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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1970
Page
7
Cleveland Hemphill Eag les claim first and second in the varsity cross country race. The Eagles secure top two places with Walle Cleveland finishing first and another teammate taking second as the Caesers compete in the inaugural meet.
Eagle Lake Junior High School boys team captured first place in their division at the Eagle Lake high school first annual cross country meet held last Saturday. Top finishers include Tony Alvarado first Jo Gerison second Ginnie third George fourth and Leroy Alvarado seventh. Eagle Lake also claimed fourth and seventh among other top finishers as Yoakum Edna and Wallis teams placed. Coach Cardosa praised the boys for their strong effort.
Eagle Lake high school announces a track meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. featuring Garwood Sheridan and Sheridan from EL. Participants include Jo Nes and other local athletes, with practice noted before the event.
Eagle Nine hosts Bellville at 4:00 p.m. at Guadalupe Field to start a 19 game schedule but weather may shift the game to Bellville. Next Tuesday March 3 at 4:00 p.m. in La Grange, then March 7 versus Fort Lavaca on the local diamond. Team includes Broasche Finka Burrows Uzzell Smith Sazholm Matthys Morales Allen Morales Struss Moore Rucka Dostal Mathis Span them Parker Burns. Eagles fans urged to attend the first baseball competition in years.
A juniors and faculty basketball game at Eagle Lake Junior High drew a large crowd for a student council fundraiser. The event benefited school projects with Mrs. Robert Bokies as sponsor and many patrons and participants thanked for support.
Two Eagle Lake golfers win firsts at the Columbus Invitational. Richard L. Clipson tied 87 40 77 for first in the third flight while John David Konvicka shot 41 39 80 for first in the fourth flight. Ro ger Feller won the second flight with 73 and Fiord Fraad claimed the fifth with 84. Other Eagle Lake players placed high including Dennis Engler and Dan Thornton.
Eagle Lake High School Coach Robert Bokies received word last Tuesday of the sudden death of his father Sam Bokies in Durant of an illness. Mr. Bokies, 77, had been in failing health. He was a native of Mt Harman Syria. Mr and Mrs Bosies and son Sammy Lloyd went to Oklahoma to be with the family and to attend the funeral services in Turast on Friday. Friends extend sympathy to the family on the loss of this good man.
A private after hours appointment is offered to view Brantul diamond wedding ring sets. The event highlights a wide price range and is hosted by Wall F Gle Like Drugs CE.
Eagles coach Eckles aims for top performances from 1963 squad returnees David Evers Lloyd Whitfield Willig Cleveland Edward Dawson Gene Glover Wayne Hemphill Danny Jenaris Lloyd Gutierres Ricky Higgins Isaac Howard David Marshall and Donna Tolliver along with newcomers Latur al Norris and Wayne Hewitt at the Lions Invitational Relays in Spring Texas. Prelims start at UW aan with rivals at 6 15 p.m.
Mohats posted the top team scores February 19 with 753 2151 and Alma Davidson led individuals with 191 525 while Eloise Walla followed at 522. Mohats hold 64 wins atop standings with Eposts second at 56 as leagues report January action and high scorers across various teams including Anderson Crop Care and Pabst Beer with two wins each. Dennis Engler paced individuals with 252 614 as multiple bowlers posted strong scores in Monday Nite Mixed and Skull Creek Mixed segments.
The Eagle Netters defeated Wharton on the Eagle Lake courts with Greg Duyka and Jesavid Paul Causey and Russ Sell Thomas teaming for a boys doubles win. Curt Thorsis claimed junior boys singles, Janet Jake won girls singles, Kay Beth Brume and Janice Scott along with Jule Balas and Ann Sunderian won girls doubles. The team plans to play Wharton again at Wharton High School Wednesday.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department invites applicants for game management officers. Candidates must be 2 to 40 years old, in good physical condition, with a high school education and eligible for the competitive examination. Deadline April 24. training at Texas A&M begins September 1970. Apply at nearest Parks and Wildlife office or write to John H. Hefan Building, Austin.
Game wardens cleared 1790 cases in January and secured 1321 convictions. Hunting violations accounted for 1075 citations, fishing 153. Commercial filling stations listed 26, water safety 66, and trespassing 1.
The report lists top players and teams: Bob Walia, Frank Bowen, and Olte Kessin with 224-560, 212-546, 193-533 and Lee Briscoe 188-324. The Wally Bosses lead the league with Glwins, Pabst second with 54, and The Untamed third with 52 1/2.
College men and women are invited to form a new Bowling League at Skull Creek Lanes Altair. A meeting is set for six to seven p m Friday Feb 27 at the Lanes. Contact Brie Waggoner manager by Friday if unable to attend.
Mrs. Cora Estelle Misca himer Branch, 8, of Send tobla Mississippi, died Wednesday February 18. General services were held Saturday. Surviving are a son Robert E. Branch Jr of Senatoria and three grandchildren including Mrs Waggoner, with a number of great grandchildren.
Mrs C Black entertained a group including Wilburn Bisch Palacios Martha Jack Pasadena Don Hatchell Baytown and A is Goolsby Eagle Lake Over the weekend Glen Johnston Alamo Texas stayed with Mable Campbell Betty and Floyd Ratter Copperas Cove guests of Mr and Mrs Spanns Danny Harris Alvin and Mrs Norris Eaton Harris formerly Cynthia Gale Eastland Rock Island guest list reflects a busy social period with multiple regional ties.
All are invited to register at the desk for a free bowling game at Skull Creek Lanes in Allair. Register on your next visit to enjoy fun and entertainment for all ages.
The Rice Theatre in Eagle Lake will screen The Outdoorsman for four days from Wednesday to Saturday March 4 to 7. The two hour, full color film showcases daring adventures in Alaska South America and Africa. One show Wednesday Thursday Friday at 4 30 pm and two shows Saturday at 7 30 and 10 pm. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 75 cents for children.
The troop met for an opening, discussed a Mother's Day project, and planned a camping trip for March. Refreshments were served, games played, and closing remarks given by Reporter Liss Mahkalite.
A local store named Eagle Lake Drugs reports a security incident as a lockpreserip tina service. Authorities investigate potential unauthorized access and assess safety measures for customers and staff. Further details pending official updates from Eagle Lake Police.
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