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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1950
Page
7
Skeet Club announces a Sunday opening event featuring a barbecue. An observer notes a 35 pounder and praises the display while others claim a notable catch at Colly's.
School volley ballers suffer two losses in a night with mixed results as reports note strong showings by midseason teams. Key players are mentioned as the squad prepares for upcoming matches against East Bernarsi and others, with a focus on improving defense and serving accuracy.
Fragmentary lines hint at a Christmas season store with peas prescriptions and special offers. Isolated phrases mention ECRMASS DECG STORE and thirty years service. The legible bits imply a local shop promoting a long history and holiday items.
A meeting of Eagle Lake residents and supporters discussed forming a school baseball club. Tony, president of the local era, appointed a committee to pursue a program with plans for new facilities and possible league participation. An upcoming gathering will decide on organizational steps and the club’s establishment.
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In Region V action at HWibeville Lovelady beat E Berard 40 to 37 after a tight first half. Lovelady's leading scorers included a 13 point effort from a standout guard while Berard managed 10 from a key forward. The contest featured early scoring runs and heavy defense with both teams trading leads.
State commission offers a selection of educational wildlife films for loan from Austin headquarters. Films cover nesting birds, wild turkeys, rattlesnakes, road runner and rattler chase scenes, and other Texas fauna. Titles emphasize careful handling, prepaid return, and educational use by civic groups, schools, and clubs.
Texaco dealers meet March 7 in Schulenburg at Tri-Association Hall Wolters. J B Breeman to lead sales promotion session outlining 1950 plans and objectives. Feature: Inside Man film and introduction of Custom Mate Ravoline Motor. Dinner at hall with CH Monten and J W Smith to participate.
Gulf announces a new premium grade gasoline intended to enhance market appeal across Texas and nearby regions. The campaign, supported by widespread advertising and dealer participation, aims to boost demand and align with postwar motorist needs.
Clyde Raseiel of Power and Light Co warns against dangerous kite flying near lines. He recalls Ben Franklin years ago and explains touching live wires can cause fatal shocks. The company urges using open spaces away from poles and wires to prevent injuries.
A brief Cub Scout note describes opening activities and a model kite craft. The fragment mentions games, a wrist or throw risk, and portable items with unclear names.
The article announces a county school trustees election in Colorado County Texas to be held Saturday April 1, 1950, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Polling places include Glidden Berkey Fl, Rue Ikan, Sheridan, Bernarda, Ganyoud, Bye gl Lake, Columbus and Weimar with Election Officers from each district. County Judge John A Handilett urges qualified voters to elect one county school trustee for the county.
Report of two escapees from Calvert County jail in Prince Frederick. inmates allegedly used an improvised tool to breach a wall. Local authorities faced a tense pursuit and public safety concerns as details remain unclear amid chaotic descriptions.
Fragmented text discusses misguided home remedies and faulty attitudes toward health and maintenance. It references balancing vitamins, cooking, and fabric care, plus a skeptical view of household routines and the effort required for chores. The passage hints at practical tasks like laundry, cleaning, and organizing, with neutral mentions of home life.
Congressmember Thompson of Texas pushes repeal of war time excise taxes he says affect many items from movies to jewelry and office machines. He notes district correspondence supports repeal but warns it will take months as the Ways and Means Committee considers options before Senate action.
Local election will choose county trustees on April 1 with incumbents Lester Woknso and Meary seeking re election. Several seats including Rock Island School Board and other town positions will be filled, with candidates filing by March 1 and their names slated for ballots.
A second displaced family arrived at Eagle Lake and settled on the MG Anderson farm. They were met at the way station on Tuesday by Mr Andersen and Pastor Woll of the Lutheran church aided by the community. The family includes Ndolfs Valdnick with Pinta, two daughters, a son Verents, and years of displacement, now housed and to be employed on the Antigrzon farm.
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