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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
2
The Eagle Lake Headlight page provides local notices and community information for Eagle Lake Texas. It lists contact details and likely community notices from the town.
Secretary of State Bob Bullock clarified that voter registration does not end on January 31 under the new law. He noted some newspaper and radio confusion and explained that those registered by January 31 appear on the initial list, while late registrants go on supplementary lists to be submitted to the tax assessor to enable voting in upcoming elections.
The Texas Highway Department releases the 1972 Official Highway Travel Map showcasing new interstate additions bringing Texas to 922 miles open. The map highlights gleaming four lane facilities, new lakes, and overall growth in the highway network. Copies are distributed through state offices and travel bureaus and can be ordered by mail with name and address.
Officials in the Southwest Screwworm Eraditation Program report rising cases this year, marking the worst since 1656. In contrast, 1969 and 1970 saw record lows. Over seven billion sterile flies were released nationwide, with 9.2 billion dropped in northern states, and over 1.6 billion in Mexico.
Richart Dick Hickman Houston Production District Engineer spoke to Eagle Lake Rotary on the Energy Gap, noting energy demand doubled in 15 years and will likely widen again. He discussed oil and gas dependence, domestic recovery, and national security implications, urging new production methods and continued exploration to sustain supplies. The club also selected a junior clinic entrant for Bluebonnet Girls State and planned a Hot Cake Supper for Feb 22, shifting from Shrove Tuesday timing to Feb 15 prep.
The 24th annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo kicks off February 1 at Joe Freeman Coliseum with ten days of events. A pre-show Trail Ridars cross-country trek concludes with a 2 PM Thursday opening ceremony. Roy Clark headlines opening rodeo shows on February 9 and 10, with Hank Thompson and Susan Raye performing February 17 to 20. Tickets range from 2 to 5 dollars.
Sheridan girls coached by Anette Tice lost to Schutlenburg 2-20 while the Sheridan Raider boys beat Schutlenburg 22-20 on January 20 at home. Ronnie Glover led with 8 points, Steve Grammer 7, Dan Paschall 6, John Grammar 1.
The Sheridan Parents and Teachers met at 3 30 P M in the Sheritan School cafe toria with Mrs Jean Walker president The program featured third grade pupils and a Benjamin Franklin centric theme noting his birthday on January 17 The meeting approved a $400 contribution to the summer recreation program and increased the Sheridan Youth Memorial Library donation from 50 to 109 dollars A post meeting reception was hosted by several families.
Mrs Ames Moore honored at the home of Mrs Joan Walker with Miss Ann Kincheloe presiding as gifts were presented to James Moore of Gueridan in celebration at Baby Stower street the gathering featured numerous lovely gifts and warm regards from attendees.
Mrs Moore hosted a tea inviting her mother Mrs Charles Kinchelam and aunt Mies Oil Kincheloc with guests including Mrs Jean Walker and several others. The table centerpieces featured lace cloths with taral arrangements of yellow carnations and blue white cake squares, yellow punch, and baby bootie mints.
A social was held last Saturday January 28 1972 at the First Baptist Church in Sheridan. The youth of the church met for fellowship and ate together, starting with a 4 PM gathering. A covered dish supper was served at 6 30 PM.
Church history project seeks past pastors and families from Sheridan and nearby towns. Describes missing records due to 1928 fire and asks community members to share information and photos from 1929 onward for the Colorado Baptist Association 175th anniversary observance.
Texas taxpayers would pay about 12.118 billion in Federal taxes as their share of a 246.3 billion spending budget proposed by President Nixon for the next fiscal year starting July 1. 1972, per the South Texas chamber of Commerce estimate based on Texas providing 4.92 percent of all Federal taxes. The chamber notes changes in the budget could alter Texas’ tax share. Also mentions hospital and surgery notes about Mrs Brown in Weimar and other local figures amid national fiscal changes.
Bousten daughter of fer and Mrs. Lorance Johnson of Sheridan left Memorial City Hospital Houston after a 30 day stay. The Johnsons and L. Vawver family and children visited Sheridan this past weekend with the Sovanter and the Q. N. Peterson family. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Retinagrad and Mickey visited in Conroe for the weekend with Mrs. Weiphardt's father Che Drown and Mrs. Brown.
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