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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1954
Page
6
Farmers gain time to submit soil samples and receive quicker test results as laboratories handle ongoing submissions. Mayeaux notes fall and winter fertilizer use not wasted, with ideal sampling through December and backlogged analyses increasing from January. Compliance with the Agricultural Conservation Program means farmers can plan soil tests without rush.
Fragmentary text mentions agricultural fire at Room Feed Courthouse in Austin Texas and job applicants for operators. References privately owned automata and pay rates. Details are unclear due to coverage gaps.
The Columbus Cardinals defeated the Eagle Lake Eagles 38 to 6 in a district opener at Columbus. Petrosky scored twice on long runs, Green added a 28 yard TD, and the Cardinals used strong line play to dominate. Eagles showed fight with several scoring threats but could not keep pace. The teams prepare for a district match at Smithville Friday night, with Eagle Lake seeking revenge against the Tigers.
Coach Homer Dancer's Junior High Eaglets tie Columbus Juniors 13 to 13 after a 26 to 20 win over Schulenburg Juniors. Key plays include Henry Alvarado 48 yard TD and Meitzen 35 yard TD for the Eaglets, while Schulenburg's Alvarado and Bazzar scored for their team. The second team showed strong prospects for next year.
Hargrove's sells trailer hitches as a local business item. The fragment notes an oncoer chain and mentions Fz Tike's son with no objections to orange juice while trying to squeeze his own tomatoes. The text also references clothestine.
Humble Oil & Ref firing Co will carry fall college football on radio and TV featuring Southwest Conference games this week. Rice at Wisconsin starts 1 20 p m in Madison with Rice Owls first SWC team on local TV this year. TCU at USC in Los Angeles Friday night 10 20 p m CST described by Jer ry Doggett and Joe Cullinane. Texas and Oklahoma clash in the Cotton Bowl at 1 50 p m with Kern Tips on play by play and Dave Smith color. SMU at Missouri 1 20 p m in Columbia Arkansas vs Baylor 1 50 p m at Fayetteville. From Rice Stadium Houston Saturday 8 00 p m Humble will telecast Texas A M University Houston game.
Ben Afiers received word from Mrs. Ruby Ahlers of Donna Texas that her brother Frank Bell was killed in a car accident during the weekend. Mrs. Ahlers planned to leave to attend services. Mr. Bell was a frequent visitor here when Henry Ahlers and Mrs. Ahlers resided in the city.
Hargrove’s advertises a mix of files and toys for sale in the Headlight’s classifieds. The quirky note suggests other people’s troubles pale beside their children, hinting at a lighthearted sales pitch and local promotional copy.
The E. H. Henry High School Blue Eagles travel to Bastrop to face Bastrop Colored High School in their 1954 district opener. Coach James Gordon reports players have recovered from injuries and expect to be in good shape. They return home Thursday October 1 for another district clash at 8:15 pm on the Eagle Lake field.
The Garwood Gars routed Wallis 49 to 8 in District 21-B action at Garwood on Friday night. Louis Labay and Lawrence Pavlu each scored three times, James Bunge tallied twice, and F Feleman scored for Ione Wallis. Garwood’s line blocked well with a stout defense, keeping them in the hunt with only a loss to Friendswood.
State Game Warden Tom T. Waddell cautioned hunters that dove shooting is legal only from 12 noon to sunset during the open season. He warned against shooting from public roads or from vehicles.
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