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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1966

Page

7

Kretzschmar TV Bowlers Win First in Men’s Tour

Kretzschmar TV Bowlers captured first place in the Colo su Valley Men's annual bowling tourney at Skull Creek Lanes on Sunday night. Team members include Henry Kretzschmar John Clipson W C Alje Bert Larner and Sherman com. They posted 2812 for top prize as Falstaff led mid event then finished behind with 2783 and Universal Motor Co Falcons 786. Cennel of EL Campo and Charles Davidson won doubles with 1224. Single winner MAN DITTMAR led singles at 644 while All Events leaders Davidson Garvelman and Gertlch posted top scores. Trophies and prize money to be awarded at a later date.

Kretzschmar Colosu Valley Skull Creek Lanes Henry Kretpechmar John Clipson W. C. Alje Bert Larner Sherman Lawrence Stallman Ottis Coleman Harold Thomas Man Dittmar Allerton Walla Jack Holden Ted Don Meer Jay Tryon Ers Digwera Charles Davidson Harry Garvelman James Gertlch

Goliad Girls Basketball Win District Title

The Goliad High School girls basketball team coached by Shirley Fraka won District 294A honors and will enter district play. They defeated Mathis 80 to 28 in the final game, finishing the season with 20 wins and 2 losses. They will face winner among Tulosa Midway West Oso or Gregory Portland in the next round.

Goliad High Shirley Fraka Mathis Tulasa- Midway West Oso Gregory- Portland Soliad Frnka Pred G. Fmka LHS

Simmons Pledges Alpha Tau Omega at Sam Houston State

Johnny Simmons pledges Alpha Tau Omega at Sam Houston State Teachers College as a freshman and top scholar on campus. The son of Mir and £ pledges with the university fraternity.

Singners Mir Pp. Simmons Alpha Tau Omega Sam Houston State Teachers College Johnny

Shrine Pageant seeks talents for 1966 Houston show

A talent show as part of the Shrine Crippled Children’s Pageant in Houston seeks singers dancers musicians and comedians of any age. Preliminary auditions are at Arabia Temple Houston with the March 16 17 event at Sam Houston Coliseum and proceeds benefit the Shrine Crippled Children’s Home in Houston.

George Jesse Houston Joe Lee McCreary Eagle Lake Colorado Valley Shrine Club McCreary Arabia Temple Sam Houston Coliseum Shrine Search For Stars Shrine Crippled Children's Henston

Rudy Till Wins Certificate In L A Calf Scramble

Rudy Till of Garwood wins a livestock purchase certificate in the Calf Scramble at the 17th San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo held February 11 through 20 at Joe Freeman Coliseum. The event drew 141 FRA and 4.40 Club youth from BA Texas elums and towns among 280 FFA and 4-H members.

Texas Elums San Antonio Joe Freeman Winnie Ovauth Weer FFA Clit Marty Knieht RCA

Fried Chicken Supper Set by Lions Club March 24

A Lions Club event announces the annual Fried Chicken Supper to be held on March 24. The notice emphasizes a secure Hen House door and invites community attendance.

The Lions Club

CVLL Directors Set Meeting for 1966 Baseball Planning

The five Colorado Valley Little League teams will gather at 7 30 pm Thursday in Eagle Lake Recreation Center golf clubhouse to plan the 1966 summer baseball program. Eagle Lake teams from Sherdon East Bernard and Garwood will send representatives to the meeting.

Colorado Valley Little League Eagle Lake Eagles Lakers Sherdon East Bernard Garwood Eagle Lake Recreation Center

Skull Creek Mixed and Sundown Trio Bowling Standings

Bowlers lead Skull Creek Mixed with 1039 2947, Dan dy Gibson 213 592 top men. Marmie Davidson 524, 198 standout for women. Central Power and Light tops with 63 wins, Ruths Hair Fashion 51, Mark s Corner Drug 50. Sundown Trio Falcons gain five games with 59 wins. high team 657 1846, Fred Frka 571, Wayne Horton 233. Universal Falcons lead. Gifts of Distinction tops Commuters League with 741 2151, Reina McAlister 192 game, Virginia Waldrop 503. Klein s holds lead at 61.5 wins. Monday Night Mixed Gulf Coast oilfield: 863 2373. Bob Cons Jr 546, Leroy Guthman 236, Mamie Davidson 530 222. Initial League: Danny Gibson 235 577. Pabst 2917 high series, Falstaff 1050 high game. Falstaff 57 wins, Pabst 54. Stanbio 48 fall.

