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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1955
Page
7
Local sports and hunting notes cover the Needville game where the Eagles lost to Needville Blue Jays 43 to 3 in the season opener. Basketball previews detail Eagle Lake’s district title chase, with returning stars Meitzen Beseda and Cook leading a large squad as they prepare for East Bernard.
Local wildlife reports show additional deer felled as hunting continues in the county. Officials note the hunting season remains active and safety rules apply as activities proceed across multiple areas despite scattered delays and unclear details about specific numbers or locations.
Hemble Extras and EL Weitline Arcs tied for seventh in bowling as matches unfolded with Le Itange Drug Store, Baby Deeres Star Beer's Steppers, and Grange teams shaping the final results. The Arcs were set to play Coca Cola's team next, while the Chicks faced Grand Prize Beer, with further matchups lined up for Tuesday and Monday.
The Friendswood Mustangs defeated Plagerville 121 36 in a bi district clash. Hornie Un rush led with four goals for the Mustangs while Jimie Siegert scored four for the Panthers. Center Point prepares for the regional title.
Wharton County Wolfes meet Del Mar College in Corpus Christi for the One Leaphorn Conference title game Friday night. Del Mar is 7-1 this season after a loss to Angelo, who defeated Wharton 23-6. Game time is 8 p.m.
West Texas deer hunting groups report mixed results with modest success. Among elite hunters from Men and Inez camp, David Wintermann took five burks while J H L Thomas missed several shots. A second Marfa area party with ten hunters gathered no reported kills by Wednesday morning. The five day Marfa camp run continues to Friday with the group expected back. Notable Marfa campers include A H Dipple, A H Seaholm, George Causey, Bonnie Blair, F M Drom Godie, Bruce Waddell, Raymond Waddell, Ed Causey, George Cason and Herbert Laessin.
State football game set for Saturday in Hallettsville as Sacred Heart Indians meet the undefeated Sacred Heart Eagles of Texarkana in a marquee showdown. Ticket details scarce but requested for early sale. both teams hold perfect records in North District play.
The club schedules its second annual meeting for next January. Details on time and venue were not fully disclosed in the fragment.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Hayden have completed the purchase of the former L D Roberts property at the corner of Mills Avenue and Postoffice Street and plan to occupy it soon. Dr. and Mrs. L D Roberts recently bought the former Bunge residence at State Street and Lake Quentin and are remodeling with plans to move after renovations.
Universal Motor Company, Eagle Lake, offers a 1953 Mercury Hanitep Coupe with all extras and a price of 1345 dollars. Also listed is a 1948 Ford V8 Crt Coupe in solid condition with twin exhausts priced at 250 dollars from Universal Motor Co., Earte Lake. An Elgin Watch from D Eune’s Drug Store is noted as a perfect gift.
A Sheridan benefit game raised funds to aid former athlete Mack Ray Brisco who sustained a broken neck and serious injuries in a recent car wreck. Brisco underwent surgery at Renger Hospital in Halletts ville and has begun to regain some feelings as he recovers with support from local coach Honsyhoy and the community.
Blue Eagles fall in a homecoming game to El Campo as F. Henry and Coach James Gannon led defenses struggle. Annie Sims finished runner-up in the homecoming contest amid the faded report of a spirited but uneven clash.
An unusual 1950 ChevroletBet Air Hardtom listing appears at Universal Motor Company in Eagle Lake with a bold slogan Eat More Rice. This compact notice highlights a local vehicle advertisement amid community commerce.
Eagle Lake High School girls basketball opens the season with a road game at Columbus against the Cardinals. The team, defending Distech 24-A champions, features 33 prospects for the six-player starting unit and seven returning lettermen as coach Scott leads a year seen as strong for local girls hoops.
Garwood High will switch from six man to eleven man football next fall. The district will include Garwood, Sheridan, Orchard, Crescent and Walls in Class B. No official announcement on Sheridan and Walls final status.
Coach Gen Cobb announced this week that fifteen Eagle Lake Eagles earned football letters in the just completed season. Twelve regulars and a reserve made the list. eight are expected back next year. Names include ends Jim Milly Joe Barela Bennie Miller. tackles Vernon Miculka Clifton Mershall Leonardo Luna. guards John Besed Bob Cook Jimmy Fenka. center John Adkins. backs Walter Moitzen Billy Selazar James Adkins Henry Alvarado Walter Jones. Johnny Nash served as team manager. Next year’s returning lettermen include Milby Bareln Miller Miculka Marshall Frnka Alvarado and Jones.
Members of the Retail Merchants Association of Eagle Lake and their guests attended a Tuesday night banquet at Marx Drive In Cafe. Kala President L. State welcomed attendees and presided, noting the lack of an entertainment program while the optional dinner was the highlight of the meeting.
Classified notice advertise a 1454 Chevrolet 210 inch door model with power steering life and heater in excellent condition. Includes universal motor compass and Eagle Lake location reference.
Benford Gardner, high school principal, discusses changes to the coaching staff or the new schedule. Fans recall the Gars during their six man play and consider how leadership may impact upcoming games and season plans.
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