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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1955
Page
1
Fragmentary text indicates long debate over district boundaries and a concluding culmination after months of contention. Names and specifics are damaged, but the era of boundary redistricting looms as a central issue.
Area schools prepare to open for the 50 56 term on Monday and Tuesday with officials announcing new staff. Superintendent statements reference Sutherland and Shertr area schools as they set schedules and welcome changes including a new music director Mr Bohlke.
A 12 year old boy identified as W C Smith Jr died after suffocating in a rice bin at a Stailman Rice Dry yard near Garwood. He reportedly fell into an unloading bin and died hours later after medical transfusions.
Jesse H. Dye, founder of Sile Co, dies at age 28 after a tethered illness. Details on his short life and legacy are continued on the next page.
Labor Day will close Magic Lake firms all day Monday September 7. The city calendar lists the holiday as observed nationwide with many motorists expected on the highways. Local observance appears minimal though families prepare for the school opening the following day Tuesday.
The grand jury for the district court will be empoweled by Judge Lester Holt at 10 a.m. Thursday with a light docket of criminal cases. Among charges is murder against Emil Ashton Jr. of Columbus for stabbing Leonard Green at a Columbus cafe. Also to be examined are armed robbery cases and other lesser charges involving multiple suspects across several states.
Opening day preparations mark the return to classes with Eagle Elementary and the high school serving about 150 students. Two faculty vacancies follow resignations by Mrs. G. A. and Mrs. Freemin. replacements expected before Tuesday. The staff list includes Robert Wyatt and Bill Searcy among others as principals, teachers, and coaches. The high school football team and bench prepare for the opening game against Louise on September 5.
Proponents for and against the campaign are urged to attend a meeting at City Hall tomorrow at 7 30 PM. Reverend Warren W Beate will preside as temporary chairman while a committee studies establishing a Community Chest fund and permanent officers are chosen.
A small blaze outside Garwood Gin caused no damage to the facility. Owner EB G Seifert reports about 1650 bales ginned. fire started in lint outside the gin during the firing process and was quickly extinguished by the volunteers and staff amid light rain.
Miss Mary La Johnston of Marie Lake High School pep squad announced the bake sale Saturday morning at the Texas Southeastern Gas Co. building to raise funds for new squad uniforms. Sale begins 8:30 am and continues until sold out with cakes pies cookies and other baked treats.
The record shows bids around 7.24 to 8.18 for Blue Bonnet and River Brand lots during a Friday sale with high bids by Eisenhower and Rakestraw. Rains last week slowed harvest operations while farmers work to dry the grain amid strong price competition.
Eagle Lake Rotary Club sponsors its second annual Chuck Wagon Supper on Wednesday October 5 at the Eagle Lake Recreation Center picnic grounds. Co chairs Gardner C Duncan and Otis Pauncey lead preparations for a western style show and genuine chuck wagon supper with invites extended for advance reservations.
The Board of Directors of the Fagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will attend the monthly business meeting next Monday instead of the meeting on September 5. E. BE. Rodgers, president, notes the change and invites all members to participate.
Friends mourn the death of Mr. J A Barnett who died last night at life. Services are set for Friday at 5:00 p.m. at the Pint Baptist Church in Markham with burial in Cedar Vale Cemetery in Bay City. Surviving daughters Mrs Albert Dutener of Lissie and Mrs Ving Lee Barrett Seha ver of Lissie, Mrs Harold Hali of Pleiger, and son Rennie Barnett of Bay City. An obituary will appear in next week's Headlight.
A large gathering of former residents and friends is expected for the St. Mary's Catholic Church Homecoming and Feast in Nada on Sunday September 4. Church services begin at 6 00 pm with the noon tour and supper served at 5 00 pm. An auction sale, music by local groups, and entertainment are planned, sponsored by the Nada Knights of Columbus Council.
Wrs Gus Seabols is confined to St Marys Galveston after an illness. Laughlin Hospital wishes him a speedy recovery and good health. Address for mail: Gus Seabols St Marys Firm New Addition Room 382 Galveston Texas.
Fragmentary OCR text describes cemetery work and a crime or penalty detail with unclear names and dates. The readable portions mention a cemetery, worker groups, and a sermonish or ritual context, but specifics are obscured.
Deputy Tax Collector reports near complete collection of school taxes totaling $119,189.10 for 1954 with assessments at $119,891.18 and collections around $115,055.98. The district shows rising assessments from 1945 and a strong collection record, ending this fiscal year yesterday with high collection efficiency.
Home Appliances of Eagle Lake begins store wide anniversary sale today through September 10. Owners L. Mill and W. Lb. Baur invite friends to visit for drastic reductions on most items in appreciation of patronage during the past year.
The county convention to elect the County Committee and alternates for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation program convened August 2 1955. W A Stallman was chosen as chairman of the Community Committee with support from local delegates and officials in Weimar and nearby areas.
Garden Club announces first cil year meeting Wednesday September 7 at 3 pm at the Community Center. Mrs Justin Smith chairs the program honoring incoming president Mrs G M Cason and past presidents, as the club marks its twentieth anniversary. Mrs G S Winterbotham will discuss shaping your garden to fit your house. Yearbooks will be distributed and members urged to attend.
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