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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1970
Page
1
Rice Independent School District board names Grohmann as principal for Rice High School. The action accompanies district plans for carpet replacement at Garwood and other facilities, plus updating uniforms and a formal policy manual for the school system.
Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its first regular session of the year on Monday February 1 at 1 30 p m in the municipal building. All committee chairmen are asked to have reports ready for presentation and summarize projects for review. Businessmen with holiday observations or other suggestions are urged to attend and participate.
Eagle Lake City Council approves a compromise rate increase for Southwestern Bell Telephone on first reading. Rates for business and residence phones rise as the council notes it cannot regulate suburban and rural rates. The plan lifts base charges and various per line rates, with total revenue projected to rise from about 5,409.45 to 10,630.75, and potentially to 11,167.30 under the new schedule.
Colorado County February Grand Jury ended at 4 80 pm Wednesday reporting 22 indictments, 19 felonies and 3 misdemeanors. They urged sheriff to obtain an extra car and requested stenographic help for the Precinct 1 justice of the peace, plus repairs and improvements around county facilities. Members listed include Ernest Vezell as foreman and others from Altair, Eagle Lake, Weimar, Columbus, and Fayetteville. Indictments cover assaults with intent to murder, thefts, cattle thefts, fraudulent checks, vandalism, and burglary, with several cases continued on the next page.
Regular session votes to hold a city election Saturday April 4 for mayor and two council seats. Mayor Alen Dy Cassady seeks a full term to replace Harold Thomas. Zimer A Struss and Les Euers also listed. Nominations due by March 5 with absentee voting from March 16 to March 31. council approves police car payment pending tire replacement and awards bid to Furniture Shoppe of Ea fe Lake for lobby floor covering at 450 dollars. work to occur Feb 21-23.
Guadalupe parish invites parishioners to a food sale featuring Mexican foods and fried chicken near the Guadalupe Church on Saturday. Proceeds support parish activities and community care.
The Eagle Lake Headlight announces a monthly industry spotlight series starting February 18, naming The Texas Concrete Silo Co as the first honoree. Special editions are sponsored by local industrial development committees and chambers of commerce in Eagle Lake.
Eagle Lake Cub Scout Pack No. 7a schedules a Tuesday February 7 gathering at 7:30 PM at the inner high school. All parents and interested persons are urged to attend. Pack leader Vivter Scott notes more eager workers and room for additional boys with current leadership.
District Deputy E. Tate the Worshipful Master of Eagle Lake Masonic Lodge announces the official visit to the Eagle Lake lodge this Friday night February 13 at 7 30.
Eagle Lake Community Hospital received THA's Dreken Pencil Award for outstanding public relations. Administrator Robert Herndon accepted the honor in Austin, citing a $277,777 cash and pledge total and plans for a $509,000 federal aid project to expand the 38-bed facility in a town of 4,070. The award praised the hospital’s fundraising drive and strong local newspaper support from The Eagle Lake Headlight.
Garwood United Methodist Church launches a Mission Revival from Sunday February 9 to Friday February 20 featuring speakers Rev Milford Zirkel Rev Ader James Walker and Rev Bob Breihan. A 6 pm fellowship supper kicks off each evening with slides from the mission area and services dated through Friday.
Revival plans announced at Lissie Church for a week long program starting Sunday night led by visiting pastor Howey Bland of St John’s Methodist in Jacksonville Texas. Special services and chancel choir participation mark the opening with multiple guest speakers scheduled through February 4.
Garwood Lions Club hosts a day of events starting at 9 AM with a trail ride Altair to Garwood, a barbecue lunch at noon, and a sweetheart contest judged on dress and conduct. Auctions include rabbits and hogs with generous poultry and goat offerings, all supporting local youth activities.
Three Rice School District Board of Education directors will be elected in district elections on April 4. Terms expire for Ingrade Witte Farris Eagle Lake Position 1, Dale Hunt Garwood Position 2, and Welton Brises Sheridan Position 3. Nominations close March 3 with Roy T. Marshall in Eagle Lake. Trustees Jones and Cereth plus Gerance and Gigpins hold over terms. Election day at the Jay nee Building in Eagle Lake.
The "My Heart for Christ" program begins Sunday February 15 at First Baptist Church. The event features face painting and activities for families and regular Sunday School members, with continued coverage on the next page.
A Las Vegas to Texas family cruise ended in tragedy when Rayquard Simpson, 35, was killed instantly in a camper crash on Interstate 10 near Columbus at 2 55 Monday. Two children were hospitalized with injuries while the wife and two other children survived unharmed. The convoy was eastbound when the trailer failed and the accident occurred as the vehicle veered.
A fragmentary note presents a biblical quote about loving others, with stray text resembling a dated or misread citation. The readable content emphasizes a commandment to love as taught, though surrounding details are unclear.
Logie Lase sumor High Shunt sponsors a student book fair from Tuesday through Thursday February 7 12. Students browse and purchase books during hours 7 40 a m to 4 00 p m in the elementary library. The event aims to boost reading and raise funds for new books with a 20 percent sales share. Library assistants group led by Mrs Ruth Sisugaher chairs the committee including Mercy Alvarado Mienael ares Jimny Grounds Man Swelva Gutierrez Sharan Hevlind Batly Marsalta Ranaie Plefler Yam Scott Gladys Thoinng oeemacy Vaeut.
A countywide voter registration update reports 7500 expected to register and 674 registrations below the prior presidential year. Eagle Lake leads with 1663 registrations while Columbus, Welmar, Glidden, Gaklang, and Shaws Bend show varied turnout. Two precincts tie at 1663, reflecting changes from the last two years.
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