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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1953
Page
1
The notice announces a CROP Drive kickoff on November 11 with a target of three thousand dollars or a carload of rice. It lists organizers and committees led by Reverend Mee and Reverend Durway among others, and names several local pastors and community leaders as participants.
Eight hundred enthusiastic children from Eagle Lake Wood Rock Island and Sheridan boarded a special Shrine Circus train this morning. The train departs later to return tonight at 9 19 o'clock with tired but happy passengers. Tickets for the Shrine Circus in Houston November 4 17 available locally from Shriner members.
Angelina Gonzales County honors include Angelina Gonzales as Gold Star Girl and Donald Wanjura as Gold Star Boy. Aneelind Genetles, 18, named Laterain County’s arm while Etna Prentice of Colorado County chosen Demonstration Agent. Donald Wanjura, 5, of St. A. Strael’s senior Tub of Weamas named 1993 Gold Star Boy. Victor Wantyre of Weimar and Doyle Te Dtood announce pin awards.
City council in Esgle Lake votes to enforce past due street construction assessments and mandatory sewer connections. Citizens cite inability to connect, but the ordinance will be applied. fines from violators in the corporation court must be paid or worked off before release.
The Catholic Church hosts a series of village missions starting Sunday November 15 led by Rev Berttrand Abell C F who recently finished missions in Missouri. Masses run 630 and 1000 am with evening services at 730 pm daily through Friday.
Rock Island High School senior class will raise funds at a Mexican Supper in the school cafeteria, Tuesday November 10, with serving starting at 6 p.m. The event will conclude with a twin basketball doubleheader between Rock Island and Fayetteville.
A Weimar crash killed Willie Maude White 23 and Dorothy White 3 as a car struck their home on November 5. Floyd Wilma, a Black man, was released on bond for murder without malice. other injured include Mary White and Theresa White. An A J Ratliff meeting at the Band Boosters Club was scheduled for next Monday evening.
H. C. Johnson, Rice Theatre proprietor, announces use of a wide panoramic screen for Tonight's feature African Queen plus Sunday and Monday showings of Gentlemen Prefer Blondies. The system increases screen surface by 30 percent with a special wide angle lens for enhanced projection. Johnson calls the change the most exciting development in entertainment in years.
Local businesses announce Wednesday closures in observance of Armistice Day. The measure affects major firms and small trades as officials urge continued civic activities while commerce pauses.
The Lake Eagles football squad travels to Luling Friday night for a district showdown. Expected starters anchor the offense as the team aims to improve after early season tests and maintain momentum into league play.
The Girl Scout Council announces no fund drive this year for operating Girl Scouting at Eagle Lake. Citizens are urged to attend the Saturday event featuring cafeteria style service with cakes and Sandies for sale. Tickets cost $1.00 each, with many available at the door.
A party of hunters from Eagle Lake and nearby towns returned with seven deer two elk and multiple points. Scott and Casoir each bagged a large buck along with other members including Marsalia Gertson and J Kubal capturing various deer to end the season.
Texas highway records name two new Farm to Market roads for Colorado County subject to funds and county support. One runs from FM 1291 three point eight miles northwest of Frolsburg west to Fayette County line about eight miles. the other from FM 1555 south of Weimar west to Road Batches about 2.7 miles. Upon county acceptance, the State Highway Engineer will direct construction and maintenance transfer.
Eagle Lake Lions Club votes to sponsor a Walking Blood Bank to recruit local donors and provide blood typing for transfusions. A planning meeting will set dates and coordinate with civic groups and churches for community support and staffing.
FHA members in Eagle Lake plan events for National Future Homemakers of America week. The highlight is the Hobo Day talent with members performing odd jobs for residents as part of campus activities.
County agent Doyle toure invites rice growers to a November meeting at the East Lake Community Center to discuss agricultural programs for rice. The event aims to gather farmer views on the industry’s best future, amid unresolved countywide policy differences. Be a seed info note from Beaumont Experiment Station announces limited Foundation and registered Bluebonnet and related seeds for sale, with prices per barrel and contact details.
A 1949 Ford owned by R. D. Clayton of Engle Lake rolled over three times on Farm 1 Market Road 102 at 12 05 Sunday morning near Engle Lake and Matthews. The driver and passenger were uninjured. Patrolman D L Wilson cited loss of ground on a curve as the cause. Another collision involved Mrs Atkinson and a truck driven by Charlie Gonzales with extensive bumper damage.
Publication schedules shift due to Armistice Day. advertisers and staff must submit copy earlier. The paper will publish at the usual time despite the holiday.
Funeral services for Henry W Huvar pioneer of Garwood were held at St Marys Church El Campo with a Requiem High Mass. Burial followed at Nada Calalle Cemetery. Huvar born July 21 1881 in Weimar Texas married Francis Mateck in 1903 and moved to Garwood where he farmed ranched and owned a Garwood store. Survivors include wife two sons one daughter two brothers a half brother two half sisters and other relatives.
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