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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
6
The Eagle Lake Headlight lists ad rates for classifieds and a Democratic primary candidate notice for Gus F. Steger for County Attorney. Also promoted are automotive parts at Main Auto Supply, nursery offerings, rug cleaner ads, and farm related employment opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness.
Sealed proposals addressed to the Commissioners Court of Colorado County Texas will be received in Columbus Texas until 10 00 a m Monday February 12 1968 for furnishing one new 1968 four door sedan for the Sheriff Department and two dummy trucks plus two pickup trucks with trade ins Bids to be opened and read publicly at the Courthouse Columbus Texas The notice lists contacts for specifications and states the Commissioners Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids The notice also includes unrelated messages and acknowledgments.
Colorado County tax collectors announce the 1968 license plate sale starts February 1. Residents should apply early for preferred numbers and provide title certificates, proof of address, and current registrations. Fees for passenger vehicles vary by weight under the new law, motorcycle fees set at five dollars eighty cents, with plate allocations listed for various series and vehicle types.
Wharton County Junior College announces spring registration on January 29 and 30. Students with 10 or more hours register from 8 00 to 11 00 am, those with 30 or more hours from 1 30 to 3 30 pm. Evening classes also register January 29 and groups like basketball and cheerleaders have specific blocks.
Mrs. Leslie Sunderbay and children Fatwawi Celene and Marilyn attend A&M graduation ceremonies along with Mrs. Glen Surman. Special trailers 18 32 noted and 50 trailers available for hnwie.
Mr and Mrs Louis Schott of Trouston welcomed a baby boy born January 3 at St Josephs Hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds twelve ounces and was baptized at the Holy Catholic Church on the 21st as Joseph Robert. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Linux Schoth of HailettsvMe and Mr and Mrs Atex Hrneir of Moulton. Betty Hinett, former owner of the House of Coiffures in Eagle Lake, is the mother.
Library reports four books remain checked out from Eagle Lake Library and are overdue. Librarian Ruth Causey notes overdue charges will apply to the responsible patron. Earlier report misidentified Miss Summe Wilson at the Community Center.
Mr and Mrs Henry Supdovinin and Ralph Thomas attended the Collope Station and Melvin Sunderman’s graduation in Melvin Sunderman Avenue. The graduate received a T. A. degree in Agriculture, with relatives from Waco also present for the ceremony.
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