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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
9
Eagles fall to Weimar 9 3 in a tense semifinal with late momentum from James Ricks and a big pass to Zshradnick. A fumble and yardage swings marked the closing drives as both teams battled for a spot in the finals.
Sheridan Broncos enter fifth season under Coach Jim Thompson with captain Pen Free and lettermen Mack Eviscoe Billy Hobbs Arnold Shihab. Team aims to improve after finishing second in district last year and plans to open schedule December 8 1952 with tournaments in Eagle Lake Nordville and more.
In District 7A action amid a 1851 season Mayhem the Tigers sit atop a crowded standings table with six turns played and no losses. Columbus Cannibals trail close and Eagles hold a balanced mix of wins and losses as teams chase the league crown.
A terse notice records an objection in the Tuesday proceedings. Details are fragmented but indicate formal challenge or dispute affecting an ongoing decision. No names or dates are readable.
The Iroop Troop Ohne gathered Saturday at ten o'clock, inviting second graders to a cookout in Mrs Westmoreland's yard. Attendees drank, played games, visited a pond, and later shared charades after refreshments.
Patrolman Ceawder has been transferred by the Department of Public Safety to the Brookshire area. The move places Ceawder under new supervision in Lalepada county as part of ongoing personnel adjustments.
Henry High School football team Brookshire defeats Dolores high school 51 to 0 at Eagles Stadium. Mostvin Collier and Mildred Dean contribute passing and running, with Collier and Edward Glover each scoring multiple touchdowns. The EH Henry eleven travels to Lockhart on Friday November 6 for a District 12A clash.
Spade and Trowel Garden Club members heard Mrs J R Thomas host a meeting as Mrs RW Schlumpf of Houston spoke on daylilies. The group elected to hold a food sale on Wednesday November 25 with location to be announced next week. A December 12 gathering at Mrs O W Powers home was planned. Visitors from San Antonio and Alyin attended and a Lane-Wells morning in Houston preceded the weekend visit.
Coach Arnold Payne of Eagle Lake High School was named to a five member committee to select the all star team for Class A representing South Team schools at the annual coach es fair. Payne will represent all Class A schools while other members select for 5B AA AAA and AAA conferences.
Hollis Massey files suit to compel sale of 280 acres in Colorado County from Mrs. Weimar and Miss Gertrude OBrien. Massey had agreed to pay 60 per acre via Waco Manufacturing Co. survey No. 17 and to gain a deed interest in oil rights, with Miss OBrien's death Sept. 20 cited as context.
More Colorado county residents have paid taxes early this year yet the overall percentage is low. Tax official T Colleter and Assessor Henry Hajovsky note Shell Oil protests over valuation on Sheridan development reduce county receipts. Total county and state tax payments reach about 6232 498.56 with school funds hit, and only 43.6 percent of assessed value paid. Hajovsky urges citizens to pay poll taxes as 1932 elections approach and ballots loom.
Lewis Bland Epps celebrated his sixteenth birthday at a party held in the Episcopal Favish House last Saturday evening. About seventy five invited priests from Engle Lake and Columbus attended the event. Guests enjoyed refreshments and birthday cakes as the celebration proceeded in a formal gathering style.
Marriage licenses issued from the office of the clerk include Edgar K. Silliman and Rastiong Johp ouler aut Tle Matcilie Rollins. Mr and William Glaster Ta Grange visited with his Armies. Mrs. Mary Baek tab AW Mes and others spent Sunday with Tir and Lea sons.
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