Near record fire alarms for Eagle Lake department
The Eagle Lake Fire Department reported 72 alarms for the year, just short of tying a six year record. Chief cause highlights included auto tire fires and in town and out of town incidents. Managers praised cooperation from local business and Firemen’s School attendees while noting insurance risk remains low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Aire Volustesr
Eagle Lake
T. J. Smith
Colorado
Nihe
Wharton County
Bennie Miler
Annie
Harborth
Roland Arborth
Micky Ko¢lwelp
Joe Mite Spaninet
L. J. Spanthel
Glenn Narbers
Smith
Charlie Bris~ Roe
Firamen
A&m
Crack Stephens
Bubba
Dosefal
Ulckey Kachwelp
Michael Buck
U5. Navy
Beate Lake Sanitation Schedule For Christmas Week
The Beate Lake Sanitation Department posts a Christmas Day service change. No pickups on Monday and Tuesday routes shift. Tuesday and Wednesday pickups are combined and moved to Wednesday. Residents with Monday service should place items for Tuesday pickup on Wednesday for the two week holiday period.
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Beate Lake
Knights of Columbus Present Chalice to Mrs Tait
Knights of Columbus Assembly No. 2871 presented a gold chalice to Mrs Elbert Tait in memory of her husband a longtime member. The ceremony at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Eagle Lake followed the 4 00 pm Mass withPast Faithful Navigator Spanthel Robert Schobel and Justin Stein assisting. Father Edward Geiser accepted the chalice for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fi. F. Spanidel
Christopher Columbus Assembly of the Knights
Columbus
Flyert Tait
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catlste Church
Barlierbaling
Justin Stein
Robert Schobel
Taft
Christopher Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Elbert Tel
Assembly
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Colvin Bes Aha
Tall
Edward Geiser
Our Lady of Guadalupe Cath
Eagle Lake
Our Lady of War
A. Diener
Tadt
Geiser
Chur ‘Lady of Guadalupe Church
Nada C YC Pageant at St Marys Narla Thurs Fri
Nada C YC of St Marys Church presents a Christmas Pageant on the Narla school grounds Thursday and Friday nights. Cast includes Sheila Schnetdeyan Mary Victor Shimek Joseph Dianne Popp Janice Korenek and others as angels shepherds innkeeper and more. Choir provides hymns with costumes supplied by participants. Grounds permit seating by road or bring chairs. Refreshments to be served. Participants may bring pins or offer gifts on December 22.
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Tha Nada Camolie Your O Organization
St. Mary's
Narla
API Papeold
Sheila Schnetdeyan
Mary
Victor Shimek
Joseph
Dianne Popp
Janice Korenek
Mein Angels
Shepherds
Antony Leopald
Paw Rither
Andrew TL
Kinen
Cyn Gold
Monlen Buretz
Kenneth Stall
Rick Leapoly Barrator
Nada
Wii
Ae Hk
Early Friday Dismissal and Bus Schedule Issued
Schools will dismiss slightly earlier this Friday December 22 with Mus routes operating per schedule. The High School releases students for Christmas holidays at 2 06 pm while other district schools in the district exit at 2 30 pm.
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Mus
Thee High School
Judging Set for Garwood Lions Christmas Lighting Contest
The Garwood Lions Club announces judging for the annual Christmas Lighting Contest in Caywood and Nada area. Event Thursday December 26 with Power Utility Co. assisting. CPL contributes 300 in prizes, 25 awarded indoors and 25 for outdoor displays.
