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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1964
Page
2
A garbled digest notes Gov and Wallariner topics, first variance in size, and calls for a special session on January 2. Themes include water issues in Plains Counties, oil and gas disposal timing, airfield water seepage into fresh water strata, and political office eligibility for paid officials. State education committee backing Connally on beyond high school measures is mentioned.
Legislature creates a one member state coordinating agency with jurisdiction over both junior and senior colleges and universities. Chairman H B Zachry faces criticism for closed sessions while Zech y hints reporters may be allowed input on future vacet. Approved standards for training teachers and administrators include an in-service linguistics course to help students express themselves. Foundation program cost set at 555.6 million with 111 million local fund share. migrant study pilot to expand to 18 districts. Liberty County Junior College District to be dissolved. Governor Connally allocates funds to National Guard duties during Panhandle blizzard. Texas draft set at 449 in April with 610 in March. Texas farm and beef product price changes noted. Texas business activity index hits new record in January 1964. Suspense drama Where the Truth Lies to be staged at Rice Theatre Eagle Lake with international cast.
Notice invites Mrs Liz Chipson to attend a theatrical presentation of Thy Wheeler Dealers at Panavision Metroglot. Event advertised with two possible dates March 16 and 17, emphasizing limited short price availability for the show.
Visitors attended the E H Henry School open house marking National Education Week. The event featured classroom tours, a home economics refreshment break, a gym program, and presentations by BP and department representatives. Principal C W McClure expressed thanks to teachers and students for their efforts.
River Oaks Garden Club announces its 29th Azalea Trail with open houses at ten gardens and estates. Hours run from 1 to 6 p.m. on March 14 and 15 with admission priced at 3.50 for adults. contact Leo M Payne at 2228 Del Monte, Houston, Texas 77019 for more details.
Firemen met Monday night for the second practice of the month. They plan an off night next Monday. Fire prevention is a year round effort and Eagle Lake citizens remain conscious of fire hazards. The road fire record shows the need for vigilance to keep the fire department from losing lives and property.
Laughlin Hospital lists patients this week including Oscar Brant of Weimar Oscar Semora Mrs Lizzia Allen Miss Louise Wink Chris Sma James Strickland Richmond Mrs Otis Pouncey Rock Island Mrs J B Wesson City Marvin Tyler Altair Mrs Lee Fredrickson Rock Island Mrs Clyde Nispel City John Dette Rock Island Mrs Lydia Rodgers City A H Briscoe Clifton Hefner Garwood Everett Isenhower Lissit Mrs T W Wilson City and dismissals: Glen Duve La Porte Mrs Johnny Struska Garwaed Arnold Konvicka City Anna Mae Cooper City Guy Briggs Lissie R E Altman City Mrs H C Rippie Tammy Pilkington City Mrs Aubrey Williams Rock Island.
A scattered calendar lists events from March through May at local libraries and clubs including Youth, Lions, Rotary and Stay Club meetings. The text notes a family visit to Lake Jackson from Mrs. Lee Gonde and Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Froisit with their children Dow Janet and Jeff, and mentions new twin sons Barry and Garry born recently, visiting with the McMehan family.
Fragmentary cooking directions describe browning chicken in salad oil then removing it. Add onions and garlic, cook five minutes, stir constantly. Stir in broth, rice, chicken and seasonings, top with green beans, cover and simmer until liquid absorbed about twenty minutes. Sprinkle sliced almonds before serving.
In city court Leroy Aldridge and others faced charges for disturbing the peace. Aldridge and Briggs were fined 25 dollars each after a weekend hearing overseen by Judge Mieogo, with additional penalties for contempt. Poor quality records cite arrests by police and references to licenses.
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