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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1964
Page
1
A survey of rice fryers in Altair Garwood and Egypt areas on Tuesday morning shows over a million barrels of rice dried to date. The report notes most fryers fed and that the figure reached about 95 percent completion.
An Extension Math Course titled This 432 content method will be offered at Texas and open to Eagle Lake parents who qualify. The program aims to help elementary teachers develop an insight into mathematics concepts and teach numeracy. Tuition details and textbook references accompany the course description.
Two people were seriously injured in a collision involving a car a tractor pulling a hay baler and a mule team on Highway SOA east of Shere dan just after 7:45 pm Tuesday. Mike Brock er 43 of Saline acted as the baler operator behind the tractor when a 1961 Chevrolet driven by Johnny Hesset rammed the baler, trapping Brock er and tossing him. The Ford driven by Rog Gonzales of Galveston braked hard as a third vehicle approached. The scene required rescue as the car, baler and tractor ended near the road edge.
The report notes declining rice prices due to poorer grain quality amid hot dry weather. Bids for Belle Patna and Nutro varieties ranged from seven to eight dollars per cwt with top bids around 7.78. First cut completion is over 90 percent with Blue Bonnet remaining, and a shift toward experimental seed for foundation stock is mentioned.
H Walker was elected president for the 1964 65 OB Club year with Paul Powers as rival for the office Tick Ghenhaus became vice president and Mrs Harplikon Waller secretary and treasurer A meeting plan shifts to Eagle Lake Recreation Center golf course for Monday at 730 pm The club invites football players and parents to a foam acquaint party and practice planning meeting at the recreation center Monday next The membership fee is 200 for the first family member and 1 00 for a spouse Additional committees include fundraising printing and parking and all citizens are invited to join to support athletics in the school and community
Aaron E Austey and Davis receive new roles in CPL with Davis named assistant to the president of the company and Autry promoted to district manager. Autry will oversee the Rice Belt area in MB Loud county with Bay City HQ while Davis shifts to executive duties in the Bay City office.
Workers at Texas Cone Struction Materiel Company plants Eagle Lake Columbus Corrigan and Cleveland will vote next Wednesday in a bid to be represented by International Union of Operating Engineers Local 456 AETECTO. TCM management asked the National Labor Relations Board to schedule the election if Tell Lael 450 does not represent the majority. More than 20 employees may participate as about half have been affected since the last election in November.
Klekar Shoe Mart announces a grand opening this Saturday next to Lie Kretzschmar Radio on Main Avenue. The new store promises self serve family footwear with size and price based selection and a drawing offering twelve free pairs. Citizens are invited to register with no obligation for the drawing at 9 AM, 1 PM, and 6 PM.
The public is invited to attend the school budget hearing for the upcoming 84-65 year. The session, at the Nga school building, aims to discuss the budget for the new school year with interested persons urged to participate. Also noted are Engie Late High School cheerleaders attending a weekly camp with listed names of participants.
Arthur Stansbury, an elderly Black man living alone in Columbus, was found stabbed four times in his home. Deputy sheriffs and investigators described the scene and estimated death occurred about 10 to 12 hours earlier. Justice of the peace ruled the death a murder as detectives pursue leads.
St Marys Catholic Parish in Sada WI invites residents to a Sunday festival on Sept 6 featuring a barbecued meal sausage dinner and all the fixings. Supper at 2.00 per plate for adults with children under two. daytime entertainment and a 2:30 country fair sale followed by a dance at 8:30. Ray Jucecka will lead further activities.
The Eagle Lake Legion pool will close August 30 after a season praised by Frank Bowen chair of the Jays or committee. The club thanks volunteers for their operation and support during the summer program.
Registration opens August 25 1964 for grades 7-12 with general enrollments in the Eagle Lake district. New faculty include English Spanish and shop instructors at the high school and several elementary teachers. Students and parents urged to contact principals by Friday August 28 for schedules and transfers.
The Eagle Lake Drugs store unveils its new building with a grand opening on Saturday August 22 featuring a one day sale, free prizes for children and adults, and special events. The expanded store highlights a new veterinary department cosmetics and a full service prescription area, with improved displays and safety measures.
An enthusiastic group of young people organized the Young Democratic Club of Colorado County meeting at the Em- wort House in Columbus on Friday August 14 at 8 00 pm Mrs David Wintermann introduced Robert Slagle a law student at the University of Texas and Cos Chairman for the Young Citizens for Johnson and Roger Knight a law student at the University of Rooster who spoke on organizing procedure A question and answer period followed My Slagle Kathy Stiente was elected temporary chairman Until officers are elected The next meeting will be held at the home of David Wintermurr Eagle Lake August 24 at which time officers will be elected and formed for the coming year Those contacted but unable to attend may send their name and address to Kathy Buenke Tex 33 Garword Texas to be notified of future activities A speaker from the Denwreville Barly will be present to help in the group
The county CROP planning meeting is scheduled for next Monday at the county seat. CM Wiens, chairman of the 1964 campaign, will preside, and the event aims to fund relief for needy children in overseas areas.
New band director Fred and Lilly schedules first practice for all students on Monday at 5:00 PM. Students are invited to join with nine instruments, as the newly selected director leads the meeting and outlines the initial tum plan.
Dennis Clay Burdette, formerly Miss Ethel Barker, visits Dr Austin in Bilnpwool Arse Maryland while staying with sister Mes Sou Arstin. Burdette, three weeks on Crt Arustins visit, plans residence in Engle. Late stay marked by a song moment and a page-like weigh-in.
Winners named in Revell's car contest at Albert's show trophy awards for top entries in senior and division categories. Prowess highlighted by Ale Marquart for best car in senior division and Day Canbery earning top intermix division honors. Other standout entries include Sid Struss and Ter Landry among finalists such as John Cit and Gus Sehholm in a compact automotive show.
Jaycees traveled to Clute Texas for a Monday night visitor meeting. They earned the travel trophy for distance and were praised for an enjoyable gathering and a discussion on Americanism led by Juror Charks of Commerce president Frank Bowen. Attendees included Bob Morgan Mere timer Aurel Rawbe Sebby Maranlis and Herbert Perry.
A reflective item cites Romans 11 54 asking who has known the mind of the Loch and who has been the venue for such questions. The terse note echoes biblical phrasing and poses a contemplative inquiry on knowledge and purpose.
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