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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
1
A heated city race forms as eight candidates file for alderman posts and a Senate office, with April ballot openings and strong local stakes. Strong entities include candidates Abwr, Klockmin, Le WW Stiles, and others lining up for the election.
Legion marks its 30th anniversary with a March 15 party. The piece highlights the organization’s long-term impact, noting it helped create the Veterans Administration and shaped postwar benefits including the GI Bill. It emphasizes the group’s milestone in promoting veterans’ services and education.
Al Didner brother of Rev A Dner of Eagle Lake and B was injured in an accident at Provident City in November. He was released from Figvidence Hospital in Watfast and is now at Rev. Dianer. Didner can use crutches and is able to assist with aid.
Merchants协会 of Engle Lake set the 1949 holiday calendar. Observances include Easter Friday April 15 noon to 2:39 PM, Sea Iscinta Day on Thursday the 21st, Independence Day on August 14, close Monday August 15, Weber Day on September 5, Admission Day Friday November TL, Thanksgiving Thursday November, Christmas Day Sunday December 25, New Year Day Sunday January 1 with close Monday January 2.
Lar son and Kendall attorneys of Eagle Lake and Austin represent Eagle Lake and Columbus Independent School Districts in a Salveston Thursday case before the Court of Civil Appeals. The dispute concerns the designation of 3560 acres in the northern part of the farmer Al teir District and Itlanhine Tt to Columbus, with Butla of Columbus appearing for the Columbus Independent School District. The decision is expected to be announced later and may be lengthy.
The Cy Scouts of Backs Lake's Peek 18 will hold their second annual Kite Tournament Sunday afternoon March 20 at the Golf Seerse. In case of rain, the contest will be postponed to the following Sunday March 27. Awards include Best Kite, Highest Flying Kite, Most Unique Kite, Most Patriotic, Funniest Kite, Largest Kite, Best Den Chief Kite and Best Overall Kite. Eagle Lake Lion Cub sponsors the event with judges appointed by the Lion Club.
Mrs James G. Hopkins appointed by Garwood Independent School District trustees as Tax Assessor. She has begun taking assessments with headquarters at the American Fink Growers Association in Garwood. Weekend guests referenced include Mr and Mrs Loraine Austin and others in Olney and Houston contexts.
Eagle Lake will acquire a new fire truck with a tank and pump within thirty days. The city council met to award a bid, with Jones Motors supplying the unit and four bids reviewed. The dangerous old equipment hampered recent calls, including a seven mile run to Altair, where the meter failed and water heated, underscoring the need for modernization.
A Magnolia Company crew is setting casing on a tell at the Harrison and Mitchell property and Stanolind is starting a rim on the V A Layden place about four miles east of town to start drilling in offset the Jess Adams well.
The Eagle Lake American Legion Pool committee updates plans for the 1049 season, with opening set for early summer and Labor Day close. Water rates stay at 24 cents for adults, 15 cents for seniors, 13 cents for children, and 69 cents for others. season tickets to follow. Construction totals around 490000 funded by donations. project aims to be debt free. Plans include deck improvements, landscaping, picnic benches, and new bathhouses. Applications for staff positions are invited, with outreach to Hyed Ro Frat i n Wesson for details. The group emphasizes community support and active participation to ensure a bright facility for Eagle Lake and nearby communities.
Betty Jo McElmurry Eagle Lake High School senior selected by classmates and faculty for the D Alabama Citizenship Award. The ceremony at high school study hall with Principal W Reed presenting. other nominees include Mary Efigsbertr Folacherck and Chase Schroeder. State winner receives a government handcraft prize.
Public notice announces lineups on March 23 24 and 26 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Willo 2 County Tepe to issue 1949 automobile licenses. The April 1 deadline requires a title certificate and 1948 tax receipt. County Tax Assessor-Collector Henry J. Hajowsley reports the procedures.
Fire swept the C W Causey residence at Lissie yesterday afternoon causing extensive damage before flames were checked. Neighbors and Lake City volunteers aided in rescue attempts though the house and several pieces of furniture were lost. cause under investigation while carpenters assessed damage to a near by structure.
Draft Board asks aid in locating registrants in multiple areas including Eagle Lake and Garwood. Citizens with information are urged to contact DS Taylor at the Sho Headight Office in alert notice seeking missing men.
The city standpipe is undergoing cleaning and welding work for about a week. Inside, the tank is cleaned and resealed as crews remove deposits. Water is pumped directly from a well into the system while safety valves are maintained.
In Austin a crowd of about 3000 urged support for Riclellan's road bill. The report includes local Eagle Lake residents and FFA youths promoting livestock shows, community events, and related county efforts with several officials and organizations named in a broad civic context.
A Texas and Seaivwestern Cat Ly Raisers Assieitvio plans a convention at Mo Rice Hotel in Mogsinn Mareh Was wd 24 Caiilermenc with heard speakers and TV coverage. Most attendees are already members. newcomers may join at the event. The convention aims to organize membership and outline responsible duties for cattlemen attending.
The Eagle Market under Mr cod Bre Carter Walker and sons Tealarvison and Leora has a new look this week. Readable gaps show changes to layout and offerings as the market updates its display and vegetable section while inviting shoppers of all ages to visit the redeveloped space.
A crew is building a water softener to treat water from a local supply before storage. Salt will be used to soften the water ahead of pumping into a storage tank. Completion is expected in a few weeks per Southern Pacific Agent. Nearby visitors, Mr and Mrs Tarnutzer of Madison, Wisconsin, are visiting Bir and Mrs Cook before continuing to New Orleans.
A Wisconsin Centennial themed pageant film will be shown locally on March 15 featuring historical images and archival equipment. The presentation includes demonstrations of early farm machinery, labor practices, and safety demonstrations, framed as a public educational event for the community with general interest appeal.
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