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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
1
The Eagle Lake City Council warns residents about trash burning within city limits. The fire marshal and volunteer department advocate strict enforcement after a prior warning on June 35. The council plans to finalize enforcement measures at the June 13 meeting and invites public input.
Eagle Lake Community Center will shut June 13 through the end of June for repainting and kitchen renovations. No bookings will be taken during the period and groups will meet at the elementary school cafetorium. Community support is urged.
Mrs. Lee Graves of this city accepted a position on the faculty of the Wharton Junior College in Texas. The assignment is to teach science at the institution, located in Wharton County.
The pool manager announces enrollment for a beginner twelve lesson swim course starting June. Adults may enroll for part time sessions at the pool and should contact the manager for details. Participants include interested locals seeking basic swimming instruction.
The Timmins family relocates to El Campo with plans to commute to Eagle Lake for services. Rev Timmins, vicar of Christ Episcopal Church, has been driving to serve the Episcopal Church in El Campo while living in Eagle Lake. He intends to move this week.
The fragment notes AES will continue his pastorate in Cheist Cheech but will come anew from EE Campo, EE.
The First National Bank in we Fake will close all Friday, June Set for the observance of the birthday of Jefferson Davis. Bank patrons are requested to make the necessary arrangements for the bank closing holiday.
This week two fine young couples are named as Citizens of Tomorrow. In the top row, left 29 Tight, Sherry Lou, 1, and Shirley Ann, 2 and one half, are presented as examples of promising families and future community members.
Churches announce Vacation Bible School across denominations. First Baptist plans July 6 to 15, Grace Lutheran runs two weeks starting June 6, Calvary Methodist June 6 10, First Presbyterian June 8 12 with themes like Christian Living, and Evangelical United Brethren in Lissie begins June 6. Catholic May Lady of Perpetual Help offers catechism sessions from June 5 through June 20 mornings.
Visitor day at Day Camp features Girl Scouts and Brownies from Eade Lake and Garwood touring Sikal Creek Ranch Altair. Parents invited to a 5 p.m. picnic as campers depart from Take High School at 1 p.m. return by 7 p.m.
A highway project near Columbus advances with a contract let for construction. The plan covers miles west of Gif fenty State Highway and includes wiring and the parent stone erasure as part of the site prep. CA Wiese, Resident Engineer in Columbus, will oversee active construction and progress.
Poem style line quotes Psalm 119 2 expressing blessing for those who keep testimonies and seek God with the whole heart presented in a brief inspirational line.
Charles A. Schamerhorn will manage Eagle Cleaners on Postoffice Street under owner Mrs. H C Fitzgerald. The change effective May 30 comes as Schamerhorn already runs the Ric Theatre and serves in the Production Credit Association office. Mrs Fitzgerald thanks Farle Lake and nearby citizens for continued support. Eagle Cleaners will keep standard services. Howard C Fitzgerald bought Eagle Cleaners in 1933 and since his 1959 death his son and Mrs Fitzgerald have run the business.
A notice invites women to join the Women's Morning Swimming Club. Contact Mrs. Carl Seaholm Jr. to join as soon as possible. Meetings currently run Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am to noon with a three-day word of mouth. Membership costs seven dollars for the season and is free for a limited number of members.
A municipal special meeting set June 27 approved bidding for street paving curb and gutter work, storm sewers, and seal coating in Highland Park and northeast areas. Langblin Row paving to await final details, bids to appear in June issues. Voters head to a small Democratic primary on Saturday with absentee voting ended. two candidates seek the judge of the State Court of Criminal Appeals seat.
Funeral services were held Tuesday for J H McCreary a prominent Bastions Analy rancher and anti cage leader who died after a long illness. The service at Colly Memorial Methodist Church featured the Methodist Choir with organ accompaniment. Honorary pallbearers included M L Anderson Joe Srazar George Cook Dr J C Laughlin Dr R R Thomas C J S Stephens Charles D Stephens and others. (Continued on next page)
The Rev Boyd Harris has been named new pastor at the Colle Memorial Methodist Church in Eagle Lake Texas succeeding the departing Rev McDaniel who served five years. McDaniel and his family expressed thanks for local friendship and invited friends to visit in Lane.
The Baile Lake Chapter of the Order of the Freesteyn Stem plans to install officers at a meeting tonight. Members from Worth Miter and Vigne sestutie Worthy Panne attend with others including Assnehate Jats and Fevonte Conve. Central Hooningtine hosts the event with ADE cargo White Shut Mire and local dignitaries present.
Readable portions show youth baseball events set for Monday and following days. Matchups include Cubs vs June 7 at CVIL Eagle Lake Rebels and games featuring Weimar at East Bernard Garwood at Sheri Bernard with 8:00 p.m. start times.
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