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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
1
Community leaders announce a dinner event and an industrial development program set for next Tuesday night. The meeting aims to discuss regional growth and cooperation between local businesses and city officials. A agenda includes networking and briefing on planned projects and incentives.
The Eagle Lake Hospital board advances plans for a new facility of about 27 090 square feet with 34 beds, projected near 1 200 000 dollars, on nine donated acres. Attorney W Shuatt says land deed cleared. board emphasizes bids and final approvals before construction. Rotary support noted. project timeline targets year end completion.
County commissioners opened bids from four firms for paving and coating projects across precincts one through four in Columbus. Eilers Construction Co of Gebulenbure was lowest for precincts one and two, while Dean Paving was lowest for precincts three and four. Supporting bidders included George Paving Co of Blanco and Brown and Root Co of Houston.
Miss Madeline Cearnal retires from the office, with Seth Jana Reese noted in the text amid a brief, unclear account of the departure and its context.
The City of Eagle Lake announces a final rabies vaccination clinic next Tuesday for dogs and cats. Dr RW Potter will administer shots from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A $3.50 fee covers vaccination and registration. Pets unvaccinated risk pickup and pound placement under city ordinances.
The Eagle Lake Major Little League announces an eighteen game summer schedule starting Tuesday April 25. Games run Tuesdays and Fridays at 6 30 and 8 30 p m with two games each date. The league must complete play by early June to host playoffs and field gutting in neon for the finals. Managers should contact Gay for assignments and younger players should reach out to their managers.
A Garwood Nada delegation asked Colorado County Commissioners for a full-time sheriff's deputy to cover Garwood and Nada, aiming to curb burglaries. They cited four Burglaries at Priesmeyer Dept Store and Garwood Lumber, plus long response times. Sheriff Mueller cited budget limits. meeting postponed for study.
A statewide series of hearings on proposed game and fish law changes for 1992-73 is set for May across Texas. The public can attend to hear questions and give comments. In Columbus the county hearing is at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the county courthouse. Other dates include Fayette May 2 La Vaca May 3 Hallettsville May 5 Austin May 8 Bellville May 1 and Wharton May 1.
The Board of Education met in monthly session. A port will be made next week.
The Eagie Lake Chamber of Commerce reports no suggested changes to the proposed holiday list. Met officials approve the same holidays as past years and will distribute holiday cards next week. Observed dates include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year’s Day.
The Sapin Lake Evening Lions elected officers for 1972 73 at the April 4 meeting at Skull Crest Restaurant. Officers include President Bill Wilson and DVPs BL Kell David Pawicek Jos Wendel Secretary Treasurer Amos Crabb Mion Tanner Marcus Gunter Tail Twister Ken Craig directors Lannie Somemarlatte Sam Smith Richard Siynot Bil Wilkerson. They begin duties in July 1972 and serve through June 1973.
County tax officer Henry J Hajovsky reports a total of 5200 registrations for the May primary. Deadline to vote May 8 was April 5. Walmar leads with 1621, Columbus 1639, Eagle Lake 1524, others include Glidden 306, Altal 105, Garwood 96, Nada 146, Rock Island 132, Sheridan 22, Oakland 184, Bueschar 183, Shaw Send 10, Brushy 5, Frelsburg all, Hentz 96, Bernardo 188, Al Jayton 185.
The Garwood Santa Fe Depot, after seventy years of service, closed Monday due to the annexation plan. Early 1900s rail use tied the depot to the Cana Belt Railroad origins, with the Rozenberg transfer moving the agent to continue duties under Santa Fe.
Eagle Lake city officials report sales tax receipts totaling $40,072.10 for the past four quarters, exceeding the $40,000 annual budget. City Manager J. D. Sith notes the year to date collections show growth and a strong revenue stream for the community.
Framawork started this week on two more rent houses for the Seaholme on Lindon Westmore land street. Mr. Seaholm says four homes will eventually be built on the property. Estlinhram Lumbar Co of Eagle Lake are the contractor for the project. The Seaholme already own rental houses on Church, McCarty and Poatattice streets.
The Colorado County unit of the Texas State Voxchers Association will hold a spring supper meeting on Monday April 7 at 7 p.m. at Ries High School. An evening of enlightenment is planned. The Public Relations committee will meet at 6 50.
The Colorado County Historical Survey Committee requests information on early German settlers for the County Archivist. Researchers with German ancestry are asked to contact Mrs. O. Senade at Box 246 Columbus Texas.
The county forms a six member fire ant committee to study damage, seek aid from county and state groups, and help stem the fire ant infiltration. Members include Jearnie Cooper, Dale Hunt, Charles Traby Jr, George Sebesta, Henry Sunderman, and Dan McMillster with the court approving related resolutions.
Eagle Lake City Council met in regular session Tuesday night and approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex 55.52 acres along the city southeast boundary. The measure awaits two more readings on April 2 and May 7 before final adoption. Attending the hearing were City Attorney Willard Shuart, WH. Harrison, Chief of Police Roy Chisum, Editor Fred R. Prunka, and incoming councilman Wilfred C. Liedecke. no opposition was expressed, with only Mrs Harrison and Wilmer Chisum speaking in favor. The annexation is described as beneficial to the city and surrounding development. Continued on last page.
The Eagle Lake Tennis Association confirms that Angla Newcombe wife of John Newcombe will visit Eagle Lake on Sunday April 22 to play an exhibition tennis match with Reed Witt the program director. The event starts at 3 00 p m at the Recreation Center courts featuring mixed doubles and a pro set singles match between Mrs Maeowabe and Mr Witt. A donation of 2600 is requested for a continuation on the next page.
Harris Beall announced he has leased the Nic Courts Motel from Warry Flatener and will run the Rice Motel in Eagle Lake. The property has fourteen units including rooms and mobile homes with plans to modernize two units. Beall aims to offer low rent housing for transients and short stays. He also operates trailer park facilities at the Rice Courts On Highway 50A just west of the city.
A four year old site at the McCarty and Main corner has been sold and the Community Clothing Center will be without a home. The center needs a fairly large, dry room that is rent free if possible. Anyone able to offer space should contact the center promptly.
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