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Eagle Lake Headlight

Location

Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1973

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Peace Coming In War Sat Says President

President Nixon announced a weekend ceasefire plan with South Vietnam and North Vietnam to end the war with honor. Details were to be released Wednesday, with all American prisoners of war to be released within 60 days. The accord requires South Vietnamese government recognition of Thieu and sets conditions on prisoner releases and peace terms.

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Red Heads Jaycees Cage Tilt Promo at Eagle Lake

The All American Red Heads basketball troupe headlines a Monday night cage tilt at Eagle Lake Middle School. Jaycees president Rophie Miller hails the event as a sought after attraction with Moores Fabulous Red Heads set for January 28 at 7 30 p m Tickets are 150 for adults and high school students 1 00 for elementary students doors open at 6 30 p m

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Rice FFA Trail Ride and Sale Set for February 10

Rice FFA members will host their annual Market Calf and Hog Sale and Trail Ride from Altair to Garwood on Saturday February 6 with lunch at Garwood Implement Co. truck sheds. Calves and hogs auctioned at 1:30 p.m. Dinner served after the 12 p.m. sale. Sponsored by Eagle Lake Garwood and Fueriendans clubs. all invited.

Tha Klee High School Future Farmere of America Allain Gerwald PFA Ba Bald Garwood Implement Co Highway 91 Garwood Altair of Esc Am Fide Entetheart Hagle Lake Fueridendans Cue Spd

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Courthouse to Close Thurs for Johnson Service

Colorado County courthouses will close all day Thursday in observance of funeral services for President Lyndon B. Johnson. Judge Lonter Crnek said no county business will be transacted and the offices will remain shut out of respect for the late president, who died Monday evening. The services will be in Washington, D.C., with burial plans at the Johnson Ranch in Texas.

Colorado County Semary Lysieen B. Johnson Johns An Washington, D.C Johnson Ranch Texaet Lonter Cra~nek Nce Jehuson United States

Defensive Driving Course Set Here Feb 69

A Defensive Driving course is scheduled to be held in Eagle Lake from 7 102 p.m. on the evenings of February iythropyn Sthan a persone who complete the course will Qualify for a den ger rent Sayings on auto insurance premiums exclusive or comprehensive insurance. The course will be supervised in the county room of the Municipal Building by the insurance agents in this county including Eagle Lake Insurance Agency and Strickland Insurance Agency of Eagle Lake and Hopains Insurance Agency of Garwood and others to Welmar Columtns and New Ulm. The course will be distruct ed by Eliot Knecek of Wel mar. Encolimant fea will be 32.00 par person. For more lifermaton you are invited to contact your insurance agent.

Eagle Lake Eagle Lake Insurance Agency Strickland Insurance Agency Hopains Insurance Agency Garwood

County Finances In Good Condition

Colorado County reports a strong year end in 1972 with total cash and investments near $2.24 million and combined transfers of over $561 thousand. The auditor notes debt-free status among Texas counties and outlines cash balances across funds including general, road, permanent improvement, and social security. The year began with a cash balance of $499,593 and ended with a dip to $2,241,003 in cash and investments amid routine disbursements of about $2.995 million.

Colorado County M. 1 Ariscas Hie County Generil Fund Permanent Improvement Fund Ofhers Salary Jury Precinct 4 Stata of Texas

4 H Horse Club Meeting Planned in January

All Saloratio County 4 H leaders and members are read to attend the gathering January 29 at 7 30 in the Agricultural Assembly Room. A program will be shown and the Junior Horse Show and the Bar Race between Calo Taio and Fayette counties will be discussed.

Saloratio County Horsa Clu Reed Agricultura Calo- Taio Fayette

Duck and Goose Seasons End In Early January

The duck and goose hunting season ends January 24 after one of the longest and most atypical seasons on record. Wet weather hindered hunting and slowed carcass decay, with a brief cold spell and light winds noted. Remaining legal game includes quail and squirrel, while deer and waterfowl seasons have closed.

County OKs Two Farm to Market Road Projects

Colorado County Commissioners voted to participate in two Farm to Market road projects under the state program. The projects extend FM 849 from Bernardo to the San Bernard River and FM 2459 to US 90, with right of way and utility moves funded locally. State funds total about $162,000 for the two projects, while the county covers additional costs and ROW expenses.

