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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1952
Page
1
The PTA hosts a Spring Festival at the high school this Friday night at 7 30 with a Queen's Court and coronation event. Admission details include a PTA fundraiser, a reception honoring the queen and court and concessions available at the door.
The Bewley Chick Wagon will be at Bradford Grocery and Market on Main Street Saturday all day. Bradford invites all to meet the Chuck Wagon and register in the Foodcraft appreciation contest sweepstakes with a $2000 prize pool. No purchases required. attendance prizes include a home baked ham drawing.
The queen and listed royal peers will attend a reception in the high school gym after the program. Guests will be served and may mingle with attendees following the event.
The First Baptist Church announces a revival from March second through thirtieth featuring Ghurek af Eq and Ghurekes of the Colorado Baptist Federation. The event will run with daily services at 10 and 7, seating about 330 on Sundays and 200 for weekday gatherings, with the final day on March thirtieth.
Richard C Schmidt announces his candidacy for re election as District Clerk of Calnrady County. He is a Columbus High School graduate 1939 and attended Southwestern Business University 1936. Schmidt served five years in the 36th Division Infantry in World War I with two years overseas and won the Purple Heart in Italy. He belongs to American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Lions Club and Red Cross service group. He and his wife have a one year old daughter. He thanks Colorado County residents for past support and asks for the privilege to continue serving as District Clerk.
John T. Melton, born January 9, 1879 in Navarro County, died after a four hour illness from a heart attack on Saturday March 15. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:40 PM at Colly Memorial Methodist Church with Rev D Rhea Allison officiating. Interment followed at East Bernard Cemetery. A resident of Eagle Lake for years, he also lived in Fes Bernard and San Angelo. Survivors include four sons Sam Edna, Clarence Eagle Lake, Lenzo San Angelo, Henry Alvin. three daughters Zara Ree, Lucille Bar Melt, Zara May Carrall Bey City. 37 grandchildren, 93 great grandchildren, 3 half sisters and 3 half brothers.
A Monday night two car collision left Mrs Louis Tallas and her son Billy badly hurt and Lina Kay Tallas shaken but not seriously injured. The Tallas family were hospitalized in Sealy with hopes of transfer to Laughlin Hospital. A Chevrolet driven by a Montgomery County woman and a chauffeur veered off the road, then returned and crossed into the Oldsmobile. The Chevrolet occupant was released from Heimat Hospital, while the Black driver is reported in critical condition from internal injuries. Nearby residents Bennie Hodde and wife visited Paladives and friends.
W A Barnett withdraws from the Aldermanic race in the Forthturning city election set for April. He is reported to be ill and bedridden for at least two weeks with a prescribed longer rest period. Barnett thanks supporters and hopes customers continue to bear with him.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to a furniture store in town, a funeral home, and ongoing policies. Mentions Mr Bauer and Mr Mill with statements that friendly service will continue, amidst unclear context and garbled phrases.
The article notes the listing order for three aldermen candidates Coffee John S Carroll Jr and Leonard Waller for the election on Tuesday April 1 in Betsry Hall. W A Barnett withdraws for health leaving vacancies for two aldermen positions with Alp Colley and Carroll on April 1. Mayor Taron Txontas is unopposed seeking retention as city head. The candidates plan limited speeches and urge all qualified voters to participate regardless of choice.
Cub Scouts and parents prepare kites for the fifth annual Cub Scout contest at Tate View Golf Course on Sunday at 2:00. Lions Club sponsors judge kites in several divisions with prizes at 3:00 after lunch at 12:30.
The Rev Lawton Riley arrives to serve as rector of Christ Episcopal Church and to reside in the rectory on State Street. He comes from Old St Andrews is Charleston South Carolina, noting the church’s long history since 1708 and its restoration. He praises the hospitality of the local community and succeeds the retired Rev Robin G Larsen.
Ray Smith reports Eagle Lake Elementary Band won first division at the Bellville Music Festival, earning the highest music rating from Ed Boyd of Sam Houston State College. Forty two members traveled to compete against four bands, with many elementary ensembles also present.
Otis Pouncey chairs Fagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee as it plans sub committees for grass studies. At a Monday meeting in Wis Quaplimattee Chamber, members including Poor John Chyson and CG Lackwond discussed assignments and a March 24 session at 7 30 pm in the Chamber office where Hanger will outline grasses suited to the area and benefits for farmers and canners.
Superintendent Deane Fletcher reports a census at the 2 H. Henry Colored School focusing on children born between September 1944 and September 1946. The effort seeks firsttime entrants and any missed children, with $582 per person listed on the census allocated to Earle Lake schools.
Elementary school faculty invites all citizens to a Latin American art exhibit at the New School Exhibit Hall Thursday at 200 Erdocks. The program will be conducted and at the same building a PTA meeting is scheduled for 3 30.
Eagle Lake residents invited to visit the Fire Department in City Hall Tuesday March 25 from 5:00 PM. The Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department welcomes guests to tour the new room, view equipment, and enjoy refreshments while supporting local firefighting efforts.
Emergency dog quarantine concluded at 7:01 am after measures to prevent an outbreak. Mayor Harold Thom announced the ordinance requiring annual dog vaccination and quarantine provisions, noting public cooperation has kept the program on track.
Coaches Arnold Payne and Tom Hickstey split the Leon Simank led team into ten groups for the orange and white inter squad game on Tuesday night at 7 30. Forty seven eager players train hard amid lengthy workouts as fans are urged to attend and see the blue Eagles perform in a spring scrimmage.
Hajovsky announces candidacy for reelection as Tax Assessor-Collector. He cites years of service since January 15, 1849 and says his record shows satisfactory performance and broad support. He aims to continue leading the office into the next term.
Prospective candidates for three School Board trustee seats in Eagle Lake ISD have one week to file by Thursday midnight March 21. Filings must be in writing with Secretary Vi E. Gosel. Election is set for Saturday April 5 to fill terms of BE Hurley Jim Clipsen and S Sinclair, with current officials noted.
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