Rice Theatre Presents The Meniver Story
Local listing announces a show at Rice Theatre titled The Meniver Story Beng Pulumulon Sinzs.
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1951
Page
12
Local listing announces a show at Rice Theatre titled The Meniver Story Beng Pulumulon Sinzs.
The sheriff reported a woman died from a fracture after a crash on Highway 71 near Hillcrest. Police identified no clear name after the death, with the body found across the center line. The woman had been detained earlier by Colorato county officers and released after January. Miss Nell Young, a school secretary, will attend a Texas school secretaries meeting in Houston at the Rice Hotel to discuss forming the Texas Education association.
Conrad Hermann, born September 1888, died Saturday in Hallettsville after a long illness. Survived by three daughters Margaret Lehpries Garwood and Olga Tanner and Mrs Christine Wit, and five sons Comeau Ju of New Braunfels Gus and Rudolph and Oscar of Hallettsville. Funeral arrangements with Rev and Mrs Robert Tupper and local families.
The community honored William Waddell at a church service with many attendees across businesses shuttered for the occasion. Born March 31, 183, in Coarbrd a Suuthwe, he was a long time farmer with ties to numerous families including the Waddell lineage and friends from Baytown, Houston, Rock Island, and Waco. Several relatives from across Texas joined the procession and visited afterward, while others offered condolences and shared memories of his life and faith.
A damaged OCR record shows multiple court actions from an era, including a two year sentence continued for an unnamed individual, a five year term for Joe Gilpreath, and dismissals and pendings in cases involving American Water Company and local defendants. Witnesses include named townsfolk and students from Columb High School, with references to land titles and a gravel plant near Reek Island.
Police blotter reports a Chevrolet pickup collision at 3:00 p.m. February 22 near Sporleman Club, a broken window and a $1800 settlement on February 24. Arrests include A D Clayton and Albert Ray Claplan for assault and battery with fines $15 each on February 26 at 1:03 p.m. Walter Jam of Springfield Massachusetts cited for trespass and fined $15 on February 27. An investigation into theft and a lie detector test were noted, with Uncle Sam referenced in a joke line about the Ten Commandments.
Borice and Loy are in the fifth grade, moving to Lake Ini and participating in farm projects. They raise cattle and horses, with Borice planning to show his Herefoul calf next year. Bay Testoredt is vice president of the class and excels in football and basketball, with hobbies centered on livestock and riding.
A long, garbled account notes the anti-communist bill passing both chambers, detailing penalties for subversive activities and urging registration. It references proposed constitutional term limits and redistricting plans, with discussion of trucking and tax measures, plus editorials on public support in Texas.
The Circle B Club square dance last Saturday drew about a hundred dancers from Houston Columbus Adjoyton La Gratiga Netecull and other towns. Performers led by Tommy Pilkington included Julia Westels and Lester Woods as MCs with a lively evening of dancing and refreshments.
The Zink Amendment, prohibiting a president from serving more than two terms or ten years, won the required three fourths vote and was ratified by Utah and Nevada. Taxes had voted to ratify last week. President Truman remains expressly exempt from this change. This marks the first constitutional amendment since 1933.
Joe Fightmaster Jie of Gas Fumes caused the deaths of his parents in Paris Kentucky after they were overcome by gas fumes in their basement. The couple died in their home, double funeral services were held last Sunday. Mrs Fightmaster, formerly Bestia Lorene Laermer, is the daughter of Sert Larmer. The Fightmasters plan to move and return to Paris where Mr Fightmaster will manage the grocery store his father owned.
Fragmentary notice listing a meeting or gathering titled Garden Plot Tie at Earle Lake Garden with names and amounts. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The article outlines drought-adapted grazing practices for range lands, emphasizing reduced stocking rates, culling, supplemental feeds, and phosphorus and protein supplementation. It stresses timing for rest periods, weed control, and temporary pastures to restore grassland health and sustain cattle production amid dry cycles.
WM O Fritz of Fredericks charged in county court with a worthless check. Complaint states Fritz received funds at Bagie Lake in return for a check of 30 dollars. Other names appear in vague fashion, listing several individuals and locations without clear roles.
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