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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1966

Page

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Flow Of New Dollars Needed For Growth Of Community Says C

Albert Pristenovsky Maguire president noted the need for new dollars to fuel growth as Harry W. Clark urged Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and guests to invest in industry and other local sources. He highlighted natural resources, agriculture, and forestry as pillars for economic vitality and urbanization, stressing community leadership and vision.

Clark Harry W. Clark Texas Industrial Coi Eagie Lake Chamber of Commerce ME. Clarke Pheer Hegle Beele Lake Chile Wmil Warmeson Chamber My Clark Marvin's Altair Frei Ro Finke Albert Pmistenovsky Maguire

Poll Tax Linked to 1966 Voting Deputies Named

County officials announce that poll taxes will be required for voting in the 1966 election. Deputies J J Majovsk fids Weisnar Garwood will handle sales, with exemptions only for those 60 before Jan 1 1965 in cities over 10,000. Poll tax sales sites listed include Hi Bank & Trust Co and Pigst State Bank as well as local churches and offices.

J. J. Majovsk Eagle Lake Weisnar Garwood Hajovsky Dellot Aliny Mts Ust Columbus Hajavsky Wal Pers Jim Essie Dake Fred Tt Ute Sam Austin Grobergs Team Bratcha Team Bratcha Pape, of Tullinger Puneen! Wore Or At Her Home At Aol Dayltt Weimer Hi Bank & Trust Co Pigst State Bank Rev D. A. Smith St. Andrews Street Herppen Alea

Parents and Teachers to Meet at Eegie Saxo School

The Eegie Saxo School Parents Council will convene Thursday January 7th at 7 00 pm in the elementary cafetorium. All parents and teachers are urged to attend as a tentative year plan is outlined including events on January 27th a sixth grade health class play and a spring band concert and art exhibit during Public School Week March 6 15 at the high school auditorium.

Eegie Saxo School Parents Council M. Genge Marsh Concen Eddie Krivarka Ttlas

Reservist Frazar Promoted To Brigadier General

Reservist Joe N. Frazar Jr was promoted to brigadier general in a ceremony at the Army Reserve Center in Houston Monday night. He previously served as colonel and commands the 75th Maneuver Area Command Houston's largest Army reserve unit. Brigadier General William R. Callvan pinned on the one star. Frazar resides in Wharton and is an owner distributor for Gulf Oil. A veteran of 26 years in the service. Continued on Classified page.

and Gopery 75Th Maneuver Area Command Houston Army Reserve Center Houson Joe N. Frazar, Jr Tim Biggor William R. Callvan Austin Viii U. S. Army Corps Fragen Wharton Gulf OU Corp Eysle Lake Artive

Senator Patman Seeks Re election in 18th District

Ganado Senator William Patman announces candidacy for a four year term as senator for the 48th district. He cites push for better education and measures to save taxpayers by streamlining state government.

Bill Patman Ganado William My. Tbi Patman Patan Contrauet Na

Last Rites Held for James Dutcher at Lissie Church

James Dutcher 41 of the Lissie community died after fifteen months of illness. Funeral services were held January 19 at Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. Thomas Kirby and Rev. Joe Anderson officiating. Burial followed at Lissie Cemetery. Survived by wife Clara Bell Parner, five children, mother Jewel McGee, and brother Albert. Dutcher was a longtime area rice farmer. Burial and pallbearers listed in local obituary notice.

Uedeuuit James Welter Dutcher Sim Anytonie Evanitelies United Brethren Church Thomas Kirby Dan Gertson Vic Comma Frank Houzh Imni-Baner Pumeral Home Wis Dutcher Lissie Alvert Dutcher Marrlage Clara Bell Parner Eat Jimmy Jerry Lori Jean Everett Charles Drs Jewel McGee Albert Dutch

Eagle Lake Council Increases Arson Reward In Ordinance

The Eagle Lake City Council passed a third reading ordinance to raise arson reward to 250.00 for arrests and convictions in city limits to meet Fire Insurance Commission requirements. Also approved is a county responsibility resolution for maintaining trees along Highway 90A from hospital west to city limits with water and care by the county. Griff Thomas reimbursed for water and sewer facilities in Mearewbreak Addition, payment set at 57 per home. Thomas statements cited.

Eagle Lake Jamits Hospital Lanits Commissioners Highway Department Chamber’ “of Commerce Griff Thomas Mir. Thomas Sis Times Vaddikaon

Alamo Lumber Co. Introduces New Credit Plan

Alamo Lumber Co announces a revolving credit plan with monthly payments designed for home improvement purchases. Local manager R. L. Drake explains customers choose a maximum affordable amount, starting with examples like a $50 initial purchase at $1 per month, enabling larger buys as balance declines.

Alamo Lumber Co Alamo Lumber Ciepany Mienonnees Ihs Alamo Limber Company Deope R. L. Drake Alamo Lauber Ca Weil Jaas

Father Didner Undergoes Surgery This Week

The Rev AW Didner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of Guadalupe is hospitalized at Kige Daughters Hospital in Temple Wheele for surgery Wednesday morning. While absent, arrangements have been made to conduct regular services with a visiting priest, and prayers are offered for his full and swift recovery.

AW. Didner Parner Our Lady of Pernetual Hell Our Lady of Guaralupe Gsthie Chavetes Kige Daughters Hospital Temple Wheele

Winter Weather Arrives In Area With First Freeze

Area endures first freeze of the year as frost persists through last Friday morning. Temperatures linger in the forties with cold winds and expected capitulated rain and near freezing by Thursday.

Ware

Notable Local Figure Remembered by Lisale Church Family

The community mourns a life connected to the Lisale church as friends extend deep sympathy to the family after a sad loss. A sister Mrs. Henry Sundernsisi of this city is named among survivors.

