This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
1
A Selemian Exploration Company crew moved to Eagle Lake last weekend and set up operations in a Collyville house. The team will remain for an indefinite period as they begin seismic work in the area.
The Garwood sale featured seven local businessmen buying calves and one hog, with multiple firms and individuals participating. Purchases included equipment and goods from Maple Idea Implement Co and Bank names noted, totaling several thousands of dollars amid diverse bids.
In district court two men pled guilty to armed robbery and were sentenced to five to six years in the state penitentiary. The incident involved a confrontation with a woman named Mrs. Webb, and the case followed a trip from Florida to Columbus.
Early Lake Girl Scouts plan living window displays in downtown Willow on Saturday evening with themes honoring the organization anniversary. Troop members led by Mrs. Meltzer and Mrs. Masecheek will appear in uniform, inviting the public to view the showcases from 7 to 12 pm.
The Sage City Council voted to advertise bids for a new two‑truck firefighting outfit. The plan includes equipment from Simms Co and a 35,000 dollar yearly loan to cover payment, with the project adding to the fire department’s rating and funding from local taxes and insurance.
In Hearne, G. G. Grant is highlighted for taking the role of superintendent as district leadership undergoes changes. The text references other figures and a mix of unclear notes about personnel and racial context, indicating a turbulent school governance moment.
A garbled notice promotes a school week open house event and references a new gas company showing profit in the first four months. It mentions plans, locations, and a financial figure tied to a proposed operation, with unclear names and specifics due to OCR errors.
Ai Comm Genter announces a science fair open Friday and Saturday at the center. Visitors will see projects from students across the district, with demonstrations and judging by local experts.
A report notes wells at Hoyo and Wintermann abandoned as dry holes amid ongoing drilling activity. The piece mentions nearby landmarks, a tavern, and a proposed venture by Sapling Mie for AU Ba Teed nation, with a general sense of local exploration and corporate involvement.
The Bayle Lake Church of Christ announces a gospel meeting from March 6 to March 13. Pastor Gary Scott leads the event with Pee Scarboraigh as the speaker for a series of services each night. Residents are invited to attend all sessions at the church in Bayle Lake.
Community invites attenders to an open house at E. H. Henry Colored School this evening. Families, students, and staff are expected to tour classrooms and meet educators while learning about school programs and student activities.
Brunner and Uzzell filed for seats on the school board with a March 2 deadline. The entry notes their prominence in the community and hints at ongoing campaign activity and local interest in the impending election.
Saya C of C requests the return of industrial survey forms. The Industrial Council committee seeks community input on establishing an industrial foundation to benefit Lee community. Returns due by Waren 1th with survey data compiled for guidance. Charles TD Stephens chairs the committee.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.