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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1972
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a court judgment involving a monetary amount of 1,100 and 25 related figures, with references to year terms and property claims. The text mentions sheriff, dadd, and gralseners, but intelligible names, dates, places, and clear actions are missing. No clear outcome or parties can be confirmed from the fragment.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce announces tickets for its annual banquet at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 7 00 p m Monday January 7. Directors met to finalize plans and arrange member ticket sales through the First National Bank and the chamber office. Guest speaker Alec Chesser of Houston Natural Gas will discuss his broadcasting career and energy background.
District Court in Colorado County reports a busy year with 48 cases suspended and 32 remaining on the docket. Beginning with 120 cases, the year added 207 new filings including 8 personal injury, 4 workers compensation, and 45 divorces.
The Truck and Tractor Co of Bag Lake pecan, the local dealer for Velant mobile homes, announces a display at their new location. Manager Bob Walker invites interested people to visit 908 East Main to see the models and learn about current offers.
H R Block Office opens this week at 1S East Main Street in Eagle Lake. Mrs Stiles and Mrs Car Ply Rosprim have completed tax schools and will run the office to assist taxpayers. The staff extend sincere thanks for kindness and support.
A local author entertainment event is planned to draw a capacity crowd as patrons await details. Organizers target strong attendance with promises of unique content, attendee expectations high for an engaging evening at the venue.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Piter announce the opening of Thrifty Discount Pharmacy between First National Bank and Strickland Insurance on Main Street Eagle Lake next Monday. Registered pharmacists from Houston plan to offer a full drug line and prescription service at low prices. The Wilsons, new residents, will operate the store after purchasing a recently built home on Wayarly Street.
Weimar man Jée Frank Melser aged 62 dies in a two car head on collision on New Year’s Eve about 40 p.m. east of Weimar on Highway 90. The westbound Chevrolet driven by Melser collided with a 1986 Ford driven by Guid Mayer. Minnie Ulrich, 50, a passenger in the Welsh car, also injured. Investigation by Meyer and local officials.
Colorado Canty and Deputy tax officers plan visits at Eagle Lake Municipal Building from 6 45 am to 9 pm on January 1 2 and 12 62 to collect 1872 taxes register voters for the year Tax receipts carry a 1 00 fee Taxes accrue penalties and interest and payments must be made in cash The team will also visit Sheridan School Rockland Community Center Hopkins to Garwood Mayes Storm Oakland Park School Mann Grocery in Nada and other locations on January 2 3 14 as listed all times local and subject to change.
A two car crash on FM 202 near Eagle Lake sent one driver to Eagle Lake Community Hospital with injuries. Mrs Jesale Openhaus of Damsay was hospitalized after her car struck a concrete bridge culvert and rolled. John Ries of the city driving a station wagon escaped injury. both cars suffered heavy damage.
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake reports deposits ending December 31, 1971 at 11 593 302.24, up from 10 812 282.42 in 1970. Total net income and compound taxes show substantial increases with figures noted for December 1971 and year-over-year comparisons. The current report cites totals around 13 million and 6 million for specific measures, reflecting higher deposit activity and financial figures.
Official notice announces a planning meeting at Richtor e Place in Loneland and Juriett. It states an auction closing with a yield to the dryer offices in Altair from 9 am to close on Wednesday January.
A freight truck owned by Rice Equipment Co driven by Mike Gonzales of Taglebake collided with a Santa Fe engine pulling ore cars near Matthews on a detour route 102 south of Eagle Lake. The left front end crushed the gondola and the truck rolled. Gonzales sustained a back injury. damage to the truck was estimated around 5000 dollars. the temporary detour was rerouted to 02 at Matthews.
A Monday night fire at the Altair Rice Dryer elevator beach house storage area near Altair was contained with no severe damage. Luther Barrett reported the blaze to managers, prompting Eagle Lake Fire Department and nearby units to respond, aided by police and local volunteers.
Fire crews from eight towns answered the blaze at Farmers Storage No. 1 near Rice High School. More than twenty pieces of equipment aided in combating the fire, with water drawn from nearby wells and trucks. The head house and drying area sustained damage, with potential losses estimated between 24,000 and 30,000 dollars for stored rice and equipment. Restoration and containment efforts began Monday evening as nearby communities aided the response.
Fire at Eagle Lake damaged an elevator head area of a bakery and caused estimated losses to reach up to half a million dollars. Firefighters, including T. Smith and Mickey Kochwein, battled the blaze for over three hours in bitter cold. A large outer metal train section collapsed near the building, narrowly missing crew members. Fire crews remained on site early Tuesday morning while providing meals to responders.
A Friday night railroad derailment near Chesterville left 23 cars piled in sand and gravel en route to Houston on the Bellaire Brunch line. Cars twisted into debris blocked Farm to Market 96a edge, with track facilities damaged but no crew injuries reported as repairs were planned to resume service toward Houston.
Rome baby born in the new year at Eaglelake Community Hospital tops local birth notices. A newborn girl named ready for family celebration entered the world, marking the first birth of the year at the facility.
Night theft of two rifles from a vehicle near a fire and police station reported by White Eagle Lake volunteer Senuenemangy. The incident occurred Monday night near Bags Lake in Sehuenemann, with a .30 caliber rifle and a pump-action shotgun taken from the pickup. Police continue investigation.
Day, Jan 1 1972, born to Mr and Mrs Janie Fuse of Woks City Deal. Baby weighed pounds and twelve ounces at birth. Welcome Wellow has three brothers Daryl Joalesy Wateris. Parents Frank sumpain Sr and family, grandparents Joe Roma of this city.
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