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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
1
Students from Eagle Lake Garwood and Rock Island high schools will attend a 9 30 am assembly on Thursday titled Operation Teenager. The Eagle Lake Student Council organizes the program featuring inmate participation to discuss attitudes and choices with three planned speeches.
Garwood FFA schedules a February 8 sale and trail ride with the Garwood Lions Club and community participation anticipated. The event features a barbecue lunch and family activities at the local fairgrounds, inviting 4-H and 4F events participants to join the day’s program.
G B McClung of the Plant Pest Control Division says a walking survey covers about fifteen percent of infested Eagle Lake lands to detect remaining fire ants. Early reports indicate the program has been largely effective with only edge-area mounds persisting, and remaining nests will be sprayed to push toward complete eradication.
Citizens attending a Chamber of Commerce gathering heard about a new book in progress by Mr Barry and learned of community plans. Teachers at Rose Lake High School shared a report and Herman Booth spoke at a bovine mint event. James Cash, ex Laughlin Hospital supervisor, now manages a local venture in the Matthews area. The notice is contributed by Mrs G M Cason.
Poll taxes for the 1964 election are moving briskly in the county. Tax officer Henry Hajovsky reports 2523 sold by Saturday, with many more expected before year end. deadline for purchase or exemption is January 31. Deputized locals assist, with sales at multiple communities and the county tax office in Columbus. Exemptions apply to those 60 or older before 1963, while new 21st birthdays in 1963 or in 1964 require exemption or purchase. A husband or wife or parent may buy for another, but siblings cannot.
Charles Boggess and Joe Rees announce Bob Blankenship has joined the Farmers Equipment sales department. A former San Benito resident, he and his wife Nedra and children Steve and Sherry live on Lakeside Drive. Steve and Sherry attend the local elementary school. Citizens are invited to meet the new salesman.
The family of City Manager T. J. Smith moved to Eagle Lake last week. The children attend Eagle Lake public schools with Tommy in freshman class Wanda in eighth Steve in third grade and 19 month old Leanne at home. They relocated from Pearsall during mid term with friends welcoming them.
Members of Club Montezuma are reminded of the annual meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Community Center. New directors will be elected for the year 164.
Galveston County legislator Clark W Thompson filed for renomination with Democratic chairs across 15 counties. In his tenth term, he has served in the 73rd and 80th through 88th Congresses and sits on Ways and Means. He cites seniority and continued progress on public works and agricultural legislation as key to his district’s influence in Washington.
Warmers Equipment Co on West McCarty Street was entered Saturday night or Sunday morning. Thieves took about $10 from a jink machine, cash from a register, and several pieces of expensive tools and equipment. Chief Buster Semora investigated and said entry was made through a back door.
Brannan Hunt is introduced as the new Southern Pacific Railroad Trainmaster, succeeding Pierce M. Allman. E. F. Harbich also joins SP as yard clerk, replacing Ray Malina who moves to Tailford in Austin. The Hunts reside in the Marx rent house on Cemetery St and Harbichs farm in Mentz.
Tayle Lake schools will release students at 2 30 p m Thursday to allow teachers to attend a monthly vocational guidance meeting. Principal Victor Sentt urges orderly dismissal and safe travel for all students and staff.
Garwood School Board of Education will meet February 6 at 3 pm in the high school to open bids for a new high school building and district improvements. Architect firms Koeller and Tharp of Houston prepared plans, with bids previously reviewed for three movable buildings. The project, funded by $500,000 in bonds and a tax rate increase from 1.50 to 1.80 per $100, with the current elementary site to be expanded, joins the existing building.
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman and Congressman Mills of Arkansas will speak at the January 31 dinner honoring Galveston’s Congressman Clark Thompson. The event in Brazos and Colorado Rooms at the Rice Hotel starts at 6 30 with dinner at 7 30 in the Grand Ballroom. Indications point to a formal invitation list for farmers and locals, with Mills chairing a key committee and Thompson noted for his senior House tenure.
Des mond A Barry spoke at Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce on civic duty and economic education. He recounted his 1950s battle against Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa and urged business leaders to address inflation, costs, and public involvement. He warned of a 375 billion rise in transportation costs from the Hoffa contract and urged responsible citizenship.
Sixteen Colorade County residents are summoned for grand jury duty in Columbus District Court on Monday February 3. The list includes two women Mrs Millie Schirmins of Garwood and Ms Helen Gosch of Altair and eleven men from Columbus Garwood Matin Rock Island Sheridan Altair Sealy Eagle Lake and others with names such as James Seymour Leroy Stein Crockett Leyendeeler Walter Gold Harry Engstrom Oliver Wegenhoft Emmet Kypfon Carl Willigmis Hilmer Hasse and Charles Stephens.
Peikert of Eagle Lake announces candidacy for Constable of Precinct No. 8 in the Democratic primary on May 2. He cites ten years’ residence in Farle Lake area and pledges equal law enforcement regardless of color or race.
A brief proverb card presents Proverbs 17 17 about friendship and brotherhood in adversity. The line emphasizes loyalty and supportive bonds during challenging times.
Colorado County reports a debt free year with total assets at year end of 1 060 810 01. The 1963 cash balance started at 972 314 98. Receipts totaled 844 227 43 and expenditures 755 742 40 leaving funds split across Road and Bridge General Permanent Improvement Officers Salary Jury Sinking Flood Control Additional Ad Valorem Rond District Social Security totaling 1 060 810 01. The county shows no indebtedness.
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