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Newspaper

Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

7

Columbus Cantinals Edge Eagles 1 0 in District Clash

The Columbus Cantinals held off the Eagle Lake Eagles 1 to 0 in a tight district baseball game. Anthony Urn allowed five hits for Eagle Lake, while Bil Salazar and the Cantinals’ defense kept Columbus with three hits and produced the lone run in the second inning. Coach W. B. Hinton announced twelve lettermen for next season, naming eleven players and a student manager, with four five lettermen graduating.

Columbus Cantinals Bil Salazar Ferstian Foy Eagles Columbus Roberts Aifely Seche Kuhn Texas Coad Marlies W. B. Hinton Jettermen Joe Splazar Cleo Lednick Bobby Kilgare Gasle Thomas Feld Mohide Walter Meitzen Billy Salazar Anthony Dayka Warne Brasher Joe Barela Tommy Starke Toribio Barela John Matthews Stent

Trio Has Little Luck on Fishing Trip Off Mexico Coast

Reported from the coast of Mexico where Tom T. Waddell and John Garwood joined a fishing expedition led by CO Laughlin. The group struggled to find success as favorable winds and northerly seas affected their voyage, returning Wednesday with few catches.

Trio Mexico Laughlin Tom T. Waddell John Garwood

Twenty Eight Garden Club Members Enjoy Activities

Members of the Twenty Eight Garden Club gathered Wednesday for a day of activities. The event, held on May 5th, drew favorable weather and left attendees pleased with the program.

Girl Scout Troop 1d and 10 Meet for Mother's Day Plant Decoration

Troops 1d and 10 of the Girl Scouts gathered May 4 with 16 present. They decorated pot plants for Mother’s Day. Guest Mrs. Powell visited and leaders Mrs. Shaver and Mrs. Marx assisted. Christine Cauten, Reporter.

Powell Shaver Marx Christine Cauten

Wellses buy Wilcox home in State and McCarty corner

Mr and Mrs Robert R Wells Jr purchase the R P Wilcox residence at the State and McCarty corner and plan to move in about the first of the month. The Wilcoxs will relocate to Colyville during the Slews and construction of a new home for Laent.

Robert R Wells, Jr R. P. Wilcx State MrCarty Wilcox Colyville

YISIF IN NEW GULF TODAY

Mesdames L D Roberts Victor Evgiehard of the city end Mesdame Bruce McCarty and Aluh Ilson of Waco and David Carter tors in New Gulf today with irs H W Graves former Pesidents.

Yisif New Gulf L. D. Roberts Victor Evgiehard City Bruce McCarty Aluh Ilson Waco David Carter Tors Irs

Eagle Lake ELHS Teams Excel at District Softball Meet

Eagle Lake High School senior boys finish third in the district meet after losses to Wallis and Needville. Junior high and elementary divisions see mixed results with Eagles, Garwood, and Hungerford in action as coaches W. B. Hinton and Lamer Doyecer lead teams through the Interscholastic League Spring Meet.

Haile Lake High School Laageve Dayle Lake Wallis Garwood Needville Esgies Egies Jungerfard Wells Eagle Lake Junor Toys Walls Eagle Lake High School Sim Eyrirts

Sgt John Walker Set To Return From Korea

Information says Sergeant John Walker son of Sherri and J. Oy Watkin sails home after a year in the Korean theater of operations. He is expected aboard a troop ship near San Francisco next week and to arrive shortly after. Relatives and friends anticipate his return in the coming weeks. Mrs McCarty and Mrs Wilson guests in town visit CR Curry apartment while renewing acquaintances. For results use Headlights Classified.

John Walker Sherri J. Oy Watkin Sat Weller Bard San Feeuiisco Brice McCarty Andew Aish Wilson Waco CR. Curry McCarty

Sealy Tigers Rally To Beat Eagles 6-4 In Muddy Nonleague

Sealy Tigers score six runs in the second inning to overcome the Hayle Lake Eagles 6-4 on Thursday. Barela homered and drove in runs, while Mollatssay, Packer, Barnett, and Behre contributed hits. Fairbank pitched effectively for the Tigers earning the win as Eagles stranded baserunners in the late innings.

Hayle Lake Eagles Ala Rons Sealy Bohine Tigers Eagles Gayle Thomas Barela Mane Thomas Bobby Kilgore Cleo 'Atinizlsy

Lions Hear District Meeting At Galveston Convention

Members of the Eagle Lake Lions Club met at the Community Center on Thursday for district convention events. Two announcements were made: the appointment of a new club secretary and the upcoming Lions Club presidents and secretaries meeting in Columbus on May 17. Robert Wilcox, F. L. Cook, Louis J. Muzny, and Oscar Miller were named in the report.

The Eagle Lake Louis Suburé Lions Club Columbus Bogle Lake Robert Wilcox F. L. Cook Louis J. Mueny Oscar Miller

Laughlin Hospital Notes

A city hospital notices list multiple patients and dismissals. Names include Mrs Dick Clenhans Sheridan Airs Ed Stallman Tian Wilson Ghidys Rutledge Kazmir Cheatham Bobty and Wilcox. Dismissals referenced for July and various city districts.

Dick Clenhans City Ay Kless Sheridan Airs Ed Stallman Ganypod Qws JB. Franklin City Colored Tian Wilson Colimbus Archin Rectus City Ghidys Rutledge George Kazmir Hallettsville Dna Cheatham City Bobty’ Duty Cit & I Prise Hasenin Rock ‘Sl

Visiting Gerb Master Mark Kristen Visits Eagle Lake

Master Mark Kristen of Bedville is an Eagle Lake visitor this week at the home of Aunt and Uncle Mr and Mrs J D Froelich. David Carter of San Antonio is here for four weeks visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs Roberts.

