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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1975
Page
2
An odd OCR fragment shows city newspaper billing and subscription details for Eagle Lake Texas. It lists addresses on North McCarty Avenue, subscription rates and outside Texas pricing. the text is garbled but indicates local newspaper operations and rates.
The Texas Department of Health Resources urges care during Christmas decor. Fresh trees need water, regular checks, and placement away from heat sources. Use UL labeled lights, flame resistant decorations, sturdy candle holders, and keep all wrapping paper away from children to prevent fires and injuries.
Alfred Marx announces a Humble Service Station to open Saturday August 14 next to Marx Deivelan on Highway 200. V-7 Day attracted about 400 at the American Legion pool party. Bathing Beauty Revue and Water Carnival drew over twice that many. Mary Ann Teese Patsy Scott and Carol Ann Sanford named Day Queens. General notes cover local business, farming, and social updates including dances, notices, and travel reports.
The Western State County Court approves Christmas holidays from December 24 to December 26 and New Year’s holiday on January 1. The courthouse will close for the New Year holiday only.
The snippet lists a mix of names and events: Janie Lee Sheridan’s sixth birthday at grandparents L Lane’s home. Billy Hefner’s birthday with friends. Mrs. Albert Pustejov hosting a coffee with Mrs. Ernest Ondrias. residents moving to Eagle Lake from Wharton. new teachers at Eagle Lake High School including Eddie Rudd Grover J. Douglas Robert Bruce Gregory Dayne Gil. vocational agriculture instruction by Hsiry Tel Selival Wille Wittgerald and James Gorton new teachers.
The item highlights rice and watermelon crops in Eagle Lake territory with forecasts of a strong season. Mentions early ginning, wolf sightings, a treasurer’s note, social dances in Rows TAM, and social events at the saloon with a Tin Alley Orchestra. References to local residents Duncan, Miles Thenman, Waddell, and costellane holdings, plus youth club activities and a cabin trip.
The Columbus School Board unanimously hired Yovens, a former towener, as the fulltime tax assessor after executive session. The office will open January 2, and the board approved a contract with Ad Valorem Records, Inc. for computer and accounting services on the tax roll at about $4,200 per year. The firm will not assess property or hold responsibility for assessments. that remains with the tax assessor or collector and the equalization board.
The Weimar Independent School District votes to assess property at 100 percent of market value for 1976-77, with farm land exempt from the rule. The change, prompted by state policy, aims to raise local revenue while potentially increasing taxes for some taxpayers.
The Bagla Lae Wood Adas Club hosts an annual Ladies Night Gatetrack party at Gia Community Center on 7200 Pant. Tontech 2 and continues Friday and Saturday nights with a holiday union featuring local groups. Christmas Day events and a New Year’s Eve gathering at Monte Zuma and Columbus Vou are planned.
The school year spending now stands $108,000 higher than the 974-75 figure required before the governor's plan was enacted, per Wettar Mercury.
Lynn Bryant promotes a two car wash offer at Johnny's Kwik Rae Wash next to Jenny's Go Station Eagle Cuke. Clip and present this coupon for a tree Say. Offer valid through December 23 1975.
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