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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1970
Page
1
The district tournament begins Thursday with teams competing across four gyms including Lheent, Rab Sth, and Heeriesone. The event runs through the final day, with preliminary rounds starting at 2:38 and culminating in the decisive weekend matchups.
The Colorads County Savings and Loan association invites the public to an open house this Friday. President Seymour says friends are urged to attend and register to receive Christmas tokens for attendees at the event.
Raider High School announces a 1 30 PM Wednesday concert by the Raider Band with section leaders named for woodwinds brass and percussion. Rehearsals run six weeks with two section practices per student and horn sections receiving extra chair assignments.
The Junior Class will run a concession at the Rice Tour event this week at the Rhu Wher stand. Hours are 3:80 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday through Friday with proceeds aiding the damare to support a spring event.
A short notice announces that distance dialing will commence on Sunday with details about steps for users and telephone service changes to expect in the coming days.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Miller acquire the A B Store and plan to run both Miller’s Grocery at 807 East Main Street and the A B Store at 305 East Main Street Towns, with a goal to consolidate under Miller’s Grocery after equipment upgrades and a year end period. The Rodg ers Jr owners of the A B Store will operate briefly this week before handover. The sale honors long time customers of the A B Store, operated by Tridyers since 1944.
The Garwood Lions and CPL sponsor a lighting contest with indoor and outdoor decorations. Prizes: first 12.50, second 9.00, third 4.00. Entries due by 5:00 p.m. Monday December 21. Contest events begin Monday night December 21 at 7:00 p.m. Robert L. Drake of Eagle Lake serves as chairman for the Lions contest. members meet December 1.
The Woman of Christmpis Copal Chggle Lake extend an invitation to all to attend a parish house coffee event on Tuesday evening. Members mention Christmas decorations and a view of handiwork by the Women of Christ Episcopal Church as part of the gathering. organizers encourage community participation and fellowship.
The Eagie Lake Fiera Murtitent Auxiliary hosts a Christmas party tonight at the Firements Hall. Members are invited to attend for festive cheer and community fellowship in this local event.
The Colorado County School Board will consider a petition by Alar residents to detach about 65 acres from the Columbia school district to the Rice Consolidated district. The meeting is set for Thursday at 2 00 p m in Columbus. The detachment seeks to shift bonded indebtedness and district affiliation for parcels east of Highway 7.
The school board discussed selling a block of property used by the Rice Lake facilities. Bids were invited to demolish buildings and clear the site. A prior bid to remove the old structure was estimated at about 2906, with plans to keep a reserve to cover removal costs. The board authorized further consideration after bids are clarified.
City sanitation crews will not collect garbage on Christmas Day. The Friday route will be combined with Saturday pickups, and residents should set out bags and carts accordingly to ensure collection continues with the adjusted schedule.
Two persons were killed in a single vehicle crash near Nada on Monday morning. Details indicate a car left the road and struck a concrete structure, with authorities reporting fatalities at the scene. further specifics and names are not clear from the fragment.
A driver collided with a parked car and ripped a nearby pole from its base. The incident caused damage to both vehicles and the pole, with authorities investigating the circumstances. No injuries were reported at the scene. Local responders secured the area and traffic was briefly blocked.
Thorntons elects a new president in Washington D C with leadership change noted. The move signals strategic shifts for the organization as it reorganizes its governance and sets future policy directions.
Local groups push to abolish the county superintendent of schools office amid uncertain politics. Proponents cite cost and efficiency while opponents warn of governance gaps and reduced oversight.
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