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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1957
Page
1
Burglary at an unnamed clinic occurred early Wednesday as thieves opened the building and carried off safes containing checks and other items. Chief James Adams and Colorado County Sheriff a. Walker led the investigation with deputies, with staff noting attendants discovered the theft during morning rounds.
Six candidates filed petitions to seek three city council seats in Eagle Lake. Incumbents include City Council members Tats Seabeim and Wieseere, with terms noted. Tats is also a Tennessee Gas and Transmission Co. employee. Election set for April 2 at the Eagle Lake Community Center from 9 am to 7 pm. Forthcoming combined ballots include a U.S. Senate race for Texas, with heavy interest expected.
Colorado tax assessor Henry J Hsjavsey outlines a March tour for selling license plates with stops at Frelsburg Sheridan Rock Island and Garwood areas. The plan includes a courtesy mail box at Garwood Post Office for convenient letter and mail collection with posted dispatch hours unchanged.
The QB Club will hold an all-sports banquet Tuesday night to honor boys and girls who competed over the past year. The program includes reports on achievements, presentations of jackets and marks, and a turkey dinner to close.
Nineteen candidates are to be elected across nine school boards including the county board in the regular April election. Filing closes at midnight March 6. Garwood terms will expire for Robert C. Schiurtring and W. C. Smith. R. B. Turd of Garwood named as candidate. County Superintendent Lavo Wegenhoft announced races with details from Dr J. C. Laughlin and Wind. Broustr expires. committee members listed. Continued on last page.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce began plans at an early morning meeting Tuesday to erect signs at city entrances promoting local businesses. Mayor Mardld Thames indicated support for improving existing signage and advertisements, with the Board urged to take immediate action.
Ann and Mrs W W Woody Atkinson will host a formal opening of Eagle Shoe Shop on Saturday March 8 inviting the public to stop by. Free coffee and doughnuts will be served during the day. The Atherton’s opened Ui shoe repair shop on Main Street across from A B Store and Home Appliances last weekend with new equipment to handle repairs promptly.
Public invited to visit Eagle Lake schools during Public Schools Week. Open house runs through Sunday with parents welcome to tour with children. Visitors may display ribbons and receive a printed feature about education. No special programs planned for the event.
Work began this week in Eagle Lake on two construction projects. Justin Smith’s crew is building a new East Main Street grocery on the site opposite the Eagle Lake Welding and Machine Shop, with Ee Hanly leasing the building for operation of a drive in store. Separately, RenE Reese’s team is adding a four-room extension to Centennial School, connecting to the existing rear entrance and incorporating the current bail exterior. Residential work includes a near‑finished home for Mire Pearl Adamson and displacing Canaries P. Bergess’s Lake Avenue home for a rebuild on the same lot.
Community Council of Ghostion Women hosts World Day of Prayer at Christ Episcopal Church starting 2:30 PM Friday March 5. Serena Vesendy wrote the service about separation and unity, with speakers Cher tes W Casey C H Matthews Raysmond Wadstell Leroy Arnold Rockman and others.
Eagle Lake schools began administering the Stanford Achievement Tests to measure student progress against national norms. First group of students, including sixth graders, were tested with plans to assess seventh through twelfth grades next week and to test younger grades in April and May. The board authorized the testing to gauge local students against national benchmarks.
Fragmentary excerpt urges seeking the Lord with urgency and faith. The phrase cites Isaiah 58:6, encouraging caul upon Him while He is near, reflecting a devotional call present in a religious page.
Garwood FFA members earned 7270.80 from 20 calves and 18 hogs at the annual market calf and swine show held last Saturday afternoon. Calves averaged 98 pounds with an average price around .28 per pound, while hogs averaged 93 cents per pound and about 200 pounds each. Top prizes included 3% per pound for a 740 pound champion hog, and cash awards for first through third in both calf and hog divisions, plus extras for top exhibitors.
Garwood and Bank Inland school boards met February 26 in Garwood to discuss consolidation of small districts. A five member board committee and three lay members will study options, with a March 18 meeting in Rock Island to set plans. Texas Education Agency consultant services may aid the effort.
Eagle Lake Recreation Center calls all members to attend a meeting at the clubhouse Friday night March 8 at 7 00. President Dr Fr Laughlin urges broad attendance to discuss several important issues.
Reports say Hill and Hill New s L Matthews wall drifted southwest of Matthews remains four tight well pipe is being set around 5000 feet for completion of a small shallow gas well Deeper data faded to probe in the 1714 foot test Eliface pipe has been set to the low 1714 feet on Shell GL Cari pary's No Hayes tevins in the Eagle Lake area east of Bogle Lake
A 23 year old Weimar mechanic was seriously injured when his Ford hit the end of a bridge south of Altair on Highway 71 around 12:53 AM Monday. Bulls Ray Jacobs of Route 3 near Grange, employed by Gerder Truck Lines, was unconscious much of Monday, regained consciousness Tuesday, and is reported on the way to recovery. Highway Patrolman Seal Einplora investigated the wreck noting no skid marks and extensive vehicle damage. Also injured slightly was Patrick Lednicky of Eagle Lake after a gravel pile collision on east of the Altair River bridge on Highway WA at 1:45 AM Sunday.
Regular council session delayed from Tuesday night March 5 to Wednesday March 8 due to Rotary Hot Cake Supper. Tonight the council will read a second time an ordinance raising telephone charges while considering other miscellaneous items. The Texas Highway Department advertises bids for the relocation of Highway 90A from Main Street to a route south of the business district, with bids due by 9:09 pm March 20. The new route runs from near Eagle Lake city limits to openway 504 j to Main Street at the T and NO railroad crossing on East Mab Street.
The Fifth Annual Night Relays are postponed from March 8 to March 22 due to prep delays. Esglé Lake Quarterback Club members cite ongoing weather and track issues and requests cooperation from AR officials and participating schools.
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