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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1967
Page
1
Two Weimar youths died in a traffic accident, raising the county toll to six. Wary locals report a car collision near Borten Su sx mies, with details limited by the damaged OCR text.
Eagle Luxe City council met Tuesday to authorize airport runway upgrades and a 24 hour burglar alarm system in the fire station. The plan calls for two new paved runways and improved utilities access, with work by the City and Colorado County Precinct 4. Other items included right of way negotiations for the Jack Foster home and community notices of local residents moving in and visiting Gonzales.
The Elhs band announces first rehearsal at 7 PM Monday under director Floyd Spen. Practice runs to 9 30 PM with details shared for members.
A community seeks unfurnished houses for at least three to five families in Eagle Lake. Residents urge owners to offer homes at once to help grow and stabilize the neighborhood as new housing becomes available.
Parents of children entering first grade in September should register before August 15. Bring the child’s birth record at registration. Students who attended preschool have been recorded and no further notice is needed. Elementary School office is the registration location.
The Eagle Lake ARG held a large Diet sale offering over 92,000 barrels of rice with top bid of 8.67 per unit by P and M for Belle Putha rice grown by W J Brunsner and Son. Second bids included 8.39 for Chue Belle and 8.33 for vice srown by Raymond Weddnt. Office reported about 310, ANG parrola handled, with roughly two thirds sold on bid prices so far.
Coach Mike Newby reminds football candidates with pending physicals to meet at the Men school gymnasium at 1 30 Friday, August th. The group will be taken to Laughlin Clinic for compulsory examinations before participating in high school sports.
Representative Jake Pighle said the Agriculture Department will buy about 50000 metric tons of milled rice under Public Law 480. The initial shipment is to Vietnam, with later purchases. Maximum prices for rice sales to foreign currencies are suspended to facilitate these PL 480 transactions.
County gains Oregon designation as Brucellosis Control Area after a Monday Austin hearing with no opposition. Hugh One of Mission chairs the county committee as testing under the program starts after September 25, 1967. The petition covers 165 cattle owners and represents 2 percent of the county’s cattle population. Seventy five percent was required for approval.
Officials announce a new law effective August 28 allowing juveniles aged 14 to 16 and 14 to 17 for girls to plead guilty to moving traffic offenses only in open court with one or both parents or guardians present. Judges may summon parents to attend and may waive the parental presence in some cases, emphasizing court involvement in juvenile traffic matters.
Garwood Volunteer Fire Department invites citizens to tour the new Garwood fire station at 71st Street from 9 00 p m Monday August 21. The event showcases the station’s features including a recreation and meeting hall.
The television and rain repair shop of A J Struss Auto Supply will close from Monday August 14 to Saturday August 19 while the servicemen take a vacation. No TV set or radio repairs will be accepted during the closing period. Patrons are advised of the temporary suspension of services.
Members of the Order of the Eastern Star are asked to share old sheets with Mrs. Rans German who will turn them over to the Eagle Lake Friendship Club to be refed into cancer bandages. If unable to bring them, contact her to arrange pickup.
Fragmentary religious line invokes blessing from ancient text I Kings 3 57 and implores divine presence and fidelity. The odd wording suggests a prayer or chant preserved in a historical page and may reflect dialect or transcription error.
Mayor Harold Thomas outlined the new sales tax election law provisions to Eagle Lake City Council members on Tuesday. The measure would let cities call elections to establish a sales tax in addition to the state tax, enabling potential property tax rollbacks if approved. Councilmen voiced support for an election, noting projected per capita and total revenue, but the timing and charter rules may delay action and no vote occurred.
The Board of Equalization for the Eazio 1 School District completed its work on 1967 tax values. Total school tax values rose by 559,635 to 14,789,075 reflecting increases from new construction and expanded facilities. Oil and gas properties saw growth of about 2,360,000 while GIS and gas values remained near 1968 levels. Roy Marshall, the School Tax Assessor-Collector, noted steady values across the district.
The Catholic Youth Organization of Our Lady of Perpetual Help sponsors an ice cream social at Dutrer Hall on Sunday August 13 from 4:39 p.m. until ice cream runs out with freewill donations. A folk music festival featuring notable personalities will be held Friday at 8:15 p.m. at Eagle Lake school. Martin, director of entertainment for the 1968 Hemisfair in San Antonio, leads acts including local artists and ensembles. Tickets, 5 cents, available at Eagle Lake businesses. Attire is informal. seating and refreshments will be offered near the venue.
Miss Summie Wilson Thatcher Wilson died last Wednesday at Nightingale Hospital in El Camino after months of illness. Born March 11, 1893 in Plainview Texas, she moved to Eagle Lake in 1908 and later served as librarian at the Community Center and school. She was active in the Episcopal church and various Houston clubs, and her funeral was held at Helene Christ Episcopal Church with burial at Lakeside Cemetery.
Eagle Lake high school Eagles begin 1967 football practice Monday at 7:20 with two daily sessions ahead of the season opener against Wallis Steers on September Sth in Eagle Stadium. Coach Mike Newby and staff expect about fifty players. several veterans from 1966 are out, district foes include Schulenburg, Weimar, Garwood, and Shiner as contenders.
The Eagle Lake Council of the Knights of Columbus installed new officers at Didner Hall on Tuesday July 25. Leopold Jr. was elected Grand Knight succeeding Lewis Rosprim. New officers include Deputy Grand Knight Yoke Duurty, Financial Secretary Charles Glueck, Chancellor Gene Jones, Treasurer James Boudreaux, and other posts. Barbecue to follow at 81.25 per person. area residents invited to attend.
The Guadalupe Church Parish Mall hosts a picnic on August 20 with activities for children and a continuing entertainment program. The day concludes with a dance in the evening as part of a community event in the southern part of the city.
Pat's Cafe reopened in an attractive new building at B12a Street with Ben and Pat Alaniz credited. The formal opening is delayed as more equipment arrives. the cafe serves Mest tan and American foods daily from 3 am to midnight in a fully climate controlled space with new equipment.
A public hearing on the proposed budget for the 1887 68 school year will be held at the Eagle Lake Independent School District during the board's regular monthly meeting on Monday August 14 at 8 pm. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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