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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
1
The 1972 73 school year will begin on Thursday Aug 17 for an estimated 1900 students in the Ricé Consolidated Independent School District. This earliest opening follows the board's decision to complete the second of four nine week periods before the Christmas break.
Rice High School will distribute 1972 73 class schedules next Tuesday August 1st in Rice District communities. Counselors in Eagle Lake Midsie School 8 30 to 10 00 am Garwood 1 00 to 12 noon Sheridan 1 30 to 2 30. New students should call 234 3995 or visit the principal before August 7th to prepare schedules. Classes begin August 7th at 1 20 pm with buses at 3 20 pm. Principal Fred Grahmann notes 619 students enrolled, a record opening day if all attend.
Eagle Lake Middle School announces homeroom assignments for the 1972 73 term. Principal Victor Scott says all fourth through eighth graders should report to the gym at 8 15 a.m. August 17 for a general assembly. About 505 pupils expected to enroll.
Eagle Lake Primary School reports about 385 pupils expected for the 1972 73 term opening. Principal Major Benger notes grade one through three pupils listed for assignments and daily school duties extend to 4 30 p.m. for parent consultations. Lunch hours will be staggered with midday meals served at the first and second shifts.
Supt E A Krivacka says all rural routes in Rice Consolidated School District will stay mostly the same for 1972 73. Students will board earlier for first days until drivers settle a routine. Stops include Eagle Lake Burns Melody Lane Waverly Cat Spring Rd Cemetery Waverly McCarty Davitt Lake Haezer Kaezer Allen Ave Cemetery Union Center Prairie McCarty State McCarty Laughlin Rd 90A Austin Rd Hubbard Ferry Rd St Third Ave St Lake Ave Fairview State Maple State Books State Lake Church Lake Clark Center Clark Burns Austin Clipson Rd North Mills Post Office Austin Rd 904 Weimar Sheat Metal corner Garwood Nada Stops F W Food Store Bures Store Nada Leo's Cafe Sheridan Stops Vic's Garage Highway 90A East Sheridan School Eagle Lake Shuttle Bus Cemetery Davitt Davitt McCarty Prairie Mec McCarty Seaholm Maple State Beaks.
Garwood School expects about 200 pupils for the new year starting Thursday August 11, with Principal FP Stone reporting early bells at 6:00 a.m. and 6:03 a.m. Kindergarten to noon, first and second grades released at 2:45 p.m., grades 4 to 8 at 3:35 p.m., and staggered lunch times beginning at 11:25 a.m.
W. C. L. Gollke, principal, announces preparations for the new school year at Sheridan. First bell 6:20 a.m., tardy bell 1:20 a.m., dismissal 3:20 p.m. Kindergarten classes run mornings until noon. Enrollment projected at 130 for K through night. Some bus routes resume for 1972 73. Campus closed. no student lunch departures.
Lloyd Sponrath announces Rice Raider Band begins practice at 6:00 p.m. Monday August 14 with a bus shuttle from Eagle Lake to Garwood for three pre year sessions. After August 17 regular practices start during school hours. First appearance is September at El Campo against the Ricebirds. Drum Major Jacalyn Bauer leads, with twirlers Dina Kohleffel Rhonda Kochweiß Jae Helle Bauer and Lana Wiese.
Nada Co-op Gin baled its first 1972 cotton bale last Monday morning. Grown near El Campo by FF Dornak, the 1780 pounds of seed cotton yielded a 647 pound bale and 900 pounds of seed. Manager Tom Looney stated the bale was free of charge and of high quality. Seed price is $44 per ton. Farmers report excess moisture but expect a good crop despite rains. more cotton anticipated Thursday or Friday, with a slower rush in weeks ahead.
The Colorado County Peace Officers Association will hold its monthly meeting at Mikeska's catering hall in Columbus at 7 30 p m next Tuesday night August 15th. Peace officers from over the county will gather for a supper and a program on law enforcement. Game Management Officer Sam Center of Eagle Lake will be in charge of the program.
Rice Consolidated Schools will enforce a dress and grooming code starting August 17. Students must be neatly groomed with tucked shirts, belts, and appropriate footwear. prohibited are uncapped hats, sandals with steel plates, and styles that distract or imply improper associations. Parents are urged to ensure compliance on opening day.
