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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1969
Page
1
Bank resources surpass ten million with total deposits increasing by 884,140. The report notes assets and holdings reflect steady growth, highlighting improved liquidity and customer deposits across branches. No further details on institutions or dates are provided in the fragment.
Community notice invites residents to a portrait special at Parkers on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The offer, priced at 100 dollars, targets adults with a limit on attendees.
Reported theft occurred at Garwood Lumber with merchandise inventory showing many items missing. Items include transistor radios, scopes, coolers, wrist watches, clocks, boat gear, shotgun shells, drills, jig saw, oil, gun parts, gloves, pellet and BB guns, rifles, knives, butcher knives, and ammunition boxes. Police linked break in to May incident at Laver company. gloves worn during the burglary noted.
Parkview Manor hosts an open house in Weimar this Sunday with invited residents and guests. The event includes tours of the home and discussions about care options, with information on stay arrangements and community activities.
A newborn listed as the first baby born in 1989 arrived at the hospital on January 1. The infant weighed six pounds four ounces at birth. Parents Janis Pevid Gareit and Louis Car Chig Wea were present, with the delivery occurring in the hospital’s maternity ward.
Fragmentary OCR text references a woman praised for her patience and a long wait. Mentions Corinthians and a twofold covering, but overall content is unclear and disjointed with few identifiable names or events.
From Columbus and Sheridan two players each earned spots on the All State squads. Joe Hajaysky of Columbus made the first offensive team as guard, with a second defensive backberber role. Co-columbus Larry eury earned second defensive team and quarterback honors. Sheridan’s Mack Rotard and Renior earned first and second defensive spots as guards and linebackers respectively. Texas Sports Writers Association announced selections.
Mrs 3 B Sinclair longtime resident of Lissie and Cagle Lake communities died after prolonged illness in Eagle Lake Community Hospital at 400 am Friday December 5 born May 23 1874 in anal daughter of Arnolde and Hannah Arnolde She married Robert Sinclair in Lisal County on Apo 905 later relocating to Eagle Lake Survived by son Simon Sinclair of Cagle Lake daughters Mrs Jack Mann of Eagle Lake and Mrs Bernita Sinclair of Dallas and other relatives Funeral services at 2 p m Monday February 2 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Mabie Nars officiating Private burial in We bokeside Cemetery
The Eagle Lake Headlight announces a weekly series answering questions on Federal taxes. The special volume will guide taxpayers through filing periods and common inquiries, with official guidance from the district office. This new feature aims to simplify tax preparation and provide quick access to expert answers.
Rainfall at the Takeside Irrigation Company lake plant shows 1968 as among wettest years, with 65.99 inches overall and May producing the heaviest monthly total at 10.47 inches. Detailed ten year period figures list yearly totals ranging from 25.73 to 48.55 inches, with 1958 and 1960 among higher years.
Colorado County Tax Assessor and Collector Henry J Hujsovsky and deputies will be in Eagle Lake from 4 to 4 p.m. next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to collect 196 tax and assess property. The group will relocate to various sites including Eagle Lake Mayes Store and the Hack Lane, with schedules through January 22.
Mike Newby and his family plan to relocate to Calon Vexan where he will begin preaching in the Church of Chelsty Canton. He is a former Eagle Lake Wiph School athlete and resigns to take this new posting. The congregation and community express warm wishes as they depart for the new assignment.
A fragmentary report notes Lacy Drilling of Houston testing oil in the Ramsey area near Bay City. Names Robert Maspacher Hanny Hurt and others are mentioned with references to surveys and gas fields, though much text is garbled. The report cites the Mustang Greekeld survey and Samuel Kennelly survey, with unclear local agency attributions and distances.
A called meeting of the Fagle Lake Community Hospital Auxiliary will be held at the Folgeopal Church parish hall at 780 Main Street on January 22 at 9 AM. Members are urged to attend.
Rock Island school board will open bids Tuesday January 14 in the superintendent’s office to sell 42.5 million in bonds approved by voters for district projects. Officials invite financial institutions and district representatives to review bids, while voters also approved 2.2 million to build a new high school plant near Lake and Garwood.
Sheridan Broncos named regional co champions amid a dispute over contracts and teacher layoffs at Rock Island district. State Board delayed decisions as Commissioner Edgar Adgar scheduled hearings, with teachers appealing after a threefold consolidation and a contested hiring outcome.
An employee at Texas Concrete Silo died after a fall from the facility’s silo. Co-worker reports indicate the incident occurred during morning hours. emergency responders attempted life-saving measures but the worker succumbed at the scene. The state safety agency will investigate the accident.
Folorada County court records show a purchase of Lot 13 Block id in Columbus for 15 000. The sale was approved by the board with a total purchase price including closing costs and fees. payment terms or further details were not fully disclosed in the minutes.
Vague OCR note outlines Harwood District to elect directors Tuesday. Mentions names like Lorre Tew, Conny Water, and Erin Kusmiersky Jr as secretary candidates. Provides fragmented references to officials, offices, and scheduling with uncertain details.
Officials plan a proposed wage increase for county employees not including elected officials. The measure, reportedly raising deputies and assistants’ pay, follows a prior year approved raise for county officers and auditors.
Lamdowners issued cutleriess dee per mits for ise ii the LAG Tint Wee Season are reminded that Ne uateged permits must be wirned. If not, permits may be re dened lu Conn Wardens Sea Xolitedral du Caluntus or Sai Caner A) Eagle Lake, or at this officia of (by County Clark "War cout hause Int olimons.
In a formal swearing in at 9:00 am on January 1, Gedtee Nieller was sworn in as Colorado County Clerk, with witnesses present. MP Walker has served as sheriff and plans to retire after two terms. Shari? Nivetter and his wife will remain in Wetmar as the community note records the changes.
Larry Wilson, pastor, will be guest speaker at the First Assembly of God Church in Eagle Rock at 2 30 pm Friday. The event draws local pastors and youth, inviting attendees to hear this young preacher deliver a message.
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