Eagle Lake Gas Co. Sets Rate Increase
Eagle Lake City Council approved a rate increase for Eagle Lake Gas Co with the May bill. President Herold Thomas cited operation costs dipping into a contingency fund now around 15000 from 21000, and funds needed for promotional efforts and system improvements. The plan would raise minimum monthly charge from 1.50 to 1.73, with state schedule comparisons noted and a projected 400 per month in total revenue.
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Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Ga Distribution
Herold Thomas
Tog8s Company
Sisdoo
Cas Company
Boia
Shirley
Cpuncil
Thomas
Bam G. Davidson
Alvin
Wiese
Churches Schedule Holy Week Services Across Community
Churches across the community plan Holy Week observances and Easter services. First Presbyterian hosts a Good Friday service at 7 30 pm and Easter morning worship at 11 am with guest pastor James Wiley Mosley. Our Lady of Perpetual Help lists Holy Thursday adoration and Mass times, plus Holy Week rites. Eagle Lake Mission holds Easter services at 11 am with a basket dinner at the Community Center, followed by a 2 pm event. Christ Episcopal Church outlines Holy Communion at 11 am and other events for the week.
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First Presbyterian Church
Earl Rodgers, Jr
Eine
Jared
James Wiley Mosley
Austin Presbyterian ‘Theological Seminary
Austin
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Clipson Elected President of Kaule Lake School Board
Clipson was elected president of the Kaule Lake School Board of Education for 1963 at the reorganization meeting Monday night. Clyde Brown attended the meeting for the first time, joining incumbent Dr. J C Laughlin elected to the board in Saturdays election. Sunderman named Vice-president Muzny re-elected secretary. other board members include Laughlin Powers Brown and Raymetd Waddell.
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Clpson
Kaule Lake School Board of Education
Clyde Brown
J. C. Laughlin
Clipson
Paul Powers
Henry Sunderman
Louis J. Muzny
Laughlin
Powers
Brown
Raymetd Waddell
Gas costs under old and new pricing schemes
The text compares gas costs under an old Tala Seoul scheme to a new Ware mint system. It notes a monthly figure around 950, with a reference to 1115 in another line, and a typical monthly usage of 8069 or TT per month leading to costs near 5.50 before switching and 6.15 after adopting the new scheme.
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Seoul
East
Br Farrow to Speak at Golly Ch Dinner Mion
The Stewardship Program at Colly Memorial Methodist Church advances with a plan to build and erect a progress board this week. Members receive literature and hear talks during services and classes. Sunday speakers included Mrs. Tr Dowdy, Mrs. Hattie Brasher, and Dr. Ray Thomas. Next Sunday’s speakers are Jon D. Luna, Willard Ethridge, and D A Thornton. A kickoff dinner is planned for Monday April 15 with Dr. Roy S Farrow of the Texas Methodist College Association addressing the steering committee and solicitation team.
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Colly Memoria Methodist Church
Dowdy
Hattie Brasher
Ray Thomas
Jon D. Luna
Willard Ethridge
D. A. ‘Thornton
Roy S Forrow
Texas Methodist Collage Association
PTA Hearing Tilton at 3 30 Today
The Eagle Lake Parent-Teacher Association meets Thursday at 4 30 pm in the high school auditorium to avoid church service conflicts. Principal Victor Scentt presents the Rearing Laboratory demonstration, discusses the physical fitness program, and a student group will perform a scene from Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer. Officer elections will be held in the business portion.
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Eagle Lake
Aan Association
Charles Spalinger
Princial Victor Scntt
Rchool
Cosel Sil Tilton
Oliver Goldsmith
Cnming
C of C Meeting Scheduled for 2:30 Monday
The Fagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold no regular meeting at the Municipal Building next Monday at 2 30 p m All committees should have reports ready, said President Sherman Tryon.
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Fagle Lake
Coremeree
Council Raout
Sherman Tryon
Francis J Trucherd Named Justice of Peace in Precinct 6
Francis J Trucherd was appointed Justice of the Peace in Precinct 6 by the County Commissioners Court after a preliminary referendum. He led among three candidates with 36 straw votes, beating Emanuel Henneke 39, John Waddell 14, and Etlis Nevendorff 1 write-in. The vacancy followed the resignation of George F Schindler.
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Francis J. Trucherd
Justice of the Peace
Bernardo
Meresine Nation
George F. Schindler
County approves paving bids and air conditioning units
Colorado County Commissioners met in a lengthy session approving paving and seal coating of county roads in three precincts. Bids from Besimm Contractors and Dean Paving were authorized, plus installation of five air conditioning units for county offices and related equipment.
