignments and facility repairs, noting window damage from pellets and ongoing safety concerns around the school.
Training for junior engineers starts June 18 at the Gue Lady of Perpen Help Cathélie Cheineh pscish huis. A. W. Didner will conduct the school, inviting all boys from fourth grade through high school to join in three groups with weekly sessions, focusing on hands on science and equipment. space limited.
Mrz Chartes TF Qauses chairs the Study Club Library committee and says Eagle Lake Library will open at 2 45 or 45 past two every Tuesday after noon instead of the 3 o clock hour due to growing demand for checking out books.
Plans underway to widen Highway 40 into Coloradoa County with 82 mile section and 33,871,003 earmarked for construction. Texas engineer Patrick La Graze and assistants prepare deeds to obtain additional right of way from Columbus east toward Glidden. State and federal funds target four Lene arguways and farm to market road rights of way. County judges note no definite decision yet as discussions continue with Colarstrs officials.
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