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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
1
Schools throughout the area plan for the new term opening August 31 as announced by superintendents. The report notes preparations for the 798469 school term and lists the timing for opening days.
Asst Coach Waldman and Mrs Anderson resign at ELHS while post openings begin. Eagle Lake and other schools seek replacements for high school coach and English positions after resignations. new hires include Monted Coleman Ruth Mommies and others as principals plan staffing within the week.
Garwood prepares for the 1964 65 term with a new high school building planned to be ready by September 1. The district battles a three teacher shortage, listing several faculty changes and new hires including J J Manter and San Cian among others, as they aim to complete the first two grade levels and replace departing staff.
The City of Eade Lake plans a night depository slot in the Vic Municipal building west wing for water and gas bill payments during closed hours. Beginning Sunday the city offices adopt a new schedule closing Saturdays and opening Monday through Friday from 3 am to 1 pm. Envelopes for payments will be placed in the depository near the counter used for deposits.
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church will hold a rummage sale Saturday in the racing building, offering clothing and shoes for all ages at bargain prices. The sale starts at 8 o clock in the morning and runs all day, with Mrs. Leon Simank assisting in the office of the American Rice Growers Cooperative Association during the busy season.
Eagle Lake Drugs reopened Monday in a transformed building forming a single spacious store. Owner Les Evers expanded to ultra modern standards with air conditioning, new displays, enlarged gift and jewelry departments, and expert watch repair. Grand opening details awaited in this paper.
Eagle Lake youths competed in the regional Texas Amateur Athletic Federation event in Houston last week. Garlanit "Scooter" MecMeans Jr. won first in boys 12 and under singles and, with a Houston partner, took doubles. Alicia Arellano earned second in 16 and under doubles and advanced to state. Scooter qualified for 14 and under but both declined to compete to enter Rosenberg junior tournament.
In Wharton two men were shot in separate incidents. Moses San Miguel was hit in the head and hip and remains hospitalized in Caney Valley. Abin San Miguel and others faced gunfire as events unfolded. Quintanilla, a local farmer, surrendered to sheriff deputies and was jailed on murder-related charges.
The television and radio repair shop of the AL Jd Struss Auto Supply will close next week from August 21 through 25 while serviceman M. G. Lanier takes vacation. The shop will not repair TVs or radios during the period and owners ask customers for cooperation during the closure.
Charles Minks of Spring Byanch is now barber at Eagle Barber Shop on Main Street in Eagle Lake. He is on duty and invites citizens to reply to become acquainted.
Colorado County Far program partners with Texas Farm Bureau to host a Citizenship Seminar for 12th grade students at a college in Trantsville. Participants include Wheler Knebel of Weimar and other high school juniors from across the state to learn about the American system and civic responsibilities.
The Anmhal Acer Siaviliy nation and Conservation Community Committee election will be held on September 6 in Potons shire by six or more eligible voters. Petitions accepted at the county ASOS office no later than January 17. Ballots mailed to all eligible voters and voting conducted in person on September 11 in listed districts.
J A Schilhah retires as Star Route mail carrier serving Eagle Take Sheridan Rocketslan Garwarxt Nala ang Altelr areas. He began in November 1955 on Stir Route and earned praise from the U S Postal Department for efficient service. He plans travel through Arkansas and nearby points after retirement.
The Rock Island School District will hold a public hearing on the 1964 65 school budget at 3 00 pm next Tuesday August 18 to allow interested persons to attend. Ganity president of the board of education invites attendance.
A New York man, Jovanni Antonio Vildlano, listed Long Island as his home, was charged with multiple burglaries in Hamle Lake area over the weekend. He is in county jail awaiting September grand jury action after being arrested near Hotel Eagle by Officer Bill Chaviy. Items including a pickup truck, packages, and a cold Coke were taken from Cecil Hartsfield and S B White homes on Lake Avenue and Postoffice Street. A prowler was seen near Roy Dean Van Nort’s residence at Lake and State Streets.
A garbled auction list shows Belle Patna rice and Nato lots offered by Garwood Rice Salta Company. Buds included Fay Offered by Luodyiang Slate and Uncle Ban's for various items with bids around 805, featuring River Beind and George Te. Rurke among bidders.
A local man is charged with theft by taking a truck from his employer in Ingle Lake. The case involves Myrtle and other named parties, and the record notes jurors will hear the matter in September. The report references a biblical quote and emphasizes caution in accounting for details in the damaged text.
A youth baseball event marks the opening of the newly lighted Eagle Lake park with a Youth Builders Association game on Saturday evening at 7 30. The Lions and Tin tury Clubs sponsor the lighting and a chicken barbecue starts at noon. Local CPL restored power after a 47 minute outage affecting Eagle Lake and Matthews area.
A cafe named Herbs Cafe opens in the former Epps Cafe building on Tid Fast Main Street inviting citizens to visit. The owner, Berd Cultmann, plans a menu featuring prompt service and renovation aims.
Late notice reports the father of Ray Nash passing away, with funeral to be held Friday at a local Alabama church. Family plans to travel to be with relatives as they mourn the loss.
ELHS announces band practice at 7 30 PM on Tuesday August 18 inviting all night school members and staff to attend the pre school sessions as part of this year’s band program.
Belle Patna rice market shows steady demand as 1961 slow crop bids stay well above the $8.00 per barrel mark. Multiple lots sold on Wednesday Friday and Monday with high bids by Comet and Uncle Ben's, and totals reaching over 54 703 barrels in one sale. Uncertain OCR text limits exact names and figures.
A pair of accidents occurred at the intersection near Hibways 204 on Tin Alto 1:00 pm Monday. A freight truck owned by W. A Meter and driven by Biele Piney stopped at the intersection, the truck moved south, another truck driven by Charles Methiyre from Tulsa failed to stop, causing a collision. Officers reported both drivers uninjured, several vehicles damaged, and responders arriving quickly to the scene.
Red Cross swimming lessons designed for preschool, elvtbment, and adults will run free of charge starting Monday August 1st at 10:36 a.m. at the city pool on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for two weeks. Participants may contact Danie Bhesart at the swimming hall CE 47120, MP. Wherbart invites parents to enroll children and title the lessons by age groups.
Firemen responded to a butane blaze at the Smith Ranch between Altair and Rock Island. Workers were refilling a portable dairy frame when fumes were ignited by a compressor nail, engulfing the tank and equipment in flames and causing heavy damage to the area around the service station.
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