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Colorado County Commissioners’ Court
Albert W. Hatin
Spenkaville Road
Seulwear
Garwood
Reinhard Brad
Dean
Prodi
Colorado
County Electric Company of_Co
Hwinbus
San
Schools To Be Closed Friday Through Monday
Fagle Lake schools will be closed all day Good Friday through Monday with classes resuming at 9:00 am Tuesday morning April 16. Local businesses including Royal Cleaners Albert's Variety Store Spanidel & Son and Bugte Lake Headlight report early Friday closures for Good Friday.
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Fagle Lake
Fluii
Royal Cleaners
Albert's Variety Store
Spanidel & Son
Bugte Lake
Fragmentary Biblical Quote Recounted in Saint Luke Passage
A brief excerpt from a biblical text recounts Jesus guiding his disciples toward Jerusalem and the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the Son of man. The fragment cites Saint Luke chapter 1 verse 41 as part of the narrative context.
Eagle Lake Rotary Plans 40th Anniversary Banquet
The Eagle Lake Rotary Club marks its 40th anniversary with a barbecue beef dinner and program on April 23 at the Eagle Lake Community Center. W. Lenchart, first president, remains active. Dr. Ray Thomas presides. Jack Cunningham of Downtown Houston Rotary will be master of ceremonies and speaker. District Governor Ed Brecher of Houston to attend. tickets are $2.50 from Bob Griffith, ticket committee chair.
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Eagle Lake Rotary Club
Lake Community Center
Rotary International
W. 2
Bill) Lenchart
Eagle Lake Club
Elmer Struss
Ray Thomas
Jack Cunninghamn
Houston
Cunningham
Ed’ Brecher
Rotary
Dawdtown Club
Te Licket- Committee
Ehair. Man
Bob: Geffith
Laughlin and Brown Elected to Local School Board Tour
In the Fogle Lake Independent School District election last Saturday, Laughlin and Brown won two local board seats. Dr J C Levehlin led the slate with SF Votes, Clyde BP. Brownas captured 87 votes and Ernest Vezell 64. Jon Lee McCreary was returned to the County Board from Precinct 4 without opposition.
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Fogle Lake Independent School District
Board of Education
Lncal
J.C. Levehlin
Clyde BP. Brownas
Udrd
Ernest Vezell
Jon Lee McCreary
Light Voting in School Elections Across Districts
Tight balloting produced few contests. In Columbus incumbent Dr. O. R. Shult reelected with 222 votes, Roy Heffley losing to A. Williams son 192 10 183 margin. Welmar saw two trustees elected by 8 voters, Pred Froejsch and Henry Herder. Sheridan incumbents Robert H. Kloppenburp and F. G. Newmar won with 26 and 24 votes. Rock Island management saw Pete Eaton and Clarence George with 118 votes each. write-ins Dan Heuper, FE Hudson, and A. J. Tinuzele gathered 2, 3, and 4 votes. Continues on last page.
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Columbus
O. R. Shult
Roy Heffley
A. Williamsson
Welmar
Pred Froejsch
Henry Herder
Light Baletine
Sheridan
Rotert H. Kloppenburp
F. G. Newmar
Rock Island Maamtent
Peter Eaton
Clarence George
Dan Heuper
FE. Hudson
A- J. Tinuzele
Headlight Begins 60th Publication Year in Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake Headlight marks its sixtieth year of publication this week. Editors credit readers and advertisers for the sustained weekly newspaper to serve the trade area with news of local interest and cooperation. The pledge remains to uphold traditions without extenuation and to write honestly.
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Eagle Lake
Headlight Wins Four Awards At TGCPA Meeting
Headlight of Eagle Lake collects four awards at the Texas Gulf Coast Press Association Better Newspapers Contest held during the Houston convention weekend. Placed first for Community Service, second in editorials, second for Fight Against Communism, and third for Best All Around Newspaper Gulf Coast. Fred Refrnka and Mrs Pinky attended, with Finks presiding at events in Ge Tidelands Motor Tank.
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Eagle Lake
Texas Gulf Coast Press Association
Houston
Gulf Ceat Association
Headlight
Fred ReFrnka
Pinky
Finks
Te Association
Activies
Ge Tidelands Motor
Rice Planting Resumes After Light Rain
Farmers resume rice planting after light rain last week as soil moisture improved. Many fields became workable while some remained too wet or uneven for work, with rainfall totaling one half to one and a quarter inch in the later part of the week. The rain eased fatigue on farmers and gardeners entering the new season.
Nada Catholic Daughters Court to Sponsor Dance Tuesday
Nada CDA Court will sponsor a dance next Tuesday with Noda Ko T all the public invited. Lue Lee and his orchestra will provide music from 3:30 to 12:90. Admission is a donation to the CDA Court. Main Auto Supply owner Brisege announces duet Jock Gum joins the troupe, offering a capable pairsman for local customers.
