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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1970
Page
1
In New Town on Friday night, one man was killed and two others wounded. An inquest at the scene determined the death resulted from a pistol shot. Officers reported the incident and described the surrounding events including a late-night clash at a local store.
A damaged text fragment cites Deuteronomy 27 24 about neighbor privacy and secret conduct, suggesting a religious verse context. The readable portion presents a biblical quote style, with no clear news event or identifiable person, organization, or place.
Adams and Mrs Adams, owners of the Furniture Shops, complete purchase of two structures from Broyles. The deal relocates Sportsman's old site and bottle shop to the new location, moving the furniture department and related operations to the refurbished premises.
Grand Jury indicts Johnson on three counts including murder and related charges. The indictments allege intent to murder and related offenses, with details continuing on the last page of the report.
Miss Birdwell, a senior aiming for journalism, will lead the Headlight staff and work with the team part time during the summer. The Headlight expresses happiness at adding Birdwell and looks forward to her contributions to the outlet.
In the Eagle Lake Headlight industry section the Gene Gibbs Company, manufacturers of pre stressed concrete pilings, is featured. The firm began production in December 1958 and maintains a steady payroll as local industry grows to boost community prosperity.
Alamo Lumber will be closed on Saturday mornings effective immediately. The office lumber and ready mix plant will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday concrete work can be arranged in advance, no later than Friday preceding the Saturday.
Photographers from smuzart Studios will be at House of Fabrics in Eagle Lake next Tuesday March 31 to offer a color portrait deal. Six wallet photos for 99 cents, sessions 9 am to 6 pm. All ages invited to visit for portraits, per owner Mrs Sidney Miller.
The combined choirs of Lissie and Eagle Lake United Methodists rehearse a Lenten Cantata The Crucifixion by John Stainer on Maundy Thursday March 28 at 7 30 pm in Eagle Lake Colly Memorial United Methodist Church. Good Friday March 27 at 7 30 pm features the cantata at Dolly Memorial United Methodist Church Eagle Lake with 340 voices and narration by Rev Windel Bell. Special music by both men and women includes Mrs Dexter Anderson and Dan Thornton solos. The Rev Dr Darrell Gray of San Antonio preaches the Holy Week sermon at Dolly Memorial. Easter Sunday March 29 morning services include childrens choir and The Holy City solo, with breakfast in Fellowship Hall after the cantata. Morning worship at 10 55 am and later services at 2 00 pm feature missionary society annual day speaker Mr G F Brown of Friendship Baptist Church. All are welcome to worship.
Cantata by Greater Mr Olive Choir to be presented by combined choirs of Greater Me Olive Baptist Church at 1097 Lake Ave. on Sunday morning in sunrise service at 6:00 am. Mrs. Rowe Watkins narrates the Cantata with Mrs. Nanthe J. Castle directing and Mrs. Ruby F. Melton as pianist. Reverend HL Edwards is pastor.
The Rev Father Edward Gelsertes announced Holy Week services at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of Guadalupe churches. Services start Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Mass and novena, Thursday high mass at 7 30 p m, Good Friday at 7 30 p m, Holy Saturday bon offerings and Mass at 7 30 p m, Easter Sunday masses at Perpetual Help 7 30 and 9 30 and at Guadalupe 8. Confessions before mass, said Father Geiser.
A Good Friday service will be held at First Presbyterian Church. The pastor Roy Daward Multiner will speak on the Seven Sayings From The Cross. Special music will be provided by Alice Canter. Continued on last page.
Absentee voting in the Rice Consolidated Independent School District election and the City of Eagle Lake election runs through Tuesday March 31. Absentee ballots available in the School Business Office and Municipal Building. Ballots list three council seats plus mayor and five for aldermen with incumbents and candidates named.
Vehicle owners must display the new Urensa plates by next Wednesday April 1 to avoid penalties. Plates can be purchased in the county only at the County Tax Assessor and Collector Henry Hajoveky’s office in Columbus with adjusted hours ahead of the deadline. Regular hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 6 pm, with reduced Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 afternoon closures.
The Headlight will publish candidate statements and photos for school and city races in the April 2 issue. Submissions must be clear and legible and can be typed or written in black ink. Entries must be received by March 27 at the office. photos will be carried without charge.
Mrs drene Martin is now employed with Uzzell Horist. She brings 62 years in the florist trade and is expected to bolster the staff. Her husband Al Martin is linked to Eagle Lake Aviation. The Martins reside in the former Doe Heed Tome area and residents welcome their return to the community.
Coach Waggoner was released from Eagle Like Community Hospital after a weeklong stay for tests. Friends report he is resting and hopes to return to full strength soon at Hat Rheith School athletic program.
In 1970 the renewal was not received from the Texas Highway Department. Therefore the vehicle owner must present the certification of title and the 1868 receipt to renew.
The Eagle Lake Community Hospital fund drive has surpassed $349000 and aims for $590000. Supporters report progress toward the May 15 deadline to trigger a match from the Hill Burton program, with a priority rating anticipated for the community project.
Community sewing program resumes at Eagle Lake High School under Mrs Kathy Brejster with Home Economics staff guiding. Registration and information session set for Thursday evening April 2 at 2 30 with classes running April 6,7,9,13,14 and 16. Participants to attend at 730 for registration and materials guidance.
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