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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1966
Page
1
Local planning notes suggest projects for Third Street including area improvements and future improvements to traffic flow and pedestrian safety to be decided at the upcoming meeting.
The Masons install a new worshipful master at El Lodge 32 in Itakes. Gulez steps into the role as masons confirm the leadership and duty this season.
Five men were fined on charges of hunting deer at night along Speaksville Road between Columbus and Rock Island Sunday night. The indictments listed Daniel Euen, Richard J. Syocek, Rick A. Sodek, David F. Syrcex, and Frenk Hrechovy as defendants, all from Fasetteville.
GVLL All Stars from the Colorado Valley Little League begin Arce ID tournament play in Schulenburg at 6700 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, facing Columbus All Stars. Grange Grey and Weimar Schulenburg tie in the opener, with later rounds determining the district meet berth in Brenham. A large local turnout from Gleing Lake Sherman Garwood East Bernard will support the four CVUL towns.
The Fourth of July event drew over $750 in profits for holiday decor funds in Eagle Lake area. The chamber of commerce and Eagle Lake Tayreas sponsored the barbecue, described as a success, with directors planning road access to the Allmater Beatrie Chicken refuge and considering a constitutional amendment for the Colorado River Industrial Development Association.
The 3 p.m. reading reached the century mark as officials at The First National Bank post reported heat at 100 degrees or higher. Forecasters warn the heat will persist through July with continued high temperatures.
The Mud Hens ceramics group and Earle Late Mold Club members meet at Mrs. R. H. Waddell’s Lakeside Drive home at 4:00 PM Friday. Business will be transacted and all interested persons should attend.
Mr and Mrs Gene Austin and their sons are visiting two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Sem Austin and others. The Austins recently returned from Hawaii where they had been teaching and plan to teach in Los Angeles California.
Second Lt Helen B Schoellmann, native of Nueces, is serving at Patrick Air Force Base Cocoa Florida after basic training at Gunter Field Alabama She earned a nursing degree from Jeff Davis School of Nursing and previously worked at St Josephs Hospital Houston before enlisting in the Air Force.
A Pepsi Cola truck from the Weimer Bottling Company overturned 2 1/2 miles west of the Altair bridge on Highway S04 at 2 55 pm last Wednesday July 13. Driver Elton Aferbert Kiesel of Schulenburg was treated at Tauhlin Hospital for cuts and bruises and released after observation. State Patrolman Jue French of Eagle Lake investigated. damage to the truck estimated at about 500 dollars.
The Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the 1966 deer hunting season opening on November 12 the earliest opener in years. It runs through December 31 with an exception for the Prairie Pecos area where mule deer start the last Saturday in November. Regulations in Cedarade County address priorities for longer deer only, and dog killing and spike bucks will be banned again this year as in 1965.
Lone Star Production plans a new 10 000 foot oil gas test this week on Win H Harrison land about 1 5 miles east of Matthews in Colorado County. The test will cover a 3 5 acre tract with a site designated for completion. The report includes a Bible quote unrelated to the drilling details.
The Bagte Lake Stg. area gains a new fountain department in a local dry goods store. Les Duers says the revamped rear area will feature red carpet, chrome and marquise vinyl fixtures, and modern equipment including fountains, ice cream, grills, deep fryers, and automatic coffee makers for prompt service. The department will be open six days a week, with Sundays closed, and expects to begin operation early next week after installation of new fixtures and prescription department rear access.
Campaign For Christ opens at the Community Center this Sunday with six days of events. Workers survey the site to emphasize the theme Take Time for Christ as evangelist Truman Sprig and Garden Oaks Church of Christ Houston prepare a morning sermon and Bible study series starting July 23. Spri g has conducted campaigns in Cabacho Lawton Jamestown and will begin a six year evangelistic career in September.
Boy Scouts Troop 334 led by Scoutmaster Mike Duarte will showcase a safe swimming demonstration at the Jaycees Swimming Pool at 8:00 pm on Monday July 25. The public is invited to observe the Isafe swimming methods and techniques.
Eagle Lake High School coach Jillee Newby calls a meeting of all boys interested in playing football at the high school gym at 9 05 pm Tuesday July 26. Participants are urged to attend for selection details and rosters.
David R. Wintermann was re-elected president of the Eagle Lake Community Center for 1966-67. officers include Mrs. Harry D. Larsen as vice president, Mrs. Raymund Waddell as secretary, and Ligya Spatinger as treasurer. the center reported a deficit of 3269.17 offset by donations.
Guadalupe parish announces sale of tamales and barbecued chicken Saturday starting at 10 am at Guadalupe Catholic Church parish hall. Dine in or takeout orders available. Proceeds support parish activities and programs.
Weather remains favorable for harvest as rice farmers begin gathering crops. While several gins report early activity, most fields are not yet ready for combining and first sales are anticipated around August with multiple growers preparing to deliver to Garwood and Eagle Lake facilities.
County Judge Charles D. Butta proclaims July 2 30 1566 as Parm Safety Week in Colorado County. Colorado County Farm Bureau president Leon Holtermann notes federal and state leaders designated the period for warning about safe farm practices to reduce injuries. The event will feature safety programs by Stevens Farm Bureau 4 H Clubs Young Homemakers of Texas and the County Farm Bureau with messages themed Safety to Victory Over America.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Zahradnick moved here Saturday from Rosenberg where they resided a month and a half. He works at Alamo Lumber Co. They are settling in at Mrs Maude Ploy Tent houses on Worth Walnut as citizens welcome them to the community.
A Texas Water Development Board team will hold hearings July 25 27 28 on the Colorado River Basin Brazos Colorado and Colorado Lavaca coastal basins. The plan covers a $3.7 billion Texas Water Plan including reservoirs flood control and a transbasin diversion to export water to Lavaca Brazos Colorado coastal basins.
Donkey ball event on Thursday July 2 features two Jaycee teams versus Chamber of Commerce Lions Club. proceeds support Jaycee youth projects. Tickets cost 25 cents for 6–14, 75 cents for 15 and up, with gate prices 50 cents and 1.00 after July 26. donkeys from Crescent, Oklahoma will race and perform tricks.
Parishioners welcome new pastor Rev. Father Edward Geiser and bid farewell to former pastor Rev. Father Mirian Atomanerk at a covered dish supper in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catechetical Center tonight at 5:00 pm. Members are urged to attend.
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