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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
1
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Parking measures are approved enabling free parking for degree day observances. The article notes limited compliance and ongoing adjustments as operations resume in December after a lapse in November.
A countywide tally shows a 25 to 25 split on cotton and peanut quotas among local producers. The fragmented results reflect divided support and indicate close alignment with agricultural policy measures enacted in the era.
Mrs Berla Yates named new HD agent in Counts County. Appointment details indicate she will assume duties shortly and begin serving for the coming year. The notice references official appointment procedures and the county designation.
The fund faces a looming failure as public backing remains weak. Officials warn that current pledges fall well short of required targets, with several organizations and programs at risk if support does not increase promptly. The aim is to secure sufficient funds to continue funded efforts and prevent disruption.
Kenneth Smith longtime City Manager of Eagle Lake resigns effective January 5 to assume city operations chief role in Ennis Texas with a 710000 city budget and 110 employees. City Council reluctantly accepted resignation at Monday session as Smith cited regret over leaving after three and one half years. He praised city improvements and plans to begin Jan 15 in Ennis.
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Sherman Tryon named president of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce for 1963 at the annual directors meeting. Tryon, previously vice president, succeeds Shirley and will lead a slate including Robert Wilcox treasurer Albert Pustejovsky secretary and other officers. Directors Camfell Buchham Knueffel Pustejovsky Wilcox elected for three years beginning January 1.
Esgle Lake Civil Defense Director Tiny Tate announces a Medical Self-Help Training Course to be held after the first of the year. He invites interested residents to RSVP by noting preferred meeting day and submitting cards. The course requires 12 hours of training plus four hours of practice work.
The Contra County School Board faces a default threat as Encon Bonding Company plans to take over pending payments on a $128 thousand hold and $85 thousand issue. Dr. Jas Gray, his wife, and seven year old son have relocated to Texas Shale Street while Gray joins local practice. The district reports contractor delinquency and estimates backlog near $53,451, delaying occupancy of new facilities including a sunlit elementary and gym addition.
The Earle post office will stay open until 9:00 pm on the next two Saturdays December 18 and December 25 for weekend mailers. Santa delivery arrangements include early morning pickups and local home deliveries with packages marked not to be delivered until December 25. Packages may be mailed anytime with gift wrapping allowed, provided the name and address are clearly visible. Local post office mailers will require identification. Christmas delivery begins about 4:30 pm and continues with mailed packages all day.
Garwood Methodist Church invites all to a Christmas Cantata titled Carols of Christmas by Ellen Jans Lorens this Sunday at 7 o'clock. Senior Youth and Adult Choirs perform under director Mrs Windel Bell with organist Mrs Herbert Engstrom. out-of-town guests welcome, Rev. White Bell notes.
Knights of Columbus seek toy donations for distribution to families in need this Christmas. Residents are asked to contact the Knights or the Catholic Parish at Penilentott Street for toy drop offs or contributions in kind.
A historical notice reports the reappointment of Lee Briscoe to a two year term as district judge alongside Wy. Miisey and Paul Boether. The fragment cites years 1983 and 1964 in a cryptic line, with religious quotation about unity.
Five homes in the Eagle Lake community will open Friday and Saturday for the Study Club’s first annual Christmas Tour of Homes. The event features visits to Wintermanns, Reymond Piagetti, Alvin Witses, Thompson, and the Wilcox residence with refreshments, decor displays, and sales of useful articles. Tickets, $1.50, available from club members.
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