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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1969
Page
1
Helyg's Flower Basket hosts a holiday open house inviting shoppers to explore the largest collection yet including a rough workshop session and a chance to select from a wide array of arrangements and decor.
Eagle Knights of Columbus group collects toy contributions for needy children at Christmas. People may place new unwrapped toys in the box in front of the Eagle Lodge or at the aid parish hall of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church for distribution to those in need.
The Sheridan Lions sponsor the Sheridan community Christmas lighting contest during the Yuletide season. Prizes include 315.09 for first, 50 for second, and 35 for third place, with judging at local businesses and residential displays encouraging public participation.
Firemen’s Auxilary bake sale to be held at the Jaycee Building on the corner of Main and McIver Street. Sale begins Saturday at 9 a.m. featuring a variety of delicious baked goods for sale.
The council approves funds for a new police car while reviewing a telephone rate increase request. City officials compare proposed business and residential rates with depreciation schedules and IRS guidance, and plan to decide at the next meeting. The city also seeks bids for new first-use equipment for the Local department.
Jaycees open a Christmas tree sale with two large shipments of fir and other trees. Sales run daily from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Jaycee building on the corner of Main and McCarthy Streets, with trees organized by type and height.
A four vehicle collision on the North Colorado River Bridge at Columbus around 4:59 p.m. blocked traffic in both directions for hours. Two women were in the stalled car and several vehicles piled up behind it. Responders struggled to bring wreckers to the scene and coordinated a vehicle-by-vehicle removal with eight units from county and highway patrols. Motorists were rerouted to LaGrange to ease congestion. No serious injuries reported though vehicle damage was heavy.
The Jaycees with CPL will sponsor the annual Christmas Lighting competition. Prizes total $59 with first $12, second $7, and third $5 in each division. Judging will be held in January with announcements at a later date. Homeowners are urged to participate to make the community festive.
Police investigate theft of a purse left on a car seat at East Main Street near the Spartaman Club on Saturday night. Chief Roy Ghlaum said $35 in cash and a driver’s license were taken. a handbar was found behind Webb TV store as officers question a suspect believed involved.
A two night short course for Colorado County beer cattle producers runs Monday and Tuesday at the County Agricultural Building in Calumbus. Doyle L. Moore says sessions start 7 30 p m with Texas A M University speakers. L 4 Maddox discusses breeding programs for commercial beef cattle producers followed by Newton on external parasites of beef cattle. Tuesday features forage utilization and feeding by Thomson Estes, James J. Mallett and others.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Garwood Methodist will stage its annual bazaar and dinner this Saturday in the church fellowship hall. A rummage store and foods sale will accompany the event. Dinner will be served beginning at 11:89 am.
Lake Crest Flowers announces a holiday open house at its Bagie Lake shop in the new building at the corner of Tri an and McCarty. Owner Mrs Pansy Epreery invites all to visit during the event with free registration through December 22 and door prizes. Festive gift items, arrangements, and plants will be displayed and seasonal plants arriving December 18.
Rotary and Eagle Lake groups plan a series of Christmas events at the center with decorations by local firemen and volunteers. A large turnout is expected for the December activities including social gatherings, performances, and a charity focus amid local club hosting duties.
Schools in the River Consolidated District including Lake Sheridan and Garfield will close at end of Friday classes and begin a long Christmas break. The holiday extends from December 20 to January 4, with schools remaining closed through Sunday, January 4.
Hermon H Thomman Sr and his son Verevan Thumann Sr of Victoria and 16-year-old Jennale Arendo of Hico Texas were arrested near Mallotsville after a cattle theft case tied to a pickup and a chase along Highway 77. Deputies say the trio planned or committed thefts including cattle from Osage community holdings and faces include grand jury indictments with bonds set. the case is pending in Colorado County.
The Eagle Lake Chamber urged members to return ballots for the election of three-year term directors. A December meeting is set for 2:30 PM with directors to be chosen.
Community notice announces an annual stew supper at Sheridan with serving details and event timing. Proceeds support the local center and spiritual activities.
Invitation to a Sunday open house at Brandon House Columbus from 3 to 6 pm. Visitors view restoration work, chat lines, and a staged feature. there will be refreshments and no admission charge. Hosted by Mrs. Counts ar Griffith, president of the Mag tells Lomes Tuur.
Preliminary work on the 1209 holiday greeting editions begins with plans to publish December 23 and December 30. Sales of greeting advertisements will run this week and continue through December 20. Call LE-2743 for placement and notice the Headlight.
Fire department members at the monthly meeting re elected Spanihel as fire chief for 107 years and named other officers Briscoe as assistant chief, Parma as secretary, Leopold as treasurer. Pension commissioners listed and racing team captain named Wick with four team officers.
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