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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1977
Page
1
The economist foresees higher rice and cotton prices in 1977 as supply and demand shift. He cites population growth and global consumption, with prices per unit and per capita use projected to rise, while noting widespread caution among farmers about years of hardship.
Judge Woestriet B. Schraub issued an order revoking a three year term of probation in District Court for Alvin Karstedt on a forgery charge. The action updates earlier probation terms and reflects the ongoing case processing in the district court.
Free public screening of The Big Month at the Wheary Public Library presented by the library board and staff. The event features Jerry Lewis in a full length musical comedy with no admission charge and invites the community to join the fun this Saturday at 10 00 am.
Karstedt received a three year probation term for a forgery charge dated October 3, 1974. He is also accused of stealing a pair of boots from Gibmin's in Columbus on December 1, 1976. Judge Schraub scheduled January 2 for sentencing on the probation revocation.
Rice Consolidated Independent School District trustees tabled extending E A Krivacka’s contract for another year at their monthly meeting. Krivacka asked that contract discussions for administrators not be affected, citing potential disunity among officials.
The annual sale runs from January 15 to 22 with Senior and Junior Troop members taking phone orders for later delivery. Cookies priced at 2.25 per box include vanilla, assorted sandwiches, peanut butter, and mint flavors. Troop service district will retain a portion of proceeds.
The Sheridan Parents and Teachers Society will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday January 28 at 3 30 p m in the Sheridan School cafeteria The Rev David Edgar pastor of The United Church will be the featured speaker The program includes a brief devotional and a discussion of school projects Terry Coble is noted in the readable text as part of the report.
A new Mexican restaurant named Taco Tony's is set to open next Monday January 17 in a venue on Opec Avenue. Community plans include a first-day event and menu previews.
Colorado County Commissioners selected Leroy J. Hajdik as the new County Extension Agent effective 1 1977. Hajdik, a Southwest Texas State graduate with a master’s from Texas A&M, has served since 1962 in Extension roles in Calhoun and Goliad counties. He is married to Nelda Koehn and has five children. Annual pay is 391,186 plus 500 travel expenses from family funds.
A car struck the steel fencing at the city water tower between Center and Davitt streets at 3 45 p m last Saturday. The vehicle ran into the fence after turning off Center onto McCarty. The driver was taken to Community Hospital by private vehicle and treated for facial injuries before being released. Considerable damage to the car front end was reported.
Daniel Linn Whipple 22 arrested after officers found merchandise in his Nu Courts room on December 23. A partner was jailed 90 days in Hallettsville for shoplifting. Whipple moved to Columbus December 29 charged with moving items from Gibson's. An 82 year old woman in New Town was arrested by Chief Peat for shoplifting at Bill's Dollar Store last Saturday.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its 26th annual banquet at Fair Lake Community Center starting 7 30 p m next Monday January 14. The program includes installation of 1977 officers and directors, an address by former Houston mayor Louw Welch, and a barbecue by Mikeska's of Columbus.
Colorado County Commissioners in the first 1977 session adopted budgeted salaries and allowances for county officials and agencies. Pay raises of 5 percent for elected officials and most fees were approved, with modestly higher increases for the treasurer and sheriff. The court also approved deputy counts, expense allowances, and secretaries for Justices of the Peace, plus liability insurance for county vehicles and seven sheriff’s cars. An Eagle Lake ambulance request for a donated emergency vehicle was discussed but no ownership decision was made.
Texas Highway Department officials met with Colorado County Commissioners to outline a contractual agreement for purchasing right of way for the Highway 11 Loop north of Columbus. The project is slated as a high priority in 1977 1978 programs with deeds expected by early summer. County share projected at 300000 to 325000 for 3 to 4 miles, with 50 percent county funding and 50 percent state funding plus fencing and utility relocation costs. County Judge Cranek noted potential burden on taxpayers for benefits mainly outside the county and warned that continuing Highway 71 upgrades north to Fayette County could add about 400000 more for right of way.
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