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Garwood Lions
Chriatas
Caywood
Nada
Lot
Bhig Thuraiay
Garwood Lions Club
Eqtal Power Wud
CPL
Monay
City Council Tables Homestead Exemption Proposal
Sagie Lake council tabled an eight thousand dollar exemption for persons 89 and over under the new homestead law. A 667 to 249 vote supported the amendment No. S, with local governments to provide a 309 exemption on ad valorem sales only for certain seniors. Meeting notes show police pay increases approved for chief and assistant chief to attract applicants, a car allowance raise for Bil Charis, and Christmas bonuses at 10 percent or a $26 minimum. The body dispensed with the second meeting on Dec 20 due to holidays. offices close Dec 25 and Jan 1 for Christmas and New Year observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagie Lake City
Sagie Lake
Parsons
Rolewan
Bil Charis
Wilh
Steve Taylor Becomes New Partner at Universal Motor
Steve Taylor announces sale of an interest in Universal Motor to Dan Ny ar Taylor, of Kus ele Lake, will join as vice president and handle sales and management alongside Mark Sinclair on January 2. Sinclair became sole owner in 1957 after purchasing Ben A. McElhinney’s stake. McElhinney had been with the firm since the early 1820s. The firm celebrates a plaque for 4M seats of outstanding service in Lomimonty.
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Taylor
Kusele Lake
Fndheen
Katy Na- Nong Bank
Lo Katy
Texas
Mark Sinclair
Sinclair
Universal Mater Cr.s
Ben A. McElinney
McElhinney
Mord Motor Company
Universal Motors
Mervien
Lomimonty
Aoid Servier
Bodine
Taylar Aye
Rity
Air Tree
Sinplair
Marihuana Charge Brings 2 Year Term
A defendant named Powell from Tulare California faced a two year sentence in state prison after a District Court plea for possession of artesian goods related to a marijuana charge. Eight defendants were involved in the broader indictment, with one other charge of theft dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miewel Oo Wirren Owen
Ned Fried
Powell
Tulare
Calif
Bufford Ashley Appointed Eagle Lake Patrolman
Bufford Ashley has been named patrolman for the Eagle Lake police department by city manager Tr. Smith. A Sheridan Tech School graduate of 1966, he served in the Marine Corps and worked with several police departments before joining the Eagle Lake force in January 1971. He later served as deputy in Colorado County and attended multiple law enforcement schools. Mrs. Ashley, from Victoria, will dispatch for fire and police from their apartment in Me mie, with plans to move into the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boufford Ashley
Sherdan
Eagle Lake
Tr. Smith
Ashley
Sheridan Tiph School
Ews
Marine Corps
Veelorin
Blermend
Astiex
Lrado County
Asmeye A
Wegenhort Re elected C of C President at meeting
Dagia hake Chamber of Commerce members met Monday afternoon and re elected C of C president Wegenhort for ten years. Edwin Kay owner of Bake Insurance Agency and Mrs Rose Lange were elected treasurer and director seats filled by Sam J David Fen and Mark Anderson. Plans for banquet and fundraiser were discussed with details for the downtown project and community brochure as a priority.
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Jareetirs
Dagia Hake Chamber
Congnarve
Resleriah Trivis Wegenhort
Dutes
Mr. Wegen- Uinth
Essistuit
Hirst National Bank of
Engle Lake
Iter Arteers
Vines Preg
Edwin Kay
Ie Bake Insurance Agency
Rose Lange
Treasurwy
Verglent
Battering
Climiyd Stiles
O. On
CWO
Mam
Sam J
David Fen
Mark Anderson
Joe Ve Matteary
Charlee Spud
Hardy Thoms
Stiles Oil
Br. W.G
Santa
Wenig Aid Hee Micmler Hs
Raider Bond Christmas Concert at Rhee High School
The pre holiday assembly at Rhee High School will feature a Christmas concert by Raider Bond. Miah Scheel Hatc BBA WIL preset will be used for the event with the choir and band performing in the school gymnasium on Wednesday at 2 a.m. and the public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Rhee High School
Shiplifting investigation leads to single charged defendant
In Wyndham's case the county sheriff's department interrogated the group after the theft. Potel was the only one charged in the trial death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sheriff's Department
Wyndham
Burglary Suspects Nabbed In Rice City Case
Three men were arrested in connection with a burglary at Rice Drug Early. The Holiday Light Contest, sponsored by Central Power and Light, will award prizes totaling $2,007 for first, $7.50 for second, and $5 for third in each division. CPL contributes 50 dollars in prizes. Judging will occur in Industrial and other divisions with multiple prizes. Holiday decoration nights are planned for Saturday and Sunday December Bard and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Jaydies
Central Power and Light Company
Wil
BI Mabon
CPL
Dasy
Obidnur
Aviston Wit
Maton
Mahon
Saw Parts Co Now Open Here In Eagle Lake
Saw Parts Co opens at East Maie Street in Eagle Lake occupying the former Dick's Minute Stop site. The new auto, truck and tractor parts store features renovated premises, all new fittings, and corner tile accents. Manager Semato, with long experience in the parts business, will run daily operations. A formal opening will follow after the new year. the shop welcomes visitors during normal hours.
