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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1968
Page
1
The State Supreme Court upholds the school district's ruling in a dispute involving Basle Lake Jinge rent and related appeals. The decision confirms the district's administrative authority and the contested action remains in force.
Local league rosters list LL players assigned to CVLL teams. Names and status appear garbled but indicate player placements and informal notes on affiliations for the upcoming season.
April 30 deadline set for residents to assess 1968 taxes at city offices. Officials remind property owners to file, with deputies available to assist. No assessment could delay tax collection and potential penalties may apply.
Denice Austin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Aque, sustained severe injuries after falling through a glass door. Fifty six stitches were required to close the wounds as she recovered at home Easter Sunday morning.
Regret is learned by relatives in the county over the death of Kenneth Tyler 29 son of Mr and Mrs Groby Tyler of Alvin formerly of Altair He attended Eagle Lake and was Alvin High School graduate employed by Otis Engineering Co as a field operator He was critically injured in an automobile accident in Hon remains continue on inst pages.
Readable lines identify multiple personnel tied to YANKS and CUBS rosters for travel. Names include Joe Janaly Janes Brurs David Saucedo Rov wer Clark Darrell Black Frankie Bristoe Larry Bowen James Leo Black Mara Mulliner Allan Ja ieZ James Brune Jr James Progier Eddie Wilson Oshar Cunningham Heeter Ponce Charles Powell and Donnie Mark Price Jerry Schuen Kenneth Dawson Ricky Dunham Franklin Mozisek Joe Johnson Tyrone Norris Wesley Wick Stephen Laneley Leonard Guerrero Cecil Hartfield Donald Austin Michael Atgos Edward Munoz.
Eagle Lake students head to the regional competition with multiple entries in track tennis and literary events. Sim Mathis and Janel Froka lead BLHS in singles, while coach Dale Eberhart guides the football and track squads. LHS fields six entries including Arthur Frausio in the mile and Ge Glover in the 880, with regional literary competitor Jeanette Frake returning after a third place in shorthand.
Roy Buchman a longtime native and president of Eagle Lake dies after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at Mill Bower Funeral Home at 2 30 p m Thursday April 18 conducted by Rev Fi Weimer. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Born December 14 1892 at Eagle Lake he worked for many years at Bayle Lake Biee Mill ing Co and Lakesite Tr. He was a World War I veteran with numerous nephews and friends mourning his loss.
Dennis Wallace 80 long time resident dies of heart failure at home on 200 Choprd Street after a lengthy illness. Church of Christ member and former officer, laid to rest at Lake Sige Cemetery. Survived by wife Cora, sons William and Elmer, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, brother J D Wallace and sisters Tina Barnes and Dillie Mathews. William remembered as Rice Institute All American. community mourns his loss.
Congressman Pickle, scheduled to visit Central Texas this week, will speak at the Eagle Lake Lions Club at noon Thursday. Local residents are invited to attend the noon gathering.
The City of Eagle Lake sponsors an annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic urging dog and cat owners to vaccinate. Dr. Potter of Columbus will operate the clinic on two Tuesdays in April from 4 30 pm to 6 00 pm at the police department with a 5.00 fee per pet. Officials seek better turnout this time and remind dogs must be registered and vaccinated annually.
The Republican Women of Colpo vege County will meet on Wednesday April 24 in Garwood Texas. Reservations must be made in advance by members and their invited guests for lunch at The Buckaway in Garwood Texas. Announcement only says a speaker will be named later.
The senile fed juror pleas if the White Clotmnist Church will sell harvest chicken plates at Laurella Davis home in New Town Saturday starting at 12 noon. Plates will be 100 each. Call TE 3477 for orders.
Fragmentary religious excerpt notes the angel at the tomb and Mary Magdalene reporting to Jesus disciples that he has risen. The text resembles a paraphrase of Matthew 28 35 to 9, with phrases about anointment and their meeting in Galilee.
County Agent Dayle L. Moore notes four infected herds found among fifty tested in the brucellosis program. In 1051 cattle tested 21 reactors were identified. Last week 36 herds were tested with two infections. Texas Animal Health Commission personnel conduct the tests to move toward a Modified Certified Brucellosis area, with testing focused in the northern portion of the county.
A jury panel has been ordered to appear in District Court in Columbus at 10 o'clock Monday April 22 to hear the case on the estate of Annie Miller. Names on the panel include Leonard L. Walker R. L. ScharlEmmer Harold L. Williams H. Tate J. Bo Tahola Ralph Thomas Harry Supek Paul Powers J. J Reel Robert R. Wells Jr Floyd Lake Lawrence Raenisch Lawrence Stallman Rudolph Til Kenneth Bayram porta and Mrs Margar at Aynge from Garwood Swishonte of Nada Sheridan Y Finer Tame of Tork Tsang Carol Perry of Altair and Herbert Stom of Alighton.
The Eagle Like Chamber of Committee will hold its April meeting Monday April 22 at 2 80 p.m. in the council room of the municipal building. All interested persons are invited and urged to attend. Committee chairmen should have progress reports ready for the April 22 meeting.
The First National Bank will be closed all day Monday April 22 in observance of the San ie Cinte Tay holiday. Patrons are advised to make necessary arrangements for the special closing.
Colorado County records the second traffic fatality of the year as Gary Lynn Brooks 23 of Houston dies en route to Columbus Hospital after a single vehicle crash on Interstate 10 nine and a half miles east of Columbus. Police say he fell asleep at the wheel as his 1987 Volkswagen veered off the right edge striking a guardrail and penetrating the cab. He died on arrival at the hospital. A second driver, Mes Chevelle Brooks of Houston 2, is hospitalized with injuries. Funeral arrangements pending.
The Eagle Lake Lions Club elects Krivacka as president to take office July 1. The slate includes Host Vice President and officers such as Drake first vice president Evan Higgins second vice president Bill Thomas third vice president Floyd Horde treasurer Dravis Wegenhost secretary dinwle Marquart tail twister Reese and directors Lehmiit Janes Nid Auten for two years.
A constitutional amendment effective after November 9 1986 reshapes voting rules. Voters with less than six months residency in the county may vote only at designated polling places or by absentee ballot, while those with six months or more residency vote statewide and in-county offices. The measure, supported by County Clerk T. Litzmann, extends voting eligibility and outlines residency requirements and polling procedures.
The community mourns Mrs. Forrest W. Terrell of West Columbia who died Tuesday in Houston. Funeral rites were held Wednesday at Cedar Lawn Have Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Matt officiating and pallbearers from nearby towns. Survived by husband two daughters and several grandchildren, the family asks memorials to the West Columbia Methodist Church.
Garwood FFA will host its annual Parent Son banquet in the school cafeteria Thursday night at 7 50. The event honors parents of members and buyers at the recent FFA show and isle. Honorary members will be named and outstanding members receive awards.
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