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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
9
Lehr er Enterprises outlines installation of System 10 computer units for agri business farmers and allied groups. The article lists partners like Maternal Fuels and Garwood Tropics, notes division roles, and mentions presidents and installers in a dense, era-style corporate notice.
Numerous establishments in the Eagle Lake area announce limited holiday hours and full-day closings for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Stores like Drive In Grocery and Man Aue Supply in Kele Lake report reduced hours or multi-day shutdowns, while others plan partial days on Friday December 24 and Saturday December 25.
Postal history item notes post office hours closing early on Friday and Christmas Eve. It mentions Saturday operations, a Christmas Day closure, and a single day of mail processing. Specific names and locations are unclear due to garbled text but Eagle Lake is referenced.
The fragmented notice shows Cleo Keese taken by Bayle Lake Ambulance to Wharton Hospital with serious injuries. Readers are invited to write to the hospital at 205 address ward for letters and updates on recovery efforts.
The article notes banks will be closed all day Friday and Saturday due to new state legislation. The Eagle Lake chapter of the American Rice Growers Association plans a closure Friday and Saturday December 24 and 25, with additional closures around New Year’s on Friday and Saturday December 31 and January 1.
Nu Courts hosts a grand move for Greyhound as the station relocates from 604 East Maly to 723 Last Man Bonet. Mrs Janice Alley assumes charge and plans reopenings from 7 am offering top service to patrons, with Fletcher citing Greyhound lines serving the United States, Mexico and Canada. Call 234-124 for further information.
Faigle Lake Consolidated Fund president Dwin Guy reported $5,525.84 raised toward a $7,200 target for Dariles pablng apenches. He noted 72 percent of the goal has been achieved and urged continued contributions ahead of the directors meeting. The annual meeting will decide the percentage share for participating agencies.
Santa Te Visit At Klekar's Today Thursday crowds gather for a community event at Klekar's with planned activities and a lighthearted program featuring local humor and a guest performance.
An article notes Wegenhoft is elevated to president of the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce for 1972. It lists his prior roles, including vice president and director, and mentions involvement with the Hambeses industrial beverage art program. The piece references planned duties and a January 1 official start date with changes noted for the leadership team.
John Moore is named recipient of the Bausch Lamb Science Award for the 1971 72 school year at Rice Mitel Senadl. He will receive a bronze medal at the Awards Day Assembly on December 37.
The annual Christ was Setting and Decorations contest, sponsored by a local organization, will judge entries Thursday and Friday at Acor Shrine. Pete Canaris, contest chairman, announced $30 contributed for prizes. First place in each division wins $1200, second $75, and third prizes vary.
Fire losses stand near a record low as Eagle Cake volunteers report only 40 general alarms during the year. City officials note improvements in prevention and response, amid questions about funding and coverage.
A repeat piggy bank theft occurred in Alleyton when a burglar pried open a residence, stealing cash and a piggy bank. The County Sheriff’s Office investigated the scene at a home on the alley, finding a breached door and damaged interior but no injuries. Police reported no suspects at press time and urged residents to lock valuables.
Fragmentary OCR reads Garry High Fair with Lions visiting for a lighthearted event. Names and details are unclear, but the page hints at a community fair and sports or entertainment activities involving local teams. The readable bits suggest a tentative schedule and rights advice from a tour organizer.
Esterling is back on duty as chief deputy in Columbus after a brief resignation. He previously served as deputy and sheriff staff note his return, praising his reentry. Mundy, who had been a county detective for two years, did not seek a new post.
Burglars broke into a Paschall home on Carmi market Road 949 near Mentz during daylight Thursday December 16. The sheriff's office received the call Thursday evening and investigated. Entry was made by forcing a glass door at the rear and several items were reported missing including a typewriter.
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