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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
1
Local production crews set up in Eagle Lake this week to film scenes for a motion picture titled Shots. Residents report light poles and street corners transformed for the shoot with crews and equipment moving in.
The Cull Mels Legion outlines a July 4 program featuring a 1 am and 9 pm schedule, a dance at Memorial Hall with Elimsn Frause band, and a Memorial Park baseball game between Columbus and Walmar. Admission is 69 cents per person, barbecue chicken and dinner are served, with games and concessions for attendees.
The American Legion pool is set to reopen on July 6 after a fresh paint job and inspections. Local officials and volunteers coordinated fundraising and a contractor to complete the work, with dry weather anticipated to allow full-day operation.
A hearing is set in the City Council Chamber early Friday morning regarding invalid street assessments. The notice outlines the street involved, proposed levy type, and estimated amounts, with deadlines and official procedures to appeal.
Local business houses will close on Wednesday for the fourth local sale. The event involves AONE enicn and Saleh ora Hooifier with traders urged to be careful on fouls and follow traffic guidance during the day.
Correspondents say Anil Advertisers must submit copy early. The Steadlight office warns of delays if news and ads are not received by Tuesday to ensure the paper appears on Thursday. A holiday week and upcoming events are noted, stressing timely cooperation.
The Rev Edwards of Old Crean will preach both the morning and evening services at First Baptist Church this Sunday July 1 following upcoming church services in the area.
City officials discuss 916 water connections with only 456 households connected. Sewage and sewer extensions are urged to reach all homes to improve sanitary conditions amid rising heat. Local officials note knee deep sewage on roads outside the city and call for rapid facilities to be provided.
Dr TS Laetitia is named president of the Lions Club with 46 officers to be installed tonight. Incoming officers include Wy ay Sebaehenil Wilcox fx Luos Mugny C Adeoch Donald Kotler Dats Raymond Walded and Heal Lagatum eendersan. Entertained by Misses Anite wg Pat ty Voelkel.
Colorado county commissioners court sitting as a board of equalization set hearings for July 11 and 12 to determine the amount of real and personal property assessments. The process will affect taxes for the coming year, with anticipated total tax valuations rising about 10 percent to over 35,600,000. Eric Strum was appointed justice of the peace for Precinct 3 at Oakland, to serve the remainder of the term to Jan 4, 1953.
Bertha Barquch, née Waddell, formerly an army nurse in World War I, seeks a passport to join her husband M. Sgt. Maren Barquch stationed near Luremburg Germany. The couple’s visit with R. T. Anselm and family occurs as she plans to sail soon from the United States to reunite with him.
Tanai yeahs oe Ua Tesae State High Sene tionaliig Roles. vt. Hallesville last Weekend, Wilmiers will p resently state hi the national contest, a bigiher and sister team won top hwonsrs. James Furgason of , Whaston was named All-Arcand Champion Cowboy, and Molle oo Forgason was All-Araunt Champion Cowgirl, Fastest tie far breakaway rop ing Was 36 by Norman Boyd at Port Laurie, Uctown call rip lig, 12.5. Scoote Price of Bandera and skier wrestling, 76 stobby Dickey new record.
Remodeling at Alamo Lumber Co will start Monday as part of a larger project. Workers are preparing the building and warehouse area for upgrades, with the work expected to continue over the weekend and affect nearby operations.
David Cook of Tse Floree Post 127 was awarded the Order of the Arrow during ceremonies at Camp Strake during a weekly visiting period. The event drew attendees including James Exerl Staltt Rang Miller W L Goffey and Ro L Cook among others.
W M Thomas Sr had his tonsils removed in an operation performed yesterday at Baughlin Hospital. The procedure was completed without complications and his condition is reported as stable.
A fragment notes Gayle’s attendance at the World of Boy Scouts in Bad Ischl. Mentioned are Coffey Explorer Post 127 and a July 1 birthday for Thomas, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
Funeral services were held yesterday in Weimar for Mrs. Carlene Gold aged 78 who died after a five week illness. Survivors include her husband Fritz Gold and sons Fritz Gold Jr Ed Gold and Frank Cou Winmay, with many relatives listed in the isern obituary. The service was at Hubotte Funeral Home and Weimar Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
Police investigate a burglary at Alamo Lumber Co on Main Street, marking the second theft this year. Entry used a broken door pane and tool prying, with $66.20 in cash and a coffee maker stolen. Incident occurred around 12 15 and 11 15. Fire company responded to the scene. Captain Joe Passant leading the inquiry.
The City of Eagle Lake put a fogging machine into operation this week to make the town more sanitary. It uses larvicidal and insecticidal agents to account for larva and adult pests and can be attached to spray in sewer ditches.
A man present as the Bikini atommac tests spoke Tuesday at the Colorado Fayette County Medical Society meeting held at Mose Thomas camp. The event featured Col. Fallowt of Aviano Medical Center and other attendees including Thomas, Ciide Gokt, Earl Rodgers, and J. T. Skingle among listed names.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Drieriene Krewe Growers purchasing wares at Eagle Lake. Mentions of individuals and places include Steve Street Fairhack and Denutront with a Caner Ries MIN association. Garwood El Campa Bay City appear as district references amid unclear text.
Funeral services will be held Thursday for W T Reel father of Simic Reel in Jonesboro Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. Reel left yesterday afternoon for the services with relatives including Earl Brion and Mrs Walker and her sister Mrs Chamblosa.
A Central Power and Light Company advertises an Independence Day message urging readers to declare their independence from government control. The piece promotes a self-reliant declaration to resist an all-powerful socialistic state and calls for readers to read and act by July.
A July Fourth benefit baseball game hosted by the Colored Scouts will be held at James Park near Lake AsuAie, just south of the airport. Admission is 3 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, with proceeds aiding the scouts.
Weather pushed back the Sunday golf tourney to a new date. Officials hope more players join from Columbais, Werner, Bae Gle Lake and nearby communities as courses remain in excellent condition and members welcome guests at the local club.
The broadtichl publisher and DB with SL Taytar arrived in Winnipeg yesterday with Mr and Mrs Hayes Stephene. Two men and a telegram carrier reached this morning, but the message remains unclear and details are fragmentary.
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