Eagle Lake school board adopts 517 327 budget
The Eagle Lake Board of Education adopted a 1963 64 budget of 517 327 for operations including 90 238 set aside for capital outlay from the bond election. The tax rate remains 1 50 per 202, with allocations to debt service maintenance and other local revenues totaling 486 979 in the plan.
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Eagle Lake School Board of Education
Boar
State
S. Administration
Sfth
Lerianee
Siomdor Athletics
Alma Benne
East Bernard School Opens September 2
East Bernard Independent School District resumes regular activities Monday September 2 with final registration Friday August 30 at 8 20 am. All students to report in present and fully attend classes. School dismissed before lunch and buses run at regular times Friday morning with return around 3 18 pm.
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East Bernard Independent School
Local Girl and Two Others Hurt in Wreck Near Wollis
Miss Paulette Balusek of Wallis sustained a broken nose, ankle, and knee after a car driven by Weyne Grigor flipped several times on the highway between Wollis and Orchard Monday evening. Grigor suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized. Bar Weyne Grigor, Throwal, and others were treated at Laughlin and John Sealy Hospitals.
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Paulette Balusek
Roland J. Balucek
Wollis
Orchard
Laughlin Hospital
Belusek
Automotiss Bar- Weyne Grigor
Wallis
Grigor
Contre
Miss Throwal
John Sealy
Hosital
Galveston
Wharton Hospital
Park Lake City appoints M Jones city judge
The Park Lake City Council named M Jones as city corporation judge replacing P E Scogins. Allen Kerving will serve as peace precinct 8 treasurer. The move cuts partisan staff. Scogins earned 50 dollars per month. No decision on trial cost charges was made. The council meets to discuss a potential future fee.
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Park Lake City
Frans
MM. Dimes
New Court
Jones
Alen Kerving
Precinct
Nec
E. H. Shirley
P. E. Scogins
Scogins
James Boolser
Pahi Greman
Logah Heck
Corporation Coal l
E H Henry Pupil Registration Friday August 30
All beginners transfer students and pupils in grades from one through twelve of the E H Henry Colored School must register Friday August 30 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Beginners register in the Elementary building others in the high or study area. Bring birth certificates inoculations and checkups provided by the County Health Nurse.
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Eagle Lake
Municipal
Sesson
Ed Krivacka
Seray
E. H. Henry Colored School
Spa CW
McClure
Gazetts
Porsen
Adéy
More Safety Features Planned On E Main Curve
City officials report three safety upgrades on the Highway 0A curve on Fast Main Street after a recent meeting with engineers. Projects include 30 mph speed and curve warning signs, a new mercury vapor light installed by Power and Light crews, and planned roadside reflectors and pipes to guide motorists through the curve.
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Fast Main Street
Mayor
Shirley
baghiWay
al- Tenty
Prn-Gram
Piseriten Power and Light Company
Fegle Lake
Central
Hinstad
City Clerk Remarks On Continued Mayor's Race
Mayor Shirley notes ongoing search for city manager and council review of several applications received by the deadline for the post. The council is considering various candidates as part of the selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reren
Area schools set to open 1963 64 year on Sept 3
Garwood Rack Taland and Sheridan districts prepare for the 1963 64 term with Sept 3 1963 classes. Garwood gains two new teachers Miss Claudia Janis and Larry Tienacek. Sheridan adds Home Economics teacher Claudia Janis and starts with no pre registration. Rock Island joins as pilot school for small school study with updated methods. Rock Taluk begins Sept 3 at 8 15 am with no new staff, returning faculty in place. Superintendent notes pre registration dates to be announced.
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Garwood
Rack Taland
Sharidan
Nami
Jimmy Bunge
Tirs
Larry Tienacek
Will Gach
Tienacek
East Bernard
Paul Lewis
Sheridan
V. E. Goseh
Sheridan Oas
Claudia Janis
Sheridim
the Rock
Supt
Moore
Burglar Tries Safe Entry At Seymour Store
A burglar or burglars tried to break into the SKK Seymour store in Columbus during Wednesday night or Thursday morning,forcing entry via a back window. The attempt to steal the safe failed, with only about 25 cents in pennies missing from a cash drawer. County officers and Sheriff’s Office investigator Fack, a fingerprint expert, assisted in the probe.
