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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1951
Page
1
Interscholastic district meet begins with one act plays and literary events Friday and sports Saturday. Students from various schools perform in the Gig seven and other sections. Includes descriptions of entries, judging, and schedule details for the district competition.
Store invites visitors to register for a chance at prizes on opening day April 14. Winners include Rogers Stoergert and Heerts Delight mash, along with 190 pounds of chick starter and 30 pounds of growing mesh. No purchase required today.
Headlight office hosts a Legion meeting Tuesday night where plans for the Legion Carnival on May 5 and talks on the pool opening for the 1951 season will be discussed. Harry Lerson urges all Legionnaires to attend.
Government price regulation requires merchants to prepare price lists covering all merchandise sold dating from 1949 onward. Filing by April 30 is essential, with updates reflecting marked prices after July 1 and continuing through January 23, 1951. Merchants must retain these price lists for inspection and comparison by customers.
A Post Office Department review found no extension of wait service to Chesterville this time. Considered routes to East Bernard and Eagle Lake. East Bernard deemed more feasible but funding limits blocked approval. Secretary Jules G. Leverett notes a new appropriation bill awaiting Senate action delayed the decision.
An eight day Youth Revival starts Sunday April 1 at First Baptist Church led by Rev. Albert Browh with Tommy Nortlet of Fort Worth as evangelist. Nortlet, a 1950 Southwestern Seminary graduate, has done mission work, served as supply preacher, and directed music at several revivals. Music director Floyd directs vocal and instrumental music and has pastoring ties. the public, especially youth, is invited to attend.
Lem Harbert Jr county Red Cross finance chairman announced the county lacks only 24.82 of making its 1951 quota. The drive began Saturday March 31 with workers urged to finish reports by Monday or Tuesday. Harbert praised workers and contributors, noting this year’s quota was the highest since World War II.
The Chamber of Commerce board of directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, April 2 at 3:00 p.m. The session will occur at the Chamber of Commerce office. Spen t the weekend with Mrs. F. A. Hacuing. Mr. and Mrs. John Gideon attended a Sunday dinner.
Week six notes plans for Rice Week coverage in the Houston Post weekly feature. A four page special section from Rice Week, with photos by a Boston photographer, will publish Sunday April 2. A bonus 142 page issue of Heeilight will run in two parts during the week with a banquet and invited governors from Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Eagle Lake Cub Scouts invite the community to Lakeview Golf Course on Sunday April 1st at 2:00 PM to watch children fly kites and win prizes. Judges will pick the highest flying kite and best designs while trophies honor origin al, patriotic, and other themes. Local Lions and Cub Scout groups coordinate with merchants for prizes.
Readable fragments outline a 1949 district court scene with custody issues involving a minor foster placement, a discharge to Wr Saigl fund, and property liability claims from the Texas Lumber and Construction Co. A separate suit seeks $111.51 for car repairs from Nasbert's Garage. Contempt of court and divorce related notes appear amid damaged text.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Bullen formerly Mary Lovise Mullins McMillan of Eagle Lake. She died Tuesday after two weeks in Houston. Burial was at For far Park Cemetery in Houston. Survivors include husband W S Bullen, son WR Mullen Jr, parents Mr and Mrs A M BeClanahan of Baal Lake, two sisters and a brother. Attending were Mr. and Mrs McClanahan and Clarence Stephen etc.
Rain dominates Eagle Lake coverage with over four inches falling from Sunday evening to Monday morning, easing the prolonged drought. The report notes flood shifts, road damage, and agricultural impacts for local farmers, with officials forecasting irrigation adjustments and ongoing weather monitoring.
Five candidates run in the independent school district election. Wesbli Geadhine Lor dlings, Rotary Wall Saluee das, April they VE, Spanthed, and Ellvl vie for seats. Gee ReCecamy is the sole candidate for the county school board, with the vote expected to be held Saturday.
Three persons, OL BL Jones, AOA Seaman, and Finley Corbin, announce bids for three council seats in Sasnay Afar. Filing ends after the congress term, leaving several vacancies. Houstis will not seek re election.
The 1951 Ford Victoria will be on display Friday and Saturday at the Universal Motor Company showroom. The Victoria combines sedan styling with a convertible look, featuring all steel construction and power from the 100 horsepower Ford V8 engine.
A Tiur-hor civ defense fest announces a fourshoul course in First aid and modern warfare injury care to be offered in April. Glyde Gold explains the course aims at Civil Defense readiness with American Red Cross instructors. Twenty-five members of the class attended the examination night at City Hall with W. L. Gottey and Mr. Gold as instructors.
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