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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
7
Sheridan prepared to face Garwood in a Friday night district clash described as the top game of District 206. Broncos star Bork showed strong season timing with impressive marks and Rae added another scoring burst as both teams seek key early-season momentum.
Garwood High School routed Friendswood 64 to 22 last Friday night. Coach Bernard Gardner’s Gur ned High School Gar s offense exploded with a potent air attack led by Lonnie Shoop and Johnnie Struska who combined for three touchdowns and 277 passing yards despite 1 of 17 completions. Friendswood’s Ty tallied 22 points as Garwood dominated with strong air and scoring bursts.
W H D club elected officers and enjoyed a Halloween gathering at Colorado County. Mrs Hans Germs presented a prize for a tail plating demonstration, with refreshments served. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Belle of Galveston and Cadet Brice Kilgore from Texas A M College.
Citizens and merchants are urged to display the national flag on October 19 in memory of Yorktown’s surrender. W C Reed and Mrs Reed share firsthand notes from the Lagaville di d where Cornwallis surrendered, marking the end of the Revolution and start of the United States as an independent republic. The article recalls Washington’s siege, the French fleet, and Philadelphia celebrations as a century later plans honored the historic display day.
P T A leader P Deonard announces October 1932 as Membership Enrollment Month for the Nations P T A with over seven million members. Eagle Lake chapter invites all parents and teachers to join, urging attendance at the regular meeting today October 16 at the new Elementary School Cafetorium. contact Mrs. G D Ragding if unable to attend.
Smithville, led by Buddie Kellar, routed the Eagles 42 to 7 in Friday night district action. Eagles’ defense struggled against Smithville’s powerful attack, with Adams, Dowdy, Guncan, Deshhero, Knox, Epps, and Adkine delivering a stubborn but ineffective effort. Offensively, the Eagles managed only one scoring threat in the second quarter as Finis, Ricks, and Lee produced limited yardage.
Unbeaten E H Henry High meets its toughest district test as Lockhart Colored High School visits Engle Lake High Stadium at 6 16 p m. Coach James Gordon plans to start EL Henry Ben Duncan Edward Gloves MacAlvin Collier Alfred Glover Frank Sloan Eugene Turner Henry Flowers Floyd Harris Sedwick Turner Jarvis Lincoln and Alex Spates. The Blue Eagles, after beating A Campo Hallettsville Sealy and Smith, now prepare for Columbus on October 24 in a district game.
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