Flea Market Benefits Local Study Club Library
A two day flea market fundraiser supports the study club library. The event lists items like cake and pies and various goods. Proceeds aid library facilities and general improvements.
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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1967
Page
1
Bank and Post Office Closed Wednesday This Week Wor Wash
A brief notice states the bank and post office in Washington are closed all day Wednesday for a birthday observance. The message uses garbled wording but indicates closures and the place Washington.
Probation Granted After Terms Charged in Auto Theft Case
In Easie Lake, Mike Coronado received two years probation after a jury found him to be under criminal antecedents. A charge of murder was dropped, while an alternate theft of auto charge was upheld. Whited, previously charged, was dismissed from the case.
Same six holidays approved for 1967
The notice lists six holidays retained for 1967 including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day with specific weekdays. Printing and distribution to merchants will occur next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aolras
Garwood School Plans Desegregation Choice Program
Garwood Independent School announces a desegregation plan allowing parents to choose the nonsegregated school for their child in the coming year. The plan applies to grades seven through twelve and states it does not matter which school the pupil attends or the pupil’s prior school race. Continued on last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood Independent School
Chiro
Cixi
yAil
Sehson
Eagle Lake Band Subscriptions Drive Underway
Band students at Eagle Lake are selling magazine subscriptions this week and next. They report being contacted by a parent and urge community support. Proceeds help the band, and subscribers will begin receiving issues soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake Band
Fang
Tenew
Tata
Sistent
Aoul Tile
Geotit Prom Chia
Local Firm Faces Federal Labor Act Charge
Lakeside Elevator and Grain Company of Eagle Lake is charged under the Fair Labor Standards Act for failing to pay minimum and overtime wages. The suit, brought by Secretary of Labor W. Willard, alleges inadequate payroll records and misclassification of hours and rates. Proceedings were filed in Houston by the U S Department of Labor Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Par Allégatty
Ameas
Stork
Lakeside Elevator and Grain Company
Eagle Lake
Fair Labor Stardants Act
Lab
W. Willard
U. S. Department of Labor
Houston
William Ho Lemans
Dyfiin Bulleins
Rsk Avemio
FFA FHA Banquet Tonight At Our Lady Parish
The Eagle Lake FFA and FHA chapters host a joint Parent Son Daughter banquet at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish at 7:00 p m. Honorary members will be inducted and outstanding members recognized. Greenhand and Chapter Partner 5 honors will be presented to FFA members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Future Farmers of America
Future Homes Makers of America
Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Parish
FPA
Amisrica Whi
FHA
FFA
Douglass to Receive George Washington Honor Medal
Richard B. Douglass, pastor of First Baptist Church of Eagle Fair, is named to receive the George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge. The award honors the article I Am An American published in Rocky Mountain Baptist, with a ceremony planned at a forthcoming banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Douglass
First Baptist Church
Eegle Faire
Freedoms Foarlation & Valley
George Washington
Mr. Douglass
Rocky Mountain Baptist Publication
Douglass
Mrs Litzmann Appointed County Clerk in 1968
Mrs Litzmann was named acting County Clerk to fill the late Mr Litzmann's unexpired term. County Judge Charles B D Rolia stated the appointment takes effect at the next general election in November 1968, with a successor elected to complete the term. The article notes the four year term beginning this year and references the February appointment ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gitzmanin
Hédd
Litzmann
Charles BD. Rolia
Eitamann
Lilemann
Hye Makine
Ba Fentuary
Jerry Lewis in Way Out at Rice Theatre Eagle Lake
Jerry Lewis leads a comedy headlining a weekend program at the Rice Theatre in Eagle Lake with Connie Stevens and others. The film "Way Out" lies alongside four shows, starting Sunday, with 10 pm and other screenings, regular admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Lewis
Rice Sat
P.ms. Sag
20Th Centry-Fox
Srope
Deluxe
Gsler
Eagle Lake
Connie Stevens
Anne Ekberg
Rot Morley
Dik Shawn
Brian Keith
Kennis Weer
Howard Mor Tha
Revival Begins At First Baptist Church Revival
Revival services start Sunday at First Baptist Church with Homer Martinez as speaker. The event includes Bible questions and answers, radio and TV ministry references, and a 1967 rice acreage allotment update by Congressman Pickle. Community activities and ballot details are noted for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Lind
Firet Baptist Charen
Homer Martinez
Sal
Peacher
Martinez
Tiard
WAGE HOUR FORUM AND PROJECT PLANS FOR 1967
At the monthly chamber meeting in the municipal building, proposals covered printing a brochure to promote the wage hour law, with 10 000 copies funded from the budget. Lighting upgrades for civic lighting were discussed, contingent on a future fund redesign plan. The finance committee proposed a budget including 1200 for brochures and 900 for decorations, with other allocations for insurance, industry development, and a rice tournament trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waseami House
Billy Maness
GL. Mill
Fissen
Scralls
Jaye Dees
Albert Pustejovsky
Muaget
Civic
Yeorue Insurance
Barbicane
Sam Austin Dies in St Lukes Hospital
Longtime EL businessman Sam Walis Austin died Tuesday February 21 1987 at St Lukes Hospital after a brief illness. He founded the Sam Austin Grocery on East Main Street later sold to his son Carl and remained active in business. Funeral services were held February 22 at the Baptist church chapel. Surviving are wife Rume two daughters Remy and Dorothy and several sons including Carl Kendeth Larry and Gene, with one sister and one child who died in infancy. He devoted his life to family and business and his community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Walis Austin
St. Lukes Hospital
At & Am
St Lule
Barker
Igan
East Main Street
Sam Austin
Carl Wo Austin
Bel- Bauer
Richard JB Monslass
Tielw Alps
Crmet
Astin
Bain Orteaner
Silshee
Taxts
Thaysind Muthu Austin
Columbus
M Kulelle
Lon Jimmy
Austin
Rites Held for Jim Simeik 68 in Eagle Lake
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Jim Joseph Simeik 68 who died early Tuesday after illness. A longtime Eagle Lake resident, he worked as a butcher in local grocery stores and helped in the Key of Co. service station. Father Edward Gebert officiated at Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jozeph Simeik
Laushtin
Edward Gebert
Lady of Perpetual Help Pane
Harn 3S Ware Triumph Over Hornets In District Battle
In a district 254 game the Exbool Harn Eagles defeated the Hornets 63 to 46. Louise led with 18 points while Mark Brezina poured in 31 for the Hornets. Eagles coach Kenn Norris saw his team struggle with shooting but seal the win with strong defense and key free throws. Robert Loving led the Eagles with 17 points. Jobe Matthys added 13. Harold Wilsons 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Hornet
Vloiiplaus
Elys
Avery
Louise
Nipalin
Butt
Sina
Kenn Norris
Eales
Robert Loving
Eagles
Jobe Matthys
Harold Wilsons
Don Pinks
Bernie Robertson
Ales
Josh Ashton
Rudy Lima
Tony Contreras
Clarke Powers
Harrison Johnson
Mark Brezina
Harnets
Saason
Cpl Jimmy Wiese Returns From Viet Nam Duty
Cpl Jimmy Wiese arrives home from a tour in Viet Nam and will extend leave through March 16. He and his family plan visits in Florida with his parents and in California where he will be stationed for nine months, per local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Jimmy Wiese
Viet Nam
Marne Gorpora
Fur Quite
Florida
C. T. Wiese
I Et Tero
Calif
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