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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1961
Page
1
Rotarys Hot Cake Supper to aid LL members takes place Tuesday evening at the Community Center. Ragls Lake Rotafians expect a record turnout and will feed guests from 8 pm. Proceeds go to local charity funds with entertainment by the Fearsome Five and continued acts throughout the evening.
Mr and Mrs Helmer Seaholm will observe their fifteenth wedding anniversary this Sunday. Their daughter Gussie Mss is mentioned as part of family activities. The couple remain active in local commerce and agriculture circles, with community involvement noted.
Bo Geocwer, manager, announces a new Junior Bowling League to begin Saturday with ages six to seventeen eligible. An eight week program, sanctioned with the amateur association, will include boys and girls with two instructors guiding morning and afternoon classes. Parents and sponsors are invited to join the kickoff and signups.
Freshman class announces a bake sale this Saturday at Tate Lake by the Main Street store. Items listed include pies, cakes, and miscellaneous baked goods. Two local youths were seen in the area filming a news segment about the event.
The board approved extending the superintendent's contract and authorized a summer program for non English speaking students. The instructional plan for the summer was endorsed, following a pilot conducted last year. Youth baseball activities were noted, with enrollment figures not fully clear due to fragmented text.
City Council meeting approves final payment to Brown & Root Conteneting Company and to SV Gartrell for the paying project. Officials cite completed work on the sewer line and related improvements, with funds released as available balance permits.
Bargain Days set for Thursday Friday and Saturday in Eagle Lake with many merchants participating. The event aims to boost trade and attract shoppers, offering incentives and distinct discounts across local stores.
The Community Council of Christing Women will hold its annual World Day of Prayer meeting Friday February 17 beginning at 2 00 pm at the Capitol Episcopal Church. Gira Lagles from all churches of the region and surrounding areas are invited to attend. The Rev Romilly Timmins presides.
Barbara Gay Foster, Eagle Like High School Senior, selected as the local American Homemaker of Tomorrow by Betty Crocker and General Mills. Foster scored highest on recent exams graded by Sci fente Research Associates. She will receive a Homemaker of Tomorrow pin, symbolizing the Home Is Where the Heart Is. Barbara is daughter of Mrs. Edward Walker and active in homemaking and Future Homemakers of America.
Holidays to be observed in 1961 will be set at a meeting called by the Bugle Lake Chamber of Commerce at 7 20 p m west Monday The meeting will be held in the Carnell Room of the Municipal Building In conjunction with the Chamber's directors meeting All business firms who observe the holiday schedule are asked to be present or send a representative Only business firms agreeing to abide by the schedule will be allowed The final adoption vote on the holiday year calendar includes dates such as Mon July 4 Independence Day and Mon Sept 5 Labor Day plus other observed days. the schedule lists dates for Mondays Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year.
The rabies vaccination clinic runs 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. today in Eagle Lake at the old pit hall building. Fees are 1.49 dollars including registration. after today the vaccine cost rises to 2.00 dollars plus 25 cents for registration. Mayor H. Shirley and officials urge pet owners to vaccinate dogs and cats to prevent an outbreak.
Johnson announces Skull Creek Club formerly private will open to the public starting Feb 18 at 9 pm with admission 3.00 includes drinks and setup. Evening features dancing, entertainment, and meals. public welcome with old friends urged to attend. Sunday skip.
PTA plans a chicken barbecue to raise funds for school improvement and children’s programs. Tickets priced for adults and children will be sold in advance, with proceeds benefiting students and future events.
The Garwood FFA announces a trail ride and calf hog sale this Saturday. Activities include a public dinner, a wagon train ride from Highway 904, and livestock judging with proceeds supporting local FFA programs. Proceeds fund 4H and FFA activities at Garwood schools.
Eagles meet Louise in bi district action next Tuesday night with district rivals, after a season of mixed results. The program features Laughlin Clinic offering a 65 plus health checkup drive in February to favor enrollment in a new Blue Cross plan, with 0.60 admission for adults and 0.20 for children noted for the district game context.
County polling figures show 3531 voters in the county with 3484 paying 1960 poll taxes and 3484 voting qualifications. Columbus leads with 845 polls and exemptions, Maple Lake second with 105 polls and 10 exemptions, others listed by town with varying counts. The report notes changes in voting strength from the prior year and cites tax payment as a qualifier.
Announcement notes a formal opening event at Marx Cafe in Searcy this Saturday. The article references attendees, arrangements, and local figures but text is fragmented and partially unreadable.
The Elkhorn Lake High School band will present a Sunday afternoon concert at 3 o clock in the school auditorium. The show features the band and invited performers, with admission details announced by the Band Boosters.
Submissions describe ongoing progress with submittals to SLhaning progress report. Names cited include Deanne uly ke Meanie Alkire, a Wise roan, and others such as MacKin Hy mere OE hep Hashana Poo Marais A Garlind McMeans. The document references erection of Bata nea eigtt-foor liste and renewal of veranda, with fees and page counts noted, though many names and terms are unclear.
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