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SKK. Seymour
Columbus
Nofe
Sheriff's Office
Fack, Mercer
Department of Public Safety
Dixie Walker Ends Summer Work At Headlight Office
Miss Dice Walker, associate mastor for the Magis Lake Headlight this summer, ends duties this issue to prep for the 1903 04 term. A senior, she will lead the high school band as drive major and edit The Eaglet weekly.
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Dixie Walker
Dice Walker
Magis Lake
Dixie
Eaglet
Headlight
County and USDA Plan Ant Eradication Effort
County officials and USDA outline a coordinated ant eradication program targeting 25 000 acres infested with fire ants. Wharton County to treat about 600 acres initially with Mirex bait, aerial application to start by late September. Cost estimated at 28 000 dollars, shared equally with the county. Eagle Lake city to assist and provide storage at the airport.
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Colorado
Courk
U.S
Anviculture
Plank Pest Control Division
Dent
Wharton County Commisaimers Court
Wharton
USDA
Eagle Lake
E H Henry Teacher Workshop Set for Next Wednesday
Principal C W McClure announces a teacher workshop for the E H Henry Colored School. Teachers are asked to report at 9 50 a m next Wednesday August 28 to begin the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Henry Colored School
C. W. McClure
CYC Plans Ice Cream Social for All After Services
The Catholic Youth Council sponsors an ice cream social on Wednesday evening August 31 at the parish hall after church services. All denominations are invited to attend.
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Catholic Cyc
Catholic Youth Comncil
Pam
J R Thomas Buys 1567 Acres in Colorado County Land Deal
J R Thomas of Eagle Lake buys 1567 acres from T P Haley of Smithville. The tract stretches southeast of Eagle Lake to the Wharton County line, part of the former Vineyard Estate. Thomas plans rice farming and ranching with hunting lease potential. possession Jan 2, 1964, through Henry Realty.
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Colorado County
J. R. Thomas
Eagle Lake
T. P. Haley Jof
Smithville
Wharton County
Thomas
Ed Hanty
Hanry Realty Way
Last Rites For Mrs Wooldridge Set 3 30 Thursday
Mrs Mattie Woolridge widow of Tom J Woolridge longtime resident died Monday night in Laughlin Hospital after a lengthy illness Funeral services at 3 30 pm Thursday from Mill Bauer Funeral Home chapel with Rev Henry Adrian I II pastor First Baptist Church officiating Interment at Lakeside Cemetery Mrs Wooldridge mother of Mrs T Nels welder of this city died at age 90 on June 29 1963 The family plans publish a complete obituary in Headlight issue
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Mattie Woolridge
Tom J. Wouldridge
Laughlin Hospital
Mill-Bauer
Henry Adrian Iil
First Baptist Church
Likeside
Wooldridge
Mes
Uh. T. Nelswetder
Instant Bucks Promotion at Wileos Mex in Hagle Lake
Three black front squares on tokens trigger a promotion where adults entering Wileos Mex receive tieaw cards to win free prizes. Buyers applying kitchen oils to the squares reveal labels like those at Winimax stores, with various combinations awarding a free prize valued at $1 or more. Continued on last page.
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Wileos Minimex
Hagle Lake
Winimnax
Mm. LY
Eagle Lake Woman Killed In Wreck Near East Bernard
A 1959 Chevrolet driven by Mary Lee Cotton struck a market entrance in Eagle Lake around 2:20 PM Sunday, killing Eva Flores Olvera and injuring several others. Roosevelt Carson faces charges for permitting an unlicensed driver after the crash damaged the Mac's Food Market. Funeral services were held for Olvera in Texas City with burial in Galveston County.
