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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
1
Eagle Lake school board re elects Deane D. Fletcher as superintendent for a three year term. Board also votes to continue Fletcher's service after a March meeting. The move solidifies leadership for the district’s upcoming term and sets administrative direction.
The County Tax Office announces extended late hours for license renewals through March 26. Citizens may process plates and registrations until 3 pm. Regular hours resume afterward.
The district court docket includes the Begker murder trial set for Monday, with the case involving the husband accused of killing after a drive in Sealy. Other items on the term include Joel Cok vs Mat and related matters, plus insurance injury actions and a land title dispute.
In a sparse field, four candidates seek three seats at Garwood while Sheridan has three candidates for two seats. Three terms on the county school board expire with incumbents running. Garwood and Sheridan report the limited voter engagement and list the hopefuls for each precinct.
County Agent Doyle Moore reports strong county response to the rat eradication program with 1460 pounds of bait ordered ahead of the deadline. Total county bait orders exceed three times the usual amount, reflecting premises participation. Distribution centers at the Chamber of Commerce and the Farm Bureau supply the program, coordinated with local county agents and Farm Bureau chapters.
Cuero Fire Chief W. H. Kleinecke will address a Monday night fire department gathering in the firemen’s room of the city hall. Fire Chief A. F. Dippie and the department invite all city residents to attend as the Wharton Fire Department hosts the event and a brief demonstration is planned.
Golly Church, Memorial Methodist Church, Yeakum? begins Deeper Dedication Meeting Sunday at 10 50 with Reverend Wayie Gimmiti of Yoakum Texas preaching There will be fellowship and visiting preachers including G D Rhea and G Smithy a native Texan who earned degrees at Texas Wesleyan College Souther Methodist University plus study in New York City He served as pastor at Diller for five years and has 13 years as pastor of First Methodist Church in Yoakum The services aim to gain wisdom of God for personal and world life Public invited.
The Eagle Lake Lions Club announces a Cub Kite Tournament this Sunday at Sladl Creek Ranch near Johnson. Medals will be awarded for top kites in multiple classes, with judging based on height, length, smallest, smoothest, patriotic, largest, and most original kites.
The Swim Pool 49 project advances with W. Campbell as manager for the summer season. Louis Muzny chairs the Swimming Pool Committee and announces pool operations, lifeguard instructor Miss Verna Fletcher of Fairbury joins as chief instructor. She brings extensive training and four years of life-saving experience. Beginners will get training. pools will offer special arrangements and full summer access.
The Bonus Baptist Mission plans a weekend revival beginning Friday and ending Sunday led by evange list Billy Stephens from Ras baron Baptist Church. Royce Simmons of Texas A and M College will give chalk talks and Sten Nelson from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will lead singing. Services are at the Ban us school house on the Eagle Lake Wharton highway. Wayni Barnes, pastor, invites the public to attend.
County Health Officer Dr W T Youens reports tentative plans to vaccinate first and second grade children with the Salk Polio Vaccine in the county. A three clinic strategy is proposed in Eagle Lake Columbus and Weimar with parental permission required. results from health authorities expected in April to determine full implementation.
The Caine Mutiny screens at Eagle Lake Rivet Theatre in Technicolor Monday through Tuesday. Star-studded cast including Bogart and Johnson headlines the naval drama with advance admissions and widespread reader acclaim for the Columbia Pictures adaptation of the best selling novel.
Editorial warns merchants against charity advertising schemes sold by solicitors. It urges the Chamber of Commerce and city officials to approve fundraisers and curb misrepresentations, so merchants get real value and local organizations are fairly compensated. It calls for cooperative oversight to ensure honest campaigns and preserve merchant advertising budgets.
A meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 PM in the Conference room of the Community Center with the City Council and civil organization representatives to discuss a proposal to build a new post office and city offices on the city square. A referendum election is planned for April 5 to gauge majority support for the project.
In the Matthews area and surrounding locale, high winds caused limited damage to crops while cotton stands mostly held. Officials note little overall impact on fruit crops, with temperatures easing and forecasts indicating more weather to come this week.
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