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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
1
A formal opening is planned for Klockman’s new Sinclair station near Lake Appevalance. The facility offers car washing, greasing, polishes, and other automotive services to patrons and invites a visit to see the features.
Pink bollworm counts in Colorado County show a drop in 1955, the first year since gin trash programs began. Doyle L. Moore notes counts lower than in 1952 and far below 1954, crediting farmers for stalk destruction while urging continued control efforts.
Rock Island Independent School district is officially accredited in full by the State Board of Education after notice from W. R. Goodson director of the Division of School Accreditation. Mrs. M. E. Nicewander notes the district meets required standards set by the state education board.
First National Bank announces an exhibit of historic U S paper currency from October 3 to 8. The display covers large and small notes, Treasury and Confederate issues, and early Texas currency, with specimens saved by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas aiding the presentation for schoolchildren.
The Chesterville region sees new drillings this week with Magnolia to test on a 160 acre North Chesterville lease in the M. Thompson survey and a 9,700 foot projection. Houston Owl Co of Texas plans a 7,500 foot test on a 1,460 acre Knechele lease in the Vital Florese survey three miles NW of Chesterville. Shell tests No 1 John Mazac in the Chesterville area while Midwest Oil Corp begins No 1 L. B. Kinyon estate south of Rock Island with an 11,000 foot projection. Magnolia also advances a third well in No 3 Gracey in Kennelly Field between Barley Lake and Gasforde with another test anticipated.
The 8th Annual Garwood Lions Fair and Carnival to be called the title Colorado County Fair will be held Thursday October 13 with a 10:00 a.m. parade and a day filled with events. John C. White Texas Commissioner of Agriculture will speak. the schedule includes a parade band concert barbecue speech horse show beauty contest and a football game Garwood vs Sheridan. Proceeds go to the Garwood Lions Club Activities Fund.
Twenty seven month old Eddie Mooney son of Mr and Mrs Edward Mooney Jr won the grand prize in the Third Annual Child Photo Contest held at Eagle Lake Furniture with Larrys Studios of Houston. An unbiased studio committee named Eddie winner of a 74 by hand painted photo.
The 1956 Ford automobiles and trucks will be on display at Universal Motor Company in Eagle Lake tomorrow. S. S. Sinclair invites the public to view and test drive the new Ford cars and trucks with safety features, Thunderbird V-8 power, and new styling across four series and 18 body styles.
Eagle Lake High School Eagles travel to East Bernard Friday night for a non district clash at 8 00 pm The Brahmas seek a second straight win over Eagle Lake after a 12 0 victory in 1950 Eagle Lake eyes a fresh start with A new lineup as they prepare for next year’s District 25 A schedule East Bernard enters the game with a recent 27 13 win over Louise and Sealy prior to hosting Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Rotarians announce a Chuck Wagon Supper on October 5 at the Recreation Center grounds from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $1.00. a Western parade features chuck wagons, riders, horseless carriages, and a 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. entertainment program. Proceeds support civic activities.
The first Texas Patna lot drew an $843 high bid at the Eagle Lake office sale by the American Rice Growers' Cooperative Association. Blue Bonnet bids softened with top offers around $8.40 alongside other lots, including Century Patna at $8.34 and various Blue Bonnet bids. Daily showers hinder harvest while more long grain Texas Patna awaits cutting and sale, with further prices reported from the Garwood office totals.
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