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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
12
City officials consider two proposals for a new radio system and related insurance plans. Estimated installation and conversion costs could reach 250,000 dollars. The council authorized Stott to seek bids and report at the next meeting on plans and benefits for city employees.
Fred B. Finke home on Melody Lane won the prize for an outdoor light display. Honorable mentions went to several neighbors including the Lange and Meltzen homes and others. The Marborths decorated their roof with red lights and a red manger scene. A manger scene also highlighted the Wark home with a flacked tree and porch lighting.
The Carsons used red Urhticg on a roof and a flocked tree, with two decorated light poles flanking a welcoming entry. The Ellers showcased a pale blue flocked tree in a picture window with indirect lighting. Schmidt displayed a silver tree with bright blue ornaments and blue window lights. Froka highlighted a black girl lighting a white flecked tree with red ornaments and rope tinsel. Sponsors thanked citizens for a beautiful holiday display in Eagle Lake.
Miss Virginia Clipson was feted by Mrs. John Thomas with a rice bag party on Sunday afternoon December 27 at three o'clock. Refreshments included holiday punch egg nog pin wheel sandwiches chips and dip and pull cake. Tulle rice bags were tied with red satin ribbons in the bride’s colors. Out of town guests included Birs Steve Balas Mrs. Eliot Tucker Miss Sandra Thomas and Mrs. Ron Janow.
Citizens mourn the death of Mrs Carry E Brower at Eagle Lake Community Hospital on Christmas Day after a stroke. Funeral services were at Mill Hauer Funeral Home with Rev Raymond Woodruff officiating. She rests in Masonic Cemetery. survived by sister Viola Linke and nephew Gene Linke.
Christmas holiday season saw few incidents on county roads. A one car crash occurred on Farm to Market Road 50 near the Colorado River bridge at Garwood at 10 10 p m Christmas Day. A 1968 Chevrolet driven by C D Newsom of Eagle Lake left the road and went down a steep embankment before he was rushed to Eagle Lake Hospital for treatment.
Mr and Mrs W F Ray along with John and Stan spent Christmas in Athens visiting his mother Mrs Joan Ray and other relatives. They left Eagle Lake Thursday and returned Sunday from an enjoyable outing.inary
Eagle Lake firms plan full or partial closures Friday for New Year observance. Wolmar Sheet Metal Works will close Friday and Saturday January 1st and 2nd. Rice District schools resume Monday January 4. The Fagle Lake office of the American Rice Growers Assn. stays closed until Monday January 4. Universal Motor also closes Friday and Saturday January 1st and 2nd.
George Rh Brown of Houston starts drilling on the No 1 Sam Briscoe on a 665 acre lease in the MT 81 RR Cal Survey five miles south southeast of Sheridan. The test will reach Wilcox at 10 500 feet. The west is 4.5 miles south of the Sheridan Pier. ACCOOM and Gas Co of Houston reworks No 1 Ben Wallgura in Fenka Field three miles north of Garwood. A 6 200 feet test is planned on a 280 acre Sam Kennelly Survey AYO lease.
Two juveniles are charged with burglary at the Cal Gertson Lakeside Quail Farm office on Christmas Day and with theft of holiday spirits including bourbon and beer. Deputies recovered most items. the pair to appear before County Juvenile Court after investigation.
Milton Corliss faces two counts of making alcoholic beverages available to minors after officers saw him buy beer for two Louise youths, both 18. Dalton Fred Polasek and Anthony John Berich are charged in justice court with being minors in possession. Trial is pending.
The Danklefs family marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a home gathering amid Christmas decor. A tiered wedding cake, floral centerpieces, and a silver service table highlighted the celebration attended by relatives and friends from multiple towns. The couple, united in Coulter Garwood, have a son and daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, and are longtime residents of He common area.
Burglars stripped two wheels with 900/146 ply tires from a Geld cultivator owned by Lester Bunge Jr during the holiday week. The theft occurred eight miles south of Sheridan. Deputies received a burglary report Monday and are investigating. no arrests have been made.
The Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Doe Skuca of Nada included Lenhart Matula and Rita Skuca of Houston, several Skuca relations, Kubera and Kubena families, Mary and Johanna of Nada, James Tucker and Lotie, Eddie Poncik and others from El Campo, Wayne and Paul Longoria of Houston, and F Tucker of Louisiana.
Frantic preparations for the January 22 start of the 62nd Texas legislature include Capitol renovations new offices and committee rooms staffing and session planning. Budget surveys flag revenue needs up to 800 million with 645.1 million cited, while district boundaries await census driven redraws and ethics tax reform and education financing loom large. Inaugural events January 19 feature six balls a grand march prayer breakfast and Wayne Newton headlining a $30 plate dinner.
Christmas guests visiting Fred G Frnka included the first guests Mr and Mrs Waller A Franka and family and Mr and Mrs Ed Radack and Jerald of Houston Also Mr and Mrs S J Mathis Gary and Jeanie of Bay City and Miss Shirley Frnka of Victoria A visitor Was Attle James Andrew Rradack Frnka s first great grandchild and his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Radack
Mr and Mrs Victor Scott with Kathy Janice and Russell travelled to Schulenburg to visit Mrs Huby Brewer and Mrs Luan Scott over the Christmas holiday.
VISITS SISTER Lee Porter of Houston was av visitor during the Christmas holiday weekend with his sister Mrs C K Curry and Mr Curry. On Christmas Day they visited Mr and Mrs Weldon Winkler in Lockhart Texas. VISITS IN HOUSTON Mrs Stanley Parma spent the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays in Houston visiting with her sons Stanley Parma Jr and Bernie Parma and family.
Mr and Mrs A D Jackson of Atlanta Georgia visited their mother Mrs Nell Jackson two days last week.
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