Outlying Water Dist Created as Engineer Prepares Survey
A new Outlying Water District is established and an engineer will start a survey soon. The measure, Senate Bill 831, advances with presung six sessions noted in the text.
05 May 1955
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
1
A new Outlying Water District is established and an engineer will start a survey soon. The measure, Senate Bill 831, advances with presung six sessions noted in the text.
A man was found along a highway west of East Bernard and reported by a brother as missing from a hospital. He wore white coveralls and his face appeared pale as officials prepared him for examination.
Members of W. Chesy Pere Post 105 of the American Legion plan a meeting next Tuesday to continue pins for the opening of the region swimming pool on May 2. The session takes place in the Conference room starting at 3 pm with emphasis on attendance and interest.
Patrons of the First National Bank of Sayte Lake are reminded the bank will be closed all day Saturday May 19 in conformity with a new schedule set by the Board of Directors. The bank will be closed every Saturday and Sunday in the future with Friday hours shortened from 2 pm to 3 pm. The daily closing hour aims to help citizens make deposits and arrange for Saturday closure. Monday through Thursday hours remain the same.
Applications for spraying pecan trees are accepted. The notice notes orchard owners and costs, with references to spray use and harvest impacts. Details mention costs, timing, and protection against disease, aiming to protect pecan yields this season.
The Lavaca-Colorado County Conservation Association hosts its annual dinner and membership event on Sun May 15 at Camp on the southwest of Sheridan. Open to members and families and prospective members with plans for deer hunter events and business meeting activities.
George Roesner of KPIOC-TV visited Chesterville to arrange filming with the Joy Andersons for a Quonset building dryer segment to air next week. He invited Art Anderson for a guest appearance at 6 45 a m next Tuesday to discuss drying methods. Photographers taped the farm as the Agriculture Economics Class of Texas A and M College visited the Anderson farm calling it typical for the community.
County Health Officer W T Vyeuens said the second polio inoculation may be delayed due to vaccine shortages. The delay affects three clinics in Columbus, Wei mar and Eagle Lake as shipments to the area are routed to the West Coast for review. Once vaccine arrives, second shots will be given in the same clinics and manner as the first dose.
Rock Island High School announced honor students led by Margaret Goodness with Eldor Kotila as top seniors. Valedictorian and salutatorian were chosen for the six member senior class, with farewell exercises scheduled May 18.
Garwood Future Farmers of America members partnered with Garwood Dehydrating Company to run a feed experiment yielding a total profit of 266. Calves in three pens fed varying mixes achieved daily gains and earnings. six calves sold at Columbus Livestock Auction averaged 22.92 per hundredweight, the rest at 280 per pound. All feeds were home grown and processed by the Garwood Dehydration Company.
Honce Schuhmann and Kopecky receive top grades in East Bernard Independent School District. Schuhmann holds a 95.44 average and four year Gass officer roles. Kopecky averages 82.68 and participates in many activities. Baccalaureate is May 22 at 11:00 am with Rev. H M Archet. Commencement May 22 at 4:00 pm with Rev. Eugene Jonte delivering the address.
Four ELHS squads scored in the Needville spring meet on Saturday. The junior girls won the only first for ELHS, while the senior boys and elementary teams also competed with mixed results. Remaining teams failed to place as overall scoring tallies approach.
The Parle Lake Garden Club will hold its annual pilgrimage on May 11 at the plantation home of Mr and Mrs A J Proat Street Break, with about 15,000 ornamental plants to view. Members meet at 9 am in front of the Community Center. callers will contact participants by phone.
At a Columbus meeting at Mrs Waldvogel’s home Eagle Lake WHO Club members outlined plans for a cancer drive. Miss Gertrude Ling of Austin, director of field activities, spoke about the program and warned against medical quacks while local chairman Mrs Tate urged generous public support to meet the quota. Attendees included Mrs A Linke Mrs J M Tate Mrs Mans German and Mrs A Ta Marx representing Eagle Lake MHD Club.
A fully grown porcupine was captured near Epype Tesday morning by Frank Houzh of Lissie. He tossed a sack over the animal to restrain it and planned to turn it over to a raisinman. The report notes porcupines are rare in the area and mentions local residents Mr and Mrs Jake Zoeller and Mr and Mrs Arthur Zoeller of Waring being present in the weekend vicinity.
A fishing trip on the Colorado River near Shaw's Bend ended in tragedy when Aubrey and Paul Poenitzsch drowned after their boat filled with water. Volunteer Fire Department and Columbus family services assisted, with burial at Shaw Bend Cemetery. Survivors include their parents, Mrs. Paul Poenitzsch and family.
The Amateur Artists Association of America plans an exhibit on May 4 from 11 a.m. at Cort House square in Columbus Texas. Artists may display paintings or craft items and must present framed work or provide their own display tables. Notify Mrs. Finscoe Fountain to reserve space.
The Basic Lake Gitl Scouts council met at Colly Memorial Methodist Church to finalize plans for the Maxine Crini Girl Scout Day Camp. It will run May 30 to June 3 at the Harrison Walker ranch near Eagle Lake with all Girl Scouts urged to prepare to attend.
Unclear fragments describe start of construction at Schindler Butane Holding with mentions of Elmer and Lester Seh indley and a planned building project. The text references a new grid and an attractee addition to the area, but details are obscured by OCR errors.
Eagle Lake High School choir to host annual Spring Concert in the high school auditorium Friday May 6 with three Eagle Lake choirs performing a program of selections from grade groups and the Wish School choir under O N Campbell. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents students. nickel re sales at the door only.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce directors met with discussion on supporting Little League activities and funding. A committee was named to enter Eagle Lake in a Yoakum bathing revue June 9 10 and shirts for players were approved. About $684.50 was raised for Little League and funds will hire a full time coach for summer season.
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