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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
1
A local Nature Conservancy chapter schedules a Saturday gathering at a named venue with plans for a group discussion and field activities. Members from area counties are expected to attend and share updates on conservation projects.
John T Engstrom TA graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Harry Engstrom of Gar radiated Jurie 3yh returned Texas with a job as recipient in the Naval RANT.C Recumr Midshipman program in 1982 for four years of cot ton. Included in it are tuition and choice course of study. John received a Resus Senior year and began a commanding office.
A deadly highway crash near El Campo on Saturday claimed five lives. Authorities identified one victim as John Blessing, among the dead. Investigators described extensive damage and are examining the scene for causes.
Beachell is set to speak at Rice Field Day in Beaumont Sta featuring a noted world famous figure. The event highlights agricultural topics and community engagement during the annual observance, attracting local residents and farming professionals to hear insights and demonstrations.
Rock Island Water Supply Corp headed by WI Moore receives 76000 from Parsers Home Administration to finish the system. Horton Construction Co. begins laying lines to 60 customers as a deep water well is drilled and an elevated storage tank erected. The system should operate within a month with officers Gimmit Williams Hooper Wied Meyes Venghaus on the board.
Mike Canaris became the Houston Post distributor for the Eagle Lake area on July 1. Mr and Mrs A L Behrens, longtime Eagle Lake distributors, relocate to Columbus where Mrs Behrens works for the L Omaha Construction Co. The Behrens had handled routes in the Byte and Rich numbers area.
The Eagle Lave Business School is taking enrollments for the second semester. Full information may be obtained by calling Steede Robinson at CE 4 2553.
The Texas Water Development Board will hold three hearings on the statewide water plan and its Colorado River basin implications. Sessions cover the Colorado River area in Austin on July 22, the Brazos San Jacinto and Colorado basins on July 22, and Bay City on July 29. Public attendance is invited.
Final plans are shaping for a Campaign for Christ in the Eagle Lake Community Center during the last week of July. Don Colas, denizen for the Church of Christ, says planning began over a year ago and many individuals contributed. The deno m inational event welcomes all faiths and will feature prayer, singing, and preaching nightly with evangelist Truman Spome as speaker and Leon Locke directing gospel singing.
Evans from the Institute of Religion at Texas Medical Center will fill the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church Eagle Lake during Rev Mulliner’s absence in July. Evans, a rising senior at Austin Theological Seminary, will serve in Mulliner’s stead with Roy A. Stalknan chairing the pulpit committee.
Colorado County Federal Savings and Loan Association announces a five percent annual interest on savings accounts paid semi annually. The anticipated rate took effect on the first of the month. The firm projects large dividends for the seventh period ending June. Arnhes reserves over two million in additions and total assets exceed twenty six million. Sam I. Seymour, President.
Eagle Lake Jaycees sponsor their second annual Donkey Baseball Game at Youth Lighter Field starting 8:00 p.m. Tickets cost 25c to 50c in advance, 50c to $1.90 at the gate. children under six free. Funds benefit youth sports, with Ralph Godfrey bringing in trained donkeys and a donkey race plus prizes promised.
McClure joins Gary Job Corps Center in Bain Marcos Tow after a week of duties. He will oversee enrollment services, counseling, transportation planning, and withdrawal procedures, thanking administrators for six years of support and recognizing past staff and community groups.
Colly Memorial Methodist Church plans a welcome back dinner with entertainment honoring Rev. Homer Weber and family at the Community Center on Wednesday July 13 at 7 00 pm. The Rev Mr Weimer returns as pastor for another year with a covered dish meal and program. all members and friends are urged to attend.
Montezuma will host a pre harvest adult dance at the Earle Late Community Center this Saturday starting at 9 pm. The Knights of Dixie orchestra provides music. Admission is free for members. guests may attend with a per couple charge of 4 dollars.
Eagle Lake area reports only two minor accidents during the holiday weekend. At 6:15 p m Sunday a 1955 Ford driven by Robert Kacich of Fayetteville slid on a slick span and hit a culvert. no injuries, minor damage. At 11:50 p m Monday a 1964 Chevrolet driven by Leslie F Cable of Pleasanton hit a deer near Altair. light car damage, deer killed, no injuries.
A fragmented report describes a misfit youth drifting after abandonment and entering teen dining aid. It notes a faith based program, Teen Liberators, seeking to reach youths with Christ, support education, and instill responsibility as part of rehabilitation.
Fr en parents must register children for first grade and upcoming school year with Principal H M Benge. Registration continues Friday for Red Cross Swim and Life Saving lessons at the Eres Swimming Pool July 1 to 20 taught by Becky Norris. Open to juniors age 16 or older. submit applications to pool manager Kenneth Norns or via issue form.
The annual barbecue supper for Little Leaguers and parents will be held Thursday July 7 at 6 00 pm at the Eagle Lake Recreation Center picnic grounds. Barbecue beef chicken and drinks will be supplied at no charge. After the meal, officers will be elected and a new treasurer will be named Tailored details about a pictorial of the event follow with some garbled lines from OCR.
Three saddles bridles and blankets were taken from a saddle house after a break in Friday night. Earl Rodgers and his sons reported the theft at Eagle Lake county seat noting a broken door hasp and forced entry during the incident.
Saint Matthew 6 24 warns one cannot serve two masters. The piece contrasts serving God and wealth, implying loyalty divided brings fear and conflict, urging readers to choose righteous devotion over material gain.
Eagle Lake Fourth of July celebrations hosted by the Chamber at Commerce and Jaycees drew over 800 attendees at the Community Center for a barbecue lunch. Sky diving and a fireworks show by the Jaycees complemented a diverse program at the Eagle Lake airport despite threatening weather.
Graveside services for Ben Howard were held Wednesday at Eagle Lake Cemetery with Rev. Keith Me Howard officiating. Surviving are his wife Agnes, three sisters and one brother, plus other relatives. He was born in Brownsville Texas and lived in Eagle Lake before moving to Houston where he resided until his death.
Prients in the community extend congratulations to Jerry Adams son of Mr and Mrs Janes Adams for passing the State Bar exam. Adams UT School of Law graduate will join a Galveston firm on July 1. Mrs Adams, formerly Miss Limla Powers, recovered from an emergency appendectomy in Austin and rests at her parents home.
Coleratto Valley Kute League managers and officials will meet at the Municipal Builds council at 1.0 pm Friday to select the All Star team for district competition later this month. The fourteen member squad will be drawn from Shorden and Eagle Lake area clubs.
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