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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
9
The Fish and Game Commission reports multiple arrests for fishing without licenses and trespassing as officers tally April acts. An estimated 25 deer died, 40 male deer and two spike bucks among the carcasses, with 38 found dumped between Angleton and East Columbia. Survivors clustered on elevated ridges as floodwaters receded.
Fortport youth baseball programs urged to adopt the Babe Ruth League Code stressing competition, fair play, and character. It highlights building strength, teamwork, resilience in defeat, modesty in victory, and respect for coaches and teammates.
The page lists a string of local names and events from East Bernard including preacher visits, suppers, and family gatherings. Names such as Herman, Crane, Haran, Esra, Hubbard, Pesnell, and Columlls appear with scattered weekend references. The text reflects informal social notices and personal arrivals in a small town.
In District Court a motion for summary judgment was filed by Mengral Power and Tight Senders in the libel case against J. R. Flowers. Damages totaling 572.50 are claimed by the plaintiff. The defense denies involvement in securing the judgment and asserts the complaint was closed by A. Fir.
The Faykus Meikouw appeal court decision affirms the district court ruling awarding damages of 3713.66 plus costs. The case involves government land termination terms and an agreement altering payments, with appellate notes on district court costs and injunctions. The article notes Texas population trends since 1933 and urban growth impacts.
The community league launches with Babe Ruth and Little League showing early workouts and schedules. Artion Kingsdry leads practice as teams like Eagle Lake, Lake Grange, Sheridan, Weimar, and Garwood prepare. Weeks feature tests, travel to Pintortia, and Monday games at Eagle Lake with Mon night fixtures across the eight-tear Babe Ruth circle.
Members of the Gulf Coast Hereford Breeders Association gather in Brenham at 6 am for a ranch tour across Washington Austin and Waller counties. Stops include Finch, Hear Bockhern, Robert Rogers, Max Manofan, and Tottenhams with a Hempstead lunch break. return planned by 1 30 pm.
Scout Esele Dake from Troop 127 will sell Buddy Poppies this Saturday May 2 to benefit Veterans of Foreign Wars. Readers are invited to purchase from the troop to support veterans programs and activities.
The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council urges careful work habits to prevent fatigue and health issues amid efforts to improve garbage disposal, spraying, and septic systems. Plans announced for the 1957 Broiler Festival in Nacogdoches run May 31 to June 4 with Governor Price Daniel and Dr Cliff Carpenter speaking at a giant chicken barbecue starting at noon.
Sheridan loses two straight in a best of three series to Round Top, failing to clinch the decisive game. The outcome keeps Round Top in control as Cael Jn Wa Seon and Round Top-Carmine cabinet influence is noted in local chatter.
A local promotion by General Motors Corporation in the Tistston area offers a large eighteen foot high display sign to over one hundred twenty dealers. The event promotes the sale of used cars and features a prize for the best reduction in car prices during April.
Humble Kindanis will make an official visit this Thursday night with the Eagle Lake Kiwanis Club. The program, introduced by Bryan Kiwanis Club president De Bock and sponsored by Humble Olandfining Company, covered Petro Chemicals in industrial development.
Community Center calendar lists events including Youth Night on the 5th and 30th, Library Kiwanis and Charter banquet on the 23rd, Rotary at noon, a private dance, a licensing meeting on the 30th, and Youth Night again on the 31st.
The Scotch Golf Tournament set for May 20 at the local course attracts strong interest from men and women players. Teams of one man and one woman compete in various divisions with prizes including balls, bags, and entry handicaps. Entry is 2.00 per couple or 1.00 per person, with green fees for non members.
Texas cotton farmers saved substantial sums last year by using hoes, post emergence oiling with naptha, and spot oiling. County agents report growing weed and grass pressure due to delays in farming schedules and shifting rains, with more costs expected as conditions persist.
Golfer s invited to a 18 hole open at Lake Center on Sunday June 9. Event offers four flights with prizes including golf carts and bags. Entry fee five dollars includes a chicken barbecue dinner. Lutheran church members will provide barbecue and dinner services. Families urged to attend and enjoy nearby tennis and social activities.
Hans German son of Bir aid Mes. AO suffered severe wounds when a tire rim blew off and struck him in the mouth at 2:00 p m Sunday May 43 as he was inflating air for a truck. He lost a tooth and sustained facial cuts, taken to Laughlin Hospital for stitches and care.
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