Mark Kristen Bedville Eagle Lake J. D. Froelich David Carter San Antonio Dr. Roberts

Turtle on Main Street Sparks Local Observations

Residents reported a shard-shell turtle seen on Main Street near Beckman’s Drug Store moving toward Highway 90 A. Witnesses described the turtle seeking an oral drink from Mr Beckman as neighbors noted ongoing debates about school taxes and state financial support.

Main Street Asia Manin Street Beckman Becks

Jubilee Of Light Program At Rotary Meeting

The Rotary Club heard a report on Thomas Hasson the inventor of the incandescent lamp. Mr Mispel noted Hasson held 1328 patents 1269 to 1901 averaging about two per year. The program covered lamp types and historical developments and answered member questions. Steve Gilstrap joined Adamo Lumper Company and will attend his first meeting as a Rotary member next Wednesday.

Dispel Central Port Rotary J Nispét Thomas Hasson Mispel Apeaker Potar Steve Gistrap Adamo Lumper Company Gilstrap Baby Ro Itarian

Mill and party plan Oregon trip by watermobile

A group including Miro and Mrs L Mill and brother Willard Mill of Houston left Wednesday for Oregon to spend several weeks visiting relatives. They travel by watermobile. Nearby guests enjoyed a weekend visit with the G S Smothers family.

Oregon Miro L. Mill Willard Mil Houston Anotter Gratiet

Fifteen Scouts Earn Tenderfoot Badges at Vestiture Service

Fifteen Boy Scouts were awarded tenderfoot badges Thursday evening at a candlelight vestiture service held at the Colly Memorial Methodist Church educational building. A crowd of fifty, including parents, watched demonstrations on camp craft, knot tying, and signaling as part of the advancement ceremony followed by supper and activities at the Lions meeting at the Community Center.

Eingle_Lake Ligie Club Colly Memorial Methodist Church Harold Raase Sint Bobby Meitzer Clifford Wiese Ivestiture Gene Epps John Paul Parker Larry Tate Denny Clinton Dugin Melvin Wright Tommy Moore Larry’ Cervenks John Allen Ralf Jeery Tillen Johnny Meitzen Alan Smith Billy Schultz Johnny Wash David Kelly

Red Cross Campaign Surpasses Goal in Colorado County

County Red Cross drive chaired by Seymour tames the goal of 4100 with total gifts of 4568.78 and a 448.76 surplus. Eagle Lake and Weimar hit their quotas. multiple communities including Columbus Altair Garwood Nada Frelsburg Rock Island Shaw's Berd Glidden Alleyton surpassed allotments. Harald Thomas thanks contributors and church workers for the successful effort.

Tames Bune Seymour Red Cross Eagie Lake Weimar Columbus Altair Garwood-Nada Frelsburg Rock Island Shaw's Berd Glidden Alleyton Harald Thomas Edwinnan Suiless

FEXANS URGED TO SPARE PETS

The Game and Fish Commission urges Texans to show wildlife friendship by avoiding domesticating wild animals like fawn deer. It warns many think mothers abandon newborns and advises consulting officials to avoid interfering with wildlire affairs. If in doubt, keep the wild animals in the wild.

Game and Fish Commission Bernt

Adult's Job To Prevent Childhood Accidents

Dr Geo W Cox State Health Officer warns adults must curb childhood accidents as they cause deaths and many injuries. School injuries account for 26 percent, on school grounds 29 percent, travel 3 percent, home 17 percent, and other places 23 percent.

Declanes Geo W Cox

Special Price Tractor Tires at Former Equipmess Co

Classified ad notes 14 x 36 blee fluid tractor tires seconds with new power grip thread. Offers include a food deal. Listing from Former Equipment Co Inc Eagle Lake. Reed the classified ads.

Prica Come Net Us For & Food Equipmess Co., Inc Eagie Lake Eee

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Dir Mes BR. R. Wells IR Purchase Wilcox Home ELHS Korea Laughlin Hospital W. E. Shaw Filipp Joe F. Filipp Wortgage Manor McCarty-Arthy United Stats Arcent Bwc. Reid Bobby ‘Meitzen Nash Peankie Pidgeon Bennie Miller Gabriel Corona Baze Steve Shaver Fim Milby Henry Alvarado Bennie Castillo Henri Alvarado Geld Delots Walter Jones Kingsley Milby Alvarado Meitzen Tanters Bi Campo Guerra Bolc Udé Teast Goriant Bay Citying Rosenberr Evelyn Wilsort Refugio Wilson G. Smothers George Basqler Wis. Smothther Mey A. J. Shanley Johmmy Johnson Welvin Pennuiktol Carts City Perents Selly Konnington Galveston Lonnie Rogers Brookhaven Eviday Evex Gre Hex Granams Colorado County Abstract Co., Inc Financial Industrial Fund, Inc Roscoe Foustan Schindler Butane Edmund and Elmer Schindler Frosty Ashby Oil Company Railroad Commission of Texan L. P. Gnas Division Colorado County Fexans Reed First National Bank F. C Lie Union New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas Colombdo Iyncalog Retarn East Bernard Lissie Wice Truck Line Gerder Frank Clazag
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