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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
1
City officials plan title negotiations for 352 Highland Park lots not yet owned by the city. An ordinance authorizes Mayor and City Manager to negotiate up to 25 dollars per lot and to pursue condemnation if needed. Airport fund money and private contributions will cover costs. no tax funds will be used.
The Eaglecake City Council appointed Woo adee as plumbing inspector to enforce plumbing ordinances. He will be aided by A. Lo Behrens and Belvin Munn, with City Manager Kenneth Towell coordinating inspections and a sewer leak detection program to reduce rainwater inflow. The council honored former inspector R. H. Towell and authorized a city insurance survey and service agreement with Strickland Insurance Agency.
Volunteer firemen from Fagle Lake were called to a house fire near the stair dryer at 3 pm on Monday. The blaze was extinguished without damage to the property.
Plans for the thirteenth annual Hagle Lake Chamber of Commerce banquet Monday at 7 30 in the Community Center include Dr Charles Jarvis of San Marcos as guest speaker. The event is expected to draw a large crowd with William J Farris as master of ceremonies and officers to be installed. Tickets are on sale at local offices with proceeds aiding chamber activities.
A frigid blast brings a forecast of a 16 degree low Tuesday night with a hard freeze expected Wednesday. Snow flurries and icy bridges are likely across the region as residents brace for dangerous travel conditions and protect exposed pipes.
Texas will plant 41 700 more acres of rice as growers push a 20 percent increase supported by the Texas Rice Propagation Association and federal officials. Leaders praise growers’ promotional drive and expect strengthened sales through expansion programs and marketing efforts nationwide.
Funeral services for Will Duncan a respected colored resident will be held Friday January 12 at 2 00 pm at the Lake Community Cemetery with Rey S Perkins officiating. Survived by his wife Manel Gittenn two distant relatives and many colored friends attend a service of remembrance.
The Southern Province plans to remove siding to speed rail movement through the western edge of the city. Project aims to reduce traffic tie ups at intersections by rerouting trains to a new Heyalding track far west. New ties and signals installed this week to improve efficiency and lessen congestion in town.
Colorado County Tax Office starts sale of 1962 license plates February 1. Applications for special numbers are being accepted. buyers must send vehicle title, license receipt, and payment to the tax collector in Columbus by February 1. Plates list includes JP 10 to JP 724, JN 4325 to IN 598%, and various 2K and 9T series for trucks, farm trucks, trailers, motorcycles, and more.
E L Litzmann announces candidacy for re-election as Colorado County Clerk. He asserts years of service and vows efficiency and courtesy in handling county records and duties. The letter outlines support from the community and signals continued leadership through the upcoming primary.
The Lake Senne Education group discussed plans for proposed building and expansion at White and Colored schools. The board considered a 12 room elementary building, a new wing for Eagle Lake High, and a combined project for air and utilities with First Texas Corporation of San Antonio presenting.
The county tax officer outlines locations and dates for tax collection. Garwood is set for Thursday with a 9:00 am to 3:30 pm window at the WH building. Rock Island hosts Friday collection at the same hours.
Dr Lima announces sale of the Luna Drug Store on McCuny Avenue Eagle Lake to Lester D Euers of Austin Texas. Euers will take over management January 1 and plans to move to Eagle Lake while continuing the store’s operations and service.
Yackel, a former operator in Columbus, received a three year probationary term after being indicted on issuing a worthless check. The September jury found the case involving a worthless note connected to Justin Stain.
Civil Defense speaker Kobs, linked with a Houston engineering firm, will address Eagle Lake residents on January 23 at 7 30 p.m. He will discuss survival in a nuclear attack and a Moon Space Laboratory project. Meetings across Colorado County, January 15–23, aim to inform livestock producers about screw worm control and the Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation program.
Golden wedding anniversary celebration planned Sunday at Wage Lake Community Center from 3 to 5 pm. Mr and Mrs Ener Hy Redvers and family invite relatives and friends to attend and join in extending goodwill and congratulations.
The Department of Defense and Office of Civil Defense issued a booklet on protection against fallout. Copies have arrived at the post office and may be picked up by calling at the post office. none will be printed separately for sale.
County commissioners met Monday approving salary increases and a series of fund transfers totaling 347000. They purchased a new car for the sheriff’s department from Meyer Molter Company with bids from Brasher Motor and Universal Motor Company. Transfers included 128000 TF R80 to energy, 72000 to Road and Bridge precincts, and 1 07000 to precincts from various funds plus 40000 to the Officer's salary fund. A courthouse janitor position was changed to monthly pay, and 1040 001 was allocated for last year’s wages. Payments of 1000 each to Fourhunters and aid for Eagle Lake, Columbus, Weimar, and Garwood were approved. Fire department funding was increased from 500 to 1000 per year.
Police investigate vandalism at the colored school with damages listed at 306.86 dollars. No arrests made as patrols and sheriff's deputies pursue leads from incidents around 11 Thursday and during Christmas holidays. School officials report vandalism to windows and light fixtures.
Bugle Leko Parstit Teacher Association offers tickets for a Saturday January 20 barbecue at the elementary school cafeteria from 5 to 9. Half the chicken and trim mings meal costs 25 cents. Proceeds support worthwhile projects and PTA child support. Tickets available in room or from members.
Fragmentary note from Aldine Sunacine presents a misquoted or garbled saying about serving two masters and the consequences of loving one while hating the other. The text references elites and a dichotomy between truth and wealth, but is incoherent and lacks concrete attribution or dating.
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