Firemen to Hold Barbecue Fair at Eagle Lake Center
Eagle Lake Volunteer Firemen plan a Wiremen's Fair Barbecue at the Eagle Lake Community Center on Sunday. Activities begin at 2 00 pm with the Ty River Kickmen's Association meeting, a barbecue supper from 5 to 7 pm, and tickets at 150 each. Proceeds support the firemen's operations and recreation fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Son
Eagle Lake
Tyi-River Kicemen's Association
Henry Fomtauchmar
Pasoc
Loctl
Engte Lake
Free Heart Films To Be Shown Here Tuesday
Free heart disease films will be shown to the public at Rice Theatre in Bigte Lake Tuesday March 29 at 2:00 pm. Fire films, sponsored by the Health and Safety Committee of the County Home Demonstration Council, will be shown at Palace Theatre in Weimar at 2 pm Monday and at Oakes to Columbus next Thursday at 2:00. Titles include Heart Disease Its Major Causes, Heart Trouble, Rheumatic Fever and Care of the Cardiac Patient. A doctor will be present at each showing to answer questions. the public is invited.
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Rice Theatre
Bigte Lake
Health and Safety Committee
County Iomne Demonstration Council
Palace Theatre
Weimar
Oakes
Columbus
Skelly Locates Test At Altair and Foster Test Begins
Maverick Exploration Co plans 11 000 foot Wilcox wildcat on C E Johnson land southwest of Altair. Skelly Oil to drill 12 000 foot well on BEBEAC acreage with nearest production about one mile north in Altair field. Foster location southeast of Eagle Lake marks new activity in the Altair area during a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Maple Lake
Skelly
Altair
Maverick Exploration Co
Eagle Lake
Sketly Oil Company
C. E. Johnson
Peebles Wins Nine Week Science Scholarship at Texas Tech
Eagle Lake high school science instructor James HB Peebles has been awarded a nine week scholarship to study advanced biology at Texas Tech University this summer. The award comes from the National Science Foundation as one of twenty winners from a class attending Texas Webh last summer. Peebles will travel to Kansas City March 29 for the National Teacher’s convention with Paul Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
James HB. Peebles
Texas Tech University
National Science Foundation
Peebles
Texas Webh
Advancid
Wologic Ok
Mrr. Peebles
Kansas City
Mar
National Opeacher
Paul’ Cowan
Acience
Aire
Applications Open for Eagle Lake Postmaster Exams
Applications are invited for postmaster exams at Eagle Lake. The test will open April 12 after the U S Civil Service Commission announcement. Applicants must be 18 by closing date, residents for one year, and under 70. Written testing required with signings on the test and tele performance, with details at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Nti
Ager
U.S. Civil Service
Yostmanier
Tartrove Smith
J. C. Jotnavn
Varmney
Une
Myer
Nice
Jace Post
Chel Service Commission
Washiiatan
Henry U. Ubijoveky
Vitor
Mies
Atetend Pt
Honiga
Algubiy
Precinct Meeting Rules Require Voters Poll Tax Proof
Voters must present a poll tax receipt stamped that day to attend precinct conventions. Democratic secretary Jac Allen notes only those eligible need pay. others show election forms proving they voted. Meetings shift to allow all participants to vote, with times adjusted to enable voting.
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Democratic Acurnty
Jacl Allen
A Line of Sunshine Reveals Revelations Verse Reading
A reading from Revelation 19 5 declares a heavenly shout praising God all servants both small and great. The line emphasizes universal reverence and fear of the sovereign.
District Judge Holt Struck by Stroke at Home
District Judge Holt suffered a stroke at home on Saturday, was taken to San Antonio for surgery, and remained in room 1808 at a local hospital. He had served as judge for about 37 years since taking the bench in 1923, with prior elections and service in several districts.
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Lester Ifith
Hullettsville
San Antonio
Halk
Paul Baeth
Carnate
Tole Hott
Coloniga
Guadalupe
Gatemes
Exemption Application Rules For 21 Year Old Voters
Colorado County Assessor Collector Fenny Hajovsky reminds young residents turning 21 must file for exemption at least 30 days before an election to vote. Those turning 21 after April 6 or during the year may vote in the May 7 primary if they apply by April 6. late applicants can vote in later elections if the exemption is filed 30 days before the next election. No charge is mentioned for the exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Fenny Z. Hajovsky
Wiese
Mr_ ilajovsky
Shamerhorn Resigns Bank Position at The Kurst National Bank
Charles A. Schamerhorn assistant cashier resigns effective April 1 to devote full time to Rice Theatre Snak Bar and public bookkeeping service. He came from Raymondville Texas after four years with the bank and plans to open the Snack Bar during theater renovations. First National Bank president G I Cran says applications are being accepted for his replacement.
