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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
7
District basketball officials from Needville and Columbus met here Monday. G Beck acted as chair with Wall’s act and arranged plans for Tuesday events. Officials discussed schedules and local arrangements for the upcoming contest window.
Fragmentary note reports a boy scout story involving a Mrs and Sirs tale. The text mentions Timmy, Ren, and tangled names, with little readable context or clear outcome.
Pecillo G Rodriguez is called back to active duty. Misses Thomas and Pustejovsky are listed as hospital patients. Ophelia Johnson reports recovering at Scott & White Temple after a heart incident. Louisa Lane travels with sister Mrs. W. and Albert Pustejovsky remains at Laughlin Hospital for observation.
East Bernard Brahmas routed Santa Fe Indians 40 to 0 at Pridey on October 13. Brahmas opened with a 72 yard drive, Genzer scored on an 8 yard run, then added a 22 yard TD. Keym to Losack connected for another score. Genzer added a fourth quarter run, and Koym and Viktorian added late touchdowns as East Bernard dominated.
In Wharton this Saturday WCIC hosts Laredo for a county match. Sims and Celiece are listed as notable players, with Falaminos from Laredo appearing for a bilge burn event at So's.
Reports from New York and Washington detail the return of a local youth, Dick Warren, severely wounded in action. Family and friends greet him as he recuperates, with word spreading of his injuries and the hope for a full recovery.
A vintage note urges buyers to consult the Universal Supply Company before purchasing any heater. It mentions wood oil and gas fuels as available options and encourages checking types of power for the intended use. The fragment reflects a general home heating guidance from a local supplier.
Coaches Arnold Payne and Tom Kinkseey lead the Eagle Lake Eagles on a Friday night trek to Schulenburg to face the formidable Schulenburg Shorthorns. Rested from a two week layoff, the Eagles aim to capitalize on opportunity, with key lineup changes due to Zehradsick’s appendectomy and adjusted guard and center roles. The team plans to counter the Shorthorns’ tricky offense with intact prep and strong defensive schemes.
Lakeview Golf Club members will stage their annual championship on Sunday October 29 and will decide the club champion who receives a trophy. A bogey tournament accompanies the event with prizes, and a barbecue dinner will be served to members and guests. The course is reported in excellent condition despite light rain and mild winds.
Gus Krienke recalled to active duty with the U S Army Engineers, World War II unit. Orders to report by November 3 at Fort St Oklahoma. Local mentions include Mrs K L Frederickson and Ort Selle of Garwood visiting Houston on Saturday to avoid trouble and ensure safety. Robert Zaharcnick underwent an appendicitis operation Monday morning and was recovering well later that day.
The secret farmers say they are responsible for the current rice market condition as weather permits threshing and prices fall. The Bay City and Eagle Lake football opener today features coach Hinton with a near same lineup as last week. Lakeside Country Club’s S C Smothers records the first ace nine with a 273 yard drive, playing alongside J N Frazar and Pierre Roberts. BH Faber returns from Dallas after preparing Colorado County’s statewide exhibit. Colorado County showcases a cine exhibit as its standout display.
Report outlines formation of Girls' Basketball District 562 with school representatives and state athletic director coordinating a meeting to establish structure and primaries amid confusion and misstatements within the organizing process.
Game Warden Thos Waddell explains duck season runs November through January 31 with antler duck limits. Ducks are 25 2 day or 50 4 week while geese limit is 12 per week. The exhibit at the fair draws notable attention.
Rice prices surpassed $10 a barrel at the American Rice Growers office in Eagle Lake. Joe Frazar bought 20,400 barrels at $10.20 with eight lots reaching that figure, plus multiple lots selling between $9 and $9.40. A total of 23,400 barrels were sold Friday the 13th, following a larger Monday sale of 31,050 barrels. Top earlier sale was $10.04 for two Patna lots by Brow and Clipson.
Laughlin Hospital reports new babies including Terry William son born October 14 to Mr and Mrs Lir D. Hanson Rock Island with weight details. Twin sons Marvin Lee and Simon Ray Dawson born October 15 Hempstead area. Various new parent entries list names and cities, reflecting weekly hospital notes.
Sheridan items note Mike Galastns and Dick Thorson on Monday business at Tortingnit Ffouster. Sheridan won last Friday night football 15 to 6. PTA income around 67 dollars from selling sandwiches and coffee. Reports on births and visitors include Miss Lucille Montgomery of Houston and R E Strahan of Port Arthur visiting. G Rent Rider and family from Austin spent Sunday with Mrs Mattie Rider Street. A line about a red frock at a dance prompts a quip on femininity and propriety.
Lt Gene Weatherred, chairman of the Texas Crusade for Freedom, calls on organizations to ring bells on October 24 United Nations Day at 1 03 AM CST. The Freedom Bell will toll from Barn Cit to symbolize a free world and will be broadcast on NBC CBS and ABC. General Lucius D. Clay will deliver a dedication statement and read the freedom declaration.
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