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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1969
Page
7
Wynne Chester urges the new administration to continue conservation work. He cites acts like the Clean Water Restoration Act the Air Quality Act and the Wilderness Act as foundational to public waters preserved lands and outdoor recreation. He praises past contributions by the Johnsson Administration and asks readers to keep writing to press ongoing protection efforts.
A Texas drowning tally climbs to thirty as the new year opens. Officials warn of risky beaches and urge lifeguard vigilance while communities review safety measures after a string of incidents.
The Houston Astros announce a dome home opener series starting Tuesday April 3 with six home games against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. Tickets go on sale at all five Cop’s stores in Houston or by money order to Astros Box Office.
Chester Jones of Chester County pleaded guilty to an assault charge in county court before Judge Charles Ruter. He was fined 200 plus costs and the case was concluded today.
In county court Leonle Adams is charged with assault and is set for preliminary hearing. The case arises from an incident described in documents naming Von Barnes Williams as a related party. Proceedings include service of process and a pending trial date around the clock.
Eagle Lake Eagles girls soccer? No, basketball. Five players named to two all district teams by coaches. First team includes Janet Bauer Janet Frnka Cyrthe ia Spanihe. Second team includes Debtio Wiese Martjane Adkins Kregh Smithville Wright Bastrop Webb Luling Wolf Smithville Wilson Smithville Barris Luling.
District 20AA coaches last week named the season’s top players. Columbus Cardinals placed two on the first team and one on the second. Da vid Buers of Eagle Lake was the only first or second team selection from Eagle Lake, named to the second team. Gene Glover earned honorable mention. First team: Totemy Evans and Kenny Lantus of Columbus, David Poster of Smithville, Hay Mass of Giddings, Witteilison of Luling. Second team: Terrell Windham of Columbus, Jim Patton of Bastrop, Ronald Baker of Smithville, Colm Sanders of Bastrop, T Stein of Luling. Honorable mentions include John Messmer, John O’Leary and Mike O’Leary of Columbus, Mark Ste-Laurin of Bastrop, Ricky Duncan of Smithville, Abram Mack of Giddings, Mike Durris of Luling, and Domingo Maldonado of Luling.
Garwood last Friday hosted a junior high track meet where Eagle Lake students swept events. 8th graders secured ten of thirteen firsts and 275 points to Garwood’s 7%, while 7th graders earned eight firsts and 35 points to Garwood’s 147. Several school records fell including pole vault and yard run, as listed competitors posted top showings across events.
Eagle Lake high school golfers under Coach Dale Everhart prepare for the District 20AA meet on April 9 in Columbus. The team features Paul Causey and five sophomores on the starting five, with George Matthys and John Howard Reed among others to compete. The piece lists numerous district participants and notes seventh grade runners also competing Friday in Yoakum.
Dennis Engler rolled three consecutive games with no open frames to total 222-684 in the Men’s Initial League last Thursday. High game honors went to Floyd Sperrath with 236, while team Pabst led with a 5079 series and Reese Insurance posted a top game of 1096.
ELHS sent the Eagles to Waller where they scored 20 points, finishing tenth among twenty teams. Bellville won with 108 points. In the finals, Toliver set a discus mark of 1247-9 and the mile relay turned 3:55.28. At Yoakum the Eagles placed ninth with 16 points, Yoakum leading with 15 points. Christal and teammates set minor marks in relays and sprints, while Frausto and Hemphill posted several top finishes.
Mr and Mrs L A Walsh of Baton Rouge Louisiana are visiting this week with her mother Mrs William Waddell and other relatives.
Eagle Lake High School tennis players split three of six matches with Garwood last Wednesday and then split 2 2 9 with El Campo on Thursday to start the season strong. They head to Bastrop for practice Friday and to Weimar next week for more practice. District 20 AA competition runs April 1 through 18 in Bastrop. In singles and doubles action, Janet Finka and Karen Evers starred for the Eagles with wins, while Greg Duyka and Morton Parker led the junior team efforts alongside coach Derrett Hust praising progress amid favorable weather. Fresh veterinary supplies available at Eagle Lake Drugs, CE 45-2502.
The Skull Creek Mine league shows Wooly Boogera with 50 wins, Exclusive Show second, and Ernie Sommertaitered among top women scorers with 206 306. Harland Bell leads men with high series 54 564 and Jon Trojan posts 2530, high game 242.
Wesley Theron Guernsey was fined 100 dollars and costs, received three days in county jail, and had his driver's license suspended for one year on a driving with intoxicated charge. Judge Charles Db. Butta presided hearing the late case.
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