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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1947
Page
1
The Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department will host Tri-Rivers Firemen's Association members next Wednesday October 22 for races by pumper teams from towns in the association. A business meeting and a community dance follow with barbecue supper tickets priced at 1.00 and dance tickets at 0.60.
The Southwestern Telephone Company appeals to hunters to shoot cautiously during bird season. Lines from Texas City have been repeatedly damaged, hindering urgent calls to doctors and hospitals. The note notes 2500 wires were shot last year and stresses communications are vital to rural areas and service.
Lake View Golf Club manager Brea R. Froke said the Invitation Golf Tournament scheduled for Sunday October 26th would be postponed due to the current course conditions.
Fire Marshal commends Club Montezuma after inspecting hazards at the facility in Atlanta Texas. Four of fourteen original fire hazards remained on August 16 1947 with corrections underway to ensure patrons safe. Local officials and owners praised for prompt repairs reducing danger to adjacent residences in Eagle Lake and surrounding families.
At a regular meeting the commissioners allocated the $800000 road bond proceeds evenly, placing $20000 to each precinct for road and bridge work. A pickup truck was bought for Weimar precinct and bids for creosoted timbers were rejected. readvertisement instructed. Interest and premium totaling $3981.87 go to the sinking fund.
Emanuel Roos, mayor, asks Eagle Lake citizens to cooperate with a city clean up program after a fire marshal warned last week that waste paper, dry grass, weeds and other debris near buildings create tire hazards. An inspection showed little heed to the prior notice and officials urge compliance with local laws.
Members of the W. Cherry M. Perry Post 108 American Legion are urged to attend the regular meeting at 8 p m Tuesday evening October 21 to discuss Armistice Day events. The post plans a mammoth celebration November 11 to honor Armistice Day and raise funds for a swimming pool project, with parade, dinner, afternoon concessions, and a dance to close the day.
Son of Mr and Mrs W T Eggers of Houston was one of the first ten Houston war dead to be returned to the United States for burial. Sergeant Glenn Edward Eggers 25 died May 8 1943 near Kunming China while with the 124th Mechanized Cavalry. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery Eagle Lake with Mill Funeral Home in charge.
Judge Lester Holt extends all Gletrich court criminal docket items to the February term as W. Ellison of Gonzales takes over from Denver Perkins who resigns to join Cities Service Oil in Houston. Civil cases settled include Huebel awarded 1000 plus jury costs. Baker receives 500 workmen’s compensation. three divorce suits filed with district clerk Schmidt.
Oil fields in Colorado County saw little development this week. Fidelity Oil and Royalty Company abandoned its proposed test on the Van Werden Tease north of Chesterville and shifted to the Schier tract in the Orange Hill field of Austin County. Tidewater reports sands testing at the Stephens McElhoney well near Nottawa in Wharton County.
Officials of the Houston-Wallis- Eagle Lake Highway Association met at Wallis Chamber of Commerce dinner to push plans for a mammoth road rally in Eagle Lake the first week in November. State officials will be consulted to set a date. about 1000 people are expected. Attendees included E H Rodgers D K Wintermann Frank Duty D S Taylor and local leaders Abe Daily Luke Senior and Carol Abbott of the Houston Post.
A group of 18 bus drivers from across the area heard Highway Patrolman Alton Weiss and J. L. Rundell discuss the new Texas traffic law provisions and safe practices. They underwent a court house classroom session and a rigorous bus inspection by state safety officials. The drivers were told buses must now be uniform in color, display school bus markings on all sides, and follow stricter stopping rules at school loading zones and railroad crossings.
Baby Marie Diane Williamson two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Williamson died at home at two o clock this Friday morning The body will be taken to Columbia Missouri for burial with her father and uncle Excel Smith attending She is survived by her parents one brother Ronnie grandparents Mr and Mrs T W Smith of Houston and Sr and Mrs C E Williamson of Columbia Missouri and other relatives Friends extend sympathy.
Schulenburg Shorthorns bring a seasoned 12 lettermen squad to Eagle Lake for the second conference game of the season against the Eagles who boast four lettermen. Eagle Lake, scoring heavily in recent wins, seeks another upset as both teams aim for district standings.
Martin W. Roberts, a technical sergeant in the U S Army, received the Breast Order of Yun Hui with Ribbon from the Chinese government for aiding the Fifth Chinese Army during the China Burma India theater and helping open the Burma road. The War Department records the award, with delivery text pending.
The Columbus Cardinals suffered their first defeat of the 1947 season, dropping a 26 to 12 game to Gonzales on Thursday evening. The Red Birds hope for a strong conference showing with wins over Sealy, Weimar, and Hallettsville noted.
Representatives from Garwood Rock Island and Sheridan met at Headright Club to plan a season and invite Hungerford Wallis Beasley and Crescent to join forming a basketball conference. Attendees included coaches C J Schulze WW Schultz R L Baker Jim Thompson Suzt G D Reat and Supt Mier.
Eagle Lake Garden Club members are asked to call Mrs. CB Stephens by Monday October 2 to confirm intention to join a pilgrimage to the Kaiser Wur spery at Wharton on Thursday October 23. Wharton nursery plans to provide pleasure for the group, promising a standout club year outing.
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