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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1966
Page
1
Area schools prepare for the new term with plans for elementary classes in Perth and surrounding districts. Officials emphasize staffing, classroom readiness, and safety measures as students return to lessons and families anticipate fresh schedules.
James R. Dry named new high school principal at Garwood for the upcoming school year. The article lists staff assignments including Mim, Lee Hammons and Lucile Hinton, detailing teaching roles and the Carver school connection.
In a brief item, Brown and Rant are noted in relation to bids for tractors. The record mentions saving and a related decision by the board, with continuation noted on the last page. The readable fragment hints at a procedural approval affecting equipment procurement and payment terms.
Bia Fas purchased 1 Buse ter Semorz. Details unclear due to fragmented text but records indicate a transfer or move involving Landa Home and a property or item described as 1 Buse ter Semorz. No dates or clear entities beyond these terms.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a medieval line about the Lord and the proud. The readable portion hints at theological debate and translation errors in a 14th century manuscript.
The Rock Island faculty announces a new superintendent, principal, and coach. Peebles, Zook, Ewald, and Mullin are named for various roles as the district fills two remaining vacancies. The district seeks replacements for two positions in math and a high school teacher.
Bambi and an adventure feature headline upcoming showings at Rice Theatre in Lake, with two movie nights Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs H C Johnson sponsor a summer program of family entertainment, promising a lively weekend for local cinephiles. The reel lineup includes Maritime X with Reve Lang Turner and another headlining title to excite weekend crowds.
The Garweed School announces a public budget hearing at 8:90 pm on Monday August 1986 in the high school building. All interested persons are urged to attend.
Sheridan school advances with modern additions funded by a 120000 bond for an air conditioned cafetorium library and swimming pool. Four new teachers join start of the term including Robert Renfrow James Chaka and Ruth Brisee along with staff changes at the district.
The Rice harvest continues with bids topping $8.89 for Belle Patna lots grown by Cal Gerlton and Son. Top bid reached $3.79 per unit reported by Fabbon Militar ctw, while others like Cal and Son and Benes Slindeman fielded multiple strong offers. Total harvest equals 16,050 harvests for Belle Patna. bids exceeded expected values across six lots.
Garwood ARG held its first sale of the year on Tuesday offering 90 162 barrels of rice in 33 lots. Most lots were Belle Patna and two Blue Belle entries sold for varied bids. Top bid reached 83.86 for certain lots with multiple bids exceeding 800 on some parcels. Names like Korenek, Rees, Stallman, and Daniflers appear among bidders.
William Henneke, 43, of Nada, died after a two car crash on FM BOA east of Hallettsville at 2 20 Saturday afternoon. Four members of the Voldan family, residents of Nada, were hospitalized in Hallettsville with serious to critical injuries. Surviving Henneke include his wife Annie Schoellann Henne, five children, and his parents. Funeral services were held at Triska Chapel and Nada Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
The first bale of cotton to be ginned in Colorado County this harvest season arrived at the Garwood Gin Company around 2:00 pm Tuesday. Joe Socha brought in a 366 pound bale from the Tatton area, graded middling with one-sixteenth inch staple. The bale sold at a premium to the Garwood Gin Co. manager Joe Seifert for 35 cents a pound. Market price stood near 23 cents per pound. Seifert noted the crop looks flat after spring planting and control issues, with some areas possibly matching or falling short of the 1963 harvest. At Nada, Raymond Labay delivered 150 pounds. the bale weighed 516 pounds with 50 pounds of seed and was graded middling with one-sixteenth staple, sold later at press time.
Firefighters from volunteer and local crews responded to a fire at the Kallina drying facility in Albany last Friday. The blaze was contained quickly by Geyer employees before the firemen arrived, with minor damage reported and no injuries.
Vandals destroyed a new G20 road maintainer assigned to Preemet 2 in Colorado County parked beside a county road. They damaged fencing and attempted to derail the vehicle onto railroad tracks before leaving it in a ditch. The damage cannot be assessed until removal. a $100 reward was posted for tips leading to arrests.
Kathy Scott and William Krenek are named to attend a Farm Bureau seminar in Wren from August. The intensive course covers farm governance and countering communism with speakers including Har Coleze Seay and J. Le Ganus. The event features national figures and ties to television programs.
Colorado County Commissioners Court met Monday and called for bids on six bridge projects in Precincts Two and Three. Bids open September 8 aim to replace bridges on Osage Road 1201 Skull Creek south of Borden Road 210 and Maney Creek Road 205 among others, with new bridge constructions planned by Commissioner Kisner and A J Rainer.
Eagle Lake high school football under coach Mike Newby will begin the 1966 season with a September 11 road game at Wallis in district action. Assistant coach Robert Bakies could not attend the Texas High School Coaches Association clinic in Houston. The Eagles face Shiney Fistonia Weimar Sebuienhitr and Garwood in the new district as they debut the 1966 schedule.
In Austin on Monday Charles Whitman, a 24 year old University of Texas student, killed fourteen and wounded many others from the UT Tower. Police officer Aaron Martinez shot Whitman after a deadly gun attack that shocked the city and region.
Mr and Mrs Dexter Anderson are moving with their children into a new brick residence at Hache Lake Recreation Center. Construction was carried out by contractor H C Fowler of Columbus.
The Catholic Youth Organization of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church hosts an ice cream social from 4 to 6 PM Sunday in the Catechetical Center. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served, with free will donations invited. public is welcome.
Vacation Bible School starts Monday at Colly Church with sessions led by preachers and church members. Attendance expected from families in the area as organizers announce dates, teachers, and contact details for the program.
Lt. Milby sails toward Vietnam assignment with unit at major base. Family members including Mrs Milby and child Catherine prepared for residence in Trempeivad, while friends and local officials note the transfer and anticipated arrival in theater.
The television and radio repair shop in ALJ Stress is shut next week from August 7 to 13 as servicemen take vacation. The shop will not perform repairs on TVs or radios during the break while owner J. G. Lannes is away. Patrons will be visited by staff members upon return, and Mrs. David J. Zahrado Wick and family traveled to Galveston to be with their hospitalized daughter Ernest Winick who remains recovering after serious injuries.
Eagle Lake volunteers battled five grass fires near West Ballyoad Steel at 130 on Wednesday. The flames were controlled with no injuries or property damage reported. Club Selling Molds At Mol Club plans to sell all molds. members may choose by contacting Mrs L Linge.
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