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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1968
Page
1
Voters will cast joint ballots on Saturday April 6 in Eagle Lake for city mayor and alderman, a one percent city sales tax, two trustees for the Eagle Lake Board, and a large school board trustee race. Election offices open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in affected districts.
Brucellosis tests start Monday in the northern part of the county with four technicians assigned to the effort. The operation, conducted at the Arstin FFA Showgrounds in Columbus Momort Park, involves local officials and additional staff to cover livestock testing and status updates.
The Rev William P Trea cerage pastor of the Second Christian Church of Houston will be principal speaker for the spring meeting of the Colorado County Teachers Association in Bidner Hall Eagle Lake at 7 2 pm next Monday April 8 Gene Davenport of Columnus the association president will preside Officers for the next school years will be elected at the banquet meeting The Rev Mr Deatherage is a sought after dinner speaker with radio and TV exposure and will present The Greatest Lifes as his address title
Chief Deputy M H Bul Te reported the car stolen last Tuesday belonged to Columbus junior high principal Bill Hartley. A 1 year old Nemo boy from Houston took the car on a ride to Weimar. no charges were filed.
Voting for two Garwood School Board seats occurs Saturday April 6 at Garwood high school lobby from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Incumbent Lawrence Stallman seeks reelection against candidate W F Woody Jones. Election judges include Mrs Bruce Fung with assistants Vera Shoop, Mrs Joe Menstel, and Mrs Rudy Tih.
ELHS presents a one act play in the assembly Thursday with cast including SiAnness Michael Burns Anna Dean Milley Kain Ballard Rustys Spalinier Debba Dye and Pred Walker. Mrs Martha Jones directs the production. Students will compete in Schuyltenburg Friday.
Massey Duncan of Altair is hospitalized at Basle Lake Community Hospital with injuries from a late Saturday night car wreck near the river bridge between Altair and his home. He and his daughter were returning home when their car left the road and overturned into a ditch. Mrs. Selma Burger, driving the opposite direction after leaving a revival meeting, unharmed along with Duncan's daughter. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
The Eagle Lake committee urges voters to reject a proposed one percent city sales tax. It argues state and federal tax increases loom and questions past tax hikes tied to street and pedestrian improvements that have not materialized while city revenue may rise again. The piece notes voters can decide this time, but warns property taxes could rise regardless and the tax could return in two years.
Mr and Mrs Monroe Ripper move from Pharr Texas to Wennesey April 3. Mr Ripper is transferred by a toypiece to Pant In McAlton. He formerly held the position of Plant Operator and will be a B Operator in his new station. They are wished happiness in their new home.
School trustees will be elected to the county board and to most focal school boards over the county without opposition in Saturday's school trustee elections. In the county school board election, Br. Wolters of Columbus is the only candidate for the office of trustee, a position held for several terms. August Boeken of Weimar is unopposed for re-election in the Weimar precinct. Two are candidates for the Garwand board, incumbent Taw Tener Stauirgan and Weeds Jones. Polls open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at voting places in the districts.
William D. Estlinbaum, prominent long time resident, died at Eagle Lake Community Hospital after a hip fracture. Born July 7, 1856 in Bernardo Colorado, he lived in Bernardo and San Felipe before moving to Eagle Lake. He was in wholesale oil and gas and helped build the Rice Tourist Courts, later aided his son at Estlinbaum Lumber Co. Surviving are two sons, a daughter, nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Two sons predeceased him in World War II. Memorials and burial details were to be announced.
Lake Motors owners Charles P. Bogress and Joe S. Reed announce LO Frake as new service manager and Arthur Behrens as assistant manager. Combined 75 years in auto service. Frake from parts, Behrens from Automotive Parts Inc. Engle Lake. They promise factory trained technicians and modern facilities, inviting local residents to visit.
A free circus staged by Eagle Lake businessmen and the Chamber of Commerce drew big crowds Tuesday and Wednesday with two daily shows at 2:30 and 5:00 pm. The Retail Trade Development Committee thanked city officials for street closures and praised forty-two merchants who joined the effort. Lawes Key Station joined as a sponsor after the last list.
An election at Garwood High School on March 28 selected senior Carol Wied as Miss GHS and senior Mark Wied as Mr GHS. Carol is daughter of Mr and Mrs BR Wied of Nada and Mark is son of Mr and Mrs FH Wind of Garwood.
Police report a burglary at Montemayor Grocery with entry by breaking a front door glass. A crowding of suspects was observed by witnesses, and Chief of Police Buster Savwrt noted no injuries or further details available.
Eagle Lake High hosts the District 27-A tennis tournament with six courts at the junior high, Augin, and Eagle Lake Recreational Center. Teams from Schulenburg Garwood Shiner Weimar and Moulton arrive. seniors Janet Finka Elizabeth Reed Debbie Wiese Jim Mathis and others compete in singles and doubles across divisions.
Ted L. Revst owner of Reese Insurance Agency and Eagle Lake Merchants Association moved his office to the Stephens Building off Rati Street, in Simmons Laundry and Cleaners building. He said the move expands offices to better serve patrons and the union. Citizens are invited to visit the new offices.
The Schneider-Ware Company at Kayley Oth Materia offers a special sale with a trip to HemisFair. Details, terms, and full information are available on request from the store manager and sales staff.
Mrs. dA. Warn Ken and two children Sheryn and Paul join relatives at Lake Cym Hospital as R. H. Reese recuperates from surgery. The family prays for strength and healing while friends send well wishes.
Letters to the editor recount arguments for a one percent city sales tax to fund street maintenance and city services. The writer argues taxes shift burden from ad valorem to sales, cites fire department funding and rural fire protection, and urges voter support to prevent city deterioration.
The Auxiliary of the Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department plans a rummage sale Saturday in the former Eagle Lake Furniture building. Volunteers will pick up donated articles. contact auxiliary members to arrange pickup. Expect a wide variety of clothing for all ages at rural bargain prices.
The district judge of the Second Session of the Long Term heard docket items and scheduled trials for several matters. A land suit and related indemnity issues were set for April 15 and 28 on related estates and a guardianship involving Annie Millen was set for April 28. A jury was formed for the case of Rezingid Thomas and others with trial dates announced as part of the docket.
George and Mrs. Kretzschmar relocate to Bay City after a transfer of Mr. Kretzschmar from Central Power and Light Co. He joins the transformer shop while previously serving in CPL’s service department. Lifelong Eagle Lake residents, they will be greatly missed.
Mrs George Essavez of Houston visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Jake Smothers who were patients at the Earie Lake Community Hospital. After a three month stay the Smothers returned home Tuesday.
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