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Paris
Dick's
East Maie Street
Eagle Lake
Auto Paris
Strand
Hais
Maress
Sumore
Lick Nood
Semato
S&w
Rainfall Totals Show Below Normal for Year
The 1972 rainfall report indicates a total of 33.71 inches to date, below normal by about 6 inches. December added little rainfall, with only 0.2 inches at Lake Plant, while prior years show varied totals. Monthly figures list January 3.03, February 2.55, March 1.08, and other months totaling the year’s measured rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Consol. Fund Drive Lagging Ends Friday
The Eagle Lake Consolidated Fund nears the end of its final collection week led by president Hob Cook. The 1972 drive aims for 7900 dollars benefiting six agencies including Local Youth, Local Relief, Heart Research, the U.S.C., the Salvation Army, and the American Red Cross. Envelopes are in neighborhoods and contributors should finish by Friday, Dec 22, or by Friday for businesses with envelopes. Citizens are urged to participate to meet the quota and support these agencies for the upcoming year.
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Eagle Lake Consolidated Fund
Hob Cook
Consolidated Fund
Heart Research
U.S.C
Salvation Army
American Red Cross
Pri- Jay
Cook
Ike
Dely
Lona Schorlemmer
Jingle Lake
Reddy
Courthouse Elevator Bid Tabled After Single Offer
Special session of Colorado County Commissioners hears a sole bid for courthouse elevator installation. Prymetia Fulumbus submitted the bid, with alternatives for a 1000 pound or 2000 pound capacity lift. The estimated cost was about 45 000 including architect fees, and the committee debated whether the architect could refine the estimate without contractor input. Continued on the last page.
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Colorado County Summissioners Court
Mantay
L. Prymetia
Fulumbus
My. Prymalla Inc
Bill Stilém
Hed,thoare
Arrest Made Moments After Entry At Rice Drug Store
Three men were arrested minutes after burglarizing the Rice Drug Store in Eagle Lake. A local citizen alerted police. officers stopped a car carrying the suspects, finding narcotics and drugs. Langner, Parker, and Morrison faced burglary and dangerous drug charges with bonds set at $2000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rlee Drug
Eagle Lake
Ctizen
Barthce Dittrich
Bartice
Enteotane
Thomas Clinig
McCarty
Jong
Roy Chisum
Palia Chjsum
Dettrach
Main Street
Main Sid
Canaris Nursery
Sam Cantor
Chiat Calum
Hres
Police Department
Cris Germain Langner
Weat Columbia
Theele
Rice
Joe Howard Parker
Caiting
Cary
Freeport
Oran Déerral Marrison
Louie Balas
Ries
Pulien Department
Unles Chisum
Balagsisi
Lohener Abit. Morrison
Wd Parker
Washington
Depuy
Sheriffa
Morrison
Parker
Lane- Wer
Ihe Rand
Langner
Mor- Heottiare Dibito
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Kcs
Tait
Nada C.Y.C. Pageant
Council
Steve Taylor
Universal Kotor
Stmnon
Universal Mater
Mercury
Hie Bistress
Dan S
Steve
Nyar
C. of C. Pres
Raider Bond
Sui
Saw Parts Co
Drymalla
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