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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1967
Page
7
The passage presents a garbled, disjointed mix of phrases about fishing, boating, and local terms. It mentions Mercury outboards and fishing authorities in a stray context, with unclear actions or outcomes.
The Port Lavaca Jaycees announce the 10th Annual Fish Festival over Labor Day weekend September 2 3 and 4. Over 5000 in prizes will be awarded with an entry fee of 150 for all ages. Tickets may be purchased by mail to Fort Laycee Jaycees Box 92.
Rain lightning and thunder halted the Eagle Lake and Sealy Jaycees donkey baseball benefit game after a one to one tie. Start was delayed by heavy rain but organizers kept the show going amid thrills as trained donkeys balked and riders were dumped. Public address duties were handled by Gariner Seaholm while Harold Razbe and Pete Canaris extended thanks to participants and volunteers from Sealy and local Jaycees.
The Houston Apollos will play 429 of their 45 home games as Saturday or Sunday night fixtures, starting with the home opener Saturday Oct 14 at Sam Houston Coliseum against the Jamaica Knights. Box seats $3.50, reserved $2.50, general admission $1.50. season info from Apollos Astrodome Houston Texas 77001 or RI 8-4500.
The House narrowly extended the foreign aid program for one year and cut nearly 600 million from the administration request, authorizing a 2.2 billion program while removing the Food for Peace component. The speaker defends the cuts as aligned with national interest and notes the appropriation bill will likely be smaller.
The Houston Astros schedule a 5:00 p.m. game at the Astrodome against Willie Mays and the San Francisco Giants on Monday September 4. The game is a one day return home with a souvenir for youngsters 16 and under and a Kilgore Rangerettes pre game show. It is the Astros only home game until Monday September 11.
Wharton County Junior College sets fall term to begin Sept 25 at 8:00 am with freshmen testing to follow Sept 19 in Room 102 Peace Building. A $5 test fee is due in the WCJC Office. Evening class registration is Sept 11 at 7:00 pm. Dorms and cafeteria open Sept 19. Sophomore, full load, and part load registrations run Sept 20 to Oct 6 with various time slots.
A public note counters anti agriculture sentiment by highlighting that the sector spends about 190 million dollars daily. It emphasizes agriculture as a pivotal industry and asks critics to name another sector with such sustained daily expenditure.
Emergency ready Linde oxygen units now in stock at Eagle Lake Drugs. The pharmacy advertises portable oxygen supplies for home or travel use, with availability for immediate pickup and potential safety guidance from staff. Units aim to support patients needing supplemental oxygen at home or during outings.
Eagle Lake Eagles football team conducts scrimmages with Tidehaven, aiming to fix offensive and defensive wrinkles. The teams schedule a return scrimmage at Tidehaven Stadium Friday around 7 30 p.m. Coaches plan two a day workouts this week as term opens and after school practice begins. The season opener is Friday September 5 at 8 00 p.m. against Wallis Steers in Eagle Stadium.
A group of teenagers hosted a dance at the Funity Center on Saturday evening August 26 from 8:00 until midnight. Music by The Shades of Blue from Austin. cookies dips chips and punch served. Hosts included Pam Austin Ricky Higgins Anette Johnson Agnes Reel Larry Rodgers Carl Seaholm Ann Syniler man and Marshal Willis.
Houston Oilers face Dallas Cowboys in a final preseason game at Rice Stadium Saturday with kickoff at 3 p.m. The Oilers, led by Wally Lemm, seek a win after three earlier defeats, while Tom Landry's Cowboys arrive as defending Eastern Division champions. Radio coverage available on both networks. television back to Dallas. HOME FROM TENNESSEE Mrs. Charles W. Causey returns from a Tennessee library course trip.
Frank Bowen receives a free ticket to the Rice Theatre on Sunday September 3 to see Paul Newman in Hombre. Joe Herbert McCreary flew to Oklahoma City to visit his aunt and uncle for three days. Elastic surgical supports and cervical collars are in stock at Fage Lake Drugs.
EL Eagle Lake and Sealy Jaycees hosted a sausage supper at the Jaycees Swim Pool Park after the annual donkey baseball game, ending in a 1 to 1 tie. J and B Sausage Co of Waelder donated meat. the Jaycees thanked the sponsor. Illinois guests Mr and Mrs Everett Senhower of Lissie visited Saturday to Thursday, attending a Cardinals Astros game at the Astrodome, with trips to Matagorda Beach and Monument Hill. Dr Faries teaches speech at Illinois Western University in Macomb.
Senior Girl Scouts of Troop 63 are gathering magazines to send to women inmates at Huntsville Prison. Community members with magazines to donate may contact Mrs. W. H. Derrick at CE 4-2139 or Miss Sandra Hurley at CE 4-2567.
The 1967 68 Texas Hunting Guide is being distributed. Copies may be obtained from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offices license deputies or by writing to the department in Austin. Contact nearest office or deputy to request a copy.
Mrs Jack Mann and two co hosts welcomed three tables of ladies Thursday August 24 at noon for a fridge luncheon in the Mann home. Ham asparagus apricot salad frozen lemon dessert tea and coffee were served along with snacks as guests played bridge. High score prize went to Mrs Victor Scott with Mrs Kenneth Craig taking second and the traveling prize.
Eagle Lake Drugs reports new stock including wheelchair cushions and com imodes available now. Local shoppers can visit the Eagle Lake store to view assorted sizes and price ranges.
The Texas game wardens reported July arrests totaling 122, up from 1251 in June and 1161 in May as outdoor activity grows. Violations of the Texas Water Safety Act topped the list with 64 cases, an increase of 87 from June, while fishing without a license accounted for 55 of the violations.
Linde Oxygen emergency units are now available at Eagle Lake Drugs, expanding access for patients and responders seeking portable oxygen solutions. Local pharmacist notes rising demand for in-home and on-site use during medical emergencies.
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