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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1949
Page
1
A Legion post held a party meeting at Legion Hall to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. Members discussed pool funding and future activities, planning a follow up session to finalize arrangements and potential events for the upcoming season.
Cub Scouts will hold a Sunday tournament described as Flying High with a display by Den items and a trophy cup awarded. The organizer notes the event is postponed to Sunday March 27th due to a cease in raw materials, with Den leaders and local parents present.
Judge Hancher directs guardians to file annual accounts under law. The court will issue orders against guardians failing to file, directing them to appear in court to file. Morgan family reports the death of Frank Morgan of Lostant at age 17.
Revival services led by University Christian Union members open at 7:28 pm at the First Baptist Church. Additional services occur Sunday nights and March 19 with a preacher from the Union. Local organizers list preliminary details and accessibility for attendees.
Senor Class presents a school play Trouble in Paradise on March 37 at 7 40 p m in High Senses Auditorium. Cast includes Benson Class members from Single Lake High with Mr Dorman and his teenage child. Tickets are 2D gua 2omnts from class members.
Eagle Lake reports the 1949 Red Cross drive met its quota with 300 dollars raised. Contributions were led by women from local churches who staffed drive headquarters at the Post Office entrance. The drive funds support Red Cross work in the area.
At the regular monthly meeting, Judge Hancherson authorized contacting a radio engineer to estimate costs for radio equipment suitability. A proposal to acquire two siren exunishers for the sheriff was discussed, and a request to accept a grant from the Colorado County Farm and Village Improvement Council to provide one Lower Colorado Authority dragline owned by the authority for quarterly county use was approved.
David Winterman reported that the Weed Killer bill was sent to a subcommittee for a week of work. The measure targets hormone and weed killer use amid objections by West Texas and South Texas rice farming districts. Witnesses testified that drift and spraying harmed crops, with claimed yield increases tied to new conditions. funding noted at $300,000 for Wintermann.
Farmers of America youths in Eagle Lake Chapter prep weeks for their first livestock show set for Friday, April Bh. Calves shown by Leon Tagras and others, steer by John Niatit, Brabford steer by Sammy Tse, with several members listed among exhibitors. Event begins at undetermined time with judging to follow.
James F. Molina director of the 15th Senatorial District of the Texas Railroad Reads Association expressed appreciation for the district to the headrest in support of the hearing on the road bill in Austin. March 15, Mr. Kehtman noted larger representation from the 18th District than any other section of the state.
The Houston Area Council outlines its fortieth anniversary Crusade of the Boy Scouts of America set for March 22 1949 at Dirck Bishop Theater. Principal speakers include Weai Het and Regina Tivald Wo Lowman with committees to discuss objectives for 1950 and district plans. An evening barbecue and program follow, with council leaders and district chairmen named for committee work and mobilization of volunteers.
Reed and Payne attended a Gilmer Atkin bill hearing in Tulsa on education policy. The session discussed state superintendent appointments and the substitution option mirroring BA No 115, aiming to increase elective board members and refine the education system.
Rotary President from Melbourne Australia will speak at the Columbus banquet tonight at Menor Place Colusa. Mr Mitell born in Shandong China, brought to Australia at one year. He has served as Rotary International director and district governor and is an honorary trustee of the Rotary Foundation.
Ballot positions for the city election were drawn on Tuesday with candidates listed for mayor and council seats. Officials indicated terms and filing deadlines while voters prepare for the April election to open registration and ballots.
Revival by Rev George Paiva at Mission Church begins Sunday with services at 1100. The event features worship, sermons on the nearing end of the present age and the future of the nation. Mrs Williams and the pastors invite all to attend.
EK F Abercrombie to MC the Sunshine Class Dolly Memorial Motherlist Church event at the Bilt School Auditorium Friday March 9 pm. Local businesses Duncan & Son spanthel Albert's Vartery Bark Feeders Supply and Divers Supply sponsor. Rehearsal scheduled Wednesday March 23 at 7 15 pm.
Reports describe Guild members from Gerwood touring Guadalupe Parish in San Antonio to assess needs. Rev Carmelo Trancelese 5.1 guided visitors, praised by Father Tronehere as the “Rumpindange of the Slims” in a playful nod to a Saturday Evening Post piece. Local parishioners listed include Mrs John Wit Moms and others from Garwaog.
Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs Louis Tyler of Neenaville Iowa. She died November 6, 1845, at home, survived by husband Louis Tyler and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Sheridan Cemetery burial followed. pallbearers included Gordon Tyler and family members from nearby towns.
Grace Towell attended a Texas Nurse Association meeting with notable attendees from Victoria and Columbus. The event highlighted mental science demonstrations and nursing activities, drawing about 60 nurses to the session before adjournment.
Ratefall gauge installed at the office triggers public safety notes and a call to action. An association urges residents to monitor sidewalk conditions and consider restoration steps as officials evaluate the evidence and timing.
The Jentar Senior play titled The Three Little Mauls will be enacted by the junior classes at Rock Island High School. The program begins at 2 pm with proceeds aiding senior educators. cast includes Earlean Ikotpte Porathy Henry Ruth Milles and others, while juniors Torani Waeldell T S Kenedy Jr and Thelma Venghaus also participate.
C) P. Roguess manager of tt Irnuipment Comipany announced a program at Dallas with A. L. Aachinanm J. 1, Gage pipe tative Cry. Lake Sphenl instructor L. Résprim led a talk on agricultural advances to students and community units. Prizes awarded to Meg Panil Senindiae and Anirvics Tan for printed work and a shovel.
An early twenty century style theater notes a tonight and last night stage show, listing acts and performers and promising more acts such as "The Ameet sith ga Name" and broadcasts. It mentions seating, possible radio novelty, and a manager’s note about performance quality and audience reach.
New Plymouth cars shine at Jones Motors with the redesigned Plymouth lineup. Featured models include coupes convertibles club coupes station wagons and suburbans. The ad touts a longer wheelbase for a smoother ride a redesigned front end detachable fenders and a station starter feature.
Twenty five members of the Eagle Lake Garden Club attended the March meeting. Ms C8 E Pvoritt presided as Mrs PB Wilco presented a program on What Makes an Arrangement. Mrs JG Joutins discussed blooms and an arrangement by Mrs Eyouller ET GE Thomas Sr. and Mr and Mrs Griff Thomas Jr were noted. Weekend visit by the Thomases to Tompielas family of Mrs EB Poors.
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