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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1953
Page
1
A jury found Clay guilty and sentenced him to life in prison after a trial spanning part of the afternoon. Testimony detailed a fatal shooting and the sequence of events at a Columbus area home with witnesses describing confrontations and an argument preceding the death.
The Eagle Lake Eagles meet Columbus in a Friday night football clash. Coach W. S. B. Hina reports Kenneth Psy injury may keep him out, with Tommy Starke moving to Perry’s spot and Lone Sommeriatte starting at guard Reseda’s usual position. Expect a large crowd as both teams seek their first district win.
Over two months of rain and a severe electrical storm brought high winds and near forty degree highs. One inch of rain fell Friday and two more inches Sunday, reviving pastures and fields. rice paddies suffered, few acres remain dry. Monday’s sale at the American Rice Growers Association posted strong prices, Bluebonnet oats trading at 10.28, with five small lots affected.
Santa Claus and four real live reindeer will appear at 1:00 pm in Eagle Lake, contracted by the Eagle Lake Merchants Association. Grady Carothers brings the reindeer under supervision, following a similar visit two years ago that drew crowds from miles around. Mark December 16 for the arrival buzz and December 19 for the main event.
A bonfire pep rally is scheduled at Roden Arena at 6 00 P M Friday to precede the Columbus football game. The public is invited to attend and join in stadium festivities before the Lions clash with Columbus.
A Halloween program at Rice Theatre schedules a 11:00 PM showing featuring the film Bhantert Brom Spave with stars Newen Nasi and Randolph Anders and includes the H. G. Wells War of the Worlds radio drama adaptation in Technicolor. The lineup highlights a Saturday night screening and additional presentations through Sunday and Monday.
The Women's Mission Society of the Brethren Church hosts a community gathering Tuesday morning in Lissie and Eagle Lake. Members plan an observance with a world luncheon to follow, chaired by Mrs Raymond and Mrs Anderson with committee leaders named.
P Q Inspector W S Watkins visited with Chamber of Commerce and local businessmen to discuss housing for a future post office. Bids are being sought for housing the post office in coming years. A follow up meeting with Congressman Trompson and local business leaders is planned. Mr and Mrs S O'Boothe visited San Antonio with Mr and Mrs Herbert Paul and daughter Julie.
The annual Halloween Carnival opens Saturday night with a colorful parade through the downtown area. Sponsored by the Bag Lake Quarterback Club and High School Athletic Department, the event features games, prizes, hot dogs, cakes, and community booths with proceeds aiding local improvements.
County tax collections show improvement though receipts trail the same period last year. Treasurer Hajovsky reports Oct receipts total 51,192.5 to the state and 50,936.19 to the county. Shell Oil Company payments raise year totals but officials expect stronger performance this month. Rise urges tax action as elections loom and poll tax receipts become due for voter qualification.
The sixth Ganwood Lions Fair highlighted the Farm to Market Road project connecting FM Ae2 and Highway 7 in a ceremony led by Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce president J. HH. Ware. The event featured praise for community ties, with remarks that Eagle Lake and Garwood share agricultural roots and similar income sources, stressing stronger bonds between the two towns.
Weimar district court awarded McCad Sanders 7644 dollars in a case against Colorado and associates over 624 cases of eggs sold by telephone to an agent in Laredo last May. Several related suits were dismissed or settled out of court.
The Colorado County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at the Legion hall in Cammons on Monday November 2 starting with a Face Barbeck supper at 6:00 p.m. All members and their wives are invited. Lester Inhneon of New Birkin, president, announced. Guest speaker Ceasar Dutch Hohm is expected to provide an engaging program.
The Rock Island PTA plans its annual Hallowe en Carnival Friday night with a supper at 6 0 pm. Readings mention home guide cakes a spook house and other attractions plus a prize draw. The event invites all to attend and wear costumes in a spirit of Community celebration.
The Most Rev Louis de Reicher D D Bishop will confirm a class at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church after the 10 00 o clock Mass Sunday The Rev A W Didney pastor announces two Masses at 8 00 and 10 02 Confessions are set for Saturday 7 30 to 8 30 Additional mission events run November 5 to 15 with services at 6 00 and 8 00 each day.
Wilcox Grocery Holding announces an appreciation sale from October 29 to 31 with special pricing and highlights ten baskets valued at 210 each to be given away. No purchase is required and a new discount line will be held one day. Robert P Wilcox states this is a thank you to loyal customers.
The Eagle Lake Chapter of Pas ture Primers of America held a regular meeting on October 27 to elect Chapter Sweetheart. Candidates from various classes competed. Miss Carol Crim emerged victorious by a two vote margin, serving 1953 84.
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