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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
1
Eagle Lake Eagles travel to Cypress Fairbanks for a Friday football game against Sealy. Contested drive to score features punt blocks and defensive stands as both teams seek a key district win.
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There the guest speakers can service during the meeting. The note references an Evangelical drive at a Methodist church with event dates October 7 to 12 and mentions guest speakers capable of service during the gathering.
Amid a busy market day bids reached 6.18 for rice with 25,000 bids recorded. Market chatter notes demand strength and active participation from buyers, while officials monitor fluctuations and price signals for future trading.
Washington talks by rice industry leaders push for USDA action to move surplus rice. Efforts seek to ease wirehouse restrictions and expand storage facilities for CCC loans and purchase agreements. Government pledges top-level aid to boost purchases by Army, Indonesia and Cuba this season.
Forty jurors are summoned to the Columbus Street panel for criminal cases next week. Judge Molt presided over divorces and other matters in a icf session Monday and planned further divorce actions during the week. In Monday sessions a settlement was attempted in the Lewis Nichols case against the Insurance Company of Texas for 995 dollars for injuries from a pipe accident. The State board initially had awarded, then the plaintiff rejected. Mrs. Mouten was awarded title to 33 acres of land in a tilled suit after the defendant, Addyly Cneckén, contested. (Continued on Sports Page)
Carnival activities including hamburgers games and cakes were postponed from last Saturday to the coming Saturday in the square. The event supports Cah Scouts Boy Scouts and local school community projects. awards will be given to outstanding graduating students and participation is encouraged.
Lyle Dixon Hoover aged 48 died Thursday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Friday at Gil Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Anderson officiating. Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery. He was a farmer of this community and a native of Earle Lake area, born December 20, 1903. Survivors include his mother Mrs Jessie Hoover two brothers Clarence and Jack and three sisters Mrs Ben Stalpleton Mrs ton and Miss Ernest Mac Seaholm who departs next Tuesday for her senior year at the University of Texas.
A letter to the Chamber of Commerce president Clyde W Wispel from Hayes Stephens and Clarence B Stephens states the Postal Department may cancel the present Post Office lease if Eagle Lake builds a new facility. The note says a future Post Office in Eagle Lake is uncertain and an inspector will assess the situation. Copies will go to the Postmaster General and congressional representatives per the Chamber manager.
Houston mill operation of the American Rice Chowers Association was taken over this week by Eagle Lab members from Houston Dayton Katy Richmond Abahuac Devers and Temmmont divisions. Incorporation details and financing arrangements were decided at a Houston meeting. The mill will function with Eva McCllork as president milling and J F Celher as secretary treasurer. The takeover aims to position the mill to buy rice in the market.
A county commission meeting approves budgets and sets the tax rate after a lengthy discussion. The board contemplates bond issuance and an optional retirement of the county site, with interest savings projected by retiring bonds in ten years. Continued on sports page.
Colorado County cotton farmers are urged to destroy cotton stalks by October 15 to combat pink bollworm and bellworm infestations. Control Supervisor Donald J. Alexander says plowing under stalks after harvest reduces worm food and increases next year’s yield potential. early destruction lowers pest survival and aids 1952 cotton crop protection.
Bids on construction of the Garwood Matthews Farm Road were opened on Highway Leparts with low bidder Brothers of San Antonio at 27,000 dollars. Project includes grading and drainage work with six miles of paving and bridge structures from Stan Highway 1 to Garwood.
Colorado county commissioners held a weekly court session reviewing proposed land sale actions and county finances. Judge Haneker reported a county credit balance and state-ordered bond funds with 900.82 for a road project.
Schools opened on Monday with 094 enrollment as principals report varied turnout and weathered disruptions. Teachers explain cracks in walls will be repaired and painted later. enrollment by class sections shows mixed attendance across grades. At Saule Lake High, teachers list student counts by grade and room, noting several teachers and students by name.
Local station KPRD VO plans Saturday Eagle Lake High School football game broadcasts at 2 PM. Advertising support from area merchants funds the schedule, with taped recordings of the entire season noted.
Unclear text describes Eagle Lake rate approvals by City Council for a utility service project. The document outlines proposed charges, party involvement, and financial implications, noting increased revenue to fund modifications and future extensions. Named individuals and organizations are referenced, but the fragmentary source limits full attribution.
Contractors begin work this week on storm sewers as preparations start for the Silver paving program on Main Street. Property warrants and assessments are being prepared. several churches and schools on the street are involved in the paving schedule.
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