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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
1
The school board approved full salary increases for teachers. Officials said the measure boosts educator pay to improve recruitment and retention amid district budget constraints and ongoing funding debates.
A garbled note reports a high bid of 2.29 dollars for BP Rice at Garwood on Tuesday Buney with unclear details. The readable fragment mentions the bid amount and location but omits clear participant names and results.
Montemma will hold a dance at the Eagle Lake Community Center Saturday evening from 9 to 12 for members. Music by the popular Dixie band. Dress is semi formal. Transcribed text notes membership and event details.
Garwood Little League schedules two games featuring parents and Pee-Wee players in an evening doubleheader. Activities begin at 7:30 pm with Garwood Pee-Wee against Garwood Little League, followed by a second game pitting the fathers’ team managed by Joe Shuca against Garwood Little League. Event highlights include fan attendance and onfield events.
Three Eagle Lake area firms reported burglary attempts or break ins during the past week. Rice Aero Inc at Eagle Lake airport lost about 15 cash and a pistol while checks vanished. A store owned by Gindy Geld and other local businesses were also targets, with juveniles questioned and a case proceeding in county juvenile court.
The Eagle Lake office of the American Rice Growers Cooperative Association hosted the first sale of 1967 offering 22,400 barrels. Top bid came from Bell Patna broker with 58.58 per barrel for a No 1 grade lot. Second bid went to Tatny Guthman at 57.50. Harvest expected to begin soon as fertilization and replanting underway across canal system fields.
CVLL All-Stars travel to Schulenburg for a three day tournament July 19 to 21. The opening game pits CVLL against Columbus at 5 PM Wednesday with La Grange facing Twin-City from Fiatonia Molton at 6 30 PM. The losers play Thursday night and Friday’s schedule concludes with the winner advancing to a July 26 district in Hackettstown.
Colorado County reports its first cotton of 1967 ginned in Garwood and Naraging on Wednesday and Thursday. The Garwood Gin Co. received 18 bales by Wednesday morning, weighing 4560 pounds total, with several named locals present. The Mat Paymers Coup Gin sent in a 531 pound bale by Raymerm Tabay.
The Bernardo volunteer fire department announces its second annual fund raising barbecue at the Wentz parish hall on July 16. Plates will be sold to raise funds for ariana. Barbecued meat and beverage, plus entertainment, will be offered in the afternoon with proceeds supporting local youth programs.
Eagle Lake council reviews enforcements of Swellis Taws for underage drivers and motor scooters, with Charger Tones outlining August charges. Insurance rate discussions and airport expansion plans also feature, alongside firemen attending a training school. Meetings shift to 7 30 p m in summer daylight hours.
Captain Robert F. Zahradnick of the U.S. Army in Viet Nam received the Bronze Star Medal for heroism during a search and destroy mission on 15 April 1967. Despite a leg wound he continued the mission, inspiring the unit of the 60th Infantry Division, and was later praised for valor and devotion. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ravid J. Zahradnick of Eagle Lake.
The article records Gilbert Duty installed as Worshipful Master of El Mosaic Lodge and lists officers including Wardens, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplains, and Senior Deacon. It notes the upcoming installation and committee assignments, with names such as Titere, McCreaty, and F Ropsey associated with lodge duties.
The Pirsi National Beale of Fae gle Lake shows a June reporting period deposit total of 60 600 with a higher year over year gain. Deposits on June 10 reached 53 406 28 in excess of prior figures while a 2 percent divisor factor influences earnings and current accounts. The bank notes a general increase in deposits and a stronger customer base, with continued growth reflected in regular savings and demand accounts.
Johnny's Sport Shop launches a grand opening on Saturday July 15 inviting all to visit the new 101 Boothe Drive location beside Highway 66 Service Station. Owner Tommy Moltzen will offer free refreshments door prizes and discounted merchandise in a modern steel and brick building with air conditioning and new display counters.
The county ASC committee led by Hugh Ison asks state ASCS to designate the county as a drought disaster area. County Agent Doyle L. Moore notes hay production at 20 to 60 percent of normal and estimates rainfall under 15 inches this period. Moar cites dry land cotton and pastures worst hit by drought while considering aid options and rerouting programs.
Twelve members of Central Texas draft boards including two on the Austin Colorado and Fayette board must resign by January 1 under new age and length of service rules. Board No. 44, La Grange, will lose Jose Ld. Sanders of La Grange and Sam K. Seymour Jr. of Columbus. The changes reflect selective service policy shifts issued last weekend.
The Strathman chiromantic practice announces a new office in Engle Luke. Dr Strathman invites citizens to visit on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 12 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the afternoon for readings and appointments. Community members are welcomed to the opening.
Colorado County Commissioners met in regular session and awarded Dean Paving Co. of Giddings the contract for paving and seal coating across multiple precincts. Other bidders included James O. Jenkins Midlothian Brown and Rock Houston and Brannon Contractors Victoria.
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