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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

7

Eagles Triumph Over Garwood In District Baseball Clash

East Bernards Eagles routed Garwood 22 to 1 to push their district lead as Lahey fueled a big win with 11 hits including a Duyka homer. Billy Salazar pitched seven innings, allowing one run and three hits while Walter Meitzen and Duyke drove in runs. Eagle Lake built a commanding margin with early offense and stout defense.

Eagle Lake High School Eagles Garwood East Berns East Berconas Sealy Tigers Beremari Garweon Eagles Lahey Anthony Duyka Gars Billy Saiszar Eagle Lake Walter Meitzen Tuyku Joe Barela Larry Shaver Walizura Todie Kalling Tabay Corm Jogris Anlectain Tni Chiteh Saeni- Reme Meitzen Njeels Bidy Selazar Josine Brandoer Eagld Grahmes Meir Belazar Duyke Eagle Shaver Wes Bobby Pidgeon S. Salazar Gut Bast Ber Cobb

Dagiet staff claim runner up honors in division journalism

Mrs Lulu Monkhhouse, journalism instructor, reports two Baglet staff members from Zal School paper earned honors in the division competition. Evangeline Loesyin won second in Division OW for art and illustrations, while Shirley Finks took third in sports writing.

Lulu Monkhhouse Infora Us Bozal Evangeline Loesyin Ilustratons Shirley Finks

Marx Drive Inn Adds New Curb Awning at Highway 90A

A new car port and curb service awning at the Marx Drive Inn on Highway 90A West is completed. Owners Mr. and Mrs. A. Le Marx invite patrons to enjoy the shade and plan a series of specials posted on bulletin boards. MG Feed Company provides barbecue Sunday afternoon.

Marx Drive A. le Marx Cer

Eagle Lake bowler joins Triplicate club in league bowling

Otto Loesain of Eagle Lake welding arc earned entry to the Triplicate club by a 375 series against Anx, with scores of 125 in three games and a final strike in the tenth frame. Pred Proke, Gussie Loess, Mrs Otto Loessin and others posted notable scores as teams battled across Tuesday and Wednesday matches.

Eegle Lake Otto Loesain Eagle Lake Welding Arce Anx AC Cola Otto Gussie Loess Farmers Supply Chicks New York Otto Loessin Chicks Wilions Bros Humble Exes Pearl Beer Group Ragte Lake Company Baby Deeres la Grange Drug Deceres Rosenberg Insurance Fatres Bellville Lone Star Shiner Lone Star

Mrs J L McCreary Elected President at World Fellowship Meeting

Thirty three ladies from churches of female ministry attended the World Fellowship meeting of the Community Council at Christian Women in First Presbyterian Church last Friday. Mrs J L McCreary was elected president for the 1956 57 year with Win Read Jr as vice president, Mrs Charles Morgan secretary and Mrs James Adkins treasurer. The session opened at 1:30 with fellowship and reports on Well-Child Clinic work sponsored by CC at CW. One hundred twenty three well children were examined this year by Mrs Grace Towell, the largest to date. The offering supported the clinic’s operation.

Fen Minuiity World Fellowship Community Council Christian Women First Presbyterian Church L. Me Jon S. Read Jr Charies Morgan James Adkins Rot. Westmond FE. R. Fountain Alps Frank Higeins Shir Wich Grace Towell

Swimming Pool Season Tickets On Sale For Legion

Season tickets for the Legion swimming pool go on sale this weekend at $7 for the summer. Ladies Club and swimming group tickets are available through Wilcox Grocery with proceeds aiding convene nce. Tickets for the Ladies Morning Club, led by Mrs. Ralph Gertson and Mrs. Raymond Waddell, also cost $7 each and permit pool access 3 to 11 every Monday and Thursday morning. The 1956 season opens May 27 with Bill Searcy and Victor Scott in charge.

Legion Legionnaires Wilcox Grocery Seasore Ralph Gertson Raymond Waddell

Local Little Leaguers urged to attend Tuesday practices

Opening of Little League play is two weeks away. Millar and Struss lead activities with help from fathers, urging as many 8 to 12 year olds as possible to attend practices at 5 45 p m on Fridays and Tuesdays. A Colorado Valley entry competes in a May 26 festival with six teams, including Calabash host to Sheriff, and East Ber traveling to Garwood. Improvements at the field include bleachers and a new concession stand.

Scar Millar Elmer Struss Numerus Fathers Toraar Colorado Valley Weimar Bercs Travellig Garwood Calambis Sheridar Camtetabies el Campo-Nada CVLL Iscalaiatmond Atd Leying

Eagle Lake Recreation Center hosts mixed golf tournament

A June event at Eagle Lake Recreation Center will feature a men and ladies scotch format around nine holes. Pred R. Frakta leads planning with preregistration urged. Prizes for handicap and low gross, with dinner at 1.00 per person and family friendly activities linked to a Lutheran picnic.

Eagle Lake Recreation Center Andy

AWOL Soldier Arrested On Forgery Charges

An AWOL soldier, George KL Bodfani, 24, formerly of Termesses and recently at Fort Hood, is jailed in Colorado County on forgery charges after attempting a $20 check pass using Fred M. Halamicek’s name. He allegedly gave Mrs Toy Baker $16 change for lodging at Baker Hotel. Bedford, arrested in Eagle Lake by Chief Deputy Sheriff M. Buller, is wanted in Wherton and Cuero on other check charges. Mervin Lange and Marilyn Berlins visited Columbus relatives Tuesday.