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Noda Catholic Daughters of Americ Court
Noda
Lue Lee
CDA
Main Ito Supply
M. AL. Brisege
East Main Street
Eagle Lake
Wansunces
Gumm
Mr. Gum
Anderson Resigns and Bill Tilton Named High School Coach
The Escle Lake School Board accepted bids for new laundry and gym equipment at the high school under construction. Henderson Equipment Co. of Houston won the laundry package for 2866 dollars with a 2 percent discount. gym equipment bids ranged up to 11090 dollars plus backboard options, with Kirby Building Specialty Co. as low bidder on some items. The board deferred final award awaiting inspection of equipment. sidewalks to classroom additions were approved, and progress payments were authorized for completed work.
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Escle Lake Scionl Board of Eduication
Henderson Equipment Co
Houston
American Laundry Equipment Co
TRE
Kirby Building Specialty Co
San Antonio
Lata Sales Co
Dallas
Thie Board
Boart
Payrurat
Faosmal
Eagle Lake High School Rehires, Promotes Coach Tilton
The School Board accepted the resignation of Eagle Lake High School Coach Bobby Anderson and promoted assistant coach Blil Tilton to head football coach and athletic director. Several staff resignations were noted and re-elections made across elementary grades.
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Eagle Lake High School
Bobby Ander
Blil ‘Tilton
Vosch
Anderson
Setion
Tien
Tilton
Willard Ethridge
Ceach
Joe Carpenter
New York
Simon Utay
Eather
Maria Wazencraft
Winell Engstrom
Tyra Polk
Thelme Moore
Ola Mae Ashby
Kay “Tilton
Lillian Munford
Ninoy Verbick
Rosecage
Winona Rolf
Loretta Sowell
Betty Sailors
Laura Roothe
Eli Ripple
O. D. Sowell
Marcus Gunter
Mes
Best Scott
Alig Te
Ules
Ethel Andorana
Robert Waldman
Herbert Merz
Elinatoly Boothe
Ming Fish
Betty Letthicky
Bar Ash
Angus Frown
Cha Ina Larrison
Scienve
Lina Gue
Mre
Mra Grace Mann
Gommervialairs
Tia Cawsey
Jack Saitens
Bawk
Duniee Gutter
Lewis -Rosprim
Cuotr
Jett Carrot
Dl. Nitemone
Equiliyatiom
Te Bebook
Ethridge
Sencor
Ape
Souther Western States Insurance
Ing
Eddie Krivacka
School Calendar Set For 1963-64 Year
The Eagle Lake Board of Education approved a 175 day school calendar for 1963-64 starting September 3, 1963 and ending May 27, 1964. Holidays include Thanksgiving week, Christmas through January 5, and two weeks at spring break. Midterms run January 16-17 and final exams May 21-22.
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Eagle Lake School
Boan
Bruxday Fight
Calenday
Selal
Thani
Christus
Bester Holidys
Sophomores Sell Dyed Easter Eggs at Eagle High
Sophomores of Eagle High School offer dyed Easter eggs for sale with delivery options. Orders cost 100 dollars per dozen. delivery dates to be arranged between How and Shaflay in Orang. Contact Robin Griffith at CE 4-2058 or any sophomore member to place orders. Include child’s name and number of dozen requested.
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Eagle Cake High School
Cliss
Onler
Phose
Robin Griffith
School Board to Accept Elementary Addition at Wed Meeting
The Eagle Lake School Board of Education plans a 3:00 pm Wednesday session to inspect and formally accept the six room addition at the elementary school. Contractor J. Ly Drymalia leads the project with architect Wyte Valey of Houston. tentative move-in follows. The fifth and sixth grades are expected to begin classes there next week. Work also nears completion on the new E B Henry Colored School building and the new elementary school PE center, with some finish work remaining.
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Eagle Lake School Board of Education
J. Ly Drymalia
Architeet
Wyte Valey
Houston
Willand Buhridge
Muzny and Wilcox acquire La Grange Super Valu Store
Owners Muzny and Wilcox purchase the Shaper Valu Super Market in La Grange and take over operations. They have run Wilcox Minimax since 1948 and plan to split time between the two stores. Super Valu in La Grange opened earlier by Tony and associates.
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Muzny and Wilcox
la Grange
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Eagle Lake Gas Co
EU T
Pres
EL School Board
Br. Farrow
PTA
THURS
Justice of Peace
Weimar Sheet MetWorks
White County
Grand Jury Room
Negro Home Demonstration
Negro County
Jerusalem
Guke
EL Rotary Club
Nada Cda Court
Elem
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