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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1949
Page
1
October tax report shows over 80 percent of county taxes paid on time. Financials detail October disbursements and balances across precincts, with totals and cash on hand ending October 31. Precincts One through Four list specific disbursement amounts and balances, illustrating overall October tax collection activity.
Local report states Bob Thronton was shot in the foot by a gun believed unloaded. Details on timing, location, and shooter are unclear in the fragmentary text.
Snowdigger Edwards is honored with a 25 year pin from Western Auto. He recalls his long career with the company, noting mail order experiences from 85 years ago and his ongoing association with Western Auto since then.
Basra reminds taxpayers that a three percent discount on school taxes will be valid during the month of November. The policy was approved at last week’s board meeting and payments can be made at the tax office in City Hall.
The Garden Club announces its annual Flower Show to be held Friday November 18 in the Landa Building next to Landa Grocery. Mrs Justin A Smith is general chairman. The event titled Indian Summer Flower Show will feature Austin color arrangements and holiday table decorations. Show hours are 3:00 to 8:00 pm with a valuable plant prize awarded. Non members may enter and a special section is open to them.
Rev Mitton DuPriest returns to lead Baptist Crusade opening tonight at Trinity Baptist Church lasting through the 20th. Plans include sermons from DuPriest a Baylor University alumnus. Sunday events begin with service this evening and continue through the week.
Mrs T F Mandy led a Brownie and adult Scout gathering as she reviewed The Life of Juliette Lew. The table featured crysanthemume bouquets and sandwiches, cookies, and sherbert punch. Senior Girl Scout Troop members attended and signed the council’s service book recording activities.
Ranft sponsor of the Senior Class announces five cents for each margarine carton collected. Proceeds go to the Senior Class fund. Seniors welcome carton donations. call Mrs. Ranft or drop cartons at local grocery stores.
The Parent-Teachers Association moved its November meeting from Thursday November 17 to Wednesday November 16 at 7 30 pm. President Mrs T P Dowdy said the change was due to main speaker Rev J D B Cummins Episcopal minister of Columbus. E H Shirley president of the School Board will outline board plans for Eagle Lake schools and PTA will count attendees to determine which class earns a picture for second grade.
Negro county extension agents of the Southern district held a sub district timing meeting in Columbus Monday to receive instructions on making their annual reports. The work year runs from November 30th to December 1st. The objective is to inform the public about extension workers' year’s accomplishments.
Miss Kimble will perform at the Columbus Municipal Concert on Monday. Houston guest Miss Betty Ruth Robbins participates, offering Chopin etudes and a chamber piece. Admission is open to Association members with ID cards at the gymnasium door. curtain 7:15 p.m.
Dick Obenhaus is appointed parts man at Jones Motors replacing VE A Berg who resigned to start his own business in LaPorte Texas. Local notice confirms Obenhaus joins the parts department and assumes duties at the dealership.
City Council met to tackle delinquent taxes pressing on Eagle Lake. J W Kirkpatrick proposed contracting with the city to collect back taxes, showing a ledger dating to 1979. After discussion, the council approved Kirkpatrick’s contract unanimously and planned immediate street repair work.
A motor vehicle crash on a local highway left a person dead and several others with injuries. Emergency responders transported victims to area hospitals as investigators examined the scene near Wharton. Funeral services were held in Wharton on Wednesday for a named victim.
Columba PTA presented a campus show featuring a model display and a concert by Junior Cardinal Banc after a style segment by First four grades. Masters performed dances and songs while students modeled outfits from modest periods, with audience remarks about the bathing suit moment by Little Babby Wally.
Tomorrow Saturday November 12 farmers in Colonado County vote to elect community committeemen and delegates for the Eagle Lake and Garwood communities. Polls open 5:00 am to 3:00 pm at City Hall Garwood School and by mail ballots due today.
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A tent show advertised for a performance on May Street was canceled after city ordinances restricting operation within city limits were cited. A disturbance at the venue prompted police involvement and the act was called off to avoid violations.
Armistice Day observance proceeds with no special town events or post office closures planned. An era of war's end has altered expectations as officials and residents weigh World War II implications.
In the Texas statewide election only two of ten proposed amendments passed. Amendment No 7 would let a district judge handle county matters while in another county. Amendment No 9 would allow waiver of jury trials in non criminal lunacy hearings. Other measures, including on legislative sessions and poll taxes, failed or drew strong opposition. Mrs Joe A Wesendorff won 6% of Board of Education votes, Georg Duncan 27, in a light local turnout.
Scouting leaders faced criticism over a drive as affiliates and community figures clash over tactics. Names and places appear amid a jumble of references to people and groups, signaling a disputed fundraising push and internal tensions.
David Konesheck treated the football team to a turkey supper at Lions Hall last Friday night after the Columbus game. Coaches Arnold W. Payne Api Tom Hirkacey and Supt Wo C Reed were among those present.
Clergy from the East Austin Sub-District gather at Columbus Methodist Church for a regular meeting. Officers outline duties and church duties while reports on programs and budget are discussed.
A Galveston soil conservation report notes farmer Johnson achieved higher per acre yields by planting clover and legumes to improve soil, as reported in Lent Hale’s Houston Post column. The early experiment matched or exceeded previous yields, highlighting legume benefits for soil buildup.
Meeting place moved to Mrs E W Hanly for the Study Club. The program on How the World Plays will be presented by Mrs B C Fifagernid. The gathering is set for Wednesday November 16th at Mrs Wilcox’s home.
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