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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1958
Page
1
Firemen plan a Sunday barbecue and fair at the Community Center with games for children inside and outside. Proceeds support the local fire department as volunteers host the Tritlivers Association event and offer pre sale tickets and door entry options.
Fragmented local notes report Rev Bre Mcoaneel and Presbyterians planning to ordain a pastor Sunday evening. Additional items mention Cathe owner and Mrs Elv Teves. ex-student at Rice in Houston. Kingsville residents attending Texas A end alls term. a bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs Jacke M Ohenhnits with three tables of players and prize scores. visitors Dora Hurlxine and Willie Graham. John Northington mounting to St Louis for school.
Mrs Am Sams invited for ticket to Rite Theatre event on Saturday or Friday September 25 featuring Rev Billy McDaniel in a twin bill with Black Gun Kelly and The Bonnie. Service of ordination to be held at First Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday September 28 with presbytery ministers present. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. McDaniel served as substitute pastor last summer and attended seminary meetings in San Antonio recently. sermon to be delivered by an elected minister at the Presbytery.
Rev L McDaniel, graduate of Trinity University San Antonio, serves as pastor at Colly ME Church. His family includes three children with ties to Atlanta and local institutions. He previously led several churches and for three years chaired the Conference Planning Committee while serving on the Conference Council.
Arthur Behrens takes over the Sinclair Service Station on East Main Street Eagle Lake formerly run by Arnold Fleckman. Behrens previously served as service manager for A. T. Baring and promotes prompt automotive service with Goodyear tires and batteries. The station will open daily 6:00 am to 12:00 am and invites visits, with a formal opening planned later. Also announced is a Firemen's Fair barbecue at the Community Center this Sunday from 4 pm to 7 pm.
The 1958 consolidated fund drive budget was approved with notable increases for local relief and civil defense. A $9,200 allotment supports Ground Observer Corps activities, while the Red Cross and Boy Scout quotas were adjusted. Cochairmen W. St. Farris and J. W. Duckpon lead the drive launching in March.
Educational Unit committee members include ME, Sarna man, Ed Wiese, Edgar, Mrs Esther Sunderman, Mrs Ed Causey, Lestie Sundermany, Amerson and the Hex Robert O, Tupper, and Pastor H C Fowler. Columbus aide general contractor Adamo Lumber to supply materials and Sealy Appliance Co will handle plumbing and electrical, with a ground install the heat.
Dick Richter, a junior at Eagle Lake High School, was elected President of the Eagle Lake Chapter of Future Farmers of America for 1988-89. Other officers named include Walter Sommers as vice president and Floyd Masala as secretary. Annual dues of 2 were approved by members.
The Eagle Lake region received sustained downpours since last Wednesday with 2.10 inches Saturday and 4 inches earlier that week. Flooded fields and swollen streams hinder rice and grain harvests as farmers fear damage and wait for rice to be placed for sale, while remaining harvestable acreage relies on adequate water to finish growing.
The City of Eagle Lake and E Lehe Independent School District mailed tax statements to citizens this week. There is no discount for early payment. Taxes shown on statements before February 1 will incur penalties and interest for late payments.
Starr Oil Company announces a new test drill No. 1 Christine McDonald on a 231 acre tract south of Schindler Butane Co west of Eagle Lake on Highway WA. Shell Oil has interest in the Hoyo well and plans reworking to reduce water production. Westland Oil Development starts No. 1 Anoe Mbgler test southwest of Ramsey field with 11,000 foot target.
Cadillac announces a new line with 13 models including an extra sedan at Farmers Equipment Co Inc in Eagle Edge next Wednesday October 1. The event promises extensive changes in design and performance across the 1959 Cadillac lineup.
Eagles host Garwood Gars in a Friday 8:00 p.m. football game at Eagle Stadium. Both teams feature experienced lineups, with Garwood boasting a stronger eleven-man squad and a 3-0 record in 1958, while Engle will rely on a deep but young roster and a passing attack led by Raymond Hubesch. A capacity crowd and band performances are anticipated at the Friday showdown.
Garwood resident Gennia Corliss faced a suspended sentence and a $200 fine after a district court in a case tied to a May incident involving Raymond Drille. The trial before Judge Lester Lusit featured a jury venire dismissed prior to verdict. Also noted were related accusations and a separate DWI matter before Judge Holt with Jerome Henry Milru lenke of Hallettavilla and a civil suit involving Geum Brisco and the Hlanea Oil Company. District Clerk Richard Schmitt reported jury trials through mid October.
The Eagle Lake Concubinies Fund board and Local Relief Committee extend thanks to supporters of the school clothing drive. Special thanks go to Simon Sinc Cinir for the use of his building at West Marion North Walnut, near the WCamtwcd of fast page.
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