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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1970
Page
1
Local police officer Don Allred resigns from the Elmwood department amid internal tensions. The move follows questioning of duties and rumors of friction with peers, signaling a staffing shift within the EL force.
Rice prices remain good at a Monday sale with top bids at 5.79 per cwt and 8.38 per barrel. The lot offered by Raymond Waddell graded number one saw strong demand while other lots ranged from 5.74 to 5.79.
E Korenek announces the first cotton of the season in the region. The 1660 bale weighed about 50 pounds at staple end and 900 pounds of seed were produced. Wednesday, Tom Lanney said fourteen bales were ginned with four more in the yard, mostly brought in by Korenek and Leopold Dros. The Garwood Gin had its first bale of 940 pounds sold at about 22 cents per pound.
Tomas Garlt a former Inque Lissie community resident, sustained a broken leg and other injuries when a rice truck veered off near Lissie south of SOA. Investigating patrolmen reported the wreck about five miles east of Eagle Lake. Ernest Comet of Anrietus testified the driver fell asleep, causing the collision with a large gravel truck.
The Pet County commission discusses buying a used motor grader for four precincts to save taxpayer money. Auditor Briscoe notes four firms will be invited to bid under prepared specifications, despite push for new equipment. Vote to advertise bids passes 3 to 1 amid broader budget and contract approvals.
A 1947 model truck owned by Angle Tex Materials Co. of Angleton collided with a rice truck, smashing the left rear of the cab and spilling rice across the highway. The driver of the travel truck was injured but not killed, and was taken to Eagle Lake Community Hospital for treatment with possible further care.
The Hive Consolidated School board approved three new faculty members at Monday night’s meeting. Debra Alten was elected to lead junior high and elementary science at Shari dan, while Linda Carl will replace Tommie Lynn Schmidt as English and Journalism teacher at Rice High. A contract was also approved for a Special Education Supervisor to coordinate with nearby districts, with first assignment to the Rice district.
The Eagle Lake Recreation Center serves many groups with picnic tables playgrounds and tennis facilities. It supports local events, reunions, and visiting groups, funded by dues from 40 local and five non resident members. Maintenance costs run around 9000 dollars annually with a 5500 dollar deficit to cover, while land remains leased from the Eagle Lake Community Center for one dollar per year. Community involvement is urged to sustain the center as a civic entertainment hub.
Four men arrested at the Tice Package Store on Mull Street paid fines of 25 dollars each after being charged with liquor theft. The incident involved a bottle of vodka taken from the store, observed by Mrs. E Y Gooker who notified police. The suspects Isidro Torres Jr Alfred Acosta Victor Torres and Palo Garcia were brought to corporation court where Mayor Elmer Struss presided in the absence of the regular official.
Leverage County Butane Co. at Sheridan owned by James 4. Kegs secured the bid to supply a butane mixed fuel for the Eagle Lake High School District. Bids from Kinder Fuels of Garwood and Schindler LOG of Kaple Lake were recorded with varying per gallon offers.
The Rice Consolidated Independent School District Board set a 65 per $100 valuation tax rate for 1970-71. Local maintenance tax rises from 1.25 to 1.95 and debt service from 1.00 to 1.30 per $100. District valuations are about 62 million with 97.5 percent collection expected from maintenance and 331,642 from debt service. A kindergarten program and increased salaries drove the budget, plus a $25,000 short term loan for IBM word processing equipment for the new administration building.
Garwood II High School selects drum major Donna Canklers for 970 71 term. Junior high twirlers named are Sheryl Abell Larie Kasmiersky and Sharer Zbranek.
The license office will be closed August 17 to 28. City budget hearings are scheduled for August 25 at 8:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building. Renewals and exams will occur Friday August 26, with a prior date for some notices and a public discussion inviting participation. Manager T J Smith announces the proposed budget for 1970-71.
Consolidated Independent School District adopts a temporary school song performed by Rice High School band directed by Floyd Spefirty. The district approves a 1970-71 budget of 1,598,997 with a deficit of 12,399, aided by a Title I program of 83,202 and expected revenues from taxes and state funds. Council notes Shell Company, the district’s major taxpayer, and anticipates state aid increase to 532,000 for 1997-71 year.
The Raider Band announces its first period rehearsals starting Monday August 17 from 8:00 to 10:30 AM at the new high school site due to construction. Director Spenratin says summer sessions moved to the area to allow students to miss work for key practice ahead of the season. The Rice Raider Band will debut at the Raider-Di Campa football game in Elymbo on Friday September 11.
Will Rice High School construction faces delays from late equipment deliveries and design issues. Superintendent Krivacka reports progress slowdowns at the Will Rice site and renovations at Eagle Lake and Garwood schools, with use of the high school building for August classes considered.
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