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Charles A. Schamerhorn
Kurst
National Bank
Schamer Iorn
Raymondville Bank
Raymoruiville
Texas
Schamerhorn
Rice Theatre
D C to Sponsor Essay Contest for Industrial Week
The Morary night chamber of commerce announced a contest tied to Texas Industrial Week April 1 to 7 with $25 in prizes from Eagle Lake Implement Co. First prize 7 dollars, second 5, third 3. High school students may enter on the topic What Industry Will Do For Eagle Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber, of Commerce Moray
Pexas
Eagle Lake Implement Co
Eagle Lake
Cub Scout Kite Tourney Set for Sunday at Skull Creek Ranch
The annual Cub Scout Kite Contest will be held Sunday afternoon from 1 to 2 pm at the Skull Creek Ranch two miles west of Altair on Highway DOA. Lions Club judges will award medals in seven divisions including largest and highest flying kites. Participants may enter two kites each, with a minimum ten feet of clearance above ground. Refreshments will be available on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Johnson
Altair
Hagle Lake Lions Clay
Eligho
Did
Alfairan Highway
Doa
Kulea
Seb Chin
Iitem
Cuhmaster Campbell
Demo Committee Sets Conventions On Ballot For May 7 Election
The Colinty Lemoorite Executive Committee led by Sam K. Seymour met Monday to draw precincts for the May 7 primary ballot and set convention times. They appointed Dudley Baer R W Maertz and Secretary Jack Aflen Toeunvuss to report absentee ballots and inspected past mileage payments, noting future mileage and per-sheet rates. The panel will reconvene March 10 to canvass primary returns and hold the county convention in Columbus on May 14.
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Colinty Lemoorite
Sam KS. Seymour
Chidman
Dudley Baer
R. W. Maertz
Jack Aflen
Denwientie
Sheff
Walker
Maivey Leeta
Reinhant Brod
Edward Povrlesch
Jawrenge Hiynp
EB. J. Barren
Precinet 5
August Schindler
Raymond Zaskeda
Pri 2
BE. W. Partegan
Joe Saegert
Eal
Gangmitten
Ren
Arlex
Bie Butte
Columtus
Recreation Center to Elect Officers at Meeting
Eagle Lake Recreation Center members urged to attend an important meeting at the clubhouse next Tuesday March 28 at 7:30 PM to elect officers and set up committees for 1960 per Dr J R Laughlin center president.
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Eagle Lake Recreation Center
Cishhouse
J. R. Laughlin
Eighteen Year Olds May Register at Chamber Office
Eighteen year olds may register under the Selective Service Act at the Chamber of Commerce in the Headlight Building, Eagle Lake. A registrar vacancy followed Ruth Ann Tate Curran Marshall’s resignation. Fred R. Finks serves as registrar advising youths to register within five days after turning eighteen.
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Chamber of Commerce
Eagle Lake
Ruth Ann Tate
Curran Marshall
Fred R. Finks
Tennis Courts Reserved for HS Students Daily
The Eirectora of the Eagle Lake Tennis Association announced the two United tennis courts at Eagle Lake Reception Center are reserved for high school students from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. daily. Students may use facilities at no fee while competing in Harritt regional events continuing through May. Directors urged local citizens to cooperate by yielding the courts to volunteers each weekday after school.
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Eiréctora
Agle Lake
Tennisipoutéa
Hegie Lake
Ime
Li Harritt
Sehool
City Accepts Bid for Schneider-Ware Fire Truck
Lake City council approved Schneider-Ware Ca bid for a 1960 International chassis for a new fire truck. One other bidder, Universal Motor Campany, offered a larger chassis at 424.52. The truck will be shipped to San Antonio for equipment and pump assembly. total cost around 135500 dollars with delivery and financing details to be included in the budget.
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Lake City
Conneil
Schneider-Ware Ca
Lake
Universal Motor Camping
Tiuc
Horsac Ub
San Antonio
Shem Wire Equipment Co
Ne Trucée
Tyseley
Cowell Wrtess Paios
Tresa Terry
Austin
Sreith Cain
Terry
Merting
Tlarak Thames
Leonard Walker
Larell Dye
Jack Gr
Retail Trade Promotion Meet Opens Courthouse Office
The Retail Trade Promotion Meet is set for 1:00 PM today Thursday at the courthouse office in Columbus. Eagle Lake businessmen plan to attend. meeting called by the Commerce Development Council to discuss value chains and tax exemptions.
