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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1970
Page
1
Congress criticism follows USDA action lowering rice allotments by 15 percent for 1970. Officials say quotas drive a carryover and reflect a globally large rice supply. referendum by two thirds of growers required, with 1965 as recent low point and 1955 peak noted.
The Eagle Lake Garden Club will meet January 14 at 3 00 p m hosted by Mrs Jos Havens An interesting program on Garden Planning will be presented All members and others interested are invited to attend the meeting
Tax officers will visit Eagle Lake on Tuesday and Wednesday next week to assess taxes collect payments and register property. A tax office tour includes stops at Rock Center Ber-43 Grocery and Spellmans Gro. Hours and exact rooms listed for January 19 in Schertz Lone Oak and nearby locations.
Roy Marshall county tax assessor plans to visit three locations to assist patrons with paying or assessing Rice Consolidated ISD taxes. The schedule lists times and venues including Schoellmann's Grocery, Oakpin's Office, and Woodward location with specific hours.
A brief religious note highlights blessed peacemakers and the children of God in Saint Matthee 5. The line emphasizes divine approval for those who pursue peace and spiritual kinship within the church.
Rice producers and interested persons are invited to a 2 PM meeting at the Menicigal Building in Eagle Lake next Monday January 12. Speakers from the Beaumont Pasture Research and Extension Center include Dr. C Bollich Nathen Evatt and Westfall on rice varieties soil and fertilizer efficiency.
L Parker announces the opening of a used furniture and appliance business in the former Fintex and Main Auto Parts location at JJ South Mecarty. Parker says he has a large stock of appliances, household furniture, and other items.
The Texas Highway Department will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. next Tuesday January 13 in Sealy City Hall on the Eagle Lake to Sealy Farm to Market Road 3013 project. Officials say 15 miles long with 6.5 miles in the county and 4.5 in Austin County, funded by 170000 plus 47500 state FM funds, with right of way deeds to be collected after the hearing.
Editorial urges residents of Eagle Lake and surrounding areas to donate to a drive launching for a new hospital and facilities. The goal is five hundred thousand dollars of the community share toward a one million dollar project with a federal Hill Burton grant hoped to cover the rest.
Commander Wesley Causey of the Office of Naval Research, Washington, D. C., attends the Space Moon Rock Seminar at the Albert Thomas Convention Center in Houston this week. About 142 principal Apollo scientists from nine countries present findings on rocks and dust from the last Apollo mission. He plans a brief visit with his mother, Mrs. Charles W. Causey, before returning to Washington.
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake shows record deposits of 11,056,303.65 as of December 31, 1969, surpassing 1968 totals. Assets reach 12,315,195.58 with loans and discounts at 5,072,794.21, up from 1968 levels.
The Sixth Annual Colorado County Soil Testing Week is set for January 18 to 24, announced by County Agent Doyle L. Moore. A similar program conducted the past five years drew wide participation.
Garwood and Nada residents rallied to aid Lloyd Krenek's family during his critical illness and after his death. The 22 year old son of Mrs Krenek of Garwood spent ten days at M D Anderson Hospital receiving blood transfusions, with volunteers providing fifty four pints of positive blood. The mother expressed deep gratitude for the community support and kindness shown to the family.
The Eagle Lake area recorded 36.39 inches of rainfall in 1969, slightly below the 1960s ten year average. February brought the heaviest month with 6.52 inches at Lakeside Irrigation Company plant. The annual total for 1968 was 55.99 inches.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet at the Community Center on Monday January 19. Tickets are on sale through directors with an ample buffet menu provided by Marvin's in Altair. 1969 president Hubert Griffith will speak. 1970 officers and directors will be installed. Tickets are 3.50 each with a January 15 deadline unless special arrangements are made.
District Clerk Charlie Wy Allen announced his candidacy for re election to the Colorado County office in the upcoming Democratic Primary on May 2 1970. He was first elected in 1998 and began duties January 1 1959, saying he has served the public full time for eleven years and will continue to do so.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce board of directors unanimously endorses a new and modern Eagle Lake Community Hospital. It urges residents businesses and organizations to support the fundraising campaign and contribute to the facility upgrade and accompanying medical services.
Greater Mt Olive Baptist Church of Eagle Lake sponsors a Tacky Party and spaghetti supper in the church fellowship hall this Thursday night January 8. Menu includes spaghetti meatballs Cole slaw and corn bread. Local delivery for orders over 1000. Call CE 4 3545 or CE 4 2082 for orders. Trustee Board chaired by Tom Hobbes.
Fund now has over 200000 in cash and pledges as the Eagle Lake community accelerates its drive to raise 500000 for a new 35 bed hospital. Chairmen Wintermann and Clipson report 143216.75 in hand with pledges lifting total over 204000. Mrs Wintermann and the Wintermann Foundation add 89000 in support. Team captains begin active solicitations to reach full cash and pledge goal before month end.
Simon S. White 75 long served as manager of the Eagle Lake office of the American Rice Growers Association for 26 years. A native of Altair born June 22 1884 he married Annie Thatcher in 1917 and served as a First Lieutenant in World War I. He died January 1 at Eagle Lake Community Hospital after a period of illness. Funeral arrangements were noted as continued on the last page.
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