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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1950
Page
1
Roden consigns 34 retroducers for the Antoni An i Jacinto to be shown at Fiesta events in San Antonio from 17 to 23 with lumina wall ch get Queens and other two s as part of the display.
A court notice outlines a May 20 hearing at 10 AM in Me Calinres County Court Tope on a railway service issue affecting trains 89 7 8. The advertisement cites passenger access finances and potential service discontinuation with related local road impact concerns.
The Dinky Train No 310 finished its run through Eagle Lake this morning. Rail commission figures show few riders, signaling the line’s closure will not be missed locally but will affect nearby Rock Island and Sheridan. Chesterville will receive mail by messenger service starting today.
Coronation festivities for Queen Sandra to be held Monday evening in Eagle Lake High School gym begin at 7 30 with a 30 minute concert by the Eagle Lake High School band and coronation ceremonies at 3 1 2 pm. The program features first grade rhythm band music, songs by several performers and acrobatics. The Queen's Court lists numerous named pairs with escorts and announcer John.
Mayor Pro tem H J Campbell says Eagle Lake must raise funds to meet a 51 000 Red Cross quota for 1950. Only about three fourths is subscribed with 751 70 on deposit at First National Bank. Drive extension of ten to fifteen days announced to allow reaching the goal.
Frank Dromgoole died in Dallas after a three month illness. Born December 11 1915 in Eagle Lake he studied at Texas Military Institute and later worked as a tool artist for North American Aviation in Dallas. He was married in 1939 to Kitty Nichiote and is survived by his brothers WA and PM and sister Mrs J Cy Fitzgerald. Funeral services were held in Dallas and Eagle Lake with interment at Masonic Cemetery.
An Eagle Lake church hosts a new format of Pre Easter Services at Christ Episcopal Church starting Monday April at noon. The Rev John G Larsen leads. community ministers deliver sermons each day April 3 to 6 with topics The Mind of the Christ Courage of the Christ His Day at Bethany and The Upper Room. Good Friday April 7 features services from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m led by Rev John D Larsen.
The Big-State Water Well Company of Houston begins moving in equipment and locating two wells for Eagle Lake City near the standpipe. Drilling was to start, under contract to drill the wells, move and repair the old pump as part of the funded waterworks program. R. H. Reese, Sr. to build a 100000 gallon reservoir and warehouse to finish the project.
Ben H. McElhinney chair of the Trade Development Committee reports survey results on holidays for Bogie Lake retailers. Final cards show optional April 7 and a list of holidays including San Jacinto, Independence Day, V-J Day, Labor Day, Armistice Day observed Monday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day with Monday dates where noted.
Charles M Womack longtime Texas pioneer and construction executive died at 8 30 a m last Friday March 24 at his home in Navagota just five days before his 91st birthday He had been frail for five years and funeral services were held at Lindley Funeral Home Navagota with burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery Anderson Texas He was born March 29 1859 in Grimes County to Abe and Addie Lawrence Womack a founder of the Womack Construction Company of Houston He and his family later lived in Eagle Lake and Sherman He was married twice and survived by one son Charles M Womack Jr He died in a car crash near the highway overpass on South Main Street in Tom City Continued on page 2
Election day set for Saturday April 1 with polls 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at Rotary Hall. Election manager is Mrs W F McRoe. Eagle Lake ISD boards seat terms of GC Duncan and W T Matthews expire. Matthews and Duncan announce re election as only candidates. Also a Canty County School Trustee election will be held.
The Trade Development Committee of the chamber of commerce met to plan area wide retail growth. Priorities include fostering goodwill with Ease Lake retailers, a barbecue with oil reps by April, standardized closing hours via merchant survey, and a home town loyalty education drive involving women shoppers over a 12 week campaign. next meeting set for Friday at the chamber office.
Polls open at City Hall 3 to 6 pm Tuesday for the Eagle Lake mayor and aldermen election. City tax collector Kirkpatrick warns of delinquent taxes totaling over 16,000 dollars owed to the city and school district with notices sent to delinquent taxpayers.
The Industrial Committee held its first meeting to gather data on Eagle Lake for a permanent information file. Directed by Clyde Nispel the group will compile sites, size, water analysis, power, labor, taxes and resources to aid industrial expansion and send findings to the chamber for printing.
The Parent Teacher Association hosts a fair at the school tonight with chili hot dogs sandwiches and coffee plus desserts. Curiosity show dart booth assorted booths including handmade crafts and home canned goods. Proceeds fund future PTA activities and a Queen's Coronation ticket sale noted for Monday night.
Watch the Gubs and their dads fly kites at Lakeview Golf Course on Sunday April 2. Cul Scouts and families will have a picnic at 12 30 followed by judging and kite flights with prizes for highest flying patriotic and other categories. Trophy by Universal Supply Company to best group of den kites.
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