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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
1
The PTA announces a Latin American program set for May 13 to foster closer ties with Latin America. Anderson, president of the high school, will lead the effort, with a focus on community involvement and educational exchange opportunities.
The Community Council of Christian Women invites Wee men of Eagle Lake to its May meeting at 10 30 am at the Presbyterian Church. Guests from area churches will join a morning program including the story Ring Of The Wheel. After the program, attendees will adjourn to the Community Center for a luncheon and business session.
Garwood High School announces graduation exercises with honors named. Valedictorian is Bam Paul with senior class members Lennie and Janet Hunt leading a list that includes Mary May Ang, Joannie Shoop, Bette Lanier, Mary Green, and others.
Marilyn Meitzen and Jerry Everitt led a crowded amateur show winning first place with a clever act and prize money. The event featured twenty three acts and included special numbers by the Play School of Mrs. Hl. ’din Kveton.
Leroy James Frnka, Garwood High School Salvatorian and football co captain, earned all district honors twice in football and once in basketball during four years as a letterman. He was class favorite as a sophomore and senior. He has worked at Garwood Food Market six years and plans to join the U S Air Force, expecting call in June.
Alerican Legion Post 108 at Eagle Lake finalizes plans for a Spring Carnival on Friday May 15 at the City Square. Proceeds aid the Legion Pool purchase of a new diving board and chemicals for the season while keeping access open to all, with tickets at 7.30 for all. The pool season officially opens May 18 under Homer Dancer and Neal Campbell, with season tickets on sale the carnival night.
The J B Smith Co announces its Eagle Lake store is fully air conditioned with Carrier equipment. Manager Mrs Margaret Curry invites patrons to enjoy the comfort during the hot summer and shop in a cooled environment.
Members of the Garwood Lions Club elected Paul J. Lewis as president for 1953 54. Lewis, superintendent of Garwood Schools, will succeed Boyd W. Rees as top officer. Other officers include First Vice President Hug Olu Besind Second Vice President Joe Ik Ader Third Vice President Ervin Strenke Secretary Treasurer Clarence Frets Assistant Secretary Treasurer Dog Beals Tell Twister James Lion Tuner R A Shoop. A run off was needed for director posts between Truman Engstram Louis Muljer Leo Schilling War Sehiorring.
Heavy weekend rainfall drenched Daghe Lake area with over three inches. The steady showers Sunday night followed earlier April totals, saturating fields and pastures, boosting crops while minor wind and lightning caused little damage. Temperatures cooled, then warm sun forecast by week end.
The article warns farmers in 140 counties including Colorado and Wharton that planting cotton must occur by May 15 or May 16 for zone four. It links late planting to delayed harvest and stalk destruction, which raises pink bollworm risk and affects food supply. Several deadlines and destruction rules aim to curb the pest, with substantial county costs cited.
A violent domestic dispute in Alleyton led to Mas Williams, 14, being released on bond of 2500 after slashing her husband with a knife. Liam Williams, 45, was wounded in the abdomen. The incident occurred Tuesday amid a quarrel over money. Detained by Sheriff J. O. Waller, the husband was admitted to Columbus hospital and underwent emergency surgery.
Mr and Mrs HS Autiy of Houston spent last Thursday and Friday here visiting with her sister, Mrs E J Morse.
City pound officers intensify search for missing hissing dogs as owners are urged to reclaim pets. Legion plans a work day at the pool area to finish fencing and roadwork prior to the May 1 pool opening, with volunteers needed for cable stringing and post work.
The Chamber of Commerce votes to sponsor a local Little League squad. Committee chairs discuss workouts and age groups as several towns including Bay City El Campo Rosenbery Wharton and Bolin provide youth baseball support.
Fragmented note outlines a May memorial service and homecoming event in Rock Island. It mentions a basket dance and a health center gathering, with unclear names and details due to garbled text. The item resembles a local community notice or social calendar entry from a mid-century paper.
Dr J C Laughlin county health officer will address Beall Committee of the Erie Lake Parent Teacher Association at the May 21 meeting on polio and its prevention. The program includes installation of new officers for 1953 54 and a social hour after the talk.
Trials for ten cases set in Eldoret county court include fraud with a worthless wheel, aggravated assault, intoxicated driving, and failed motor vehicle charges. Several defendants have not been arrested. judge Tanner explains docket progress and plea arrangements for June sessions.
A section of Matthews Garwood Farm to Market Road topping was temporarily halted last weekend due to weather and crew work. About one and a half miles from Matthews was damaged and the road was repaired with steel and ballast. another mile near Fox later. The Faroy to Malet Road spans 6.62 miles and will join Farm to Market 107 at Matthews, connecting with Highway 71 in Garwond.
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