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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
7
The Eagles struggle but show effort as they fall to Wharton on the local field. Keys started strong, Durka pitched well until relief in the fifth, with Kon escheck delivering steady game behind the plate in a contest featuring five innings.
Miss Jo Carolyn Corman daughter of Mr and Mrs V R Corman has been named valedictorian for the senior class. She has served as secretary to the sophomore class and was editor of the Eagle annual. She also belonged to The Quill and Scroll and was active on the staff during her junior and senior years.
Judge Holt will hear divorce proceedings and two cases this Saturday. The docket includes a disputed property matter in Colorado, with Becker and Steuer listed as involved parties. Charles Rau is named in a separate suit regarding land and fencing concerns.
Private James O. Ricks returns home for a two week furlough to visit parents Mr and Mrs A S Ke and friends in the community. He has been a trainee at Fort Texas receiving training there during the service period.
Coach James Gordon announces the 1955 Blue Eagles football schedule of nine games with seven District 3 contests. Non district test vs Wharton on September 22, then Open date September 29, and matches at Elgin October 15 and at Giddings October 22 among district dates.
Larry Bell son of Mr and Mrs C C Bell of New Ulm and Troop 325 member was selected by blind ballot from district applications to attend the International Jamboree. He has 163 days in camp holds thirty merit badges and teaches Sunday School at the Baptist Church. He plans to attend El Rancho Cima in the Houston area explorer scout ranch in the hill country.
Earl J. Frnka of Columbus announces the Frnka Families annual gathering on Sunday June 26 at the American Legion Hall in Columbus. The event includes a family dinner and entertainment such as golf and swimming.
The Board of Equalization for the school district will meet at Garwood school on June 2 and 3. All persons seeking assessment review are invited to attend with the Board, according to Rees.
The Colorado Valley Little League begins its third season on May 28 with East Bernard hosting Weimar, Eagle Lake at El Campo, and Garwood at Sheridan. The loop includes East Bernard, Bernard, Garwood, Eagle Lake, Ganwood, E Campo, Sheridan and Weimar.
Mrs. C B Carter announces Oak Crest Summer Camp For Girls in Egypt community opening June 19. Registration may be made before opening date. Six weeks of activities include horseback riding swimming frehery and other outdoor sports. Contact Rt 1 Eagle Lake or call 312 W g for details.
Larry Wiese celebrated his sixth birthday at his parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Wiese home Wednesday with about twenty six guests. Games included pinning the tail on the donkey won by Laughlin first and Tey Causey second. Refreshments featured birthday cake homemade ice cream cookies and Dr Pepper. Favor gifts were miniature yo yos bubble gum and candy lollipops.
Fifteen Texas Republican Women leaders met after the Washington conference to plan a Texas program for progress. They outlined four goals stressing precinct power, women’s key role, year round political activity, and nominating strong candidates. The group aims to promote Eisenhower in Texas for 1956 and 1958, with district meetings to disseminate conference insights. Mrs. John R. Black and Mrs. Miles Hastings announced a fall Texas conference and regional outreach.
Second Lt Walter A Frnka is due home this weekend for a short visit with family and relatives before transferring from Fort Eustis Virginia to Fort Bliss Texas.
The Rev Don Young urged a faith centered foundation during a Rotary luncheon echoing Lincoln Gettysburg words. Rice Theatre to screen Gone With the Wind next Tuesday and Wednesday in three showings ending with a 7 pm finale.
A list of patients admitted or treated at Laughlin Hospital this week includes J. To Muesse in Shiner and several city residents such as Mrs. C. C. Walters, Mrs. W. G. Kohleffel, Mrs. J. S. Konvicka, Gordon Massie, Pauline Rodriguez, and others. The record notes a colored patient Israel in City and mentions W. G. Houser Garwood Rex Teat Sheridan and Donna Lou Thomas in City among others.
Mr and Mrs Bob Meitzen welcomed a baby boy born Tuesday afternoon at Laughlin Hospital The child weighed seven pounds Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Anton Haidusek of Hallettsville and Mr and Mrs W F Meitzen Sr of Engle Lake Rex Graham is in Waelder to be employed with Southern Pacific for several weeks
Dick Luna son of Mr and Mrs J D Luna of Eagle Lake is a candidate for graduation at the Texas Military Institute in San Antonio Baccalaureate services will be held at the Institute Sunday with Commencement Exercises on next relatives and friends Mrs Selma Falen spent several days in Columbus with Mr and Mrs C A Schobel
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