Santa to Visit Eagle Lake Saturday at 2 30
Santa Claus visits Eagle Lake this Saturday at 2 30 p m with a helicopter arrival at Main and Commerce streets in front of the First National Bank. Mayor Jejowsky presides at the municipal building where children receive candy fruit nuts and Dr Pepper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brea
Santa Claus
Eagle Lake
Sonu Wil
Main
Commerce
First National Bank
Santa
David Wintermann
Dan Thornton
Mal
Albert Jejowsky
Bagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
SMR
Cme
Dr Pepper Bottling Co
R. Campbell
Chamber
Santa Aurinus
Prstojevsky
Trailer causes accident on 90A near Altair
A stock trailer detached its left front wheel and jackknifed a 1962 Ford pickup driven by Gerry August Kobosh of Rosenberg Rt 1. The crash occurred 0.7 miles west of Altair on Highway 90A at 3 p m Sunday. Kobosh's wife Edna sustained light facial cuts and the pickup was lightly damaged.
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Gerry August Kobosh
Rt 1
Rosenberg
Altair
Kobosh
Edna
Cantata “Love Transcending” at Lissie Church Sunday
The Christmas cantata by Joan W. Peter son titled Love Transcending will be presented in morning worship at Lissie Evangelical United Brethren Church this Sunday. The Combined Choirs of Lissie and East Bernant Methodist Church will perform. The event is followed by a Senior Citizens Diner on December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan W. Peterson
Lissie
East Bern
Unfurnished Houses Sought for Texaco Crew in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake chamber appeals for two and three bedroom unfurnished houses to house a Texaco geological crew now in Bay City. Six to eight homes needed for semi permanent occupancy with move in planned for Monday. Call CE 4 2783 or CE 4 2802 to list vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Texaco Geopuhsical
Bay City
Eagle Lake
Albert Pustorovsky
Cayce Moore to Speak at Lions Banquet December 16
The Eagle Lake Lions Club will host its Christmas Ladies Night Party at the Community Center starting 7 00 p m on December 16. Guest speaker Cayce Moore the Hearne Texas humorist philosopher and barber is billed as a sought after dinner speaker. Lions club president Alvin W Schleffer urges members to invite guests for a large turnout.
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Cayce Moore
Lions Banquet
Eagle Lake Lions Club
Aml Barber
Hearne
Texas
Moore
Lions Club
Alvin W. Schleffer
Mrs Ponce Reopens Modern Beauty Shop
Helen Ponce reopens the Modern Beauty Shop at 1503 East State with afternoon hours Monday through Saturday. Call CE 4-3386 for appointments.
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Helen Ponce
East State
Community Center Decor Shines With Christmas Style
The Eagle Lake Community Center displays white pine garlands red balls and gold bird cages with silver spruce trees and wreaths creating a festive holiday atmosphere. Volunteers led by Ms Balas contributed decorate at low cost with painted gold hangers and local donors supplied trees rings and poinsettias.
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Eagle Lake Community Center
Noel
Balas
Charlie Braden
Wilfred Luedecke
Ray van Nort
Marcus Gunther
R. L Lange
Jacob Zoeller
Harry Larson
Riley Wiese
Travis Wegenhoff
W. H. Harrison, Jr
Lawrence Tate
Herbert Locysin
Elmer Struss
Billy Maness
Gordon Birdwell
Wilfred Wick
Girl Scouts of
Troop 591
Christmas Trees Arrive for Band Booster Sale
The Band Boosters Club announces the sale of Spruce and Scotch Pine trees starting Saturday December 11 in the old post office building on Main and McCarty. Trees range from 2 to 8 feet and 4 to 7 feet with proceeds funding new band equipment. Your patronage is appreciated.
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Band Boosters Club
Main and McCarty
Scout Sing Song Precedes Santa Arrival in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Girl Scouts and Brownies stage a 2:00 p.m. sing song at the Municipal Building foyer before Santa Claus arrives at 2:30 at the building's south corner. Scouts should gather by 1:30 p.m. for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Santa Claus
Farmers Union Meeting On 1966 Farm Program At Nada
Farmers, landowners, and businesspeople are invited to a 730 p.m. Thursday meeting in Nada KJ.T. Hall to explain the new farm program for 1966. Sponsored by the Farmers Union, the event will feature speakers from the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service detailing the Farm Bill passed by the last Congress.
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Nada Kj.t. Hall
Farmers Union
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Local Lighting Contest Entries Due December 18
The Junior Chamber of Commerce invites outdoor religious Christmas scene entries for the annual lighting contest. Entries must be up by Saturday December 18 with judging likely on December 19 or 20 by city ministers. Central Power and Light contributes 50 dollars in prizes. First place 25 dollars, second 15, third 10. Contact Pele Canaris or Gus Gomez to enter.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pele Canaris
Jaycee Committee
Central Power and Light Co
The
Jayceea
Canaris
Gus Gomez
Jaycees
Open House At New Methodist Parsonage Tours
The Colly Memorial Methodist Church invites members and friends to an open house at the newly completed Parsonage on Melody Lane Meadowbrook Addition this evening from 7:00 to 9:00. The Rev and Mrs Homer Weimer will occupy the home built by Alamo Lumber Company after the event.
