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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1967
Page
1
A Negro man was killed in a shooting Sunday in the western part of the Herne area. The attack occurred late at night and the assailant’s identity and motive are unclear. Investigators are pursuing leads. a reward of $5,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest.
Colorado Valley Little League selected an all star team at a Municipal Building meeting. The squad includes Reid DeLaRosa SA, Atiteeh, Walter Grsik from East Bernard, Beith, Hob e Eagles with alternates Marek and others from Lakers Garwood and East Bernard. The Area IE competition will be announced with Pete Guter as manager.
Fragmentary text mentions naval BBC and LL with parents linked to a Tuesday July event. The readable items reference brothers and a potential related activity. Further specifics are unclear due to incomplete wording.
A reunion for former EL residents is planned for July 16 at the Canaris home in Dallas. The group recently gathered with many attendees and hopes for more frequent gatherings. Contact EM at 7210 in Dallas for details.
Reed takes a new post as Area Director of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association in Austin. The appointment, announced by H C Pittman, places Reed at TADA until a May 1868 convention. Franchised dealers commit to improved service and dealer cooperation.
Rosenberg Latin charged with cutting at Mike’s Cafe in the city section Saturday night. Police inspector Semora and Assistant Chief Gene Watson arrested the man shortly after the incident. The woman sustained only minor injuries.
Sidney Millers request cooperation of friends to note the vacancy closing period in relation to the Thip matter.
The 61st rice sale of the season at Garwood Rice drew four bidders with Neal Stallman winning the top bid for 6120 barrels of Belle Patra rice. The entry was the first harvest for the 1967 crop year, and bidding reached about 3.25 per unit. Regular sales expected as the 1987 harvest progresses.
Lifesaving instruction at Eagle Lake Jaycee Swimming Pool requires contact with pool manager Dale Eberhart. First session at 8 00 a m on Tuesday July 2 with senior Lifesaving lessons to follow.
A garbled advert notes a free showing of Modesty Blaise at the Rice Theatre this Saturday night into Sunday morning. It mentions Monica Vitti and a campy adventure with comedy and entertainment for all ages, highlighting a silent English narration and an attraction described as entertaining.
Johnny Mertzen owner of Johnny's Sport Shop by pass on Highway 964 says the formal opening is postponed one week to July 15. The shop is open now with a large display and plans to stock a wide selection of items for sportsmen. He will order any requested item even if not in stock.
The Lake area received about an inch of rain on Friday and Saturday. Downtown Eagle Lake saw heavier showers with significant rainfall. The Lakeview area measured 1.45 inches of rain Saturday.
Construction underway on a new steel frame building on A Street to house Pat's Cafe. The facility, owned by the Austin Grocery, will feature a large, fully air conditioned dining area and a modern kitchen. Operated by Ben G and Pat G Alaniz, Popularesse signs up Mexican and American specialties.
The Eagle Lake Headlight edition was published Monday due to the Fourth of July holiday. The Headlight staff will take vacation and the office will be closed through Thursday July 6.
City Council sessions last week reviewed the annual audit by C P A firm for L Pope & Spillers Co of San Antonio. The General Fund showed a deficit of 2281.08 for the year ending March 31 1967 while revenues reached 40152007 against a budgeted 60285.00. Expenditures totaled 103802.15 with overruns in Administrative and General 814 and Police 2784.15 plus Streets and Bridges 5683.56 due to street improvements near the junior high. Water and sewer results and outstanding debts noted along with bonds totals.
Central Power and Light Co. reports a Saturday morning outage in part of Eagle Lake caused by a fight that knocked out a relay at the substation. Power was restored in 30 minutes on the circuit and about 40 minutes for the rest. The travel pit area and some residences south of town were not affected.
A new oil and gas test is announced near Sheridan in the Island-Sheridan area by Willmar Oil Co of Houston. The test is about a mile west of the Sheridan field in the Walker Wilson survey A-601, near Apache corps No 1 Huber abandoned as a dry hole at 70.
The city outlines prudent budget actions including balanced purchasing, guarded utility funds, and reserves to meet emergencies. A letter from City Manager Smith to the Council is included in repairs notes, and careful control of procurement remains a priority amid increasing costs.
Readers note vandalism at Jaycee Swimming Pool and a plea for help to stop acts. Concession stand break-ins add workload for Jaycees and manager Dale Eberhart as authorities, including Foster Bemora, seek information. Tax rolls show steady value increases in Hagie area with historical figures from 1957 to 1987 and projections for the current year.
The Chesterville Cemetery Association holds its sixth annual gathering on Sunday July 9 at Eagle Lake. Lunch at 12 30 pm includes a community fish supper. Elections of officers and cemetery improvement discussions follow. Chairman Sem Davidson co chair Charles White secretary treasurer Lowell Moore and directors Louis Larsen Frank Adams Cordell Austin invite all interested to attend.
Fragmentary OCR note lists names Lillie of Ohio and others in garish event noted for August 8. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees plan a full July 4 celebration at Eagle Lake Airport and Community Center. Highlights include a barbecue dinner, air show with stunt pilots and parachutists, greased pole contest, watermelon eating, Little League games, and a large fireworks display. Proceeds fund local downtown decorations. events run 2:30 to 9:00 p.m. with various activities for all ages and free viewing for spectators.
A lively evening at Eagle Lake Airport featured a fireworks show drawing spectators for a greased pole climb and melon eating stunt. organizers promote family entertainment and local participation amid festive atmosphere.
The event at the Kaghe Lake Reerenim Center ends with a victory for the day's vertices in a two town championship format. A Barye cun Bool dinner will follow the proceedings.
Dennis Engler has accepted the call as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake. He and his wife May will reside in the parsonage on Clark Street. Engler led his first service last Sunday and is a Port Clinton native who studied at Capital University and Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary. He was ordained at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus.
The text outlines a Christian day camp by Churches of Christ from July 10 to 14 with Bible classes crafts study and sports. Transportation from Burns and Clark Church to the site is provided with 9 AM departure. Directors include Allen Brown Colwn dus ministers and Don Chiles with teachers from Eagle Lake Columbus and others. Enrollment is free with a meal provided and drinks.
Bernardo volunteer fire department hosts a barbecue at Mente parish hall on Sunday July 16. Barbecued beef and beverages offered with meals priced for adults and children. Refreshments and entertainment planned for the afternoon.
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