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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1950
Page
1
The Eagles defeated the Brahmas 20 to 0 in a decisive Friday night game at Columbus Cares stadium. The action featured a strong defensive effort by Eagles as Brahmas offense struggled throughout.
Chamber of Commerce meeting announced with an election date set for November 7. Plan includes an approved voting agenda and requested mileage allocation to route traffic via State Highway between San Antonio and Houston, tying Hallettsville and Wallis into the proposal. Members urged to attend the Rotary Hall gathering in town on a Tuesday in November.
First National official Myint from W. E. Lenhart announces four bank holidays in November. The plan affects customers and branch schedules as banks close on these dates.
A special train for Valley Shrine children leaves Bagwe Lake at 10 15 am to travel to the Shrine Circus in Houston. About 400 to 500 pupils will ride the train, returning to Garwood after the show. Tickets go on sale at schools and stores with school fare of 60 cents for children. teachers may ride free.
The Nada KJT Lodge hosts a Golden Jubilee in the hall on Sunday starting at 8:30 am with church services at 9 and 10. Barbecue sausage and chicken plates priced at 1.00 will be served. Speeches at 2:10 pm, all day entertainment, supper at 9:00 pm, and dancing to Alfonis Lichnevaky’s orchestra. Everyone is invited to celebrate the lodge’s history since its 1900s formation.
A sausage supper is set for Sunday November 5 at St Rochs Mentz Parish Hall. Dinner will be served family style for 3100 per plate at 7 pm. The evening features dancing with Smittys Orchestra. The Rev A W Didier leads parish members in welcoming attendees.
Evangelist LaMulcho, former dean of Apostolic Faith Bible School, begins a three year term at the Apostolic Faith Bible School in Baxter Springs Arkansas. He will lead revival services starting Sunday November 3 with guest pastor Kerry Snig directing congregational singing. Evening services at 8:00 are open to all attendees.
The report notes Eagle Lake crop progress near completion at 99 percent with harvests and prices rising. Prices surpassed 16 dollars per barrel for several weeks while recent sales topped 10.38 for Patna and 10.32 to 10.50 for Balna, with totals around 1400 barrels.
The CMU newsroom faces bottlenecks as staff request earlier production days to handle incoming material. Editors note Wednesday sale of issues requires shifting publication to Tuesday to accommodate increased submissions and typesetting needs.
Plans announced for a Baptist revival at the First Baptist Church here from November 12 through 26 led by evangelist Rev C Bryan Richardson of College Station. Rev A My Brown pastor and Rev Etene Jarbse of Sour Lake will assist.
Overseas distribution of information by missionaries of the established church to orphans homes old folks homes and refugee aid agencies is described as part of relief and welfare efforts reaching desperate recipients. The text notes the involvement of mission networks and charitable organizations in aid distribution abroad.
Garwood water dispute between John J. Williartes and Garwood Irrigation Co. sent from Calorade County Court to the Galveston Court of Civil Appeals. Record includes 100 pages of transcript and 1500 pages of trial evidence. damages sought totaled 22 407.52 dollars plus exemplary damages.
Quinton Armstrong of Kerville employed by Saniih Contracting Company was injured Sunday on top of machinery near Egypt and Mached when he reached for a wire to hold it up. A live wire knocked him off, injuring his left arm and back. Operation planned in Houston Tuesday. Fellow employee Ernest Hicks suffers burns and is hospitalized in Laugh-Jin Hospital after gasoline accident. most serious burns on left arm, side and ankles.
The article lists calves weighing from 1635 to 515 pounds sold at various prices, with buyers including Lake side Elevator & Grain Company, First National Bank, Carter Walker, and Farmer's Equipment Company. Prizes included blue jeans and items for winners, with weights and buyers named.
1890 Court House plans outline enlargement to add wings and vault space for county clerk and tax assessor records. Houston architect Wyatt C. Hedrick and James L. Pax consult county officials on site additions east and south wings. Project faces delays as abstract firms move records from vaults and temperary quarters.
Sara Seymour Jr and Doha Hopkins injured in a mid afternoon crash near a filling station on Garwood highway seven. Dr Sam K Seymour, a Coles bus business leader and Colorado River Authority director, suffers severe cuts and bruises. citizen John Hopkins from Garwood also badly hurt and hospitalized.
Readable text describes a Halloween carnival fundraiser and parade volunteers. It notes the general election Tuesday November 7 with the Democratic slate expected to be confirmed and mentions prizes for costumes, parade judges, and community details about proceeds supporting school equipment and program costs.
Boy Scout salesmen will canvas streets Friday as part of a drive to raise funds for the Boy Scouts of the Heaston Council. The effort funds Cub Scout programs and council services, with sponsoring groups like Lions Rotary and local churches providing meeting space and equipment.
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