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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1956
Page
1
Vague and garbled text indicates an upcoming city election Tuesday. Notes mention selecting a mayor and two aldermen among three offices, but many words are unreadable. The readable segment refers to city government, likely reporting a three-candidate ballot for three offices.
The community announces the Genter Seis First Open Golf Tourney on April 22 at Center. Notables include Clyde W. Nigpe, John Carew, Dr J A Laughlin as center president, with 320,000 in course improvements at Abilfinz. Local residents invited to participate. a separate note reports Mrs W Hayden's fall and hospital treatment after an injury at her daughter’s home.
Candidates filed for two seats on the Eagle Lake School Board for the April 7 election. Names include Dromeguate associated with Lakesite Irrigation, Miller manager of Idvai GE Food Store, and Parker linked to a local store. terms held by J C Larguin, W J Brunner, Mizny, J Re Ther, and EC Terrell. Polls open 8 am to 10 pm with W O Reed presiding.
Residents report a hen producing eggs with three yolks, a rare anomaly attracting attention. Obscure notes reference breeder names and a local post sale period as experts weigh potential causes and the impact on egg production.
County races for school trustees show light competition with several holdovers and reelection bids. In Sheridan district six candidates compete for three seats while other districts list a mix of incumbents and challengers including Newman McMillan Lefiar Hardover and Lovpris. Holdovers named include Wails Moss Sludson Burke and Larson across districts with Garwood and Bernalio also reporting multiple candidates. Continued updates expected on subsequent pages.
Garwood FFA members sold 26 calves and 16 hogs at a market sale in Garwood last Saturday raising a total of $6111.70. Lion Club sponsors and judges from Texas A and M evaluated stock with Hobby Hunt calf grand champion and Fd Lee Schneider hog grand champion. Shows and bids occurred at the Columbus Livestock Auction operated by Eifly Simons with proceeds benefiting the Gar Wood Lions Club and local 4-H projects.
Easter Sunday morning Sunrise Services sponsored by First Baptist Church begin at 6:00 a.m. April 18 as members of the Eagle Take Ministerial Alliance, with Eagle Lake businesses closing for a half day. Merchants approved a calendar, banks and post office closing at noon, and schools closing Friday through Easter Monday.
Local churches announce Easter activities across denominations. Grace American Lutheran hosts a 9:00 am pre-school egg hunt. First Presbyterian plans a campus Easter event at 3:30 pm. First Baptist holds age group egg hunts. Calvary Memorial and other congregations organize child hunts with designated times and locations for parishioners’ children.
The directors of the Tar gle Lake Chamber of Commerce will meet next Monday night at the chamber's office for the monthly meeting. Directors, committeemen, interested members and friends are urged to attend and take part in the discussion of the evening.
The Auxiliary Guild of Christ Episcopal Church will hold a bake sale Saturday at 10:00 am in the Texas Southeastern Gris Co office. Patrons will find a variety of baked items for Easter menus.
Patrolmen issued 27 tickets in a three day period, with traffic violations led by speeding above 75 mph. Officers cited a mix of offenses including drunk driving and wrong way on a street. Two Houston tests questioned some meters, while several charged drivers faced additional penalties.
In a district court, James Lightfoot was found guilty of murder in a quarrel over a dice game and received a 45 year term. Prosecutors said Lightfoot shot Norbert Hargrave at the Columbus area bar after an argument, then fled the scene before being arrested. Witnesses described the confrontation and the moments leading to the fatal shot.
The city welcomed distinguished visitors including Ambassadors Wor and Watney and other dignitaries. The itinerary listed visits to local officials and pastries of ceremony, with plans to travel on to Washington and Turkey. Several months of engagements and numerous friends accompanied the parties.
Den 1 Cub Sports On TV Show Monday reports that a weekly program will feature actor Testy and others from the city, with the Ibs led by Aliant and Leo Sly Creery, appearing on KPRC University Television.
County officials in a special session awarded a contract for a Colorado County Agricultural Office building to provide space for white and colored agents, home demonstrators, and a Soil Conservation office. The $26,900 project includes a 13,000 square foot structure with offices, an assembly room for up to 150, a kitchen, four restrooms, and a two-car carport enclosure. Bids ranged from 25,524 to 32,761 with other bids for a heating plant and a wooden frame structure.
The article notes a rush for license plates as the new tax rolls approach. It mentions an affidavit requirement for vehicle status, potential penalties of up to 20 percent, and about 2000 assessments remaining unsettled. Officials indicate homestead tax exemptions may slow assessments, with changes due by April 20.
The Becker's Paces Store formerly Holm Store on McCerty Street beside Tuck's Barber Shop is now operated by Henry A. Backer, Sr. After purchase and license processing, it opened Thursday serving the same line of fine liquors and beverages. Local friends are invited to visit.
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