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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1967
Page
1
Eagle Lake Schools start the new academic year next Tuesday as districts set calendars and welcome students. Officials note revised schedules and staff preparations ahead of classes.
A brief report notes an incident at a hotel named Slay in Ashay Nez City. Police investigations are underway and no injuries are reported, with authorities urging witnesses to come forward.
Yommy Pate will operate Pate's Auto Body Shop locally while planning a return to St. Louis, Missouri. The plan is to stay roughly three months to join their rest- team and establish the shop here.
Purchasers of season tickets for 1966 East Lake Earl es wide giver in the selection event of reserved seat. On sale at $10.00 for season seats with advance sale price of Mekets hasj asad thes year from $135. General admission available on home games. Reserve cuplac Supt. 2 A, she's office before Sept. Mfisy that date, entian expire and all remaipins open to public.
Fragmented OCR lists staff across Elglabeth Boowme to Floyd Spenrath with subjects English History Vocational Homemaking Agriculture Health Education and band. Principal Pecos Moza and secretary Jipior High are mentioned amid scattered names and positions.
Principal Victor Scott schedules Eagle Lake High School registration for Friday. Twelfth grade students register from 0 to 3500 dollars, eleventh grade from 100 to 1000, ninth grade from 0 to 1100. Students who did not pre register last spring should contact the high school principal before the date to work out schedules.
A Mobil Oil Company gas well in the Chesterville Unit of Colorado county near Eagle Lake shows a shallow production level. The Fire Well test indicates 1.558 million cubic feet daily under a 1607 pound adjustable choke, with potential of 0.5 BCF per day, though shallower than surrounding producers.
Federal holiday prompts nearby firms to close for the day. Banks and post offices suspend operations as government offices observe the federal holiday. Local courts may pause hearings with limited public access and residents are advised to plan around service interruptions.
Elementary students at Eagle Lake school have not yet been assigned to rooms in grades one through five. Principal H. Mr. Senge stated that room allocations will be displayed soon, listing numerous teachers and students across rooms 2 3 4 and 5.
The Nada St Marys Catholic Church hosts its annual festival at Nada KIT Hall on Sunday September 5. Funds from sausage and hominy dinners plus a country auction and music by Jesse Hickl orchestra support parish activities. The district court opens the fall term in Colorado County with a jury of twelve and seven witnesses listed for non jury cases.
A shooting occurred at a hunting camp near Eagle Lake with Lea Karl injured. Ned Stallman Colubmbus area officials report Carter, an employee of Stallman and partners, fired after an attempt to stop a hunter pursuit. Carter was taken to Eagle Lake Community Hospital. no charges filed yet, matter to go before grand jury next day.
A petit jury was summoned to appear in District Court at Columbus at 10 am next Tuesday to hear a workers compensation case of Jerry Cleveland against Standard Fire Insurance Co. The suit seeks 335 per week for 401 weeks for injuries sustained while employed in the county. Jury list includes LeRoy Briers James Brine Tramond St Canaris Sy Castle Joe Gouse Robert OM Griffith Zula Harbers Verry Janes Arthur Mahalito MV Hodar Sr Diely Obemhans Parker of Eagle Late Frank Kotcis and others.
Eagle Lake Jaycees announce an annual Labor Day rest stop at the roadside park on Highway S04 west of Eagle Lake. Travelers can rest, enjoy coffee and soft drinks, with sponsorship by statewide Jaycee clubs and local merchants invited to contribute beverages. Contact chairpersons Blair and Naris Fayces for details.
Mrs McRee is reported to be in a Houston hospital after a stroke suffered last Saturday. Details are limited but observers note family and local agencies involved in her care and recovery efforts.
In Colorado County Sheriff reports four forged checks in Columbus targeting well known citizens. Merchants urged to require ID and crosscheck license numbers. investigation continues as Garwood and nearby districts prepare for the 1967-68 school year.
The 18st yearbooks arrival is announced with text garbled but indicates annuals are available at the high school principal's office. Details on hours and pickup are unclear due to OCR errors. students should check with the office for exact pickup times and any preiday or registration notes.
Sheriff Walker was hospitalized early Tuesday morning following an incident in Eagle Lake. Officials stated his condition is serious but stable, with authorities continuing investigations into the cause of his illness. Local EMS and hospital staff provided treatment, and no additional details were released.
Three area volunteer fire departments received $250 contributions from Shell Oil Company for assisting during a fire at Shell's Houston Central Gas Plant near Sheridan. The blaze, in the early hours of August 3, was quickly brought under control. units did not extinguish the plant but provided standby during the day. Fire chiefs and local officials accepted the checks from Shell's Houston Central Plant supervisor.
Community event details describe a parade and carnival set for October 7. The notice mentions Lake Launs Slub and a casual carnival atmosphere with activities, refreshments, and vendors. Organizers invite local participation and outline general event elements, with a focus on family friendly fun.
Rand Sellin Poison Antidote swipe products selling this week by Lake dg Svluod Band members. Interested persons contact Cal ans Gert tutti be the LOK Floyt enmwuliL. Subscriptions sold by Uwal asaina8 in February. Members call to order subscribe with $7.
Eagle Lake Chapter No 453 invites members to attend the next regular meeting Thursday September 7 at 7 50 pm. Chapter history will be presented by Herschel Hartington Worthy Grand Patron, and Marie Hartington Grand Electa of the Grand Chapter of Texas Eastern Star. Watch for more details in the Eagle Lake Headright.
A fragmentary verse asks about the helent of heaven and the height of the stars and cites a biblical reference Yoh 22:12 as a literary aside. The text reads as a poetic meditation on divine reach and celestial vastness.
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