This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
1
Floodwaters recede along the Colorado River as lowlands begin to drain. Reports describe bridges and roads affected, with rising water levels noted near Weber Line. Authorities monitor remaining floods and anticipate improvements through the week.
Very heavy rains prompted GRA to begin controlled water release from the dam on the Bergdo River to prevent overflow. Officials said the release would continue only after it was certain the flood risk had diminished and gate operations were secure.
Grace American Lutheran Church plans its annual chicken barbecue at Eagle Lake Recreation Center on Sunday June 9. Dine from 4:30 pm to 2:00 pm with barbecued chicken and trimmings for 1.00 per plate. Tickets available from Lutheran members or at the grounds. Homemade cakes coffee and drinks also offered. ample supply of food for all attendees.
The Basil Lake Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star schedules a Friendship Night gathering tonight. Members are urged to attend as the event marks a social and ceremonial phase with plans announced for current and future activities.
Bob and Mrs. Bob Jarvis opened Bob-in Grocery on East Mule Street marking a new drive in type store. Citizens are invited to visit during the formal opening to be announced by Len Weaks. The store offers staple groceries and a full line of treats with hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
A local cancer drive report notes the campaign raised funds totaling $812.65. Chairwoman Mrs. J. M. Fate leads the drive with support from community volunteers as residents contribute to the effort against the disease.
Reading through the noisy clipping, the report records unusually high rainfall across four months, with totals around 2410 inches in a 1956- era canal plant and 61.05 inches at another site. February and March show substantial monthly rainfall, with April contributing additional moisture. The text notes overflooded fields delaying rice planting and widespread crop delays, with irrigation and overland runoff cited as major factors impacting farm operations and harvest timing.
The Eagle Lohe Hien School beg Squad will sponsor a bake sale Saturday at the Texas Southeastern Gas Co office starting at 9:30 a.m. A large supply of cookies pies and other sweets will be offered for sale.
The City of Eagle Lake awarded the $20000 bond issue to finance a new post office and city hall complex at 3.683 percent over 20 years. Eight bids ranged from 3.6002 to 3.999 percent, with the Columbia Securities Corporation of Texas the successful bidder.
Eagle Lake High School will host a spring concert Friday May 10 featuring a soloist and the band’s top steps. Tickets are 2.10 for reserved seats, 0.50 for children. Proceeds and additional details were provided by local officials amid city projects and bond discussions.
On May 3 at Nadg K.T. Hall the sixth annual May Fete crowns Miss Plovener Lacpols and Paul Leake as Tang and Queen of the Feast. Attendants include Lillis Moeller and Raymeod Koreneh with Agnes oar, Fair Leopold, Lena dina, and Virginie Faytik among march leaders. A garden party and performance follow at 7:45 with a program by AR Pia Tareas. Admission by donation. public invited.
Elmer Struss named to the Board of Carterors ot Le Chamber of Commence. President C B Bowes confirmed this week. Struss is described as energetic, with his wife Alita Suyanty listed among the chamber committees. He is set to meet with points for the first time at the regular monthly session Sunday May 13.
The Lissie Evangelial United Brethren Church hosts the May Fellowship services next Tuesday May t beginning at 1 30. Mrs A J Millar leads the devotion and opening hymn with panel discussions on The Responsible Christian Family. Officers to be elected and a report on the World Child Conference will be presented.
A terse field note reports Shell at the bottom in Eagle Lake field with Frank Martin No 1. The entry mentions circulation of a distillate sample and a listing of related parameters including a 30 gram measure and an AL Far6 designation.
Three men died after a morning crash on a rural highway near East Bernard involving a truck and a car. Victims were Charles John Baron 23 of Bernard, Arthur Darrell Gee 28 of Trouston, and Scott Blehmend, all killed in the high speed collision as authorities investigated driving on the wrong side of the road.
Rev Miller and Mrs Miller announce retirement plans at the coming conference session. The pastor of the Evangelical United church in Siler is stepping down, with the retirement noted during events in Wichita Falls that week.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.