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New Methodist Parsonage
Colly Memorial Methodist Church
Melody Lane
Meadowbrook
Homer Weimer
Alamo Lumbter Company
Wild Game Banquet Featured at Eagle Lake Chamber Event
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce plans its annual banquet and officer installation for January 17. A wild game menu is set after last year’s popularity with dishes from Marvin’s Altair served by Marvin and Mrs. Tyler. Tickets cost 2.50, on sale January 3, with Farey W. Clark of the Texas Industrial Commission as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Chamber Or Commerce
Marvin Tyler
Chamber
Farey W. Clark
The
Texas Industrial Commission
Clare
Lake Crest Flower Shop Opens Holiday Open House
The Lake Crest Flower Shop hosts an open house through Christmas featuring Christmas decorations and arrangements and Lake Craft Pottery Shop gift items in Eagle Lake. Visitors may register for prizes awarded December 23. Owner Mrs. Pansy Burger invites calls for needs.
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Lake Crest
Lakecraft Pottery
Eagle Lake
Pansy Burger
Culpeppers To Lead Foreign Missions Revival Here
Dr and Mrs Charles L Culpepper of San Antonio former missionaries to China and Formosa will lead a Foreign Missions revival at First Baptist Church Eagle Lake from Sunday December 12 to Wednesday December 15. Carlos Gruber assists as musician evangelist and slides presenter with music and violin mediation noted.
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Charles L. Culpepper
San Antonio
China
Formosa
First Baptist Church
Eagle Lake
Culpepper
Carlos Gruber
Cal Church
School Receives 356912 For Remedial Reading Program
The Eagle Lake Independent School District's Title I request was approved by the Texas Education Agency for 50912 to fund a two part plan. It provides remedial reading teachers aids teaching machines and materials at Eagle Lake Elementary to improve reading skills and reduce failures and dropouts.
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Eagle Lake Independent School
Texas Education Agency
Yiar
Eggte Lake
ESEA
Supt
Garwood Lions Plan Annual Christmas Lighting Contest
The Garwood Lions Club and Central Power and Light Company sponsor the annual Christmas lighting contest for Garwood and Nada. A prize fund of 50 dollars supports three awards of 12.50, 7.50, and 5 dollars across outdoor and indoor street-visible entries. Judging is planned between December 19 and December 2, with date not yet fixed.
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Garwood Lions Club
Central Power and Light Company
Garwwood
Nada
Central Power and Light Car
Garwood Lions
Garwood Water District to Elect Two Directors
Colorado County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 in Garwood will hold its annual election on Tuesday January 11 1966. Two two year terms are open with incumbent G W Stout Williams seeking re election while Joe Seiffert declines to run. Frank Kasmiersky Jr. seeks the director post. Other terms expiring include E It Stientce Jerry Zbranek and Rudy Till. Interested residents should contact Victor Lobpries manager of the district.
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Colorado County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2
Garwood
G. W. (Stout
Williams
Joe Seiffert
Frank Kasmiersky, Jr
E. It Stientce
Jerry Zbranek
Rudy Till
Victor Lobpries
Colorado County Water Control and Improvement District
Crop Drive Reaches 888.75 for Overseas Relief Fund
The 1965 CROP Drive under Joe R. Anderson of Chesterville has raised 888.75 for surplus food parcels for Mingry overseas residents. Citizens in Garwood Lissie and Chesterville have contributed, with more expected from Columbus. Donors are urged to contact Gene Brown at First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ruerd
Fred Commod Iles
Joe R. Anderson
Chesterville
Garwood
Lissie
Buy
Columbus
Anderson
Gene Brown
First National Bank
Names Of Needy Contributors Being Compiled
Several organizations collect and distribute food during the Christmas holidays to needy families. Call CE 4-2943 or CE 4-2993 to list needy families and groups planning to distribute food so aid can be evenly shared this year. Through cooperative effort more individuals will have a merrier Christmas.
Four Directors Elected By C of C in Eagle Lake
Four directors were elected to three year terms on the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce board: Gene Baker Gardner C Duncan Robert Griffith and Dick Obentaus. They replace Kohlef fel Pustejovsky Wilcox and Massey Duncan as new terms begin this year. A further meeting will select 1966 officers since quorum was lacking at Monday’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
Gene Baker
Gardner C. Duncan
Robert Griffith
Dick Obentaus
A. W. Kohleffel
Albert Pustejovsky
R. P. Wilcox
Massey Duncan
S. 11
Broyles
Lex Evers
Hazel West
Willie Mill
W. H. Harrison
Wy. L. Farris
Lloyd Spalinger
LW. Stiles Jr
Santa Claus
Eagle Lake
Te Wit
First National
Thor
Line of Sunshine Quotation on Faith and Courage
A religious snippet references Romans 8 31 stating if God is for us no one can be against us. The line asks what to tell the Chinese about divine protection and steadfast faith.
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Senta
Lissie Church
GOP
Elhnot
Marvin's
Republican Women of
Colorado County
R. R. Wells, Jr
Joe Perry
Raymond ‘Thomas
Lester Bunge
Weimar
James Cummins
B. F. Turner
Lee Briscoe
EL Girl Scouts
Brownies
Nada Thurs
Culpeppers
Universal Motor Co
Simon Sinclair
Garwood Water Dist
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