George KL Bodfani Termesses Fort Hood Istring Fred M. Halamicek Gonzales Toy Baker Baker Hotel Bedford Eagle Lake M. Buller Oregon Pic Buller Bedtford Altair Aso Wherton Cuero

Mrs Brisco Recovers at Home After Surgery

Mrs. Jack Brisco is recuperating at her home after recent surgery at Schulttmann hospital in East Bernard.

Jack Brisco Schulttmann Hospital East Bernard

Student Council Elects Behrens and Cheerleaders Named

The high school elected officers for the Student Council with Behrens as President Alay Causey as vice president Joyce Matthews as recording secretary and Pat Loessin as corresponding secretary. Cheerleaders for 1956 57 were Jantet Gibson Judy Simmons Pat Loessin Nancy Brasford Janet the only returning cheerleader from 1955 56 squad.

Beni Behrens Alay Causey Joyce Matthews Pat Loessin Jantet Gibson Judy Simmons Pat Loessain Namsy Brasford Janet

Band Boosters To Meet Monday Nite

The Eagle Lake Burn Boosters Club will hold its monthly meeting at the band hall at 7 30 pm near Monday May 14. All parents of band students and those interested in the club are urged to attend. Mrs Erna Cleat accompanied to Weimar Sunday by Mr and Mrs D J Zahradnick and family to visit her brother Arthur Schmidt’s household.

Eagle Lake Burn Boosters Club Erna Cleat Weimar D. J. Zahradnick Arthur Schmidt

60 Compete In 2nd Golf Sweepstakes Weimar Team Low

Sixty golfers from Eagle Lake Weimar and Columbus form Tri Cities Sweepstakes Golf at Columbus last Sunday. A Weimar team of Johnny Mikschi Bubba Heller Eli Rinbia and MT Windham scored 54 strokes for their club. 73 added to previous score. Stephens meeting of the sweepstakes will beat Weimar on 27.

Eagle“Lake Weimar Columbus Tri-Cities Johnny MikSchi Bubba Heller Eli Rinbia MT Windham Stephens

Firefall services held for former resident Mr Grech

Firefall services were held Sunday at the Pat Foley Chapel in Houston for former community resident Mr Grech who had lived in Houston for 25 years. Cremation followed at Brookside Memorial Park with Dr E H Westmoreland officiating. surviving are his widow Mrs Thel Green two brothers Braxton Green of Houston and a twin brother Fox Stephens who preceded him in death.

Grech Houston Pat H. Foley Brookside Memorial “Park E. HO Westmoreland Thez' Green Braxton Green Fox Stephens

Miss Grace Spanihel Serves National Radio TV Committees

Houston daughter of Mr and Mrs BF Spanihel of Eagle Lake returns from the American Women in Radio and Television national meeting in Boston Massachusetts April 26 to 27 serving on Elections and Membership committees. She is a Eagle Lake High School graduate and has worked with Houston radio stations and advertising groups. The Besedaenti and Topilanek families hosted in Speer Land.

Grace Spanihel Houston BF Spanihel Earle Lake American Women It Radio and Television, Inc Boston Mass Miss Spanibel Eagle Lake Bes Houstare

Valedictorian and salutatorian named for East Bernal high

Mary Cunningham is valedictorian and Betty Jean Kramr is salutatorian of the East Bernal High School senior class. Baccalaureate is set for May 20 with commencement on May 22 at East Bernal. Supt. Charles Nasser notes a class of 33 seniors, among the largest in district history.

Mary Katherine Cuunningham Carl Coomingnam Hengerfons Bernanl High School Betty Jean Kramr Jerome K Kramr Ast Beenard Charles Nasser East Bernari

Davis on Road to Recovery After Heart Attack

E. E. Davis is recovering from a serious heart attack last week. He will remain in Laughlin Hospital for a few more days, and Mrs. Davis says he is daring to come home soon. Priensis and relatives aided the move to the Campbell Addition last week.

E. E. Davis Laughlin Hospital

Remodeling Underway at Phillips 66 Service Station

Remodeling and improvements to the Phillips 66 Service Station on East Main Street are underway. R. IR. Biese is the contractor for the renovations.

Phillips 66 Ashby Gil Company East Main Street R. IR. Biese

Services Held For Father Of L E Stampley

Funeral services were held in Houston on Tuesday at 3 pm for W. B. E. Stampley 68, father of L. E. Stampley of Eagle Lake. Stampley had surgery in Houston and died Monday morning. Survivors include two sons, Le i Engle Lake Bonnard of Tiguston and any slaughters, Mrs. Jack Stringer of Houston, and other relatives.

W. BE. Stampley Houston L. E. Stampley Eagle Lake Stampley le i Engle Lake Bonnard Tiguston Jack Stringer

Wied family reunion noted in Warrenton

Mr and Mrs H E Tate and daughter Patricia attended a Wied families reunion in Warrenton Sunday. Costume jewelry attractive necklaces and earrings advertised at Albert's Variety Store.

H. E. Tate Patricia Warrenton Albert's

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Eagles Close Dist E Bernard Dagiet Pledy Imar CC of J L McCreary Little Leaguers FBI Nher Golf Tour Ate.l. Rec Center Colorado County Cotmbus Mervin Lange Marilyn Berlins Rupert Lange 3. D. Hopns Strickland Insurance Agency the Prudential Insurance. CO. of America Broyles Mer Ottice Rico Theatre Spanthee John Besedaenti Sundey ii Speer Mfr Aml Frank Topilanek Farmers Equip. Co., Inc Colorado County Abstract Co., Inc BERT Texas Dot Marx E Mary Cunningham Betty Kramr E. Bernard HK Davis NEW Massey-Harris Baulding W. H. Kansteiner Fraffio & Crockett 8 PO. Bay
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