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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1967
Page
1
Firemen announce a benefit stew supper at the community center next Wednesday. Proceeds support a local cause, with serving starting at 7 pm and featuring a planned event for families and community members.
The G. of C. announces a planned tour of industrial plants in the area Lat Mor, highlighting local industry and community business interests. Details on dates and participants were not fully clarified in the available text.
A concise morning briefing notes a modest improvement in conditions on Wednesday with light activity and cautious optimism. No major developments are reported, and sources highlight routine weather and quiet markets.
Pastor Milroy Gregor accepts a call to Meyersville Church. He previously served at Grace Lutheran Church and has been active in ministry, with his move expected next week to Meyersville.
Louis Schorlemier was appointed manager of Rice Industries in Pace, replacing the previous head. A former transmission company employee, he has a BBA and two years toward a master’s degree, resides in Alice Texas, and has been active in local civic groups. The president of Rice Industries praised his qualifications and readiness to lead the dryer division.
Baye Laxe puntie choos announce a four day Easter break. Schools will close all day Friday Good Friday and remain closed through Monday March 27. Classes resume Tuesday after holidays.
City residents report widespread vandalism damaging and removing stop and regulatory signs at intersections in residential areas. Officials urge immediate police report of any acts. parents reminded of responsibility for minors.
An examination for Rural Carrier at the Port Office at Eagle Lake Texas will be open for acceptance of applications until April 11 1987. Applicants must pass a written test and have resided within the delivery area for one year preceding the closing date. They must have celebrated their 18th birthday by the closing date.
The Nada Court of the Catholic Daughters of America will hold a benefit dance at the Nada H. 3. T. Hall nest Tuesday featuring the Les Blume orchestra. Dancing runs 9:00 to 12:20. Admission is 1.00, with table reservations available by Garwood EL 3490.
Enrollment has begun for the Second Anal Pre School Summer Program. Eligible children starting school in September 1987 or September 1968 may enroll, with others not considered. Contact Mrs Rowena Watkins at 707 A Street or call CE 4 298 after hours, or pass names to H M Benge Elementary Principal. Funds come from 77 180 allocated under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1968 7 for programs aiding deprived children.
Several firms in Eagle Lake plan brief closures from noon to 2 PM on Good Friday. Albert's Variety Store Spaniel and Son and Royal Cleaners are among the businesses reporting early closures. The courthouse and other offices will also close during the same window.
Ben Daney, indicted by the federal grand jury and charged with the murder of Charlie Kennedy, pleaded guilty before Judge W. W. Billisan in Columbus. The court sentenced him to a term not exceeding four years in the state penitentiary.
The Wiest Presbyterian Gwuecit observes Holy Week with services Thursday and Friday at 7 30 pm. Thursday features Land's Supper led by Rev Frigard Mullines. Friday includes six college and university students and the Youth Chair assisting. Dale Campbell will preach. Children host an Easter Egg Hunt Thursday at 4 pm. Easter Sunday features combined choirs and a theme What A Difference The Resurrection Makes. Move Into New Home in Meadowbrook Addition on Melody Lane as Fred Re Froknj family relocates.
Moisture arrived Monday boosting farmers plans to begin full scale planting at week’s end. Deigtown Eagle Lake recorded 4.15 inches with other nearby zones up to an inch. Lakesite Irrigation noted 0.78 inches. January rainfall was 1.99 inches and February 1.57 inches, well below normal for the area.
Absentee voting closes for the local and county school board elections on March 21 with the veteran-rium referendum in Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 also affected. Absentee voting for Eagle Lake school tee election and county board races continues through the new cutoff, and simultaneous voting for local elections occurs on April 1. Eagle Lake city absentee balloting runs through March.
A brief excerpt from Saint John 16 18 36 appears in a line item, noting the verse about not seeing him for a little while and returning to the Father. The source frames the quotation in a devotional or religious context.
Local Catholic and parish calendars outline Holy Week observances. Our Lady of Perpetual Help will host Masses on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday at 12 noon, Holy Saturday with Easter Blessings, and Easter Sunday Masses at 6 and 6 20 am. Confessions are scheduled before and after key services. Our Lady of Guadalupe and Our Lady of Guadalupe also publish Good Friday and Easter schedules.
Youth choirs from Eagle Lake Methodist and Lissie Youth join for Holy Week activities at Lissie Evangelical United Brethren Church with a meditation service led by Rev Tom Rigby. The program includes a cantata Olivet to Calvary directed by Mrs Jaynesen and Easter schedule with church services, Sunday school, and separate events at Eagle Lake Church of Christ featuring Don Coles and Joe Malone with Mike Newby leading singing.
Easter services announced across Grace Lutheran First Baptist and Eagle Lake Mission Church with Good Friday 1 30 service and Holy Communion Easter Sunday morning worship and Sunday School. The Rev Milroy Gregor leads Grace Lutheran and Rev Floyd Durham of Houston speaks at Eagle Lake Mission Church with a 2 30 Easter egg hunt at the pastor's home.
The Hey Vernon Miller will be guest speaker at Easter Sunday services at Eagle Lake Assembly of God Church located at the corner of Church and Morarty Streets in Nasim. Trev Ty Miller is announced by Rev. and Mrs. John W. Daves, pastors, with public invited to attend.
Special services announced across churches for Easter week. Episcopal Church holds 1 am to 3 pm Seven Last Words sermons by Rev. Irvin Kracke with Scripture Prayer and hymns. Easter Day service at 10 30 am with flowers and a festival communion. Garwood Methodist hosts Easter Sunrise at 6 00 am at the Stillman corner. all welcome.
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