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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1950
Page
1
District court reports show Judge Holt settling sixty six cases over the last two months with ongoing proceedings noted in the Essex area. The items reference clerk staff, insurance sections, and several upcoming steps, including preliminary actions and scheduling details.
A misread OCR item describes a train movement yesterday affecting a group from a happy school. The Santa Fe and Missouri Texas Lines trains were scheduled to carry passengers from the transit station to a location, with several companies coordinating the transport.
Rice harvest ends with only one sale. Total 3200 barrels sold Friday. Prices misquoted by one cent per unit. Patna referenced in sale notes.
The Eagles lose 45 to 6 in a football clash with the Smithville Cardinals. Highlights include a 21-4 scoring burst by the visitors and key injuries for Eagletown. Next up, Eagle Lake faces Weimar in a non district tilt at Eagle Stadium Friday night at 7:30. Revival services led by Rev O Bevan Richards begin November 6 at the First Baptist Church with 10 am and 7:30 pm sessions.
Revival services at the Apostolic Church continue through next week led by Rev Floyd LuMunyon who began on November 3. He resigned as dean of the Apostolic Faith Bible School at BeX ter Springs Arkansas to pursue evangelistic work. Mrs LaMfungon, former music instructor, directs coverage and specials with services at 8:02 p.m. nightly and Rev G K Kerr and church members invite all to attend. Butch Estlinbaum, son of Mr and Mrs Ervin Estlinbaum, Westekent Leighlin Hospital patient with 2 bed attend, improved yesterday.
Fiedglings beat Columbus 20 6 at home with Ward running and Ralph Yanez keying early 20 to 0 lead. Substitutes gained experience before Columbus rallied and scored late. lineup notes list Robby Tilgo Fred Mars Kenneth Mahalile and others for tonight’s rematch at Columbus.
Local stores and banks will close on Saturday November 11 to observe Armistice Day with the post office also closed Tuesday. Offices and schools will resume normal hours on Monday the 12th according to the holiday calendar.
A clipped excerpt discusses democracy as more than rights and loyalty. It stresses citizens’ responsibility to support neighbors and fellow citizens, grow life, and ensure equal rights while warning against indifference. It cites Mr LeCrone advocating simple needs and shared rewards within a structured economy.
Mrs Roos sister Virgie Gimble died in Brownsville last Sunday. O W Westmoreland notified relatives who planned to travel to Crown Ville for funeral services. Mr and Mrs Rousere and Mrs J C Levkwood of this city were mentioned among mourners.
A partial line suggests seeking to reach a destination southwest with ongoing efforts to build or extend a path. The text shows awkward phrasing and missing context, indicating a snapshot from a larger report about movement and future plans.
Twelve new Chamber of Commerce directors were elected at a Tuesday night meeting in Hotary Trail Aarola Ware. Several named individuals won three year terms while others earned two nine year terms. the group must elect officers within ten days. The retiring president urged cooperation with the new board as officers prepare to take over.
The Bow Mennry High Sehat football team will Teck The Seme lephurg Dolorsd High Schanltans here tomorrow. Prides, night at the Gnie Lake High Schoal Sta dium at BOO pm. The Big Herre team, coehad Uy 1 Ruthage, will have its sixth is Ate Uistict win in their first yew of organdic foothill Admission to the seine wil, be We few adults and g8e fav hidden. ee Miss Opieha Johneen was brought none from Scott White Upepstar in Tenple Today Hight. Mrs VT. Maathews and Mrs F Lee Jehnson went up Syniay and brought her back.
Citizens of Eagle Lake adopt a fundraising drive for Scout facilities. Commissioners review proposed additions to the county building including a south wing expansion, hallways, and stairs to improve space for the clerk and tax assessor. No new taxes expected.
A fragmented report notes that only 128 votes were cast in the general election at Eagle Lake on August 26. The text references fears of communism and urges citizens to vote, mentioning candidates and local figures in a chaotic, OCR damaged passage.
Funeral services were held yesterday for T T Sheridan at the Grureh of Christ with Reverend Tim W H presiding. Burial followed at Chealhurn Cemetery between Rock Islaew and Srevidail in Louisiana where his grave marker notes his birth January 27 1855 to Hua and Cordelia Slishidea. He is survived by three sisters Mrs Lee Scott Mrs Magein Qaks and Mrs Mabel Strunk and by seven brothers. Kreinke left for Fort Sill Oklahoma to report for duty in the army.
Grand opening details for the Stell Service Station and Bev creat, red ard salon Lick station in Nagle Lake. Built by Gstinbaur Lain and Company Fis, operated by Vicwur Maschesk, the event features a ceremonial opening with plans for future offerings and local attendance.
Around town notes recount Lion president Everety attending a Thursday night Lions Club gathering at Tiana Pub with invited members. The piece mentions hunting chatter, meat to be prepared, and local names like Buddy Randow and Cal Gerts Son. It also notes a town service attendance by J. R. Pureau and Danray.
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