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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
1
Democratic precinct conventions set for Colorado County on May 5 statewide to pick delegates and draft platform. For Shivers and Johnson camps, battles loom as precincts select delegates by votes for governor, with a county convention May 5 at the Courthouse Columbus and a state convention planned for Dallas May 22 and Chicago August 1.
A brief devotional note cites John 14 7 urging belief in God and trust in divine guidance. The excerpt reinforces comfort and spiritual assurance without additional context or events.
Houston Post explains approaching precinct and political conventions with guidance on attendance and election procedures. It offers a comprehensive survey of national state and local election practices as a public service to help readers become better informed citizens.
Precinct conventions in Cattorady County are set for Saturday May at multiple times and locations including Columbus and Eagle Lake. Delegates proceed to the county convention May 8 at Columbus City Hall then to the state convention in Boyston May 22 and the Republican National Convention in San Francisco August 20. The push urges voters to attend to show support for President Eisenhower, with three requirements noted: poll tax receipt or exemption, county residence, and party membership.
Jimmy Jones of Snell Oil Company Houston assisted by A D Tinker of Edna will lead a Bureau of Mines First Aid Course in Eagle Lake from May 7 through May 9 sponsored by Eagle Lake Senior Scouts. The sessions run six to ten p m in the Dolly Memorial Methodist Church educational room. Open to Senior Scouts boys and girls leaders and interested white adults. contact Mrs F F Dowdy for information.
The Texas Board of Water Engineers will hold a preliminary hearing in Austin at 10:00 a.m. May 28 to determine public opinion on creating Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 in Garwood area. The district would cover 616 acres with estimated improvements at about 210000 dollars and a possible tax of 1 per 100 valuation until revenue from the system begins. Citizens may appear and contest the district’s creation and offer testimony.
County Superintendent Bavo Wegenhart states May is the period for parents to apply for transfers for children to attend classes outside their home district. Applications run May 1 to June inclusive, handled by the local superintendent or principal. About 60 children expected to seek transfers to Bernardo and Eagle Lake high schools. some Negro students from Garwood district also due to enter high school.
Local gauges show 1 to 2 inches of rain in the north and up to 2 inches south of the city, with Lakeside Irrigation reporting several tenths. Despite high winds, farmers and gardeners welcomed the moisture, aiding crops as forecasted earlier and expected to prove beneficial across the region.
The S26.809 damage case of Ma and Mrs Finis Bulkerson against Edwin Holub was continued by Judge Wo Wo Sillisan in Columbus County Court on motion by defense attorney Lawrence Cook of Houston. Trial expected next week with jury panel excused. Also judge granted Joann Cecelia Perry removal of disabilities to execute documents.
Eagle Lake Cub Scout Pack No. 78 meets next Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. at the Harrison Walker Ralid on the Colorado River. This will be the last group meeting for the Cubs and all members, parents, and friends are urged to attend. Cub master L. S. Tate will present awards to earners.
The notice announces an evangelist sermon series at El Campo with services on Thursday evenings led by Jesson and teachers. Attendance is encouraged for all who wish to attend each service and participate in the weekly gatherings.
The Consolidated Fund of Eagle Lake will hold its quarterly meeting Tuesday May 8 at 7 00 PM at the Wilcox home. President R B Wilcox urges community farmers to attend and notes the fund relies on local fundraising to support charitable activities and solicitations.
Colorado County chapter of the Texas State Teachers Association held a Columbus Day night dinner meeting chaired by Supt Paul Lewis of Garwood who was nominated and elected president. Mrs. W. C. Reed of Eagle Lake was elected treasurer. A film titled “Msc Makes His Mark” was shown amid a report on the district meeting held in Galveston.
City council adopts fire limits ordinance and approves second reading. discussion covers building materials, permits, and enforcement with references to Type A materials, laboratory approvals, and related municipal rules while considering bids from Universal Motor Co and A L Baring Inc for cis supplies.
E E Davis of this city suffered a serious heart attack at his home Monday night. Friends pray for recovery as his condition remained critical on Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon. Davis, a contractor for the city garbage collection department, was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment after chest pain following a work shift.
Local reports highlight a busy weekend with 25 arrests on gambling charges near Eagle Lake and two additional drunkenness fines. Eagle Lake High School will host a variety show and concert Friday at 7:30 pm, featuring the Eagle Lake High School Hand and senior bands, with tickets around 1.00 for adults and 60 cents for children.
Nada Sodality plans May fete coronation on Sunday May 6 at the Muny Church. The event celebrates International Crowning of Youth with a queen and king from United Nations youth, followed by a dance with Lee Teo and We Orchestra.
The Commissioners Court may fill the office of Constable for precinct No 8 at the upcoming meeting. Johnson has held the role for many years and the position has been vacant. Several candidates filed, with Mrs Chene Kyeten advocating on behalf of Trewind We. The committee will appoint someone to finish Mr Johnsons term beginning January 1.
City officials and the Texas Highway Department approve a Highway 90 A by pass route from near the Legion Swimming Pool to East Main Street near Alamo Lumber. The plan calls for a ninety foot right of way with storm sewers gutters and construction funded by property owners and the city. The by pass will cross and affect multiple properties and align along the Mast Main Street truck route toward the SAP tracks and Momo Lumber Company.
The Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance sponsors a movie at Baptist Church on Werthes day and Thursday, May 9th and 10th. The public is invited to attend the showing of this wonderful film with no charge. A Neeswill offering will be taken each evening to defray expenses. The movie will be shown starting at 7:00 p.m.
Charles A Schamerhorn formerly of Raymondsville Texas joins First National Bank in Eagle Lake as assistant cashier this week. He brings banking experience from Cotton Oil Co Reynwoodsville and Raymondsville State Bank. He and wife Ramah Lee and daughters Charlene and Carlene have moved into the A H Sexholm rental near city hall. The Schamerhorns are Baptist. He fills vacancy created by sudden WAH Dipple.
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