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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1966
Page
1
Officials outline a fresh bid process for controlling fire ant populations amid ongoing pest concerns. The plan references federal wildlife and agriculture agencies and seeks rapid action through revised contracts and competitive bids.
Baker sustained injuries after a fall at the EL Rice dryer on Friday. She remained in pain with soreness reported in the aftermath, though authorities indicated injuries were not life threatening.
The Eagle Lake Headlight sponsors Oiler Area Day in Houston with a special section for Eagle Lake fans in front rows. Tickets are 1.00 off and 3.00 in the end zone area, with sales through the Headlight office or Oilers officials in Houston.
Ulferd T Wiese family reports daughter in law Mrs James Wiese will fly to Hawaii to visit Corporal Wiese serving in the US Marine Corps. He has messaged via radio that he will be granted a week furlough to travel to Hawaii for rest and relaxation.
The Luther League of Grace Latteran Church sponsors an ice cream social Sunday evening at the church Sundry on August 14 from 4 to dark. Attendees may enjoy homemade ice cream in many flavors, with donations accepted.
Wilcox's will host a free children's portrait event in the store from 3:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Tuesday August 16. Any age and any number of children may be photographed for a free living color portrait with no purchase obligation.
Mr and Mrs Jack Willis announce the birth of twins at Laughlin Hospital Tuesday August 9 a girl and a boy. The girl Mary Lynn weighed one half pounds and the boy Matthew Barton weighed three pounds twelve ounces. Maternal grandmother Mrs Lilian Edwards of Boyce Wise County Texas and Mrs J C Willis of this city are noted relatives.
East Bernard schools set to start the 1965-67 term with a formal opening on Wednesday August 31 under Supt Charles Neuwer. Faculty meetings begin August 29 with differ times for each group and early registrations scheduled across August 26 to 30.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce schedules a meeting at 2490 p.m. next Monday, August 15, in the Municipal Building council room. Directors and merchants with contributions or unpaid funds from the July 4 barbecue ticket sales are urged to send or call with the amounts to Robert Griffith or Fred R. Tenet.
A six member delegation from the United Arab Republic visited Texas to study rice production and extension services. The group, led by Terce Martin, toured the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and selected Colorado County for a study program under Doyle L. Moore. Members included Nazif, Hazni Tsmall, Aly Abbassy, and others from main agricultural departments.
Three members of the McCally family died and a son was injured when their car skidded on a rain slick highway 90 west of Columbus and struck a tree. Willian N McCally Jr 43 and his wife Gretta Barnett McCally 38 and a son died at the scene. Another son Kevin Meaty 4 survived. The older child died shortly after arrival at Youens Hospital. Willian was a Bravara Int Houston employee and former River Oaks Country Club assistant manager. Bodies were later returned to Houston for funeral services.
Eagle Lake bureau of the American Rice Growers Association held a major auction with 109,815 barrels of rice offered across thirty lots. Bids ranged from 8.04 to 8.96 per barrel for Belle Paina and Blue Belle varieties, with top bids by Blue Ribbon Milling and Uncle Ben's Mill. Garwood and other offices also conducted sales of Belle Paina and Blue Belle lots, reflecting strong market activity in the region.
Federal Waterfowl Committee has recommended a 25 percent rise in the duck shooting age for the Central Flyway. The move, reported Tuesday, marks the first tightening of waterfowl regulations in four years.
Parkers announce the sale of the Eagle Lake Retail Merchants Association to a trio of partners led by C Douglas Justice of Sealy and W Hek of Houston with Luedecke handling secretarial duties in the same office. The new owners also control the Merchants and Professional Credit association of Sealy U S Recovery Association Delta Recovery Corp Credit Bureau of Columbus and related real estate and insurance interests. The Parkers thank local citizens for the support during the transition and training Periods conclude with Mrs Luedecke and Mrs Matthys continuing office duties.
Betty Jane Kana received her white veil in the Incarnate Ward ceremony at the convent on Friday August 5 at 3 20 pm. She is now Sister Phyllis. A reception followed in the courtyard. Relatives and friends from Eagle Lake and Weimar attended, including Tev Edward Goiser and many Mrs. Spanihel, Stephens, and Anders.
Eagle Lake officials report a fire risk plea from Fire Marshal Bill Thomas Jr urging care with grass fires and trash burning. A consolidation study group for Eagle Lake Garwood Rock Island and Sheridan districts will meet Tuesday at Marvin's in Altayal to hear State Education Agency input on possible regionalization and tax impacts.
County Commissioners Court met in regular session and adopted a resolution supporting a proposed survey by the highway department to determine the feasibility of removing trees deemed hazardous to traffic on county roads. The action follows a fatal Saturday accident involving Houstonians and a nearby trio from the highway department measured near the edge of the emergency zone.
The Eagle Lake Board of Education approved seven new teachers for the upcoming school year, leaving one vacancy in Junior High Language and Arts. New hires include Virginia Cowen, Gloria Jones, Leth Had Secant, Davi Care Jasna, and Edna Mae Willis, among others. The board also set the 1968 tax rate, scheduled the budget hearing for August 22, and approved bus bids and fuel/oil service contracts.
S700 budget for Title 1 operations for 1966 67 was approved by the school board on Monday night and will be submitted to the State Education Agency for approval. The plan includes clerk support for Title I accounting, health services, transportation for summer and regular terms, meals for summer and needy students, and equipment purchases for the program. Last year’s allotment was 880,000 and a request up to 88 percent of that amount is anticipated for 1966 87.
Schindler Butane plans Gulfgas Festival in Gulfcoast area from August 23 to 27 with open house events and free prizes. Company stresses new Gulfees Unpu products and exclusive dealership in Ragle Laise area. Attendees invited to learn about up to date wing plans and firm services. One hospital admission noted for Mrs Altert Pustetovsky after incident during event week.
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