05 May 1950
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1950
Page
1
The fragment notes Gus J. Strauss as a candidate for North Dakota Senate with references to a Texas year 1912, marriage to Mary Lee Elsiner in January 1916, and mentions a place seeming to West City or Caunt, with dates and relationships unclear. The text is disjointed and incomplete.
Jerry Vardaman, student at Fort Worth Baptist Seminary, will supply the pulpit at First Baptist Church on Sunday May 7. He has led youth revivals statewide and will speak at both morning and evening services before heading to Chicago for the Southern Baptist Convention with Mrs Brown and family visiting Dallas grandparents during the trip.
Reported text shows local political contest with candidate Wegenhoft for Race County superintendent. Firemen No 1 are credited with support, drawing for planes and early registration noted. Details include names Rosenber and Sweeney and a plan for upcoming election steps.
Congressman Thompson travels from Texas to Washington visiting Port LaSalle Belleville and Bay City as part of a busy period. He planned stops including the American Legion event and meetings with chamber of commerce groups and veterans organizations. Thompson discussed legislation and expressed regret at limited fame hindering more conversations during the trip May 2 21 and June 3 4 dates noted.
Private First Class Doe Lee Bottine is home on leave after completing recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California He enlisted in the Marine Corps on February 2 1950 for four years He is the son of Quinto Bottine of Eagle Lake
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Warthe of Millerwood New York arrived last Saturday to visit their aunt Mrs Kretszschmar. The Kretszschmars hosted a 2 PM chicken barbecue for the guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schanke of Weimar Mr. and Mrs. Milton Nelson and sons of Cat Spring Mr. and Mrs. Bill Emmel and family and Mrs. Fred Kinder of Eagle Lake.
Edgar Litzmann has authorized the Headlight to announce his candidacy for re election to the office of County Clerk of Colorado County. He asks voter support at the upcoming primary and general election.
Health Officer Geo W Cox lauds Texas newspapers for effective public education on health issues. He notes editors and reporters provide valuable space and that rural readers rely on local papers and school weekly inserts. He cites radio and Department motion pictures as further info tools, with over 600000 seeing "What’s the Disease" and many using health releases.
Miss Nellie DeShazo of Nagle Lake served as a duchess at the 61st Wallis May Fete hosted by the Wallis Chamber of Commerce Civic Committee at Legion Hall. Miss Sophie Matej was crowned queen while duchesses represented Brenham Bellville East Bernard Richmond Rosenberg and Bale Welter Franke escorted by Miss DeShazo’s escort in the palace ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Volkemp and children of Port Arthur visited the DeShazo family.
Planning board arrangements discussed at meeting with City Council directors. Topics include location and refreshments planning for General Membership Meeting on May 24, and housing representatives to address Federal Housing Administration regulations at the June board session.
Floyd Reed of South westart Bell announces a Yellow Pages insert in Eagle Lake's July directory. Dean Mckenne and Gleam Madson of South weste visit to gather listings and plan ads. The move aims to help customers locate local businesses and services more easily.
Deane D. Fletcher, named new superintendent for Eagle Lake schools, visited town this week to meet local staff and inspect the facilities. Supt Reed said the first meeting left a favorable impression as Fletcher also conferred with the School Board during its May meeting.
A report outlines district activities led by supervisors and staff including planting, soil work, and conservation measures. It notes personnel changes, funding considerations, and ongoing soil and water improvement projects across farms and counties with specific references to equipment and seedbed preparation.
Colly Memorial Methodist Church will host an officers training day for the East Sub District of Methodist Churches on Friday May 12. Women’s Society of Christian Service groups from eleven towns will attend an all day training program with lunch served at noon in the Educational Building.
Mrs J N Fyazar underwent an operation at Hermann Hospital in Houston on Thursday of last week. She was reported to be seeing fine this week.
The county committee in Golorate County seeks up to date oil industry maps and associated data. The first meeting held last Monday discussed gait servicers and contracts, with recommendations forwarded to the Beit Directorate for action.
A chaotic report describes a rough camping trip with Scout leaders and participants. Names and places are fragmented with unclear actions, but mentions of tents, meals, sleep, and equipment indicate a disrupted outing and disarray among the group.
Miss Ruth Kramr will be crowned May Queen at East Bernard as part of the annual May Queen coronation and ball. East Bernard Legion and Auxiliary sponsor the event on May 8 with the coronation at 8 o clock and a River Side Hall ball to follow. Tickets cost 1.00 for men, 0.50 for ladies, and 0.25 for children 6 to 12 covering both events. Duches and junior royalty from the area will present the coronation.
Families from diverse faiths and communities prepare for National Family Week May 7 to 14. The event, promoted by the Ministerial Alliance of Kil Lake seeks to unite churches and organizations in a program highlighting family values and welfare with readings, prayers, and community gatherings.
The council approved delaying a contract for a new fire truck storage garage while plans for the project are reviewed. Officials directed the city engineer to present revised construction details and scheduling at the next meeting. Local residents Marvin Tiwner and Louay were noted in attendance as the city proceeds with related sewerage disposal plant planning.
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