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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1966
Page
1
Funeral services set for A. J. Struss Giles, a local businessman, with details continued on the last page. The obituary notes his brother and a military connection, with services scheduled for Saturday, June 7, at Te 308 psn.
Colorado County announces a personal development program to be held June 30 at Hoos ahe. The event features Head Instructor SuSTNrr, a vocal coach and expert in prose and verse, with activities aimed at both young people and older adults. The program includes demonstrations titled Hulahala For Fall and a clothing game, emphasizing time and energy themes in crooning and performance.
Julia Wells selected as 1968 County Farm Bureau queen at Eagle Lake Community Center contest. Alicia Arellano runner up. Other contestants included Berth Rubela Nathat Carre Jean Predrich Weenar Yvonne Gimdt Beth Worters Sandra Heinsohn Judy Koy Wied. Master of ceremonies Carl Shinnon. judges included Mrs Brennan and others. Wells to represent county at District Farm Bureau event in Ames.
Sandra Braden Ja 4 joins the City of Earle Lake office as a temporary employee. She is identified as Kauighter, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Cnerliz Braden. The note reflects a local staffing change affecting city administration.
Riley Wiese of Eagle Tractor Company announces a field demonstration and test drive of the new Case 1030 tractor. The event will be held Wednesday June 29 at 9 AM, about 10 miles east of Eagle Lake on Palm Road 1093. Public invitation extended to view the tractor in action.
Chief of Police Buster Semoun reports ten probation youths in County Court under strict terms. Restrictions include regular school attendance, no association with serious offenders, curfews, church involvement, quarterly reports from priests and principals, and bi daily reporting to the police chief until age 21.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce authorized a $1500 purchase of Christmas decorations for the downtown area and set plans for a barbecue dinner fundraiser to support the campaign. It also discussed 24 scrolls and a large "Merry Christmas" sign, installation routes, and traffic impact to attract shoppers.
Rev Edward Geiser has been named pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of Guadalupe churches in Eagle Lake Texas. He will assume the post Saturday June 25. He previously served seven years at St Maustre in Eagle Lake and had long tenure at the Flesburg parish. Pastor Manon Atom, serving temporarily after the death of R A W Diner on January 25, is assigned to St Martin's. Parishioners extend best wishes as Geiser begins his assignment.
Regle Lake School Board of Taiubaln awaits a contract win for four portable rooms to be placed on piers at the west end of the new elementary addition. Each two unit block will have air conditioning via a two to ten window unit. Total cost about 20 dollars. Prefabrication to take four to six weeks with completion aimed for the 1966 67 school year start. No new taxes or major erection required.
C of C President Harrison and directors pledged to assist in the construction on a site already dedicated. They offered to help in guiding guests to the city and support the effort in any possible way.
A garbled notice describes two church events: K O C Council hosting a chicken barbecue Sunday with youth workshops and seminars led by Rev Henry Adrian TL and Richard Douglass, plus recreation, sightseeing in Houston, and a final field event. Also Our Lady of Perpetual Help Council plans their annual cake barbecue dinner at the Ostyolie Detec tion Center with chicken barbecue, tickets at $1.25 per plate, serving 11 am to 2 pm.
Catholic summer program concludes with first communion at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of Guadalupe parishes. Children receive holy communion as Father Edward Geser presides, with services held at the respective churches this weekend.
Rotary to install officers at 7 30 pm next Tuesday June 28 at the Community Center. Victor Scott will be installed as the new president. Sherman Tryon is the outgoing president.
City officials approved purchasing a refuse collection body for 2989 from Motors Inc Holt and Associates. The item is to be mounted on a truck for public works use, with delivery planned after a meeting at the proposed site near the Holts Houston division. The project also references a relocation to the former EB Hy Henry School site, while a singer failed to attend.
The Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees sponsor a July Fourth program at the Community Center with a barbecue dinner at 1:30 p.m. for 125 per plate, proceeds aiding downtown decorations. Sky diver Melvin Hayden and others perform, followed by a large fireworks show. Tickets are available at the Chamber office or at the door. attendees are urged to stay off busy streets for safety.
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