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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1966
Page
1
Garwood residents report Stallmans harvesting the first rice crop of the season on Monday. The event marks the start of the season with noted local figures Feld, Fussell, Lipsom, and others cited as early growers in the community records.
An AWOL youth was held for theft at Weimar Station after a vehicle stop near the station. Local authorities reported the suspect, identified as Jai idany Shefy, was detained following an incident involving theft materials and a car crash at the scene.
Reports by Tom Wad vey and local bird watchers detail a Sunday sighting of numerous species around Eagle Lake. The Dallas Audubon Society notes the region as one of the state’s richest for avifauna, listing many species from Spoonbill to Yellowthroated Warbler and dozens more.
Mrs. Haren Jones formerly Miss Keren Hodde, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hodde, was hospitalized with back injuries Monday after her car traveling east on East Main Street was struck from the rear by a pickup owned by Eagle Lake Iron Works and driven by Allan Neuendorft. Neuendorft escaped injury.
New homes completed in Meadowbrook Addition welcome the Looneys and Torrances. The Looneys’ brick house on Willow Lane built by Hivanika Construction Co of East Bernard. The Torrances’ brick home on Melody Lane built by Roy Menke of Columbus. The Bell family moves into the former Davis home on Austin Road, previously Looney’s. Larry Austins and Willaw awaiting construction.
Representatives from the Colorado Valley Little League met Friday naming fourteen all stars and four alternates to represent the league in Area Tournament play in Columbus July 20. The CVLL All Stars open against Columbus at 6:00 pm, with Twin City Flatonja Moutten facing Welmar Schulenburg at 8:00 pm. La Grange drew a bye, and the winner meets at 5:00 pm. The finals are slated for 8:00 pm Friday July 21. Losers play a consolation game at 6:00 pm on the 26th. The All Star delegation includes Bruce Potach Trav Woytek Wesley McShan Jr. and Robert Criswell of Sheridan.
Solloreda County Commissioners Court approves buying a second radar unit for law enforcement cars, advertising bids for paving county roads across four precincts, and for a new mowing machine tractor and backhoe. Bids due July 28 at 10 AM. Paving covers seven miles in specific precincts and seal coating across others. Additional items include road extensions and equipment for Stiles Precinct 4. Also a tax collection contract renewal and Board of Equalization adjournment for 1966 valuations.
Heavy damage estimated at 25000 dollars occurred in four weekend wrecks across the Eagle Lake region. Heavily damaged vehicles included a 1984 International truck tractor and trailer. one victim, Mrs. Ernest Ortur, daughter of Mr. Radnick, was critically injured after her 1959 Chevrolet struck the truck's load amid a gravel route near Eagle Lake. Patrol reports list multiple hospitalizations, including Miss Kim Uk Cha, and driver Richard Clipson Jr. of Eagle Lake among the injured across incidents on highways 71 and 90A.
On Monday July 18 members of the OES will gather at Tan m for an honor event. Eunice Gunter Worthy Matron of the GES chapter invites all Eagle Lake Lodge members to attend.
The First National Bank of Hagie Lake Texas reports deposits ending June 30, 1966 at 5.794 million, up 628,003.93 from June 30, 1965. Assets rise to 7.0269 million while loans total 3.726 million, against 2.583 million a year earlier.
Area Il FFA plans its annual awards ceremony at the air conditioned Eagle Lake Community Center on August 18. Area President Bob Hataway of Katy presided at planning sessions. Lone Star Farmer awards will honor outstanding chapter members and National FFA Foundation awards will go to top teacher and non teacher. Several hundred people expected. L. J. Rosprim, Eagle Lake FFA adviser, helps organize event.
Wharton area receives warning from police chief Semora about bogus or illegal money orders. Businesses urged to be cautious when cashing money orders from strangers and report any suspicious instruments to authorities.
City council authorized bids for Third Street improvements to approach the Hage Lake Junior High School, with plans by Russell Engineering Co. to widen the street to 32 feet, add curb and gutter, a concrete sidewalk, and a school parking area funded by a loan from The First National Bank. Costs split city about 39,400 and school district 20,000.
A countywide campaign plan notes a religious survey to gauge household Bible study interest and Bible classes. It aims to identify households with multiple children for correspondence courses and Hamp Bible studies, signaling stronger community spiritual outreach.
Jack Davis, partner in the Davis Electric Company, escaped serious injury after falling about ten feet while working at the Altar Dryer. He was taken to Langlin Hospital with anailing back but was released after examination and returned to work that week.
The Eagle Lake School Board accepted resignations of two teachers and hired four for 1966-67 including Elizabeth Norwood as girls coach and PE instructor, Wanda Westermann, Mary Ann Divin, and Jimmie Lewis for elementary grades. It also considered high school Spanish replacement, band facilities, theater seating, and a bond for portable classrooms at the elementary school to handle growing enrollment.
City Council OKs installation of five new street lights under annual aiding lights program. Proposed sites include 1200 block Best Prairie east of SARP tracks, North and Stephens in Rice Mill area, Maple near Youth Builders Bill Park, First and 5 Streets in Flat area, and Pendieton Street between Mills and Burrs Street near Mrs HH Renting home.
The Bornants Fire Department invites citizens to attend a benefit chicken barbecue at Mentz Parish Hall on Sunday July 17 starting at noon. Adult plates cost 15 cents and children 5 cents. Refreshments will be served and entertainment provided for all ages. Support the volunteer fire department of the Bernardo Mentz community by enjoying barbecue this Sunday.
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