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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1968
Page
1
Large crowds are expected this week as a free circus visits the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. Event organizers promote family friendly daytime performances and indicate additional family activities nearby.
Local report notes Lester Granek present at a national farm policy gathering. Fragmentary text mentions moves to La Porte and related changes. Other snippets reference Nicholas and friends wishing happiness in a new home, with unclear surrounding context.
Henry Hajoveky, Lilerage County Tax Assessor Collector, announces special hours at the county courthouse for the 1988 vehicle license renewal period. The office will open until 7:00 PM this Saturday and again on Monday, April 1, with new plates required by that day. The sale hours are 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and late Sunday hours were not extended.
Citizens question the need for higher taxes in Eagle Lake urging voters to reject a proposed ten cent city sales tax. They doubt benefits, foresee possible tax shifts to other communities, and seek assurances on spending and property impacts before the April 6 vote.
George B Andels L and his wife and son George, 13, are new residents of Eagle Lake, welcomed by the community. Mr Andel works as a welder at Parker Bros Gravel Co, while Mrs Andel will keep her catering service Andes Guest House at their former Wester home for now.
Eagle Lake City Council approves removal of the blinking light at Main Street and Lake Avenue intersection after hours of discussion. The Texas Highway Department will absorb costs for infrastructure changes with the city retaining ownership of the signal hardware and future maintenance. A new traffic signal will be installed at Main and McCarty to replace the removed beacon, funded by state responsibility.
Johnny Melizen owner of Jehan i's Sport Shop on the Highway announces registrations are now being taken for the first annual fishing contest. Attractive prizes will be awarded for bass and perch catches. Fishermen must register in advance at the store. contest details to follow.
Sanders of Bethel Assembly of God in Rock Island will preach a three weekend revival at the First Assembly of God Cherly in Marble Lake starting Friday night March 28. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. Friends are invited to hear this young minister preach old-time messages as the Holy Spirit leads him, joined by pastors and Mr and Mrs Joby R. Davis.
Colorado County sheriff investigates the theft of a white two-door 1964 Plymouth owned by a Columbus faculty member. The car, plate HG 64 from 1967, was taken from the Columbus junior high building between 10 a.m. and noon Tuesday.
Wille Reensch operator of Gross Store on SH 10 east of Cor turbus seized at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday by two Houston men who entered the premises, forced items outside, and fled as deputies arrived. One suspect Tate was later arrested. a third man fled. Richard Show, Alfred Chaynes, and Habelinah were identified by the sheriff and cited in the report.
Robert F. Zahradnick, son of Mr and Mrs D J Zahrradniek, is promoted to major while serving as an Army officer in Vietnam after previously holding the rank of captain. He is cited for meritorious service and is preparing to return to the United States. His wife and daughter reside in the city.
Cpl Clyde O Black USMC was commended for Vietnam service with the 2 Mercullous M hell in Vietnam to the di Bat ailion Thth Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division Cal Bach cited for acting as Battalion Intelligence and Civil Affairs Chief without aid of a superior officer He was noted for initiating a requisition program and for seeking ways to improve airborne supply to the unit based at NAS Pata?
Thirteen area track teams will compete at Eagle Relays at the high school stadium this Saturday night. Weimar edged Eagle Lake last year and faces a strong field including Wallis Kempstead Louise East Bernard and others in preliminaries and finals under lights starting at 7 08 p m.
Six Eagle Lake high school students will display experiments at El Cama this week. Winners in ELAS Science Club fair include Sidney Struss grand prize and physics first for Magnetoplasma dynamic research and Dan Thornton for Thunderstorm Tract. Exhibits run Friday and Saturday with judging.
Wake Junior High School Student Council will sponsor a talent show at 2 30 in the junior high gym. Junior high students, assisted by older students, will present acts after auditions.
Universal Motor Co plans an Easter promotion featuring a four foot tall giant bunny. The event, described by spokesman Sanoy S Sirekids, will take place on Saturday Avril Ts1h with Clecle Eve frelley to neon by In porister. Details of registrations and presentation were briefly noted.
The Eagle Lake council commits sales tax revenue to street and drainage improvements and capital equipment. Proposed purchases include two 1963 service trucks and aging machinery. Officials cite failing maintenance, need for better drainage at Bagly Lake, and the desire to keep roads in good order. Overnight layout details show a long fleet list and equipment age, with funding tied to a late January 1963 election and timing for budgetary action.
Garwood Lions Club celebrates twenty years with a banner event at Marsan's in Ale Thursday at 7 30 pm. Dexter Anderson of Easle Lake deputy District Governor presides with club members Rob WC Smith J D GE deon Janes Schiurring Boyd W Rees FM Schilling BB Green PD Tehea Alison H L Heaigh Gery Kent W A Hefner K Pred ervksan and many others attending.
Burglars struck Universal Mo figs in Tagle Lake area over the weekend, breaking in by Sunday. A typewriter a portable radio letter openers and shoe shine kits were reported missing. Entry was gained through a brick door with a window pane shattered and latch removed. Barte Lake police are investigating the past thefts this year.
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