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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1956
Page
1
The Eagle Lake School Board called an election for November 8 to approve raising the property tax rate from 6 to 81.25 per 100 dollars of valuation. They also authorized Deane D. Fiviches as project supervisor and discussed construction plans for a new building and road work to offset future utility costs.
Rotary names committees for a Manel Wagon event at the Lake Brevestine Center. The grounds host a 3:30 pm stew supper and 7:30 am parade. Prizes will go to the best dressed cowboy and best dressed cowgirl, with tea and rice salad and red beans served.
Colorado County Commission begins pleas for new petit jury room and central heating at the County Home for the Aged. The court hires architect from Columbus to prepare specs while considering action on both projects after hearings. Other actions include tax roll approval, warrants, and fund distributions to precincts.
JB Smith announces a famous three hour sale from six to nine Saturday night. The event features significant savings and special deals as the store closes in the evening with a broad assortment and featured items.
Vernon Miculka a seventeen year old Eagle Lake High School senior agriculture student was named sweetheart at an Eat Homemakers of America chapter meeting. He has four years in FFA and participates in football and track. He is the son of Mr and Mrs G Miculka of Eagle Lake. This week he was disclosed as president of the Eagle Lake FRA Chapter.
A group of about thirty Tegrsatizens urged the Colorado County Commissioners Court to reinstate the Negro Home Demonstration Agent post. The court voted to restore the office October 1 at the prior salary, contingent on finding a qualified replacement as the retiring agent plans to leave.
District Governor Dr. Wat Jones of Lions Untermartonel will pay an official visit for the year to Lake Ilangs Cinhonighe on September 15. Club members prepare greetings and a combined display with Lions President Bruce Waddell coordinating plans for the evening meeting.
A transport unit loaded with gasoline is reported in a railroad or street scene. No clear location or date present but indicates fuel cargo and a vehicle involved. Further readable details are limited due to fragmented OCR text.
A QF night patrolman position has remained vacant since the departure of Kirk Elliott on August 6, with officials seeking a timely replacement to maintain coverage and safety.
The Eegie Lake Band Boosters Cabinet met at the high school band hall on September 10 for the 1955 56 year. Joe Lee Me Creary was named president for 1956 57 and other officers were listed including Mrs Relph Thomas vice president and Adolph Raabe treasurer. The group discussed money making projects to be announced later and planned a fall meeting for October 5. Visitors Mrs Olive Paplanken and Mrs Thurman Brune attended with others.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Wintermann as chairman of the local party state convention with active participation noted in the report.
The Basle Lake market saw bids on rice with Blue Bonnet and Century Patna offerings. Top bid reached 8 68 per unit for Blue Bonnet, while Century Patna bids closed around 7 37, with totals listing thousands of barrels across varieties.
Ballots mailed by the County Agriculture and Stabilization office in Columbus for eight communities. Ten delegates from each area aim to join the county committee for the next year. Ballots must be returned by September 17 with postmarks dated September 1 counted.
A fragmentary item notes a dialogue about wisdom and gentleness, urging openness to reason. The text appears mixed with garbled phrases and numbers, with no clear date or location. The readable names or organizations are not evident.
Eagles ride a 20 point win over Shiner Comanches into a Friday night district contest at Louise. Coached by Ben Cal and Victor Scott, Shiner prepares a rugged lineup while the Hornets, led by Grady Hornels, seek revenge after a 13 8 defeat last year. The Eagle Lake squad features starters Gurelo Medex Behrens Marshall Prnka Miculke Milby with Alvarallo Jones Pilgeon and Shaver in the backfield. Weather and field conditions loom as both teams fine tune with scrimmage and pep squads ready to boost crowd energy.
Twelve men were indicted by the Gray County Grand Jury on felony counts including one murder charge and charges of assault with intent to murder, theft, forgery, fraudulent schemes with worthless checks, child desertion, and DWI. Other indictments involve theft of cattle and related felonies. trials are scheduled for September dates. County tax assessments total 44.967 million with notices to be mailed before the October 15 tax period.
Oil exploration peaks near Rock Island with multiple wells under way and new sites planned. C G Trapp No 1 and Crusty No 1 drills reported, Hollinger and Union Oil Company of Louisiana referenced, with expected starts at Lickel Estate and Sheridan field Lone Star Producing Company No 1.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce reports a remaining barbecue fund of 331.37 after expenses from the Highway 80 A bridge opening barbecue. The hoard of directors heard the financial update as submitted by Marthe Pidgeon and discussed possible future promotions.
Garwood Lions Club schedules its 5th annual Lions Fair and Carnival with parade and fair attractions. Chairman Prickmeyer outlines plans for an intact program including games, rides, and a charity event, promising a communitywide celebration.
The county commissioners adopted a $1,078,990 budget with no tax-rate change. The plan funds roads bridges and general government while noting bond debt service and anticipated expenditures for the coming year.
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