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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1970
Page
1
Notices indicate schools are scheduled to open August 31 with potential postponement risks. Details review progress at Zag i Lake Middle and Primary as arrangements progress and improvements are assessed for staffing and logistics.
Blume's Orchestra will provide music for the Montezuma Club annual dance at the Community Center starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Breakfast will be available after the dance at the White House Hotel Restaurant.
Rice district teachers start in service workshops Monday at Sheridan High School to review curriculum and methods for all grades. Supt Krivacka says air conditioned facilities will aid attendees as two in service days open the second semester with sessions scheduled through May 31.
A radar set was purchased for the City of Lake and 635 to monitor speeds on city streets and highways. Police Chief Roy Chisum warns traffic tickets will be issued for violations within the city and urges extreme caution in school zones as children travel to and from schools.
East Bernard schools delay start due to late season. Supt Charles Nal- BAT notes four day postponement. Classes begin August 7 at 6 15. Regular day after. Labor Day, January 11, and April 14 holidays canceled to recover lost time. Kindergarten through 12 report August 20 for registration with start soon after.
Southwestern Bell Telephone announces July start of a $448,000 project to upgrade rural and town lines in Rock Island and Sheridan. Thirty-two miles of trunk cable will be laid, converting eight party lines to two or ten party options with new pricing points at Eagle Lake and Sheridan for residents and businesses. Completion targeted by August, with pricing for one two and three party plans and the Rice Consolidated High School area among beneficiaries. The Sheridan Lions Club aided in initiating the program four years ago.
A $1,250,131 budget for Colorado County in 1971 is proposed by County Judge Willard Stuart with County Auditor M L. Criscoe. Public hearing set for Sept. 14. Expenditures projected at $1,280,181.80 with ending balance about $305,673.40. Beginning balances and revenue sources are outlined for 1970 and 1968 as context. Copies of the badge report available for inspection.
Rusty Thomas suffered a heart attack at Eagle Lake. He is doing nicely in Eagle Lake Community Hospital after the incident this week. Local friends express concern and wish him a full recovery.
An old fragment reflecting on duty fear and honor with a biblical allusion to Romans 18:7, presenting a terse motto about tribute and custom and the relation of virtue to civic or personal virtue.
The Eagle Lake Girl Scout troop 188 will hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday to raise funds for world exploration. Items include apparel and home goods. donations and quick pick up options are offered via Julia Thomas or Penny Suryinski before the 20th at their listed numbers.
The Nada Knights of Columbus Council sponsors a benefit dance Friday night to raise funds for a community project. Proceeds support local initiatives and the event features music and dancing for attendees.
The Lake police department appointed Jack Brock as a patrolman after reviewing several law enforcement applications. Brock brings over ten years in public safety, prior police training, and military service, with support from Z J. Smith and Police Chief Chisum.
An urgent plea for canned goods to aid hurricane hit areas is issued by Howard Cole of the Church of Christ. He asks contributors to bring canned foods to the Church of Christ at the corner of Duras and Clark Streets for dispatch to storm stricken states.
The Senior Choir of the Alt. Olive Baptist Church will sponsor an early morning coffee Saturday August 22 starting at 7:00 a.m. Mrs. Anyl Low McTool will host the event at 416 Bastnton Street. Phone listed. donations appreciated.
Provided by Jef and the Kick ers. Doors open Friday at 8 30 PM with admission fifty cents. Reservations contact Sylvia 2bpanek at 7583477 or Ethel Popp at 7563245.
A fragmented notice outlines a Guadalupe BBQ Dinner set for Sunday at the parish hall with tickets or plates offered, coordination for fire and police department dispatch, and community volunteers arranging chairs and decorations. Details mention local officials and parish members contributing to the event.
Public hearing announced by city officials on the budget for the upcoming year. All interested residents are invited to attend at the Municipal Building to discuss the annual budget prepared by City Manager T. D. Smith and staff.
Three Dessons were seriously injured when their car overturned on FM 108 near the Chies terville community Monday night. Mrs. Hon Simpson of Spring Texas drove toward Houston when the vehicle left the road and turned over pinning her and Mrs. Billy Adams under the car. Simpson was freed by Rev G Hay Eley and rushed to Eagle Lake Community Hospital. Debbie Simpson, 11 1/2 months, had a broken leg. Mrs. Simpson and her daughter and Mrs. Adams were later at Eagle Lake Hospital while the others were treated at unseen facilities. An investigation found a dead cow in Mearex Mat that may have been involved. cause not immediately known.
Mise Frances Mayer announced this week that all girls interested in joining the Raider pep squad for the fall should note the designed uniform pattern No. 8694. The set, prepared for Rice Consolidated High School, highlights a distinctive stamp pattern and aims to attract participants for the upcoming season.
Primary School outlines bus pickup points for students in several zones around the campus locations. Morning and afternoon schedules include designated stops near We Flowing Pie, change to TREAD sn cory, and Lakeside Or, with specific dismissal times and guidance for kindergarten and half-day students. Parents are urged to arrange pickup for early grades and to ensure attendance at the bus stops during the initial days.
The New Colorado River Water Development Association will hold an open meeting at Marvin's in Attain at Grand Prairie this Thursday August 20 to discuss organization of the associations and to develop a program of works. The association aims to build a dam on the Colorado River below Austin and to develop the fourcounty area including Colorado Fayette Wharton and Matagorda counties. Mayor L W Story of La Grange is the president. Directors include Sam K Seymour of Columbus as executive secretary and Mayor Blaver Strags of Eagle Lake as a sought member, with Mayor Leslie King of Columbus also on the board.
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