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Eagle Lake
East B
Mary Lee Cotton
M. M.macl Jones
Hert Gubbels
Roosevelt Carson
Carson
Eva Flores Olvera
Exgie Lake
East Bernard
M's. Olvera
Pontite
Chevrolet
Felipe ‘J. Bentancur
Rowsenberg
Rab Doherty
Rosenberg
Jana
Roserhere
iGalveston
Menuet Samora
Mig Mary
Polly Ryan
Richmond
Olvera
Justice of the Peace
Stock Quirmy
Louise
AL Bress
Overs
Mill-Bauer Pune
R. Gy
Texas City
Gakegige
Ted Olvern
Artie
San Antonio
Hubert Wayne
Suimih Sue GB
Ted David
Richard Ls
Orth
Mite Tlares
Vis Ey
Consolidated Fund Names 6 Majors
The Consolidated Fund Chair man for 1963 Henry Adrian TN announces leadership roles. Majors in the Waalo Organization include Mrs Robert Wells de Mrs Raymond Thomas Mrs Leon Spanidel William Farris Paul Powers and Victor Bratt Trodditen. Assistants Powert Wilcox Dan Thornton and Shermurs Tryon will support downtown businesses.
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Consolidated Fund
Henry Adrian TN
Waalo
Robert Wells
Raymond Thomas
Leon Spanidel
William Farris
Pail Powers
Victor Bratt Trodditen
Powert Wilcox
Dan Thornton
Shermurs Tryon
Furier
Werk
Dr Kopecky Opens New Dental Office At His Home
Dr Lewis Kopecky opens a dental practice at his home 1705 South McCarty Street serving all patients. He briefly suffered a heart ailment but has recovered and established a new busy office conditions.
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Dr. Kopecky
Lewis Kopecky
McCarty Street
Parising
J B Smith Co Back to School Sale Opens Thursday
The J B Smith Co department store in Bayle Lake announces its annual back to school sale opening at 8 30 a m Thursday with hundreds of bargains across all departments. The store closed Wednesday for preparation.
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J. B. Smith Co
J. B. Lesith Cumpsing Department
Bayle Lake
Duck season and limits raised for five day goose season planned
Central Flyway states from North and South Dakota to Texas and parts of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico gain 35 consecutive duck shooting days or 32 total days. Daily bag limits rise to four ducks and eight in possession. two mallards allowed in the daily bag and possession. Wood ducks stay at two. Goose limits up to five with up to two Canada geese. Canvasbacks and redheads remain closed. Shooting hours sunrise to sunset, opening day noon.
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North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Secretary of the Interior
L. Udall
Bureau
Roy
Central Flyway
Two Latins Charged With Assault To Murder
Two men named Camparilli and Constantia faced assault to murder charges in Eagle Lake County Court after police say they beat Joe Constantia of Columbus near the Midnight Bar in Eagle Lake. Deputy Schimling led the investigation. Constantia was treated at Columbus hospital and released. further proceedings were set by the grand jury.
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Lalin-Auierk Vans
David Comavillo
Ine Loule Gateia
Jey Havi
Seplogoer
Greind
Iow District Court
Eagle
Giako Assichint
Af Pafico
Hert Gubbels
Sind
Pie Ouly
Pinget
Priha
Joe Constantia
Columbus
Eocle Lake
Dificun
Gabe Jhels
Constante
Conte Dan
Schimling
Constanté
Braten
Leen Ban
Wresich
Columbus Hospital
Bonnie Jackson
Columbs
Camparilli
Gifts of Distinction Anniversary Sale Announces Sale Start
Mrs. Farmin Matthews owner of Gifts of Distinction in Eagle Lake announces an anniversary sale starting Monday. The shop will offer a wide variety of items including antiques and party goods at reduced prices for a limited period.
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Farmin Matthews
Oifts of Distinction
Eagle Lake
Aue
Etrat
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E. Bernard
Mr. M.jones
New City
E. H. Henry
E. Main Curve
Rock Is
Rock Island
Emsall
Texas Education Agency
Improvement Canuittee
Eck Fsland
Ernest
Rock Island School Board
Seymour
E. H. Henry Teacher Workshop
CYC
Tonue
J.R. Thomas
T. P. Haley
AE Wilcox
Mac
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