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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1973
Page
2
Governor outlines rural development priorities in education, outreach, and leadership training. Deputy Secretary proposes community involvement, school cooperation with boards and teachers, to prepare tomorrow's leaders through science and technology.
A public notice urges citizens to participate in Public School Week from March 5 to March 9. It highlights special programs and recognitions for the public school system and underscores the importance of strong school operations and community involvement.
Celorado County Comrs Court discussed acquiring two computers for the Tax Office. A unit priced at 18,000 and another at 523.05 were reviewed. The court took no action and set Friday to continue, also delaying action on automobile license division fee changes. Weather noted as suitable for possible reallocation of armor among four precincts.
Seventy five residents completed four sessions of a Defensive Driving course held in Calarady County. Instructor Weimar led most sessions while illness caused substitutions. Attendees qualify for a ten percent premium reduction on renewal, excluding comprehensive coverage, for three years. Additional courses planned in Weimar Columbus and Sheridan with makeup sessions available. Participants urged to contact local insurers to join upcoming classes.
Fragmentary note lists a parallelogram shape named Windsor Fastie with dimensions 1,690 by 540 feet. No additional context or confirming details available in readable text.
Colorado County Tax Assessor Raary Halaveky reports high collection rates for state and county ad valorem taxes. End of penalty period January 1, 1973 shows state totals near 94.92 percent and county totals around 96.75 percent. Local district rolls also show strong performance across Columbus Independent School, Weimar sch, and Water District levies.
Mare W. Waite Jr, secretary of state, directs tax assessors and voter registrars that anyone registered for the 1972 voting year need not re register for 1873 or 1974. Certificates remain valid for three years unless the voter moves out, dies, is convicted, or declared mentally incompetent. Registrations remain valid through the primary or general election in 3372.
Nearly 250 guests attended the Anderson Crop Care Smith-Douglass fertilizer company annual appreciation dinner at Eagle Lake Community Center. Dr. James Blakely of WCJC spoke on living a great life, urging farmers to stay proactive amid EPA rules while stressing love, generosity, courtesy, and humor as key life components.
The New Life Mission at Celly Methodist Church runs Feb 25 through Mar 2 with Rev Dayie Edgar and Rev Raymond Delaughter leading sessions at 7 9 am and 10 am. The program emphasizes four areas content commitment community and companion to awaken faith and guide parish outreach inviting all community churches to attend.
Ralph Ratledge led the event with beauty in tabling arrangements. Door prizes were awarded to Garry Eyeritt Clipson Johnnie Schmidt Sr. Joe Ranterson W J Brumer Waddell and Tomy Smith for their standout displays.
Lake Hoon Lions Club announces an all-out sale of mops, brooms, and other handmade cleaning products to residents and local businesses. Produced by band workers in Lighthouse for the Blind, proceeds support community services. The sale, led by Joe Reed, aims to deliver merchandise to homes and bolster Lion efforts.
Walter Maurice Willis of Engin Lake receives an $80 scholarship from Texas A&M University for outstanding academic record. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.
A display featuring the caravanreek and all products will be shown at City Hall throughout the day on Thursday in March. Local officials urge residents to visit and learn about the exhibits and offerings.
Funding for advanced accounting courses comes from a consortium of firms and foundations including Arthur Young Arthur Anderson Srice Waterhouse Peat Marwick Mitchell Ernst and Ernst Haskins and Sells Foundation Coopers Lybrand Exxon Tepneco Shall and Gulf Offshore Companies.
Navy recruit J Whittield of 24 Fairview Eagle Gate Tex reported for duty at the Naval Air Station North Island San Diego. A 1972 high school graduate from Altair Texas he joined the Navy in October 1972.
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