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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1954
Page
1
Last day to file is Saturday as Gene Payne enters the race for city council. The mayoral office and city officials are listed in the filing notice, with details on eligibility and local election procedures. Supporters and related figures are mentioned in the fragmented text.
Boy and Girl Scout groups plan a ceremonial observance on Tuesday to mark a birthday event. The program will feature marching, a pledge, and community participation at the local meeting hall.
Chamber of Commerce members will attend a business conference on March 25 sponsored by the Commerce and Industry groups. The event, aimed at improving wall strip trade and community communications, will be chaired by L Triecse with 75 attendees expected.
The Eagle Poke Youth Fellowship plans a Saturday night rally at First Baptist Church featuring a time of worship, inspiration, games, and fellowship. The event follows a similar rally held last month at Lizzie.
Garwood FFA members announce a market call sale this Saturday at 10. The event features cattle and hog lots with graded prices and prizes for top showmanship. Proceeds support chapter activities and future projects.
Court officials announced a February meeting plan to order a special election on a fire department aid proposal. Petitions for and against were filed as officials aim to establish the ballot wording and funding scope for fire equipment purchases. Judge John A. Haneker will preside as the Merchants meeting date is set for next Monday.
The Methodist Church will host the World Day of Prayer observance on Friday at 2:30 pm. Representatives from Seale Lales churches will lead the program themed That They May Have Life John 10 10 with talks from Mrs Simon Sinclair and others. The event benefits foreign missions and local church divisions under the National Council of Churches.
The article notes that about 1000 license plates have been sold to vehicle owners. It mentions the issuing office and tax officer in Columbus and indicates a yearly fee. A new schedule by the county office is advertised elsewhere in the issue.
City business meeting set a noon Friday deadline for poll cards. The chamber lists distributed notices urging all recipients to send back cards promptly. NG Griselle reports only 24 entries received so far, not enough for a full representation of the districts.
The Cub Scout Kite Tourney returns with divisions for many ages at the Mareh 21 event. Lions Club hosts at Lake Mereon golf course with judging, prizes, and a skit opening. Joe S Berd chairs the committee. many new members assist. the contest spotlights long kites and clever designs.
The case overruled a summary judgment seeking $350,000 in favor of Kathryn Wilbert against the Union City Transfer Company of Beaumont. Judge Lester Relay District Court heard evidence on a change of venue to smother county for trial amid defense claims about a report by The Catowele Cosniy Citizen and the death of Arthur Sillostt. Venue change was deemed proper, with a decision expected in Columbus of the appellate authority.
The notice outlines local and county school board elections scheduled for April 3. It notes open houses at remodeled Marz Station, lists candidates and terms, precincts, and an April 3 election date across all school districts with votes by students and parents in the county.
The Garwood band plans a March 11 concert to raise funds for a trip to San Antonio. The event begins at 8 pm with committee members urging support and attendance from the public, including students and families.
The City of Englewood will close its office on Friday and Saturday for renovations. City departments will relocate temporarily during the work and reopen afterwards.
Local appeal urges broad support for the Red Cross drive starting Monday. The drive targets a county goal of 4100 dollars with a 1206 figure noted. volunteers encourage wide participation and pledge forms will be distributed at the gathering.
The Eagle Lake Well Child Conference will host a monthly examination period on Wednesday March 10 from 2 00 PM to 3 00 PM. Mothers of Pre school children are asked to bring their children for clock MD or immunization shots. The conference is in the Ho Nora Building upstairs over the He Beci oman Drie Store.
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