Colorado County citizens report a planned 8000 acre Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge expansion seven miles northeast of Eagle Lake. The 3400 acre current Attwater Refuge joins World Wildlife Foundation property. land acquisitions total about 687 acres on San Bernard River west bank for $360 per acre. Most purchases will be in Colorado County with two year timeline estimates. Endangered Species Act funds are becoming available to move forward.
Rice High School Raider football tickets go on sale Monday August 14 at 8 30 am in the principal's office Altair. 97 season ticket holders retain first option on seats purchased last year. Five home games cost 10 dollars season tickets with in person pickup only. General public sale September 1. Admission for all five games 1 50 at gate. Student tickets 50 cents available at district schools. General admission 50 dollars for adults and students. Home games include Sweeny Boling Halletts and district games with White Fay Get Kuna Noy ari.
The city approved a two year contract with Melreary and Austin attorneys to collect delinquent city taxes on real and personal property beginning April 1973. The firm will receive 15 percent of taxes paid and 5 percent of delinquent taxes. litigation costs are extra, and the city reserves hardship exemptions. City Manager Smith noted annual delinquents total about two thousand dollars, with 92 percent of the tax roll typically collected. The firm will handle mailings and will not charge court costs.
Two of four men arrested for the Gibson Store burglary waived grand jury indictment and pleaded guilty before Judge B. Sefir auh Monday to burglary. Each received a two year term in the state penitentiary. Armstrong and Horn, both 18 or 19 and from Jacksonville Florida, faced the charges along with two other boys near 16. Juvenile charges are still pending.
The Vy Cuuneae council approves a Tuesday night amendment reducing the city fire zone by over one block. The eastern boundary moves from Stavenson Street to Walnut Street in front of the Community Center, with the zone following Walnut to railroad tracks and intersecting major lines, aiming to ease fire risk and allow business expansions.
Eagle Lake Jaycee Wives remind youth that August 12 is the final entry date for the swimming meet to be held at the Eagle Lake Jaycee Pool starting at 3 30 p m on Sunday August 20. A registration blank is on the sports page. Entry costs 1 00 per person and entrants must also be members of the Eagle Lake Jaycees Swim Club.
Mi Eagle Lake residents and local businessmen are invited to the Chamber of Commerce second quarterly night meeting at Dirk's Restaurant next Tuesday August 15 at 7 30 p m Principal speaker Eugene C Black Sr of the Small Business Administration Houston will outline services and the 502 low income housing loan program for community development A dinner is served from 7 30 p m and those attending the meeting only should join the group at 8 00 p m Reservations by August Nth to the Chamber office 294 2703 remain open late seating available
The city approves a one year contract with Ice Aero Inc paying 200 per month for lounge and restroom facilities at Eagle Lake Airport, plus 24 hour on call servicing and experienced personnel. The city bears no equipment or personnel liability. cancellation possible after one year with 30 days notice. A renewal of a $500 garbage disposal site lease west of Eagle Lake to Mrs Carey is approved until September 1. A sanitary land use study will be pursued to meet a federal requirement by December 31, 1973. A formal budget hearing for fiscal year 1972 79 is set for 7:30 PM on August 22.
The Eagle Lake Develop Tent Corporation to demolish the remaining superstructure of Eagle Lake High School. Houston based Demolishing Co. awarded the contract with work to begin soon. Local residents are apologized to for delays, with future plans for the site undecided but likely new construction.
The Nice C.I.S.D. Board of Education will discuss the 1972 budget at 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 14, at the Administration Building in Altair. Public attendance is encouraged as the board also reviews the 1972 tax rate to cover bonded debt and maintenance needs amid a $6.3 million drop in local valuations mainly from Shell Oil.
Eagle Lake approves dedication of a 50 foot wide by 569 foot strip for a paved road. McCreary plans to fund and oversee construction including possible curb and gutter work. The road runs parallel to Highway 90A and will intersect Austin Road between Lt. J. Spanther property and Eagle Lake Community Hospital. Construction may start once a contractor is arranged.
City and county officials will hold a joint session in Weimar to discuss ambulance services and traffic safety. The meeting aims to address service gaps in Eagle Lake Columbia and Welmony, with Welmir City Mall cited as a venue reference.
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