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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1964

Page

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Bond Issue Passes By Big Majority In City Election

Harold Thomas wins mayoral race with 32 votes and Shirley police chief seats. Kohleffel and Davidson re elected to council with 62 and 253 votes respectively. opponents Berritt and Marx trail with 143 and 0 write ins. Voter turnout boosts bond issue approval while city budget and water rate plans face delays until a new elevated tank is built.

Harold Thomas Shirley Tery Thomas Seb Cursy Alvin W. Kohleffe Sam J. Bavidson Alvin B. Beoritt Marx Louis Ss Mann Emnand

Little Leaguers Named to Four Teams in National Lineup

The article lists four Little League teams Lak ers Cubs Beagles and Yanks with rosters coached by Garland McMeans Draper Stephens Billy Vazell Charles Ahman and others. It names players such as Garland McMeans Jr Michael Burns David Hengster Charles Stephens Glen Sundermann Harley Waldrop and Clyde Morales among many others and notes workouts begin Tuesday afternoon.

Colomnittee Lakers Garland McMeans Ena L. J

Damage Reported At Cemeteries

Community concerns focus on willful destruction of property at local cemeteries. Officials urge citizens with information to contact authorities for action and to stop further vandalism.

Unis Yan Elallem Peetson Suih

Area Schools Elect Trustees In Heavy Voter Turnout

Voters across Tour area school districts elected multiple new trustees, with women securing seats in Reel Island and Bernardo. Incumbents faced defeats. LM. Girndt and Frances Aruo each received 68 votes, Dan Hooper Jr 64, Jann Speck fell with 51, and write ins influenced outcomes. Countywide, Clifford W. Wiese was reelected to the county board with regional tallies, and New Bieta's Avenist Beker ran unopposed for Pre No. 2 representation.

Tour Area Reel Island LM. Girndt Frances Aruao Dan Hooper, Jr Jann, Speck Wandrow Venghaus Ry D. Henderson Jesse Speck Tail Eastland Alex Lundquist Coell! Owers Suldridat Voleys Baren Kullin Jerry Zuranok Scheul Morave Lester J. Crunk, Sr Watten Braden, Jr Robert ° . Schiuering Erwin Gold Bernardo Bret Leslie Reichardt Cifford VY Wiese Eagle Latte Eagle Lake Garwood Columbus Roots Ystand Avenist Beker New Bieta Elren

Eight Nine Ten Year Old Little Leaguers Workout

Eight nine and ten year olds will meet at 4 30 next Thursday April 16 for their first workout. The group will hold several sessions before final assignment to four Pee Wee teams. The program expanded to include ten year olds to balance team numbers after last year shortages.

Little League Age Rules Define PeeWee and A Team Split

A document outlines age group assignments under Little League rules, placing younger players into PeeWee and older players into A divisions. It notes a first workout date reported for Thursday April 16 for the 9 year olds and older players.

Waddell Powers and Farris Win Eagle Lake School Board

In heavy local voting Eagle Lake residents re-elected Paul Powers and Raymond Waddell to the school board and named William L. Farris to a three year term. Farris edged out D A Thornton and Maurice Willis for the new seat as 225 ballots were cast. The new trustees join carryover members for the 1964-65 board organization next Monday.

Eagle Lake School Board of Education Sciol. Iti Paul Powers Raymond Waddell William L. Farris Louis J Muzny Powers Farris D. A. Thornton Maurice Willis W. E. McHee Cliffork T. Wieseaves Eagle ‘Lake Beast Jr. L. Clipson Terry Sunderman Clyde Brown Dr. J. ©. Laughlin New Bow

Judge Boethel Sets Trial Dates For Three Civil Suits

Judge Paul Doethel opened the district court session by setting three civil cases for trial. Reyes Cordovayt of Hardware Malia faces a jury trial on April 20. The Cordova case remains set for later if not heard, and Lilli Hemp Bill versus Southern Life Trans Company is a non jury matter scheduled for April 27.

