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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1960
Page
7
School announces end of year programs scheduled for Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Event details note performances by students across grades with a focus on presentations and awards to follow.
Sheridan elementary and Reel Island high schools hold commencement activities with multiple graduates listed. Speakers include Dr Bascom Heyes at the high school exercise, with services planned at local churches and related programs for May ceremonies and honors.
Laks Chamber of Commerce invites entrants for the annual Yookum Revue next month. Prize funds available, transportation and outfits provided. Ages 18 to 25 sought, women encouraged to enter the contest under civic auspices.
The EH Henry high school holds final exercises tonight May 19 at 8 09 p m in the colored school auditorium under Principal C B Clayborne. Twenty three seniors graduate and eighth graders attend the ceremony as well. The commencement address will be given by Dr T D F Dooley and top ranking students include Faye Spates Glan B Glayborre and Lovie James Burn.
Five firms were awarded contracts for projects in the Garwood district. Details list firms and work scope including road and utility improvements. The awards reflect bidding results and project timelines.
Gerald Birdwell son of Me ant Ge Bo Gordon Birdwell earned the Air Force Award for Propulsion at the National Science Fair in Indianapolis. He is valedictorian of the senior class and received one of 22 winnings from the Armed Forces for his project titled Tot Erepulsion Key to the Universe, demonstrating fuel power from chemical elements for space propulsion.
The stage show Three Little Pigs will be presented at the Rice Theater for one performance today Thursday May 19 at 4 30 pm. The cast features Robi te Semoyis as entertainer plus the singing clown Deg. All seats for the performance are reserved by Mrs Chas Schamertorn managers of the Rialco.
Pryor Simmons announces this week he will manage and operate Simmons Laundry at 320 North Churches Street. The firm will revert to Simmons Laundry and Gleaners with a new leather and suede cleaning department set up by the JC Laundry in recent months. Mr and Mrs Erver Jergens, formerly with JC, will remain with Simmons Laundry and Gleenore, and Mrs Jergens will head the leather and suede department. The couple will continue serving a wide area in Texas with department services.
A cryptic OCR fragment presents archaic talk about mercy and judgment with nonsensical wording and names. It lacks clear facts, parties, places, or dates to form a concrete news item.
A community gathering of about thirty youths formed a motor club named authorities deem a youth development effort. The club is linked to plans for an industrial foundation and real estate development. Officials call for contributions and note meetings at City Hall and the Ieec.hligh building as the Industrial Development Committee pursues advisory actions and sponsorship.
The Civil Committee of the Chamber of Commerce plans a welcome wagon program for new Eagle Lake residents. Merchants will issue gift certificates for neighborhood stores, presented to newcomers, who redeem them and sign a welcome pledge. Mrs Kelyn Fortis chairs the committee with members including Billy T. McLane and Virgund Snelling.
Ladies of Guadakipe Church invite the community to a bazaar this Sunday featuring baked goods crafts and proceeds for church programs. Local groups including Vale and Wilea will contribute items and volunteers coordinate the sale activities.
Meitzen Phillip 68 Station in Eagle Lake will hold a grand opening this Saturday with public invitees and prizes. The event offers fuel gas prizes and awaits followers and supporters to attend, marking a community milestone.
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