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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
1
An archival notice reports adjustments in county tax valuations affecting property owners. Officials and assessors are reviewing revisions and their impact on tax bills. Local government and assessor names appear in the document.
A vehicle reported stolen was recovered in Matthews Bayou. Officers found partial plates and papers inside, aiding identification of the owner and suspect. The case remains under investigation with authorities reviewing nearby surveillance and issuing alerts.
Rodney Craig serves as Youth Director at First Baptist Church this summer. He leads activities through fall, including recreation, trips, films, and outings. About thirty attendees from various groups enjoyed the sessions, with plans for TV, dances, and group recreation.
Rice Bandsmen prepare for the State Solo-Ensemble Contest hosted by the University of Texas at Austin. More than 500 high school students who earned superior ratings in regional events are expected to attend, with Rice students and ensembles listed among the participants and judged by Floyd Spenser.
Parker and Mrs Parker announce a quitting business sale at the Parker 3 and ite store in Eegie Late. Beginning Monday June, the couple says the entire stock will be sold at deeply reduced prices. Bargains cover every item as the Ferket pier plans to close this store later in the summer.
All members of the Eagte Lake Community Hospital Auxiliary are urged to attend an important called meeting at 7 30 pm Monday at the Episcopal Church parish hall. Mrs Sandis Cowart will speak on matters of interest to the Pink Ladies. The meeting is open to the public and newcomers are welcome.
Qur Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church will build its picnic and barbecue at Didner Hall on Sunday June 27. Friends throughout the area invited to attend. Barbecue plates served 11am to 2pm for 1.30 per person with plates to go via fast club service. Amusements and entertainment begin at 1:30 pm.
The Eagle Lake Evening Lions Club will install Ken neth Craig as new president at a ladies night banquet at Skull Creek Restaurant Saturday at 5 90 pm. He succeeds Carl W Seaholm Jr the charter president.
A local nurse named Mrs Hudson Chogen is honored as Nurse Of Year by the LVMs Association. The announcement highlights her long service at home and among patients with three sons and a described caregiving path.
A home improvement workshop titled Making Home More Liveable will be held in the Council Room of the Eagle Lake Municipal Building on June 21, 23, and 25 at 8 09 pm. The Texas Agricultural Extension Service of A&M University sponsors the event with classes taught by Dorothy Schomberg and Juyte Brown, focusing on Peonywise Pictures, Accessory Pillows, Easy to Make Curtains, and Refinishing Small Pieces of Furniture.
Vacation Bible School opens Monday at 1 p m at the First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake. Rev Raymond Woodratt leads the revival while eight days of activities including Mars puppets dreams and Bible stories await children ages three to ten with refreshments and daily lessons on Jesus Christ’s love and kindness. Teachers for each group are listed with multiple volunteers from the church and community.
Interested supporters of county libraries will meet County Commissioners Monday July 4 at 10 a.m. in the County Court Room Calumbus. The group seeks more funding for libraries and asks all to attend to help support the project.
A local church hosts a bake sale and rummage sale this Saturday with a bake booth and rummage items. Proceeds benefit church activities. Event details mention times near evening hours and location at the church building.
The Rice Consolidated Independent School District Board of Equalization met with taxpayers on Monday and Tuesday this week and notified others whose valuations may change next week. Roy T. Marshall reports only slight overall change and notes reductions in some areas offset by new construction. Board members Edwin Gay, W. C. Benner, and Lawrence Smek, with help from Lothar Stults and Rash, set assessments alongside gas and van valuations.
In a recently passed redistricting bill, Gonzales County is moved into the 28th District now anchored by Bastrop Fayatts and Coto Tado Counties. Charles Tungmichel of La Grange is named as district representative for an area of about 4000 residents.
The Eagle Lake Board of Equalization completes preliminary work and schedules police meetings with taxpayers for Monday and Tuesday June 21 and 22. Members listed are Lynd Spalinger W L Bauer and Richard Clippon. Notices sent to property owners facing assessed changes. Meetings to be held in the council room of the Sunsetpel Building.
Local notices indicate Flag Day is observed next Monday with residents urged to display flags. Community groups and schools coordinate ceremonies and flag-raising events at public squares and civic centers.
Ameari van Rice Growers Assoc division members heard at Dickn Restaurant meeting that Public Law amendments could push a further ten percent cut in 1072 acre allotments. George Blair, general manager, warned of the potential shrink while praising research projects and noting higher production in 1970. Local officers and delegates were elected and reports presented on activities and crop-year finances.
The Rev Windal Bell was re appointed to serve Colly Memorial United Methodist Church in Eagle Lake and Rock Island Methodist Church for nineteen years at the Southwest Texas Methodist Conference in San Antonio. Appointment of Rev Dil McKinley to St Luke's in Austin and Rev G Leo Glacecow to Garwood pastorate were announced. The Rev G Ray Trosd of the Lisale Church was re appointed to serve the Lisale Church for the next year.
Beginning Monday June 1 the middle school gym will be open to public school children daily from 3:00 p.m. to 7:09 p.m. Hours may be adjusted to accommodate more youths. Major Bange in charge of the summer program says basketball football track and weight lifting will be offered and all school aged children are encouraged to participate.
Garwood residents woke as burglars struck Priesmeyer's Department Store for a second weekend, lifting clothing including nineteen Levi jeans and two cowboy outfits. They attempted to pry open a safe using blankets and torches but failed, per the Conejos County sheriff's report of the Saturday night break in.
Members of the Eagle Lake division of the Almeri can Rice Growers Cooperative Association voted Monday night to authorize purchase of land and buildings to support a satellite rice research program. The project, run by the Heayment Rice and Passive Experiment Station under Texas A&M, aims to test new varieties and soil adaptations, with leases and funding arranged for 1971 and 1972 crop years and an assessment not to exceed one cent per hundredweight for seven years. The program is slated to begin in September, pending legislative funds for the next biennium.
A dense schedule lists Colts versus Cardas and Reds versus Sox on Thursday and Friday actions with teams including Minor League events, Teenage Lakers and Connie Mack Eagles. Bay City events and La Grange Havens are noted with hosts Campo and Lak ars.
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