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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1967
Page
1
Local cattle owners petition for Type I brucellosis control amid evolving state animal health strategies. Officials discuss welfare, testing protocols, and potential herd measures to curb spread and protect livelihoods.
The American Cancer Society plans a house-to-house cancer drive across Texas with Den named Crusade Chairman and KR Szymanski as Resi Chairman. Volunteers will mail donation forms and count contributions from April 2 onward, under the state education survey effort.
The Flintex Oil Company announces the Crar- AL uivehased the operation and management of the Shell Service on East Main Street. They promise experienced service and the latest Shell products at the station, with a focus on customer protection and updated facilities.
Community meeting in the chamber room of the far building on Monday April 27 invites residents to share ideas for future projects aimed at improving the city. The president urges attendance to discuss proposals and community needs.
Announcement for first Little League tryouts on April 21 for A and B teams. The Headlight reports travel towns Me Verks and Orbs to join Eagles and Lakers in April events. City volunteers H. M. Zenge and John Davia Tsonvicka listed. coaching and management roles sought. A meeting next week will set the CVLY schedule.
A garbled town report recalls a Tuesday afternoon in Garwood where Mrs. Lee Glass claims a large building or object topped her car and created a splash while she drove to the post office. The exact source and nature of the incident remain unclear and debated.
The Texas Aggies of Colorado County plan the 71st annual Muster on Friday April 21 at Mardins in Altair. A seated dinner starts at 7 30 PM with a 350 per person contribution. Contact Travis Wegenhott for confirmation or Master Chairman Mary Schinehier for further details.
Houston youth Rahiy Lynneverett, 13, died on arrival at Caney Valley Hospital Wharton after a Rosenberg police chase ended in a crash at East 5 near Boat Bernard. Walter H Ballard Jr, 14, was seriously injured. both youths were from Houston. Authorities say the occupants violated traffic laws during the pursuit and the car struck the intersection recent.
Citizens inquire about variations for end of term as final exams span May 24 and 26. The 1886 87 term ends May 26 with Monday May 29 ceremonies for awards and graduation at 8 p.m. Monday May 29, followed by a Sunday travel day May 28.
Burglars struck three Eagle Lake area businesses Saturday morning, taking cash from two as entry was gained via a window into Texas Concrete Slabs office. About $20 to $25 disappeared from Charles L. Spalinger’s desk while Farmers Supply Co. remained largely untouched. A break-in at a tool shed north of the city yielded several tools. Sheriff J. Walker investigated, with few clues. Other incidents of vandalism were reported at local farms.
Eagle Lake Jaycees hold their annual Fourth of July Fireworks fundraiser with a barbecue at the Eagle Lake Community Center on Sunday May 7. Plates feature barbequed chicken potato salad baked beans cucumber salad and iced tea for 1.25 each. Tickets go on sale this week. Monte Hunter is general chairman.
The Eagle Lake band under Floyd Spenrath rehearses for the UIL regional concert and sight-reading tests. Mrs Eldin Kyeton recovers. the group performs Friday morning at 2 43 pm. City readers invited to attend the concert with selections including Glorious America and Lagende.
Construction is underway on an addition to the C 4-Dial building of the Southwestern Bell Tee phone Company in Basac. R L Oldmixon district manager said the 4 brick masonry structure, IB by 63, will extend across the back. Le Drymalia Construction Co of Columbus won the contract. Cost is expected to be 64. The new building will expand equipment to serve phones to GE 4 exchange and enlarge the business office. Completion is due by October this year with equipment installed by December 1967.
Community mourns Bertice Smith born December 19 1900 in Logan Oklahoma. He lived in Eagle Lake and worked as farm foreman on the Waldo Terrell farm and later for Duggan Ranch. He died Friday after a stroke at 3:00 pm at Arkansas C Natun ity Hospital. He married Milly Matulz in 1936 and is survived by wife Barbara Joann Mise, daughter Kathy Joann Mise, brothers Joel and J I Smith, sisters Betty Rowe and Vasck, plus many nieces and nephews. His funeral arrangements were announced locally.
The Nauisrual Spelling Bye Contest nears May 6 at KUHT Channel 8, as Donna Heintsenel leads in a countywide spelling contest held in Columbus. In city matters, Bugdale City Council swears in three members and approves inviting the Guadalupe Water and Sanitation District to May meetings, while backing a resolution asking the county to patrol rural areas to curb frequent farm thefts and vandalism.
The Mobile X-Ray Unit of the Alamo Area Tuberculosis Association will visit Colorado County for two days in May to provide chest X rays for tuberculosis detection. It will be in Battle Lake square from 7:30 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday May 17. Columbus will host the unit at the same times on Thursday May 18. Adults and teens from 14 to 2018 are urged to take the opportunity. a contribution of 50 for adults and 25e for teenagers will be accepted to cover operating costs, with no one turned away for inability to pay.
Charles Mers aik of Houston, formerly Garwood resident, dies after heart attack. Public funeral at 2:00 pm Thursday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 611 Telephone Road, Houston. Burial in Forest Park Cemetery. Survived by Adela Froka Heralds Charlene Norwood and others. Funeral arrangements confirmed.
Two Bull Ritling Co. employees near Eagle Peak were injured when a pressure hose blew off a fitting and knocked a man from a 2m platform. W. Gilliam received a facial injury and lacerations, while Wayne Crozier sustained a bruised arm. They were taken to Eagle Lake Community Hospital by Mill-Bauer ambulances after noon Wednesday.
About 20 young Baptists from Buggle a Mest Maptian Church will work all day Saturday to raise funds for a trip to Glorieta New Mexico. Beginning at 6:15 on Saturday they will wash cars and perform various tasks, with coordinators guiding the effort. They plan to depart June 16 for Nationwide Youth Week emphasis at Glorieta Baptist Assembly.
Tamales enchiladas and seasoned chicken will be offered for 18o Saturday April 15 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall. The public is cordially invited.
Fayre Lake Chief Semora attended an Administrative Seminar of the Foxis Tollee Association at the Holiday Hills training center in Whnberley Texas. The event, coordinated by Special Agent Chris Istel, covered police records systems communication and discipline. Wilson Sreir presided and issued certificates to about 40 participants from across Texas at noon Friday.
Commissioners meet in regular session and award Browning and Ferris Co the bid for a new 9 wheel self propelled pneumatic roller Ferveinet No 1 for the county. The Iron Works bid 6800 but no 6 per cent discount. Five firms bid. plans discussed for a child care program and school tax collection for 1887. The court reinstated a $25 monthly National Guard allowance and discussed county budget and assistance.
The Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District Subdivision 11 election for a Supervisor is set for 3 30 pm on April 18 at the Garwood Lions Hall. The district includes most areas west of the Colorado River and south of Columbus with farm land owners eligible to vote.
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