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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
1
The elementary school will set a new daily schedule with grade based dismissal times and a changed grading scheme. Parents will see a shift from letter grades to a percentile based system reflecting each student’s progress and abilities.
E H Henry Seheal announces registration dates set for August 31 at Henry High School. Teachers workshop and student activities are listed with schedules and expected start times for the day.
Eagie Lake high school opens pre registration for junior high and high school students with Principal Victor A. Stott. Faculty meetings begin Wednesday at 9 00 am at the Community Center led by Supt. Willard Ethridge.
Mrs. Willie Hodde, born Ella Barak in January 1918, died after a brief illness. Funeral 10:00 am Wednesday at Mill-Bauer chapel with Rev W F Hathaway officiating and Lakeside Cemetery burial. Pallbearers included Walter Sommer and family members. she leaves husband three sons and several siblings.
Garwood Gin Company works around the clock and ginned over 1760 bales by Tuesday night with expectations to exceed 2500 bales this season amid daily showers in Isom area. The crop ripened quickly despite heat and drought, as farmers report strong yields.
The article outlines duck and goose hunting seasons with a 2 duck limit, 5 geese daily limit, and up to two Canada geese or one white goose as exceptions. Shooting hours run from sunrise to sunset, with a noon start on the first day. The season dates span from December 1 to January 18, with variations for different game types and possession limits.
The Eagle Lake High School Pep Squad receives uniform material and urges members to purchase quickly at J. B. Smith Company. Uniforms are described as framed sleeves with a white pull-up blouse and white team shoes to be ready for the first football game on September 7.
Garwood Supt Paul Lewis announced the opening of Garwood School on Tuesday September 4 after a morning assembly. Pre-registration runs August 28 to 31 with grade specific times and new staffing includes Harold Stevenson as principal and coach and several new teachers. At Carver Colored School a fifth teacher remains to be hired and staff includes refinements and a shared school nurse.
Most farmers in Eagle Lake area have received rice marketing cards for the 1962 crop. Some Garwood Nada area farmers still await cards. D R Wintermann reports Congress and the Department of Agriculture are speeding relief, with a House Senate unit ready to act, though not this year.
A hearing held Tuesday morning in the municipal court dismissed the peace bond request by Mrs. Mary Samora against B. D. Fussell for protection. Fussell denied threats. he testified actions were for self preservation. County Attorney Gus F. Steger led the state case. Fussell was represented by Hollis Miller and Otte P. Moore Jr. The residents live near FN Bear 102 north of the city.
All E. H. Henry band parents are expected to meet at the Henry Colored School tonight at 8:00 pm. The band director requests 20 members attend rehearsal Monday morning at 9:00 am.
The No. 1 Gartner c. Duncan well, southwest of Lissie, completed by Al Broyen at about 7200 feet. Brown’s No. 1 J. Duncan in the same area was a dry hole at 3000 feet. Drilling continues below 7000 feet on Union Producing Company’s No. 1 Griff Thomas, 2 quarters northeast of the city, watched with great civic interest.
Joe J Waligura 84 prominent Garwood area resident died Saturday after a stroke. Funeral services Monday at Triska Funeral Home El Campo and St Marys Catholic Church Nada with Requiem Mass. Pallbearers include Charlies Waligura Houston and others. Born Nov 29 1877 in Czechoslovakia he came to Colorado County at age six. He worked as a prison guard and farmer retiring years ago. Continued on page 2.
The First Assembly of God Church in Earle announces a revival starting Sunday August 2001 and running through Sunday September 2. Services are at 7 30 p m nightly with Rev and Mrs Jol Davis presenting music and preaching. The event invites the public to attend for uplifting songs and sermons.
Eagle Lake area notes reveal El Rige Dryer plans a new 20 000 barrel storage bin at its facility. The 45 by 50 foot circular concrete stave bin boosts total capacity to 250 000 barrels, built by Texas Concrete Silo Co and expected for use this season. Gene Payne, manager, says the addition addresses rising rice storage demand during peak harvest.
District Clerk Charetie W. Alife announced a list of ventremen for the September Grand Jury in Cohmbur District Court. Prospective jurors include Edgar Bering Elmer Struss Robert P. Wilcox George C. Sebesta Emanuel necke Ervin R. Alley Laster L. Johnson Henry Rabel Leslie Tormaend Leroy Herder Kermit Kickler Oscar Batard Clarenick E. Fross and Joe Kalina among others.
A partial rain event yields less than half a ton of precipitation in the Eagle Lake region ending a 46 day rain drought. Late afternoon storms occur in several areas but some locations miss the soaking rain. Temperatures drop, winds calm, and overall conditions remain unsettled with ongoing drought concerns.
Laughlin erects a 200 ft radio tower atop the two story Schumacher Building now owned by Eagle Lake Implement Co. The structure will rise 26 feet above the roof line and is expected to boost two way radio communications for Eagle Lake area operations. Laughlin spent hours assembling the antenna section, with observers noting the height and vantage from ground level.
The Eagle Lake office of the American Rice Growers Co-Operative Association offered large stocks of Belle Pataw and Nato rice for sale with bids from River Brand and Comet. Harvest is estimated past the halfway mark as blue bonnet variety is blended in many areas and bids ranged from about 4.22 to 7.86 per barrel for various lots.
Mr Jerry and Mrs Bennett announce the formal opening of AT Sprey's Balan of Beauty on Male Street. Dorothius Beauty Salon joins the area with new facilities and offers six prizes in a drawing at 5 00 pm Saturday. An opening day event invites local residents to visit and receive demonstrations and special prices.
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