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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1970
Page
1
A citywide rabies warning urges residents to secure pets and avoid contact with stray animals. Officials request reporting stray dogs or wildlife sightings and remind owners to ensure vaccine and registration records are up to date.
Garwood FFA hosts its annual banquet this Thursday with members, supporters, and families expected. The event celebrates achievements and includes recognitions for participants in agricultural education and leadership programs.
Garwood Headlight invites residents of Garwood and nearby Eagle Lake Texas to write the weekly community news column. Submissions should be mailed to Box 67 Eagle Lake Texas 72434 or call CE 42Va2 for details. News copy due by noon Thursday for Monday mailing.
The Eagle Lake sheriff’s office announces the appointment of Mr Easterling as chief deputy after the resignation of a deputy. The change fills a vacancy and names Hervey Lee and J O Walker among longtime staff in the department.
The passage notes are for a planned program by the boys and their choral advisor Tror Krenek. It states this will be the final banquet for Garngad FFA members as they will join the Hice Consolidated School FFA chapter next year.
The Eagle Wing 15 Study Club hosts its annual Presidents Dessert and Genie Party on May 15 at the Community Center starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets cost a $2.50 donation, available via Study Chal members or Mrs. Hebert Wahine. attendees are urged to return tickets and donations by May 1. Proceeds benefit the public library with desserts, games, and social activities.
Absentee voting ends Tuesday for the Beaocratic and Republican primary elections in Columbus Texas. Qualified electors may vote by personal appearance at the county clerk’s office or apply by mail to Lester Setmeider, County Clerk.
Better Beverages of Eagle Lake acquires Victoria plant expanding its network. The purchase gives the company control of Pepper Bottling operations in a 15 county area serving about 275000 people with Pepsi products and flavored drinks. The firm now operates three bottling plants and several distribution warehouses.
Gayle Laka and a former volunteer were called to a car fire in the garage of the Cecil Nettsfield home on Waverly Street at around 6:40 am Wednesday. No report on damages or injuries was available.
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Eagle Lake High School sends a large team to the Interscholastic League regional in Brentam at Bilin Junior College. Janet Proka competes in tennis singles at 1 00 p.m. Thursday. Students enter poetry, science, prose, debate, and typewriting events with members Malvin Ripkine Glinda Sunderman Howard Reed Candy Farme Pansvisende Jayme Wagenner Mayheita Castillo Reese Trask Feld and others.
A Sunday program at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church features a discussion on drug abuse. Dr. Rok Thomas will discuss addiction after an introductory film in Tadser Hall. The event aims to inform interested attendees about the drug problem and treatment options.
Myrtle Cemetery Association will hold its annual business meeting at the Church of Christ in Rock Island at 7 30 Wednesday evening April 28. All members urged to attend to plan Homecoming activities for May.
Daylight saving begins at 2 00 a m on Sunday April 26th. Set clocks forward one hour and enjoy a longer evening, while risking an early wake up.
Oil activity remains strong in the area with a new test filed in the Ramsey Field four miles south of Bonus and a gas zone opened near Provident City in Lavaca County. The new gas discovery produced 10.6 million cubic feet of gas with 80 gravity condensates from the 9,862 to 20 test, while Prairie Producing Co. pursues a 10,500 foot contract depth on its Ramsey well.
Space Chase will visit Eagle Lake Sunday April 26 with a fly in event hosted by the Houston Chapter of The Ninety Naughty Nine s an international women pilots group. The Tac San Antonio Chapter will supervise the event with Eagle Lake Aircraft near Rice Aero in Tac. The program begins at 10 am and includes stops at Wharton and Eagle Lake airports, ending at Montgomery County airport in Conroe by 3 pm with prizes and awards.
Carol Birdwell and Karen Becak were named recipients of 3109 Scholarstips by the Colou red County Teacher Association. Winners were announced at the annual CCTA gathering in Weimar Monday. Birdwell is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bidwell. Becak is daughter of Mrs Frank Becak of Garwood.
A community event at the Cammenty Center this Sunday from 1 AM to 4 PM raises funds for the Hospital Fund. Hosted by the Jaycees, it features a barbecue lunch, prizes, and stage entertainment with all proceeds aiding the community hospital.
Headlight announces stricter deadlines for club society reports birthdays showers engagements and other notices. Effective next issue, submissions must arrive by 5:00 p.m. Mondays with exceptions for Monday night events due by noon Tuesday.
The Junior Class of S3eie Lake High School seeks spring cleaning work for a Saturday April 23 event to raise funds. They will mow lawns clean cars and perform home chores for a donation, with reservations via the school office CA 42562.
Cub Scout Kite Flying Contest to be staged this Saturday at MTE field. Eagle Tate Cats Scatite chairs the event with district officials and Game Warden Sea center coordinating volunteers. Several divisions will feature boys competing under the supervision of local authorities.
A summer pre school and kindergarten registration for five year old children will be held Friday April 24 at Eagle Lake Elementary School. Parents must register by September 1 1970 with birth certificates and vaccination records. The event runs from 2:00 to 3:00 PM and a nurse will offer vaccines. If certificate is not ready children may register April 24 but not begin school until later.
Garwood High School will send four entries in four events to the Class A Regional competition at Victoria Junior College. Carl Katina and Darrell Pavifeek won first place in district doubles and will compete in the regional tennis meet Friday morning. Ericny and Mike Huhela are set for field events with first place district marks. the 440 relay team also advances.
The Lake Votational Agtiqaitive Department will sponsor a gopher eradication program this Thursday at 9 am at the Mil School site and nearby service locations. Organizer Wallace from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will explain control methods, with attendance open to interested residents and night school participants.
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