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Eagle Lake
Ara Bi Witad
Cuay
de Bela
Tida
Edward Walker Leases Gulf Sta
Edward Walker assumes management at the Gulf Station formerly Shaney's Gulf Station. He plans to run the property with support from Val Mata and Mie Vivome, inviting patrons to visit and noting prior patrons’ thanks for past year. The notice references a twelve month lease at a rate of $3 per year and acknowledges Southern Pacific Railway connections.
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Dward Walker
Averatur
Gulf Seevins
Fhaney
Gulf
Layt Thuraday
Ihe Stalin
Ak Walker
Paul Mata
Witker
Trina
Pearniien
Comeresus
Ahadton
Emlay
Avice
Mr. Walker
County GOP Meet Set May 7 in Columbus Area
Republican precinct conventions scheduled for May 7 with county chairman Mrs. Jack Mant presiding. Meetings planned at Johnson's 5 and Eagle Lake, with endorsements from Draper Insurance Agency Garwood Irrigation and Garwood. Republican County Committee to hold session in Columbus on May 14.
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Nepublican
Columbus
Teporta
Jack Mant. Womery
Pan
Johnson's 5
Eagle Lake
Draper Insurance Agency
Garwood Irrigation Company
Garwood
G. Boettcher
Webnar
Reptilican County
Comen
City-Wide Bond Plan Aims At Major Street Improvements
Eagle Lake voters face a 70 000 street improvement bond issue with absentee voting through Friday. Mayor Harold Thomas outlined expenditures, noting drainage will command most of the cost and property owners will pay about one third of local paying and curb work on several streets including Center Warwick and Pavitt.
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Eagle Lake
Alma Larmér
Harold Thomas
Center, Warwick
Pavitt Streets
Highland Perk
Langina Road
Cemetery Street
Prairie Avenue
State Street
Funde Toravel Umerova
Fiat
Two Men Arrested for Wire Theft on Railroad Right of Way
Two men were arrested on charges of wire theft along a railroad right of way between Bright Lake and Youlus Mouvies Lee in Brazoria County. Each faced two counts of wire theft with possible additional charges as investigators linked them to related thefts in Brazoria and nearby counties. Police and state agents, including Sheriff Walker and Special Agent Stubbs, conducted the probe, with assistance from game wardens and deputies. The suspects allegedly used long-handled cutters to sever copper wire at each post without climbing the poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youlus Mouives
Lee
Henry Wooley
Aduchal
Aupe Eabo
Tloustie
Inge Lake
Altihe
Hunt Weny
Monte Fore
Malia
Horton
Llavora Counnty
Brazoria
Walker
Stubbs
M. TE. Buller
Game Wardess Kohleffel
Wolfstorff
Texas
Absentee Voting Ends Next Tuesday in School Elections
Absentee voting in Eagle Lake and County School trustee elections ends next Tuesday March 28. Elections at the municipal building April 2 will name two trustees from three candidates Huntent B. Ustzell and incumbents W. J. Brunner and Dr. J Laughlin. Clifford T. Weise is unopposed for at large trustees in the county election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adsenie Young UY Ye Caigle Lake
Mme
Eagle Lake
Hunteat B. Ustzell
W. J
Ted) Brunner
J. ©. Laughlin
Clifford T. Wiese
About Town and New Homes in Engla Lake
Fred Yeager former Universal Motu Company sales manager visiting Kansas resident shares news with Headlight readers. Engla Lake sees two new rental homes under construction at McCarty and Church Streets by Estibawns Lumber. New Meadok addition housing project underway with City Manager Kenneth’s involvement and contractor Jim Smith assisting in construction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Yeager
Universal, Motu Company
Kansas
Fred
Maury
Fogle Lake
Engla Lake
Heimer Sea
Holey's
McCarty
Church Streets
Estitbauns Lumber
Teo
Kennneth
Ate
Meadok
Jang Smith
3Am Roberts
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Texas Tech
Holt
Sshamerhorn
D.C
Industrial Committee
Gladys Gola
Eagle
Recreation
Agriculture Committee
Cub Scout
C. of C
Schneider-Ware
Edward Walker
Gulf Sta
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