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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1967
Page
1
Sheridan schools resist annexation as parents voice concern over district alignment. Residents urge a unified educational system while officials debate potential impacts on funding and local control amid county boundaries and district loyalties.
Garwood and Eagle Lake boards discussed consolidation with members Claude Mujlins Ernest Uzzell W L Faris Paul Powers Raymond Weasel Biggans and Conrado County Citizer present. Fred Frnka and Troan McMahan attended. legal counsel joined to address questions. future meetings planned.
Farmers and ranchers across Colorado County are reminded that the Annual Colorado County Soil Testing Week is underway and will run through Saturday. County Agent Doyle Moore urges those who have not yet delivered samples to contact their local fertilizer dealer for information and supplies. Dealers will act as receiving stations and will accept samples through Saturday for nationwide testing.
Members unable to attend Wednesday’s meeting request information on committee assignments for the Flos Merket event in late February. Mrs. Alvin Wiese, chairman, urges AQ members to participate in the fundraising effort.
Educators urge Gar wood Sheridan Rock Island and Essie Lake districts to form a three district high school unit. They seek cov soltitation and cooperation to build a unit offering superior educational opportunities within the governing body’s power, prioritizing children’s welfare over personal differences.
The Bagle Lake Rotary plans its annual Shrove Tuesday Hot Cake Supper at the Community Center Building from 5 to 7 pm on February 7. Tickets are $1.00 and available from Rotarians next week. the event supports local civic projects and community needs.
The county received 12550 license plates for 1967. Reservations can be made before February 15 with a certificate of 1986 means receipt and the fee. Assigned plate ranges include 7390 passenger car, HDY 150 to HDY 999, HDD 76 to HDD 99, HDG 10 to HDG 9m, and various commercial, farm track, trailer, and motorcycle plates with specific serial ranges.
Mr. and Mrs. Beale change Easter Lake Headlight subscription to Port of Spain Trinidad West Indies. Mr Beale is connected with Texaco Oil Company in the West Indies area.
Oscar Milter, president of the Eagle Lake Band Boosters, announces the group will meet Monday, January 30, instead of Thursday, January 26, due to a conflict with another event. The notice emphasizes rescheduling to accommodate members.
Partitioners and friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church attend a parish hall gathering tonight starting at 7:20 p.m. The event promises recreation and entertainment with games for attendees.
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake will close all day Thursday January 19 in observance of the birthday anniversary of Robert E Lee.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions JEM Skint Tates 193 and scattered words like sun shine, ear, doles, torte. The readable portion provides no clear event or identifiable entities beyond these terms.
Registration under the Texas Election Code is behind schedule with less than two weeks left. Those between 21 and 60 who plan to vote in 1967 elections must register by midnight January 31. Exemption certificates available. applications at Eagle Lake Headlight office or Sami Austin Grocery, or via county tax office in Columbus.
The Historical Survey Group elected Baker pres and officers at a county courthouse meeting. Thirteen members attended. Baker of Columbus was named chairman, Hubbard named vice-chairman, Hinton secretary, Matthews secretary-elect, Fleming treasurer, and MeMedan reporter. Dues set at 3 dollars per year. next meeting scheduled Feb 18 at 1 6 am. Committee members will recruit more area collectors to preserve Colorado County history and veterans graves markers were discussed.
The Eagle Lake Boosters Club will meet tonight Thursday at 1 30 p m in the municipal building council room. Members are asked to attend led by President Wald J Smith.
The Eagle Lake Eagles beat Moulton 46 to 23 in Eagle Lake. They then defeated Shiner 68 to 58 away before losing to Moulton 40 to 22 at home. Eagles girls beat Flatonia in extra time 48 to 47. Key players included Laving, Willems, Ashton, and Mathis. District play continues with upcoming games at ELIS gym.
Funeral services were held at 3 pm Friday January 13 at the Afll-Bauer Funeral Home chapel in Eagle Lake for J H Howe Sr 34 who died January 11 in Latguin Hospital after illness. Born September 2 1904 in Cone Teahd Cateesieu Parish Louisiana he was the son of Matthew and Adile Salaitees Rows. He married Miss SteNa Burt Farle Lake Prior 46 and spent his life in Texas. He had lived in Eagle Lake about eight years. Surviving include his wife two sons Howell Rowe Jr and W. Rowe of Eagle Lake a daughter Mrs Vers Reel of Galvester and several grandchildren. He was a member of Tophets and neces. The Rev Richard B Dou First Baptist Church of Ente Lake officiated with Rev L E Rowe of Bayteen, a nephew, assisting. Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Bugle Lake. Pallbearers were W B Tripes RS Rowe Gueynton La C F Rowe Bayimwen D Rowe Groves Tommy Hale Bay City and Gordon Binhwet Evie Lake. He was loved by all who knew him. (Continued on Inet page)
Chief of Police Buster Senora said entry to the Thursday Nite Club 300 was gained through a side window. About $40 was taken from a coin machine. nothing else was found or disturbed.
Robert Bortiar and Livix L. Tefloty were arrested by a game warden weekend. They were charged with hunting deer out of season. Each was assessed fines and costs in trials before County Judge Charles D. Rutt.
A large Eagle Lake chamber event opened the year with an informal installation at the Communist Center. Attendees enjoyed smoked goose venison and other dishes while Wm J Harrison announced 1967 officers and directors. Warvin Tyler narrated color film of the 1966-87 season and commented on hunting industry impact on the local economy.
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