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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1965
Page
1
Area schools outline opening dates for the 1965-66 term. Eagle Lake starts Wednesday September 1, with August 31 for staff. Rock Island begins Tuesday August 31. School officials announce start plans as the new term approaches.
Garwood school district announces the appointment of Thomas Galbreath as high school principal replacing Hilreld Stevenson who moves to the University of Texas. Sam Otlinser is hired as a special education teacher. Two new Fach members join the staff as part of a mid year expansion amid rising enrollment and a new desertion program.
Sheridan school announces two new faculty members for the 1963 66 year, with classes starting August 31 at 8 20 am. Osear Henicke Jr of Columbus will teach science in junior high and high schools, while Vicki Halbert will teach junior high English at Smiley. Mrs Sandra Gilliam has resigned to return to school. An elementary replacement is still needed after Dolores Lenpold’s resignation. A faculty meeting is set for 9 00 am Monday August 30.
Peebles starts 1965-56 term at 8:30 on Tuesday August first. Faculty nearly complete with one teacher to join in Spanish and homemaking duties. Ernest Moore notes new scientist Bill Peebles from Rock Island. Farthing resigned to join El Campo. Faculty gathers Monday August 30.
Chief of Police Buster Semaco responded to the residence of Rev. CE Morgan on Stevenson Street Tuesday morning to investigate an attempted entry. The back door screen was cut and marks indicated an attempted forced entry, with authorities pursuing clues related to a possible nighttime involvement.
Eagle Lake schools will start the 1965-66 session at 9 15 a m on Wednesday September 1 with classes in seven 54 minute periods and a 40 minute lunch. Faculty plans and approvals were discussed at a board meeting and August 5 gathering with Supt Krivacka.
East Bernary Independent Schools announce registration for the new term with seniors on August 19, juniors August 20, sophomores August 20, freshmen August 20, and elementary students returning August 27. Superintendent Natser notes tentative faculty assignments across elementary, junior, and high school levels and lists key staff by department.
Bonus Baptist Church will hold a three day revival August 13 14 and 15. The event invites all to attend any or all sessions at the church. The preacher will be TN Jenks.
Eagle Lake school officials report multiple windows broken at the ag building and elementary school by culprits using Coke bottles and watermelons. Police chief Buster Semora appeals for residents with clues to contact him immediately.
The J R Laughlins and TT Waddells suffered heavy losses at their ranches seven miles northwest of Rock Island last Saturday afternoon. Fire started during brush burning, destroying a thirty acre hay meadow, a barn, 600 bales of coastal hay, and a tractor sled with tools. Volunteers arrived about 6 p.m. and saved the remainder. owners reported no injuries and all property except the burned areas was damaged.
The City of Eagle Lake gains Pied Bravel north of the post office on the former Southern Pacific loading site. The railroad grants permission to improve the area and raise safety near passing trains. A guard rail will be erected to keep cars and trucks from protruding toward the tracks. The three parking areas will serve employees and free up space for customers and visitors.
Eagle Lake City Council authorized purchase and installation of a four bulb red flashing light at the Main and McCarty intersection in the downtown area. The existing signal was damaged and ineffective, with repairs deemed insufficient. City Manager Stitt said the light is on order and installation should occur within a few weeks. Until then, traffic on Mann and McCarty is to observe the temporary signal.
A Dallas woman and a Fort Worth man died in a single vehicle crash on U S Highway 90 about 14 miles east of Columbus. Pinki Evans Cal luttan, 25, died at the scene while Joe Cleveland, 29, of Fort Worth, died in Columbus hospital two and a half hours later. Mustang left the road and flipped twice. Route investigation was led by Highway Patrolman Alton Adcock.
Governor Robert Kuennecke of Seguin will conduct his official visit with the Eagle Lake Lions on Thursday August 12 at 12:00 noon. He is district governor for District 2-5-3, which covers 48 Lions clubs across Central Texas from Seminole Engle Lake to Teague City.
The American Rice Growers Cooperative Association auctioned 17 Belle-Patna lots totaling 65 210 barrels with bids near $8.55 per ton. Blue Ribbon Mill led at $8.55, Ramir and Jetia Adkins followed, while several bidders posted values close to government loan levels. Widespread slightly lower activity occurred Wednesday and Friday at the Eagle Bake office.
The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Community Committees election will be held September 8. Petitions signed by six or more voters are due by August 18 at the county ASCS office. Ballots go to eligible voters and their wives on August 27. wives must vote separately and sign certification. Ballots must be returned by September 12 or in person by that date in Columbus, Texas. Ballots tabulated September 13 in the county Agricultural Building. Voting in nine communities: Oakland, New Braunfels, Weimar, Santa Anna, Frelsburg, Bernardo, Columbus, Garwood, Lake.
An Altair woman Alier Tay Jackson was treated after her car collided with a Ford truck on 90A near Bagde Lake. The sedan ran under the truck rear while both vehicles were moved to the roadside after a tip-off to the highway patrol. The driver of the truck reportedly escaped injuries. the truck sustained damage but remained operable.
A patient underwent surgery and was said to be doing well after the operation in Columbus. Despite some ongoing pain, the individual is recovering and expects to continue hospital care through the week.
Sheridan and Rock Island school boards tabled a plan to consolidate the two districts. Beard has leased Broyles Gravel Pit lake and will issue long term permits. lake closed to public. Osh members plan to widen curriculum and improve facilities including air conditioning.
The Colorato County showl board met in a special meeting to approve the transfer of average daily attendance records for Garwood Negro students who attended the BE EL Henry high school in Mayle Laurie last year. The transfer will be sent to the Texas Education Agency to help Garwant school qualify for additional teaching personnel. Twenty nine Garwood Miliet students who attended high school dist yee heave been pepietere ti atin.
A fragmented article outlines upcoming changes to Social Security rules. It names officials in Houston and mentions county workers affected by the alterations. The piece appears to preview policy shifts and directs readers to continue on another page.
Eagle Lake youth baseball beats Ya Grange 7 to 2 Tuesday to advance to the Weimar tournament final. The community gears up for a midweek clash, with Parker hitting a homer and Jim Mathis striking out 12 as the local club outhits opponents and seals their spot in the final.
The article lists draft candidates and physicals schedules with counties and towns such as Mestin County Ovo Tut Park Bellville and Paris Trap. It names many individuals including Alfred Farin Frank Gilbreath Irvin Lew Allen and Harry Sayeeda among others in a regional draft and examination context.
Attendant C Wright at Rucka Texaco on East Main reported to Chief Remors a radio was stolen while cars were serviced Tuesday morning. Police traced the robbery to the station area as investigators searched for clues and possible suspects.
The television and radio repair shop of A. J. Struss Anta Sup ply will be closed next year on August 8 while the Servicemini, M.i Tuanler, 4 lon vacation. The shop will not make repairs I TV sets or revdues during the week. Patrons are asked to cooperate during this period.
A fragmentary note speaks of bringing hope through faith, offering a sense of guidance amid hardship. The text mentions Hebrews and a moral stance, suggesting resilience and encouragement. The translation preserves the period voice and aims to keep named references intact.
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