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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
1
The Eagles battled Louise to a 6 6 tie and host East Bernard tomorrow night at 8. The readable text shows scattered names and incomplete phrases about coaches, players, and local teams but confirms the score and upcoming game.
Part Bend Fair And Rodeo scheduled for October 5 through 8 features livestock shows horse events and exhibits. Local organizers announce parade events and midway attractions with planned entertainment and rides.
The column notes chatter at a recent meeting with mentions of Matt, Rice, and Abbie Abercrombie. Gossip covers Abbie swinging axes, local golfers Jolin Carroll Jr, Rusty Thomas at the Wharton Fair, Judith Anderson in the parade, and a candidate for queen.
The Smith Contracting Company of Fort Worth rigs up near Spanish Camp to install a 108 mile 6 inch gas line to Baytown. About 150 men will work along the route with housing sought through the Chamber of Commerce as rooms and boards are arranged.
Four new wells are planned near Columbus along the Ches terville-Eagle Lake Road. Drilling to depths around 11000 feet will be conducted by the Duitting Company with locations at Spillman plaza and the NA site. Magnolia Rumerre notes two new sites will be leased by Magnolia. A boardwalk is under construction to prepare for settlers at the town.
Central Power and Light announces new office hours starting Saturday. Regular hours are 8 75 to 4 30 Monday through Friday and 8 15 to 12 00 noon on Saturdays. Clyde Nispel states these will likely be year round. GP and L previously observed summer and winter hours.
Miss Dorothy Biddle of New York presents two lectures at the Garden Club. Topics include Adventures in Table Being and Flower Arrangement. Admission 31.59 with box lunches at fifty cents. event includes a sponsored judging school and a large list of club officers and assistants.
James Rauls Ragly Lak and others were convicted for the fatal shooting of Rosa Mac Pore of Matthews on Strickland Lane near Matthews on a Saturday night in April. Pore died after months in Laughtin Hospital. Foreman Percy Middlebrook signed the verdict. The Ro. Deda murder trial was continued due to defendant illness.
A new service by the Engle Lake Chamber of Commerce will begin in October. The program targets clubs and organizations, offering a monthly file of planned meetings and events to help groups schedule activities without conflicts and improve cooperation.
First Patna rice sold in one sale at the American Rice Growers Association office in Jagr Week. Milus Thouman sold 9.19 per barrel, another parcel from Parma at 9.34, with total sales surpassing 33,000 barrels in a single day. Prices ranged 8.84 to 10.30, Blue Bennet predominating, Zenith small lot at 7.02. The Converted Rice Mill of Torston bought most rice. report notes tentative government use of the mill's process.
A garbled report describes a proposed doubling of guarantees for savers in savings and loan institutions. It references the Colsele County Federal Savage and Loan Association of Columbus and a national backing entity, noting a policy shift affecting insured deposits.
The RA John Go Larsen, brother of the Rev Mr Larsen, is reported as a patient in Brooke General Hospital, San Antonio, after injuries in Korea. His wife and daughter remain in Iron Mountain, Michigan, with relatives, as the town learns of his condition.
County draft notices list the first group of men called for selective service physicals and induction. Brig Gen Paul Wakefield states the public deserves accurate Selective Service information while reporting details identify those examined and processed.
The September 14 2050 Time Capsule will store a front page from the Headlight showing city news on farming, cattle, commerce, education, and local elections. It features topics on the sheriff race, community center, and local officials.
The obituary notes Mrs. Rhodes and £ Wooldridge burial in Weimar. It records Roberta of Cori Obrint and two brothers Tot. Wook and A.B. Won dnichi of San Antonio among survivors. Mrs. Rhodes was aunt to Mrs. OT Neiswinder.
Mrs Barger's brother is hospitalized in California at a naval hospital after injuries from a naval event. The report notes leg wounds with one leg severely burned and the other damaged. He is receiving treatment and expected to recover in the coming weeks.
The finance committee advances funds to construct a new community center building at Wharton Fair grounds in a bid to sustain local services. Key supporters include the Southwestern Rodeo Association and community groups such as the American Legion and Rotary Club, with donors urged to contribute for completion.
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