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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1955
Page
6
In a terse, fragmented item from Cuscane County the report notes a game involving Wardeg Waddell and a first score in a local contest. Details are incomplete but indicate a sporting event with key participants and a notable early score.
The OB Club announces a Halloween carnival on October 31 at Eagle Lake. Plans include a large parade with floats and costumes, coordinated with the school’s athletic department, featuring entertainment along the route and a line of activities for all ages.
Columbus plans its annual golf tournament for Sunday October 2. Organizers promote a prize structure and open entry for interested players.
Miss Lucie Hales and John C Henneke united in marriage Sunday at the Centre Lepels Church Gatesville. Rev D B Sel officiated the service ending the ceremony as reported in local society notes.
Eagles powered past the Hornets with a strong passing attack and standout freshmen Henry Alvarado and Walter Meltzer contributing. Key backs Milby and Salazar fueled drives while defensive stops by Labiature and teammates kept Louise Lake at bay despite penalties and a second quarter flare. The win sets up a Friday matchup against the Sealy Tigers.
Slue Eagles start football season with home game next Thursday night at 8:00 pm. They meet Wharton district rivals in the opener, with coach James Gorton guiding a rebuilt line and two returning stars. Nearby prep action includes Elsin travel plans as 8A district play begins. Also notes on local visits and moves among families and a farewell from Gene Austin to Southwest Texas State Teachers College.
In a practice game the Arcs defeated the Humble extras two games to one while the Chicks beat the Baby Dacres by a similar margin. Captains listed include Mrs Draper and Mrs Vernon Gerlsom with Harold Williams and Dale Crawford among players. Mrs Bruce Kilgore led the Foimers Supply Co. training group.
Mr and Mrs Griff Thomas attended the Edna parade in Jackson County to support granddaughter Judi Thomas daughter of RH Thomas who was named first runner up and grand duchess in a queen contest. Friends offered warm congratulations for the honor.
Farmers across Colopards County plan winter temporary pastures for dairy and beef cattle. The feature outlines fertilization, seedbed prep, and recommended mix of grains such as Goliad barley, Alamo oat, and Hutarm clover, with suggested nitrogen topdressing and seeding percentages to maximize late winter and early spring grazing.
Bids opened for Farm to Market Road 1693 from 4 point two five miles northwest of Garwood to near R ZT. Bitulitine Co was low bidder for the 61 mile project amid 22 proposed highway constructions. Mrs dL Gaskin and her brother visited last week with Mrs Ben Crasher.
Colorado County Home Demonstration Council members elect nominating committee at September meeting. Chairman Mrs. Kolek. assistants Mrs. German and Mrs. Gross. Treasurer reports a balance of 171.23. Cancer screenings continue countywide. copper planters total 172 and 12 copper pastures completed. Georgine Ann Rainer to state dress review. achievement day planned in October with club reports. New officers to be elected in October. locals visit from Houston. Fertilizer sales statewide total 375,177 tons for six months.
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