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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
1
A consolidation study group outlines recommendations on merging schools across a district. The report analyzes several site options and outlines potential impacts on students staff and budgets. It emphasizes phased implementation and stakeholder consultation to address facilities transportation and program access.
The QES group plans a Thursday night gathering to honor members with recent birthdays. The event starts at 8:00 pm at the Alt location.
A local school district schedules a budget hearing as board members prepare for funding decisions. Officials emphasize transparency and public input while outlining projected expenditures for the coming school year.
Esgie Lake High School Librarian Mrs Ira Causey appeals to the community for return of library books dropped in the Post. About {0} books are missing. returning these will boost available materials for students. Books are identifiable by Lake High School marks on the front and title pages.
The Eagle Lake Chamber held a July Fourth barbecue at its monthly session to raise funds for downtown decorations. The meeting discussed prospects for Athwater and O Refugn north of the lake, and Director LW Stiles Jr was urged to arrange landowner appointments as the refuge area is vacated.
Mrs Eidin Kveton announces Kiddie Kollege will open on September 6. Hours are 5:20 am to 11:30 am. The program runs Monday through Friday. Parents are asked to arrange enrollment and bring children to the college on opening day.
Work is underway on a foundation for the new home of Mr and Mrs Fred R Finke on Melury Lane in Meadowbrook Addition. Mr Finke is contractor for the construction.
The 1966 Colorado County Hay Show entry deadline is Tuesday at noon. Chairman Frank Kolex Jr says samples must be dated at least two weeks before the show by the age testing lab at Texas AGM University for protein testing. The event is Sept 8 at Dennis Catering Hall, Columbus, with three county receiving stations August 23: Farmers Coop Welmar Meadows Mil and Grain Columbus, Farmers Supply Co Eagle Lake. The show aims to educate farmers on chemical and physical factors in evaluation and to help make the show a success.
Drew Shell receives a fifty year pin from Masonic Lodges on a historic milestone. affiliated with Eagle Lake Lodge 366 A F and AM, he has served the local lodge eighteen years. His path began with Greenville Texas Lodge degrees in 1916 and extended to Ada Oklahoma Shrine in Muskeg, with Deputy Grand Master Otis P Moore Jr present. Shell, 77, remains active in temple affairs and plans to continue with the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Downtown Eagle Lake undertakes many facade lifting projects and storefront improvements. New fountain and snack bar brighten the riverfront area while the Hardware store adds modern fixtures and refrigeration. Austin Grocery renovates with oils, shelving, and updated refrigeration. Mary Seaton cafe refresh updates. Several other major improvements planned for prominent downtown features will attract more visitors.
ELHS announces reserved gridiron seats for five home games from the 20 yard line to goal line. Season tickets cost 7.50 with no child discounts. General admission seats from the 20 yard line to goal line will be sold at gate for 1.25 each. Reserved five game packages available at the superintendent's office.
H C Wiese prominent Eagle Lake and former Ghidingy mayor died at 2 30 am Tuesday in Laughlin Hospital after illness since Friday He led Wiese Drive In Grocery and Wiese Waskateria on East Main Street and served as volunteer fire chief Three terms as Martin Luther Church Council president and mayor of Ghidingy were among his public roles Funeral services set for August 18 at Milbauer Chapel with burial in Gideon City Centers Cemetery Survivors include his wife daughter and three sons from Karny Texas and other relatives
Dan Hooper Jr an employee of Colorado County Precinct No 4 was seriously injured in a highway wreck between Rock Island and Sheridan on Tuesday about 1 10 pm. His truck wheel came off causing a spin and roll throwing him from the vehicle. He was taken to Laughlin Hospital by Oscar Wegenhoft. He remained unconscious Wednesday morning with internal and other injuries. State Patrolman Bly Miller investigated the crash as prayers went up for his recovery.
Eagle Lake high school students hold registration for the 1966 67 academic year on August 23 and 29 30 with juniors seniors sophomores and freshmen scheduled on different times. Changes to schedules must be reported to Principal Reert before the end of the term.
Schindler Butane Company plans a Gulfgas Festival in the Eagle Lake area from August 23 to 27. The event promotes Gulfgas fuel with free prizes and registry incentives while inviting customers to visit the firm and learn about their products. Edmund and Elmer Schindler, partners, express welcoming remarks and emphasize convenience.
Rehearsals for the Eagle Lake High School Eagle Band begin Monday with tests of instruments. Area 1 FFA, about 125 chapters, will hold their awards at Perpetual Help Catholic Center in Eagle Lake at 7 40 pm with Area President Bob Hatas of Katy presiding. Awards include Lone Star Farmer, National Foundation FRA, and outstanding teacher and non teacher honors as over 240 attend. Attendees will dine on turkey and dressing with sides.
Cotton growers forecast a rapid harvest surge starting next week as fields ripen late this spring. Garwood Gin Co reported 65 bales by midday Wednesday, while Nada Co-Op Git logged 43 bales on Wednesday morning. Locals in Matthews and Bongs areas brace for mechanical pickers to join in once conditions allow.
City officials report that seven inspectors from the State Board of Insurance are in Eagle Lake this week examining fire rating reports. After years of improvements, the process aims to confirm orderly progress and ensure good business practice, as noted by City Manager T. J. Smith.
Mr and Mrs Harry OL Larson have completed an attractive new rent house on the edge of the city at West Main Street. Mr and Mrs Vern Von Gertson and family moved into the rent house the week. The new home was built on the site of the former Wester Lat- 80 home.
The season’s top bid per barrel emerged Monday at the Eagle Lake office of the American Rice Growers Cooperative Association. Bids ranged around $9.00 to $9.07 for Belle Paton rice grown by Wiese Farms and Blue Ribbon Mill bids led by Teddle Wise. The sale notes activity across several growers with bids well above last year as traders push prices higher. continued results appear on the next page.
City crews overlay Third Street with a nix asphalt layer to extend life and improve riding. City Manager TJ Smith says the project, aided by Brown and Rent Inc, enhances safety for school traffic and includes signage and limited parking hours during work.
Fort Bend Auto Supply is sold to WR Bive of Navarora with Abhouncenwat reporting the Fort Bend Alita Susly store in Eagle Lake transferring to Automotive Supply. Gus Wilder and Mrs Wilder founded the business in 1962, dealing in auto and truck equipment and accessories. Shive will remain connected in Navasota and may relocate. Arthur Behvers continues as manager to support the transition and expand merchandise.
Garwood High School schedules registration on August 22 and 23 for all students. unclear details mention class preparation and transportation. additional names and times are garbled.
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