Colorado County Crockott Leyendeckar Walter J. Henicke Manickshug Comadsaloner Leyendacker Sneleer AL Watee Uh8

County conducts ambulance service review and contracts

Two committees appointed by County Judge Lenten J. Crenek seek recommendations on pending ambulance service changes. Crenk notes no reports yet from committees while surveying county needs and call volumes. Fayette County recently contracted an Austin firm for ambulance service at about 70000 dollars yearly, paying 35 dollars per county call plus fuel and maintenance. Committees include Woelmars mayor P F Brapher and others from Eglo Lake and Columbus, with aims to determine number of units and financing methods for county coverage.

Lenten J. Crenek Cyryice Cvisis Fayette County Austin Sith P. F. Brapher Woelmar Calvin W. Kinehén Robert H. Hernicke Lucien Lacourig Walter 3. Hentcke Columbios Bare Gehlurring Gurwnen L. J. Spanihel Earl Rodgera Eglo Lake Edwin Peters Wetmars Capiputdy Evgie Lake Elmer Strugs Ant We Bulse, Jry Alvin W. Kobifbttal Exgie Laxe A. Kuchsr Crockett Lascomedee Columbus Yoder Weimar

Bain Enterprises Plans New Building Move

Bi and Evewa virnay owners of Main TV Ap- Hance and Main Auto Supply in Eagle Laks announce plans to relocate to 004 Brent Main Bleed in a new metal building by Sonn Perry. The new Main Enterprises will house the TV and Appliance store and Auto Supply while Greyhound bus station remains at the old site. During the move staff will handle only emergency calls and customers are urged to bear with the disruption.

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Rice Referendum Ballots Due Friday at ARCS Office

Rice producers are reminded ballots for the marketing quota referendum must be returned to the ARCS office in Columbus by 5 p.m. Friday or postmarked through the mail by midnight Friday. The referendum will be conducted in the Assembly Room of the County Agricultural Building in Columbus with a public meeting next Wednesday. Ballots may be obtained at the county ASCS office, said Daniel O Sleckton, executive director of the county ASCS office.

ARCS Columbus Balinte Agricucural Bulldine Assas Ora ASCS Daniel Osleckton Ascs Attice

Firefighters Respond to Four Grass Fires in Three Days

Volunteer crews were summoned to four grass fires over three days last week. Responders fought a burn near the Altair River bridge Thursday, an Eagle Lake area blaze Friday, another incident Sunday, and crews were called to pull a grass fire along railroad right of way near Eagle Lake and the Thomas drain area.

Altair Tiver Tridge Eagle Lake Euple Lake Thomas Dryar

Rolland Storey to Speak at Youth Talent Evening

Rolland Storey is slated to speak at a youth talent event described as an arrangement to uplift entertainment. The program features young performers and includes serving of refreshments.

Jeremiah People Sing At Baptist Church Tuesday

The Jeremiah People, a national musical group, present a 50 minute program at First Baptist Church in Lakeview Tuesday January 30 at 2 30 p m The program blends comedy drama and music to deliver a Christian message aimed at uniting believers through love and outreach.

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Girl Scout Cookie Sale Ends Saturday

Girl Scout cookie sale runs this week with orders due by Saturday January 27. Cookies will be delivered February 12 to 15. Each box costs 1.00 and may be ordered through Mrs. Gayle Thoman at 244-2072. Some cookie recipes appear on page nine.

Gayle Thoman

Gravel Truck Wreck Causes $17,000 in Damage on FM 10

A gravel truck owned by Bicon Equipment Co. of El Campo, driven by Grant Hardwick, ran off a slick pavement on FM 10 near Matthews at 7:25.01 Thursday. The vehicle crossed into a ditch and struck a CPL electric pole, causing extensive damage but no reported serious injuries.

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City Buys Site for New Fire Station

Engle Lak City council approves purchase of land for a new fire station and plans to present a report on estimated costs to the council soon. In other action, the councilapproved J Crane appointment as city head for 1973 as Mayor Struss urges priority setting for revenue sharing funds and planning programs.

Engle Commeil Ene Coumeil Councill Rs J. Crane Elmer Struss

Houston Show Offers $1000 Scholarship Program

An article details a colorada county funding push offering a $1000 scholarship. It lists 28 counties within the Moustosi region and outlines application rules and eligibility criteria for students connected to the Toxm program.

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