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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
1
Local notes indicate petitions seeking school consolidation will be filed on Friday. Details on involved districts and affected communities remain sparse as officials prepare the administrative steps for potential district mergers.
City council reviews a favorable audit noting no misuse of funds while stressing prudent tax and utility rate decisions. Officials emphasize maintaining city services, infrastructure, and waste management amid financial pressures and rising maintenance costs.
Garwood School Board endorses a consolidation plan after due consideration. Resolution cites study findings and outlines steps toward merging the Garnwood Independent School District with neighboring districts. Public notice indicates district-wide discussion and potential relocation of facilities.
The Chapter 48a Order of the Eastern Star plans a meeting in the Masonic Hall on Thursday the 6th. New Worthy Matron Mrs Duty and Worthy Matron Mrs Duty are highlighted with a list of officers and attendants including Gilbert Dit, Mrs Rose Laie, Jtren Seas, Nancy Juul, Mrs Zona, Mrs Van Nort, and others. The ceremony will install Mrs Duty and Mrs North as officers on Thursday night.
First Baptist Church resumes its annual summer youth program led by Jerry Reeves, a junior at Southwestern Theoretical Seminary in Port Worth. Reeves, a Stamps, Arkansas native, has previously directed youth activities in Arkansas cities and brings energetic plans for trips to Houston, San Antonio, and Six Flags this season.
Members of the Celly IMient- Grint Methodist Church will hold a covered dish supper on Wednesday night June 12 at 7 00 pm in the Eagle Lake Community Center to welcome the churchs new pastor Rev Wintle Bell ary family. Families urged to attend and bring own silver and serving pieces.
The region endured persistent rain with areas receiving up to seven inches this week. May brought waning rainfall totals while irrigation sites reported lower measures. widespread moisture hindered roads and forming operations. Colvin Tanners notes continued rain aiding weed and crop growth, with gardens heavily saturated and soil saturated across districts.
The 28th Farm Bureau Queen Contest and Talent Find will be held at 6 pm at the Emirational Building of the United Church of Cherys in Wedmar. Eligible entrants must be daughters or sisters of Farm Bureau members, between 16 and 30, amateur, and active in agriculture, with a text noting age and residency rules. Winners advance to district competition in Austin. the public is invited with no admission.
Mrs Elleuleth Boothe was honored at end of year celebrations under retirement after fifty four and a half years in teaching. She taught English at ELAS for fifteen years and previously in Eana Overton Luling and nos ton. She graduated from Baylor University with Latin and English.
A hearing on proposed 1963 game regulations is scheduled for June 17 at 8 0 PM with multiple sessions in various counties. The meeting aims to discuss proposed changes, staffing, and enforcement methods, with officials from state departments attending to answer questions.
Thursday games include Lak hosting Gurwond with 8 games, Friday June 7 features CVG Bales and Yanks at Fast Bemnavis. Lakers vs Cabs at Sheridan Saturday June, Beewee Reds face Son. 7 Murphy. Colts 30 Monday June 10. Lakers travel to Hallettsville Monday June 10. Peewee Colts vs Rrnyek 7.00 pm Tuesday June 11 Reds vs Cards 8:30. Eagles and fanks head to Sheridan East Ber rod in CVLE play. Mr and Mrs Tate Phillips confined to Engte Lake Community Hospital after Tuess ot sek injury. wishes for rapid recovery.
Rev Weimer Te Austin Chu and Rev Bell named to Austin St Luke and Eagle Lake Calvary. Windel Bell shifts to Rock Island and serves two churches. Appointments include ministers to several communities as new pastors begin service in the Southwest Texas Conference.
Registrations are being taken for Red Cross swimming lessons. The program emphasizes advanced and intermediate swimming this year with beginner lessons not offered. Applications must be mailed to the Red Cross program committee by a Sunday deadline.
Colorado County voters chose Lester Schneider for county clerk and Croc kett Leyendecker for commissioner precinct 3 in the Democratic primary runoff. Completion of the offices is set for January 3, 1969, with official election likely in the November general election.
The 4 H Summer Horse Program opens Monday night in Tar with sessions supervised by the Adult Leaders Committee. Activities include rides, trail work, and awards with a period of practice and racing drills for 14 weeks. Registration and details are available at the City Agent's Office.
Bayle city administration tested a sack system for refuse with 74 percent supporting full adoption and 26 percent opposed. The council then made the program voluntary as bags and holders would be provided by the city with a monthly charge increase discussed. Most users cited street cleanliness and ease of collection as benefits while pet damage to bags was a major drawback. An extra supply of bags remains available for those keeping the holder.
Beckman’s Drug Store was entered Friday night via a broken window. Falis Lake Police Chief Buster Senora and Texas Ranger Hollis Silivan, with Chief Deputy Sheriff Billet, investigated. missing items include cigarettes lighters cameras and sundry goods.
A fragment from Saint Matthew quotes future judgment with angels separating the wicked from the just. The passage foresees the end of the world and the divine beginning of recompense.
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