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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1951
Page
1
Eagle Lake celebrates a top showing in Red Grass events though details are unclear. The report references mayoral figures and municipal funds amid a tense local scene with mixed information and misread captions.
A meeting is set in Columbus tomorrow at 3:00 involving G. P. men and regulatory officials. The session will address price and regulatory standards with the director and experts present to discuss all applicable rules.
Five Eagle Lake and two Garwood men pass physicals as part of a local athletic program. The group includes notable figures from Eagle Lake and Garwood, with team leaders guiding conditioning and eligibility for upcoming trials.
The State invites bids to finish Highway 200 from Rock Isle through Shenden to connect Houston and San Antonio. Completion and opening scheduled for 8 am, with a new direct route expected to ease summer travel.
The County Assessor Collector is in Eagle Lake this week to collect auto license plates and total 1951 assessments. The collector or deputy will be at Spalinger Hardware on Way Street daily through tomorrow from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Car owners must bring certificate of title and receipt.
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and the Lissie Church join Public Schools Week events with Navin winch at Lie serving as guests of the Student Council. Attention centers on school programs including academia, reial programs, music and sports, while officials plan open forums on mission work and church activities across Texas.
A car overturns after skidding near Hico Texas killing Abney instantly. Funeral services were held Monday with attendees including Mrs Walce Walker and the Westmoreland family. Survived by a daughter and a grandson. Ainby resided with relatives in Virginia and Austin.
The March 15 deadline is noted by the Internal Revenue Collector urging most citizens to file returns promptly. The message emphasizes timely submission as the year progresses.
The annual Gel Scout Amateur Night planned for March 19th has been postponed due to conflicting events. Tentative plans suggest rescheduling for April, with Mrs. Griff Thomas and Mrs. B. Hoyos mentioned as organizers in Marlin.
PTA Queen plans officer elections for 1951 52 at today s program. Tiny Tot Circus and coronation events will be presented by Junior High School students under Principal Ripps. The meeting includes a 3 00 pm election of officers and a report on Mrs Hants illness.
A citizen vote proposal seeks a penny per vote and places ballot containers around the town. The plan aims to fund civic projects while encouraging participation in the local election process.
Jack Stewart, formerly Chamber of Commerce man at a Texas city, commutes daily to Sam Houston Airport near Houston to study instrument making as preparation for a Civilian Flight Instructor post for the Army. He is to complete the course in three days at Columbus, Mississippi, as an instructor with the exception of instruments.
The commissioners court voted to purchase a new car for the sheriff's department and approved contracts for road work and a county courthouse renovation. Bids are sought for iron pipe and related construction. warrants may be issued to cover short-term financing to avoid interest. Attending were Judge Haneker and commissioners Ketan Heiden Rainer Anchenbeck Lifzetinn. Mr and Mrs W C Reed attend district teachers meeting in Beasmort.
Beagle Lake native Bottino, the first Marine returned from Korea, arrived in San Francisco on 30 day leave. He served with the 5th Marines, saw action in Chosan, endured frostbite and extreme cold, and awaited reassignment to Camp Pendleton.
The Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance plans pre Easter services beginning Monday March 18. Readings and sermons will be held at Christ Episcopal Church at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM daily with continuing events through Holy Week across local churches led by Rev. Tabert Tipner and Rev. John G. Larsen.
The Eagle Lake Youth Fellowship presents an unrehearsed comedy, When Dreams Come True, at 8:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Proceeds go to the Senior Class fund with cast leaders including Lindsay, Maruyee Adkins, and Mr Pervin under Rev Roger O Dupper. Five cast members are Eagle Lake Senior Class members.
Bradshaw, charged in connection with the death of Mrs Reeves, had negligent homicide case postponed to March 29 by agreement of prosecutors and defense. The hearing concerns details from the incident at Conlin county courthouse involving autopsy and involved parties, with the matter continued to a later date.
First Aid classes meet twice weekly at City Hall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00. Instructors Clyde Gola and L. Coffey lead the course, with Mrs. Donita Woods on duty at the local flower shop.
Caseh Arwid Fayne announces an inter squad Eagle football game to end spring training. Teams will be split into Casehes Payne Tous Kirkisney led drills for a Wednesday game on March 21 at 7 30 pm. The Grange and Eagle squads feature named players and positions as a preview of the fall season.
Filing for a place on the city council for the April 14 election has five weeks left with no names yet. Terms of several incumbents expire, including Mayor Harold Thomas and Councilmen John Carroll and W L Coffee. Only one candidate so far, Mr Boggess W, intends to seek re election.
A ballot printed this week in Headlight invites voters to decide on holidays. The document lists four items from Eagle Lake and notes involvement by the Retail Merchant's Association and Trade Development committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The vote is scheduled by Monday, March 200.
A formal opening of the Mercury Dealership will be held all day Saturday at the Schoebel Truck and Tractor Company in Columbus. Decor prizes will be given.
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