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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
7
Hundreds of deer hunters plan to hit county woods Friday November 16 for the 1936 deer season opener. Weather and rains have revived forage, boosting buck condition while deer laws govern tags and licenses. Turkey hunting varies by county and waterfowl seasons run through late January with limits and safety urged during the busy opening weekend.
Blue Eagles beat La Grange 12 to 6 in Columbus tonight to claim their fifth win and advance toward the final round. Clarence Glover scored the first touchdown and later added a second as Blue Eagles led 6 0 then 12 6. Coach James Gordon’s squad next faces Columbus with the winner moving toward the title. The game produced key plays from Glover and a pivotal 26 yard drive setting up Glover’s five yard score.
The Ezsie Leake Junior Eagles were blanked 21 to 0 as Boling Junior High shut down their offense on a cold night. Standouts John Allen Rolf Gerry Clipson Denny Parker and Tommy Petry led the attack while Curt Laughlin Conrad Zwememann and others anchored the defense in a season finale loss.
Roscoe Fountain topped Shell Company golfers at Eagle Lake Recreation Center last Saturday to win the championship flight after a sudden death playoff with Ace Williams. Both finished 87 totals after 18 holes. Fountain won in the playoff to claim the title in the event for Shell of Company employees.
Sixty members of Eagle Lake Quarterback club and families attended the annual banquet at the Elementary School cafetorium. Oscar Miller served as master of ceremonies and introductions included club president L. J. Spanidel and Mrs. Mallie Young. Junior high coach Paul Cowan praised the boys’ cooperation and improvement, naming seventh and eighth graders advancing to high school. miniature charms were given, and films of the QB Halloween parade were shown.
Sealy Tigers crushed Eagle Lake Eagles 55 13 in a hard fought district 25 A game last Friday night. Star fullback Eugene Krehnak scored three touchdowns and added two two point conversions as Sealy built a commanding lead early and forced errors by Eagle Lake throughout. The Tigers’ defense battered the Eagles while Sealy’s irregulars saw action late as the team pressed to impress Brahmas and keep alive a potential district title shared with East Bernard and Katy.
East Bernard Brahmas host Sealy Tigers in a tight District 25-4 game under Homecoming mood at East Bernard. The Brahmas, favored to win the district, carry a 5-0 start while Sealy is 4-1 in district play. A Tigers win could trigger a three way tie with Katy and East Bernard. Other district results include Eagle Lake losing to Sealy 55 to 0 and Katy defeating Needville 20 to 13.
The Loue De Rochamont theater will re screen the Martin Luther film this Sunday for those who missed its prior showings or wish to see it again. Public attendance is invited. Fort Hening Fort Hen ings resident Charles Cloat and Harvey Meyer of Columbus visited Mrs. Simnn Cloat last Thursday evening. Mrs. Frank Duty and Mr Drew Shell visited Smithville with L C Bock on Monday.
In a 55 to 18 defeat, Eagle Lake fumbled late, Milby kicked extra points, and Stussel scored for the Tigers. Krehnak added a late TD and Barela returned a kickoff for a 30 yard score as Katy dominated. Eagles host Katy Tigers next in the final District 2-A game, Homecoming night.
Garwood High School Gars close their season with a 247 to 0 loss to Crescent Bluejays in a District 32 2 game. Crescent scorers include Lawrence Dorotik ACJ Tucik Roy Kurtz James Psbecek and a Valenta to Fucik pass. Nehnyitza booted five of seven extra points. Coaching change ends season with 2 wins 7 losses. Coach Fitzgerald announces basketball practice starts Monday with a young squad.
This week at Laughlin Hospital names a long list of patients and discharges including Frank Mazac Jr, Virginia Kehanek, Sheridan Dennis Curtiss, Garwood Anthony Kellina, Garwood Jeff Criswell, Sheridan Dave Thomas, City, F Brosch City, Isaac Fontenot, City, Gussie Farrow and daughter Pearl Farrow City, Marilyn Powell Rocky Island, Alton Shupp San Antonio, and others with visits by Mr and Mrs Drew Styell to Schulenburg.
Victor Scott, Eagle Lake High School girls coach, will assemble a large candidate pool for the varsity team as drills begin Monday ahead of the season opener Friday November 23 versus Gurwood. The departing championship sextet from 1955-56 includes guards Ant Sens Doris Alley Virginia Starke and forwards Shirley Frn n Evangeline Loessin as Scott builds a new lineup around three players.
Returning lettermen forward Sardy Thomas Bonnie Kohleftel and guard Carol Sens headline a large 20 plus prospect haul as Coach Scott fields a fully open starting sextet. The Eagles enter a three team district with Sealy and Pearland plus a double round robin to decide the champion with Pearland’s state run last year cited as a carryover unknown this season.
Guests gathered Wednesday to surprise Mrs. Ema Clost for her birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Tehnnie Schmidt and son Bernario, Mrs. N. L. Birdwell, George and Emily, Mr. and Mrs. Hoy DeShazo and son, Mr. and Mrs. David Zahradnick, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reuther, John Danyluk of Borden. Cake coffee and sandwiches followed as Mrs. Clost received many gifts while Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Curry visited Kilgore for Armistice Day weekend with her sister.
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