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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
5
A local observance marks the 4th annual anniversary of Shel OU Compan at Newton. The Rotary Club reports longtime member Sheran Ingram has served in various capacities including treasurer and secretary.
New Bielau wins a Neighborhood Progress Award for community improvement. The event honors prominent volunteers, with Tarner Storkman magazine and local college alumni among organizers.
ESS and Lorane Austen prepare to attend a theater event at Rice Theater over the weekend of May 1 and May 2. The program features an exhumed performer and ushering detail from Gates, with tickets noted for Sunday and Monday performances.
The Sagle Lake Music Department presented its annual spring concert at the high school auditorium. Bill Searcy directed the bands who delivered creditable performances. Soloist Jobs Haynie played Carnival of Venice and Troubadour Lille with the North Texas State College orchestra, with a Saturday morning clinic by Haynie drawing many students and citizens. Band boosters assisted, intermission treats were served, and grateful thanks were given to all helpers for a successful event.
Two 14 year old Black boys confessed to placing a rock on the railway track half a mile west of Weimar on Sunday to see what would happen. A train avoided wrecking due to a passerby’s vigilance and quick actions by rail personnel. They were placed on probation until age 18, with possible reform school if they reoffend, per County Judge Burlay at Columbus.
Emily Birdwell and Jo Ann Sens are highlighted as WCJC Who's Who selections. The paper notes twelve freshmen and twenty sophomores chosen by faculty votes, with Miss Elly Birdwell and Miss Fe Ann Sans among the freshmen, for leadership, achievement, and student leadership roles.
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