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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
1
Local flyer lists attendees Upper Grades and James Aasics Lonnie Sommerjatte and others with Mrs Ralph Thomas as chairman. Concessions and booths will enhance the program set for March 1 with emphasis on calendar planning and support for the queen.
The annual Father-Daughter Banquet celebrates the fortieth birthday of Girl Scouts. Lela Gene Snelling will MC the event Friday night at the new auditorium. Marthe Pidgeon to sing. Leaders, Scouts, and Brownies plan short skits. fathers of Girl Scouts will attend as guests.
The city announces a rate increase to 20 cents per thousand gallons for customers using more than 15 000 gallons monthly. The change, effective with the March billing, targets high usage while stating most 1951 consumption averaged 16 516 000 gallons monthly at about 8.60 per thousand. The council argues small users should not bear the losses from large consumers.
A busy district court week is planned with two contract related trials on Monday, a land title suit set for Tuesday, and a land title and damages case Frank Engles et al vs Eran Engles slated to begin Wednesday. Judge Lester Holt issued two orders Monday regarding attorneys in a case.
The Quarterback Club hosts the annual all-sports banquet to honor high school football and basketball players. Tickets are on sale to cover costs, with two per member including a date option for each team. Coaches and Principal Hart will present 1951-52 letters. a turkey dinner and peach pie will conclude with a gym dance for attendees.
Mrs William Kessler aged 58 died of a heart attack Tuesday morning at her daughter's home in Lissie. Funeral services were held March 5 at Mill Funeral Home with Rev. D Rhea Alison officiating, burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Born December 15, 1893 in Tennessee, she lived in Eagle Lake most of her life and married William Hessler August 29, 1913. Survivors include her husband, four daughters and many grandchildren.
City discusses Sheridan and Rock Island issues while four candidates announce for aldermen. Widening of 90A school districts and unopposed Mayor Thomas noted. Bid openings planned for highway work from Eagle Lake to the county line, street lighting, electrical rewiring, and bridge projects. County bids include driving old pilings and replacing cement. bids for road improvements to Pine School and related equipment also expected.
In a lengthy audit and court action, a county and its school districts faced late payments totaling about 295 71 29 in penalties and interest. The case, linked to a shell company and county officials, spurred a continuance as districts and the county sought to resolve funds owed, with multiple attorneys involved and district clerks questioned over the payments.
The State Highway Department seeks new right of way and improvements for the GC and S tracks near Main Street. It plans to rebuild from Tagle Laxe with added engineering orders and a possible alternate cross route south of the old highway. Local residents along Mal y Syeer are notified and the city would annex the additional right of way to the city limit line as the county handles later land needs. Some residents oppose moving buildings and call for annexation of the new corridor.
A chaotic OCR snippet references a Red Cross drive led by Paeeme Keanetas with mentions of Monnay and Lavaltos in a textured, misread city scene. Names, places, dates are unclear but imply a local campaign event and community effort.
The Three Day independent Gage Tourny starts tonight at Local Gym with eight teams including Maple Lathe El Tames La Granny Wharton Rosenberg Ganwood Solitafé Hempstead Garwood and Hermstead. Schedule lists Wharton vs El Campo Garwood vs Lolita Hempstead and more with finals Saturday night and consolation on Friday. Proceeds support school improvements and a freshmen class project amid a busy week of games and events.
The Texas Rice Promotion Association holds its annual meeting at the American Legion Hall in Alvin this Saturday at 9 a m local time. Local rice dealers are expected to attend as Kern Tips of Houston and David Wintermantin of Eagle Lake report on association activities. A barbecue dinner will be served at noon.
The Universal Motor Company, local Ford dealer, was awarded a Four Letter plaque and banner for distinguished wartime service. Manager B. H. Wellhinney accepted on behalf of the company, praising sound operations, efficient service, and modern facilities as key factors in the recognition.
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