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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1970
Page
1
The district court delivered penalties on four cases with sentences involving prison terms and probation. Agnes Werte and others faced varied sentences with several offenders ordered to serve time or receive probation under the judge's rulings.
Hospital auxiliary approves purchase of a baby resuscitator for about 279 dollars. Members listed include Mrs Geneva Brown Mrs Ann Duncan Mrs Cherlene Kondsleck Mrs Carey Shard and Mrs Ether Sunderman. Several volunteers credited for long hours in fundraising and work.
Garwood Future Farmers of America held another show with a grand champion calf selling for a record 175 per pound. The Hereford entry weighed 260 pounds and brought 3234.00 to the winner Willie Chavis, who also earned a $22 prize and a trophy. Other top places included a 3200 pound Hereford sold at 60 cents per pound and a 240 pound No. 2 entry at 62.5 cents per pound, with multiple awards to Lions Club and Columbus Chamber supporters.
The Headlight spotlights the Texas Concrete Silo Company founded in 1935. Over the last decade it employed about 35 to 40 people annually and contributed roughly $500,000 yearly to the local economy. The firm’s leadership and workforce are noted for civic involvement and community leadership.
Roy T. Marsnal, tax assessor for the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, reports 1963 tax collections at 43 percent of total. He plans to visit three locations in two weeks to collect back taxes and prepare 1970 assessments, visiting Sheridan School and local offices on specific dates and times.
Incumbent trustees for Rice Consolidated Independent School District file for re-election in the upcoming April elections. W J Parris for Engle Lake position No 1 and Weldon Brisco for Sheridan position No 3 submit applications, with Tate Hunt expected to file for Garwood position No 2. Other terms carrying over include Ernest Uzzell, Frank Higgins, Jimmy Jones, and Dr Lea Jer Cranek with varying remaining years.
Struss, a longtime businessman, files for mayor while Euers also seeks a council seat in Eagle Lake. Sheriff Cassidy plans not to seek re election. Cassady and Struss run with two year terms. no alderman candidates yet. Applications must be filed with City Secretary Miss Perr in the Memorial Building by March 40.
The First National Bank and the Postoffice will close all day Monday February 29 in observance of George Washingtons birthday. Since his birthday is February 22 on a Sunday the holiday is observed Monday There will be no mail or route deliveries in the city or surrounding areas on Monday.
The Eagle Lake Junior High Student Council sponsors a benefit basketball game pitting a team of parents and teachers against the junior high students to raise funds. Tickets are 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children with all invited to support the council’s work.
The White Cloud Baptist Church will sell Bar B Q chicken dinners on Saturday February 21 1970 at 405 Second Street. For pickup or delivery call CE 4 2722 Rev Rhodes pastor. Meanwhile candidates filed for school board election with secretary W L Farrin before March 4 with applications obtained at Eagle Lake school business office. Balloting in the April election will be at the Jaycee building in Eagle Lake and at Sheridan and Garwood school buildings.
City officials announced a crackdown on double parking along Center Street near Eagle Like Elementary School. The campaign targets violators during student drop-off and pickup times and will involve heightened police enforcement and increased meter monitoring.
The Jdepiulinan Women of Molorada County hold a membership luncheon at Mate yin?s Flwstaurant for Friday February 30 pam. Representative Macrise Anglayat from Austin will deliver the address on the theme Reaff Leviation of Our American Meals.
A photographer will be at Alberts Variety Store in Marble Lake from 9 am to 3 pm on Monday February to take portraits for a special price. A living color and ten portraits will be available for only 88. All residents are invited to have their portraits made during this event.
A religious line cites Romans 10 promising salvation to those who call on the name of the Lord, reflecting faith teaching and evangelical message.
The C O C outlines a year long schedule with a budget of 3500 based on 220 memberships at 25 each and 800 from the anniversary. Directors approve a plan to expand community development projects and coordinate with nearby chambers. Reorganization seeks more classifications and broader participation for the New York Water Project and lake improvement efforts.
The Eagle Guke Coeiunsy Hospital board heard that cash on pledges exceeds 300000 for a new hospital on one acre site donated by Joe Crearys and Abs B Wir cardy. Total gifts and pledges near 515006 toward a 500000 goal as Austin conferences continue with architects and drive chairmen urging further contributions.
The Chamber of Commerce votes Monday to back the new town water plan in the district’s first important action. Civic leaders, including chairman Trasts Wegemhart, praise the proposal for health and welfare benefits and urban cleanliness.
OES to honor officers tonight as many members attend the lodge amid plans for a final type meeting. A meeting is set for Thursday evening in February with Eagle Lodge features and a call to attend.
A statewide license plate sale tour led by County Tax Officer Zajovsky runs across multiple towns next month. The schedule lists Sheridan Monsey Rock Island Continentis Center Scheellmann Grocery Nadi Walmar Bere ward Holtisohn press Mayes Store Oakland Garwood with sessions from early morning to late afternoon. Buyers must bring renewal forms or pay a fee to receive a license plate and vehicle tax assessment.
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