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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1969
Page
1
A Wharton man died in a Friday highway accident involving a passenger vehicle and a $310 seizure report. Investigators from Earle Lake provided details, noting the crash occurred on the highway near Solembus.
The Lake Lakers invite teens ages fourteen and fifteen to register by April 10. Applications are handled by manager R. Fenka at Me Headligz Office or the Furst National Bank. Eligible players may be considered for the upcoming season.
R B Mathis appointed city dispatcher for Brazos County with deputies in Bryan. Mrs Mathis related to Dames Meclain of 495 North Lake, Eagle Lake.
The Matagorda County district attorney reports charges of felony theft filed last week against Trains walk at Van Vleck will be dropped. The case involved missing beams from a company foreman and equipment allegedly obtained to use the items.
The Study Club schedules a May 2 event at Exele Lake Center featuring dessert and a game party. Chair Thomay leads, with tickets bought from Mrs Tonks or Mrs Allen D Cas. Other club members attend as listed.
Guadalupe Ladies plan a food sale this Saturday at the Lot or Lady of Guadalupe Church. The event will feature breads and parish items for sale, supporting church activities and community needs.
A garbled note references Dornan and Roy Towel in a medical context with unclear details about a calf or vest related procedures. The readable fragments suggest surgery or medical extension but lack concrete facts, dates, or identifiable subjects.
Caorady County officer Henry Najbysky reminds citizens that Monday is the deadline for purchasing 1969 license plates without penalty. Plates must be on all vehicles by Tuesday of next week, April 1st. The tax office will be open Monday from 9 to 3 to handle rush traffic. Present the vehicle license receipt and title certificate to secure new plates. Also, April 30th is the final date for 1969 county and state taxes, with homestead exemptions available if filed by April 30.
Cynthia Spaniel of Eagle Lake Eagles girls basketball earns selection to the South All Star team for the Coaches Association game in Duncanville Texas on July 19. Selection follows state tournament and is limited to top seniors judged for ability. Spaniel is daughter of Mr and Mrs Spaniel.
Local meeting at elementary school finalized plans for a 2007 summer youth baseball program. Volunteers, sponsors, and committees were named for selection, play, and facilities with multiple age groups eight through ten set to report for trials in early April and late April to May for minor league play. several named individuals and roles cover selection, play, and facilities.
The Eloteric Old General Store in Columbus Colorado Coiely is named a Recorded Texts Historical Landmark. Charl es Woodburn of Atrafilte, president of the Texas State Historic Survey Committee, announced the designation under TSHSC guidelines. A Historic Building Mediation with an Interpretive plate will be affixed, capsule history to be added. Dedication details will be announced.
Trustees vote to shut down three schools in Bernardo New Ulinn and Stock Island effective next term. Superintendent Marley Giddens cites cost of 317 per student for salaries vs 247 in Columbus Elementary and notes teacher positions will be offered elsewhere. Buildings and property may be sold, but details remain uncertain.
Band boosters gather at 7 30 Thursday to hear band selections and update on the season. Volunteers thanked for last meeting and a note invites Mr and Mrs Sand Munster to attend to fill chairs.
David Marshall and Janela Alley head Young 60. They are elected as district committeeman and chairwoman for Your Remaktcan Federation, backed by Gary Bruner. Alley and Marshall, members of the Fink Elephants Young Republican Club, will serve in Cla tel TS counties including Matarardn War ton Dewitt Laveen clensolo Fayette Avett Washing ton. Janel is daughter of W. C. Alley, David son of Roy Marshall.
Holy Week observances at Cally Memorial United Methodist Church run March 30 to April 6 with Baptism and Confirmation on Palm Sunday, a Holy Communion service Thursday, and Easter morning choral pageantry. The Children’s Choir will perform three numbers and the pastor will preach the Easter message.
Mose Thomas a longtime Eagle Lake area rice farmer and community leader died at 2:20 a.m. March 23 at Eagle Lake Community Hospital after years of illness. He helped promote rice farming, served on local chambers and lodges, and was active in Methodist and other groups. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning with many family and friends paying tribute. Track events are planned for Eagle Relays this Saturday with regional boys and girls teams competing at Eagle Lake High School Stadium pending weather.
A revival starts at First Baptist Church of Fork Island with evening services from March 9 through April. Evangelist O Hardy will lead each night at 890. Everyone 15 and older is invited to attend any or all services.
A second dose of the Tul oral vaccine is to be offered in April with an April schedule beguine at byte PLM. Only people who have not received their first dose are asked to present. Vaccination will occur in February as an oyster will not need additional doses in April.
A fragmentary OCR note references Jesus teaching to come to him for the kingdom of heaven. It cites Matthew 11:28 with garbled text about souls and Heaven. The readable portion centers on a biblical invitation and guidance for spiritual rest.
Voters face the city Lee-Won district and County School Board races on Saturday April 6. Absentee ballots may be obtained at Eagle Lake city offices or the County School Board, with ballots prepared by Roy Marshall in Eagle Lake and county trustees handling reelection. Contested races include mayor and two year terms for several precincts, with multiple candidates listed for various districts.
The Columbus area thefts include copper wire and riding gear from Thorstenberg Thorstenberg Co and J W Plunkett at the Columbus race track. Sheriff Mueller estimates copper value around $6,000 and riding equipment about $400 taken from J W Plunkett and more gear from 3 W Greathouse. A separate break in damaged a public telephone and cash container with an estimated loss of $150.
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