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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
1
Voters are expected to flood polling places including the Pagis Lake Community Center with polls open from 6:58 am to 7:00 pm. The event centers on Texas state senate races and county justice contests, as announced by local election officials.
Captain Lewis Epps receives the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious service in establishing an air relief supply system for a Vietnamese Air Force wing. He is assigned as an air base supply officer at Aviano and is a Texas A&M graduate commissioned through ROTC. His mother lives in Crowley Louisiana and his wife is from Houston.
Mrs Sehiurring is named vice regent of the state Chapter of the CDA. She also serves as chair of the committee for intentional relations. The move reflects continued civic work and leadership within local organizations.
Reported plan for a Democratic and Republican party meeting this Saturday with preliminary talks and delegates to a forthcoming convention. The item notes party coordination and potential attendance details.
Republican primary election set for Saturday May 7 with polls open from 8 am to 7 pm at four locations: Callous City Hall Rawhide Corral Rock Téland Ye erans Memorial Library in Gi swood and Muglei Building in Fasie Lake. Harold Thomas chairs the county party.
Julia Walls and Gladys Schenk named EL Honor Students at Eagle Lake High School. Graduation set for May 26 with 25 seniors slated to graduate. Garland Mean of Katy to deliver commencement address. Valedictorian is Wells with 95.72 average. salutatorian is Gladys Schenk.
Sam K. Seymour, local board chairman, tells 1965 high school graduates planning college to file a draft clearance. They must obtain a College Student Certificate from the university before enrollment and submit the form to certify student status. Applies only to 1968 graduates.
The Christ Episcopal Church welcomes The Rev. Kracke and Mrs. Kracke arriving April 27 to assume duties. A reception for the new rector is scheduled Sunday evening from six to eight. The Rev Kracke announces a weekly service schedule with Holy Communion on Sundays at 4:00 PM and morning prayer on the first Sunday of each month.
Elaine Holt of Sheridan Wah Schayl Lenin competed in the Miss Texas Pageant at the Rice Hotel Grand Ballroom with invited participants from Houston. Miss Holt is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tommy Holt of Sheridan.
Ladies of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church will sell hot tamales at the parish hall Saturday beginning at 4:00 PM. The event invites members of the community to stop by for meals and beverages.
Report of at least six vehicle wrecks on a slick curve on Highway 90A west of downtown during rain. No serious injuries. one pedestrian treated after a car skidded into a culvert near Laughlin Hospital area. Police and city officials discussed highway repairs and weather-related hazards.
The Rock Island High School senior class announces its Spring Carnival at the school campus on Saturday night at 7. Hamburgers will be sold in the cafeteria and proceeds benefit the 1966 senior class.
The Bugle Lake Council of the Knights of Columbus hosts its annual barbequed chicken barbecue at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catechetical Center on Sunday June 26. Dinners run from 6 pm to 2 pm and games follow. Residents are invited to attend and make plans for the event.
A garbled religious fragment references scripture Luke 12 40 and hints at a warning about readiness. The text bleeds into archaic phrasing with stray capitalizations and missing context.
Local and county officers report progress in burglary cases with several arrests and more expected. Police chief Buster Lamore and deputy Floyd Schtichting led investigations across Colorado and Wharton counties, identifying suspects and linking break ins to garages and stations.
Police report two burglaries over a weekend targeting Johnny's Stilicon on Ash Way and Club AO in the Matcalor Section. Cash and merchandise were taken from the stations, while the night club suffered beverage and carton losses. Detectives followed clues from a wash barrel behind a stall to recover some money.
The Eagle Lake area received more soaking rains hindering fieldwork as farmers assess impacts on corn and rice planting. The Eagle Lake School Board accepted the Gulf Coast School Development Research Association report recommending district consolidation and modernized facilities for a multi-year plan.
Despite garbled text, the notice indicates Oiler Burrell will speak at the QB All-Sports Fete Thursday. The event appears linked to Eagle Lake Quaack j Cluby and includes a banquet and competition among boys and girls with a funds-raising or culinary component.
Mrs Nannie Barrow longtime resident dies Wednesday. Funeral held Thursday afternoon at 2 40 p m. Cremation follows at Miller Funeral Home. Burial in Marrow Cemetery with will probated next week.
A damaged notice reports a package of engravings with ponies of the toys installed and other items allegedly taken in the mail. The editor expresses hope the issue will be resolved and that the signature of Sevenyt remains unclear.
The fourth annual Girl Scout Tennis Tournament opens at 4:00 p.m. today with a record number of entries for the third straight year. Matches run Thursday evening and night and Saturday across eight courts including Recreation Theater, Eagle Lakes high seven courts, E. B. Henry School, and Saint Thomas courts. Girls 16 and under 14 singles and boys 14 singles events on Friday and Saturday. Doubles for girls 18 and under and boys 16 singles start Friday. entries remain open. Admission is free. top players invited to showcase.
The Garwood High School seniors present The Late Day Lavchel Friday night in the auditorium. Tickets sell for adults and children, and the public is invited to attend.
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