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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1938
Page
4
Official organ of Eagle Lake Texas edited by Bruce W McCarty. The note records publication Friday in Lake Colorado County Texas with a start date and rates for ads and subscriptions. It lists contact details and classifies as a local newspaper notice.
Eagle Lake High School produced a running and passing attack to rout East Bernard 32 to 0. Ney led a strong passing game while Everite scored on a 84 yard drive and Thomas added a 58 yard kickoff return for a score as the Eagles dominate in all phases.
The City Council of Eagle Lake Texas proposes to issue revenue bonds not to exceed 32 per annum, payable semi annually, to fund the construction and purchase of a city light system. Mayor Welford signs, with municipal officials endorsing the measure.
Aul Adams aged 18 and Ivey Miller aged 16 from Pickton Hopkins County will represent Texas in the National 4-H Dairy Production Demonstration Contest at the National Dairy Show in Columbus Ohio. The state winning team earned the trip and $2800 in college scholarships sponsored by Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corporations.
The senate investigating committee in Austin closed its inquiry into the recent Colorado River flood and Buchanan Dam, after two weeks of testimony. Witnesses included R. B. Alsop and Ralph J. McMahon while Clarence McDonough was in Washington. McMahon warned dams alone cannot ensure flood protection without gauges and a better communication system. Senator Albert Stone warned of the big task in drafting a report for the next legislature.
The Sunshine Cross of the Methodist church will hold a business meeting Monday October 3 at the home of Mrs John Brisbots All members urged to attend. Donald Kolberg a former graduate of Eagle Lake High School Houston spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs O G Kolberg and witnessed the Eagle Lake East Bernard football game.
Bay City dominated St Thomas of Houston 24-0 before 2500 fans at Bay City Stadium. Lawrence Schaffer led scoring with a 60 yard opening march and touched off three late TDs in the second half. Keith Curtiss scored twice, Herb McDonald added a 26 yard catch and a 15 yard run, Jimmie Creech starred on both sides, Bay City had 19 first downs to 6.
Local crowd highlights weekend visits and family gatherings across Eagle Lake East Bernard Altair and surrounding communities. Names include Salladay Pryor Tyler Paschall Wills Varley Reese Denton Vasina and Brown with multiple trips to and from Houston Matthews Sublime and Wallis.
A large group of 25 to 30 ladies gathered at the Lisie home of Mrs E C Cassady last Friday afternoon to celebrate her 54th birthday. The event, arranged by Mesdames Edgar Adkins and Jim Bill Adkins, featured a social afternoon and refreshments. Visitors Mrs Mary Moebes of Sealy and Mr and Mrs S P Tigett of Ramsey stayed in Beaumont to care for illness.
After a wallet containing thirty dollars was left at End O Main Station, three days later a carload of Mexican tourists returning toward Houston found the pocketbook and turned it over to Chester Konescheck, who returned it to owner W. F. Causey Sr. with all money intact.
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