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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1969
Page
1
Community notice calls on parents of young players to attend a Friday meeting at Eagle Lake. Officials urge participation to discuss upcoming season activities and safety guidelines. The report notes attendance by league organizers and local sports coordinators.
The Eagle Lake Headlight appeals for the return of Little League uniforms. Many are still out and must be returned before the 1989 program. Uniforms may be left at the Eagle Lake Headlight office or the Elementary School. Friday is the final deadline.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Sheridan Baptists and related names amid garbled lines. Key entities are unclear. appears to reference religious group activity and local individuals in a dated newspaper style.
Friends regret the death of R. T. Jackel longtime city dispatcher and Eagle police official. He passed Saturday after a heart attack and was taken to Houston Hospital before funeral services were held near San Antonio.
Tuesday night council sessions reviewed street repairs and garbage truck routes as the city plans work for the new fiscal year. Attendees included Mrs. Billy Miller and Mrs. Rudy Popp, with officials Lily and Deble among others. Discussions covered bid cautions, equipment needs, and hiring for police leadership changes effective March 15.
The Saglé Lake Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary held its 1909 officer election at Fortin's Hall. Grace Wick was elected president with Barbara Karborih as vice president, Florence Henzke secretary, Rut Sherrer treasurer, Donle Mae Myang reporter, Charlene Prazak historian and Mary Sotora parliamentarian. Charlene Prazak also became captain of the ladies' rally team. Wanda Mabcheski rejoined as a member. The group planned an installation and banquet at Matila's in Alizer on April VAE. Jonia Mae Munny served refreshments after the event.
The Eagle Lake Community Hospital front welcomed three eight foot live oaks planted by the Hospital Auxiliary as part of a continuing improvement program. Leaders Mrs. Barmand Waddell, Mrs. Robert Wells, Willard Shuart and Pete Canaris oversaw the ceremony at Prestilige Canaris Nursery and Garden Center.
The Eagles Lake Chamber of Commerce met Monday to expand a membership campaign. Directors assigned names of prospects to call, with a goal to enroll every business and professional. They offered honorary dues to Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance members and pressed the Highway Department to place nonmetal traffic markers at confusing intersections to curb wrong-way driving and save motorists time.
Matagorda County deputy sheriffs recovered building equipment stolen last week in Day City and Sage Sage. Caulk, charged with theft, held on a warrant after investigation by Trail Crew and Texas Concrete Co. officers. Caulk reportedly at his Van Vleck home as investigators finished Monday afternoon.
Sheridan Lins Roy Chisum named police chief at Eagle Lake as community hosts a supper and fundraiser. The event, a Saturday benefit, offers adult admission for 1.00 and 75 cents for children, with games and activities, proceeds supporting the Sheridan Cemetery Association. Citizens praise local support and plan fundraising drives.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce directors urge immediate tighter enforcement of the itinerant peddlers ordinance due to rising numbers of itinerant salesmen selling building materials clothing and food. The group proposes requiring licenses evidence of identity and residence checks with city police dispatch for verification and safety.
Montezuma youth committee met at the Ralph Gartson home on February 25 to discuss activities for the youth program. Members emphasized junior high eligibility, monthly Friday and Saturday activities, and supervision by Mr. AkI and Mrs. Fredleiske with plans for dances and events.
Twin daughters arrived at Eagle Lake Community Hospital Monday. One at 6:00 AM and the other at 6:20 AM. The babies weighed five pounds twelve ounces and ten pounds ten ounces. Parents Phillip and Marie Sotos and siblings Randy, Sanjay, and Troy form a growing family.
The Catholic Daughters of America Court Our Tanty of the Rosary Nada Texas sponsored a poetry contest for St Marys School students. Prizes of 25 53 and 2 were awarded in each division for first second and third places with judges listed. Announces winners and honorables with notes on future state competition and assembly program.
A youth led revival at the First Lakes Church in the area is set for Friday and Saturday evenings. The program starts 8 30 p m Friday and 7 30 p m Saturday with speaker William Krenek of Gorwand and local high school students presenting selections and songs. Attendees from the community are invited to participate at the church.
The Chamber of Commerce and City Office announce forthcoming events and public services. Officials urge use of a central information line for calendars, housing and property notices, maps, brochures, and community materials to coordinate projects and minimize duplication.
Roy C. Chisum, 47, veteran lawman and former Marine, was named chief of police at Enable Lake Texas. He will arrive around April 15 after City Council approved the appointment following Jack DeLong's return to sheriff's work in Convales County. Chisum has served in Uvalde, Reeves and Heeges counties, and has 30 days notice to start duties with Don Allred and Spacial G Miner BU Chavis assisting him. He and his wife Nettie have four children.
Absentee ballots are available for both city and school trustee elections set for Saturday April 1. City ballots may be obtained at the city business office, while River Consolidated Independent School District trustee ballots are in hospital business office Bagte Cake. Three polling places serve the school election including the old post office building in Ewele Like, Garwood school, and Sheyidan School. Eight candidates seek three regular and five four-year terms across listed positions, with names including Uwe Yeag, Hunt, Weldon, Shanidan, Jimmy Jones, Ernest Vezell, Dexter Anderson, Lestercra nek, Prank Gets, and others.
The Eagwe Laxe 4-H Ce plans a barbecue chicken sale on Saturday March 2. Proceeds support club activities with orders placed through a 4-H member or by calling CE 4282. Deliveries arranged to home addresses upon request.
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