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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
1
A new sand-gravée processing plant is reported to be built on Lange land near Eagle Lake. The project is described as a prominent operation with planned capacity and local economic impact.
County officials approved a two year contract with tax advisers. The move was discussed at a county court meeting Thursday with expectations of improved tax handling and compliance for the local government.
Perl Scogin dies at Lakeside Cemetery area funeral rites planned at Memorial Methodist church. Services set for Thursday with burial at Lakeside Cemetery following ceremonies.
Bill Rhoades receives his degree in dental surgery at commencement exercises in Houston on Monday June 5. He is identified as former Bar Bapas and family members Gideer Julie and Richer visit this week with the Rhoades family and Mr and Mrs. RH Racer.
Bill Mabry, a student at Southwestern Baptist Seminary, was accepted to serve as the church’s youth director. He will direct summer youth activities including all age groups, camping, recreation, and study sessions as part of the program.
The Gus Gemez family plans a move to McAllen. Community friends express regret as the family relocates with four children. details mention members Tenen Mater, Mrs. Sus Genes, and Sven. The move appears to be noted with scattered, unclear phrases and dates.
Richard B. Douglass, pastor of Eagle Lake's First Baptist Church, was chosen to write units for Young People’s Lessons for the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board. The 1967 fall use will reach about 33,000 Southern Baptist churches. Douglass, a longtime writer for 33 publications, attended a Nashville conference with fifteen Training Union writers to boost lesson interest and content.
The Eagle Lake Lions Club marks its 76th anniversary with a banquet June 16 at 7 45 p.m. in the Eagle Lake Community Center. Charter members and past presidents will be honored with guest speaker David Evans of Texas City, Lions International official.
In a near head-on collision on Glen Flora Road a 1984 Dodge Sta von Wason and a 1563 Chevrolet pickup avoided total loss but suffered heavy damage. The incident occurred a mile south of Eagle Lake near Grm Tuesday night as Garwood case operatic drove north and collided with AdJ Ashton driving south toward Matthews. Ryan received a forehead cut and Ashton a minor car cab injury. Highway Patrolman Billy Miller investigated.
Colorado County Commissioners Court will meet for the June session today Thursday. They will open bids for a new automobile for Precinct 4 under Commissioner L W Stiles Jr and for a new tractor mower for Precinct 1 under Commissioner Walter J Henicke. A trade in will be considered for the car. no trade in mentioned for the mower.
With only a quarter of qualified voters participating, 274 ballots were cast. 57 opposed the 350000 street improvement bond. one ballot was mutilated. The city council sought funds to build three new streets near Eagle Lake Middle School but may pursue Third Street instead. The tax increase was approved independent of the vote to finance city operations and future improvements.
Eagle Lake council approved purchase of a garbage truck chassis for 3496.00 after bids from Motors Inc Universi Motor Co and Schneider Ware Co for the specified model. They reviewed last Saturday's 59000 bond issue results 216 to 5 and discussed Third Street upgrades from East Main to the Middle School including curb, gutter, and sidewalk, with plans to pay without new right of way. City officials will meet the School Board Monday to discuss long range improvement plans and the potential creation of a planning commission to guide future projects.
Runoff results show Martin defeating Spears for Attorney General with 386 to 59 votes in Haglé Laie county and 463 to 290 in a subsequent tally. Kirkpatrick retained the State Board of Education seat, tallying 22,717 votes to Conde Anderson's 19,210 in the 15 county total, with Galveston area swing favoring the incumbent.
A cryptic medieval verse fragment quotes Psalm T2589 about memory and departure. The line recalls Dub Mesh and wind tinted paths fading away, suggesting loss and the passage of time in a ritual or devotional context.
Davis Electric Co opens at 310 Main Street in the former Schmidt Service Center. Owners Jack Davis and Harvey Davie, from the Rosenberg area, plan to offer electrical construction and maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial work with about ten years of experience each. The new firm will employ Billy Miller Joe French and Bennie Rodrig as local staff and seeks bids on jobs of all sizes.
Deadline for Eagle Lake Jaycees Junior Tennis Championship entries looms June 16. Three age groups for boys and girls qualify for state championships in Lubrocke on July 16, with state winners advancing to nationals later this summer. Competition to be held on two courts at Eagle Lake Recreation Center starting at 9 am Saturday June 18. Entry should be submitted to Eagle Lake Jaycees Box 727 by June 46, with a $3 entry fee for singles and details in the notice.
Thirty five county residents debated deer regulations at the county court house, while a youth ice cream social drew attendees at Lissie EUB Church. Proposals for deer harvest and spike buck limits were discussed. experts warned deer population nearing carrying capacity and potential future die offs if conditions worsen. The state wildlife commission planned July action to decide on 1966 shooting season details.
The Nagle Lake Consolidated Fund directors meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in municipal building to appoint committees for the 1966 drive. Rev Homer Weimer named drive chair with a five person budget committee and a nominating committee. Local leaders include Harrison Walker Edgar Busing and Rev Gregor among others.
Correction notice clarifies Harold Burge leads Exploration Survey Inc operations out of Eagle Lake. It reports Johnny Luké was robbed on McCarty Street Friday May 27 and links him to the firm. Authorities lack further details on the assailants. Luké spent one night in Lawwhlin Hospital after the attack.
Frank Mazac moved Friday into a newly constructed home on Center Street. The residence was built by Distinctive Homes of Flonsten.
Four members of the Fuentes family died when their vehicle collided head on with a car driven by J L Atkins of Bryan. Atkins and passenger Judeth Overall of Bellaire were hospitalized in serious condition but expected to recover. Investigating officer Patrolman Jack Browne cited causes as a head on collision and passing attempts amid a stretch nine miles east of Columbus.
Colorado County Board of Equalization discussed an approximate increase of 113,985 in oil and gas values. County Tax Assessor Henry Halevsky noted 1966 valuations may reach about 20,560,130, up from 1965 totals of 55,941,070 with 1966 taxes likely surpassing 36 million. session set for June 17 to finalize 1966 valuations.
The Rev and Mrs Thomas Kirby return from a three week vacation following attendance at the Annual Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church Friends announce that Mr Kirby has been re appointed to pastor the Lisien Church for the ensuing years The note highlights a welcoming return and renewed assignment by church leadership.
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