03 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1955
Page
1
Public School Week will be observed from Monday through Saturday with activities and events planned for students and staff. Admission policies and schedules are to be announced by the board and school officials.
Special Service Division of AMA forms here with 12 members to improve credit handling for customers. Local firms joining include Zagie Eeke Implement Co Giess Farm Equipment Co Farmers Equipment Co SchnewerWare Co Ashby Oil Co Flimex Oil Co Bob Metzen Magnolia Farmers Supper Co Eagle Lake Iron Works Spelinger Hardware A.B. Store and more.
An editorial notes change in times and the need for public schools to lead. It urges participation in the annual Public Weait from March 7 through 12, inviting the community to visit schools and experience going back to school for two days.
The QB Club recognizes athletes from all sports at the 24th Annual Banquet Tuesday night. Guests of honor include Iva and other high school sports stars. The event features a dinner in the cafeteria, followed by a dance with a local orchestra. tickets must be purchased by March 10.
The Brain of Directors of the Eszie Lake Chamber of Commerce will convene Monday night at the chamber office to discuss upcoming plans and civic engagement. Officials urge attendance by all committee members and directors to align on local economic initiatives.
A jury of forty is summoned in Columbus for an industrial insurance case filed by an insurer against Weddle for more than 3500 in injuries from Feb 26 1854 while employed by Fred H Hintz Gil Well Service Inc in Colerain Counts The suit claims privilege of Charrie Lee Buller and husband moving Also Mr and Mrs Charles H Caldwell seek custody of a child in Bexir county case on appeal from a ruling by their attorney The judge ordered security for costs in a damage suit against Lb W Stiles The prior trial found Stiles not liable for injuries to Mrs Mun from a stairway fall in an apartment Stiles owned The appeals court reversed for a new trial The present ruling arose as plaintiffs attorneys appeared for a new trial and the plaintiffs were absent
The Red Cross drive for a $1200 quota begins Monday with local churches and the post office hosting booths at the First National Bank. Instructors Bellews Coffey and others will lead a training course for volunteers, expenses paid by the local center. Residents urged to contact Mr. Golda or Sdler for enrollment. donations support disaster relief, servicemen aid, water safety, junior Red Cross, and first aid programs.
Magnolia Ol Companst drills a new Anderson Unit test on a 20 acre Jeike West lease near Chester Ville with depth around 1000 feet. J M Fisitz and R A Mitchell drill south of Matthews on Stiles land. their well reached 7500 feet and is testing. Dejling corhinve on Mushach ers No 2 W. 1) Zoetner in the Englehart Tiel north of Garwond.
Frank Causey 37 of Tage Lake was critically injured Tuesday evening in a four vehicle collision near Stafford Sugar Land as a Ford pickup driven by BJ Sherrill tried to pass another truck. Sherrill and his father E L Sherrill were hospitalized in Richmond in critical condition. Causey remains in Polly Ryan Hospital. other occupants escaped major injuries as debris blocked the road.
The Columbus residence of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mikalenka was wrecked by a gas blast at 12 33 a.m. Sunday after the family had left for San Antonio. The force hurled the front door over a fence, toppled brickwork, and damaged garden windows. Fireman G E Crossier was injured by a passing car. Henry Grays, 60, was arrested for failure to stop and render aid, released on bond. Continued on last page.
Seven Service Days highlight Girl Scout Week from March 6 through 12 with activities in schools churches and a downtown display. Brownies and Girl Scouts will demonstrate duties to God country and community and wear uniforms while observing seven daily themes from caring for others to international friendship and crafts.
Spanihel and Son will reopen their remodeled store this Friday and Saturday. The owners invite all to visit and register for twenty eight prizes, including garments and accessories. A new modern facade, updated display windows, and brighter interiors mark the reopening set for 7:30 PM on Saturday March 5th.
The article reports a cotton of 1954 rough rice, with the Commodities Credit Corporation taking over farming after the 1954 crop. It notes a shift of about 26 million cwt to the CDC, half of Southern rice, prompting a 1955 planting reduction to 25 percent. It discusses price supports, export markets, and Japan's interest at $6.70 per 100 pounds FOB Gulf Ports.
Mrs Teene Marlene Becker aged 02 at Eagle Lake faces murder charges for killing her newborn infant Christmas Eve. Judge Lester Hols in District Court at Columbus set trials for March 28 with a spousal jury of about 090 men and women to be drawn by District Clerk Richara Co Schaudt. Merrit Reever 32 indicted as accomplice also set for same date. Jury selection notified by sheriff’s department by Saturday. Local coverage notes a witness report and investigation into the infant's death.
Garwood FFA members display twenty calves and fifteen hogs at the annual Market Calf and Swine Show in downtown Garwood Saturday. Judging starts at 1:30 p.m. followed by the auction. Prizes and awards are provided by the Garvenett Lions Club. all interested buyers and attendees are welcome.
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