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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1958
Page
1
A stream of candidates filed for the Democratic primary as deadlines loom. Incumbents and newcomers announce bids for county offices including county treasurer, commissioner districts, and justice of the peace in Eagle Lake and Garwood areas.
May fete is planned at Nada Sunday with a coronation ceremony for a local queen at 7 45 PM in the Nada Catholic Church Mary’s the Nada KUT. A large contingent from nearby towns is expected to attend the event and participate in the procession and dances following the coronation.
W D Estlinbaum announces candidacy for Justice of Peace in Eagle Lake Precinct No B Ab. He plans to file with Democratic secretary Jack Allen and seeks active support from citizens across the precinct ahead of the primary.
Kenneth Brune announces the opening of a new Sinclair service station recently built along the Highway 90A bypass. Driving enthusiasts and friends are invited to visit for the grand opening coming soon as the station, constructed for Dustin Stein, Sinclair central Columbus, features broad panels and attractive architecture.
Mayor Hereld Thames of Eagle Go proclaims May 24 as Clean Up Week urging all civic groups to join in improving the town. The document stresses safety, public space upkeep, and coordinated effort for future development during the 1958 observance.
Eggle Lake Post 108 of the American Legion will hold an important meeting at 7:30 p.m. on May 6 to map plans for the upcoming swimming season. Members are urged to attend to discuss openings and patrols for the season.
The Senior Class of Edgle High School will hold a bake sale on Saturday starting at 9:00 am. Proceeds aid the class project and yearbook expenses. The sale location is near the school gym and is organized by Mothers’ or the class members.
The Rev. F Parke Smith rector of Christ Episcopal Church announced he attempted to call the rector of St Meri's Episcopal Church in Bay City on June 1. He began ministry at Eagle Lake on August 14 184 feacob in charge of Christ Church and was ordained priest on August 9 1955. His resignation from the local church becomes effective at the close of services on Trinity Sunday.
Enthusiasm grows for city wide cleanup and paint up campaign scheduled for May 11. Civic Committee leaders say broad cooperation from property owners and residents is essential as groups plan trash collection and beautification efforts across Teele Lake and Hut Flagle Lake areas.
Plans for the dedication core Tiweg announces this that no Posteine Depesaeye will represent in Bro sran by William D. Barney, the oe space requirements offices for Tees Rasksan Tego, Mira Barty was case to Sacks Lakes from Dallay for the event. The Botmaster feely h3L we one for Tukate by Having Mr. Barney for the dedication Siarette modern zation of post offices says main responsibility in the postal Works He will see one of Texas finest when he arrives here, Polesing the preliminary aci vities, the actual dedication will center around the raking of the flag over the post office Postmans ter Smith his already inveived nyton flag that has Down.
The Community Council of Christian Women will hold its annual May friendship meeting at Christ Episcopal Church on Tuesday May 6. The program features Mrs W J Kelly president of the Gerth District United Church Women of Texas and St Stephen's Episcopal Houston. Ladies from four member churches will participate in the program followed by a noon luncheon and a short business meeting presided by council president. A freewill offering will be taken for Wel-Chila Contenmce 20 and other local projects.
City council approved preparing an ordinance to combine sewer and garbage charges into one rate. The plan: four fee categories, a 50 cent bump in garbage, and a May effective date for services. Officials say this will reduce billing costs and improve revenue, moving the department toward self sufficiency.
Miss Kallina and Miss Miller top the Garwood School class in the Trember set for chiss. Valedictorian is Miss Charles Kallina St. Mary’s. Other graduates include Gary Thomas, Johnnie Toman, Thomas Trammel, Jacquelyn Beard, Mildred Kohn, Dorothy Schoellmann and Theresa Schoellmann. Baccalaureate on May 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. commencement May 26 at 8:00 p.m. at Garwood school auditorium with Rev. Alia J. Goertz delivering sermon. speaker from Texas Education Agency.
Sock Island students will close with their 1987 38 school term earlier than most in the area, with exams May 1 and commencement May 1. Supt J Will Sud eeland announces. The Rev H T Flachmeier will deliver the commencement address at RPM. Mary Jets and the Rev Charles Walton will deliver the bac manpraete sermon May Ajith or al Mithrie members of the larsine hide: Nistes Jo Ann Moss and Audrey Ann White, and Veron Venghaus.
The Eagle Lake High School students elected five cheerleaders in a September assembly. Margaret Meltran was the only returning leader. new headliners include Aimée Van-Davis, Santa Mary Ke Uezel, and Charlene Sherrie.
W A Bill Adams declares candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 4. He plans full-time service if elected, resigning current business. He seeks Democratic voters for the July 25 election, touting over eleven years in public works and contracting with firms in the United States and South Africa.
A clipped biblical verse appears as a fragmentary line noting an exhortation about the body and faith. The text echoes Pauline theology and invites contemplation of spiritual meaning within a church context.
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