Skull Creek Miller's Grocery Dandy Gibson Marmie Davidson Margie David Central Power and Light Ruth Mark Sundown Falcons Fred Frrka Wayne Horton Universal Motor Co. Falcons Shell Altair Dryer Virginia Waldrop Reina McAlister Willie Atkinson Klein Paulsen Bob Cons, Jr Leroy Guthman Maime Davidson Danny Gibson Pabst Falstaff Stanbio

Eagle Track Team Prepares Triangular Meet Friday

Eagle High's track squad will compete in a triangular meet with Columbus and Weimar in Columbus on Friday February 25 after school. Coach Trobert Boles expects to enter several runners in multiple races as the season opens.

Farle Lake High School Columbus Weimar Trobert Boles Riles Annuin Eagle Latte Quarterback Club Gulf Coast Area

Jaycee Wives Plan Family Night Supper

The Jaycee wives met on February 17 at the home of Mrs. Tommy Moore to plan a family night supper featuring fried chicken potato salad beans and cake. A pink and blue shower was held for Mrs. Gene Epps with strawberry angel food cake mints and punch served.

Tommy Moore Gene Epps

Spalinger Hardware Sells Mirra Teflon Saucepan Set

Local Eagle Lake store Spalinger Hardware advertises Mirra Teflon saucepans featuring a three piece set that prevents sticking and offers smooth release for easy cooking cleanup.

EL Implement Co Hosts Farmers At Supper Monday

The Eagle Lake Implement Co held a chicken barbecue supper and John Deere Power Train 66 program at Nada E.L.T. Hall drawing over three hundred local farmers. Chas D Stephens and staff welcomed guests. John Deere reps Bob Lindsey and Wallace Kemp attended. a riding tractor door prize went to Herbert Engstram. displays featured 1020 2020 tractors and Electronically controlled plant features.

Eagle Lake Implement Co John Deere Chas. D. Stephens Nada E.lt Nada John Deere ‘Company Bob Lindsey Wallace Kemp Herbert Engstram Garwood

School Lunch Menus For Next Week

Menu listings for February 28 to March 4 show daily options including ground meat with baked hominy and buttered spinach, roast with rice and gravy, hot dogs with beans and salad, fried chicken with vegetables, and fish sticks with spaghetti and sides. Milk and bread accompany each meal.

Band Boosters To Meet Thursday Evening

Band boosters are urged to attend a 7:30 p.m. meeting tonight in the band hall. All parents of band members should be present to discuss upcoming events and activities.

Tangle Tate

Bastrop Bearsdowns Louise Hornets In Bi District Clash

Bastrop Bears beat Louise Hornets 58 to 39 in a bi district game at Hagle Lake gym. Willen scored 25 points, Guinn 14, Sanders 13 for Bastrop while Mark Brezina led Louise with 13 as Bastrop advances to regional Class A tournament.

Bastrop Bears Louise Hornets Hagle Lake Gymnasium Bastrop Halfanly Cline Willen Jim Courtney Wilekens Harlow Guinn Ed Sanders Sophomora Mark Brezina Hornets Louise Bears

Texas Exes Meet Here Next Wed Night

Colorado County Texas Exes gather at the Garmer Duncan home south of Eagle Lake on March 2 for the Independence Day event. A 7 PM cocktail hour precedes dinner and meeting with a $2.50 per plate charge and donations to the scholarship fund. Gus Hod Bes of the University of Texas law faculty is on the program.

Colorado County Texas Exes Garmer Duncan Eagle Lake Eagle Lake Exes Gus Hod+ Bes University OF ‘Texas Duncan

Women Bowlers Begin Tour at Skull Creek Lanes

The Colorado County Woman's Bowling Association starts its fifth annual tourney at Skull Creek Lanes with events on Feb 26 27 and Mar 5 6. Singles doubles and teams begin at 3 PM and 7 30 PM daily. Local members Mrs Vf R George Mrs Bill Chance and Mrs Albert Besch visit friends in town.

Colorado George Chance Lee Goode Besch Mary Boltino Magerie Schulta

Texas Open Domino Tournament at Nada KC Hall

The Nada Knights of Columbus Council will sponsor the first annual Texas Open Domino Tournament at the Nada KC Hall on Sunday March 13. Domino players 21 and older are invited. Entry is 250 per player with registration at 9 00 a.m. and play starting 9 15 a.m. Prizes for first second and third. Nada KC s will offer rings and dinner for players and spectators throughout the day.

Nada Inishts of Columbus Council Nada K. J. T. Hall Nada Kc's

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