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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
6
Avery was found guilty of driving while intoxicated after a county court session led by Judge Lester J. Cranck. The court imposed a $100 fine plus costs, three days in jail, and a one year license suspension, with probation granted on the jail term and license penalties.
A large crowd of youngsters attended Santa Disks visit sponsored by the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce last Saturday. Santa arrived at 2:09 PM aboard a miniature train built by a local group, with the Eagle Lake Fire Department providing a patrol vehicle and a fire engine. The event included carols led by local youths, special sound effects, and gift bags of fruit, candy, and drinks supplied by community supporters.
The event featured a Santa Claus visit to patients and hospital staff who shared appreciation for the support. Gifts were given to patients, and a festive atmosphere arose as volunteers, scouts, and local groups helped organize the distribution and meal, with thanks extended to Better Navigators Inc and city officials for cooperation.
LVN staff at Eagle Lake Community Hospital hosted a Christmas dinner at the Lavaly home in Ethel with smoked turkey coffee and desserts. Guests enjoyed shared prayer and a gift draw while twenty-five members and two visitors attended the festive event.
Madeline Coxendl plans a Christmas weekend visit to San Antonio with her sister Mia, Henry Esser, and other relatives for a family gathering in the city.
Hospital notes list patients and names including Edith Morris Tiedad Deleade and Gussie Arborth. City residents Gerald Trahan Lois Wolfe Sella Rowe Laale King Altai Retaian Haker Albina Michael Garwood Cordele Hollen Frances Lowe Brenda Messayn Liskin Nisitssalss Georgia Matherson and many others referenced in the Lake area hospital briefing.
The Garwood Methodist Church WSCS held a December 10 Christmas program at Mrs. Be Gatewood's home to install new officers. Mrs. Fromk Nekak chaired. Mrs. Jerry Zhrunek, president, praised officers with roses while members and guests received carnations. Co hosts Mrs. Zoraviek and Mrs. Stlenke assisted.
Aubry Wijame, president of the Texas Trail Rivers Association, announces the event starts February 3 with a New River Hall stop at Wetman. Adolph Reatier and the Pearl Wranglers perform a mule dance on the opening night. The Velvets perform at Moulton for a Sunny night. Members are reminded of prepayment deadlines and early rates.
Surprise farewell party honored Susan Berry with sixteen youths as hostesses from Eagle Lake Waddis School Sisants class at Migle Lake Community Center. Guests enjoyed punch, snacks, and chatter while chaperones Mr Ralph Gerlson and Mrs Pronk Tale oversaw activities. Susan and her family plan to move to Australia in January.
In a recent meeting new officers were elected with Mrs Vor Header as president and Mrs Stranke as secretary treasurer. Mrs Calvin Stawe was named chairperson for nominations and Mrs Lows Miter will lead the nominations committee.
In Columbus district court a $19,000 claim seeks damages from a May 20, 1972 crash in Columbia County. Plaintiff Linius Woods alleges he operated a vehicle when struck by a vehicle driven by Doke Henry Tenley Jr. The suit covers personal injuries and vehicle damages.
The Wesleyan Guild held its annual Christmas dinner Tuesday at noon in the recreation building of Golly Mam orial United Methodist Church. Rev. David Edgar presided, with Guild members sharing a festive meal and a brief business session afterward. Miss Satie Jones presented the Christmas program, and the Benedictian was given by the church choir.
The Adal Department of First Baptist Church held a Christmas party on Tuesday night December 12. Guests included Adult Supt. Mareue Gunter and Mrs. Gunter, Mr. and Mrs. Dorn Tareun, with a formal head table. The menu featured green salad fruit salad cranberry salad vegetables rolls pie and cake. Mr. Stinter led the devotion and bells were rung followed by Christian Carols and refreshments. The event closed with Silent Night and everyone enjoyed a lively evening.
Mr and Mrs Wallis M Powell of San Antonio spent Sunday with Mrs W C Eits and Mrs Elling families. The group planned Coriotmeal Holidays in Houston and shared a meal together amid festive chatter and family greetings.
A student from SWSTU in San Maréce named Wiss Dowia Feaxter attended a visit hosted by Mr and Mrs Cart Soahetin Jr in Houston with age and role noted for guest status.
The market report from Coligibus Livestock Commission Co notes last Monday activity with calves selling up to 26r per pound and steers not reaching earlier highs. The firm schedules a sale for December 28 and next year on January 4. George Ragan and Deompedy Cathaun report 217A Dondish 536 head on hand. Good to choice butcher cattle ranged 5.5 to 8.0 per pound. weanlings 35 to 38. heifer cows 26 to 31. commercial packers 28 to 35. heavy herd and Angus calves 43 to 50. yearlings 32 to 45. crowd stockers 40 to 225 per head or 9 to 12 per pound.
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