16 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
1
Fragmentary Bay City Star text shows garbled notes and stray phrases. Readable items include stray references to July 1 and scattered words like Bay City and Star, with no clear event, names, or actions to summarize.
Baytown men were fined for illegal deer hunting. Authorities cited violations on an area with restricted deer season and improper game handling. The case involves local wildlife officers enforcing hunting regulations.
Open house scheduled for June 24 25 at Air Generete Silo Co to showcase new plant features including water tanks round constriction and a pumber. The facility on State Street near the D Wine tering Warehouse has operated since April producing about 2500 units.
Mrs L C Wozencraft, long resident of the community, died recently after a long illness. She was born in Kentucky in 1873 and moved with her husband Dr C Wozencraft to Lille Hook, Arkansas, then to the local area in 1917. The article lists surviving relatives and community ties, noting a family move in 1901 and a life spanning 92 years.
A court in Colimbue sentenced four loyal Negro men, including Charles Ray Chavis, for theft and illegal liquor sales. They received fines and jail time, with one man, Lincoln, fined 100 dollars and ten days in jail. Roosevelt Aieter faced related charges. The report notes local officials and a property sale involving Mrs. Dan Canarig.
Ground breaking for the new 143000 First Bemist Church took place Sunday at 3 30 pm at the Lake Avenue and Prairie Street site. Dignitaries and city pastors attended. Mrs Vineyard, the church’s oldest living member, broke ground.
Cub Scouts at Eagle Lake and community begin a swimming course led by district scout executives. The session starts Monday, June 2011, with classes held Wednesdays at 12:45 PM.
County officials led by M. G. Cornelus of Yoakum reviewed road projects with Highway Department input. They discussed state funding, project locations across Precincts 1 through 4, mileage estimates, and potential paving of Rocky Road as part of next year’s program.
Walley Lee Miller will open Nis tae Heitble Serwice Stanerl 91 heir tomorrow Friday June 17 at the new station on Residiaid Tayien pron arty nede Ee intersection and Bich way MLA ant Righway Tl. The opening will run from Term to W pm daily with a formal event and invites friends to attend as the station opens after delays.
LoTtrerans pastor Allee to serve as temporary preacher at Genoc American Lutheran Church through summer. Worship Sundays at 9 00 am with Sunday School to begin at 9 30 am.
Absentee voting allowed for qualified residents owning property in Colerain County Water District No 1 near Tagle Lake for a $120,000 water and sewer bond election set for May 2. Ballots available three days before election at the County Clerk's office in Columbus Texas.
Tom Mikulenka of Columbus filed insurance suits totaling 24500 against Canavery and All States Insurance after an explosion on February 27. Defendants named include Canary Insurance and All States Fidelm and Cunaste company with other listed parties as representatives for Mr Abiten. The case alleges property damage and related losses from the blast and fire.
Kenneth Mahalite, a prominent figure in Texas agriculture, has been named the Lone Star Farmers Award recipient by the Texas Association of Farmers of America. He will accept the honor at a ceremony in Columbus with the PRA Chapter also earning a distinguished award.
The Commissioner's Court discussed housing county government and cultural agency offices in the same complex with a Blue Cross representative to study health insurance for county employees. They approved the 1984 county auditor’s budget and extended the delinquent tax roll contract, estimating a cost of 15 000 for barracks conversion to office space and seeking a 30 day option on the Columbus barracks for study and possible purchase.
Multiple individuals were detained in Columbus after a masked group hijacked a poker game at a local venue. Police recovered the money and seized equipment. several suspects were later charged in connection with the incident. The event drew radio coverage and lines of inquiry included the involvement of attendees from Houston and local authorities.
Construction of the 8-A Bridge over the Colorado River may be delayed until September as Ratliff Construction Co. of Rodgers, Texas, struggles to obtain steel beams for the bridge supports. District Engineer Cornelius and highway officials met at Yoakum to discuss options, with potential earlier work contingent on beam delivery and contractor readiness.
Eagle Lake garages announce closures at twelve noon on Saturdays while offices and rooms remain open. Businesses involved include A Buring Inc Facey Equipment Co Universal Motor Co Janes Motor Company Wos Garage and Vihete shops, with new tours starting daily and Saturdays.
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