Paul Doethel Distriet' Court Moeker Tein Reyes Cordoyit Malia Fen Crit Butane Cordova Lilli Hemp- Bill Southern Life Trans Company Tral Ie

Cubs Benefit From Lion's Fried Chicken Fete

Lion's Club hosts fried chicken supper at the Community Center on April 30 to raise funds for Eagle Lake Cub Scout Pack. Tickets are $1 per plate. serving hours are listed as to be announced as plans proceed. Teacher Marcus Gunter recovers well after an appendix operation at Laughlin Hospital.

Sdete Bakw Lins Cim Eagle Lake

Firemen sell tickets to BBQ April 19

Beagle Laxe Volunteer Firemen are selling tickets to a Chicken Barbecue dinner sponsored by the local department Sunday April 19 at the Recreation Center. Tickets 1.09 per plate. barbecue chicken and all trimmings served from 12 30 to 4 00 pm. Proceeds fund equipment purchases to better protect lives and property. advance purchases help planning for a larger crowd.

Beagle Laxe

Absentee Voting In Demo Primary Begins Monday

Absentee voting in the upcoming Democratic primary on May 2 and 6 starts next Monday April 13 and continues through April 28. Voters out of county or with disabilities may vote absentee by sending applications to the County Clerk. The ballot lists countywide races and candidates for sheriff, state representative, and local precinct positions with names such as Forsheriff, BV voter, Woo, Walker, Mueller, Carter, Horn, Zboeil, and J.P. Precincts show candidates like Poenstasch, Reinhardt, and Peikert.

Mdgin Lite Mann Enricildates Forsheriff Woo Royehe Walker George Doe Albert Horn William Bi) Zboeil Walter J. Flenicke Edwin, Poenstasch Reinhardt Bread Tyheen Iewal J.P Wraka Fouls Peikert Walter W. Retchert Air

Friends hopeful for recovery at Laughlin Hospital

Rumors say B H McHinnney and T W Scott are improving at Laughlin Hospital after recent illnesses. Reported health concerns include a rape accusation involving a local incident and hoped for continued recovery in the coming days.

T. W. Scott Laughlin Hospital

EL Students Win Places in District Literary Events

Eagle Lake high school teams have earned 115 points to date with three third place finishes in the district meet. Saturday's events brought a first, a conus, and two thirds for 44 points, with earlier totals from mis competition and golf. East Bernard leads district with 139 points, Pearland 133, as debaters Spalinger and Waddell advance to Victoria for regional meets. Elementary students also excel, taking top honors in spelling and writing and placing in memory, with Kay Bet Brunner and Patricia Pato winning first in their events.

Eagle Lake High School Eagle Lake Tasi Bernar Wil Ueirs Tidehaven Don Spalinger John Waddell Victoria Eas Bernard Kay Bet Brunner Patricia Pato Kay Belle Mike Spanidel Theres Thenton Brock Ashby Mike Ware Marilyn Morgan Chuck Stephens Diane Kucheria Glenda Sundemut John Howard Reed Pam Davison Rony Bill Prine Ivadius Dorma Black Jane Lu Alley Dal Ry Krienke Larry Gray Ty Stary Ellis Aml Jon Pendergrass Theady Elizabeth Reed Patrig

Case Filed in District Court Over Weimar City Finals

In district court Tuesday Perkins of Houston filed suit against Julia Pitt Lin Hamilton and Leo Hamilton of San Antonio. The action concerns a dispute tied to the Weimar city finals.

Perkins of Houston Julia Pitt Lin Hamilton Leo Hamilton San Aneone

Cherry's Motel Restaurant Opens With Open House Friday

Cherry's Motel Restaurant invites public to inspect its new Highway 308 complex during a 2 to 6 pm open house on Friday April 16. Owners ME and Mrs Paul Cherry and Mr and Mrs L Sweeten promise refreshments and a free door prize. The facility includes a 2 coffee shop, 4 dining rooms, and space for private parties of up to 150, with a serumpteria style lunch served daily.

Paul Cherry L. & Sweeten New Cherry's Highway 308 Cherry Oye Restaurant Ore Brick Marx Cafe Wilding Highway Soa

Housing revival group formed in Eagle Lake

The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce housing committee voted to form a corporation to develop housing for sale and rent. Directors proposed include Albert Pushejuvaky and Wm Hy Harrison, with capital at least 10 000 dollars. Plans focus on obtaining vacant lots for new homes and addressing local housing shortages.

Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Albert Pushejuvaky Wm. Hy Harrison D. R. Wustermann HL McKhinney Willont Ethridge R. P. Wilcox S. HL Eagle Lake Pustejovsky Chamber of Gammerce Eity Huang sHuation Engle Lake

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Kicks Off This Friday

Girl Scouts and Brownies will knock on doors in the Bagle Lake community from April 19 to April 20 selling Gift Scout cookies in four flavors including mint short bread peanut butter patty and pecan crise. Prices are set per box with a portion allocated to the local Neighborhood and the council camp. The Neighborhood Committee bought two large insurquite plant tents with funds from prior sales and citizens are urged to buy as many as possible.

Bugle Lake Bagle Lake Neighborhomd Committee

Jury Galled For Payne Trial Man

A jury panel has been called to appear in District Court at Cottonville next Monday April 1 to hear trial on three charges of embezzlement against Wines G Payne of Eagle Lake Me. The February grand jury indicted Payne for embezzling funds from the Eagle Lake Rice Dryer. Jury members listed include Elmer Strusy Mim Ad We Jo Taylor James Dr Merman Miku Cunavis Rolant Campbell Willie Jackson Charles Stephens H Parker others from Eagle Lake Garwood Nada Shoyldan Hoek Island and Ale Hevten Teorey Managh Sodouk Tele Glitewle Roy Fe Hownele Mermin julRoy etc.

Coty Cottinbis G. iPayne Eagle Late Me. Payne Eagle Lake Elmer Strusy Mim Ad- We Jo Taylor James Dr. Merman Miku Cunavis Rolant Campbell Willie L. Jackson Charles Stephens, Sr Parker Igle Lake James Bunge Jills Mite Banks Ella Reavid Alois Bittner Wm. Abell Anthony V. Kallina Garwood Vilar J Dobecka Jam Rie C. Holt Taam Br

Fire Chief Loessin Elected Pres. Of Tri-Rivers Assn

Fire Chief Loessin was elected president of the Tri Rivers Association at a meeting last Sunday. Other officers named include Chief Wostke of East Bernard as vice president, Louis J Muzny of Eagle Lake as secretary treasurer, and Glenn Miller of Eagle Lake as mascot. Palmer West of Ozona was named president of the Firemen and Fire Marshals Association. Committee appointments were made to study posters and by laws as Sugar Law was welcomed as a new member. The Richmond women’s team joined Rosenberg men in ongoing competition.

Ae Lake Herbert To Firemey Rosenbert Pew Wostke East Bernard Louis J. Muzny Eagle Lake Glenn Miller Mascot Bob Murphy Navogroches Firemen’s and Fire Marshall's Association Palmer West Ozoma Ghiet Loussin Sugar Law Tri-Hivers ’ Association Richmond Rosenberg Menh

Census Projects 48 More Students in County for 1964-65

County School Superintendent Herbert A. Schroder reported rising enrollments from the 1963 census in Colorado County. Of 4,872 students, 3,497 are white and 1,375 colored, with whites up by 87 and colored up by 21 since 1963.

Colorado County Het Jhe Herbert A. Schroder Fopeth Calumibus Weintag Bernardo Recie de Fan Phegte Lake Garwood Jemalied Sheridan Cortis Falows

FHA Bake Sale Saturday by Eagle Like chapter

The Eagle Like chapter of the Pulure Homemakers of America will hold a bake sale Saturday in front of the Wilcox Minimax store. Goods labeled baked tools will be offered for sale starting at 8 00 am.

Pulure Homemakers of América Wicox

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Kohleffel Davidson Boethel Marcus Gunter B. H. Mcihinney Glens Laughlin Cherry’s Motel Cherry's Sweetens Cleveland de Bagert Aven Cherry's Motel Restaurant Iscal Bore Lake Universal Moror Cu Farmers Equipment Co, Inc Goosen Govans Hie Way Girl Scouts Payne Loessin Pres Tri-Rivers C Bernards Grewaod Weimar Rock Island
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