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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1954
Page
1
A partial readable summary notes a second traffic fatality in the county involving a teen driver and an accident scene. Police and volunteers responded, with uncertain details about the vehicle, driver identity, and specific circumstances.
Fire Chief Dipple and Mrs Triple acted swiftly near Mrs Avis Gools residence when a motorist’s vehicle burst into flames. They used a portable extinguisher, extinguishing the blaze with two or three squirts, and the motorist continued on his way.
The Parent Teachers Association holds a monthly gathering this afternoon at the Memorial Nolliauast Church with plans to elect six officers for the new year. A high school band will perform, and Nominating Committee members will present candidates before the vote.
Citizens of E. L. vote on a local dog running at large measure on April ballot. The ticket lists incumbents mayoral and council candidates including Rerala Thomsz for mayor and Leonard U. ter with Ernest Gene Payne as councilmen. Polls open Tuesday in the Community Conley on April 5.
Joe Weaver 78 of Sealy Texas, father of local residents, died Wednesday morning. Funeral services are set for 2:30 this afternoon at the Church of Christ in Sealy, with interment at Hartegile Cemetery. Survivors include his widow and several children.
Berean Class of Celly Memorial Methodist Church invites the public to a spaghetti supper at the Community Center. Diners can eat from five to eight, with adults charged one dollar and children under twelve served for fifty cents.
A batch of four cases is slated for jury trials next week in court. Notable actions include damages claims totaling about 150000 against railroad and utilities firms, along with related suits and a non jury land dispute likely to settle out of court.
Clifford Wiesels files as candidate for trustee at large in Garwood School Board. Joe Brenele and Tate Schiurring last name unclear due to OCR but Schiurring seeks reelection. Other listed names include Lenpold and Smaithe in candidate slate.
Cub Scouts from Coyle Lake Pack No. 78 plus parents host a kite tournament at Eagle Lake Recreation Center golf course Sunday noon. Lions Club sponsors, judges will award prizes across seven divisions for kites by skill and design with trophies for top entrants.
Pastor J Pate of First Baptist invites parishioners to a district wide revival from March 21 to April 4 led by Rev Noel Snow of Central Baptist Port. The event features twice daily services with music directed by Moa Hudler and a strong community welcome.
Engle High School Band will participate in Region 6 Band Contest at Alamo High School in Sandetente on Thursday May 25. About 60 bands expected. The Magle Hake Band enters two divisions: concert and sight reading. In concert the band plays Monarch by Gilyadon, Widling Cantabile by Beethoven, and Two Moods by Grundmann.
Colorado County Tax Collector Henry J. Hajovsky announces extended Saturday hours to buy 1954 vehicle license plates. The office will stay open until 5:00 p.m. on March 27 with extra hours to handle the expected rush. Licenses will be sold in Frelsburg on Friday Garwood on Friday and Gartland on Tuesday. After that licenses must be obtained at the tax office with title certificate and last year’s license receipt.
The Fourth Annual Ad Sports Banquet at Eagle Lake High School featured Mrs. Lizzie Westmoreland as the keynote speaker. She urged athletes and parents to strive for maturity, courtesy, and high character, praising past Eagle Lake programs and honoring varsity lettermen in multiple sports.
Brunner and Spanihel announce candidacies for the Hagie Lake Elementary School District board positions expiring after the Saturday meeting. Ted Brunner and Anyi Shi plan reelection bids while Geseh will not seek another term. Nominations must be filed with S. S. Sinclair by Wednesday March 24. The election set for the Community Center on April 5, with presiding judge Mya WF MvRee.
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