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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1964
Page
1
The Eagle Lake City Council, Tuesday night, tabled plans for purchasing the gas system. Action aimed to set election timing for bonds, with a January 3 date discussed for authorizing a call or implementation. Officials indicated the current contract and bonds may be refinanced or reissued, tied to interest terms and the uncertain future of the utility.
Eagle Fractor Co moves to a former EL Welding Building, joining a local industrial scene. The move involves equipment and personnel adjustments as the company settles in, with local trades and partners aiding the transition.
Headlight staff will devote time to annual Christmas editions with no commercial painting during the holiday period. The team plans extended work through the upcoming weekend and will publish festive content, ads paused, as printing supports holiday needs.
Eagle Lake residents will receive one bill for water sewer and gas under a city plan approved Tuesday night. The measure aims to speed billing and reduce postage by using a combined system run under a contract with the Eagle Lake Gas Distribution Company and tied to a $3,000 purchase for a new billing machine.
The Ministers Alliance of Bagby Lake and Lssi churches voted to continue food basket distributions for area needy families. Baskets often lack meat, so residents of Horse Take tol Lisske are asked to donate unwanted meats at Bagley Market, which will store them for the Alliance through Christmas. The clothing cooler moved to the building near the Sportsman's Club, offered by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Broyles. Directors include J. L. McGresry, Raymond Waddell, L. M. Green, Whitby Allen. New officers elected for the year: Rov Hervey Arkinn as president, and Rev. Tom Kirhy as pastor.
Albert Pustejoysky was elected president of the Lake Cham" Chamber of Commerce at a board meeting. W. Harrison was chosen vice president, Fr Brosles treasurer, and Fred R. Frilsa re-elected secretary for the next year. Four new directors were elected for terms through 1965 1966 and 1967: Morrison W L Ferns Lloyd Spalinrer and L. W Stil i ft. Other directors listed retained terms. First meeting of the new year scheduled for Monday January 1th, with officers installed at the banquet January 21.
Periods and relatives in the area are invited to attend the 56th wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schindler. The event runs from two to four p.m. Sunday. Invitations are extended to close relatives and, via the press, to all others. Hosts are the Schindlers’ children Edmund Schindler and wife, and Mollie, plus Elmer Schindler and family, and Lester Schindler and family from Bernardo.
The Eagle Lake Post Office announces Saturday hours 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on December 12 and 29, with six day delivery beginning this week. Main dispatches occur between 1 and 6 PM. early mail is urged. A gift parcel delivery will occur on Christmas morning.
An official freeze blanketed the area early Sunday with temperatures dipping to 29 degrees at Hayle Lake Keagan logged the event. Earlier cold fronts pushed temperatures from 47 on Friday morning, with a light frost noted overnight into Saturday. A warming trend is forecast later in the week.
Final results announced for the 1984 county wide CROP Trick or Treat project. Youth organized door to door collecting 1409 dollars to support UNICEF and relief programs for children in Tong Rank area. County organizers thank the participating youth and community helpers for their effort.
Cotton producers in Colorado County will vote on marketing quotas for 1965 cotton crop under a two thirds approval threshold. The domestic allotment program would provide price support payments. without quotas, normal price supports minus parity would apply. Voting places open December 7 and 8 at County Agricultural Office in Columbus and City Hall in Weimar. details include a study club tour and home exhibit with a library donation as admission.
Christmas calendar entries for next week list events at Eagle Lake and local clubs. Includes a Glider of Easter Star program, Bee Ui Kaple Lake Rotary Cth Ladies Night, and a Christmas party with an all church program. Also notes a Christmas program Thursday and Friday, plus a home event from 3 to 6 pm.
An open house event at Nada Catholic Church is announced for Sunday. The notice invites Catholic friends and the community to attend the church, with refreshments to be served and further details provided at the event.
A brief line proclaims that good triumphs over evil, echoing a biblical sentiment from a religious text. It contrasts two forces and emphasizes moral victory.
Santa Claus will officially visit Eagle Lake Saturday from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. He will arrive by helicopter at Main and Commerce Streets near the First National Bank, then proceed to the municipal building foyer to meet children and distribute candy and drink prizes. Approximately 1900 bags will be prepared with gifts from local firms including the Penser Bottling Co and Dr Pepper.
Eagle Lake residents report the consolidated fund total nearing 35 000 with a goal of about 7 009. The drive supports Red Cross Girls Scouts Salvation Army and local charities while urging contributions by mail or at the First National Bank in Bagley.
Readable fragments note Florida groups Seauts and Brawnies performing at 3 00 pm Saturday with Santa Claus arrival and program details in the Mantele building foyer at Stariny Lake. event timing noted as 3 10 pm for building arrival.
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