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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1968
Page
1
A districtwide consolidation effort passes with strong support, uniting multiple boards into a single Stellar district. Voters approve forming the Ac Cagle Independent School District serving Glenwood and Eagle Lake areas, with the merger bringing Stans and Fazle Lake into one governance structure.
Local library announces additions to its collection including several notable items. The notice highlights new titles and resources funded through community partnerships and ongoing programs, inviting residents to explore these enhancements and plan visits.
Thresa Simons of Weimar was named 1963 Colorado County Farms Queen in a crowded contest on August 1. Runner up Johanna Stallman and several entrants from Eagle Lake Garwich Columbus and Weimar participated. Talent show featured Nicki Stallman and a teen parade included Kristen Beeken and others. Rev. Mr. arsk officiated as crowd overflowed the Weimar Church of Christ hall.
A series of story hours starts July 8 at Eagle Lake Library Community Center. Sessions run Mondays July 8 15 22 and 29 from 4 to 5 pm for children ages five to twelve. Story tellers include Mrs Ardru Anderson Mrs Gerald Stradshaw Miss Carol Bath Wells and Miss Marianne Burks.
Funeral services for John Henry Hodde aged 26 of Eagle Lake were held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mill Rouer Funeral Home. Hodde died from a respiratory condition at St Luke Hospital in Houston Saturday afternoon. Rev Windel Bell of Colly Memorial Methodist Church officiated. Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Lee Teddy Reese Gent Epps Dick Richter Johnny Meusten and Robert Adkins. Hodde was born January 1942 in Eagle Lake to William Hodde.
Mr and Mrs David J Zahradnick announced their son Captain Robert Zahradnick is due to arrive in the United States this week and may return for the Fourth of July holiday or soon after to join his wife and child. He is completing his second tour in the Vietnam theatre.
The Little Leamte and Minor Leasur parents and players barbecue is scheduled for Tuesday July 9 at the Bae file Lake Recreation Center. Officers will be elected for 1969 and awards announced for outstanding Myers.
A reflective piece in which the speaker vows allegiance to the United States and its founding ideals. He asserts God guided America’s birth, defends constitutional freedoms, and urges action against those who threaten liberty while acknowledging imperfect leadership and the value of voting.
Texas House approves a revenue bill raising state and local sales taxes effective October 1. State sales tax increases from two to three percent, with total city plus state tax at four percent. Corporate franchise tax climbs from 225 to 275 per 1000 capitalization, projecting 317 million in state revenue to avoid new bond issues. Governor Connally expected to sign the bill.
The Tyce Theatre in Magle Lake hosts a late show this Saturday night July 6 beginning at 11 PM. Feature in color is The Mummy's Stroud. The Friday Saturday and Sunday program also includes Howard Hawks' The Rel Line 7004 as the main attraction.
A youth baseball doubleheader July 3 featured the Celts facing the Cards and the Sox in a pair of tight games. Celts battled Cards with strong defense, while Sox edged Celts in a late rally.
Eagle Lake firms close for the July Fourth observance with a full day of events. A city golf tournament, barbecue, speeches, aircraft show, pin throwing contest for girls and ladies, and a large fireworks display headline the celebration sponsored by the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds fund downtown Christmas decorations.
A Yoakum nurse, Mrs. Jack Ferguson, 59, died in a Friday night collision in Weimar when a pickup crossed Highway 90 on Eagle Street and struck a car driven by Hoyt Despain. John Bishop, who stopped to assist, was fatally struck moments later. Despain and two children were hospitalized with injuries. Despain and other victims suffer non life threatening injuries.
Readable fragment shows Teenage Lakers hosting Subilenburg with two games listed. Additional bits mention Reds on Fri, CVLL Lakers vs Eagles, Cubs vs Yanks on Mon July 8 and 10 with La Grange and pat references. Clear event not fully specified but centers on youth Lakers schedule and opponents.
Dee Ann Walding crowned Miss Petite at Jagle Lake Curmanty Center ceremony amid bright pageant pageantry. Danette Svoboda named Our Little Miss with a slate of Columbus contestants and local judges. Winners advance to Texas Our Little Miss pageant in Dallas July 24 to 27 and then to the International event.
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