Ganadown Henry Sundernsisi Lisale Church

County Clerk Edgar Litemann Seeks Re Election

County Clerk Edgar Litemann announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Clerk subject to the Democratic primary in May. He thanks Colorado County voters for past support and pledges renewed effort, efficiency, and courtesy while cooperating with all county records and facilities.

Edgar L. Litemann Litamann Colorado County

Newby to Speak at Teen Service at Church of Christ

Mike Newby will speak at two Sunday services at the Church of Christ on January 23 at 7 pm. The event targets teens but invites all ages, with John Ray as song leader and Don Coles announcing refreshments after the service.

Newby Ch. of Christ Sun Mike Newby Church of Christ Eagle Lake Eagle Eagle Lakers Song Leeder Spacelal Jonn Ray John Senine Eagles Advis Winniey Don Coles Ffder Wil Crnagert

Lions Camp Offers Summer Program for Disabled Children

The Eagle Lake Lions announce Texne Lions Camp for disabled youths at Kerrville area for five two week sessions this summer. Applications are open to youngsters from age five through sixteen. Transportation to camp is provided by local Lions clubs and group leaders Milroy Grecer and the Early Lake Lions Club invite inquiries.

Bac Eagle Lake Lions Gamsavin Hind Chideven Lncal Lions Petsier Milroy Grecer Lake Lions Clik

Hogistered Hole Sale Report Incongruent Listing

A fragmented notice reports a sale event near Eagle Lake with names including Mrs J M Cunningham of Yrtvion and Sidney A Witbeck of Hungerford. Details are unclear but the item references a sale and participants.

Eagle Lake Hereford JM. Cunningham Sidney A. Witbeck Hungerford

Line of Sunshing Prayer Quotation Cited

A fragment quotes I Chronicles 6 1 urging to seek the Lord and his strength and fire continually, reflecting a religious refrain or devotional line.

Survey of Eagle Lake schools under census and curriculum study

The Eagle Lake Independent School District begins a 1966 schol census urging parents to register children aged six to eighteen by September 1. The survey, led by Supt. Fk Krivacka and the Girf School Research Development Association, aims to assess facilities and curriculum. A preliminary report to the board is expected soon, with a final report in March guiding future building and education plans.

Eagle Lake Independent Priny Af Ala Supt Fk. Krivacka Krineta Girf School Research’ Development Association Eagle Lake Fries Leoney Sr Haan Ste Geseanhiers Gu Schnel Research Neselonimant Association Wis University At Houston Fueniehos Heavqusries

County Savings Loan Largest In U S For City Size

Colorado County Federal Savings and Loan Association in Columbus is recognized as the largest savings and loan association in the United States located in a town the size of Columbus population 87,007. Seymour Jr president notes association total assets near 27.2 million dollars and 1965 dividends paid around 5975,368.98 with a four and one half percent dividend for 1968, compounded semi annually.

Colorade County Federal Savings and Lin Association Coumbus SAAR Ringins W. A. Kuchar

Club Montezuma Annual Meeting Next Tuesday

The annual meeting of Club Montezuma will be held at 7:90 pm Tuesday January 25 in the Community Center. Members vote by mail ballot on twelve directors. Several new directors will be named and five carry over directors will be retained. Nominated for new positions on the board are Larry Austin Ro L Cook John Mettzen Le J Spanitel Mrs R Thomas Carl Seaholm Jr Mrs Jamey Gertsen Mrs Dan Thorson Riner Struss and dine S Reet. Directors eligible for another term include Mrs F M Dramganle Harrison Walker Garyos C Dunes Joe Lee WeCreary Bal Rothers Wi J Broner aml Mus mae Cheson president WaT presite ab the arn mratng

Club Montezuma Tersday Communniity Center Mnemiers Ineos Larry Austin Ro L. Cook Tohney Mettzen le J. Spanitel R. Thomas Carl Seaholm, Jr Jamey Gertsen Dan Thorson Riner Strussang Dine S. Reet Eereeturs F. M. Dramganle Harrison Walker Gariios C Dunes Joe Lee WeCreary Bal Rothers Wi J Broner Aml Mus Mae Cheson Wat Presite Ab Arn Mratng

Annual Salaries Set For Justices of Peace in Clorada County

Coury Auditor ML Briscoek reports Commissioners' Court approved salaries for Justices of the Peace on a maintenance secretary basis rather than a fee system. Salaries use a three year average of fees plus 21 percent for expenses, listing each precinct and the annual amount for the six precincts.

Justices of the Peace Clorada County Coury ML Briscoek Commissioners' Court RL Kllickson Hehe Preeimnet Lester A. Krizak H. W._ Haase

Hi Tourney Planned at Eagle Junior High

Eagle take Junior High will host its annual Junior Hist Basketball Tournament on Tuesday and Thursday January 27 and 29 at Bagle Lake school gyms. Eight boys and girls teams entered with over 400 fans expected. Games all day in new and old gymnasiums with finals Saturday evening including boys and girls championship games.

Eagle Iyi Bagle Lake School Hallettsville Gyi West Bernnd Efulleita—Ville Siti Hess Air Ted

Thompson to retire after long service in Congress

Congressman Clark W. Thompson of Texas announces he will not seek another term. He reflects on thirty years of public service and cites the approaching end of the current Congress as a fitting time for retirement. He notes district redistricting debates and pledges to support the party under the new map, with a final decision expected by October.

Clark W. ‘Thompson Wong Wong Swith Jane

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Frazar Joe Frazar William Bill James Dutcher Litzmann County Savings- Loan U.S Club Montezuma Dr. Hi Tourney Dan Cong Thompson
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