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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1947
Page
1
A Riverside event attracted an estimated thousand visitors at the Rivers Firemen's Meet held at Austin Hall. Mayor E Roos issued invitations during the six o'clock community gathering. Roos and local officials observed the festivities as drinks were sold and attendees enjoyed the closing ceremonies.
A reader details how Eagle Lake residents saved on fire insurance by maintaining low fire loss ratios. The letter cites state credits for good records, explains premium adjustments, and claims citizens paid large sums while insurers benefited. includes a data list and references a continuation on Page 7.
Garwood will hold an End of Harvest dance at Nata Hall on November 19 or 20 presiding over a Rice Queen contest. A contestant must be a Miss between 16 and 71 and registered at Gar-lie-Inn by November 1. Four girls with the most votes will be announced, judges will select the Queen who receives a golden crown and bouquet, with the queen and attendants leading the Grand March. Additional details to follow in the Garwood News.
The Eagle Lake Softball Association bought gear for the school teams including two volleyballs for the boys and additional items for the girls, enabling both genders to participate in school athletic activities.
Winners in the Better Baking Contest held last week in Columbus were announced. Educational exhibits featured Christmas gifts from Garwood and Columbus table settings. Blue ribbon breads were entered by Mrs. A L Heiman Garwood Mrs Clarence Heinsohn Boggy Branch Mrs A W Links Eagle Lake and Mrs J K Davidson Eagle Lake. Judges included Miss Syble Guthrie and Mrs Bertha Reas Shaw's Bend Club. The youngest club had 10 percent attendance while the second youngest nearly 200 percent attendance.
A Lake View Golf Club event draws both members and non members for an 18 hole, 7 49 am start with a 50 cent entry fee and 50 cent green fee for non members. Prizes include balls for lowest handicap, a golfer s glove and lowest gross score. James Ray Thomas defends the club championship as contests for driving pitching and chipping offer prizes.
Eagle Lake School band invited to lead Armistice Day parade at 10:30 am and entertain in the afternoon. A barbecue at 11:30 am at Lake View Golf Club with various concessions. Evening dance at Austin Hall. Proceeds fund the swimming pool project. Legion plans to petition city council on disposal at dumping grounds and to coordinate events with the big road rally that day.
The Junior Class of Eagle Lake High School will hold a rummage sale at Eagle Lake Implement Company starting at 10 AM Saturday October 25. Call Telephone 14 to arrange pickup of clothing you wish to donate.
The management of Cole's Theatre announced the weekly show will begin at 6:45 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Weekday evenings will follow the new start time while Saturday and Sunday schedules stay as before.
Land owners 21 and over in Colorado County will vote Saturday on forming a soil conservation district. Eight polling places open 7 am to 7 pm, with Arthur Koehn of Weimar as superintendent. If approved, five district supervisors will be appointed, with no local tax or bond powers, and federal experts will assist farms at no local cost.
Sympathy expressed to Mrs. R M Moore of Eagle Lake and family on the passing of her mother Mrs Augusta Filipp 67 who died at Moulton Hospital on Sunday October 19 and was buried in Moulton Catholic Cemetery last Thursday Four daughters four sons four sisters two brothers and 13 grandchildren survive.
The Houston Wails Eagle Lake Highway Association will hold a barbecue and rally at Eagle Lake on November 4 with about 1000 people from five counties expected. Col. The Asburs of Austin and Texas Good Roads officials will speak. Texas Highway Commission members John Redditt and Fred Knetsch invited, plus Fred Wempe. A motor caravan will show the proposed Houston Wallis Eagle Lake highway route. County commissioners from five counties will attend as special guests.
The Eagle Lake Eagles travel to Weimar tonight for their seventh game of the 1947 season. They aim to rebound after a 42 to 0 loss to Schulenburg Shorthorns, who used strong passing and a powerful run game to dominate. The Weimar squad, in its first eleven-man season, faces a tough test as the Eagles seek another victory with fans following the team.
Robert McMillan, son of Mr and Mrs W A McMillan, has been ordered to report as a second lieutenant at Chanute Field in Illinois. A Kingsville A and T College graduate, he previously served in World War II and returned to college before seeking reinstatement. He will attend a nine month meteorology school. his wife and daughter accompanied him to Lincolnville.
Miss Patty Jean Martin of Garwood now resides in Santa Barbara Hall at Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos. The $250000 Spanish colonial dormitory features faculty designed study furniture and per-floor kitchenettes. Jay Albrecht, daughter of Eagle Lake residents, serves as counselor on the record floor.
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