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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1970
Page
7
The WCIC girls basketball team finished their season at the State Alor College State Tournament held at Stephen F. Austin College in Fakogs. They faced Southwes and advanced to the second round, ending with a strong postseason showing.
Astros plan a hearty home stand facing Atlanta San Diego Francisco and Los Angeles as they aim to build early momentum in the West Division. Ticket prices remain 4.50 for box and 2.50 for reserved with mail order options and in-person sales at the Astrodome and select outlets.
The Eagle Lake Junior High Eaglets won the Siswich 204A district track meet, ending the season with two victories and one third place. Coach David Cardosa praised the team’s 5.1 point lead, noting three firsts and strong showings across events including school pole vault record by Nike Waggoner and 69 yard high hurdle mark by Norris.
The Eagle Lake Imps stand second with 67 wins and Anderson Crop Care sits third with 64 wins after last week action. High team series 2996 by Anderson Crop Care. Four Aces and A Joker posted high team game of 910. Individual leaders include Max Dittmer 913 series and Dick Chomeout 226 high game. Other top scorers listed with various scores across multiple players.
Free three session Safe Boating program offered by Wharton County Junior College and the U S Coast Guard Auxiliary covers seamanship navigation rules and safety for motorboat operators. First class Monday April 20 at 7 pm in Peace Building room 02 with subsequent sessions April 27 and May 4. Registration via J Robert Melanson or Gr John Grable. A free Coast Guard Courtesy Boat Examine will be on Saturday May 9 on WCIC campus.
Eagle Lake golfers dominated the Wharton Country Club two day tournament with Jetard Clipson firing 167 for first and D A Thornton scoring 160 for second. Clyde Grown tied for third after a playoff, Meck Hallstor claimed fourth, while in Ganado Dale Dixon took second in the fourth flight and won a prize.
Eagle Lake High School Eagles baseball win 2 0 at home over Smithville behind Jim Mathis two hitter and nine strikeouts. Key hits include Foster and Moratee with timely scoring. four singles lead the offense as Eagles extend district lead and prepare for Friday clash with Giddings Buffalos. Coach Xinn Norma Fugios praised standout pitching and strong defense as town eyes next big game in Columbus.
Eagle Lake high school track team finished second at the District 20AA meet in Brenham scoring 132 points, behind Columbus. Individual standouts included Gene Glover with a long jump win and new school record, Isaac Howard with multiple records, and the mile relay team of Norris Whitfield Euere and Glover posting a fast time.
Eagle Lake Jaycee pool committee chair Eddie Ochoa announced David Evans, set to graduate in May, will serve as lifeguard at the new pool this summer. Miss Judy Moeltzen will oversee the basket and conversion room. Opening day planned.
Eagle Lake freshman track finished third at the 2004 District meet in Columbus with 61 points. Bastrop 41.5, Giddings 13, Smithville 7.5. Abel Cantu won shot put. Emerson Dawson 4th in 440. Terry Gant 3rd in 380 and 4th in 100. Jodia Rowe 4th high jump. Walter Wilkerson 3rd pole vault. Dennis Stewart led Eagles with multiple events and set freshman records in pole vault, 300 hurdles, and 440.
County Tax Assessor Henry Hajovsky announced that 11 272 license plates were issued for 1970 with total revenue of 871 095 38. State received 187 324 08. Colorado County Road and Bridge Fund 175 000. county officers salary fund 2 201 15. Through April 4 1970 total plates 11 272, state 193 740 34. road and bridge fund 175 000. Property owners reminded that April 30 1970 is final date for LTO tax re sion.
An after hour ointment offer mentions a weekly ring set price range and a contact at Tie gle Lake Drugs with CF 42503 for viewing and pricing information.
The Library of QCorgrass was founded on April 24 1490. Ochoa says the mor owimming season will be announced in the near future.
The Zagie Lake Little League committee and coaches meet to plan for all boys to participate this summer. Tryouts are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at 6 p.m. Applicants should bring or submit an application. Co chairs Bill Wilkerson and Vic Scott will mobilize field and equipment work this week.
Sheridan High School track coach Robert Renfrow leads the Broncos to the 1970 District Track Meet at Brazos Junior College in Brenham on Friday April 10 with the team showing steady improvement despite recent practice cancellations.
The Sheridan Broncos dropped a 9 to 2 decision at Schulenburg on Monday, slipping to 2 and 2 for the season. Polach lasted five innings before Bruce Polach relieved, Schulenburg scoring two runs in the fifth on errors. Broncos fans host Fayetteville next Tuesday at 4 p.m. then Round Top Carmike Thursday for a 4 p.m. game.
Eagle Lake High School senior Janet Fraka won the District 2044 girls singles title at Columbus with a 6-4 2-8 6-4 victory over Bastrop. Bastrop swept girls doubles, Columbus led boys singles, and Eagle Lake will send Fraka to the regional at Bitnn Junior College in Brenham on April 29. News noted other local competitors including Jane Wells, Greg Duyka, Pau Caussey, Ann Sunderman, Cynthia Anderson, Kay Beth Brunner, and Jen Scott.
The Republican Women of Colorado County will assemble at the Everett Camp Mouse near Allayton on Wednesday April 22 at 2 30 PM. The covered dish lunch and business meeting will be held, and members are urged to attend.
The county courthouse in Columbus will be closed all day Tuesday April 1 for San Jacinto Day. The Commissioners Court this year approved the Texas holiday to honor the pioneers and citizens involved in early Texas history.
The Junior Class at Zagie Laka High School seeks help for a Spring Cleaning Benefit Day on Saturday April 25. Workers will handle outdoor and indoor chores to raise funds for the class. Reservations are taken by calling Miles CE 48568 during school hours. the office will also accept job requests on April 25.
Mrs. Hilda Johnson of New York arrived to visit her brothers Albert and Lilly Olsin. She is remembered locally as former Hilda Olsen. The Nive family and their daughter Mary Neabeth, from Woodyville, visited this week with the Kies family at Snaridan. Arthur Grisem and Le Foy Overmannes of Brenham hosted guests at Mrs. Herbert Loesch’s residence for Sunday.
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